Calving Ease Ratings Bulls denoted with a Calving Ease Gold Standard symbol are recommended for use on heifers. They all rank at the top of the breed for low birth weight and/ or calving ease. Use these bulls with confidence that they will provide calving ease.
These bulls have been used successfully on heifers and all rank well above breed average for low birth weight and/or good calving ease or have strong progeny proof information showcasing excellent calving ease through the commercial sector that haven’t been reflected in the EPD’s. They are excellent choices to be used on both heifers and cows but use on heifers with some caution.
Sexed Semen Symbol & Disclaimer
Pricing Prices listed in catalogue are the current Canadian retail prices. For pricing and qualification to your respective country, please contact your local distributor. Due to varying degrees of popularity and the qualifications to import semen to Canada, some bulls may become limited in availability due to high demand.
Homozygous Polled - These bulls have a 99.9% probability of being homozygous polled, having been verified through DNA testing. All calves from these sires will be polled. Heterozygous Polled - These bulls are polled but carry one polled gene and one horned gene, therefore they may sire horned calves when mated to horned cows or other hetero polled cows. Horned - These bulls carry the horned gene and will only produce horned calves when mated to other horned females. Homozygous Black - These bulls have a 99.9% probability of producing all black calves when mated to non-diluted red and black cattle. These bulls have been verified through DNA testing. Heterozygous Black - These sires are black but carry one red gene therefore will produce some red calves when mated to red females. Dilution Genes - Cattle carrying dilution or spotter genes will be grey, red or yellow. Purebred - Purebred is defined as having the blood percentage of the breed at 99.9 % or less and have some influence of blood from another breed.
Recessive Genes Abbreviations For complete definitions and more details please refer to the back of the catalogue. AMF – Tested free of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), also known as Curly Calf Syndrome. NHF – Tested free of Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH). CAF – Tested free of Contractual Arachnodactyl (CA), also known as Fawn Calf Disease. MAF – Tested free of Alpha-Mannosidosis (MA). OSF – Tested free of Osteopetrosis (OS). HYF – Tested free of Hypotrichosis (HY). DLF – Tested free of the Dilutor gene (DL). IEF – Tested free of Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE). PN – Tested Normal for Protoporphyria (Proto). THF – Tested free of Tibial Hemimelia (TH). PHF - Tested free of Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PH).
EPD Abbreviations For complete explanation please see inside back cover. CED or CE– Calving Ease Direct BW – Birth Weight
Fullblood - Fullblood cattle are 100% pure and have no influence from any other breed.
WW – Weaning Weight
Fleckvieh - Fleckvieh is the German or Austrian term for Simmental. This term is used to describe fullblood cattle that are represented in the Semex program with a high percentage of the pedigree derived from original German or Austrian pedigrees.
M&G or MWWT – Milk & Growth
Full Fleckvieh - Full Fleckvieh cattle are described as having 31/32 of the animals pedigree sourced from Austria or Germany.
Genomic Testing Some Semex sires have been tested through Igenity and/or Pfizer, to view results please visit our website at: www.semex.com/di/beef.
YW – Yearling Weight MILK - Milk TM – Total Maternal CEM or MCE – Maternal Calving Ease SC – Scrotal Circumference STAY - Stay CW – Carcass Weight MARB - Marbling REA – Rib Eye Area FAT – Fat Thickness ACC - Accuracy A number of breeds have a much more extensive set of EPD’s available. For complete EPD information on each bull, please see Semex Beef website for all information.
terms and definitions
The bulls with the sexed semen symbol have been denoted as candidates to have both male (888) and female (777) sexed semen available in 2012. The symbol denotes the sire within that breed that will have sexed semen available, however due to a number of factors that affect the production of sexed semen we cannot guarantee availability at all times. Please check with local representative for updates on current availability of sexed semen.
Term Definitions
Just like on the farm, every dose counts at Semex. We work hard to ensure that each and every dose stamped with the 200 stud code is the very best product available, from the bull to the farm tank. Our commitment to excellence and belief that every dose counts, guarantees that Semex sires are the most reliable, fertile and profitable choice for everyone.
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