BREEDING INFORMATION
Exceptional class from red-and-white sires The red-and-white breed has added another outstanding bull in Lowlands Franklin (Mr Burns x Taco) and with him Delta Fidelity is in a class of his own. Fidelity is the most used bull in the Netherlands, both with red-andwhite and black-and-white herds. With a second-crop proof of 8,298 daughters in his production proof and 2,708 in his conformation proof, Fidelity is a rock solid choice. The Kian son from a Lightning dam is outstanding for improving milk revenues. He does this with a combined production proof of +119kg of milk, +17.7kg (+0.16%) of fat, and +15.4kg (+0.14%) protein, resulting in a PLI of £143. In addition, Fidelity is unapproachable for feet and legs improvement (116) and a locomotion score of 113. He also produces daughters with shapely and sound udders (107). His daughters will also be a joy to milk with a temperament score of 106 and
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a milking speed of 104. Fidelity is available priced at £19 per straw. At the top of the NVI rankings, Topspeed Kodak (Kevin x Stadel) continues to excel with plusses for almost all traits and top scores of +598 days for longevity, 111 calving ease, and 106 for both udders and legs and feet. With a production proof of +93kg of milk, +14.5kg (+0.14%) of fat, +10.9kg (+0.10) protein, and –12 for somatic cell count, Kodak also has a PLI of £143. He is available priced at £19 per straw.
Mr Frosty: the ideal bull for cross breeding
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New blood Lowlands Franklin is the first son of Mr Burns to break through in the Netherlands and provide some new blood. At 196 points of NVI he immediately settles in the upper echelons of the rankings. Franklin has lots of milk offering +323kg with +21.5kg (+0.11%) for fat and +16.7kg (+0.11%) protein. His scores £147 PLI and is –11 for somatic cell count. He also excels with +342 days for longevity, and 109 total score for type (106 udder and 106 legs). Franklin is available priced at £22 per straw. Spencer son HJR Windstar, from an O Man dam, breeds strong cows with good width of chest and rump. With a PLI of £139, Windstar has production figures of +152kg for milk, +9.0kg (+0.04% for fat and +13.9kg (+0.11%) for protein. He has a somatic cell count score of –14, +6.9 for fertility and a longevity score of +531 days. These combine to produce daughters that are ideal for persistent and efficient production. Windstar is available priced at £20 per straw.
Newfailand Mr Frosty continues to be popular with his many fans. With his 50% Holstein: 50% Friesian pedigree he is arguably the ideal bull for those looking at cross breeding. He has 3,135 daughters in his production proof now with his daughters being well known for their milky production and low somatic cell counts. Frosty is available from Avoncroft priced at £14 per straw. Discounts are available for bulk purchases. Call for free on 0800 7831880. Mr Frosty
Sire card published The Avoncroft Spring Sire Card is now available. To order your copy call 0800 7831880.
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