Celebrating 5 Years of the ICC$ Index

Progressive producers requested a better way to rank sires that would create cows that excel in commercial conditions. In response, GENEX introduced the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™ ) index for Holsteins in August 2014 and later added the ICC$™ index for Jerseys. While enhanced over time, this global index remains economic based, real-time and flexible. It utilizes data-driven genetic evaluations and research from multiple sources, so you can capitalize on the genetic potential of your cows.

Why utilize the ICC$™ index? Here's what others have said about the index and the type cow it creates:

The GENEX kind of cow is …

High-producing, trouble-free & feed efficient.

FERTILE with GOOD BODY CONDITION and excellent energy-corrected production.

A MODERATELY SIZED COW THAT OUTLASTS OTHERS.

The INVISIBLE cow. She’s healthy, trouble free, breeds on schedule and calves in easily.

PRODUCES MILK EFFICIENTLY and adds to your bottom-line profit.

THE IDEAL COMMERCIAL KIND.

The ICC$™ index is different …

IT IS DESIGNED TO BUILD THE COW OF THE FUTURE.

Includes data from multiple source for a more robust index.

The first index to truly merge the idea of maximizing efficient yield.

DIRECTLY TIED TO ECONOMICS: Focused on traits important for botttom-line profitability.

The only index that selects exclusively for cows that are going to thrive in commercial and progressive environments.

THINK OF IT AS AN ENHANCED LNM$ INDEX.

Emphasis on measurable performance MAKES THE ICC$™ INDEX A SUPERIOR INDEX.

When integrating the ICC$™ index as a selection tool …

Select on the overall index value.

CONSIDER SPECIFIC AREAS for genetic improvement.

Target selection through a sub-index.

Build on GENETICS for the FUTURE: Consider your future milk market.

Use an economic index or sub-index; focus on one or two traits can narrow genetic selection.

The ICC$™ index benefits you …

By producing a healthier, more productive, feed efficient herd.

Embrace the index that comes closest to estimating true profitability. The bottom line is the bottom line.

With its focus on COMMERCIAL COWS and ECONOMICALLY RELEVANT TRAITS.