Welcome to our Autumn 2025 Dairy Catalogue
Welcome to our Autumn 2025 Dairy catalogue. This year marks a significant improvement for the agricultural sector, as we witnessed a positive increase in prices across the sector along with favourable weather conditions. We are delighted to launch our Autumn 2025 catalogue with an extensive range of dairy and beef sires to provide for all production systems. At the core of our catalogue is the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC) and its extensive breeding programme, which reflects our commitment to excellence in animal genetics. NCBC has been operating the national breeding programmes for Progressive Genetics and Munster Bovine for the last 20 years. It has contributed significant progress to the national dairy and beef herd and will continue to invest in the latest innovative technologies to bring further improvements for producers in the areas of fertility, milk solids, beef merit, efficiency, and animal health with a particular focus on TB resistant sires. By focusing on genetic improvement and performance, we aim to provide farmers with the tools they need to enhance productivity and profitability.
Our extensive range of services equips the farmer with a range of tools, including elite genetic solutions, milk recording, pregnancy testing, Genocells, Agrinet HerdApp, calf collection schemes, AI service, and our latest partnership with MSD Sense Hub heat detection systems. This year, our genetic offering features a selection of sires that excel in genetic diversity, type, production, and health traits sourced directly from our international partners Semex, Genus ABS, Synetics, and KiKampen. These companies provide world class genetics from various breeding programmes around the world. This September’s genetic evaluation from the Irish Cattle Breeding federation (ICBF) includes some changes to the EBI. These changes include enhanced methodologies for evaluating health and management, as well as updated economic values that account for rising input costs, which will primarily affect the beef and maintenance sub-Indexes. Additionally, the base cow population will be updated to reflect the genetic progress achieved for milk production and fertility, moving from cows born in 2005 to those born in 2015. As a result of the base change the overall impact on all animals will be a reduction of €97 in EBI with decreases of €45 in the milk sub index and €52 in the fertility sub index.
As you explore our Autumn 2025 catalogue, we invite you to discover the exceptional genetics and innovative technologies that will drive your farming future. The Progressive Genetics team believe in building strong relationships with our customers and we will collaborate with you in partnership to achieve your breeding goals. Thank you for your custom and we wish you the best for the Autumn 2025 season.
Brendan Scanlon Chief Executive
Front cover image: Greenlea Yamaska Pamela VG86
Bred by: Padraic Greenan, Greenlea Holsteins, Crosshue, Braddox, Co Monaghan.
Catalogue Symbols Guide
New test sire available, low reliability for calving and no field fertility.
Sires selected based on their fat and protein production.
Sires with milking daughter production.
Pre-Ordered Sires
Due to increased lead time for delivery.
Sires selected for robotic systems, based on teat length, milking speed & teat placement.
Red Sire.
New Sire.
Sires with superior Health Sub Index >15.
Sires identified with high reliability for calving ease.
Available Sexed Female.
Sires selected to improve udders, feet & legs & overall conformation.
Selected sires that carry the red gene coat colour.
Sires with TB breeding value ≤ 8%
Sires identified to have a lower mature liveweight.
These sires are IP Protected by NCBC
Pass Those Inspections
September 2025 Dairy Proofs Update
High Type Sires
September 2025 Dairy Proofs Update
Production & Component Sires
Introducing a Revolutionary New Milk Test for SCC to Irish Dairy Farmers
Genocells will allow Milk Recording customers to identify the highest contributors to Bulk Tank SCC by analysing a single bulk tank milk sample.
It is based on matching the genotype (DNA code) of the cow to her DNA in the somatic cells in the bulk tank sample.
QUICK, SIMPLE AND ACCURATE:
This service is only available to Milk Recording customers whose herds are fully genotyped.
Genocells is now available as a service to Milk Recording Customers.
cows
At least one milk recording must be completed before a GenoCell test can take place. What must I do to take part in Genocells?
All cows must be Genotyped prior to participating in the GenoCells programme.
The herd must be a member of ICBF herd plus.
The herd must be signed up to complete 4 milk recordings in the calendar year.
ICBF Dairy Evaluation Changes September 2025
The base cow has been updated from animals born in 2005 to cows born in 2015 (calved in 2017 and milk recorded for the next 5 years). Cows born in 2015 have an EBI that’s €97 higher than those born in 2005, indicating that the national herd has improved by an impressive €97.
NEW 305-day
Updated Milk Production and Fertility Sub Indexes
The gain in EBI is due to improvements in Milk Sub-Index (€45) and Fertility Sub-Index (€52), highlighting the success of Irish breeding programmes. This means that your herd’s EBI figure will drop by the same amount due to the national adjustment (€97).
This doesn’t mean your cows are genetically worse – it simply reflects the new reference point. For instance, a cow with an EBI of €197 in the May evaluation, will now have an EBI of €100.
Updated Economic Values
Teagasc also have updated the economic values used in EBI to more accurately reflect higher output prices (€0.40c/litre) and higher input costs such as feed €370/tonne and fertiliser prices €550/tonne. The most notable changes will be seen in the Beef and Maintenance Sub Indexes due to the increased economic value of beef and rising feed costs.
Combining the economic changes with the base change, farmers will see a reduction of approximately €83 on each animal.
As before, the Maintenance SI can be used to estimate the average mature liveweight of cows in your herd. This gives you a reliable guide for expected mature liveweights of animals. Each €1 change effects the weight by approximately 1.7kg.
High Type Sires
Progressive Genetics works closely with our international partners to secure truly impactful bulls like Yamaska, Perseus, Prince, and Appeal. This year, our catalogue is filled with exemplary daughter-proven and genomic bull profiles from cow families that we know will succeed. We focus on high components (%), production (CFP), health (SCS), and various fertility traits (FI, PL, DPR), while also ensuring the correct linear profile. Our strong relationships with international partners allow us to source any available sire from their lineup. Progressive Genetics is committed to finding and offering the best sires that deliver ultimate farmer satisfaction and profitability.
Earlybird PED FR9734
WESTCOAST EARLYBIRD 100% HO
HB No.: HOLCANM000013636769 Beta Casein: A2A2
Source: SEMEX aAa: 426351
Sire:SILVERRIDGE V EINSTEIN
MGS: S-S-I PR RENEGADE
FLY-HIGHER RNEGADE MARCH
FLY-HIGHER RUBI HAPPY VG86
5th Dam - Cookiecutter Mom Halo ET VG88
• Flawless daughter proven sire.
• High fertility, huge components, high production.
• Negative stature, great strength with neatly attached udders.
• Heifers that make great commercial cows.
Genomic, ICBF Sept 2025
Westcoast Earlybird
USA, August 2024
Daughter - Westcoast Earlybird Riza
Hi Praise PED FR1897
BEYOND HI PRAISE-ET
HB No.: HOL840M003253835796
Source: SEMEX aAa: 324156
Sire:WELCOME-TEL
• Fertility First sire with +1.3 DPR & +4.1 PL.
• EX91 Dam nominated for Global Dairy Cow 2025.
• Strength Improver +1.12.
Beyond Hi Praise
• Unique combination of components, production, fertility & conformation.
Genomic, ICBF Sept 2025
USA, August 2024
Dam - AOT Deluxe Hi-Lighted EX91
Dam - AOT Deluxe Hi-Lighted EX91
Zyriak PED FR2741
ZYRIAK
100% HO
HB No.: HOLDEUM001406872018 Beta Casein: A1A1
Source: SYNETICS aAa: 351
Sire:Badger S-S-I Taos Zythos-ET
Dam: Kings-Ransom Gamedy Devy-ET EX92
MGS: RMD-Dotterer SSI Gameday-ET MGD: Kings-Ransom Lgcy Dakota-ET EX90
MGGS: Pine-Tree 9839 Frazz 935-ET MGGD: Kings-Ransom H Determine-ET VG85
MGD: Kings-Ransom Lgcy Dakota-ET EX90
• Extreme components with over 300lbs of milk.
• Fantastic udder health bull.
• Negative stature, great BCS & strong udders with width.
• EX92 Dam averaging 4.87% fat backed by 12 generation VG/EX.
Genomic, ICBF Sept 2025
USA, August 2024
Zyriak
Trophy PED FR2742
TROPHY 100% HO
HB No.: HOLCANM000014890548 Beta Casein: A2A2
Source: SYNETICS aAa: 243
Sire: PLAIN-KNOLL RENEGAD TROOPER
MGS: S-S-I LEGACY SPOT LITE
MGGS: S-S-I PR RENEGADE
Dam: PENN-ENGLAND BARB 17906
MGD: PENN-ENGLAND BARB 15984 VG87
MGGD: PENN-ENGLAND BARBA 13511 VG86
Paternal Sister - Prairieland Trooper
• Daughters with superb fertility +1.6 DPR +6.2 Productive Life.
• Excellent components.
• Smaller stature and positive strength.
• 4th highest udder bull in top 200 GTPI list and 2nd highest for feet & legs. Trophy
Troy PED
PROGENESIS
HB No.: HOLCANM000014227001
Source: SEMEX aAa:
Sire:3STAR OH RANGER
4th Dam - IHG Lottomax Tania
• Red carrier with exceptional production and components.
• Adds power & strength in the rump.
• Immunity Plus Sire.
• Exceptional mammary systems (UDC) +1.71 and foreudder attachment.
Genomic, ICBF Sept 2025
USA, August 2024
3rd Dam - Progenesis Charley
• High components with great fertility.
• Middle sized daughters with superb strength.
• Excellent udder attachment and superb length in teats.
• Breeding daughters that are built to last.
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Dam - EDG Ruby Uno RIza
Dam - Westcoast Montana Riza VG87
GDam - Vatland Brennan Liv 4855
• Graziano son with exceptional components, production & conformation (+41kgs of milk solids).
• Extreme components with +143lbs of milk solids.
• Wider chests and rumps.
• Adds teat length.
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Paternal Sister - Progenesis Graziano Jazmatic
Kings Ransom Drew
GDam - Aot Jared Haskel-ET VG85
• No.1 sire for fat & protein % on UK top 100 PLI list.
• 3932 daughters averaging 5% fat and 3.6%
• Great fertility and longevity.
• Tremendous chest and rump width.
• 0.26% fat and 0.12% protein.
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sire with exceptional fertility and components.
• Very fertile daughters with super components.
• Great udders with extra teat length.
• Top 10 UK proven sire.
• Very correct daughters that are medium sized.
Larcrest Crimson
- Progenesis Graziano Elsa P
Dam - Winstar Crimson Gem VG86
6th Dam - Larcrest Cosmopolitan VG87
• Elite Polled Genetics - 100% calves without horns.
• Extreme fat sire (+0.28%).
• Excellent fertility on both the UK & US base.
• Superb udders (+3.03).
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Denovo Viva PP
Boghill Glamour Hailstone
GDam - Glamour Verona Carlin C-ET
• Exceptional production and percentages (153lbs solids).
• Superb udders; +1.26 (US), 3.72 (IRL).
• Strength Improver: +1.01.
• Maternal brother to Hi Praise and Hi Pace.
• Net Merit $895.
• Production powerhouse (180lbs fat &
• Top 10 GTPI sire available world wide.
• EX91 Dam (4yr) with EX94 mammary system.
• Flawless linear with incredible strength.
Dam - Aot Deluxe Hi-Lighted EX91
Dam - Aot Deluxe Hi-Lighted EX91
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Dam - Welcome Legacy Gaye EX90
GDam - Cookiecutter DTA Habitan
Dam - AOT Positive Hallmark VG85
Half sister - Welcome Gloria VG85
Sietze PP PED FR2724
CAUDUMAR SIETZE PP 100% HO
HB No.: HOLNLDM000723658623 Beta Casein: A1A2
Source: KI KAMPEN aAa: 435
Sire: DELTA STEAM PP-RED Dam: CAUDUMER LOL 492 VG86
MGS: GROENIBO RAMBO P P MGD: CAUDUMER LOL 435 VG88
MGGS: DELTA JACUZZI-RED MGGD: LOL
• High components, red & polled.
• From the Caudemer LOL cow family.
• VG86 Dam & VG88 GDam both over 5.2% fat and 3.8% protein.
• Medium stature with strength and power.
Genomic, ICBF Sept 2025
Caudumer Sietze
Netherlands, August 2025
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Daughter - Willsbro RUbels Rachel Red VG87
AOT Hiccup Red
GDam - AOT Salvatore Hiccup VG88
Show Winning Sires
• Red carrier - exceptional Canadian & US type & production indexes.
• The nearest 3 dams average 93.5 points.
• EX94 Gdam is a 100 tonne cow - Canadian Cow of the Year 2023.
• Conformation sire with elite production & components.
• Exceptional udders (UDC 2.03).
• Tremendous rump width.
• No. 1 Dropbox son
• The most exciting conformation bull worldwide.
• Exceptional mammary systems; high, wide, correct udders (UDC +2.08).
• EX95 Dam with an EX97 mammary system.
• Excellent production & components.
GDam - Mystique Extreme Abricot EX94
Dam - Comestar Latinet Parfect VG89
Cashback PED FR2536
MGS: LARS-ACRES
• High EBI combined with production, components & fertility.
• Pure Protein Pedigree - ‘Eastland Golden’ cow family.
• VG86 Dam & VG89 GDAM farmer friendly cows.
• Great udders (+2.30) and locomotion (+1.10).
C Breiz
Bred by: John J O’Sullivan, Whitechurch,
• Production, components & fertility sire.
• EX90 Dam & EX90 GDam both averaged 3.8% protein & 700kg solids.
• Powerful heifers; +1.53 for chest width.
• Same cow family as Hairy Breiz.
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(IG) LISDUFF NAPOLEON ET
Bred by: John J O’Sullivan, Whitechurch, Co Cork. Beta
• Exceptional production, components & health.
• +23kg of combined fat & protein.
• 10 generations VG/EX.
• Great udders & locomotion.
• Proven Latale/Ravena cow family.
Dam - Lisduff Dairybreiz 188 EX90
Dam - Lisduff Letale 55 VG85
Production
Production dairy sires are carefully selected for their exceptional genetics, which play a crucial role in increasing milk yield and overall herd performance. These sires are selected based on a combination of traits, including; milk kgs, fat and protein content, fertility and overall health. These sires also exhibit functional traits that are evaluated based on a criteria including body structure, udder quality and feet and leg strengthall of which are essential for optimal performance.
Oberon x Phanthom
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• Exceptional milk sub index (€106).
• 28kg of fat & protein with excellent components.
• Very nicely balanced bull, fantastic index with no faults.
• Oberon son.
Matisse Grandam
Bred by: Thomas Clifford, Ardpatrick, Kilmallock Co Limerick
Ring O x Yamaska
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• Excellent locomotion (1.18).
• The complete package; milk, fertility, components & strength.
• Exceptional health & TB resistance.
• EX91 dam averaging 865 kg solids 5.28%.
• Maternal line EX91 Dam, EX92 Gdam, EX90 3rd dam, EX94 4th dam.
Dam - Johnswell Fr2314 Beauty 1027 EX90
Amax x Sebastian
Bred by: Fintan W Flanagan, Johnswell, Co Kilkenny
4th Dam - Ballydehob OJ Trixie EX94, Dam - Ballydehob Yamask Trixie EX91 (right)
Bred by: Robert Shannon, Ballydehob, Co Cork
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• Exceptional milk sub index sire (€108).
• 28kg of combined fat & protein.
• VG85 Dam & VG87 GDam; both correct, high protein cows.
• 25% Friesian with great locomotion and feet & legs.
GDam - Aghernbridge Lucy 1997
Bred by: Paul Joseph Murphy, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny
Dam - Killvurra Darkie 2069 VG85
Boy x Primo
• Exceptional milk sub index sire (€102).
• +25kg of milk solids with great components.
• High production dam performing on large scale grazing system.
• Oberon son.
• +24kgs solids with excellent components.
• Dam now in her 8th lactation averaging 8400kgs at 3.92% protein.
• Exceptional beef sub index €+27.
• 38% Friesian.
Pivotal
Bred by: Donal Quill, Coolea, Macroom Co Cork
Dam - Killavalla Lily 19
Oberon x Ronaldo
Bred by: Michael Ryan, Latteragh, Nenagh Co Tipperary
Shunter x Stark
Teak x Dandyman
• Outcross pedigree sire.
• Positive milk with 20kg milk solids and high components.
• The nearest 3 dams average 4.15% protein & 543kg milk solids.
• Tremendous locomotion (+0.74).
• 24kg milk solids, moderate milk kg and excellent percentages.
• Exceptional health & TB resistance.
• Dam & VG87 Gdam both 4% protein.
• Improves chest width.
Starkey Grandam
Dam - Cloonigney Clorane Dara 1658
Bred by: Enda Barrett, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe Co Galway
Bred by: Kevin Clare Jnr, Drumconrath, Co Meath
• Superb production & health specialist.
• +12kg of protein.
• Dam consistently delivers over 7500kg of milk & 4% protein.
• Outcross & easy calving - suitable for heifers.
• One of the best TB resitance figures available.
• A very popular bull in Spring 2025.
• Combines production & components & excellent conformation.
• +1.23 for type.
• VG85 dam produced almost 8500kg in 5th lactation at 3.84% protein.
Dam - Tuohy Lady 656
Bred by: Padraig Costigan, Templetuohy, Thurles Co Tipperary
LHZ Daughter
Phoenix x Art
Bred by: John M Galvin, Lispole, Co. Kerry
• +101kg milk with excellent percentages.
• VG85 Dam produced 745kg of fat & protein in 3rd lactation.
• VG87 Gdam produced 100 tonnes of milk.
• +134kg of milk and 24kg of milk solids.
• Great pedigree, very correct dam.
• Will breed medium sized daughters with great production.
• €101 for fertility.
Dam - Balmlag FR4513 Ivy VG85
Bred by: Alan Farrell, Churchtown, Mallow Co Cork
Dam of Oberon
Oberon x Jack
Bred by: Gerard Collins, Lisbealad, Dunmanway Co Cork
• Outstanding milk solids (+23kg of fat & protein).
• Excellent feet & legs score (+1.22).
• Dam produced 643kg solids in 3rd lactation.
• EX92 GDam averaging 6000kg at 4% protein.
• Very high beef sub index (€10).
• +27kg of milk solids with great componenents.
• Dam & Gdam are outstanding uddered cows, both VG87 on mammary system.
• VG85 dam sired by the hugely reliable Westcoast Perseus.
• Balanced daughters with medium stature.
Dam - Dungrange Perseus Brona VG85
Denman x Perseus
Bred by: Donal Dunne, Grange Castletown, Navan Co Meath
Dam - Cloonigney Pivotal Lily
Stark x Pivotal
Bred by: Enda Barrett, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe Co Galway
Ring O x Evert
• Daughter Proven - Ranked No.4 proven sire on the
• Tremendous heifers with milk & components +23kg of milk solids.
• High component milk to fill the tank.
• Correct udders.
• Now daughter proven with an exceptional production & health proof.
• +135kg of milk & 22kg of solids.
• Huge farmer satisfaction rate with Teak
• Medium sized with correct udders.
• Great feet & legs.
Dam - Knocksouna Kay
Bred by: Stephen Mcshane, Kilkerley, Dundalk Co Louth
Components
Component dairy sires are specialized bulls selected to be genetically superior for increasing fat and protein percentages and overall kgs milk solids. Increasing fat and protein content will increase milk value in an A+B-C milk payment system. The offspring of these sires not only produce milk with higher milk value, but also show improved health and longevity, allowing for increased survivability.
• Super components sire with balanced EBI.
• Dam projected to deliver 685kg of milk solids at 4% protein.
• Outstanding grazing bull.
• One of the most exciting outcross bulls in AI - Adds components, longevity, health & strength.
• Highest strength & conformation bull over €260 EBI with great feet & legs.
• Fetje cow family - medium in size with longevity, strength, and health.
• 5 generations VG/EX. The EX94 Gdam produced over 7500 kg of milk solids.
Dam - Bunacloy R-Bane Leo Fetje VG88
Star Trek x Leo
Bred by: Mike & Mick Magan Killashee Longford Co Longford
Golfer Grandam
Milton x Dandyman
Bred by: Michael Ryan, Latteragh, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
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Bred by: Martin Nugent Dromana Cappoquin Co Waterford
Dam - Danganbeg Mellisa 3124
Harold Dam
Girvin x Pivotal
Bred by: Nicholas Kearney, Danganbeg Killeigh Co Offaly
• Pedigree sire with exceptional components (0.20% fat, 0.18% protein) and 21kg milk solids.
• Low maintenance cows with excellent conformation.
• Promising daughters calving Spring 2026.
• VG85 Grandam.
• Incredible milk sub index (€100) and components.
• +26kg milk solids.
• Dam has excellent components and production.
• Positive beef sub index sire.
Dam - Tinnakill FR4481 Zandra 1860
Stark x Ebony
Bred by: Thomas G Fennelly, Portarlington, Co Laois.
Paternal 3rd Dam
Zaki x Pivotal
Bred by: Kevin Clare, Drumconrath, Co. Meath
Allstar x Cremin
• Pedigree components & maintenance specialist.
• Tremendous percentages (0.30% fat, 0.17% protein)
• Dam is very correct with great components.
• Will improve locomotion and feet & legs.
• No.1 EBI sire in Ireland.
• Tremendous health and TB Resistance score.
• The 2nd highest fertility bull available.
• Positive udders and teat length improver.
• Maintenance €34.
Dam - Ballagh Amber
Milton x Ronaldo
Bred by: Patrick Redmond Ballyknockan The Ballagh Enniscorthy Co Wexford
Dam - Creafogue Twiggy 1641
Bred by: Nigel Rothwell Sandlea Crefogue Enniscorthy Co Wexford
Grandslam x Profit
Allstar x Fergus
• High EBI outcross sire with an exceptional pedigree.
• Longevity built in with a fertility index of €122.
• 6 generations of VG/EX.
• Dam VG85 projected to produce 632kg milk solids in 2nd lactation.
• Incredible components (0.31% fat, 0.20% protein).
• €103 fertility sub index.
• €26 maintenance.
• Dam projected to produce 531kg milk solids, 5.15% fat and 4.02% protein in 2nd lactation.
Dam - Richvale Profit Mona 1197 VG85
Dam - Killalough Nancy 3006
Bred by: Thomas Murphy, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny
Bred by: John Aherne, Glanmire, Co Cork
• Exceptional components with +23kg of milk solids.
• €96 milk sub
• The dam completed 689kg of milk solids in 2nd lactation 4.88% fat & 3.93% protein.
• Very popular sire suitable for heifers.
Dam of Stark
Milton x Stark
Bred by: Enda Barrett Cloonigney Kilconnell Ballinasloe Co Galway
Hero x Harty
• Lovely combination of fertility (€111) and components (0.38% fat and 0.23% protein).
• One of our highest fat percentage bulls.
• Ideal grazing bull.
• Locomotion improver.
• Excellent TB Resistance score.
• Outcross high
• +€18 Health subindex.
• + €17 Maintenance.
• Balanced EBI Index.
Dam - Clondrinagh Codie 1511
Bred by: John Holton, Cooperhill Farm, Clarina, Co. Limerick
Millforce Grandam
Milton x Ronald
Bred by: Darren Buttimer Knockskeagh Lyre Clonakilty Co Cork
Starwar x Esmonde
Grandslam x Early
• Huge components with balanced EBI.
• Dam projected at 685kg solids 4.75% fat & 3.97% protein.
• Starwar son.
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Grandam of Jipcot
Bred by: Neil O’Leary Clancoolmore Bandon Co Cork
Dam - Ronnoco Maddy 1834
Bred by: Colm O’Connor, Glanworth, Co Cork
Components x Candy
• No.1 sire on the Active Bull List.
• No.1 fat% sire (0.40%).
• Great health score (€23) and TB Resistance (5.32%).
• Breeding medium sized cows.
Frank Joseph x Gleanna
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Dam - Olcastletown Afric Sarah VG87
Bred by: Robert P Drake. Kildorrery, Co Cork
Dam - Nextgen FR2385 Teresa 1493
Bred by: Keith Kennedy, Clonakitly Ag College, Co Cork
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16,000 35 25 20 10 Best Sires Sires Selected for Widespread Use Bulls Qualify to Proven Superior Bulls Tested through Gene Ireland Pedigree Beef Bull Calves Genotyped
Selected based on superior performance for:
Field fertility Highest conception rates based on calves born (independently veri ed by ICBF)
Calving Ease & gestation length (90%+ reliability)
Calf quality, vigour at birth, colour & saleability at 3 weeks
Selected based on superior performance for: Field fertility Highest conception rates (independently veri ed by ICBF) High Genomic Beef-Sub Index (BSI) = High CBV calves
Year 1: Semen used in 100s of herds. Semen is limited until eld fertility is con rmed
Key Data Recorded:Insem. dateCalv. Diff.Birth size & weightCalf vigor & any defects
Our team assess calf quality, saleability @ 3 weeks, ability to suck/drink, colour & any defects
Our Geneticists identify the top 600 with superior genetics for key traits Our Sire Analysts select the best 200 (Based on pedigree & performance) 100 of the best are selected based on visual inspection (Evaluation of conformation, temperament, functionality & reproductive soundness) 35 selected for high fertility semen (Having passed all health & genetic defect tests)
Validated with 100s of calving & eld fertility records. These are the cream of the crop, balanced sires, superior in all commercially important traits with huge farmer satisfaction. NCBC has the largest range of premium proven sires for eld fertility, calving ease and carcass traits across all breeds. Focus on Proven Premium Sires for con dence and predictability. SELECTION OF
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Increased Profitability
Increased KGs Milk Solids
More milk, more beef, more peace of mind
High CBV calves
Saleable calves @ 3 weeks & repeat customers
NCBC’s Dairy-Beef Programme backed by rigorous sire selection, an unrivalled number of calving and carcass records, ensures you maximise the value of your calf crop. NCBC’s dairy-beef sires will increase the KGS of milk solids sold through easy calving, short gestation and high fertility semen. The quality and CBV of the dairy-beef calves will ensure you can sell them off the farm earlier.
By choosing our sires you can have confidence and peace of mind because NCBC is unmatched in the number of premium proven dairy-beef sires across all breeds exclusively available through Munster Bovine & Progressive Genetics.
High Conception Rates
Easy Calving/ Short Gestation
IMPROVE CBV OF YOUR CALF CROP — Use high Beef Sub Index (BSI) bulls to maximise the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) of your calf crop.
BREEDS AVAILABLE — Angus, Hereford, Belgian Blue, Aubrac, Limousin, Charolais, Simmental, Speckle Park, Wagyu, Salers, and Shorthorn for Dairy Cows.
SELECT WITH INTENT — 5 steps to the right sires
1. Choose your preferred breed.
2. Match bull calving difficulty % to cow age & lactation number.
3. Use shorter gestation sires at the end of the breeding season.
4. Maximise the value of the calf crop — Use high Beef Sub Index (BSI) bulls to maximise the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) of your calf crop.
5. Focus on Proven Premium — Validated by hundreds of records for Field Fertility, Calving Ease, Gestation Length, and Calf Quality.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:
● A more valuable and saleable calf crop that can be sold off farm at an early age and secure repeat buyers.
● More KGs of milk solids sold.
Angus - Proven Sires
• No. 3 AA in Irish AI on DBI (€206).
• No. 1 Angus in Irish AI for gestation length -4.5 days.
• Top 1% of the Angus breed on Beef Sub-Index = Very high CBV calves.
• Number 1 proven AA available on DBI (€175 @ 96%
• A legend, proven easy calving option for dairy maiden heifers, only 6.5% based on over 11,900 records.
• Proven easy calving option for dairy cows, only 2.7% based on over 1,800 records.
• Superb for Beef Sub-Index (€123), Top 5% of the Angus breed = High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight 19.5 KGS.
• Number 4 proven AA available on DBI (€165 @ 92%
• One of the best AA available for gestation length (-2.9 days) and age at finish (-23 days).
Angus - Dairy Maidens
Angus - Rising Stars
Angus - Elite Genomic Test Sires
• No. 1 AA in Irish AI on Beef Sub Index (BSI) €160 = High CBV calves.
• No. 1 Angus in Irish AI on Carcass Weight. • Top 1% of the Angus breed on DBI. • Exceptional rising star
• No. 1 bull across all breeds on DBI in Irish AI (€215).
• No. 3 Angus bull in Irish AI on Beef Sub Index (BSI), €152 = High CBV calves.
• Top 1% of the Angus breed on Carcass Weight & Gestation length. • No. 4 Angus in Irish AI on DBI (€204). • Top 2% of the Angus breed on Beef Sub Index (BSI) €134 = High CBV calves. • Top 1% of the Angus breed on DBI, Gestation Length & Age at Finish.
Hereford - Proven Sires
Hereford - Rising Stars
• All-Round bull, well-balanced for Calving, Short Gestation & Beef Sub-Index.
• High Beef SI (€113) = High CBV calves.
• No. 1 HE bull for Age at Finish. •
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Belgian Blue - Proven Sires
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Belgian Blue - Rising Stars
Belgian Blue - Elite Genomic Test Sires
• Quirky’s first calves were easily born.
• Excellent son of ELK 41 from the full sister of Coolbanagher King BB4368.
• Very short gestation pedigree.
• Very high Beef Sub Index (€191) = High
• Excellent son of ELK 41 from the full sister of Coolbanagher King BB4369.
• Excited to await his first calves, expected to breed high value calves. • Exciting
Limousin - Proven Sires
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• No. 2 LM available on DBI, €211.
• No. 2 LM available on gestation length.
Shannon Stan Romarin
Shannon Samurai
• No. 1 LM available on gestation length
• One of the top LM available on DBI
• Very high Beef Sub-Index = Very high CBV calves.
LM9379 CH8580
Charolais - Proven Sires
Charolais - Elite Genomic Test Sires
• No.1 Charolais bull available on DBI €192.
• Proven easy calving on dairy cows 4.4%.
• Hetrozygous polled (50% of progeny will have no horns).
• Very high Beef Sub-Index = Very high CBV calves.
Orbi
LM9869 CH6490
• Huge satisfaction with Orbi on the dairy herd, easy calving, super well-coloured calves.
• Massive Beef Sub-Index €185 = Very high CBV calves.
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Aubrac - Proven Sires
Aubrac - Rising Stars
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Genomic Test Sires
Simmental - Proven Sires
Other Breeds
Deerpark Ultra
• Exciting new Aubrac sire.
• Ultra was selected for his easy calving, short gestation & high-performance pedigree.
Scollop Krackerjack ET AU2635 SP1521
• Bred for short gestation & early finishing.
• Use Krackerjack to add colour to your dairy beef calf crop.
Longhorn for Dairy Cows
Wagyu for Dairy Cows
WAGYU CALF PRODUCTION
PRODUCING WAGYU
For Autumn 2026 born bulls & heifers
We are looking to partner with forward thinking Irish dairy farmers to inseminate the very best wagyu genetics in the world and to give this premium product the best start in life.
Priority is placed on cows with low maintenance scores and herds with exceptional calf husbandry when selecting participants for the programme.
When will Wagyu be bought?
Wagyu calves have to be 28 days old with a target weight of 45kg before leaving the dairy farm.
Haulage
A complimentary on-farm collection service is offered to all dairy farmers.
OUR PRODUCTION CRITERIA:
Requirements
• All participating farmers must be part of the ICBF National Genotyping Programme or willing to join.
Only farmers who are Bord Bia Quality Assured are eligible to supply calves. Cows with Jersey genetics are not permitted within this programme.
Adequate Colostrum
All of our dairy farmers are required to administer a minimum of 3 litres of colostrum within the first few hours after birth.
First Vaccinations
• All calves must receive their first pneumonia vaccination before leaving their place of birth.
DNA, EID, BVD Tagging
All calves must undergo DNA testing as part of the National Genotype Programme. The cost of the DNA tags will be the responsibility of the dairy farmer. Calves are not permitted to leave the dairy farm until both BVD and DNA test results have been received and approved.
BENEFITS OF WAGYU
Calves with high vigour
• Easy calving
• Free on farm calf collection services
• Fixed price for both male and female calves
Guaranteed outlet for calves
• Cows go back in calf easier
For more information on our Wagyu production system please contact our Production Manager Cathal Doyle: 085 2077942
cathal.doyle@wagyufarmers.ie
• WEEKLY COLLECTIONS REGARDLESS OF WEATHER
Sexed Semen Guidelines
Timing
Cow Synchronisation Programmes
Dairy Cows - Conventional Semen FTAI Protocol
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Heifer Synchronisation Programmes
Dairy Heifers - Conventional Semen FTAI Protocol
Date
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Dairy Heifers - Sexed Semen FTAI Protocol
Other Products
Brush Tail Paint: Choice of colours
Estrotect: Rub-Off patches
Alpha Sheaths: Easy AI on heifers
€12
Pack of 10, €24
Pack of 50, €95
€8 per 50
Other Services
Liquid Nitrogen Servicing:
Full DIY A.I. Farm Flask Service throughout area. Progressive Genetics will service your farm semen flask at regular intervals 4 times per year. However, it is the responsibility of the farmer to check their flask on a regular basis to ensure there is adequate nitrogen in the flask. Progressive Genetics will not be held responsible if the flask runs dry. If you are concerned with the level of nitrogen in your flask at any time please contact us on 0818 20 20 50.
Your AI flask and contents should be listed under your Farm
Several of our AI Technicians offer other services.
See these abbreviations on full list over the page:
SC Scanning
MC MetriCheck
FB Freezebranding
CG Concrete Grooving
DH Dehorning
CA Castration
WR Weight Recording
MR Mart Run (Calves)
HT Hoof Trimming
A.I. Technician
Service:
Professional, Reliable, Quality
Fertility performance you can trust. Technician & Semen fertility performance continuously monitored. Working to the highest professional standards. 363 days a year. Call 0818 20 20 50 or contact your local technician.
Name Area
Co Phone
Sean Clerkin SC Bailieborough/Cootehill CN 083-1100108
Robert Smullen SC Bailieborough/Virginia CN 087-9426801
Thomas Sheridan MC Ballinagh/Kilnaleck CN 086-0616239
Ken Burns SC MC Ballyhaise CN 087-2722508
Dudley Buchanan Ballyjamesduff CN 087-2236674
Bartley Galligan Cavan/Oldcastle CN 086-0886767
Noel Mc Govern Dowra CN 087-7862261
Jimmy Reilly Drumlish/Moyne CN 087-2236707
Seamus Smith Mountain Lodge CN 087-9784205
Aiden Clarke Mountain Lodge/New Inn CN 086-3861103
Padraig Burns Relief Cavan CN 087-9700819
Pat Byrne FB Athy/Castledermot CW 087-6292567
Noel McCarthy Bagenalstown/Tullow CW 087-2558437
John Kelly S.Carlow/E.Kilkenny CW 087-7907475
Liam Grennan St. Mullins CW 087-9058619
Jimmy Kelly CA DC North Dublin/East Meath D 087-6356207
Anthony Kelly MC Relief Dublin/Louth D 087-0630094
Gerard McCool Ballybofey Finnvalley DL 087-2057588
James Doherty Ballybofey Finnvalley DL 087-0985373
Willie Gallagher SC Churchill DL 086-8497666
Barry Doogan Dungloe DL 087-2245851
Patrick Heraghty Fanad/Ramelton DL 086-4049592
Ciaran Mc Grenaghan North Innishowen DL 086-1958698
Denis Sweeney NW Donegal DL 086-2850300
Eugene Gallagher NW Donegal DL 087-2057543
Thomas Boyd NW Donegal DL 085-7579026
Michael Leonard SC Pettigo DL 086-6029960
Noel Maxwell Raphoe/Convoy DL 087-2377011
Keith Mahon S.Donegal DL 087-2057592
George O’Hagan South Innisowen DL 086-8198330
Bernie Cunningham SW.Donegal DL 087-2317480
Richie Smyth Carbury KE 086-1937800
Lar Martin Carbury/ Edenderry KE 086-2243309
Joseph Harnett SC CG Kilcullen/Dunlavin KE 087-2587089
Kevin Cooney N.Kildare/S.Meath KE 087-2209323
Keith Phelan Ballyhale KK 086-2460896
Barry Ryan Callan KK 086-897 1076
Denis Dalton MC SC Castlecomer/Ballyragget KK 087-6785875
Tobias White MC Kilkenny/Thomastown KK 086-3084183
John M Phelan MC Piltown/Mooncoin KK 087-2297672
John Barron MC S.Kilkenny KK 087-9083170
Gerard Fenlon MC St.Mullins/Graiguenamanagh KK 087-1254971
Paddy Holden Kilmanagh KK 087-9005870
Peter McEntire Granard LD 087-2758808
Seamus Kiernan MC Moyne LD 086-8211723
Declan Neary WR Dundalk/Inniskeen LH 086-1017483
Paul Cotter Monasterboice/Knockbridge/Ardee LH 086-6074997
Anthony Kelly Slane /Drogheda LH 087-0630094
Noel Connolly Ballinamore LM 086-6604541
Eamon Kiernan Ballyconnell LM 087-2026603
Harry Banks Drumahair LM 086-8584804
Patrick Lispett Kinlough LM 087-9928067
Ciarán McTiernan Manorhamilton/Skreen LM 086-8221943
Damien Reynolds Mid Leitrim LM 087-2594642
Albert Bailey Durrow/Rathdowney LS 086-3323504
Fergal Cuddy SC Mountrath/Abbeyleix LS 087-9188959
Ray O’Sullivan Portlaoise/Mountrath LS 087-2024328
John Tuite Athboy/Navan MH 086-3699604
Brian Murphy Ballivor/Edenderry MH 087-7952861
Leo Davis Delvin/Kells/Mullagh MH 086-8197114
Donal Kearns Dunshaughlin MH 087-9019476
Kevin Tully DH MR Kentstown MH 086-8586167
Sean Malone Slane MH 086 8153043
Ciaran McCabe MC Oldcastle/Castlepollard MH 086-8454814
Anthony Neary Rathmolyon MH 086-7367303
Eoin Reynolds Relief Meath MH 083-1832045
Eugene Connaughton S.Meath MH 087-2703768
-Robert McGuinness Slane MH 086-3530613
Sean Malone Slane/Drumconrath MH 086-8153043
Name Area Co Phone
Gregory Flanagan Ballybay/Castleblayney MN 086-1507280
Peter Christie Carrickmacross/Castleblayney MN 087-6866040
Mícheál McPhillips SC Clones/Newbliss MN 087-6288109
Eamon Curley SC North Monaghan MN 087-2644610
Caolan Duffy Relief Monaghan MN 087-2709297
Dermot Mullaney Balla MO 086-1032662
Michael Mulhern Ballina/Crossmolina MO 087-6810738
Pat Staunton Ballinrobe MO 087-3125209
Anthony Barrett Belmullet MO 086-8312401
Tommy Gannon Charlestown/Swinford MO 087-2057550
Pat Noonan Claremorris MO 087-6463481
Stephen Burke Cloonfad
John Clancy Kinlough/Lisadell/N.Sligo SO 087-2441435
Jacqueline Keane Riverstown SO 087-2601797
Fintan Mullarkey South Sligo SO 087-2057801
Kieran Henry Tubbercurry/Coolaney SO 087-2057562
Davey Phelan Carrick-on-Suir T 086-2504769
Ger Power SC Castlecomer/Ballyragget T 086-2158505
James Brennan Mullinahone/Drangan/Ballingary T 086-0144444
Dan Duignan SC Nenagh T 087-2528855
Ross Donnelly Nenagh T 086-0815172
Richie Coady Windgap/Grangemockler T 086-2541587
David Phelan SC MC Kill/Kilmacthomas WD 086-8959558
Michael Kearney Tramore WD 086-8599790
Mark Butler Ballynacargy/Legan/Streete/Multy WH 083-1273386
Shane Kenny Moate (Relief) WH 087-747 5948
Pat Shanley Moate/Athlone WH 086-2535357
Conor Duncan Mullingar/Rochfortbridge/Ballinagore WH 087-0548810
James Butler SC Relief Ballinacarrigy WH 089 4215 903
Enda Brazil S.Westm’th/N.Offaly WH 086-8182561
John Keena Streamstown/Ballymore/Ballymahon WH 087-2053277
John O’Hagan Arklow/Gorey WW 086-8598969
Ian Hamilton Blessington WW 087-2709627
Paddy Hurley East Wicklow WW 086-8111791
Kevin Fanning NE Wicklow WW 086-8851704
Pat Bracken Relief Wicklow WW 087-7971643
Declan Buttle Camolin/Craanford WX 087-2498601
Eugene Kehoe Clonroche WX 087-6842846 Denis Doyle Ferns/Camolin WX 087-6885125
Joe Doyle Newbawn/Adamstown WX 087-2213724
James O Toole Oulart/Monamolin WX 087 962 4142
Eddie O'Byrne Relief South Wexford WX 086-1658142
Clive Whelan South Wexford WX 087-2935558
PJ Coady Wexford Town WX 087-3988986
Breeding Advisors & Semen Sales
Ger McCool 087 2057588
Richie Smyth 086 1937800
Trevor Hanly 087 2272446 087 9148922
John Griffith 086 8431624
2757835
Martin Regan 086 8216253
Deirdre Toal 087 2599314
John Fogarty 087 6752401
Eugene Kehoe 087 6842846
David Phelan 086 8959558
Shane Leane 086 7514121
Technical & Support Team
2331235
Padraic Mulconroy 086 0591485
Jan Douglas 086 108 1024
Milk Recording Supervisors/Support
2505723
