Dairy Sires Spring 2025
100% Irish Farmer Owned
Welcome to our 2025 Spring Dairy Catalogue
We at Progressive Genetics are excited to introduce our Spring 2025 Dairy Catalogue. Our mission is to advance the dairy industry’s future through exceptional genetics, innovative breeding solutions and services that align with your farming practices. We believe that the bulls featured in our breeding programmes represent the finest quality and diversity available, playing a crucial role in making your farm profitable and sustainable. This year, our catalogue highlights bulls from our Irish breeding programme managed by the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC), but also handpicked sires from our international partners including ABS, Semex, and Synetics. These sires offer you access to the best genetics on the market. Progressive Genetics is an Irish farmer-owned cooperative and we understand that each farm has unique requirements. That is why we have dedicated substantial resources to create the broadest selection of bulls to meet our customers’ specific selection criteria. We proudly offer the largest range of sexed semen available in Ireland, made possible by our investment in a state-of-the-art sexing laboratory located at NCBC in Naas, Co. Kildare. This facility enhances our capacity to meet growing demand effectively.
For your convenience, we have organized our catalogue into three main categories: Component, Production, and High Type sires. This structure will help you easily identify the bulls that best fit your farming system. We are delighted to highlight some of our most exciting and sought after sires available in this catalogue; Olcastletown Mojo stands out as the highest EBI bull in Ireland, setting a benchmark for excellence. Ballydehob Ringo displays remarkable functionality, production, and fertility, backed by an exceptional dam line with multiple EX classifications. Additionally, Tankardsrock Teak has proven to be one of our most successful sires over recent seasons, offering a perfect combination of production, health, and fertility. We are also proud to present our newest dairy G1 sires selected by the NCBC breeding programme. These sires demonstrate the quality of genetics chosen to ensure significant genetic progress for your herd.
The landscape of breeding dairy beef calves has transformed in recent years. We can now produce a dairy beef calf from our dairy herd that meets the needs of beef finishers. Our focus is on providing solutions that enable dairy farmers to maintain calving ease and calving intervals while enhancing the value of their calf sales. At the same time, we aim to deliver added value for finishers through high carcass weights and reduced days to slaughter, leading to increased profitability. In recent years, we have made significant investments in our Dairy Beef programme, and we encourage all farmers to explore our beef pages to enhance their understanding of the Dairy Beef Index (DBI) and the Commercial Beef Value (CBV). Our Proven Premium Beef Sires makes it easy for farmers to identify dairy beef sires that will produce high CBV calves. We are proud to offer a diverse selection of sires, including Angus, Hereford, Limousin, British/Belgian Blues, Longhorn, Speckle Park, Wagyu, Charolais, and Aubrac, ensuring a variety of options.
At Progressive Genetics, we believe in strong relationships with our customers. We are committed to partnering with you to achieve your breeding goals. Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a successful 2025 breeding season. Brendan Scanlon. Chief Executive Officer.
Catalogue Symbols Guide
New test sire available, low reliability for calving and no field fertility.
Selected sires expected to produce >30 kgs Milk Solids.
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.
Sires with superior Health Sub Index >15.
Sires identified with high reliability for calving ease.
Sires identified to have a lower mature liveweight.
Sires selected to improve udders, feet & legs & overall conformation.
Selected sires that carry the red gene coat colour.
Selected sires are expected to increase fat and protein percentages.
Sires with TB breeding value ≤ 8%
Red Sire. New Sire.
Benefits of Milk Recording
1. Genetic Improvement.
2. Breeding management.
2. Milk Quality – SCC and mastitis control.
3. Livestock Sales – Increased value.
4. Essential in valuation for TB breakdown.
5. Annual Reports (Minimum 4 tests/ Year)
Milk Recording Options
1. EDIY – We provide equipment for your recording.
2. Manual Recording – Herd owners have their own equipment and we provide a recorder.
Additional Herd Management Tools
1. Pregnancy Diagnosis.
2. Johnes and other disease testing.
046 954 0606 milkrecording@progressivegenetics.ie
Giving You A Competitive Advantage & A More Profitable Future
We operate the largest dairy and beef stud in Ireland and provide a full range of bulls from all breeds, for both dairy and beef producers.
Visit our website for full details of all services and our terms & conditions of trading; www.progressivegenetics.ie
• Dairy and Beef DIY Semen Sales
• AI Technician Service
• Milk Recording
• Disease Testing through milk samples, incl. Johne’s (with iML)
• Milk Pregnancy Testing
• Heat Detection with a range of products
• AgriNet HerdApp for efficient management
• Sire Advice and Breeding Plans
• Dairy Female Selection Programme
Our Breeding Advisors will help you select the best sires in line with your breeding objectives. The ‘Sire Advice’ platform on ICBF will match individual females to the selected bull team to maximise genetic gain, as well as ruling out any inbreeding.
**Progressive Genetics are committed to excellent semen quality and good on-farm fertility results. Progressive Genetics will not be held responsible for the actual fertility achieved from the use of its products. Our Services
Progress to Improved Genetic Gain & Profit
EBI is selecting for a more profitable & environmentally efficient cow for Irish farmers!
Progress to Better Milk Price - Herd Difference (100 Cows)
Milk Yield: 600,000 Fat%: 4.20 Protein%: 3.50 Milk
€309,540 Cent/Litre: €0.51
Milk Yield: 600,000
4.50
3.75
€330,165
€0.55
Breeding for fat &
results in
Difference: €20,625 / 100 cow herd
Note: A+B-C is (€8.97 + €4.57 – €0.04 c/L)
Understanding the EBI
EBI is a single figure profit index aimed at helping farmers identify the most profitable bulls and cows for breeding dairy herd replacements.
It comprises of eight sub-indexes related to profitable milk production;
(ICBF, 2024)
Dairy Female Selection Programme
Key Features & Benefits
Dairy Female Selection Programme is a data driven service designed for dairy herds to select the best cows and heifers for dairy breeding. By utilising milk recording data, the service helps farmers make informed breeding decisions, ultimately improving herd genetics, milk production, and profitability.
Contact your local breeding advisor for this service or call the office on:
Selects your top performing females based on milk recordings to match with dairy sires.
Identification of cows suitable for dairy beef to maximise the commercial beef value of your calf crop. Ultimately increasing the calf value coming from your herd.
Sire selection to suit your herds breeding goal and requirements.
Generation of sire advice report and breeding chart with cows selected for either a dairy or a beef mating.
One to one consultation with breeding advisor or dairy/beef specialist to discuss your needs.
Saves you time as we do all the work.
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.
This service is only available to Milk Recording customers whose herds are genotyped and need additional SCC surveillance throughout the year.
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.
At least one milk recording must be completed before a GenoCell test can take place.
Spring 2025 Dairy Proofs Update
High EBI Genomic Bulls
Active Daughter Proven EBI Bulls
Active Friesian Bulls
Active High Type & Milk Bulls
Easy Calving
Mojo FR8709
New G1 Dairy Sires
The National Cattle Breeding Centre is the largest Dairy Breeding Programme in Ireland and is dedicated to driving the genetic progress of your future herd. The objective of the NCBC breeding programme is to deliver the highest genetic merit bulls with exceptional balanced indexes. The 2025 list of G1 sires represents our strongest lineup to date. The list showcases the wide range of bulls available with exceptional combinations of milk solids, components percentages, fertility, health, maintenance, and conformation. We would like to thank and congratulate the breeders who have bred these sires and taken part in our planned mating programmes. NCBC aims to drive genetic gain on Irish dairy herds by improving the genetic profile of our bull offering year on year.
• Very exciting new high EBI sire.
• 42kg milk solids with incredible components.
• VG85 dam produced 592kg milk solids in 2nd lactation, VG87 Gdam produced 617kg at 4.08% protein in 4th lactation.
• Great feet and legs. G1-Limited, No Field Fertility
G1-Limited, No Field Fertility
• Very impressive, all-rounder Mojo son.
• Dam did 501kg solids in 1st lactation.
• Almost 40kg milk solids.
PRODUCTION
0.29
(%) 0.22
Pivotal Dam
GDam - Olcastletown Afric Sarah VG87
• Balanced index with no faults.
• 0.42% fat and 0.22% protein.
• Dam produced 638kg solids with 5% fat in 2nd lactation.
G1-Limited, No Field Fertility
• Nicely balanced EBI profile.
• Very high component dam.
• Excellent health traits €27.
G1-Limited, No Field Fertility G1-Limited, No Field Fertility
• Health Improver.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Dam & GDam now VG87.
• Dam produced an average of 527kg milk solids over 6 lactations with 4% protein.
• High component pedigree sire.
• Bred from an exceptional line of cows.
• VG85 dam with 5.61% Fat.
• EX91 granddam with 5.57% Fat.
Grandam of Stevo
Grandam of Paddington
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.
• Highest EBI sire on the active bull list (ICBF) Nov 2024.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Dam is classified VG87.
• Easy calving sire.
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Son of FR7929 Teak.
• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• 4% protein dam.
PRODUCTION
Dam - Olcastletown Afric Sarah VG87
Dam - Cloonigney Clorane Dara
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• Bred from Irelands No.1 proven bull Oberon.
• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• Health improver.
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Milk Sub-Index €137.
Dam - Killavalla Lily 19
Bred by:
Sean Lynch, Moville, Lifford Co Donegal
• Outstanding milk sub-index €132.
• 39kg of milk solids with +0.37% Fat.
• Dam projected to complete 661 kg of milk solids in the 2nd lactation.
Dam - Glencrow Marigold 1080
Pivotal Dam
• Great balance of production and
• Strong components.
• Dam averaged 5.09% fat and 3.82% protein across 5 lactations.
• Easy calving sire.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Health improver.
• Positive beef sub-index.
Dam - Nextgen FR2385 Teresa 1493
Grandam of Hukum
• Exceptionally balanced bull.
• Maintenance €21 & positive udder conformation.
• Breeding low maintenance cows.
• Medium sized dam with high solids.
• Red Carrier.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Teat length improver.
• Health improver.
PRODUCTION
Dam - Tinnaklilll FR4481 Zandra
KOZ Dam
Bred by: Jeremiah Glynn, Lusmagh, Banagher Co Offaly
Dam - Cogran FR2249 Janette VG86
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Very fast milking speed.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Easy calving sire.
• 5% fat and 4% protein dam.
PRODUCTION
FERTILITY
Dam - Carrigleagh Katie 1732
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• Breeding low maintenance cows.
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Dam averaged 568kg milk solids across 5 lactations.
Dam - Bellview 4760 Patch
Dam - Shantullig Susan
• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Health improver.
• Dam is classified VG85.
Dam - Aghernbridge Lucy 1997
Harold Daughter
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• Outstanding milk solid percentages.
• Breeding low maintenance cows.
• Dam averaged 578kg milk solids across 9 lactations.
Dam - Rathard Dandy Blossom VG85
Dam - Stamullen Rebecca B1942
Bred by: James Flavin, Ring, Dungarvan Co. Waterford
• High EBI daughter proven sire.
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• Outstanding milk solid percentages with 0.21% protein.
• Milking speed improver.
• Pedigree components improver.
• Easy calving.
• Positive for feet & legs.
• Pedigree components improver with 31kgs milk solids at 0.27% protein.
Dam - Bainnemore Susie
Bred by: John Bogue, Callan, Co Kilkenny
• Great
• 5.1% fat and 4.1% protein dam across 5 lactations.
• New daughter proven sire with flawless proof.
• Very correct daughters with easy size and maintenance €18.
• Dam VG86.
Albert Dam
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 strength - all of which are essential for optimal performance.
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• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• 4% protein dam.
• High beef sub-index.
• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• Dam is classified VG88.
• Outstanding health sub index with one of the best PTA’s for TB Resistance.
Pivotal Dam
Dam - Tankardsrock LHZ Twinkle VG88
Bred by: Kevin Clare Jnr, Drumconrath, Co Meath
• OTS son with 115kgs milk.
• Positive beef sub-index.
• Dam is classified VG85.
• Easy calving sire.
• Now daughter proven, €341 EBI.
• Teat length improver (+1.53).
• Dam classified VG87.
Dam - Greenhills Vincent Becky VG85
- Cappauniac Avril 20 VG87
Dam - Knocksouna Kay 77
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• The full package of milk, fertility and conformation.
• Outstanding dam line; Dam EX90, MGD EX92, 3rd Dam EX90, 4th Dam EX94.
• Massive health sub index.
Paternal grandam of Ringo
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• Easy
• 4% protein
• Brilliant balance of fertility, production and conformation.
• Very strong feet and legs and positive chest width.
• Dam is EX90 and has averaged
and 3.7% protein.
Dam - Ballydunne FR4338 Nancy
- Johnswell
Beauty EX90
HISTORIC
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• Excellent
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• Short gestation sire.
• Easy calving.
• Harold FR2233 son with 165kgs milk.
• Health improver.
• 4% protein dam.
Dam - Cloonigny Pivotal Lily
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Overall type +1.04.
• Dam produced 696kg milk solids in 5th lactation.
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• Easy calving sire.
LHZ Daughter
Dam - Dungrange Perseus Brona VG85
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• 34kgs milk solids.
• Great balance of production and fertility.
• Dam EX90.
• Dam averaged 613kgs of milk solids across 9 lactations!
Dam - Corrovolley 2239 Karen
Pivotal Dam
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• Overall type +2.59.
• From an excellent cow family; Dam VG86 2yo.
• Plenty of milk with strong components.
• Fast milking speed.
• Short gestation sire.
PRODUCTION
Dam - Lisduff Letale VG85
Dam - Balmlag FR4513 IVY VG85
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• Flawless daughter proven sire with great percentages.
• Correct udders - Robot suitable.
• Daughters have excellent fertility.
• Dam classified EX90.
Dam - Clorane Debbie VG85
Grandam of Navajo
• High EBI, outcross and pedigree
• High milk kilos with positive percentages.
• Very fast milking speed.
• One of the best PTA’s for TB Resistance.
• Positive milk kilos and percentages.
• Health improver.
• Plenty of chest and rump width.
Dam - Barrowvale Sabrina 73 VG87
- Barrowvale Dheaty 92 VG87
Ayrshire
Coloured Dairy Breeds
Brown Swiss
Fleckvieh
Irish Proofs, ICBF November 2024
• Great satisfaction with Zero One females.
• Overall yield and fat improver.
• Great longevity, robust, healthy cows.
• New daughter proven sire. Hokuspokus son.
• Top production sire – plenty of mik with great components.
• Great udders and feet and legs.
• Easy calving sire but breeding strong females with plenty of frame.
• Great all-rounder –milk, components and longevity.
• Overall yield and fat
• Easy calving sire with great udders
TMI December 2024
Dam - Lala
Dam - Doris
Daughter: Renegade Lilli
Dam - Sory
High Type Sires
We work with leading distributors of Bovine Genetics including ABS, Semex and Synetics to give you access to the best genetics available worldwide. This extensive range of high type sires are selected based on production, fertility and functional conformation traits that are essential to delivering improved longevity and performance.
Grandam of Groves - Vatland Brennan Liv EX90
Dam of Coverboy - Welcome Legacy Gaya-ET
Daughter - Ballydehob Yamaska Trixie EX90
Daughter - Willsbro Yamaska Amber 169 VG87 2yr
Denovo Pro
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Peptalk 3rd Dam VG87
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Bomaz Envoy
Koepon Raptor
Koepon Raptor Daughter
Grandam - Verhages Bos Candlelight P
Rubels Daughter Willsbro Rubels Rachel Red
Dam of Mat Red - MAR Paula VG86
Dairy Beef
Programme 2025
PROVEN PERFORMANCE EXCEPTIONAL GENETICS
UNMATCHED PEACE OF MIND
The National Cattle Breeding Centre Dairy Beef Programme Consistently Delivering Better Outcomes for Farmers.
Excellence in Dairy Beef
Segmentation of Sires
The National Cattle Breeding Centre Dairy Beef Programme –Easy to use Sire Classification Guide.
When making key decisions for your herd for 2025, it is important to distinguish the difference between sires. At a glance, our easy to use sire classification guide helps you understand what you will receive when you chose an NCBC sire.
The guide helps you navigate sometimes complex information from genomics, to fertility, to reliability, to performance.
Top performing balanced test sires with superior genetics
Superior semen quality approved by expert laboratory team
High Genomic Beef Sub-Index = High CBV Calves
Top performing balanced sires with superior genetics
Superior semen quality approved by expert laboratory team
High Genomic Beef SubIndex = High CBV Calves
Proven for field fertilityindependently verified by ICBF
Top performing balanced sires with superior genetics
Superior semen quality approved by expert laboratory team
Proven for field fertilityverified by ICBF.100’s of records (high Rel. %)
Proven for calving ease, gestation length & calf quality
High Beef Sub-Index = High CBV Calves
In Addition to the Proven Sires traits;
Cream of the crop, balanced sires, superior in all commercially important traits
Proven for superior calf quality, saleability & vitality
Very High Beef Sub-Index = High CBV Calves
Validated with hundreds of Calving & Field Fertility records
The most profitable dairy beef sires available
Unsurpassed peace of mind
Increase Profitability
High CBV Increase Kgs Milk Solids High Conception Rates
Saleable Calf @ 3 Weeks and Repeat Customers Easy Calving & Short Gestation
Sires
How to Breed High Value Beef Calves from the Dairy Herd
1. Decide which breed you wish to use.
2. Use the panels to select the appropriate sires for your maidens, 2nd Calvers, Cows & Mature Cows.
3. Then select the highest Carcass Weight & Beef Value within your calving range.
4. Record the sire of the calf.
(DBI)
A tool to establish the beef merit of calves and consequently their value.
• The CBV is a selection tool for farmers purchasing calves, weanlings and stores bringing them through to finish.
• High CBV cattle will have the following; 1. Better Feed Efficiency 2. Heavier Carcass Weights 3. Quicker Age at Finish 4. Higher % In-Spec 5. Increased Profitability
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Angus - Proven Sires
Angus - Dairy Maidens
Tower Tommie
• The best Angus available for use on cows, to breed high CBV calves.
• No. 1 Proven Angus sire on Beef Sub-Index.
• Proven for calving (3.0% @ 99% reliability).
• Proven Premium for Carcass Weight (11.7kgs) & Conformation (0.88).
HW Lord Horatio
• A Legend - The most used bull in Ireland on dairy cows in 2024.
• A proven super star - Easy calving on cows. High Carcass Weight & Conformation.
• Proven Premium for Carcass Weight (11.5kgs) & Conformation (0.92).
• The best bull available for use on maidens.
• Proven superior for calving ease, gestation and all the beef traits.
• Highest AA bull on Beef Sub Index, suitable for maidens.
• Proven Premium for Carcass Weight (9.7kgs) & Conformation (0.81).
• Proven for Calving Ease & Beef traits.
• Suitable for use on maiden heifers.
• Very short gestation (-2.8 days) expected gestation on dairy females 278 days.
• Proven Premium for Carcass Weight (10.7kgs).
Image: Sire of Gabriel Pat
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Shanaway Vengabus
• Massive Beef Sub-Index €130.
• The bull to breed high CBV calves.
• Very high Carcass Weight (18.6kgs).
Westellen Boss Y929
• Very high Beef Sub Index €121.
• The bull to breed high CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (20.5kgs) & high Conformation (0.86).
Angus - Elite Genomic Test Sires
• High Beef Sub-Index €115=High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (14.8kgs) & high Conformation (1.06).
• From the same cow family as Matteo (AA4089).
• A super Farghal son.
• High Beef Sub-Index €122 = High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (15.3kgs) & high Conformation (0.93).
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Hereford - Proven Sires
Gouldingpoll 1 Nijinsky PP
• Huge satisfaction with Nijinsky PP calves.
• High Beef Sub-Index €105 = High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (10.4kgs) & high Conformation (0.74).
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
Solpoll 1 Sonic PP
HE9382 HE6364
• Proven for calving ease, short gestation & beef traits.
• Proven for Carcass Weight (6.2kgs) & Conformation (0.57).
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
Intelagri 1 Gold Rush Pp
• High Beef Sub -Index, €104. Use to breed high CBV calves.
• A well-balanced bull high in Carcass Weight (10.1kgs), Carcass Conformation (0.76) and Age at Finish.
• Expected gestation from dairy females is 279 days.
Barwise 1 Ricochet PP
HE8511 HE5455
• Very short gestation (-2.4 days). Top 1% of HE breed.
• Easy calving on dairy cows (2.9%). Suitable for second calvers.
• 5 star HE sire on DBI (€150).
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
• We are awaiting the arrival of Whizzbang calves with high expectaions.
• Very high Carcass Weight (12.5kgs).
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
1 Runno PP
• Runno is an exceptional quality homozygous polled Hereford.
• He has super conformation of the top & hindquarter.
• Bred for calving ease, short gestation & superior beef traits.
• High Beef Sub-Index €103 = High CBV calves.
1 Watson PP
• High Beef Sub-Index €112 = High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (10.6kgs) & high Conformation (0.77).
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
• Exciting son of Fisher 1 Profile (HE5346).
• 5 star HE for Carcass Conformation.
• Bred for Calving Ease, Short Gestation & Superior Beef traits.
• Homozygous polled (all progeny will have no horns).
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Belgian Blue - Proven Sires
• Proven Premium BB for calving ease (5.9% @ 96% reliability).
• Short gestation -1.1 days.
• Super quality, well coloured calves.
• Red Carrier.
• First calves from Enleve are easily born, very vigorous and good quality.
• High Carcass Weight (21.7kgs) & high Conformation (2.57).
Villablues Oxo BB8283
• Massive Beef Sub-Index €167 = High CBV calves.
• High Carcass Weight (+28.9kgs) & Carcass Conformation (2.47).
• Use on Mature Cows only.
• The easiest calving proven BB sire available in Irish A.I.!!
• Very Short Gestation (-2.2 days). Top 1% of BB breed.
• Calves are easily born, good quality & very vigirous.
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Ponchau
• Persil’s first calves are easily born, very
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and good
• Elk’s first calves are easily born very vigorous and good quality.
• Short gestation (-1.2 days).
• Quirky has been selected for his easy calving & short gestation pedigree.
• Expected to be short gestation (-0.8 days). Top 3% of BB breed.
• Beef Sub-Index €155 = Very high CBV calves.
• Rathlyon Quantas was selected for his high-performance pedigree.
• Ranks very high on carcass weight (27.2kgs) & conformation (2.72)
• Beef Sub-Index €169 = Very high CBV calves.
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Limousin - Proven Sires
Genomic Test Sires
• No. 1 LM available on DBI.
• Shortest gestation LM EVER!! (-0.21 days).
• Beef Sub-Index €195 = Very high CBV calves.
Charolais
• No. 1 CH sire for the dairy herd on calving ease 4.5% @ 94% reliability.
• Proven for calving & carcass.
• Beef Sub-Index €167 = Very high CBV calves.
• Hetrozygous polled LM sire (50% of progeny will have no horns).
• We are awaiting the arrival of Superfurry calves with high expectaions.
• Selected for his easy calving & short gestation pedigree.
Sires
• Hetrozygous polled CH sire (50% of progeny will have no horns).
• Beef Sub-Index €188 = High CBV calves.
• Romarin Pp’s pedigree is stacked with easy calving french sires.
Beef Sires for the Dairy Herd
Simmental - Proven Sires
Ballyclough Theo P
Scollop Krackerjack ET AU1515
• An exceptional Aubrac sire & he is polled!!
• Beef Sub Index €151 = High CBV calves.
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Other Breeds
Longhorn for Dairy Cows
LONGHORN SCHEME
• Buitelaar group offering €250 per bull calf and €200 per heifer calf.
• Minimum calf weight of 60kg.
• Must be less than 5% jersey in your cow.
• Calf contract form must be returned or the Buitelaar group are not obliged to take calves.
• If you are interested in using straws in the
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Name Area
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Sean Clerkin SC Bailieborough/Cootehill CN 083-1100108
Robert Smullen SC Bailieborough/Virginia CN 087-9426801
Thomas Sheridan MC Ballinagh/Kilnaleck CN 086-0616239
Noel Connolly Ballinamore CN 086-6604541
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 087-0985273
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
Michael Murtagh Longford Town LD 087-9968177
Seamus Kiernan MC Moyne LD 086-8211723
Declan Neary WR Dundalk/Inniskeen LH 086-1017483
Paul Cotter Monasterboice/Knockbridge/Ardee LH 086-6074997
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
Gregory Flanagan Ballybay/Castleblayney MN 086-1507280
Name Area Co Phone
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
Matthew Kelly DH CA Balla/ Boholo MO 087-1034932
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 MO 086-3707643
David Clarke SC Gurteen SO 087-7679124
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
Ian Hamilton Blessington
Paddy
Kevin Fanning
Bracken
James O Toole Oulart/Monamolin
Clive Whelan South Wexford WX 087-2935558
PJ Coady Wexford Town WX 087-3988986
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