April 2018 SelectCROSS Brochure

217MO1017

JISCO JB

April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 324165

Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 131 0 daughters 72% Rel. +785M -.16% +7F +.07% +31P +1.0 PL +1.2 SCS 0.4 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 107 Legs 109 Udders

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JORDREN JB aAa: 156324

Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 160 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,010M +.33% +93F +.17% +60P +0.6 PL +1.0 SCS 1.4 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 107 Legs 106 Udders

124 101 112 100 97 102 95 120 90 87 85 107 102 118 113 102 115 104 83 111 105 98 118 93 85

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ITACHI JB

124 105 97 103 102 107 103 101 116 95 103 114 102 127 102 115 91 103 105 100 109 98 99 113 92

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 513624

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 141 23 daughter 81% Rel. +1,008M +.20% +73F +.08% +49P +0.2 PL +0.5 SCS 1.0 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 112 Legs 108 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

JITEUF JB

124 100 104 99 96 104 96 90 88 87 95 99 93 106 108 108 110 110 75 110 118 99 115 81 90

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 423651

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 146 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,563M -.14% +44F +.20% +68P +0.2 PL -0.7 SCS 0.0 Daughter Fertility 87 Calving Index 102 Legs 120 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

LANZAC JB

124 126 124 104 129 128 105 113 119 101 106 98 99 117 103 119 103 131 89 113 126 118 113 113 96

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217MO1026

88

Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity 76

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112

April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

217MO1024

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217MO1023

88

Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AA Beta Casein A1A1

ISU 130 0 daughters 70% Rel. +75M +.13% +31F +.10% +20P +1.0 PL -0.6 SCS 0.7 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 102 Legs 118 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

124 94 103 87 100 99 103 95 102 92 94 85 106 112 114 109 105 115 116 108 119 115 113 95 95

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217MO1027

JILAIN JB

April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 138 0 daughters 71% Rel. +833M -.05% +33F +.06% +35P +0.6 PL +0.8 SCS 0.7 Daughter Fertility 89 Calving Index 105 Legs 123 Udders

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FRANGY JB aAa: 453162

Kappa Casein N/A Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 140 78 daughters 92% Rel. +2,249M -.16% +60F -.01% +71P +0.1 PL +1.1 SCS 0.0 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 92 Legs 116 Udders

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124 95 106 96 102 88 97 100 100 93 107 96 98 104 113 118 125 132 88 108 133 108 103 107 96

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JOSTIK JB

124 97 101 86 102 106 100 95 83 102 99 100 86 116 100 116 99 119 99 119 106 119 129 96 95

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein N/A

ISU 132 0 daughters 72% Rel. +2,396M -.31% +49F -.16% +57P +0.4 PL +0.0 SCS 0.1 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 107 Legs 114 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

MAULEON JB

124 105 97 93 114 111 101 88 114 107 131 99 104 116 97 121 104 134 94 107 110 95 107 91 92

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 426351

Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 155 0 daughters 71% Rel. +869M +.15% +66F +.15% +53P +0.8 PL +0.6 SCS 0.3 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 110 Legs 129 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

MANZAT JB

124 110 113 97 125 105 101 98 101 96 98 105 103 130 113 113 113 131 114 111 126 121 118 99 81

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217MO1031

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity 76

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

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April 2018 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 139 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,733M +.00% +68F -.02% +57P +0.8 PL -0.1 SCS 0.1 Daughter Fertility 91 Calving Index 109 Legs 113 Udders

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Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity

124 105 108 97 104 111 99 109 88 101 113 87 103 109 86 101 105 114 117 102 120 122 104 107 100

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SELECTED JERSEY SIRES FOR Code No.

Code Name

7JE1219 7JE1294 7JE1344 7JE1354 7JE5004

OLIVER-P BARNABAS MATT TEXAS CHROME

7JE1528 7JE1577

DISCO MOONBEAM

PTAT Type Rel JPI™

JUI™

BBR Yld Rel

Milk

Fat

Fat%

Pro

Pro%

CFP

SCS

PL

DPR

NM$

CM$

SCR

100

99%

+750

+47

+0.06

+22

-0.02

+69

2.95

+3.9

-2.2

+383

+384

+2.4

97

+103

+22.4 +1.3

100

99%

+743

+39

+0.02

+24

-0.01

+63

2.97

+2.1

-4.7

+228

+232

+2.4

98

+66

+24.3 +1.8

100

98%

+280

+23

+0.05

+19

+0.04

+42

2.95

+3.5

-1.2

+269

+288

+1.5

93

+92

+23.9 +1.8

100

99%

+567

+2

-0.12

+22

+0.01

+24

2.98

+4.8

-2.3

+239

+248

+2.5

98

+83

+31.7 +3.5

100

98%

+1,143

+71

+0.08

+43

+0.01 +114

2.75

+4.0

-0.9

+539

+561

+2.3

94

+180

+30.1 +0.4

100

75%

+526

+51

+0.13

+28

+0.04

+79

2.74

+7.1

+0.8

+573

+601

+1.8

75

+176

+29.9 +0.8

100

76%

+496

+53

+0.15

+28

+0.05

+81

2.82

+4.2

-0.5

+443

+469

+1.5

76

+140

+21.1 +3.4

250JE1616 DYNOMITE

100

72%

+781

+40

+0.01

+33

+0.02

+73

2.83

+5.0

-1.8

+411

+432

+2.1

74

+126

+28.8

14JE670

100

98%

+479

+63

+0.20

+35

+0.09

+98

2.82

+3.7

-0.4

+520

+559

+1.9

93

+166

+26.2 +2.1

100

76%

+420

+31

+0.05

+33

+0.09

+64

3.01

+3.4

+0.3

+367

+400

+2.0

76

+126

+24.6 +0.5

LEMONHEAD

14JE725 CASINO 14JE760 KINGSTON 14JE1639 KYSON-P

N/A

100

76%

+368

+80

+0.31

+42

+0.14 +122

2.89

+3.8

-0.2

+594

+647

+1.8

76

+187

+20.3

N/A

100

75%

+839

+65

+0.12

+33

+0.01

2.93

+3.3

-3.5

+446

+461

+2.0

76

+129

+21.9

N/A

+98

04/18 CDCB/AJCA Genomic Data. All bulls listed are JH1F and JH2F. ™JPI and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

7JE1219 OLIVER-P first lactation daughter group, Full Circle Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas

“Use of the best genetics available from each breed in the crossbreeding rotation is critical to success.”

The SelectCROSS approach starts by using elite Jersey sires on purebred Holstein cows. Pictured above are 2-way crosses at New Heights Dairy. The next step is to use elite Montbeliarde sires on the Jersey x Holstein cross offspring. Pictured below are three-way-crosses at New Heights.

“A good Holstein base, made by selecting high-quality Holstein genetics, is critical for crossbreeding success.

When choosing Holstein sires, I choose the very best. You also have to use the best genetics available from each breed in the crossbreeding rotation after that. My favorite cross right now is the Holstein x Jersey x Montbeliarde three-way. This cross combines the high production of Holsteins, the high components and reproduction advantages of the Jersey breed and the reproduction of Montbeliardes.

Purebred Montbeliardes can’t compete on their own from a production standpoint, but when you put the three together you get a well-rounded animal. We measure dollars of product produced per day, and the crossbreds consistently have the advantage.”

Brent Czech, New Heights Dairy, MN

EXPLANATION OF MONTBELIARDE TRAITS Montbeliarde genetic evaluations are April 2018, French evaluations processed by INRA (French Agronomic Research Institute). All type trait information is on an in-country basis, with summarization equal to their production dates.

ISU = SYNTHESIS INDEX ISU presents a composite look at all criteria based on the following breakdown: 5% Longevity, 18% Reproduction, 14.5% Udder Health, 2.3% Fat Percent, 7.1% Protein Percent, 4.2% Fat, 31.4% Protein, 5% Milking and 12.5% Type.

CALVING EASE (INDEX) The Calving Index is based on the percentage of easy calvings on first parity cows. Higher values are most favorable. Sires greater than 89 percent are easy calving, less than 86 percent is not recommended for use on heifers.

DAUGHTER FERTILITY Fertility data on sires’ daughters is expressed around a mean of 0 with a +/- 1 standard deviation. Higher values are favorable.

UDDER AND FEET AND LEG INDEXES, LINEAR TYPE TRAITS Linear type traits are expressed around a mean of 100 and a +/- 12 standard deviation.

A MODERNIZED APPROACH TO CROSSBREEDING BACKGROUND For several decades, dairy owners in the U.S. have attempted to utilize crossbreeding with their Holstein cows hoping to harness the positive affects of heterosis to improve reproductive efficiency, calving ability, fitness and longevity, while also reducing the mature size of the cow to lower maintenance costs.

HOLSTEIN Holsteins are world-renown for milk production and udder conformation.

The goal of any managed dairy crossbreeding program should be to: • maximize heterosis by using a three-breed rotation.

• utilize breeds that have sufficient genetic options and development to offer a broad selection of elite sires.

• build on the strengths of each breed in the rotation and properly select to overcome the breed weaknesses.

• produce cows that calve easily, transition into production with no issues, breed back easily and stay productive in the herd for many years, while maintaining a profitable level of milk production and milk solids.

• create consistent cows that fit into the operation’s housing and milking systems.

Select Sires has supported extensive crossbreeding research. Armed with this data and years of experience, we recommend a modernized approach to crossbreeding—SelectCROSS™.

01 JERSEY x HOLSTEIN The cross starts by using elite Jersey sires on purebred Holstein cows.

JEHOMO x HOLSTEIN The resulting three-way cross is bred back to Holstein to continue the rotation.

03

JEHO x MONTBELIARDE The next step is to use elite Montbeliarde sires on the Jersey x Holstein cross offspring.

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MONTBELIARDE The Montbeliarde breed excels in reproductive efficiency and Productive Life. They possess excellent body condition, feet and legs and have a strong will to milk.

JERSEY The Jersey breed excels in calving ability, reproductive efficiency, milk solids and Productive Life.

GETTING STARTED Based on years of experience, the SelectCROSS approach focuses on a structured three-breed rotation with elite genetics from major breeds to maximize heterosis. Holstein, Jersey and Montbeliarde are three of the largest breeds in the world for genetic development.

• Use elite sires with pure descent from each parent breed for more predictable outcomes and consistency. This is currently a challenge for some active Jerseys and many Viking Red sires.

• Protect for the weaknesses and build on the strengths of each breed in the rotation.

• Start the rotation with purebred (no generation count) Jersey sires with greater than +20 Jersey Udder Index™ (JUI™) to build the proper udder for a high-producing Holstein x Jersey cross cow.

• Breed this cross to Montbeliarde sires with a Calving Ease score greater than 89 and an Udder score greater than 110.

Your Select Sires representative is available to help you develop a crossbreeding program that meets the goals as outlined above. Greater profits through crossbreeding are just a phone call away. ™

SelectCROSS is a trademark of Select Sires Inc. Jersey Udder Index and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association.