December 2017 SelectCROSS™ Brochure

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CRUMBLE JB

December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 543126

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 137 477 daughters 95% Rel. +492M +.19% +53F +.14% +40P +0.3 PL +0.6 SCS -0.2 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 116 Legs 116 Udders 217MO1016

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ITEMPLE JB Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 139 0 daughters 72% Rel. +520M +.26% +68F +.10% +42P +0.3 PL +0.0 SCS 0.3 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 104 Legs 120 Udders

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JISCO JB

124 105 104 98 105 108 98 97 89 90 88 99 97 107 113 115 124 114 88 113 125 116 116 92 97

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 324165

Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 134 0 daughters 72% Rel. +922M -.19% +7F +.08% +37P +1.1 PL +1.2 SCS 0.5 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 110 Legs 110 Udders

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JORDREN JB

124 101 113 97 97 103 96 122 91 88 82 104 103 120 112 104 114 106 84 109 104 97 115 93 84

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 156324

Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 165 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,203M +.31% +99F +.16% +66P +0.6 PL +0.9 SCS 1.5 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 110 Legs 108 Udders

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ITACHI JB

124 106 97 103 104 109 103 101 115 95 104 113 103 129 103 117 92 105 106 99 112 101 102 114 91

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations

aAa: N/A

217MO1023

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 513624

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 147 1 daughter 73% Rel. +1,171M +.20% +79F +.12% +60P +0.3 PL +0.4 SCS 1.0 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 109 Legs 111 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

124 102 102 99 96 109 98 95 90 93 95 97 94 111 108 109 108 110 82 112 118 103 114 81 92

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217MO1026

LANZAC JB

December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AA Beta Casein A1A1

ISU 140 0 daughters 69% Rel. +496M +.13% +46F +.12% +33P +1.1 PL -0.3 SCS 0.8 Daughter Fertility 91 Calving Index 105 Legs 121 Udders 217MO1027

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JILAIN JB Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2

ISU 147 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,268M -.06% +51F +.06% +53P +0.6 PL +0.8 SCS 0.8 Daughter Fertility 89 Calving Index 104 Legs 123 Udders

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FRANGY JB

124 96 109 96 104 87 98 102 102 93 106 98 99 106 113 119 124 131 92 108 130 108 104 104 95

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 453162

Kappa Casein N/A Beta Casein N/A

ISU 144 78 daughters 91% Rel. +2,383M -.16% +71F -.01% +77P +0.1 PL +1.2 SCS -0.2 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 93 Legs 117 Udders

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JOSTIK JB

124 96 101 86 101 105 100 96 84 103 101 101 87 118 101 117 99 120 101 118 108 121 128 96 95

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: N/A

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein N/A

ISU 133 0 daughters 72% Rel. +2,326M -.29% +46F -.15% +57P +0.4 PL +0.2 SCS 0.1 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 109 Legs 115 Udders

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JITEUF JB

124 105 97 93 113 111 101 91 113 106 131 99 105 117 97 121 106 136 96 107 109 96 107 92 91

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations

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December 2017 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76

aAa: 423651

Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A2A2

ISU 157 0 daughters 71% Rel. +2,028M -.15% +62F +.03% +86P +0.2 PL -0.6 SCS 0.2 Daughter Fertility 86 Calving Index 101 Legs 120 Udders

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“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 December 2017, 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.

SELECTED JERSEY SIRES FOR Code No.

Code Name

BBR Yld Rel

7JE1219

OLIVER-P

100

7JE1294

BARNABAS

7JE1332

JPI™

JUI™

SCR

97%

+115

+22.6

+1.3

+2.3

98%

+65

+22.9

+2.3

+371

+1.3

85%

+108

+20.5

+1.9

+317

+334

+1.5

88%

+103

+22.0

+1.6

-1.2

+226

+238

+2.3

97%

+77

+29.3

+3.6

+9.9

+1.5

+646

+673

+1.8

75%

+190

+31.5

+0.8

2.81

+6.8

+0.4

+500

+528

+1.4

76%

+153

+22.7

N/A

+98

2.77

+7.4

+0.8

+576

+596

+2.2

93%

+182

+28.9

+0.8

+0.07

+77

2.86

+5.6

+0.3

+490

+521

+1.8

87%

+148

+23.6

+1.5

+28

+0.10

+54

2.96

+7.5

+1.3

+437

+471

+1.9

75%

+136

+24.3

+1.3

+0.10

+39

+0.04

+99

2.92

+5.0

+0.6

+533

+557

+1.6

76%

+161

+22.2

-0.3

+39

-0.01

+34

+0.02

+73

2.86

+6.0

-2.2

+442

+460

+1.7

76%

+130

+26.8

+0.3

+39

+0.03

+32

+0.03

+71

2.80

+7.4

-1.3

+475

+500

+2.2

74%

+140

+30.2

N/A

Milk

Fat

Fat%

Pro

Pro%

CFP

SCS

PL

DPR

NM$

CM$

PTAT Type Rel

98%

+714

+45

+0.05

+20

-0.03

+65

2.93

+5.5

-0.7

+434

+435

+2.4

100

98%

+595

+38

+0.05

+22

+0.00

+60

2.97

+2.3

-3.6

+224

+232

RENO

100

94%

+762

+51

+0.07

+24

-0.01

+75

3.07

+3.4

-0.8

+372

7JE1344

MATT

100

97%

+409

+27

+0.04

+22

+0.04

+49

2.94

+4.3

-0.7

7JE1354

TEXAS

100

98%

+373

-1

-0.09

+18

+0.02

+17

2.98

+5.5

7JE1528

DISCO

100

74%

+510

+54

+0.14

+28

+0.05

+82

2.79

7JE1577

MOONBEAM

100

76%

+492

+51

+0.14

+28

+0.05

+79

7JE5004

CHROME

100

96%

+983

+61

+0.07

+37

+0.01

14JE670

LEMONHEAD

100

94%

+351

+50

+0.17

+27

14JE725

CASINO

100

74%

+265

+26

+0.08

14JE758

KNOCK-OUT

100

76%

+858

+60

250JE1456 TORPEDO

100

76%

+859

250JE1616 DYNOMITE

100

72%

+707

12/17 CDCB/AJCA Genomic Data. All bulls listed are JH1F and JH2F. ™JPI and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

7JE1294 BARNABAS daughters, Full Circle Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas

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.

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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.