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Reality Check - Is Balanced Breeding Working?: Reality Check – Is Balanced Breeding Working?

Murray Hunt Dec 14, 2018

‘Balanced Breeding’ has been promoted and followed in dairy cattle breeding for at least the past forty years. It is when the important traits that breeders desire to improve are combined in what is called a total merit index. All the traits in the index are weighted according to their relative impo… Read More
US December 2018 Genetic Evaluations – Highlights: US December 2018 Genetic Evaluations – Highlights

Andrew Hunt Dec 5, 2018

For most breeders, finding all the different lists, and having the time to sort out what's what is just not something you have time for. That is why we here at the Bullvine have done the work for you. Here are some of the highlights: Genomic Sires >12 Months PINE-TREE LEGACY… Read More
“Delta” Continues to Lead for Both Pro$ and LPI – Canadian Genetic Evaluation Highlights 12/18: “Delta” Continues to Lead for Both Pro$ and LPI –…

Canadian Dairy Network Dec 4, 2018

For the second proof run in a row, Mr Mogul Delta 1427-ET maintains a hold on his position as the breed leader for both Pro$ and LPI (#4 Fat). Of the newly proven bulls this round, two rank among the Top 10 for Pro$. Boldi Accurate, a Vieuxsaule Flame-ET son out of Velthuis Supersonic Alyssa, is… Read More
STOP Limiting Dairy Progress – START Looking After Heifer Data: STOP Limiting Dairy Progress – START Looking After…

Murray Hunt Nov 29, 2018

How often have you heard that the post-weaning heifers are the most ignored, yes even neglected, animals on a dairy farm? From birth and until weaning, calves are fed and observed two or more times per day by humans and now increasingly by specialized machines ... so, there can be on-farm reco… Read More
Should Farms Be Shipping 4.5% Fat Milk?: Should Farms Be Shipping 4.5% Fat Milk?

Murray Hunt Nov 21, 2018

Dairy farmers, like all business owners, must continually be addressing financial viability and sustainability in both the immediate and longer term. Revenue generation is an extremely important aspect of finances. On dairy enterprises over 90+% of revenue comes down to the milk sh… Read More
2018 Royal Winter Fair Recap: 2018 Royal Winter Fair Recap

Andrew Hunt Nov 13, 2018

Ten years ago if someone said that one herd would breed and exhibit the Grand and Reserve Champion in the Holstein Show, no one would believe them. However, at the 2018 Royal Holstein Show that is exactly what happened. Ferme Jacobs has not only dominated the Premier Breeder titles over re… Read More
Royal Jersey Show 2018: Royal Jersey Show 2018

Andrew Hunt Nov 10, 2018

Judge: Mike Berry f Grand Champion: Esperanza GA Vivian (Getaway), 1st 4yr Old, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburgh LLC., PA Reserve Grand Champion: Showdown Justine (Showdown), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Vierra Dairy Farms, CA HM Grand Champion: Minister Gail ET (Minister), 1st Sr 3yr… Read More
Royal Ayrshire Show 2018: Royal Ayrshire Show 2018

Andrew Hunt Nov 9, 2018

Judge: André Richard, QC Grand Champion: Vieux Village BK Jewel (Kellogg), 1st Sr 3Yr Old, Florent, Vicky Et bianca Foley, QB Reserve Grand Champion: Terrace Bank Tae (Harrison), 1st Jr 2Yr Old, Ferme H Bouchard, Beauchemin Lussier, Roberge, QB HM Grand Champion: De… Read More
Royal Holstein Show 2018: Royal Holstein Show 2018

Andrew Hunt Nov 8, 2018

Judge: Jamie Black Grand Champion: Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), 1st 4yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC Reserve Grand Champion: Jacobs Lauthority Loana (Lauthority), 1st Mature Cow, Ferme Jacobs & Pat Conroy, QC Honourable Mentioned Grand Champion: Li… Read More
Royal Red & White Show 2018: Royal Red & White Show 2018

Andrew Hunt Nov 8, 2018

Date: 7:30 am November 11th 2018 Official Judge: Jack Lomeo, Jr. Grand Champion: Antia Absolute Joline (Absolute), 1st Junior 3yr Old Milk Source LLC., WI Reserve Grand Champion: Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou (Avalanche), 1st Junior 2yr Old, UP-Ridge Holsteins, ON HM Grand Champio… Read More

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