International Protein Sires marches on with sterling achievements in their genetic offering following the August 2014 sire summaries. “We are grateful with the achievements of our daughter proven sires, but the progressive genetics of our genomic rated sires is even more pleasing. Our principle goal at IPS is meeting the dairy farmers’ objectives; a requirement that bulls transmit profitable performance along with durable confirmation. The continual fortification of the IPS genetic lineup clearly meets these objectives,” expressed Ron Sersland, President and CEO of IPS.
The ‘Million Dollar’ KHW Regiment Apple-Red (EX-96) is having a profound influence on the Holstein breed. IPS has just released the genetic leader from the Apple Family in 566HO0510 Avatar RC at +1965GTPI. A son of Apple and sired by Shottle, Avatar is the #9 ranked Holstein bull for fat with +94 lbs. and +0.30%. The only known Apple son plus for milk, Avatar is also a sterling type performer at +2.61. Avatar excels in udder composite at +2.15 along with feet and leg composite of +2.03. In addition, the bull nails down the #2 TPI ranking for Red Carrier bulls!
566HO1185 Bjorn stacks up impressive protein numbers at +0.05% and +69P, resulting in a #11 breed ranking. Bjorn is an excellent source of dairy-strength along with a milk proof that was bumped to +1,846M and +527 net merit dollars. Superb conformation, notable productive life and low somatic cell resulted in a GTPI rating of +2126. Bjorn descends from a blue-collar family having superb milk records with excellent protein test.
Following great popularity as a young sire, 54HO0552 Barbwire-Red has been elevated as a daughter proven sire. Barbwire has supported his superb genomic type prediction. He shows great attributes across the board; +2.59 for type, +2.04 for udder composite and +2.19 for foot and leg composite. He is also plus for components at +0.08% fat and +0.03% protein. The show winning conformation from this Shaquille son of Rainyridge Talent Beauty (EX-94) is an added bonus.
566HO1192 Mr Apple Jack-Red moves into breed leadership for Red Holsteins; #2 for type at +3.32, #2 for udder composite at +3.07 along with a #4 ranking for foot and leg composite at +2.30. And, this bull joins the superior conception bulls at IPS being ranked #4 in the breed at +6.6 SCR. Sired by Redliner, Apple Jack-Red is a maternal brother to the aforementioned 566HO0510 Avatar RC.
Another noteworthy accomplishment is 54HO0458 Bevin at +2119GTPI and ranked #76 on the International Top 100 Holstein list. Bevin has great credentials with +1631 milk and +2.30 type. Unfortunately, Bevin’s semen availability is limited.
IPS is the A.I industry’s leader in semen conception rate (SCR). At #1 is 99HO6145 Barry with +14.2 on 4,442 inseminations and 94% Rpt. Rankled #2 is 99HO7660 Axford at +10.0. 99HO7070 Jehosaphat is positioned at #3. And, 566HO1192 Apple Jack-Red comes in at #4 with a SCR of +6.6.
For progressive dairy farmers utilizing the corrective mating guide aAa, IPS has a unique offering. 183HO2024 Marachi has been assigned aAa: 642. Marachi is the only known active A.I. bull with this rare code. He is plus for milk with a solid type proof at +1.71 along with an udder composite score of +1.94. Marachi is sired by Braedale Pagewire from a Very Good-88 daughter of Boliver.
With these sterling achievements, the IPS proven sire lineup becomes a major player in the A.I. industry. IPS semen is available through a growing network of independent distributors worldwide. Located in Rock Springs, Wisconsin, you may seek additional information about IPS through their website, www.ipssires.com or by calling toll free: 1.800.542.7593
