Since his April 2009 debut in the Genex Cooperative, Inc. lineup, 1HO08778 Charlesdale SUPERstition-ET has been a millionaire in the making – that is, a semen production millionaire. Now, SUPER has produced more than one million units and earned the coveted millionaire distinction.
“SUPER emerged with a genomic proof featuring lots of milk from strong healthy udders, low Somatic Cell Score, high Productive Life and excellent daughter fertility,” states Keith Heikes, Genex Chief Operating Officer. “Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered these characteristics to his offspring making him a desirable mating option for herds around the globe.”
That genetic profile, which contributed to SUPER’s semen demand and subsequent production achievement, was what Genex genetics staff sought in the mating at Shawn Charles’ herd in Cochranton, PA.
“SUPER, now 10 years old, resulted when we were beginning to aggressively pursue fitness traits,” reflects Angie Coburn, Genex Associate Vice President of Dairy Genetics. “We thought SUPER’s dam, the O Man daughter Charlesdale Sweet Star, VG-85, VG-MS, DOM, and Boliver, the new fitness trait specialist of the time, would be an excellent match.”
SUPER’s success can also be attributed to his above average semen fertility rankings.
“Producing one million units of semen is quite an accomplishment,” comments Heikes. “It requires a lot of effort from many dedicated and talented employees combined with a prolific bull that has market demand.”
With his production achievement, SUPER joins the ranks of other well-known Genex sires in the millionaire’s club: 1HO07235 TOYSTORY, 1HO05045 LYNCH and 1HO007380 REX.
For more information on SUPER, visit http://genex.crinet.com. SUPER is available in both conventional semen and GenChoice™ sexed semen.
