BEYOND HI-LEVEL just hit 165 kg fat and jumped 11 spots. PROGENESIS AKSEL took the type crown. Your December matings need revision—now.

Executive Summary: OCD MILAN-ET holds #1 at 4137 GPA LPI—but December’s real headlines belong to three bulls who just crashed the top 5. BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET vaulted 11 spots to #4, posting 165 kg fat that makes him the component king of this proof run. PROGENESIS SHEAMUS-P debuted at #2 as Canada’s highest-ranking polled genomic sire ever. BEYOND HOORAY-ET claimed #3 with +1.10% fat and +0.52% protein—percentages that justify immediate mating list revisions. The conformation crown changed hands too: PROGENESIS AKSEL dethroned WALNUTLAWN PG BRIGHTSTAR for #1 type. Breeders now have fresh genetic ammunition for their 2026 breeding programs.

OCD MILAN-ET remains the bull to beat, actually increasing his GPA LPI from 4118 in August to 4137 in December—a 19-point gain that’s rare at this elite level. His production profile shows 626 kg of Milk, 107 kg of Fat, and 56 kg of Protein.

The real story is what happened behind him:

PROGENESIS SHEAMUS-P enters as a polled option at #2, bringing genetic diversity without sacrificing elite LPI. Meanwhile, BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET’s leap to #4 represents one of the most significant proof gains this year, combining elite volume (1348 kg Milk) with exceptional component density.

Component Kings: Where the Real Money Is

With protein premiums strengthening across Canadian markets, breeders should note these component standouts from the top 100 GPA LPI:

Fat Production Leaders:

• BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET: 165 kg Fat
• OCD TESLA SHEPARD-ET: 158 kg Fat
• FLY-HIGHER SANTORINI-ET: 155 kg Fat

Protein Champions:

• PROGENESIS MELNIK: 96 kg Protein (#13 LPI)
• PEAK ALTASAFEZONE-ET: 96 kg Protein (#82 LPI)

Percentage Extremes for Component-Focused Herds:

• BEYOND HOORAY-ET: +1.10% Fat, +0.52% Protein
• PROGENESIS HEAVENLY: +1.12% Fat

These percentages matter increasingly as processors reward component density over volume.

Health and Longevity: Don’t Sacrifice the Cow

The December evaluations highlight significant variation in health traits among top LPI bulls:

Strong Health Profiles:

• OCD MILAN-ET: 109 SCS
• OCD MANNY-ET: 110 SCS
• SYNERGY KICKSTART-ET: 100 SCS (breed average)

Herd Life Leaders:

• PROGENESIS LEONIDAS: HL=12
• OCD MANGO-ET: HL=10

Rumen Health Considerations: Bulls like OCD MANGO-ET (RP=13) and PROGENESIS LEONIDAS (RP=10) show strong positive RP scores. However, several high-LPI bulls carry negative RP scores—T-SPRUCE SUNSET-ET (RP=-11) and SIEMERS SSI SUN MEERKAT-ET (RP=-12)—requiring careful mating decisions.

Conformation Shakeup: Progenesis Takes the Type Throne

The conformation rankings saw dramatic movement as PROGENESIS AKSEL debuts at #1 with 20 Conf, dethroning August’s leader WALNUTLAWN PG BRIGHTSTAR.

Top Conformation Bulls (16+ Conf):

For breeders prioritizing feet and legs, BLONDIN LYNX’s F&L=20 represents the pinnacle of mobility genetics currently available in Canada. For mammary-focused programs, PROGENESIS ALASTOR (MS=16) and BENJO LINDENRIGHT MAPACHE-P (MS=16) offer the strongest udder genetics among elite type bulls.

Strategic Breeding Decisions for 2026

The December 2025 evaluations create distinct opportunities:

For Balanced Herds: OCD MILAN-ET remains the safe choice—elite LPI, proven stability across proof runs, and solid health traits.

For Component-Focused Operations: BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET (#4) offers the best combination of high LPI with exceptional fat production. His 67-point LPI gain since August demonstrates strong genetic stability.

For Polled Programs: PROGENESIS SHEAMUS-P at #2 proves polled genetics can compete at the very top without compromising production.

For Type Improvement: PROGENESIS AKSEL and BLONDIN LYNX provide two distinct paths—balanced type versus feet & legs specialization. For mammary focus, consider PROGENESIS ALASTOR (MS=16).

Key Takeaways

• Component king emerges: BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET jumped 11 spots to #4 with 165 kg fat—rewriting what’s possible from a top-10 LPI bull
• Polled shatters the ceiling: PROGENESIS SHEAMUS-P debuted at #2 (4092 LPI), proving elite genetics and hornless no longer trade off
• Type throne flips: PROGENESIS AKSEL claimed #1 conformation (20 Conf) in his first evaluation, ending WALNUTLAWN PG BRIGHTSTAR’s reign
• Milan holds, pack closes: OCD MILAN-ET defends #1 at 4137 LPI (+19 from August), but three bulls now sit within 67 points of the crown
• Percentage play for premium checks: BEYOND HOORAY-ET (#3) posts +1.10% fat and +0.52% protein—numbers built for component pricing

The Bottom Line

These evaluations function like a stock portfolio: OCD MILAN-ET is the blue-chip holding—proven, stable, still delivering. Bulls like PROGENESIS SHEAMUS-P and BEYOND HI-LEVEL-ET are the high-growth plays that just IPO’d into elite territory. The breeders who act on December’s data before their neighbors do will own the genetic edge heading into 2026.

Complete Lists:

• CANADA – GLPI – Genomics – Rel. in Canada 12/25
• CANADA – Top LPI – Domestic – Dtr proven – 12/25
• CANADA – Top LPI – Mace – Dtr proven – 12/25
• CANADA – Conformation Genomic Bulls – 12/25
• CANADA – Conf. – Domestic – Dtr. Proven 12/25

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