The August ’25 proofs just dropped & the rankings are shaken up! A new sire takes the proven crown & a genomic superstar claims #1. See who’s making moves.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The August 2025 Canadian Holstein genetic evaluations signal significant shifts in sire leadership, headlined by Stantons Remover PP’s notable ascent to the #1 daughter-proven LPI position at +3897, a substantial leap from his #7 rank in April. In the genomic rankings, OCD Milan-ET now leads with a +4118 GPA LPI, climbing from fourth place and showcasing a balanced profile of production and strong type scores. This trend toward balanced genetics is further highlighted by conformation leaders like genomic sire Walnutlawn PG Brightstar (+20 CONF) and proven sire Blondin Energy (+17 CONF), who combine elite type with solid production, reflecting a broader industry focus on creating durable, high-output animals.
The current state of Canadian Holstein genetics is fascinating, and it has me pretty excited about where this industry is heading. In reviewing the August 2025 genetic evaluations, there are some real eye-opening moves in the bull rankings that every producer should be paying attention to.
The Proven Sires: A New King Is Crowned
Let’s start with the heavyweights. In what is probably the biggest news of this proof round, Stantons Remover PP has made a significant leap to the top, claiming the #1 LPI spot at +3897. This is a huge jump from his #7 position just back in April. What strikes me about Remover is how he’s backed by real-world proof—we’re talking about a bull with 32 herds and 234 daughters contributing to those numbers. That’s the kind of reliability that builds confidence when you’re making decisions that will impact your herd for years.
Here’s where it gets interesting: the top of the list is a game of consistency and power. Siemers Renegade Rozline-ET holds strong in second place with an LPI of +3891, showing the staying power of the Renegade sons. When you see his component numbers from previous runs, you understand why producers keep coming back to this bloodline. Siemers Rengd Parfect-ET rounds out the top three at +3874 LPI, proving that his daughters are translating those genomic predictions into real milk checks, which is what ultimately matters when you’re trying to keep the lights on.
Young Bulls Making Waves
Now, the genomic young bull rankings… this is where the future is forged. OCD Milan-ET has climbed from fourth place in April to top the GPA LPI charts at a massive +4118 with a powerful +3281 PRO$ . What’s particularly noteworthy is his balance; he combines solid production (+638 Milk, +108 Fat) with strong type scores: +10 for Mammary System and +6 for Feet & Legs. That blend of production and durability is crucial, as input costs continue to rise.
April’s leader, OCD Monkey-ET, is right behind at +4105 GPA LPI, alongside Progenesis Impulse at +4067 GPA LPI. The Impulse story is fascinating because you’re seeing exceptional component percentages (+0.38% Protein) combined with a reasonable milk volume. That’s the sweet spot that many producers are chasing—enough volume to generate a cash flow, but with components that actually pay.
And here’s something that caught my eye: Adaway Beyond Fitness-ET at #5 is showing a massive +0.42% Protein. Those are the kinds of numbers that make your milk check smile.
Conformation Leaders Tell a Story
The conformation rankings reveal a telling shift. Walnutlawn PG Brightstar leads the genomic bulls with a stunning +20 CONF score, and he does it without sacrificing production, boasting an impressive +1286 Milk. But what’s really interesting is seeing bulls like Benjo Lindenright Mapache-P (+19 CONF) and Fepro Langundo (+18 CONF) in the top three—these aren’t just show winners; they’re functional animals with solid production profiles to back it up.
Among the proven bulls, familiar names are holding strong. Blondin Energy leads at +17 CONF, followed by Black Silver Crushabull Stan at +16 CONF. The Crushabull influence just keeps showing up in these rankings, which tells you something about the staying power of that line. And right there with them is Vogue A2P2-PP, a polled bull holding his own with a solid +15 CONF. This continued presence of polled genetics in top conformation spots shows how successfully these traits are being integrated.
