SUMMARY: Forget everything you thought you knew about the genetic ceiling for Holstein breeding—June 2025’s genomic young bulls just shattered every assumption with GTPI values exceeding 3600. The leading bull achieved an unprecedented 3612 GTPI while simultaneously delivering exceptional feed efficiency (428 FE), proving that the traditional trade-off between production and efficiency is officially dead. Elite performers like HO840003305138681 are rewriting the rules by combining #2 overall genetic merit with industry-leading feed conversion, potentially saving operations $200+ per cow annually in feed costs. Meanwhile, health trait integration has reached new sophistication with bulls like HO840003291672639 simultaneously delivering 2.51 SCS (elite mastitis resistance), 7.1 productive life, and 11.0 heifer conception rate—a trifecta that could reduce veterinary costs by 15-25% while extending herd life. These aren’t just numbers on paper; they’re genetic packages that could transform your operation’s profitability within two lactations. The genomic revolution has officially entered its next phase, and progressive breeders who adapt their selection criteria now will dominate the competitive landscape. Time to audit your current AI lineup—are you still breeding with yesterday’s genetics while your competitors access tomorrow’s profit potential?
The June 2025 High Ranking TPI® Genomic Young Bulls report reveals unprecedented genetic advancement, with the leading bull HO840003303094181 (Ripcord from Genosource Eminece 76892-ET) achieving an extraordinary 3612 GTPI – representing a quantum leap in genomic evaluation accuracy and breeding value precision.
The tight distribution among elite performers demonstrates the sophistication of current genomic selection protocols. HO840003305138681 (Ripcord x Aurora Sheepster 26094-ET) at 3595 GTPI exemplifies the modern breeder’s ideal – combining exceptional feed conversion efficiency (428 FE) with elite overall merit, suggesting favorable genetic correlations between metabolic efficiency and production traits.
Feed Efficiency Emerges as Game-Changing Selection Criterion
In today’s economic environment, feed efficiency has evolved from peripheral trait to core selection criterion. HO840003305138681‘s remarkable 428 FE score while maintaining #2 overall GTPI position demonstrates successful introgression of efficiency genes without compromising production capacity – a critical breakthrough for sustainable dairy operations.
Elite Feed Efficiency Performers:
HO840003305138681: 428 FE (3595 GTPI) – Optimal efficiency/production balance
HO840003283227254: 426 FE (3540 GTPI) – Strong alternative for efficiency-focused programs. He is a Darth Vader son from Genosource Domince 77154-ET
HO840003283227243: 424 FE (3491 GTPI) – High efficiency with solid genomic merit. He is a Darth Vader son from Genosource Eva 77663-ET.
Health Trait Integration Reaches New Sophistication
HO840003291672639 (Mican from Berryridge Elvin 5745-ET) represents a paradigm shift in multi-trait selection, simultaneously delivering:
2.51 SCS – Elite mastitis resistance indicating superior innate immunity
11.0 HT – Outstanding heifer fertility, critical for replacement efficiency
This convergence of health traits in a single animal suggests successful pyramiding of quantitative trait loci (QTL) governing disease resistance and reproductive efficiency.
Protein Production Genetics Show Continued Advancement
HO840003305138683 (Ripcord from Farnear Siena 75140-ET ) leads protein production at 79 pounds, while PEN-COL ENGAGE 1400-ET (AltaEngage from Pen-Col Sheepster 6913-ET) delivers 78 pounds protein, demonstrating the Holstein breed’s continued capacity for genetic improvement in economically relevant traits. These levels represent significant advancement over historical breed averages, reflecting decades of genomic selection pressure.
Conformation Excellence Through Genomic Precision
AURORA GOLLEY 1722-ET (Siemers 41988 from Aurora Achieve 25987-ET) exemplifies modern type breeding with 1.95 PTAT and exceptional BWC (2.03), indicating successful integration of structural soundness genes. For udder architecture, PEAK 80838-ET tops UDC rankings at 1.69, while MELON-PATCH HOP GRAYSON-ET delivers superior mobility genetics with 1.54 FLC.
Advanced Breeding Strategies for Progressive Operations
Genomic Stacking Approach:
HO840003291672639 (Mican from Berryridge Elvin 5745-ET) offers breeders the opportunity to simultaneously improve SCS, PL, and fertility – addressing three major economic traits in a single generation, maximizing genetic progress per breeding decision.
Efficiency-First Programs:
HO840003305138681 (Ripcord x Aurora Sheepster 26094-ET) provides the ideal foundation for operations prioritizing feed conversion while maintaining production capacity – essential for margin optimization in volatile commodity markets.
Structural Integrity Focus:
AURORA GOLLEY 1722-ET (Siemers 41988 from Aurora Achieve 25987-ET) enables correction of structural deficiencies while maintaining production genetics, particularly valuable for herds requiring longevity improvement.
June 2025 High Ranking TPI® Genomic Young Bulls. PDFExcel
Elite genetics unleashed: New TPI leader hits remarkable 3611 as SexTech dominates May rankings with balanced production and health traits.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The May 2025 Holstein genetic evaluation reveals exceptional advancement in genetic merit, headlined by a new TPI leader at 3611 points from SexTech, significantly above the population average of 3440.8. SexTech has secured a commanding position with 40% of the top 50 positions, followed by INSEME (32%) and Select Sires (18%), highlighting the competitive dynamics among breeding programs. The data demonstrates a continued industry shift toward balanced breeding goals, with top sires exhibiting strength in both production traits (averaging 60.7 for protein and 124.58 for fat) and health traits (averaging 4.49 for PL), while feed efficiency emerges as a particular selection priority with multiple bulls exceeding 400 FE points. Notably, several bloodlines show consistent performance, with the DUCKETT breeding program placing multiple sires in the elite tier.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Genetic Elite Emerging: The highest TPI bull (HO840003303094028) combines outstanding production (58 Protein, 141 Fat) with solid health traits (4.0 PL) and superior feed efficiency (384 FE), exemplifying the balanced breeding focus.
AI Organization Dominance: SexTech (40%) and INSEME (32%) together control 72% of the top 50 positions, suggesting concentrated genetic progress within specific breeding programs.
Specialized Trait Leaders: Notable trait-specific standouts include GENOSOURCE 53615-ET (426 FE), HO840003252546921 (6.5 PL), and SSI-DUCKETT 9440 (1.37 UDC), providing targeted options for specific breeding goals.
Health and Efficiency Focus: The elite tier demonstrates stronger values for feed efficiency and productive life compared to previous evaluations, reflecting the industry’s increased emphasis on lifetime profitability factors beyond production.
Accelerated Genetic Progress: With most top bulls born in early 2025, the data confirms the continued acceleration of genomic selection, enabling identification of elite sires at extremely young ages.
The May evaluation is headlined by a remarkable new leader, HO840003303094028 from SexTech, who debuts at an impressive 3611 TPI. This young sire combines exceptional production (58 Protein, 141 Fat) with outstanding feed efficiency (384 FE) and positive udder conformation (1.10 UDC).
SexTech continues its dominance with the second-place bull, HO840003303094036 at 3606 TPI, who offers superior protein transmission (67 Pro) paired with excellent daughter fertility (13.1 GFI).
Rounding out the top five are:
HO840003303094047 (SexTech) – 3593 TPI with superior feed efficiency (385 FE)
The distribution of bulls among AI organizations reveals interesting competitive dynamics in the industry:
“SexTech has clearly focused their program on producing elite genomic sires, capturing 40% of the top 50 positions,” noted industry analysts reviewing the data. INSEME follows with 32% of top positions, while Select Sires holds 18%. Smaller but significant representation comes from PEAK (6%), Zoetis (2%), and other organizations.
The DUCKETT breeding program at Select Sires continues to perform well, with two sires in the top 10, demonstrating the operation’s consistent ability to produce elite genetics.
The top 50 bulls average 60.7 for protein and 124.58 for fat-substantially higher than population means. Meanwhile, health traits remain strong, with the top 50 averaging 4.49 for PL compared to the population average of 4.19.
Trait Leaders Worth Watching
Feed Efficiency Stars
Feed efficiency appears to be a significant selection priority in the latest evaluation. GENOSOURCE 53615-ET (TPI 3474) leads the population with an extraordinary 426 FE while maintaining 63 Protein and 162 Fat. This emerging focus on efficiency comes as dairy producers increasingly prioritize sustainable production systems.
Health and Fertility Specialists
AURORA STAGGER 1688-ET (TPI 3431) demonstrates exceptional productive life at 6.7 PL combined with outstanding udder health (2.63 SCS). Similarly, OCD 80294-ET (TPI 3439) combines elite productive life (6.0 PL) with excellent longevity indicators (3.6 LIV).
Type Trait Leaders
For producers focused on conformation, two bulls stand out particularly:
ABS 50 (TPI 3482) leads with exceptional PTAT (2.32) and superior udder conformation (1.48 UDC)
The May 2025 evaluation demonstrates an industry continuing to advance in genetic potential across economically important traits. With most of the top bulls born in early 2025 (birth dates 2502-2504), the data confirms the accelerating pace of genetic improvement.
“What’s most impressive about this evaluation is the balance we’re seeing in the top bulls,” commented one industry observer. “The days of single-trait selection are clearly behind us, with elite sires now delivering across production, health and efficiency traits.”
As producers review these genomic evaluations, they’ll find numerous options to address specific breeding goals while maintaining overall genetic progress. The diversity of trait leaders provides flexibility for customized breeding programs focused on production, health, efficiency, or balanced approaches.
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time, including withdrawing your consent, by using the toggles on the Cookie Policy, or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.