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USDA Dairy Proof Data: January 12, 2010

TPI™ FORMULA REVISED JANUARY 2010 Recognizing the needs and strengths of the Holstein breed as well as the opportunities provided by genomic evaluations, the Holstein Association has approved a revised TPI formula. The new TPI will increase emphasis on productive life (PL) and daughter pregnancy rate (DPR) and reduce the emphasis on production traits and overall conformation (PTAT). High type bulls that are moderate to low for PL and DPR will rank lower with the new TPI than they did on previous TPI lists. High PL and DPR bulls will rank higher with this new version of TPI. The TPI formula includes a constant value that is adjusted to account for the base change. Across all bulls, the average change in TPI between the August and January proofs should be zero. Click here for TPI listing

NET MERIT REVISED TO ACCOUNT FOR HIGHER FEED COSTS As is customary, the Net Merit formula is being revised so that it is updated at the same time as the base change. Economic assumptions used in formulating Net Merit, like milk prices, feed prices and replacement heifer prices, have been updated. These updates are the basis for a revised Net Merit index which will be used beginning with the January 2010 genetic evaluation. The 2010 Net Merit index places more emphasis on productive life (PL), daughter pregnancy rate (DPR) and smaller body size. It has reduced emphasis on fat and protein yield. High production bulls that are moderate to low for PL and DPR will rank lower with the new Net Merit index. Bulls that transmit moderate production but excel in PL and DPR will rank higher Click here for NM$ listing

TYPE UPDATES What do we expect for the August graduates on their January summary? All bulls will drop (due to the base change)! Based on the data we receive from the Holstein SET program, we expect 7H08662 LARIAT, 7H08777 GENERAL, 7H09016 APOLLO, 7H08747 BRONCO, 7H08778 ALLSTAR and 7H08738 SS DEUCE all to add daughters and maintain their type rankings. With additional daughters, a slight decrease in value can be expected for 7H08715 OFFICER, 7H08744 SECRET, 7H08704 SOLUTION and 7HO8661 COURAGE. We have heard encouraging reports on several bulls who will receive second crop daughters...7HO7173 ROLEX, 7HO7466 MOSCOW, 7HO7482 BINKY and recent graduate 7HO8856 NIAGRA will see an increase with over 40 new daughters! Click here for Type listing

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

All West/Select Sires has an immediate opening for qualified candidates for the position of AI Service Technician in the Sunnyside, Washington area.

Qualified candidates would have experience and demonstrate a passion for working with large dairy reproductive programs. Must be experienced in AI breeding, exhibit excellent work ethic and have the ability to thrive in a team oriented structure.

Our team members provide insemination and reproductive services to assigned accounts including:

- Application and interpretation of tail head stripes

- Analysis of secondary signs of heat

- Evaluation of on-farm computer records

- Estrous synchronization protocols

- Pregnancy awareness

- Proper semen handling

- Effective A.I. technique

Team members are required to sell and promote the sires, services, products and programs offered by All West/Select Sires with a goal of increasing total sales volumes under the long range objectives and mission of the Cooperative.

This not a contract position and does offer a complete benefit package.

Qualified candidates should send resumes to Debbie Nootenboom at contact@allwestselectsires.com

All West/Select Sires is an EOE.