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NEWSLETTERAUGUST 2014

Changes afoot?

in shortBrad

Earlier this year a series of farmer meetings were held around the country by Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme (ADHIS).The primary aim of this fact finding mission was to obtain feedback from you, Australian dairyfarmers. Everyone has their own thoughts on the ideal cow for their respective operation. Hopefully, this information will be considered and allow for the remodelling of the Australian Profit Ranking (APR) formula. This in turn will hopefully lead to greater acceptance of the APR system in the future.

Disproportional proofs are slowly being rectified by the Canadian Dairy Network (CDN). An adjustment is now made when 30% or more of the milking progeny are the result of embryo transplants.

In the past we have seen many sires priced primarily for usage in ET programs. In some cases this has resulted in unrealistic values placed on progeny. Often then these bulls when used in the Australian cow population have proved disappointing once a more random proof is obtained. Genomic sires now dominate the ET landscape so the timing of this adjustment is ideal.

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We are delighted to announce that our judge for the 2014 competition is Mr Tim Weller from WWS Australia. Tim is well regarded in our industry and brings a wealth of judging experience to the competition. In the On-Farm Competition in 2013 over 300 cattle were entered from 49 participating breeders. Further information will be available at a later date, but judging will occur in mid November with the presentation luncheon planned for early December.Competition is open to Leading Edge Genetics trading clients only.

Plans are now underway for our 3rd Elite Sale in March 2015. We are already beginning to assemble some pedigrees for our much anticipated Sale. Our 2013 result of $5514 was a tremendous result in what was a particularly hard time for farmers. Watch our Facebook page as we will profile some of the star lots going forward. On the night there will be a draw for one lucky couple for tickets to the World Cup Cricket final at the MCG for those who have purchased a 2015 IDW semen pack.

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AUGUST 2014 JERSEY ABVSA changing of the guard has occurred in the Jersey landscape in 2014. A welcome addition is the next generation with sons of Navara and Valerian graduating. The new number 1 sire back in the April proof run in Navarian (GAC) has taken a significant lift of 42 APR points in this August run. Sired by Valerian from an original Navara daughter he now sits at a remarkable 330 on APR. He has an overall type score of 107 type and 109 mammary system. Name APR Type Mam Source

Navarian 330 107 109 GAC

BosGregstar 304 85 87 CRV

Tbone 271 115 112 Agri-Gene

Elton 267 113 107 ABS

CSCAmbition 262 105 110 ABS

Sandblast 261 101 108 Agri-Gene

Raceway 249 110 113 GAC

Tengen 234 100 103 GAC

MaxAppeal 232 105 101 ABS

Locksmith 223 101 94 GAC

Other interesting newcomers to the top of the listings include CSC Ambition (CSC/ABS) the Navara son who places 5th. Probably one of the more balanced Jersey bulls in the breed is Raceway (GAC) who also graduated in April. He is 249 on APR, 110 type and 113 on mammary together with outstanding workabilitys.

Navarian daughter

A new addition to the Genetics Australia stable this season is Christmas. Sired also by Roumare he lifted 31 APR points to 256 APR. The profiles of the Christmas daughters are more like his maternal grand sire in Gold Bullion. They are smaller in stature and have plenty of width to their chest and depth to their rib.

A good outcross option this season is the Boliver son Chase from ABS. He was co-sampled in both Australia and USA. A cell count specialist with super frames Chase is 110 type and 109 on udders. AltaIota debuted in the August proof release with a high reliability proof. One of the most balanced bulls on the market he ticks most boxes. He excels in the important fertility traits; he is 152 on cell count and is also a calving ease option. Semen will be scarce this spring so early ordering is essential.

AUGUST 2014 HOLSTEIN ABVSThe rise of Australias number 1 production sire Canbee (Alta) has continued once again. He is now at an astonishing 370 APR which is 61 APR points ahead of his nearest rival. This Roumare son from an Informer dam has a unique production profile. He is 1550 litres with .21% protein and -.08% fat or astonishing total 114 kg CFP.

Name APR Type Mam SourceCanbee 370 108 104 Alta

Solace 309 102 95 GAC

Pello 308 96 94 ABS

Goldcrest 296 101 103 GAC

Sholtz 290 104 103 ABS

Babylon 286 103 100 ABS

Roufector 281 110 108 Alta

Realm 272 96 100 GAC

Westgate 269 110 107 GAC

Useage 263 101 109 GAC

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The opportunities are ahead of us this season.

With milk prices above the average and inputs prices steadily coming down, its a season to pay down debt and capitalise, before a tighter season arrives. The milk to grain/pellet price ratio is looking good ranging from 1.2 to 1.3. With feed costs on some farms representing 30-50% of the total cost of producing milk, its worth reviewing your supplements consistently combined with managing pasture well, with pasture being your main profit driver will help optimise your margins. Still wondering what Vitamin F is, read on.

During early lactation, cows will achieve peak production at about 8-10 weeks after calving. During this phase the cows requirements of energy, protein and minerals, exceed the actual quantity that can physically be consumed.

In the early lactation phase, the cow may lose up to 0.7 kg/day, and its normal for the cow to mobilise body fat to cover the deficit between energy requirements and energy supplied at this time. This is the primary reason why you need to set up the cows in good condition prior to dry off for the next lactation. With the cow mobilising a large amount of body fats, the amount of body protein that can be mobilised is very limited. A dietary protein content of 17-19 per cent crude protein (CP) is ideal for this stage.

Once dry matter intake (DMI) peaks (around 12-14 weeks) the cow is starting its mid lactation phase, when energy supplied to the cow should exceed her requirements. This puts the cow in a positive energy balance which is ideal for joining.If the cow is losing the smallest amount of weight she will not cycle well or as strong, creating a lower conception rate.

The total Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) doesnt want to be less than 30% in the diet, or may cause acidosis, compromising production and herd health.

KEY POINTS

At joining monitor you milk protein test, it is a measure of energy density in the diet. If you have a Fresian/Holstein herd and milk protein is under 3.2% or a Jersey herd under 3.3% then they may be lacking energy. Therefore potential to have a lower conception rate.

Monitor post grazing residuals very closely while joining, Keep them physically full

Always cut quality silage not quantity, will be a good season for silage do it in small lots to chase the quality.

With whatever farm system you run, it is easy to get caught up in all the hype of new cow supplements. However if you keep it simple by having a balanced diet with the correct level of VITAMIN F = FEED, your herd will be more efficient, and have less health issues and obtain higher conception rates.

Fundamentals of joining cows and maximising peak production with Vitamin FSemex have grabbed the number 1 position in America with their Man-

O-Man son in Facebook. This high profile genomic sire is a production specialist with 172 pounds combined Fat and Protein. He has adequate strength for a MOM son likely due to the strength of his cow family. With limited daughters evaluated he needs to be protected through his rump angle but does exhibit outstanding udders with the added bonus of being a calving ease sire

The dominance of Planet sons continues in America. A number of his stronger sons continue to get market traction. In particular the outstanding udder sire Spur (WWS)and the dual sampled AltaCeleb who both will be popular this season. Another bull that continues to add some daughters and lift is the number 24 ranked sire Hartline Jareb (Agri-Gene). His healthy working traits for a Planet, different maternal pedigree coupled with outstanding udders make him a bull worthy of consideration.

Name Sire Stack TPI Conf Source

Marbri Facebook Man-O-Man X Airraid 2356 2.49 Semex

Coyne-Farms Dorcy Bolton X Bret 2352 3.10 ABS

Roylane Socra Robust Socrates X O Man 2347 1.91 WWS

Den-K Altagreatest Planet X Bolton 2330 2.17 Alta

De-Su 521 Bookem Planet X Ramos 2319 2.55 WWS

Opsal Altafairway Planet X O Man 2263 1.52 Alta

Wa-Del Myrle Leif X Encino 2251 1.59 ABS

Ovina Juletta Junior Freddie X Toystory 2243 1.89 Agrigene

Co-Op Bosside Massey Mascol X Bret 2233 1.83 Agrigene

Ladys-Manor Rd Grafeeti Freddie X Goldwyn 2226 2.53 WWS

Name JPI Conf Source

All Lynns Legal Volcano 265 1.5 ABS

All Lynns Legal Visionary 249 1.6 ABS

Wilsonview Jevon Magnum 225 0.9 WWS

Gr Oomsdale Tbone Golda 220 2.2 WWS

Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold 207 1.9 AgriGene

Gr Heartland Gan Ted-1736 207 0.6 WWS

All Lynns Louie Valentino 207 2.6 WWS

Gr All Lynns Dale Vertex 205 0.7 ABS

Sunrise/Hackline Bungy Zipper 203 0.3 WWS

Gr Wilsonview Maxwell 198 1.6 Semex

JERSEY PERFORMANCE INDEX

Name GJPI Conf JUI Source

Gr Faria Brothers Revolution 285 1.9 3.68 Alta

Tjf Visionary Regency 285 2.2 4.40 WWS

Faria Brothers Visionary 79468 270 1.9 5.46 Alta

Gabys Archer 268 2.0 4.64 WWS

Rowleys Layne Justice 2133 267 2.1 5.78 WWS

Dupat Visionary 463 266 2.3 4.30 WWS

Hi-Land Score Formidable 264 1.6 2.81 ABS

Spring Creek Amazing Ta 261 1.6 4.08 CRV

Faria Brothers Bowman 79738 260 1.9 4.89 WWS

Gr Faria Brothers Aceveda 259 1.7 3.41 ABS

TOP GJPI AUG 2014

Devans Remark DempseyStanhope Presence Dempsey, VG 86 Brookhaven Dempsey Andrea, EX 91

Trekili W A Latin Dempsey, VG 86 Morsan Dempsey Della, VG 87

Sire:EnsenadaTabooPlanetETDam:HartlineDuceJewelETVG87365D33,580M4.4%1479F3.4%1137P(lbs)MGS:KingsRansomDuceETMGD:ApplouisJockoJuliETVG85365D31,230M3.9%1215F3.3%1028P(lbs)

AgriGenePtyLtd123125ToneRoad,WangaraaVic3677Ph:0352777666Fax:0352777777Email:[email protected]:www.agrigene.com.auFacebook:www.facebook.com/agrigene

Dtr:DykstraJareb6479

HartlineJarebCRIET

Dtr:TidyViewJareb43939

APR(i):199 Rel%:59ASI:117 Milk:874Prot:22 Prot%:0.04Fat:27 Fat%:0.15Rel%:68 Dtrs:201/Herds:65Type:111 Mammary:112

ABV(i)August2014Proof

ImpressiveAllRoundSire

~Jareb isaA2/A2PlanetsonfromaProvencowfamily with a wonderfully balanced allroundproof.

~Oneof thehighestProvenTPISireswithgreatType and Health Traits who also convertsextremelywellonAustralianABVs.

Name Sire Stack GTPI Conf Source

Seagull-Bay Silver Mogul x Snowman 2621 3.28 ABS

Cogent Supershot SuperSire x Super 2616 2.20 Cogent

Mr Delicious Coin 15006 Cashcoin x Robust 2612 3.12 SexTech

Mr Mogul Delta 1427 Mogul x Robust 2603 2.71 SexTech

View-Home Monterey McCutchen x Robust 2600 3.71 ABS

Zahbulls Alta1stclass Uno x Dorcy 2598 3.80 Alta

Westenrade Altaspring Mogul x Gerard 2589 2.96 Alta

Morningview Mcc Kingboy McCutchen x Super 2587? 3.84 WWS

Edg Rubicon Mogul x Robust 2583 2.77 SexTech

Stantons Main Event Mogul x Super 2579 3.15 Gen

TOP 10 GTPI SIRES

AUGUST 2014 TPI RESULTS

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Mogul x Observer x Ramos

World class, high performance cow family Outstanding udders Excellent health traits 2517 TPI Type +3.42 Udder +3.15 APRg +177

Full sister to dam: Larcrest Observer Cale-ET VG89

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Name Sire Stack LPI Conf Source

Mel-Crest AltaRazor altaBaxter x Goldwyn 3038 11 Alta

Regancrest AltaIota Oman x Ito 2987 8 Alta

Flevo Genetics Snowman Oman x BW Marshall 2969 14 N/A

De-Su Gillespy Bolton x Shottle 2963 12 ABS

Long-Langs Oman Oman Oman x Aaron 2926 8 WWS

Lirr Drew Dempsey Goldwyn x Derry 2923 20 GAC/WWS

Sully AltaMeteor Planet x Shottle 2888 7 Alta

Sildahl Jett Air Baxter x BW Marshall 2875 10 Semex

Mainstream Manifold Oman x BW Marshall 2863 2 Semex

UFM-Dubs AltaEsquire Oman x altaSam 2859 2 Alta

While there was no new additions to the Top 10 rankings there was some movement within. Alta Genetics holds down the top two positions with the Baxter son AltaRazor and the ever improving AltaIota who added a large number of daughters. Lirr Drew Dempsey holds the mantle as the number 1 type sire in Canada and number 6 LPI sire. This Goldwyn son is +20 for confirmation based on 2182 daughters classified. His added substance for a Goldwyn son has made him a popular choice with Leading Edge Genetics clients in 2014.

Another 2nd crop success story is Regancrest Reginald from Semex. This Goldwyn son is receiving super feedback on milking daughters here in Australia. He is high component sire with outstanding udders (+15) and great working traits for a Goldwyn.

An interesting new addition is the Alexander son from Semex in Larcrest Contrast. Tracing back to the C family Contrast exhibits plenty of strength for an Alexander son. He is moderate for production combined with super udders and has a highly reliable debut proof.

Glen-D-Haven Altahotrod Jerod x Iota 3606 16 Alta

Rh Superman Supersire x ManOMan 3551 11 Semex

Bryceholme SS Boastful Supersire x ManOMan 3492 11 ABS

Welcome SS Peterpan Supersire x Bookem 3475 9 Select

Edg Rubicon Mogul x Robust 3471 10 ST/TWG

Cogent Supershot Supersire x Super 3469 9 Cogent

S-S-I Supersire Modesto Supersire x Bookem 3459 10 Select

Edg Gatekeeper Ransom x Gerard 3453 11 Semex

View-Home Monterey McCutchen x Robust 3450 16 ABS

Silverridge V Entail McCutchen x Snowman 3446 17 Semex

TOP 10 GLPI SIRES

AUGUST 2014 LPI RESULTS