High Merit Sires Now Available in GenChoice 75
SHAWANO, Wis. - Genex Cooperative, Inc. gives dairy producers even more profitable choices for creating replacement heifers.
"It is exciting to announce the addition of GenChoice 75TM to our GenChoiceTM sexed semen product line," states Doug Wilson, Genex Chief Operating Officer. "Through this new sexed product, our members and customers have access to some of the industry's most elite genetics."
The new GenChoice 75, expected to produce 75 percent heifer calves, is currently available on six Genex Holstein sires within the top seven percent of the breed for Lifetime Net Merit (LNM). These sires - 751HO9208 SHAMPOO, 751HO8642 GARNETT, 751HO9040 CAVANA, 751HO9103 CABHI, 751HO9554 HICLASS and 751HO8812 MARCELLUS - average +$666 LNM. They excel in health and fitness traits (averaging +5.1 Productive Life, +1.3 Daughter Pregnancy Rate, +2.71 Somatic Cell Score) as well as conformation (averaging +2.65 PTA Type and +2.47 Udder Composite).
The first Jersey sire available in GenChoice 75 is the well-known 751JE0604 GANNON. GANNON is the industry's top sire for both JPITM and PTA Milk. He also sires exceptional udders (+5.49 JUITM).
"Genex is able to offer these incredible, breed-leading sires in a sexed product due to the production efficiency of GenChoice 75. It also allows for more favorable pricing for our members," notes Wilson. "Utilization of new technologies, including the GenChoice products and genomics, will put our membership one step ahead. Look for additional sires to join the lineup this fall."
GenChoice 75 and GenChoice 90TM sexed semen products are produced by Sexing Technologies using the same technology and sorting process. Fertility is expected to be similar between both GenChoice options.
For more information on GenChoice, CLICK HERE.
Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI). CRI, a member-owned holding cooperative, is comprised of three subsidiaries: Central Livestock Association, AgSource Cooperative Services and Genex. The CRI Mission Statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."
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