New Entrant Tops the Proof Rankings
OCD MANNY, new to the Semex bull stud has topped the rankings for Type Merit on the UK available genomic bulls list, sitting at 2.9TM. He joins five of his stable mates in the top 10 genomic bulls ramked for Type Merit, with Mystique ANIMATION retaining his top five status at 2.46TM. New entrant, OCD MANNY, also tops the rankings for mammary at 2.99 and scores high in Immunity at 107. On the UK available genomic PLI rankings, Adaway Beyond FAITHFUL, moves up to 8th place at £827, with 913Kgs Milk and 80.2 CFP and positive F% & P% deviation.
Owain Harries, General Manager, Semex UK says, “Our genomic bull offering remains strong with six out of the top 10 bulls for UKTM available in the UK belonging to the Semex stud. Joining the Semex lineup this proof run is Immunity+ sire Siemers HARQUE, delivering an impressive +1.97 Type Merit and +2.39 Mammary. With 732kg of milk, positive components and a +4.7 Fertility Index, Harque is a powerful addition to our stud.”
OCD SABADO, ranking No.2 of the ACI rankings for available genomic bulls with a score of ACI £650, alongside PLI of £765. With an immunity score of 113 and a calf immunity score of 106, SABADO ranks amongst the top Immunity+ sires in the stud.
On the fertility rankings, Progenesis TRIGGERPOINT takes the No.2 position on the genomic list with 14.9, whilst on the proven lists, Westpoint ALMAMATER comes in at No.6 with a FI of 15.5.
On the Ayrshire rankings, Semex sires take 4 of the top ten spots for TM, Mammary and L&F for available genomic bulls and on the genomic available Jersey list, with Marbrae CHALLENGER taking his rightful place in all three lists.
Owain concludes, “The April proofs have returned a huge choice of Semex bulls to suit any system on UK farms giving farmers every confidence.”
