tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72856427507567588242024-03-16T00:52:53.406-05:00The GENEX BlogFollow the blog to learn more about GENEX, the trusted provider of world‑class animal genetics, progressive reproductive solutions, value-added products and innovative services to members and customers across the U.S.GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-89787819202930003872019-03-13T13:03:00.001-05:002019-03-13T13:03:49.824-05:00Follow us at our new location!This blog has moved to our new and improved website. Check us out at https://www.genex.coop/about/journalGENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-83707643810304345372018-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:002018-11-09T09:00:00.960-06:00OptiShield™ Teat Sealant Now Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>What is UdderLife™ OptiShield™ teat sealant?</b></div>
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It is 4g of an off-white, antibiotic free, sterile paste containing 65% bismuth subnitrate in a mineral oil base. It is in ready-to-use syringes and is administered in the teat canal at dry-off, after the last milking, in the prevention of new intramammary mastitis cases.</div>
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The streak canal is the mammary system’s primary line of defense. When UdderLife™ OptiShield™ teat sealant is administered, it settles in the lower portion of the streak canal, forming a physical barrier that mimics the cows own natural keratin plug. This barrier blocks new bacterial infections that cause mastitis. </div>
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<b>Features & Benefits of UdderLife™ OptiShield™ teat sealant:</b><br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-65293449916888742522018-11-02T14:40:00.000-05:002018-11-02T14:40:03.458-05:00Genomics has Transformed Semen Production ProcessesBy Ben Rogers, Operations Coordinator, GENEX<br />
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Genomics has accelerated genetic progress in dairy cattle. This technology has shortened the generation interval and enables producers to make strategic decisions about calves at a very young age. While genomics has brought forth changes on the farm, it has also been the driving force behind changes in the semen production and bull management processes at A.I. studs and semen production facilities around the world.<br />
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<b>Young Sire Management</b><br />
After genomics was introduced, the average age of sires in production facilities decreased by nearly half. This is noticeable today when paging through a sire directory. When progeny testing was the primary source for sire genetic evaluations, the useful life of a sire was about five years. Today it’s between two and three years.<br />
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How have A.I. studs had to adapt to these changes? The increased demand for semen from young, high genetic merit bulls has A.I. studs moving bulls into production centers at an earlier age. This is a delicate process with calves transported at or around weaning. This timeline can pose challenges, as it’s a vulnerable stage in a calf’s life. The potential for exposure to foreign pathogens during transport and the stress brought on by environmental changes simply adds to the challenges.<br />
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These younger bulls have required changes to facilities and animal care protocols as well. Staff have had to learn to care for smaller bulls in retro-fitted facilities originally built for much larger, mature animals. Additionally, these younger bulls consume less feed and bedding than mature bulls; however, work in the semen collection arena and young bull calf care has increased.<br />
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<b>Semen Collection Changes</b><br />
The usefulness of an outstanding sire is limited largely by the bull’s ability to produce enough semen to meet market demand before his genetics become obsolete. To maximize semen output from young genomic-proven bulls – and ultimately to best meet the genetic needs of members and customers – bull handling and collection procedures were updated.<br />
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Most bulls undergo an initial semen collection and evaluation once they reach about 1 year of age. To better accommodate these smaller-sized sires in the collection arena, A.I. studs have added smaller teaser animals. These animals are used as a stimulus to illicit mounting and ejaculation for maximum sperm harvest. Miniature beef breed steers have been found to be very effective for the job due to their small frame size and stability.<br />
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The size of the bull has led semen collection professionals to modify their procedures too. These individuals must get low enough to safely reach under the animal for an effective semen harvest.<br />
The added work in the collection arena is also due to more collections per week from genomic-proven sires. It is difficult for younger bulls to match the amount of semen previously produced by older bulls. In fact, it takes approximately three young bulls to produce the amount of semen one mature bull can produce. More collections per week help to maximize output so more females can be mated to each genomic-proven sire.<br />
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<b>Laboratory Adaptations </b><br />
A mature bull is capable of producing about 2,000 semen units per week, whereas a 1.5 year old genomic-proven bull is capable of producing about 500 units. With more collections needed to achieve harvest goals, semen processing labs have more ejaculates to evaluate and less units to process per collection.<br />
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The laboratory staff thoroughly evaluate the ejaculates for concentration, motility and percent of abnormal cells. While this evaluation is done on every ejaculate, it’s especially important for very young bulls as they can be prone to semen quality issues associated with underdeveloped reproductive tracts. These late maturation issues are more typical among Jerseys than Holsteins.<br />
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The increasing demand for high genetic merit bulls available in GenChoice™ sexed semen means labs are providing greater volumes of semen to be sex sorted too, delivering ejaculates to the sorters throughout the day. To maximize GenChoice™ semen production, extra staff are necessary in the lab and livestock areas so sires can be collected at all hours as needed. Genomics has been a driving factor for the increase in the sex-sorted product, greatly expanding the list of sires being sorted.<br />
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<b>Keeping Up the Pace</b><br />
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With genomics and removal of the in-waiting period, the genetic merit of bulls is increasing at an exponential rate. Data from the last five sire summaries indicates one point of Lifetime Net Merit (LNM$) is gained every four days in the Holstein breed, and Cheese Merit (CM$) gains are similar for Jerseys. This shows just how fast genetic progress is being made and how important it is to carefully choose the bulls that come into stud.<br />
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As the rate of change accelerates in the bovine genetics industry, GENEX continues to refine processes for the ultimate in bull care and the production of high-quality semen. Focus is on managing change to ensure the semen produced meets the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s producers in terms of quality, fertility and genetic level.<br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-69464058740886183322018-10-23T14:57:00.001-05:002018-10-23T15:56:26.882-05:00GENEX Warehouse Tour<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As our herd care line of products continues to grow, our GENEX warehouse has had to grow as well. In less than five years the space has increased from approximately 4,600 to 40,000 square feet, and as you will see the space has a bit of room for growth, so that tells me we might be in for even more great product offerings in the future!</span><br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-84560914600952325162018-10-19T10:37:00.000-05:002018-10-30T09:10:13.871-05:00Don’t Leave it to Chance - Use a Planned Approach Strategic breeding plans are becoming more common among commercial herds. Producers are considering their future goals and breeding different groups of animals to certain types of semen to create the most profitable breeding plan. Beef semen and conventional and sexed dairy semen are among the options. Before leaping into a strategic breeding plan, however, it’s important to strategize so the results better meet the goals.<br />
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<b>Think and Act Strategically</b><br />
Developing a strategic breeding program involves critical thinking. It’s about examining the options, conducting the research and gaining insight before making decisions. For this purpose, GENEX developed the <a href="http://genex.crinet.com/page3221/CalfMath" target="_blank">Calf Math℠ program</a>. This program has been available for a decade but is perhaps even more applicable today than it was during its 2008 debut.<br />
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The Calf Math℠ program, available through consultation with a GENEX representative, enables producers to see the impact breeding strategies (or strategy changes) can have on future animal inventories, herd genetic improvement and farm financials. This information helps producers decide which semen products to use and how much of each are needed to achieve herd goals and maximize farm profits.<br />
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What more is in it for producers? The Calf Math℠ program provides many benefits:<br />
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1. An evaluation of the dairy’s current breeding program success, replacement numbers and opportunities.<br />
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2. Analysis of where changes can improve profitability in an efficient and cost-effective program as well as customization based on future expansion or growth plans.<br />
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3. Return on reproductive investment through genetic-based improvement of herd performance.<br />
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4. Real-time savings through “right-sizing” the replacement heifer inventory.<br />
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<a href="http://genex.crinet.com/page3221/CalfMath" target="_blank">A simple version of the program</a> is available online. Herd-specific inventory, conception and event data can be entered to test breeding strategy ideas and to get updated projections. This online version does not include the genetic value or financial impact projections. Contact a local GENEX representative or call 888.333.1783 for the more in-depth analysis.<br />
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<b>Working in Concert</b><br />
The Calf Math℠ and <a href="http://genex.crinet.com/page6795/Sort-Gate" target="_blank">Sort-Gate℠</a> programs complement each other. While the Calf Math℠ program helps producers determine how many replacements are needed, the Sort-Gate℠ program helps identify which animals to get replacements from and which animals to breed for other purposes (or not at all).<br />
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Through the Sort-Gate℠ program, GENEX consultants rank each cow, heifer or calf based on genomic data, pedigree information and/or on-farm performance data. Once ranked on an index that best meets the herd’s needs – i.e., a customized index or an industry index – the females can be sorted for different breeding purposes. For instance, the female may be bred with beef semen to produce a beef x dairy cross calf or to high genetic merit GenChoice™ sexed semen to produce a valuable replacement.<br />
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While the Calf Math℠ program helps define the destination, the Sort-Gate℠ program helps determine the roadmap to get there.<br />
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<b>The Next Step</b><br />
Dairy producers have experience in choosing high genetic merit dairy bulls to sire the next generation of replacements, but what about experience in choosing beef sires to create ideal cross calves that are of value to beef processors? That’s where the new GENEX Beef x Dairy (BxD) program and <a href="http://documents.crinet.com/Genex-Cooperative-Inc/About/B-19552-18-GENEX-BxD-Sires.pdf" target="_blank">sire catalog</a> can be of benefit.<br />
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The BxD program pinpoints the most relevant beef breeds and sire options to use on dairy animals. The program features Limousin, Angus and Simmental/SimAngus™ sires, as these breeds meet the needs of dairy producers looking to make a profit through beef x dairy breeding. Each of these breeds has the ability to produce feeder calves that are homozygous polled and homozygous black for coat color. The designated sires also have the elite EPD rankings end-processors require, as well as calving ease and fertility which are a must for commercial dairy producers. Based on current market conditions, end-processor needs and commercial dairy producer desires, the BxD sires check all the boxes.<br />
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<b>Turning Vision into Reality</b><br />
After the goals are developed, the destination defined, the roadmap developed and the sires chosen, it’s time to make sure the breeding protocols are clear and, for best results, meticulously followed. This is the way to formulate a planned approach instead of leaving the future to chance. This is the way to use the Calf Math℠, Sort-Gate℠ and Beef x Dairy programs in concert to bring even greater precision to a strategic breeding program.<br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-20349129054603191162018-10-12T09:00:00.000-05:002018-10-12T09:00:00.141-05:00Internship of a Lifetime<i>The following is a excerpt from GENEX Beef Intern, Anna Whitt's article which appeared in the <a href="http://issuu.com/genexcooperative/docs/b-19197-18-beef_horizons-na?e=1116049/64753304" target="_blank">September Horizons Beef Edition</a>.</i><br />
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Coming from a smaller, 40-head black Angus herd in Spring Hill, Tennessee, I never realized how different things are out west! The fast pace, hard work, dedication and care for cattle that goes into artificial insemination (A.I.) breeding projects is more than I ever imagined. Additionally, knowing synchronization protocols and bull EPDs are major factors that create the desired genetics producers want in their herds.<br />
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Throughout the internship, I was often asked, “What’s your favorite place you’ve been so far?” I can honestly say I didn’t have a favorite. I saw mountains, valleys, hills and canyons. I was around all ages, sizes and breeds of cattle. One thing was certain, though: I met so many wonderful people along the way who share a love for cattle.<br />
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As the saying goes, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This statement couldn’t be any more accurate for the GENEX teams I worked with during my internship. Everyone cared not only about their quality of work, but also the relationships with producers they built along the way.<br />
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This internship was the experience of a lifetime. I was able to further my knowledge, skills and hands-on experiences in something I am truly passionate about. After helping breed over 4,000 head, traveling over 6,000 miles and visiting eight states, I’d say GENEX has provided this ole homebody Tennessee girl with the perfect start to pursuing her dreams. And, I couldn’t be more thankful or blessed!<br />
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Watch for details of this spring's internship coming soon, and find your experience of a lifetime.<br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-87490345525466021292018-10-05T14:32:00.000-05:002018-10-05T14:32:54.247-05:00GENEX Herd Consultancy Introduced InternationallyHerd management consultancy is a relatively new concept outside of the U.S. GENEX has begun to bring this successful practice to Europe and Latin America, with the hire of two Progressive Herd Consultants, to better serve our customers.<br />
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A success story David shares occurred on a farm in Germany that had transition issues. Cows were not milking well, and they had low conception rates until about 100 days in milk. Fresh cows appeared to have sunken eyes with poor rumen fill and a high number of retained placentas. After a thorough examination of every aspect of the current management strategy, David presented several suggestions for changing the transition/fresh cow management protocols. At a return visit six months later, he saw marked improvement. Second lactation and greater cows were peaking at 42 liters instead of 30, and the herd owner was extremely happy with how they were transitioning. Implemented changes also resulted in an increased conception rate of 21% from days 50-69 and pregnancy rates increased from 15% to 20%.<br />
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Oftentimes, an extra set of trained eyes is all it takes to identify areas where small changes can lead to large improvements. Ask your GENEX representative about herd management consultancy. We are committed to being the industry-leading supplier of science-based cattle genetics and customized reproductive solutions. We are committed to earning your trust each and every day.<br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-88074546435644502322018-09-21T09:32:00.001-05:002018-09-21T09:32:59.316-05:00Tried and True Tips for Timed A.I.Last week's Facebook post asking for tips in planning for your next timed artificial insemination (A.I.) project got beef producers sharing, so we are passing some of that fantastic knowledge on to you, our blog readers. Here is a recap and the seven categories the comments fell into. For the complete list of comments, check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/GENEXBeef/posts/" target="_blank">GENEX Beef Facebook</a> page!<br />
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"Timing is crucial! We make sure our shots are done exactly on time and likewise for insemination." - Emily Smith Castine<br />
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<b>Planning</b><br />
"Luck favors the prepared." - Kate Meyer<br />
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<b>Weather</b><br />
"As cool of weather as you can get. Early morning breeding, and let them relax." - Ryan Stoecklein<br />
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<b>Fertility</b><br />
"Research your bull choices and use those that you know have good conception or PregCheck™ ratings. It is the easiest way to boost conception." - Justine Ferguson<br />
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<b>Animal Health</b><br />
"Good body condition and good mineral program." - James Mullens<br />
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<b>Communication</b><br />
"A good team of people to work with! Communcations is key for everything to go smoothly." - Carrie Lynch<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Set-up and Handling</b><br />
"Handle cattle and semen carefully!" - Jeff MeyerGENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-69813955123340469802018-09-14T09:30:00.000-05:002018-09-14T09:30:05.863-05:00LIFEJACKET™ Calf Coats - Protect Your Future<br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-55995979302662131492018-09-07T09:16:00.000-05:002018-09-07T13:29:17.419-05:00Why Am I Not Finding Cows in Heat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One thing often heard while working with dairy farmers is "My cows are not showing heat and conceiving the way they should." So today, let's take a closer look at the issue and address factors affecting animals' ability to show heat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Slippery floors can be a deterrent to cows exhibiting heats and can also cause injury to animals. Generally concrete is the most common flooring surface in dairy facilities. To make concrete flooring more cow-friendly, one could groove or scabble slippery floors. Caution must be used when using grooving or scabbling floor options, as not to make the surfaces too abrasive on hooves. Another option is to use grooved rubber belting or similar rubber products.</span></div>
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01077&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01077 MARCELO-UR</a></b>, a mixed breed sire, is a 1JE00922 RONALDO {3} son out of a Manifold (Holstein). He is a genetic giant at +1012 for the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index, +239 JPI™ and +782 CM$. MARCELO-UR will sire commercial cows with elite yield (+3011 Milk) and components (+185 Combined Fat & Protein) which puts him at the top of the Cheese Maximizer (ChMAX$) sub-index at +832. Use this sire to improve udders (+10.2 JUI™) and milk quality (+2.75 Somatic Cell Score). He is available in GenChoice™ sexed semen only, is 68 BBR and is un-registered.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01081&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01081 DOX {3}</a></b> is +788 ICC$™ and has a diverse pedigree being an Uncle Luke out of a Chisel. DOX {3} carries a very complete genetic profile: +194 JPI™, +654 CM$, +2.7 DPR and +113 Combined Fat & Protein (CFP). Use DOX {3} as an elite udder improver (+24.3 JUI™) and to improve component percentages. He is available in GenChoice™ semen only.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01080&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01080 JONES {3}</a></b> is a Marlo out of a Pilgrim that comes in at +776 ICC$™, +178 JPI™ and +589 CM$. He’s another elite udder improver (+20.2 JUI™) with an impressive +2.9 DPR. JONES {3} is also available in GenChoice™ semen only.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01080&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01071 APPEAL {3}</a></b> a VANDRELL {2} son added to the lineup at +706 ICC$™ with +581 CM$ and +109 CFP. This bull has a no-holes genetic profile with a positive DPR (+1.7) and positive values across all three ICC$™ index sub-indexes. He is GenChoice™ semen only and is 88 BBR. <b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01066&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01066 ZEKE-UR</a></b> is another VANDRELL {2} son. He debuts at +699 ICC$™, +573 CM$ and +174 JPI™. He will also improve daughter fertility (+1.1 DPR, +68 FERT$). ZEKE-UR is 85 BBR and un-registered.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01075&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01075 AROUND {5}</a></b> and <b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE01082&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE01082 TELFORD {4}</a></b> are new release 1JE00935 WORLD CUP {5} sons. AROUND {5} is +700 ICC$™ and +668 CM$. He ranks well on the JPI™ at +191 and adds elite yield with +127 CFP. AROUND {5} is available in GenChoice™ semen only. TELFORD {4} debuts at +680 ICC$™ and +546 CM$. This sire will improve daughter fertility (+2.0 DPR) while also improving udders (+17.3 JUI™). He is 90 BBR.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE00922&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE00922 RONALDO {3}</a></b> added daughters and continues to impress: +895 ICC$™, +727 CM$ and +221 JPI™. This Harris son, from the impactful JX Faria Brothers Action Dean Smith {1} cow family, adds huge yield. He is +2210 Milk with +94 Fat and +83 Protein earning him the No. 2 spot on the ChMAX$ sub-index at +789. RONALDO {3} is available in GenChoice™ sexed semen with an elite 105 PregCheck+™ fertility ranking. He is 92 BBR.<br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1JE00921&lang=EN&Breed=JE" target="_blank">1JE00921 EUSEBIO {4}</a></b> also added daughters; he’s now at +653 ICC$™ but is our third highest ChMAX$ sub-index sire at +711. EUSEBIO {4} daughters will milk well (+1836 Milk, +161 CFP). He stands at +172 JPI™.<br />
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Tuesday marked another exciting day of sire summaries for GENEX. <a href="http://genex.crinet.com/page5854/IdealCommercialCowIndex" target="_blank">The Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index</a> continues to identify sires who will produce cows to fit into commercial dairy operations with five sub-indexes which will enable you to easily narrow your genetic focus, if desired.</div>
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1HO13483&lang=EN&Breed=HO" target="_blank">1HO13483 LOKI</a></b> and <b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1HO13805&lang=EN&Breed=HO" target="_blank">1HO13805 AVALINO</a></b> are two new Frazzled sons. LOKI ranks second for the ICC$™ index with an impressive +1259. He is also +2752 TPI® and +864 Lifetime Net Merit (LNM$) and sires nice udders (+2.20 Udder Composite). AVALINO is +1113 ICC$™ and will sire daughters with both great udders (+2.40 Udder Composite) and exceptional production (+2024 Milk). Both LOKI and AVALINO are A2A2 as well. <br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1HO13442&lang=EN&Breed=HO" target="_blank">1HO13442 SLAM DUNK</a></b> debuts at +1184 ICC$™ and offers unique pedigree diversity (Surgeon x Supersire). SLAM DUNK stands fourth in the lineup for LNM$ at +928 and is a well-rounded production sire at +1926 Milk and +147 Combined Fat and Protein (CFP). He can be used in heifer pens with his 6.4% Sire Calving Ease (SCE) while also improving component percentages. <br />
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<b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1HO13404&lang=EN&Breed=HO" target="_blank">1HO13404 SAMSUNG</a></b> and <b><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/dairy/index.php?action=DETAIL&code=1HO13432&lang=EN&Breed=HO" target="_blank">1HO13432 CONCORD</a></b> are two new exciting Modesty sons that joined the lineup. SAMSUNG is our leading LNM$ sire at +958. This sire of sons is +2718 TPI® as well and will make large strides in improving Protein (+0.11%) and Fat (0.29%) percentages while increasing yield at +151 CFP. SAMSUNG is available in GenChoice™ sexed semen only. CONCORD will improve udders (+2.01 Udder Composite) and is +1050 ICC$™ and +910 LNM$.<br />
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-63929826406804361042018-08-03T06:36:00.000-05:002018-08-03T06:36:28.713-05:0010 Questions with GENEX Vice President of Production Kristi FiedlerRecently I had the chance to get a few minutes with one of our newest company vice presidents. She heads one of our largest and arguably most critical departments-production. Spend a few minutes getting to know Kristi Fiedler.<br />
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<li><b>How long have you been in your current position?</b> A little over a year.<br />
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<li><b>What did you do prior to your current job?</b> I have worked several jobs at CRI since my MOET (multiple ovulation and embryo transfer) internship in Fall 2005, including about 1.5 years in milk testing for AgSource. I came back to GENEX as a dairy consultant in eastern Wisconsin. After earning a master’s in management I was hired to oversee the U.S. Technical Services team. In that role I managed the national team of strategic dairy consultants and the dairy support programs used by GENEX field staff.<br /><br />
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<li><b>How did you get your start at GENEX?</b> See paragraph above.<br /><br />
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<li><b>How many employees are on your production team?</b> There are 134 employees between production and distribution.<br /><br />
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<li><b>What areas does production encompass?</b> Production is everything from the time a bull is identified as a genetic outlier to the moment his frozen semen leaves distribution. The team manages health testing, animal pickups, young bull rearing, bull handling, collections, lab processing, cryopreservation, research and more.<br /><br />
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<li><b>What has been the biggest challenge of your new position?</b> The biggest challenge in production is that GENEX is in a transition phase, as is the industry. Bulls don’t stay in stud very long before their genetics are obsolete, on average 2.5 years. So it is crucial for bulls to qualify for CSS and EU as quick as possible, and then they need to be in a collection barn. Our facilities were built for housing long-term bulls in waiting, so we need to invest in facilities to get more bulls in production stalls to increase availability of sires for marketing.<br /><br />
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<li><b>Is there any new development on the horizon you can tell us about?</b> The young sire teams in both the livestock and lab side are doing an excellent job preparing bulls for collection at an earlier age. They accomplished this goal by using research in calf nutrition and lab technologies to lunge us forward in reducing the generation interval.<br /><br />
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<li><b>What do you enjoy doing on your time away from GENEX?</b> My time away from GENEX is spent with my family. My husband, Brian and I have two children, Allyson (4) and Hudson (2). When we get a break from them we can be found in the woods hunting, on the water fishing or on the volleyball court.<br /><br />
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<li><b>What advice do you have for people just entering the job market? </b>Set goals and hold yourself accountable to achieve them. Take time to go to seminars, take extra classes, gain experience and knowledge. GENEX has been a wonderful in helping me and others advance in our careers, but ultimately it is your responsibility to keep up with new skills, change and information. </li>
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So let's first talk about download. The app downloads pretty fast compared to the games I have to get for my kids. It does take a few extra moments to get the bull information once the initial download is complete. But again, it is pretty speedy and it tells you the progress it is making along the way. I was expecting it to take longer considering it has 40,000 bulls in the database.</div>
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Once you have the app and bull database downloaded, you can use the program anywhere; no internet required. This is a wonderful feature considering I will probably be using it either in the far-reaches of the barn or as time permits while waiting for the next wagon, load, etc. in the field or at the mill.</div>
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The 40,000 bull database of the GENEX Dairy Bull Sort App includes all six major dairy breeds. This is important to me, as I personally use Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn genetics on my farm. After you select a breed, you can sort based on the ICC$™ index, or any of the other most popular indexes. Then feel free to use the filter button (shown below) to narrow your search. </div>
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Once you have a bull you are interested in learning more about, you can use the icons at the top (shown in the red box below) for additional information. A feature I found particularly helpful was being able to click on the bulls in the sire stack. The app then takes you to the sire or grand sire's page. What a time saver!</div>
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-38299534306464322672018-07-20T13:58:00.000-05:002018-07-20T13:58:37.787-05:00Sometimes We Just Need to LookI was really searching this week. Searching for inspiration. Maybe it was this summer cold I picked up, maybe it was the kids being done with summer school and driving me a little crazy. Whatever it was, time had come for me to take a deep breath, slow down and look at the beautiful world around me. This life is certainly not easy, but there are so many reasons we love it, sometimes we just need to spend a little time looking.<br />
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We were blessed with twin heifers to add to our little Jersey herd on Wednesday. The kids have had fun getting them out. Jess calls them her "little sweeties."<br />
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If you raise Jerseys, you know, they are always in some type of trouble, or looking for attention!</div>
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Today's much needed rain added beauty to the spinner,</div>
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-3910011428970397452018-07-09T13:11:00.001-05:002018-07-09T13:37:23.117-05:005 Bad Habits of A.I. it is Time You BreakLet's face it, we all do our jobs in a certain way, often without even thinking about it. Sometimes we develop habits that allow us to get the job done faster, but not really effectively. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask two members of our A.I. training team for bad habits they commonly see on farms.<br />
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1) <b>Over confidence.</b> Once you have a lot of experience breeding cows, it is easy to try to skip steps. Don't! Every step is important to achieving good results.<br />
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2) <b>Pulling the gun out instead of pushing the plunger when depositing semen</b>. This is very common, and we see it a lot. To properly deposit semen, plunge the gun half way, then double check the tip of the gun for proper placement. If it is in the right place, deposit the second half of the semen.<br />
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3) <b>Depositing frozen semen.</b> Pocket thawing is easy to do, but sometimes not enough time is given to allow the semen to thaw properly. If the cow is really close to where the gun is being loaded, better to opt for the water thaw method.<br />
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<li>Not wrapping the loaded A.I. gun in a clean breeding sleeve. We see guns go into the technician's shirt, and whatever we put in the cow's tract is going to stay there. If the gun wasn't wrapped, it could mean way more than just semen: sweat, lint, dust, manure, deodorant.</li>
<li>Dirty water in thawing vessels or incorrect temperatures. It is not rare to find slimy water thaw vessels. This is a good source of contamination for semen straws and A.I. guns. Also check to see that your thermometers are working properly. Water must be at 95 to 98° F.</li>
<li>Gunky pockets of A.I. gun warmers. If using a warmer, make sure to clean and wash the inside pocket often.</li>
<li>Contaminated A.I. guns. Clean your guns at least once a week with warm water, but never add detergent. Let them dry standing upright. Spray them with alcohol to help with disinfection.</li>
<li>Manure on the vulva. Clean the vulva with a paper towel prior to A.I. gun insertion to prevent contamination.</li>
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GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-54942853542206359262018-06-29T17:28:00.001-05:002018-07-02T09:59:05.842-05:00Serving You First<br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-67360994296338291972018-06-22T13:05:00.000-05:002018-06-22T13:05:13.469-05:00Top Repro TipsHave you hit a ceiling when it comes to your cattle reproduction numbers? Perhaps these quick tips from three of our GENEX staff members can take your numbers to the next level!<br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-8918186154192641462018-06-15T14:28:00.000-05:002018-06-15T14:28:26.489-05:00Five Myths on Sun Safety<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skin cancer affects more than one million people every year. It is a big deal, especially to farmers who have no choice, but to spend a majority of their time outside. I have a husband with red hair and incredibly fair, freckly skin, so sun safety is something I think about often. I just wish I could get him to think about it half as much as I do! Here are five of the most common myths I have heard him try to get past me.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Myth #1 - Skin cancer comes from the big burns.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Research has shown that skin cancer, in fact, comes from cumulative sun exposure. Sun safety measures should be practiced each and every time you are exposed to the sun.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Myth #2 - Applying sunscreen will protect me all day.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 is recommended, it only means you are protected from a reaction to the sun's effects 15 times longer than without the sunscreen. Make sure you are reapplying as directed on the bottle, and if you are sweating, check to see if the type you have is water-proof.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Myth #3 - My baseball cap is all the sun protection I need.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately a baseball cap doesn't do a good job of shading vulnerable areas on the ears, temples, face and neck. Wide-brimmed hats are a better option when talking about sun safety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you buy your glasses look for the tiny peel off label on one of the lenses. It should tell you the UV rating of the glasses. Look for a rating of 100.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Myth #5 - I only have to worry about sun protection on sunny days.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I live in Wisconsin. I can tell you some of my worst sun burns came on days I wasn't thinking about sun at all, like on a cloudy, snowy January day. Granted I usually only ended up with sunburn on my face, and maybe the backs of my hands depending on if the outside temperature allowed me to take off my gloves. Sun protection should be a consideration each and every day, cloudy or sunny.</span><br />
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Today, Tim and Penny, along with their son Travis, milk 400 cows in a double-8 parallel parlor. Their herd provides a daily average of 94 pounds of milk per cow with 4.0% Fat and 3.1% Protein, milking three times per day. If those numbers and a 107,000 somatic cell count don’t get your attention, then their impressive 40% cow pregnancy rate and 60% first service cow conception rate should.<br />
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The <b>Holmesville Dairy</b> team, consisting of the owners, herdsman, milking crew, veterinarian, nutritionist, A.I. company and business consultant have been together for over 10 years. Tim attributes most of their reproductive success to team longevity. “It is a team effort that makes the difference,” explains Tim. Each player on the team plays an important part in the farm’s reproductive success. “It is the</div>
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For 2017, the dairy averaged a 39% pregnancy rate on cows with 87% pregnant by 150 days in milk. This was achieved while the top 25% of first lactation cows received a first service to GenChoice™ sexed semen and the bottom 40% of cows were bred with beef semen.</div>
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The dairy recorded a 12-month average 36% pregnancy rate for 2017 and boasted a 78% heat detection rate as well. They also recently increased sexed semen use in lactating cows and have seen tremendous results. On average, 87% of cows were pregnant by 150 Days in Milk which was aided by a first service conception of 52%, all while averaging 87 pounds of milk per day.</div>
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If asked how the team at <b>Mar-Bec Dairy</b> has made the operation better for cows, he’ll say they learned from others. They learned about and implemented tunnel ventilation, added more fans, switched mattresses, made stalls wider and longer, and applied preventive measures like liming/bedding every other day.<br />
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If asked how the team planned the calf care facility built in 2013, he’ll say they gained ideas from visiting other dairies. Those ideas, coupled with excellent calf care, have contributed to a low calf death loss rate; annually, they lose less than one‑third of 1% of calves.<br />
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In short, education is valued. Both Marty and his son Jonathon, a partner in the LLC, received their<br />
educations at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Now, Marty is in his sixth year serving on the board of directors for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, whose mission is “to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.”<br />
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With generations of focus on female fertility and longevity, the dairy achieved a 42% average pregnancy rate on heifers for the year along with a 61% first service conception rate and 62% sexed<br />
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<b>A-OK Farms</b> owner, Mark Breunig and Herdsman David Muder continuously look for ways to improve their 450-cow dairy. A change was recently made in the type of sand used for bedding, and last year a separator was installed to reclaim that sand. The near future calls for tunnel ventilation to be added to the barns.<br />
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The team’s constant search for improvement areas have led to a 46% heifer pregnancy rate and 57%<br />
first service conception rate. All heifers are genomically tested which allows the team to cull the ones<br />
with the lowest genetic merit. They then sort the remaining top 75% to be bred to sexed semen for two services before conventional semen is used. The bottom 25% receive conventional semen.<br />
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In addition to a great crew of 13 on-farm employees, quarterly team meetings are held with the nutritionist, veterinarian and GENEX Account Manager to focus on ways the farm can improve. Each team member plays a valuable role in the farm’s success. “If we are missing a link, it just won’t work,” explains Mark. One of the ideas that recently came from a team meeting was just-in-time calving and the A-OK team likes the results. “Things here are always evolving, and that is how we like it,” Mark adds.<br />
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To learn more about what these farms are doing to increase their reproductive rates, turn to page 22 of our <a href="http://issuu.com/genexcooperative/docs/b-18463-18-dairy_horizons?e=1116049/61546835" target="_blank">Horizons</a>.<br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-64743169168752032982018-05-25T12:38:00.001-05:002018-05-25T12:42:42.646-05:00Getting the Boys Ready for the Camera<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydPR0Zm_V5zp6WK8xYO7kccxkdllIxnA-j-_lhYJQIZximMsNTefmYPYQpn6xFRgii-o3gO72DGlJnFqon6rXtVUIIdzPMiDJzwak0eh0JPqkF9VGvjbWIduqYnZ4d297ca_O0I_A5pVI/s1600/IMG_5337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydPR0Zm_V5zp6WK8xYO7kccxkdllIxnA-j-_lhYJQIZximMsNTefmYPYQpn6xFRgii-o3gO72DGlJnFqon6rXtVUIIdzPMiDJzwak0eh0JPqkF9VGvjbWIduqYnZ4d297ca_O0I_A5pVI/s400/IMG_5337.JPG" width="266" /></a>A few weeks ago I revisited a post I had written on <a href="http://crinetsupport.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-effort-behind-beautiful-cow-photos_9.html" target="_blank">picturing cows</a>. Having assisted with the process many times got me to thinking about picturing our bulls. I use their photos all of the time on social media, flyers and advertisements, but I have never been present to see if it is any different. So I did a little checking, and as luck would have it, we were due to picture nine bulls in the middle of May. So I was off to our <a href="http://crinetsupport.blogspot.com/2017/11/five-influential-flashbackfriday-sires.html" target="_blank">Ford</a> barn for a morning of learning and observation.<br />
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The first thing I discovered actually occurred even before I made it to the barn. The genomic era has us picturing bulls at a younger age than in the past. This makes for a much easier and safer day. In the past, waiting to take photos of daughter-proven bulls meant their attitudes (and hormones) were in full swing. In fact, in order to provide an element of safety for the handler, a cage was built and mounted to the back of a tractor. The sire handler would ride inside of the cage and the bull would be walked to the area outside of the barn where the photos would be taken.<br />
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Which brings me to difference number one between picturing cows and our bulls.<br />
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<b>1. Bull photos are taken in the collection arena.</b> Since we have the technology to add a scenic background to the photos, there is no need to take the bulls out of the environment they are used to. This adds to the safety element for everyone (bulls included) involved.<br />
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Since we export semen across the world, strict biosecurity protocols are in place. This brings me to differences two and three.<br />
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<b>2. In order to enter the Ford barn, individuals must shower, change clothes, suit up or a combination of the three.</b> I was lucky enough to get a white disposable coverall suit to wear. Sorry, no pictures were available.😉 Those who work with the animals have clothes they keep in the locker room, and they change every day when they come to work.<br />
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<b>3. All of the supplies, from the boards that are used under the animal's feet, to the clippers and fitting sprays were bought specifically for the Ford barn and never leave the facility.</b><br />
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Thanks to Nate, Kenny, Luke, Andy, Jesse, Morgan and especially our talented photographer, Sarah Damrow, for allowing me to spend time observing.</div>
GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-58806177797309515522018-05-18T11:27:00.000-05:002018-05-18T11:27:19.006-05:00The Future is AgricultureAs part of our commitment to the future of agriculture,
each year GENEX awards scholarships to college
students pursuing degrees in agriculture. GENEX, a part
of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), awards
college students who are actively involved on a member’s
farm or ranch and exhibit a passion of leading the way
for the agriculture industry.<br />
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The six recipients of this year’s CRI Collegiate Scholarship
exemplify the drive, dedication and devotion that
agriculture requires. Their response to what agriculture
means to them is proof:<br />
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Students earning the $750 scholarship include: Jessica
Schmitt of Fort Atkinson, Iowa; Lantz Adams of Laton,
California; Matthew Grossman of Pittsville, Wisconsin;
Donovan Buss of York, Nebraska; Bridger Gordon
of Whitewood, South Dakota; and Erica Helmer of
Plymouth, Wisconsin.<br />
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<b>These applicants are a promise
to a bright future in agriculture.</b><br />
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“We are proud to support youth who are
interested in furthering their education and commitment
to agriculture,” states Terri Dallas, Vice President
of Communications. “Not only do these students
understand the importance of agriculture; they are
tremendous advocates for it as well.”<br />
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The hard work, passion and leadership skills needed
for the agriculture industry is not lost on these students.
In their applications they described opportunities that
helped them grow, such as interning for a congressman
in Washington D.C., volunteering on mission trips, leading
FFA chapters and 4-H clubs, taking advanced placement
classes to push themselves academically, spearheading
educational events to spread agriculture awareness, and
managing critical roles on the operations they work.<br />
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“These applicants are a promise to a bright future in
agriculture,” states Terri. “Along with their exceptional
leadership, the heart and determination they demonstrate
sends a strong message that tomorrow’s agriculture is in
good hands.”<br />
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<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-53937187204303006992018-05-11T12:56:00.002-05:002018-05-11T12:56:48.797-05:00Fertility: The New Normal<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The world of
dairy is one of continuous improvement. Tight margins, expense of heifer
rearing, and the drive to improve herd genetic potential have made excellent
reproduction an even more important item on many farms. Over the last several
years, much has been learned and implemented to improve cow comfort, nutrition,
and health. Genetics, fertility-enhancing synchronization programs and market
pressures have all had an impact as well. An article written in 2015 regarding
reproductive goals is already out-of-date. Below are the top five items being
tracked on dairies today and updated goals for reproductive performance given
the advancements over the last few years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It seems many of the herds we work with have exceeded the goal of 75% that we
were looking at a few years ago. Confirming this, our Dairy Performance Navigator
system shows the top 10% of herds by milk production out of 280 Holstein herds, each
with over 500 cows, now average 81% of the herd pregnant by 150 DIM. GENEX
Excellence in Reproduction Award winners for 2017 averaged 88% pregnant by 150
DIM. A new goal of >80% of cows pregnant by 150 DIM seems appropriate now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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program your farm uses, the calculation of cows that are eligible to be bred
may vary. Ultimately, the pregnancy rate is driven by conception rates and
service rates. Factors that diminish estrus expression or detection or reduce
conception will reduce the pregnancy rate. Many factors that affect
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holstein herds
with 500 cows or more in our Dairy Performance Navigator</span>℠ <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(DPN</span>℠) <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">program</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">average 25% annual pregnancy rates,
with the top 10% by cow pregnancy rate achieving an average of 34%. A good goal
for 3-week pregnancy rate is now 30%.</span></div>
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number, semen type. </b>Many herds are using sex-sorted semen in the lactating
herd as well as their heifers, this frequently has lower conception than
conventional semen. There are also differences in synchronization programs for
first service and later services. It is best to track conception of differing
breeding codes (ex: resynchronization versus heat detection) and semen types,
so that if change in reproductive performance is desired, the areas can be
monitored in relation to the goal and to historical performance. Good goals
here would match the following: The top 10% of Holstein herd by cow pregnancy rate
in our DPN</span>℠ <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">program</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are achieving first service conception >45% in their
lactating herds. For heifers, the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association gold standard for first service conception rate with sexed semen is 60%. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4) <b>Percent of heifers pregnant at 15-17 months
old</b>. This is still a favorite measure of the overall efficiency of the
virgin heifer reproductive program. The range can be adjusted based on your
voluntary waiting period, but should allow time for breeding and pregnancy
diagnosis. Delays in moving heifers into the breeding pen or inadequate heat
detection will reduce this percentage. Skipping the pregnancy examinations or
missing data will also skew this data. Increased percentages reflect efficient
use of days (or months) heifers are fed before freshening and return income to
the dairy. Currently, the top 10% of Holstein herds by heifer pregnancy rate in
our DPN</span>℠<br />
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an excellent goal for any dairy farm.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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service deadline not inseminated. </b>Many farms are achieving 100% of animals
(both cows and heifers) inseminated within 28 days of their voluntary waiting
period. It is important to have a fixed goal by which all animals should be
inseminated, yours may be different than 28 days or may include weight for the
heifers. Animals removed from breeding pens and/or missed on synchronization
programs may not be inseminated, reducing the service rate and reducing the
dairy’s efficiency. The goal for animals beyond first service deadline not
inseminated is zero.</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285642750756758824.post-80561352193957084812018-05-04T09:52:00.000-05:002018-05-04T12:15:37.989-05:00Easy A.I. Steps for Added Success<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With a lot of beef breeding projects in full swing and dairy farmers looking for additional efficiencies, I thought it would be a great time to talk about proper artificial insemination technique. Last year I posted about <a href="http://crinetsupport.blogspot.com/2017/01/top-10-ai-technique-mistakes.html" target="_blank">common A.I. mistakes</a>, so today's topic is going to be on doing things correctly. Whether you are just learning or a seasoned veteran, check out this list! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">If you would prefer a more comprehensive evaluation of your A.I. technique, talk to your GENEX representative about the </span><a href="http://genex.crinet.com/page6059/AIAccuCheck" style="background-color: white; color: #00948d; text-decoration-line: none;">A.I. AccuCheck℠ program</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">. </span></span>GENEXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076179192353946541noreply@blogger.com0