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Genomics… the next great advancement
Genomics… it’s the latest technology advancement in dairy cattle breeding and one that some say will have the same profound impact as the introduction of frozen semen. Genomic enhanced proofs and Parent Averages will become the official evaluation in January 2009. Click to learn more about genomics and Select Sires’ new lineup of gene MAX sires.
Pre-pay and earn 5%
NorthStar Cooperative is offering a 5 percent year-end pre-payment opportunity. For every dollar you pre-pay on your A.I. Services, DHI Services or AntelBio account prior to December 31, 2008, NorthStar Cooperative will credit your account $1.05. To make your pre-payment talk to your NorthStar representative or call 800.631.3510.
Trouble shoot breeding problems with progesterone testing
Progesterone testing is one more tool that can be used to help evaluate your breeding program. Given the importance of pregnancies on the success of a dairy operation, a troubleshooting mechanism is invaluable to identification of timely corrective measures. Click to learn how progesterone testing via serum or DHI milk sample can assist with trouble-shooting reproduction concerns.
4XLA: A teat dip that reduces mastitis
Most pre-dips require more than 30 seconds to effectively kill the bacteria on the surface of the teat. 4XLA has a 15 second kill time for mastitis pathogens and provides a teat dip that is more effective and consistent with the high throughput requirements of the modern dairy farm. Read more for reasons why Dr. Bruce Clark, DVM views 4XLA as his teat-dip of choice.
Your source for high-fertility selection
This past August, USDA released a new sire fertility evaluation system called Sire Conception Rate (SCR), which replaces Estimated Relative Conception Rate (ERCR). SCR offers many advantages over prior systems, all of which lead to greater data accuracy. Since the release of SCR, there have been numerous claims from various companies about who is the fertility leader. Read on to learn what Select Sires does to ensure we are your high-fertility choice.
Save the date
Genetics, fertility, gender SELECTed ™ semen, genomics, the new gene MAX ™ sire lineup and much more will be discussed at upcoming NorthStar Cooperative meetings. Click to learn more about the dates and times of these exciting meetings, which will also include a stockowner meeting.
Stockowner notice
To be eligible to vote at the 2009 stockowner meetings you must sign-up as a common stockowner by December 31, 2008. For more information on how to become a NorthStar stockowner, talk to your area NorthStar representative or call stockowner services at 800.631.3510.
New breed leaders join Select lineup
Select Sires genetic offering continues to expand with the October release of five new Holstein sires and one Jersey sire. Among this group you will find breed leaders for many traits. Click to learn more.
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