Farming News - Stability and UK daughters bolster proven Holstein indexes
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Stability and UK daughters bolster proven Holstein indexes
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Stability at the top of the proven Holstein ramkings sees Westcoast Guarantee hold on to the number one position in the Profitable Lifetime Index ranking published on Dec 1st
With a PLI of £697 Guarantee transmits excellent udder health (-27 SCC, -4 Mastitis) and strong calf survival (+3).
From the same herd, Westcoast Yamaska remains in second position (PLI £672) with strong Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTAs) for fat and protein percentages (+0.22% fat, +0.14% protein) and 1.9 Type Merit.
A former number one proven sire, Bomaz AltaTopshot takes equal third position (PLI £655), now with 268 UK daughters contributing to his figures. He transmits high yields, most notably for protein (32.7kg), and has the best Lameness Advantage in the top 10 at +3.6.
Equal third ranking is the high fat producer, Welcome Silver Griff with 46.6kg and 0.23% fat.