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Holstein Index release October 2009
Gènes Diffusion is satisfied with the new index publication, in which genomic bulls
and bulls that have a progeny-based index (polygenic) are both included. With almost
40% of its bulls in the top 100, the breeding organization confirms its position
as a major player in the creation of French Holstein genetics.
Remarkable facts of the October 2009 index release that can be credited to Gènes
Diffusion are without a doubt the confirmation of ROUMARE and the arrival of the
two best newcomers in the ISU ranking of the polygenic bulls.
ROUMARE: arrival of second-generation daughters
First confirmation for ROUMARE ! After doubling the number of daughters for production
and adding 35 newly scored daughters, he maintained his position as the French leader
for conformation (+4.1) and kept his first place in France of bulls with second-generation
daughters (171 ISU).
VASCLO
VASCLO was born at the farm of GAEC des Grands Jardins (77)
from the combination of O-Man x Mtoto, and originates from the FLORIDE family from
breeder Rousseau (35).
VASCLO has the highest ISU value of all the new progeny-tested bulls of this index
release. With 169 points, he occupies the 8th position in the ISU ranking. VASCLO
is an O-Man son with a dairy profile, he strongly improves the fitness traits and
is an easy calving bull. His daughters show a functional type, equal to that of
his sire.
Pedigree VASCLO (O-MAN)
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VASCLO (O-MAN)
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x GJ Priske
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EX91
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MTOTO
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x GJ Nevada
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EX90
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RUDOLPH
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x Floride
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EX94
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COMMAND
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x Blanchette
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VG89
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ENHANCER
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x Utah
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VG89
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K-E VERY
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x Omega
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EX90
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BOULIEU MASTER CARDINAL
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VIDOCQ
Born at the farm of GAEC de l’Aumône (21), this
bull has presented himself from the start as the most attractive newcomer of the
progeny-tested bulls, especially thanks to:
- his outcross pedigree (TEAMSTER x R MARSHALL)
- his world-famous maternal line (Eric-Dew Mars Marcy EX-92)
- his ISU level (165 pts), placing him in the French top-15
- his complete type
- his capacity to improve the fitness traits
VIDOCQ transmits to his descendants good size, clear dairy
character and nice, small udders with outstanding attachments. When using him, he
should be protected for feet and legs. Today, VIDOCQ is especially interesting for
combinations with O-Man offspring, as well as the ROUMARE daughters.
VIDOCQ pedigree
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VIDOCQ (TEAMSTER)
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x Surge
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VG89
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R MARSHALL
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x Prune
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EX91
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HAIRY BREIZ
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x Nuptial
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VG88
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ESENTATION
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x Luciole
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VG89
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CELSIUS
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x Ilotte
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EX93
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MASCOT
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x Quietcove Royal Matron
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EX93
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ROYALTY
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x Eric-Dew Mars Marcy
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EX92
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M-E TONY
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VAUCLUSE : le plus complet des O-MAN
O-Man x Taiga VG85 Hershel x Naurine EX90 GIBBON
x Laure 7 EX92 Dannix x Epanouie EX93 Trad x Velmark EX93 Delmark x Roybrook Ex94
Roybrook Tempo.
With his second index, VAUCLUSE confirms his 4th place for ISU (at 176 pts), while
adding 17 new daughters.
- Great protein improver
- High type for an O-Man son
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reat improver of the functional traits:
- +2,2 SCS
- +0,5 Fertility
- +1,7 Longevity
- His pedigree, free from Jocko Besne, Bellwood and Mascot blood, makes him easy to
use
- High easy calving (NAI 93), can be used on heifers without any problem
VAUCLUSE unquestionably is the most complete French O-Man son, and confirms his
status as an international sire of sons.
The genomic sires
With
respect to the genomics side, the new bulls can be found in the special catalogue
which was published mid-November. The principle is the same: The elite of these
bulls will remain available in the Premium series, while the majority of the genomic
bulls will be spread via the package concept.
By the way, we like to remind you of the fact that the breeding world clearly showed
its appreciation for this concept during the last “Sommet de l’Elevage” at Cournon,
where it was awarded the « Sommet d’Or ». The package concept guarantees maximum
reliability by grouping together the semen of bulls of high genetic quality which
meet precise selection goals. By this method the fluctuation risks that come with
each bull individually, can be smoothed out.
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