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2007 All-Americans (02/08) The 2007 All American nominations were released recently, completing the 2007 show season. New Generation Genetics was extremely well represented with an astounding 29 female nominations out of a possible 90. Not only is this 32% of the nominations coming from one sire stud, but it’s also 8 MORE than the next 2 studs combined! Quite an accomplishment considering there are many organizations focusing on “show type”. This is just another example that the philosophy of breeding the “Complete Cow” actually results in type that you can show and cows that will milk. The sires of the nominations include: Starbuck, Seattle, Premium, Flashback, Vance, Legacy, Denver, Jolt, Big Time, Bonanza, Solution, Deluxe, and Link. This group of sires is a great representation of the Past, Present, and Future of New Generation Genetics. January Proof Run (01/08) New Number 1 Net Merit !
Switzerland Regional Show (11/07)
Central National Show Results (10/07)
Have You Seen The Latest News? (09/07)
Western National Show Results
Eastern National Show Results
August Proof Run (08/07)
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Have You Seen The Latest News? (05/07)
New USDA Multi-Breed Base Change (05/07) Massive Change...The only constant is change. This famous
saying understates the new Multi Breed Base implemented by
USDA. For the first time, cows of different breeds are
compared against one another. For mixed herds, this means
Brown Swiss may have Holstein or any other breed as
herdmates. Additionally, crossbred cows can be included
routinely in the evaluation of their sire. The new system
attempts to correct for hetorosis, and genetic differences
between breeds. May Proof Run (05/07) 54BS374 VIGOR
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(President D X Even Victoria) has emerged as the
breed's most complete bull. With strong positive numbers in
all important categories, plus his unique pedigree, make him
an easy bull to use on a broad range of cows. One of the top
bulls in Switzerland for both udders and feet and legs, he
also excels for SCS and protein. Have You Seen The Latest News? (02/07)
Net Merit Leader (2/12/07) 54BS374 Sun-Made VIGOR
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(President X Even Victoria) backed up his initial run
by jumping to the top of the Net Merit list, ranking 2nd
overall. Of Active bulls he is also in the Top 5 for Udder
Composite, Somatic Cell and Productive Life. VIGOR
is perhaps the most balanced bull in recent memory. Fall Newsletter Available (11/06)
Click HERE to view online as an Acrobat PDF.
Preferred Sex Semen (11/06) Sex specific
semen is the Holy Grail of the A.I. business. XY, Inc.
patented an effective, though slow process many years ago.
Recently, several parties have jumped into the ‘Gender
Enhanced’ business using this sorting procedure. Contact us today to pre-order your Preferred Sex semen! November Proof Run (11/06) 54BS374
VIGOR-
debuts in the Top 10 U.S. Net Merit list! We are extremely
excited about what we see from this unique President son of
E-93 Even Victoria. His milking daughters in Switzerland
look great! With a pedigree stack of the 2 best Productive
Life bulls, he is a rising star for longevity, SCS and Udder
Composite. He also provides solid production and reasonable
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MAY PROOF INFO NOW POSTED (05/06) 54BS316
JOLT added 31 daughters and
maintained very high levels of production and exceptional type. Most pleasing is his solid improvement in productive life & which
means that they last. Keep your eyes open this summer as his second
crop daughters continue to emerge around the world. The Much Anticipated Cover Girl Quiz! (03/06) On the cover of our February 2006 catalog is just a taste of some of the great cow families that we believe have something to offer you, our customers. Be the first to correctly give the full registered name of all of the bull mothers pictured on the cover of our February 2006 catalog & win $25 off of your next semen order! Just to clear up any confusion, there are 14 bull mothers clearly shown. When submitting your answer, list them from left to right, top to bottom. Send your answers to darin@brownswiss.com |
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The 2005
All-American Nominations have been released with NGG Sires garnering
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206BS10
BEAMER shines brightly at the top of every important
list: PTI, Net Merit, Protein, Protein % +.17, and Fat % +.13.
Combined with a very solid udder composite, and ample strength
and substance, Beamer is the right bull at the right time! 54BS316 JOLT added a few second crop daughters, and improved for milk, fat, protein AND productive life. He also improved in type, ranking him in the top 5 for final score. He remains the breeds dominant strength bull, and one of the most outcross pedigrees available. 54BS330 DENVER improved across the board for production. He confirms his balance of milk, fat and protein production, along with elite type and udder quality. 54BS350 POLICY premiers with impressive production and protein information the Polly family is famous for. Watch for more type information on what may be the families most complete son to date. 54BS311 SPECIAL adds another 40+ daughters but maintains his all-around status for production, components, udders and longevity. That spells customer satisfaction! 54BS329 DIABLO is the bull we predict in a few years will have people asking "why wasn't this bull used more?". He combines one of the most impressive bar charts in the industry with solid production and breed leading SCS. 54BS339 LEGACY maintains his status as the elite type and style bull, that does not sacrifice production. Watch for his daughters this summer, and early sons this fall. Visit our Sire Proofs page for complete details on the industry. |
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Morsan Jolt Courtney 1st Summer Yearling and Junior Champion at the 2005 Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, Canada Owned by Chabot and Bertnor, Canada |
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Have You Seen The Latest News?
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November Proofs
(11/05)
4BS316 JOLT
remains the leader for those seeking high production, with
solid protein and strong type, all from a unique pedigree. We
look forward to the influx of daughters over the next six
months. Visit our Proofs page for complete details on this run.>>> NGG Hires New Marketing Manager(11/05) We are pleased to announce Darin Hill as our new Marketing Manager. Darin steps into the shoes of Alan Graves who is leaving New Generation to run his own business. Darin is no stranger to the Brown Swiss breed. In fact, he grew up with Brown Swiss on his family’s farm, Hill’s Valley Brown Swiss in New York. Darin is a Cornell University graduate where he was a member of the winning team, and 4th high individual, in the National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest. He was also part of the winning National 4-H Judging Team and the National Champion Post-Secondary Judging Team from SUNY Morrisville, where he captured 1st Individual for Reasons and Overall. Darin was also a Brown Swiss District I Youth Achievement Award Winner. Prior to New Generation, Darin worked as a dairy nutrition consultant for Cargill Animal Nutrition where he managed nutrition accounts for large commercial California dairies. “I am very eager to learn more about unique, profitable breeding philosophies and combine them with the progressive philosophy of New Generation. More importantly, I have always enjoyed meeting new people in the Brown Swiss breed,” Darin says. “I’m really excited about this position with New Generation Genetics and look forward to helping aid in the progress of the breed and our customers.” New Generation has been blessed to employ talented people who know cows, work well with people, and are motivated to put our customers first. Darin continues this tradition. Darin will reside near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and can be reached at 920-568-0554 or 920-222-1159 darin@BrownSwiss.com or www.BrownSwiss.com. |
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Class Winners, Grand Champion and Jr.
Champion at 2005 Iowa State Fair (08/05) Congratulations to all for a great show!!
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August Sire Summary
Highlights
(08/05)
Leaders in Outcross, Strength and Production 54BS316 JOLT confirms again his impressive combination of production, type, protein % and unique pedigree, ranking in the Top 10 active bulls for milk, protein, fat, type and Expected Future Inbreeding (outcross). 206BS10 BEAMER has exploded on the seen as the elite bull for components, udders and strength. He solidifies his #1 Net Merit and PTI ranking, with exceptional Somatic Cell Score and Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR). BEAMER delivers what many believe the breed needs...in one strong package. 54BS345 DIGGER remains Zoldo's top bull for production and protein. He also sires the dairy strength to maintain high level production lactation after lactation. 54BS332 PHD ranks #3 for protein among active bulls. High milk production, with high protein %, all from cows with booming rear udders. This PHD is all business! Leaders in Type and Udders with Solid Production 54BS330 DENVER has been ascending the type, udder and production lists each of the last 3 runs. Denver makes impressive dairy cows, with silky, high quality udders, and fast milking speed. 54BS294 PREMIUM is perhaps the most talked about second crop bull today. Tall, long and stylish, with super udders. His only draw back is lack of semen supply....this is likely his last offering! 54BS311 SPECIAL remains one of our most popular bulls. His daughters udder quality, perfect foot structure, components and milking speed make him easy to use to produce the care-free, no problem cow in demand today. Click Here to View Complete August Results on Sire Proofs Page |
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New Generation Sired Heifers Do
Well at 2005 National Brown Swiss Convention(07/05)
With a great turnout of 111 heifers shown at the 1st National Brown Swiss Convention Heifer Show on July 1, New Generation Genetics was well represented. There were 33 NGG sired heifers present at the show, and of those, 13 placed in the top 7. JOLT had a great day as there were 15 Jolt heifers shown and of those, 6 placed in the top 7, including a class winner. In the Spring Calf class, JOLT sired the 1st, 3rd, & 4th place heifers! Other NGG results were; 2nd Fall Calf sired by DENVER, 3rd Winter Yearling sired by JOLT, and 2nd Fall Yearling sired by VANCE. New Generation Genetics proved dominate by having sired 30% of the animals at the show, more than any other stud. |
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May 2005 Sire
Summary Highlights
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206BS10 BEAMER strengthens his grip on #1 PTI and #1 Net Merit. Above all else, his components shine bright at + .11% fat, + .13% protein! When is the last time we had a bull with this and substantial milk. With all daughters in the U.S.A., we are working with the Brown Swiss Association to get them scored for August.... 54BS316 JOLT maintains his elite status as the go to production and type bull. Rave reviews by the owners of the oldest and youngest Jolts make him our most popular bull in history! 54BS345 DIGGER is a breed leader for fat and protein improvement. As the #1 Zoldo son, his daughters have the strength to go with the production...we call it breed character. 54BS330 DENVER results shows he balances solid production, components, open rib and super udders, making him one of the most desirable all around bulls available. 54BS294 PREMIUM daughters have always been impressive in the field. Now, his proof shows he is one of the elite 2nd crop, all-around bulls in the breed. 54BS311 SPECIAL is still one of our favorite bulls. Why? Because they are favorites of our customers milking them! Like his sire, we fully expect his proof to improve as his daughters mature. |
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Beginning with the
February 2005 Sire Summary, the PTI Formula has been expanded. Also
affected are the Production & Type Trait Scores due to the Genetic
Base Changes. Revisions in these calculations may cause certain
bulls to change more than others. Click
HERE to read more information regarding these updates. (02/05)
Comparing this bull proof run to the last run is like comparing "apples to oranges". The 5 year base change on average lowered all bulls -479 lbs. milk, -19 lbs. fat, -16 lbs. protein and -.37 type. In the end, what is important is the overall rankings of the bulls, not an absolute number. |
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February 2005 Sire
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What a run! 1-2-3 PTI, 1-2-3 Type, 1-2-4-5 Protein ! (02/05) 206BS10 BEAMER (Emico X Gordon) who is sampled in the U.S.A., in cooperation with A.N.A.R.B. and Ciz of Italy, has emerged as the highest ranking international bull used to date in the U.S.! These powerful cows have snug udders, deep rib and PROTEIN! He is tied for #1 Protein, and holds the #1 Net Merit and #1 PTI titles by himself! 54BS316 JOLT (Tom X Blend) solidified his role as the complete bull, delivering high milk, protein and a type pattern not usually found with elite production bulls. He is a leading bull in the breed for strength, type and yes, out-cross (EFI). 54BS345 DIGGER (Zoldo X Credit) adds early daughters in Switzerland, and maintains his leading role as a fat and protein power-house! We are eager to see his progress as more daughters enter his proof. 54BS332 PHD (Gordon X Collection) pushes his way back up the list, again tying for the #1 Protein bull of the breed! Whether pounds or percent protein, he delivers. Second Crop Success ! 54BS311 SPECIAL (Even X Babaray) is the leading 2nd crop sire for both PTI and Net Merit! The more there are, the older they get, the more SPECIAL they become. Now #5 Productive Life, #5 Net Merit and yes, they have proven to be especially fast milking! 54BS284 SEATTLE (Prophet X Simon) has now moved to #3 Productive Life, and continues to improve, just like his daughters, his Udder Composite and his production proof. Customer satisfaction...you bet! 54BS285 PRESIDENT (Ensign X Dotson) daughters have stood the test of time...and he is now #1 Productive Life bull of the breed! Starting To See a Trend? So Are Our Customers...Cows Built to Last! We shouldn't end without mentioning old-timer 54BS256 EMERALD. After 9 years, he still ranks high on important lists like protein, fat, milk...and customer satisfaction! 11,700 daughters can't be wrong. The most complete Emory son...we believe so. *All Rankings NAAB Active List Feb. 05 |
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| Understanding 2005 Genetics Base Updates (01/05) | |
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Southeastern National Highlights - North American
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Grand Champion: Top Acres M Jetway Glenda, VoGrin Swiss Farms New Generation Genetics Highlights
1st Spring Calf – Oak Forest Cur Flame, Kinnderkay
Swiss (Sire: Currency)
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CHAMP
Daughter Tops Breed Builders Sale 2002 (12/02) |
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2002 Expo Junior Champion |
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We-Gotta Legacy P Fantine pranced her way to first place in the Fall Heifer Class and never looked back. She used her style, deep sweeping rib, wide rump, superb feet and correct legs to claim the Junior Champion banner. Fantine is sired by 54BS339 LEGACY, a Collection son from Reserve All-American Mae We Jo Ca Tradition Laura ‘E-92.’ Also available from NGG is Laura’s STARBUCK son, 54BS373 ENCORE…imagine the udder possibilities with this one! Congratulations to Jerry Harkness, NY, for breeding Fantine and to her owner, David Sattazahn, PA, for developing and exhibiting this champion. | |
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With no large changes, New Generation bulls were steady to up, with SPECIAL increasing .2 in final score and significantly in FTI. His type pattern resembles his great sire EVEN, who ranks #3 for FTI. Short teats, shallow udders, breed-leading foot structure and outstanding udder quality add up to long lived cows that improve with age...which both EVEN and SPECIAL sire. Ask those milking them! PRESIDENT remains #1 Active FTI bull, reflecting his outstanding udders, great feat and legs and short teats. CHAMP, PREMIUM, VANCE AND SEATTLE all improved their individual scores, and remain the type of balanced bulls we are proud of, and breeders are glad to own. |
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New on the Block from New Generation |
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Classique MO MONEY (Tradition x Emory Mosaic). Debuting at +1413 milk and +46 protein, the Mo Money daughters resemble the massive dairy frame of his dam. It was this massive frame, high protein production and fancy udder that inspired us to sample him...and he not disappointing. Watch in the coming weeks for more information and daughter photos on our website ! |
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What is one of your most hated traits? Slow milking cows? Large herd or small…family labor or hired…everyone hates slow milkers! We offer several bulls from the fast milking squad…but 54BS311 Special is eSPECIALly fast. Breeders from East to West concur Special daughters are in a class by themselves. Equally important is Special’s breed leading Somatic Cell Score of 2.82. Add short teats, strong center support and great feet and legs, and you have Special cows made for today’s fast times! |
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It’s always great to see daughters of a bull continue to develop and that’s just what daughters of 54B311 Special do. Special daughters excel in milking speed, udder cleft, teat length, SCS and foot angle. You will find uniformity and persistency from Special daughters under a variety of management styles. Let’s not forget he is the top Even son and the Number Seven NM$ sire! |
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Somatic Cell Score is more than an indicator of your monthly bonus. (6.02) |
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One measured trait directly impacts every dairy producer’s paycheck, yet receives relatively little attention in genetic selection. That trait is Somatic Cell Score (SCS). We’re pleased it is now a part of the PTI formula (5.6%). Lowers Milk Price, Lowers Longevity A quick look at your milk check demonstrates the importance of Somatic Cell Score to your final milk price. A low score garners a hefty bonus, particularly from cheese producers. A high score means a penalty and a smaller check. Something Else But did you know Somatic Cell Score is a good indicator of longevity…or rather of cows that don’t last? A quick look at the worst 20 SCS bulls with a minimum 85% Reliability for Yield shows that only two Swiss bulls are positive for Productive Life! The best of this bad bunch is 3.33 for Somatic Cell Score. Remember, the lower the score…the better. Higher checks...longer life While a moderate to low SCS does not guarantee a high productive life, an extremely high score nearly guarantees a short life span. Selecting for SCS can result in a higher net milk check and a longer lived herd. We should also mention that Brown Swiss has the lowest SCS of the 3 major dairy breeds, followed by Holsteins and Jerseys are by far the worst of all dairy breeds. |
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The more you see, the more impressed you will wonder how he can be a Prophet son. In Austria, 54B284 Seattle ranks in the Top Five Active Sires for Udder Composite, and in the US he remains a leading sire for Productive Life, SCS, and customer satisfaction. Seattle is also the only high ranking Prophet son that is plus on Percent Fat and Protein! What I am getting at...is that you shouldn’t consider Seattle just another Prophet son. He is an extreme Prophet son who is a milk maker, component maker and udder maker. | |
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Out of the gates comes our first Monopoly son, 54BS304 Top Acres Mono PERKINS ET, co-sampled in Italy and from the incredible Top Acres Emory Price, EX-94. His Italian linears show Perkins sires medium sized cows with nicely balanced udders and exceptional feet and legs. For the Monopoly enthusiasts this is a bull that will be to your liking. PERKINS
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