December 2015 Holstein Proof Sheet Corrections
Gremlins got into our proof sheet process this round – with apologies, here are some corrections to take note of:
HCD Update
In July we became aware of a new genetic recessive trait with economic significance called HCD (Haplotype Cholesterol Deficiency) which in animals carrying both copies of the recessive gene means eventual death during calfhood. Since the discovery, the University of Liège in Belgium has identified the gene mutation responsible for the genetic defect. With knowledge about the haplotype and a list [...]
New Genomax Power
New exciting additions to our Genomax list at proof time is perhaps becoming more exciting than watching the early Genomax bulls graduating to the proven lineup. April proofs, even with a base change to make more moderate the top end numbers for all traits, delivered another wonderful bag of goodies. First Sons Over the past [...]
Evergraze Master Breeder
Terry Wagner and family of Evergraze Holsteins earned their second Master Breeder Shield in 2015, just 16 years after she and her late husband Bob were awarded this honor the first time. The Wagners recently welcomed the first two members of the 4th generation to join Evergraze Holsteins with the November births of Brooklyn to Marc & Kelsey, and Bryn [...]
Brazil Contest Winners
And the winners are... Philipsen Dairies Ltd., Acme, Alberta Rachel Boonstoppel, Trilea Farm Grunthal, Manitoba Brandsma Farms Ltd., Salmon Arm, British Columbia Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! View the rules and contest details here.
AGM 2016
WestGen Days 2016 As a member owned and directed organization, our Annual General Meeting is an important event on our calendar. With members spread across a vast geography, we recognize that attending the meeting isn’t convenient for many. For that reason, over the last decade we’ve worked to enhance the AGM by adding seminars and [...]
Harness Your Heifers’ Potential for Profit with Heatime®
For over 7 years now WestGen has distributed the SCR Heatime system to western Canadian producers. Its the most popular standalone activity monitoring system due to its remarkable accuracy at detecting heats; however at times the original system, which relied on infrared technology, left something to be desired, as the ID stations and tag battery [...]
Another Fantastic World Dairy Expo for Western Canada!
As trade shows go, World Dairy Expo in Madison Wisconsin has everything one could imagine for the dairy producer. The event gets larger with each passing year and the crowds grow by the thousands. And while World Dairy Expo has evolved dramatically since it first began, it is important to remember that it was the [...]
Howard-View Afterhours
The best Aftershock (Shottle x Durham Atlee EX-92 DOM GMD 8*) son in the business received a proof and found a home on the WestGen proof sheet in August. Howard-View Afterhours was bred by Jamie Howard of EastGen, and descends from the heart of the Comestar Laurie Sheik family. His 8* brood cow dam, Lautella, [...]