No. A certain level of functional type is essential to lifetime profitability. Functional type leads to healthier, more trouble-free, longer-lasting cows. Selection for Pro$ results in a balance of functional type for longevity, health and production traits that optimizes profitability. Conversely, it can be argued that in certain markets, type is more related to profit [...]
Compared to LPI, using Pro$ as your primary selection tool will maximize production yields and the other functional traits (Graph 1). On the other hand, using LPI as your primary selection tool will lead to a herd with exceptional conformation, fat and protein deviations without sacrificing Daughter Fertility or Mastitis Resistance. No matter which [...]
No, Pro$ is definitely not meant just for large herds! Pro$ will be a useful tool for any producer who generates essentially all of their farm revenue from milk sales, despite the herd size.
Pro$ is not a Canadian version of the US Net Merit. Differences between Pro$ and NM$ are numerous, but key ones include: Pro$ uses Canadian economic values (income & expenses) for the calculation of cow profitability Pro$ is expressed in Canadian dollars, NM$ is expressed in US dollars • Pro$ takes Canada's supply management system [...]