DIAMONDcuts eNEWS | May 2021

Rory White named General Manager/CEO of All West/Select Sires The All West/Select Sires Board of Directors is pleased to announce Rory White of Turlock, California has been named General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the cooperative. His official start date in this new position is July 1, 2021 following the retirement of Jim Wells....Read More

Where Are They Now? – All West Legacy, Herald Catlin In celebration of the All West/Select Sires 80th Anniversary this year, we’re catching up with some of our “All West Legacies” and providing you with an update in the form of their responses to seven simple questions. Our second feature of this series is past All West General Manager, Mr. Herald Catlin!...Read More

All West Distribution Manager Pat Brown Retires After Nearly 50 Years As our longest serving employee, Patrick Brown has been part of the All West Family for nearly fifty years! Not only does he know our cooperative’s history better than most, he has actually been an important part of it for the past five decades. ...Read More

All West Sales Representative Larry Nootenboom Retires Larry Nootenboom was hired by All West in 1977 as a technician and later became an outstanding All West Sales Representative, having sold over 1.5 million units of Select Sires semen to date! He is officially retiring on May 31, 2021...Read More

All West SMS Evaluator Maynard Axelson Retires He may only be with us as an employee for a few more days, but our memories with Maynard Axelson will live on forever after he officially retires on May 31, 2021. Maynard joined the team in 1990 and will leave his legacy as one of our most reputable Select Mating ...Read More

Select Sires Bids Farewell to BREWMASTER Just four months shy of his eleventh birthday, 250HO1009 Mapel Wood BREWMASTER (EX-95) passed away on April 30, 2021. BREWMASTER has limited semen in inventory and Select Sires is proud to share that his current lifetime sales have amassed 750,000 units....Read More

Optimal Genetic Pathways - 2021 Updates Released Have you experienced the benefits of the industry’s most complete, most interactive, most efficient herd management calculator? Tune in to hear the creator of Optimal Genetic Pathways (OGP), Greg Collins, discuss updates to this unique tool...Read More

Two Sires Added to the NxGEN Program in May 2021 The goal of Select Sires' NxGEN program is to provide genetic advantages to dairy producers who are looking for next-level genetic gains. By joining the NxGEN program, members will have earlier access to our most elite genetics, which are widely respected in today’s genomic world, and the ability to capture breed-leading genetics...Read More

ProfitSOURCE Sires Available ProfitSOURCE sires can significantly impact your herd’s bottom line by increasing the revenue from your lower genetic value females. Select Sires’ ProfitSOURCE sires have been selected for crossbreeding on Holsteins and Jerseys...Read More

First Annual Western Dairy Showcase to be held in All West Territory The first annual Western Dairy Showcase is set to take place in Turlock, California at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on August 12-15, 2021. The idea of hosting this dairy show was born from the cancellation of most fairs and shows in California, beginning in 2020, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions...Read More

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Sire Spotlight – West Coast Bred and Born Bulls Can you believe ALL of these bulls were born and bred right here in All West Territory? These sires are making waves from the West Coast, across the nation! Congratulations to the West Coast dairy producers who bred these proven Holstein, proven Jersey and young Jersey sires in All West Territory! Holstein Sires Jersey Sires

Calendar of Events May 31 Memorial Day - All West offices & warehouses closed June 19 Sonoma, CA 2021 Redwood Empire Summer Dairy Show  All West/Select Sires is a proud sponsor of this upcoming youth dairy show. Be sure to complete your entry form online by the upcoming deadline on June 4th!  July 5 Independence Day (observed) - All West offices & warehouses closed July 6-8 WA, Pacific Northwest Dairy Youth Camp August 10 Sire Summary Release Date August 12-15 Turlock, CA Western Dairy Showcase Sept. 6 Labor Day - All West offices & warehouses closed Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Madison, WI 2021 World Dairy Expo Nov. 25-26 Thanksgiving - All West offices & warehouses closed December 7 Sire Summary Release Date  December 24 Christmas Eve - All West offices & warehouses closed December 31 New Year’s Eve - All West offices & warehouses closed

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