AWSS DiamondCUTS eNEWS November 2020

DIAMONDcuts eNEWS | November 2020

In Loving Memory of Jim Boogerd

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our customer and friend, Jim Boogerd. Jim was not only a loyal supporter of All West/Select Sires, he also served on our All West Board of Directors for decades and was currently fulfilling an important leadership role on our Executive Committee...Read More

New Traits and Changes to the Sire Evaluation System in Dec. 2020

The genetic evaluation for new trait Feed Saved is based on a current database of approximately 6,300 Holstein cows with individual feed intake records. This database was collected through a 2010 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant and continues today through a collaborative effort with multiple institutions throughout the U.S. with the support of CDCB...Read More

Jersey Sire Update with Herby Lutz

Select Sires’ Jersey Sire Analyst, Herby Lutz, has not been able to visit as many herds as usual due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and on-farm protocol, but he still managed to provide us with this valuable insight just in time for the December 2020 Sire Summary. Read on to learn who he’s most excited about this season!...Read More

See Progeny on Our All West All Access Virtual Tour!

We're still practicing social distancing from each other, but that doesn't stop us from visiting daughters of our sires... and we're taking you with us (virtually)! This month on our social media channels, we featured a special four-part episode of All West All Access as we toured a different herd in All West Territory each week! ...Read More

Select Sires Reveals Dynamic Website

Select Sires invites farmer-owners to visit the cooperative’s new website to access exciting news, sire announcements and the enhanced dairy sire search tool. The website has been refreshed with a modern design, improved functionality and responsive, mobile-friendly technology...Read More

NxGEN Program Adds 4 New Sires

NxGEN^® is a membership program used to expedite the distribution of elite genetics from the Select Sires breeding program into the marketplace. NxGEN has been developed to continue protecting Select Sires’ ongoing investments for the long-term benefit of our member patrons...Read More

CowManager Launches New Nutrition Module

In November 2020 CowManager® launched a new nutrition module that provides actionable insights regarding feed and transition management on dairy farms. The module has been expanded with clear graphs and user-friendly comparison functionality. ..Read More

AJCA Announces New Undesirable Genetic Trait

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) recently shared news of a new undesirable trait known as Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs or JNS. Select Sires is working closely with the AJCA and researchers from USDA-AGIL to learn about this new undesirable trait... Read More

Sire Spotlight – 7HO12942 RESOLVE

7HO12942 RESOLVE moved up in the rankings following the August 2020 sire summary and has been gaining popularity ever since! This 7HO13250 JEDI son is currently No. 10 for GTPI at +2776 ...Read More

2021 Internship Applications Open

Do you know a student who is ready to work hard and learn from the industry's best? Applications are being accepted until January 1, 2021...Apply Here!

Tank Theft

We regret to report that tanks full of our precious product have recently been stolen from the homes of several of our sales representatives and technicians alike.

If you are purchasing Select Sires semen from someone who is not an official All West/Select Sires Representative, you should be concerned about the handling and quality of that product, as it may have been obtained by theft!

These recent thefts have been reported to the Tulare County Sheriff, who has opened a full investigation. If you have any information about who may be responsible for our missing tanks, please contact us at 1-800-426-2697. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Can you believe we’re nearing the end of 2020?!

It's time to start planning an exciting year ahead. 2021 Dairy and Beef Breeding Calendars have arrived! Let your All West Representative know if you want one for your wall!