Genex appoints new GB distributor
UK Sires Direct are excited to announce a new partnership with Genex, a part of Cooperative Resources International (CRI). UK Sires Direct will exclusively offer customers in Great Britain semen from a range of Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey sires that have resulted from the huge programme operated by Genex in North America that will see around 2650 young bulls genomically tested in 2018.
Genex, who were previously represented in Great Britain by Bullsemen.com, is the trusted provider of world-class animal genetics, progressive reproductive solutions, value-added products and innovative services. As a co-operative business, Genex serves its members and customers - dairy and beef cattle producers - across the world.
Genex have owned many Holstein sires that made a massive impact on the breed including Bis-May Tradition Cleitus and three sires who produced over a million straws of semen, Lutz-Brookview Bell Rex, Klassic Merrill Lynch and Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toystory. More recent big hitters include Badger-Bluff Fanny Freddie and his son De-Su Freddie Galaxy.
The first shipment of sexed and conventional semen from Genex’s base in Shawano, Wisconsin, is due to arrive early next month. UK Sires Direct have access to 30 sires with a £PLI in excess of 600, 41 with Type Merit over 2 points, 77 bulls that are positive for Fertility Index and a whopping 87 sires with an index for Somatic Cell Count better than -10.
Genex has a rich history of innovation and industry firsts. The co-operative was the first to publish a calving ease summary, generate herdlife evaluations and produce a total economic sire index. More recent developments include the Ideal Commercial Cow index and subclinical ketosis, metritis and foot health breeding values.
“We are delighted to have joined forces with Genex to serve farmers in Great Britain”, says UK Sires Direct director Rob Wills. “They share our desire to provide the highest quality genetics to their members and customers at affordable prices and the Genex philosophy of supplying sires that breed healthy, long-lasting and profitable cows will resonate with many UK producers.”
NOTES FOR EDITORS
UK Sires Direct is a division of UK Sire Services Ltd and started trading in October 2016. Offering semen from carefully selected bulls to British dairy and beef producers, UK Sires Direct has access to over 50 breeds stored in the Devon-based semen store and also the studs of leading suppliers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain in addition to Genex in the USA.
For more details call Simon Gee on 07935 908795 or email simon.gee@uksiresdirect.com
Genex appoints new GB distributor
UK Sires Direct are excited to announce a new partnership with Genex, a part of Cooperative Resources International (CRI). UK Sires Direct will exclusively offer customers in Great Britain semen from a range of Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey sires that have resulted from the huge programme operated by Genex in North America that will see around 2650 young bulls genomically tested in 2018.
Genex, who were previously represented in Great Britain by Bullsemen.com, is the trusted provider of world-class animal genetics, progressive reproductive solutions, value-added products and innovative services. As a co-operative business, Genex serves its members and customers - dairy and beef cattle producers - across the world.
Genex have owned many Holstein sires that made a massive impact on the breed including Bis-May Tradition Cleitus and three sires who produced over a million straws of semen, Lutz-Brookview Bell Rex, Klassic Merrill Lynch and Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toystory. More recent big hitters include Badger-Bluff Fanny Freddie and his son De-Su Freddie Galaxy.
The first shipment of sexed and conventional semen from Genex’s base in Shawano, Wisconsin, is due to arrive early next month. UK Sires Direct have access to 30 sires with a £PLI in excess of 600, 41 with Type Merit over 2 points, 77 bulls that are positive for Fertility Index and a whopping 87 sires with an index for Somatic Cell Count better than -10.
Genex has a rich history of innovation and industry firsts. The co-operative was the first to publish a calving ease summary, generate herdlife evaluations and produce a total economic sire index. More recent developments include the Ideal Commercial Cow index and subclinical ketosis, metritis and foot health breeding values.
“We are delighted to have joined forces with Genex to serve farmers in Great Britain”, says UK Sires Direct director Rob Wills. “They share our desire to provide the highest quality genetics to their members and customers at affordable prices and the Genex philosophy of supplying sires that breed healthy, long-lasting and profitable cows will resonate with many UK producers.”
NOTES FOR EDITORS
UK Sires Direct is a division of UK Sire Services Ltd and started trading in October 2016. Offering semen from carefully selected bulls to British dairy and beef producers, UK Sires Direct has access to over 50 breeds stored in the Devon-based semen store and also the studs of leading suppliers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain in addition to Genex in the USA.
For more details call Simon Gee on 07935 908795 or email simon.gee@uksiresdirect.com