BRATTLEBORO, Vt., –
Holstein Association USA announces a new service to assist Holstein breeders to
market semen to other dairy cattle breeders. Holstein Marketplace Sires – a new
component of the Holstein Marketplace gives Holstein breeders the ability to
directly market semen from their bulls, which will be beneficial to Holstein
Association members, and dairy cattle breeders throughout the United States.
“Holstein breeder/members have been looking for a vehicle to
market semen of high-quality genetics from their own herds to other breeders.
Holstein Marketplace Sires does just that.
“Holstein members now have the opportunity to offer semen
from bulls out of deep pedigreed cow families that excel in production,
genomics, health traits, reproduction, and type. Breeders will have the
opportunity to select from phenotypically proven cow families that emphasize
longevity and continue breeding programs to fit their own individual goals,”
states Holstein Association USA President Boyd Schaufelberger.
Holstein Marketplace Sires, a division of Holstein Services
Inc., provides a new and unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their
genetics. Under the program, the bull owners retain ownership of the bulls, and
Holstein Marketplace Sires provides the vehicle for the semen to be sold.
For both buyers and sellers alike, Holstein Marketplace
Sires will be a trusted source for dairy cattle genetics. Bulls available at
the launch of Holstein Marketplace Sires include:
- Speek-NJ of Dewgood-ET, owned
by E. Dean & Wanda Good, Oconto, Wis.
- Golden-Oaks Imax Lotto, owned
by Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill.
- Hurtgenlea Splnd Maurice-ET RC
PC, owned by Hurtgenlea Holsteins Ltd, Elkhorn, Wis.
- Trent-Way-JS Roddy-ET RC, owned
by Trent J. Hendrickson & John R. Schneller, Blanchardville, Wis.
These bulls offer depth of maternal pedigrees, featuring
multiple generations of Very Good and Excellent dams. Their strong pedigrees
are complemented with the bulls’ high-ranking genomic evaluations resulting in
a balance of production, health, reproduction and type. Holstein Marketplace
Sires will be a unique addition to any Holstein breeders breeding program.
Purchasing semen with your credit card couldn’t be easier
with two methods – online or over the phone. Buy online by visiting www.holsteinusa.com/marketplacesires, click the red “buy now” button, fill in number of units
you would like to purchase, and check out using our secure online system. Or,
phone in your semen order by calling customer service at 800.952.5200.
About the Holstein Marketplace
Holstein Marketplace provides easy, affordable advertising
to help Registered Holstein breeders buy and sell Holstein genetics. The
advertisements are grouped into broad categories for Females, Breeding Bulls,
Embryos and Sales/Dispersals.