PACE (Progressive Action through Cooperative Efforts)
PACE (Progressive Action through Cooperative Efforts) is Accelerated Genetics' young
sire proving program. The goal of the PACE program is to identify sires with high
reliable production and type proofs, and select bulls that sire genetically superior,
long-lasting, high-producing daughters. The PACE program samples over 140 Holsteins
plus a number of high protein breed bulls annually.
Through Accelerated Genetics' PACE program YOU can get the BEST FUTURE GENETICS
TODAY!
- Unbiased pedigree source.
- Selection criteria continually evolving.
- Genetic Marker assisted selection.
- Selecting for future market trends.
- Accelerated genetic levels in your herd.
- Paid to use the best future genetics.
- The industries best graduation rate.
- High reliability young sire graduates.
- Early daughters on newly proven sires.
PACE semen is randomly distributed across the United States in order to test each
bull's ability to transmit type and production in various management environments.
Accelerated Genetics' goal is to distribute a minimum of 2000 units of each PACE
sire. It's as easy as...
- You keep accurate animal identification.
- You record bulk tank weights.
- You turn in the calving ease records.
- Increase your genetic progress by using the latest production and type pedigrees.
- Receive PACE semen at an exceptional value. Weighting and credits for each milking
PACE daughter properly identified and appearing on her sire's proof 48 months after
his allocated sampling date.
- A $5.00 credit for calving ease information (male and female) on calves from PACE
sires born within 15 months of PACE sire's allocation date.
- FREE classification for PACE daughters plus appropriate number of herdmates.
- BEAD (Bull Evaluation and Daughter List) credit determined by USDA weighting factor.
Credit is given for daughters that are listed within 48 months from the PACE sire's
allocation date. Limit to ten daughters per bull per herd. Limited to the first
125 daughters freshened of any particular PACE sire.
These benefits combined with the top quality PACE sires available, create a program
suitable for progressive dairy producers throughout the U.S.
- To enroll in the PACE program your herd must be on official DHI test. With DHI,
properly identify all daughters with unique registration number, American ID number
state series vaccination or DHI number her birthdate, along with her sire's NAAB
or registration number.
- Submit calving ease information on all calves born to DHI. All females born must
be identified.
- Owner agrees to make animals available for photos classification and tours.
- Owner agrees to use PACE sire within four months of delivery.
