Top Genetic Sires Are Available In ACC-SS™ Sexed Semen From Accelerated Genetics (5/5/09)
With the recent launch of ACC-SS sexed semen to producers around the world, Accelerated Genetics is pleased to offer highly proven sires and GeneFORCE sires, new genomic high-value young sires. Sexing Technologies (ST), Navasota, Texas, has an operational semen-sexing lab at the cooperative’s Production Facility in Westby, Wis.
Joel Groskreutz, President and CEO of Accelerated Genetics, says, "Because YOU, our customers asked, we have chosen to focus on providing high-end genetic sires in ACC-SS sexed semen."
Accelerated Genetics sire lineup has many breed-leading sires including 5 of the Top 12 TPI® Holsteins. Currently available in ACC-SS from the Accelerated Genetics line up are: Holstein sires: 614HO04876 Paxton, 614HO04924 Kramer, 614HO04148 Nifty, 614HO03597 Potter, 614HO04026 Airraid, 614HO05016 Wilk, 614HO05010 Columbia, 614HO04542 Major, 614HO04599 Abraham, 614HO04511 Onward, 614HO04438 River, 614HO04928 Lafayette, 614HO04099 Billion, 614HO04452 Grumpy, 614HO04624 Duece, 614HO03913 Harry and 614HO04784 Monument. GeneFORCE™ sires: 614HO05434 Trump, 614HO05431 Distinctive and 614HO05424 Tornado. Jersey sires: 614JE00473 Louie, 614JE00472 Alexander, 614JE00446 Triumph, 614JE00460 Epic, 614JE00437 Russell, 614JE00365 Rebel, 614JE00408 Jimmie, 614JE00470 Chief-P, 614JE00431 Grieves, 614JE00406 Blueprint, 614JE00430 Tempo and 614JE00422 Mangold. Brown Swiss sires: 614BS00614 Driver, 614BS00304 Acclaim and 614BS00288 Payoff. More sires are also available, for a complete listing of currently available sires contact your local Accelerated Genetics representative or go to the Accelerated Genetics website at www.accelgen.com.
ACC-SS sexed semen is processed through ST’s technique which utilizes flow cytometry to sort the female chromosome-bearing sperm cells from the male chromosome-bearing sperm. The ST sexed semen product allows you to predict the gender of your calves within 90 percent accuracy (plus or minus 5%). This allows producers to increase herd size, avoid the costs of replacement animals and reduce the risk of disease when bringing in animals from other herds.
Research has shown sexed semen conception results are expected to range from 70 to 80 percent of levels as compared to non-sexed semen. ACC-SS is not recommended for use in lactating cows. For best results, only inseminate heifers that are in good standing heat. ACC-SS is not recommended for use with synchronization programs. Straw thaw and handling procedures for sexed semen are the same as non-sexed semen.
"We are pleased with the interest in ACC-SS sexed semen. Demand on these high genetic sires has remained strong," says Groskreutz.
Accelerated Genetics representatives can help producers develop an individual breeding strategy for their operations. For more information about ACC-SS sexed semen or other Accelerated Genetics products or services please call 1-800-451-9275, email info@accelgen.com or go to www.accelgen.com.
Accelerated Genetics sire lineup has many breed-leading sires including 5 of the Top 12 TPI® Holsteins. Currently available in ACC-SS from the Accelerated Genetics line up are: Holstein sires: 614HO04876 Paxton, 614HO04924 Kramer, 614HO04148 Nifty, 614HO03597 Potter, 614HO04026 Airraid, 614HO05016 Wilk, 614HO05010 Columbia, 614HO04542 Major, 614HO04599 Abraham, 614HO04511 Onward, 614HO04438 River, 614HO04928 Lafayette, 614HO04099 Billion, 614HO04452 Grumpy, 614HO04624 Duece, 614HO03913 Harry and 614HO04784 Monument. GeneFORCE™ sires: 614HO05434 Trump, 614HO05431 Distinctive and 614HO05424 Tornado. Jersey sires: 614JE00473 Louie, 614JE00472 Alexander, 614JE00446 Triumph, 614JE00460 Epic, 614JE00437 Russell, 614JE00365 Rebel, 614JE00408 Jimmie, 614JE00470 Chief-P, 614JE00431 Grieves, 614JE00406 Blueprint, 614JE00430 Tempo and 614JE00422 Mangold. Brown Swiss sires: 614BS00614 Driver, 614BS00304 Acclaim and 614BS00288 Payoff. More sires are also available, for a complete listing of currently available sires contact your local Accelerated Genetics representative or go to the Accelerated Genetics website at www.accelgen.com.
ACC-SS sexed semen is processed through ST’s technique which utilizes flow cytometry to sort the female chromosome-bearing sperm cells from the male chromosome-bearing sperm. The ST sexed semen product allows you to predict the gender of your calves within 90 percent accuracy (plus or minus 5%). This allows producers to increase herd size, avoid the costs of replacement animals and reduce the risk of disease when bringing in animals from other herds.
Research has shown sexed semen conception results are expected to range from 70 to 80 percent of levels as compared to non-sexed semen. ACC-SS is not recommended for use in lactating cows. For best results, only inseminate heifers that are in good standing heat. ACC-SS is not recommended for use with synchronization programs. Straw thaw and handling procedures for sexed semen are the same as non-sexed semen.
"We are pleased with the interest in ACC-SS sexed semen. Demand on these high genetic sires has remained strong," says Groskreutz.
Accelerated Genetics representatives can help producers develop an individual breeding strategy for their operations. For more information about ACC-SS sexed semen or other Accelerated Genetics products or services please call 1-800-451-9275, email info@accelgen.com or go to www.accelgen.com.