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Red sires hold their ground in Germany

3 Dec '24 Genomics

The top Holstein genomics in Germany have seen some changes this proof run. However, the number one position among the young Red Holstein bulls remains unchanged. The competition for the top position among daughter-proven sires is intense, largely due to the continued arrival of debuting bulls. This competitiveness is felt especially among the Holsteine bulls, while the leader in the Red Holstein category successfully maintains his position!

Genomic sires
With a genomic value of 161 gRZG, debuting Pennywise (Picard x Nexus) surpasses the former number one bull, Real Syn (Rover x Adaway), who had a result of 160 gRZG after holding the top spot for a year. Close behind, with a difference of only two points, is the Regulus son Rome, who rises to 158 gRZG and moves up two places in the top five. The August debutant Alaska, an Arizona son owned by VOST, drops a few points and settles into fifth place with a value of 158 gRZG, keeping him ahead of his maternal brother Argentum (Arizona x Vitality), who is in eighth place with the same index of 158 gRZG. Campbell remains the highest Comeback son in Germany, testing at 158 gRZG and ranking among the top milk sires along with +2003kgM. In sixth place, we have a new name: Topchamp, owned by Phönix. This is the first Champion son to enter the rankings, testing at 158 gRZG with notably high gRZN and gRZGes values of 137 and 130, respectively. Additionally, there is a new number one polled sire, Sixx P, a Skat P RDC son descended from Bel Iron Irene EX-90. He makes a strong debut in seventh place with a total index of 158 gRZG. Lastly, with154 gRZG, WIL Skaterboy RDC (Skat P RDC x Dublin) stands out as the highest red carrier bull for December 2024, bred by Wilder Holsteins.

In the Red Holstein ranking of genomic bulls, Malaga Red takes the top spot again. This son of Mask-Red boasts a genetic score of 157 gRZG, with an impressive production of 2,117 kgM, a breeding value of 127 gRZE, and 125 FUN. Close behind, with just a one-point difference in total breeding value, is the newcomer Solar P Red, sired by Koepon Sirius P Red. Solar P Red isa son of Pazifik P Red, ownedby KNS Holsteins, and two of his maternalsisters were offered during the VOST Select Sale 12 last Friday. In third place is Dressman P Red, Dragon P x Star P RDC, who has achieved a score of 155 gRZG. Dressman has already made a significant impact as a sire of bulls in recent months. Handout P Red follows closely in fourth with a score of 154 gRZG. In seventh position is Moby Red P, a son of Mo Red PP with a gRZG score of 153, while Pedri Red, Pike x Augustus P Red, also has a score of 153 gRZG, placing him eighth. Rounding out the top ten is Schach owned by Phönix, who descends from the renowned North American Lylehaven Lila Z family.

Finally, Cop PP Red remains the highest scored homozygous polled Red Holstein in Germany, ranking 15th on the list with a score of 152 gRZG.

Real Syn @Synetics	Mellum-Red @VOST

Daughter proven
In August, Suez (147 RZG) held the top position but was dethroned in December by the newcomer Pellegrino. Pellegrino's impressive daughter-proven breeding values are based on 975 lactating daughters across Europe, and he is making his debut in the German top rankings with 148 RZG. Meanwhile, Gywer RDC’s son Genius has climbed from 8th place in August, currently holding 144 RZG. This bull has more than doubled his number of milking daughters. Caruso (Chilton x Gymnast) made a notable entrance into the rankings, debuting strongly in 4th place with 53 lactating daughters and 146 RZG. The first notable polled bull is Simba P, placed in 5th position. This son of Simon P boasts impressive figures with +0.28% fat and +0.19% protein and 123 RZN. Lastly, OH DG Topstone, co-bred by De Oosterhof, continues to maintain his presence among the newcomers, with his index remaining unchanged (145 RZG), and he holds steady in 6th position.

In August, Geopard RDC was the highest red carrier, but he has now been surpassed by Koepon Camden RDC. Camden, a son of Solitair P Red and out of Peak Camille VG-88, boasts an RZG of 143, placing him seventh on the Holstein proven list.

In the Red Holstein category, there is a significant presence of bulls bred by GenHotel members! With nearly double the number of daughters, Sanderij Ginger Red once again leads the R&W list. He maintains his breeding value despite a minor basic adjustment of 2 points, excelling with a gRZM of 153. In second place is Sudena Safari Red, a son of De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89, who scores 142 RZG with 123 EUT and has a high RZN of 127. This bull, bred by Sudena Holsteins, has proven himself in both Switzerland and Germany. Newcomer Visstein K&L Ghost Red (Gywer RDC x Salvatore RC) enters the list in third place, based on results from 47 daughters. His dam is Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red VG-89, who is also the dam of Visstein K&L Money P Red, the seventh-ranked proven sire in Germany with 138 RZG. Following in fifth place is Koepon HMO Symbol Red, a Swingman son of Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86, which is owned by Synetics (Masterrind).

In Germany, a new number one homozygous polled sire has emerged: Six PP Red. This Solitair P Red son has already sired more than 1,000 daughters in Europe and has now managed to surpass his polled counterparts for the first time.

Exciting results are shown in the Interbull list! The Red Holsteins bulls bred by GenHotel members are absolutely dominating the rankings. In an impressive show of talent, the full brothers Koepon OH Robin Red (145 RZG) and 3STAR OH Ranger Red (144 RZG) have secured the 2nd and 3rd spots! Meanwhile, the remarkable Safari Red is holding strong in 6th place with 142 RZG. Not to be outdone, Ghost Red is making waves in 8th place with 140 RZG, and rounding out the top ten is the legendary Hoogerhorst DG OH Rubels-Red - the renowned sire of both Robin and Ranger! What an incredible performance from these outstanding bulls and their breeders.

Suez @OHG	Sudena Safari Red @Synetics