Explanation of Symbols

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Explanation of Symbols



Identifies sires within the Genus stud with the easiest Calving Ease ratings, based on hundreds of observations. Calving ease sires enacle cows to get off to the best start after calving.	Based on over one million services a year, Genus are unique in being able to identify fertility ratings of our stud. The bulls with the highest Semen Fertility are identified with this symbol.	Rock Solid Genetics highlights sires with over 100 cows in 60 herds. Providing stable Type and Production proofs over time. Use Rock Solid Genetics to identify the most reliable sires from Genus.



Diamond Sires are 'Rock Solid' bulls with over 1,000 milking daughters. Therefore recognising sires with outstanding Second Crop success and ensuring genetic accuracy.	Identifies our most potent Type improvers. Use these sires with confidence to breed high Type long life cows.	Where high quality milk is a priority. High component sires have been marked with the Cheese Marker symbol.



Identitfies those bulls that score well on those traits that are desirable on a grassland system, locomotion, fertility and body condition score etc.	Based on our unique calving survey data, we are able to identify those animals that are shorter than breed average for gestation length. Use these sires if you are looking to reduce your calving interval.	Those sires that are used for the Genus ABS sexed semen product - ABS Sexation. Please note prices will vary from conventional semen.

Identitfies those sires who's daughters show improved fertility traits. Use these sires to maximise the reproductive potential of your herd.

Genus ABS is part of Genus Breeding, a division of Genus plc. http://www.genusplc.com