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Explanation of Symbols

 

     

 

 

 

Identifies sires within the Genus ABS stud with the easiest Calving Ease ratings. Calving ease sires enable cows to get off to the best start after calving. Based on over one million services a year, Genus ABS 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 ABS.
     

     

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.

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

Those sires that are used for the Genus ABS sexed semen product - ABS Sexation. Please note prices will vary from conventional semen.