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Faba and Nordic co-operation VikingGenetics Nordic Classification

Faba and Nordic co-operation VikingGenetics Nordic Classification. Sari Morri Faba, team leader / VikingGenetics , sire-analyst. 1.1.2010 Start of VikingGenetics. 25%. 50%. 25%. SRB/RDM. Red Holstein. Jersey. Holstein. Why VikingGenetics- domestic challenges.

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Faba and Nordic co-operation VikingGenetics Nordic Classification

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  1. Faba and Nordic co-operationVikingGeneticsNordic Classification Sari Morri Faba, team leader / VikingGenetics, sire-analyst

  2. 1.1.2010 Start of VikingGenetics 25% 50% 25%

  3. SRB/RDM Red Holstein Jersey Holstein

  4. Why VikingGenetics-domestic challenges • Expectations of new breeding services on the dairy farms • Demands of profitability on the dairy farms • Growth of international competition in domestic markets • Economical situation is still getting strained • Growth of R&D costs in future • Request of even more competitive cattle genetics

  5. Possibilities in Nordic co-operation • Part of significant breeding program • Wider and better selection of bulls • Especially Holstein • Larger inputs to the R&D • Share of expenses • Risk of difficult animal diseases under control • Nordic Breeding Profile get more visibility on international markets • Better possibilities in export of cattle genetics • VikingGenetics became to be one of the worlds biggest genetic companies

  6. Faba VikingGenetics Selecting bull calves performance testing semen production semen exports • Breeding advising • Herdbooking • Classification • Animal trade • Embryo services • Insemination • Fertility services • Farmer store (eartags etc.)

  7. Nordic classification system • Partners • Finland, Faba • Sweden, Swedish Mjölk • Denmark, Danish Cattle • Backround • classification work has been much alike • classification of linear traits are harmonized • Common breeding values (NAV – Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation) • Purpose • To develope and maintain user friendly system for classifying cows (holstein and red breeds) • Timetable • Project started late 2009, Start of system late 2010.

  8. Base populationNo of classified 1st lactation cows

  9. Procedure Classification Correction Composite traits

  10. Future classification system in Finland, Sweden and Denmark Use best available technology! National databases

  11. Thank you from your attention! D Banker dotter från I/S Rønhave

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