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Jersey Bull from Iowa Named Super Sampler at Select Sires

PLAIN CITY, Ohio, December 9, 2008 — 7JE979 DLM Legion VALUE, bred by Dana Metzger, Rock Rapids, Iowa, has been chosen to enter Select Sires’ Program for Genetic Advancement™ (PGA™) sire-sampling system. Based on his outstanding pedigree, VALUE is one of 40 Jersey bulls to enter the program in 2008. In addition to being sampled through PGA cooperator herds, this young sire has been identified as a Super Sampler™. With this designation, VALUE semen is available to all Jersey breeders.

VALUE is the son of an Excellent (91%) dam who produced 30,000 pounds of milk and 1,500 pounds of fat in 305 days. Her massive frame, flawless udder and will to compete in a 500-cow free-stall barn will impress any breeder. VALUE is sired by 7JE696 BW LEGION, breed extraordinaire for incredible udders and the combination of health traits and extreme type. VALUE’s extraordinary pedigree has fabulous type potential and widespread breeder appeal.

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is North America’s largest A.I. organization and is comprised of 10 farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with North America’s best genetics at a reasonable price.

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Select Sires Inc., 11740 U.S. 42 North, Plain City, Ohio 43064 / Phone: (614) 873-4683 Fax: (614) 873-5751