Select Sires

SELECTIONS - Fall 2005
Why Do Dairy Producers in North America
Choose Select Sires More Often
Than Any Other Brand?

By David Thorbahn, general manager, Select Sires Inc.

Is it Select Sires’ reliable, industry-leading genetics? Is it our industry-leading service programs such as Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) and Select Reproductive Solutions™ (SRS™)? Is it Select’s industry-leading research bringing new products to keep your business on the cutting edge? Or is it that you, the customer, own Select Sires?

Select Sires has recognized the importance of an entire solutions-based package that forges a “Genuine Partnership with You, Our Customer/Owner!”

In this edition of Selections, you will see articles focused on the programs that reinforce this partnership. Articles and information about our industry-leading dairy sires from North Ameria’s largest and most reliable progeny test program, the Program for Genetic Advancement™ (PGA™). Additionally, you will see how Select Sires is keeping pace with cutting-edge research in molecular genetics.

Finally, you will see the success of using the world’s most popular and leading mating program, SMS, and the great cows it has developed.

You will be introduced to Dr. Ray Nebel, Select’s new leading researcher and consultant hired to grow and coach the Select Reproductive Solutions team and program. This portfolio of services is based on the latest information, technology and managed by recognized reproductive specialists. It is designed to help solve fertility and female reproductive challenges and to assist you in developing a herd of profitable, trouble-free cows.

These services are not one-size-fits all, but are tailored to suit the specific needs and goals for your operation.

Combine SRS with Select Sires’ superior semen quality, backed by the industry-leading fertility- research program, Program for Fertility Advancement™ (PFA™), and you have an outstanding reproductive package.

All of these industry-leading products and services are tailored to meet your specific needs. If you are not a customer, please contact your local Select Sires representative to find out what one-third of your fellow dairy producers already know - that Select Sires’ delivers “Consistent Results™” in genetics, fertility and service, and is providing profitability for their operation.

For those who use our products and services, enjoy the rights that come with ownership. We are proud to forge a “Genuine Partnership with You the Customer/Owner!”

™Select Mating Service, SMS, Select Reproductive Solutions, SRS, Program for Genetic Advancement, PGA, Program for Fertility Advancement, PFA and Consistent Results are trademarks of Select Sires Inc.

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