December’s New Graduates Designed to Boost Herd Performance

News and Updates
12/17/2025

December sire summaries brought exciting news for Holstein and Jersey breeders as Select Sires introduced a powerful lineup of new proven graduates. With eleven new Holstein graduates and several standout Jersey additions, the additions featured exceptional diversity in pedigrees, strong performance traits, and several high-impact sires poised to influence herds worldwide.

 

KEVIN JORGENSEN
SENIOR SIRE ANALYST
SELECT SIRES INC.

RICK VERBEEK
DAIRY SIRE ANALYST
SELECT SIRES INC.

HERBY LUTZ
JERSEY DEVELOPMENT MANGER
SELECT SIRES INC.

MARC BOLEN
DAIRY SIRE MARKETING COORDINATOR
Select Sires Inc.

 

Holstein Highlights


 

7HO15167 GAMEDAY Dominates

GAMEDAY’s influence is undeniable when you look at the new graduate list. He is supplying the next generation with elite production, well-rounded fitness and udder-improving traits.

 

New Proven Additions


Showcase™ Stars

Three new Showcase proven sires made a major splash:

  • 7HO16387 HANX-P – High-type, Polled 7HO15325 HANANS son from the LUSTER-P family. Early daughters show exceptional udders and balance.

  • 7HO16116 HARDY – A 7HO15085 PARFECT son backed by two consecutive 92-point dams. Over 120 daughters contributed to his production proof with an elite mix of TPI, mastitis resistance, and Showcase-level type.

  • 7HO16295 HAS IT ALL – Appropriately named, this S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET (EX-96-EX-MS-DOM) son delivers. One of the only proven sires in the industry to combine more than +1,500 Milk with +2.50 Type.

 

Jersey Highlights


 

New Proven Jerseys

  • 7JE2036 JX GALANTIS {6} – A top-10 JPI proven bull with high milk, strong fertility, low SCS, and a 7JE1758 JX THRASHER {6}-free pedigree, offering valuable outcross potential.

  • 14JE2107 JX CABAL {5} – A leading Accelerated Genetics graduate that offers elite JUI to create strong udder attachments. His eye-catching daughters have impressed evaluators across the country.

  • 7JE2102 FIRSTCUT – A highly anticipated 7JE1820 HOLEINONE son maintaining a strong +96 JPI with a deep, productive maternal line and excellent type for a production-focused pedigree.

 


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