Select Sires graduates Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss sires to daughter-proven lineups

News and Updates
8/14/2026

PLAIN CITY, Ohio, August 14, 2026 – Select Sires Inc. is excited to announce the addition of 13 newly daughter-proven sires to its lineup, highlighting health and wellness leaders, genetic diversity and economically important traits that drive genetic progress. The August additions include standout sires across Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss breeds, offering dairy producers new opportunities to improve cow longevity and operational profitability.

Holstein Highlights

7HO16644 RIMBOT is among the most exciting additions to the proven lineup, posting industry-leading figures for HHP$® (+1,211), DWP$® (+1,270), GTPI® (+3471) and NM$ (+1,156). He excels for milk and protein production (+2,513 PTAM, +74 PTAP) while maintaining elite mastitis resistance and calf livability.

7HO16570 REAPER joins the top-100 TPI rankings with a complete package of production, mastitis resistance and modern type. Featuring A2A2 and BB caseins, he offers breeders a versatile mating option capable of achieving a wide range of herd goals. REAPER is an ideal cross on many bloodlines, especially 7HO16276 SHEEPSTER and 7HO16644 RIMBOT daughters.

7HO16520 PBJ enters the daughter-proven ranks as a top-100 TPI sire. Known for his exceptional sire fertility (+2.4 SCR), PBJ combines elite somatic cell and mastitis resistance traits, earning the Mastitis ResistantPRO® designation. His balanced profile makes him especially attractive for modern, commercial dairy operations focused on herd health and longevity (+830 HHP$).

7HO16527 HOWITZER combines A2A2 genetics with outstanding production supported by a high-performing maternal line from the renowned Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror family. He is siring daughters of moderate size and power while offering a balanced ratio of Protein to Fat and +3.5 PL.

250HO16420 BOATSHOW graduates as a top-15 TPI sire backed by 11 generations of Very Good or Excellent dams. BOATSHOW combines production with outstanding health, fertility and wellness traits (+1,028 HHP$).

Showcase favorite, 250HO16498 HULU RC, is the first daughter-proven son of Global Cow of the Year Siemers Lstr Hanan 33317-ET (EX-91-EX-MS). HULU RC continues to add high-scoring daughters while delivering positive daughter fertility (+1.2 FI) and desirable A2A2 beta-casein and BB kappa-casein genetics.

250HO16508 SLEDGEHAMMER combines +2,101 PTAM with strong udder attachments, exceptional calf health traits and A2A2 beta-casein and BB kappa-casein genetics. His pedigree offers breeders an attractive outcross option while maintaining the strength and functionality needed in today's commercial herds.

Jersey Highlights

7JE2163 CLEVER is a PJA 100 sire with elite component production (+433 CM$), enhanced daughter fertility (+1.2 DPR) and improved mastitis resistance. Supported by more than 150 daughters in his proof, CLEVER offers added reliability for Jersey breeders seeking to improve health traits (+446 HHP$).

14JE2078 JX HAPPY {6}-P brings together polled genetics, A2A2 and BB caseins with strong calf wellness traits and a 7JE1758 JX THRASHER {6}-free pedigree. JX HAPPY {6}-P adds strength and width while improving profitability through health and wellness traits (+622 DWP$).

Showcase sire, 250JE2131 SKYFALL, graduates as a top-10 LPI PJA 100 sire, delivering exceptional Canadian Conformation, Mammary System and Dairy Strength evaluations. Combined with positive health and mastitis resistance traits, SKYFALL offers a complete package for breeders emphasizing longevity and type.

Ayrshire Highlights

9AY140 STRYKER combines elite show-winning type with positive daughter fertility traits. His daughters are recognized for exceptional udder quality and balanced functionality.

9AY141 BOONDOCK delivers an appealing blend of production and fitness traits, improving Milk, Fat and Protein while enhancing fertility, cow livability and Somatic Cell Score.

Brown Swiss Highlight

9BS936 SOLO P continues to establish himself as one of the breed's elite proven polled sires. With A2A2 and BB caseins, strong Type and balanced production and health traits, SOLO P offers Brown Swiss breeders a valuable combination of functionality and profitability.

Commitment to Herd Health, Sustainability and Profitability

The August 2026 graduate class demonstrates Select Sires' continued commitment to providing dairy producers with proven genetics that boost herd health, sustainability and profitability. These newly proven sires offer reliable solutions for dairies seeking genetic progress across a wide range of management systems and breeding objectives.

For more information about individual sires, visit www.selectsires.com and use the Advanced Sire Search to locate and sort sires that match your genetic goals.

 

Source: 08/26 CDCB Genomic Evaluation, AJCA/HA Type Evaluation %Rel: RIMBOT Yield 98; PBJ SCR 98; HOWITZER PL 85; HULU RC FI 85; SLEDGEHAMMER Yield 90; CLEVER DPR 82. All bulls are eligible for semen export to Canada. All Jersey bulls are JH1F and JNS-TF. BOATSHOW is MW 7=Select Sires; 14=Accelerated Genetics; 250=GenerVations. Evaluations for Holstein non-conformation traits in this report are Powered by CDCB™. Evaluations for all high-component breed traits are Powered by CDCB.

Showcase is a trademark of Select Sires Inc. ®Mastitis ResistantPRO, Herd Health Profit Dollars, HHP$, Your Success Our Passion. and the Select Sires logo are registered trademarks of Select Sires Inc, Plain City, Ohio. TPI is a registered trademark of Holstein Association USA. Dairy Wellness Profit Index, DWP$, Calf Wellness Index, and CW$ are trademarks of Zoetis Inc., its affiliates and/or its licensors. 


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