OUR TEAM AT VIKINGGENETICS From Administration to the paddock we are here to help so please do not hesitate to contact any of our very competent staff on the following contact details: JIM BRUCE Country Manager T 0437 781 694 jibru@vikinggenetics.com ERIK THOMPSON Senior Breeding Advisor M 0417 219 156 ertho@vikinggenetics.com DARREN MOLONEY Breeding Advisor, Western Vic and South Australia M 0419 727 649 damol@vikinggenetics.com TRAVIS PARCSI Breeding Advisor Murray Dairy Vic./NSW M 0457 485 153 trpar@vikinggenetics.com SANDY KURZMAN Breeding Advisor Gippsland M 0427 973 106 sakur@vikinggenetics.com DAPHNE THOMPSON Administration and Accounts T 02 6024 5972 datho@vikinggenetics.com MADELYN VANDERWEYDE Sales & Admin Support (part time Wed-Fri) P 02 6024 5972 mavan@vikinggenetics.com Recommended Retail Prices are shown throughout this catalogue adjacent to each bull. There are two prices representing conventional semen / X-Vik sexed semen. Limitation Of Liability: This information is from sources we believe to be reliable, nevertheless, VikingGenetics gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the accuracy of such infor- mation. Any person/s relying on any information set out herein does so entirely at their own risk and shall not have any claim against VikingGe- netics for any loss or damage which they thereby sustain notwithstanding any negligence on the part of VikingGenetics in relation thereto. Prices for products listed herein are correct at time of publication, available in Australia only, subject to 10% GST and do not include delivery costs. 2 Sire Catalogue | 2022 VIKINGGENETICS AUSTRALIA – INVESTING IN THE LONG-GAME TEXT JIM BRUCE, COUNTRY MANAGER. VikingGenetics Australia continues to select sires to meet the changing needs of the Australian dairy industry. We continue to invest effort and resources into achieving better representation of Nordic bulls in the Australian evaluation, understanding that for many Australian breeders they can make their best selections using the evaluation they best understand. The inclusion of more genotypes and pursuing local phenotypes for production and type classification in the DataGene evaluation provides for a more accurate “conversion” of our sires. Having said that, we also invite breeders to take advantage of the higher accuracy predictions that the Nordic evaluation offers on many of our bulls as well as the additional and unique traits offered. NEW FORMAT This year we have changed our catalogue format to offer data from both Australian and Nordic evaluations on every bull, as well as the helpful tables at the end of each breed section. You will see each bull has a QR code that when scanned will take you to his page on our website. Here you will see even more detailed information from the Nordic evaluation, and a link to his Australian data (“Local Proof”). Our aim is to give you all the relevant data available. X-Vik - SEXED SEMEN At VikingGenetics we offer sexed semen from our own unique quality assurance pro- gram. While we use the same Sexing Technologies process as many semen suppliers, our relationship with the technology is unique. We manage every step in the process from caring for each bull, managing their health, assessing each collection, sexing and processing of the semen and then our local Co-op technicians inseminate and collect 56-day pregnancy rates in Scandinavia. This information is captured by our systems so that we can better monitor and manage production processes to maintain outstanding in-field results. We don’t promote the number of cells, rather we promise consistent performance of at least 90% that of conventional semen. After 5 million sexed semen doses, we are confident you will be happy with our X-Vik product. In 2022, we have X-Vik semen available on more bulls across all three dairy breeds, than ever before. NEW for 2022 5 New VikingHolstein bulls bring high ranking BPI and high ranking NTM bulls. Whatever your needs, VikingHolstein brings A2, more polled options, a focus on fertility and new pedigree combinations to reduce inbreeding concerns. 5 New VikingJersey bulls continue to develop greater linkages between Danish and Australian Jersey populations. More X-Vik options on the new bulls, and now X-Vik on VJ Jojo as requested by customers in 2021. The 5 bulls combine 4 genomic sires with an elite proven option in VJ Dandi. 6 New VikingRed bulls and the re-stocking of popular bulls like VR Fanof P, VR Venom and VR Facit P give breeders of Red Dairy cattle, and cross-breeders alike popular, prov- en and new breeding options. 2 New VikingBeef options from our Danish Blue program have arrived. After a success- ful introduction of VB Nito in 2021, we are excited by the first early and easy-born calves. Our VikingGenetics Australia team is active and available to discuss your needs and to tailor a solution for your business. Our semen is available through your preferred, local distributor but don’t let that stop you from reaching out to us if you need more specific in - formation to assist your selection. We are available, and keen to help innovative breeders .
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