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6 ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR HERD: +33% LIFETIME PROFIT ProCROSS is the only proven crossbreeding program used by progressive dairy farmers in the US, Italy, the Nether- lands, Spain, Germany, Portugal and other countries. By now, the combination of VikingRed by VikingGenetics, Montbéliarde by Coopex Montbeliarde and Holstein has been proven to be the most profitable cross. The three breeds combine and compensate their strong and weak points. On top of that, you get the maximum heterosis. ProCROSS is a breeding method developed by Coopex Montbéliarde and VikingGenet- ics ProCROSS cows have 6 major strengths: Fertility, Health, Cull Value, Efficiency, Longevity & LifeTime Profit. These 6 advantages are the conclusion the most important scien- tific study lead by Professor Les Hansen from University of Minnesota. The results have been published in July 2019. Fertility: Conception rate +10 points The number of inseminations that you need per cow will be much lower. ProCROSS cows have proven to be more fer- tile. Fertility is one of the strengths from the VikingRed as well as the Montbéliarde breed that are used in ProCROSS. This means that you need less semen and inseminations to get your cows pregnant. More important you will cull less cows because of fertility problems. You need less young stock. Health treatment costs: -26% The ProCROSS cow is a much stronger cow than the pure Holstein. The Montbéliarde breed offers a lot of strength and excellent feet and legs. VikingRed are real healthy cows, just like the Montbéliarde. This makes the ProCROSS cow a much stronger cow. An extra benefit is heterosis. It is proven that heterosis has a positive influence on most health traits. Veterinarian cost go down with 26% in 2nd and 3rd lactation. Cull value: +14% The 10-year study made by the University of Minnesota in the USA, ProCROSS crossbreed cows produce 14% more cull value compared to their Holstein herd mates. Feed efficiency: +8% ProCROSS cows have a more stable body weight during the lactation. Their metabolic system is more stable then from the Holstein cow. The Holstein starts the lactation with to much body conditions and needs energy to convert her bodyfat to milk. In the end of the lactation the Holstein is to frail. ProCROSS cows can focus on producing milk from the feed they eat. Their feed efficiency is much better. Longevity: +147 days in the herd One of the most important conclusion of University of Min- nesota study is that ProCROSS cows stay 147 more days in the herd than their Holstein herdmates. Longevity is a good indicator for profitability for commercial dairy farms. 147 days in the herd also means 147 days of production. Lifetime profit: +33% The ProCROSS cow does improve every lactation and pro - duces more easily then your Holsteins. Your ProCROSS cows will stay 1 full lactation longer. This results in lower numbers of young stock. When looking at lifetime produc- tion: the ProCROSS cow is the kind of cow you want! For more information : www.procross.info
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ProCROSS INDEX Select your bulls for crossbreeding ProCROSS exclusivity ProCROSS, with 20-years experience in dairy crossbreeding, created a unique index adapted to modern dairy producers selection objectives: The PCR index. ProCROSS PCR index has been developed to make bulls selection easier when it comes to ProCROSS crossbreeding program. This modern index is focusing on the specific selection criteria of dairy crossbreeding. The PCR is a practical selection tool which ranks bulls according to their native index, ISU for Montbeliarde, NTM for VikingRed and VikingHolstein. PCR index will help dairy producers around the world to select the most suitable bulls for their crossbreeding strategy. The expression of the PCR index is based on an average of 500 points, for the 2 index versions (PCRL and PCRs). The higher the PCR index is, the more suitable the bull will be for crossbreeding. PCR index objectives Using the PCR index, your herd will become: > MEDIUM-SIZED, HOMOGENEOUS > LONG-LASTING AND HIGH PRODUCTIVE > REQUIRING LESS LABOR AND VETERINARIAN COSTS 1 index, 2 expressions SOLIDS FAT + PROTEIN PRODUCTION LIQUID MILK PRODUCTION All other traits are equally weighed in both PCR options.
