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The latest bull run, published by AHDB this week, has Crosby in the number one spot in the genomic rankings, with a PLI of £863. The high production sire is predicted to transmit 1,027kg of milk, and a combined fat and protein of 74.7kg.
Pine-Tree CW Legacy was previously in the number one position, but has been taken off the list due to unavailability in the UK. Among proven Holstein sires, Larcrest Commend maintained a top spot with a PLI of £767. He also retained the number one position in the Autumn Calving Index rankings, which includes bulls from across all dairy breeds. In the Spring Calving Index (SCI), British Friesian bull Lakemead Jingle moved to the top of the rankings with an SCI of £477.
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