Sire evaluation data is published three times every year in the months of April, August, and December. The Hoard's Dairyman Bull List summarizes the top bulls in all seven breeds for the major production and type traits. Please visit the link below for the most current sire evaluation data.
This month’s triannual genetic evaluations were run with a number of updates for the industry, and the August 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is now available
This month’s tri-annual genetic evaluations have been released, and they feature important updates for both the industry at large and individual breeds
There is a new genomic Holstein leader on the Net Merit (NM$), Cheese Merit (CM$), and Total Performance Index (TPI) lists for the first time in a year
The official December genetic proofs are now available. In the Holstein breed, STgen Cowen Thorson-ET again retained the top spot in the genomic Net Merit (NM$), Cheese Merit (CM$), and TPI
The April 2022 Hoard's Dairyman Bull List is now available. Initially delayed, this report has the complete and accurate listing of all seven breed's leaders and top Holstein and Jersey bulls, proven and...
Pine-Tree-I Pursuit became the top proven bull in the Holstein breed for Total Performance Index (TPI), with August’s leader, Hurtgenlea Richard Charl, dropping into a tie for third
This month’s evaluation features the most recent update to the Net Merit (NM$) formula since 2018, when Heifer Conception Rate, Cow Conception Rate, Cow Livability, and a Health Trait subindex were...
The April 2021 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is now available. {link}In this month’s evaluation, Holstein bull Hurtgenlea Richard Charl becomes the first proven sire to reach 3000 TPI
The December 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
The August 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
The April 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is ready for download.As readers take a look at this April’s bull list, they will notice significant differences due to the base
Just one year ago, the top genomic Holstein bull marketed by the artificial insemination (A.I.) industry to dairy breeders stood at $1,105 Cheese Merit (CM$)
The August 2019 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
The April 2019 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and White Holsteins, Guernseys, Ayrshires, and Milking Shorthorns