Bullsemen.com strengthen their line-up with the addition of the UK’s No.2 PLI bull Prehen Omen EX94 who has a PLI of +579.
Now with 37 in the top 100 PLI bull, Bullsemen.com have almost double the selection when compared to their nearest competitor who offers 20. This now includes the 2nd and 3rd highest bulls available, and 4 of the top 10.
Bullsemen.com are very pleased to add such a high calibre bull to their selection. Omen (Oman X Goldwyn) who is a UK proven bull, supplied via Bullsemen.com’s Irish partner in Northern Ireland – AI Services. Not only does he offer a high PLI he also scores +1.46 UK Type Merit. His daughters produce +363kgs Milk with strong positives for composites and benefit from strong health traits.
Omen stems from a famous Northern Irish cow family, the Prehen Froukjes. The family has been highlighted in the recent August issue of Holstein international for is dominance and influence on todays breeding.
There are currently 41 Froukjes at the Prehen stud, with Omen’s Dam – Prehen Goldwyn Froukje EX-93(2) as the dominating cow that has already been awarded 7 breeding stars. In the latest genomic PLI rankings Goldwyn Froukje ranks 7th with 6 VG daughters. The family feature very strong in the top 20 with 3 full sisters and 3 maternal sisters included. The owner of Omen – Malcolm McLean comments “This is an unprecedented success and a remarkable achievement”.
Nick Kirby Managing Director of Bullsemen.com comments “We hope to see Omen continue the success we have seen from our previously top ranking bulls and maintain his place as a top ranking bull. As a genomically tested bull in addition to the daughter figures, we would envisage that there will be little change for him over the next few proof runs”.
Dairy farmers can find out further information or place an order by calling Bullsemen.com free on 0808 202 3230 or via the websitewww.bullsemen.com.