Sexed Semen (Continued from Page 50) of “regular” semen. This higher cost will discourage many producers from adopting the technology when it first becomes commercially available. How ever, the price of technology tends to fall over time. If this happens, then it should spark more interest from producers. Sort Accuracy. Current technology has a sorting accuracy of approximately 90 percent. While this may not seem like a disadvantage, it is important to realize that the sorting technology is not foolproof. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a complete surprise if a cow bred with sexed semen to produce a female calf has a male calf instead. The bottom line when it comes to the incorpora tion of sexed semen in the reproductive programs of commercial dairies is whether it is economical in the long run. Research is just beginning to address this issue and more is being done. The use of sexed semen requires good reproductive management, so it should not be viewed as a cure to all reproductive problems. Farmers will need to analyze their busi ness and production performance to determine whether the advantages from the use of sexed semen will offset the disadvantages. Business News Aaron Gable Guernsey Sire To Enter A.L PLAIN CITY, Ohio 7GU395 Sniders Option AARON-ET, a Guernsey young sire bred by Aaron Gable, New Enterprise, has been chosen to enter Select Sires’ Program'for Genetic Advancement™ (PGA™) sire-sampling system. This young sire also has been identified as a SUPER SAMPLER™. With this designation, his semen is available to all Guernsey breeders. AARON is sired by Jensgolden Bionic OPTION and his dam is Cedar Fringed Altann, Excellent (95), Gold Star Dam. Altann, three-time national grand champion, produced 3-11 320 d 23,380 4.4% 1,034 F 3.1% 73 IP. Altann’s two daughters made up the 2002 honorable mention All American produce of dam award, with one of her daughters earning an All American nomination. AARON’s grandam is Cedar Fringed Aggie, who produced 4-0 305 d 21,020 M 4.6% 962 F 3.3% 695 P. rmvq progressive pressure systems B M 1248 EAST NEWPORT ROAD lititz, pa 17543 Pressure Washers • Water Recyclers SALES & SERVICE EASY ACCESS -1248 East Newport Road Equipment• Parts• Service , We Can Supply Your Needs Agricultural • Commercial • Residential 717-626-5511 • FAX 717-626-5098 website www.progres&ivepre&sure com * email mfo@progressivepressure com WE CAN PROVIDE THE EQUIPMENT TO KEEP YOUR ASSETS SPARKLING Up To STATIONARY ■ PS? GAS FIRED PRESSURE ma WASHERS , ..i
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