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Alternative for Progressive Jersey Breeders

KEMPTVILLE, Ontario, Nov. 7, 2005 — Canadian Jersey breeders looking for alternative genetic sources can now participate in the Program for Genetic Advancement Canada™ (PGAC™) managed by Select Sires Canada. Breeders will receive paid benefits and exclusive rights to sample new and exciting young sires.

"Get involved and be rewarded," says Russell Gammon, Executive Secretary, Jersey Canada. "Select Sires Canada has stepped up to the plate offering incentives and genetic progress for participation. Their first young sire is a unique-pedigreed bull that complements our current bloodlines."

7JE814 MM Jace GOLD-ET hails from the impressive Golden family and is a son of the influential sire, 7JE535 Windy Willow Montana JACE. His dam, SHF Paramount Golden Girl (VG-88), sold for an impressive $28,000 and produced 2-6 365d 10,005M 7.4% 740F 3.3% 325P (kgs). GOLD's full sister also sold for $28,000 as a 4-month-old calf and his grandam and great grandam sold for $36,000 and $30,000 respectively. The matriarch and great grandam of GOLD, Golden MBSB of Twin Haven-ET (EX-94), continues to hold the world record for fat production. She is also the dam of the No. 1 type bull in the United States, 7JE510 GOLDEN Boy of Ferreira.

"GOLD fits the needs of Canadian breeders for optimal production, increased components and correct type," says Jeff Ziegler, Manager, Protein / Specialty Sire Programs, Select Sires Inc. "We recognize the need for alternative genetics and want to start a long-lasting program that will generate results for the most discriminating breeders."

Contact Jennifer Vander Meulen, Jersey Specialist, Select Sire Canada Inc., at (613) 475-5114 or Select Sires Canada Inc. at (613) 258-3800 for more information on participation and incentives.

Based in Kemptville, Ontario, Select Sires Canada Inc. is Canada's fastest growing A.I. organization. It provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with the best genetics available at a reasonable price.

™Program for Genetic Advancement and PGAC are trademarks of Select Sires Canada.