Alta G-STAR

Genomic-Proven Sires

What is an Alta G-STAR Sire?

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Alta EDGE

Alta EDGE sires are the newest, most cutting-edge genetics at Alta. These sires excel for a given genetic index or possess specialized traits that set them apart and are known to be sires of sons, which means they are making the biggest impact on the entire Holstein or Jersey breed. 

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta SEXED

Alta SEXED is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Alta EDGE

Alta EDGE sires are the newest, most cutting-edge genetics at Alta. These sires excel for a given genetic index or possess specialized traits that set them apart and are known to be sires of sons, which means they are making the biggest impact on the entire Holstein or Jersey breed. 

Alta G-STAR

By Definition

Alta G-STARS are Alta's genomic sires that do not have milking daughters yet. Almost all bulls at Alta fit the Alta G-STAR lineup at some point in their career.

Benefits

• Newer genetics to fast-forward your genetic progress

• Elite genomic rankings to fit a variety of genetic plans or trait requirements

• Bulls chosen specifically to perform in progressive dairy environments

• Some Alta G-STAR sires may also carry the Alta CONCEPT PLUS designation, meaning they're proven to create more pregnancies through high fertility

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta SEXED

Alta SEXED is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Your Genetic Plan With Alta G-STAR Sires

Alta G-STAR sires make up nearly 80% of all semen units used in Alta herds around the world. That's because these bulls are chosen to perform in the world’s most progressive environments, and their profile will fast-forward progress in a variety of custom genetic plans.