The JerseyGenome joint venture between Jersey New Zealand and CRV AmBreed is now into its second year after a successful first year with 37 heifers from a possible 131 who were considered for the genomic short list. These 37 2009 born heifers, are about to start their testing phase.

• 999 heifers identified in initial top 1% - report run
• 299 heifers from 97 herds short listed to advance
• Additional 55 heifers nominated
• 131 considered for genomic short list

• BOP 8%
• MANAWATU 2%
• NORTHLAND 18%
• SOUTH ISLAND 11%
• TARANAKI 11%
• WAIKATO 50%

• ABR Tungsten Steel S3J
• Ambzed Mullins Murph S2J
• Ashvale Mans Oscar
• Glenui NN Caramello
• Goldstream Matador ET S2J
• Greenmile Emmissary S3J
• Greenpark OM Target
• Hawthorn Grove Zeus ET
• Hillstar Jazz
• Kerstens TGM Regal ET S2J
• Linsay Park CS Civic
• Luxmoore TGM Exeter ET
• Lynbrook Expose Treat ET

 Congratulations to all heifer owners who have had 2009 born animals selected for the second year of JerseyGenome. Thank you to all members who made heifers available for consideration.