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With each genetic evaluation Holstein Canada recognizes sires that reach elite standards in production, conformation and also genetic indexes through their Superior Production (SP), Superior Type (ST) and Class Extra (EXTRA) programs.

The following Semex sires have been recognized in August 2013 as Superior Production sires having combined genetic indexes for Fat and Protein in the top 5% of the Canadian sire population. Sires must have a reliability of at least 85%.

• CLAYNOOK MAP  (MR BURNS *RDC x GIBSON)
• CLAYNOOK THRILL  (BAXTER x GOODLUCK)
• DE-SU AUTHORITY  (STOL JOC x O MAN)
• DE-SU JOCKEY  (STOL JOC x O MAN)
• GREENLANE SEEKER  (BAXTER x TITANIC)
• HFK HEAVY  (BAXTER x O MAN)
• HFK HUMOROUS  (BAXTER x BOLIVER)
• MAPEL WOOD DEMETRI  (MR BURNS x TITANIC)
• ROCKYMOUNTAIN LONGSUIT  (DOLMAN x TITANIC)
• ROCKYMOUNTAIN TREASURER  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN)
• SCHILLVIEW GLADSTONE  (MR BURNS x O MAN)
• WINTERLANCE SOLARIS  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN)

The following Semex sires have been recognized as Superior Type in August 2013. Sires winning this award are within the top 5% of the sire population for their conformation proof (Conformation, Mammary System, Feet & Legs, Dairy Strength, Rump) and with a reliability of at least 85%.

• BENNER BILLY BOB  (BONAIR x MORTY)
• CLAYNOOK TENNESSEE  (MR BURNS *RDC x GOLDWYN)
• LORKA SASSO  (BONAIR x MR SAM)
• MONUMENT IMPRESSION  (SOCRATES x POTTER)
• ROCKYMOUNTAIN TAILOR  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN)
• SANDY-VALLEY BRYSON  (AIRRAID x SHOTTLE)
• STANTONS EMPIRE  (SIDNEY x OUTSIDE)
• VALLEYVILLE MUSKETEER  (BONAIR x GOLDWYN)

Holstein Canada recognized the following Semex sire for Class Extra, which requires elite standards for both production and conformation.

• WINDY-KNOLL-VIEW PARTNER  (MR BURNS *RDC x DURHAM)