What is AiDol and AI Total-ERS?

Early access to the very best genetics of the Holstein breed, that's the idea behind the AiDol and AI Total-ERS programs. These programs include the breed’s finest and most exclusive sires. Normally, these bulls would first be used exclusively as mating sires within the breeding program and become available for commercial use much later. AI Total however, has her top bulls accessible for breeders as early as possible. A great opportunity for breeders striving for maximum genetic progress. To join in these programs, simply sign the contract and order your semen.

In short, these agreements include the following:

AI-Total-ERS agreement

For all bull calves born from semen of AI-Total-ERS bulls, you grant AI-Total the first right of purchase. These bull calves must – all of them – be offered to AI-Total for a genomic test immediately after birth. AI-Total will cover the costs of this test. Bull calves that are rejected by AI-Total must be sold for fattening or slaughter. Heifer calves from AI-Total-ERS bulls may only be sold to third parties after written consent by AI-Total. This agreement gives AI-Total also first right of purchase on part of the bull calves produced by those heifer calves.

AiDol Agreement

For bull calves born from semen of AiDol bulls, you grant AI-Total the first right of purchase. If the bull calf has a parent average that exceeds one of the values in the table below, the calf should be submitted to AI-Total for a genomic test immediately after birth. AI-Total decides whether to carry out the test and in that case pays the costs for this test. Bull calves that are not tested for genomics, or rejected by AI-Total, must be sold for fattening or slaughter. There are no restrictions for heifer calves from an AiDol sire.

Only for bull calves from sires with an AiDol agreement (also not valid for AI Total-ERS sires):

in case for at least one of the indices gTPI, gNM$, PTAT and gRZG, the bull calfs parent average exceeds the value mentioned in the table below, this calf has to be submitted to AI-Total for a genomic test.