Selecting sires and dams to produce the next generation of A.I. sires accounts for over 3/4 of the potential genetic progress (43 percent plus 33 percent).
Since there are millions of cows and hundreds of sires to select from, this area should receive the most attention when selecting.
By selecting the top genetic potential dams and sires, you can greatly increase genetic progress.
If you plan to use an A.I. program, it is important for you to know what type of sire program is being used by the A.I. organization to be certain that the organization is maximizing this 76 percent in terms of your goals.