Holstein Association USA is excited to report that 2012 was another solid year for U.S. Registered Holsteins and program activity, with interest in Registered Holstein cattle continuing to grow. Registrations at the end of last year totaled 362,669, up 2,520 from 2011.
The Association identified 204,474 Holsteins last year through the Basic ID program, which is a stepping stone to full registry status. Animals identified with Basic ID are not eligible for Holstein USA recognitions or Official Holstein Pedigrees. Basic ID, combined with registrations, bring the total number of animals identified in 2012 to 567,143.
Participation in the Holstein COMPLETE program is also strong, with 281,359 cows enrolled in the program at the end of 2012, which is an increase of 10 percent over 2011 numbers. Holstein COMPLETE is the Association’s premier program, bundling registrations, classification, production records, pedigrees, and other services together for one annual fee.
The Association classified 228,541 cows in their regular Classification program. Through the SET classification program, 88,586 animals were appraised, which is a 3 percent increase in the number of cows over 2011.
The number of genotyped animals continues to increase annually. In 2012, 26,796 genomic tests were performed, compared to 19,474 in 2011, an increase of 7,322.
The increased interest in the Registered Holstein cow and her Association is evidenced by the fact that the Association welcomed 629 new adult members and 966 Junior members in 2012, which is a 3 percent increase in adults and 8 percent increase in Juniors.
Source: Holstein Association USA, Inc.