Spring Calving Sires

Spring Calving Index (£SCI) - This category contains all sires across-breeds that are higher than £300 for SCI

The £SCI was introduced in August 2014 and has been . It provides UK farmers operating a spring block calving system, making extensive use of grass and targeting production of around 6,000 kgs/yr, with an across-breed evaluation to highlight bulls suitable for their system. The index has been calculated on its own base and for a specific farming system; so comparison of bulls on the £PLI or £ACI list is not possible.

The index has been developed to provide an initial screen tool to ensure bulls used on farm meet specific criteria. It is then recommended specific emphasis is placed on the management traits that require attention on individual farms*. The main updates introduced in 2018 are shown below.

Relative weighting of traits within £SCI

 The £SCI:
- Promotes milk quality rather than volume
- Has a strong emphasis on fertility
- Selects for reduced maintenance costs
- Improves udder and leg health
- Places a strong emphasis on longevity
- Promotes easier calving
- Protects functional type - Feet & Legs and Udders

Personalise your bull selection — Select which bulls you want to view and download from the list by ticking the box to the left of the sire name or if you want to be more specific you can select from one of the bull categories. Once you have selected your bulls by ticking the boxes, simply click on the red Send my Brochure button at the bottom of the page, and it will be emailed to you.

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