Loading the deck with Gold Chip - Cowsmo

Loading the deck with Gold Chip

Every once in a while, you find a bull that lives up to his family’s name and reputation.

Other times you come across a bull that’s so extreme on type, he’s almost a sure bet.  And then there are occasions when you find a bull that makes 2-year-olds that please every type of breeder.
It’s a rarity that you find a bull that can do all three…but Mr Chassity GOLD CHIP (EX-92) just might be…THAT BULL.

7HO10920 GOLD CHIP burst into the A.I. industry as an exciting, high-debuting, young GTPI phenomenon.  From one of the breed’s most consistent transmitting cow families, GOLD CHIP quickly became a leading choice of show-ring enthusiasts because of his high type and legendary family.  The Goldwyn son comes from some pretty familiar cows:

D: Regancrest S Chassity EX-92 GMD-DOM (by Shottle)
2nd d: Regancrest Cinderella EX-92 GMD-DOM (by Champion)
3rd d: Regancrest-PR Barbie EX-92 GMD-DOM (by Durham)
4th d: Regancrest Juror Brina EX-92 GMD
5th d: Regancrest Aerostar Bert EX-90 GMD-DOM
6th d: Regancrest Mark Chairman Bea EX-91 2E GMD-DOM
7th d: Regancrest Board Chairman Bea EX-90

Early on, he sired many class winners earning him a “Showcase Selections” designation by Select Sires.  But it was the commercial breeder that really catapulted GOLD CHIP into the limelight.  As a Calving Ease sire who was plus on type, udder composite, foot & leg composite, milk and SCR, Gold Chip was used in many mating programs throughout the All-West region.

Today, GOLD CHIP daughters are calving in around the world, and this young genomic hotshot is making friends at every turn.

Jimmy Perreault of Vieux Saule Holstein in Saint-Esprit, Quebec, has sold two Gold Chip daughters, and still has eight at home.  “I think they are impressive for the show!  Gold Chip daughters are extreme which is what we need in the ring. For commercial settings, I would protect them a little for length of rear rib and being a bit straight-legged. I’m really satisfied so far.  Ours have tremendous body and great frames.”

Lars Zeldenryk of New Galma Dairy in Tillsonburg, Ontario, is really excited about his early daughters.  “We have been using Gold Chip for just over a year and have some pretty good looking calves born.  We have our first at breeding age and they are big with a lot of power to them.  We look to improve our herd classification each round and we have a good feeling that Gold Chip daughters will bring something special to the herd.” 

All-West Select Sires’ own Tony DeMello, PGA Coordinator, echoes the praises of GOLD CHIP.  “I’ve seen some early Gold Chip daughters and I’m in love,” he said.  “Day-in and day-out, they’re my choice over other type specialists such as Atwood.  They are very balanced – quality rumps & legs and they are simply awesome!”

Commercial dairyman Mitch Breunig of Mystic Valley Dairy in Wisconsin is milking two GOLD CHIP daughters and eagerly awaits his new proof next week.  “Our Gold Chips have the right make up and are easy breeders.  They have functional feet & legs with a really good foot,” which would be a good trait for any type of operation.

GOLD CHIP’s in the showring are numerous, and just recently a GOLD CHIP daughter was named 1st senior calf and Junior Champion of the 2014 Borderway UK Dairy Expo.   In fact, by Holmland Gold Chip Alanya winning Junior Champion honors for her owners Jackson, Hallhead & Crossrigg, she also earned the All-Britain Intermediate Heifer Res. Champion award.

And in the U.S., GOLD CHIP made Holstein Association USA’s list, “Leading Sires of 2013 National Holstein Show Winners,” ranking #4 for heifers and #10 overall, which is quite impressive considering he’s not even on the proven sire lineup yet.

We’ve seen quite a few GOLD CHIPS pictured at shows, but we’ve seen an equal number of impressive GOLD CHIP daughters pictured on cell phones, Twitter and Facebook.  The “crossover” appeal of this high GTPI young sire is enjoyable to hear about, and we think the GOLD CHIP influence is just beginning!

If you’re looking for a return on investment, GOLD CHIP is a good sire of choice as well.  Earlier this month, a GOLD CHIP was the second high seller at the well-known March Madness Sale in Frederick, MD.  The sale averaged $7709 and this June 13th daughter from the Elegance family sold for $43,000.

With new proofs coming out next week on April 1, it will be interesting to see if GOLD CHIP adds enough daughters for an official proof, and we think he will.  Keep sending in your success stories and let us know how the decks are stacked with your own GOLD CHIPS!

 

 

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