Alta EDGE

Elite Genomic Sires

What is an Alta EDGE Sire?

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G-STAR

G-STARs are Alta's genomic sires that do not have milking daughters yet. These sires are specifically chosen to perform in progressive dairy environments and help you fast-forward your genetic progress.

FUTURE STAR

FUTURE STAR sires help you create more pregnancies and live, healthy calves. These sires have the high fertility Alta CONCEPT PLUS status and are known for their low Sire Stillbirth value. 

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta 511

Alta 511 is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Alta EDGE

By Definition

Alta EDGE sires are the newest, most cutting-edge genetics at Alta. They excel for a given genetic index or possess specialised traits that set them apart. The elite Alta EDGE bulls are known to be sires of sons, so they are making the biggest impact on the entire Holstein and Jersey breed.

Benefits

With Alta EDGE sires, you get the most rapid genetic progress for maximum impact on performance in your herd.

G-STAR

G-STARs are Alta's genomic sires that do not have milking daughters yet. These sires are specifically chosen to perform in progressive dairy environments and help you fast-forward your genetic progress.

FUTURE STAR

FUTURE STAR sires help you create more pregnancies and live, healthy calves. These sires have the high fertility Alta CONCEPT PLUS status and are known for their low Sire Stillbirth value. 

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta 511

Alta 511 is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Your Genetic Plan With Alta EDGE Sires

Before choosing your Alta EDGE sires, it's important to define your custom genetic plan so you know how these sires fit your genetic goals. Your Alta advisor can support your customised breeding strategy to ensure you make the most of these elite genetics.

Current Alta EDGE Sires

Browse the newest Alta EDGE sires, shown here in order by NAAB Code. Click the link to view a bull’s page for full details on these elite, early release sires.

Holstein

AltaROTATION

011HO8737
AltaINSPIRE X MIRRORIMAGE X AltaZEOLITE
  • 867 PLI
  • 745kg Milk
  • 84kg CFP

AltaFANBASE

011HO17872
AltaMAKEOVER X OLYMPUS X MOONRISE
  • 854 PLI
  • +4.8 EnviroCow
  • -30 Maintenance

AltaVAUGHN

011HO8719
AltaINSPIRE X MIRRORIMAGE X AltaZEOLITE
  • 853 PLI
  • +10.8 Fertility
  • 153 Days Lifespan

AltaTALLTALE

011HO8720
AltaINSPIRE X ACHIEVE X BREAKDOWN
  • 815 PLI
  • -3 Mastitis
  • +0.56 Teat Length

Get the Alta EDGE on Genetic Progress

Alta EDGE is your first opportunity for exclusive access to Alta’s most elite sires. By opting into the Alta EDGE contract, you get priority access to our newest, young Holstein and Jersey sires before they are commercially available.

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A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions
A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions
A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions

Step 1: Work With Your Alta Advisor

Determine your custom genetic plan to achieve your breeding strategy objectives. Alta is the leading innovator in genetic planning and strategy, and our team is highly trained to work with you. We help you define and refine your genetic plan to ensure you get the most from the Alta EDGE program sires.

Step 2: Sign the Alta EDGE Contract

Alta EDGE is a contract-based program that provides enrolled dairies with exclusive, highest-priority access to Alta’s newest and most elite dairy genetics.

Step 3: Choose Your Sires

Select the Alta EDGE sires that will bring the fastest genetic gains to your herd.

Step 4: Drive Faster Genetic Progress

Mating Alta EDGE sires to your best females will drive the fastest genetic progress in your herd. The resulting high-quality females deliver consistent, superior performance and profitability. You will put your dairy on the leading edge of genomic progress as part of the Alta EDGE program.

A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions
A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions
A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions
A Leader in Genetic & Herd Solutions

Step 1: Work With Your Alta Advisor

Determine your custom genetic plan to achieve your breeding strategy objectives. Alta is the leading innovator in genetic planning and strategy, and our team is highly trained to work with you. We help you define and refine your genetic plan to ensure you get the most from the Alta EDGE program sires.

Step 2: Sign the Alta EDGE Contract

Alta EDGE is a contract-based program that provides enrolled dairies with exclusive, highest-priority access to Alta’s newest and most elite dairy genetics.

Step 3: Choose Your Sires

Select the Alta EDGE sires that will bring the fastest genetic gains to your herd.

Step 4: Drive Faster Genetic Progress

Mating Alta EDGE sires to your best females will drive the fastest genetic progress in your herd. The resulting high-quality females deliver consistent, superior performance and profitability. You will put your dairy on the leading edge of genomic progress as part of the Alta EDGE program.

All Current & Previous Alta EDGE Sires

Find current and past Alta EDGE sires using the search bar or sort with the arrows on the column headings.

Code Name Breed Enrolled Alta EDGE US Active/Inactive
011HO17462 AltaCASANOVA Holstein 6-6-2025 12-2-2025
011HO17345 AltaPRESTIGE Holstein 4-1-2025 12-2-2025
011HO17055 AltaMONDO Holstein 4-10-2024 12-3-2024
011HO17100 AltaENGAGE Holstein 4-10-2024 4-1-2025
011HO16870 AltaZEROGRAVITY Holstein 2-4-2024 4-1-2025
011HO16848 AltaVORTEXVAULT Holstein 2-4-2024 4-1-2025
011HO16741 AltaMULLER Holstein 2-4-2024 4-1-2025
011JE07626 AltaHADAD {6} Jersey 13-8-2024 4-1-2025
011JE07525 AltaMALACHI Jersey 4-10-2024 4-1-2025
011HO16973 AltaCAPABLE-P Holstein 13-8-2024 4-10-2024
011HO16903 AltaREGALCROWN Holstein 2-4-2024 4-10-2024
011HO17506 AltaVITALIZE Holstein 6-6-2025 8-12-2025
011HO17171 AltaSNAZZY Holstein 13-8-2024 8-12-2025
011HO16974 AltaMAKEOVER Holstein 13-8-2024 8-12-2025
011HO16844 AltaINSPIRE Holstein 2-4-2024 8-12-2025
011JE07595 AltaFARVA {6} Jersey 2-4-2024 8-12-2025
011HO17721 AltaYOSHI Holstein 8-12-2025
011HO17528 AltaVALUEPACK Holstein 8-12-2025