The cooperative relationship between the two AI industry stalwarts is not new. In fact, Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation, one of the greatest bulls in history and the cornerstone of Select Sires' early success, was co-sampled with Sire Power in the late 1960s. It moves Select's sire proving program to the forefront as the largest in the USA, sampling an expected 360 bulls per year. The move provides Select Sires a clear genetic advantage in a highly competitive global market and allows the co-op to position itself to take advantage of new opportunities and prepare for the challenges of a rapidly changing dairy industry. With the fiscal efficiencies we gain united as one, Select Sires will be the most price competitive A.I. organization.
Agriculture is a challenging industry with tight margins.
Both organizations bring genetic staying power, financial clout and skilled people to the merger. Collectively we can now offer an even greater genetic advantage in providing an even larger membership the industry's best genetics and services at competitive prices. With the consolidation of sire lineups, the proven Sire Power bulls will be available, effective immediately, through all 10 member co-ops in the Select Sires federation. Select Sires will retain the sire facilities in Tunkhannock, PA to house and collect bulls plus process and ship semen. Throughout these negotiations we felt an honest, strong spirit of cooperation, developing a 'win-win' relationship for all parties.