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Chris Flux, Herdsman for Saddlers Wood Dairy, GMS since 1996
Stockbridge, United Kingdom
"GMS provides an honest evaluation of the cattle and stops you from focusing on one or two bulls that look good but may not be right for the herd. Our cows are now uniform and easy to manage and the heifers are some of the best animals in the herd. The improvement in that group has been really noticeable in the past three years. GMS and profitability go hand-in-hand, our cows are easy to manage and the herd has improved in ways that you can't put a financial figure on."
Cal and Vick Williams, Williams Brothers, GMS since 2001
Barneveld, Wisconsin, United States
“We can’t understand why anybody wouldn’t want to use GMS, IT REALLY WORKS. We really like the udders and feet / legs on the current cows and all of the heifers that are calving look really good. We can really see improvement and consistency in the herd.”
Luciano Sarvacinski, GMS since 2000, 100% ABS
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Fernando Sarvacinski, Luciano’s son, stated, “GMS brought value to our herd with increased milk production, uniformity and an overall higher quality cow. Today, we have first lactation heifers starting their lactation exceeding 35 kg a day, and in 2007 we were recognized as the Best Breeder and Exhibitor at the Santa Catarina state show!”
Dane, Wisconsin, United States
“Our dairy has gone through 3 expansions since starting with ABS and still have a sensational looking herd of cows. We want to be milking these cows 3 to 5 years from now. I do not have the time or knowledge to look through all the sires. I know that I want sires that produce good udders and feet & legs and I let GMS do its job.”
Jan Noordegraaf GMS since 2001
Neto-Arapoti, PR, Brazil
"I've been on GMS for 7 years, and the very first thing that made me look for GMS was the reliability on ABS Service and the Inbreeding Control that GMS provides. I've noticed more and more uniformity in my herd, mainly on Udders improvement. The program has speeded up all the mating work and the recomendations are very easy to use"
Andrew Cozens, Alkerton Green Farm, GMS since 1996
Easington, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
"I am extremely pleased with the results. I am now using GMS in conjunction with RMS and I find that the systems work well together. GMS has helped to correct the faults within the herd, the cows have improved in both conformation and production. GMS saves me time and is very fair as it allows me to choose a wide range of bulls and the system selects the bulls that best suit my cows."
Wim and Hennie Van de Brake of Thornspyc Dairy, 400 cows, GMS since 2003
Neerlandia, Alberta, Canada
Thornspyc Dairy began classifying the herd in 2000 and utilizing supervised DHI testing in June 2003. “We currently have a Rolling Herd Average (RHA) of 11,063 kg (24,338 lbs.) with 3.6% Fat and 3.0% Protein. Highlights from the last herd classification include nine new VG cows, of which six were homebred and one was first lactation, and 72.5% of the herd is now classified GP or better.”
Cross Plains, Wisconsin, United States
"We formerly used a competitor program, but didn’t see the results we wanted. The ABS heifers look a lot better than the competitor’s animals. There’s a world of difference. The udders, feet and legs, and temperament are so much better.”
Doug Heintz, Owner Heintz Badger Valley Farm, 80 cow herd, GMS since 1983
Caledonia, Minnesota, United States
“In the last 10 years we have been able to market between 20 and 30 milk cows per year for dairy purposes. I hear back from these farmers that they still have the cows that I sold them 6 to 7 years later.”
Orlando Cella and wife, Cledia Nielande, 200 cows, GMS since 2004
Santa Catarina, Brazil
They began farming four years ago and have utilized GMS from the start. Today, they milk 200 cows and represent the highest milk average per cow in their region. Orlando stated, “The 75 cows we originally bought when we began farming were a result of GMS matings. The breeder of the cows recommended using GMS, and we soon realized it was something we couldn’t go without.”
Barry Pavlat, Kinnard Farms, GMS since 2000
Casco, Wisconsin, United States
Barry’s always talking about how easy it is for ABS to be on his farm. “I like the fact that they come and do ‘their thing’ without bothering or interrupting our schedule. I trust the rep and GMS evaluator to make all the mating and bull selections for our 1,000+ dairy.”
Barry Wood, Herd Manager for Home Farm, GMS since 1999
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
"The herd is better in every way imaginable; since using GMS, milk yield, body condition, feet and legs have all improved. The daily milk yield was 2,500 litres...now, with the help of GMS, it has increased to 6,000 litres and the heifers coming into the herd are more consistent."
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