Breeze through December bull proofs with a handy web tool from Accelerated Genetics that allows you to search sires from all studs and create a customized list based on your selected criteria.
Modify your search to sort bulls based on factors such as health, production and type traits, or pull a query by status or availability.
Accelerated Genetics’ Kari Stanek explains how to use the new Advanced Search option when performing an online bull search.
Q. What is the web address?
STANEK : http://www.accelgen.com (From this homepage, select a breed to search.)
Q. Why was it developed?
STANEK : Accelerated Genetics designed the website with the producer in mind. We know that it is important for producers to have one central location where they can conveniently look up proof information and customize sire searches to meet individual needs. It gives users the ability to see and compare information about sires from all studs. With our advanced search options, proof history and complete database of bulls, www.accelgen.com can provide producers with more sire information in one place than any other site.
Q. Who should use it?
STANEK : Everyone! Accelerated Genetics’ website offers customizable options that a paper sire directory can’t, plus it contains an extensive database of sires. By selecting different filter options, producers can see exactly the list of sires they need. By checking All Studs, a producer can rank every bull in the industry.
Q. Is there a cost to use it?
STANEK : There is no cost at all to use the Accelerated Genetics website tools.
Q. What are some unique features?
STANEK : The Advanced Search options allow users to search bulls by name, code or a certain criteria. Many traits are available, and the search tools make it easy to show and hide columns relevant to the user. In addition, the proof history is conveniently available for each bull. Also, users are able to view proof information from the United States, Canada and Germany.
Q. How does it work?
STANEK : Simply visit www.accelgen.com or m.accelgen.com and select your dairy breed, then click on the Advanced Search button. Here you will find many options to make a personalized list of bulls. Click here to view an instructional video.
Q. Why is this important to understand or utilize?
STANEK : We live in an age where information is at our fingertips. This website provides the convenience and scope of information that dairy producers need. It puts the power of searching thousands of sires right at your fingertips. PD
Peggy Coffeen
Editor
Progressive Dairyman
