VR Heeman - A00043306

Production & Efficiency

Trait Index 80 100 120
Production 113
Milk kg 96
Fat, kg 113
Fat, % 120
Protein kg 106
Protein % 117
Persistency 104
Growth 96
Daily carcass gain 106
Carcass conformation score 87
Saved feed 77
Maintenance efficiency 82

NAV proof run date: 12-08-2025 Reliability 100 % Number of daughters: 3937

Expected Progeny Difference

Trait Index Bull effect Average
Milk kg, 305 days 96 -139.8 9883
Fat kg, 305 days 113 17.6 434
Fat %, 305 days 120 0.25 4.4
Protein kg, 305 days 106 6.4 355
Protein %, 305 days 117 0.12 3.6

NAV proof run date: 12-08-2025 Reliability 100 % Number of daughters: 3937

Health & Reproduction

Trait Index 80 100 120
Daughter fertility 92
Interval from calving to first insemination (cows) 99
Interval from first to last insemination (heifers) 92
Interval from first to last insemination (cows) 91
Number of inseminations (heifers) 93
Number of inseminations (cows) 93
Calving sire 95
Calving maternal 105
Udder health 98
General health 99
Longevity 92
Hoof health 99
Sole Ulcer 113
Sole Hemorrhage 113
Heel Horn Erosion 84
Digital dermatitis + Interdigital Dermatitis 84
Verrucose dermatitis + Interdigital Hyperplasia 82
Double sole + White line separation 100
Cork screw claw 112
Youngstock survival 102

NAV proof run date: 12-08-2025 Reliability 99 % Number of daughters: 3439

Functional

Trait Index 80 100 120
Milkability 113
Temperament 111

NAV proof run date: 12-08-2025 Reliability 96 % Number of daughters: 2090

Conformation

Trait Index 80 100 120
Frame 118
Stature 119 Short Tall
Body depth 104 Shallow Deep
Chest width 109 Narrow Wide
Rib structure 100 Coarse Angular
Top line 102 Weak Strong
Rump width 112 Narrow pins Wide pins
Rump angle 94 High pins Low pins
Feet & legs 82
Rear legs, side view 105 Straight Sickled
Rear legs, back rear view 104 Toes out Parallel, bow-legged
Foot angle 116 Low Steep
Bone quality 78 Coarse Fine and thin
Hock quality 76 Filled Dry
Udder 108
Fore udder attachment 99 Loose Strong
Rear udder height 104 Low High
Rear udder width 107 Narrow Wide
Udder support 108 Weak Strong
Udder depth 97 Deep High
Udder balance 97 Deep rear udder Deep front udder
Teat length 105 Short Long
Teat thickness 116 Thin Thick
Teat placement (front) 112 Wide Close
Teat placement (back) 112 Wide Close

NAV proof run date: 12-08-2025 Reliability 96 % Number of daughters: 2090

Monogenic

Name Scientific name Symptoms Code Result
SPAST Bovine Spinal Dysmyelination (SDF = Not carrier, SDC = Single carrier, SDS = Double carrier) Spinal dysmyelination is a Read more (SDF = Not carrier, SDC = Single carrier, SDS = Double carrier) Spinal dysmyelination is a recessive congenital neurodegenerative defect identified in the Brown Swiss population. It is a disorder in the central nervous system and is caused by a defect in the neuronal pathways. Affected calves are unable to stand due to spasms of the limbs and the body. The calves die shortly after birth. The key ancestor is believed to be White Cloud Jason’s Elegant (US 148551). https://omia.org/OMIA001247/9913/ SDF Free
SMA Spinal muscular atrophy (SMF = Not carrier, SMC = Single carrier, SMS = Double carrier) Spinal muscular atrophy is Read more (SMF = Not carrier, SMC = Single carrier, SMS = Double carrier) Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessively inherited defect in the Brown Swiss population. It is a neuromuscular disorder characterised by a loss of lower motor neurons and progressive muscle wasting. The nerve cells in the spinal cord that control muscle function die, which causes muscle wastage. It is most frequently seen in 1-12 weeks old calves, but in some cases, it can be seen from birth. It causes the calves to become weak and have problems standing, the symptoms progressively worsen until the calves die or are euthanized. The key ancestor is the Brown Swiss bull Meadow View Destiny (US 118619). https://omia.org/OMIA000939/9913/ SMF Free
BTA12 Bos Taurus Autosome 12 (B12F = Not carrier, B12C = Single carrier, B12S = Double carrier) BTA12 is an Read more (B12F = Not carrier, B12C = Single carrier, B12S = Double carrier) BTA12 is an autosomal recessively inherited disease, in the Nordic Red Dairy Cattle population. It causes early embryonic death (spontaneous abortion), between the first and fifth month of gestation. The mutation occurs in the RNASEH2B gene. https://omia.org/OMIA001901/9913/ B12F Free
BTA23 Bos Taurus Autosome 23 (B23F = Not carrier, B23C = Single carrier, B23S = Double carrier) BTA23 is an autosomal Read more (B23F = Not carrier, B23C = Single carrier, B23S = Double carrier) BTA23 is an autosomal recessively inherited defect. The disorder was identified in the Nordic Red Dairy Cattle population and causes embryonic death (spontaneous abortion), late in gestation or stillborn calves. The calves have no deformities. B23F Free
PIRM Ptosis, intellectual disability, retarded growth and mortality (PIF = Not carrier, PIC = Single carrier, PIS = Double carrier) AH1 is an autosomal Read more (PIF = Not carrier, PIC = Single carrier, PIS = Double carrier) AH1 is an autosomal recessively inherited defect, identified in the Canadian and Nordic Ayrshire populations. AH1 and PIRM are located very closely to each other in the genome, and it is expected that they are the same defect. They primarily cause early embryonic death (spontaneous abortion) within the first 100 days of gestation. If affected calves are born, they are malformed and have inhibited growth. There has also been reports of learning disabilities (e.g. difficulties learning to drink) The key ancestor is believed to be Selwood Betty’s Commander (CAN 393145). https://omia.org/OMIA001934/9913/ PIF Free
BH2 Braunvieh Haplotype 2 Many of the calves with the mutation in double dose (homozygotic) are stillborn or die Read more Many of the calves with the mutation in double dose (homozygotic) are stillborn or die shortly after birth. It is common for them that they have a low birth weight and are underdeveloped. The calves, which live longer, suffer from chronic lung defect resulting in little growth and high young animal mortality. Most of these calves die or are put down within the first month, however a few can survive. Surviving calves suffer from repeated airway defects and inhibitory growth, and will most likely die or be put down BH2F Free
AH2 Ayrshire Haplotype 2 (AH2F = Not carrier, AH2C = Single carrier, AH2S = Double carrier) AH2 is an autosomal Read more (AH2F = Not carrier, AH2C = Single carrier, AH2S = Double carrier) AH2 is an autosomal recessively inherited defect, identified in the North American Ayrshire population. It causes early embryonic death (spontaneous abortion). The key ancestor is believed to be Oak-Ridge Lightning (US 120135). https://omia.org/OMIA002134/9913/ AH2F Free

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