“With the Classic and Standard program options herds receive a whole herd BAA, using each animal’s age and stage of lactation balancing the scale for all animals,” says Amy Fletcher, Senior Manager of Classification Operations. “Congratulations to all the Registered Holstein breeders earning a spot on the Top BAA lists, it is a great achievement.”
In 2024, 924 herds had a BAA value eligible for inclusion in these lists. The average number of cows included in the BAA calculation for the entire group was 66, and the average BAA% was 108.2.
Topping the 2024 highest overall BAA list is Triple-T Holsteins from North Lewisburg, Ohio, with a BAA of 116.9. Also earning top five honors are:
- Matthew T. Mitchell, Tennessee, BAA of 116.6
- Jeffrey Jet Butler, Illinois, BAA of 115.8
- Juniper Farm Inc, Maine, BAA of 115.5
- Conant Acres Inc, Maine, BAA of 115.4
Lists are broken down in several different ways to recognize members across the country with herds of all sizes. Lists of the Overall Top 200 BAA Herds, Top 25 BAA Herds by Region, Top 25 BAA Herds by Herd Size, and Top 15 BAA Herds for Colleges & Universities can be found under the Popular List section on the homepage or directly at http://www.holsteinusa.com/programs_services/baa_lists_2024.html. Congratulations to all herds on these lists!
Holstein Association USA, Inc., provides programs, products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability — including animal identification and ear tags, genomic testing, mating programs, dairy records processing, classification, communication, consulting services, and Holstein semen. The Association, headquartered in Brattleboro, VT., represents approximately 25,000 members throughout the United States. To learn more about Registered Holsteins® and the other exciting programs offered by the Holstein Association, visit www.holsteinusa.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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