Sire evaluation data is published three times every year in the months of April, August, and December. The Hoard's Dairyman Bull List summarizes the top bulls in all seven breeds for the major production and type traits. Please visit the link below for the most current sire evaluation data.

Dec. 8 2023
This month’s tri-annual genetic evaluations have been released, and they feature important updates for both the industry at large and individual breeds
Aug. 11 2023
Though few changes were implemented in this month’s proofs by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, there is no shortage of re-ranking
April 7 2023
There is a new genomic Holstein leader on the Net Merit (NM$), Cheese Merit (CM$), and Total Performance Index (TPI) lists for the first time in a year
Dec. 9 2022
The official December genetic proofs are now available. In the Holstein breed, STgen Cowen Thorson-ET again retained the top spot in the genomic Net Merit (NM$), Cheese Merit (CM$), and TPI
Aug. 12 2022
The official August genetic proofs are officially available from Hoard's Dairyman for all breeds
April 15 2022
The April 2022 Hoard's Dairyman Bull List is now available. Initially delayed, this report has the complete and accurate listing of all seven breed's leaders and top Holstein and Jersey bulls, proven and...
Dec. 10 2021
Pine-Tree-I Pursuit became the top proven bull in the Holstein breed for Total Performance Index (TPI), with August’s leader, Hurtgenlea Richard Charl, dropping into a tie for third
Aug. 13 2021
This month’s evaluation features the most recent update to the Net Merit (NM$) formula since 2018, when Heifer Conception Rate, Cow Conception Rate, Cow Livability, and a Health Trait subindex were...
April 9 2021
The April 2021 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is now available. {link}In this month’s evaluation, Holstein bull Hurtgenlea Richard Charl becomes the first proven sire to reach 3000 TPI
Dec. 4 2020
The December 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
Aug. 14 2020
The August 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
April 10 2020
The April 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is ready for download.As readers take a look at this April’s bull list, they will notice significant differences due to the base
Dec. 6 2019
Just one year ago, the top genomic Holstein bull marketed by the artificial insemination (A.I.) industry to dairy breeders stood at $1,105 Cheese Merit (CM$)
Aug. 16 2019
The August 2019 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and Whites, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorns
April 5 2019
The April 2019 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List can be downloaded. The list includes the top bulls for Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Red and White Holsteins, Guernseys, Ayrshires, and Milking Shorthorns