Alta EDGE

Elite Genomic Sires

What is an Alta EDGE Sire?

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G-STAR

G-STARs are Alta's genomic sires that do not have milking daughters yet. These sires are specifically chosen to perform in progressive dairy environments and help you fast-forward your genetic progress.

FUTURE STAR

FUTURE STAR sires help you create more pregnancies and live, healthy calves. These sires have the high fertility Alta CONCEPT PLUS status and are known for their low Sire Stillbirth value. 

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta 511

Alta 511 is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Alta EDGE

By Definition

Alta EDGE sires are the newest, most cutting-edge genetics at Alta. They excel for a given genetic index or possess specialized traits that set them apart. The elite Alta EDGE bulls are known to be sires of sons, so they are making the biggest impact on the entire Holstein or Jersey breed.

Benefits

With Alta EDGE sires, you get the most rapid genetic progress for maximum impact on performance in your herd.

G-STAR

G-STARs are Alta's genomic sires that do not have milking daughters yet. These sires are specifically chosen to perform in progressive dairy environments and help you fast-forward your genetic progress.

FUTURE STAR

FUTURE STAR sires help you create more pregnancies and live, healthy calves. These sires have the high fertility Alta CONCEPT PLUS status and are known for their low Sire Stillbirth value. 

PROVEN STAR

PROVEN STAR sires are daughter-proven. These sires have more reliable proofs because it combines genomic data with herd performance records from his milking daughters.

Alta CONCEPT PLUS

Alta CONCEPT PLUS sires are known for their high fertility. Using real pregnancy check data from progressive dairies across North America, these sires have been evaluated for fertility and are proven to create more pregnancies than the average bull.

Alta 511

Alta 511 is Alta's lineup of female-sorted semen.

Your Genetic Plan With Alta EDGE Sires

Before choosing Alta EDGE sires, it's important to define your custom genetic plan so you know how these sires fit your genetic goals. Your Alta advisor can support your customized breeding strategy to ensure you make the most of these elite genetics.

Current Alta EDGE Sires

Browse the newest Alta EDGE Holstein and Jersey sires and click each link to view a bull’s page for full details.

Holstein

AltaYOSHI

011HO17721
AltaVORTEXVAULT x POWERSTAR
  • NM$ 1025
  • TPI 3445
  • Conventional

AltaPRAXON

011HO17617
CATAPULT x ACHIEVE
  • NM$ 1081
  • TPI 3395
  • Conventional

AltaCASANOVA

011HO17462
CATAPULT x AltaEXQUISITE
  • NM$ 1038
  • TPI 3449
  • Conventional & Sexed

AltaPRESTIGE

011HO17345
UNDERTONE x AltaEXQUISITE
  • NM$ 1087
  • TPI 3375
  • Conventional & Sexed

Jersey

AltaGRADINO-P

011JE07781
AltaLUKEN-P x GEPPETTO {6}
  • CM$ 523
  • JPI 166
  • Conventional

AltaPHANTOM

011JE07757
AltaMALACHI x GEPPETTO {6}
  • CM$ 645
  • JPI 172
  • Conventional & Sexed

AltaESSENCE

011JE07756
AltaMALACHI x GEPPETTO {6}
  • CM$ 676
  • JPI 162
  • Conventional

AltaWISCO {6}-P

011JE07753
AltaFOREFRONT {5} x DABO-P
  • CM$ 554
  • JPI 176
  • Conventional & Sexed

AltaFORTE {6}-P

011JE07713
AltaFOREFRONT {5} X KESTREL-P
  • CM$ 525
  • JPI 164
  • Conventional & Sexed

AltaPINPOINT {5}

011JE07698
JX CHATHAM {4} X JALAPENO
  • CM$ 554
  • JPI 176
  • Conventional & Sexed

Get the Alta EDGE on Genetic Progress

Alta EDGE is your first opportunity for exclusive access to Alta’s most elite sires. By opting into the Alta EDGE contract, you get priority access to our newest, young Holstein and Jersey sires before they are commercially available.

 

Alta Reps in Freestall
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FHI Semen Tank with Reps
Cow and Newborn

Step 1: Work With Your Alta Advisor

Determine your custom genetic plan to achieve your breeding strategy objectives. Alta is the leading innovator in genetic planning and strategy, and our team is highly trained to work with you. We help you define and refine your genetic plan to ensure you get the most from the Alta EDGE program sires.

Step 2: Sign the Alta EDGE Contract

Alta EDGE is a contract-based program that provides enrolled dairies with exclusive, highest-priority access to Alta’s newest and most elite dairy genetics.

Step 3: Choose Your Sires

Select the Alta EDGE sires that will bring the fastest genetic gains to your herd.

Step 4: Drive Faster Genetic Progress

Mating Alta EDGE sires to your best females will drive the fastest genetic progress in your herd. The resulting high-quality females deliver consistent, superior performance and profitability. You will put your dairy on the leading edge of genomic progress as part of the Alta EDGE program.

Alta Reps in Freestall
DSC_0059
FHI Semen Tank with Reps
Cow and Newborn

Step 1: Work With Your Alta Advisor

Determine your custom genetic plan to achieve your breeding strategy objectives. Alta is the leading innovator in genetic planning and strategy, and our team is highly trained to work with you. We help you define and refine your genetic plan to ensure you get the most from the Alta EDGE program sires.

Step 2: Sign the Alta EDGE Contract

Alta EDGE is a contract-based program that provides enrolled dairies with exclusive, highest-priority access to Alta’s newest and most elite dairy genetics.

Step 3: Choose Your Sires

Select the Alta EDGE sires that will bring the fastest genetic gains to your herd.

Step 4: Drive Faster Genetic Progress

Mating Alta EDGE sires to your best females will drive the fastest genetic progress in your herd. The resulting high-quality females deliver consistent, superior performance and profitability. You will put your dairy on the leading edge of genomic progress as part of the Alta EDGE program.

All Current & Previous Alta EDGE Sires

Code Name Breed Enrolled Alta EDGE US Active / Inactive
011HO17356 AltaOODLES-P HO 12-3-2024 04-1-2025
011HO17193 AltaTECHONO-PP HO 2-7-2025 04-1-2025
011HO17100 AltaENGAGE HO 10-4-2024 04-1-2025
011HO15787 AltaTIMESQUARE-P HO 8-10-2021 07/20/12
011HO16616 AltaMACARIO HO 8-8-2023 10-3-2024
011HO16973 AltaCAPABLE-P HO 8-13-2024 10-4-2024
011HO16844 AltaINSPIRE HO 4-2-2024 10-4-2024
011HO16741 AltaMULLER HO 12-5-2023 10-4-2024
011HO15361 AltaHAILED HO 8-1-2020 10-8-2020
011HO15284 AltaSTEALTH HO 8-1-2020 10-8-2020
011HO15209 AltaJUMP CUT HO 4-1-2020 12-1-2020
011HO15037 AltaPLINKO HO 2-4-2021 12-1-2020
011HO15036 AltaZAZZLE HO 2-1-2020 12-1-2020
011HO17171 AltaSNAZZY HO 8-13-2024 12-3-2024
011HO17055 AltaMONDO HO 10-4-2024 12-3-2024
011HO16974 AltaMAKEOVER HO 8-13-2024 12-3-2024
011HO16870 AltaZEROGRAVITY HO 4-2-2024 12-3-2024
011JE07626 AltaHADAD {6} JE 8-13-2024 12-3-2024
011JE07525 AltaMALACHI JE 12-5-2023 12-3-2024
011HO16381 AltaOVERDRIVE HO 8-8-2023 12-5-2023
011HO16342 AltaSAMSON HO 4-4-2023 12-5-2023
011HO16082 AltaYOUBETCHA HO 8-9-2022 12-6-2022
011HO16080 AltaMAINSTREAM HO 8-9-2022 12-6-2022
011HO15932 AltaPOWERBUCK HO 12-7-2021 12-6-2022
011HO15874 AltaEXQUISITE HO 12-7-2021 12-6-2022
011HO15830 AltaOVERTAKE HO 4-5-2022 12-6-2022
011HO15801 AltaCITRINE HO 8-10-2021 12-7-2021
011HO15566 AltaLUMIFY HO 8-10-2021 12-7-2021
011HO15467 AltaMAGNIFIQUE HO 2-4-2021 12-7-2021
011HO15682 AltaREFINE-Red HO 8-10-2021 2-3-2022
011HO15365 AltaWHEELHOUSE HO 10-8-2020 2-4-2021
011JE07155 AltaLUXURIOUS-P JE 10-8-2020 2-4-2021
011HO16830 AltaCATAPULT HO 8-8-2023 2-6-2024
011HO16720 AltaSILVEROAK HO 12-5-2023 2-6-2024
011HO16712 AltaFLASHFIRE HO 12-5-2023 2-6-2024
011HO15063 AltaHOTMAIL HO 12-3-2019 4-1-2020
011HO15053 AltaTIKI HO 12-3-2019 4-1-2020
011HO16877 AltaLAS-RED HO 12-5-2024 4-2-2024
011HO16250 AltaCOCOJAMBO-P HO 12-6-2022 4-4-2023
011HO16088 AltaFIRSTTIME HO 8-9-2022 4-4-2023
011HO15621 AltaGADZOOK HO 8-10-2021 4-5-2022
011HO15568 AltaZEOLITE HO 6-4-2021 4-5-2022
011HO16329 AltaKALON HO 4-4-2023 6-13-2023
011HO16263 AltaWOODSIDE HO 8-9-2022 6-13-2023
011HO16168 AltaJANUS HO 4-4-2023 6-13-2023
011JE07502 AltaSIDEREAL-PP JE 4-4-2023 6-13-2023
011JE07464 AltaCARPATHIA {4} JE 4-4-2023 6-13-2023
011HO16856 AltaTOPP-PP HO 4-2-2024 6-4-2024
011HO15981 AltaPLAYBONUS HO 12-7-2021 6-7-2022
011JE07336 AltaSUPERSEDE-P JE 4-5-2022 6-7-2022
011JE07335 AltaEXCELSIOR JE 4-5-2022 6-7-2022
011HO15253 AltaFANDOM-P HO 4-1-2020 8-1-2020
011HO15793 AltaKYANITE HO 6-4-2021 8-10-2021
011HO15715 AltaRODOLFO HO 6-4-2021 8-10-2021
011HO15679 AltaALL ACCESS HO 8-10-2021 8-10-2021
011HO15565 AltaTALENTO HO 6-4-2021 8-10-2021
011JE07272 AltaALLISTER JE 6-4-2021 8-10-2021
011JE07161 AltaSASSO {4} JE 10-8-2020 8-10-2021
011HO17506 AltaVITALIZE HO 6-6-2025 8-12-2025
011HO17361 AltaCAPELLA-PP HO 04-1-2025 8-12-2025
011JE07732 AltaDUNBAR {5} JE 6-6-2025 8-12-2025
011JE07712 AltaDRONE {5} JE 6-6-2025 8-12-2025
011JE07595 AltaFARVA {6} JE 4-2-2024 8-12-2025
011HO16903 AltaREGALCROWN HO 4-2-2024 8-13-2024
011HO16848 AltaVORTEXVAULT HO 4-2-2024 8-13-2024
011JE07526 AltaDRAYCE {6} JE 12-5-2023 8-13-2024
011HO16574 AltaMAJESTAD-PP HO 4-4-2023 8-8-2023
011HO16378 AltaCIMARRON-RED HO 12-6-2022 8-8-2023
011HO16334 AltaKAWAII HO 4-4-2023 8-8-2023
011HO16290 AltaSECONDLINE HO 4-4-2023 8-8-2023
011HO16061 AltaAMICK HO 2-3-2023 8-9-2022
011HO16020 AltaMESMERIZE HO 6-7-2022 8-9-2022
011HO15919 AltaCARMINE-Red HO 4-5-2022 8-9-2022
011HO15914 AltaSTRIKEUP HO 4-5-2022 8-9-2022
011HO15907 AltaSOLACE HO 12-7-2021 8-9-2022
011HO15900 AltaSEVERUS HO 4-5-2022 8-9-2022
011HO15821 AltaVEREN HO 4-5-2022 8-9-2022
011HO15655 AltaKEVLOW HO 8-10-2021 8-9-2022
011HO15624 AltaZEMINI HO 6-4-2021 8-9-2022
011HO15619 AltaALANZO HO 8-10-2021 8-9-2022
011HO15616 AltaLINGUIST HO 8-10-2021 8-9-2022
011HO17721 AltaYOSHI HO 8-12-2025
011HO17617 AltaPRAXON HO 8-12-2025
011HO17462 AltaCASANOVA HO 6-6-2025
011HO17345 AltaPRESTIGE HO 04-1-2025
011JE07781 AltaGRADINO-P JE 8-12-2025
011JE07757 AltaPHANTOM JE 8-12-2025
011JE07756 AltaESSENCE JE 8-12-2025
011JE07753 ALTAWISCO {6}-P JE 6-6-2025
011JE07713 AltaFORTE {6}-P JE 4-1-2025
011JE07698 AltaPINPOINT {5} JE 4-1-2025