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Cooperative Resources International
 CRI are leaders in fertility traits both for DPR (see below) and semen fertility as measured by ERCR - Estimated Relative Conception Rate. This is scored as a percentage. Top bulls have a score of +5, which means they are 5% more likely to produce a calf than the average bull.
CRI leads the way in fertility advantage. Also, they have DPR - Daughter Pregnancy Rate. This scores the daughters of the bulls, particularly how good they are at getting back in calf.
 CRI is based in Shawano, Wisconsin, and and is a member-owned holiding co-operative formed in 1993. At that time it was the first direct link in the United States between a dairy herd improvement (DHI) organisation, Wisconsin Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative - now AgSource Cooperative Services - and a provider of artificial insemination - AI - services, 21st Century Genetics - now Genex Cooperative Inc.
CRI Mission Statement
Provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximise the profitability of members customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative.
CRI Selection Goal
To provide a competitive group of active bulls, sampled at random, that will allow our members and customers to increase their profits.
Genetics & Product Philosophy
- Produce efficient, profitable & long-lasting cows for customers
- Primary emphasis on Net Merit
- Combines production, longevity & mastitis resistence
- Functional type verus "show type"
- High-quality product - fertility
- High ranking within industry for ERCR
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