Sire Evaluation for Type is a classification done at the request of an AI organization. The AI will request the Holstein Association to classify a portion of a producer's herd. The program is developed to improve the breed as a whole and also to help you breed better cows.

The AI organization will send you a Herd Inventory, requesting the SET classification and indicating which animals the classifier will evaluate.

You will need to provide the classifier with information so that the data can be verified, and if additional cows need to be added to the inventory.

For more information about the SET Classification, call the Holstein Association at 800-952-5200.

“Selective” Classification Program

This program is only available to a herd that has a SET (Area or Individual) scheduled.

• You may choose any number of cows to classify up to 10, however, the number of animals the classifier is able to score will depend on his/her schedule.
• You should notify the classifier upon arrival that you wish to utilize this option.
• If the SET is canceled for any reason and you still wish to have additional animals scored you will be charged a $50 herd fee in addition to the cow fees for scoring the selected animals.
• Scores assigned to animals in this program will not be used in the calculation of genetic evaluations (cow and bull PTATs).
• All other classification policies apply.

Fees
1. $25 per animal.
2. $50 herd fee if the SET classification is canceled.

This classification program is different from all others as you sign-up at the time the classifier arrives at your farm. If you would like more information about this program or your SET, please call 800-952-5200.