The Master Breeder Award is the most prolific accolade awarded by our
Association. Each year, since 1929, Holstein Canada has recognized breeders
among our membership for their cumulative breeding efforts. This award is
the pinnacle of success for any Holstein Canada member. Since its inception,
over 1,000 Master Breeder shields have been bestowed to Holstein Canada
members. These "Master” breeders are recognized for having the best ratio
for breeding cows that possess the complete package— high production and
outstanding conformation, with high proficiency in reproduction, health, and
longevity.
Master Breeders
At the beginning of each year, Holstein Canada announces the new crop of 20
Master Breeders who are recognized at the National Holstein Convention later
that year. These breeders are selected based on the following criteria:
Master Breeder Regulations 2024
Master Breeder, Star Brood and Superior BCA Levels
Calving date + 305 days calculates the year in which record will be compared
to CompBCA = (BCAF + BCAP), CompDev = (BCADevF + BCADevP)
|
Star Brood & Master Breeder |
Superior Production |
Year |
National |
+120 |
+150 |
+180 |
+160 |
|
CompBCA |
1 or 2 Lacts |
2 or 3 Lacts |
3 or 4 Lacts |
and >= +40 CompDev |
2000 |
380 |
500 |
530 |
560 |
540 |
2001 |
385 |
505 |
535 |
565 |
545 |
2002 |
390 |
510 |
540 |
570 |
550 |
2003 |
400 |
520 |
550 |
580 |
560 |
2004 |
410 |
530 |
560 |
590 |
570 |
2005 |
415 |
535 |
565 |
595 |
575 |
2006 |
415 |
535 |
565 |
595 |
575 |
2007 |
415 |
535 |
565 |
595 |
575 |
2008 |
415 |
535 |
565 |
595 |
575 |
2009 |
420 |
540 |
570 |
600 |
580 |
2010 |
420 |
540 |
570 |
600 |
580 |
2011 |
425 |
545 |
575 |
605 |
585 |
2012 |
430 |
550 |
580 |
610 |
590 |
2013 |
430 |
550 |
580 |
610 |
590 |
2014 |
435 |
555 |
585 |
615 |
595 |
2015 |
445 |
565 |
595 |
625 |
605 |
2016 |
450 |
570 |
600 |
630 |
610 |
2017 |
455 |
575 |
605 |
635 |
615 |
2018 |
465 |
585 |
615 |
645 |
625 |
2019 |
475 |
595 |
625 |
655 |
635 |
2020 |
485 |
605 |
635 |
665 |
645 |
2021 |
495 |
615 |
645 |
675 |
655 |
2022 |
505 |
625 |
655 |
685 |
665 |
2023 |
510 |
630 |
660 |
690 |
670 |
2024 |
520 |
640 |
670 |
700 |
680 |