525HO138 Apple-Pts
Challenger-Red-ET
*CV *TC | aAa: 354126 | BC: A1/A2 | KC: AA
Reg: 3140786400 | DOB: 03/13/2020
Pedigree Analysis
This Done Right son of the legendary ‘Apple’ is looking like the real deal! There are enough of them in the milking string across the country to show a clear breeding pattern.
Our vision with this mating was to compliment Apple’s amazing qualities. So far, we are observing the Challenger daughters to be just that. They exhibit Done Right’s balanced, moderate sized frames and wide front ends, with beautiful ‘Apple’ udders tucked underneath! As expected from his pedigree, Challenger is going to be an excellent choice to add butterfat, coming in at +.22%(4/25).
The bull himself is developing in a graceful manner, exhibiting wonderful balance throughout and travels on an excellent set of feet & legs.
We think Challenger-Red can serve a purpose for all dairymen, including red & white, show-oriented breeders who are looking for something different to compliment their mainstream bloodlines.
Highlights
- Apple’s last son in A.I.!
- High fat% and Pro% deviations
- Very balanced, moderate stature daughters
- Brings width and strength to the mating
- DAFS 82.0, AAFS 85.0
Done Right x Apple EX96! Full sister to Challenger-Red!
Challenger Daughter:
Ariane-Acres Chlngr Frisky (GP-82)
Challenger Daughter:
Skip Challenger Jessa (GP-81)
Challenger Daughter
Show-Mar Challen Ruth-Red
Dam of Challenger-Red:
KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET (EX-96 4E)
| Sire: | Burket-Falls Done Right-Red (EX-92) |
|---|---|
| Dam: | KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET (EX-96 4E) |
| 2nd Dam: | Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET (EX-95 2E) |
| 3rd Dam: | Clover-Mist Alisha-ET (EX-93 3E) |
| 4th Dam: | Clover-Mist Augy Star-ET (EX-94 4E) |
| 5th Dam: | D-R-A August (EX-96 4E) |
| 6th Dam: | D-R-A Ideal Princess Leader (EX-90 2E) |
| 7th Dam: | D-R-A Princess Lad Leader (EX-90 3E) |
| MILK | FAT% | FAT LBS. | PRO% | PRO LBS. | M. SPEED | NMS | TPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2,698 | 0.22% | -60 | 0.09% | -67 | 6.8 | -875 | 1,660 |
| MILK | FAT% | FAT LBS. | PRO% |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2,698 | 0.22% | -60 | 0.09% |
| PRO LBS. | M. SPEED | NMS | TPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| -67 | 6.8 | -875 | 1,660 |
| SCS | DPR | CCR | HCR | PL | LV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.99 | -0.9 | -2.2 | -0.9 | -3.9 | -1.5 |
| — | 68%R | 68%R | 59%R | 72%R | 44%R |
| SCS | DPR | CCR |
|---|---|---|
| 2.99 | -0.9 | -2.2 |
| — | 68%R | 68%R |
| HCR | PL | LV |
|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | -3.9 | -1.5 |
| 59%R | 72%R | 44%R |
| PTAT | UDC | FLC |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.90 |
| SIRE CALV. EASE | DAU. CALV. EASE |
|---|---|
| 3.3 | 3.7 |
| 87%R | 61%R |
comparable PTAT bulls
305-AA is the standardized milk, fat, and protein yield estimate used by CDCB to compare cows of different ages, parities, breeds, and regions on equal footing. According to CDCB and USDA AGIL, it represents “a 305-day lactation record at 36 months of age” — hence “Average Age,” or AA.
It replaced 305-ME (Mature Equivalent) in June 2024 for published records and was implemented in the calculation of CDCB genetic evaluations effective August 13, 2024. ME had been the standard since 1935.
How it is calculated
The new factors are applied as a series of separate multipliers for age-parity, season, previous days open, and milking frequency. Lactation records are adjusted upward or downward to what the cow would have been expected to produce as a 36-month-old, milked twice daily for 305 days.
Key adjustments include:
- Age-parity: Standardized to 36 months rather than ME’s mature range of 61–86 months depending on breed.
- Season/climate: Seasonal effects are now estimated within five regions defined by the average climate zone scores for each state, replacing the old three east-to-west geographic regions.
- Milking frequency: Still standardized to 2x milking, unchanged from ME.
- Previous days open: The methodology for this adjustment is also unchanged from ME.
Sources: CDCB/USDA AGIL, “August 2024 Evaluations: What’s New?” (July 11, 2024); CDCB, “Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement” (June 21, 2024).