525HO132 Ridgedale GChip
Felon-ET
aAa: 216435 | BC: A2/A2 | KC: AA
DOB: 12/19/2017
Pedigree Analysis
Breeding a 96-point cow is an impressive feat. Breeding one that produces over 200,000 lb of milk, has incredible components, wins at the shows, and lives to the ripe old age of 16 years… now that is a cow!
We were privileged to see this grand old Linjet daughter a couple of times when we visited Ridgedale Farm. She checks every box that we look for in bull mothers. When we had a chance at her Gold Chip son, the decision wasn’t hard. With Felon, you combine Goldwyn blood with Linjet, a mating that makes sense. He’s black, stylish, A2/A2, with a rare aAa code of 2-1-6.
Unfortunately, Felon succumed to his old injuries this past year. There is still a limited amount of semen available, but likely won’t last for long. The Felon heifers we are seeing are fancy! Don’t miss out on this bull.
Dam of Felon
Ridgedale Folly (EX-96 5E)
Full sister to Felon:
Ridgedale Gchip Fantasy (EX-90 3yr.)
| Sire: | Mr Chassity Gold Chip |
|---|---|
| Dam: | Ridgedale Folly (EX-96 5E) |
| 2nd Dam: | Ridgedale Fay (EX-92 2E) |
| 3rd Dam: | Ridgedale-W Featherlite (EX-92 5yr) |
| 4th Dam: | Ridgedale Citation Feather (EX-95 3E) |
| 5th Dam: | Ridgedale Marquis Ned Fairy (EX-90 2E) |
| MILK | FAT% | FAT LBS. | PRO% | PRO LBS. | M. SPEED | NMS | TPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2,395 | 0.25% | -39 | 0.05% | -66 | 6.7 | -760 | 1,639 |
| MILK | FAT% | FAT LBS. | PRO% |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2,395 | 0.25% | -39 | 0.05% |
| PRO LBS. | M. SPEED | NMS | TPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| -66 | 6.7 | -760 | 1,639 |
| SCS | DPR | CCR | HCR | PL | LV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | -3.4 | -5.6 | -2.4 | -4.4 | -1.4 |
| — | 74%R | 75%R | 54%R | 77%R | 47%R |
| SCS | DPR | CCR |
|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | -3.4 | -5.6 |
| — | 74%R | 75%R |
| HCR | PL | LV |
|---|---|---|
| -2.4 | -4.4 | -1.4 |
| 54%R | 77%R | 47%R |
| PTAT | UDC | FLC |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31 | -0.19 | 0.59 |
| SIRE CALV. EASE | DAU. CALV. EASE |
|---|---|
| 2.7 | 2.2 |
| 83%R | 70%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).