Alta Genetics 5th Rocky Mountain High Sale Attracts Buyers From 12 Countries and 5 Continents.CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JULY 10, 1996--ALTA GENETICS INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) A machine intelligence that resembles that of a human being. Considered impossible by many, most artificial intelligence (AI) research, projects and products deal with specific applications such as industrial robots, playing chess, ) 5th Rocky Mountain High Sale Summary 152 lots Total Sales: $1,221,900 Sale Average: $8,039 High Individual: $57,500 Buyers from over 12 countries including seven Canadian provinces paid record-breaking prices for the world's top genetics auctioned at the 5th Rocky Mountain High Sale held July 6 at Alta Genetics' Mountain View Dairy Farm near Calgary. The offering of 152 head of cattle from the Alta Genetics herd and guest consignments from prominent Canadian and US breeders averaged $8,039. International genetics and international buyers joined together with highlights listed below: # of Lots Sold Sire Average -------------- ---- ------- 2 Exranco Thor $13,900 11 Maizefield Bellwood-ET $11,973 7 Shoremar Mason $11,443 10 Dombinator $9,560 4 Wa-Del RC Matt-ET $8,050 7 Juniper Rotate Jed-ET $7,243 24 Duregal Astre Starbuck $7,158 4 Norrielake Cleitus Luke $6,975 10 528 Etazon Celsius-ET $6,850 6 Lutz-Meadows E Mandel-ET $6,617 A global focus was evident with over 40 percent of the cattle purchased by buyers outside of Canada representing the following countries: Argentina (10 head), Brazil (11), Spain (4), United Kingdom (19), Scotland (2), Republic of Ireland (6), Switzerland (3), Australia (1), The Netherlands (2), South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. (7) and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. (3). Allangrove Mascot Jane brought the top bid of the day at $57,500 by Shoremar Holsteins, Glanworth, Ontario. From the Peartome Jackpot family and maternal sister to Allangrove Aero Jane, Jane sold from the Allangrove herd in Guelph, Ontario Guelph (IPA: gwɛlf) (population 114,943[1]) is a city located in the Southwestern region of Ontario, Canada. . A promising Maizefield Bellwood heifer sold for $37,000 to Brainwave Holsteins of Rockwood, Ontario Rockwood is the main community in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa in Wellington County, Ontario, whose mayor is Chris White[1]. A rapidly-growing community of approximately 3,500 people, it is located on Highway #7 between Acton and the city of Guelph. from the Glen Drummond herd in Ontario. Born in July 1996, she's from Glen Drummond Liya VG87 at 2 yrs. with three superior production awards. Alta Genetics President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Doug Blair summarized the event as an exceptional opportunity for investment in the best genetics in the world. "The sale showcases genetics from other countries as well as excellent genetics developed in North America, the fountainhead foun·tain·head n. 1. A spring that is the source or head of a stream. 2. A chief and copious source; an originator: "the intellectual fountainhead of the black conservatives" of quality Holsteins for the world." Over 500 guests enjoyed the hospitality of Western Canada, the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains and the famous Calgary Stampede -- all components to an enjoyable Rocky Mountain High Sale weekend! Alta Genetics is a global company with a focus of marketing semen, embryos, live cattle and bovine reproductive technologies to cattle producers around the world. CONTACT: Alta Genetics Inc. Dr. David Chalack, 403/239-8882, 403/241-4524 (FAX) Paul Hunt, 403/239-8882, 403/241-4524 (FAX) |
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