BSA & PTPR

Total and combined service programs that reduce cost to the breeder by encompassing the major sectors of the Brown Swiss Association. All Animals recorded with the Association are included under both programs. (This includes RF, ID, IDR, IE, CIE and official herd book registration animals.)To Participate in BSA or PTPR breeders must be on official DHIR/DHIA test.

Why should I sign up for BSA/PTPR?

SAVE MONEY on Registrations, Classification, Membership, Subscriptions and be eligible for Production Awards. When you submit your application, be sure to include the DRPC and herdcode. Dairy Records Processing Centers to choose from are: AgSource, DRMS (Raleigh), Agritech and Provo.

Registration

BSA- All heifer calves less than 6 months of age, including RF, ID and IDR animals will be registered free of charge

BSA/PTPR-Maximum registration fee of ET or animals more than 6 months $15 for BSA and $25 for PTPR. Step 1 ID animal registration fee of $7.
National Member fee: Under 6 months-$20
National Member fee: Over 6 mos.-$25-$50; ID Registration-$8

Classification

BSA/PTPR-One yearly herd classification of all freshened females.
National Member fee: $100 minimum or $12/animal

Production

BSA/PTPR-DHIR production testing and production records on pedigrees
Production recognition- "How They're Doin" and "Class Leaders & Protein Plus Cows"
Cows (IE+) eligible for recognition of Elite, Certified and Superior Brood Cow status.