Accelerated Genetics’ sire, Long-Langs Oman Oman, better known around the world as Man-O-Man (stud code 014HO04929) has recently passed away. Click here to read Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley's 2007 article about Man-O-Man's pedigree. Man-O-Man’s death is not an ending for his influence on the Holstein breed. His legacy will be carried forward by his clone 014HO06429 Man-O-Man 2.

“While we will forever be appreciative of the genetics that Man-O-Man offered to breeders around the world, the torch has been passed to Man-O-Man 2,” says Gary Fassett, Accelerated Genetics vice president of sales and communications.

“Fortunately, within the next six months Man-O-Man 2's lifetime semen production will surpass that of Man-O-Man. This will allow Holstein breeders to use Man-O-Man genetics for the foreseeable future.”

Man-O-Man has already made a tremendous influence around the world and is a favorite of many Holstein breeders. Following the April 2012 sire summaries, Man-O-Man was the No. 2 sire on the top 100 U.S. TPI list with +2247 TPI.

In addition, Man-O-Man is the highest 100 percent RHA proven bull in the breed for TPI.

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Also in April, the highly anticipated addition of early second crop daughters has added to the legacy of this great bull. PD

—From Accelerated Genetics news release

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Photo of Man-O-Man. Photo courtesy of Accelerated Genetics.