EXCALIBUR SIRES RELEASES TWO NEW YOUNG SIRES

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – May 18, 2005 – Excalibur Sires is pleased to announce the addition of two deep-pedigreed young sires to the Pinnacle Point Young Sire program.

With an emphasis on transmitting ability, Excalibur Sires introduces two young sires hailing from the highly regarded Laurie Sheik family.  Calbrett-I HH Champion sons, 204HO2040 Lesperron LUCIFER and 204HO2041 Lesperron LADDY, are from Comestar Formation Larana-ET VG-89-CAN, and boast parent averages of over +1.5 PTAT and +2022M (kg).  Larana has completed two impressive records over 37,000m 1,650f and 1,200p.  She continues to build upon an influential Holstein dynasty, anchored by her great granddam and Queen of the Breed II finalist, Comestar Laurie Sheik-ET 23* VG-88-CAN.  Her domination in the breed is evident as sires from the family have a 50 percent return-to-service rate.

“We are extremely fortunate to add these two outstanding individuals to our young sire program,” said David Winkels, Owner, Excalibur Sires.  “Larana is one of the greatest individuals I have ever seen—fantastic type and tremendous production.  Best of all she consistently transmits these qualities.”

LUCIFER and LADDY were bred by Lesperron Farm, Bury, Quebec, Canada.

Contact your local representative today to be part of the excitement surrounding these two young sires hailing from the same highly esteemed family that produced Outside, Lee, Leader, Stormatic, Lheros, Lartist and Leduc!

Excalibur Sires, based in Rochester, Minnesota, is the fastest growing A.I. company in North America.  In cooperation with global partners, Excalibur Sires progeny tests over 1000 Holstein young sires a year.  For more information, please contact your local representative, call the office direct at 507-282-7451, or visit us online at www.excalsires.com.