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Jersey Breeding Programs: Worldwide Overview
Jersey International surveyed the major Jersey breeding programs worldwide. Who were the most popular selling Jersey sires in 2024? What are the latest trends in Jersey breeding? Here is what...
Focus On... Red Carrier - May 2025
Zani Orange-RC, from Intermizoo in Italy, is sired by Boero, a son of their superstar Crisalis-RC. ‘We trusted in Crisalis, so we used his son Boero early and have two...
Q&A: Internationale online bedrijfsgroepencompetitie voor vaarzen
Excitement is in the air as a brand-new competition is making its debut — and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before! It’s designed to give breeders around the world a...
Methane Efficiency: Genetic Evaluations to Help Reduce Impact on Our Environment
The average Holstein cow produces around 180kg of methane per year, with the observed variation between cows ranging by ±30% above or below average. Genetic selection for improved methane efficiency...
Kings Ville Jerseys: An Australian Master Breeder Herd
Kings Ville was one of just nine herds to be honoured when Jersey Australia announced their inaugural Master Breeder awards in 2023. Owned by Rob & Kerrie Anderson, Kings Ville...
Peace&Plenty Jubies: One of the Most Consistent Type Families in the Breed
In 2023, a total of 7 Peace&Plenty bred animals received All-American nominations, with all 7 from the Jubie family. In 2024 there were again 7 Peace&Plenty All-American nominations – including...
River Valley Listowel Macnchez 5055: Icon of a Very Consistent Genomic Family
The motto at River Valley Farm reads as follows: ‘A family farm focused on developing breed-leading cow families that deliver genetics producers around the globe can believe in and trust.’...
Fertility Traits: Different in Each Country but they are Producing Positive Gains
From the 60s through to the early 2,000s, cow production increased enormously though the fertility of the Holstein cow declined alarmingly. 20 years ago, selection for fertility traits was established,...
Help Us choose the World Champion 2024
This is the 27th edition of the World Champion competition! On the following pages you will find 18 of the most outstanding Holstein cows that have dazzled in show-rings around...
Ladyrose Caught Your Eye: The Unix Daughter Who Can Do It All
From time to time a superstar arrives on the Holstein scene, a cow that can do it all; a top producer with the type to compete at the top level,...
Focus on... April 2025
Delta High Tide-Red-PP from CRV is the Nr.1 available NVI red & white PP-bull in the Netherlands. High Tide is a very high production bull with 2230kg milk which is...
Genetic Base Change: Updating the Standard to Reflect the Current Breed Population
An animal’s genetic evaluation indicates how its genetics compare to other animals in the breed. Different countries use different approaches when determining which animals should be in that base group...