Herd reports
Overside Holsteins in Texas: Focus on Udders and Feet & Legs Keeps Cows out of the Sick Pen
‘We do not want to sacrifice any type, but also pay attention to fitness traits like DPR.’ Joseph Osinga from Hico has a clear breeding goal in mind. Whether it...
Functional Type Plays a Key Role Here
Here is a wide view from the French department of Haut-Rhin. Exactly four years ago, this region – and especially its capital – was in the limelights of the entire...
Siemers Holsteins: The Unique Combination of Elite Indexes, Lifetime Productions, and Conformation
Just in 2019 alone, no less than 16 Holstein cows were able to pass the special milestone of 300,000 lb (136,360 kg) milk at Siemers Holsteins. A herd in which...
Priestland: Northern Ireland’s Best Type Herd
The family-run Priestland herd is synonymous with high-type, deep pedigreed cattle. An enjoyable visit HI will never forget: Here we provide some insight into the McLean family’s impeccably-kept farm –...
Crescentmead: A Prominent Force in the Red-Holstein Show-Ring
Over the years Crescentmead has enjoyed a strong international reputation and is a widely recognized name in Holstein circles around the world. The breeding program has adapted with the changing...
Flora in Spain: The Bigger the Cow, the Bigger the Production Capacity
Julian Rodriguez-Perez and his parents are clear about it: the discussion about small and efficient cows is not for them. Within the Flora herd, they are breeding tall and long...
GenoSource: A Major Supplier of Elite Genetics to the Breed
One of the new names on the North American Holstein scene is GenoSource, an enterprise that was formed for the express purpose of being one of the major sources of...
Avonlea: One of the Most Respected Names in Australian Holsteins
Both the Grand Champion and the Reserve at this year’s International DairyWeek in Australia were bred in the Gardiner family’s Avonlea herd. Avonlea has long been regarded as one of...
Ladina’s Life Story, or: How Elite Holsteins Came to Europe
They are among the Holstein pioneers of Europe: the Ladina family from northern Italy. In HI’s previous issue (3/2020) we described how the Ladinas, after importing from Switzerland (Brown Swiss)...
Schuwey Holsteins - With New Talents for an Exciting Future
When discussing the big names on the Swiss Red Holstein scene, the Schuwey prefix is bound to get mentioned. The farm, which was passed from Beat to his son Tobias...
Ladina’s Life Story, or:How Holsteins Came to Northern Italy
Widely known: in Italy, there is a lot of passion for Holsteins. A whole lot. This is likely the result of the early arrival of purebred Holsteins in the country....
WinStar: ‘A Genetic Program to Enhance the Profitability of our Dairies’
WinStar is a new name in Holstein circles. It was formed at the start of 2017 and now after just three years of operation already has a number of popular...