Herd reports
What a surprise!
We could not believe our eyes. The Swiss breeder Heinz Meier showed us his cow Editha, which he had made ready for a picture. For a moment, we think: why...
No “Pansy” Cows in the Type - Focused Peace & Plenty Herd
During a 5-day trip around the Maryland area in the US, an outstanding stop was with the Schwartzbeck family. Aggressive, strong, high-type cows with liveability are what you will see...
233 EXs: Discover the Sought After Secrets behind the World’s Nr.1 Herd, Brynhyfryd
A much talked about article was HI’s recent worldwide investigation to find the herds with the highest number of EX cows worldwide. The results showed a clear winner: The 1,600-cow...
A Powerful Storm Rages in this French Herd - With Positive “Damage”
Selecting consistently for type, balanced nutrition and a French American cow family. Those are the three most prominent ingredients that make the Riedill herd in eastern France more than noteworthy....
The Truly Miraculous Career of Maxine, Mogul’s Magnificent Dam
US Route 20 is one of the longest highways in the entire US, which stretches from Oregon at the Pacific Ocean to Massachusetts at the Atlantic. We find ourselves on...
Terra Linda: Increased Farm Profitability via Accelerated Breeding
In terms of milk production, California is still America’s nr.1 state, and within California the most milk is produced in Tulare county. HI’s destination in the walhalla of American dairy...
Wiesenfeld - A Prefix with a Global Reputation is working on the Future
There are not many barns in Germany that enjoy a comparable international reputation. Martin Ruebesam, the breeder behind the Wiesenfeld prefix, was possessed by breeding. His first imports from the...
Sunnyside: Seeing to the Little Details that Keep Things Running Smoothly
Sunnyside has been a prominent name in Holstein breeding in Wisconsin for almost 100 years. Their deep, home-bred cow families have contributed a solid foundation to many a herd down...
Ralma:High Quality Herd - and 100% Faith
Ralma Juror Faith – the name certainly has a magical ring. Faith is undoubtedly one of the most famous brood cows in the Holstein breed. Her genes are spread all...
Relough’s Balanced Breeding Goals provide Leading Genomics
Nestled alongside the River Torrent in the south-east of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, 5km (3 miles) northwest of Dungannon, lies Donaghmore. With a population of just over 1,000, this...
How ET Turned Hol-Star into a Remarkable Holstein Herd on the US West Coast
Washington State on the the US Pacific coast is the Nr.10 dairy state of the US and the Nr.4 for average cow production. It’s a state of contrasts with the...
VOF Jongsteins: All Resources and Talent Geared to Maximum Performing Holsteins
Cees de Jong, the breeder at VOF Jongsteins in the Netherlands, has a passion for Holsteins. He likes to praise the progress made by the breed in recent decades. The...