Herd reports
Goldene Aue High Lifetime Productions Obtained by Selection for Conformation
With a current lifetime production of nearly 40,000 kg/88,000 lb for all cows on the farm and a total of 72 cows that have surpassed the milestone of 100,000 kg/220,000...
Whiteleather in Ohio Source of Deep, Home-bred Cow Families
The name Whiteleather has been part of the Holstein scene in Ohio for generations. In 2021 this herd had a cow set a new national production record for amount of...
Hannan Farm in Ireland: Lisnalty Heidi as a Model of Conformation, Production, and Fertility
In HI’s overview of the highest production farms world-wide (HI 9/2022), Lisnalty Holsteins occupied an impressive second place for Ireland. With 36 EX and 123 VG scores, Paul Hannan is...
Heerenbrink Holsteins: Breeders of Red and Black & Whites Deliver a Unique Performance in the Dutch Show Ring
At the HHH Show 2022, the Steegink family from Okkenbroek (Heerenbrink Holsteins) provided an achievement never seen before at the national level in the Netherlands. With Heerenbrink Angelina and Heerenbrink...
Get Familiar with the Herd Karnview: You are Going to Hear Much More from Them!
The year 2022 saw the Karnview herd gain considerable prominence in Holstein circles. A successful sale in the spring was followed by a stellar show season. Exhibiting at the World...
Les Ponts Holsteins:‘Cows that Get Old Easily and Also Stay Beautiful.’
Enthusiastic and passionate. That is the first impression when arriving for a visit at the Dumas family and their farm Les Ponts Holsteins. Situated near Vaulruz, not far from the...
GHH Marie EX-96 Model Cow at Kastens Holsteins: ‘Not extremely tall, but extremely correct.’
At six elite sales held in Germany during the past half year, a total of twelve animals were consigned by Kastens Holsteins. Originating from various splendid cow families. What started...
Todd Whittier: ‘Breeding Cows that Make Every Farmer Happy.’
“Whittier Farms since 1945” appears on the farm sign at the beginning of Douglas Road near Sutton, in the American state of Massachusetts. More than a kilometer down the road,...
Remarkable Diversity at Synergy Holsteins: Longevity, high genomics, cow family power, and: the newest 440,000 lb cow!
What is the best way to introduce the modern dairy and breeding enterprise Synergy Holsteins owned by the Jauquet family in the American state of Wisconsin? With the powerfully breeding...
De Oosterhof (OH): The Successful Dutch Breeder’s Herd Behind Topstone, Rubels-Red and Ranger-Red
The current Nr.1 progeny proven sire of Germany (Topstone) and the former Nr.1 Red Holstein sires in the world (Rubels-Red, Ranger-Red) have various similarities. All three have the combination of...
At Sam-Way Dairy, They are Delighted with Ashlyn Daughter Ashlynn
Insiders will never forget her name: Tri-Day Ashlyn EX-96, winner in both Madison and Toronto in 2001, and World Champion 2001. Likely her most powerful contribution: more than 70 EX...
Casey Jones, Scenery-View Farm ‘I Use Linebreeding as a Tool for Making Significant Jumps Ahead.’
Last year (4/2021), HI published an interview with the passionate American Holstein breeder Casey Jones. That interview was a direct reason for HI to pay a visit to the dairy...