Herd reports
Austria’s Figurehead on the International Breeding Stage
In all likelihood, Austria’s Holstein population is one of the most underestimated in the world. Anyone who enjoys good conformation, production and longevity would be well-kept here. However, the international...
Große-Honebrink - Though not in the spotlight, it is one of the most successful breeding barns in Germany
On first glance, the farm does not seem much different than so many family farms in Germany. A well-managed, high-producing herd in a typical free-stall barn of the’90’s, which was...
Ladys-Manor Ruby Shawn’s Genetics from Maryland to Switzerland
All over the world, early summer is a busy season for dairy farmers. Sometimes it can be so busy, that a report about a breeding enterprise also turns out differently...
Saluden’s Special Discovery: This Cow Family Kept Its Red & White Genes a Secret for Decades!
What follows is a special story. Because the splendid French Red Holstein cow on the accompanying picture - in her 5th lactation and good for more than 53,000 kg (116,600...
Plattery Holstein: Remarkable Stayer on the Red & White Type Front
In celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2019, HI organized a competition to highlight the best breeders worldwide during the past 25 years. As a result, a global top-25 was...
Giessen Holsteins: Breeding for Width Provides Outstanding Cows and High Production
The Charitys and Cinderellas from Giessen Holsteins are well-known domestically and abroad and have provided various outstanding sires. In the home herd, Theo van Vliet thoroughly enjoys his outstanding cow...
Gaec Chartier: The French Breeding Phenomenon was Bred Here
In April 2016 he made his DNA debut: Izonogoud son Louxor, with a magnificent gISU score which gave him an unprecedented lead on his competitors. ‘Since that moment, everyone wanted...
Mooijman Holsteins in the Netherlands: 10% (!) of Milking Cows Above 100,000 kg/220,000 lb.
With the last milk production recording (June 2020), Ton and Wim Mooijman in the province of Groningen (northern Netherlands) had seven cows pass the milestone of 100,000 kg/220,000 lb. at...
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...
TGD-Holstein: The Top Bull Supplier in Switzerland
It is the top sires like Basist-PP, Bronneus-P, Reduro-Red, Romanus-PP, Benettoni or Samon-RC that have helped give the TGD barn of Thomas Gerber its international reputation. Or the names of...