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Two organisations, one vision:Michel Geinoz and the future of Swiss cattle breeding
Since October 1st, 2024, Michel Geinoz has been managing both the Swiss herdbook as well as Holstein Switzerland. Throughout this demanding double-duty, he has been promoting the forward-looking “Alliance” project,...
Expo Bulle: Half a century of Holstein Excellence!
The Expo Bulle, the national Holstein show for Switzerland, was held for the 50th time on March 28th and 29th with 5000 enthusiastic breeders, experts and cow lovers from Switzerland...
Genomic gamechangers: The newest generation for everyone?
Genomic selection has revolutionized the breeding of Fleckvieh bulls in Austria and Germany. With modern DNA analysis, farmers and breeders can evaluate the genetic quality of their young bulls early...
Lilly-Red secures the crown as World Champion!
In the past year she was already named Reserve World Champion, but in 2024, Premium Apple Crisp Lilly-Red secured the sought-after title as Red Holstein World Champion. Twelve outstanding cows...
Castelverde Goldsun Laura A living legend at Castelverde in Italy!
Castelverde Goldsun Laura EX-96 is more than just a cow – she is a phenomenon. With her unique combination of conformation, production and breeding potential, she belongs among the outstanding...
Vote for your Red Holstein World Champion 2024
Another year has gone by and our selection for World Champion of the Red Holstein breed is set to begin. We will present 12 exciting candidates from 8 countries. Enjoy...
Dr. Matthias Schelling, the new director of Swissgenetics: ‘It is becoming more and more challenging to find enough male animals for selection.’
Having grown in up near Lake Constance, Matthias Schelling (54) has always been a real cow enthusiast. While he is not from a farm himself, already as a youth he...
From the Alps to the flatlands: The Fleckvieh and Simmental populations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland!
Fleckvieh, also known as Simmental, is one of the oldest and most versatile cattle breeds in Europe. It has its roots deep in the agricultural traditions of Austria, Germany and...
Cow Country - November 2024
GENIA IS BRILLIANT‘We strive for a highly efficient, economical and resource efficient cow,’ states Jürg Hofmann of Hokovit Genetics in Switzerland. One of his current stars is the Silverridge Einstein...
Young Breeders School Battice: The experiences of Team USA
The Young Breeder School (YBS) in Battice (Belgium) is well-known around the world. The young participants arrived from 17 different countries. Primarily from Europe, but also from Canada, New Zealand,...
Intruiging Sires Jersey - October 2024
‘There is no doubt that Juulsgaard Samson Julia passed on her good genetics for production, high components, fertility and health traits to her son VJ-Harder,’ says Peter Larson, Senior Breeding...
Holstein Breeding in Hungary:Pioneering Work, Innovation and Productive Holsteins!
Hungary’s agriculture is shaped by the high number of agricultural operations, from small family farms to large, modern businesses. Cash cropping has traditionally played an important role, though animal breeding...