Herd reports
Meutes Holsteins: Very near the status of being the best herd in Germany
An average production of 13,471kg/29,636lb, an average production per day of life of 23.1kg/50.8lb, a herd turnover rate under 20%, an unbelievably balanced and strong conformation as well as 120...
High Ambitions and Solid Genetics Lead EH Holsteins Quickly to the Swedish Top
When HI asked Gill Zeilon and Waldemar Andersson – the manager and former manager respectively of the Swedish Holstein herdbook – about the best Holstein herds in Sweden, various farms...
Bert-Mar Farms: Marketing Genetics from “the Big Three”
The Wisconsin herd Bert-Mar Farms is home to the reigning Red-Impact winner, Luck-E Advent Asia, along with many members of her extensive family line. A quick look at the farm’s...
April-Day: producing and propelling leading-edge Red-Holstein genetics
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, once said, “the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” The dairy industry is filled with people who passionately love...
Gillette: Transitioning to the Next Generation
Gillette is one of the most renowned prefixes on the Canadian Holstein scene – a top-10 finish in the Global Breeder award; home to Smurf, the world’s highest producing dairy...
Family Matters at Kings-Ransom Farm
Kings-Ransom Farm has been a part of the landscape of Schuylerville, New York, for many years. The King family has been at the present location since the late 1800’s. Although...
Castelverde’s Consistent Breeding Strategy Unfailingly Leads to Italy’s Best Holsteins
You likely know both names: Castelverde Holsteins and owner Giuseppe Quaini, also well-known as judge “Peppo” Quaini from numerous shows. In the meantime, Quaini is supported at Castelverde by his...
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...
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...
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...
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...