In the April 2025 index update, the SingleStep method was introduced in the German breeding value system 'RZG'. From now on, indexes of the Holstein and Red Holstein breeds are calculated using this single-step approach. Despite these changes and the basic adjustments, there are still consistent frontrunners among both the young genomic bulls and daughter proven sires compared to December.... Read more
Last week, a small group of cows was classified at Sudena & Wilskracht Holsteins. Two first-calving descendants from the Warsi cow family received outstanding scores during this. Queen of the herd De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC also received a new score, allowing her to earn the prestigious Sterkoe 1 predicate.... Read more
The performances of three full brothers stand as a remarkable achievement! The April 2025 evaluation once again illuminated the incredible breeding potential of Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86. At least three of her sons—3STAR OH Ranger Red, Koepon OH Ryder Red, and Koepon OH Robin Red—have risen to the top rankings across several countries. Moreover, other half-brothers have also made their mark at the top!... Read more
The top Holstein genomics in Germany have seen some changes this proof run. However, the number one position among the young Red Holstein bulls remains unchanged. The competition for the top position among daughter-proven sires is intense, largely due to the continued arrival of debuting bulls. This competitiveness is felt especially among the Holsteine bulls, while the leader in the Red Holstein category successfully maintains his position!... Read more
Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86 was one of the chosen entrants for the 'Global Cow of the Year 2024', a competition created by Holstein International. A title that would suit this very influential brood cow, which belongs to Koepon, all too well. At the beginning of this week, the global Holstein magazine published the results in which the freshly calved Salvatore daughter came to a wonderful second place among the absolute world class!... Read more
We recently received great news from Switzerland! De Wijde Blik Stamkos Rosie RDC, a daughter of Westcoast Stamkos RC, has been performing well since December 2023 at All-Star Holsteins. Rosie RDC has a rich history involving collaboration among Dutch dairy farmers and GenHotel members.... Read more
Germany was one of the first countries to launch the August 2024. Especially in the Red Holstein lists, new names emerged, with the first victory for 3STAR OH Ranger Red based on his first interbull proven index. In addition to this former no. 1 R&W genomics bull, there are several bulls of Dutch origin in this top as well! It's up to GenHotel to bring you an overview of the August RZG proof highlights in this news item.... Read more
Now that the first daughters of the former number 1 gLPI Holstein bull worldwide are in production, we can confidently say that this legendary bull has exceeded expectations so far... Read more
It was time for the beautiful firstcalver Sudena Alice Red to appear in front of the camera recently. The daughter of Poppe Freestyle-Red from Sudena Holsteins (the Mensink family) has been in lactation since October 2023 and was scored VG-86 (VG-87 MS) back inMarch.... Read more
Several young cows from Sudena Holsteins were recently classified by the Dutch herdbook classifier. The first calvers represented different cow families and their bloodlines. Here are some highlights for you!... Read more
The latest German April index run included a base adjustment, which resulted in a decrease of 5.0 for B&W RZG and 4.8 for R&W RZG. Despite this adjustment, the top sires of December 2023 maintained their indexes quite well. However, new bulls competed for the top spots in the Holstein and Red Holstein rankings. As a result, two new list leaders emerged among the progeny-proven bulls.... Read more
Lot 2 Sudena Rose 41 Red is a highly promising Mask Red daughter with a gNVI score of 412, making her one of the top 10 red females in the Netherlands and Flanders. Her dam, Rose 41 Red, recently had her classification score significantly increased, making her an even more impressive cow. The GenHotel Selection Sale, where you can bid on lot 2, starts tomorrow.... Read more
Sudena Holsteins is offering an exciting opportunity during the GenHotel Selection Sale. They are selling the current number 8 gNVI Red & White heifer, Sudena Rose 41 Red. This heifer is a granddaughter of De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89, Sudena Holsteins' favourite cow.... Read more
De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89, 8.5-yrs-old, has become a prominent name in the pedigrees of many highly ranked cows and bulls in Europe. She was bought by Sudena Holsteins as a lactating 2-yr-old and is now in her fifth lactation, still serving as an influential brood cow for the Mensink family.... Read more
The Visstein K&L Money P Red daughter, purchased by Sudena Holsteins and GenHotel at the VOST Select Sale 9, freshened last summer at the age of 1.11 year, despite being flushed several times as a heifer. After participating in a few dairy shows... Read more
After bringing successes in the local showring last summer for Sudena Holsteins, two of these competing dairy cows now also brought great scores of VG-89 for their owner... Read more
GenHotel member Sudena Holsteins entered the show ring of the 70th 'Fokveedag Vriezenveen' last Saturday. Especially on the occasion of this anniversary, a special 'Production Class' was set up where breeders could sing up their durable dairy cows with a total life production of 70,000 kgM or more! The Mensink family managed to get their - almost - 9-year-old dairy cow Sudena Leilenie 34 in top condition for this show day and took the leading position in this impressive class.... Read more
At Sudena Holsteins, home of the well-known brood cow De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC VG-89, the classification of a group of 2-yr-old heifers recently occured. With more than 70 direct offspring, Rose RDC her empire has expanded enormously... Read more
The purchase of embryos from a deep Brown Swiss cow family has led for the Mensink family of Sudena Holsteins to the birth of two beautiful heifer calves from the combination Alpview Visor P Whitney x Alexey.... Read more
At the regional championships, the best participants from Flevoland and Overijssel met last Saturday. More than 90 'young breeders' competed for the championship titles for type, showmanship and toilet.... Read more
Fifteen renown names were announced last week in the Holstein International 342 as nominations for the title 'Red Impact Cow of the Year 2022'! It's up to you to help decide which influential brood cow will be the successor to Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86 by submitting your vote!... Read more
The recent classification at Sudena Holsteins delivered stunning scores for De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89 offspring. Not only are these daughters characterized by high index scores, great type and late-maturing, but also by high components!... Read more
Last Friday evening the Twentse After Summer Show took place. As in previous years, several enthusiastic GenHotel members were active in the show-ring during this awesome evening show. Striking was the quartet that made it to the B&W Senior Championship!... Read more
Last summer, the Videokeuring Vriezenveen was organized again by the local Breeding Club. Sudena Holsteins participated with a second lactation Leaninghouse King Abel daughter Sudena Abel Maui VG-87. A competition, which, just like last year, was very successful for this breeder and cow!... Read more
One of the most exceptional brood cows in Europe can certainly be called De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89. She comes from the deep American Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence EX-95 family, she has calved 3 times and is now classified VG-89 (EX-90 MS)... Read more
The multiple bull dam De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC, red carrier EDG Rubicon daughter from the Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence EX-95 family, is re-classified recently. Meanwhile, the great brood cow Rose RDC owned by Sudena Holsteins is in her third lactation and no less than 60 offspring have been registred from her!... Read more
This proof run has given many bulls bred by GenHotel members new (genomic) breeding values. This has resulted in various international successes, including several national number 1 listings! Below a number of the many toppers.... Read more
Another Kamps-Hollow Durham Altitude EX-95 family member in the Netherlands is classified VG! Batouwe Ailisha Salva Red by Mr Salvatore RDC is in her first lactation. She proved herself to be a great and successful brood cow with already over 20 high scoring offspring... Read more
With more than 50 sons and daughters in at least six countries, De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC VG-87, the second calver and red carrier EDG Rubicon daughter (owned by Sudena Holsteins) is a very important brood cow for the Red Holstein breed. Now that her first daughters are in milk, it becomes clear that the international impact of Rose RDC VG-87, descendant of Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence EX-95, will be huge!... Read more
It took some time, but since this week the official top 100 list NVI for females in The Netherlands and Flanders has been published. The black and white as well as the red and white list is filled with numerous females from GenHotel members. The red and white NVI list includes an astonishing number of 27 heifers... Read more
You can vote on your favorite Red Impact Cow until the 27th of April. This election is introduced bij Holstein International and counts 25 nominated R&W and RDC cows this year. GenHotel will introduce you to several great animals from our members which have been put forward!... Read more
Sudena Holsteins, which is managed by the Mensink family, is on steam when it comes to genomics results. All of their youngstock... Read more
Here you can find all the availible footage of the lotnumbers of our online Selection Sale. The online Dutch Auction will run until March 26, 2020.... Read more
De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-87, the beautiful EDG Rubicon daughter of Sudena Holsteins, the Mensink family in the Netherlands, has proven to be a great brood cow... Read more
Koepon Genetics has received the genomic results of 3 very interesting red full sisters, including one who is the new number 2 gTPI Red Holstein globally... Read more
The actual top 100 gNVI females in The Nederlands & Flanders contains several heifers bred by GenHotel members. On the "GENOMICS" page... Read more
Recently the Spanish Holstein Confederation Conafe has published the new list with the highest genomic young sires, ranked on gICO. On this list... Read more
She is the dam of the No. 1 GTPI R&W worldwide at +2750 GTPI, Lakeside UPS Red Range at Koepon, De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC.... Read more
De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC is classified VG-87 VG-88-MS at Sudena Holsteins. The pedigree of this... Read more
New in the herd of Sudena Holsteins is De Oosterhof DG Rose RDC. Rose RDC is a... Read more
Carnival-Red daughter Sudena Massia Red from Sudena Holsteins has now a genomic index on Dutch basis. She scores... Read more
New at GenHotel is Sudena Holsteins owned by Ernst-Jan Mensink from Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk, the Netherlands.... Read more
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