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
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
Making her debut in the show judging ring at the age of 9 years, Willsbro K&L Nugget Aderyn RDC VG-87, a fifth-calver with a huge reputation as a brood cow, had a successful show debut and won her first title as she took the Reserve Senior Championship last saturday.... Read more
At the Visstein dairy farm, two dairy cows caught the attention of the Dutch classifier earlier this week. Both first calvers trace back to none other than Kamps-Hollow Durham Altitude RDC and are part of a very special, high impacting bull suppyling cow family.... Read more
Over the years, dam Willsbro K&L Nugget Aderyn RDC VG-87 and her daughter Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red VG-89 have become two figureheads within the joint breeding program of Visstein and GenHotel. The number and quality of offspring from this line have garnered considerable interest from AI organizations at home and abroad over the years.... Read more
During the latest classification day at the Visstein dairy farm, some females from prominent cow families were rescored. One of the classified animals was the fifth calf, Willsbro Nuggett Aderyn RDC, whose grandson was promoted to proven sire during the April proof run.... Read more
It was a special proof run for the breeders of Visstein K&L Money P Red, Visstein, and GenHotel. The Tirsvad Match P RDC son made his debut in August 2020 on the red German genomics list, ranking at 4th place with 160 gRZG. This made him the number one polled red genomics sire . Now, 3.5 years and more than 200 lactating daughters later, Money P Red proves himself again as a debuting number one proven sire with impressive qualities.... Read more
When you think of KHW Super Aderyn RDC EX-90, you immediately think of her red-and-white Dutch great-granddaughter Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red VG-89! Aderina was the first Salvatore RC daughter in the Netherlands with a score of VG-88 AV and even before her first calving, Aderina knew the Aiko's was completely new on the map due to her sublime breeding power. Even now, at the age of six, she still manages to leave a big mark on her (direct) offspring and her influence remains great.... Read more
Also in November, the Holstein Association USA published genomic results of newly tested females in Europe. Striking is the influence of former mating sire... Read more
The very impressive milking Kenmore Triple Crown-Red daughter Visstein 3STAR Adiva Red VG-87, bred by Visstein in collaboration with GenHotel, has been selected as a bull dam and in this way has already achieved successful flushing results. For example, her son Visstein 3STAR Aikon P Red has been sold to KI Samen and she was recently contracted for KI Kampen as well!... Read more
The offer of the upcoming VOST Select Sale 11 offers a large amount of top genomics heifers within the range of almost 70 lot numbers. In addition to a flawless genomics profile, one of these top red-and-white heifer calves also has fantastic conformation and comes from the proven cow family of KHW Goldwyn Aiko RDC EX-91, which goes back to none other than Kamps-Hollow Durham Altitude RDC EX-95.... Read more
A classification day in which 14 females, resulting from the 3STAR Breeding/Embryo Program, were classified, has brought great results... Read more
Last weekend, Visstein Holsteins took three Red Holsteins to the ''Fokveedag Oldebroek''. The eye-catcher was the ten-years-old, dark red Tiger-Lily Ladd P-Red daughter Visstein Akim P Red VG-88... Read more
The bull proofs of December 2022 have been concluded with the indexes from the Netherlands & Flanders (NVI). These lists feature several bulls bred by GenHotel members, including quite a few top 10's!... Read more
Visstein Holsteins recently received a visit from the Dutch herdbook classifier. A select group of six females were (re)classified. Part of this group was also the third lactation Mr Salvatore RC Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red.... Read more
With VG-88 (VG-89 DS) Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red was a few years ago the first and highest classified Mr Salvatore RDC daughter in the Netherlands. There are now almost 200 milking Salvatore RDC daughters in the Netherlands and owners Visstein and GenHotel hope that Aderina also will be the first excellent Salvatore RDC in the Netherlands.... Read more
The last proofs of the index week of August 2022 are those of Netherlands & Flanders. These lists feature several bulls bred by GenHotel members, including quite a few top 10 hits!... Read more
The April 2021 breeding values have also been published in the Netherlands. In the breeding value estimation of April 2021, adjustments were made to fertility, udder health, temperament, milking speed... Read more
Today is your day! You can become the new owner of this 157 gRZG Rubels-Red and maternal sister to high genomic young sires Ghost-Red & Visstein K&L Money P Red. This very fancy heifer is backed by two amazing and globally known cows: KHW Goldwyn Aiko RDC EX-91 & Kamps-Hollow Durham Altitude RDC EX-95.... Read more
Many know that GenHotel continuously tests females for genomics in Germany and the USA. What may not be known to everyone is that via GenHotel females are also genomic tested in 6 other countries. These heifers are pre-selected based on their pedigree... Read more
Friday, January 8th the Highlight Sale will take place. Here you'll find the opportunity to start your own Jersey family with big showpotential!... Read more
A beautiful Kenmore Triple Crown-Red daughter from one of the world's most famous cow families will be offered at the upcoming Highlight Sale on January 8th... Read more
Also the Jersey breed is obviously well represented at the eighth VOST Select Sale. This breed, which is known for its high components and beautiful dairy frames, is well represented by lot number 24 at the upcoming sale... Read more
After the August 2020 proofs, GenHotel's team has updated the mating sire lists. Some mating sires have been removed from the lists, since they have been used sufficient, and have made way for fantastic debuting bulls... Read more
In the top 50 genomic tested European females in the US system there are even 11 heifers owned by GenHotel members... Read more
The German calculation centre VIT has released the Augustus sire summaries .... Read more
The April proof run for bulls in The Netherlands has resulted in great results for a number of GenHotel members. Below are several highlights for Red Holstein bulls... Read more
The 28th Highlight Sale last Friday in Hamm is a great success. Top seller was lot 19 Dolce Vita, the highest De-Su Hartley daughter in Germany... Read more
At the Highlight Sale in Hamm Visstein K&L Meredith, sale lot 5, is the heifer with the highest total embryo contract value. Meredith is with 166 gRZG... Read more
For many sale heifers at the 28th Highlight Sale this week Friday there is a lot of interest for embryos. The top 5 sale lots with the highest... Read more
At the first Top Genetic Sale of the year in Germany, the Highlight Sale in Hamm on January 11th 2019, there are several very interesting lots selling... Read more
The 28th Highlight Sale will take place on Friday January 11th, 2019 in the Zentralhallen Hamm... Read more
This week is the last proof run of 2018. The German proofs are published... Read more
We already knew that K&L BD Delfine could produce offspring with very high genomics. Several of her offspring scored above +155 RZG and even a few above +160 RZG, she alreday has 2 bulls in AI! But Visstein K&L Meredith, sired by Benz is by far the highest!... Read more
At a local show in Oldebroek, the Netherlands, several GenHotel members achieved successes.... Read more
Willsbro K&L Nugget Aderyn RDC owned by K&L is recently classified VG-85. The pedigree of this... Read more
Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red is a Red Salvator daughter owned by K&L and Visstein Holsteins.... Read more
Recently a few donors housed at Poppe Holsteins and owned by GenHotel and/or Poppe Holsteins are pictured. Two 2-yr olds... Read more
A few 2-Yr Olds and some 2nd and 3rd lactation cows are (re)classified at Visstein Holsteins. The highest classified cow... Read more
Visstein K&L Caralie P is a super interesting Polled Euclid daughter of K&L BL Candle P RDC. She offers... Read more
Recently we placed an article at GenHotel about our influence in the German top lists... Read more
The Holstein Forum Kösters Variety Sale will be organised by Holstein Forum and Kösters Holsteins at July 8. LisLeck Holsteins and K&L sell... Read more
At Visstein Holsteins they had to sell a few cows for several reasons. Three promising... Read more
Buiteneind K&L CV Clever is the new #1 genomic bull in Spain at +4875 GICO. This Chevalier son is breed by... Read more
A nice message at the Facebook page of Visstein Holsteins today. Daan Visch took... Read more
Headliner daughter K&L HL Abella, housed at Visstein Holsteins and owned by K&L and Willsbro Holsteins, is fresh... Read more
Balisto daughter Apina Nadja 39 is classified VG-86... Read more
Lis-Leck K&L FT Rita and Caudumer Lol 312 P Red Red are pictured at Lis-Leck Holsteins. Rita is a... Read more
A very good herd classification at Visstein Holsteins last week. 4 2-yr Olds where classified VG-86. Among them Visstein Colinde, a Shotglass daughter... Read more
The purchase of Newhouse Sneeker 422 VG-87, bred by Newhouse Holsteins, was a very successful decision from K&L. The Stol Joc daughter... Read more
The 21st GenHotel Selection Sale has come to an end. Eventually 7 lots sold for an average price of € 10.764,-.... Read more
At the RUW Schau in Hamm (Germany) very fancy daughtergroups where shown of Visstein Snow Peak and Julandy. Traditionally the breeders of these bulls... Read more
Herd classification at Visstein Holsteins resulted in some high classified cows. The scores of the most important cows can you find in the table below.... Read more
On October 22nd the RUW-Schau will be organised in the “Zentralhallen” in Hamm, Germany. At this show progenygroups of Visstein Snow Peak and Julandy, both bred by GenHotel members, will be shown.... Read more
Lis Leck Holsteins, Antimonium Holsteins and Visstein Holsteins also sell heifers at the Luxembourg Summer Classics Sale 2015. Let's have... Read more
At Visstein Holsteins two fancy 2-yr olds, Visstein Alinde and WWS Penny P RDC, are pictured.... Read more
The very popular bulldam Newhouse Sneeker 422 is re-classified after an intensive carriere as a donor cow. The Stol Joc daughter... Read more
During herd classification at Visstein Holsteins several 2-yr olds from diverse cowfamilies classified. The highest classified 2-yr old was Visstein Akim P Red... Read more
100% score for Visstein Alinde ... Read more
LSCS: Lot 35: Visstein Dorinde... Read more
Classification Visstein Holsteins... Read more
Polled time at Visstein!... Read more
Newhouse K&L Sneeker 423 scores +323 gNVI... Read more
WWS PENNY: RED CARRIER AND POLLED EPIC ... Read more
Visstein Anique sells in Luxemburg... Read more
Polled time at Visstein... Read more
Visstein Carina, dam of the No. 1 Hunter!... Read more
Kaergarden Roumare Elsa 1 proofs to breed high progeny!... Read more
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