Wilder Holsteins - Norbert Holtkamp

Norbert & Hermann Holtkamp

Our news

Sires
Read more

Additions to the list of sire of sons

After the December 2024 proof run, new, interesting sires with high scores in various systems came to light. Partly because of this, and the changing availability of already introduced sires of sons, the list of sires of sons on our website could be updated.... Read more

Sales
Read more

Heifer from the family of #1 sire Ginger Red

The Apina Massia cow family has established itself as a strong contributor for decades, both in terms of female and male offspring. It has produced bulls for AI both within and beyond Dutch borders, while its females consistently demonstrate excellent conformation, impressive indexes, and high production. One notable representative of this lineage is WIL Sienna Red, a daughter of Tricky Red with an impressive genomic profile. She will be offered at the HighlightSale on Friday, January 10.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Red sires hold their ground in Germany

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

Genomics
Read more

Top red & white RZG Interbull ranking loaded with Dutch bulls!

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

Genomics
Read more

Great additions for GenHotel members!

The American genomic results for the month of July were published this week by the Holstein Association USA. This has resulted in nice, newly tested additions to their herd for several GenHotel members... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New USA genomic results European females

The Holstein Association USA has recently published genomic results of newly tested females. Due to a computer glitch at Holstein USA, the May results were not released until the last week of May. Below are some highlights... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Beeze Holsteins bred the no. 1 Sirius P Red for NVI

Beeze Holsteins recently welcomed the birth of Beeze Oldleus Kira P Red, a red and polled Koepon Sirius P Red daughter that received impressive genomic results from Germany and the Netherlands. This young heifer comes from the Wilder Kanu 111 RDC cow family, and is already proving to be a standout.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Unique European R&W gTPI female ranking!

A unique situation has arisen in the female top gTPI red-and-white European animals, which are primarily bred by members of GenHotel. An impressive number of offspring in the top are influenced by "Red Impact Cow of 2021" Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86, while on the paternal side, the bull Calmac RUW Tricky Red leads the list.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New daughter proven list leaders in Germany

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

Genomics
Read more

Great genomic results for Koepon Genetics!

The USA genomic results of newly tested females in February have been published by the Holstein Association USA. Lots of variation in sire image and 5 toppers in the top 50 gTPI Europe for Koepon Genetics this month.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

High ranking redcarrier at Wilder Holsteins

In the meantime, the Holstein Association USA and CDCB have also published the genomic results for females. In the newly genomic tested females, this has resulted in a very interesting new topper for Wilder Holsteins... Read more

General
Read more

Smokey P Red's granddam Smokey RDC now EX-90

In the herd of the Dutch Huntje Holsteins, the now seven-year-old Wilder Smokey RDC is still present and in awesome condition. She is a De-Su 12109 Battlecry daughter from the well-known German brood cow Wilder Smile Red VG-85, tracing back to the famous Massias. In 2016, after being purchased by the Oudenampsen family and GenHotel, the very interesting Smokey RDC switched owners and crossed the German-Dutch border to built-up a great future.... Read more

General
Read more

Wilder K41 RDC's legacy still expands across Europe

During the GenHotel Selection Sale in 2017, Wilder Holsteins offered the then five-month-old heifer Wilder K41 RDC (by Board) with an index of 159 gRZG. The highest and last bid was made by Poppe Holsteins, so the red carrier out of the well-known bull dam Wilder K25 Red EX-90... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Top red carrier USA genomic result for Koepon in June!

The USA genomics results of newly tested females in June have been published again by the Holstein Association USA. Cookiecutter Holysmokes had a large share in the highest newly tested calves in May, in June the sire presence in the European top 50 gTPI shows more variation... Read more

Sales
Read more

Spectacular offer from RZN and Wilder Holsteins!

The German GenHotel members RZH and Wilder Holsteins offer a total of five animals at the European Classics Sunrise Sale in Mechlenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, this Friday evening, March the 24th. Be there live on location in the RinderAllianz-Vermarktungszentrum or online, to get your hands on these amazing genetics.... Read more

General
Read more

Wilder Kanu family delivered VG-86 Rubels-Red at Holtkamp!

A recent classification at Wilder Holsteins resulted in great type results. During this classification round, the offspring from the well-known cow family of Wilder Kanu 111 RDC were presented remarkably strong. For example, the highest scored 2-yr-old, a fancy Rubels-Red with VG 86 points, came from the always performing Kanu family!... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Genomic run USA delivers new top females!

The October genomic run in America has again delivered several interesting new toppers for, among others, GenHotel members Wilder, Koepon, Hurkmans and Zandenburg Holsteins. The sires in the top this month also show a lot of variation... Read more

Genomics
Read more

First Magnifique daughters scoring high for gTPI!

During the June run for American genomics, the first European daughters of Peak AltaMagnifique (Maestro x Positive) score immediately high. Furthermore, the wide variation in the sires of the newly tested females is again remarkable this month.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

USA genomics of European females

The American genomics run in April has resulted in quite some diversity of sires of the highest, newly genomic tested females in Europe, with several interesting daughters from Gameday, Mahomes, Parfect, AltaWheelhouse and Ranger-Red.... Read more

General
Read more

Excellent visit at Wilder Holsteins

In January Wilder Herzdame P and Wilder Sally already received an excellent score, recently the fourth lactation Seagull-Bay Silver daughter Wilder Moca followed with EX-90 & EX-93 FR!... Read more

General
Read more

Successful GenHotel Selection Sale purchase

Back in August 2020 BWN Holsteins and GenHotel offered the 2681 gTPI (8-2021) scoring BWN 3STAR Sunny Red at the GenHotel Selection Sale. Sunny Red ranked very well and belonged among the top 5 gTPI Swingman daughters in Europe! Wilder Holsteins saw the enormous potential of this Swingman Red and bought her as addition to their breeding program.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New gTPI toppers at Wilder and Koepon!

The highest gTPI females in Europe from GenHotel members this month are mainly from Wilder Holsteins and Koepon Genetics. Altena Holsteins and Willsbro Holsteins also have heifers in the top 50 gTPI in March.... Read more

Sales
Read more

163 gRZG R&W heifer from famous bull dam family

Lot 25 Wilder Kaboom Red, a descendant from the Wilder Kanu 111 RDC VG-88 family - a cow family which delivers show stars as well as bull dams - is packed with stunning possibilities. By investing in this lot during the VOST Select Sale 9 you bring a future bull dam into your herd!... Read more

General
Read more

RUW shows progeny group of Wilder Hotspot P

During the RUW Schau in Hamm 2021 last Friday, the first lactating daughters of Wilder Hotspot P were shown. Last proof run, the son of Endco Superhero bred by Wilder Holsteins received his first daughter proven breeding value of 140 gRZG.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Great additions for Koepon and Willsbro!

The American genomics results for November have been published by the Holstein Association USA. In the top 50 gTPI with newly genomic tested females in Europe are no fewer than 4 heifers from Koepon Genetics and 2 from Willsbro Holsteins... Read more

General
Read more

Progeny presentation

The German Dairy Show, and therefore also the progeny presentation could not take place this year in its usual form. Alternatively, the herdbooks were given the opportunity to present their best sires by videos of lactating daughters.... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Super results for bulls GenHotel members!

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

Sales
Read more

Full sisters by Silky X Wilder Konzert RDC classified

Two HAH Silky Red granddaughters of Wilder K25 Red EX-90 were recently classified with a well-deserved VG. The two red descendants from the 'Wilder-K' family are an outcome of the 3STAR Breeding Program. With their great qualities these two milking heifers make a solid contribution to the success of the one-year old 3TAR prefix... Read more

Genomics
Read more

High gTPI females of GenHotel members

The American genomic results of females have also been published this week. Due to the unchanged calculation model, the changes are also limited here, with a few new additions to the top of Europe... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New top heifers for Koepon and Exloër Holsteins!

The American genomics run in November was very successful for Koepon Genetics. No fewer than 4 newly tested Koepon females are in the top 50 gTPI in Europe this month. Exloër Holsteins also has a great conformation topper in the barn with Exloër Wendy.... Read more

General
Read more

Wilder K25 has increased her score to EX!

A fantastic classification day it was recently for Wilder Holsteins. They showed fourteen animals, including seven first calvers. Swissbec Brekem RDC daughter Wilder K25-Red was rescored in her third lactation... Read more

General
Read more

Full sister of Hotspot P classified VG-87!

Recently the second calver Endco Superhero daughter Wilder Holiday P was classified for the second time with VG-87 AV at Wilder Holsteins. Her full brothers Wilder Hansa P and Wilder Hotspot P provide many high and polled offspring. Brothers Norbert and Hermann Holtkamp have already bred many successful descendants from this cow family. A fantastic bred line from the European champion Batke Outside Kora EX-94!... Read more

General
Read more

Your vote for the Red Impact Cow Of The Year

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

General
Read more

Wilder Holsteins & Plataan Holsteins honored at HighlightSale

During the HighlightSale at the 10th of January, the RUW took a moment to honor breeders of sires which are in RUW's AI station. Two of GenHotels members were honored during the 'Züchterehrung' and they both recieved a picture of their bred sires. Wilder Holsteins was awared for breeding the red sire Wil Laser PP and Plataan Holsteins got in the spotlights because of its Plataan RUW Avenue.... Read more

Sales
Read more

RZH SIE Seattle sold for €50.000!

There was a lot of enthousiasm for the 47 lotnumbers at the HighlightSale last Friday in Hamm, Germany. From this total of 47 sale heifers 41 were sold for a tremendous average of € 8.066! Salesmasher was RZH SIE Seattle. With such an amazing genomic profile it was already certain before the sale that she would be the topseller this year. But nobody expected that she would be sold for € 50.000!... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New genomics EU females

Also the USA genomic results of females in Europe are released. The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeders, the CDCB, has changed the calculation... Read more

General
Read more

Update Wilder Holsteins

Wilder Holsteins, the Holtkamp family in Germany, has several interesting fresh milking heifers, which have been flushed as young heifers intensively... Read more

Genomics
Read more

Top GTPI Europe December

The new indexes of the females on US base are publiced now as well. You can find the Top 100 GTPI of Europe and the 50 highest new females on our GENOMICS page. De Oosterhof Holsteins en GenHotel own two of the top ten heifers!... Read more

Genomics
Read more

New No. 1 Red carrier in Europe

There is a new No. 1 Red carrier female in Europe, Wilder Sanschein RDC at +2800 GTPI. She is an Imax x Profit x Brekem x Sanderij Massia Sneeuwitje. The Apina Massia 102 proofs to be... Read more