Sales

GenHotel Selection Sale: where selling strong genetics led to two 100,000 kgM cows

What started as an innovative online sale, which offers elite Holstein genetics, has grown into a proven platform for long‑term breeding success. The very first K&L Selection Sale was held in September 2006 — nearly twenty years ago. During that pioneering online edition, 15 heifer calves were sold for an average price of €6,220, clearly demonstrating that top genetics were already highly valued from the very beginning.... Read more

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Cosmo 1836 reigns again at FDV Wintershow

The cows of the Albring family (Drouner Holsteins) dominated the show ring at last Friday’s FDV Wintershow, securing multiple top placings in a festive and competitive atmosphere. The evening’s highlight was the Grand Champion title, awarded for the second consecutive year to crowd and herd favorite Drouner Cosmo 1836 EX-91.... Read more

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New genomic highlight: 3STAR Amber 6000 PP RDC

The genetically outstanding descendants of top bull dam and influential breeding cow Amber PP Red VG-86 continue to emerge at an impressive pace. Over the past years, the impact of Amber’s genetics on her offspring has proven to be truly remarkable. Once again, a highly ranked great-granddaughter presents herself: 3STAR Amber 6000 PP RDC, a daughter of HaS Strand PP Red, jointly owned by Brugman and GenHotel.... Read more

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Elite genetics at the Sunrise Sale: homozygous polled Maksim P daughter with 156 gRZG

The Sunrise Sale, this Friday evening March 20, features an outstanding offering from the collaboration of HWH Holsteins and Hewecker. Their offer, lot 15: HWH HMW Astrania-Red PP (by Maksim P) marks as a true highlight. This homozygous polled red Holstein scores an impressive 156 gRZG, placing her among the very elite of Europe. She also boasts an exceptional conformation index of 142 gRZE (139 EUT)!... Read more

General

HZK Widget: International Top Genetics for Bacchus Holsteins

With the purchase of HZK Widget, Bacchus Holsteins adds a highly promising future star to its herd. This Cookiecutter Hadley daughter from the renowned Welcome Manfred Willa VG-88 family offers outstanding all-round potential within the international Holstein breeding market for the Van den Braak family.... Read more

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Marion P Red continues family legacy

The Willem’s Hoeve Marcia P RDC VG-86 branch from the renowned Apina Massia family is once again attracting a lot of attention. With bulls like RVB Rocket P Red at KI de Toekomst and the very high-testing Waldclass Bueno Red in Germany, this Dutch red cow family continues to demonstrate its deep-rooted genetic potential.... Read more

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Beeze Holsteins celebrates Excellent

A notable milestone was recently celebrated at Beeze Holsteins. A Fontoy daughter with ten calvings and a lifetime production exceeding 125,000 kg of milk received an Excellent classification score. For the Van der Kamp family, this marked their second homebred cow to achieve an Excellent classification within the herd.... Read more

Sales

GenHotel Selection Sale: where selling strong genetics led to two 100,000 kgM cows

What started as an innovative online sale, which offers elite Holstein genetics, has grown into a proven platform for long‑term breeding success. The very first K&L Selection Sale was held in September 2006 — nearly twenty years ago. During that pioneering online edition, 15 heifer calves were sold for an average price of €6,220, clearly demonstrating that top genetics were already highly valued from the very beginning.... Read more

Sales

New genomic highlight: 3STAR Amber 6000 PP RDC

The genetically outstanding descendants of top bull dam and influential breeding cow Amber PP Red VG-86 continue to emerge at an impressive pace. Over the past years, the impact of Amber’s genetics on her offspring has proven to be truly remarkable. Once again, a highly ranked great-granddaughter presents herself: 3STAR Amber 6000 PP RDC, a daughter of HaS Strand PP Red, jointly owned by Brugman and GenHotel.... Read more

Sales

Elite genetics at the Sunrise Sale: homozygous polled Maksim P daughter with 156 gRZG

The Sunrise Sale, this Friday evening March 20, features an outstanding offering from the collaboration of HWH Holsteins and Hewecker. Their offer, lot 15: HWH HMW Astrania-Red PP (by Maksim P) marks as a true highlight. This homozygous polled red Holstein scores an impressive 156 gRZG, placing her among the very elite of Europe. She also boasts an exceptional conformation index of 142 gRZE (139 EUT)!... Read more

Sales

Consign now!

FarmersBid.com will organize its very first FarmersBid Opportunity Sale – the premier online auction for high-quality animals with outstanding genomics and/or exceptional (conformation) pedigrees.... Read more

Genomics

Tirsvad's Mona-Lisa P produces top two NTM$ bulls

After the December 2025 index run, the success story of Tirsvad Genetics continues with full force. Not only the number 1 NTM$ genomics bull, but also the number 2, originates from the herd of Søren Ernst Madsen. This appears to be no coincidence: both bulls are sons of Tirsvad Freewood Mona-Lisa P VG-86, the Freewood P daughter of Tirsvad 3STAR Simon Mojito P EX-91.... Read more

Sires

Discover the newest sire of sons!

After the August proof run, new top bulls became available, allowing GenHotel to update their sire of sons list. The selection of sires has thus been expanded with polled, Red Holsteins and several young Real Syn sons. Here's a brief introduction!... Read more

Sires

Improved list of sire of sons!

The recent index run in April, along with the availability of young German bulls, has enabled GenHotel to update the list of sire of sons. We are pleased to introduce a range of polled Holstein and Red Holstein sire to the list.... Read more

Sires

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

Sires

RUW features a 3STAR Signal P progeny group

This Friday, the Rinder Union West herdbook will host its annual Highlight Sale. In addition to the sale, they will spotlight the breeders of their bulls and present daughter groups. Last year they featured daughters of K&L Sputnik RDC; this year, the focus will be on the daughters of the proven 3STAR Signal P, who earned his first proven RZG in December.... Read more

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New additions to list with sire of sons

After the April 2024 index run, the special selected list with sire of sons on the GenHotel website has been updated. Bulls that have been sufficiently used have now made way for a number of impressive, debuting bulls. With this we start this year's spring with a new top list. We like to introduce some new available bull to you:... Read more

Sires

New all-rounder 3STAR OH Shield RDC is available!

At the end of 2023, the young sire 3STAR OH Shield RC, bred by De Oosterhof and GenHotel, became available at Semex. This very high and complete red factor Progenesis Monteverdi son is expected to become very successful and could have a major impact on the global Holstein population!... Read more

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Cosmo 1836 reigns again at FDV Wintershow

The cows of the Albring family (Drouner Holsteins) dominated the show ring at last Friday’s FDV Wintershow, securing multiple top placings in a festive and competitive atmosphere. The evening’s highlight was the Grand Champion title, awarded for the second consecutive year to crowd and herd favorite Drouner Cosmo 1836 EX-91.... Read more

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10-yr old Drouner Cosco 1399 claims title

The 10-year-old Drouner Cosco 1399, owned by the Albring family, recently achieved an impressive victory at the annual virtuel show of the Veenkoloniale Rundvee Vereniging. During a festive evening, the EX-90 Defender daughter was widely praised for her outstanding qualities.... Read more

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ZHW Holstein's weekend was filled with excitement.

Following a highly successful sale on Friday night, during which several sale animals from Volke/Hauck GbR changed hands for top prices, the tone was immediately set. Lot 41, ZHW Whoopi P, sold for €14,000, while Lot 16, ZHW Amira Red, realised €7,000. The success continued on Saturday during the show day of Qnetics’ Zukunft Rind. With multiple cows competing in various classes, the very best cows from the barn entered the show ring, resulting in several top placings.... Read more

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Strong start to the 2026 show season for Oostvogels

The 2026 show season kicked off in Etten-Leur (NL) with the Wintershow West-Brabant. Featuring a thrilling competition of exceptionally high quality, the show delivered well-deserved champions. GenHotel member Ronny Oostvogels also enjoyed success, winning with his second lactation Stantons Chief daughter, Westside Bilker 73.... Read more

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Spectacular Nacht van de Achterhoek

During the second edition of the Nacht van de Achterhoek, GenHotel members experienced a spectacular conclusion to the 2025 show season. The excitement was huge, and several breeders returned home with titles after securing final positions.... Read more