The rankings within the German RZG system remain dynamic, with new top sires continuously emerging and keeping genomic competition in constant motion. At present, it appears that a large proportion of the top 10 Red Holstein genomic sires (source: www.vit.de) have been bred and/or marketed by GenHotel.... Read more
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
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
The youngfull Peak AltaAlonzo daughter 3STAR RM Martine already demonstrated exceptional breeding power at an early age. In her first years of life, she produced more than 40 offspring through multiple flushes. One of the most successful matings was with T-Spruce Harmony, resulting in the bull 3STAR RM Harmon, who has since been sold to Semex.... Read more
The sale update of tomorrow's SonderKollektion is released. On Friday evening, around 45 lots featuring a wide range of breeds will go under the auction hammer. The high value of the embryo contracts underlines the exceptional quality of the animals on offer. For most lots, videos are available—be sure to watch them and select your favourites.... Read more
Within the Holstein segment, more and more opportunities are emerging to further capitalize on the polled gene. One such opportunity is HWH 3STAR Beatrix P. This polled Real Syn daughter, who will be ready to enter the flush program soon, brings unique genetic potential directly to your herd.... Read more
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
The youngfull Peak AltaAlonzo daughter 3STAR RM Martine already demonstrated exceptional breeding power at an early age. In her first years of life, she produced more than 40 offspring through multiple flushes. One of the most successful matings was with T-Spruce Harmony, resulting in the bull 3STAR RM Harmon, who has since been sold to Semex.... Read more
On Friday, February 6, the SonderKollektion 2026 will take place in Alsfeld, Germany. This annual event features highlights across multiple categories and breeds. You can now view the sale offer of 50 lot numbers!... Read more
The Delta Drone PP-Red daughter Poppe Shania P RDC, owned by the Poppe family, was classified last week with an outstanding score for conformation. Her red factor and polled genetics, combined with an attractive NVI profile, led to Shania P RDC being selected as a bull dam. This has already resulted in two sons entering AI.... Read more
With Lot 38 3STAR Laurie P, you secure an early Segway P daughter from the influential Comestar Laurie family. This polled heifer combines a strong all-around profile with excellent breeding potential within the Holstein population.... Read more
The recent classification at Sudena Holsteins delivered an excellent set of results, allowing the Mensink family (together with Willems) to close the year 2025 in style. One of the absolute highlights came from a first-calver Red Rocks Mask Red daughter descending from the influential KHW Goldwyn Aiko RC family.... Read more
The sale update of tomorrow's SonderKollektion is released. On Friday evening, around 45 lots featuring a wide range of breeds will go under the auction hammer. The high value of the embryo contracts underlines the exceptional quality of the animals on offer. For most lots, videos are available—be sure to watch them and select your favourites.... Read more
Within the Holstein segment, more and more opportunities are emerging to further capitalize on the polled gene. One such opportunity is HWH 3STAR Beatrix P. This polled Real Syn daughter, who will be ready to enter the flush program soon, brings unique genetic potential directly to your herd.... Read more
You can broaden your polled horizons with a Memphis PP Red daughter from the exceptional and highly sought-after Amber PP Red VG-86 line. This heifer calf, which is homozygous polled, will be offered this Friday evening during the SonderKollektion in Hessen (DE).... Read more
The renowned Zani Supersire Orietta VG-87 cow family with Italian roots has already produced numerous influential bloodlines throughout Europe. Anno 2026, this family is still making a strong impact, and is now growing impact within the Red & White segment as well. A prime example is HWH HMW Alva Red PP. This Maksim P Red daughter tests at 146 gRZG and will be offered as Lot 42 at the SonderKollektion, presenting excellent international opportunities within the Red & White Holstein population.... Read more
This coming Friday you will have the opportunity to acquire one of the highest-ranking Segway P daughters based on gRZG. During the SonderKollektion, the polled ZHW Whoopi P, testing at 157 gRZG, will be offered for sale — a rising star from the deep-rooted Welcome Manfred Willa cow family.... Read more
The path to a polled herd takes a big step forward with 3STAR Laurina PP! This homozygous polled Segway P daughter guarantees polled offspring and comes with an exceptionally strong genetic background. Her cow family traces directly back to the foundation and elite cow Comestar Laurie Sheik, making Laurina a highly valuable addition.... Read more
The rankings within the German RZG system remain dynamic, with new top sires continuously emerging and keeping genomic competition in constant motion. At present, it appears that a large proportion of the top 10 Red Holstein genomic sires (source: www.vit.de) have been bred and/or marketed by GenHotel.... Read more
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
The December 2025 index run has produced new frontrunners among both the Red- and Holstein proven sires in Germany. For the Red sires, the five-time leadership of De Sanderij Ginger Red has come to an end, while Zivet, the former Holstein leader, lost his top position after just one index run. Additionally, the young sires list shows remarkable shifts once again, with many new names entering the top rankings.... Read more
With no less than 5 heifers in the top 50 gTPI females in Europe, Koepon Genetics is this month's supplier of the most animals... Read more
Former sire of sons Koepon Camden RDC sired many great daughters, of which HLB 3STAR OH Rose Red. She is a testament to the strong genetics of the renowned Red Range/Mark Prudence cow family. This exceptional lineage has consistently produced outstanding performers, and Rose Red is no exception. She has shown remarkable performance for her owners—Lindenhof Holsteins, De Oosterhof, and GenHotel. With several high-scoring offspring, this impressive granddaughter of Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86 truly stands out.... Read more
The September genomic proof run in America has resulted in great rankings in the top 50 gTPI females in Europe for GenHotel members... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For many GenHotel members, one of the highlights of the year arrived last week: the HHH sHow. Several participants traveled with their young heifers and dairy cow to compete for the coveted titles, achieving excellent placings and championships.... Read more
Following her remarkable triple victory at the 2024 Veekeuring Fryslân, nearly eight-year-old NRP Awesome Amberlee Red EX-91 returned in top form for the 2025 edition.... Read more
Roubos Holsteins made a remarkable impression at the Fokveedag Oost-Gelderland last Saturday, marking Arjan Roubos's debut at this annual show. With a pair of exceptional animals from his herd, he not only participated for the first time but also returned home with great achievements in the Red Holstein competition.... Read more
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