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Europe’s No. 1 Hi-Note at the Highlight Sale!

With the Highlight Sale of 2026 approaching, we can already look ahead to what this leading sale has to offer. One of the absolute eye-catchers is lot 41: Glind Holsteins High Lily. This impressive Hi-Note daughter records an exceptional gTPI of no less than 3460. With this result, she not only ranks among the top 10 heifers in Europe, but is also the current No. 1 Hi-Note daughter of our continental. Offering an heifer of this extreme gTPI level at a European sale truly underlines the unique and international character of the Highlight Sale.... Read more

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VG-88 Mask Red daughter tops off classification

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

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New eye-catcher at VMO Holsteins

At the Veenhouwer-Mulder family, a new standout from the well-known Southland Dellia cow family has recently been captured on camera. This is the second-calver Endless RDC daughter VMO Endless Dellia RDC. This strong cow family entered the VMO Holsteins herd several years ago through participation in the 3STAR EmbryoProgram, from which her dam K&L Poppe Dellia 8497 VG-89 originated.... Read more

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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

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New classification round at Schreur Holsteins

During a classification at the dairy farm of Schreur Holsteins, 25 2-yr olds were classified, sired by bulls that became prominent during their time of being used as sire of sons. There were also several re-classifications, including that of the second-calver Koepon Ranger Classy 494 RF, who changed ownership in 2022 after being sold during the Koepon Summer Sale.... Read more

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VG-88 Mask Red daughter tops off classification

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

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New eye-catcher at VMO Holsteins

At the Veenhouwer-Mulder family, a new standout from the well-known Southland Dellia cow family has recently been captured on camera. This is the second-calver Endless RDC daughter VMO Endless Dellia RDC. This strong cow family entered the VMO Holsteins herd several years ago through participation in the 3STAR EmbryoProgram, from which her dam K&L Poppe Dellia 8497 VG-89 originated.... Read more

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New classification round at Schreur Holsteins

During a classification at the dairy farm of Schreur Holsteins, 25 2-yr olds were classified, sired by bulls that became prominent during their time of being used as sire of sons. There were also several re-classifications, including that of the second-calver Koepon Ranger Classy 494 RF, who changed ownership in 2022 after being sold during the Koepon Summer Sale.... Read more

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Bellawina RDC – a Rainow daughter with lasting impact

Former top donor De Oosterhof 3STAR Bellawina RDC was, in her time, one of the most interesting heifer calves in Europe, thanks in part to her impressive RZG and TPI profiles. This Peak Rainow daughter, out of the former number 1 gTPI Red & White female in Europe, 3STAR OH Sunnyside Red, offered new opportunities for De Oosterhof and 3STAR Genetics due to her strong genomics profile.... Read more

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Dignity 3STAR Rina 2 RDC gives promising Shield offspring

Dignity 3STAR Rina 2 RDC, a daughter of Peak AltaAlanzo, was bred through the 3STAR EmbryoProgram from her highly interesting dam and former embryo donor 3STAR Bomaz Riva RDC (Riveting x Bomaz Salvatore RC 8066). With their strong American roots, both Riva and her descendants quickly made an impact on the European Holstein breeding scene. Now three years old, Rina 2 RDC is also leaving her mark on top-level breeding.... Read more

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Europe’s No. 1 Hi-Note at the Highlight Sale!

With the Highlight Sale of 2026 approaching, we can already look ahead to what this leading sale has to offer. One of the absolute eye-catchers is lot 41: Glind Holsteins High Lily. This impressive Hi-Note daughter records an exceptional gTPI of no less than 3460. With this result, she not only ranks among the top 10 heifers in Europe, but is also the current No. 1 Hi-Note daughter of our continental. Offering an heifer of this extreme gTPI level at a European sale truly underlines the unique and international character of the Highlight Sale.... Read more

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13th VOST Select Sale impresses with strong selling prices

The 13th VOST Select Sale, held on 28 November in the Ostfrieslandhalle in Leer, delivered an impressive result. Under the direction of auctioneer Nici Nosbisch, 69 lots were sold, with active bidding both in the hall and online via FarmersBid.com. With an average price of €6,230 and a sales rate of 97.2%, the sale surpassed last year's results.... Read more

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Must-See 2-yr-olds at the VOST Select Sale

During the VOST Select Sale on Friday evening, 28 November, 15 2-yr-old milkers from leading cow families will be offered. This selection consists of young cows that are already distinguishing themselves in the milking parlour: high milk production, desirable milking speed, and excellent conformation make this group particularly attractive for both dairy farmers and breeders!... Read more

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More VOST Select Sale footage!

The VOST Select Sale 13 will kick off Fridaynight at 8:00 p.m. and can be attended live or followed online via vost-select-sale.de. The auction page is really starting to take shape now that photos of several lot numbers have been taken!... Read more

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HMH Mathilde P: setting new standards!

Excitement is building for the VOST Select Sale 2025-edition, as one of the absolute topsellers will be HMH Mathilde P, lot 36. This exceptional heifer is polled and boasts impressive scores: 161 gRZG / 359 gNVI / 664 gPLI. With figures like these, she ranks among the top polled Holsteins in Europe.... Read more

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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

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Major shifts in Germany's Holstein sire rankings

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

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The rise of HLB 3STAR OH Rose Red in elite genetics!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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GenHotel members excel at thrilling HHH-sHow!

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

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