A well-considered selection from a powerhouse American cow family: during the ProRind Weihnachts Sale 2025, HiPo Genetics and Bacchus Holsteins acquired COL Anahita Fleur, securing the first choice from four full sisters. The young heifer has recently completed her first flush.... Read more
With Dykster 3STAR Algetta VG-86, Dykster Holsteins and GenHotel once again highlight a strong representative of the successful 3STAR BreedingProgram. The first calver Gotti daughter combines her strong genetic transmission with solid production and a proven pedigree that has made its mark worldwide.... Read more
Attention: the deadline is approaching! Entries for the VOST Select Sale 14 close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Do you have an animal or embryocombination that should not be missing from the sale? Now is the time to enter! Send us a message, email or give us a call and make sure your genetics get the exposure they deserve.... Read more
From genomic standout to proven sire and producer of promising milking daughters: Tirsvad 3STAR Member PP Red has more than lived up to expectations. The homozygous polled Red Holstein bull, bred by Tirsvad Genetics and GenHotel, combines strong breeding values with quality that is proven in practice.... Read more
Following a successful herd classification at Vernooij (Hedra Holsteins), the herd’s strong conformation level received another boost last week. Three cows were reclassified by the herdbook classifierss and all received an Excellent score. This brings the total number of Excellent cows from the Hedra herd to an impressive 18.... Read more
A promising new generation from the WEH Georgina family has emerged with Bacchus HiPo S Gonda WR. The young heifer calf is a daughter of Harpet Sem out of WSH Goldmarie, who was purchased by Bacchus Holsteins and HiPo Genetics at the Masterrind Exclusive Sale in 2024. Since her purchase, Goldmarie has already produced several interesting offspring from different matings.... Read more
One of the regular participants at the Dairy Fair by Night, where exhibitors compete for the title of Barones van Mariënwaerdt, is Willem's-Hoeve Holsteins. With their barn favourites specially prepared for this atmospheric evening show, the team returned home in the middle of the night with several titles in their pockets. The greatest successes came from second-calver Willem's-Hoeve Redpower Rita 2 (Power).... Read more
With an average score of 85.1 across twelve classified first calvers, the Holmer family of Holbra Holsteins once again demonstrates the consistently high conformation level within their herd. During this classification, no fewer than four 2-yr-olds scored 87 points. Remarkably, the four young cows originate from different branches of the influential Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence family.... Read more
With her striking conformation and pitch-black appearance, HWH Ecaterina VG-85 immediately catches your eye. Born in 2023, the Comeback daughter was bred by HWH Holsteins and traces back through her dam, HWH Elina P RDC, to Caudumer Spark Ernestine P Red VG-86. Ernestine was purchased by HWH Holsteins as a young, red and polled Spark Red daughter at the 2020SonderKollektion sale. With 159 gRZG at the time, she was one of the notable animals offered at the sale.... Read more
Several breeders from the GenHotel network enjoyed strong results at Rundvee Show Noord in Lhee. The Withaar-Prent family of New Moore Holsteins was particularly prominent in the 2-yr-old classes. They entered the ring with four young milking 2-yr-olds, three of which qualified for the championship. GenHotel members also enjoyed plenty of success in the intermediate and older cow classes.... Read more
A well-considered selection from a powerhouse American cow family: during the ProRind Weihnachts Sale 2025, HiPo Genetics and Bacchus Holsteins acquired COL Anahita Fleur, securing the first choice from four full sisters. The young heifer has recently completed her first flush.... Read more
With Dykster 3STAR Algetta VG-86, Dykster Holsteins and GenHotel once again highlight a strong representative of the successful 3STAR BreedingProgram. The first calver Gotti daughter combines her strong genetic transmission with solid production and a proven pedigree that has made its mark worldwide.... Read more
From genomic standout to proven sire and producer of promising milking daughters: Tirsvad 3STAR Member PP Red has more than lived up to expectations. The homozygous polled Red Holstein bull, bred by Tirsvad Genetics and GenHotel, combines strong breeding values with quality that is proven in practice.... Read more
Following a successful herd classification at Vernooij (Hedra Holsteins), the herd’s strong conformation level received another boost last week. Three cows were reclassified by the herdbook classifierss and all received an Excellent score. This brings the total number of Excellent cows from the Hedra herd to an impressive 18.... Read more
With an average score of 85.1 across twelve classified first calvers, the Holmer family of Holbra Holsteins once again demonstrates the consistently high conformation level within their herd. During this classification, no fewer than four 2-yr-olds scored 87 points. Remarkably, the four young cows originate from different branches of the influential Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence family.... Read more
With her striking conformation and pitch-black appearance, HWH Ecaterina VG-85 immediately catches your eye. Born in 2023, the Comeback daughter was bred by HWH Holsteins and traces back through her dam, HWH Elina P RDC, to Caudumer Spark Ernestine P Red VG-86. Ernestine was purchased by HWH Holsteins as a young, red and polled Spark Red daughter at the 2020SonderKollektion sale. With 159 gRZG at the time, she was one of the notable animals offered at the sale.... Read more
A remarkable milestone has been achieved at Sudena Holsteins. The nearly nine-year-old Sudena Abel Maui VG-89 surpassed the 100,000 kg lifetime milk production mark in early August, becoming the first cow in the herd' o reach this impressive achievement.... Read more
A great investment starts with a great cow family. The story of Janneke proves exactly that. Purchased by Yn'e Bocht Jerseys (NL) at the 2022 VOST Select Sale, the Casino daughter has since become the foundation of a highly promising Jersey cow family within the herd's 100% Jersey breeding program.... Read more
A successful partnership starts with confidence in outstanding genetics. VO Mabel, a 3-yr-old Geronimo daughter, is a perfect example of that. Sold as an embryo through the 3STAR BreedingProgram, she found her way to Germany, where she was purchased by the German breeding organization VOST. Since then, she has developed into a highly promising young cow that is more than living up to expectations.... Read more
The versatility of the Koepon herd has once again been demonstrated through a series of powerful, well-balanced and genetically outstanding young cows. The last four milking females to show once again underline the strength of two of Koepon's most influential cow families: Lakeside UPS Red Range and Canyon-Breeze EM August EX-92.... Read more
Attention: the deadline is approaching! Entries for the VOST Select Sale 14 close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Do you have an animal or embryocombination that should not be missing from the sale? Now is the time to enter! Send us a message, email or give us a call and make sure your genetics get the exposure they deserve.... Read more
Preparations for VOST Select Sale 14 are in full swing! On Friday, November 27, 2026, the annual elite sale will once again take place at the Ostfrieslandhalle in Leer (Germany), bringing together the very best in (Red) Holstein and Jersey genetics.... Read more
In the run-up to the sale this coming Wednesday, July 15, the genomics overview of the SUMMERhighlights was published today. This overview once again highlights the quality of the offer that RUW is able to present during this sale.... Read more
Save the date! On Friday, November 27, 2026, the VOST Select Sale 14 will take place at the Ostfrieslandhalle in Leer. This annual elite sale showcases the very best of the dairybreeds.... Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, July 15, the Niederrheinhalle in Krefeld will be the place to be for elite genetics. RUW will host its SUMMERhighlights auction, featuring 25 special, high-genomic lots.... Read more
As the highest-tested offspring from Marianne P Red (s. Mo Red PP), SIE Marille Red will be one of the highlights of the upcoming sale ''SummerHighlights'', taking place on Wednesday, July 15, in Krefeld, Germany. The promising Vino P RDC daughter combines a modern genetic profile with the proven performance of the renowned Dutch Barnkamper Marilyn cow family.... Read more
At the 2022 VOST Select Sale 10, Foreman daughter Oki was offered as a promising heifer calf. With an impressive 159 gRZG combined with strong Italian and American indexes, she attracted the attention of Beerzedal Holsteins and HiPo Genetics. That joint investment has since proven to be a major success, as the now four-year-old Oki has developed into a key foundation female within their breeding program.... Read more
At FarmersBid Opportunity Sale a lot of high genomic heifers sell! Several heifers test high in many countries!... Read more
The final update of the FarmersBid Opportunity Sale is ready! A few extra contracts has been added and extra info. You can find the final update and genomic overviews in pdf on the right. Pre-bidding ends today at 13.00 hour and the Finale Online Sale (in catalogue order) will start at 14.00 hour (CET). Important: there is no livestream and there will only be online bidding.... Read more
At the FarmersBid Opportunity Sale, the best conformation heifers from the best cow families are for sale, several directly from the most unique cows worldwide!... Read more
A promising new generation from the WEH Georgina family has emerged with Bacchus HiPo S Gonda WR. The young heifer calf is a daughter of Harpet Sem out of WSH Goldmarie, who was purchased by Bacchus Holsteins and HiPo Genetics at the Masterrind Exclusive Sale in 2024. Since her purchase, Goldmarie has already produced several interesting offspring from different matings.... Read more
In the USA, the August 2026 breeding values for bulls were published this week. New is the Holstein Conformation Composite (HCC)... Read more
A new index run always brings movement to the rankings. Sometimes familiar names strengthen their position, while other bulls attract attention with their first daughter information or an impressive genomic profile. The August index run once again brings plenty of changes. In both Holstein and Red Holstein, we see new leaders, notable debutants and bulls that remain remarkably strong despite the latest base adjustment.... Read more
Once again, international success for 3STAR Poppe Gigantic! The Gladius son, bred by Poppe Holsteins and GenHotel, once again tops the latest Spanish ICO ranking. With 1245 ICO, Gigantic remains the number one daughter-proven sire in Spain.... Read more
Dutch Red Holstein breeding is once again making its mark internationally. In the latest Canadian national LPI ranking for proven Red Holstein sires, no fewer than five of the ten highest-ranking sires were bred by GenHotel members. An exceptionally strong representation in the Canadian top!... Read more
The new index run has started this week, with the first results coming in from Switzerland this morning. And there is already plenty to be proud of: no fewer than four bulls from the GenHotel members’ network and/or the 3STAR Breeding Program are ranked among the new Red Holstein (g)ISET Top 10!... Read more
During the July run in America, several females bred by GenHotel members received high genomic results... Read more
With an outstanding gNVI of +441, VMO Kalista Red 6 has secured a place among the very best Red & White genomic heifers in the Netherlands & Flanders. The young Kanu 111 RDC descendant combines exceptional production potential (+3,703 kg milk) with 682 INET, strong health traits and a well-balanced conformation profile.... Read more
The April 2026 proof run marks a new international milestone for 3STAR Poppe Gigantic (Gladius x Durable). The proven sire is now ranked as the number 1 proven Holstein sire in Spain and has also moved into the absolute top ranks of Holstein Interbull lists in multiple countries.... Read more
The April index run once again brought movement to the top rankings of gNVI-tested heifer calves. Several newcomers immediately caused shifts at the top of both the Holstein and Red Holstein rankings. At the same time, many familiar names continue to prove their consistency by maintaining strong positions within the top 100 for an extended period.... 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
After the April 2023 index run, GenHotel has updated the list with sire of sons. Some bulls have been replaced by a number of impressive debuting high genomic young sires. With this we start the spring of 2023 with a new top list and we intoduce some newly available bull sires to you.... Read more
During the annual market in Gistel, Flanders, the provincial show of West Flanders was held. Rock-solid was exhibitor and GenHotel member Van het Zomerbloemhof, who participated with two excellent cows in the senior class.... Read more
One of the regular participants at the Dairy Fair by Night, where exhibitors compete for the title of Barones van Mariënwaerdt, is Willem's-Hoeve Holsteins. With their barn favourites specially prepared for this atmospheric evening show, the team returned home in the middle of the night with several titles in their pockets. The greatest successes came from second-calver Willem's-Hoeve Redpower Rita 2 (Power).... Read more
Several breeders from the GenHotel network enjoyed strong results at Rundvee Show Noord in Lhee. The Withaar-Prent family of New Moore Holsteins was particularly prominent in the 2-yr-old classes. They entered the ring with four young milking 2-yr-olds, three of which qualified for the championship. GenHotel members also enjoyed plenty of success in the intermediate and older cow classes.... Read more
During the VVB Veluwe IJsselstreek evening show earlier this month, Visstein A Black Diamond P RDC made a strong impression. The third-calver Diamondback RDC daughter placed second in her class before being awarded the Honorable Mention in the Holstein Intermediate competition.... Read more
Van het Zomerbloemhof (the Lahousse family) looks back on an exceptionally successful week in the show ring. At two major Belgian dairy shows, homebred cows claimed multiple championship titles and once again demonstrated the strength of their breeding course. Particularly impressive was the success of the striking white Riveting daughter Panzul, who returned home with several titles within just one week.... Read more
Last Saturday, the Dutch Red Holstein took center stage during the second edition of the Nationale Roodbont Show. With more than 200 Red & Whites competing in the show ring, it was an impressive day showcasing breeding quality, conformation, and passion for the breed. The two judges faced the challenging task of selecting the Dutch champions.... Read more
Several highlights marked a successful period recently for De Wijde Blik (Nijman family). Not only did they achieve strong results at the annual Ommen and surrounding area Video Show, but the latest classification round also delivered impressive scores. With multiple young cows scoring at a high level, the herd once again demonstrated its strong combination of production, conformation, and deep cow families.... Read more
Two classifiers visited Koepon recently and the results were fantastic.... Read more
The De Jong family of Willem's Hoeve Holsteins was once again extremely successful at the Avondbloesem Show, with the icing on the cake the title of Miss Betuwe, which went to the De Jong family for the 12th time and to a Rita for the 9th time!... Read more
JU Lonia 232 (v. Sodan) was once again successful at the video contest of the breeding club Loenen and surrounding area.... Read more
At the 30th edition of the UFF-Wintershow Utrecht in Houten, Hedra Holsteins of Arjen Vernooij from Schalkwijk was very successful... Read more
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