During the 21st Fokveedag Bathmen-Laren, GenHotel members Holbra Holsteins and Oosterbrook Holsteins once again made a strong impression. Both breeding herds achieved several top placings, including multiple titels for the best udder in their respective classes.... Read more
Get ready for the Koepon Sale on Thursday, October 8, 2026! This exclusive online sale will feature almost 50 lots from some of Koepon’s most desirable and proven cow families. From young stock bulls and high-genomic young calves to milking cows and fresh 2-yr-olds, the sale offers a diverse selection for breeders looking for exciting genetics backed by proven cow families.... Read more
Every year, a large number of heifers from the 3STAR Breeding Program move to the De Bont-Avontuur family farm before calving, where they calve and enter the milking herd. The long-standing cooperation is clearly paying off. During a recent herd classification, no fewer than ten young milkers were newly classified or re-classified, with several cows receiving outstanding scores. The results once again demonstrate how type, production and breeding potential come together within these cow families.... Read more
During the September genomic run in America, many females bred by GenHotel members received high TPI results... Read more
HLB 3STAR Rosette P Red represents a promising new generation from one of the most influential Red Holstein families in Europe. The young milker was jointly bred by Lindenhof Holsteins, De Oosterhof and GenHotel and is the result of the successful 3STAR Breeding Program by GenHotel.... 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
Every year, a large number of heifers from the 3STAR Breeding Program move to the De Bont-Avontuur family farm before calving, where they calve and enter the milking herd. The long-standing cooperation is clearly paying off. During a recent herd classification, no fewer than ten young milkers were newly classified or re-classified, with several cows receiving outstanding scores. The results once again demonstrate how type, production and breeding potential come together within these cow families.... Read more
HLB 3STAR Rosette P Red represents a promising new generation from one of the most influential Red Holstein families in Europe. The young milker was jointly bred by Lindenhof Holsteins, De Oosterhof and GenHotel and is the result of the successful 3STAR Breeding Program by GenHotel.... 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
Get ready for the Koepon Sale on Thursday, October 8, 2026! This exclusive online sale will feature almost 50 lots from some of Koepon’s most desirable and proven cow families. From young stock bulls and high-genomic young calves to milking cows and fresh 2-yr-olds, the sale offers a diverse selection for breeders looking for exciting genetics backed by proven cow families.... 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
During the September genomic run in America, many females bred by GenHotel members received high TPI results... 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
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
During the 21st Fokveedag Bathmen-Laren, GenHotel members Holbra Holsteins and Oosterbrook Holsteins once again made a strong impression. Both breeding herds achieved several top placings, including multiple titels for the best udder in their respective classes.... 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
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