Posts by Joëlle
Sandra 2 Crowned Beste Boerenkoe 2025
About the “Beste Boerenkoe” Competition The “Beste Boerenkoe” Competition allows dairy farmers to present their best cows. The evaluation focuses on milk production, milk quality, health, fertility, and udder health. Selected cows are then assessed based on their conformation, and the final winner is chosen based on both on-farm performance and physical characteristics. Exciting Battle…
Lees meerDairy farmers are increasingly using sexed semen
Trend in Dairy Farming An increasing number of dairy farmers in both the Netherlands and Belgium are opting for sexed semen. Recent figures show that the use of sexed straws among dairy farmers in these countries is on the rise. This trend is driven by the need for more efficient farm management and higher profits.…
Lees meerVisit K.I. Samen at NutriFair
NutriFair NutriFair is the leading trade fair in Denmark for livestock farmers. The event offers a specialized program around topics such as cattle, pigs, poultry, energy/climate, and the next generation of farmers. Diverse range of offerings. We work daily with great enthusiasm on the cow of the future. Our breeding specialists select the best cows…
Lees meerEstablished relationship creates trust and self-sufficient cows
Family farm with a future Roelof Jan and his brother Jan Henk run a modern dairy farm in Beerzerveld in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Roelof Jan’s daughter Manon also lends a hand and plans to join the partnership next year. They have used the Triple A system as the basis for their mating selections…
Lees meerStrong start for new bulls and number one in Belgian Blue!
Even more surprising debuts in the black-and-white segment Conan (Casino x Boss x Jose) and Visstein K&L Banner (Bahrain x Background x Suran) also made an impressive debut with their first results. Conan is showing positive components and has surpassed his sire Casino. As his number of powerful daughters increases, his score for legs is…
Lees meerThe last can be the first!
Breeder Jan Poppe was already struck by Kayne’s potential at birth and even used him twice when he was still a young bull. Although Poppe Kayne (Jacuzzi x Board x Brekem) is on everyone’s radar and deservedly so, there is more to report. The majority of the red-and-white bulls climbed in the ratings and now…
Lees meerFocus on what’s important
Belgian Blue increasingly important K.I. Samen expects that farmers will increasingly turn to Belgian Blue bulls for breeding. For more than 25 years, K.I. Samen has invested in its Belgian Blue beef on dairy breeding programme. The leading positions are dominated by the Dutch proven bulls from K.I. Samen with high calving ease and short…
Lees meer50th 100-tonner at K.I. Samen breeding station and dairy farm
Owner Ralph Engelen is proud of reaching this milestone: “We always aim for high longevity and high lifetime production with good component percentages. Our focus on breeding balanced cows is what helps us achieve these results in practice. The addition of Grashoek Liza 421 (s. Lonar) to the already long list of 100-tonners is once…
Lees meerDrouner ARAS Pp, a pedigree with top class conformation
Aras Pp represents super conformation With seven generations of excellent cows in his ancestry. He passes on this trait to his daughters who have above average conformation with very good milk production. The heifers have good to very good (quality) udders, which are well balanced with good fore udder attachment. Aras Pp daughters have good…
Lees meerWhy do farmers choose bulls with BB and A2A2?
Farmers choose cows with the kappa casein BB gene because this yields more cheese from one kilogram of milk. One litre of milk contains about 35 grams of protein, of which approximately 82% is casein and 18% whey. Kappa casein, in particular, has an integral role in cheese making and affects how fast milk clots…
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