Posts by KI Samen Grashoek
Dare to choose balance
The mental barrier: daring to let go Breeding is all about progress. Yet many dairy farmers find that results in practice fall short of what the figures on paper promise. For years, breeders have been taught to rely on breeding values. These figures provide guidance and a sense of control. But what if that control…
Lees meerCow family of Red Ravello scores 100%
From a proven pedigree Red Ravello (s. Ravel) comes from the full sister of Red River: Huntje Holstein Anemoon 183 (EX 90) (s. Riverboy). Where Red River daughters were known as slower starters, Red Ravello daughters show a stronger and more productive start with good components. Daughters with functional conformation The Red Ravello daughters have…
Lees meerBalance as the foundation, practice as the proof
The cow as the starting point of breeding Jan Wagemaker has been working at K.I. Samen for more than thirty years and visits dairy farms in North Holland, often for three generations. He sees up close how breeding choices develop in the barn. “What makes our philosophy special is that we always look at the…
Lees meerThe daughters of two top red and white conformation sires make an impression.
Foto: Parade 207 (VG 86) (s. Potency Red). Owner: Mts. A.J.M. Lenferink, Almelo (NL) Potency Red daughters: Fine balance between dairy type and strength The Drouner Potency Red daughters are equipped with very strong frames and perfectly shaped rumps that show a slight slope and a lot of width. The type these animals show is…
Lees meerRops Dairy breathes family, breeding and future vision
Farm profile Rops Dairy Farm:Mts. Rops Dairy, Ysselsteyn (NL)Land:24 ha maize and 8 ha grassHerd:115 dairy cows and 55 young stockAvg. production in 2024:9,850 kg | 4.63% fat | 3.49% protein Working with K.I. Samen For over 35 years, the family has trusted bulls from K.I. Samen. “Thanks to the direct communication, strong bull selection…
Lees meerBreeding bulls at top level
Drouner Potency Red | aAa 432 Conformation and udder improver at top level A striking surprise in the August index run is the complete breeding value of Drouner Potency Red, entirely based on his daughters. This red-and-white milk and conformation sire, together with his relative Drouner Abraxas Red P, with a conformation index of 111,…
Lees meer10 years of K.I. Samen in Canada
A decade of growth and collaboration The foundation of K.I. Samen Canada Ltd The increasing demand for semen from K.I. Samen resulted in the foundation of K.I. Samen Canada Ltd on 1 April 2015 in Beverly, Alberta. This made K.I. Samen not just a supplier, but also a valuable sparring partner for Canadian farmers. Our…
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