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Use Belgian Blue bulls from K.I. Samen to boost profitability
Using Belgian Blue increases the benefits If less young stock is needed to replace cows, more Belgian Blue bulls can be used for insemination to realise higher prices for calves. Preventing calving difficulties and a poor or delayed start of the next lactation is vital. Fewer high birth weights For many years, the breeding programme…
Lees meerHigh lifetime production thanks to successful breeding strategy
profile Farm: Van Velzen – Hekert GbR, Jade (Germany). Land: 143 ha. grassland and 17 ha. maize. Herd: 180 dairy cows and 220 young stock. Ave. production 2023: 12.051 kg milk | 3,95% fat | 3,58% protein. Lifetime production: 34.000 kg milk. Prefix: Aussendeicher. . Marco and Janine with champion Hanna 912 (EX 93). Photo:…
Lees meerWR Centrum, high calibre refinement!
361222 | WR CENTRUM | Crown-Red x Diamondback (EX 92) x Brekem (EX 90) | aAa 153264 Conformation expert Centrum is a sublime udder improver who produces wonderful, dairy type cows with refinement and space in the skeleton. He stands on sound, absolutely parallel legs with great locomotion. Centrum delivers generous component percentages and persistent…
Lees meer“Geertje 669 has everything a well-balanced cow needs”
Longevity and proven cow families Owners Jan, Gé and son Rick Hammink run their dairy farm in Almelo (Nl). They manage a herd of 85 and to date can claim 18 cows who have produced more than 100,000 kg of milk! The breeding vision of the Hammink family focuses on longevity: “Our main consideration is…
Lees meer‘Bas Engelen Award’ for Caroline van der Plas
Bas Engelen award The Bas Engelen award was created to recognise individuals who champion the philosophy and vision of Bas Engelen – one of the founding fathers of K.I. Samen – and who represent and promote the interests of dairy farmers and rural communities. The award was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of K.I.…
Lees meerGRASHOEK MARENO: A GENUINE POWERHOUSE
Grashoek Mareno offers a comprehensive ‘SAMEN’ pedigree featuring top K.I. Samen bulls. Grashoek Mareno offers a comprehensive ‘SAMEN’ pedigree featuring top K.I. Samen bulls Bill x Maik x Jorryn. Maik and Jorryn are both currently producing numerous cows with yields of 100,000 litres, while various sons by Maik, such as Malki, Repairman and Geronimo rf…
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