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Big Malki preeminent supplier of 11 excellent descendants
Big Malki is demonstrating his value in the breeding world during an era when there is a pressing need for the highly sought after aAa code 165. Big Malki is 10 years old, but still in amazing condition. No one can fail to overlook this imposing, jet black bull who was bred by the Knoef…
Lees meerTheir distinctive markings make Lineback bulls unique
Linebacks with their Witrik patterns and long heritage are not a recognised breed The patterns occur as a white stripe along the back and belly and they can have speckled or solid sides. In English speaking countries, this colouration is referred to as ‘lineback’. Cows with Witrik patterns could be found many centuries ago with…
Lees meerTHE NEW BREEDING BULLS OF APRIL CONTINUE TO PROGRESS
A fresh injection in black-and-white After supplying breeding bulls such as Gold Chip, Cashcoin and Cashmoney, Volmer Barbaros (Silver x Iota (VG 89) x Shottle (EX 92)) is next in line from the stud in Grashoek. Barbaros (aAa 243615) and the bulls mentioned all descend from the world-famous brood cow Regancrest Barbie. This cow family…
Lees meerPROVEN BULL IN THE SPOTLIGHTS: RED RIVER
THE GENERATIONS OF RED RIVER: SUPPLIER OF SHOWRING STARS, BULL DAMS AND BREEDING BULLS Imported embryos sired by the Canadian prolific milk transmitter Aerostar resulted in the red factor carrier Yava rf and the 87-point ranked Warsau. In the Netherlands, Warsau is the point of origin of three different lines that have been supplying showring…
Lees meer40 YEARS OF KI SAMEN ‘PROVEN PRACTICAL BREEDING’
It is an industry-leading, family owned business with its own breeding vision based on using proven bulls and examining the practical performance on the farm of the cow family behind the bull. Following the death of Bas Engelen Sr. – one of the founders of K.I. SAMEN – his children Nancy, Ralph and Bas Engelen…
Lees meerIndex run: what you can add to the existing package
The top performers are continuing to improve and follow the expected trend Tracking the performance of bulls in each index run reveals the trend in their development. As their number of lactating daughters increases, the bulls continue to demonstrate their qualities. In practice, we see time and again that breeding bulls from K.I. SAMEN keep…
Lees meerSlick gene arms the practical cow of tomorrow against heat!
Slick gene boosts heat resistance Dutch cows already suffer from the heat at a temperature of 20°C with humidity of 60-80%. The higher the temperature, the more energy a cow needs to use to cool. But in hot weather, cows have a lower feed intake which can cause acidosis, declining milk production and poorer quality…
Lees meerMaster in rounded traits
Arie started systematically breeding using the aAa tool some 23 years ago. The aAa system is built on experiences in practice and views cows from a practical perspective. The relationship between the parts of a cow is a key component of the aAa breeding tool. The balance has to be right to breed functional animals.…
Lees meerHerd improvement using breeding goals reasons for culling
Studies conducted worldwide reveal the most common reasons for culling cows. The four main factors behind culling are fertility, hoof health (legs), udder health and poor production. Why is culling necessary? What can we do to reduce culling? The breeding programme of K.I. SAMEN ensures that cows reach a high age with ease. We will…
Lees meerHOEKLAND BONO, THE PRODUCT OF A STRONG COW FAMILY
Sjannie 9 produced a daughter by Hodges, Sjannie 13. Sjannie 13 also performed well: three lists with lactation values of 118, 117 and 116. She gave birth to a lovely heifer: Hoekland Sjannie 18 (VG 86) (s. Sunny Boy). This cow epitomises all the qualities shown by the Sjannies. Sjannie 18 started with a modest…
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