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Smart breeding with Belgian Blue for maximum revenue
Breeding with a clear vision The success of a crossbreeding strategy all starts with the right choice of bull. “The choice of the bull determines the end result,” emphasises breeding consultant Pierre Litjens of K.I. Samen. “For years, we have selected our bulls for calving ease, short gestation times, vitality and muscularity. That is precisely…
Lees meerTobor: first class claw health!
Persistent and late maturing daughters Valor Tobor daughters mature late, which means they show great progress from the first to second lactation, but especially towards the third calf. They develop into nicely robust and persistent dairy cows that can easily cope with milk production of an unprecedented level. Marvellous udder quality The ability of the…
Lees meerCows that perform optimally and age with ease
Farmprofile Farm : Melkveebedrijf Roelofs, Westeremden (NL). Land: 113 ha. grass | 22.5 ha. maize | 4.5 ha. wheat.Herd: 330 dairy cows| 170 young stock.Ave. prod. 2024 : 11,000 kg milk | 4.46% fat | 3.61% protein. Cooperation During the Dutch FMD crisis in 2001, there was a national ban on the transport of semen.…
Lees meerProven cow families
The backbone of successful breeding programmes Cow families with superior traits Countless cow families have come and gone over the years. However, some families repeatedly demonstrate their ability to produce bulls that transmit their superior traits to the next generation. So it is high time to showcase two of the leading families in our breeding…
Lees meerUse 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 meerDouble Gold for K.I. Samen!
Multiple top performers in the red-and-white category There’s more to Red Holstein than just Poppe Kayne. WR Centrum significantly boosts component levels, and Augustus P-Red holds his ground, also improving his components percentages – just like Red Rocks Celebration. Focus on components in the black-and-white category A notable climber in the Black Holstein segment is…
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…
Lees meerSandra 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 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…
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