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K.I. Samen at EuroTier 2026: visit us in Hall 11
From 10 to 13 November, K.I. Samen is at EuroTier in Hanover. Visit us in Hall 11, stand F24, and meet our international team.
Lees meerK.I. Samen and Genetics Consolidated join forces for a strong shared future
K.I. Samen and Genetics Consolidated B.V. have signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of K.I. Samen by Genetics Consolidated.
Lees meerHow do you improve your herd for the future?
About inbreeding, outcross and the strength of different bloodlines. Breeding Committee Ralph Engelen, Hans Wargerink and Gerard Scheepens together form the K.I. Samen Breeding Committee. They are responsible for purchasing new bulls. The focus is on sires that breed trouble-free, high-producing cows with high components and a long productive life. Diversity in bloodlines is also…
Lees meerK.I. Samen continues to build on broad, future focused breeding.
New bloodlines and strong PP bulls During the August index run, K.I. Samen presents the homozygous polled bull Red Rocks MARTIAN RED PP with his first breeding values. This red-and-white bull makes a strong debut. He ranks fourth among the homozygous polled red-and-white bulls with a conformation score above 100. Weggelhorster KJELL RED PP also…
Lees meerDare 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 meerStrong risers, promising newcomers and proven genetics
Upward trend for Tobor and Conan Valor Tobor (Topgear x Commander, aAa 156342) rises for the third time in a row. Conan (Casino x Boss, aAa 435216) also continues his upward trend and can now be considered one of the best Casino sons. Newcomer Dirk P rf makes an impression The unique heterozygous polled bull…
Lees meerTwo bulls, one clear signal: longevity that pays
Bred from a true 100 ton cow family Calving ease bull Big Macht (Malki x Brawler x Gibor) comes from a strong cow family: the Broeks Elsies, known among others for Snowman, a pure milk bull and full brother of the great grand dam of Macht. The sire line is also impressive, with Malki, Brawler,…
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