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202 Shogun PS daughters have achieved 100,000 kg milestone
We offer certainty and reliability in herd improvement. We put the bulls through their paces in practice. A breeding bull becomes a proven bull based on the practical performance of his daughters. Farmers who have used Shogun in the past see excellent results in the barn. Good breeding based on cow families is more effective,…
Lees meerK.I. Samen breeding station and dairy farm clocks up 47 100-tonners
Glinzer Greetje 133 new 10-tonner Glinzer Greetje 133 has also added her name to the list of 10-ton cows. Glinzer Greetje 133 (s. Goldwien) has exceeded a total of 10,000 kg fat and protein. She was acquired from the Vos family in Godlinze a few years ago and is the sixth cow to produce 10…
Lees meerPROVEN SIRE IN THE SPOTLIGHTS: GRASHOEK CONQUEROR (Pp)
50% POLLED, 100% QUALITY Mien 36, the dam of Conqueror (Pp), was on the small side but had lots of of capacity and produced plenty of milk with good components. She merited VG 88 for conformation. Conqueror (Pp), a red factor carrier, polled bull who contributes plenty of width, is the result of a match…
Lees meerWell balanced cow Grashoek Tonnie 72
Owner Ralph Engelen: “Grashoek Tonnie 72 is an uniform cow, harmoniously built and with a quite modest stature. She has lovely loins and a balanced rump.” Tonnie 72, a daughter by Ladylover, contributes plenty of milk to the daily yield. The average lactation value on the farm is 100 and scoring 120, Tonnie 72 is…
Lees meerAt KI Samen, the bulls are proof of proven success!
Big Malki preeminent supplier of excellent cows Big Malki is the name behind 11 of the 187 black-and-white cows ranked excellent in the past year (01-09-2021 to 31-08-2022). This gives Malki the greatest influence in the conformation ratings for the black-and-white segment. This is a unique accomplishment, especially if you consider it as a percentage.…
Lees meerORGANIC FARMERS AND CHAMPION BREEDERS
John and Christel made the transition from conventional dairy farming to organic farming in 2016 in a gradual process. “It’s something you grow towards,” says John. “Circularity in farming always starts with the soil. I am very interested in aspects such as soil fertility, soil structure and active life and organisms in the soil. And,…
Lees meerKI Samen has set its own breeding strategy for forty years already ‘We believe in practical truth.’
Dozens of red and blue balloons adorn the reception area of the breeding and dairy enterprise Samen, which offers a beautiful view of the rotary milking parlour and free stall barn. ‘Just this past weekend, we celebrated our 40th anniversary with all of the employees,’ tells Patrick Friesen, while his colleagues Guus Verhaag and Gerard…
Lees meerJeroen van Maanen receives first ‘Bas Engelen Award’
Bas Engelen award The Bas Engelen award was created to recognise cattle farmers who carry on the breeding 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. The award was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of K.I.…
Lees meerBig 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…
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