Management
Daily Change Equals Little Progress
In his 5th contribution to Holstein International, our guestwriter An American Dairyman is focusing on sire selection. As the headline says: changing your goals too often will result in too...
Emerging Feet and Leg Concerns in Dairy Cattle
Canadian veterinarian Dr. Gordon Atkins is renowned internationally for his presentations on functional type in dairy cattle. He has been a practicing vet for more than 40 years, and since...
RZG and the new RZ€ – Germany follows the international trend
Since the August evaluations, Germany’s dairy farmers can look at the new economic index RZ€ in addition to the RZG. However, the RZ€ is not a revolution or a huge...
Black Silver Bovine Technology: Glittering New Addition to the Bull Stud Industry
Black Silver is a new name in the world of international Holstein genetics. Founded by some passionate young Holstein breeders from Canada, Black Silver has entered the highly competitive industry...
E-Mails to HI…about stature
In my experience as a US dairyman the issues with stature today are more regionalized than worldwide. I am located in the Southeastern US. It’s unusual to see cows that...
Get Acquainted with Herdbooks All Over the World: Holstein Australia
This is the third installment in our series featuring the major Holstein herdbooks around the globe. Did you know that the same foundation animals that started the Holstein breed in...
PhönixGroup - Germany’s Newest Mega-Breeding Program
There was already a small earthquake that rattled through the German breeding branch in mid-September when 6 German breeding companies at once announced that as of January 1st, 2021, they...
Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit: Recognizing the Elite Brood Cows of the US
Programs that give recognition to outstanding brood cows have been implemented in various Holstein countries worldwide. In the US two different awards are given to identify superior transmitting cows, Gold...
October 2020: Your Virtual Visit to the World Dairy Expo in Madison
It is a beautiful drive from downtown Madison. There, in the centre, is the “State Capitol”, a remarkable building. But breeding enthusiasts know about a much more remarkable structure in...
A more than meaningful question: How much inbreeding can the breed tolerate?
No, we don’t want to draw the devil on the wall and we do not want to give inbreeding, which was helped the breed with its impressive development over the...
Tools Designed to Bring Improved Management of Udder Health
The costs incurred for treatment and from lost production due to mastitis have made it one of the biggest challenges facing the average dairy producer. Selecting cows that are more...
LG completes its lineup with a new European series: the STARPLUS varieties
Through its LG brand, Limagrain Europe is a leader in animal nutrition and is known for its expertise and ability to offer varieties that meet to the needs of producers....