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June 2017

Kopf Holsteins: A Driving Force Behind the Emerging Holsteins in Austria

Their history as an independent breed is relatively short, and for a long-time Holsteins had little chance in Austria against the dominance of Fleckvieh and Braunvieh breeds. However, since the beginning of the new mille...

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June 2017

98 Years of Holsteins at Pine Shelter in Minnesota

He stood patiently waiting for the train as it entered the station in Pine Island. His son Lloyd was returning home from University… bringing with him on the train a cow he had purchased from the University herd! The yea...

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June 2017

Vogue: Breaking Records, Setting Trends & Making Memories

You may have seen the “Vogue” name before… You may even know some of the animals in their eclectic portfolio – but do you know the people behind the prefix? Time to explore Vogue Cattle Co.

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May 2017

Holyland in Wisconsin: An Emerging Name in Elite Genetics

At the 2016 US National Holstein Convention, Joe Loehr was honoured as the National Distinguished Young Breeder of the Year. Some months later he received the equivalent award from the Brown Swiss Association. To receive...

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March 2017

Given its Low Heritability, is Breeding for Fertility Worth It?

Can fertility be improved through breeding? Or is it simply down to management? Here we investigate the impact you can make by selecting for fertility.

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January 2017

Long-Life Semen: A Revolution in Semen Technology

Did you know that 20% of semen sold in Norway is in the form of SpermVital? It’s a technology that prolongs the life of sperm after insemination into the uterus from the usual 24 hours to 48 hours. This makes the exact t...

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December 2016

Heat Detection or: “Big Brother is Watching”

Heat detection is an important aspect of fertility management. In the past, it primarily involved visual observations, whether or not supported by tail chalking. In recent decades, more and more smart technology has deve...

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