Herd reports
Lotanie - Red & White Symbol of a Swiss Breeding Herd that Exudes Quality
Pierre Oberson is a familiar face in Switzerland. Those who have visited the large shows in the land of the Alps, will certainly have seen this extremely focused French-speaking Swiss...
From Stormatic to Unix, Now Lesperron has Produced 2 Top gTPI RC Sires
It achieved all of its goals and more – and realising the Lesperron herd’s breed-leading accomplishments was no easy feat. Read about how Lesperron shot to fame with the intelligent...
L-L-M Dairy: 24 Consecutive Years of Progressive Genetics Awards
Located right in the heart of Wisconsin, L-L-M Dairy has been increasingly gaining attention over recent years with sale-topping consignments and bulls in AI. This month we put the focus...
Larcrest in Minnesota: Home Base for the Cosmopolitans
The name Cosmopolitan brings instant name recognition throughout the Holstein world. This month we take you for a visit to her home in Minnesota, Larcrest, owned by Jon and Ann...
What a surprise!
We could not believe our eyes. The Swiss breeder Heinz Meier showed us his cow Editha, which he had made ready for a picture. For a moment, we think: why...
A Powerful Storm Rages in this French Herd - With Positive “Damage”
Selecting consistently for type, balanced nutrition and a French American cow family. Those are the three most prominent ingredients that make the Riedill herd in eastern France more than noteworthy....
233 EXs: Discover the Sought After Secrets behind the World’s Nr.1 Herd, Brynhyfryd
A much talked about article was HI’s recent worldwide investigation to find the herds with the highest number of EX cows worldwide. The results showed a clear winner: The 1,600-cow...
No “Pansy” Cows in the Type - Focused Peace & Plenty Herd
During a 5-day trip around the Maryland area in the US, an outstanding stop was with the Schwartzbeck family. Aggressive, strong, high-type cows with liveability are what you will see...
Terra Linda: Increased Farm Profitability via Accelerated Breeding
In terms of milk production, California is still America’s nr.1 state, and within California the most milk is produced in Tulare county. HI’s destination in the walhalla of American dairy...
Wiesenfeld - A Prefix with a Global Reputation is working on the Future
There are not many barns in Germany that enjoy a comparable international reputation. Martin Ruebesam, the breeder behind the Wiesenfeld prefix, was possessed by breeding. His first imports from the...
The Truly Miraculous Career of Maxine, Mogul’s Magnificent Dam
US Route 20 is one of the longest highways in the entire US, which stretches from Oregon at the Pacific Ocean to Massachusetts at the Atlantic. We find ourselves on...
Sunnyside: Seeing to the Little Details that Keep Things Running Smoothly
Sunnyside has been a prominent name in Holstein breeding in Wisconsin for almost 100 years. Their deep, home-bred cow families have contributed a solid foundation to many a herd down...