Management
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...
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...
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...
Egbert Feddersen: The last interview with a pillar of German and international Holstein breeding
No, there is no special topic for this interview. This interview is not only a general review of Holstein breeding, but also a view towards the future. And it is...
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....
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...
Jonathan Lamb: ‘We want our programs to be effective tools for the membership’
Jonathan Lamb is no stranger to the dairy business. In partnership with his parents and brother Matthew, Jonathan and his wife Alicia, along with their two children Kyra (5) and...
A Chance To Heighten Profit… By Lowering Stature
He’s back: An American Dairyman. Since November 2019, our guest author has already written three articles for HI, packed with practical tips for dairy farmers worldwide. Here is his fourth...
Worldwide Sire Breeding Values for Polled and Red Holstein
Dynamic! That was the word to describe the August evaluations which rewrote the international rankings, particularly in the polled sector. There were exciting debuts on a daughter-proven basis, like the...
Diamond Awards on the Emerald Isle
With its green rolling hills and vales, Ireland has earned itself the title of the Emerald Isle. Since emeralds and diamonds are the most precious of jewels, it is fitting...