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  • Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

    Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

    Thanks to continuously improving breeding value estimation, the reliability of genomic breeding values for bulls has increased significantly in recent years. As a result, the breeding values of daughter-proven bulls now bring few surprises. Genomic bulls are fully meeting expectations. This index run once again provides proof with the daughter debuts of bulls such as Delta Borax and Delta Appetizer, and the increasing reliability of, among others, Delta Emoji P and the Delta brothers Dolmen and Flagstone. This promises a lot for the youngest generation of genomic bulls, which shows an unprecedented high level.
  • Smart breeding doubles the benefits of genomic testing

    Smart breeding doubles the benefits of genomic testing

    Farmers who make breeding decisions based on genomic testing achieve greater genetic progress. But genomic testing becomes twice as valuable when the results are used to sharpen selection of breeding animals.
  • Breeding for methane reduction gaining momentum worldwide

    Breeding for methane reduction gaining momentum worldwide

    With a heritability of around 20 percent, methane production is a trait that can be successfully improved through breeding. Internationally, extensive research is being conducted into the relationship between genetic predisposition and the production of this powerful greenhouse gas. However, the potential of breeding for lower methane emissions will only be fully realized if farmers receive a financial reward for their efforts.
  • Hereditary characteristics: How CRV handles them

    Hereditary characteristics: How CRV handles them

    CRV places great importance on healthy and efficient cows and reliable breeding. That is why we handle hereditary defects in a conscious and transparent way. Thanks to genomic selection, we are increasingly able to identify hereditary traits. This also means that new genetic defects are occasionally discovered. For the Holstein population, two hereditary defects have recently been identified:
  • Delta Caliber breeds hardworking cows of the right caliber

    Delta Caliber breeds hardworking cows of the right caliber

    Cows like Gastelsveer Jeltje 97, bred by the Van Merriënboer family from Oud Gastel (The Netherlands), demonstrate the strength of an open breeding program. The Ranger daughter was once the heifer with the highest NVI-score in the Netherlands, was purchased by CRV, and housed with Arjen Vernooij in Schalwijk (The Netherlands). There, the Jeltje family quickly developed into one of the largest cow families at Hedra Holsteins.
  • CRV bulls deliver high returns with a focus on feed efficiency

    CRV bulls deliver high returns with a focus on feed efficiency

    CRV bulls continue to deliver exceptional results for farmers, ensuring high returns under challenging economic conditions. Our breeding program focuses on health and efficiency, producing genetics that help farmers worldwide achieve high production efficiently and effortlessly. A key part of our approach is our FeedExcel breeding strategy, which focuses on breeding cows that produce more milk with the same amount of feed, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability. The latest figures from our bulls align with this strategy, showing significant improvements in feed efficiency and longevity, which are crucial for modern farming.