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Fleckvieh

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT

As the second largest dairy breed in the world, Milking Simmental or Fleckvieh (Fleckvee) as they are commonly known, have much to offer dairymen.

Jersey

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT

In the USA cross-breeding has been increasing apace for two decades with crossbred births more than doubling, and a 60% increase in mixed and crossbred herds milk recording.

Normande

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

For several centuries, farmers from Normandy have developed this exceptional breed on the pastures of Northwestern France. Raised on rough forage, the Normande is very well known for quality in both the dairy and beef productions.

Crossbreeding with Fleckvieh

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:16:00 GMT

A long term trial comparing Fleckvieh crossbreds to Holsteins has confirmed the benefits of crossbreeding with Fleckvieh. During the heifer period the fertility of Fleckvieh x Holstein crossbreds is similar to that of purebred Holsteins.

The Normand Invasion

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT

In 1066 the Norman invasion brought a new strength and vigour to British shores. Today it is happening again with Normande breed of dairy cattle.

Geno-UK at Dairy Event

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:46:00 GMT

For the second year Geno-UK exhibited at this year's Dairy Event at the NEC in Birmingham. The Geno-UK stand was visited by more than 150 visitors over the two days.

Output is Vanity but Profit is Sanity

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:16:00 GMT

Crossbreeding is a powerful tool that dairy producers are adopting in their battle for profitability. Progressive producers are now more focused on profitability than output per cow.

Performance of Nordic Red bulls used in dairy crossbreeding in the U.S.

Fri, 06 May 2011 14:08:00 GMT

Daughters of Nordic Red sires (Finnish Ayrshire, Norwegian Red and Swedish Red) have performed well in dairy crossbreeding programs in the U.S. over the past several years.

Norwegian Red SpermVital - very successful in Holland

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Excellent results with NRF SpermVital were achieved in Holland during summer of 2010. Several hundred Holstein cows from 30 herds were randomly inseminated with either ordinary Holstein semen or Norwegian Red SpermVital semen.

Dual Purpose = Dual Income

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

For the last 30 odd years many people looked down their noses at dual purpose dairy cattle. I know because I was one of them.

High Fertility SpermVital Semen Available on 3 Norwegian Red Sires

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Geno-UK is pleased to offer SpermVital semen on 3 of our most popular sires, 10556 Motroen, 10553 Nordbo and 10526 Storremma.

Frequently asked questions and answers about Crossbreeding

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:02:00 GMT

Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions and answers about Crossbreeding.

SpermVital won first prize at Agriscot

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:15:00 GMT

SpermVital - this innovative and unique semen product from Geno adds another dimension to AI by extending the life of spermatozoa after insemination.

The Crossbreeding Specialist

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:50:00 GMT

Norwegian Red Sires increase fertility and maximize your profit.

How can Crossbreeding increase profitability?

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:56:00 GMT

Crossbreeding have proven benefits that will increase your profitability as a dairy farmer. These benefits are the result of hybrid vigour and using other breeds that can add particular strengths to the herd - and they can now benefit you.

Breeding Programme

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

More than 95 % of the dairy cows in Norway are Norwegian Red. The population consists of approximately 260,000 cows, of which 98 % participate in the Norwegian Dairy Herd Recording System.

How can Norwegian Red improve fertility?

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Independent research from Canada has confirmed that, when used in crossbreeding programmes, the Norwegian Red breed can significantly improve the fertility through both increase in conception and fewer straws per pregnancy.

The Norwegian Red crosses are amazing says Vissers, Holland

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:44:00 GMT

The Vissers family at Ravenstein in Holland is milking 275 cows. Herd average milk yield is 9,328 kgs, 3.98% fat and 3.50% protein. The family started crossbreeding some years ago and are very satisfied.

Welcome to Geno-UK

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Dairy Crossbreeding Focus: A new breeding company focused on dairy crossbreeding was established recently in the UK. Geno-UK was created to serve the growing interest and demand for dairy crossbreeding in the UK.

Crossbreeding Newsletters

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:16:00 GMT

How to establish a crossbreeding programme

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:55:00 GMT

In establishing a crossbreeding programme and selecting your breeds, there are a few key points to remember:

Crossbreeding for Improved Reproduction

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:25:00 GMT

Around the world there is increased use of dairy crossbreeding. One of the main reasons for this is improved reproduction results from crossbreeding.

SpermVital semen - makes timing of insemination less critical

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:01:00 GMT

Through several years of research Geno's scientists in cooperation with Sintef, the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, have developed SpermVital semen.

Brown Swiss

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:50:00 GMT

March Proof Round of Norwegian Red Sires

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT

The latest proof round of Norwegian Red sires, released March 8, brought several surprisingly high ranking new sires! Fully one-third of the top ranking 25 sires were newly proven.

Geno Genetics UK Ltd office established

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:00 GMT

Geno Genetics UK Ltd was established 15 February 2010, and is the second Geno subsidiary outside Norway. The trading name is Geno UK, and the Company will promote and sell Norwegian Red in a crossbreeding programme to the British dairy farmers.

R&D Fertility and Sperm Technology

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Geno's R & D on fertility and sperm technology is performed in part by Geno or by its subsidiary company BioKapital AS. The aim is to improve all steps of the breeding process. Geno benefits from this work through a higher production efficiency, a better product and new knowledge that is communicated back to our members.

Breeding Objective

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The NRF breeding objective includes milk production, health, fertility, milkability, calving ease, temperament and growth rate (Table).

R&D Genetics

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The main objective of our research and development is to improve the methods and routines used for genetic evaluation of Norwegian Red.

Total Merit Index

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Each year the 10-12 highest ranking Norwegian Red bulls, based on their total merit index, are selected and used as elite sires. Ten trait groups are included in the current total merit index (Table 1), where milk production, mastitis, fertility and udder receive the highest relative weight.