The InSire bull Delta Vikram combines a production breeding value of nearly 1,200 kg of milk, +0.14% fat, and +0.13% protein with excellent scores for maturity (108) and longevity (over 800 extra days). This means his daughters are expected to produce more than 14,000 kg of additional lifetime milk, with over 1,200 kg of fat and protein. Vikram’s daughters are persistent producers and require relatively little feed for this high output, thanks to his feed efficiency breeding value of 105.
Delta Vikram, a modern breeding bull from a historic cow family
At the turn of the century, cows from the Bûtemare Ida family ranked high on the Dutch cow indexes. Back then, breeding focused mainly on Inet (economic index), while traits like health and longevity were still in their early development. Now, more than 25 years later, this same Ida family is back in the spotlight - this time with a bull that scores exceptionally well not only for production, but also for health, longevity, and the modern breeding goal of feed efficiency.
Over 14,000 kg extra lifetime production
High production, efficiency, and strong health
Alongside production and efficiency, Vikram also performs well in health traits. His daughters are expected to have low susceptibility to ketosis (103) and to produce milk with a low somatic cell count (107). He truly stands out for hoof health, with an impressive score of 113.
Strong leg structure
Vikram’s dam, Delta Imke, lives at the CRV test farm Double W Holsteins, run by the Booij family in Benneveld (The Netherlands). Her first-lactation projection is over 12,000 kg of milk, and even nine months after calving, she was still producing over 40 kg of milk per day. This Delta Conan daughter has been scored 83 for overall conformation, including 85 for legs. Leg structure is also a strong suit in Vikram’s type transmission. His daughters will have a powerful stride (109), with parallel rear legs (107) and moderate curvature when viewed from the side. Vikram also carries the BB genotype for kappa-casein and is A2A2 for beta-casein, making him a modern and well-rounded sire with deep roots in a proven cow family.
