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  • Ar-Joy Cu Zuri Madden the flagship of the American breeding program

    Ar-Joy Cu Zuri Madden the flagship of the American breeding program

    For many breeders in the United States, he was the surprise of the most recent index release. Terra-Calroy Zuri, from CRV’s American program, received his first daughter-based breeding values in April 2025. With over 300 daughters contributing, Zuri rose to 3348 TPI and ranked 4th among daughter-proven bulls. With 1.37 PTAT, he is by far the best type improver among the top 5 TPI bulls.
  • In twenty years, 6 percent more live-born calves from heifers

    In twenty years, 6 percent more live-born calves from heifers

    The percentage of live-born calves in the Netherlands and Flanders from Holstein heifers has increased significantly over the past twenty years, from 81 percent in 2005 to 87 percent for black-and-white and 91 percent for red-and-white. This is evident from calculations by the Animal Evaluation Unit (EU department CRV) based on calving records.
  • Delta Party P breeding hard workers in festive attire

    Delta Party P breeding hard workers in festive attire

    Anyone wanting to envision the daughters of Delta Party P should look at the beautiful dam of this new red-and-white InSire bull. Delta Ryfke P (by Solitair P) was classified as a heifer with 87 points for overall conformation, including the maximum score of 89 for type and udder. She also received a linear trait score of 9 for rump width and rear udder height, and 8 for rib structure and fore udder attachment.
  • Favorite bull dam: Delta Tulip P

    Favorite bull dam: Delta Tulip P

    Ten years ago, D’n Driehoek Delta Teuntje was the first “Teuntje” in Beers. Three generations later, Delta Tulip P is one of the standouts. “Tulip doesn’t give up easily, like all the Teuntjes. They’re cows with a ‘no-nonsense, get to work’ attitude,” says Jens Hermanussen.
  • Delta High Tide PP - One of the highest red-and-white production sires

    Delta High Tide PP - One of the highest red-and-white production sires

    Nothing less can be expected from the daughters of Delta High Tide PP. With breeding values of 2,240 kg milk, 158 kg fat and protein, and 574 Inet, he is one of the highest red-and-white production sires and the highest homozygous polled. Additionally, this new InSire bull passes on 108 persistence and 109 feed efficiency.
  • Daughters of Delta Hilltop cruise steadily to the top

    Daughters of Delta Hilltop cruise steadily to the top

    The daughters of Delta Hilltop won’t peak extremely, and they might not perform at their highest as heifers. However, with breeding values of over 1,500 kg of milk, 109 kg of fat, and 109 kg of protein, and a lifespan value of 687 days, they can be expected to produce over 900 kg of fat and protein during their lifetime.
  • Leg structure and claw health lay the foundation for top performances of CRV bulls

    Leg structure and claw health lay the foundation for top performances of CRV bulls

    Every dairy farmer knows: good leg structure and healthy claws are fundamental for a herd that achieves high production and longevity without issues. It's no coincidence that CRV's top bulls score highly on these traits. This April proof frequently used bulls from recent years demonstrate this with their daughters, and young bulls set the bar even higher with their genomic breeding values.