The dam of InSire bull Delta Chateau was classified VG 85, with VG 88 for Udder and VG 84 for Feet & Legs. Her linear classification includes scores of 8 for fore udder attachment, 8 for front leg set, and 7 for body condition score. Dominque has now completed three lactations, producing 28,711 kg of milk in 788 days, with 4.63% fat and 3.91% protein. She traces back to the renowned Kolhorner Dominique cow family developed by Piet and Anje Grin of Biddinghuizen (The Netherlands). Her dam was purchased by CRV.
Delta Chateau demonstrates the power of the right mating
Delta Dominque is exactly the kind of cow dairy farmer Willem Booij likes to breed. The breeder of Double W Holsteins describes her as a cow with all-round qualities. “ She isn’t too tall; she’s strongly built and has a little extra muscle. That makes her a durable cow that can really handle herself,” he explains.
Delta Dominque
Rare and sought-after aAa code 531
Delta Dominque previously produced the AI sires Delta Dealmaker and Delta Soundbite RC. When mated to the German sire Madtime (aAa code 513), she produced Delta Chateau.Chateau carries the relatively rare but highly sought-after aAa code 531. He transmits more than 700 kg of milk, combined with +0.22% fat and +0.07% protein, while maintaining an excellent 104 Daughter Fertility. His daughters have no difficulty sustaining this level of production and maintain good body condition throughout lactation, reflected in a Body Condition Score of 107. Udder and hoof health are also among his strengths. Chateau’s daughters excel for Udder Health (107), Somatic Cell Score (107) and Hoof Health (103).
The ideal balance of stature and strength
Chateau daughters are expected to develop into the kind of cows many dairy farmers are looking for: cows with a desirable balance between stature and strength. They combine moderate stature (94) with excellent strength in the forehand (109). In addition, his 112 score for front leg set places him among the very best sires available for this trait. Delta Chateau transmits both BB kappacasein and A2A2 beta-casein and improves milking speed. With a robot milking index of 107, he is an excellent choice for automated milking systems. Used in the right mating, he is particularly effective at correcting cows with overly high rear teat placement.
