CONTENTS 04 Sustainability in practice at Torpet Farm Sustainability is running a profitable business while safeguarding the environment. 06 VikingGenetics is leading efforts to reduce carbon footprint by genetic selection 07 Three reasons why VikingGenetics has an innovative breeding programme for the future. 10 We move fast, but are we moving too fast? There is no doubt that the VikingGenetics breeding programme is very efficient, but how is inbreeding doing? 20 Sustainable breeds Sires in focus from VikingHolstein. 23 Sustainable breeds Sires in focus from VikingRed. 26 Sustainable breeds Sires in focus from VikingJersey. 27 VJ Quintana International top outcross and exceptional breeding profile. Breeding for improved fertility for over 40 years 16 A dairy farm begins with a calf, and a satisfactory female fertility is therefore an important part of any dairy business. Solid confidence in VikingGenetics is paying off 18 Hannu Paananen’s and Mia Ikäheimo’s Kaunisto Farm in Keitele was selected as the 2019 VikingGenetics Herd of the Year in Finland. Three-way cross with Nordic breeds 12 The findings trough scientific based research confirms what farmers as Josh Philp in Garvoc Victoria has been seen for quite a long time. Web: vikinggenetics.com.au VikingGenetics, Head office, Ebeltoftvej 16, DK-8960 Randers SØ, T +45 8795 9400, info@vikinggenetics.com VikingGenetics, Sweden, Box 64, SE-532 21 Skara, T +46 511-267 00, export@vikinggenetics.com VikingGenetics, Finland, Korpikyläntie 77, PL 95, FI-15871 Hollola, T +358 40 311 5000. Editor: Verónica Löfgren, T +46-(0) 511-267 24, M +46-(0) 70-7620779, velof@vikinggenetics.com Coordinator: Tanja Damsgaard Ask, T +45 8795 9407, M +45 2189 3841, tadam@vikinggenetics.com Layout and production: vahle+nikolaisen. Photos: Alex Arkink, Elly Geverink, Elisabeth Theodorsson, Tiina Tahvonen and employees by VG. Cover photo: Innovative Breeding for a sustainable future. Paper: Innovative Breeding is printed on environmental responsible paper in an environmental responsible print house with Nordic Swan and FSC-certified paper. Follow us on INNOVATIVE BREEDING April 2020 3
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