CONTENTS 04 Nordic Holstein population with lower inbreeding 08 X-Vik sexed semen – farm results in focus 10 Sexed semen – 7 key management decisions to consider 11 Breeding for feed efficiency takes major step forward 12 Crossbreeding can reduce methane gas emissions 14 VikingRed leading the green path 16 VikingBeef ready to serve the market 18 VikingJersey accelerating genetic progress 20 VikingHolsten breeding sustainable and smaller cows 26 Good times never seemed so good 28 Nørregaard farm - a pioneer in ProCROSS 34 Global Players: News from around the world 24 Switch to VikingGoldenCross system transforms farm profits Before they changed their farming system, the Henderson family admits it was hard to make a margin. Now they’ve made the switch and used the better finances to set up another farm. Bulls to Watch - Learn more about these interesting sires 32 Who are the brightest stars in the cattle sky? VikingGenetics’ Breeding Managers present a selection of the outstanding bulls that are topping the charts right now. This time, we include also the best VikingBeef bulls to watch. 12 Crossbreeding can reduce methane gas According to a recent study, “The impact of crossbreeding and feed efficiency on methane emission”, led by SimHerd, crossbred cows can reduce methane gas emissions by up to 6% compared to pure Holstein cows. Editorial Director: Helle Lennø Weesgaard, T +45 8795 9400, M +45 4094 1486, hewee@vikinggenetics.com Editor: Verónica Löfgren, T +46 511 267 24, M +46 707 620 779, velof@vikinggenetics.com Layout and production: vahle+nikolaisen. Cover photo: Dauthers of Mads Stokholm Pedersen, Holstein farmer in Denmark. Photographer: company NoWonder Photos: Alex Arkink, Elly Geverink, Elisabeth Theodorsson, Tiina Tahvonen and employees by VG. Paper: Innovative Breeding is printed on environmental responsible paper in an environmental responsible print house with Nordic Swan and FSC-certified paper. Web: vikinggenetics.com 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. Follow us on 3
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