Virginia (Villeroy x Hubraum) is a top daughter-proven bull, now with nearly 1,200 daughters in milk. His breeding values remain stable, reflecting his consistent improvement under the FV rolling deduction system. Notably, he gained 3 points in milk speed, reaching an impressive 117. Ranked fifth among all proven FV bulls, Virginia excels in delivering high-performing genetics.
CRV Fleckvieh bulls: Breeding healthy, efficient, and long-lasting cows for the future
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At CRV, we take pride in a barn filled with bulls that deliver genetics for easy-to-manage cows that thrive in farmers' barns. With a strong focus on health and efficiency, our breeding strategy consistently pays off, resulting in cows that are healthy, productive, and long-lasting. These traits not only benefit farm profitability but also contribute to sustainable dairy farming.
Our Fleckvieh bulls represent the best of these principles, offering balanced genetics that ensure excellent milk production, robust fertility, and strong functional traits. This well-rounded approach positions CRV to continue supporting farmers worldwide with genetics that meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
Stay tuned as we highlight the exceptional performance of some of our top Fleckvieh bulls, showcasing how CRV is shaping the future of dairy farming.
Makay (Malawi x Varta) offers solid milk production with positive components and excels in udder traits, scoring 120 for udder quality and 124 for udder health. Perfect for automated milking systems, his daughters are expected to be slightly taller, adding to their functional appeal.
Majo (Minor x Zepter) delivers reliable milk production with positive components, complemented by high daughter fertility (112) and strong udder health (119). He also boasts a positive beef index (112) and excellent udder traits, including longer teats (112), good fore udder attachment (116), and optimal udder depth (112).
Following the success of our proven bulls, we are excited to present our genomic line-up, featuring an impressive selection of 30 bulls designed to meet the diverse needs of all market segments. Nearly half of these bulls carry the polled gene in their pedigree, a testament to the growing influence of polled genetics in our breeding program. This trend, supported by contributions from both male and female lines, ensures a steady increase in polled options for farmers worldwide.
With such a broad range of bulls available, we are confident in meeting the unique requirements of any farming operation. For tailored advice, we encourage you to reach out to your CRV contact person. Now, let’s take a closer look at one standout genomic bull in our line-up.
Presenting our new genomic bull line-up
The dual-purpose bull Halogen (Highness x Mercedes Pp) combines strong milk production (+905 kg with neutral to slightly positive components) and beef traits. He excels in calving ease (114), daughter fertility (115), udder health (119), and boasts excellent exterior qualities, making him a versatile choice for balanced performance.
In conclusion
The bulls highlighted in this press release represent just a glimpse of our extensive line-up. With a broader selection of genetics available, CRV offers a wide range of bulls to meet every farmer's needs. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive range of sexed semen options to further support customized breeding strategies.