August 18, 2026 It was again time for the Rundvee Show Noord (RSN-Show) in Lhee in the beginning of August 2026. Several Eurogenes members participated at this provincial show of Northern-Netherlands. The first title of the day went to Giessen Holsteins with winning the 2yr. old champion and 2yr. old Udder Champion with Blondin Driven daughter Giessen Gold Barbara. New Moore Sidekick Esmeralda 194 won the ribbon for 2yr. old Reserve Udder Champion. New Moore Dropbox Dina became 1st in her class with 2yr. olds and became Honorable Mention 2yr. old Champion. New Moore Holsteins won for the 2nd time in a row the Champion title Herdgroup. Giessen Holsteins became 3rd with their herdgroup. Click further for more pictures and results.    Read More

August 18, 2026 The breeding power of the phenomenon Glenridge Citation Roxy EX-97-USA 4E 6* continues with her latest EXCELLENT offspring Hellender Bad Chenoa EX-95-CH EX-96-MS! She raised her score to EX-95 with EX-96 for her Mammary System and EX-95 for her Feet & Legs. She was this year crowned as Grand Champion Aargauer Eliteschau 2026, 2nd in her class at the Expo Bulle 2026, Grand Champion Holstein Swiss Res Night 2023, H.M. Grand Champion Junior Expo Bulle 2024 and more! She is sired by Castel Bad *RC from Hellender Gold Chip Chanel EX-91-CH followed by 8 generations VG and Excellent cows going back on  Glenridge Citation Roxy EX-97-USA 4E 6*. Continue reading..   Read More

August 17, 2026 The Holstein Conformation Composite (HCC) is a selection tool designed to identify animals with the combination of conformation traits most associated with balanced, functionally correct Holstein cattle. The HCC emphasizes intermediate optimum values for key traits that support long-term functionality. It promotes moderate frame size, balanced udders built for longevity and production potential, and sound feet and legs. The HCC identifies cattle that move well, maintain structural soundness, and produce profitably across many lactations, representing the balanced, durable cow that dairy producers recognize as their most profitable. The HCC provides breeders an alternative to Predicted Transmitting Ability for Type (PTAT) by weighting individual conformation traits based on breed priorities, considering the relationships between traits, rather than being based on Final Score alone. Click further for more info.   Read More

August 13, 2026 The new indexes from Italy came in last tuesday! Topping the proven domestic PFT list is Progenesis Vivify at +5491 gPFT! In second follows Peak Powerhouse at +5387 gPFT and in third Delta Morgan at +5322 gPFT. In fourth follows Captain son Gen Percival! He raised his gPFT score with +10 to +5239 gPFT with +1998kgM, +0.42%F and +0.12%P. Percival is a son from Gymnast dam Col DG Peggy VG-85-DE and goes back on Roylane Mark Carmen EX-94-USA 2E GMD DOM. Click further for more info.    Read More

August 12, 2026 A great debut for newcomer DG Astor-Red in the R&W gNVI genomic ranking! He came in today as the Nr. 10 R&W gNVI genomic sire at +396 gNVI! He is a very interesting Seducer P Red son, combining a lot of milk with positive components, great health traits, a balanced type, without extreme traits and is from a proven family who shows their qualities worldwide! His dam is DG Accalia-Red GP-NL 2yr., she is sired by Rammstein-Red and goes through BTS Avea-Red back on KHW Goldwyn Aiko *RC EX-91-USA. Astor-Red guarantees +1665kgM with +0.19%F, +0.09%P, 1076 INET, 111 Somatic Cell Score, 110 Udder Health, 103 DPR and 110 Hoofhealth. He shows a great combination between Stature (103), Strength (103), Body Depth (103) and Dairy Form (106). He has a Total Type of 110, 106 Mammary System and 108 Feet&Legs. Click further for the Dutch rankings.   Read More