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Rivana with daughters founding their way to the top charts

Among the extensively used sires in the 3STAR Breeding Program is Peak Rainow. According to RZG, SPH Alberta's daughter, Dykster 3STAR Rivana, stands out significantly compared to other Rainow daughters. Following this success, Rivana, who is one of the members of the Sandy-Valley Plane Sapphire branch of Snow-N Denises Dellia EX-95, was bred to continue her lineage.... Read more

Genomics

Full sisters take top spots in the R&W gNVI rankings!

In an impressive showing, two full sisters have claimed the second and third positions on the Red gNVI genomics list. These interim results feature 3STAR Olde Shari Red (468 gNVI) and 3STAR Olde Shine Red (460 gNVI), both owned by John van Oldeniel and GenHotel.... Read more

General

Gladius daughter Albertine boast high scoring daughters!

In 2020, with the purchase of SPH Alberta during the SonderKollektion, the Sandy-Valley Plane Sapphire line, originating from Snow-N Denise's Dellia EX-95, was incorporated into the breeding program of Dykster Holsteins and GenHotel. This investment has proven fruitful, as her descendants have brought strong results. Several bulls have been sold to AI studs, and one of her daughters Dykster 3STAR Albertine by KAX Gladius stands out in the Dykster herd with more than 20 offspring to her name.... Read more

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Dutch Kanu branch in the spotlights

At Poppe Holsteins, a group of 2-yr-olds recently received their first classification scores. Among the best-scored first milkers were several well-developed offspring of the renowned brood cow, Wilder Kanu 111 RDC.... Read more

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First '3STAR' with excellent classification!

In 2020, the prefix of GenHotel's breeding program changed from K&L to 3STAR. Since then, this new prefix has been indispensable in the top genomic lists for both female and males around the globe. The first proven bulls with the new prefix were succesfull introduced in the proof run last December as well, like 3STAR Signal P & 3STAR Ranger Red. This week, we received exciting news about the first excellent cow from the 3STAR Breeding Program: 3STAR FM Monalisa!... Read more

Sales

Early, great looking Sheepster with 3119 gTPI!

The American sire, OCD Trooper Sheepster, introduces a refreshing sire track to the Holstein population with his lineage: Trooper x Acura x Resolve. His first European daughters were born around early 2024 and exhibit the impressive gTPI that Sheepster inherits. This includes his daughter, 3STAR OH Magiostar, who is set to be offered at the HighlightSale this Friday with an outstanding gTPI of 3119.... Read more

Sires

RUW features a 3STAR Signal P progeny group

This Friday, the Rinder Union West herdbook will host its annual Highlight Sale. In addition to the sale, they will spotlight the breeders of their bulls and present daughter groups. Last year they featured daughters of K&L Sputnik RDC; this year, the focus will be on the daughters of the proven 3STAR Signal P, who earned his first proven RZG in December.... Read more

Sales

Out of the full sister of leaders Ranger Red & Robin Red!

The remarkable HLB 3STAR Romika P Red, sired by Mo Red PP, will be featured at the Highlight Sale this Friday. She has several impressive traits including being polled, transmitting huge indexes, and brings in the power of Global Red Impact Cow of 2021 Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86, her third dam.... Read more

Sales

A remarkable heifer from a renowned bull dam family!

With an impressive score of 399 gNVI, 150 gRZG & 1572 gISET, 3STAR OH Sarita Red, a daughter of CR 7 P Red, stands out as one of the top CR 7 P Red daughters in Europe. Her high gNVI score also places her among the best in the Netherlands and Flanders! You have the chance to own this unique heifer calf during the upcoming Highlight Sale on the evening of Friday, January 10.... Read more

Sales

Homozygous polled from 17 generations VG/EX!

We are highlighting an exceptional opportunity at the 34th HighlightSale on Friday, January 10th! Presenting the outstanding 3STAR Ava PP Red, a remarkable Mo Red PP daughter that is not only homozygous polled but also showcases an extraordinary pedigree featuring 17 of VG/EX classified dams.... Read more

General

The 10th generation is shaping the top lists!

More than 25 years after the birth of Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence EX-95, the global influence of one of the most significant Chief Mark daughters is still clearly evident in the international Holstein population. Prudence's genetics have spread worldwide through various channels, and since the early 21st century, her offspring have also been successfully born in the Netherlands. The 10th generation of Prudence is now leading at De Oosterhof/GenHotel and is featured on the European top gTPI list.... Read more

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Bull dam Tirsvad 3STAR Mars Aros PP Red in the picture

In 2022, an opportunity arose to purchase a promising homozygous polled heifer calf, Tirsvad 3STAR Mars Aros PP Red, who is a Mars P Red of the brood cow Amber PP Red VG-86. This interesting heifer was sold during the SonderKollektion by Tirsvad Genetics and GenHotel. Fast forward nearly three years, this former sale heifer has been in lactation for some time now and has achieved a VG score!... Read more

Sales

3STAR OH Kaylove Red brings the No. 1 RDC female in Switzerland!

In January of 2023, De Oosterhof and GenHotel showcased the young Poppe Flight Red daughter, 3STAR OH Kaylove Red, at the Highlight Sale. With impressive figures of 157 gRZG, 2730 gTPI, 201 gISU, and 1600 gISET, her complete profile and the strong lineage of the Art-Acres Kay721-ET EX-90 cow family attracted interest from buyers across several countries. Ultimately, the winning bid came from the B.O.A. group from Switzerland. Last October, Kaylove Red freshened, allowing us to fully appreciate this promising 2-yr-old!... Read more

Genomics

Genetics GenHotel members have taken over the Red NVI proven rankings!

As we enter December, new leaders have emerged in the gNVI rankings for both Red Holstein and Holstein bulls. Young genomic sires that have successfully made their mark are now being recognized as top proven sires based on the performance of their daughters. Notably, the current top 5 progeny proven Red Holstein are fully represented by bulls bred by GenHotel members!... Read more

Genomics

Red sires hold their ground in Germany

The top Holstein genomics in Germany have seen some changes this proof run. However, the number one position among the young Red Holstein bulls remains unchanged. The competition for the top position among daughter-proven sires is intense, largely due to the continued arrival of debuting bulls. This competitiveness is felt especially among the Holsteine bulls, while the leader in the Red Holstein category successfully maintains his position!... Read more

Sales

Koepon Marble Range 125 RDC, great Red breeder!

During the Koepon Summer Sale 2022, an opportunity arose to purchase a top-scoring granddaughter of Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86. Many interested parties seized this opportunity, including the Swedish dairy farm Alsgårds Lantbruk, owned by the Andersson family. Together with GenHotel, they acquired the red carrier Koepon Marble Marble Range 125 RDC!... Read more

Sales

2024's Topseller is HLB 3STAR OH Rosalinde P Red

Last Friday, November 29, the gates of the Ostfrieslandhalle opened to buyers from all over Germany and neighboring countries for the 12th edition of the VOST Select Sale. The evening proved to be very successful, and we reflect on the results with joy.... Read more

Sales

3027 gTPI / 362 gNVI Red Redlea RC!

The no. 1 gNVI Redlea RC daughter is the selling 3STAR OH Karin Red! This young red heifer calf will rock your world with an outstanding profile on both gTPI and gNVI. She sells this Friday as lot number 21!... Read more

Sales

3219 gTPI Sheepster from famous bull dam family!

Lot 45 of the VOST Select Sale is the impressive 3STAR OH Rivella, a Sheepster with 3219 gTPI, 2.06 gPTAT, 0.40% f & 0.16% p . Her fresh dam, Reevival by Parfect, scored VG-87 at just 2 yrs-old, and a milking full sister was good for VG-85 as well!... Read more

Sales

Red carrier Sheepster with outstanding scores

With the VOST Select Sale 12 set to take place in just two weeks, today we would like to introduce you to one of the selling heifers, 3STAR OH Magda RDC. This Sheepster daughter brings an interesting profile with 3093 gTPI, 870 gPLI and 319 gNVI! She will be offered as lot 7 on Friday evening, November 29.... Read more

General

Dam of the female No. 1 Wilra Ssi Mnshiner Perle photographed!

The Maybelline Tual family has become an influential branch in Europe, known for its strong genetics that consistently place its descendants at the top of monthly rankings. A notable member of this family is De Oosterhof 3STAR Mazzely, a milking granddaughter of the renowned brood cow K&L OH Mabel sired by Peak AltaZazzle. Mazzely has produced three daughters with exceptional qualities, including the current number 1 Perle daughter based on gTPI.... Read more

General

Classified 2-Yr-olds at the Willem's Hoeve averaging VG-85.7

Last week, Willem's Hoeve Holsteins enjoyed an impressive classification day with 28 scored 2-yr-olds, resulting in a high average of VG-85.7. The home-bred bulls Viano, Optum Red, and Steyr played a significant role in this success, elevating the breeding results of the herd of the De Jong family to a new level.... Read more

General

Strong collaboration brings awesome breeding results in Switzerland!

De-Su Kenobi daughter K&L OH Mallory, a direct daughter out of the famous bull dam K&L OH Mabel, has been of major influence for the De Oosterhof & GenHotel program. Not only is she the former number 1 gTPI in Europe, but Mallory managed to impress on other genomic systems as well, which made her a very popular embryo donor. As a result, the young Kenobi heifer managed to produce a total of almost 60 embryos! Eight of these embryos were sold to Swissgenetics, of which the fantastisch 3STAR OH Augustus Orella P RDC is one of the great results.... Read more

Genomics

August USA results females

The USA genomic results of newly tested females in August have been published by the Holstein Association USA. With great additions to the top 50 gTPI in Europe for GenHotel members WKF Holsteins, De Oosterhof and... Read more

Genomics

Top red & white RZG Interbull ranking loaded with Dutch bulls!

Germany was one of the first countries to launch the August 2024. Especially in the Red Holstein lists, new names emerged, with the first victory for 3STAR OH Ranger Red based on his first interbull proven index. In addition to this former no. 1 R&W genomics bull, there are several bulls of Dutch origin in this top as well! It's up to GenHotel to bring you an overview of the August RZG proof highlights in this news item.... Read more

Type

Brood cow Aderyn VG-87 wins show title!

Making her debut in the show judging ring at the age of 9 years, Willsbro K&L Nugget Aderyn RDC VG-87, a fifth-calver with a huge reputation as a brood cow, had a successful show debut and won her first title as she took the Reserve Senior Championship last saturday.... Read more

Sales

Invest in exceptional MS Kingstead Chief Adeen EX-94 offspring!

This week, from Wednesday, August 7 to Friday, August 9, the Roccafarm Sale will take place. Several offspring from the HC Archrival Arianne VG-89/MS Kingstead Chief Adeen EX-94 family are being offered by the Belgian dairy farmer Ivo Hulsbosch and GenHotel. You definitely have something special waiting for you!... Read more

Sales

Impressive offer at the upcoming Roccafarm Sale!

The Belgian Roccafarm is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special event: the Roccafarm Sale. This auction will take place from 7 to 9 August and will be held online via FarmersBid.com. Breeder Ivo Hulsbosch has carefully selected 46 lots for this auction, which include animals from influential cow families, showcasing the breeding successes over those 25 years.... Read more

General

Introducing the VG-85 Freestyle-Red daughter Ambie P Red!

The young 2-yr-old 3STAR TV Ambie P Red, freshened in January, is among the first female offspring of the well-regarded brood cow Amber PP Red VG-86. This homozygous polled VG-86 Solitair P Red daughter has shown impressive breeding results for her owners Tirsvad Genetics and GenHotel over the years, producing bulls such as 3STAR TV Ambo P Red, 3STAR Tirsvad Ranking P Red, and Tirsvad 3STAR Member PP Red. Now that the first daughters are also in lactation, Amber PP Red's breeding strength is becoming even more evident.... Read more

General

3STAR OH Shirly RDC, the no. 2 Crisalis for RZG!

Sire ZFZ Crisalis Rf was intensively used in the 3STAR Breeding Program after a successful debut at the end of 2020 as a sire of sons. One of his most successful daughters is the Dutch born 3STAR OH Shirly RDC. She is still the number 2 of all his tested daughters, based on RZG.... Read more

General

3STAR OH Mariska RDC, a cow from a long line of high-performing dams!

The Gold-N-Oaks S Marbella VG-89 family has become more influential in the Holstein population over the last decade and became an essential key for the genomics scene. Many offspring from this line have achieved top rankings, and several bulls with Marbella blood have proven themselves, like Tirsvad K&L Predar - no 2 proven bull for RZG!... Read more

General

Solid classification day at De Oosterhof

This week, interesting milkers at De Oosterhof were classified, which, most of them in partnership with GenHotel, has achieved good results and grew into important donors. One of these classified cows is a Jersey, a direct daughter of Sonderfenner Hirts Gry P, the Danish, multiple bull dam!... Read more

General

Max. score of VG-89 MS for 3STAR OH Mazzali

Over the past few years, the Maybelline Tual VG-85 cow family has played a significant role in the joint breeding program of De Oosterhof and GenHotel. K&L OH Mabel has been a key factor in this success. The story of success continues with 3STAR OH Mazzali, a granddaughter of Mabel by Peak AltaZazzle. Mazzali has proven to be a successful producer of high-quality offspring and has also excelled as a first calver in the milking parlor.... Read more

Genomics

3STAR OH Somfy P Red, the highest polled Redford daughter!

The first offspring from the former number 1 red-and-white genomics bull GlH Redford are being born, and with that also the first gRZG results of these animals are coming in. An outstanding result was achieved with 3STAR OH Somfy P Red, a polled daughter of young sire Redford who has the highest RZG-index of any polled Redford daughter in Europe so far!... Read more

Genomics

New USA genomic results European females

The Holstein Association USA has recently published genomic results of newly tested females. Due to a computer glitch at Holstein USA, the May results were not released until the last week of May. Below are some highlights... Read more

General

Figureheads Aderyn RDC and Aderina Red have been photographed again!

Over the years, dam Willsbro K&L Nugget Aderyn RDC VG-87 and her daughter Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red VG-89 have become two figureheads within the joint breeding program of Visstein and GenHotel. The number and quality of offspring from this line have garnered considerable interest from AI organizations at home and abroad over the years.... Read more

General

EmbryoProgram result Florijn Red classified!

Great news coming from Diekers Holsteins (Eiting family) as the first calver, Diekers 3STAR OH Florijn Red, received a first classification score earlier this week. Florijn Red is a Poppe Freestyle-Red daughter out of bull dam Diekers K&L DL Whiskey RDC VG-85 and is a result of the 3STAR Embryo Program that the Eiting family has been participating in since 2016.... Read more

General

Granddam No. 1 R&W progeny proven sire re-scored!

During the latest classification day at the Visstein dairy farm, some females from prominent cow families were rescored. One of the classified animals was the fifth calf, Willsbro Nuggett Aderyn RDC, whose grandson was promoted to proven sire during the April proof run.... Read more

Genomics

Unique European R&W gTPI female ranking!

A unique situation has arisen in the female top gTPI red-and-white European animals, which are primarily bred by members of GenHotel. An impressive number of offspring in the top are influenced by "Red Impact Cow of 2021" Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86, while on the paternal side, the bull Calmac RUW Tricky Red leads the list.... Read more

Genomics

New daughter proven list leaders in Germany

The latest German April index run included a base adjustment, which resulted in a decrease of 5.0 for B&W RZG and 4.8 for R&W RZG. Despite this adjustment, the top sires of December 2023 maintained their indexes quite well. However, new bulls competed for the top spots in the Holstein and Red Holstein rankings. As a result, two new list leaders emerged among the progeny-proven bulls.... Read more

Genomics

Visstein K&L Money P, the no. 1 progeny-proven RZG sire!

It was a special proof run for the breeders of Visstein K&L Money P Red, Visstein, and GenHotel. The Tirsvad Match P RDC son made his debut in August 2020 on the red German genomics list, ranking at 4th place with 160 gRZG. This made him the number one polled red genomics sire . Now, 3.5 years and more than 200 lactating daughters later, Money P Red proves himself again as a debuting number one proven sire with impressive qualities.... Read more

Type

Grand Champion Fokveeshow Lochem increases her score to EX-91!

GenHotel members Holbra Holsteins and Oosterbrook Holsteins participated in the Fokveeshow Lochem and did great in different categories. Also succiess was being achievedwith a 3STAR Embryo Program result. The highlight of the day was Leon Heijink's victory with his fourth calf Esperanto daughter and she received a new excellent score this morning!... Read more

Type

Dam of Lot 8 Mariskijn P Red in first place!

Last Saturday, the Fokveeshow Lochem provided an excellent opportunity to show the first calver Diekers 3STAR OH Florijn Red to the public. Florijn Red is a Poppe Freestyle-Red daughter, bred by Diekers Holsteins, De Oosterhof, and GenHotel. She belongs to an impressive and globally known cow family and is also a half-sister of Whisper Red which makes her a rising show star descending from a bull dam family!... Read more

Sales

Polled red heifers from 9 generations of bull dams!

On March 14th (tomorrow morning) at 9:00 AM, the GenHotel Selection Sale will start. The sale includes two beautiful lot numbers that are out of the Des-Y-Gen Planet Silk RDC EX-90/Gen-I-Beq Goldwyn Secret RC VG-87 cow family and both boasts a stunning 9 generations of bull dams in a row. You have the opportunity to become the owner of one of these two gorgeous, red offspring that are also polled... Read more

Sales

Early Mask-Red from an oustanding cow family

When you think of KHW Super Aderyn RDC EX-90, you immediately think of her red-and-white Dutch great-granddaughter Visstein K&L SV Aderina Red VG-89! Aderina was the first Salvatore RC daughter in the Netherlands with a score of VG-88 AV and even before her first calving, Aderina knew the Aiko's was completely new on the map due to her sublime breeding power. Even now, at the age of six, she still manages to leave a big mark on her (direct) offspring and her influence remains great.... Read more

Sales

Top polled Red Holstein from none other than I'm Good VG-87!

The remarkable dairy cow, KHE I'm Good VG-87, has produced over 70,000 kgM and has shown an impressive breeding power that continues to be passed down through several generations. One of her great-granddaughters, Poppe 3STAR Glennis P Red (lot 9), will be up for auction next week. So go get her!... Read more

Sales

Two polled heifers with roots going back to KNS Dorfgirl!

The upcoming GenHotel Selection Sale offers the opportunity to invest in Europe's best cow families, including those of the well-known German KNS 'D' cow family from the KNS Holsteins herd. This cow family, headed by KNS Dorfgirl, produced many well-known bulls and brood cows. During this online sale you can even get to choose between two great descendants!... Read more

Sales

Early Tricky-Red from the Marbella bull dam family

Today we can already present one of the beautiful, red, lots of the upcoming GenHotel Selection Sale to you! She is an early Calmac RUW Tricky Red daughter named 3STAR OH Margo Red. She is a granddaughter of none other than Tirsvad K&L Riveting Magnolia GP-84, which makes her part of the high-transmitting cow family of Gold-N-Oaks S Marbella/Gold-N-Oaks Morty Malibu!... Read more

General

Praised member of the Sudena Holsteins herd: Rose RDC VG-89!

De Oosterhof Dg Rose RDC VG-89, 8.5-yrs-old, has become a prominent name in the pedigrees of many highly ranked cows and bulls in Europe. She was bought by Sudena Holsteins as a lactating 2-yr-old and is now in her fifth lactation, still serving as an influential brood cow for the Mensink family.... Read more

Genomics

Great genomic results for Koepon Genetics!

The USA genomic results of newly tested females in February have been published by the Holstein Association USA. Lots of variation in sire image and 5 toppers in the top 50 gTPI Europe for Koepon Genetics this month.... Read more

General

Alsgaard 3STAR Molly Red scores 160 gRZG!

In celebration of reaching 5,000 followers on Instagram, GenHotel held a special giveaway at the end of 2023. Participants had the chance to win two embryos from the 3STAR Embryo Program by guessing the gRZG score of Alsgaard 3STAR Molly Red, which was born at Alsgards Lantbruk. Followers were required to guess the correct gRZG score of the newborn Molly, and over 90 Instagram followers participated. Only two people were able to guess the correct score of 160 gRZG, and the two embryos were raffled off among these winners. The lucky winner of the giveaway was Eike Behrends from Germany. Congratulations to him!... Read more

General

Great embryo donor Waldclass 3STAR HS Chanel 3 PP classifies VG-87!

She was just 5 months old when the then 150 gRZG scoring Waldclass 3STAR HS Chanel 3 PP (Simon P x Hotspot P) was sold to Diepenhoek Holsteins. There she was successfully flushed in order for the 3STAR Embryo Program. This resulted in the birth of several polled offspring for the Adriaans family and GenHotel. After being in first lactation for some time now, she was recently classified with a fantastic VG-score!... Read more

General

Influential cow families score at Poppe Holsteins!

Recently, a number of cows from various influential pedigrees were scored at the Poppe family's dairy farm. Among the entered heifers were also a full sister of Poppe Flight Red and the former number 1 gNVI red & white! It's up to GenHotel to share these great results with you.... Read more

Sales

Homozygous polled with stunning conformation!

Tomorrow, SIE 3STAR Fortuna Red PP will be auctioned at the Highlight Sale in Germany. This beautiful red-and-white heifer is a homozygous polled daughter of the popular young bull Tirsvad 3STAR Member PP Red and hails directly from the Dutch Mars Froukjes!... Read more

Sires

New all-rounder 3STAR OH Shield RDC is available!

At the end of 2023, the young sire 3STAR OH Shield RC, bred by De Oosterhof and GenHotel, became available at Semex. This very high and complete red factor Progenesis Monteverdi son is expected to become very successful and could have a major impact on the global Holstein population!... Read more

General

Influential sire & his son scored EX-96 & EX-95 at Genus/ABS!

It had been several years since the English AI station Genus/ABS classified AI-stud bulls, yet there were not one but two strong reasons for the breeding organization to have classifiers travel to their station. Both father Hoogenhorst OH DG Rubels-Red and his son Koepon OH Ryder-Red received the 'excellent' status last week!... Read more

Genomics

High ranking redcarrier at Wilder Holsteins

In the meantime, the Holstein Association USA and CDCB have also published the genomic results for females. In the newly genomic tested females, this has resulted in a very interesting new topper for Wilder Holsteins... Read more

General

Early K&L Sputnik RDC from the Planet Silk family, the world's largest supplier of bulls!

Just after the breakthrough of K&L Sputnik RDC (s. Spark Red), bred by GenHotel in 2020, his semen was much-used in the 3STAR Breeding Program and other European breeding programmes. The then No. 3 genomics sire in Germany with 161 gRZG broke through in April 2020 and through his offspring, the genes of the American De-Su BW Marshal Georgia EX-90 cow family continue to flow through Europe. The recently photographed, young 3STAR OH Shiny RDC is a fantastic example of one of Sputnik RDC's promising daughters. With the arrival of his first daughter proven index in December, RUW will show a progeny group in Hamm (DE) at the beginning of next month.... Read more

General

Willem's-Hoeve Jmw Applause 26 gets the maximum 2-yr-old score!

GenHotel congratulates owners Willem's-Hoeve Holsteins, Metz & Nuijl with the very impressive and well-deserved score for the first calver Willem's-Hoeve Jmw Applause 26, the Reserve Junior Champion Red & White of the HHH 2023! The red Lindenright Moovin RDC daughter, which calved in mid-September, received the maximum score of VG-89.... Read more

Sales

The EmbryoSale offers strong type pedigrees!

A great offer is currently for sale in our GenHotel EmbryoSale with a grandiose level of type pedigrees bred to high-indemand type sires! Bids can be placed until Thursday, December 14th 3.00PM. For embryos from the 3STAR EmbryoProgram, please contact us for conditions and prices.... Read more