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Magnio RDC, with 3 full and 7 maternal brothers in AI!

It is rare to find such a beautiful and high-producing 2-yr-old, especially one that is a (maternal)-sister to 10 bulls in AI. However, De Oosterhof and GenHotel have successfully bred an exceptional one: 3STAR OH Magnio RDC. Calved in December, she has an impressive udder and youthful appearance, traits we commonly see in Ranger-Red daughters.... Read more

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Red, polled and a score of 155 gRZG!

During the upcoming GenHotel Selection Sale from 13 to 20 March, this well-built Handout P Red heifer calf will be offered. Not only does Lot 4 3STAR OH Micky P Red brings excellent conformation, but on a German basis she scores an excellent 155 gRZG!... Read more

Genomics

The remarkable legacy of Mabel continues

The purchase of Maybelline Tual in 2016 opened up exciting possibilities for De Oosterhof and GenHotel, as she was one of the most genetically fascinating heifers in Europe at that time. This family possesses remarkable genetics! The genes of the French Rubicon daughter are still significantly represented, leading to impressive results, particularly through Tual's top breeding daughter, K&L OH Mabel.... Read more

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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The number 1 Member PP Red is offered at the VOST Select Sale!

De Oosterhof and GenHotel (3STAR Genetics) have the honour of offering the very first Tirsvad 3STAR Member PP Red daughter during the VOST Select Sale 11 on Friday evening, November the 24th! De Oosterhof 3STAR Julie P Red is not only the first Member PP daughter to be sold, but it is also the number 1 Member based on gRZG!... Read more

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Dam of top gTPI R&W sire Whisper-Red classifies VG!

The first calver Diekers K&L DL Whiskey RDC, a Peak AltaDateline x K&L Sv Sunny Red GP-84, was classified last week with her first score. With two high ranking sons in different genomics systems Whiskey RDC is the 10th generation of bull dam in a row!... Read more

Genomics

Mabel delivers GTPI toppers again!

During the USA September genomics run, several newly tested animals received high genomic results from GenHotel members, with no less than 7 in the top 50 gTPI females in Europe listed... Read more

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Embryo purchase VO Madita grows into wonderful dairy cow!

Out of the successful 3STAR Breeding Program, several combinations from donor De Oosterhof K&L May Lios Tual 1 were sold and transfered in 2019. Three of these embryos, produced with Peak Altahothand, were exported to the German herdbook VOST and resulted in the birth of two heifer calves.... Read more

Genomics

Number 1 gTPI Gameday for Neppelenbroek!

The Holstein Association USA and CDCB have published the genomic results for the month of July. For the newly tested females, this has once again delivered good results for GenHotel members with heifers in the top of Europe... Read more

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The influence of Mabel is further expanding in Europe

The first (red factor) great-granddaughters of well-known donor and bull dam K&L OH Mabel are born in the Netherlands at the beginning of this year and score up to 3028 gTPI and 157 gRZG. In the meantime also very high and interesting granddaughters are currently being flushed in Italy!... Read more

Genomics

Top red carrier USA genomic result for Koepon in June!

The USA genomics results of newly tested females in June have been published again by the Holstein Association USA. Cookiecutter Holysmokes had a large share in the highest newly tested calves in May, in June the sire presence in the European top 50 gTPI shows more variation... Read more

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Rising star Beerzedal 3STAR Minka 4

The at Beerzedal Holstein born Beerzedal 3STAR Minka 4 is a brilliant result from the 3STAR Breeding Program. With 3020 gTPI / 1192lbs / 0.22%F & 0.08%P / 1038 NM$ is the highest Wet Acura Maximus daughter globally!... Read more

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Update influential donors of De Oosterhof & GenHotel

The collaboration between De Oosterhof and GenHotel has made a big leap in recent years within both the Holstein and Red Holstein top breeding. This is also proven by the former and much flushed top donors (Magnolia, Ruby Sun, Kalicia RDC, Sunnyside Red and Reevestar), which have recently been photographed and/or classified!... Read more

Sires

GenHotel's list with sire of sons is resfreshed!

After the April 2023 index run, GenHotel has updated the list with sire of sons. Some bulls have been replaced by a number of impressive debuting high genomic young sires. With this we start the spring of 2023 with a new top list and we intoduce some newly available bull sires to you.... Read more

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Success stories Rosellas keep flooding in!

After Koeweide Holsteins and Drouner Holsteins, the Spanish breeder Cunordam SC now also follows with fantastic breeding news about a descendant of K&L OH Rozella VG-85. With another beautiful daughter born from exported Broeks Freemax embryos, Rozella's breeding strength continues to prove itself. Also abroad!... Read more

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Behold & enjoy: 3STAR OH Monique P Red!

Now that the Des-Y-Gen Planet Silk RDC EX-90 legacy is slowly expanding in Europe, we can also more often enjoy the increasing number of lactating decendants. One of the most promising lactating 2-yr-olds at the moment is 3STAR OH Monique P Red, a Caudumer Solitair P Red heifer that recently scored GP-84.... Read more

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Tirsvad K&L Riveting Magnolia, an extraordinarily cow!

Tirsvad K&L Riveting Magnolia, purchased in 2020, was transferred from Denmark to the Netherlands after switched hands for € 30,000 to De Oosterhof & GenHotel. With 158 gRZG, 313 gNVI and 2914 gTPI (779 NM$), this S-S-I Bg Fzzld Riveting proved to be a valuable daughter of Pen-Col Superhero Mistral VG-89 by being among the top Riveting daughters in the world!... Read more

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Perfect combination of gTPI & gPTAT!

The mating between the Cookiecutter Mom Halo VG-88 family and the Golden-Oaks Mark Prudence EX-95 family turned out to be a big hit! De Oosterhof Have It 3, which will be offered during the VOST Select Sale 10, is the living proof of this.... Read more

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Aika Red tops of the sale with 161 gRZG!

The absolute Red Holstein top of the VOST Select Sale will be sold on Friday evening at 8.00 PM! It is a top transmitting 3STAR Ranger-Red daughter from the KHW Goldwyn Aiko EX-91 family of which her transmitting profile is from outstanding quality.... Read more

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No. 1 gISET of the VOST Select Sale!

The VOST Select Sale will start in more than a week! However, this European elite auction cannot take place without input from the Gold-N-Oaks Morty Malibu EX-94 family. Nevertheless, De Oosterhof & GenHotel have once again succeeded in adding a special and very interesting family member to the 2022 sale collection!... Read more

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Outstanding 3STAR result with 2951 gTPI sells at the VOST Select Sale 10!

The desire of the Van Beek family (Southland Holsteins) to reach the top gTPI was that large that in 2020 they became co-owners of 3STAR OH Martini, a beautiful Silverridge V Einstein out of multiple bull dam K&L OH Mabel. Martini, scoring 2889 gTPI at that time, is Mabel's highest Einstein daughter and still at a current gTPI of 2867. And she is the actual number 1 gTPI milking Einstein in Europe!... Read more

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Looking forward to meet DG OH Donna RDC?!

The now fourth latation Rubicon daughter DG OH Donna RDC was never been pictured professionally, although she has produced great sons like OH DG Topstone! Now, the moment finally came that Alex Arkink captured the picture of Donna RDC!... Read more

Genomics

Genomic run USA delivers new top females!

The October genomic run in America has again delivered several interesting new toppers for, among others, GenHotel members Wilder, Koepon, Hurkmans and Zandenburg Holsteins. The sires in the top this month also show a lot of variation... Read more

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K&L OH Mistress: a stunning daughter of super broodcow Mabel!

K&L OH Mistress is one of the almost 60 offspring of the great transmitting and multiple bull dam K&L OH Mabel (by Progenesis Granite). Mabel's daughters and sons still test extremely high on TPI. Now that the number of lactating daughters is increasing, it is time to picture these toppers and introduce them to you.... Read more

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Full sister of the world's no.1 bull Ranger Red pictured!

Meanwhile, the Rubels-Red son from the Red Impact Cow of 2021 has been the absolute leader for several proof runs in a row now. 3STAR OH Ranger-Red scores 3823 gLPI, 2893 gTPI, 826 gPLI, 1667 gISET and 159 gRZG! He remains undefeated in no less than four systems. Besides several sons, Lakeside Ups Red Range VG-86's daughters are also successfully working on their way to the top.... Read more

Genomics

August 2022 bull proofs Germany

This morning we were able to welcome the new German breeding values of August 2022. At both the top of the daughter proven and the young genomics bulls, debutants provide a change of guard.... Read more