VikingGenetics – Innovative Breeding
At VikingGenetics, we help feed the world’s expanding population and sustain the earth’s natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. We provide science-based bovine genetic products and solutions for progressive dairy and beef producers.
Our passion is to help you as a farmer achieve your business goals, farm sustainably, and enjoy life.
Long-term relationships with farmers
As a co-operative, VikingGenetics is owned by 20,000 dairy and beef farmers in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
We focus on animal welfare, food security, and reducing climate impact in our entire production chain. With our solutions, you can continuously improve the genetic gain for each generation of your herd.
Holstein - Healthy, efficient cows
VikingHolstein are resilient, medium-sized cows that are feed-efficient and produce high levels of milk and solids.
They are the kind of easy-going cow you love being around — and doesn't require too much of your attention.
Red dairy cattle - Healthy, trouble-free cows
VikingReds are naturally healthy cows with the highest production of milk and solids for red cows. This makes them a popular breed for crossing.
Jersey cows just got more profitable
VikingJerseys are purebred, medium-sized cows that produce milk containing the highest levels of fat and protein percentages. They are the trouble-free cow you love being around.
VikingGoldenCross - Healthy, fertile cows for pasture-based production
What if you could increase your conception rate, boost your lifetime production and reduce the costs and amount of work per cow?
VikingGoldenCross is a 3-breed rotational crossbreeding programme combining VikingHolstein, VikingRed and VikingJersey.
The combination of the three VikingGenetics breeds gives you:
- Healthy, fertile, ideally sized grazing cows that are easy to manage and equipped to walk long distances
- A +9% higher relative conception rate compared to two-way crossbred cows in a pasture-based production
- Higher fat and protein percentages and a higher lifetime production
- A better dairy form and beef value by adding VikingRed as the third breed
ProCross - Profitable crossbreeding for intensive production
Are you concerned about keeping up with the demands of high lifetime production per cow and long-term sustainability?
ProCross is a 3-breed rotational crossbreeding system combining VikingHolstein, VikingRed and Coopex Montbéliarde.
The combination of the three ProCross breeds gives you:
- Healthy, fertile, medium-sized cows that are long-lasting and easy to manage
- Cows with a +9% daily profit compared to purebred Holstein
- Average heterosis of 86%
- No worries about inbreeding
# At VikingGenetics, we help feed the world’s expanding population and sustain the earth’s natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. We provide science-based bovine genetic products and solutions for progressive dairy and beef producers around the world.
Our passion is to help you as a farmer achieve your business goals, farm sustainably, and enjoy life.
# As a co-operative, VikingGenetics is owned by 20,000 dairy and beef farmers in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
We focus on animal welfare, food security, and reducing climate impact in our entire production chain. With our solutions, you can continuously improve the genetic gain for each generation of your herd.
# Are you struggling with poor fertility in your herd? Health issues? Problem cows? Are you concerned about keeping up with the demands of high lifetime production per cow and long-term sustainability?
ProCross is a 3-breed rotational crossbreeding system combining VikingHolstein, VikingRed and Coopex Montbéliarde.
Website: www.vikinggenetics.uk/
Feature supplied by VikingGenetics - BCBC would like to thank VikingGenetics for their support of the 75th Annual Conference 2023