Official Genomic Breeding Values

First Official Genomic Breeding Values in August 2010!

 

In the months August 2010 a new era in the dairy cattle breeding will start. After a long period of investigation and development, official genomic breeding values for the German Holstein breed will be published first time on 17^th August 2010.

 

Basic Information about Genomic Selection and Genomic breeding values estimation under "Genomic Selection / Genomic Breeding Values (gBV)".

EuroGenomics

EuroGenomics significantly improves reliability of Genomic evaluations

In autumn 2009, the EuroGenomics partners VikingGenetics (Denmark/Sweden/Finland), UNCEIA (France), DHV and vit (Germany) and CRV (Netherlands/Belgium) agreed on the exchange of genomic SNP marker data (Illumina Bovine SNP50 BeadChip). Each partner contributed the data of 4,000 proven bulls to further improve the reliability of genomic breeding values.

 

Starting March 2010 all partners will extend their reference population to a total of 16,000 bulls. This is one of the largest reference populations in the world,

A new fitness index: RZFit

The Total Merit Index RZG is optimized economically for average production conditions regarding its composition with 45 % milk production traits, 40 % functional traits as well as 15 % feet and legs and udder. Overall official indices  like  RZM  respectively  RZE  are  offered  for  the

quick and easy selection of bulls, e.g. with breeding focus on milk production traits or conformation. With the new RZFit it is easy to make a selection from a large number of proven Holstein bulls with best traits for fitness. Thereby the German Holstein breeding can offer bulls, breeding extremely positive in this complex, resulting in appropriate improvement.

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Elite Auction 2009 Catalogue

The Elite Auction 2009 will take place at 23 November 2009.

The catalogue is now available .... for online catalogue click here!!!

For further Infomation please contact DHV:
phone: +49(0)228-91447-50
Email:  info@holstein-dhv.de

EuroGenomics

European breeding partners join forces in EuroGenomics
Five European cattle breeding partners have decided to join forces to further improve results from genomic selection. The cooperation involves the aggregation of the available reference populations. This will give an important boost to the reliability of genomic values for Holstein.

Elite Auction 2009

The next Elite Auction 2009 will take place at 23 November 2009.

The catalogue will be available end of October 2009.

For further Infomation please contact DHV:
phone: +49(0)228-91447-50
Email:  info@holstein-dhv.de

German Holstein Show 2009

Modern Holstein Cows of International Standing

On June 18, the German Holstein Show 2009 took place in Oldenburg. More than 230 Holsteins and Red Holsteins faced up to the decisions of judges Markus Mock and Martin Biederbick. They both confirmed the markedly high quality level at the well-attended show. The captivating program as well included a very informative progeny showcase with 15 daughter groups on display.

German Holstein-Show 2009

Oldenburg will present at 17 and 18 June 2009 a highlight for all interested Holstein breeders: the German Holstein Show 2009. Besides the national Championship, the program includes a special auction sale as well as the presentation of many interesting progeny groups. More information under National Show

Development of production in Germany 2008

Within the past milk recording year 2008, the development of production for Holsteins and Red Holsteins was different. The Holsteins produced 8,783 kg milk in average and gained +36 kg of milk. The Red Holsteins produced 7,979 kg milk and – with that – they closely missed the 8,000 kg mark (see figure and chart). The number of herd book cows increased by 3 % to now 1.68 million cows compared to the last year.

Cattle export 2008

A total of 47,126 Holstein cattle was sold into 32 countries worldwide in the last year – about 23 % less than in 2007. The export was intensely restricted by the shipment constriction because of the blue tongue disease (BT). The German northwest breeding regions were highly affected. A high amount of BT serotype 8 onsets were registered there in the last year.

The EU export was almost completely shut down in the regions affected additionally by the first BT serotype 6 onsets. More than 50 percent of the animals were exported into non-EU countries. Principal customers were – as in 2007 – Russia followed by Morocco and Croatia. The biggest numeral customers within the EU were Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands. The bumper sale into The Netherlands and Belgium could clearly be increased compared to 2007.  The demand of the southern European countries’ traditional markets could not be accommodated adequately because of the blue tongue disease.