Breeds We Support

Breeding objectives differ considerably between dairy, beef and mixed-production farming systems. We therefore support breeding programs across several breed categories.

Dairy Breeds

For dairy operations, breeding programs can focus on improving milk production, reproductive performance, longevity and other economically important characteristics.

Holstein is one of the major dairy breeds highlighted in our partner's breeding portfolio and is recognized for its high milk-production potential.

Jersey provides another important option for dairy breeding because of its higher milk-fat percentage, relatively lower maintenance requirements, early maturity and good fertility characteristics.

Beef Breeds

For beef-production systems, breeding programs can focus on characteristics such as growth performance, body development, feed conversion and carcass performance. It includes established beef breeds such as Charolais, Limousin and Blonde d’Aquitaine. These breeds are particularly known for their growth and carcass characteristics, making them relevant for breeding programs aimed at improving commercial beef production.

Dual-Purpose Breeds

Dual-purpose breeding provides an option for farms seeking animals capable of contributing to both milk and meat production.

We have Simmental (Fleckvieh) and Montbéliarde among the relevant dual-purpose breeds. Such breeds can be particularly useful where the breeding objective is not solely maximum milk production but rather a balance of productive characteristics suitable for diversified livestock operations.

Indigenous Breed Improvement

We also support breeding approaches involving indigenous cattle, where the objective is to improve productive characteristics while considering the value of locally adapted genetics.Rather than simply replacing indigenous animals, a breeding program can be developed around the existing herd and the farmer's desired outcome. Breeding of indigenous breeds is part of breeding approach involving Holstein with indigenous cattle to produce Fleckvieh-type offspring, as well as Jersey with indigenous cattle.

Our Breeding Services

Embryo Transfer

Embryo transfer enables selected genetics to be introduced and multiplied within a breeding herd. Suitable embryos are transferred into prepared recipient animals, which subsequently carry the pregnancy.

This approach can help accelerate genetic improvement compared with relying solely on conventional breeding.

OPU & IVF Breeding Programs

Advanced programs may incorporate Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Oocytes are collected from selected donor animals, matured and fertilized under controlled laboratory conditions, with suitable embryos subsequently transferred to recipient animals.

Sex-Selected Breeding

Where appropriate, breeding programs can incorporate technologies intended to increase the probability of producing offspring of a preferred sex. This can provide additional control when developing dairy, beef or replacement-herd breeding strategies.