News
Breeder Page Updated
New donors added to MD-West-View Genetics breeder page! Looking for All-American pedigrees and the hottest cow families in the breed...look no further! Daughters of Gold Barbara EX-96, Shakira EX-97, Footloose EX-96, and more! VIEW HERE
International Holstein Auction
The International Holstein Auction, hosted in conjunction with the European River Cruise, organized by Ed Fellers Sales is one of the most exciting events of the year! To be held September 9th at 12:00 PM EST, this sale features first choices, IVF Sessions, and multiple embryo packages from some of the hottest and most exclusive cow families in the dairy industry! High Type, High GTPI, and HUGE polled options, this sale is prime for anyone looking to make a mark on the Holstein Breed. Oportunty knocks with offerings from families like Have Not 8784 EX-96, Goldwyn Locket EX-94, and Doc Wichita EX-90 just to name a few! VIEW CATALOG
Auction NOW OPEN for Bidding
HAVE NOT 8784, FOOTLOOSE, SHAKIRA and more... these are the cow famililes represented in this month's Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction now open for bidding! Offerings direct from North America's top Holstein breeders. Here is your opportunity ... check out the lineup! CLICK HERE
July Top 25 New Females
The July intermediate run has been released and the top 25 new females are now available HERE! Congrats to the team at Twin Spruce Farms on having the top new female! An impressive SHEEPSTER daughter backed by Endco Yoder L7933 9839 VG-86, she comes in at an incredible +3283 GTPI +1.95 PTAT and + 1315 NM$!
World Dairy Expo Entries Now Open
Entries are now open for the 2023 World Dairy Expo. Head over to the World Dairy Expo website to enter online! READ MORE.
Our-Favorite wins Premier Breeder & announces dispersal
Our-Favorite Holsteins of Fall Creek won big at the recent Wisconsin District 1 Holstein Show taking home both Premier Breeder & Exhibitor banners. Our-Favorite Valor was the winning Four-Year-Old and named Senior and Grand Champion of the Show. Valor and others sell October 21, 2023 at the Our-Favorite Complete Herd Dispersal... MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Top 25 New Genomic Females- June 2023
The Top 25 New Genomic Female list for June 2023 is NOW ONLINE lead by the exciting Peak 87092, coming in at an impressive 3297 GTPI and backed by Bookem Modesto7269 VG-87 DOM! CLICK HERE to view the list!
Genetic Condition Under Investigation
Last year, farmers in several states contacted researchers at Pennsylvania State University about a suspected genetic condition characterized by a calf’s inability to stand up or remain standing if assisted, a condition that has been referred to up to this point as calf recumbency. As the industry takes steps to further understand this condition, Holstein Association USA is now describing this genetic condition under investigation as Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome (abbreviated MW). READ MORE
May Auction Now LIVE!
Our May Online Auction is now LIVE! We've got something for everyone, All-American Families, High Indexes, Red and MORE! Lets start things off with a bang...SEXED IVF DROPBOX x Miss Lamda Footloose, a SUPER FANCY Delta-Lambda directly from 2022 WDE Supreme Champion Oakfield Solom Footloose EX-96! VIEW HERE
Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. May 17, 2023 — Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The award is a testament to the hard work, attention to detail, and consistency these dairy farm families put into caring for their cows.