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Daryl, Coral & Nicole Riley,Cohuna, Victoria

“We love our calm easy care Red cows. Calving problems, mastitis, feet & leg problems and poor

fertility, are all at a minimum.”

VIKINGGENETICSSIRE DIRECTORY

HERD HEALTH IMPROVEMENT MANUAL

2016

Adam and Nicole Walpole and Family– Bearii in North East Victoria

”After initially trying a few straws of Viking Genetics six years ago, we increased our use of Viking rapidly and for the last four years it’s been all Viking Genetics. We have

done this because researching deeper into the Viking traits such as fertility, mastitis and hoof health, we have realized

that the Viking proofs provide data of the highestreliabilities, which will deliver us the most rapid

improvement for all important traits.

It’s early days, but the calving ease, growth and nowhaving milked the Viking cows, we couldn’t be happier and

will continue to use Viking into the foreseeable future.”

From left – Jackson, Ashleigh, Brady, Adam, Breanne,

Nicole and Georgia

Brian Chappell, Coraki, NSW“We have six DJ Zuma cows, the one pictured

came 1st on our local on farm challenge and 4th in the Great Northern challenge (NSW and QLD).

They are extremely nice looking cows withexcellent udders and amazing

fertility. The mastitisresistance and

SCC are fantastic andproduction would be in the top 10% of our herd, the

lactation persistenceis really good,

as are the components!”

All prices quoted are exclusive of GST and are subject to change at our discretion.Limitation Of Liability: This information is from sources we believe to be reliable, nevertheless, VikingGenetics gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the accuracy of such information. Any person/s relying on any information set out herein does so entirely at their own risk and shall not have any claim against VikingGenetics for any loss or damage which they thereby sustain notwithstanding any negligence on the part of VikingGenetics in relation thereto.

From left:Erik Thompson Sales Manager [email protected] 0417 219 156Darren Fletcher Sales representative Gippsland dafl [email protected] 0427 973 106Daphne Thompson Offi ce [email protected] 0260 713 007Anna Norgren Manager [email protected] 0488 058 707Jarred Burland Sales representative Western Vic and SA [email protected] 0419 727 649

Farmers direct the future ofVikingGeneticsVikingGenetics is a cooperative owned by the dairy farmers. The board of directors is always assessing the effectiveness of the NTM system. The number one priority is breeding the dairy cow that the owners (dairy farmers) demand and that cow is a medium sized well structure high producing, healthy cow for all three breeds.

BREEDING FOR HEALTH DOES NOT SACRIFICE PRODUCTIONThe 3 Viking Breeds have world leading production and a list of health criteria tied in with their breeding that is the envy of the world. The Viking Holstein breed average is over 10,000 litres, the Reds 9,000 and the Danish Jersey is now well over 7,000. These impressive averages are achieved with only 31% of the NTM made up from production.

Australia’s BPI is still at 51% and the HWI 38%, so we should not be afraid of adding more profi t drivers other than pro-duction to breeding indexes.

EXCELLENT RESULTS WITH GENOMICSThe uptake of the use of genomic sires is rapidly increasing here and it is no different in the Viking population with over 90% of semen used on the domestic market being genomic. The reason for this is simple - “breeder satisfaction”! We are now eight years into genomics and the pace of herd impro-vement has never been at such a high level, currently increa-sing at 4 NTM points per year! (Previously 2 NTM points per year prior to genomics) that is a 100% increase!

EXPECT NTM DROPSAt the current rate of improvement if you use a NTM +40 Sire today, in 5 years’ time when he gets a daughter proof he should be around +20 NTM. It is the same for a proven sire as they should consistently drop on average yearly as well. It will only be the elite few sires who will outperform their predicted proofs, and only time will identify those bulls.

NEW SIRES 2016We have a very exciting team for all breeds for 2016 toensure the same quality you have been used to fromVikingGenetics.

We wish you all a great 2016 and please make full use of our Viking teams Services wherever you have your dairying business.

Offi ce phone 0260713007

www.vikinggenetics.com.au. [email protected]

VikingGenetics Australia, 53 Towong Street,Tallangatta, VIC 3700

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From left:Erik Thompson Sales Manager [email protected] 0417 219 156Darren Fletcher Sales representative Gippsland dafl [email protected] 0427 973 106Daphne Thompson Offi ce [email protected] 0260 713 007Anna Norgren Manager [email protected] 0488 058 707Jarred Burland Sales representative Western Vic and SA [email protected] 0419 727 649

NTM – Nordic Total Merit

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How are the indexes inNTM expressed?EBVs of all animals are adjusted in such a way thatanimals in the base population have an average index of 100. For all traits a rolling base consisting of cows from Denmark, Sweden and Finland that are 3-5 years of age at the date of publication is applied.

The Standard Deviation is a statistic that tells you how widely spread from the average the scores of all bulls are for any particular trait. The bell curve shows what each standard deviation represents.

One standard deviation (10 units) away from themean in either direction (the purple area) accountsfor about 68 % of the bulls.

Weight of main traits in NTM for VikingHolstein(Similar for VikingReds and Jerseys)

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Non Return Rate (NRR)This is a Scandinavian ranking. Each sire has a semen fertility score. In the Viking population they rate a bull with a non return rate by day 56 after fi rst service. It is very simple as it is expressed by the percentage (%) in calf at day 56. If a sire is at 50% he is under observation, if a bull is below 45%, semen use will stop.

Good bulls guide symbolWhen you see this icon you can be assured that the bull meets the requirements of theGood Bulls Guide.

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What is NTM?NTM (Nordic Total Merit) isthe most complete totalmerit index in the world.NTM consists of morethan 40 subtraitscombined into 12main traits as shownin the right fi gure.

When you useNTM as selectioncriteria, you obtain positiveprogress for all traits ofeconomic importance in thedairy cattle industry.

You obtain the highestprogress from the“most expensive traits”such as fat and protein yieldand health traits as shown in the fi gureto the right.

Longevity index and production index havethe highest correlation of all traits to the NTM,showing that the NTM is optimized to produce long living and high producing cows.

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Trusted results throughONE database

NTM steadily improves all important traitsThe cow population in Denmark, Finland and Sweden is unique in that daughter fertility and the other very important traits have been increasing along with production.

More than 90% of all registered dairy cows in milk recording (MR)

88% Use of A.I.

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90% of all cows in MR contribute with fertility data

90% of all cows in MR contribute to information about size of calves, calf survival and calving ease

88% of farms use insemination plan

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Apart from the usual conformation and management traits most countries select for, Viking sires have a long list of extra traits that if ignored, eat away your profit margins because of unwell cows. Nordic countries have been pioneers when it comes to breeding for health traits. We have had a well organized cow control for 50 years with 90% participation in herd and health data

recording. All registrations are collected in the same database, and strict veterinary rules means that all veterinary treatments are registered in the database resulting in HIGH RELIABILITY also for health traits. The newest index is hoof health, started in 2011, and all hoof trimmers today are sending their registrations to the database.

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Production 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Kg milk 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Kg fat 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Kg protein 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Lactation persistence 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Growth rate offspring 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Daily carcass gain 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Carcass conformation score 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Hoof health 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Sole ulcer 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Sole hemorrhage 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Heel horn erosion 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Digital dermatitis 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Limax 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6White line disease 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Cork screw 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Calving ease sire 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Difficult calving 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Stillborn calves 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Calf size 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Daughter fertility 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Other diseases 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Reproductive diseases 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Metabolic diseases 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6Udder health 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4SCC 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Mastitis resistance 4 6 4 6 6 6 4 4 6 6Longevity 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Young stock survival 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 690% or more participation in herd and health recording data

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The power of breeding for NTM

We consider NTM the best breeding goal in the world, but still people have different preferences and therefo-re may use different breeding objectives. For Holsteins the TPI index seems to be the most known. Differently from NTM, where relative weights are defi ned mainly by objective economical modelling, weights in TPI are more subjectively defi ned by Holstein Association USA. NTM is a more complete total merit index with many unique traits which are beyond the scope of TPI. Moreover, some traits having similar names in TPI have much more data behind them in NTM (such as the fertility index).

But what happens with EBVs included in NTM if one starts to select Holsteins from VikingGenetics using TPI? For that purpose we analyzed correlations between Nordic EBVs and TPI versus NTM for all VikingHolstein bulls (born in Denmark, Sweden and Finland) listed on www.dairybulls.com (Dec 2015), born 2008-2014 (643 sires). The results of the correlation analysis could be

interpreted as relative breeding progress for the Nordic EBVs if you select sires on TPI alternative NTM (Fig 1).

The results showed that VikingHolsteins chosen on TPI would have superior frame and somewhat higher pro-duction, but only slightly better mammary than those chosen by NTM. On the other hand, NTM provides much better progress for all health and fertility traits along with longevity. Better correlation of F&L conformation with NTM refl ects that our F&L composite in VikingGe-netics is not completely the same as F&L are defi ned in US. Still all the traits have positive correlations with both total merit indices. That is because all the bulls are Viking bulls and were selected for NTM and therefore in general having good fertility and health. It is however a good illustration how considerably one will compromise on health and fertility without gaining much extra for production if one will consider to select Viking Holsteins using TPI index.

Don’t compromise on fertility and health by selecting Viking Holsteins on TPI

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NAV (Nordic cattle breeding association) havedeveloped a common search page for all AI-bulls that have been used in NAV-countries – NAV Bull Search.

Good information on all traitsYou can search a single bull and get a lot of infor-mation about sub indices, not only the combined indexes that are included in NTM. Put the mouse over the arrow and you will get a good explanation of what is behind the breeding values.

Number of daughters, reliabilitiesand much moreFor bulls that are on the edge of getting their own proofs it is good information to know what type of index it is, genomic index (NAV G) or daughter proof

Get the inside information on your sires!(NAV D). Just click “index type”. For linear traits you can see a white circle, and that’s where the optimum for the breed is.

You can make lists on all bulls, only proven bulls, bulls from a specifi c country, birth year etc.

Breeding values in realityNAV also shows what breeding values mean in reality,and so far we have that for linear traits. Later in 2015 we will also fi nd what all other traits mean in reality.– We believe that you can get a lot of interesting infor-mation on this site. Go in and check yourself, just click the button “show phenotypic values”.

Contact Viking Rep for demonstration

Are youinterested in taking the bulls you use to the doctor?

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Nordic countries are unique when it comes to health traits: Veterinarians must report all treatments theydo on a cow, e.g. clinical mastitis. The index mastitis resistance consists of:

• Clinical mastitis 1st to 3rd lactation• SCC 1st to 3rd lactation• Fore udder attachment and udder depth

High NTM – less clinical mastitis

Table 1. A Swedish fi eld study made in 2013 from300 000 females born in 2007-2009 showing % clinical mastitis depending on NTM-level. It clearly shows the higher the NTM the lower the incidence of clinicalmastitis.

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The index daughter fertility describes the genetic ability of the bull’s daughters to start or resumebreeding after calving, to show oestrus and to conceive at inseminations. Data comes from insemination records on heifers and cows from fi rst three lactations.

• Numbers of inseminations (heifers and cows)

• Interval from calving to fi rst insemination (cows)

• Interval from fi rst to last inseminations (heifers and cows)

• Heat strength

Viking Countries, best in class!Table 1. Comparison top 100 Holstein bulls in different countries for production index and daughter fertility. Data from Interbull dec 2014.

Daughter fertility

Mastitis resistance

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NTM +10 or more

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1st lactation 12.5 % 6.8 % 2.9 %

2nd lactation 16.4 % 10.6 % 6.1 %

*+10 (110) index units means 1.5% lesstreatments in 1st lactation and 2.5% less

treatments in 2nd lactation!

*+10 (110) index units means -6.6 daysopen and -0.08 less services

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Udder health - DFS - Bulls

Genetic trend for udder health showing a nice positive direction. Data from VikingHolstein.

Fertility - DFS - Bulls

Genetic trend for daughter fertility showing a strong positive direction. Data from VikingHolstein.

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LongevityThe index for longevity describes the genetic ability of the bull’s daughters to survive. Bulls with high indexes for longevity breed daughters with a longer productive life. The breeding value for longevity is heavily infl uenced by fertility, udder health and other diseases, also udder conformation and feet & legs. The value of longevity is a combination of % culled in 1st, 2nd and 3rd and later lactations.

*+10 (110) index units in longevity means36 days longer productive life.

Calving ease, direct Describes bull´s offsprings genetic potential to be born easily and alive. Includes breeding values for survival and calving ease in fi rst fi ve lactations.

Calving ease, maternalDescribes the bulls daughters genetic potential for easy calving’s and live born calves. A pure maternal effect, the sire is maternal grandsire of the calf.

Number ofrecords

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VikingHolstein, heifers 53000 4.0 8.4

VikingHolstein, cows 143300 1.7 4.7

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*+10 (110) index units in calving ease means areduction of diffi cult calvings by 2%.

Calving index, maternal - DFS - Bulls

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Longevity - DFS - Bulls

Genetic trend for calving ease showing a nice positive trend. Data from VikingHolstein.

Genetic trend for longevity showing a nicepositive trend. Data from VikingHolstein.

Good improvement!Table 2. In 2009 there where 10.5% stillborn calves in Holsteins, today only 8.4%. Good improvement in 5 years.

Scandinavia ahead of other HolsteinpopulationsTable 1. Comparison in genetic level of calving ease direct and calving ease maternal between different countries. Data is from Interbull dec 2014 showing that Scandinavian countries are ahead of other majorHolstein populations in the world.

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Hoof health is a very important trait. It is painful for the cow and it affects milk production and the total eco-nomy for the farmer.

The Hoof Health Index describes the genetic resistance of bulls daughter´s to resist hoof diseases. Data comes from hoof health records made by hoof trimmers in the fi rst three lactation. 1 to 3 trimmings are included in each lactation. The distance between two trimmings must be at least twelve weeks.

*+10 (110) index units in Hoof health means 4.0% less dermatitis and 3.3% less Sole ulcer

*+10 (110) index units in other health means 2.7 % less treatments in fi rst lactation and 3.6 % less

treatments in third lactation.

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Lesions and relative weights in hoof health index

Correlations

• Hoof health - Feet & leg conf. = 0.05 (low correlation)

• Hoof health - Longevity = 0.25 (medium high correlation)

Infectious (hygiene related)

• Heel horn erosion (9.8%)

• Digital Dermatitis (9.8%)

• Skin proliferation (17.4%)

Laminitis related• Sole hemorrhages (5.8%)

• White line separation + Double sole (6.7%)

• Sole Ulcer (44.7%)

Abnormal shape• Cork screw hoof (5.8%)

The index ”other diseases” describes the genetic resi-stance of bull’s daughters to reproductive, metabolic and feet and leg diseases and includes breeding values for early and late reproductive disorders, metabolic diseases, feet and leg problems. The index is based on health records made by veterinarians from the fi rst three lactations.

Data collection started in 1990. Disease groupsare following:

Early and late reproductive disorders• Retained placenta• Hormonal reproductive disorders• Infective reproductive disorders• Other reproductive disorders

Metabolic disorders• Ketosis• Milk fever• Other metabolic diseases• Other feed related disorders• Other diseases

Feet & leg disorders

”Our cows are walking long distances so thehoof health index and feet and legs are very

important to us”Geoff Evans, Cobden, Vic

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Hoof health index versus Feet & Legs index

If you select for Feet & Legs indexDifferences of expected hoof health in progeny of top 100 and bottom 100 Holstein bulls (born 2006-2009)

If you select for Hoof healthDifferences of expected hoof health in progeny of top 100 and bottom 100 Holstein bulls (born 2006-2009)

There is a large variation across the sire daughter groups in hoof health. Direct selection based on hoof health

index is by far more effi cient than selection on indirect traits, such as Feet & Legs index.

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STATURE

Type guide for selected type traitsVikingGenetics breeds for functional type-medium sized cows, strong feet&legs and shallow, well attached udders with correct teat placement. Cows that fi t perfectly into

modern production systems! Below is a guide for some of the type traits which we receive the most questions about.

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TEAT THICKNESS. For Holsteins, Viking Reds and Jerseys the teat thickness is average 2.3 cm in diameter.A -10 (90) sire would make the measurement for that trait to 2.2 cm.

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RUMP ANGLE The picture below shows where our sires rank highest to lowest for each breed on the classifi cation scale (1-9).

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5 is the average for all breeds and the optimum. Score 5 has the pins 40 mm lower than the hip which is considered ideal.5 is 100 (average) on conformation score. Pins are not high until the classifi cation score drops below 3 (70 on the conformation score).

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Holstein: Average height at hips 148.3 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 1.3 cm either side of the average.

VikingRed: Average height at hips 140.7 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 1.1 cm either side of the average.

VikingJersey: Average height at hips 128.7 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 0.7 cm either side of the average.

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Costcuttingcows

When milk price is low, it isimportant to cut costs, but in the right way.

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Viking Holstein Top 3 – make your choice!NTM

VH STORM +34VH SIMON +34VH PONTOS +33

PRODUCTIONVH STORM +121VH PONTOS +120VH COSMO +119

DTR FERTILITYVH SIMON +124S ROSS +120VH FANTA +119

CALVING EASE SIREVH FIERY +110VH OSMUS +104D SOL +103

MASTITIS RESISTANCEVH ZAZA +115VH SIMON +113VH STORM +110

METABOLIC, FERTILITY,FEET & LEG DISORDERS

VH FANTA +119VH OYVIND +119D SOL +118

HOOF HEALTHVH OYVIND +120VH GROOM +120VH OSMUS +114

LONGEVITYVH PONTOS +123VH COSMO +122VH SIMON +122

UDDERSVH MANDEL +128VH SIMON +125VH COSMO +118

FEET AND LEGSVH STORM +119VH OYVIND +114VH LAUKKA +111

TEMPERAMENTVH PONTOS +109VH BENTO +109VH MIRACLE +108

MILKING SPEEDVH MIRACLE +126VH COSMO +117VH MANDEL +114

Strong breeding programmeThe world leader Holstein population for health and reproduction traits. VikingHolsteins are the natural choice for dairy producers who want easily managed, healthy cows with excellent production. Interbull fi gures prove that VikingHolsteins have the world’s highest genetic potential in production of milk.

No. of Cows 584000

Milk, kg 10054

Fat, kg 405

Fat, % 4.03

Protein, kg 340

Protein, % 3.37

Production fi gures are weighed values from Denmark, Sweden and Finland, 365 days milk recording 2013/2014.

The most profi table cow for all breeds is your medium sized cow. Selecting sires that leave traits to the left and right of 100 is essential for a balanced programme to avoid extremes. Almost 70% of the female population is in the blue zone between 90-110. Changes within this zone are very minimal either way. One standard deviation is 10 points, so this sire is basically keeping the population constant apart from strengthening fore udder which is above average. This is a very good sire to maintain your medium sized cow with good functional type.

Balanced Breeding

34.1% 34.1%

13.6% 13.6%2.1% 2.1%0.1% 0.1%

100908070 110 120 130

100908070 110 120 130

Stature 99 shorter taller Angularity 100 stronger angular Chest width 108 narrower wider Body depth 108 shallower deeper Rump width 95 narrower wider Rump angle 98 high pins sloped pins Top line 95 weaker stronger Legs side 109 straighter curved Legs rear view 107 hock in parallel Foot angle 105 lower steeper Fore udder 114 looser stronger Rear udder height 109 lower higher Rear udder width 93 narrower wider Suspensory ligament 98 weaker stronger Udder depth 108 deeper shallower Udder balance 105 low rear high rear Teat length 100 shorter longer Teat thickness 102 thinner thicker Teat placement front Teat placement rear

93 wider closer92 wider closer

15

16

84106117

95103

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs

UdderMilking speedTemperament

Average zone

90 100 110 120

VH Cosmo

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

70 80 90 100 110 120 130Prod. indexMilk, kgProtein, kgProtein, %Fat, kgFat, %Growth rate


70 80 90 100 110 120 130

11911011611011910993

113108113104100122114

DENMARK 257238

24-12-2013

VIKHCOSMO

89FFK08

+$516 more profi tgNTM +33

StatureAngularityChest widthBody depthRump widthRump angleTop lineLegs sideLegs rear viewFoot angle

109109100101

87969483

106111

120112108

99112108113104113103

Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average

RRP $24.00

+ GST

70% Non Return Rate (NRR) after day 56 from 1st service

VH Clark / Router / Oman

• Black sire with outcross lines

• Excellent milk and components coupled with strong health

• Superb udders with longer, thicker teats

• Fast milking, calm daughters

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Fore udderRear udder heightRear udder widthSuspensory ligam.Udder depthUdder balanceTeat lengthTeat thicknessTeat placem. frontTeat placem. rear

NEW!

Genomic A2/A2

Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 102 108 118 117 very fast 107 calm

PRODUCTION

38000-45091 lact10882 kg4.31 % F / 469 kg F3.60 % P / 392 kg P

Dam average

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

REL%

REL%

80

76

1+1DEAL

Have younoticed

VH Cosmo?

VH Cosmo is a bull you should pay attention to. Being a son of one of the highest daughter proven bulls VH Clark (NTM +22) is defi nitely a strength and it is easy to fi nd the foot mark from the sire. Top hoof health that will contribute to economical gain for your herd.

He is bred by Michael Jensen in Hammel his dam, a Router (Roumare x Ramos) cow is a really high producing cow with an average of more than 1000 kg fat + protein in fi rst lactation and classifi ed VG87.

Beside from the impressive hoof health you should expect high production, superb udders, good reproduction and fast milking speed from your VH Cosmo cows.Sexed semen is available.

SEXEDSEMEN$50.00+ GST

17

84106117

95103

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VH Pontos




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

120114119106119104105

116118103110114123102

DENMARK 257364

24-01-2014

VIKHPONTOS

89FFL07



10093

1099891

100101

93101118

111101114

96103105

98111109

97


RRP $24.00

+ GST


Picanto / VH Bismark / D Onsild

• Strong health profi le which leads to great scores for longevity

• Nice udder conformation

• Superb heel depth, almost two deviations positive for foot angle


NEW!

Genomic A2/A2

Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 98 96 107 101 average 109 calm

PRODUCTION

34242-30312 lact11517 kg 4.48% F / 515 kg3.59% P / 414 kg

Dam average

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

REL%

REL%

76

72

1+1DEAL

Functionality

VH Pontos is bred at Tronsmark Holstein, Bindslev in the very North of Denmark. He is a good example of combining some international bloodlines – in this case the German Snowman son Picanto, with VikingHolstein genetics. Pontos adds milk and components and wonderful health traits combined with medium framed cows with nice udders.

The VH Bismark dam is high producing with an average of 11517 kg with goodcomponents. She is classifi ed VG88 in fi rst lactation. Health, fertility, production and functionality in conformation – these are good words to describe VH Pontos – a bull easy to use in general in the herd. Also notice that sexed semen is available.


18

84106117

95103

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VH Fiery




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

11511111810910794

109

113110103106113111103

DENMARK 256615

09-05-2013

VIKHFIERY

89FFK09


GESTATION LENGTH


959899959399

100110106

95

115109101111112

999792

122123

Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average RRP

$24.00 + GST75% Non Return Rate

(NRR) after day 56 from 1st service

VH Fanta / VH Oyvind / Mascol

• Use this sire on maiden heifers!

• Smaller calves with great growth rates, PERFECT!

• Outcross lines, perfect for big syncro programmes as VH Fiery has very high semen fertility as well

-2.09 days


Genomic A2/A2

CALVING EASE GUIDE

Rel 98% Easy Average Harder

Cows / 4096*

Heifers / 2759*

*Number of observations

NEW!

Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 93 97 112 101 average 99 average

PRODUCTION

40693-032821 lact9771 kg4.09 % F / 399 kg F3.55 % P / 347 kg P

Dam average

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Maiden heifer

joinings

The top daughter proven bull VH Fanta was used as a sire of son based on his genomic information, and it is therefore possible to have sons from him already now. VH Fiery is defi nitely one that draws attention. He is excellent for mating programmes as he has high semen fertility combined with superb calving ease, perfect for use over maiden heifers. He will also bring stature down a little and add strength along with impressive health traits.

The dam of VH Fiery is a nice VH Oyvind daughter with an average production in her fi rst year above 11000 kg milk, with 4.30% in fat and impressive 3.70% in protein. She is classifi ed 84. VH Fiery was the fi fth most used bull in VikingGenetics’ homemar-ket in 2015. In VH Fiery, you will fi nd a good balance with strong production, super health and fertility and strong udders. He is born at the herd of Jesper Thomsen, Denmark.

REL% 77

1+1DEAL

REL% 73

19

84106117

95103

11210911210211110199

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

124105111113109122109

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VH Simon




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 257771

01-09-2014

VIKHSIMON

89FFL06

+$532 more profi tgNTM +34Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average

RRP $24.00

+ GST


VH Sprite / VH Bento / D Grove

• Lovely, predominately black son of VH Sprite

• Dam is sired by the very popular VH Bento who now has impressive daughters in milk here in Australia

• Exceptional Daughter Fertility

PRODUCTION

29084-22071 lact12198 kg4.58 % F / 559 kg F3.64 % P / 444kg P

Dam average

Genomic A2/A2


10392

11294

10699

10498

101118

115121103118125108100

98110111



Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Home made andwell made!

VH Simon is in many ways homemade. A quick look at the sire line showsVikingHolstein bulls, but also on the female side, he is homemade. VH Simon is bred at the famous herd of Lisbeth Klinge in Denmark, and so is his maternal grandsireVH Bento – a cow with 1.1 year in production with more than 14000 kg milk and1100 kg fat and protein. Classifi ed VG85. VH Simon has his strengths in femalefertility (124), calving ease (111), udder health (113) and mammary in the very top (125). Sexed semen is available.

REL%

1+1DEAL

NEW!


74

REL% 69

20

84106117

95103

12111812510811293

108

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

107113102110107113100

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VH Storm




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 257778

11-10-2014

VIKHSTORM

89FFL10

+$532 more profi tgNTM +34Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average RRP

$24.00 + GSTN/A Non Return Rate


VH Sprite / D Dundee / RGK Flak

• Outcross lines

• Shallow udders with super rear attachments

• Suberb production and health

Genomic A2/A2

PRODUCTION

51813-38713 lact11003 kg M3.97 % F / 437 kg F3.62 % P / 398 kg P

Dam average


106103

97869896

105109116108

107125108113118114

9897

112113


Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 98 119 116 109 fast 105 average

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

REL% 75

NEW!

A storm is building

VH Storm is from Thomas Hansen, Denmark, bred on a D Dundee cow that has given three bulls to VikingGenetics in an untraditional way. Both fi rst and second calf were bulls that VikingGenetics tested and bought – the oldest was a D Jul son (VH Joab) soon with daughter proven indexes. With this in mind, Thomas decided to fl ush the cow and make a genomic test. One of the fl ushings resulted in VH Storm.

Now the D Dundee cow has calved four times, produced 11700 kg in average and is classifi ed 85. VH Storm has very good protein production with strong health, feet and legs and excellent udder traits, rear udder height +126 !

1+1DEAL

REL% 70

21

10796

117116105

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

DRH Falk




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

11110311011510911585

11210210710894

115106

DENMARK 257799

17-03-2013

VIKHFALK

89FRK02


PRODUCTION




Fidji / DRH Tahiti / Goldstar

• Great all round Red Holstein sire

• Different lines for Red enthusiasts

• Nice udders and longer teats

30665-015354 lact9670 kg4.66 % F / 451 kg F3.79 % P / 347 kg P

Dam average

Genomic


114103

9789

105110

98101100105

109106108106115

97110

9997

103



Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

DRH Falk (Fidji x DRH Tahiti x Goldstar) is a Red Holstein that should be of interest to Red Enthusiasts. The most dominant Red Holstein cow family at the moment in Viking Genetics area is without any doubt the family coming from Erling Kristensen in Aars, Denmark. The DRH Tahiti cow is the dam of DRH Falk and also the grand-dam of both VH Cap Red (DRH Can Be Son with NTM +33) and VH Run Red (Red Mist son with NTM +38). An amazing accomplishment! DRH Falk has a reallyappealing profi le, good female fertility and reproduction being super. Healthy cows, especially when it comes to udder health and hoof health, also goodcomponents and balanced conformation.

REL%

REL%

75

69

NEW!

Something special

in Red & White

1+1DEAL

2222

11092

113103106100103105

9695


10598

117107

98

11295

107127113122

90

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

116103105115109119105

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Zaza

Prod. indexMilk, kgProtein, kgProtein, %Fat, kgFat, %Growth rate


70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

65%

Non Return Rate (NRR) after day 56 from 1st service

N/A


FINLAND 97259

18-09-2013

VIKHZAZA

91FFK01

+$438 more profi t

gNTM +28


PRODUCTIONDam average


RRP $18.00

+ GST

338 Ipana2 lact11536 kg4.3 % F / 493 kg F3.9 % P / 449 kg P

• Proven Australian performers with S Ross and Rakuuna in the pedigree

• Wonderful health and longevity

• Very nice udder conformation with excellent rear teat placement

VH Zhenja / S Ross / Rakuuna


10699

11298

102103105

87102109

114105109103111112

98104

9687

N/A


107118118114101

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Laukka



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

114103114121108106109

108108110104112108

98

FINLAND 97347

13-12-2013

VIKHLAUKKA

91FFK02

+$407 more profi t

gNTM +26


109109105104102106

94102121107

114108106

91112101106

98103

97



RRP $18.00

+ GST

356 Ilma1 lact7246 kg M4.2 % F / 304 kg F3.3 % P / 239 kg P

• Very popular black sire in our 2015 team

• Strong production and health scores, built to last!

• Daughters walk nice and sqaure with strong fore attachment and well tucked up udders

VH Lumb / D Estrup / Mikkantuu


Genomic A2/A2Genomic A2/A2


Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 112 111 116 116 very fast 101 average

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

REL%

REL%

REL%

REL%

78

73

76

73

TOTAL TOTAL

TYPE PROOF TYPE PROOF

2323

Proven A2/A2 Proven A2/A2Proven A2/A2

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Groom



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

112107111104111103110

118109119

96107106120

Sweden 48898

08-05-2010

VIKHGROOM

87FFG04

+$328 more profi t

NTM +21

PRODUCTION


RRP $24.00

+ GST

73%


• Adds strength

• Leading Hoof health

• Longer, thicker teats

• Vigourous calves

Milk kgFat %Fat kgProt %Prot kg

85534.13523.4290

VH Gento / O-Man / Curtis

DTRS 205 / HERDS 150


REL%

REL%

95

90

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 413*

Heifers / 124*


Proven A2/A2

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Fanta



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

112105113112107101112

119102102107119110

95

FINLAND 95453

26-11-2009

VIKHFANTA

91FF03

+$344 more profi t

NTM +22

PRODUCTION


RRP $28.00

+ GST

77%


• Powerful cows

• Exceptional daughter fertility

• Smaller birthweight, fast growing calves

• Very high semen fertility

Fibrax / Satsi / Hoppu

REL%

REL%

99

99



REL%

REL%

98

96


84194.03403.4289

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 823*

Heifers / 618*


Daughter average,1st lacatation, 305 days




11092

113103106100103105

9695

10097

109102102102107104

9091

9095

10797

113106

95114115

95

110101

9794

103105102

99109102





Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL TOTAL

TYPE PROOF DTRS 89 / HERDS 67 TYPE PROOF DTRS 282 / HERDS 197

NEW!

NEW LIMITED SEMEN AVAILABLE! NEW LIMITED SEMEN AVAILABLE!

NEW!

Dam average,3 lactations




1+1DEAL

1+1DEAL

130564.45783.3335

102363.73763.3335

102363.73763.3335

24

97101101

99105

8784

107106

99

Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament100 99 103 104 average 107 calm

VH Oyvind

10796

117116105

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

11396

108121114116118

1039898

104119103120

DENMARK 252791

06-08-2008

VIKHOYVIND

89FFE06

+$313 more profi tNTM +20

GESTATION LENGTH

ABV(i) – APRIL 2016




O-Man / V Exces / RGK Bob

REL%

REL%

99

99

• Very strong component sire• Elite sire for hoof health in the Holstein breed• Ideal udder balance tilting slightly to the rear

-2.58 days



Daughter average,1st lactation, 305 days


84764.213573.49349

Proven

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 7370*

Heifers / 2626*


BPIHWITWIMilk, LP kgP %

F kgF %ASISCCFertility

245172206

-294130.4

240,53164144109

PRODUCTION

42423-23425 lact9720 kg4.67 % F / 454 kg F3.55 % P / 345 Kg P

Dam average

10286

115104108105102

96116112

10695

10694

1018695

103108104




Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF DTRS 1236 / HERDS 657

1+1DEAL

2525




23221724825216

0.17

5-0.09

92144107




23221724825216

0.17

5-0.09

92144107

103102107110107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Miracle



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

10396

103112

99103100

98104115109112118112

103102107110107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Rudolf



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

109104109107107102

97

111102106

97113113105

DENMARK 254418

23-09-2010

VH MIRACLE

89FFG03

+$282 more profi t

NTM +18



RRP $24.00

+ GST

76%72%

33723-38843 lact14709 kg4.36 % F / 642 kg F3.64 % P / 535 kg P

523 Uvi4 lact11,477 kg4.0 % F / 463 kg F3.2 % P / 371 kg P

• Very popular well rounded sire

• Increased in most health traits with 5300 daughters

• Good scores for daughter fertility in Australia

Massey / Roumare / Calano

FINLAND 95209

14-04-2009

VIKHRUDOLF

91FFF01

+$235 more profi t

NTM +15Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average

RRP $25.00

+ GST



• Outcross lines,son of the popular sire Rakuuna

• Longevity sire with good production and strong health profi le.

• Medium framed cows with lovely udders and longer teats.

Rakuuna / Ramos / Trent

GESTATION LENGTHGESTATION LENGTH +0.58 days-2.44 days

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 27949*

Heifers / 24196*


CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 2920*

Heifers / 1925*


Proven A2/A2Proven A2/A2



84944.13513.4286




97101101

99105

8784

107106

99

100108105102102113103108

9895

100100104

939497

101839991

113109105105118106105

95116113





Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL TOTAL


1+1DEAL 1+1

DEAL

DTRS 3798 / HERDS 2257 DTRS 5300 / HERDS 2055

DTRS 3710 / HERDS 2420 DTRS 2567 / HERD 2107

REL% REL%

REL% REL%

99

99

99

99


2626

100101

867399

110106

9189

113


103102107110107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Osmus



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

112107113108109101

97

106104105107115111114

103102107110107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VH Mandel



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

1028797

120103116

74

118101113105102104112

DENMARK 253548

27-07-2009

VIKHOSMUS

89FFF06

+$329 more profi t

NTM +21



RRP $22.00

+ GST

62%73%

47806-198; 4 lact11994 kg4.26% F / 511 kg F3.57% P/ 428 kg P

33723-2726; 3 lact13635 kg4.25% F / 579 kg F3.41% P / 465 kg P

• Outcross lines • Reduces frame size. Smaller, robust cows that last• High profi t cows. Good production and very healthy• Daughters are packed with longevity traits

D Onside / V Exces / A Ford

DENMARK 254168

22-04-2010

VIKHMANDEL

89FFG05

+$298 more profi t

NTM +19Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average

RRP $25.00

+ GST



• Taller, angular cows

• Very high component sire

• Excellent health traits

Man-O-Man / RGK Didrik / V Bojer

GESTATION LENGTH -2.66 days

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 4877*

Heifers / 3309*


CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 20676*

Heifers / 16099*


ProvenProven A2/A2




86154.13533.48300

92043.93593.42315





135120

919499

114116105

74101

106116108112136

949482

110111

81958885839488

1009692

112104

96107108

97116103108104




Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 77 103 115 83 protect 101 average

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL TOTAL


1+1DEAL

1+1DEAL



REL% REL%

REL% REL%

99

98

99

98

NEW!

2727

Proven A2/A2Proven A2/A2

8696

106100105

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


S Ross



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

111100110115107106104

120103

909497

11097

SWEDEN 48202

23-10-2004

VIKROSS

87FFA03

+$188 more profi t

NTM +12

GESTATION LENGTH

PRODUCTION


RRP $18.00

+ GST

69%


• High farmer satisfaction

• One of the worlds greatest daughter fertility sires

• 24000 daughters in his proof!

-2.15 days


86254.13582993.5

Chassee / T Funkis / Häradsköp

REL%

REL%

99

99

DTRS 24004 / HERDS 5838

DTRS 24015 / HERDS 6907

REL%

REL%

99

99

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 15936*

Heifers / 9049*



100101

867399

110106

9189

113

99109115

99105

88100101115116




Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL





146152125

-57

0.14

10.02

5392

108

VH Strong

11898

106106107

90 100 110 120

90 100 110 120

118107118116112104113

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

91105

91105103105108

Prod. indexMilk, kg

Protein, kgProtein, %

Fat, kgFat, %

Growth rate

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

Daughter fertilityCalvings, Sire

Calvings, DaughtersMastitis resistance

Metabolic & Other diseasesLongevity

Hoof health


VH Mogens

Proven A2/A2

Proven

DENMARK 253208

25-02-2009

VIKHSTRONG

89FFF02

DENMARK 252020

19-08-2007

VIKVHMOGENS

89FFD03

RRP $12.00

+ GST

RRP $14.00

+ GST

73%

72%



• Lovely black sire that puts a lot of strength into the cows frame

• Excellent protein production

• A great blend price bull for maiden heifer matings

• High production with good udders

Stol Joc / O-Man / Aaron

Mascol / Oman / T Funkis

BPI HWI TWI198 126 172


PRODUCTION

ASI kgP p% Milk kgF F% Rel%

162 25 0.25 445 18 -0.01 83

PRODUCTION


172 25 0,25 441 24 0,08 82

HEALTH TRAITS

Cell Count Survival Dtr Fertility Calving ease

127 105 107 103

HEALTH TRAITS


148 104 101 103

WORKABILITY

Milking Speed Temperament Likeability Rel%

100 102 102 77

WORKABILITY


101 100 101 77

TYPE

Overall type Mammary system Rel%

102 101 74

TYPE


104 99 73

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

ABV(i)

ABV(i)

2828

11898

106106107

114107110102119110116

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

901061039795

110108

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


D Limbo



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

11898

106106107

90 100 110 120

90 100 110 120

108108111103102

9596

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

94104

86107105104113

Prod. indexMilk, kg

Protein, kgProtein, %

Fat, kgFat, %

Growth rate

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

Daughter fertilityCalvings, Sire

Calvings, DaughtersMastitis resistance

Metabolic & Other diseasesLongevity

Hoof health


D Ole

Proven A2/A2

Proven Proven

Proven A2/A2

DENMARK 252951

26-10-2008

VIKBENTO

89FFE04

DENMARK 250354

05-12-2005

VIKSOL

89FFB03

DENMARK 258715

13-07-2004

VIKOLE

89FFA05

DENMARK 248700

18-04-2004

VIKLIMBO

89FFA01

RRP $18.00

+ GST

RRP $20.00

+ GST

RRP $12.00

+ GST

RRP $14.00

+ GST

74%

72% 72%

65%





• Great allround sire that gives a boost to components• Excellent semen fertility• Excellent udder conformation

• Australian farmers just love them• Great longevity due to his impressive health trait

• Premium sire for heifer matings

• A must use sire to blend price • Over 17000 daughters shows high farmer satisfaction in Scandinavia • Very nice looking cows with great udders

• Aussie farmers love milking D Limbo daughters

• Very good feet & legs and hoof health

Oman / Jocko Besn / NJY Hubert

Lancelot / T Funkis / E Celcius





PRODUCTION


124 9 0.30 -256 20 0.45 80

PRODUCTION


141 18 0.13 400 33 0.23 83

PRODUCTION


87 19 0.04 623 10 -0.23 83

PRODUCTION 522 DTRS / 68 HERDS


48 5 0.11 -40 7 0.12 97

HEALTH TRAITS


121 105 104 101

HEALTH TRAITS


91 103 104 103

HEALTH TRAITS


141 106 103 101

HEALTH TRAITS


131 107 106 103

WORKABILITY


102 101 102 68

WORKABILITY


104 100 99 71

WORKABILITY


101 100 100 79

WORKABILITY


100 101 100 93

TYPE


108 106 72

TYPE


97 96 76

TYPE


106 101 76

TYPE


99 96 72

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

VH Bento

D SolShottle / T Funkis / VE Otto

D Banker X Oman Justi X T Funkis

SEXED SEMEN$50.00 + GST

ABV(i)

ABV

ABV(i)

ABV(i)

• Highest ranking Red population in the world • #1 for udder health • Highest producing Red breed

• Hoof health • Fertility • Strongest genomic Redprogram • #1 choice for crossbreeding

Great Genomic deal!

1+1 deal!







29

VikingRed (Finnish Ayrshire, Swedish Red andDanish RDM) are world leaders among the red breeds and Viking’s bulls range high in the inter-national top-lists. The breeding goal is economic, healthy and fertile cows with easy calvings, high production and functional conformation. Viking-Red has a low level of inbreeding compared to other dairy breeds.

No. of Cows 273000

Milk, kg 8809

Fat, kg 379

Fat, % 4.30

Protein, kg 307

Protein, % 3.49

Viking Red Top 3 – make your choice!

Strong breeding programmes



Balanced Breeding

34.1% 34.1%

13.6% 13.6%2.1% 2.1%0.1% 0.1%

100908070 110 120 130

100908070 110 120 130



NTMVR HJUSTICIA +33VR FONSECA +31VR CAPRI +28

PRODUCTIONVR FONSECA +122G EDBO +120ASMO ANDREI +120

DTR FERTILITYVR BORAT +116V FOSKE +114VR FABER +111

CALVING EASEVR DONATO +118VR FABER +104VR HAMBO +103

MASTITS RESISTANCER BANGKOK +120VR BORAT +114VR HJUSTICIA +112


VR FABER +118VR BORAT +116VR HJUSTICIA +110

HOOF HEALTHR HASLEV +126R FACET +113VR DONATO +111

LONGEVITYV FOSKE +120VR BORAT +118VR FONSECA +117

UDDERSVR UUDIN +122R FACET +119VR HJUSTICIA +116

FEET AND LEGSR FASTRUP +127VR HJUSTICIA +116R HASLEV +116

TEMPERAMENTG EDBO +120R HARVARD +113V FOSKE +112

MILKING SPEEDG EDBO +132VR CAPRI +121VR HJUSTICIA +115

30

31


100979489969491

107108101

111108105119116114

97101116117

Thenumber 1

sire

1+1DEAL


84106117

95103

11610311412111411599

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

101113109112110109102

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Hjusticia




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

SWEDEN 99790

24-06-2014

VRHJUSTICA

87UUL08


PRODUCTION


RRP $26.00

+ GST


VR Hammer / Vret / Gunnarstorp

REL%

REL%

69

61

RED

Genomic



99154.84804.1402

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 98 116 116 115 fast 110 calm

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

• New sirelines for Aussie farmers

• Perfect for those who want the smaller high profi t cow

• Exceptional udder conformation

• Premium milking speed and temperament

VR Hjusticia remained the number 1 sire in VikingRed with NTM +33. This VR Hammer son was born at Karl-Gustav Karlsson, Sweden. There is a special story behind the name of the bull. The breeder had a long process with authorities to get justice to himself and therefore wanted to name the bull like this.

The dam of VR Hjusticia is a tall cow, 150 cm, with excellent udder and highproduction of 11577 kg ECM. The grand dam is still in the herd and has an average production of almost 11000 kg ECM.

VR Hjusticia is a calving ease sire with very good health and functional traits. He is also on top in feet & legs as well as in udder conformation. He is available sexed in Australia, perfect for maiden heifer matings. Hjusticia is also a great component lifter and positive milk sire who will leave a medium to slightly smaller framed, hardworking cow.

NEW!


32

84106117

95103

12211212211711610499

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

10710110010310511796

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Fonseca




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 37640

23-05-2014

VIKRFONSECA

89UUL01



122106114109117105

9997

109103

113112111101112102104101101

99

PRODUCTION


RRP $26.00

+ GST

Greatproduction

sire

1+1DEAL


VR Favre / A Linne / R Alfa

REL%

REL%

68

59

• Beautiful deep red bull

• Production performer; milk and components

• Very good udders with longer teats

• Suit those looking for the larger frame cow

Dam average,1 lactation


91694.64223.7342


RED

Genomic

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

VR Fonseca is the best of many sons of VR Favre that VikingGenetics owns, having gNTM +31 at the moment. VR Fonseca comes out of an A Linné cow whose dam is also the dam of VR Cigar.

The cow was fl ushed three times and gave several good bulls and heifers of which we can mention the full brother, VR Fontain, out of the same fl ush and also half brother VR Hilbert, one of the up-to-date sires of sons in the VikingRed breeding scheme. The dam of Fonseca was classifi ed VG85 and had especially highcomponents.

VR Fonseca is a great production sire with high components. He gives good func-tional traits, strong body and very good udder. Fonseca will be perfect for those looking for the larger framed Red cow. He comes from Søren Røndbjerg, Denmark.

NEW!


33

84106117

95103

11811611697

12110799

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

10710210810310511694

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Capri




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

FINLAND 46898

26-02-2013

VIKRCAPRI

91UUK05


PRODUCTION




VR Cigar / Hallom / N. Ooppium

REL%

REL%

72

66• Dark Red son of the popular sire VR Cigar

• High production with a good health profi le

• Improves fore udder attachment and brings front teats in

RED

Genomic



81844.23413.8307

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID


109104101101116

859393

105105

116105110103104

908991

126113


Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 108 105 107 121 very fast 102 average

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

1+1DEAL

Production,longevity &

milkingspeed

VR Capri, born 2013, is a VR Cigar son out of a Hällom dam. He was not very highranking at the time when Cigar sons were on podium but he has slowly beenclimbing up and ranks no. 1 at the moment. His dam was a high component cow with a 3.8% protein.

Maternal grand-dam is an Ooppium daughter still in milk having more than 60000 kg lifetime yield. Capri’s strengths are production, longevity and fast milking speed. Capri will breed medium framed cows with wider pins, superb fore udder attachment and front teat placement. He was born at Harri and Leena Liukkunen, Finland.

NEW!

34

PRODUCTIONDam average,1 lactation


89744.84303.6320

84106117

95103

115111114103116107101

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

100112106104103115100

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Fritz




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

SWEDEN 99804

14-08-2014

VIKRFRITZ

87UUL09




VR Falcon / S Valpas / Gunnarstorp

REL%

REL%

68

60• A very well rounded sire

• Milk & Components

• Good health and nice feet and legs

• Very good udder conformation with longer thicker teats

• Maintains the medium framed cow with some extra rump width

RED

Genomic A2/A2

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID


100106

9695

112105109105102104

106110113

97107106107101112102



TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

1+1DEAL

Starpedigree

sire

VR Fritz comes from the agricultural school at Nytorp, Sweden. His ancestor was bought to the herd when the school started in 1946. The dam, 456 Inga, a Valpas cow, has now had two calves and has produced annually 9637 kg ECM with very low somatic cell counts for every test.

She has started her second lactation with high production, over 40 kg ECM at her fi rst three tests. Her conformation is VG85. The MGD had three calves and produced 10270 kg ECM. The GMGD also had three calves and she produced an average of 11330 kg ECM.

VR Fritz breeds medium framed cows with very nice rumps. He is a very easy bull to use as his feet and legs, udders, production and health traits are all at a high level. Fritz also has a very strong sire stack behind him of top proven sires.

NEW!

VR Falcon (sire of VR Fritz)

35

84106117

95103

112101110118112118102

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

116102108114116118109

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Borat




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

FINLAND 47332

25-08-2014

VIKRBORAT

91UUL03




VR Brick / VR Alavire / Turandot

REL%

REL%

65

57

RED

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Genomic


10396

111103

97107103108109101

1139494

103105

9698

104103105



TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

1+1DEAL



93185.14733.5328

A realViking

VR Borat is a real Viking with his health profi le being on top in female fertility as well. His udder health is 116, other diseases 115 and hoof health 109. He also breeds excellent longevity.

The dam is a nice fi rst calver classifi ed 82 for feet & legs and 82 for udder and making a high fi rst production year also. Borat will leave a similar framed cow to V Foske and has a well balanced production profi le of milk with positive components. Another great all round sire with some different sire lines.

The breeder is Matti Hakala, Finland.

NEW!

• Very high profi t young sire with impressive production and health traits

• Medium size cows with strong frames

• Nice udder conformation with strong fore attachment

3636

GESTATION LENGTH GESTATION LENGTH-1.19 days -0.2 days

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 649*

Heifers / 401*



CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 649*

Heifers / 401*


10598

117107

98

11199

111126105109

96

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

111104107102118107111

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VR Faber



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130



DENMARK 37468

12-04-2013

VIKRFABER

89UUK04

+$344 more profi t

gNTM +22

101100

93108102

93104

96101

97

108110105102104104

8494

111110



RRP $18.00

+ GST

66%


1 lact8932 kg4.7% fat419 kg fat3.8% prot339 kg prot

• Calving ease sire, use on maiden heifers

• Medium size cows with nice capacity

• Very nice health and production traits to drive profi t

VR Freak / G Edbo / R David

RED

Genomic

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID




10598

117107

98

113116115

95112

94113

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

9797

102107101108111

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VR Uudin



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

FINLAND 46301

21-09-2011

VIKRUUDIN

91UUH07

+$328 more profi t

gNTM +21

10798

10398

111100

91111103

95

115117108112111114108117120120



RRP $18.00

+ GST

69%


4 lact12498 kg 4.3 % fat537 kg fat3.3 % prot412 kg prot

• Very popular sire that leaves very strong calves with excellent growth rates

• Superb udder conformation with longer and thicker teats

• Outcross lines for most red cows in Australia

Ullimulli / Ooppium / Life

RED

Genomic A2/A2

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 5286*

Heifers / 3084*


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL TOTAL

TYPE PROOF TYPE PROOF



REL%

REL%

REL%

REL%

78

73

72

63

37

84106117

95103

109100109114106106103

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

103111107110107116112

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

Buckarby




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

SWEDEN 92671

23-07-2006

VIKBUCKARBY

87UUC05


GESTATION LENGTH

PRODUCTION




O Brolin / Peterslund / Stensjo

REL%

REL%

99

98

• High reliability proven sire with 6349 daughters• Superb longevity sire, daughters built to last• Good feet &legs, and increasing hoof health with more daughters

-1.03 days







75024.53343.6273

83405.14773.9364

RED

Proven




1901661938812

0.17

110.11

91104102

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 17948*

Heifers / 9978*


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

9598

1059681

105107110118

98

117103

9485

11096

103106

8483


TOTAL




1+1DEAL

38

84106117

95103

110102104104118120102

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

106118100102106102111

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VR Donato




70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 36927

04-05-2009

VIKRDONATO

89UUF08


PRODUCTION


RRP $26.00

+ GST


R David / R Admiral / Vest Andy

REL%

REL%

78/63

74/67

91

79

• Suitable to use on maiden heifers for calving ease• Super udder conformation with longer teats• Excellent feet&legs, excelling in depth of heel

DTRS/HERDS

DTRS/HERDS





78104.53533.5272

83444.753973.57297

RED

Proven




16513916136713

0.05

260.15

96135105

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 179*

Heifers / 48*


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

100101

95969384929099

117

111108118110106111105

98111108


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF DTRS/HERDS 58/50




HF 20%

1+1DEAL

39

64%


RRP $30.00

+ GST

• Australian proven Supersire. No 1 BPI/HWI/TWI Sire

• Combines high production with good daughter fertility and survival

• Sets the bar at a high level for Red Genetics

Australian proven A2/A2

Miqur / Gardo / TunnusV Foske

PRODUCTION 347 DTRS / 40 HERDS ABV

WORKABILITY

HEALTH TRAITS

TYPE ABV

ASI kgP P% Milk kgF F% Rel%

206 36 0,22 893 26 -0,17 98

Cell Count Survival Liveweight Dtr Fertility Feed Saved

100 108 108 105 -95

Overall Type 106

Mammary System 105

Stature 104

Udder Texture 108

Bone Quality 98

Angularity 109

Muzzle Width 104

Body Length 108

Body Depth 109

Chest Width 111

Rump Length 116

Pin Width 108

Pin Set 110

Foot Angle 105

Rear Leg Set 109

Rear Leg Rear View 104

Udder Depth 98

Fore Attach 101

Rear Att Height 95

Rear Att Width 100

Centre Ligament 108

Teat Place Front 116

Teat Place Rear 103

Teat Length 91

Loin Strength 109

Milking Speed Temperament Likeability

101 103 104

BPI 287HWI 201TWI 286

RED

SWEDEN 92483

2005-06-15

VFoske

87UUB04


No. 1 Australian

Proven

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

1+1 DEAL

4040

DENMARK 36412

SWEDEN 92263

FASTRUP2004-08-30 2003-10-11 GEDBO226389UUA02 87UUZ08

RRP $22.00

+ GST

RRP $22.00

+ GST

• Very sound feet&legs

• Long lasting cows

• Nice shallow udders

• Smaller hard working cows

• Fast milking cows with lovely temperament

• High workabilities, high farmer satisfaction

Herdbook HerdbookBull IDDate of birth Date of birth Bull IDNasis ID Nasis ID

Australian proven Australian proven

Orraryd / Stadel / OJY Ladby Botans / Abru / HulanR Fastrup G Edbo

PRODUCTION 234 DTRS / 35 HERDS PRODUCTION 154 DTRS / 22 HERDS

WORKABILITY WORKABILITY

HEALTH TRAITS HEALTH TRAITS

TYPE TYPE


90 18 0.1 487 7 -0.2 97


50 8 0.19 -86 -6 -0.03 96


92 99 100


105 102 102



RED RED


69% 68%



HF 28%

Overall Type 103

Mammary System 101

Stature 100

Udder Texture 96

Bone Quality 104

Angularity 106

Muzzle Width 97

Body Length 102

Body Depth 102

Chest Width 97

Rump Length 105

Pin Width 95

Pin Set 93

Foot Angle 104

Rear Leg Set 90


Udder Depth 106

Fore Attach 101

Rear Att Height 102

Rear Att Width 101

Centre Ligament 95


Teat Place Rear 97

Teat Length 98

Loin Strength 96

Overall Type 96

Mammary System 101

Stature 92

Udder Texture 101

Bone Quality 106

Angularity 103

Muzzle Width 99

Body Length 100

Body Depth 98

Chest Width 90

Rump Length 96

Pin Width 101

Pin Set 105

Foot Angle 93

Rear Leg Set 108


Udder Depth 97

Fore Attach 100

Rear Att Height 100

Rear Att Width 98

Centre Ligament 101


Teat Place Rear 104

Teat Length 94

Loin Strength 102

Cell Count Survival Dtr Fertility Feed Saved

107 106 102 2


53 104 101 162

1+1 DEAL

1+1 DEAL

4141

DENMARK 36678

DENMARK 37014

VIKCIGAR2007-06-02 2010-02-22 VIKFERGUS89UUD0287UUZ08 89UUG03

RRP $22.00

+ GST

RRP $22.00

+ GST

• Good production sire

• Great mammary

• Excellent survival

• Good mastitis resistance

• Good survival

• Nice daughter fertility

Herdbook HerdbookBull IDDate of birth Date of birth Bull IDNasis ID Nasis ID

Australian proven Australian proven

R Cirkel / R Alfa / Fyn Cent R Facet / R David / OrrarydVR Cigar VR Fergus

PRODUCTION 29 DTRS / 5 HERDS ABV PRODUCTION 61 DTRS / 16 HERDS ABV



TYPE ABV(i) TYPE ABV(i)


115 18 0.02 614 30 0.06 72


58 7 0.20 -118 -2 0.04 90


104 99 102


100 100 98



RED RED

69% 64%



HF 21%

Overall Type 105

Mammary System 112

Stature 108

Udder Texture N/A

Bone Quality N/A

Angularity 107

Muzzle Width N/A

Body Length N/A

Body Depth 102

Chest Width 104

Rump Length N/A

Pin Width 111

Pin Set 105

Foot Angle 112

Rear Leg Set 108

Rear Leg Rear View N/A

Udder Depth N/A

Fore Attach 107

Rear Att Height N/A

Rear Att Width N/A

Centre Ligament 102


Teat Place Rear N/A

Teat Length 111

Loin Strength 96

Overall Type 102

Mammary System 103

Stature 113

Udder Texture 102

Bone Quality 103

Angularity 102

Muzzle Width 106

Body Length N/A

Body Depth 96

Chest Width 96

Rump Length N/A

Pin Width 108

Pin Set 103

Foot Angle 113

Rear Leg Set 89


Udder Depth 113

Fore Attach 103

Rear Att Height 101

Rear Att Width 100

Centre Ligament 101


Teat Place Rear 105

Teat Length 99

Loin Strength 101


90 107 96 -128


148 107 102 -120

1+1 DEAL

1+1 DEAL

4242

DENMARK 35965

DENMARK 36558

R BANGKOK VIKHASLEV89UUW03 89UUC01

RRP $12.00

+ GST

RRP $12.00

+ GST

• An old favorite with nice type and udders

• No 1 for SCC

• High survival, long lasting cows

• High survival sire that improves overall type and mammary• Health trait improver, good SCC and daughter fertility

Herdbook HerdbookBull ID Bull IDNasis ID Nasis ID

Australian proven Australian proven A2/A2

T Fjembe / Tor Bruno / Ojy Mabru Orraryd / SYD Garant / TorpaneR Bangkok R Haslev

PRODUCTION 225 DTRS / 25 HERDS ABV PRODUCTION 51 DTRS / 9 HERDS ABV



TYPE ABV TYPE ABV(I)


-11 1 -0,11 245 4 -0,1 97


32 5 0,04 118 4 0,04 72


97 103 102


103 101 100

BPI 93HWI 84TWI 136


RED RED

67% 60%



HF 25%

13-02-2006Date of birth


Overall Type 104

Mammary System 108

Stature 103

Udder Texture 104

Bone Quality 98

Angularity 102

Muzzle Width 104

Body Length 106

Body Depth 110

Chest Width 107

Rump Length 97

Pin Width 110

Pin Set 91

Foot Angle 109

Rear Leg Set 102


Udder Depth 107

Fore Attach 109

Rear Att Height 100

Rear Att Width 102

Centre Ligament 108


Teat Place Rear 104

Teat Length 90

Loin Strength 94

Overall Type 102

Mammary System 103

Stature 109

Udder Texture 100

Bone Quality 101

Angularity 104

Muzzle Width 100

Body Length 100

Body Depth 86

Chest Width 90

Rump Length 99

Pin Width 100

Pin Set 99

Foot Angle 103

Rear Leg Set 105


Udder Depth 118

Fore Attach 98

Rear Att Height 103

Rear Att Width 100

Centre Ligament 107


Teat Place Rear 101

Teat Length 102

Loin Strength 95


166 106 103 -126


107 108 105 15

4343

DENMARK 36324

VIKFACET 89UUA03

RRP $16.00

+ GST

• Type and mammary specialist

• Good daughter fertility

• High survival rate

Herdbook Bull ID Nasis ID

K Jerry X Vættergard X Øjy LadbyR Facet

PRODUCTION 204 DTRS/18 HERDS ABV

WORKABILITY

HEALTH TRAITS

TYPE ABV(I)


1 -4 0,14 -436 -7 0,16 94


101 100 98

BPI 66HWI 51TWI 112

RED

67%


HF 25%


89UUC01

Australian proven

Overall Type 104

Mammary System 106

Stature 112

Udder Texture 100

Bone Quality 102

Angularity 107

Muzzle Width 102

Body Length 108

Body Depth 101

Chest Width 94

Rump Length 106

Pin Width 109

Pin Set 97

Foot Angle 109

Rear Leg Set 93


Udder Depth 118

Fore Attach 110

Rear Att Height 107

Rear Att Width 96

Centre Ligament 103


Teat Place Rear 99

Teat Length 96

Loin Strength 100


130 106 103 -113

DENMARK 36558

VIKSOLERO 89UUC01

RRP $18.00

+ GST

• No 2 BPI Australian proven sire

• Good production with positive components

• Nice temperament, good likeability


Australian proven A2/A2

Orraryd / SYD Garant / TorpaneVR Solero

PRODUCTION 37 DTRS/14 HERDS ABV

WORKABILITY

HEALTH TRAITS

TYPE ABV(I)


142 20 0,24 288 17 0,07 88


107 103 99 N/A


100 103 102


RED

60%



Overall Type 98

Mammary System 101

Stature 98

Udder Texture N/A

Bone Quality N/A

Angularity 92

Muzzle Width N/A

Body Length N/A

Body Depth 101

Chest Width 105

Rump Length N/A

Pin Width 102

Pin Set 85

Foot Angle 103

Rear Leg Set 102


Udder Depth 98

Fore Attach 104

Rear Att Height 104

Rear Att Width N/A

Centre Ligament 99

Teat Place Front 96

Teat Place Rear 92

Teat Length 98

Loin Strength N/A

4444

FINLAND45030

VIKANDREI 87UUE11

RRP $12.00

+ GST

• Top 10 Sire for BPI

• Big protein production sire +35 kg P

• Very good SCC improver


Ponnistus / Miqur / KelliAsmo Andrei

PRODUCTION ABV(I)

WORKABILITY

HEALTH TRAITS

TYPE ABV(I)


196 35 0,12 1065 33 -0,18 67


133 98 100 -78


99 100 99


RED

67%


HF 25%


Overall Type 101

Mammary System 100

Stature 104

Udder Texture N/A

Bone Quality N/A

Angularity 105

Muzzle Width N/A

Body Length N/A

Body Depth 99

Chest Width 109

Rump Length N/A

Pin Width 111

Pin Set 103

Foot Angle 104

Rear Leg Set 105


Udder Depth 96

Fore Attach 95

Rear Att Height 101

Rear Att Width N/A

Centre Ligament 103


Teat Place Rear 103

Teat Length 100

Loin Strength N/A





10598

117112103

107103108109105103107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

101103110105107112103

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120


VR Hambo



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Sweden 99515

08-11-2011

VIKRHAMBO

87UUH15

+$235 more profi t

gNTM +15

104104

8491

1109995

107104

95

101100102

98108113106

9998

103



RRP $14.00

+ GST

63%


594 Grevinna1. lact9736 kg4,4 % F; 432 kg F3,6 % P; 353 kg P

• Calving ease sire, use on maiden heifers

• Easy to use sire particularly over heavier or more coarse cows

R Haslev / G Edbo / Peterslund

RED

GenomicProven

CALVING EASE GUIDE


Cows / 2072*

Heifers / 1290*


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

TOTAL

TYPE PROOF


REL%

REL%

76

68

• World highest production, fat + protein• Outcross pedigrees • High feed effi ciency • Resistanceagainst metabolic diseases • Resistance against mastitis• Resistance against hoof diseases • Resistance against

reproduction diseases • Long productive life

Great Genomic deal!

1+1 deal!







45

NTMVJ HALEY +25VJ BUFFO +23VJ RODME +19

PRODUCTIONVJ HUSKY +122VJ HJORT +122VJ LURE +119

DTR FERTILITYVJ HILARIO +117VJ MAESTRO +111VJ BUFFO +102

CALVING EASEVJ HUSKY +108VJ HALEY +106VJ LURE +106

MASTITIS RESISTANCEVJ BUFFO +117VJ RODME +113VJ HALEY +111


VJ ZEPPE +105VJ RODME +102VJ HJORT +102

LONGEVITYVJ HILARIO +116VJ HJORT +113VJ HALEY +112

UDDERSVJ HALEY +113VJ HILARIO +113VJ MAESTRO +113

FEET AND LEGSVJ LURE +104VJ HJORT +103VJ HILARIO +101

TEMPERAMENTVJ MAESTRO +112VJ LURE +108VJ RODME +107

MILKING SPEEDVJ MAESTRO +123VJ RODME +122VJ LURE +110

The world’s leading Jersey breed. The topcharacteristics are high fat and protein content.VikingJersey is an outcross to other Jerseypopulations and is respected all over the worldas an effi cient, durable and profi table cow.

No. of Cows 68000

Milk, kg 7199

Fat, kg 422

Fat, % 5.87

Protein, kg 297

Protein, % 4.13

Viking Jersey Top 3 – make your choice!

Strong breeding programmes



Balanced Breeding

34.1% 34.1%

13.6% 13.6%2.1% 2.1%0.1% 0.1%

100908070 110 120 130

100908070 110 120 130



46

47

12283

113105

96

12283

113105

96

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VJ Rodme



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

109105108103108100102

99101102113102106N/A

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

StatureAngularityChest widthBody depthRump widthRump angleTop lineLegs sideLegs rear viewFoot angleFore udderRear udder heightRear udder widthSuspensory ligam.Udder depthUdder balanceTeat lengthTeat thicknessTeat placem. frontTeat placem. rear

shorterstrongernarrowershallowernarrowerhigher pinsweakerstraighterhock inlowerlooserlowernarrowerweakerdeeperlower rearshorterthinnerwiderwider

tallerangularwiderdeeperwidersloped pinsstrongercurvedparallelsteeperstrongerhigherwiderstrongershallowerhigher rearlongerthickerclosercloser

1151061121071061141189692

10210710898

110119109106101112109

DENMARK 303952

12-10-2013

VIKJRODME

89JJK01


PRODUCTION


RRP $20.00

+ GST


VJ Hubert / DJ May / Q Impuls

• Very popular sire in 2015. This young sire is hard to fault

• Taller cows with lovely frames

• Udders made to last



71106.04264.3303

Genomic A2/A2


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

REL% 72

Worldleading

genetics in thefi rst VJ Hubert

son

VJ Rodme is out of ”Rodme Nygaard May Kirsten”, bred by the Hansen family, at Rodme Nygaard. VJ Rodme is the fi rst son of VJ Hubert (DJ Hulk x Q Hirse). An extremely strong line up of sires in the pedigree: Hulk, Hirse, May and Impuls.

The dam of Rodme, scored VG87, hasmil-ked for 2.4 years, with a yearly average of 7400 kg milk, 5.76% and 429 kg fat, 4.12% and 307 kg protein. Both MGD and MGGD had productions on the same high level - over 300 kg protein per year.

VJ Rodme breeds tall daughters with very good depth, width and dairyness, along with excellent, extremely shallow and well-attached udders. Udder health and longevity are another of VJ Rodme’s trademarks. VJ Rodme is used heavily as sire of sons.

NEW!

1+1DEAL

48



73216.214553.91286



73216.214553.91286

129100107

9598

90 100 110 120

118106113110119107101

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

101106104111101112N/A


BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VJ Haley





11110411110811710011010510110112310712199

108103105106116106

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 304129

03-01-2015

VIKJHALEY

89JJM04

+$407 more profi tgNTM +25Nordic Breeding values feb 2016100 = Breed average

RRP $22.00

+ GST

N/A Non Return Rate (NRR) after day 56 from 1st service

VJ Husky / DJ Holmer / DJ Zuma

REL% 97

• Good milk and components

• Superb udders typical of our team 2016!

• Larger framed cows from front to back

Genomic A2/A2


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

VJ Haleyexpresses

the breedinggoal!

VikingJersey Dongsgaarden Husky Haley, VJ Haley, is bred in the Dongsgaarden herd, owned by Christian Halmø,Denmark. VJ Haley is out of a very high-producing cow family. The dam, Dongsgaarden Holmer Donnna has a yearly average of 8600 kg milk with887 kg F+P. Grand dam and Great Grand dam are higher than 9000 kg milk and 900 kg F+P per year.

VJ Haley not only breeds high produc-tion, he also breeds exceptional type (width and depth) and udders. Note the extremely well-attached fore- and rear udders. Udders are shallow and teats are of ideal size and placement. Workability and health traits are very positive as well. To sum up – VJ Haley expresses thebreeding goal for VikingJersey!

NEW!

1+1DEAL

49

129100107

9598

90 100 110 120

11310310910711410699

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

10210610311799

107N/A


BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VJ Buffo





10996

1111001111021019799

10810810610510710310612411710289

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 304021

12-05-2014

VIKJBUFFO

89JJL04


PRODUCTION


RRP $22.00

+ GST


VJ Buzz / VJ Hobart / DJ Zuma



65085.33443.7242

Genomic


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

REL% 67

• New Sire in our super team for 2016 • Outcross for your herd

• A no holes proof with positive milk & components

• Excellent for putting length & thickness into Jersey teats

• Widens rear teat placement

Exceptionaludders and

udder health

VJ Buffo is out of Traedholm Hobart Birthe, bred in the Gelsted Overgaard herd, owned by John Traedholm. VJ Buffo is the highest ranking VJ Buzz son in Viking- Genetics. VJ Buzz being a DJ Broiler x Q Hirse and next sire, VJ Hobart being a DJ Hovborg x M Jace. An alter-native pedigree. We expect a very good daughter proof of VJ Buzz later in 2016.

Traedholm Hobart Birthe has milked in 1.7 years with a yearly average of 8300 kg ECM with 729 kg F+P. Grand dam and Great Grand dam have a yearly produc-tion of 9700 kg ECM with 855 kg F+P and 8100 kg milk with 717 kg F+P. VJ Buffo will increase components.

VJ Buffo breeds tall daughters with a good chest width, nice steep hoof angle and exceptional udders. Especially the udder attachment and the teat size is outstanding. VJ Buffo breeds good fertili-ty and longevity and he is a breed leader for udder health. VJ Buffo is used heavily as sire of sons.

1+1DEAL

50

129100107

9598

90 100 110 120

11410911098

116102100

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

10295

106102105109N/A


BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120

VJ Zeppe





11710910198

12210892

10310610710810511510610598

102102106101

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

DENMARK 304016

25-04-2014

VIKJZEPPE

89JJL05


PRODUCTION


RRP $22.00

+ GST

N/A Non Return Rate (NRR) after day 56 from 1st service

VJ Zou / DJ Jason / DJ Hovborg

REL% 69

• Taller cows with angularity and great frames

• A very easy bull to use with all traits positive

• Outcross opportunities for the Jersey breed



99606.05974.0395

Genomic


TOTAL

TYPE PROOF

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Thealternative

pedigree withvery good type

and udders

VJ Zeppe is out of TNJ Jason Anna, from the Soendermoelle herd, owned by Mi-chael Bak Hansen, Denmark. TNJ Jason Anna has an average yearly production of 9600 kg milk with 6.04% fat and 4.09% protein. Grand dam and Great Grand dam have a yearly production of 8000 kg milk with 6.44% and 4.44% and 7800 kg milk with 6.13% fat and 4.39% protein.

VJ Zeppe is the only son of VJ Zou (DJ Zuma x DJ May) in VikingGenetics. He has a good, alternative pedigree withoutQ Impuls and DJ Hulk genes.

VJ Zeppe breeds tall daughters of very nice type. Udders are very strongly at-tached and rear udders are wide. Udders are shallow and teats of ideal size.

VJ Zeppe breeds long-living cows with very good workability.

1+1DEAL

5151

VJ Hjort

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

122110119110119102

97

91103106102102113N/A

70 80 90 100 110 120 130




114110106106111114113

9598

103107103106

98103

8887

103114107

VJ Maestro

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

107108107

95107

9798

11196989498

11087

70 80 90 100 110 120 130




9911394

10910696

1151188895

12410710095

101849294

117106

DENMARK 303828

27-09-2012

VIKJHJORT

89JJJ03

DENMARK 303326

13-03-2009

VIKMAESTRO

89JJF06

+$313 more profi t +$172 more profi t

gNTM +20 NTM +11





RRP $16.00

+ GST

RRP $18.00

+ GST

68% 65%



A2/A2 A2/A2

• Be quick, limited stock of this popular 2015 Sire

• If you want high production from a taller larger framed Jersey, this is the sire for you

• DJ May son with a star pedigree

• Daughters in milk impressing in Australia

• Fast Milking calm cows

• Impressive fore udder attachments

VJ Husky / DJ Zuma / DJ Basse DJ May / Q Impuls / Fyn Lemvig

Genomic Proven

2 lactations


1 lactation


74646.24594.0300

62745.83624.0253



TOTAL TOTAL

TYPE PROOF TYPE PROOF DTRS 449 / HERDS 184

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID



REL% REL%

REL%

73 98

96

5252

VJ Husky

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

122113121105118

9898

87108122

9098

10886

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

StatureDairynessChest widthBody depthRump widthRump angleTop lineLegs sideLegs rear viewFoot angleFore udderRear udder heightRear udder widthSuspensory ligam.Udder depthUdder balanceTeat lengthTeat thicknessTeat placem. frontTeat placem. rear



1181181241201221021011089894

11089

10590

10195

10311811199

VJ Hilario

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

111114116

95106

89109

117101112102

93116

84

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

StatureDairynessChest widthBody depthRump widthRump angleTop lineLegs sideLegs rear viewFoot angleFore udderRear udder heightRear udder widthSuspensory ligam.Udder depthUdder balanceTeat lengthTeat thicknessTeat placem. frontTeat placem. rear



11710510410411795

12492

10395

1081111161051068894

1059394

DENMARK 303402

13-09-2009

VIKJHUSKY

89JJF08

DENMARK 303406

09-10-2009

VIKJHILARIO

89JJF07

+$219 more profi t

+$266 more profi tNTM +14NTM +17





RRP $18.00

+ GST

RRP $20.00

+ GST

71% 67%



A2/A2 A2/A2

• Aussie farmers love Husky’s strong vigorous calves • High production sire leaving long lasting daughters

• Ideal rump structure • Lovely udders with very good teat placement

• Tall powerful cows, great body capacity

• Simply the best for Dtr Fertility

• High wide neat udders with good milk

• Tall cows with power and super top lines

DJ Hulk/DJ May/Q Impuls Q Hirse / Q Impuls / FYN Lemvig

Proven Proven

2 lactations


5 lactations


66595.63743.9260

92745.25834.0483



TOTAL TOTAL


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID



REL% REL%

REL% REL%

99

97

97

93


1+1DEAL

5353

VJ Lure

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

119102113116118110

94

102106

999982

10786

70 80 90 100 110 120 130




101103869782

12111610010110388

10487

115 9611299

104107121

DJ Zuma

11898

106106107

PRODUCTION TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

BodyFeet and legs


Average zone

90 100 110 120



70 80 90 100 110 120 130

70 80 90 100 110 120 130

105106106

98103

9688

11393

103109100108104

70 80 90 100 110 120 130




951117682

1061081141021041001071201131071141078892

106111

DENMARK 303259

06-12-2007

VIKLURE

89JJD02

DENMARK 302730

01-10-2004

BOSDJZUMA

89JJA03

+$219 more profi t +$203 more profi t

NTM +14 NTM +13

PRODUCTION PRODUCTION



RRP $20.00

+ GST

RRP $18.00

+ GST

66% 69%



A2/A2

• Calm, fast milking cows

• Lowers pin set and strengthens top lines

• High production

• High reliability sire with over 10000 dtrs in his proof

• High daughter fertility

• Superb udders

• Lovely temperament

DJ Lirsk / Q Impuls / DJ Trick Q Zik / Fyn Lemvig / Skæ Ide

Proven Proven


Frame Feet & Legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 96 112 109 85 protect 110 calm

TOTAL TOTAL


Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID

Herdbook

Date of birth

Bull ID

Nasis ID





77196.424954.40339

61236.03674.04247



REL% REL%

REL% REL%

97

93

99

99

1+1DEAL

Andrew Zuidema – Leongatha in Gippsland. I noticed immediately the great calving ease of my Viking Hol-steins and the growth rates of the calves are great. I don’t get up at night anymore checking cows calving. I was super happy with my big group of D Sol’s in milk last year as they had great strength and were so good on their feet and legs. I have D Onside heifers calving in now and they look unbelievably good and are settling into the dairy so well.

Steve Dalitz – Yalca in North East Victoria. I love the fact that Viking

has “real health traits” so much data collected and collated so well. I have

bred for type for 20 years and have Vi-king Cows into their 5th lactation this year. I have maintained my type and DRAMACTICALLY improved all health

aspects of my dairy herd.

John and Chris Hibberson– Numurkah in North East Victoria.

We started using VikingGenetics because of how the Holsteins are bred from the NTM (Nordic Total

Merit) system which has so much data and high reliability. Our

Viking cows have been producing at a high level and remained healt-

hy and vibrant, they are just such good cows to work with.

Viking around Australia

Andrew Gaul, Bona Vista, Victoria.I love my Bento daughters, they produce well and look awesome. Their fertility, hoof health and cell count has been outstanding. I had thirty daughters in the herd for 2015 and am pleased I have another forty to calve in 2016.”

54

Viking around AustraliaLachlan McLeod – Calrossie in Gippsland. Having lived

in Sweden for a year when I was younger I had a bit of experience with red breed cows. I am using the Viking

reds in a three-way cross breeding program on my farm in Gippsland. The Viking reds have signifi cantly improved

my herd’s fertility and overall health. I also rear all the bull calves and I fi nd that the Reds have a very

good growth rate and produce a robust steerthat sells very well.

Greg Anderson – Yarroweyah in North East Victoria. I’ve just dried off my fi rst six S Ross heifers. They are such easy care cows, they walk well, no mastitis and the best part is they all went back in calf with just one dose of semen.I like that.

Greg Goulding – Cohuna in North West Victoria. Since I started changing my herd from a Holstein to a red herd about 17 years ago, Viking Genetics have played a major role in turning my red cows into a fertile and healthy herd.

Toby, Lyn and Nick Leppin – Bena in Gippsland. The fertility with our Reds is a stand out feature. Last season we achieved a three week in calf rate of 76% and an overall empty rate of 9% and that was only with AI matings as we don’t use herd bulls.

Nick Leppin

55

Bernie Brinker, Alberton, Victoria“I wanted to spend more time withfamily and less time in the calving

paddock, which I have achieved with Viking sires. I can sleep easy at night with the ease of calving of my Viking

heifers. The newborn calves are sospritely, they are up and about in no

time at all and are easy to train inthe calf pens”

Steven Gleeson, Purnim, Victoria Steve Gleeson pictured with a

favourite Q Impuls cow who peaked at 28 litres on grass. “Viking Jerseys give

me outcross lines with their gooddiversity of pedigrees. The components of the Viking Jersey are fantastic, also

the temperament and ability to get back in calf is great too. I can rely on the Viking NTM proofs as you defi nitely get

what the proofs say!

adding value every day

VikingGenetics Australia, 53 Towong Street, Tallangatta, VIC 3700 www.vikinggenetics.com.au [email protected]

Brett Davies,Simpson, Victoria

“I really like the reliability of the health traits in the NTM. The

long list of health benefi ts really works as my veterinary costs

have reduced dramatically and are at a minimum. Fertility is

really good and last calving I only assisted 2 from 160 calvings!”

D Onside daughter

Documents

HERD HEALTH IMPROVEMENT MANUAL VIKINGGENETICS SIRE …nationalherd.com.au/.../vikinggenetics_catalogue.pdf · The 3 Viking Breeds have world leading production and a list of health