More and more genetics of true Fleckvieh come with polled genetics; An example of true polled denoted by “PP”: https://rind.bayern-genetik.de/en/fleckvieh/current-offer/genomic-polled-bulls-218.html?id=55181 An example of polled denoted by “Pp”: https://www.bayern-genetik.com/en/sires/fleckvieh/genomic-polled-bulls-besamungsstation-grub-landshut-bullen-zuchtwerte-typ-selfmate-860.html?id=56341 An example of Polled/scurs denoted by “PS”: https://rind.bayern-genetik.de/de/fleckvieh/a2a2-bullen-348.html?id=68099&lng=deu On farm: Less work – as you can decrese or cut out dehorning....

World Dairy Expo 2024 – Oct 1-4 Check out the latest edition of the International edition of Fleckvieh world. Some real life stories about true Fleckvieh at work. High components as well as longevity always stand out and have a place in every dairy farm. See also previous editions...

Below is a breakdown of where you locate pain in your cows. It is easy to list these items but also pain signs can be missed. Cows are predation animals and hide pain until it becomes overwhelming; Signs of pain in cattle – you can see from afar in...

https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/it-time-rethink-dairy-cow-lifespan Most modern dairy farms are looking at milk production as a primary scale of success. This is great but is only one dimension of what is really food production. So – Fleckvieh adds efficiencies:...

You may have rceived this already – See for yourself if Fleckvieh will work for you here our handbook in the eletronic fromat: Right click on each image/page below and “open image in new tab” to get a larger font...

If you have an in depth look at the below link: http://www.wsff.info/files/congress_08_uk/dual_purpose_in_europe.pdf you can create a guarantee for success program with dual purpose genetics: No matter what – you need to start off that calf with proper colostral feeding, warm and dry environment and proper vaccination program: Then when...

Check out the below article on blood test for pregnancy diagnosis: https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/holistic-approach-blood-based-pregnancy-testing It makes sense to look at early preganancy diagnosis especially on large dairies to resource vet manpower better. Using sexed semen may yield better fertility as well. This method creates a steady stream of females to become...

You can see what is on offer as far as Fleckvieh sires. There are more and more polled genetics coming out. There are other sires on inventory which can be discussed based on interest. A spreadsheet shows the generalities of the Bayern Genetik sires – also see the individual...

Health disorder data in Holstein dairy cows from Canadian Veterinary Journal article in 2021 The most critical period in the dairy cow`s life as far as potentially suffering postpartum detrimental conditions is within three weeks of the birth of the calf. In summery – it has been very much...

As always regardless of what dairy breed you use or dual purpose the foundation is the same for all, however the foundation of strength of Fleckvieh and Fleckvieh cross calves will give you a jump start. Have a look at these well described calf-hood health pillars. Published by Dr....