Better hoof health with Fleckvieh strength – genetics and mechanics
At the 2025 World Dairy Expo a very great complimentary tool was discovered for foot treatments requiring a foot block. This new idea of using a block that remains on the treated animal`s claw better and does not fall off prematurely as well as is biodegradable makes a lot...
Annual Fleckvieh top tips – See the “Handbook”
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...
How to make the most of your calves and their future milking career
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....
Waldhoer – Bayern Genetik Sire
Waldhoer – Bayern Genetik Sire Feature Here you see the bull “Waldhoer” available through Better Dairy Cow, official distributor Fleckvieh Semen Sales – Canada and United States. He is showing outstanding progeny in North America as well as Europe. Very excellent for udder quality/attachments and medium size frame. He...
Why Fleckvieh Cows Have Longer Production Lives
When studying cattle life cycle, much like a horseman that looks at his horse and says: ”No feet , no horse” , a similar approach should be taken when looking at the life span of dairy cows: In Veterinary practice and farm visits I have seen many cases of...
10 Benefits of Fleckvieh
#1. Flat lactation curves. The benefit here is that the stress on the udder is less. This adds to longevity since the udder does not become subject to damage from the high volume of milk produced in the early lactation. Early spikes in milk production and then a drop...
Why Fleckvieh bull calves can become more than a by-product
Excerpt of Fleckvieh world – www.bayerngenetik.de and www.betterdairycow.com experiences: For Fleckvieh farmers in Bavaria it is the most normal thing on earth to produce quality beef via slaughter cull cows or bull calves out of dairy farms. Holstein farmers who focus on milk production only and who regard bull...