VikingGenetics Australia

06/06/2026

Not every farm runs under perfect conditions — and that’s exactly why the right genetics matter. Built for real-world performance, VikingRed cows combine strong health, excellent fertility, energy efficiency, and solid, balanced yields 🥛🐮

The result? Lower costs, fewer unplanned interventions, improved efficiency, and consistent performance year after year.

In a world full of variables, choosing the right breed is one decision you can control.

See how VikingRed can support your herd’s performance - discover the value of VikingRed 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vNGRH0

04/06/2026

Big results start with small steps—and the right insights along the way.

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04/06/2026

Holstein International features an interview with Hanna Driscoll, Product Manager for VikingHolstein, and Lars Nielsen, Chief Breeding Officer at VikingGenetics.
Read how breeding strategy balances polled genetics with overall performance and herd profitability.

Read the article:

In Denmark, organic dairy farmers have agreed to no longer dehorn calves as of 2031. For that reason, VikingGenetics is expanding the portion of polled sires. ‘In 2030, we will continually have semen from 20 to 25 polled Holstein sires available,’ explain Hanna Driscoll and Lars Nielsen on behal...

03/06/2026

Reducing the use of antibiotics and hormones in dairy herds starts with genetics 🧬 🐄 Healthier cows are less likely to get diseases that require treatment and more likely to reproduce naturally with fewer hormonal interventions. That makes breeding one of the most effective long-term tools for improving both animal health and herd efficiency.

In the Nordics, decades of systematic recording of health, fertility, and production traits have made it possible to select directly for disease resistance, reproductive performance, and overall robustness — based on real veterinary and performance data from most cows in the population.

The result is a shift from treatment to prevention:

🐄 fewer problem cows
💉 fewer antibiotic treatments
🌱 fewer hormone interventions

🧬🐄 Genetics builds healthier cows — generation after generation.

Reduce antibiotic and hormone use with genetics 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vQXyP0

03/06/2026

5 REASONS FOR CHOOSING VIKINGRED✨

#1 DISEASE RESISTANCE
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Healthy, robust and alert cows

Unlock the full potential of your herd with long-lasting, robust VikingRed cows that deliver high lifetime production while keeping costs low.

💪 Thanks to their natural disease resistance, VikingReds are healthy, active, and low-maintenance cows, bringing steady profits year after year.

🌱 Superior health, great survivability, medium size and a strong ability for fast and successful recovery make them suitable for all kind of environments, driving profitable and sustainable production.

01/06/2026

It is well documented that early embryo loss is one of the most significant factors in pregnancy rates. An early loss of pregnancy (loss of embryo before day 42) is mostly attributed to management related conditions and not infections. Cows that lose > 1 body condition score in the space of the first 30 days of lactation, have a 2.4 times greater risk of embryo loss.

To avoid embryo loss, it is important that the embryo develops sufficiently in the first period after impregnation. A well-developed embryo secretes sufficient amounts of a protein that acts locally in the uterus and prevents the secretion of the reproduction hormones that trigger a new cycle.

Learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vywTB0

01/06/2026

It takes innovation to breed invisible cows 🧬🐄 VikingRed cows are built for success. With its exceptional health, fertility, adaptability, and high energy efficiency, it’s the key to boosting your farm’s profitability 🌱🐮

💰 Balanced cows, stronger profits
🧬 Health & fertility by design
💪 Efficient, resilient & adaptable

Breed a herd of VikingRed cows that work seamlessly behind the scenes – a herd you can count on to help you achieve your goals 🎯

VikingRed is also the magical ingredient in crossbreeding, used in the world’s top concepts.

Explore how VikingRed cows support your success: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vMwsY0

31/05/2026

Nordic Methane Index expands to VikingRed & VikingJersey 🌍🐄

With the release of the May 2026 proofs by the Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation (NAV), the Nordic Methane Index is now available for all three major dairy breeds, supporting breeding for cows that naturally emit less methane.

The Nordic Methane Index is one of the world's first indices calculated with direct methane concentration measurements, and is based on 16,000 registrations including data collected with sniffers in commercial herds. Some of the index's benefits are:

🧬 Permanent improvements that build with each generation
📊 Reliable real-world data from commercial herds
🆕 Powered by state-of-the-art sniffer technology

NEW Nordic Methane Index = 20% fewer emissions 🙌

Scientific studies show that around 20% of a cow’s methane production is genetically determined, meaning that targeted selection can reduce methane emissions by up to 20% over time.

Learn more about the Nordic Methane Index:

The Nordic Methane Index is now available for all three major dairy breeds, supporting breeding for cows that naturally emit less methane.

30/05/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Are you looking for a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻 that delivers consistent results every time? Each X-Vik™ dose is 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿-𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 to produce optimal results.

We track everything from production to sorting, insemination, and the actual reproduction performance in the field. We follow the performance of every bull closely and adjust whenever needed.

See our selection of VikingHolstein sires available in X-Vik™: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tPL1h0

Download our sexed semen strategy guide: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tPHYz0

29/05/2026

This is an invisible cow – a VikingRed 🐮🧬 You might not notice her, but she pays the bills and strengthens your bottom line by simply doing her job without trouble.

She doesn’t need much of your attention. Instead of dealing with sick cows, you will get more time to focus on your goals and what matters in life.

Her unique combination of traits makes VikingRed the economic choice for a future-proof herd:

🧬 A lifetime of health & fertility
💪 Strong cows, resilient business
❤️ Healthy cows require minimum antibiotic use

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘄𝘀 🎯

VikingRed is also the magical ingredient in crossbreeding, used in the world’s top concepts.

Learn more about how VikingRed can be your partner in success 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vH1S60