K.I. SAMEN worldwide breeding

22/06/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐧
A herd in which cows match well brings both clarity and calm. Not overly tall or narrow, but animals built in balance, with sufficient dairy character, strength and functionality.
More and more dairy farmers are consciously choosing a clear breeding goal. This is reflected in more uniform cows that remain healthier, produce better and last longer.

In herds where breeding for balance has been a focus for a longer time, the cows often form a harmonious whole. Dairy character and strength are better balanced, allowing cows to perform well and remain productive for longer.
These Borg daughters clearly show what uniformity can mean in the barn.

19/06/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲
For the first time, a young bull earns a place in our "Current" section. And for good reason.
With 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐆 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫, K.I. Samen introduces a promising young sire from the renowned Ginster cow family. For generations, this family has produced cows known for their strength, functionality and longevity. Littler appears to have all the ingredients needed to continue that tradition.
His dam, Batenburg Ginster 2617 (EX 90), was recently re-classified and scored an impressive 93 points for feet and legs. In addition, Littler combines an excellent balance of dairy strength and power with outstanding leg conformation, aAa code 513 and A2A2.

📖 Curious to learn more about this promising young bull?
👉 https://findbull.kisamen.com/bullcard/batenburg-g-littler

17/06/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎%!
Proven cow families are the foundation of reliable breeding. The Anemoon cow family of Huntje Holstein in Laren is an excellent example. For generations, this family has produced cows that are strongly built, trouble-free and long-lasting performers.
𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐣𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 originates from this proven family. As a son of Ravel-Red out of the full sister of Red River, he combines reliability with modern genetics.
✅ Attractive production index with positive fat %
✅ Wide, sloping rumps
✅ Functional quality udders
✅ Robot suitable with good milking speed
✅ Outcross bull (

09/06/2026

Proud of this daughter group of Drouner Potency Red 💪🐄

Last Saturday, we had the opportunity to present this impressive group at the National Red-and-White Show.
What makes this group special is that approximately one quarter of his second-calving red-and-white daughters were in the show ring.

The group clearly demonstrated what Potency Red stands for: excellent balance, plenty of capacity, a strong topline, correct feet and legs, and well-attached udders.
A great confirmation of what Potency Red delivers in practice.

https://findbull.kisamen.com/bullcard/drouner-potency-red

29/05/2026

🐄⚖️ 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
“Many dairy farmers notice cows are becoming taller and narrower,” says 𝐔𝐰𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬, representative of K.I. Samen in Niedersachsen. 🇩🇪 “The trend towards steeper rear legs is also receiving more criticism. These developments can eventually reduce durability and ease of management.”
That is exactly why balance is central within the K.I. Samen philosophy. No extreme breeding, but functional cows that produce efficiently, last longer and fit the dairy farmer’s system. 🐄
“When you breed for balance, you create a cow that functions better and can maintain that for a long time.”

📖 Read the full article: https://kisamen.com/news/knowledge-article/balance-as-the-foundation-practice-as-the-proof/

26/05/2026

🐂 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!
Drouner Potency Red, born on October 1, 2020, originates from the dairy and breeding farm of the Albring family in Drouwenermond and is developing into one of the most complete Red Holstein bulls of the moment.
Potency, the total package, combining type and production!
✔️ Top Red Holstein type bull from the Netherlands
✔️ True milk bull with high kilograms of fat and protein
✔️ Late-maturing daughters with plenty of width
✔️ Positive somatic cell score with good milking speed
✔️ Impressive daughters with excellent udders
✔️ aAa-code 432516

It is no surprise that Potency Red is attracting a lot of attention towards the Nationale Roodbont Show! 🇳🇱

21/05/2026

🐄📈 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!
This powerful Potency Red heifer 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟓𝟐 from the Posch family in Westwoud keeps on rising 🚀
What an outstanding production and what a complete heifer to look at. With over 11,900 kg of milk in 305 days, strong components and an impressive Lactation Value of 129, she truly shows what Potency Red daughters are made of.
✔️ 11,909 kg milk
✔️ 4.45% fat
✔️ 3.73% protein
✔️ Lactation Value 129

👀 Curious to see more Potency Red daughters?
During the Nationale Roodbont Show 🇳🇱 on Saturday June 6, we will present a group of no less than 6 Potency Red daughters!

19/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 has been working at K.I. Samen for more than thirty years and visits dairy farms in North Holland, often for three generations. He sees up close how breeding choices develop in the barn.

“What makes our philosophy special is that we always look at the cow. We think about how we can improve the next generation, not just about figures.”
According to Jan, more and more dairy farmers experience that balance leads to fewer problems, higher productivity and ultimately better returns. When form and function are in balance, cows become easier to manage and cause fewer problems.

Read the full article: https://kisamen.com/news/knowledge-article/balance-as-the-foundation-practice-as-the-proof/

13/05/2026

12/05/2026

🌷🐄 𝐀 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐝 🐄🌷
A wonderful milestone for Cees and Gertruud Schouten from Midwoud 🇳🇱! Their beloved 𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐣𝐞 𝟔𝟎𝟒 (s. 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐑𝐅) has reached the impressive milestone of 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐤𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧. 💪🥛

She is already the 6th cow on the farm to achieve this exceptional result. A true reflection of years of breeding, management and a cow with tremendous quality and persistence.
Geertje 604 proves her class with an average lactation value of no less than 125 across all lactations. A cow with strength, production and durability.

𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐑𝐅 is known as a sire of cows with great capacity, strong production and beautiful, healthy udders. Traits that are clearly visible in Geertje 604 as well.
Congratulations on this fantastic milestone! 🍾👏

View Albiorix RF here: https://findbull.kisamen.com/bull-card/albiorix-rf