In order to provide a rapidly changing market with the right genetic offering now and in the future, CRV and VikingGenetics will exchange genotypes on breeding candidates for the Holstein breeding program.
By collaborating and exchanging genetic material, both companies aim to improve the quality and efficiency of their Holstein breeding programs. The cooperatives will also consider potential collaboration on projects related to methane emissions.
Customers of both CRV and VikingGenetics will now have access to a broader, high-quality genetics range in the Holstein breeding program. This guarantees healthy cows that help farmers boost their profits and meet climate targets. This will also further enrich the large, high-quality databases already available through NAV and AEU.
Angus Haslett, CEO of CRV: “VikingGenetics and CRV are both strong leaders in breeding healthy and efficient cows. This collaboration allows us to combine our strengths and be efficient.”
Louise Helmer, CEO of VikingGenetics: “We welcome the collaboration with CRV. There is a lot of world-class genetics in Europe, and our shared focus on breeding efficient, sustainable cows makes it natural to seek collaboration with our fellow cooperatives.”
CRV and VikingGenetics look forward to exploring possible synergies on the Holstein breeding programs and creating more value for our dairy farmers.
