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Swissgenetics’ August 2026 breeding highlights feature genomic, progeny-tested and established bulls across breeds for production, fitness, type, polled genetics and beef performance.

August 2026 Breeding Highlights – Remarkable bulls across all breeds

Swissgenetics’ August 2026 breeding highlights present bulls across dairy and beef breeds for production, fitness, type and polled genetics.

August 2026 Breeding Highlights Across All Breeds

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Breeding indexes were updated: Brown Swiss increases focus on milk production, Holstein and Red Holstein emphasize components and efficiency, and Simmental prioritizes functional traits, while Original Braunvieh and Swiss Fleckvieh remain unchanged.

Current TMI and ISET weightings

Changes to the breeding indexes: Brown Swiss places greater emphasis on production, Holstein and Red Holstein focus on milk components and efficiency, and Simmental on functional traits.

Updated breeding index weightings for dairy breeds

Development of livestock farming

Holstein/Red Holstein

Around 100 Latin American breeders toured Switzerland with Swissgenetics, gaining first-hand insights into farms, breed diversity and breeding practices, while personal exchange strengthened trust and highlighted the global value of Swiss genetics.

Latin America tours Switzerland with Swissgenetics

Around 100 breeders and breeding enthusiasts from Latin America travelled across Switzerland, visiting farms and getting insights into the breed diversity and breeding work.

Latin American Breeders Tour Swissgenetics Farms

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PLAYBOY RDC is a red carrier Holstein sire combining outstanding conformation—especially udder and feet & legs—with strong milk production, good health traits, and robot-ready suitability, making him a versatile choice for modern dairy herds.

PLAYBOY – a standout conformation specialist

PLAYBOY RDC is a red carrier Holstein sire combining strong udder and feet and leg conformation with milk production, health traits and robot-ready use.

PLAYBOY RDC Holstein Sire for Conformation and Milk

Brooklyn ranks as the top Swiss Fleckvieh bull, combining strong milk production, excellent components, and balanced dual-purpose traits. Backed by a valuable pedigree, he delivers reliable performance and long-term breeding success.

BROOKLYN: the new N°1 Swiss Fleckvieh bull

BROOKLYN ranks as the top Swiss Fleckvieh bull, combining strong milk yield, excellent components, balanced dual-purpose traits, and a proven pedigree.

Brooklyn tops Swiss Fleckvieh bull rankings

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BAILEYS is an Original Braunvieh bull with an outcross pedigree, strong conformation and excellent functional traits. With high udder quality, fertility, milking speed and BB kappa-casein, he offers breeders a balanced, modern option for efficient, long-lasting cows.

BAILEYS – A Complete Original Braunvieh Bull with an Outcross Profile

BAILEYS is an Original Braunvieh bull with an outcross pedigree, strong conformation, high udder quality, fertility, milking speed, and BB kappa-casein for balanced, durable cows.

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