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Beef on Dairy: a strategy that is reshaping dairy farming

Optimise your herd with Swissgenetics: high performing and sustainable genetics for Beef on Dairy.

Beef on Dairy: a strategy that is reshaping dairy farming - Swissgenetics Beef breeds

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Swissgenetics: strong sires, strong partnerships, genetics from Switzerland for the world

For more than four months, Swissgenetics was unable to produce for the international market because of bluetongue restrictions, which probably prevented an all time sales record in the twenty year history of exports. Despite these constraints, demand for genetics from Switzerland for the world remained undiminished.

Swissgenetics: strong sires, strong partnerships, genetics from Switzerland for the world - Swissgenetics Distributor

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A Breed Rooted in Tradition, Built for Global Agriculture

From the Swiss Alps to farms worldwide, Simmental cattle are shaping the future of sustainable breeding. With over 40 million animals across continents, their dual-purpose strength, resilience and adaptability make them central to debates on milk, beef, climate and genetics."

A Breed Rooted in Tradition, Built for Global Agriculture - Swissgenetics Simmental

DJAMBO, a son of CEM, combines performance and longevity

Swissgenetics is expanding its Swiss Fleckvieh offer with a bull that is already turning heads. Urfi’s DJAMBO, a son of CEM, is now available in seleXYon and SpermVital doses.

DJAMBO, a son of CEM, combines performance and longevity - Swissgenetics

HEIDI MILKA grows up – Original Braunvieh takes root in Madagascar

One year on from her birth, HEIDI MILKA, the first 100% Original Braunvieh calf from a Swiss embryo transferred in Madagascar, is thriving.

HEIDI MILKA grows up – Original Braunvieh takes root in Madagascar - Swissgenetics

Biser’s Filomen LEON-PP

LEON PP makes a remarkable entry with +710 kg milk, +0.10% fat, and -0.02% protein, securing a milk index of 124. This positions him as a reliable performance sire for breeders aiming at steady progress.

Biser’s Filomen LEON-PP - Swissgenetics

Brown Swiss / Original Braunvieh

LINUS-LINTH – the new number 1 for grazing and longevity

A new chapter opens for Original Braunvieh with LINUS-LINTH, now available at Swissgenetics. This sire combines deep alpine breeding traditions with a genetic profile that speaks to farmers far beyond Switzerland.

LINUS-LINTH – the new number 1 for grazing and longevity - Swissgenetics

Swissgenetics International Catalogue 2026

Breeding is more than numbers. It is about vision, passion, and building the herds of tomorrow. With the release of the Swissgenetics International Catalogue 2026, breeders worldwide now have access to nearly 100 sires across 10 dairy, dual-purpose, and beef breeds – each carefully selected to bring meaningful progress on farms.

Swissgenetics International Catalogue 2026 - Swissgenetics

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World Brown Swiss Conference 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia

From 16 to 20 July 2025, the World Brown Swiss Conference brought together breeders and delegates from across the globe in Bogotá, Colombia. Organised by the Colombian Brown Swiss Federation, the programme combined technical lectures, farm visits in the Andes and an impressive show held during AGROEXPO Bogotá.

World Brown Swiss Conference 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia - Swissgenetics

RUFUS-ET RDC - Red Carrier backed by a strong family

RUFUS-ET RDC is a son of DROPBOX-ET, carrying the red factor, from the family of Lakeside Ups RED RANGE.

RUFUS-ET RDC - Red Carrier backed by a strong family - Swissgenetics

Holstein/Red Holstein

August 2025 Breeding Highlights – Outstanding Bulls across all Breeds

Swissgenetics is pleased to announce the release of exciting new sires following the August breeding evaluation. Across dairy, dual-purpose, and beef breeds, these bulls bring unique pedigrees, strong performance indexes, and high commercial potential.

August 2025 Breeding Highlights – Outstanding Bulls across all Breeds - Swissgenetics

Swissgenetics is hiring: Export Sales Manager to strengthen international reach

Do you speak the language of cattle breeding and international business? Are you driven by the idea of helping farmers around the world raise healthy, productive herds thanks to Swiss genetics? Then this might be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Swissgenetics is hiring: Export Sales Manager to strengthen international reach - Swissgenetics

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The innovation revolutionising bovine fertility

At Swissgenetics, every dose of SpermVital semen is the result of a rigorous process combining precise genetic selection with cutting-edge technology.

SpermVital The innovation revolutionising bovine fertility - Swissgenetics

ARMANDO and ARIELLO: two daughter-proven front-runners

The newly daughter-proven Cyrill son ARMANDO leads the ranking with an impressive 1309 ISET.

ARMANDO and ARIELLO: two daughter-proven front-runners - Swissgenetics

ENRICO: An elite choice 

Pedigree, production and longevity: A powerful package. 

ENRICO: An elite choice  - Swissgenetics

HARVEY – Among the Best for Udder Index!

From an outstanding maternal line, HARVEY is a champion of production and functional traits.

HARVEY – Among the Best for Udder Index! - Swissgenetics

HORIZONT P: A newly proven, modern sire

The Swiss Fleckvieh bull HORIZONT P comes from a high-performing cow family and stands out above all as an economically efficient production sire, ideal for free-stall housing systems with robotic milking.

HORIZONT P: A newly proven, modern sire - Swissgenetics

The Best in Red and Black

Swissgenetics’ offer remains to impress this spring with an exceptional lineup of bulls, ensuring the continued success of breeders worldwide.

The Best in Red and Black - Swissgenetics

Breeding Highlights April 2025

Das grösste Brown Swiss-Programm weltweit mit interessanten neuen Stieren

Breeding Highlights April 2025 - Swissgenetics

Endlich ein neuer bewährter Original Braunvieh-Stier mit dem Potenzial, der neue Star zu werden!

Tiefe Familien und robuste Leistungsstiere

Ein neuer Leader im ISET mit tiefer Familie!

Stiere beeindrucken mit ihrem Potential und ihrer Ausgeglichenheit

Unser exklusives Holstein-Programm wird durch einen neuen Spitzenbullen ergänzt!