CRV Health and CRV Efficiency
We believe that better cows lead to a better life for farmers, their herds, and their environment.
The foundation of our approach is creating a perfect balance between healthy and efficient cows. After all, the healthier a cow is, the more efficiently it will produce. That is why we are a global leader in health and efficiency.
Do you also want a healthy and efficient herd?
Indexes CRV Health and CRV Efficiency
CRV supports farmers in breeding problem-free herds with high longevity that efficiently convert feed into milk and contribute to reducing emissions. CRV’s unique and easy-to-use indexes help achieve this goal.
CRV Health
A healthy herd makes work more pleasurable and profitable. The CRV Health index improves fertility and udder and hoof health. This has the advantage of making herd management easier and reducing the number of cows that require treatment.
Important building blocks of CRV Health are fertility, hoof health, and udder health.
CRV Efficiency
An efficient herd has a higher output in kilograms of milk or beef using a lower input of resources. That is better for profitability and the environment! CRV Efficiency index increases feed efficiency, boosts longevity and the herd’s production levels.
Important building blocks of CRV Efficiency are production, feed efficiency, and longevity.
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We believe in proven improvement
We are driven by progress and we want our farmers to notice an improvement in practice daily. Healthy and efficient cows not only help make their work more enjoyable, but they also benefit the environment and contribute to a higher income. That’s why we continually work on creating innovative products, services, and breeding values and this is our promise to our dairy farmers:
Leading in health and efficiency
Together with farmers all over the world, we work on producing healthy and efficient herds. We have been committed to this ambition for years. That is why we are the global leader in health and efficiency, which is an achievement we are proud of!
- We help farmers breed more efficient cows. CRV is the first and most innovative AI organization in the world to collect real, individual feed intake data (of >2000 cows annually) which is then used to develop innovative products and breeding values.
- Cows on the farms of our customers and members have the highest lifetime production in the world with undoubtedly among the highest percentages of fat and protein. The epitome of health and efficiency.
- We have collected more than 1.6 million units of data on hoof health. A robust foundation that makes it possible for every farmer to breed cows with healthy hooves.
- Breeding for udder health is easy and effective. We have collected data from over 3 million cows to develop reliable breeding values and indexes at the bull and cow levels.
Sustainability is a priority
- Did you know that CRV is the first and only organization worldwide to develop a methane index? So that cows can also contribute to a better environment.
- The Dairy Breeding Center in Wirdum is the largest center in Europe dedicated to the production of high-quality embryos. This forms the nucleus of the next generation of healthier and more efficient cows.
- We want to contribute to healthier and more sustainable cows by utilizing the latest technology or developing our tools. For example, CRV was pioneering in the development of genomic selection. Nowadays, our large portfolio of reliable genomic sires breeds the next generation of healthier, efficient, and more sustainable cows.
our solutions
CRV Health
With the best bulls for CRV Health, you will breed cows that get pregnant easily, have healthy hooves and suffer less from mastitis. Your cows will calve more easily and will be less susceptible to ketosis.
A healthy herd makes work more pleasurable and profitable. CRV Health helps you breed trouble-free, easy-to-manage cows with excellent longevity.
CRV Efficiency
With the best bulls for CRV Efficiency, you will breed a more productive herd, that has higher longevity, and have higher feed efficiency. The result is higher efficiency and you also contribute to lower methane emissions.
A healthy herd makes work more pleasurable and profitable. CRV Efficiency helps you breed highly productive cows that convert feed efficiently into milk and achieve high lifetime production.
sirematch
Every farmer dreams of a high-performing high-performing herd. Breeding is building the foundations for your herd of the future. You want to breed cows that suit your particular farming conditions and fit your plans. Many farmers see breeding as a complicated puzzle.
SireMatch helps you to find the right pieces. But SireMatch is more than just a mating program. It ensures that you achieve maximum progress with minimal effort.
HerdOptimizer Go
Do you know the genetic potential of your herd? Increase your farm’s profitability by taking a customized breeding approach, using the unique CRV breeding indicators CRV Health and CRV Efficiency.
HerdOptimizer Go is a tool to gain easy insight into the genetic potential of your herd. This customized breeding concept and management tool contain female genotyping and the possibility to personalize your mating advice using SireMatch.
