Red Dairy Cattle

Healthy, trouble-free cows

What is a healthy cow worth to you? What if you didn't need to worry about reproduction, milk quality, bills and wasted time? What if your herd was simply thriving and yielding the biggest return?

VikingReds are naturally healthy cows with the highest production of milk and solids for red cows. This makes them a popular breed for crossing.

They are the kind of easy-going cow you love being around — and doesn't require too much of your attention.

VikingRed cows are...

Naturally healthy
Excellent health, fertility, and calving ease
High producing
Highest production of milk and solids for red cows
Trouble-free
Resilient, long-lasting cows
Popular for crossing
Boosts the health, fertility, and efficiency in crossbreeds

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Breed the cows of the future

Balanced breeding is the key to breeding success, and you can achieve this with VikingRed - as proven by the International Bull Evaluation Service Interbull.

Take a look at the comparison of the genetic level of daughter-proven Red bulls from different countries.

VikingRed sires have a high genetic level for production, calving maternal, longevity, and udder conformation traits – all key traits for supporting a sustainable and profitable dairy business.

The breed population average for each trait is 100, and one standard deviation equals 10 units.

Find the best bulls for your herd

VikingRed

No. cows	134,000 (DNK, SWE, FIN)
Fat kg	435
Fat %	4.44
Protein kg	361
Protein %	3.68
Fat + Protein kg	796
Milk kg (305 days)	9,806

NAV January 2025

Changing course for health and sustainability

Top production herd lifts profits with VikingRed

Good times never seemed so good

The Reynolds' switch to VikingRed has set their profits, their cheese and their lifestyle on to an upward path

Herd of the Year Sweden 2022 – Salltorp Lantbruk

Organic farming with VikingRed is a success

Everything works well with VikingRed

Herd of the Year Finland 2022 – Iskola Farm

They handle the weather extremes better than any other breed I have milked

“We achieved 70% in-calf rate”

VikingRed delivers results in Colombia

VikingRed - Healthy, trouble-free cows

VikingReds are naturally healthy cows with high production of milk and solids.... making them a popular breed for crossing.

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Breed for health and performance

In the Nordic countries, we have recorded the health and performance of VikingRed for decades. Farmers, veterinarians, hoof trimmers, and other industry experts have been committed to registering the performance of each cow.

This effort has improved the following traits for VikingRed:

Fertility
Calving ease
Milk solids production
Longevity

Today, over 740,000 cows are recorded annually in our Nordic data system, the most complete total merit index in the world. This index gives you 90 traits of economic importance to succeed in your dairy business.

Highest lifetime production for red cows

At VikingGenetics, we turn big data into your accurate and reliable breeding programme.

With data and science-driven genetics, you get the lowest use of antibiotics and hormones and the highest lifetime production per cow.

We focus on animal welfare, food security, and reducing climate impact in our entire production chain.

Our partnerships with universities, research organisations, and experts across the globe give you the tools and technology you need to select the best bulls.

By choosing VikingRed, you continuously improve the genetic gain for each generation of your herd.

The results we track in herds around the world are rooted in the long-term relationships with our farmers. We also have a close link between research and implementation.

Imagine what VikingRed could do for your herd... your business... your life.

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