Top VikingBeef Bulls for Profitable Beef Production

The latest May 2026 proof results released by the Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation (NAV) highlight strong VikingBeef sires with focus on calving performance, calf vitality, growth capacity, and profitability.

The newest proof run introduces several exciting additions to the VikingBeef programme, including proven and young bulls with excellent results for calving ease, calf survival, and production traits.

VikingBeef sires are selected specifically for Beef on Dairy production and ranked using the NBDI (Nordic Beef on Dairy) index, with strong emphasis on calving ease, calf survival, and growth performance.

More bulls are also becoming available as sexed semen (Y-Vik), creating even better opportunities to produce good crossbred calves for efficient and profitable beef production. When you combine beef male semen on your lower-ranking cows with female sexed semen on your best heifers, you get the most profitable results.

VB Ursus – Angus bull with excellent calving performance

VB Ursus is an Angus bull combining very good calving ease with excellent calf survival.

VB Ursus combines balanced production traits with strong functionality and is expected to deliver calves with good growth potential and high survivability.

Calving ease, 1st lact.:114
Calving ease, 2nd and later lact.: 113
Calf survival, 1st lact.: 106
Calf survival, 2nd and later lact.: 100

VB Ursus is bred in Denmark by Jørn and Jytte Schou Suhr.

In the picture: VB Ursus

NAV Bull profile

VB Vinski – Angus bull with easy calvings

Another promising Angus sire is VB Vinski, offering similar strengths.

Calving ease, 1st lact.:112
Calving ease, 2nd and later lact.: 112
Calf survival, 1st lact.: 105
Calf survival, 2nd and later lact.: 99

VB Vinski bred in Finland by Mty Kortelainen Jani ja Miro.

VB Ursus and VB Vinski are both a strong choice for producers looking for Beef on Dairy genetics with focus on easy calvings, vigorous calves, and profitable beef production.

These two Angus bulls are also entering sexed semen production (Y-Vik), creating even better opportunities to produce good crossbred calves for beef production.

In the picture: VB Vinski

NAV Bull profile

VB Urban - New promising Danish Blue sire

VB Urban is a Danish Blue bull with calving data from 162 crossbred calves. The results show easy calvings combined with calf survival clearly above breed average, making him a strong choice for profitable beef production.

Calving ease, 1st lact.:103
Calving ease, 2nd and later lact.: 106
Calf survival, 1st lact.: 105
Calf survival, 2nd and later lact.: 103

VB Urban is bred in Denmark by Aksel & Birgit Guldborg Rubæk.

In the picture: VB Urban

NAV Bull profile

VB Uno PP – New homozygous polled Hereford bull

VB Uno PP is a homozygous polled Hereford bull that has now received his first official proofs for calving traits. The results indicate excellent performance for both calving ease and calf survival.

Calving ease, 1st lact.:107
Calving ease, 2nd and later lact.: 107
Calf survival, 1st lact.: 109
Calf survival, 2nd and later lact.: 106

VB Uno PP is bred in Denmark by Vagn Hoffmann Hansen.

In the picture: VB Uno PP

NAV Bull profile

Reliable beef-on-dairy genetics built on data

Successful beef production starts with genetics that deliver consistent and predictable results. VikingBeef sires are carefully selected to combine easy calvings, strong growth performance, good carcass quality, and high calf survivability.

The VikingBeef breeding programme is based on extensive scientific research and comprehensive data collection involving farmers, veterinarians, AI technicians, abattoirs, and breeding specialists across the Nordic countries. This ensures highly reliable breeding values and dependable performance under commercial production conditions.

VikingBeef sires provide…

Easy calvings - Optimal calving performance when used on dairy cows
High production - Increased daily gain and superior carcass value
Healthy calves - Strong, vigorous calves with high survivability
Reliable data - Progeny-tested on dairy cows with high reliability

With VikingBeef genetics, producers can maximise productivity and profitability while maintaining high standards for animal health and performance.

Breeding values in the Nordic Beef on Dairy Index (NBDI) are calculated by the Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation (NAV), an independent organization that ensures objective, reliable, and scientifically based evaluations. NAV’s mission is to carry out joint breeding value evaluations for both dairy and beef cattle across Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, supporting a unified Nordic approach to genetic improvement.

Established in 2002, NAV has continuously developed and refined its joint evaluation system to provide breeders and farmers with accurate tools for sustainable and profitable breeding decisions. NAV is owned by the member organizations Landbrug & Fødevarer, Faba, and Växa Sverige. As an independent evaluation body, NAV guarantees a high level of objectivity and reliability in Nordic cattle genetic evaluations and indices.

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