VikingGenetics Proofs 11 2026

Strong performers and exciting new additions across VikingHolstein, VikingRed, and VikingJersey

The latest proof run highlights a strong lineup of high-performing sires across all breeds, combining production, health, fertility and functionality. The new proofs bring exciting new pedigrees, more polled options and several daughter-proven bulls that continue to strengthen the VikingGenetics portfolio for modern dairy herds.

With VikingGenetics bulls, your herd gets a combination of the most important traits:

Production
Feed efficiency
Health, reproduction, and longevity
Functional conformation

Breeding values 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.

VikingHolstein

The latest proof run introduces several strong new VikingHolstein bulls with strong production, components and functional traits, together with several polled options. The VikingHolstein bull lineup combines balanced Viking profiles with modern pedigrees suited for a wide range of production systems.

New additions to the VikingHolstein bull lineup:

VH FawkesP (Freewood P x Simon P) - proven NTM +39
VH Maestro (Meta RC x Slatt P) - gNTM +39
VH Caspian (VH ColtRC x VH Swish) - gNTM +35
VH TopazPP (Teacup P x Sunset) - gNTN +30
VH CashPPR (Cream P x Mat Red P) - Red Holstein gNTM +25

In the picture: Dam of VH FawkesP - Tirsvad 3Star Simon Mojito P

See our Holstein bulls

VH Galaxy (Glax v VHBrooklyn) remains on top with gNTM +45 and is also ranking very well in many countries.

VH Mads P gNTM +44 is a good semen producer and available for everyone.

VH Gipsy (Garfield x VH Raggat) NTM +38 now has over 4,000 daughters in production, and his daughters are performing well. His son VH Gilmore gNTM +39 is also available.

Times are changing, and the performance level of our polled bulls keeps improving. Polled cows mean zero dehorning costs, better welfare, less labour and better safety.

There are currently eight polled VikingHolstein bulls, including four homozygous polled (PP), meaning all their daughters will be born without horns:

• VH SantoPP (VH Sable P x Rainow) – gNTM +30

• VH TopazPP (Teacup P x Sunset) - gNTM +30

• VH CashPPR (Cream P x Mat Red P) - gNTM +25

• VH SodaPPR (VH SimsPRC x VH SlyPPRC), gNTM +22

In the picture: VH Galaxy

VikingRed

The new VikingRed bulls bring strong production and components together with fertility, health and functional conformation.

New additions to the VikingRed bull lineup:

VR Unnarby (VR Ulvar x VR Like) - gNTM +32
VR Haldis (VR Hanko x VR Vehmaa) - gNTM +28

Boost health in your herd with VikingRed genetics

Making progress in health begins with knowing which animals have the strongest genetic potential to resist mastitis, hoof disorders, ketosis and other common diseases. The key is reliable breeding values based on extensive data from commercial dairy herds, not only selected test herds.

Top VikingRed sires for Health:

VR Faxi
(Udder Health EBV110, General Health EBV 111, Hoof Health EBV 123)
VR Hetz P
(Udder Health EBV 115, General Health EBV 104, Hoof Health EBV 115)
VR Haldis
(Udder Health EBV 109, General Health EBV 106, Hoof Health EBV 119)
VR Humid
(Udder Health EBV 106, General Health EBV 105, Hoof Health EBV 118)
VR Unico P
(Udder Health EBV 103, General Health EBV 105, Hoof Health EBV 112)

In the picture: VR Unnarby

See the VikingRed bull list

Top bull VR Exter, NTM +45, offers a well-balanced profile and a good combination of all important traits. Only a limited number of doses are available, so don’t wait too long. A high-ranking son of VR Exter, VR Elke (VR Exter x VR Triad) gNTM +34, is also available.

VR Vesty has kept his strong position and is among the highest-ranking daughter-proven bulls with NTM +44.

He is among our top-selling bulls with more than 3,000 milking daughters in the Nordic countries alone.

Top yield and components - especially fat (Production index EBV 132, Fat, kg EBV 133)
Robust daughters with perfect udders
Excellent longevity (EBV 122)
High feed efficiency (Saved Feed EBV 116)

Take a closer look at VikingRed polled bulls. Currently, we have two polled VikingRed bulls:

VR Unico P (VR Ulvar x VR Vilho P) – gNTM +37
VR Hetz P (VR HavcarP x VR Venus) – gNTM + 26

VikingRed is the magical ingredient in crossbreeding, used in the world’s top concepts.

In the picture: Daughter of VR Vesty 6550 from Skygge Lantbruk AB, Sweden

VikingJersey

Top bull VJ SafariP (VJ Swift x VJ Hamulus) gNTM +38, has kept his position. The high-ranking sons of VJ Splash, VJ Sultan, gNTM +32 and VJ Swan, gNTM +29, have now got their first daughters in production and will become daughter-proven at the next proof run.

The latest VikingJersey proof run adds three new bulls with strong components, fertility, health and conformation. The breed also continues to offer attractive polled genetics and strong daughter-proven results.

New additions to the VikingJersey bull lineup:

VJ Mateo (VJ Monse x VJ Kasino) - gNTM +28
VJ Viborg (VJ Danka x VJ Bell) - gNTM +26
VJ Pacho (VJ Dalin x VJ Superb) - gNTM +21

In the picture: VJ Mateo

See our Jersey bulls

The VikingJersey lineup continues to offer diverse pedigrees and increasing access to polled genetics, helping farmers build efficient and profitable Jersey herds for the future.

Currently, we have eight polled VikingJersey bulls, led by VJ SafariP, including two homozygous polled (PP), meaning 100% of their daughters will be born without horns. These include:

• VJ Lim PP (VJ Swift P x VJ WaskivP), gNTM +17
• VJ Two PP (VJ Three P x VJ Lagoa P), gNTM +13

The latest proof run once again demonstrates the strength and diversity of the VikingGenetics lineup. From high-production bulls and component specialists to fertility, health and functional conformation, breeders have a broad range of genetics to choose from — with more polled and daughter-proven options becoming available across all three breeds.

In the picture: VJ SafariP

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