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14 Aug 2025 - August Proofs 2025

The top VikingRed bulls

Best genomic VikingRed bulls

New breeding values for August 2025 equal two highest-ranking genomic VikingRed bulls, VR Humid (VR Herluf x VR Vimo) and VR Bengt (VR Bertil x VR Haribo), both with gNTM + 36.

They breed fertile, healthy, and high-yielding cows that support a future-proof and financially solid business. 

Drive consistent profit – VR Humid

VR Humid is one of our most adaptable bulls and will suit pure and crossbred herds in all systems. His daughters will drive growth, efficiency, and long-term profitability.

VR Humid will give you top-level animals with:

  • 10,302 kg milk, 4.61% fat & 3.63% protein, 840 kg of solids
  • Incredible hoof health and excellent feet & legs
  • Good fertility
  • Avg. 1,031 days in production
  • Easy-to-work cows

In the picture: VR Humid

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VR Humid

Resilient, high-yielding cows – VR Bengt

VR Bengt breeds healthy, high-yielding cows with a nice all-over profile who will be the engine of a profitable dairy business.

Breed next-level cows with VR Bengt, thanks to:

  • 10,372 kg milk, 4.54% fat & 3.66% protein, 842 kg of solids
  • Strong in health and fertility
  • Avg. 986 days in production
  • Lovely temperament

In the picture: VR Bengt

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VR Bengt

The VikingRed king – VR Vesty

The August 2025 proofs brought outstanding results for a top bull you know very well: VR Vesty (VR Vimo x VR Froberg), the #1 VikingRed daughter-proven VikingRed bull with an extraordinary NTM +42. He is our top-selling bull with more than 2,300 milking daughters in Scandinavia alone. 

VR Vesty is also #1 VikingRed sire for the Production index with impressive EBV 136. He breeds high-performing cows that help you reach better targets and bonuses. You will also benefit from an excellent, economic profile with top health and feed efficiency. 

VR Vesty offers:

  • 10,197 kg of milk, 4.83% fat & 3.76% protein, 866 kg of solids
  • Robust, deep-bodied daughters
  • Avg. 1014 days in production & easy calvings
  • High feed efficiency with EBV 111 for the Saved Feed index

In the picture: VR Vesty

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VR Vesty

Beautiful VR Vesty daughters

A stunning VR Vesty daughter with an impressive NTM +37 bred by Katrine Gade (breeder of VR Vesty) earned the Champion Award and the Best 2nd lactation cow at the Danish National Show 2025, setting herself apart in a competitive field.

With an impressive production average of 9,628 kg milk, 5.14% fat, and 3.98% protein, she’s a powerful example of the genetic strength and consistent quality the VikingRed breeding program delivers.

In the picture: VR Vesty daughter bred by Katrine Gade, Denmark

Photo courtesy of VikingDanmark 

VR Vesty Daughter at the Danish National Show

VR Vesty's Daughters

VR Vesty daughter 6824

VR Vesty daughter 6824

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6261

VR Vesty daughter 6261

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6550

VR Vesty daughter 6550

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6345

VR Vesty daughter 6345

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6345

VR Vesty daughter 6345

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6212

VR Vesty daughter 6212

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty
VR Vesty daughter 6212

VR Vesty daughter 6212

Skygge Lantbruk, Sweden

VR Vesty

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