Holstein Friesian NZ Genetic Leaders

Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders is a joint venture between Holstein Friesian New Zealand and CRV proving young sires for members. Up to seven bulls are selected each year to be sire-proven. Two payment options on the bulls are available to the breeders giving them the potential for generous rewards should any bull end up with a marketable proofs. Housed at CRV, the young bulls are marketed through both CRV in their Progeny Test herds (not sold as young bulls) and Holstein Friesian New Zealand.

2023 Team Catalogue

Members can support this venture by purchasing straws for as little as $8.00 plus GST per straw. To get the best advantage of the genetics on offer we suggest you purchase a selection from the whole team. Single bull options are available if desired.

Purchasing Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders’ semen also allows you to reduce the cost of your two-year-old classification. Get the two-year-old daughters inspected for Traits Other than Production (TOP) and classification, and you will receive a rebate of $12.00 plus GST for every daughter inspected. The current cost is $6.22 plus GST per heifer, meaning you will be paid just under $6.00 plus GST for every Holstein Friesian Genetic Leaders daughter classified.