PRACTICAL PROVEN BREEDING

Bertus 12

Breed Groninger blaarkop A.I.-code 36815 Breed 100% G
A.I.-code 36815
Herdbook number NL 888182270
colour whiteheaded red
Date of birth 22-11-2009
Breed 100% G
Gestation length 283
Straw colour yellow
aAa code 423
Kappa Casein AA
Beta Casein A1/A2
Calving ease bull yes
Calving ease 105

About Bertus 12

The Red Groningen Blaarkop bull Bertus 12 is a Willem 5 son out of Betje 239 (87.5% Groningen). Betje 239 is a daughter of Ralmeta’s Ruby (75% Groningen).

His sire Willem 5 breeds a moderate sized cow with good udders and milk type. His daughters score very high for fertility and longevity. Dam Betje 239 is a good producing cow with a strong udder and good feet & legs.

The breeder of Bertus 12 is J.J.W. Zuidveld from Garrelsweer in the Dutch province of Groningen. Bertus 12 is a welcome expansion of our Groningen bull package.

Willem 5
Marnix 5
Willy 67
Betje 239
  • 2.05 303d 5745 kg 4.52% 3.74%
  • 3.05 284d 6749 kg 4.46% 3.83%
  • 4.04 286d 7379 kg 4.52% 3.66%
  • 86 81 84 B+ 84
Ralmeta's Ruby
Betje 158
  • Total 11 lactations:
  • (3075d) 66097 kg 4.35% 3.63%
  • 78 86 83 B+ 84