WR Centrum

The German-bred WR Centrum (Crown x Diamondback x Brekem) is a balanced, good dairy type (aAa 153) bull who shares many similarities with WR Mason, another bull who has recently joined the ranks at K.I. Samen. Both bulls were sired by Crown, have an unusual, alternative pedigree and descend from the same cow family that excels in conformation and components (with the 93-point Morelle occupying a pivotal place in the pedigree).

Crown, the sire of Centrum, is a Red Holstein bull stationed in the USA. His pedigree includes a high number of black-and-white bulls. Crown is a noted as a bull who transmits high-calibre conformation, combined with copious milk production. He also scores well for fertility and durability and partners above-average milking speed with a favourable somatic cell count.

Centrum's maternal line also lists North American bulls (Diamondback and Brekem). Both bulls - who also carry the red-factor -have maintained very constant breeding values and have an impressive track record for conformation. And to top it off, Centrum’s maternal line has exemplary conformation (92 x 90 x 91 x 93). This family also performs at world class level for protein (5 generation with more than 3.50% protein). The pivot of this cow family is Courier-daughter Morelle (EX 93), who is the great great grandam of both Mason and Centrum. Morelle achieved lifetime production of more than 60,000 kg of milk, while her dam Milka produced nearly 90,000 kg of milk.