CRV

About CRV

Since 1874, we have believed that better cows lead to a better life for farmers, their herds, and the environment around them. Together with our nearly 23,000 member farmers, we still work every day to improve herds worldwide. We do this by delivering top genetics, smart breeding management solutions, and personal herd advice. A perfect balance between healthy and efficient cows is our starting point, because the healthier a cow, the more efficiently she produces. It is no coincidence that we are a global leader in health and efficiency. And we are quite proud of that. We supply genetics to more than 60 countries worldwide through our branches and distributors. Our branches are located in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, the Czech Republic, USA, United Kingdom, and South Africa. In addition, we have state-of-the-art production locations in the Netherlands, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, and the Czech Republic for producing the highest quality semen and embryos. We also have bulls in the USA, Canada, and other countries to serve the global demand for CRV bulls. Worldwide, we want to help farmers move forward with genetics that make their herds healthier and more efficient. For this, we have developed twelve breeding programs for different breeds from different parts of the world. Within each breeding program, the very best bulls are selected who inherit the most important health and efficiency traits of that breed. This is how we guarantee genetic progress within every herd. We are a cooperative. Nearly 23,000 dairy farmers in the Netherlands and Flanders own CRV. For and by them, we will always act in the interest of the farmer. Working together with members and customers is our top priority, and we feel responsible for people and animals.