Partnered To Perform

With New Zealand's pasture-based system in mind, Samen NZ sources balanced sires that will breed the leading herds of tomorrow from over 13 globally leading genetics companies.

Genetic Strategies

Maximize your cross breeding program with the Three
Way Cross

Proven to increase production and profit due to superior hybrid vigor, the Three Way Cross gives you the ultimate solution to unlocking your crossbred herds’ efficiency.
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– 86% Stabilized Heterosis
– Superior Health & Fertility
– Reduced Antibiotic Usage
– Increased Longevity
– Reduce Bobby Calves

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Beef up your bottom line with world-leading beef genetics created for the dairy industry

Creating Dairy Beef Solutions to empower both the dairy and beef industry to produce a high-quality beef product and remove/reduce bobby calves simultaneously is critical to creating the future of sustainable farming practices.With this goal in mind we have developed a series of Dairy Beef Solutions;
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– Short Gestation Belgian Blue – KiwiBlue™
– Homozygous Black, Black Hereford
– Southern Stations Red Wagyu
– More

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Latest News

Stewart Anderson | Breeding to Improve the New Zealand Dairy Industry

Bart Luijten | VikingRed Unlocks Superior Heterosis

Bart and Martina Luijten farm 440 cows in Winton, Southland New Zealand. For Bart and Martina, it is all about having fun farming with their family and enjoying the lifestyle of a dairy farmer...

Shelley Krieger | The Value of Good Genetics

As a dairy stock agent for NZ Farmers Livestock, Shelley Krieger visits and sells cattle from all types of herds across Southland. Shelley gets excited when she is visiting other Samen NZ-bred herds.

Mathew Korteweg | The Korteweg Legacy of Balance, Innovation, and Passion in Dairy Farming

In Kaitangata, South Otago, the Korteweg family is challenging tradition and changing the way they dairy farm. Anchored in a third-generation dairy farm, Mathew Korteweg, accompanied by his wife Catherine and their two sons, Beau and Leo, has been steering the ship for a decade, embracing the challenges and joys that come with 500 cows under their care.

Cameron Shepherd | Flechvieh Cross Brings Condition, Health, Fertility and Milk Solids

Cameron Shepherd is based in Northland with a hybrid farming system of 360 cows. Cameron found the Flechvieh breed through Samen NZ and has outperformed in less ideal conditions!

Stewart Anderson | Breeding to Improve the New Zealand Dairy Industry

Stewart Anderson, originally from Otorohanga, bought land across the road from his family's steep terrain farm to create his dream dairy farm, Arkan, with his wife Kathryn. Arkan farm and stud boast a history of premier sires, including the renowned bull Arkans Achievement. The Arkan stud has made significant contributions to the national herd with over 4 million inseminations.who has made significant contributions to the national herd with over 4 million inseminations. The Andersons' breeding program focuses on creating cows with good udders, fertility, and production, aiming for profitability and genetic improvement.

Stewart Anderson | Breeding to Improve the New Zealand Dairy Industry

Bart Luijten | VikingRed Unlocks Superior Heterosis

Bart and Martina Luijten farm 440 cows in Winton, Southland New Zealand. For Bart and Martina, it is all about having fun farming with their family and enjoying the lifestyle of a dairy farmer...

Mathew Korteweg | The Korteweg Legacy of Balance, Innovation, and Passion in Dairy Farming

Farmer Stories

Farmer stories are key to creating robust discussions and perfecting the dairy genetics of tomorrow.