this year, try normande

2008 has been a breakthrough year for the Normande. We organized a landmark event this fall at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. CINOR 2008 consisted in the Normande International Conference, a Normande exhibit on the World Dairy Expo grounds, a special 10-day promotion of Normandy products and specialties in a select number of Madison stores and restaurants, and a pre and post conference tour of Normande farms in the Wisconsin hills. MORE

high grain prices: no problem for normande users
Here’s something Normande breeders have long known: Normandes are incredible feed converters and need less grain than other specialized dairy breeds. In fact, most French herds require less than five lbs of grain per day. Because Normande genetics maintain a good body condition, there isn’t a “shut off “ of vital functions such as reproduction and overall health in the service of milk production. Instead, Normande cows’ physiology enables them to adapt well to lower inputs, making the breed all the more interesting during times of expensive grain. Anyone who is interested in efficient cows on grass should take a serious look at what Normande genetics have to offer.

