livestock breeding LIVESTOCK BREEDING

The achieved genetic gain is determined by two factors – the genetic potential of animals and environmental conditions in which this potential may be realised. To obtain high productivity levels while ensuring good animal fertility and health, both of these factors have to be refined simultaneously. Genetic improvement is a long-term and costly process that requires a consistent approach to selection and matching. The nucleus herds supervised by the National Support Centre for Agriculture (Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa – KOWR) represent a high genetic level, which, in order to be maintained, necessitates drawing on global genetic resources, including the use of Polish- and foreign-bred bulls for breeding. Apart from using the semen of prominent bulls, embryo transfer constitutes one of the most effective and relatively quick methods enabling genetic gain. The primary objective of embryo transfer is to produce bulls for insemination and heifers bred for improving their own herds. In 2017, a total of 1,272 embryos were obtained and 984 embryos were transferred. Transfer efficacy was 57%. A high animal genetic potential is displayed only in good environmental conditions, when a proper nutrition programme based on balanced feed intake is ensured.

Our companies have built new livestock buildings or modernised the existing ones, using innovative and functional technical solutions applied in the global livestock building industry. In barns, cows can move around freely, enjoy easy access to feed and have uninterrupted air circulation. With a loose-housing system, it was possible to identify technological and feeding groups, depending on the milk yield and physiological status of cows, as well as to apply precise feed rations under the TMR feeding system. Also, state-of-the-art technologies for preparing and preservation of coarse fodder have been implemented.

38 companies supervised by the National Support Centre for Agriculture conduct programmes aiming at genetic improvement of livestock animals: dairy and meat , pigs, and sheep. The companies breed dairy cattle of the following breeds: Polish Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and Simmental as well as domestic conserved breeds: Polish Red and Polish Red-White. In 2017, the average milk yield per cow was 10,491 kg, while in some companies it exceeded 12,500 kg. The cattle bred by the KOWR companies only account for 3.4% of cows covered by performance testing in the country. However, this relatively small population is the source of nearly half of ’s dairy cattle genetic gain. The cattle bred by the KOWR’s companies exhibit a steady growth in milk yields and also win top titles (super-champion and champion) at national and regional livestock shows.

The companies supervised by the National Support Centre for Agriculture produce high-quality breeding material for private pig breeding farms. KOWR-managed herds include the following pig breeds: Polish Large White, Polish Landrace, Duroc and Pietrain. They produce and crossbred breeding material in different genotype mixes.

Horses of the following nine breeds are bred in studs and depots supervised by the National Support Centre for Agriculture: English , purebred Arabian, Malopolska (combining Arabian and thoroughbred), Polish Halfbred Horse, Polish Coldblood Horse, Silesian Horse, Wielkopolska Horse, Hucul Horse and Polish . Our horse studs boast world-famous beautiful and fearless purebred Arabian horses. The beauty of Arabian horses bred in Poland is well recognised and valued by breeders all around the world. It is hardly possible to find a championship held anywhere in the world where Polish Arabians or at least Arabians with Polish pedigrees would not have triumphed.

The details on how to contact our companies regarding advisory and marketing assistance can be found further in this information guide. You can also find there the specification of species and breeds offered by individual companies.

We wish you all the best of business with the companies of the National Support Centre for Agriculture.

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Pedigree Breeding Centres 15 26 16 Horse Studs and Stallion Depots

Plant cultivation and animal breeding companies

1 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej Bobrowniki Sp. z o.o. 9 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej “Garzyn” Sp. z o.o. Bobrowniki 6a, 76-231 Damnica Garzyn, ul. Leszczyńska 34, 64-120 Krzemieniewo

2 Ośrodek Hodowli Zwierząt Zarodowych Sp. z o.o. 10 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej “Głogówek” Sp. z o.o. w Chodeczku, Chodeczek, 87-860 Chodecz ul. Fabryczna 2B, 48-250 Głogówek

3 “DANKO” Hodowla Roślin Sp. z o.o. z siedzibą 11 Stadnina Koni “Iwno” Sp. z o.o. w Choryni 27, 64-000 Kościan ul. Park Mielżyńskich 1, 62-025 Kostrzyn Wlkp.

4 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej Dębołęka Sp. z o.o. 12 Stadnina Koni Janów Podlaski Sp. z o.o. Dębołęka nr 72, 98-275 Brzeźnio Wygoda 3, 21-505 Janów Podlaski

5 Przedsiębiorstwo Rolne Długie Stare Sp. z o.o. 13 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej w Kamieńcu Długie Stare, ul. Wiosenna 5, 64-100 Leszno Ząbkowickim Sp. z o.o. plac Kościelny 1, 57-230 Kamieniec Ząbkowicki 6 Stadnina Koni w Dobrzyniewie Sp. z o.o. Dobrzyniewo 23, 89-311 Falmierowo 14 Kombinat Rolny Kietrz Sp. z o.o. ul. Zatorze 2, 48-130 Kietrz 7 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej “Gajewo” Sp. z o.o. Kałdowo 2, 82-200 Malbork 15 Małopolska Hodowla Roślin Sp. z o.o. ul. Zbożowa 4, 30-002 Kraków 8 Przedsiębiorstwo Rolniczo-Hodowlane “Gałopol” Sp. z o.o. Gałowo, ul. Wierzbowa 10 16 Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze 64-500 Szamotuły “POLAN” Sp. z o.o., ul. Rydla 53/55, 30-130 Kraków

2 17 Stadnina Koni “Krasne” Sp. z o.o. 28 Hodowla Zwierząt Zarodowych Osowa Sień Sp. z o.o. ul. Mickiewicza 36, 06-408 Krasne Przyczyna Górna 1, 67-400 Wschowa

18 Stadnina Koni Liski Sp. z o.o. 29 Stadnina Koni “Pępowo” Sp. z o.o. z siedzibą Liski 19, 11-210 Sępopol w Gogolewie, 63-840 Krobia

19 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej Lubiana Sp. z o.o. 30 Hodowla Zwierząt i Nasiennictwo Roślin Lubiana, 73-260 Pełczyce Polanowice Sp. z o.o. Polanowice, 88-150 Kruszwica 20 Stado Ogierów w Łącku Sp. z o.o. ul. Płocka 12, 09-520 Łąck 31 Stadnina Koni Prudnik Sp. z o.o. ul. Poniatowskiego 3A, 48-200 Prudnik 21 Stadnina Koni Michałów Sp. z o.o. 28-411 Michałów 32 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej “Przerzeczyn Zdrój” Sp. z o.o. 22 “Mścice” Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej Sp. z o.o. Gilów 120A, 58-230 Niemcza ul. Koszalińska 85, 76-031 Mścice 33 Stadnina Koni “Racot” Sp. z o.o. Racot 23 “SPÓJNIA” Hodowla ul. Dworcowa 5, 64-000 Kościan i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Sp. z o.o. Nochowo, ul. Lipowa 22, 63-100 Śrem 34 Stado Ogierów Starogard Gdański Sp. z o.o. Rzeczna, 14-400 Pasłęk 24 Stadnina Koni “Nowe Jankowice” Sp. z o.o. Nowe Jankowice 17, 86-320 Łasin 35 Poznańska Hodowla Roślin Sp. z o.o. ul. Kasztanowa 5, 63-004 Tulce 25 Stadnina Koni Nowielice Sp. z o.o. Nowielice, 72-320 Trzebiatów 36 Stadnina Koni Walewice Sp. z o.o. Walewice 99-423 Bielawy 26 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej w Osieku Sp. z o.o. ul. Zamkowa 3, 32-608 Osiek 37 Hodowla Zarodowa Zwierząt “Żołędnica” Sp. z o.o. Żołędnica 41, 63-911 Rawicz 3 27 Ośrodek Hodowli Zarodowej Osięciny Sp. z o.o. ul. Włocławska 2, 88-220 Osięciny 38 Gospodarstwo Rolno-Hodowlane Żydowo Sp. z o.o. ul. Kościuszki 41, 62-241 Żydowo

3 1 Bobrowniki Pedigree Breeding Centre

Bobrowniki 6a, 76-231 Damnica tel.: +48 59 81-13-022, +48 59 81-13-235 fax: +48 59 81-13-019 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohzbobrowniki.pl

Bobrowniki Pedigree Breeding Centre is based in Damni- The animals are kept in a modern loose-housing barn. ca Gmina, Słupsk Poviat, in the north-western part of the Dairy farming is conducted and based on modern impro- Pomorskie Voivodeship 25 km away from Słupsk. The vement methods: genomic breeding value estimation for main field of its activity is breeding Polish Holstein-Frie- cows and heifers, individual computer-based matching as sian dairy cattle of the black and white variety as well well as a superovulation and embryo transfer programme. as crop production. The company manages an area of In all, 347 embryos were collected in the period between 788 ha, including 586 ha of arable land. Crop production 2009 and 2017. Bobrowniki Pedigree Breeding Centre won covers the husbandry part’s entire demand for feed, whi- numerous awards and medals at national and regional li- le the remaining land is used for commercial cultivation vestock shows. of rapeseed, wheat and rye. The average cereals yield in 2017 totalled 60 q/ha. The company offers high-quality male and female breeding material for dairy cattle, bovine embryos Bobrowniki Pedigree Breeding Centre has a cow popula- of high breeding value as well as cereals intended for tion of 276 animals with an average milk yield of 10,068 kg. consumption.

2 Pedigree Breeding Centre in Chodeczek

Chodeczek, 87-860 Chodecz tel.: +48 54 284 -91-10, fax: +48 54 284-81-46 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohzz.chodeczek.pl

The company’s premises are located on the southern edge Cattle improvement efforts involve superovulation and of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivo deship. It manages an area embryo transfer methods. Pedigree Breeding Centre in of 2,057 ha, most of which is of medium quality (soil valu- Chodeczek collaborates with universities and agricultural ation index 0.91), and has a developed production base for institutes on implementing new technologies in livestock livestock breeding and farming. breeding and farming. It is also an active participant in regional and nationwide livestock shows and exhibitions, Pedigree Breeding Centre in Chodeczek breeds dairy cattle where it has won numerous awards and distinctions. of the Polish Holstein-Friesian breed and has a cattle popu- lation of over 974 animals, including 371 dairy cows with an average yield milk of 11,655 kg, kept in a loose-housing barn with a rotary milking system. The second segment of the company’s breeding activities is breeding pigs of the Polish Large White breed. The pig population consists of 984 ani- mals, including about 58 sows.

The company’s offer includes the sale of breeding animals (in-calf heifers, breeding bulls, breeding gilts and boars), live pigs and cattle, milk, cereals, sugar beets, maize and rapeseed. Pedigree Breeding Centre in Chodeczek also provides agricultural services and consulting.

4 3 “Danko” Plant Breeding Centre

Choryń 27, 64-000 Kościan tel.: +48 65 513-48-88, fax: +48 65 513-48-06 e-mail: [email protected] www.danko.pl

Managing an area of 6,519 ha, “Danko” Plant Breeding Cen- DANKO TEKS, DANKO TEY, DANKO TRYT, DANKO TWIST, and tre is known primarily for creative breeding and agricultural DANKO TYR. In July 2014, the company launched breeding plant seed production, whose traditions date back to 1880. processes using MOET techniques in order to obtain off- Currently, the share of varieties offered by the company in spring with prime traits and the highest breeding indices the cereals seed market is 35–40% and their value has been from their most valuable heifers with estimated genomic increasingly appreciated also outside the country. breeding value. The genetic gain made in this area resulted in producing the best genotyped heifers in Poland. They Livestock breeding and farming takes place in six locations: come from excellent breeding lines, such as: DANKO WARA, Kopaszewo, Choryń, Stefanowo (Wielkopolskie Voivode- DANKO SZAMPA, DANKO MELA and DANKO WIOCHNA. Cu- ship), Krowiarki (Śląskie Voivodeship), Łagiewniki (Kujaw- rrently, in cooperation with the District Veterinary Inspecto- sko-Pomorskie Voivodeship) and Dębina (Pomorskie Vo- rate (PIW) and the National Veterinary Institute – National ivodeship). The company has a dairy cattle population of Research Institute (PIB) in Puławy, the company successfully over 4,500 animals, including 1,830 Polish Holstein-Friesian implements an infectious and virus disease control pro- cows characterised by high breeding values for production gramme (IBR/IPV BVD-MD). and functional traits. Thanks to their high genetic value, the animals are made available to breeding and insemination Apart from certified seed, “Danko” Plant Breeding Centre companies for the selection of bull dams. As a result of this offers highly rated breeding bull calves, in-calf heifers as collaboration, the following bulls were born and included well as bovine embryos, live cattle and milk. in the catalogue of the Wielkopolskie Animal Breeding and Reproduction Centre (WCHiRZ) in Tulce: DANKO TOPAZ,

4 Dębołęka Pedigree Breeding Centre

Dębołęka 72, 98-275 Brzeźnio tel./fax: +48 43 820-32-67, tel.: +48 43 820-32-68 e-mail: [email protected] www.hodowladeboleka.pl

The beginnings of the breeding business in Dębołęka The main area of the company’s activities is breeding and date back to the 1960s. Intensive breeding efforts aimed genetic improvement of Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle, sel- to improve the Lowland Black-White cattle breed began ling breeding material: bull calves to insemination compa- in 1974, when 77 Holstein-Friesian heifers were impor- nies and mating stations, in-calf heifers, as well as produ- ted by the company. cing and selling certified cereals seed in cooperation with “Danko” Plant Breeding Company. The genetic improve- Dębołęka Pedigree Breeding Centre has been functio- ment of the cattle is carried out in cooperation with the ning under its current organisational structure since Mazowieckie Animal Breeding and Reproduction Centre 1993. It manages an area of 1,008 ha, including 957 ha of in Łowicz and the Polish Federation of Cattle Breeders and agricultural area. Its foundation herd is comprised of 460 Dairy Farmers as regards establishing individual plans for cows – 320 in Dębołęka and 140 in Dąbrówka. In total, matching bull dams and a mating plan for the entire herd. the company has a cattle population of 900 animals. The Another area of cooperation consists in genomic breeding average milk yield in 2017 was 11,800 kg. value estimation for heifers, which enables faster genetic

5 progress and proper selection of heifers for superovulation It is also home to the Polish 2016 record-holder, a cow na- and embryo transfer treatment which is conducted at the med REDUTA 10, whose lifetime yield exceeded 164,200 company. kg of milk in 2017.

Dębołęka Pedigree Breeding Centre is characterised by Dębołęka Pedigree Breeding Centre offers breeding high parameters of longevity in cattle. The company has a bulls, in-calf heifers, fattening bull calves, milk, certified record-high number of cows that have achieved a lifetime rye and winter triticale seeds, feed grains, rapeseed and milk yield of over 100,000 kg. There are 30 such cows at maize. the Centre.

5 Długie Stare Agricultural Enterprise

Długie Stare, ul. Wiosenna 5, 64-100 Leszno tel.: +48 65 520-26-70 fax: +48 65 533-81-60 e-mail: [email protected] www.dlugiestare.com.pl

Długie Stare Agricultural Enterprise is based in the south bull SALKO presented by the company was awarded the -western part of the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship by the title of the Exhibition’s super-champion. In 2017, bull SALKO national road No 12 between Leszno and Wschowa, in once again proved to be unrivalled at the 28th National Leszno Poviat. Breeding Animals Exhibition in Poznań. The company also participated in the 23rd Regional Breeding Animals Exhi- It manages 3,152 ha of land, of which 3,026 ha constitute bition of Breeding Animals in Sielinko. agricultural area. The soil valuation index is 0.79. Class V and VI land accounts for 40% of the total area. Długie Stare Agricultural Enterprise offers breeding material of the Limousin breed (bull calves and heifers The company’s main activity is breeding dairy and meat for reproduction, in-calf heifers) as well as in-calf cattle as well as land cultivation. Its objective is to achieve heifers and breeding bulls of the Polish Holstein-Frie- increasing individual yields using modern methods and sian breed. As for crop production, the main commer- technologies, as well as to continually boost the cost-ef- cial plants are: milling wheat, rapeseed, sugar beets fectiveness of animal and plant production. The cattle and grain maize. population includes 2,500 Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle, including 1,000 dairy cows (whose average annual milk yield exceeds 10,000 litres) and 600 beef cattle, including approximately 200 Limousin suckler cows. Polish Holstein -Friesian cows are kept in four loose-housing farms. Three of these farms (Wilkowice, Trzebiny, Strzyżewice) have milking parlours with a computer-based herd manage- ment system, while the fourth farm (Niechłód) is equip- ped with 8 LELY milking robots.

Dairy farming is conducted on the basis of modern im- provement methods, including: genomic breeding value estimation, collection and transfer of embryos and indivi- dual computer-based matching.

The company participates in national and regional livestock shows.

In 2016, it participated in the 22nd Regional Breeding Ani- mals Exhibition in Sielinko, the 12th Regional Breeding Animals Exhibition in Pudliszki and the 2nd National Beef Cattle Exhibition in Barzkowice, at which the Limousin

6 6 Horse Farm in Dobrzyniewo

Dobrzyniewo 23, 89-311 Falmierowo tel.: +48 67 286-30-11 fax: +48 67 286-30-12 e-mail: [email protected] www.skdobrzyniewo.pl

In its current structure, the stud has been operating as a li- 3.24%. The company achieves such yield levels while main- mited liability company (Sp. z o.o.) since 1 May 1993. Ho- taining a 390-day calving interval and the age of 740 days wever, livestock farming has been present in Dobrzyniewo at first calving. Currently, genetic gain as regards elite ma- for many decades now. Horse Stud Farm in Dobrzyniewo terial is achieved largely through embryo transfer, which pursues its business activity in Wyrzysk Gmina, located in is why Horse Stud Farm in Dobrzyniewo has put a strong Piła Poviat in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship, and Sadki emphasis on maximising the potential of this reproduction Gmina, located in Nakło Poviat in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie biotechnique combined with genome selection. The ani- Voivodeship. It manages an area of 2,530.6 ha. Crop pro- mals bred at Horse Stud Farm in Dobrzyniewo have won duction spreads over 2,366 ha of agricultural area, of which numerous awards at national and regional shows. 2,245 ha constitute arable area. Horses are bred using selected and carefully picked mate- Currently, the company breeds livestock of the following rial. The stud houses 15 Polish Half-bred broodmares and breeds: Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle as well as hor- 27 Polish Konik broodmares. The breeding material kept at ses of the Wielkopolska, Polish Half-bred Horse and Polish Dobrzyniewo is among the best in the country. Konik breeds. As for the cattle population, the company has 2,410 animals in stock, including 965 cows. In the bre- The company’s offer includes: breeding bulls, in-calf eding of this animal group, Horse Stud Farm in Dobrzynie- heifers and Polish Holstein-Friesian first-calf heifers, wo focuses on genetic gain in terms of dairy traits, while Wielkopolska and Polish Half-bred Horses as well as working on refinement of type and physique traits as well Polish . Horse Stud Farm in Dobrzyniewo also as functional characteristics. As a result of the continuous sells winter rapeseed, milling wheat, maize and sugar improvement of performance traits in combination with beets. Additionally, it offers horse-riding lessons for improving environmental conditions, the average cow children, youth and adults as well as organises open-air milk yield in the recent period has amounted to 12,148 kg events with carriage rides. of milk with a fat content of 3.95% and protein content of

7 „GAJEWO” Pedigree Breeding Centre

Kałdowo 2, 82-200 Malbork tel./fax: +48 55 272-20-02 e-mail: [email protected]

The first mention of “Gajewo” Pedigree Breeding Centre In 1998, the company launched the MOET programme dates back to 11 July 1957, when an enterprise named developed by the Institute of Genetics and Animal Bre- “Zespół Hodowli Zarodowej Gajewo” (“Gajewo” Pedigree eding of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Jastrzębiec, Breeding Complex) was established. In 1995, the existing thus establishing the Centre for Genetic Improvement of Pedigree Breeding Centre was transformed into Ośrodek Cattle. This programme (still implemented) has involved Hodowli Zarodowej „Gajewo” Sp. z o.o. (“Gajewo” Pedi- top Holstein-Friesian bulls from the United States, Cana- gree Breeding Centre – as a limited liability company). The da, the Netherlands, , and England. Cu- company manages 965 ha of agricultural area. Owing to rrently, the foundation herd is comprised of 201 Polish its location in the Żuławy region, crop production involves Holstein-Friesian cows, which includes bull dams repre- mainly winter wheat and winter rapeseed varieties. senting around 5% of the herd. Since its establishment,

7 the company has sold 414 breeding bulls to insemination the R3 process. Part of the electricity and heat produced companies and mating stations and 141 in-calf heifers for is used in the technological process, another part at the further breeding. “Gajewo” Pedigree Breeding Centre has agricultural facility of “Gajewo” Pedigree Breeding Centre, been achieving an average milk yield of over 10,100 kg for and the excess heat generated is used by the biogas plant many years now. for drying purposes, while the remainder of the electricity is sold to the electricity network operator. At the end of 2013, an 800 kW agricultural biogas plant was put into service. The plant produces biogas in the Apart from electricity, the biogas plant also produces anaerobic digestion process (with an average methane a fertiliser – digestate with a high mineral content (N, P content of 55%). Products of agricultural origin, such as K, Ca, Mg, S) – which is used by the company to fertilise maize and grass silage as well as manure and slurry from its fields. livestock production, may be used as an energy resour- ce for biogas production. Other substrates available in “Gajewo” Pedigree Breeding Centre offers Polish Hol- the area also may be used: pulp, crop production waste, stein-Friesian breeding bulls, high-quality bovine em- plant tissue waste. The establishment has all the facilities bryos, wheat and rapeseed. It also buys waste as fuel and equipment necessary for the processing of waste in for the agricultural biogas plant.

“Gałopol” Agricultural and Breeding 8 Enterprise

Gałowo, ul. Wierzbowa 10 64-500 Szamotuły tel./fax: +48 61 292-09-54 e-mail: [email protected] www.galopol.pl

Cattle breeding traditions in Gałowo date back to the 19th in Poland and in the world. The Sieraków Stallion Depot’s century, when the establishment was owned by the My- important position in the business is con- cielski family (1881–1945), and the breeding business was firmed by numerous awards at national breeding animal supervised by a great breeder, Professor Tadeusz Konopiń- exhibitions and equestrian sports events. ski. In 2010, “Gałopol” Agricultural and Breeding Enterprise incorporated the oldest stallion stud in Poland, namely the Currently, the company offers top-quality breeding ma- Stallion Depot in Sieraków Wielkopolski, which was foun- terial: first-calf heifers as well as heifers and breeding bulls ded in 1829 and constituted the sanctuary of Polish equ- of the Polish Holstein-Friesian and Limousin breeds. This estrian traditions, the birthplace of international successes offer is addressed both to individual and institutional cu- in carriage driving and an important horse breeding centre. stomers. Apart from livestock farming, it also offers tourist “Gałopol” Agricultural and Breeding Enterprise manages an and recreational services, organises trainings and camps, area of 3,163 ha and produces cereals, sugar beets, maize and holds regional and nationwide equestrian events. and rapeseed. It specialises in breeding Polish Holstein-Frie- It sells Polish Konik horses both for riding and driving, as sian cattle (880 cows) and Limousin cattle (85 suckler cows). well as young horses and mares for subsidised program- mes for the protection of genetic resources, trained to The company breeds cattle using a number of available work in agrotourism, leisure facilities and hippotherapy. tools in the field of reproduction biotechnology (embryo transfer), genomic breeding value estimation for young “Gałopol” Agricultural and Breeding Enterprise also animals, as well as individual technical solutions suppor- offers horses of noble breeds for recreation and sports ting effective herd management. As a result of this work, (show jumping). It also provides horse riding lessons the company has won champion and super-champion and carriage driving courses, and runs a horse riding titles at breeding animal exhibitions and achieved better school for children and young people. production results (the average milk yield for 2017 was 10,917 kg). The company is also involved in conservation breeding of Polish Konik horses and provides horse re- production services. The Sieraków herd includes 47 stal- lions of 8 breeds and 20 elite mares of the Polish Konik breed, forming one of the best stud farms for this breed

8 9 “Garzyn” Pedigree Breeding Centre

Garzyn, ul. Leszczyńska 34 64-120 Krzemieniewo tel.: +48 65 536-60-50, fax: +48 65 536-60-44 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohz-garzyn.pl

“Garzyn” Pedigree Breeding Centre is one of the companies are characterised by a very good anatomy (the animals have that are particularly important for the state economy, bre- won awards at livestock shows), high daily liveweight gain eding animals in the Wielkopolskie and Podlaskie Voivode- values and meatiness (sales of lamb for fattening). The herd ships. The company manages an area of 3,813 ha and em- is also characterised by a 145% prolificacy rate and fecundity ploys 130 people. The crop structure is governed by animal rate of 95%. production. The population of the Highland beef cattle is over 20 ani- The dairy cattle population numbers 3,750 animals, inclu- mals, including 8 cows. The company sells bulls for repro- ding 1,450 Polish Holstein-Friesian cows characterised by a duction and fattening purposes as well as cows and heifers very good anatomy, growth performance, properly formed for further farming. and placed udder and vitality. The average yield is 12,000 kg of milk. Since 2015, the new facility at the Brylewo Farm has “Garzyn” Pedigree Breeding Centre sells live cattle and been involved in the pedigree breeding of domestic mater- pigs, cereals intended for consumption and feed grains, nal pig breeds – Polish Large White and Polish Landrace. The maize, sugar beets and rapeseed. It offers top quality foundation herd’s population is 350 sows. The company has animals: breeding bulls for natural mating and animal developed and implemented a programme for obtaining breeding and insemination centres, as well as Polish specific-pathogen-free animals, using the Medicated Early Holstein-Friesian in-calf heifers characterised by high Weaning (MEW) technology (early weaning in an antibiotic breeding indices. shield) from its own herd. It can potentially produce 4,000 certified sows and 1,000 certified boars per year. It supplies the market with sows and boars of the following breeds: Po- lish Large White, Polish Landrace as well as Duroc boars.

Polish Merino sheep have been bred in Garzyn since 1919. The foundation herd currently includes 160 dams of the old -type Polish Merino sheep and 50 dams of the Polish White -headed Meat sheep at the Knyszyn farm. Rams and ewes

10 “Głogówek” Pedigree Breeding Centre

ul. Fabryczna 2B, 48-250 Głogówek tel.: +48 77 437-32-59 fax: +48 77 437-36-55 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohz-glogowek.pl

“Głogówek” Pedigree Breeding Centre is based in the so- and white variety, in a herd of more than 730 cows charac- uthern part of Poland, in the Opolskie Voivodeship, and terised by an average yield of more than 11,000 kg of milk manages an area of 2,328 ha. It produces crops using the per one cow. latest technological developments and precision farming techniques. The concept of precision farming allows the Intensive breeding work is carried out by using the latest company to produce higher yields of better quality, reduce MOET techniques, namely collecting embryos from prime production costs and limit environmental pollution. Gło- cows and heifers to obtain female and male material of gówek Pedigree Breeding Centre is Poland’s largest bre- high genetic value. Selection of animals for embryo trans- eding centre for Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle of the red fer is based on genomic breeding value estimation.

9 The company sells in-calf heifers, breeding bulls and The second animal production segment is pig breeding, embryos from prominent high-producing Polish Hol- aimed at achieving high reproductive and growth values stein-Friesian cows of the red and white variety; bre- in dam breeds, as well as high fattening values and quality eding boars of male lines: Polish Large White, Polish meat in sire breeds. Over the past years, animals from “Gło- Landrace and Duroc as well as breeding gilts of female gówek” Pedigree Breeding Centre have won many cham- lines: Polish Large White, Polish Landrace, Polish Large pion titles at national and regional livestock shows. White x Polish Landrace and Polish Landrace x Polish Large White crossbred gilts, and also Duroc x Pietrain crossbred boars.

11 “IWNO” Horse Stud Farm

Iwno, ul. Park Mielżyńskich 1/1 62-025 Kostrzyn tel.: +48 61 817-80-11, fax: +48 61 817-80-59 e-mail: [email protected] www.sk-iwno.com.pl

“IWNO” Horse Stud Farm boasts a century-old tradition in a dairy cattle population of about 980 animals. Moreover, breeding horses. In 1901, the company started breeding “IWNO” Horse Stud Farm is also involved in typical agri- horses of noble breeds, and English in cultural activities: dairy farming, production of milk and 1916. The company is located in the Wielkopolskie Voivo- live cattle as well as commercial crop production (cereals, deship, approximately 25 km away from Poznań, in the sugar beets and rapeseed), and operates in the service vicinity of the S5 expressway. business.

The Stud Farm has been operating in its current organisa- The company offers high-quality breeding mate- tional form since 1995. The company manages 3,530 ha rial: thoroughbred horses and breeding bulls, in-calf of land, of which 3,200 ha constitute agricultural area. On heifers, cows of both breeds and bull calves for fatte- 31 December 2015, “IWNO” Horse Stud Farm merged with ning. In addition, the company’s offer includes high Golejewko Horse Stud Farm. Golejewko Horse Stud Farm -quality agricultural products, mainly cereals and ra- started breeding activities in 1921, with 7 mares bought peseed. Apart from breeding activity, “IWNO” Horse by Count Janusz Czarnecki in Germany and Belgium. The Stud Farm also provides accommodation services, or- Polish National Thoroughbred Stud Farm was established ganises family, special occasion and company events in 1945, to which 2 and 15 mares from the Italian in the Karino guesthouse, in the Hunter’s House in breeder Federico Tesio were imported. The main field of Iwno and in the Konstelacja guesthouse in Golejewko. the company’s activity is breeding thoroughbred horses Every year in December, the sales offer is complemen- and dairy cattle of the Polish Holstein-Friesian and Jersey ted with excellent quality fresh water fish. (the largest herd of this breed in Poland) breeds. It has

10 12 Janów Podlaski Horse Stud Farm

Wygoda 3 21-505 Janów Podlaski tel.: +48 83 341-30-09 fax: +48 83 341-33-60 e-mail: [email protected] www.skjanow.pl

Janów Podlaski Horse Stud Farm is the oldest stud farm in horses: ARTEMOR, on which Jan Kowalczyk won the gold Poland and one of the oldest in the world. It was established medal in show jumping during the Olympics in Moscow; in 1817 at the request of the Administrative Council. Since and stallion ASKAR, which performed with the eventing 1970, it has continuously organised (usually in August) a pu- team at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. rebred auction – Pride of Poland. At this time, breeders and enthusiasts of Arabian horses come to the stud With its 19th century scattered over a green, natural farm from all over the world with the belief that this is the space of nearly 30 ha, and designed by famous architects place where they can purchase the best mares and stallions. of that period, like Enrico Marconi or Pavel Suzor, a highly Prices at auctions in Janów Podlaski reach record-high levels regarded architect from Saint Petersburg, the beauty of and the amounts for which the horses are sold constitute the stud farm will dazzle not only horse lovers. It is also a benchmark for the prices of Arabians worldwide. Janów a modern centre equipped with an excellent indoor are- Podlaski is a brand that breeders find synonymous with high na, which hosts national and international breeding and quality. The quality is confirmed by the successes of Janów’s equestrian events. For several years now, it has been ope- horses at shows. In 2013, the mare PIANISSIMA, undefeated rating one of Europe’s most modern horse breeding cen- in global show arenas, received the Platinum World Cham- tres, which has excellent equipment and provides services pion title at the Paris Horse Show. domestically and internationally. The company also breeds Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle. In 2014, at the World Championship in Paris, the mare PE- PITA received the highest score of the show. In December The company’s offer includes the sale of breeding ma- 2015, also at the Paris Horse Show, the mare PINGA won terial – mares, stallions and young horses of Arabian the Platinum World Champion title, and later in January and Malopolska breeds – and horses for recreational 2016, she participated in the international honorary hor- purposes – mares and geldings for riding – as well as se show in Saudi Arabia (the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz in-calf heifers and live cattle. The stud farm is also whe- Int. Arabian Horse Festival). PINGA won the show with the re riders can hone their riding skills. Janów Podlaski highest score. The stud in Janów may also boast achieve- Horse Stud Farm offers tours of the stud farm, carriage ments in its 200-year tradition of breeding Anglo-Arabian rides and other attractions for organized groups.

11 Pedigree Breeding Centre 13 in Kamieniec Ząbkowicki

plac Kościelny 1 57-230 Kamieniec Ząbkowicki tel.: +48 74 817-32-14 fax: +48 74 817-31-46 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohz-kamieniec.pl

Zakład Stado Ogierów Książ Książ Stallion Depot, ul. Jeździecka 3 58-306 Wałbrzych tel./fax: +48 74 840-58-60 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadoksiaz.pl

The farming traditions of Kamieniec as a pedigree bre- During a 305-day lactation period in 2017, the cow pro- eding centre were initiated in 1249 by Cistercians, who duced 20,804 kg of milk. The population of bull dams in took over assets from the Canons Regular. After the or- 2017 accounted for 12.45% of the entire herd. It is also der was dissolved in 1811, the possessions became the worth noting that the company uses superovulation and property of the House of Hohenzollern. In the interwar embryo transfer methods as well as sexed semen in ma- period, they were owned by Prince of Prussia Frederick ting heifers as methods facilitating genetic gain. Henry. The breeding of Silesian horses as part of a protection pro- In July 1972, the National Pedigree Breeding Centre in gramme takes place in the Książ Stallion Depot. A horse Kamieniec Ząbkowicki was established. The company stud farm is located in Książ, with 31 Silesian mares and in its present form was founded in 1994. It manages ap- a stallion herd including about 23 Silesian breeders. The proximately 4,000 ha of land situated in five gminas in Depot offers horse breeding services. It also organises hor- Ząbkowice Śląskie Poviat and Wałbrzych Gmina in the se driving trial events for mares and stallions with perfor- Dolnośląskie Voivodeship. The Centre breeds Polish Hol- mance tests. Carriage driving is inextricably linked to the stein-Friesian dairy cattle, whose population is approxi- company’s sports and recreational activity. The company mately 1,000 cows, and Silesian Horses. It is also involved employs one of the best carriage driving competitors in in crop production. Dairy cows are housed in loose-ho- the world, Bartłomiej Kwiatek, who together with stallion using barns in Starczów and stanchion barns in Kamie- SONET owned by the company won the gold medal at the niec Ząbkowicki and Dzbanów. 2018 World Singles Championships (Kronenberg, NED).

One of the most important challenges of the company is Pedigree Breeding Centre in Kamieniec Ząbkowicki to maintain a very high average milk yield, which in 2017 sells Polish Holstein-Friesian in-calf heifers and bre- totalled 11,453 kg of milk per cow, and in one of the barns eding bulls, Silesian Horses, milk with highest quali- – 12,157 kg. The steady progress in genetic improvement tative parameters, live cattle, as well as milling, high- of the herd is confirmed by increased unit milk yields from gluten and feed wheat, grain maize, rapeseed and first-calf heifers and achievement of high indices for cows. soya seeds. It also offers horse breeding services. In 2016 and 2017, cow ZORZA ranked first in the list of 100 cows with the highest Productivity & Functionality (PF) index in the country, with a score of PF 139. In total, 4 cows belonging to the company were included among the hundred highest-scoring animals in this classification.

The company’s cattle is also appreciated in numerous competitions and rankings – cow BELA 2, born in 2013, became the country’s record-holder among Holstein -Friesian cows of the black and white variety, according to a ranking prepared by the Polish Federation of Cattle Breeders and Dairy Farmers.

12 14 Kietrz Agricultural Conglomerate

ul. Zatorze 2, 48-130 Kietrz tel.: +48 77 485-43-01, +48 77 485-43-02 e-mail: [email protected] www.kombinatkietrz.pl

Stadnina Koni Huculskich “Gładyszów” Hucul Horse Stud Farm in Gładyszów Regietów 28, 38-315 Uście Gorlickie tel.: +48 18 351-00-18, fax: +48 18 351-00-97 e-mail: [email protected], www.huculy.com.pl

Kietrz Agricultural Conglomerate was founded in 1961. It only in Poland and Europe, but also in the world. Their Hu- was composed of 8 farms with a total area of 5,877 ha. The cul horses have been and still are succeeding in national ninth farm was added in 1969 and since then the Conglo- and international shows, and sports competitions. This is merate has been developing dynamically, expanding its hol- proven by many champion titles, trophies and medals. ding of land and fixed assets. In its current form – as a limited The horses bred in the Hucul Horse Stud Farm in Gła- liability company (sp. z o.o.) – it has existed since 1993. dyszów are successfully used in hippotherapy, as family horses, as well as excellent horses for practical purposes. Currently, the conglomerate’s activity focuses on two pro- duction branches: crop production over an area of 8,500 ha The Conglomerate’s offer includes: in-calf heifers and bre- (mainly winter wheat, grain maize, winter rapeseed and eding bulls, live cattle, certified winter wheat and soya sugar beets) and animal production. The breeding of the seeds, and large homogeneous batches of milling wheat, Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle takes place in four breeding winter rapeseed and maize. In addition, the Hucul Hor- centres: Langowo, Baborów, Krotoszyn and Pilszcz, with se Stud Farm in Gładyszów sells Hucul mares, stallions, a total population of 3,400 cows. In 2017, the average milk geldings and youngsters, and offers horse rising lessons, yield per cow was 10,959 kg. The Conglomerate uses ge- carriage rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter and hor- nomic breeding value estimation for heifers in its breeding seback tours throughout the year. Kietrz Agricultural Con- and selection activities, which is helpful when selecting glomerate has a comfortable hotel “Gościniec Jaśmin” heifers for superovulation and embryo transfer treatments. offering 55 beds in single and double rooms as well as In 2011, a modern line for cleaning and treatment of certi- 2- and 4-bed suites with TV, internet and telephone. The fied cereal seeds was commissioned. hotel has a conference room, a hotel spa (sauna, hot tub, steam bath) and a gym. The facility also features a Lem- On 1 November 2013, the Hucul Horse Stud Farm in Gła- ko tavern, which offers regional products and provides dyszów was incorporated by the conglomerate, incre- space for all sorts of team-building meet-ups, feasts and asing its total area to 9,200 ha. The Hucul Horse Stud Farm special events. in Gładyszów is currently the largest Hucul stud farm not

13 15 Małopolska Plant Breeding Centre

ul. Zbożowa 4, 30-002 Kraków tel.: +48 12 633-68-22, +48 12 633-68-23 fax: +48 12 633-02-25 e-mail: [email protected] www.hbp.pl

Małopolska Plant Breeding Centre is involved in plant and the National Junior Malopolska Horse Show. Białka is also animal breeding. The main field of the company’s activity is where the National Małopolska Horse Breeding and Pro- breeding winter and spring cereals, maize, fodder beets, fod- motion Centre is based. The Production and Seed Centre der and lawn grass as well as small-seed legume plants. The in Uszyce is engaged in the breeding and husbandry of company has been producing several hundred varieties of Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle. Its breeding activities agricultural plants, which enjoy national and worldwide re- are conducted on the basis of a cattle population of about cognition. In 2012, the Białka Stallion Depot was incorpora- 550 animals, including 270 cows with an average milk yield ted into the structures of Małopolska Plant Breeding Centre. of over 10,000 kg. Another business of Małopolska Plant Breeding Centre is fish farming, which takes place in Białka, Currently, the Białka Stallion Depot operates as the Breeding in a complex of 5 fish ponds of a total area of 28 ha (24 ha and Production Centre – Białka Horse Stud Farm. Founded of water surface). The yield from the total area is 30 tonnes in 1930, the Depot has been working to this day, seeking to of fish. To maintain the continuity of sales, some of the fish increase the population of horses of noble and draft breeds. ponds are intended for breeding of juvenile fish and finger- In 1982, an Arabian horse stud farm was founded in Białka, lings. The main breeding species is royal carp (90%). Other which has managed to develop a world-renowned brand species are pike, crucian carp, grass carp and silver carp. over the years. Currently, it is home to about 40 excellent breeding mares. The company’s offer includes the sale of breeding ma- terial – mares, stallions and young horses of the Ara- The horses from Białka achieve increasingly high prices bian breed – and horses for practical purposes – mares at auctions. A record-breaking amount was achieved in and geldings for riding – as well as in-calf heifers, live 2014, when the mare PERFIRKA was sold for the highest cattle, milk and fish. Moreover, it offers spring and win- price ever paid for a horse from Białka – EUR 220,000. The ter cereals seed as well as maize, fodder beet, grass and Stud Farm also hosts the Arabian Junior Spring Show and legume seed.

POLAN Cracovian Livestock Breeding 16 and Horticular Plant Breeding Centre

ul. Rydla 53/55, 30-130 Kraków tel.: +48 12 623-38-30 fax: +48 12 623-38-35 e-mail: [email protected] www.nasiona.pl

The company is one of the most important breeding and -Friesian dairy cattle as well as Simmental and Limousin seed-producing companies offering horticultural pro- beef cattle. Animal production is based in Dziekanowice ducts. It is based in Kraków and has a commercial branch (Małopolskie Voivodeship) and Krzczonów (Świętokrzyskie in Rzeszów. The beginnings of the business date back to Voivodeship). The company has a total cattle population of the 19th century, when the breeding and seed-producing 265 animals, including 117 cows whose average yield is ne- horticultural company Emil Freege operated in the Mało- arly 9,000 kg of milk with fat content of 4.12% and protein polska region. Emil Freege was taken over and continued content of 3.74%. In 2017, POLAN started breeding Limo- by POLAN. Currently, the company is among the plant usin beef cattle. -breeding companies of particular importance to the na- tional economy. Apart from its core activity, the company POLAN’s offer includes high quality milk, fattening bul- is also involved in general agricultural activities, including ls as well as vegetable and flower seeds characterised livestock farming activities focused on keeping Holstein- by the highest qualitative parameters.

14 17 “Krasne” Horse Stud Farm

ul. Mickiewicza 36, 06-408 Krasne tel./fax: +48 23 671-00-85 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadninakrasne.com.pl

“Krasne” Horse Stud Farm boasts a 160-year-old tradition Slovakia. It also organises autumn horse auctions in Krasne. and was established in 1857 by Count Ludwik Krasiński. The Horses from “Krasne” Horse Stud Farm are winners of tro- greatest achievement of that period was the breeding of the phies and awards in horse races. The mare KLIWIA won the stallion RULER that had 8 wins out of 10 starts in its two-year Derby Award and is a two-time winner of the Great Warsaw racing career, including at the Russian Derby. Race, while the mare TANTRA won the best mare title in Slo- vakia. Currently, the company manages an area of 805 ha in the northern part of the Mazovia region. The main field of the The company’s cows have won vice-champion titles at the Stud Farm’s activity is breeding thoroughbred horses, bre- Regional Breeding Exhibition for Northern Mazovia and eding and keeping dairy cattle, commercial crop production Podlasie in 2013–2015. and provision of services. The Stud Farm sells horses for racing or other sports and re- As regards its horse breeding activity, the Stud Farm colla- creation as well as in-calf heifers and young fattening cattle. borates with domestic and foreign counterparties. The Stud As part of its crop production activities, it sells milling wheat, Farm engages in local cattle shows and is an active partici- malting barley, sugar beets and rapeseed. It also offers horse pant in racing and auction days organised at the Służewiec livery services and breeding services, and organises summer horse racetrack in Warsaw, in the Czech Republic and in riding events for young people.

18 Liski Horse Stud Farm

Liski 19, 11-210 Sępopol tel.: +48 89 761-43-22 fax: +48 89 761-43-23 e-mail: [email protected]

Liski Horse Stud Farm was established in 1947 as a result of a well as remarkable sport horses competing mainly in show merger between an old private stud in Judyty and a military jumping and eventing. horse training centre in Liski together with its agricultural facilities and land. The stud manages 2,078.91 ha of land lo- At present, the company also breeds Limousin beef cattle cated in the centre of the Sępopolska Valley, in Sępopol and (57 animals) and keeps Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle Bartoszyce gminas. (188 animals).

As a starting material for the horse breeding activity, the Its crop production activities include the production of cere- Stud Farm used horse breeds indigenous to this area als, mainly winter wheat, winter and spring barley, rapeseed, namely and East Prussian. It has collected the best oats and maize for feed. breeding material, mostly with certified pedigrees. Curren- tly, the stud houses 19 female families, including 4 deriving Liski Horse Stud Farm sells high-quality breeding material: directly from . The remaining families derive from Wielkopolska Horses of Trakehner origin, Limousin beef bul- the East Prussian breed or families started after World War ls, cows and heifers, and also young fattening cattle, milk, ce- II with thoroughbred mares (2 families). Over more than 70 reals and rapeseed. The Stud Farm has a proper riding arena years, the Stud Farm has established an excellent reputation and an indoor riding hall, where riders can hone their horse for breeding stallions and breeding mares of the Wielkopol- riding skills irrespective of weather conditions. It also orga- ska Horse breed, of Trakehner and East Prussian origin, as nises carriage rides featuring bonfire picnics.

15 19 Lubiana Pedigree Breeding Centre

Lubiana, 73-260 Pełczyce tel.: +48 95 768-57-25 +48 95 768-57-81 fax: +48 95 768-57-96 e-mail: [email protected]

The beginnings of the animal breeding centre in Lubiana productive and meat-producing performance. The founda- date back to 1957, when a National Pedigree Breeding Cen- tion herd includes 414 dams on average and is characterised tre was established here. Lubiana Pedigree Breeding Centre by a 162% prolificacy rate and fecundity rate of 95.7%. Each has been operating in its current form, as a limited liability year, the animals participate in national and regional bre- company (Sp. z o.o.), since 1994. It is based in the southern eding animal exhibitions, and lead in rankings. part of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship and manages 3,212 ha of agricultural land, including 2,666 ha of arable The company has for many years cooperated with the area and 546 ha of permanent grassland. The main field of Department of Sciences on Ruminant Animals at the the company’s activity is breeding dairy cattle and sheep of University of Szczecin and the Animal Breeding and In- Polish Merino meat-type and old-type (conserved) breed. Its semination Centre in Bydgoszcz in the area of breeding population of the Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle is 2,822 on and embryo transfer activities. average, including 1,003 cows, whose average yield for 2017 was 12,839 kg of milk with fat content of 4.04% and pro- Lubiana Pedigree Breeding Centre offers top quality bre- tein content of 3.27%. The main objective of the breeding eding material: Polish Holstein-Friesian breeding bulls and activities is to improve functional traits (longevity, health, in-calf heifers (average milk yield of first-calf heifers is 10,000 reproduction), and also to attain genetic gain in terms of kg) as well as young Polish Merino breeding ewes and rams. milking performance traits, type and anatomy. The breeding In addition, it sells live cattle, lambs for fattening, milk, cere- of Polish Merino sheep is mainly focused on improving re- als intended for consumption and rapeseed. 20 Stallion Depot in Łąck

ul. Płocka 12, 09-520 Łąck tel.: +48 24 262-98-97 fax: +48 24 384-19-46 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadoogierow.pl

The State-owned Stallion Depot in Łąck was established conducting insemination of mares using endoscopic me- in 1923 as one of the first stallion studs in independent thods, which significantly increases the success rates of Poland. The Depot’s main statutory task is to support Po- this treatment. The company’s offer includes frozen se- lish agriculture in the area of breeding horses by organi- men of remarkable stallions of noble and cold-blooded sing breeding stations and posting top stallions in these breeds, bred both in Poland and abroad. points, thereby improving the quality of the horses bred throughout the country. The company manages an area The company also offers horse livery services as well as of around 800 ha, in cluding 460 ha of arable land and recreational rides and hippotherapy classes. It also orga- 200 ha of permanent grassland. Its crop production acti- nises team-building events, bonfires, carriage and sleigh vity is focused on the commercial production of cereals rides, and invites its guests to the historic White Manor and seed production. Stallion Depot in Łąck is home to by the Łąckie Lake. The Depot has a horse riding club, about 40 stallions, which may be used for reproductive whose members have included national team members purposes by breeders at the Depot’s premises or in bre- and medal winners in the Polish championships in many eding stations located throughout the country. Particular equestrian competitions. attention must be given to the Depot’s Horse Breeding Centre, which was established in 2000 as Poland’s first At present, the club has a vaulting and a show jumping centre dealing with the collection and freezing of se- section. As can be concluded from all of the above-men- men, and marketing both fresh and frozen semen of the tioned, the Depot organises numerous breeding and most notable stallions. Since 2016, the Depot has been sports events at a regional and nation-wide scale. 16 21 Michałów Horse Stud Farm

28-411 Michałów tel.: +48 41 356-54-05 fax: +48 41 356-54-06 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadninamichalow.pl

Michałów Horse Stud Farm is a commercial law company Jersey in-calf heifers from Denmark, which constituted the with 100% of its shares owned by the KOWR. The Stud foundation of its existing herd of 298 animals, including 130 was founded in 1953 and since then, it has consistently cows. The average yield in the herd in 2017 was 8,312 kg of pursued its breeding programme for Arabian horses. Its milk with fat content of 4.9% and protein content of 3.98%, herd of about 400 horses, including 120 broodmares, is with an average of 130 cows, which is a record-breaking re- one of the most valued herds of this breed. The animals sult, once again pushing the Stud Farm to the top position in bred in Michałów win top awards in horse shows thro- the country. Its cattle is presented in national shows, where ughout the world. At the beginning of the Farm’s existen- it has won numerous champion titles. In 2017, the cow PAL- ce, the stallion Amurath Sahib had the largest impact on MA 46 won the super-champion title in the category for Jer- the Michałów herd: as many as 12 of his daughters born sey cows at the 28th National Breeding Animals Exhibition in Klemensów formed the strongest group in the founda- in Poznań. The population of the H-F herd is 403 animals, tion herd. One of these mares was fundamental for the including 191 cows. The average yield in 2017 was 11,109 Michałów herd – Estokada from the Milordka dam line. kg of milk with fat content of 3.75% and protein content of The family she started resulted in the greatest number of 3.38%. Apart from the herd of purebred Arabian horses, Mi- champion titles in Michałów: the mares Emigracja, Emi- chałów Horse Stud Farm also breeds Małopolska horses of grantka, Emanacja, Esklawa, Emilda, El Dorada, Emanda, unique Appaloosa colouring and has a small herd of Shetland Emira, Emandoria and stallions Endel, Eldon, Ekstern, ponies. Equator and many more. The following stallions had the biggest impact on the stud farm, which has existed for The Stud’s offer includes the sale of breeding material: over 65 years: Nabor, Comet, Palas, Eukaliptus, Probat, purebred Arabian mares and stallions, half-bred mares Monogramm, Gazal Al Shaqab and the father of many of Appaloosa colouring, ponies, Jersey and Polish Holste- of Michałów’s broodmares – the stallion Ekstern. Among in-Friesian cows and in-calf heifers as well as horses for the dam lines in 2017, the stud represents 12, of which practical purposes – mares and geldings for riding. The the Milordka line is by far the largest. It is worth noting Stud Farm is also a place where riders can improve their that Michałów Horse Stud Farm also houses two exem- riding skills with support of an experienced instructor. plary dairy cattle herds: Jersey cows and Holstein-Friesian Between May and September, Michałów Horse Stud Farm cows. In 1988–89, Michałów Horse Stud Farm imported 45 offers guided tours of the stud for organised groups.

22 “Mścice” Pedigree Breeding Centre

ul. Koszalińska 85, 76-031 Mścice tel.: +48 94 316-50-44 fax: +48 94 316-52-38 e-mail: [email protected] ohzmscice.com.pl

The beginnings of the “Mścice” Pedigree Breeding Centre The company is primarily involved in the pedigree breeding date back to 1968, when the main field of activity was bre- of animals, crop production, trade in livestock, products eding Lowland Black-White cattle, later improved with the and articles of animal and plant origin as well as services Holstein-Friesian breed. It has been operating in its current for agriculture. Its crop production activity is focused on form since 1994. the cultivation of rapeseed, cereals and forage plants. It has a cattle population of approximately 1,052 animals, inclu- “Mścice” Pedigree Breeding Centre is based in the nor- ding 476 Polish Holstein-Friesian cows whose average an- th-eastern part of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivode- nual milk yield totals 10,041 kg. Annually, about 163 in-calf ship. The total land area amounts to 1,801 ha, including heifers and 15 breeder bulls are reared. 1,744 ha of agricultural land.

17 Dairy farming is conducted based on modern improvement The company’s offer includes high-quality breeding ma- methods, including genomic estimation as well as embryo terial: in-calf heifers, breeding bulls, calves – bull calves. collection and transfer. Each year, the company participates Moreover, “Mścice” Pedigree Breeding Centre sells feed in regional and national dairy cattle exhibitions. grains and cereals intended for consumption as well as rapeseed for technological purposes.

“Spójnia” Livestock Breeding 23 and Horticular Plant Breeding Centre

Nochowo, ul. Lipowa 22, 63-100 Śrem tel.: +48 61 283-34-43 fax: +48 61 283-74-35 e-mail: [email protected] www.nasiona-warzyw.pl

The history of the company began in 1917, when the seed- veness of production, a loose-housing barn was built for dry growers’ company “Spójnia” was established on the initiative cows and in-calf heifers, and the calf house was modernised of a local gardeners’ association with the view to produce to improve the welfare of animals. Another field of the com- and exchange vegetable and flower seeds. The company pany’s animal-related activity is sheep farming. It has a she- has functioned in its current form since 1994. As a matter of ep population of about 400 dams, which annually give birth strategic priority, it is involved in the creative and preserva- to about 550 lambs that are later sold. The company runs tion breeding of vegetable varieties as well as improving the cross-breeding programmes to achieve higher weight gain quality of its seeds to match the highest quality standards. values and prolificacy rates, based on Polish Merino sheep Apart from vegetable seed production and cereals growing, and meat breeds: Berichon du Cher and Suffolk. the company is also involved in cattle and sheep farming. About 100 Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy cows are housed The company’s offer includes high quality milk, lambs in a stall barn. The average yield per cow is approximately and vegetable, flower and herb seeds characterised by 8,800 kg of milk. In recent years, to increase the cost-effecti- high qualitative parameters as well as rapeseed.

24 “Nowe Jankowice” Horse Stud Farm

Nowe Jankowice 17 86-320 Łasin tel./fax: +48 56 466-08-25 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadninajankowice.pl

“Nowe Jankowice” Horse Stud Farm has more than tal base and makes it available for research. Additionally, a 60-year-old tradition. It is among the most notable it is a place where agricultural students can pursue ap- agricultural and breeding companies in the country. The prenticeship programmes. main field of the company’s activity is breeding horses and dairy cows, crop production over an area of 2,441 ha The company’s offer includes the best genetic material of agricultural land as well as production and marketing for the Polish Coldblood Horse on the market: mares, of certified cereals seed. The Farm plays a significant role stallions and young horses (offered at spring and autumn in the production of breeding material for the Coldblood breeder auctions), as well as Polish Holstein-Friesian bre- Horse breed. The value of both mares and stallions bred eding heifers and bulls. at the stud farm significantly exceeds that of the rema- inder of the domestic population, which is confirmed by Moreover, the Stallion Depot in Kętrzyn, which is an multiple awards and champion titles. integral part of the Stud Farm, provides breeding services as well as horse livery (70 boxes) and year The company also breeds Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy -round pleasure riding services. Apart from breeding cattle of the black and white variety, with an average milk animals and milk, the Stud Farm also sells quality ce- yield of 13,192 kg. Further, it collaborates with higher reals and rapeseed as well as certified wheat and oat education institutions, participates in many research pro- seed. The good quality of the produced cereal seeds is jects and studies carried out by institutes in the area of evidenced by the annually recurring sales to domestic cattle and horse breeding, as well as forms an experimen- farmers. 18 25 Nowielice Horse Stud Farm

Nowielice, 72-320 Trzebiatów tel./fax +48 91 387-25-53 e-mail: [email protected] www.nowielice.pl

Breeding traditions of Nowielice date back to the first half Nowielice Horse Stud Farm keeps about 100 horses, inc- of the 19th century. At the end of the 1960s, the Stud Farm luding a broodmare herd comprised of 30 mares. It has began to steer in the direction of breeding horses excep- a cattle population of about 400 animals, including 200 tionally suited for sports. The excellent results of these dairy cows with an average milk yield of 9,000 kg. breeding efforts were confirmed by 5 of their horses par- ticipating in the Olympic Games, and the horse FARMER The Stud Farm sells quality breeding material: Polish being currently prepared for the Olympics in Tokyo. The Noble Half-breds – mainly sport horses for dressage horses bred in Nowielice take part in the most prestigious and show jumping as well as horses for pleasure ri- competitions (World Cup, European Championship, CSI, ding purposes. The company also sells cereals (mostly the Cavaliada Tour, and Polish Championships for Young wheat), rapeseed as well as milk and slaughter cattle. Horses (MPMK)). Nowielice Horse Stud Farm is located in the valley of the Rega River, in the northern part of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, in the seaside strip. The Stud Farm has been operating in its current organi- sational form since 1994 and manages 2,440 ha of land, of which 2,270 ha constitute an agricultural area. The company’s core activity is breeding of the Polish Noble Half-bred Horse and dairy cattle of the Polish Holstein -Friesian breed as well as crop production. At present, the

26 Pedigree Breeding Centre in Osiek

ul. Zamkowa 3, 32-608 Osiek tel.: +48 33 845-81-34, +48 33 845-83-45 fax +48 33 845-83-45 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohzosiek.pl

Cattle breeding in Osiek was started by the Polish Academy company’s crowning achievement in breeding was the bull of Learning in the first half of the 20th century. Following the named ZANER – leader of the 2003 breeding value ranking 1995 reorganisation of the Public Pedigree Breeding Centre for the black and white variety of the Polish Holstein-Friesian in Osiek, part of the estate became the base of the Pedigree breed. In 2017, the average milk yield per cow was 11,300 kg. Breeding Centre in Osiek. Every year the company is featured among the top The main fields of the Centre’s activity include breeding Polish companies by the National Support Centre for Agri- Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle of the black and white variety as culture. In 2014, the Osieka carp was put on the List of well as crop production and pond fish farming. The company Traditional Products held by the Minister of Agricul- has participated in several National Animal Breeding Exhi- ture and Rural Development. The company’s commer- bitions, where its cows and heifers won 10 gold medals and cial offer includes breeding bulls and in-calf heifers of 1 silver medal. The company has also won many champion ti- the Polish Holstein-Friesian breed, milk, live cattle, fish tles in regional exhibitions, along with numerous awards and (carp, pike, grass carp, tench, silver carp, crucian carp, distinctions. In 2017, their cow named FAMA won the super- catfish), cerea ls and rapeseed. champion title in the regional exhibition in Ludźmierz. The

19 27 Osięciny Pedigree Breeding Centre

ul. Włocławska 2, 88-220 Osięciny tel./fax: +48 54 265-00-38 e-mail: [email protected] www.ohzosieciny.com.pl

Osięciny Pedigree Breeding Centre is located in the central In order to protect the environment, manure is collected part of the Kujawy region by the Włocławek-Radziejów ro- on manure storage pads with slurry being flushed into ute in the village of Osięciny, in Osięciny Gmina, Radziejów special slurry pits. In 2017, six of the company’s cows rea- Poviat, Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship. The company’s ched a lifetime milk production of over 100,000 kg. In core activity is dairy cattle breeding. In 2018, it raised the 2018 (by the end of September), the company sold size of their Holstein-Friesian herd to 1,179 animals. This 121 in-calf heifers and 13 breeding bulls to Polish bre- year, the holding’s milk yield has risen considerably, with eders. Osięciny Pedigree Breeding Centre, along with per cow production reaching over 12,000 litres of milk, other KOWR Companies and the National Research Insti- which gives 1.1 million litres of milk sold monthly. The com- tute of Animal Production in Balice, established a consor- pany’s barns are ranked highest in the country in terms of tium named Grupa Polska Genetyka (Polish Genetics Gro- milk yields: for herds of 150.1 to 300 animals, the Osięciny up). They make use of the computer programme DOKO to barn was ranked number one, with a result of 12,917 litres aid their breeding efforts, which allows for matching bre- of milk per cow, while the barn from Michałów was ranked eding pairs with a considerable degree of precision. third in the same category, producing 12,552 litres of milk. Thanks to this breeding method, the herd includes For herds of 300.1 to 500 animals, the Jarantowice barn was cows with an average milk yield exceeding 12,500 kg. ranked third, with an achieved milk yield of 12,963 litres. The company also carries out a crop production business The company organises and attends training courses on the acreage of 3,000 ha. Crops produced include milling and lectures on an extensive range of topics related wheat, maize for silage and grain, rapeseed and lucerne. In to breeding cattle: feeding, breeding, rearing young 2018, the sowing structure was expanded to include legu- animals. Osięciny Pedigree Breeding Centre is also an mes: narrowleaf lupin and soy. The animals are kept in loose- active participant in all national exhibitions of bre- -housing barns with sand bedded stalls, which are used in eding animals. order to improve environmental conditions for the ani- mals and to make their management less labour-intensive.

28 Osowa Sień Pedigree Breeding Centre

Przyczyna Górna 1, 67-400 Wschowa, tel.: +48 65 540-61-74 fax: +48 65 540-61-73 e-mail: [email protected] www.hodowlazwierzat.pl

The company is located in the Lubusz region, right next mals, including 1,193 dairy cows with an average annual to the border with the Wielkopolskie and Dolnośląskie milk yield of over 10,800 kg. In 2016, the company started Voivodeships. It was established in 1945 and its crop pro- breeding Limousin beef cattle, 64 animals in total. Osowa duction extends over 3,610 ha of agricultural area, of which Sień Pedigree Breeding Centre has received many awards 2,795 ha constitute an arable area. Currently, the company’s and distinctions, including “Solidna Firma” (Reliable compa- main field of activity is breeding dairy cattle of the Polish ny), “Bezpieczne Gospodarstwo Rolne” (Safe Farm), “Mistrz Holstein-Friesian breed. The company’s breeding objective Krajowy AgroLigi 2012” (2012 AgroLiga National Champion) is to ensure constant genetic gain in terms of milk produc- and “Orły Wprost” (Wprost Magazine’s Eagles). In both na- tion, type and physique as well as functional traits. Breeding tional and international breeding shows, the company’s and selection involves genomic breeding value estimation animals garnered over 1,400 medals and certificates, with for heifers, which is helpful when selecting heifers for supe- many titled champions and super-champions. Their com- rovulation and embryo transfer procedures. Dairy cattle is mercial offer covers milk, breeding bulls, in-calf heifers, bred in modern loose-housing barns, capable of holding young fattening cattle, milling wheat, triticale, sugar beets, 1,550 cows. The cattle population consists of 3,240 ani- winter oilseed rape and maize.

20 Osowa Sień Pedigree Breeding Centre cooperates for farmers. The company hosts an event known as with many higher education institutions, enterprises the Field Days (Dni Pola), along with equipment exhi- and the Lubuskie Centre for Agricultural Consulting bitions and conferences. It also provides an educatio- in Kalsk, with which it co-organises training courses nal hub for students.

29 “Pępowo” Horse Stud Farm

Gogolewo, 63-840 Krobia tel.: +48 65 571-25-42 fax: +48 65 571-25-44 e-mail: [email protected] www.stadninapepowo.com

“Pępowo” Horse Stud Farm is located in Gogolewo, in a pa- In horse breeding, particular attention is paid to exterior lace and park complex built in 1820. Collectively, the com- conformation, impeccable gait and predispositions for pany manages an area of 2,195 ha, where it breeds the carriage driving (second place in single horse driving in Wielkopolska Horse and the Polish Noble Half-bred. It is also the 2016 World Cup). In 2017, the company received an engaged in the husbandry and breeding of dairy cattle of award from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Deve- the Simmental and Polish Holstein-Friesian breeds. Their cat- lopment for its overall achievements in cattle and horse tle breeding business is based on a herd of 2,200 animals, breeding. In 2018, “Pępowo” Horse Stud Farm won the including cows of the Simmental breed (330) and of the Po- 10th edition of the competition “Employee-Friendly Em- lish Holstein-Friesian breed (680). The average milk yield is ployer” (Pracodawca Przyjazny Pracownikom) held under 10,900 kg for the PHF breed and 8,900 kg for the Simmen- the Honorary Patronage of the President of the Republic tals. Their milk exhibits high quality parameters and is used of Poland Andrzej Duda. The certificate is meant to reco- in parmesan production. Successful production goes hand gnise employers who attach the highest priority to wor- in hand with excellent breeding results, which have received kers’ rights and dignity. The company’s crop production is recognition in the form of super-champion, champion and intensive and takes advantage of cutting-edge technolo- vice-champion titles in both national and regional shows. gical solutions. The main crops include wheat, rapeseed, sugar beets and maize. Cows of the Simmental breed owned by the company are at the forefront of Polish breeding herds, for many years ranked The company’s commercial offer consists in selling bre- first in terms of milk yield in herds with over 50 cows. In 2018, eding material: mares, stallions, young horses and geldin- the company commissioned a new dairy farm, one of the gs as well as horses for recreational riding and driving. The most advanced facilities in Europe, which can accommodate company also sells breeding bulls of both the Simmental as 800 cows and is equipped with a 60-bail rotary milking par- well as the PHF breed, along with young bulls for fattening lour. Ultimately, the facility will house a total of 1,400 cows. (of the Simmental breed in particular).

Polanowice Livestock and Plant 30 Breeding Centre

Polanowice, 88-150 Kruszwica tel.: +48 52 351-54-57, +48 52 351-54-58 fax: +48 52 351-54-59 e-mail: [email protected] www.polanowice.com.pl

Polanowice Livestock and Plant Breeding Centre has been best varieties of winter and spring cereals as well as pea. operating since July 1993, managing an agricultural area The company uses cutting-edge technologies in construc- of 1,309 ha. Its economic results place it at the forefront of tion and modernisation of production facilities as well as agricultural enterprises in Poland. The company is focused purchasing machines and equipment. The foundation herd on breeding dairy cattle of the Polish Holstein-Friesian bre- consists of about 520 dairy cows and exhibits high genetic ed and seed production for cultivated plants. The produc- value with an average milk yield of approximately 10,500 kg. tion includes wheat, barley, beets, rapeseed, pea, maize Breeding aims at perfecting milk production traits, including and lucerne. Seed production is a long-standing tradition the correct build of the mammary gland, posture of the hind here. At present, the company specialises in producing the legs as well as improving health and longevity. The company 21 achieves these objectives by using the semen of bulls with Polanowice Livestock and Plant Breeding Centre sells the highest breeding value, which are the leaders of natio- breeding bulls, in-calf heifers, live cattle, certified seed nal and global rankings, as well as through embryo transfer. of wheat and barley, both winter and spring varieties, Cows and heifers taking part in breeding exhibitions win top sowing pea and milling wheat. places and main prizes.

31 Prudnik Horse Stud Farm

ul. Poniatowskiego 3A 48-200 Prudnik tel./fax: +48 77 436-32-06 e-mail: [email protected] www.skprudnik.eu

Prudnik Horse Stud Farm was established in its current or- outings at the Służew track in races for half-breds, the mare ganisational form in 1994 and manages 2,458 ha of land, JURIA XO (AA) came to the winning post undefeated both including ca. 2,400 ha of agricultural area, in the southern times (by 14 and 2 lengths). The foundation herd consists part of the Opolskie Voivodeship at the foothills of the of about 700 dairy cows and exhibits good genetic value, Opawskie Mountains Landscape Park. The core activity with an average milk yield of about 10,000 kg per cow. The includes breeding the Małopolska Horse and the Polish company’s production activity also extends to commercial Half-bred Horse excelling at sport qualities valued in show crop production of cereals, rapeseed, maize and sugar be- jumping and eventing as well as Polish Holstein-Friesian ets. dairy cattle of the red and white variety, and the domestic conserved Polish Red-White breed. The quality of horses is The company’s commercial offer features quality bre- confirmed by their accolades: the gelding SENIOR – Polish eding material: horses, in-calf heifers and bulls, stal- Senior Champion in the 2018 Eventing Competition, DOL- lion semen and highest quality milk, fattening cattle CE BIE AA – Polish Champion of 4-year-olds in the 2018 and crops, mostly cereal and rapeseed. The company Eventing Competition, the stallion IMEQUYL – a valuable also provides services like pleasure riding along with sire, holding the title of the best jumper bred in Poland accommodation, carriage rides and sleigh rides as well according to the WBFSH ranking for 3 years – this achieve- as open-air gatherings by the bonfire. It also offers the ment has been repeated by the gelding EI CAMO. In its two opportunity to engage in the art of horsemanship. “Przerzeczyn Zdrój” Livestock and 32 Plant Breeding Centre

Gilów 120A, 58-230 Niemcza tel.: +48 74 837-52-81 tel./fax: +48 74 837-50-61 e-mail: [email protected] www.przerzeczynzdroj.com.pl

Pedigree breeding of animals in Przerzeczyn Zdrój dates back started breeding Limousin beef cattle. Its crop production fe- to 1966. The institution was established as a company in atures rapeseed, cereals, maize and vegetables. 1995. It is currently based in Gilów. The company operates in the Sudeten Foothills in the submontane climate zone, whe- The company’s commercial offer includes in-calf heifers, reas its lands are located in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship (Niem- PHF and Limousin breeding bulls, bulls for fattening, cza and Piława Górna gminas). “Przerzeczyn Zdrój” Livestock slaughter cattle, milling wheat and feed wheat, malting and Plant Breeding Centre manages an agricultural area of barley and feed barley, rapeseed, grain maize and swe- 2,627.30 ha, of which 2,428.79 ha constitute an arable area. etcorn as well as green pea and string bean. It also pro- The company breeds dairy cattle, keeping a herd of about 550 vides rapeseed and cereal drying services in its modern cows of three breeds: the red and white variety of the Polish drying plant. Holstein-Friesian breed as well as two conserved breeds – the Polish Red-White and the Polish Red. In 2012, the company

22 33 “Racot” Horse Stud Farm

ul. Dworcowa 5, Racot, 64-000 Kościan tel.: +48 65 511-79-64 fax: +48 65 511-79-46 e-mail: [email protected] www.racot.pl

Established in 1928, “Racot” Horse Stud Farm is one of the to the use of semen from bulls with the highest breeding three oldest public stud farms in Poland. The company indices and selection employing cutting-edge methods, was incorporated in 1995. Its core activity is breeding the such as genetic markers. Breeding work is carried out on Wielkopolska Horse and the Polish Half-bred Horse as well a herd with a high health status, free from viral diseases. as dairy cattle of the Polish Holstein-Friesian breed. The The company’s commercial offer includes sport horses cattle population is comprised of about 870 animals, while and pleasure-riding horses of the Wielkopolska and Polish the company’s herd of 354 dairy cows reaches an average Half-bred breeds, breeding bulls and in-calf heifers of the annual milk yield of over 11,000 litres. Economic activity Polish Holstein-Friesian breed, milk and live cattle, milling is spread over 1,887 ha, including 1,778 ha of agricultural wheat, rapeseed, sugar beets and certified seed of cultiva- area, and covers commercial production of cereals, rape- ted plants as part of contracts with seed production com- seed, sugar beets, seed reproduction of cultivated plant panies as well as hotel and catering services. The company varieties, production of milk and live cattle as well as hotel also offers internships for students of agricultural schools and catering services, taking advantage of the historical and higher education institutions as well as apprenticeship palace and park complex. Designed by Domenico Merlini, training for vocational school students. Currently, about the palace was completed in 1790. Since 1919 it is owned 50 horses bred by the Stud Farm are registered with the by the State Treasury. In 1921–1928, it was used as the re- Polish Equestrian Federation for all Olympic disciplines. sidence of the President of the Republic of Poland. Horse The mare GRANDE SUPREME was part of the Polish natio- breeding is based on 35 high-quality broodmares of the nal team at the 2017 European Eventing Championships following breeds: Polish Half-bred and Wielkopolska Horse, for seniors in Strzegom. with predispositions for eventing and show jumping. The Stud offers professional sports training and sells horses for “Racot” Horse Stud Farm has won multiple awards and sports and recreation. It also hosts popular national com- distinctions at breeding exhibitions and reviews as well petitions in eventing and show jumping. The high genetic as 1st and 2nd places at the National Breeding Animals value of the dairy cow breeding herd is ensured thanks Exhibition. 34 Starogard Gdański Stallion Depot

Rzeczna, 14-400 Pasłęk tel. +48 55 248-10-80, +48 55 248-10-81, fax: +48 55 248-10-84 e-mail: [email protected] www.rzeczna.pl

Rzeczna Horse Stud Farm was founded in 1947 in the buil- The company’s core activities include breeding horses of dings of the former German military horse nursery. In 1993, noble breeds, dairy cattle of the Polish Holstein-Friesian its assets were used to establish a one-person limited liability breed and beef cattle of the Hereford breed. The Depot company. In 2010, the company’s name was changed on ac- leases breeding stallions and offers horse livery. The com- count of incorporating Stallion Depot in Starogard Gdański. pany’s stallions are mostly stationed with private breeders, as part of a network of field mating stations. The Stud Farm The company’s premises extend over two Voivodeships: is focused on breeding horses for two disciplines: show Warmińsko-Mazurskie and Pomorskie. Currently, the com- jumping and eventing. Horses bred in Rzeczna have had pany consists of the Stallion Depot in Starogard Gdański successful showings in both national and international and the Rzeczna Horse Stud Farm. The company manages competitions. The company’s breeding work with dairy about 2,200 ha of land, including 1,200 ha of arable area, and beef cattle breeds have been very successful as well. In where it conducts commercial crop production (cereals, recent years, its cattle have won multiple champion titles in rapeseed, maize). national and regional exhibitions. It sells breeding and re-

23 creational horses of the following breeds: the Wielkopolska organising outdoor events like bonfire feasts, sleigh Horse and the Polish Half-bred with a substantial addition rides, tours of the carriage house. The Elbląg Canal, of Holstein, Hanoverian, Royal Dutch Sport Horse and thoro- which is the longest waterway in Poland and borders ughbred bloodlines, Hereford beef cattle, in-calf heifers and the company’s fields, serves as a tourist attraction, breeder bulls as well as live cattle. along with the nearby golf course in Pasłęk.

The company also offers a full range of services rela- ted to pleasure riding and competitive horsemanship,

35 Poznańska Plant Breeding Centre

63-004 Tulce, ul. Kasztanowa 5 tel. +48 61 872-79-58 fax +48 61 872 79 55 e-mail: [email protected] www.phr.pl

The tradition of the company goes back to the mid-20th Apart from plant breeding, the company’s activity also century, when in the 1950s it was established as a mul- covers dairy husbandry. It has a cattle population of over ti-branch enterprise, which for the time had very modern 1,300 animals, including 500 dairy cows with an average breeding laboratories, biochemical laboratories, green- milk yield of 9,700 kg. For cattle grazing purposes, the PHR houses and seed storehouses. For many years, it has been uses permanent grassland located on the land of its branch the largest plant raising enterprise in Poland, both in terms in Kobylniki. of registered varieties of cereals and legumes as well as grass. Numerous organisational changes in 1994 resulted Another important activity of the company is conservation in the establishment of a limited liability company under breeding of the Polish Konik, the only domestic primitive the name Poznańska Hodowla Roślin sp. z o.o. with its regi- horse breed, which descends from Tarpan wild horses. The stered office in Tulce. The company is a breeding and seed stud farm has 25 broodmares, with a total of about 70 ani- production enterprise, focused on providing the agricul- mals that participate in many breeding exhibitions and win tural sector with valuable varieties, which guarantee high numerous awards. quality sowing material. The company manages an area of over 7,000 ha. Tradition, experience and professional staff, The company’s offer includes the sale of breeding mate- constantly modernised breeding and technological base – rial – mares, stallions and young horses of the Polish Ko- all of these elements contribute to the company’s position nik breed, in-calf heifers, live cattle, milk as well as spring on the domestic breeding and seed production market. and cereals seed, legumes, grass and scorpionweed.

36 Walewice Horse Stud Farm

Walewice, 99-423 Bielawy tel.: +48 46 838-21-14 +48 46 838-26-81 fax: +48 46 838-28-72 e-mail: [email protected] www.walewice.pl

Walewice Horse Stud Farm is located in the central part of largest breeder of these animals in Poland and sells horses Poland, in the Mazovian Lowland, poviats of Łowicz, Łęczy- for breeding, sports and recreation. ce and Kutno. The history of the Stud dates back to 1945, when it was founded on the grounds of former manors – The Stud Farm has been operating in its current organisatio- Walewice, Sobota, Goślub and Ktery. After World War II, the nal form since 1993 and manages 2,576 ha of land, including Stud Farm began to breed horses of the Małopolska breed, 1,759 ha of agricultural area and 540 ha of fish ponds. The modelled after Anglo-Arabian half-breds. Currently, it is the Farm breeds and sells Limousin beef cattle. The company

24 also engages in commercial production and sale of plants a cocktail-bar, a dance hall and a billiard room. The compa- (cereals, sugar beets and rapeseed) as well as breeding and ny offers horse livery services for horses, an indoor riding sale of many species of fish, including the royal carp. Wale- -school and a hippodrome, which is a venue for horse shows wice Horse Stud Farm is also home to the Walewski Family and competitions. In addition, it offers horse riding lessons Palace, which serves as a leisure and conference centre, sur- conducted by qualified instructors. rounded by a historic English landscape park. There are in all 70 beds, 21 rooms and 9 suites available to the guests in the The Farm is located in the most beautiful part of the palace and the Old Carriage House, training facilities with 2 2,000 km long Lodz Horse Trail. It offers guided tours of conference rooms for 66 and 17 people respectively, a 4–6 the palace and the stud facilities, carriage rides, pleasu- people lounge for intimate VIP meetings, a palace restaurant re riding, special fishing ground for anglers and freshly capable of serving 55 people and stylish palace cellars with fried fish from Walewice for connoisseurs of fine cuisine.

37 “Żołędnica” Pedigree Breeding Centre

Żołędnica 41, 63-911 Rawicz 3 tel.: +48 65 546-67-00 fax: +48 65 546-67-02 e-mail: [email protected] www.zolednica.pl

The company’s roots date back to 1950, when the Stud The company’s infrastructure features 3 loose-housing Farm was founded to breed thoroughbreds and Wielko- barns. Moreover, the herd is free of infectious and viral di- polska half-breds. At the same time, it has been breeding seases (IBR/IPV, BVD-MD). Over 20 years of breeding work Danish Red cattle, Polish Red cattle of the Rawicz variety as has seen the milk yield of the cows raised by over 100%. The well as the Lowland Black-and-White breed. “Żołędnica” Pe- cattle population is comprised of more than 3,000 animals, digree Breeding Centre has existed under its current name including 1,100 dairy cows with an average milk yield of over since 1993 and currently manages an area of 2,600 ha in 13,000 kg. The company also breeds sheep, based on a herd Rawicz Poviat (south-western Greater Poland). The compa- of 250 brood ewes of the following breeds: Polish Merino ny’s core activity is breeding Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy and Suffolk. The breeding work of the company has been cattle of the black and white variety. The main objective of awarded with numerous trophies at national and regional breeding undertaken in cooperation with the Polish Fe- exhibitions of breeding animals. deration of Cattle Breeders and Dairy Farmers is to attain genetic gain in terms of milk production traits as well as “Żołędnica” Pedigree Breeding Centre offers top quali- to improve the type, physique and functional traits (health, ty breeding material: Polish Holstein-Friesian breeding reproduction). Dairy farming is conducted on the basis of bulls and in-calf heifers (average milk yield of first-calf modern improvement methods, including: genomic bre- heifers is 11,700 kg) as well as young Polish Merino and eding value estimation for females, along with superovu- Suffolk breeding ewes and rams. In addition, it sells live lation and transfer of embryos. cattle, lambs for fattening, milk, cereals intended for con- sumption and rapeseed.

25 38 Żydowo Agricultural and Breeding Farm

ul. Kościuszki 41 62-241 Żydowo tel./fax: +48 61 427-46-22 e-mail: [email protected] www.grh-zydowo.pl

The company was established in 1994 as a result of trans- The company also breeds Berrichon du Cher sheep based forming the State Treasury-owned Agricultural Farm in on a herd of 295 animals, including 176 brood ewes. The Żydowo. It is located in the eastern part of Greater Poland main objective of the breeding efforts is to improve the and manages 4,565 ha of land, of which 4,182 ha consti- herd in order to achieve outstanding meat production tra- tute an arable area. Apart from crop production, the com- its and sell the breeding material, both male and female, pany’s core activity is breeding dairy cattle and sheep of with top genetic parameters. In cooperation with the War- the Berrichon du Cher breed. Its Polish Holstein-Friesian saw University of Life Sciences, scrapie-sensitive animals cattle population consists of over 2,405 animals, including have been eliminated from the herd. At present, the herd is 912 dairy cows with an average milk yield of 10,700 kg. The considered free of this disease. main objective of the company’s breeding work is genetic gain in terms of milk production traits and functional traits In 2009, the company incorporated Stallion Depot in Gnie- that extend the utility of cows in the herd (health, fertility). zno, which has 24 Polish Half-bred and Wielkopolska stal- lions of the highest breeding value, intended for mating. Breeding is conducted on the basis of modern impro- The stallion herd offers services such as stallion leasing, vement methods, such as individual computer-based mare breeding, pleasure riding and horse livery. matches, genomic breeding value estimation and embryo transfer. Heifers with the highest estimated genomic bre- The company’s commercial offer includes selling bre- eding value contribute embryos for the purpose of atta- eding bulls, in-calf heifers, young fattening cattle, bre- ining prime male and female material. The embryo collec- eding rams, meat lambs, milk as well as milling wheat, tion and transfer programme has been implemented since rye, rapeseed, sugar beets and grain maize. Each year, 2003. In 2015, the company set up its own laboratory and the company exhibits its cows, heifers and sheep at appointed an embryo transfer team, registered in January national and regional exhibitions, winning numerous 2016. Owing to the high genetic value of the animals, the awards and distinctions. company makes the herd available to insemination com- panies to choose specimens for bull dams.

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