Very interesting breeders cafe: In the stable of the Nieuwe Heuvel (Lunteren -The Netherlands) KFPS presentator Alice Booij spook to KFPS inspector Piet Bergsma, top dressa Read more
The University of California has developed a DNA test for distichiasis. This test makes it possible to phase out this eye condition, which involves aberrant lashes on the e Read more
April 14, 2021 Foals ingest antibodies via the dam’s beestings (colostrum), but after one or two months the protection from the beestings decreases (Photo: Digishots) A Read more
https://youtu.be/2Xyf4ktRkm4 April 8, 2021 ‘Good results in aptitude tests can help to achieve a higher predicate at inspection’, as pointed out by Jury Read more
Stallion choice for mares is a complicated process of weighing up various factors. Pairings must be a good match in terms of exterior, but also aspects such as inbreeding a Read more
The Pen-Van der Werff Family has been into breeding Friesian horses for a mere six years but have already booked a number of very significant successes. ‘We have learned an Read more
Breeder and veterinarian Theo Bruggeling has a top mare in his yard in the shape of breeding day Champion Barran fan it Waad Crown (Jehannes 484). This season three broodma Read more
Since early this year the Breeding Council has a new chairman: Jan Vriend. The pensioner from North Holland breeds on a small scale: Friesian horses, showdriving horses and Read more
Breeding Cafe: Breeding meets Sport
Gene test for eye disorder distichiasis available
Foal susceptible to Lawsonia
KFPS College Tour 11: A fine test result leads to a higher predicate
Tools for stallion choices via MyKFPS
Choosing between sport and breeding is a Catch 22
Breeder Bruggeling: ‘Fan it Waad’ line built on proven blood
Jan Vriend: ‘Never giving up our calling card’