Want to know how Apple-Red set a new standard with over 100 EX daughters? Fascinated by her transformative influence on Red & White breeding and elite conformation? Continue reading to uncover her remarkable story.

KHW Regiment Apple-Red EX-96

KHW Regiment Apple-Red EX-96, a breed-defining Holstein, has not only set a new standard for excellence but also become the first Red Holstein with over 100 EX daughters. This remarkable feat underscores her unique genetic legacy and her pivotal role in Red & White breeding. 

Apple-Red’s influence in breeding is revolutionary. Her show career and record-breaking offspring have set new benchmarks for elite confirmation. Apple-Red’s influence transcends borders, propelling Red & White breeding programs to new heights worldwide. Her indelible mark on dairy history continues to inspire breeders and enthusiasts across the globe.

Apple-Red’s Meteoric Rise: From World Dairy Expo Triumph to Million-Dollar Icon

Kamps-Hollow Altitude-RC

Apple-Red, born in May 2004, has an impressive pedigree. Carrousel Regiment-Red sires her and is out of Kamps-Hollow Altitude-RC, an EX-95 Durham tracing her lineage back to some of the most notable Holstein bloodlines, including D-R-A August EX-96. 

Apple-Red’s journey to fame began in 2006 at the World Dairy Expo, where she emerged victorious in the Jr.2 Holstein class. This triumph, a testament to her striking red color in a predominantly black-and-white world, catapulted her into the limelight, showcasing her exceptional potential. 

Her journey didn’t stop there. In 2008, Apple-Red made headlines when she sold at auction for an incredible one million dollars, cementing her status as one of the most valued cows in history. This milestone underscored her immense worth in cattle breeding. 

Apple-Red’s show career continued to soar. 2009, she was Reserve Grand at the Canadian Royal, showcasing her consistently high quality. Her crowning achievement came in 2011 as Grand Champion at the World Dairy Expo, with another Reserve Grand title in 2013. 

Much of the credit for her success comes down to the core group of people who understood what she was capable of from the get-go, and then made sure that it happened. Read more about them in our feature article KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET – Everything and more

Apple-Red’s Record-Breaking Legacy in Holstein Breeding 

Apple-Red’s remarkable achievements have firmly cemented her legacy in the Holstein breed. She has earned the unprecedented title of having the most EX daughters in breed history, surpassing the century mark with over 100 EX daughters worldwide. 

Apple boasts 83 EX daughters in the United States and 16 in Canada in North America alone. It’s important to note that one exceptional cow appears on both lists, leaving Apple with 98 EX daughters across North America. 

The quality of her offspring speaks volumes, with numerous daughters scoring EX-94 or higher. Here’s a table showcasing some of these outstanding daughters: 

Mike Deaver recalls in our feature article, KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET – Everything and more, “We started with her first flushes to proven bulls like Talent, Stormatic, and Redliner to see if she was brood quality. Then we tried Goldwyn, the breed’s greatest bull, and later Destry. Every bull worked.” 

“We didn’t over-flush her. She had breaks. We’d do two to three flushes for show-age calves and then give her some rest.” 

One of Apple’s standout daughters is Ms Delicious Apple-Red EX94-2E. She’s the dam of show specialist Mr D Apple Diamondback *RC at Select Sires and a full sister to Absolute-Red and Big Apple-Red. 

“Delicious Apple is the most balanced cow I’ve owned. Diamondback, her calf, grew perfectly balanced and is the best calf I’ve ever had.” 

Her ability to cross well in the genomics market and the family’s strong production records have been a bonus.

These achievements underscore the strategic importance of Apple’s superior genetic legacy and her undeniable impact on the Red & White Holstein breeding programs across the continent, paving the way for future advancements in cattle breeding. 

Apple-Red’s Transformative Influence on Red & White Breeding 

Apple-Red’s influence on Red & White breeding is transformative. She raised the bar with her show career and over 100 EX daughters. Her lineage adds elite genetic value and exceptional conformation. KHW Kite Advent-Red’s brother also made a mark, dominating heifer classes and siring champions like Cherrie-Kreek Beulah-Red, the Grand Champion of the Expo Red & White show. 

The family tree boasts influential figures. Their dam, Kamps-Hollow Altitude-RC, produced Apple-Red and Advent and led a lineage of excellence, including Red Impact winners: KHW Regiment Apple-Red, KHW Goldwyn Aiko-RC, MS Delicious Apple-Red EX-94, KHW Super Aderyn-RC, and KHW-I Aika Baxter-RC EX-91. 

Altitude’s genes extend further through Kite Advent, Redliner, and Jotan-Red, influencing American and European dairy farming and making the Apple family a cornerstone for top-tier Red & White breeding. 

Understanding Apple-Red’s Pedigree Reveals Her Significant Impact on Holstein Breeding 

Apple-Red’s pedigree underscores her tremendous impact on Holstein breeding. Her sire, Carrousel Regiment-Red, is a significant figure in the dairy world. Regiment-Red is a Rubens son, and Rubens was a Premier Sire at the World Dairy Expo Red & White Show seven times. He sired Apple-Red and the two-time World Champion, Lavender Ruby Redrose. 

Apple-Red’s maternal lineage is equally impressive. Her dam, Kamps-Hollow Altitude-RC, is an EX-95 Durham. This line traces back to EX-93 Prelude and EX-94 Jubilant, culminating in the legendary D-R-A August EX-96. Altitude-RC produced champions like Kite Advent-Red and numerous EX-rated daughters. This pedigree highlights the Apple family’s profound influence on red breeding, setting a high bar for Holstein genetics with outstanding conformation and performance. Apple’s lineage was recently traced back 26 generations and 139 years of registered Holsteins to 1880. She comes from an imported cow from North Holland named “Vriend”, who was number 2439 in the Dutch herd book.

She remains modern, timeless, and in demand. Her ability to cross credit to the genomics market, and the family’s super production records and great components, hasn’t hurt her either.

Carrying Forward the Legacy: Apple’s Illustrious Daughters Shine on the Grand Stage 

Erbacres Snapple Shakira

Apple-Red’s legacy is about more than her show career; her daughters truly shine. One standout is MS Apple Snapple-Red EX-96, purchased as a calf by John Erbsen. She produced Erbacres Snapple Shakira EX-97, twice named World Champion at the national shows in the US and Canada in 2021 and 2023. 

Premium Apple Crisp Lilly-Red

Another superstar granddaughter is Premium Apple Crisp Lilly-Red EX-94, owned by Jim Butler. Lilly was crowned Grand Champion at the World Dairy Expo and the Royal in 2023. Her sire, Siemers Oct Apple Crisp-RC, traces back to Apple-Red herself. 

 MS Candy Apple-Red EX-94

Another superstar daughter, MS Candy Apple-Red EX-94, owned by Borba & Borba of California, claimed Reserve Grand of the Red Show at the Royal 2013. MS Delicious Apple-Red EX-94, owned by Mike Deaver of Wisconsin, is the dam of Mr D Apple Diamondback-RC, a high-type sire.

Petton LB Anna-RC

The list of successful daughters continues across the pond. Petton LB Anna-RC EX-93, an Artist-Apple from France, became HM All Britain 2021 for Henry, Simpson & Timlin in Northern Ireland. Avala-Vray EX-90, a Redburst-Apple, was born in France and sold to Kastens Holsteins in Germany during Nohl’s Excellence Sale 2018. MS Arianna EX-91 (Defiant) was brought to Germany as an embryo by Manfred Uhrig, further upholding Apple-Red’s esteemed pedigree. 

Apple-Red’s influence spans generations, and her progeny continually captures titles and enhances the Holstein breed, particularly in the red and white category.

Apple-Red’s Progeny: Shaping the Future of Holstein Breeding 

Apple-Red’s sons, Apples Absolute-Red and Mr. Apples Armani-RC have significantly impacted Holstein breeding, particularly in red and white Holsteins. 

Apples Absolute-Red, sired by Talent, has daughters that not only excel in show rings but shatter records.  Meadow Green Abso Fanny-Red EX-96 was not just a Grand Champion at the Royal in 2016, 2017, and 2019 and at the World Dairy Expo in 2017, but a trailblazer in exceptional conformation. 

Mr Apples Armani-RC, by Goldwyn, has also produced remarkable offspring. One standout daughter, Oakfield A Shampagne-Red EX-94, was Grand Champion in 2018. Armani’s high-type genetics make him a sought-after sire, and his influence extends through sons like Luck-E Awesome-Red. 

The combined impact of Apple Absolute-Red and Mr. Apples Armani-RC underscores Apple-Red’s ongoing influence in fostering genetic excellence and superior conformation.

Cloning Apple-Red: A Strategic Masterstroke in Cattle Breeding 

Cloning Apple-Red highlights her immense value in cattle breeding. Her unique genetics and winning potential made cloning essential to spread her elite traits further. These clones have undoubtedly impacted the breed positively. 

KHW Regiment Apple 3-Red-ETN

Notable clones include KHW Regiment Apple 3-Red-ETN, which scored EX-94 and was crowned Grand Champion at the 2013 World Dairy Expo, and KHW Regiment Apple C-Red-ETN which scored VG-89 in Canada and dam to the influential bull Dymentholm Mr. Apples Avalanche-RC. 

Westcoast Defiant Addison-Red EX-95

Her clones’ achievements transcend shows. KHW Regiment Apple 3-Red-ETN’s daughter, Westcoast Defiant Addison-Red EX-95, was HM Grand at the 2018 World Dairy Expo. Apple-Red’s clones and their offspring continue to enhance the Holstein breed with their genetics. 

Colganados D Avianca-Red EX-96

2012 Francisco Rodriguez from Colombia purchased the clone KHW Regiment Apple A1-Red-ETN VG-87. She produced Colganados D Avianca-Red EX-96 and Colganados Apple Magia-Roja-Red EX-95, the highest-scored red cow in South America, further showcasing Apple-Red’s global genetic legacy. 

Apple-Red’s clones are invaluable to the Holstein breed, demonstrating the power of cloning in preserving and amplifying elite genetics.

The Bottom Line

Apple-Red’s achievements have redefined success in Holstein breeding. She’s a record-setter and a symbol of top-tier conformation and genetic excellence. With a vast lineage of EX daughters, Apple-Red is a critical player in Red & White breeding, influencing practices globally. Her exceptional offspring, both natural and cloned, continue to shape the future of dairy cattle breeding. Her legacy as a historical figure in the dairy industry is set, impacting generations to come, truly making her an icon.

Key Takeaways:

• Apple-Red has made history as the first Red Holstein cow with over 100 EX daughters, an unprecedented achievement in the breed.
• Her progeny are admired for their elite conformation and have won numerous championships, solidifying her legacy in the cattle breeding world.
• Apple-Red’s lineage traces back to distinguished ancestors, enhancing her genetic value and impact on Red & White breeding programs worldwide.
• The strategic cloning of Apple-Red has further amplified her influence, with her clones and descendants achieving significant show successes.
• Embryo exports to Europe have expanded her legacy, resulting in additional EX daughters and furthering her impact internationally.

Summary: Apple-Red, a breed-defining Holstein, has become the first Red Holstein with over 100 EX daughters. Her unique genetic legacy and pivotal role in red and white breeding have transcended borders, propelling red and white breeding programs to new heights worldwide. Her show career and record-breaking offspring have set new benchmarks for elite confirmation, and her influence transcends borders. Apple-Red’s journey to fame began in 2006 at the World Dairy Expo, where she emerged victorious in the Jr.2 Holstein class. In 2008, she sold at auction for an incredible one million dollars, cementing her status as one of the most valued cows in history. Her lineage adds elite genetic value and exceptional conformation, with her sire, Carrousel Regiment-Red, siring Apple-Red and the two-time World Champion, Lavender Ruby Redrose.