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Koester Dairy

A Registered Holstein Dairy Farm in Dakota, Illinois

Koester Dairy was established in 1956 as a herd of 28 grade Holsteins. Steady expansion and consistent improvement has allowed our herd to grow to more than 400 Registered Holstein cows today and lead the state of Illinois in DHIA production.

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Herd of Excellence Award

  • 7 year honoree (2016 - 2023)
  • In the 2nd Division (Farms of 100-499 cows)
  • Awarded by Holstein Association USA
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Progressive Genetics Award

  • Awarded yearly 1992 - 2023

    (31 years running)

  • Awarded by Holstein Association USA

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TOP PRODUCTION HERD

  • K-Star Supersire Limelight (VG-88)
  • 2-0 3X 365 45969 4.4% 2039 3.3% 1515
  • 3-3 3X 351 45543 4.6% 2100 3.4% 1538
  • 4-3 3X 365 49470 4.7% 2342 3.3% 1653
  • 5-7 3X 322 43372 4.7% 2055 3.1% 1328

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Proudly family owned

In operation by the Koester Family since 1956

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Our Herd Averages

420 Cows

Number of milking cows in herd

99.5%

Homebred Herd

85.3

Average Classification Score

Milk

35,283 lbs

Fat

1,518 lbs

Protein

1,114 lbs

K-star's Top type cows

K-STAR DELTA ANSWER

K-STAR DELTA ANSWER
  • K-STAR DELTA ANSWER (VG-86, 2yr):
  • 1-11 3X 365 30000 5.1 1701 3.6 1204 +2660 GTPI
K-STAR FACEBOOK ANNOUNCE

K-STAR FACEBOOK ANNOUNCE

(Answer's Dam)
    • K-STAR FACEBOOK ANNOUNCE (EX-90, EX-MS):

    • 2-02 3X 362 38440 4.2 1626 3.3 1273
    • 3-03 3X 365 46620 4.3 1990 3.4 1567
K-STAR RENEGADE AFFECT-ET

K-STAR RENEGADE AFFECT-ET
  • K-STAR RENEGADE AFFECT-ET (VG-86, 2yr):

  • +2993 GTPI Renegade x Delta Answer
  • 2-0 3X 365 40,418 5.0 2015 3.4 1365
  • Affect Sons in AI:
  • K-Star Afterhours-ET (ST Genetics)
  • K-Star Aftermath-ET (Holstein Marketplace Sire)
combine and field work

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ELITE HEIFERS -- 3000 GTPI Club:

K-Star Holysmks Tagline-ET:

2.33T

1.89UC

3163GTPI

K-Star Lionel Lamondo-ET:

1.37T

1.48UC

3144GTPI

K-Star Holysmks Taggle-ET:

2.05T

1.91UC

3114GTPI

K-Star Gameday Affiliate-ET:

1.73T

1.62UC

3108GTPI

K-Star Overdo Tavena-ET:

1.52T

1.61UC

3099GTPI

K-Star Figaro Taffy-ET:

2.44T

2.65UC

3094GTPI

K-Star Gameday Afflair-ET:

1.82T

1.52UC

3091GTPI

K-Star Pwrstar Afterglow-ET:

2.20T

1.98UC

3062GTPI

K-Star Lionel Lamorgan-ET:

1.16T

1.37UC

3056GTPI

K-Star Figaro Target-ET:

2.41T

2.17UC

3048GTPI

K-Star Holysmks Tagalong-ET:

1.92T

1.92UC

3022GTPI

K-Star Gameday Tangent-ET:

1.56T

1.22UC

3015GTPI

K-Star Overdo Tazzydee-ET:

1.05T

1.00UC

3009GTPI

K-Star Gameday Tangible-ET:

1.54T

1.32UC

3007GTPI