ZVE

Livestock Genetics Export Serviceszv-export.de

Company typePrivate
Founded2001
HeadquartersLohfelden, Germany
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

ZVE firmographics

Firmographics

Name: ZVE
Legal name: ZVE – Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH
Website: https://zv-export.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2001
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ZVE industry classification

Industry

Product category: Livestock Genetics Export Services
NAICS: Livestock Merchant Wholesalers (424520), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)
SIC: Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
akta.pro primary industry: Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding (AFAEABAD), Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD)

Keywords

Cattle genetics export
Breeding stock export
Livestock export services
Bovine genetics trading
Animal export logistics

Where ZVE is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Lohfelden
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

ZVE business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Breeding Stock Export: Export of German breeding cattle including heifers and cows to international markets. Each animal is accompanied by official pedigree certificates from herdbook organizations.
Semen and Embryo Export: Export of German cattle genetics in the form of semen and embryos to international buyers.
Professional Services: Aftercare services including advice on feeding, housing, and health care for delivered animals. Documentation and export paperwork processing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

ZVE product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ZVE specializes in exporting German cattle genetics in the form of breeding stock (heifers and cows), semen, and embryos to international buyers. The company provides a fully integrated export workflow covering on-farm selection from a herdbook population of over 1.5 million registered cows, modern quarantine with continuous veterinary controls, multi-modal transport (truck, sea, air), official pedigree certification through German herdbook organizations, and professional aftercare support.

Product overview

ZVE (Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH) operates as a specialized livestock export company offering a unified service portfolio for exporting German cattle genetics internationally. The core offering encompasses three product categories: breeding stock (heifers), semen, and embryos. The service portfolio is structured as an integrated workflow comprising Selection (on pasture and in barns), Quarantine, Transport (truck, sea, and air), and Export Documentation modules. The company also provides Aftercare Support as a follow-on service. ZVE exports four main cattle breeds: Holstein Friesian, German Simmental (Fleckvieh), Brown Swiss (Braunvieh), and Beef Cattle breeds (including Limousin, Charolais, Angus, and Blonde d'Aquitaine). The company was founded in June 2001 by German cattle breeding associations and maintains close ties with these organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

German Breeding Stock Export (Live Cattle) Export of live German breeding cattle (heifers and cows) to international buyers, providing access to four primary breed categories — Holstein Friesian, German Simmental (Fleckvieh), Brown Swiss (Braunvieh), and beef breeds (Limousin, Charolais, Angus, Blonde d'Aquitaine). Each animal is accompanied by official pedigree certificates from herdbook organizations.
German Cattle Semen Export Export of German cattle genetics in the form of semen to international buyers, coordinated with German artificial insemination organizations.
German Cattle Embryo Export Export of German cattle embryos to international buyers for breeding stock development and herd genetic improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

Animals arrive healthy and in good condition at destination farms
+1 more outcomes

Companies that use ZVE

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

ZVE technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

ZVE partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

German Cattle Breeding AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company was founded by German cattle breeding associations in June 2001 specifically to organize breeding stock exports. These associations are the company's founders and primary source of genetics, providing access to registered herdbook populations and official pedigree certification.
German Herdbook OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial pedigree certificates are issued by respective breed's herdbook organizations, which verify and sign the certificates. These organizations maintain herdbook databases and data centers with parentage and production data.
German AI (Artificial Insemination) OrganizationscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe company coordinates with German artificial insemination organizations as part of the breeding stock export services, providing semen and genetic material alongside live animals.
Federal Veterinary Administration (Germany)supportingOthersFederal, state, and county level veterinary administration ensures compliance with health standards and monitors animal trading, transport, and housing. Critical for maintaining Germany's disease-free status and export certifications.
LinkedIn Social Media PresenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe company maintains a LinkedIn profile at https://de.linkedin.com/company/zve for professional networking and visibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

ZVE competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ABS Global: Global cattle genetics company providing semen, embryos, and reproductive services to dairy and beef producers worldwide. Directly comparable to ZVE in delivering genetics products and services across international markets.
Semex (The Semex Alliance): Canadian cattle genetics cooperative marketing semen and breeding stock globally. Comparable to ZVE in providing pedigree-verified dairy and beef genetics to international dairy and beef herd improvement programs.
VikingGenetics: Cooperative owned by Danish, Swedish, and Finnish farmers that exports cattle genetics (semen, embryos, and breeding stock) internationally. Directly comparable to ZVE as a Europe-based cattle genetics exporter serving global buyers with pedigree-backed documentation.
Cogent Breeding: UK-based cattle genetics company offering sexed and conventional semen alongside breeding services. Comparable to ZVE as a Europe-headquartered cattle genetics exporter serving global buyers.
ST Genetics: US-based cattle genetics provider specializing in sexed semen, beef genetics, and herd improvement services. Comparable to ZVE in offering advanced cattle genetics products for international markets.
Select Sires: US-based farmer-owned cooperative that produces and distributes bovine semen and provides reproductive services. Comparable to ZVE as a genetics supplier serving international dairy and beef markets with pedigree-backed products.
EastGen: Canadian farmer-owned cattle genetics cooperative distributing semen and providing reproductive services. Comparable to ZVE in cooperative structure and international marketing of pedigree-verified dairy genetics.
CRV: Dutch/Flemish cattle improvement cooperative that breeds and exports Holstein and beef genetics worldwide. Comparable to ZVE in offering pedigree-certified genetics to international buyers, including semen and breeding animals.
Alta Genetics (URUS Group): Global cattle genetics company offering dairy and beef semen, embryo programs, and reproductive services. Comparable to ZVE in providing integrated genetics solutions to international dairy and beef producers.

Broad incumbents

Masterrind: Major German cattle breeding organization that produces Holstein, Red Holstein, and Fleckvieh genetics. Highly comparable to ZVE as a domestic German source whose genetics ZVE exports — also a partial upstream supplier relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

ZVE financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ZVE leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

ZVE funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ZVE M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ZVE

What does ZVE do?

Is ZVE a public or private company?

ZVE is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was ZVE founded?

ZVE was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is ZVE based?

ZVE is headquartered in Lohfelden, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does ZVE make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Breeding Stock Export is the primary driver. The others are semen and Embryo Export and professional Services.

Who are ZVE's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ABS Global, Semex (The Semex Alliance), VikingGenetics, Cogent Breeding, ST Genetics, Select Sires, EastGen, CRV and Alta Genetics (URUS Group). Masterrind is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does ZVE have an API?

No public API is recorded for ZVE.

What industry is ZVE in?

ZVE's product category is Livestock Genetics Export Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAJAF, Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply, with a secondary code of AFAEABAD, Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding. Its NAICS code is 424520 and its SIC code is 200.