Besamungsverein Neustadt A.d. Aisch E.v.

What Besamungsverein Neustadt A.d. Aisch E.v. does

Besamungsverein Neustadt a.d. Aisch e.V. (BVN) is a registered German agricultural cooperative (eingetragener Verein), founded on 22 September 1948 in Neustadt a.d. Aisch and serving more than 10,000 farmer members. Originally established to combat trichomoniasis in Bavarian cattle through artificial insemination, BVN has expanded into a multi-species livestock genetics and services organization. Its core technology stack spans animal breeding biotechnology — including artificial insemination (KB/KI), embryo transfer (ET, first performed in Germany at BVN in 1974), superovulation protocols, and genomic selection — applied to both cattle and pigs across breeds such as Fleckvieh/Simmental, Gelbvieh, Holstein, and multiple pig breeds.

BVN's product portfolio is organized into cattle breeding (Fleckvieh under the EUROexklusiv, EUROpremium, EUROhornlos, EUROselect, EUROgesext, EUROfleisch sub-brands, plus Holstein Classic/Select/Bayerngenomic and beef breeds including Angus, Charolais, Limousin, and Wagyu), pig breeding (boar genetics across Landrasse, Edelschwein, Pietrain, and special breeds via the MEGALINE PP line), embryo transfer services, heat detection (via Heatime/SenseHub partnership), fertility management, training courses, and a member portal (BVN-IN). Complementary farm management consulting is delivered through the subsidiary Milchviehspezialberatung VFR GmbH.

The cooperative's go-to-market is field-based: trained EBB (Eigenbestandsbesamung) insemination technicians deliver semen and perform on-farm AI directly to member farmers across all Bavarian regions. Distribution is organized by regional service areas (Oberfranken, Mittelfranken, Unterfranken, Oberpfalz, Oberbayern, Niederbayern, Schwaben). International reach is operated through wholly owned or partner insemination stations in Romania (Târgu Mureș, acquired 1999, ~350,000–400,000 annual inseminations), Croatia (Varaždin, joint with the local veterinary station, 100,000+ annual inseminations), China (Beijing agency), Serbia, Poland, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran (Amol station, opened 2015), and Austria. BVN is the largest partner in the EUROgenetik consortium — together with Rinderunion Baden-Württemberg and Zucht- und Besamungsunion Hessen — covering 500,000+ herdbook cows, 25,000 breeding operations, and 1.1 million first inseminations annually across Germany and Austria. Revenue is generated through transaction-based semen sales, professional AI and embryo transfer service fees, and management consulting fees on published schedules; specific revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Besamungsverein Neustadt A.d. Aisch E.v.

Legal name

Besamungsverein Neustadt a.d. Aisch e.V.

Website

https://bvn-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Besamungsverein Neustadt a.d. Aisch e.V. (BVN) is a Bavarian agricultural cooperative founded in 1948, providing cattle and pig semen, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, fertility services, and farm management consulting to more than 10,000 farmer members across Germany and partner stations in Europe, China, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Breeding Services

NAICS

Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121), Hog and Pig Farming (1122), Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Insemination (AI) & Semen Collection/Distribution Services (AFAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artificial Insemination (AI) & Semen Services (Collection, Processing, Storage) (AFACAEAA), Embryo Transfer (ET) & IVF Services (Superovulation, Flushing, Implantation) (AFACAEAB), Boar Studs & Semen Production (AFAEAEAF), Livestock Health & Welfare Support Services (Vaccination Clinics, Biosecurity Implementation) (AFACAEAK)

Keywords

• Artificial insemination services
• Cattle breeding genetics
• Pig breeding services
• Embryo transfer services
• Livestock management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Neustadt An Der Aisch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Semen sales (cattle): Sale of frozen bull semen from genetically top bulls across multiple breeds (Fleckvieh, Gelbvieh, Holstein, beef breeds) with various quality tiers and categories including backup, sexed, and polled options.
2. Semen sales (pigs): Sale of boar semen from various breeds including Landrasse, Edelschwein, Pietrain, and special breeds (BHZP, PIC, Topigs, Duroc) for pig breeding operations.
3. Insemination services: On-farm artificial insemination services provided by trained technicians (EBB) across multiple German regions including field service delivery of semen products.
4. Embryo transfer services: ET services including superovulation treatment, embryo collection, synchronization of recipients, and embryo transfer procedures with associated fees.
5. Management consulting: Agricultural management consulting services covering feeding, housing, fertility, herd health, bookkeeping, farm planning, and investment consulting through Milchviehspezialberatung VFR GmbH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BVN provides artificial insemination services, cattle and pig genetics (frozen bull and boar semen) across multiple breeds, embryo transfer services, and dairy farm management consulting. The organization operates field service technicians (EBB) delivering on-farm inseminations across Bavaria and serves members of its registered agricultural cooperative through a member portal (BVN-IN). Supporting offerings include heat detection (Heatime/SenseHub), fertility management, scanner services, training courses, and bull parade events for member engagement.

Product overview

Besamungsverein Neustadt A.d. Aisch E.v. (BVN) is a Bavarian agricultural cooperative providing comprehensive livestock breeding services since 1948. The company operates a multi-product portfolio centered on artificial insemination and genetic services for cattle (Rind) and pigs (Schwein), complemented by embryo transfer services and professional management consulting. The core offerings include breed-specific genetics programs under the EURO brand family (EUROselect, EUROpremium, EUROexklusiv, EUROhornlos, EUROgesext, EUROfleisch) for Fleckvieh/Simmental cattle, along with Holstein programs (Holstein Classic, Holstein Select, Bayerngenomic). Pig genetics are offered through MEGALINE PP and various boar breeds (Landrasse, Edelschwein, Pietrain, BHZP, PIC, Topigs, Duroc). Supporting services include artificial insemination with delivery networks across Bavaria, heat detection systems (Heatime/SenseHub), fertility management, scanner services, training courses, and the BVN-IN member portal. The company maintains international operations through partnerships in Romania, Croatia, and China, and participates in the EUROgenetik breeding consortium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUROgenetik: A brand representing the largest Fleckvieh insemination network in Europe, jointly operated by BVN together with Rinderunion Baden-Württemberg and Zucht- und Besamungsunion Hessen, covering over 500,000 herdbook cows in 25,000 breeding operations.
• EUROselect
• EUROpremium
• EUROexklusiv
• EUROhornlos
• EUROgesext
• EUROfleisch
• FoKUHs
• ZuKUHnft
• BVN-Online

Products and services

• Rind (Cattle) Services Comprehensive cattle breeding services including bull semen offerings across multiple breeds (Fleckvieh, Gelbvieh, Holstein, and beef cattle breeds), artificial insemination, breeding consultation, ordering system, and bull catalogs. For dairy and beef farmers seeking genetic improvement of their cattle herds.
• Schwein (Pig) Services Pig breeding services including boar genetics, semen ordering, mating plans, fertility consulting, and PRRS certification across multiple pig breeds (Landrasse, Edelschwein, Pietrain, and special breeds BHZP, PIC, Topigs, Duroc). For pig breeding operations.
• Embryotransfer (Embryo Transfer) Embryo transfer services allowing farmers to multiply offspring from high-value donor cows, including embryo collection, transfer, and embryo offering. Includes superovulation hormonal treatment and recipient synchronization methods. Achieves top flushing rates in Europe.
• Managementberatung (Management Consulting)

Quantifiable outcome

• 350,000-400,000 Fleckvieh inseminations per year at Romanian station
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Besamungsstation Amol (Iran)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015New partnership beginning in 2015 with the Amol insemination station in Iran.
• Fleckvieh-Besamungsstation Serbiens (Velika-Plana)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Strategic partnership with the largest Fleckvieh insemination station in Serbia, operational since 2009.
• EUROgenetikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999EUROgenetik is Europe's largest Fleckvieh breeding association combining BVN with Rinderunion Baden-Württemberg and Zucht- und Besamungsunion Hessen. The partnership encompasses over 500,000 herdbook cows in 25,000 breeding operations and performs 1.1 million first inseminations annually in Germany and Austria.
• Besamungsstation Târgu Mureș (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999BVN acquired this insemination station in 1999. It performs approximately 350,000-400,000 Fleckvieh inseminations annually and is the largest Fleckvieh station in Eastern Europe.
• CUO BVN Varaždin (Croatia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-recognized insemination station operated jointly with local veterinary station. Conducts over 100,000 Fleckvieh inseminations per year.
• BVN-Agentur Peking (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVN agency in Beijing supporting the establishment of a dual-purpose Fleckvieh breeding program in China through the Hongxinglong Land Reclamation Bureau.
• Kammer für Land- und Forstwirtschaft KärntenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing international cooperation with the Carinthian Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry.
• Oberösterreichische BesamungsstationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with Upper Austrian insemination station.
• Rinderzuchtverband TirolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with Tyrolean Cattle Breeding Association.
• Station M. C. B. (Southeast Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivileged partnership with M.C.B. station in southeast Poland for distribution of BVN genetics.
• Banja Luka (Bosnia-Herzegovina)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivileged partnership with Banja Luka station for BVN genetics distribution.
• Ptuij (Slovenia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivileged partnership with Ptuij station for BVN genetics distribution.
• Milchviehspezialberatung VFR GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSubsidiary management consulting company providing dairy farm specialization including feeding, housing, fertility, and operational consulting services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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