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Protein & fat a balancing act

20 June 2019

The landmark changes to Breeding Worth in February had a big impact on the Holstein-Friesian breed, and I know this first hand, having been brought up on a farm that exclusively milks Holstein Friesians.

LIC bulls receive top industry accolades from breed societies

04 July 2019

Two LIC bulls have won both the Holstein Friesian and Jersey breed societies’ premier accolades at their respective annual conferences.

Father and son sire duo take spoils at breed society progeny awards

04 July 2019

The old adage ‘like father, like son’ has never been truer at this year’s Boehringer Ingelheim Progeny Competition, with all six teams of the winning progeny sired by father and son duo - Fairmont Mint Edition and San Ray FM Beame

Spring into calving

03 July 2019

Apparently it’s winter. But at the time of writing this, we’ve enjoyed a very kind May and a benign June.

The Generation Game

17 June 2019

Find out more about the enhanced evaluation model we’re using to estimate the genetic merit of an animal and its relatives.

Dairy industry receives boost with $25 million sustainable innovation programme

13 June 2019

The programme will drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of the national dairy herd and a step-change in sustainable milk production.

SPACE: The view from on high

22 May 2019

NZ Dairy Exporter spoke to sharemilkers Geoff and Alicia Sewell about our satellite pasture measurement service, SPACE.

Standout Jersey bull receives top honour at annual breeder awards

09 May 2019

A “one of a kind” Jersey bull, Okura Integrity, has received a Hall of Fame honour for the profound influence he has had on the profitability of New Zealand’s dairy farmers and in-turn, the economy.