Cheese

Milksolid matters: Fat-to-protein values get close to parity

30 October 2018

In early September, New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ, officially released the new economic weightings that are set to contribute to overall Breeding Worth calculations from early 2019.
NZ Markets cow

Improving our customer service and contact points

25 October 2018

Later this year we will be expanding and localising our teams of LIC sales representatives so that we can spend more time with our customers, especially on-farm.
SPACE

Innovation to underpin LIC’s future growth

18 October 2018

The future growth and sustainability of the New Zealand dairy industry will be underpinned by innovation and investment in research and development (R&D).
DNA lab technician

More farmers turn to DNA parentage testing to improve productivity

26 September 2018

Farmer owned co-operative LIC has seen an increase in demand for its DNA parentage testing service as livestock farmers place increasing emphasis on cow quality over cow quantity.
David Hazlehurst

Chief Financial Officer appointment

25 September 2018

LIC has appointed David Hazlehurst to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Cows going into shed

Reproduction refresher

20 September 2018

It is mid-September and as calving draws to a close it is time to ensure mating plans are in place.
Science lab tests

LIC introduces new, world-leading measures to combat M. bovis

03 September 2018

LIC, the largest supplier of artificial breeding services to New Zealand’s dairy farms, is introducing daily testing of bull semen to combat the threat of the Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease.
Large shed

Feed Tight? Hold Tight!

17 August 2018

Many farms are struggling with wet soils making for slower growth rates and poorer utilisation.
Murray King 2

LIC’s Murray King named Co-operative Leader of the Year

15 August 2018

MEDIA RELEASE: Farmer owned co-operative LIC is pleased to announce its board chairman Murray King has been named Co-operative Leader of the Year at the Co-operative Business NZ Awards 2018.
Blind quarters

Blind quarters

14 August 2018

We take a look at the symptoms of blind quarters, and review a 2007 study of two-year-old cows which found there is little to no correlation between genetic traits and the development of the condition.
KiwiCross calf

Why do I have fewer AB heifer calves than I expect?

27 July 2018

On average 50% of calves born are heifers, however, each year some dairy farms end up with far fewer heifers born from AB matings than expected. Why is this?
Taranaki Farm

Record revenue underpins LIC annual result

19 July 2018

MARKET STATEMENT: LIC’s financial results for the year ending 31 May 2018.