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One Persistently Infected Animal: One Monster Nightmare

20 August 2024

It's critical a BVD infection doesn't strike at mating time or during early pregnancy. And if a persistently infected animal lurks anywhere near your herd, the ramifications can be widespread, says Mitch Johnson, Southland farmer.

LIC Annual Meeting

20 August 2024

Here’s everything you need to know.

Full year result 2023-24

19 July 2024

LIC ends year with lower profit following challenging conditions.

Viruses fool even the best

18 July 2024

Southland farmer Dave Loveridge wasn’t aware of the long-term impacts of having one identified calf with bovine viral disease (BVD), he shares his story and measures of prevention.

Boys in Black - Set to Make Big Noise

16 July 2024

Senior Sire Analyst Taylor Connell discusses what the KiwiCross® teams offer this season and highlights four exceptional sires.

Year-by-year: Breeding a Better Generation

12 July 2024

Herd improvement and genetic gain are keys to many successful, sustainable, and profitable farms, and the Jones family farm is no different.

Reducing Greenhouse Gases On-Farm

11 July 2024

FarmWise Consultant Leo Peaker discusses discusses how farmers can align themselves with Fonterra’s emissions intensity reduction goals

Inheriting Excellence; the progeny of Royson MG Currency S3F

05 July 2024

Top all-round Holstein Friesian bull Royson MG Currency S3F has left a different type of currency for his progeny to inherit.

We’re Breeding Jersey Champions

02 July 2024

In LIC’s breeding team, the first four months of the year are a highlight as we inspect potential bull dams across New Zealand and visit many breeders.

Bite the Bullet on Johne’s Disease

01 July 2024

Steve and Wendy Skelton run a Jersey herd that’s currently in the top 1% in breeding worth, and top 3% in production worth, in New Zealand. And it’s been that way for many years.

Beef Finisher with a Point of Difference

25 June 2024

Callum Thomsen is a beef finisher who’s challenging the conventional approach.

Sire Proving Scheme Farmers of the Year 2023/24

23 May 2024

Announced at LIC’s recent Breeders’ Day was the co-operative’s National Sire Proving Scheme Farmer of the Year award, presented to Louise & Alastair Holmes of Fairlea.