06 November 2018
Recently-published research indicates the greatest strides in genetic gain can be achieved by identifying the herd’s worst cows, rather than by identifying the herd’s best cows.
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).
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.
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?
19 January 2018
MEDIA RELEASE - More than 1000 delegates from around the world will travel to New Zealand to take part in three prestigious animal recording and genetics conferences in February.
20 December 2017
Dairy NZ's Dr Jeremy Bryant provides an impartial summary about genetic gain and its implications.
Greg Hamill, LIC genetics business manager, shares some thoughts for farmers to consider in the New Year.
Malcolm Ellis, dairy farmer and LIC GM NZ Markets says farmers will need a different approach if they’re to strive for continued success in the coming years.
27 July 2017
MEDIA RELEASE - Some of the country’s top Jersey genetics from a joint breeding programme between LIC and Jersey NZ are now available to farmers.
