05 March 2024
LIC has introduced a new breeding value to help combat bovine facial eczema – a distressing disease costing the New Zealand dairy sector at least $100 million annually in lost production.
13 October 2023
LIC has appointed two new directors to its Board of Directors. After 14 years of service to the co-op, Murray King hands over the role of Board Chair to Corrigan Sowman.
28 April 2023
Brent Mealings has been appointed LIC’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will start with the co-op later in the year.
18 October 2022
Mark Julian joins herd improvement co-op in time for peak mating season.
19 August 2022
New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future.
21 July 2022
LIC to deliver strong dividend to farmer shareholders as co-op continues to drive value on-farm.
22 September 2021
The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year.
07 July 2021
LIC Science Leader, Bevin Harris, was recognised at the 2021 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.
06 July 2021
LIC develops new BVD test for newborn calves.
05 July 2021
LIC has appointed Dr Emma Blott to the role of General Manager Commercial, following the resignation of Simon O’Connor in March.
23 June 2021
We’re developing new methods to help farmers tackle facial eczema, a disease which is costing the dairy industry around $30 million in lost production each year.
14 June 2021
Chief Executive Wayne McNee has advised the Board of his intention to step down on 30 November after eight years in the role.