Premier Sires – for more information about our Premier Sires teams.
Premier Sires® technician service prices
Genetics pricing effective 1 April 2024.
Customers are charged per 100 inseminations or part thereof, depending on the number of inseminations to Premier Sires. As described in the tables, the average cost of inseminations decreases as the number of cows being put to AB increases.
|
Qualifying inseminations* |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) |
Forward Pack (per insemination) |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Qualifying inseminations* 1-100 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $28.60 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $30.60 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $30.60 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $30.60 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 101-200 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $28.05 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $30.05 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $30.05 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $30.05 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 201-300 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $27.55 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $29.55 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $29.55 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $29.55 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 301-400 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $26.90 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $28.90 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $28.90 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $28.90 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 401-500 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $26.30 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $28.30 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $28.30 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $28.30 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 501-600 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $25.65 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $27.65 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $27.65 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $27.65 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 601-700 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $25.05 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $27.05 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $27.05 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $27.05 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 701-800 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $24.40 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $26.40 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $26.40 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $26.40 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 801-900 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $23.80 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $25.80 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $25.80 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $25.80 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 901-1000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $23.15 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $25.15 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $25.15 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $25.15 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 1001-1100 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $22.55 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $24.55 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $24.55 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $24.55 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 1101-2000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $21.85 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $23.85 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $23.85 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $23.85 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 2001-5000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $21.00 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $23.00 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $23.00 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $23.00 |
|
Qualifying inseminations* 5001+ |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $20.70 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $22.70 |
A2/A2 team** (per insemination) $22.70 |
SGL Dairy (per insemination) $22.70 |
*Qualifying inseminations include: All Premier Sires products; Fresh Sexed Semen; Fresh SGL Dairy, and; Fresh SGL Hereford.
**The Premier Sires A2/A2 team is comprised of genomically-selected bulls only.
All prices exclude GST.
Premier Sires® pricing examples
Forward Pack
Forward Pack delivers the best of Daughter Proven, Genomically Selected, and Spring sires. Forward Pack is unavailable in conjunction with a Daughter Proven plan for the same breed and animal group.
As the number of inseminations increase, prices move down the graduated price scale, and each insemination is charged at the appropriate Daughter Proven or Forward Pack or A2/A2 rate.
Example 1: Your 100th and your 101st Forward Pack insemination would be charged at $30.60 and $30.05 respectively.
Daughter Proven
Example 2: If you were to have 320 Daughter Proven Premier Sires Technician Service inseminations, you’d be charged $8958 in total, which over 320 cows is an average of $27.99 per cow.
|
Number of inseminations |
Price per insemination |
Total cost for each hundred |
|---|---|---|
|
Number of inseminations 1-100 |
Price per insemination $28.60 |
Total cost for each hundred $2860 |
|
Number of inseminations 101-200 |
Price per insemination $28.05 |
Total cost for each hundred $2805 |
|
Number of inseminations 201-300 |
Price per insemination $27.55 |
Total cost for each hundred $2755 |
|
Number of inseminations 301-320 |
Price per insemination $26.90 |
Total cost for each hundred $538 |
Total cost: $8958
Average cost per insemination for 320 cows: $27.99
All prices exclude GST.
Premier Sires DIY prices
Genetics pricing effective 1 April 2024.
|
Number of cows |
Daughter Proven (per straw) |
Forward Pack (per straw) |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) |
SGL Dairy (per straw) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number of cows 1-100 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $27.60 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $29.60 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $29.60 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $29.60 |
|
Number of cows 101-200 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $27.05 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $29.05 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $29.05 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $29.05 |
|
Number of cows 201-300 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $26.55 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $28.55 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $28.55 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $28.55 |
|
Number of cows 301-400 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $25.90 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $27.90 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $27.90 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $27.90 |
|
Number of cows 401-500 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $25.30 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $27.30 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $27.30 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $27.30 |
|
Number of cows 501-600 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $24.65 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $26.65 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $26.65 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $26.65 |
|
Number of cows 601-700 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $24.05 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $26.05 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $26.05 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $26.05 |
|
Number of cows 701-800 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $23.40 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $25.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $25.40 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $25.40 |
|
Number of cows 801-900 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $22.80 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $24.80 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $24.80 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $24.80 |
|
Number of cows 901-1000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $22.15 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $24.15 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $24.15 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $24.15 |
|
Number of cows 1001-1100 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $21.55 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $23.55 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $23.55 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $23.55 |
|
Number of cows 1101-2000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $20.85 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $22.85 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $22.85 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $22.85 |
|
Number of cows 2001-5000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $20.00 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $22.00 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $22.00 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $22.00 |
|
Number of cows 5001+ |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $19.70 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $21.70 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $21.70 |
SGL Dairy (per straw) $21.70 |
* The Premier Sires A2/A2 team is comprised of genomically-selected bulls only.
All prices exclude GST.
Sexed Semen (liquid)
Because Sexed Semen processing is provided by an external partner, customers are billed for every straw ordered/delivered.
|
Sexed Semen |
$59.95 (plus technician fee; $8.55 per insemination) |
|---|
All prices exclude GST.
Short Gestation length semen - for more information about SGL.
Short Gestation Semen Prices
Pricing effective 1 April 2024.
|
Product |
Delivery Status |
Price per straw |
|---|---|---|
|
Product SGL Dairy® (Crossbred)* |
Delivery Status Fresh |
Price per straw Refer to Tech & DIY Pricing Tables (Premier Sires sliding-scale price table) |
|
Product SGL Dairy® (Crossbred) |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price per straw $22.70 |
|
Product SGL Beef Hereford* |
Delivery Status Fresh |
Price per straw $20.90 including technician services; $19.90 DIY |
|
Product SGL Beef Hereford |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price per straw $15.45 |
|
Product SGL Beef Angus |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price per straw $15.45 |
|
Product Compact Calving KiwiCross® + BW |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price per straw $26.30 |
|
Product Compact Calving Holstein-Friesian + BW |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price per straw $26.30 |
Note: Progeny from SGL matings must not be used for breeding purposes.
*Contributes to the Premier Sires sliding scale, and qualifies for InvestaMate discounts.
All prices exclude GST.
Alpha - for more information about our Alpha products.
InvestaMate Discount
|
Percentage discount |
Year of qualification |
How/When applied |
|---|---|---|
|
Percentage discount 3% |
Year of qualification First |
How/When applied Applied as a credit in March, following the season's mating. |
|
Percentage discount 5% |
Year of qualification Second |
How/When applied At the time of charging. |
|
Percentage discount 10% |
Year of qualification Third and subsequent |
How/When applied At the time of charging. |
You will move up or down the InvestaMate scale each season depending on whether the 95% threshold was met in the previous season.
Straw purchases may comprise any combination of Premier Sires or Alpha straws. Premier Sires Fresh Sexed and Sire Proving Scheme inseminations contribute to the 95% threshold of (InvestaMate) qualifying purchases.
‘Qualifying’ animals are female animals born prior to 31 December 2021 in the ‘herd’ at the time of October charging. ‘Herd’ is defined as the ‘whole herd’ group in MINDA. The InvestaMate discount does not apply to Premier Sires Fresh Sexed or Sire Proving Scheme products (i.e. InvestaMate discounts only apply to Premier Sires Daughter Proven, Premier Sires Forward Pack, Premier Sires A2/A2, and Alpha products).
All prices exclude GST.
Alpha® packs
Alpha packs give you the control to choose the bulls best-suited to your breeding requirements, while taking advantage of our discounted pack pricing.
|
Pack Type |
Bulls |
Price per straw |
|---|---|---|
|
Pack Type Economy |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $18.90 |
|
Pack Type Classic |
Bulls 5+ bulls |
Price per straw $26.35 |
|
Pack Type Classic |
Bulls 4 bulls |
Price per straw $28.75 |
|
Pack Type Classic |
Bulls 3 bulls |
Price per straw $31.15 |
|
Pack Type Genomic pack |
Bulls 5+ bulls |
Price per straw $32.40 |
|
Pack Type Adapta pack |
Bulls 6+ bulls |
Price per straw $29.75 |
|
Pack Type Ayrshire |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $22.75 |
|
Pack Type Young Ayrshire |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $16.15 |
|
Pack Type Young Ayrshire |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $7.00 |
|
Pack Type Short Gestation Length - Dairy |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $22.70 |
|
Pack Type Short Gestation Length - Beef |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $15.45 |
|
Pack Type Compact Calving (Dairy) |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $26.30 |
|
Pack Type Beef |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw From $12.60 |
|
Pack Type Variable Milking Selection Index (VMSI, formerly OAD) |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $24.05 |
|
Pack Type High Input |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $24.05 |
|
Pack Type Polled |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $24.05 |
Pricing effective 1 April 2024.
Volume discounts (1-10%) may apply.
For efficiency, orders are packed and dispatched according to technicians’ runs. This is to ensure orders arrive on-farm for planned start of mating. Charging occurs in the month of dispatch and therefore, at times, customers may be charged in the month prior to starting AB.
Cancellations
Alpha orders cannot be cancelled within 30 days of the AB start date, as per LIC's Conditions and Service Rules. Alpha orders altered after the dispatch date may incur a $35 handling fee.
Dispatches
All Alpha Nominated DIY orders will incur a $35 dispatch charge.
All prices exclude GST.
Alpha Volume Discounts
Discounts apply to all Alpha product types and will be applied according to the volume of your order at the time of dispatch.
To obtain the best discount possible, it’s recommended customers order all their Alpha semen to be dispatched at the same time. Orders are packed and dispatched according to technicians’ runs to help ensure orders arrive on-farm for planned start of mating.
Charging occurs in the month of dispatch and therefore, at times, customers may be charged in the month prior to starting AB.
|
No. of straws |
Volume discount |
|---|---|
|
No. of straws 0-99 |
Volume discount 0% |
|
No. of straws 100-199 |
Volume discount 1% |
|
No. of straws 200-299 |
Volume discount 2% |
|
No. of straws 300-399 |
Volume discount 3% |
|
No. of straws 400-499 |
Volume discount 4% |
|
No. of straws 500-599 |
Volume discount 5% |
|
No. of straws 600-699 |
Volume discount 6% |
|
No. of straws 700-799 |
Volume discount 7% |
|
No. of straws 800-899 |
Volume discount 8% |
|
No. of straws 900-999 |
Volume discount 9% |
|
No. of straws 1000+ |
Volume discount 10% |
Cancellations
Alpha orders cannot be cancelled within 30 days of the AB start date, as per LIC's Conditions and Service Rules.
Dispatches
All Alpha Nominated DIY orders will incur a $35 dispatch charge.
Pricing effective 1 April 2024.
All prices exclude GST.
Alpha® Technician service
|
Number of inseminations |
per insemination |
|---|---|
|
Number of inseminations 1-300 |
per insemination $8.55 |
|
Number of inseminations 301-600 |
per insemination $8.20 |
|
Number of inseminations 601 + |
per insemination $7.85 |
Pricing effective 1 April 2024.
Some locations, timing of services, or non-dairy herds may incur additional charges.
Cancellations and alterations
Alpha orders cannot be cancelled within 30 days of the AB start date, as per LIC's Conditions and Service Rules. Alpha orders altered after dispatch date may incur a $35 handling fee.
Dispatches
All Alpha DIY orders will incur a $35 dispatch charge.
Non-LIC straws
The cost of an LIC AB Technician using non-LIC straws is $10.70 per insemination. Non-LIC straws do not contribute toward the Alpha Technician service graduated scale.
All prices exclude GST.
Customate
|
Product |
Price per cow listed |
|---|---|
|
Product Customate |
Price per cow listed No charge |
|
Product Customate Plus |
Price per cow listed $2.70 |
Contact your LIC rep to sign up for Customate or Customate Plus.
All prices exclude GST.
Multi-herd AB
If you have a majority or a 50/50 interest in more than one herd, then you may qualify for Multi-Herd AB pricing for Premier Sires. Customers who qualify will be able to combine the total number of cows across their herds for the purpose of the Premier Sires graduated scale. At an individual level, herds must achieve 95% of their AB with LIC to maintain individual InvestaMate discounts. To confirm whether you qualify, and to get a copy of terms and conditions, discuss Multi-Herd AB with your LIC Agri Manager.
All prices exclude GST.
AB technician service - for more details about the service and training we offer.
AB: House Cow Service Fee
Non-supply customers with a herd of fewer than 40 cows attract an administration fee. This fee covers the cost of setting up the customer, initiating an AB plan, organising logistics such as AB Tech visits, mileage, and equipment overheads.
Standard technician and semen charges are in addition to the House Cow Service Fee.
Fee is exclusive of GST.
|
House Cow Service Fee |
$500 |
LIC AB Technician training
|
Full course - 2 weeks |
$899 |
|---|
All prices exclude GST.
DIY insemination training - for more details about the courses we offer.
DIY insemination training
|
DIY full course - 1 week |
$899 |
|
|---|---|---|
|
DIY refresher training - 1 day |
$300 |
All prices exclude GST.
DIY Equipment
|
AB Supplies* |
||
|---|---|---|
|
AB Supplies* Gloves - Plastic disposable |
Pkt 50 |
$33 |
|
AB Supplies* Insemination Wipes |
Pkt 100 |
$15 |
|
AB Supplies* AB Lubricant |
2 litre |
$18 |
|
AB Supplies* Sheaths - Clear Tip |
Pkt 50 |
$9.20 |
|
AB Supplies* Inseminators - Stainless Steel |
GGI Each |
$99 |
|
AB Supplies* Tweezers |
Each |
$15.60 |
|
AB Supplies* Scissors |
Each |
$12.20 |
|
AB Supplies* Measuring stick for LN2 |
Each |
$3.36 |
Prices effective from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
* Customers are charged a freight fee of $20 per order. For AB supplies orders requiring same-day dispatch, a $35 urgent dispatch fee will apply.
All prices exclude GST.
AB Bank Cleaning Fee
If DIY banks or lease banks are returned and not cleaned to a suitable standard, a cleaning fee may be charged.
|
AB Bank Cleaning |
Fee |
|
|---|---|---|
|
AB Bank Cleaning AB Bank Cleaning |
Fee $195 |
|
All prices exclude GST
Deep Freeze
|
Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Fixed fee (in addition to the non-refundable deposit, see below) |
$57.30 |
|
|
Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Per week fee |
$12.50 |
|
|
Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Non refundable deposit |
$52 |
Semen storage: $0.60 per straw per year, minimum annual charge $60.
Semen dispatch (LIC semen): DIY customers are charged a dispatch fee of $35 per order, charged direct to the client.
Semen dispatch (other supplier's semen, charged to supplier who may on-charge): Dispatch fee $99 per order; late dispatch fee $60 per order (semen received within 30 days of required date, or after the customer/technician bank has gone in to the field).
NB: If semen is specially freighted or delivered to the customer direct, the actual cost will be charged should it exceed $20.
DIY bank test-weigh: $35 per bank. Banks less than four years old should be tested once every two years. It is recommended banks that are older than four years be tested annually. Testing does not guarantee the bank during the season, but it does provide an indication of the bank's reliability.
Transfer fee: Handling fee of $35 per order for semen in storage that is transferred from one participant code to another.
Courier fee: $42.50 minimum. Charged to the straw owner and based on transport requirements (i.e. when customer-owned straws are couriered outside normal LIC deliveries).
All prices exclude GST.
Liquid nitrogen
|
Liquid Nitrogen |
price per litre/per kilogram |
|---|---|
|
Liquid Nitrogen From LIC (Newstead or Christchurch) |
price per litre/per kilogram $4.45 per litre or $5.50 per kg |
|
Liquid Nitrogen Field sales |
price per litre/per kilogram $7.45 per litre or $9.20 per kg |
All prices exclude GST.
Prices valid from 1 January 2024.
Heat detection – for more information about our heat detection products.
Contact your LIC rep to order.
LIC Heat Patch
Pricing effective 1 January 2024.
A channel and chamber heat detection aid.
|
Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
|
Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.75 |
|
Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.65 |
|
Quantity 3000-5999 |
Price per unit $2.50 |
|
Quantity 6000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.25 |
|
Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.10 |
A $35 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $110 cancellation fee is applied to detector orders applied after dispatch to field.
Additional orders to ones that have been dispatched will be treated as new orders.
All prices exclude GST.
LIC Heat Patch Plus
LIC's premium heat detection aid.
|
Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
|
Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $3.00 |
|
Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.90 |
|
Quantity 3000-5999 |
Price per unit $2.75 |
|
Quantity 6000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.50 |
|
Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.35 |
A $35 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $110 cancellation fee is applied to detector orders applied after dispatch to field.
Additional orders to ones that have been dispatched will be treated as new orders.
All prices exclude GST.
LIC® Bulls-i®
Bulls-i detectors are LIC's most cost-effective form of heat detection aid.
|
Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
|
Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.10 |
|
Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.00 |
|
Quantity 3000-5999 |
Price per unit $1.85 |
|
Quantity 6000-9999 |
Price per unit $1.60 |
|
Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $1.45 |
A $35 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $110 cancellation fee is applied to detector orders applied after dispatch to field.
Additional orders to ones that have been dispatched will be treated as new orders.
All prices exclude GST.
KAMAR® Heatmount® Detectors - Classic
Have been available to New Zealand farmers for more than 30 years.
|
Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
|
Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.70 |
|
Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.60 |
|
Quantity 3000-5999 |
Price per unit $2.45 |
|
Quantity 6000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.20 |
|
Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.05 |
KAMAR Heatmount Detectors - Classic
- packets of 25 include glue tube, applicator, spreader and instruction sheet.
- packets of 100 include 2 glue cartridges, 4 applicators, 2 spreaders, 1 glue cap, 1 solvent wipe and instruction sheet.
A $35 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $110 cancellation fee is applied to detector orders applied after dispatch to field.
Additional orders to ones that have been dispatched will be treated as new orders.
All prices exclude GST.
KAMAR Heatmount detectors - Peel 'n Glue
Have been available to New Zealand farmers for more than 30 years.
|
Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
|
Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.85 |
|
Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.75 |
|
Quantity 3000-5999 |
Price per unit $2.60 |
|
Quantity 6000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.35 |
|
Quantity 10000+ |
Price per unit $2.20 |
KAMAR Heatmount detectors - Peel 'n Glue
- packets of 20 include glue tube, applicator, spreader and instruction sheet.
- packets of 80 include 1 glue cartridges, 1 applicator, 2 spreaders, 1 glue cap, 1 solvent wipe and instruction sheet.
A $35 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $110 cancellation fee is applied to detector orders applied after dispatch to field.
Additional orders to ones that have been dispatched will be treated as new orders.
All prices exclude GST.
MINDA - for more information about our herd management product.
MINDA subscription
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
MINDA is charged monthly as a base herd fee plus a per-animal fee as follows:
|
MINDA |
Monthly |
|
|---|---|---|
|
MINDA Herd fee |
Monthly $59.95 |
|
|
MINDA Per animal fee (monthly) |
Monthly $0.42 |
All prices exclude GST.
MINDA report prices
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
The following reports are available for MINDA customers only (unless otherwise stated). These reports are not available as part of a MINDA subscription.
|
Customised reports |
$89 |
|---|---|
|
Three generation pedigree (3GP) |
$11 |
|
Reports for non-MINDA customers |
$89 |
|
Mating Detail Certificate (MDC) book (A4) |
$89 |
|
Paper reports ordered through LIC customer experience centre |
$89 |
|
Electronic reports ordered through LIC customer experience centre |
$39 |
BW reported in MINDA includes genomic information which is the most accurate estimate. If you wish to receive a report excluding genomic information please contact our Business Information Unit ([email protected])
All prices exclude GST.
MINDA Remedial Work - LIC Customer Experience Centre
LIC’s Customer Experience Centre (CEC) deals with a number of queries and record clean-ups as part of LIC’s daily service.
Administration charges may apply for MINDA remedial work (adding, editing, or removing bulk events, herd record clean-ups etc).
Charging will be discussed with the customer before any work is started.
|
MINDA Remedial Work - Customer Experience Centre |
Per Hour, 1 hour minimum |
|
Per Hour or part-hour (minimum charge $72.50) |
$72.50 |
Prices valid from 1 June 2024.
Herd testing - for more information about our herd testing service.
Herd Test prices
Prices effective from 1 June 2024.
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) |
Service fee |
Sample fee - Classic test * |
Sample fee - Single test** |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) 1st herd test |
Service fee $499 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.89 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.69 |
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) 2nd herd test |
Service fee $499 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.89 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.69 |
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) 3rd herd test |
Service fee $324 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.89 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.69 |
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) 4th and subsequent tests |
Service fee $224 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.89 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.69 |
* Samples collected at both evening and morning milkings.
**Samples collected at either the morning or evening milking.
All prices exclude GST.
Emergency Herd Test fee
Emergency fees are only charged when a test is booked within three set up days (set up days typically run from Sunday – Thursday). This fee is in addition to standard herd test fee costs.
|
Service type |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Service type Emergency Herd Test fee |
Fee $300 |
All prices exclude GST.
Herd Test equipment cleaning fee
If herd test equipment is not cleaned to a suitable standard or trays are dirty when collected from farm, a cleaning fee may be charged.
|
Herd Test Equipment Cleaning |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Herd Test Equipment Cleaning Herd Test Equipment Cleaning |
Fee $195 |
All prices exclude GST.
Herd Test - additional delivery fee
Applicable in cases in which additional equipment is required to be delivered to farm after the first delivery has been made, and/or the customer has not notified LIC of changes to either the herd or its milking regime.
|
Herd Test Additional Delivery |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Herd Test Additional Delivery Herd Test Additional Delivery |
Fee $195 |
All prices exclude GST.
Herd test cancellation and date change fees
If you cancel or re-schedule within 10 days of your herd test date you’ll be charged a fee to cover the costs associated with planning and scheduling a test.
|
Days out from booked herd test |
Date change |
Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
|
Days out from booked herd test 0-10 days |
Date change $155 |
Cancellation $255 |
All prices exclude GST.
Herd Test Assist - technician prices
|
Technician Service Fee - Herd Test Assist |
Classic test |
Single test |
|---|---|---|
|
Technician Service Fee - Herd Test Assist Service fee and 1st hour* |
Classic test $214 |
Single test $178 |
|
Technician Service Fee - Herd Test Assist Per hour thereafter* |
Classic test $59 |
Single test $59 |
* Charged by the quarter-hour, and per-assist technician.
All prices exclude GST.
EZ Link® prices
|
EZ Link Solution |
Cost per test |
|
|---|---|---|
|
EZ Link Solution EZ Link hand scanner |
Cost per test Nil |
|
|
EZ Link Solution EZ Link EID wand |
Cost per test $59 |
Note: If you put one herd through two or more locations, you’ll need multiple EZ Link devices.
All prices exclude GST.
Herd Testing Brackets
You’ll need to buy new brackets when you first set up your shed for herd testing. You may occasionally need to replace old or broken brackets.
|
Bracket/Equipment |
Per Unit |
|---|---|
|
Bracket/Equipment Extended right angle bracket |
Per Unit $20 |
|
Bracket/Equipment Right angle brackets (ordinary meter bracket) |
Per Unit $20 |
|
Bracket/Equipment Nib wall bracket (for lowline and internal rotary installation) |
Per Unit $9 |
|
Bracket/Equipment Short right angle brackets (suit rotaries) |
Per Unit $12 |
|
Bracket/Equipment Straight bracket |
Per Unit $16 |
|
Bracket/Equipment Super extended right angle bracket |
Per Unit $23 |
|
Bracket/Equipment U bolts and backing flange (U bolt pack) |
Per Unit $15 |
All prices exclude GST.
GeneMark Genomic testing options
|
Product |
Test Type |
Price per sample excl. GST |
|---|---|---|
|
Product
Off peak - Young stock (received |
Test Type DNA Parentage & Genomic Evaluation |
Price per sample excl. GST $29.99 |
|
Product
On peak - Young stock (received |
Test Type DNA Parentage & Genomic Evaluation |
Price per sample excl. GST $32.99 |
|
Product Off peak - Dams (received between January and August inclusive) |
Test Type DNA Parentage & Genomic Evaluation |
Price per sample excl. GST $19.99 |
|
Product Off peak - Sires (received between January and August inclusive) |
Test Type DNA Parentage only |
Price per sample excl. GST $19.99 |
*Prices effective 1 June 2024.
Additional GeneMark Services
|
Product |
Test Information |
Price per sample excl. GST |
|---|---|---|
|
Product BVD Ag ELISA test |
Test Information Animals over 35 days old |
Price per sample excl. GST $14.05 |
|
Product BVD PCR test |
Test Information Animals of any age |
Price per sample excl. GST $14.05 |
|
Product A2/A2 only Tissue test |
Test Information Use a tissue sample to test for the A2/A2 gene |
Price per sample excl. GST $26.25 |
|
Product A2/A2 Retrospective test |
Test Information Existing G3 or Genomic Evaluation profile required |
Price per sample excl. GST $13.65 |
|
Product A2/A2 Milk test |
Test Information Use your herd test samples to test for the A2/A2 protein |
Price per sample excl. GST $25.20 |
* Prices effective 1 June 2024.
DNA Sampling Equipment
Prices effective 1 January 2024.
|
Equipment |
Cost |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Equipment Punch kit |
Cost $37 per box (10 units) |
|
|
Equipment Allflex tissue sampler |
Cost $146 per unit |
All prices exclude GST.
Pricing valid from 1 June 2024.
Animal health – for more information about our animal health testing options.
Bulk Milk BVD testing
|
Test |
Sample type(s) |
Price (GST excl.) |
|---|---|---|
|
Test BVD monitoring pack |
Sample type(s) Dairy company vat samples only |
Price (GST excl.) $379.50 |
|
Test BVD Status pack |
Sample type(s) Dairy company vat samples |
Price (GST excl.) $360* |
|
Test BVD Status pack |
Sample type(s) Herd test individual samples (100+ animals) |
Price (GST excl.) $2 per sample |
|
Test Additional BVD PCR – half price** |
Sample type(s) Dairy company vat samples only |
Price (GST excl.) $92.50 |
|
Test BVD PCR |
Sample type(s) Dairy company or custom bulk milk samples |
Price (GST excl.) $185 |
|
Test BVD antibody ELISA |
Sample type(s) Dairy company or custom bulk milk samples |
Price (GST excl.) $41.20 |
*Includes bulk tank milk samples and first 100 animals
** Only available to herds on Bulk Milk Monitoring Pack.
All prices exclude GST.
Individual BVD Testing using Herd Test Samples
|
Test |
Sample type(s) |
Price per sample (GST excl.) |
|---|---|---|
|
Test PI hunt (nominated list) |
Sample type(s) BVD positive herds only |
Price per sample (GST excl.) $14.05 |
All prices exclude GST.
Individual BVD Testing using Blood or Tissue Samples
|
Test* |
Sample type** |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Test* BVD PCR (tests animals older than 35 days for BVD virus) |
Sample type** EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 4-5 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $10.30 (minimum of 6 samples) |
|
Test* Calf BVD PCR (test animals younger than 35 days) |
Sample type** EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 4-5 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $14.05 |
|
Test* Tissue BVD PCR (test animals of any age) |
Sample type** Tissue |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 5-7 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $14.05 |
|
Test* BVD antigen ELISA (tests animals older than 35 days for BVD virus) |
Sample type** Tissue or EDTA blood/serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 2-3 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $14.05 |
* PI confirmation on antigen ELISA only.
** One sample is required per individual test.
*** Sampling and veterinary consultation fees are not included.
All prices exclude GST.
Johne's Disease Testing
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
|
Test type |
Sample type |
Result turnaround time (from receipt at lab) |
Price (per sample) excl GST* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Test type Johne's disease ELISA (all animals in herd test will be included) |
Sample type Herd test sample |
Result turnaround time (from receipt at lab) 5-7 working days |
Price (per sample) excl GST* $6.25 |
|
Test type Johne's disease ELISA |
Sample type ETDA blood or serum sample |
Result turnaround time (from receipt at lab) 4-5 working days |
Price (per sample) excl GST* $16.75 |
*Plus the cost of herd testing. Sampling and veterinary consultation fees are not included. Johne’s Disease milk tests must be booked through a veterinarian.
All prices exclude GST.
Milk Pregnancy Testing
Herd test milk samples are utilised to detect pregnancy-associated glycoproteins produced by the placenta. This test can detect pregnancy 28 days after mating.
|
Test |
Sample type |
Result turnaround time |
Price* excl GST |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Test Milk pregnancy testing (All animals included at herd test. Additional fees apply for partial herds*) |
Sample type Herd test sample |
Result turnaround time 5-7 working days from receipt into the animal health lab |
Price* excl GST $3.99 |
* Per sample, plus the cost of herd testing.
An administration fee of $49.95 (GST excl.) applies for partial herd pregnancy testing.
All prices exclude GST.
Staph aureus testing
Herd test milk samples are utilised to identify whether sub-clinical staph aureus is a problem in a herd.
|
Test |
Sample type |
Result turnaround time |
Per sample* (excl GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Test Staph aureus testing(minimum 25 samples) |
Sample type Herd test sample |
Result turnaround time 5-7 working days from receipt into the animal health lab |
Per sample* (excl GST) $20.30 |
*Plus the cost of herd testing. Sampling and veterinary consultation fees are not included. Tests must be booked through a veterinarian.
All prices exclude GST.
Animal Health Tests - Dairy Goats
|
Type of test |
Sample Type |
Result turnaround time |
Price per sample |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of test Milk Pregnancy Testing - all animals at the Herd Test |
Sample Type Herd Test sample |
Result turnaround time 5-7 working days from receipt into the animal health lab |
Price per sample $3.99 |
|
Type of test Milk Pregnancy Testing - partial herd |
Sample Type Herd Test sample |
Result turnaround time 5-7 working days from receipt into the animal health lab |
Price per sample $3.99 + $49.95 administration fee |
All prices exclude GST.
Other Testing - Animal Health
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
|
Test type |
Sample type* |
Result turnaround time |
Price per sample |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Test type BVD, PCR & EBL ELISA (Samples pooled in lab, but resulted and charged individually) |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time 4-5 working days from receipt of sample at the lab |
Price per sample $12.45 |
|
Test type EBL ELISA (samples pooled in lab but resulted and charged individually) |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time 4-5 working days from receipt of sample at the lab |
Price per sample $3.45 (minimum charge per submission $13.80) |
|
Test type Export test surcharge (For MPI approved tests carried out under ELP rules) |
Sample type* Individual serum only |
Result turnaround time n/a |
Price per sample $5.75 |
|
Test type Aliquot to 3rd party laboratory |
Sample type* n/a |
Result turnaround time n/a |
Price per sample $2.90 |
* EDTA blood samples: for optimal sample quality and the most effective sample processing the LIC Animal health lab prefers blood samples submitted in EDTA vacutainers (purple top)
All prices exclude GST.
Field Assist – for more information about how our field assists can help you.
LIC Field Assist
|
Field Assist On-Farm Service Fee |
$119 |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Field Assist On-Farm Hourly Rate |
$59 |
|
|
Remedial Records Hourly Rate |
$72.50 (minimum one hour) |
|
|
Remedial Records (after the minimum one-hour charge of $72.50, this fee is charged in 15-minute increments) |
$18.13 (per 15-minute interval) |
All prices exclude GST.
Pricing valid from 1 June 2024.
SPACE™ - for more information about our satellite and pasture cover evaluation service.
SPACE™ Prices
The SPACE™ service is an annual subscription, which is charged monthly. The price you pay is based on farm size (ha) and includes access to the complete SPACE™ service toolkit, including reports, Cropwise Imagery and Pasture Vibe.
|
Farm size (ha) |
Price (per annum) +gst |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Farm size (ha) 0-50 |
Price (per annum) +gst $1235 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 51-80 |
Price (per annum) +gst $1810 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 81-100 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2400 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 101-150 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2700 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 151-200 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2990 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 201-300 |
Price (per annum) +gst $3280 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 301-400 |
Price (per annum) +gst $3580 |
|
|
Farm size (ha) 401+ |
Price (per annum) +gst $3580 + $5/ha |
The SPACE™ service is subject to LIC’s Service Rules. A copy of the Service Rules can be found here. Please note these are subject to change so please check this link regularly for an updated version.
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
All prices exclude GST.
LIC offers a full range of official NAIT approved electronic (EID) tags and an extensive range of management tags from Allfex, Z Tags and Flexa.
To view full details on all tags, including pricing, go to the LIC Shop.
Electronic Plate Meters
To view full details and purchase, go to the LIC Shop.
|
Product |
Price |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Product Tru-Test™ EC-09 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $929 |
|
|
Product Tru-Test™ EC-10 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $1119 |
|
|
Product Tru-Test™ EC-20 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $1499 |
Prices exclusive of GST and include postage.
EID Readers and Wands
To view full details and purchase, go to the LIC Shop.
|
Product |
Price |
|---|---|
|
Product Tru-Test™ SRS2i EID Stick Reader |
Price $1619 |
|
Product Tru-Test™ XRS2i EID Stick Reader |
Price $2529 |
|
Product Allflex RS420 EID Wand (90cm) |
Price $2130 |
|
Product Allflex RS420 EID Wand (60cm) |
Price $1930 |
|
Product Allflex RS420 (green) Wand Battery |
Price $89 |
|
Product Gallagher HR4 v2 EID Tag Reader |
Price $1595 |
|
Product Gallagher HR5 v2 EID Tag Reader |
Price $2495 |
Prices exclude GST.
Pricing valid from 1 June 2024.
FarmWise® - for information about our FarmWise consultants and how they can help you.
FarmWise® Visit Prices
Includes farm visits and project work
|
Length of visit/project work |
Price starting from |
|---|---|
|
Length of visit/project work Typically 3-4 hours - tailored to suit requirements |
Price starting from $750 |
FarmWise agreements available for purchase
|
Type of agreement |
FarmWise client |
Non-FarmWise client |
|---|---|---|
|
Type of agreement Employment (permanent and casual) |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Sharemilking - 50/50 |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Sharemilking - variable order |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Contract farming (milker) agreement |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Dairy cow lease |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Stock grazing |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
|
Type of agreement Deed of rural land lease |
FarmWise client $200 |
Non-FarmWise client $400 |
Pricing effective 1 June 2024.
All prices exclude GST.
Payments of Accounts
For existing customers we have two methods of payment for all services, products and solutions supplied:
- Direct Debit
- Electronic banking
For new customers, effective 1 January 2017, a direct debit is required to be set up with LIC.
Download LIC Direct Debit form
Please send the completed Direct Debit Form to [email protected].
Payment terms
The total account balance is payable in full on the 20th of the following month, unless prior arrangements have been made for a payment instalment option. The payment instalment options are:
- Artificial Breeding products Premier Sires, Alpha semen, Alpha inseminations and all Heat Detectors: Three equal interest free monthly instalments.
- GeneMark Genomics customers: entitled to 12 months interest free for dam samples only on the cost of the DNA testing. These payment terms exclude TSU, A2 and BVD testing.
- Other payment arrangements may be available after discussion with our credit control team, these will incur 9% pa interest rate. Rates will be reviewed on a regular basis.
- Overdue account interest rates are 18% pa.
LIC lending criteria apply.
A charge of $1.95 per month will be added for those customers who elect to continue to receive paper invoices.
Overdue accounts
A interest charge will be imposed on any outstanding balance where the payment obligations have not been met of 18%.
Interest rates will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Additional charges
Certain locations or timing of services, or non-dairy herds may incur additional charges.
All prices are exclusive of GST.
