Prices
View pricing for LIC's products and services. Prices for 2021 now available. All prices are exclusive of GST.
Premier Sires – for more information about our Premier Sires teams.
Premier Sires® technician service prices
Genetics pricing effective 1 April 2021.
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.
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Number of cows |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) |
Forward Pack (per insemination) |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Number of cows 1-100 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $24.40 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $27.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $27.40 |
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Number of cows 101-200 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $23.90 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $26.90 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $26.90 |
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Number of cows 201-300 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $23.40 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $26.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $26.40 |
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Number of cows 301-400 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $22.80 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $25.80 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $25.80 |
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Number of cows 401-500 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $22.20 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $25.20 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $25.20 |
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Number of cows 501-600 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $21.60 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $24.60 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $24.60 |
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Number of cows 601-700 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $21.00 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $24.00 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $24.00 |
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Number of cows 701-800 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $20.40 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $23.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $23.40 |
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Number of cows 801-900 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $19.80 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $22.80 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $22.80 |
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Number of cows 901-1000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $19.20 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $22.20 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $22.20 |
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Number of cows 1001-1100 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $18.60 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $21.60 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $21.60 |
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Number of cows 1101-2000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $17.95 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $20.95 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $20.95 |
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Number of cows 2001-5000 |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $17.10 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $20.10 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $20.10 |
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Number of cows 5001+ |
Daughter Proven (per insemination) $16.85 |
Forward Pack (per insemination) $19.85 |
A2/A2 team* (per insemination) $19.85 |
* The Premier Sires A2/A2 team is comprised of genomically-selected bulls only.
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 $27.40 and $26.90 respectively.
Daughter Proven
Example 2: If you were to have 320 Daughter Proven Premier Sires Technician Service inseminations, you’d be charged $7626 in total, which over 320 cows is an average of $23.83 per cow.
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Number of inseminations |
Price per insemination |
Total cost for each hundred |
|---|---|---|
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Number of inseminations 1-100 |
Price per insemination $24.40 |
Total cost for each hundred $2440 |
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Number of inseminations 101-200 |
Price per insemination $23.90 |
Total cost for each hundred $2390 |
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Number of inseminations 201-300 |
Price per insemination $23.40 |
Total cost for each hundred $2340 |
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Number of inseminations 301-320 |
Price per insemination $22.80 |
Total cost for each hundred $456 |
Total cost: $7626
Average cost per insemination for 320 cows: $23.83
Premier Sires DIY prices
Genetics pricing effective 1 April 2021.
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Number of cows |
Daughter Proven (per straw) |
Forward Pack (per straw) |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Number of cows 1-100 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $23.40 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $26.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $26.40 |
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Number of cows 101-200 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $22.90 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $25.90 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $25.90 |
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Number of cows 201-300 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $22.40 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $25.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $25.40 |
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Number of cows 301-400 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $21.80 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $24.80 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $24.80 |
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Number of cows 401-500 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $21.20 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $24.20 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $24.20 |
|
Number of cows 501-600 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $20.60 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $23.60 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $23.60 |
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Number of cows 601-700 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $20.00 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $23.00 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $23.00 |
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Number of cows 701-800 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $19.40 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $22.40 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $22.40 |
|
Number of cows 801-900 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $18.80 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $21.80 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $21.80 |
|
Number of cows 901-1000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $18.20 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $21.20 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $21.20 |
|
Number of cows 1001-1100 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $17.60 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $20.60 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $20.60 |
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Number of cows 1101-2000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $16.95 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $19.95 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $19.95 |
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Number of cows 2001-5000 |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $16.10 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $19.10 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $19.10 |
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Number of cows 5001+ |
Daughter Proven (per straw) $15.85 |
Forward Pack (per straw) $18.85 |
A2/A2 team* (per straw) $18.85 |
* The Premier Sires A2/A2 team is comprised of genomically-selected bulls only.
Sexed Semen (liquid)
Because Sexed Semen processing is provided by an external partner, customers are billed for every straw ordered/delivered.
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Sexed Semen |
$56 (plus technician fee) |
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Short Gestation length semen - for more information about SGL.
Short Gestation semen prices
Pricing effective 1 April 2021.
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Product |
Delivery Status |
Price |
|---|---|---|
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Product SGL Dairy® (Crossbred)* |
Delivery Status Fresh |
Price Premier Sires sliding scale – Daughter Proven |
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Product SGL Dairy® (Crossbred) |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price $16.70 per straw |
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Product SGL Beef Hereford* |
Delivery Status Fresh |
Price $17.85 including technician services / $16.85 DIY |
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Product SGL Beef Hereford |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price $12.90 per straw |
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Product SGL Beef Angus |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price $12.90 per straw |
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Product Compact Calving KiwiCross® + BW |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price $23.10 per straw |
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Product Compact Calving Holstein-Friesian + BW |
Delivery Status Frozen |
Price $23.10 per straw |
Note: Progeny from SGL matings must not be used for breeding purposes.
*Contributes to the Premier Sires sliding scale, and qualifies for InvestaMate discounts.
Wagyu beef partnership - for more information about our partnership with First Light Wagyu.
Wagyu semen price - First Light contract
$17.30 per straw (GST excl.)
For a non-contract Wagyu option, see this year's Alpha catalogue, published April 2021.
Wagyu Semen - First Light Contract
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Type of Calf, 2022-borns |
Spring calving |
Autumn calving |
|---|---|---|
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Type of Calf, 2022-borns Fully reared, male or female, at least 90kg liveweight |
Spring calving $515 (+ $2 per kg above 90kg) |
Autumn calving $565 (+$2 per kg above 90kg) |
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Type of Calf, 2022-borns Partially reared, male or female, 10 to 30 days old |
Spring calving $150 (+$7 per kg above 37kg) |
Autumn calving $200 (+$7 per kg above 37kg) |
Farmers who re-sign the contract for a second, or subsequent, consecutive season receive an additional (re-sign bonus) payment of $40 per AI calf on top of the purchase price.
Conditions apply including minimum insemination of 10% of herd size or 40 straws, whichever is greater. For 2021-born calves (i.e. contracts already in-place), 2021-born calf prices apply.
Alpha - for more information about our Alpha products.
InvestaMate Discount
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Percentage discount |
Year of qualification |
How/When applied |
|---|---|---|
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Percentage discount 3% |
Year of qualification First |
How/When applied At the time of charging on purchases the following season. |
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Percentage discount 5% |
Year of qualification Second |
How/When applied At the time of charging on purchases the following season. |
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Percentage discount 10% |
Year of qualification Third and subsequent |
How/When applied At the time of charging on purchases the following season. |
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 2019 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).
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.
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Pack Type |
Bulls |
Price per straw |
|---|---|---|
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Pack Type Economy |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $16.15 |
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Pack Type Classic |
Bulls 5+ bulls |
Price per straw $23.15 |
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Bulls 4 bulls |
Price per straw $25.40 |
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Bulls 3 bulls |
Price per straw $27.65 |
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Pack Type Genomic pack |
Bulls 5+ bulls |
Price per straw $28.85 |
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Pack Type Ayrshire |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $19.75 |
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Pack Type Young Ayrshire |
Bulls 3+ bulls |
Price per straw $13.55 |
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Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $4.95 |
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Pack Type Short gestation dairy |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $16.70 |
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Pack Type Short gestation beef |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $12.90 |
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Pack Type Compact calving (dairy) |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $23.10 |
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Pack Type KiwiCross® high Jersey content |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $21.00 |
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Pack Type Beef |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw from $10.20 |
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Pack Type OAD |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $21.00 |
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Pack Type High Input |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $21.00 |
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Pack Type Polled |
Bulls No Choice pack |
Price per straw $21.00 |
Pricing effective 1 April 2021.
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 $30.75 handling fee.
Dispatches
All Alpha Nominated DIY orders will incur a $30.75 dispatch charge.
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.
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No. of straws |
Volume discount |
|---|---|
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No. of straws 0-99 |
Volume discount 0% |
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No. of straws 100-199 |
Volume discount 1% |
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No. of straws 200-299 |
Volume discount 2% |
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No. of straws 300-399 |
Volume discount 3% |
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No. of straws 400-499 |
Volume discount 4% |
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No. of straws 500-599 |
Volume discount 5% |
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No. of straws 600-699 |
Volume discount 6% |
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No. of straws 700-799 |
Volume discount 7% |
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No. of straws 800-899 |
Volume discount 8% |
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No. of straws 900-999 |
Volume discount 9% |
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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. Alpha orders altered after dispatch date may incur a $30.75 handling fee.
Dispatches
All Alpha Nominated DIY orders will incur a $30.75 dispatch charge.
Pricing effective 1 April 2020.
Alpha® Technician service
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Number of inseminations |
per insemination |
|---|---|
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Number of inseminations 1-300 |
per insemination $6.85 |
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Number of inseminations 301-600 |
per insemination $6.55 |
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Number of inseminations 601 + |
per insemination $6.20 |
Pricing effective 1 April 2021.
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 $30.75 handling fee.
Dispatches
All Alpha DIY orders will incur a $30.75 dispatch charge.
Non-LIC straws
The cost of an LIC AB Technician using non-LIC straws is $8.90 per insemination. Non-LIC straws do not contribute toward the Alpha Technician service graduated scale.
Customate
|
Product |
Price per cow listed |
|---|---|
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Product Customate |
Price per cow listed No charge |
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Product Customate Plus |
Price per cow listed $2.60 |
Contact your LIC rep to sign up for Customate or Customate Plus.
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 representative.
AB technician service - for more details about the service and training we offer.
LIC AB Technician training
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Full course - 2 weeks |
$899 |
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DIY insemination training - for more details about the courses we offer.
DIY insemination training
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DIY full course - 1 week |
$899 |
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|---|---|---|
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DIY refresher training - 1 day |
$300 |
DIY Equipment
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AB Supplies* |
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|---|---|---|
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AB Supplies* Gloves - Plastic disposable |
Pkt 100 |
$40.50 |
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AB Supplies* Insemination Wipes |
Pkt 100 |
$14.00 |
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AB Supplies* AB Lubricant |
2 litre |
$18.00 |
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AB Supplies* Sheaths - Clear Tip |
Pkt 50 |
$8.85 |
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AB Supplies* Sheaths - Green tip |
Pkt 50 |
$8.50 |
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AB Supplies* Inseminators - Stainless Steel |
GGI Each |
$89.00 |
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AB Supplies* Tweezers |
Each |
$15.60 |
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AB Supplies* Scissors |
Each |
$12.20 |
Prices effective from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022.
* Customers are charged a freight fee of $19 per order. For AB supplies orders requiring same-day dispatch, a $32 urgent dispatch fee will apply.
Deep Freeze
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Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) |
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|---|---|---|
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Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Fixed fee (in addition to the non-refundable deposit, see below) |
$53 |
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Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Per week fee |
$11.20 |
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Leasing of Deep Freeze Banks (subject to availability) Non refundable deposit |
$47.80 |
Semen storage: $0.55 per straw per year, minimum annual charge $55.
Semen dispatch (LIC semen): DIY customers are charged a dispatch fee of $30.75 per order, charged direct to the client.
Semen dispatch (other supplier's semen, charged to supplier who may on-charge): Dispatch fee $95.40 per order; late dispatch fee $53.30 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: $32 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 $30.75 per order for semen in storage that is transferred from one participant code to another.
Inter-island transfer fee: $38.50 minimum. Charged to the straw owner and based on transport requirements (i.e. when customer-owned straws are freighted between the North and South Islands outside of normal LIC deliveries).
Liquid nitrogen
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From LIC (Newstead or Christchurch) |
$4.10 per litre or $5.20 per kg |
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Field sales |
$6.90 per litre or $8.40 per kg |
Prices valid from 1 January 2021.
Heat detection – for more information about our heat detection products.
Contact your LIC rep to order.
LIC heat patch
Pricing effective 1 January 2021.
A channel and chamber heat detection aid.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.55 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.45 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.30 |
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Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.05 |
A $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $105 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.
LIC heat patch plus
LIC's premium heat detection aid.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.80 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.70 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.55 |
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Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.30 |
A $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $105 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.
LIC® Bulls-i®
Bulls-i detectors are LIC's most cost-effective form of heat detection aid.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $1.95 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $1.85 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $1.70 |
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Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $1.45 |
A $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $105 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.
Protrack® Heat patch
Self-adhesive heat detection patches for use with Protrack Heat only.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.90 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.80 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.70 |
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Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $2.50 |
A $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same day dispatch.
A $105.00 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.
KAMAR® Heatmount® detectors - Classic
Have been available to New Zealand farmers for more than 30 years.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.35 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.25 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.10 |
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Quantity 10,000+ |
Price per unit $1.85 |
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 $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $105 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.
KAMAR Heatmount detectors - Peel 'n Glue
Have been available to New Zealand farmers for more than 30 years.
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Quantity |
Price per unit |
|---|---|
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Quantity 1-999 |
Price per unit $2.45 |
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Quantity 1000-2999 |
Price per unit $2.35 |
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Quantity 3000-9999 |
Price per unit $2.20 |
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Quantity 10000+ |
Price per unit $1.95 |
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 $32 urgent dispatch fee is applied to any orders requiring same-day dispatch.
A $105 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.
MINDA - for more information about our herd management product.
MINDA subscription
Pricing effective 1 June 2021.
MINDA is charged monthly as a base herd fee plus a per-animal fee as follows:
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MINDA |
Monthly |
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|---|---|---|
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MINDA Herd fee |
Monthly $57.95 |
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MINDA Per animal fee (monthly) |
Monthly $0.33 |
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MINDA MINDApro fee (per animal)* |
Monthly $0.04 |
The MINDApro fee (per animal) only applies to months in which the herd is synchronised (at least once in the billing period).
MINDA report prices
Pricing effective 1 June 2021.
The following reports are available for MINDA customers only (unless otherwise stated). These reports are not available as part of a MINDA subscription.
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Customised reports |
$69 each |
|---|---|
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Three generation pedigree (3GP) |
$10 |
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Reports for non-MINDA customers |
$69 each |
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Mating Detail Certificate (MDC) book (A4) |
$68 |
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Paper reports ordered through LIC customer experience centre |
$69 each |
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Electronic reports ordered through LIC customer experience centre |
$36 each |
Prices valid from 1 June 2021.
Herd testing - for more information about our herd testing service.
Herd Test prices
Prices effective from 1 June 2021.
|
Herd test frequency (within one season) |
Service fee |
Sample fee - Classic test * |
Sample fee - Single test** |
|---|---|---|---|
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Herd test frequency (within one season) 1st herd test |
Service fee $360 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.35 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.15 |
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Herd test frequency (within one season) 2nd herd test |
Service fee $360 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.35 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.15 |
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Herd test frequency (within one season) 3rd herd test |
Service fee $185 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.35 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.15 |
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Herd test frequency (within one season) 4th and subsequent tests |
Service fee $85 |
Sample fee - Classic test * $2.35 |
Sample fee - Single test** $2.15 |
* Samples collected at both evening and morning milkings.
**Samples collected at either the morning or evening milking.
Emergency Herd Test fee
This fee is in addition to the standard herd test fee.
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Service type |
Fee |
|---|---|
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Service type Emergency Herd Test fee |
Fee $300 |
Herd Test equipment cleaning fee
If herd test equipment is not cleaned to a suitable standard when collected from farm, a cleaning fee may be charged.
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Fee |
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|---|---|
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Herd test equipment cleaning |
Fee $195 |
Herd test cancellation and date change fees
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Days out from booked herd test |
Date change |
Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
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Days out from booked herd test 0-10 days |
Date change $135.00 |
Cancellation $235.00 |
Herd Test Assist - technician prices
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Classic test |
Single test |
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|---|---|---|
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Service fee and 1st hour* |
Classic test $181 |
Single test $148 |
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Per hour thereafter* |
Classic test $44 |
Single test $44 |
* Charged by the quarter-hour, and per-assist technician.
EZ Link® prices
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Cost per test |
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EZ Link hand scanner |
Cost per test $99 |
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EZ Link EID wand |
Cost per test $159 |
Note: If you put one herd through two or more locations you’ll need multiple EZ Link devices.
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.
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Bracket/Equipment |
Cost |
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Bracket/Equipment Extended right angle bracket |
Cost $19.65 |
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Bracket/Equipment Right angle brackets (ordinary meter bracket) |
Cost $18.30 |
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Bracket/Equipment Nib wall bracket (for lowline and internal rotary installation) |
Cost $8.40 |
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Bracket/Equipment Short right angle brackets (suit rotaries) |
Cost $11.70 |
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Bracket/Equipment Straight bracket |
Cost $11.80 |
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Bracket/Equipment Super extended right angle bracket |
Cost $21.90 |
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Bracket/Equipment U bolts and backing flange (U bolt pack) |
Cost $13.80 |
Pricing valid from 1 June 2021.
Goat DNA parentage testing - for more information about our whole herd and nominated parentage testing options.
Whole Herd parentage testing - dairy goats
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Product |
Features |
Sample type |
Price per sample |
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Product Kids – DNA profile + parentage |
Features All current season's kids |
Sample type Tissue |
Price per sample $26.52 |
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Product Dams - DNA profile |
Features All keeper dams to be included in parent matching |
Sample type Tissue |
Price per sample $26.52 |
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Product Sires - DNA profile |
Features All sires to be included in parent matching. All sires must be recorded on MINDA in the correct location |
Sample type Tissue/blood/semen |
Price per sample $26.52 |
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Product Additional search |
Features Additional searching due to potential dams/sires added to be parent matched after the initial profiling and parent search is completed |
Price per sample $10.20 |
Whole Herd refers to the entire keeper herd. Dams that are kept separate to the doe’s breeding replacements may not require sampling. Talk to LIC about which does need to be sampled and DNA profiled.
Nominated animal parentage testing - dairy goats
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Product |
Features |
Sample type |
Price per sample |
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Product DNA profile only |
Features DNA profile of dams and sires |
Sample type Tissue |
Price per sample $36.72 |
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Product DNA profile + parentage |
Features Parentage analysis. Parent matching includes any sires DNA profiled under corresponding PTPT code, nominated sires and nominated dams (max 5 per animal.) |
Sample type Tissue |
Price per sample $36.72 |
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Product Additional search |
Features Additional searching due to potential parents added to be parent matched after the initial profiling and parent search is completed. |
Price per sample $15.30 |
Pricing valid from 1 June 2021.
Animal health – for more information about our animal health testing options.
Bulk Milk BVD testing
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Test |
Sample type(s) |
Price (GST excl.) |
|---|---|---|
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Test BVD monitoring pack |
Sample type(s) Dairy company vat samples only |
Price (GST excl.) $369.50 |
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Test Additional BVD PCR – half price* |
Sample type(s) Dairy company vat samples only |
Price (GST excl.) $88.55 |
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Test BVD PCR |
Sample type(s) Dairy company or custom bulk milk samples |
Price (GST excl.) $177.10 |
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Test BVD antibody ELISA |
Sample type(s) Dairy company or custom bulk milk samples |
Price (GST excl.) $41.20 |
* Only available to herds on Bulk Milk Monitoring Pack.
Individual BVD testing using herd test samples
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Test |
Sample type(s) |
Price per sample (GST excl.) |
|---|---|---|
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Test PI hunt (nominated list) |
Sample type(s) BVD positive herds only |
Price per sample (GST excl.) $12.70 |
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Test PI clear (whole herd) |
Sample type(s) Herd test milk samples (BVD negative herds only) |
Price per sample (GST excl.) $3.55 per sample |
Individual BVD testing using blood or tissue samples
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Test* |
Sample type** |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 7 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $9.60 (minimum of 6 samples) |
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Test* Calf BVD PCR (test animals younger than 35 days) |
Sample type** EDTA Blood, serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 7 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $12.70 |
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Test* Tissue Calf BVD PCR (test animals of any age) |
Sample type** Tissue only |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 7 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $12.70 (minimum of 6 samples) |
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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 3 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $12.70 |
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Test* BVD antibody ELISA (Tests for exposure to BVD virus) |
Sample type** EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at lab 5 working days |
Price per sample (GST excl.)*** $15.80 |
* PI confirmation on antigen ELISA only.
** One sample is required per individual test.
*** Sampling and veterinary consultation fees are not included.
Johnes disease testing
Pricing effective 1 June 2021.
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Test type |
Sample type |
Result turnaround time (from receipt at lab) |
Price (per sample) |
|---|---|---|---|
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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) 7 working days |
Price (per sample) $4.85 |
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Test type Johne's disease ELISA |
Sample type ETDA blood or serum sample |
Result turnaround time (from receipt at lab) 5 working days |
Price (per sample) $15.80 |
Sampling and veterinary consultation fees are not included. Tests must be booked through a veterinarian.
Milk pregnancy testing
Milk Pregnancy Testing is available for a limited number of dairy herds. Herd test milk samples are utilised to detect pregnancy-associated glycoproteins produced by the placenta. This test can detect pregnancy 28 days after mating.
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Test |
Sample type |
Result turnaround time |
Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
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Test Milk pregnancy testing (all animals in herd test to be included) |
Sample type Herd test sample |
Result turnaround time 7 working days from receipt into the animal health lab |
Price* $2.99 |
* Per sample, plus the cost of herd testing. An administration fee of $49.95 (GST excl.) applies for partial herd pregnancy testing.
MPT testing price effective 17 February 2021. All other animal health pricing effective 1 June 2021.
Animal Health Tests - Dairy goats
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Type of test |
Sample Types & turnaround time (from receipt of sample at Animal Health lab) |
Price per sample |
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Johne’s Disease ELISA |
Herd Test samples 7 working days |
$6.25 |
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CAE ELISA |
Herd Test samples 7 working days |
$9.00 |
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CAE ELISA - partial herd |
Herd Test samples 7 working days |
$9.00 |
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Milk Pregnancy Testing - all animals at the Herd Test |
Herd Test samples 7 working days |
$2.99 |
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Milk Pregnancy Testing - partial herd |
Herd Test samples 7 working days |
$2.99 + $49.95 admin fee |
Other testing types - Animal health
Pricing effective 1 June 2021.
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Test type |
Sample type* |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab |
Price per sample |
|---|---|---|---|
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Test type BVD, PCR & EBL ELISA (Samples pooled in lab, but resulted and charged individually) |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab 7 working days |
Price per sample $11.65 |
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Test type EBL ELISA (samples pooled in lab but resulted and charged individually) |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab 5 working days |
Price per sample $3.10 (minimum charge per submission $12.70) |
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Test type EBL ELISA (Export certification testing) |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab n/a |
Price per sample $15.80 |
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Test type IBR ELISA |
Sample type* EDTA blood or serum |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab 5 working days |
Price per sample $15.80 |
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Test type Export test surcharge (For MPI approved tests carried out under ELP rules) |
Sample type* Individual serum only |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab n/a |
Price per sample $5.20 |
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Test type Aliquot to 3rd party laboratory |
Sample type* n/a |
Result turnaround time from receipt of sample at the lab n/a |
Price per sample $2.60 |
* 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)
Field Assist – for more information about how our field assists can help you.
LIC Field assist
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Field assist price per hour |
$67.50 |
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Field assist travel |
$0.70 per kilometre |
On Farm Weighing Service Pricing
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Set up fee |
$150 |
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Fee per animal |
$1.50 |
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Travel fee (per km) |
$0.70 |
All prices Excl GST.
Protrack® Hub
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Product |
Price |
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Product Rotary sheds |
Price From $7990 |
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Product Herringbone sheds |
Price From $7990 |
The Protrack Hub is required when you purchase your first Protrack module. Any further modules purchased will automatically connect to the Protrack Hub.
All product licence fees are charged on an annual basis and cover continuous software licensing, on top of initial hardware purchase. Future software upgrades are provided. We send this as soon as it is ready for use.
12 months interest free or 5-year payment plan. Minimum 20% deposit (non-refundable) on interest-free purchases; credit criteria and conditions apply. Refer to the LIC Group Conditions and Services Rules.
Protrack®
Payment plan promotion: 12 months interest-free or 5-year payment plan on all products** (promotion ends 31 May 2021).
All pricing quoted is exclusive of GST. All prices are effective until 31 May 2021.
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Product |
Rotary |
Herringbone |
Licence fee |
Additional information |
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Protrack Draft |
Rotary 3-way gate from $21,900* |
Herringbone 3-way gate from $21,900* |
Licence fee |
Additional information MINDA integration with Protrack Draft is limited to the farm's list of animals. |
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Protrack ID* |
Rotary From $33,000* |
Licence fee |
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Protrack Heat |
Rotary $7,000 |
Herringbone $10,000 |
Licence fee |
Additional information
Protrack Heat Patch prices (per unit): |
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Protrack Feed |
Rotary From $10,000* |
Licence fee |
Additional information Protrack ID Rotary is required for Protrack Feed |
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Protrack Animal |
Rotary From $6500 |
Herringbone From $6500 |
Licence fee |
Additional information See aditional information below |
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Protrack Body Condition Scoring |
Rotary From $13,950* |
Herringbone From $7950* |
Licence fee |
* Prices include installation but excludes Protrack installer’s travel and the cost of an electrician and engineer to complete work in preparation for installing Protrack.
** Minimum 20% deposit (non-refundable) on interest free purchases, credit criteria and conditions apply. Refer LIC Conditions and Services rules
Protrack® SCC and Protrack® Milk
Protrack SCC is an automated in-line somatic cell count (SCC) test that provides you with a live SCC result within two minutes of cupping the cow. For live alerts, integrate with Protrack or your smartphone/tablet.
Protrack Milk is a milk sensor that provides live results for yield, fat, protein, lactose and conductivity, as well as monitoring plant performance.
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Product |
Unit cost - Rotary |
Unit cost - Herringbone |
Licence fee (per annum) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Product Protrack SCC |
Unit cost - Rotary From $1990 per unit* |
Unit cost - Herringbone From $1990 per unit* |
Licence fee (per annum) $31.50/unit |
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Product Protrack Milk |
Unit cost - Rotary From $690 per unit* |
Unit cost - Herringbone From $860 per unit* |
Licence fee (per annum) $10.50/unit |
*Prices do not include integration, networking, and freight.
Protrack Extras
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Product |
Rotary |
Herringbone |
|---|---|---|
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Product Optional 19" touch screen |
Rotary From $6500 |
Herringbone From $6500 |
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Product OWL flashing light system |
Rotary From $275 per light* |
Herringbone From $275 per light* |
* Prices include installation but excludes Protrack installer’s travel and the cost of an electrician and engineer to complete work in preparation for installing Protrack.
Protrack® Draft Integrate
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Product Price |
License Fee |
|---|---|
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Product Price $2000 |
License Fee $1000 |
Protrack Draft Integrate is only available on our third generation (3G) Protrack® Software.
All product licence fees are charged on an annual basis and cover continuous software licensing, including the right for you to receive any software updates. Product licence fees are in addition to any fees payable to the supplier of your cow wearable devices.
12 or 24 months interest free or 5-year payment plan. Minimum 20% deposit (non-refundable) on interest-free purchases; credit criteria and conditions apply. Refer to the LIC Group Conditions and Services Rules.
Pricing valid from 1 June 2021.
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 and calculated on farm size.
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Farm size (ha) |
Price (per annum) +gst |
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Farm size (ha) 0-50 |
Price (per annum) +gst $1050 |
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Farm size (ha) 51-80 |
Price (per annum) +gst $1550 |
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Farm size (ha) 81-100 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2050 |
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Farm size (ha) 101-150 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2300 |
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Farm size (ha) 151-200 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2550 |
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Farm size (ha) 201-300 |
Price (per annum) +gst $2800 |
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Farm size (ha) 301-400 |
Price (per annum) +gst $3050 |
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Farm size (ha) 401+ |
Price (per annum) +gst $3050 + $1.00/ha |
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.
AfiCollar
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Product |
Price |
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Product AfiCollar Hardware (including 5 year warranty) |
Price $48 (per collar) |
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Product AfiCollar 5 year software license |
Price $133 (per collar) |
Total cost - $181 per collar
Electronic Plate Meters
To view full details and purchase, go to the LIC Shop.
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Product |
Price |
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Product Tru-Test™ EC-09 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $758.36 |
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Product Tru-Test™ EC-10 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $908.36 |
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Product Tru-Test™ EC-20 Electronic Plate Meter |
Price $1208.36 |
Prices exclusive of GST and include postage.
EID Readers and wands
To view full details and purchase, go to the LIC Shop.
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Product |
Price |
|---|---|
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Product Tru-Test™ SRS2 EID Stick Reader |
Price $1485.75 |
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Product Tru-Test™ XRS2 EID Stick Reader |
Price $2007.49 |
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Product Allflex RS420 EID Wand (90cm) |
Price $1760.00 |
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Product Allflex RS420 EID Wand (60cm) |
Price $1600.00 |
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Product Allflex RS420 (green) Wand Battery |
Price $71.00 |
Prices exclude GST.
Pricing valid from 1 June 2021.
FarmWise® - for information about our FarmWise consultants and how they can help you.
FarmWise® visit prices
Includes farm visits and project work
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Length of visit/project work |
Price |
|---|---|
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Length of visit/project work Typically 3-4 hours - tailored to suit requirements |
Price from $700 |
FarmWise agreements available for purchase
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Type of agreement |
FarmWise client |
Non-FarmWise client |
|---|---|---|
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Type of agreement Employment (permanent and casual) |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
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Type of agreement Sharemilking - 50/50 |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
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Type of agreement Lower order sharemilking |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
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Type of agreement Contract milker agreement |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
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Type of agreement Herd lease agreement |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
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Type of agreement Grazing agreement |
FarmWise client $175 |
Non-FarmWise client $350 |
Payment terms
For existing customers there are three methods of payment for all services, products and solutions supplied: (i) direct debit; (ii) cash incl. cheques; (iii) electronic banking.
For new customers, a direct debit is required to be set up with LIC and LIC Automation.
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 monthly instalments at a 7% annual interest rate.
- New GeneMark Whole Herd customers: 12 months interest free; 24 months interest free, or; 36 months (24 months interest free plus 12 months interest-bearing) on the cost of DNA profiling.These payment terms exclude TSU, A2, and BVD testing.
- Protrack: For the 12 month payment plan, terms are offered interest-free. For the five-year payment plan, terms are interest-bearing. Purchases are subject to a 20% deposit, payable upon signing (with the exception of the five-year, interest-bearing, term).
Interest rates apply to instalment options, and rates will be reviewed on a regular basis.
LIC lending criteria apply.
A charge of $1.95 per month is charged to customers who elect to continue to receive paper invoices.
Overdue accounts
A penalty charge will be made on any outstanding balance where the payment obligations have not been met. 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.
