Kiwi scientists are one step closer to enabling farmers to breed more heat tolerant cows after a trial found that dairy cows with the ‘slick’ gene are less affected by heat stress compared to their non-slick counterparts
Research from LIC shows New Zealand farmers are achieving increasing rates of genetic gain thanks to genomics.
In this insightful webinar LIC’s Malcolm Ellis presents findings from New Zealand farms on efficient cows, Sophie Evers from Teagasc shares data from the Irish dairy industry then we cover the practical application of these concepts in your herd.
There has been a lot happening in New Zealand’s animal evaluation space over the past 18 months, including developing enhancements to the national animal evaluation system and a review of the National Breeding Objective.
Amidst Covid-19 restrictions, agritech and herd improvement co-operative LIC has worked with New Zealand dairy farmers to deliver a largely business-as-usual breeding season.
Farmers around New Zealand are set to reap the rewards from a record number of genetically superior young bulls joining the ranks of LIC’s artificial breeding bull teams as a result of the co-op’s continued investment into genomic selection
The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year as farmers look to capitalise on the technology which delivers a 90% chance of producing a female calf.
LIC Australia has partnered with DairyTas to help identify ways to reduce the carbon footprint of dairying in Tasmania.
LIC scientist, Bevin Harris has been recognised for his contribution in world-leading animal evaluation work for New Zealand’s primary industries.
The chance to breed more climate friendly cows is one step closer for New Zealand dairy farmers after a trial finds a possible link between a bulls’ genetics and the amount of methane they produce.
One of the country’s most famous fathers has been recognised for his significant contribution to the dairy industry after siring more than 170,000 daughters for New Zealand farms.
The federation of Swiss organic farmers, Bio Suisse, visits Susanne Käch and Joss Pitt’s organic pasture based farm discussing their strategies and any challenges encountered.
