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.
LIC’s investment into the genomics space, and the value this will bring to the dairy industry in both the long and short term.
LIC has released its new Single Step Animal Model (SSAM) which uses animal genomic information in a more efficient way.
One of LIC’s longest-serving bulls has reached the landmark achievement of selling one million semen straws in New Zealand and overseas
LIC Europe is working with New Zealand companies, Gallagher and Waikato Milking Systems, on a unique project started by Irish farmers, Paul and Stephen Costello, in Germany. The Castello’s have invested in a 1600ha unit just south of Brandenburg. The farm is unique to the area, aiming to produce pasture-based milk for local consumers.
LIC has invested $70 million over the last three decades to improve the accuracy of its animal evaluation system with improved data providing better predictions on breeding worth for our farmers and industry.
The primary goal of dairy cattle breeding is to increase the efficiency of milk solids production. In New Zealand crossbreeding is considered an effective way to achieve this goal. The numbers of crossbred cows are rapidly increasing in the national herd and have quickly earned the reputation as ‘easier care cows’.
