
NZ genetic base cow update
From 20 June 2025, NZ Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base cow from a 2005 to a 2015 animal, aligning with international best
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From 20 June 2025, NZ Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base cow from a 2005 to a 2015 animal, aligning with international best

We visit Greg and Kim Peddle’s farm in Gippsland, Australia to explore how their impressive herd of LIC Holstein Friesians are consistently achieving exceptional production results.

Research presented at the NZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference 2024 has shown dairy farmers are closer to breeding cows with lower methane emissions, offering an innovative way to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint