Displaying items by tag: Genetics

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:55

New breeding index aims to beef up NZ genetics

A new beef breeding index is expected to be the talk of the bull sales over the next month or so. Six bull studs from around the country have got together and come up with new indexes for the sector, which they claim reflects what the market wants. David Anderson reports...

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 August 2022 10:55

Genetics focus boosts herd

A strong focus on genetics and DNA has paid dividends for Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw with four of her cows being selected for the LIC breeding programme.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 11:55

New cattle genetic rules stifle imports

Recently updated import protocols means that imports of cattle genetic material into NZ from other countries has effectively come to a standstill.

Published in General News
Thursday, 24 June 2021 09:55

Genetics to help meet climate change targets?

Genetics will play a key role in helping dairy farmers meet climate targets at a herd level, while maintaining the highest quality milk production, says CRV managing director James Smallwood.

Published in Management
Friday, 28 May 2021 06:55

Genetics to help secure premium milk price

Genetics will play a key role in helping farmers achieve a premium for their milk as part of Fonterra's new Co-operative Difference Payment.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 05 August 2020 08:43

Genetics driving change in herd

Genetics play a crucial role on the Sands' 500-cow family farm in the Bay of Plenty.

Published in General News

A pilot trial has begun, seeking to understand a possible link between the methane cows produce and their genetics.

Published in General News
Friday, 26 October 2018 11:55

Huge leap forward for sheep genetics

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) Genetics has launched a $5 million genetic evaluation system said to be a transformative step for the sheep industry. 

Published in Management
Friday, 09 February 2018 07:55

Animal genetics ‘olympics’ a first in NZ

About 1000 people will this month travel to New Zealand for three prestigious animal recording and genetics conferences.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 11:55

Genetic lessons show Ireland heads off NZ

Beef + Lamb NZ Genetics is looking at how Ireland improves herd genetics, in a bid to improve the way it delivers genetic information to NZ farmers.

Published in General News
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