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A final report supporting improvements in New Zealand's genetic gain system for the national dairy herd is being backed by the sector's leading genetic companies.

A major player in this project is LIC with Beef Genetic Product Lead, Paul Charteris pointing out his organisation have the majority market share in terms of inseminations of dairy cows.

An elite Holstein Friesian bull, Farside M Illustrious S3F, has been inducted into the "Hall of Fame", an honour exclusively reserved for animals that have delivered a significant contribution to the dairy industry.

New data released by LIC and DairyNZ shows New Zealand dairy farmers have achieved the highest six week in-calf rate and lowest notin- calf rate on record.

Dairy farmers can easily track the performance of their replacement heifers and ensure they reach their genetic potential.

Two long-standing LIC farmer-elected directors are stepping down later this year.

Herd improvement co-operative LIC is combining its DNA parentage testing and genomic evaluation services into one convenient service to help farmers identify their highest genetic merit animals.

A bacterial contamination is the likely cause of a semen quality issue that impacted 1,127 herds in October last year, says LIC.

LIC chair Corrigan Sowman believes the company is well placed to support farmers to meet Fonterra’s scope three emissions target.

Taking over the chairmanship of LIC feels like a generational responsibility for Tākaka farmer Corrigan Sowman.