A record number of young bulls have joined LIC’s elite bull teams this spring, with twenty-seven bulls making the cut and ready to help sire the next generation of profitable and efficient dairy cows.
The exclusivity of entry into the Hall of Fame is reserved for only the most exceptional bulls, having met very demanding criteria. What makes this an even prouder moment is that Priests Sierra’s breeder, Rowan Priest, is also an LIC employee.
A 12-year-old bull with over 150,000 daughters has been inducted into an elite animal ‘Hall of Fame’ for his outstanding contribution to dairy herd improvement in New Zealand.
Young farmers are the future of our industry, they are forward-thinkers and are never afraid to push boundaries to make things happen. In the first of LIC’s Q&A series we talk to go-getter farm managers, Bek and Brayden Johnston.
There are many factors involved in setting up your farm for a successful mating season. Here are some tips to help you plan and prepare.
New LIC data puts the spotlight who’s leading the herd improvement race. In this new era of reduced cow numbers and changing environmental and regulatory considerations, it seems more important than ever for farmers to sharpen their focus on herd improvement and look to breed better, more efficient cows.
New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future.
LIC’s KiwiCross® bulls have gone from strength to strength over the years, with excellent outcross options for Australian dairy cows plus a great balance of fertility, production and type. This year sees it continue, with one the best line ups we have seen.
LIC Jerseys have a reputation as animals with high components, great strength and capacity, and extreme fertility. We also aim to breed Jerseys that are larger in size, produce more milk and have stronger udder conformation. Check out some of our outstanding 2022 Jersey options.
With the ink dry on the 2022 LIC Australia Catalogue, it is exciting to see a line-up of Holstein Friesian sires even better than last year. This underpins LIC’s desire to always strive for improvement. Here’s a closer look at the new kids on the block.
Last December, New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL) deployed a major upgrade of its evaluation processes, models, and genetic evaluation software as part of its ongoing programme of enhancements. The changes brought better accuracy in genetic evaluations, allowing farmers to make better breeding decisions
These Tasmanian dairy farmers are making inroads on their goal of being an attractive workplace and their current team is diverse – including young staff who are interested in agriculture.
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