Displaying items by tag: Genetics

The dairy sector is in a strong position, with high milk prices, declining interest rates, and renewed confidence.

The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.

The global push to reduce farm methane emissions is threatening to become both a market trait and a trade barrier issue, warns Beef+Lamb NZ genetics specialist Dr Jason Archer.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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