Breeding

Kristian prefers to buy calves from beef breed. Photo: Chris McCullough
05-08 | News

Dairy farms play vital role for veal producers in Denmark

Genetically, Doc is a unicorn in a few ways. Her current Genomic Total Performance Index (GTPI), a measure of her total genetic package, is +2742. Photo: Beth Hedges
01-08 | Article

The most expensive dairy cow in the world

Use of SS in Florida for example, is enabling genetic progress in dairy herds to improve at a rate twice as fast as a decade ago. Photo: Henk Riswick
18-07 | News

Sex-sorted semen in dairy breeding – what’s the latest?

As feed costs escalate on dairy farms using more feed efficient cows can save dairy farmers money. Photo: VikingGenetics
23-06 | Article

Use feed efficiency indexes when selecting sires

Dairy production data suggest that it is more effective to select for heat tolerance within a high milk-producing breed than it would be to select for high milk production traits within a breed that is highly adapted to hot climates. Photo: Canva
02-05 | Article

Genetics of heat tolerance in dairy cattle

Collars give relevant data, save time and provide needed information. Photo: Nikki Natzijl
06-04 | Article

Precision technologies to maximise reproductive performance in dairy cows

Norwegian Red bull calves crossed with the main dairy breeds can be more valuable to dairy farmers. Photo: Geno SA
28-03 | Article

Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance
14-03 | Article

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance

Dairy Global edition 1: A look at housing and gene editing
23-02 | Article

Dairy Global edition 1: A look at housing and gene editing

Methods that can identify heat tolerant dairy cows are of increasing interest to scientists and farmers. Photo: Scott McKillop
01-02 | Article

Unlocking the genetic code for heat resistant dairy cows

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