breeding

Kristian prefers to buy calves from beef breed. Photo: Chris McCullough
05-08-2022 | 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
01-08-2022 | Article

The most expensive dairy cow in the world

Launched 2 years ago, the Strategy has led to an increasing number of beef cross calves being registered from the dairy herd. Photo: Joris Telders
29-06-2022 | News

Successful supply of dairy-bred cows in the spotlight

As feed costs escalate on dairy farms using more feed efficient cows can save dairy farmers money. Photo: VikingGenetics
23-06-2022 | Article

Use feed efficiency indexes when selecting sires

Calving at 24 months of age does not negatively affect future performance; rather, it improves overall lifetime milk production performance by up to 13%.
06-06-2022 | Article

Heifer calving at the correct age

In this webinar we will hone in on sustainability in dairy farming and take into account feed efficiency and herd longevity in the dairy farming sector.
25-05-2022 | News

Webinar: Sustainable Dairy Farming

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
02-05-2022 | Article

Genetics of heat tolerance in dairy cattle

Collars give relevant data, save time and provide needed information. Photo: Nikki Natzijl
06-04-2022 | 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
28-03-2022 | Article

Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance
14-03-2022 | Article

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance