Dairy

Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.

Tomago Recluse Bradnick Babydoll sells to $14,000

The Master Breeder Tomargo Recluse herd of Steve and Erika Chesworth and family of Dubbo, NSW held a successful on farm sale before a large crowd of Breeders from throughout NSW and a large gallery watching online via the Elite platform.

Genetics Australia pursues path into Pakistan

Genetics Australia has appointed HRM Dairies as a distributor of product in Pakistan.

Jelbart Dairy tops October proof run with Geronimo Roxanne

South Gippsland’s Jelbart Dairy topped the October proof run with Jelbart Jeronimo Roxane 15905-CNF-DPF-BLF (402BPI) and featured a total of 13 Jelbart animals in the top new genomically tested heifers list.

New directors appointed to Holstein Australia

Holstein Australia has announced the appointment of new and returning directors to the Holstein Australia Board following a nomination and election process held prior to the Association’s Annual General Meeting on October 8.

Industry invited to comment on dairy action plan

NSW Fresh Milk and Dairy Advocate Ian Zandstra has released a draft Action Plan for the state’s dairy industry and invited industry stakeholders and the community to comment.

Champion show cow makes $23,000 at Murribrook dispersal

The much anticipated Murribrook First Stage Milking Herd Dispersal was recently staged on farm at Moss Vale, NSW to a large crowd along with near 500 viewing online through Elite Livestock Auctions.

Holloddon Superstyle Corrine tops dispersal on $8500

The Master Breeder herd of Jon and Nadine Holland was dispersed on farm at Newbridge to buyers from all parts of Victoria and NSW both bidding on site and via Elite Livestock online platform.

Quality Ridge Windbrook Bonnie tops dispersal on $12,000

Young Northern Victorian Holstein Breeders recently staged a successful on property Major Dispersal Sale selling to dairy farmers from all parts of Victoria

Sexed genetics sales have doubled to reduce bobby calves

Australian sales of Sexcel® Sexed Genetics have doubled in the past five months as dairy farmers reduce bobby calves and breed replacements from their most profitable cows.

Australian bred sires shine in August ABV release

Farmers will notice the outstanding performance of Australian bred sires in the recent August ABV release, according to Genetics Australia.

Jeramy Doorman Calinu tops Payette sale at $9000

Dairy Farmers from all parts of Gippsland along with Western Victoria were keen to secure the outstanding Holsteins on offer at the Koonwarra Selling Centre offered by Marco and Rita Payette of Driffield.

Shannon family pay top of $5000 at Andrews dispersal

Dairy Farmers from all parts of Victoria and NSW were keen to secure cows at the Dispersal Sale of Nick & Jane Andrews who have sold their property at Invergordon.