Dairy maintaining a social licence to operate
THE Victorian dairy industry must utilise its power to influence and educate if it is to continue growing.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Australians spend up big at Gold Label NZ sale
A huge crowd of Holstein enthusiasts from all parts of New Zealand and Australia were at the much anticipated Busy Brook Gold Label Sale held on farm, Duntroon, North Otago.
Jarramah Jedi Renea sells for $9500 at elite sale
A huge crowd were at the Warragul Showgrounds for the Leading Edge Genetics Elite Sale that contained ‘high end’ Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires hosted by Brad Aitken and his team at LEG.
Mikandan Valentino Lizabeth tops Jersey sale at $5750
The Mikandan Jersey Stud held it’s 3rd and final stage Complete Dispersal Sale at the Shepparton Selling Centre in March, topping at $5750.
Sandra Shuttle Buttersilk 3 tops sale at $4700
Top lot of the 3rd stage Sandara Complete Dispersal Sale of R & J Hanegraaf of Yannathan was Sandara Shottle Buttersilk 3, a smart joined heifer bred down from the Wiabuna Butter family.
Key management staff to finish at Murray Goulburn
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced changes to key management personnel, subject to completion of the proposed sale of all of MG’s operating assets and operating liabilities to Saputo Dairy Australia.
Herd data and genetics in National Muster project
People interested in attending ImProving Herds National Muster are encouraged to register online, with the full program now available.
Be attuned to cow behaviour to improve cow flow
Leading New Zealand vet, Neil Chesterton, will visit dairy farmers across the region in April, discussing ways to improve cow flow and reduce lameness.
Divestment of Koroit plant given green light
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has confirmed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today announced it will not oppose the proposed sale of all of MG’s operating assets and operating liabilities to Saputo Dairy Australia.
Genetics Australia celebrates 60 years
Genetics Australia is celebrating its 60th year with a sit-down dinner on Wednesday the 18th of April at Tabcorp Park, Melton.
Master Breeders heifer dispersal tops at $5750
Holstein Breeders from throughout Victoria, NSW and Tasmania bid strongly at the Master Breeders Autumn Heifer Dispersal Sale at Shepparton for vendors Pooley Bridge, Leslie Farms and Amelia Park, A & B Hyland.
Genetic Jackpot sale tops at $8250 for Atwood Noni
Members of the West Gippsland Sub Branch of Holstein Australia recently staged the Genetic Jackpot Sale the evening prior to the Warragul All Australian Feature Show.
