DataGene makes herd improvement easier and faster
This first annual general meeting of DataGene last week, heralded a new era in herd improvement for the Australian dairy industry.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
Murray Goulburn appoints Ari Mervis as new CEO
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has appointed Ari Mervis as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MG and MG Responsible Entity Limited.
Five feature farms to be part of Project 20:20
Project 20:20 is a collaborative project between Dairy NSW, Subtropical Dairy, Dairy Australia and the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
GrazingPro sires will maximise profit in pasture systems
Semex’s GrazingPro sires will maximize component yield and put focus on health and reproductive traits to ensure highly profitable, long-lasting animals with limited problems.
Holstein legend Delsanto leaves genetic legacy
Australian Holstein legend DELSANTO passed away recently aged 12 years from heart failure.
Forums to hear concerns over farm household allowances
VICTORIA’S peak dairy group is urging farmers to voice their concerns over the Federal Government’s Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at a series of forums around Victoria this week.
Project to investigate viable markets for male dairy calves
Peter Havrlant aims to boost economic opportunities and improve consumer perceptions towards Australia’s vitally important dairy industry.
Reliability traits increase for Holstein and Jersey
Dairy farmers will be able to base their breeding choices on more up-to-date Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) with this week’s public ABV release by the Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme.
Autumn calving herd dispersed to top of $2400
North East Dairyfarmers, R & K Fisher of Barnawartha recently dispersed their Autumn calving herd of mostly Holstein cows to a top of $2400 for a daughter of Alta Colin.
Behnke to outline high type sires at International Dairy Week
Brian Behnke lashed himself to the mast of the speeding genomics juggernaut when he took on the role of business manager of ABS’s globally renowned breeding business, St Jacobs.
First vat goes in at Stanhope cheese plant
The first cheese vat has been installed at the Stanhope cheese plant in Australia, as the build progresses on the multi-million dollar state-of-the-art facility.
Changes to directors on Dairy Australia board
Dairy Australia members voted at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect candidates to the Board of the organisation.
