ABS dominates December ABVs for Holstein
ABS has dominated the December Australian Breeding Value (ABV) Holstein daughter proven release claiming seven of the top 10 sires.
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Dairy farming news, milk production insights, and breed developments across Australia.
UDV welcomes finalisation of mandatory code
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has welcomed the finalisation of the dairy Mandatory Code of Conduct with a range of measures introduced to improve transparency and set minimum standards of conduct in milk supply agreements.
Infra-red light shone on cow fertility
Agriculture Victoria research scientists have developed a model that can predict how likely a dairy cow is to conceive to first insemination with up to 77 per cent accuracy.
Bluechip LL Aftershock Butter tops at $3200
Buyers from all parts of Victoria and NSW were active bidders at the Shepparton Selling Centre on what was an extremely hot and windy day. Sale top of $3200 was for the 4 year old cow Bluechip LL Aftershock Butter selling a/c Bruce Fuller to J Romano of Tatura. The same vendor also sold McLennan […]
Entries open for Holstein Australia youth challenge
Entries are now open for the Holstein Australia Youth Challenge which takes place at International Dairy Week on January 19 2020.
Fresh milk donated in emergency food relief
Families across Victoria’s south west in need of emergency food relief will now see fresh milk in their Warrnambool and District Food Share hampers, with the first donations made from Fonterra’s Cobden plant.
Rees appointed as new ABS general manager
ABS is pleased to announce the promotion of Marcus Rees to General Manager of the business in Australia.
Dairy looking to beef semen to diversify income
Australian dairy farmers are looking to the beef market to diversify their income, with expectations dairy-beef animals could help fill feedlots as the drought continues to bite.
Bluechip TT Golddust Frosty tops at $31,000
The inaugural Portraits of Success Sale hosted by Franchise and Sun Vale Holsteins was indeed a success.
Grants to help reduce on-farm energy costs
The Australian Government is delivering grants totalling $1.51 million to support dairy farmers get a better deal for their product.
All options for better returns to be explored
NSW Farmers says now is the time for the industry to be exploring all options to support the dairy farmers.
Vala Crush Haley rings the bell at $4900
The inaugural Vala Holstein Spring Feature Sale created wide spread interest from Holstein enthusiasts from throughout Australia and overseas.
