by Datagene IT | Jun 5, 2023 | Case studies, Genomics, Uncategorized
Western Victorian dairy farmer, Dave Conheady, hopes he can “make better decisions earlier” and fast track gains in traits that you can’t pick by eye by using genomic breeding values to complement his corrective breeding program.He is an advocate when...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Boost for beef Australian dairy farmers can also now accurately record the beef genetics they use within their dairy breeding program, thanks to the addition of 200 beef bulls to the National AI Sire Identification System (NASIS). Vital for tracking the parentage of...
by Datagene IT | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Australia’s genetic gain in sires used to produce the next generation of Holstein cows has increased from $6 per year after the first Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) were released to $30 per year 40 years later. And there’s plenty more for dairy farmers to get...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Mar 15, 2023 | Case studies, Genomics, Uncategorized
Genomics provides solutions for on-farm challenges Roderick family Region: Queensland Topic: Genomic testing Genomic testing and genetic improvement are helping one Queensland dairy farmer reduce his annual herd replacement rate. A bonus is that it’s also cutting...
by Datagene IT | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Herd ’23: 15-16 March, Bendigo Surrounded by flood water last year Monique and Mark Bryant tried something new. The third-generation dairy farmers from northern Victoria used a synchrony program to join their heifers. Northern Victorian dairyfarmer, Monique Bryantwill...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Feb 15, 2023 | Case studies, Genomics, Uncategorized
Genomics underpins breeding strategy Narelle and Mark Mconald Region: Gippsland, Victoria Topic: Genomic testing Narelle and Mark McDonald first started using genomics to ensure they bred replacement dairy animals from their best cows and heifers. Four years later,...
