DataGene is working proactively to manage risk and maintain service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our priorities are to protect public health and the well-being of our colleagues while maintaining services. We are committed to executing the routine genetic evaluations and the April 14 public release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs). We aim to continue to provide the services that dairy farmers and service providers rely on for effective herd and business management.
Direct access to the old ADHIS website has been redirected, as part of DataGene’s ongoing transition across to the new genetic evaluation system and associated web-based services and resources.
Here are the links to access these services:
• To access the old site from the internet now use this link: https://www.adhis.com.au/v2/sitev2.nsf/Launch?Open
The arrival of summer sees dairy farmers in hot areas looking at ways to help cows handle hot, humid weather. This week’s release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) from DataGene is a good opportunity for farmers to think about adding breeding to their tool kit for managing heat in dairy herds.
Dairy farmers and industry people are being encouraged to have their say about the industry’s National Breeding Objective (NBO), by filling in a survey over the coming month (Dec 19-Jan 20).
Michelle Axford from DataGene said the National Breeding Objective described the agreed collective breeding priorities for the Australian dairy industry. It is currently expressed as the Balanced Performance Index (BPI), Health Weighted Index (HWI) and Type Weighted Index (TWI).
Genetics Australia CEO, Anthony Shelly has been elected to the board of DataGene, the dairy industry’s organisation to drive herd improvement.
One of the key scientists behind dairy genomic breeding values has been named Australia’s best animal husbandry researcher.
This week’s release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds.
DataVat will be offline on Wednesday 14 August from 5 pm for updates. This is in preparation for release of August ABVs and reports.
Australia’s Southern beef industry would benefit from adopting a dairy industry program which has almost doubled genetic gain in the past eight years.
That’s the opinion of agribusiness leader and NSW beef breeder Lucinda Corrigan.