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Success in getting your cows calf starts from the day they are born.

Mating management and fertility improvement is a year-round approach that lasts the lifetime of the cow. Dairy NZ’s ‘InCalf’ programme, undertaken in conjunction with leading consultants and agricultural organisations...

Genomics and NZ Animal Evaluation Did they get it right?

We’ve had a full season of evaluation that incorporates genomic data from one company only into NZ’s animal evaluation system - so has it lived up to the hype?
 
First of all, we want make a couple of things clear - CRV AmBreed’s position on the use of genomics in Animal Evaluation in the New Zealand Dairy industry has not changed since NZAEL introduced it back in May 09.  Genomic Selection is a powerful technology that has the potential to significantly increase rates of genetic gain for dairy farmers, improving productivity and overall profitability of dairy farm operations in NZ.

Inspector – Help yourself while helping Muscular Dystrophy

Okura TGM Inspector launched this year with impressive credentials. Bred from Okura stock and owned by Nelson Jersey breeders Warren and Louise Berry, Inspector is a dual index sire that builds on the strong points of his famous sire, Tawa Grove Maunga.  He adds his own strengths with great capacity and production, making his daughters popular with farmers because of their even temperament.

Murmur – Shouting out quality!

Okura Lika Murmur launched onto the scene with a staggering NZMI of 298 and BW of 282/82%.  Following the recent base change, his indexes keep him at #1 on both charts and he shows no signs of slipping away.

CRV AmBreed’s 2010 New Graduates – How have they fared?

The 2009/10 season has been a tumultuous one in the breeding world with the introduction of genomic coefficients into Animal Evaluation for one company – and the crazy results of the early season RAS List.  Fortunately, NZAEL have seen sense, and this year’s crop of new sires will not graduate until they reach 75% reliability on daughter information.

AI Tips - Get More Cows In Calf

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