New Zealand tentatively reopens debate into dairy gene editing
Now that easy, inexpensive and accurate techniques are a reality for researchers, New Zealand is entering into a new discussion about how it should approach the research and application of genetic modification.
Genetic gain lifts profitability
When you look at the figures you can see the clear benefits of genetics.
10,000 genomics tests to expand knowledge of TB advantage trait
NMR has won the tender to carry out 10,000 genomic tests on female Holsteins in UK dairy herds, as part of a project for AHDB.
Genetics Australia buys NZ business Genetic Enterprises
BREEDING co-operative Genetics Australia has bought a New Zealand business in a bid to expand its international footprint.
NZ's largest dairy genetics supplier gets behind A2 market
Herd improvement and agri-technology co-operative LIC welcomes the announcement from Fonterra and The a2 Milk Company about their new partnership as it prepares to launch a new team of elite A2 bulls supported by genotype testing that allows farmers to determine the A2 status of each of their animals.
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Source: Scoop
Genetic testing is changing cattle of all stripes
To understand where the beef industry is going, take a look at where the dairy industry has been. That’s what the Beef Improvement Federation, a group that advances the science of beef genetics, did when it invited Tom Lawlor, a genomics expert for Holstein USA, to share his industry’s experience with DNA testing.
By: Gene Johnston
Source: Successful Farming
Link: https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/genetic-testing-is-changing-cattle-of-all-stripes
Adams County dairy provides top genetics around globe
Specializing in breeding stock, farm gets value from hosting international dairy farmers and veterinarians during the Illinois Dairy Tour.
By: Dan Grant
Source: Farm Week
Dairies’ Fix for Souring Milk Sales: Genetics and Bananas
Companies bet on genetically screened cows, pureed-fruit options to stand out on grocery shelves. By: Mike Cherney and Heather Haddon
One bull sirde 14 percent of U.S. dairy cows and gave them all a deadly mutation
In 1962, the Arlinda farm in Northern California purchased a milk cow from Nebraska named Beauty. The manager bought the cow because she produced a lot of milk, but there was a big bonus: Beauty was pregnant. It would prove to be one of the most significant purchases in the history of the dairy industry. BY DOUGLAS MAIN
New Zealand cows producing better than ever
The average New Zealand cow is producing 18 per cent more milk today than what she did 10 years ago because of better genetics and feed.