by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
What dairy farmers want – an insight into the future of breeding AUSTRALIAN dairy farmers with pasture-based, seasonal calving systems are interested in a breeding index customised for the specific needs of their production system. In addition, those farming in hotter...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Boost to data delivers for farmers A total of 18.2 million dairy cow records are now contributing to genetic improvement in Australia’s industry. And thanks to a new DataGene initiative called DataConnect – there will be even larger volumes of historical and daily...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Nov 11, 2024 | Case studies, DataConnect
Adding “Moore” data to boost breeding values Dairy farmer: Moore family Region: Fernbook, NSW Topic: DataConnect JULIE Moore always knew data was important for her family’s dairy business. The NSW farmer keeps meticulous records – health information, calving, joining...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Oct 3, 2024 | Case studies
Heat tolerance, part of breeding an efficient animal Dairy farmer: Trevor Parrish Region: Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales Topic: Heat Tolerance ABV Seven years ago, Trevor Parrish’s bull-buying clients were asking about the new Heat Tolerance Australian Breeding...
by lcalder@datagene.com.au | Sep 5, 2024 | Case studies, Good Bulls App
Apps aids genetics research Ebony Wilson Region: NSW Topic: Good Bulls App Ebony Wilson takes every chance she gets to learn about breeding dairy cattle. The 29-year-old seeks out industry training days, practises her skills at work – learning from her boss – and now...
