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Genetics Australia | Out and about

Mar 4, 2024

Gerard Brislin with Kerrie and Rob Andrson from Kingsville Jerseys

International Dairy Week
Genetics Australia had a good number of visitors to the display at IDW in January.  This was the first where Genetics Australia and Total Genetics had a joint display and the first IDW since the passing of Greg Tiller, GAs long term Northern Victoria Territory Manager.

While Greg’s absence left a sad note, the joint display attracted a lot of attention and mild weather during the week made IDW enjoyable for visitors, exhibitors and the show cattle.

Create the Future sale
The Create the Future sale held on Wednesday evening during IDW created a lot of spirited bidding. Lot 13 Jelbart Diamond Barbe 16916 was the highest ever BPIg heifer offered for sale, being the Number 1 BPIg heifer after the December 2023 ABV release at $583BPIg. Ranking in the Top 1% for BPI, HWI, SI ASI, Mastitis Resistance, and a Fertility ABV of 121 made her an outstanding heifer.  She was put up for sale by Jelbart Dairies from Leongatha South.

The heifer was sired by GA Holstein KARAT, a bull on the rise and adding milking daughters with a December 2023 ABV release of $540 BPIg. Her Dam is a Jeronimo, the next Dam back is a high production MEDALLION daughter. The MEDALLION had a five-lactation average of 11,849 litres 411kgs of Protein and 388kgs Fat.

Former GA Progeny Test Coordinator and now Cihuna dairy farmer Heather Campbell was the astute final bidder.  The heifer will be flushed and contribute to the herd breeding program with a possible view for her to contribute to future bull teams.   A young bull, POLLGARTH [$473BPIg] entered the GA lineup in late 2023, was also bred by Heather.

Heather Campbell was pleased with her purchase of the Number 1 genomic heifer Jelbart Diamond Barbe 16916 at the 2024 IDW sale.

Tim Jelbart from Jelbart Dairies and Jelbart Dairies Farm Manager Mike Killkenny with purchaser Heather Campbell.

ADC Conference well attended                       

Genetics Australia attended the Australian Dairy Conference , the largest conference in its 20 year history. We were please to catch up with a number of farmers to discuss the performance of past bulls and a look to what is new for 2024.

Backing a vital system

In taking on national responsibility for the Genex HerdMonitor in Australia, Jon Down knows he’s backing a good thing. “I want to be part of a product that makes a difference for farmers,” he says. “It’s a struggle to get good staff and technology is filling that gap, and on top of that, staff want […]

New bull honours Greg Tiller

Gippsland farmer Daryl Hoey has had numerous bulls into the AI system, but his latest addition is something special. GT, which is joining the Genetics Australia Jersey portfolio this spring, has been named in honour of Daryl’s great mate, Greg Tiller. While it’s a bittersweet moment, it also gives Daryl great pride to recognise the […]

Genetics Australia re-accredited for China exports 

Australian semen and embryos will soon be exported to China for the first time in more than four years in a major coup for the local industry.  Genetics Australia (GA), including subsidiary Total Livestock Genetics (TLG), has been granted official re-accreditation to export both bovine semen and embryos to China, re-opening a potentially huge market […]

Media Release: Trans Ova Launching in Australia

Camperdown VIC, Australia – On July 1, 2025, Trans Ova Genetics, the global leader in bovine reproductive technologies, will officially launch in Australia in conjunction with Total Livestock Genetics (TLG) in Camperdown, Victoria, Australia, marking a major step in global livestock reproduction innovation. For the first time, Australian cattle producers will benefit from the advanced […]

Introducing Cathy Cole  

Sales Representative – Gippsland, Genetics Australia  We are pleased to announce that Cathy Cole has joined the Genetics Australia team in the role of Sales Representative for Gippsland, bringing over three decades of experience across dairy reproduction, animal health, and agribusiness.  In her role with Genetics Australia, Cathy’s focus is on building strong relationships with […]

Milestone celebration

Jasmine Sloan has celebrated her 10-year milestone with the company by being named the first recipient of the Genetics Australia Staff Excellence Award. Jasmine received multiple nominations from her peers where she was described as always happy to help anyone with a calm, level-headed disposition. The nominees were high in praise of Jas. “She takes […]

Jerseys back on NZ agenda

ST Genetics breeding consultant Jean Macky is taking a strong message back to farmers in New Zealand – it’s time to look at Aussie Jerseys. “I love the capacious style of the Australian cow and I need to convince more New Zealanders about them,” she says. “There is a misconception that cows are treated differently […]

New Bulls Set to Make Waves this year

With the 2025 season well underway, Genetics Australia is excited to share a preview of some of the standout young sires about to enter the market. These bulls represent the strength of our domestic program, now supercharged by our partnership with URUS and the integration of the Peak breeding program — delivering elite global genetics […]

Facing challenges

Jacqui Suares might describe herself as an accidental farmer, but like all farmers she’s faced a lot of challenges over the years. From battling fires, back surgery, raising a child with a disability and confronting cancer, Jacqui has had to deal with more than the usual weather conditions and price concerns. Throughout the journey she […]

Mat expands into TLG role

Mat Dennis is expanding his role with GA to take oversight of the TLG product range. Mat joined GA in February last year as a northern Victorian sales representative, working alongside regional manager Jon Holland, and will now add TLG product specialist to his portfolio. Mat is based at Calivil where he farms with his […]