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Heightened awareness around Foot and Mouth [FMD]
The Indonesian outbreak of foot and mouth disease has been a topic of concern in the Australian livestock industry. Given the popularity of Bali as a holiday destination, it has also been an issue attracting headlines in mainstream media. Talk of a potential cost to the Australian industry of $50 billion is alarming. The most […]
August ABVs highlight strength and sustainability
The August ABV release has highlighted the strength of Australian bulls with a new focus on sustainability. With the 40th year of ABV release in Australia to be celebrated in 2023, Genetics Australia CEO Anthony Shelly says the quality of the bulls standing in Australia has never been stronger. ‘It augers well for farmers in […]
Bryan Dickson has reached a stage in his life where he wants to slow down a bit, but he still has a SUPERPOWER on his side
Bryan is celebrating more ABV success with SUPERPOWER receiving his first daughter proven breeding value and shooting straight to the top as the number one Australian-standing daughter proven Holstein. Marketed by Genetics Australia, Emu Banks SUPERPOWER is expected to live up to his name and deliver extremely profitable and robust cows with tremendous production and […]
Genomic game changer for Camperdown farmer
GENOMIC testing has revolutionised Chris Place’s dairy herd – and likely made it much more valuable. Chris farms with his brother Peter and they’re part of a family dairying dynasty with six brothers on different farms in the Camperdown region. Their objective is to have the best possible herd, with trouble-free high-production, longevity and self-replacement […]
Aussie Jerseys are top class
Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the April ABVs provided positive proof Australian Jersey genetics were bred to meet dairy farmer needs across the globe. Jersey Australia’s Positive Selection list continues to grow. Bulls must be active genomic tested and have positive ABVs for Milk, Fat and Protein percentage, Overall Type, Mammary and Fertility. […]
Aussie Jerseys are top class
Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the April ABVs provided positive proof Australian Jersey genetics were bred to meet dairy farmer needs across the globe. Jersey Australia”s Positive Selection list continues to grow. Bulls must be active genomic tested and have positive ABVs for Milk, Fat and Protein percentage, Overall Type, Mammary and Fertility. […]
Genomic game changer for Camperdown farmer
GENOMIC testing has revolutionised Chris Place”s dairy herd – and likely made it much more valuable. Chris farms with his brother Peter and they”re part of a family dairying dynasty with six brothers on different farms in the Camperdown region. Their objective is to have the best possible herd, with trouble-free high-production, longevity and self-replacement […]
Combining a love of dairy and breeding
Katrina Galindo grew up with beef cows and horses and later fell in love with the dairy industry. Now she’s getting to combine both dairy and beef with her interest in artificial breeding in her new role as Genetics Australia’s regional sales manager for Gippsland. One of Katrina’s priorities will be building close connections with […]
Combining a love of dairy and breeding
Katrina Galindo grew up with beef cows and horses and later fell in love with the dairy industry. Now she”s getting to combine both dairy and beef with her interest in artificial breeding in her new role as Genetics Australia”s regional sales manager for Gippsland. One of Katrina”s priorities will be building close connections with […]










