by Tyler Shelly | Nov 6, 2023
The Genetics Australia 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held at The Ballantyne Centre, 9 Hastie Street, Tatura, Victoria, 3616 at 7pm on Monday 20th November, followed by canapes and drinks for members and guests. Light refreshments will be available from 6.30pm...
by Tyler Shelly | Nov 2, 2023
Damien Thomson admits he’s a bit obsessed when it comes to beef cattle genetics, so his new job as Genetics Australia’s beef manager is like a dream come true. Damien grew up around beef with his family cattle operation Shacorrahdalu Angus at Yass, NSW (the title...
by Tyler Shelly | Sep 15, 2023
A new genetic disorder was recently identified within the Holstein breed. Formerly called calf recumbency – has now been named Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome (MW). Below, you will find questions and answers explaining MW and our approach to mitigating its...
by Olivia Shelly | Jul 6, 2023
Ashlea Cross grew up in suburban Warrandyte and went to school in suburban Ringwood but still found a way into agriculture. It was Ashlea’s school that inspired her interest in agriculture and particularly breeding, which continues to grow as she takes on a new role...
by Olivia Shelly | Jul 3, 2023
Australian genetics are set to conquer new worldwide markets following the launch of a major international joint venture. The joint venture between Genetics Australia Cooperative (GAC) and global herd improvement leader URUS Group LP (URUS) is expected to take...
