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...
by Olivia Shelly | Jun 5, 2023
Dear members, Today we received the excellent news that our Joint Venture (JV) with URUS has been formally approved. Confirmation from the Registrar of Co-operatives that our special resolution for the JV has been formally accepted means that we are new full steam...
by admin257gen | May 5, 2023
Introduced in August 2022, the Sustainability Index (S.I) is a breeding tool to help dairy farmers fast track genetic gain for reduced emissions intensity. This indices places a greater emphasis on the traits that contribute to reducing emissions intensity...
