Genetics
Rethink on GM policy needed
There is a level of hypocrisy within New Zealand’s stance on genetically modified (GM) foods that does not sit well with John Caradus. He points out NZ consumers can shop for over 90 different GM foods produced from 10 plant…
Meat board to fund genetics programme
The New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) has confirmed funding to back a genetics programme set to boost beef sector profits by $460 million. Following consultation with farmers, the board confirmed…
M bovis barriers to cattle genetic importation
Importations of cattle embryos and semen have been disrupted by New Zealand’s new import health standard (IHS) on bovine germplasm to keep out Mycoplasma bovis and 15 other cattle diseases.…
Milestone for genetics programme
BLNZ beef genetics’ specialist Anna Boyd and Landcorp Kepler Farm manager Travis Leslie, weaning calves this week, part of beef genetics improvement programme.There was special interest in the 240 calves…
Taking charge of NZ’s beef genetics
The opportunity to develop tools unique to the NZ beef industry was a big attraction for Gemma Jenkins as she…
Beef genetics programme aims to boost profits
NZMB chair Andrew Morrison says it’s important to invest on behalf of all farmers to ensure all farmers can benefit…
Sexed semen adds value
LIC general manager NZ markets Malcolm Ellis says demand for sexed semen has increased as farmers realise that if they…
LIC extends DNA testing service to heifer calves
LIC’s Genomic Evaluation Service can now analyse DNA information from heifer calves, to give farmers the ability to identify their…
New high-tech CRV lab to meet sexed semen demand
CRV’s new facility at Bellevue uses IntelliGen technology to process sexed semen for the dairy industry.Dairy genetics company CRV has…
Sheep genetic potential holds challenges
AgResearch scientist Patricia Johnson says sheep farmers have to deal with many unproven claims about new breeds’ suitability to NZ…
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