ABS & Dairy News
Sexed genetics push profitability in December ABV highlights
ABS JERONIMO-P is still Australia’s top Holstein proven sireLocal Jersey sires dominate the proven and genomic ABV rankingsONSTAD-P continues to lead the Red breedsNew high-fertility Holstein sire HOWLER dominates sexed genetics sales Sexed genetics push profitability Demand for sexed genetics from Australia’s top Holstein sires has never been stronger, as dairy farmers develop additional sustainable…
Milking the meat market with InFocus
Using specialist dairy-beef semen in a three-way-cross herd has eliminated bobby calves and opened a lucrative new income stream for one southwest Victorian dairy farm. And there’s expectations this move could deliver a windfall of up to $100,000 a year, without any extra work. Garvoc dairy farmers, Josh and Lilli Philp, have joined more than…
Top traits deliver for Victorian Red breeders
AUSTRALIA’S top Red dairy bull is making a mark on one south west Victorian herd, with his daughters delivering in the vat and helping to cut costs. Red sire ONSTAD P is ranked number one in the recent Australian Breeding Values release at 388 BPI$ thanks to his strong production, outstanding management traits and elite…