Genetics

Shorthorn seedstock producers are close to seeing the first weaned calves born in their own large scale progeny test. Words Tony Leggett.

For Alan and Natasha Cave joining Informing New Zealand Beef’s commercial herd programme was a natural progression in their on-going work to improve the performance of their commercial beef herd. Words Sandra Taylor, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Photos Laura Adams, Little Valley Photography.

Dairy beef animals have to be the most efficient animals possible and genetics is a key factor. Words by Sheryl Haitana.

Virtual fencing technology is showing the returns of daily rotational grazing on steep, hill country beef farms.
Words by Sarah Perriam-Lampp Photos by Michael Lahood.

For too long, opportunities to breed out the cost have largely been ignored in ram selection, Mark Ferguson writes.

The New Zealand sheep industry has had many discussions over the years about the perfect sheep and how that fits into the diverse range of farming conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but a group of farmers and a scientist are working on that idea. By Sarah Horrocks.

Commercial beef farmers Andy and Angie Mason breed quality beef cows that are fast-tracking genetic progress.

Trevor Cook calls for good, reliable science to enhance our farming systems, and says it’s a mistake to misinterpret or ignore scientific outcomes.

Breeding is permanent and cumulative and can result in reduced costs as well as improved animal health and welfare. Sandra Taylor reports.

Geneticist Nicola Dennis scans the world of genetic modification, mostly outside New Zealand.