Patrick Glass, Holstein Australia President, reflects on the importance and strength of our Holstein community against the backdrop of what has been an incredibly challenging year for the dairy sector both inside and outside the farm gate.
The December proof release saw records tumbling with Vala Holsteins' Vala Quantum Nady-IMP-ET hitting a landmark BPI of 436. Alex Arena, explains the breeding decisions behind this animal, which he hopes will become a star brood cow in the Vala Herd.
Purebred move reaps rewards Lisa and Murray Huitson have undertaken some major changes to their breeding approach with their herd now ranking in Australia’s top 200 for balanced performance index. (Pic: Weekly Times)
Herd Genetic Stocktake launched Holstein Australia has launched its Herd Genetic Stocktake report, a new service
available to members who have sufficient herd recording data. The report provides an overview of an individual herd’s genetic profile and will be an important tool for building stronger, better Holstein herds into the future.
John Harlock - genetics advocate recognised by ADIC Longstanding Holstein Australia member and
Western Victorian dairy farmer John Harlock has been recognised posthumously for his contribution to the Australian dairy industry by the Australian Dairy Industry Council.
A Quarter Century of Holstein Australia The Board of Holstein Australia are
delighted to share with all Holstein enthusiasts the 25 years from 1989 to our 2014 Centenary in Gerald Boyd-Clarke’s new book, now available to order via the Holstein Australia website.
Dairy House at AgrioBio a gamechanger The bringing together of Holstein Australia, DataGene, Jersey Australia and
National Herd Improvement Association at Dairy House within the AgriBio building in Bundoora is now official!
Heat tolerance ABV international interest The heat tolerance ABV released this time last year is a world-first and is garnering interest from breeders in China and the Philippines according to Genetics Australia's Rob Dercksen.