ABS & Dairy News
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…
Stellar line-up delivers for Australian farmers
August ABV release highlights: Australia’s highest genomic bull is now the country’s top proven sire. ABS Holsteins are the country’s two top proven sires. Australia’s top genomic Jersey is Gippsland-bred Jersey Gelbeado Park WOODSIDE. Sales of sexed genetics continue to surge with demand for Jersey outcross Forest Glen Craze TRIPP and Holsteins with high-ranking health…
Farm purchase the reward for investment in cattle
Breeding extra dairy heifers and capitalising on demand for beef has helped one NSW dairy couple purchase a farm. Young farmers Ben Clarke and Abbey Smeets will make move into farm ownership in November, after leasing a farm at Hannam Vale on the state’s mid-north coast. Additional income from livestock sales bolstered the milk cheques,…