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Data updates in MINDA – September 2024

09 October 2024

MINDA Update, September 2024, including an explanation of wider ranges now seen in LW
Bevin Harris

Scientist behind world-leading animal evaluation work recognised

07 July 2021

LIC Science Leader, Bevin Harris, was recognised at the 2021 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.
Kiwicross Cows

Step towards better animal predictions

20 April 2020

LIC has invested $70 million over the last three decades to improve the accuracy of its animal evaluation system with improved data providing better predictions on breeding worth for our farmers and industry.
Cheese

Milksolid matters: Fat-to-protein values get close to parity

30 October 2018

In early September, New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ, officially released the new economic weightings that are set to contribute to overall Breeding Worth calculations from early 2019.
Wayne Reynolds, LIC shareholder councillor

Reconfigured PW appeals for simplicity’s sake

05 February 2018

The PW of mastitis-prone cows is likely to drop from February 17, when the index traits in a newly-introduced SCS production value. This article profiles how the re-calculation is being welcomed by an LIC shareholder councillor.
PW curious cow

Making PW more relevant

02 February 2018

Production Worth (PW) is an important part of herd improvement. We thought it was time to take a closer look at the index to ensure it’s relevant for today’s dairy farmers.
Michelle and Bill Burgess on their Te Poi farm

New PW trait gets nod of approval

25 January 2018

Leading farmers endorse inclusion of SCC as part of the new Production Worth (PW) equation
Protrack gates will help draft performers from non-performers and empties etc.

Sort the wheat from the chaff

20 December 2017

Greg Hamill, LIC genetics business manager, shares some thoughts for farmers to consider in the New Year.