2023 LIC Ireland sire catalogue out now!
Breed the next generation of your herd from top New Zealand bulls. Our 2023 sire catalogue includes top-ranking sires as well as options for sexed, beef, variable milking and more.
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GrassRoots out now!
In this issue we talk to a Co.Meath farmer using LIC sexed semen to improve his herd, we profile some exciting bulls and uncover some learning from recent trips to New Zealand.
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The Rogers on their New Zealand dairy farm in Taupiri, Waikato

On the fast track

A programme of consistent genetic gain, recording accuracy, and calf quality is the key to success on the Rogers’ Taupiri Farm in Waikato, New Zealand.

There’s no ‘I’ in team

LIC Herd Improvement Analyst Jayden Calder discusses the benefit of genomics when making breeding selections and the role of bull teams to help fulfil herd improvement goals.

Irish dairy farmer Simon Breen aims to breed high EBI cows

No square on the milk cheque for EBI

The idea of picking low economic breeding index (EBI) bulls will be a foreign idea to many, but for one farmer, picking these bulls is resulting in high EBI cows. ...

LIC Ireland genetics manager David Power

David Power talks about his recent visit to NZ

LIC Ireland's genetics development manager talks about his recent trip to NZ where he worked closely with LIC’s sire selection team during their busy bull buying period. The objective being ...

The size of the prize

New LIC research reveals a staggering variation in milk production and efficiency between the ‘top-quartile’ and ‘bottom-quartile’ of New Zealand cows.

Bull teams

Hand pick the best of LIC sires to meet your dairy cow breeding criteria including Once-a-day, High Input and A2/A2.

Products & services

Improve your profitability and sustainability with our world-class genetics, farm consultancy and complimentary products.

Tools

Use our tools to help you plan and implement a successful herd breeding programme.

News & publications

Keep up-to-date with the latest news from us and our farmers. We’ll also be sharing farming tips from experts across the business and how our services and solutions can add value to your farm.

LIC Premier Club Logo Reversed

LIC Premier Club

We launched the LIC Premier Club in 2018 so you can access top LIC bulls that have never before been available to Irish farmers.

More than a club...
this is trust, support,
prosperity
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