Herd improvement overview

The efficiency and profitability of New Zealand dairy cows has continuously improved over the years.

The average cow today produces 81% of its own liveweight in milksolids, compared 55% in the early 1990s.

The cow of the early 1990’s produced 55% of its own liveweight in milksolids, whereas a cow of recent years produces about 81% of its own liveweight in milksolids.
LIC herd Improvement pillars

LIC provides farmers with elite genetics and practical advice to improve their cow performance and get the job done. Additionally, our experience with genomic science gives us confidence that we can continue to deliver the results farmers need at a faster rate.

Click the links below to read how you can advance herd improvement on your farm.

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