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Genetics

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Probing the genetics of parasite resistance
01-05-2010 | Contributor
Research | Heartland Beef

AgResearch scientist Chris Morris is running a MAF Sustainable Farming Fund project looking at the genetics of resistance to internal parasites in cattle. » Read full article

Speckle the latest look in cattle
01-05-2010 | Not Specified
Genetics | Heartland Beef

A new speckled look is causing a lot of excitement in the paddocks of Waiorongomai station, south of Featherston. » Read full article

Ensuring bulls stay for longer
01-05-2010 | Sandra Taylor
Genetics | Heartland Beef

Bull longevity is a significant problem in the beef industry and one that is having an impact on the profitability of commercial beef herds. » Read full article

Market approach scrutinised
01-05-2010 | Not Specified
Genetics | Heartland Beef

Just how Australian beef will be marketed this year has come under direct scrutiny from beef producers. » Read full article

Genetics seen as the only way forward
14-04-2010 | Not Specified
Business | Country-Wide Southern

The only way forward for farming in the northern part of Australia "is through improved genetics". » Read full article

Money left on the table
01-02-2010 | Terry Brosnahan
Livestock | Country-Wide Northern

Farmers can add thousands of dollars to their back pockets by simply focusing on choosing the right sheep genetics. » Read full article

Landcorp genetics paying dividends
01-01-2010 | Andrew Stewart
Livestock | Country-Wide Northern

There is nothing unusual about taking a drive with a farm manager during a field day. It is unusual to travel vast stretches of well-maintained metal roads showcasing land that disappears to the horizon. » Read full article

Tracking the traits
01-10-2009 | Mark Young
Genetics | Heartland Sheep

Most farms have plans for things like fertiliser application, mating and finances. Some are formal, some not so formal. It is probably a fair assumption that many farms have less formal plans for sheep genetics. » Read full article

Technology speeds up genetic gain
01-10-2009 | Marie Taylor
Genetics | Heartland Sheep

Gisborne ram breeder Rick Spence, of St Leger, has the most consistently accurate DNA parentage results year on year. » Read full article

Records pay dividends
01-10-2009 | Marie Taylor
Genetics | Heartland Sheep

Conway River farmers Tim and Sue Anderson have been recording information about their rams for quite a while. » Read full article


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