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June 14, 2025 51 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Stephen, Senior Quantitative Geneticist at NZAEL, to break down the upcoming Base Cow Update and what it means for dairy farmers across New Zealand. We explore how this update affects Breeding Worth (BW), the importance of accurate herd recording, and global perspectives on base cow changes. Melissa shares her expert insights on genetics, data quality, and the future of fertility traits in our herds. It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about progress in dairy breeding!


DairyNZ Website: Genetic Base Cow


HFNZ Webinar: Enhancing Fertility BV


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