70% of New Zealand beef meat originates on a dairy farm, with around 1.1 million calves entering the beef industry from dairy cows each year.
GENEZ Founder and General Manager Ben Watson delves into the exciting advancements in dairy and beef farming.
He explains how GENEZ is pioneering the use of better beef genetics tailored specifically for dairy farmers, how advanced technology is facilitating the use of semen straws over traditional bulls and the introduction of a calf traceability tag helping buyers identify and purchase calves with top-tier genetics.
Listen to the full chat between Ben Watson and Dominic George above.
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