“SLICK” Is Golden! Content & Productive Cows In Heat
“SLICK” Is Golden! Content & Productive Cows In Heat The picture tells the story, in our new brand image. The SLICK cows achieve top dairy & beef production under hot & tropical conditions, because they can maintain body temperature significantly lower than their non-SLICK herdmates. Hence they maintain feed intake at higher levels, with reduced […]
TRG on Sarah’s Country: Heat tolerant genetics a ‘changemaker’
TRG on Sarah’s Country: Heat tolerant genetics a ‘changemaker’ As part of the “Change Maker” show of podcast Sarah’s Country, our CEO Derek Fairweather explains why TRG are developing heat-tolerant genetics in dairy cows, our work with the Slick gene and what it could mean for climate change.
Kiwi company launches world’s first team of Jersey bulls to breed heat tolerant cows
Kiwi company launches world’s first team of Jersey bulls to breed heat tolerant cows Thermo Regulatory Genetics has bred a team of four homozygous Jersey bulls who all have the “Slick” gene, named because cattle who inherit the gene have very short hair and appear shiny and wet. Their lack of hair keeps them up […]
Callaghan Innovation funding helps breed heat resistant cattle for hottest countries in the world
Callaghan Innovation funding helps breed heat resistant cattle for hottest countries in the world A New Zealand company based in rural Waikato is breeding dairy cattle destined for the hottest countries around the world in a bid to help feed some of the globe’s most protein deficient nations. On a 44-hectare farm at Ohaupo, just […]
New Zealand dairy genetics company collaborating with University of Florida on heat tolerance
New Zealand dairy genetics company collaborating with University of Florida on heat tolerance New Zealand company Thermo Regulatory Genetics Limited has built a strategic alliance with the University of Florida, with the objective of developing a range of cattle and farming systems with a focus on heat tolerance. By concentrating on heat tolerance, and other […]
NZ GENETICS COMPANY TROPICAL DAIRY GROUP ANNOUNCES CAPITAL RAISE ON CATALIST
NZ GENETICS COMPANY TROPICAL DAIRY GROUP ANNOUNCES CAPITAL RAISE ON CATALIST New Zealand dairy genetics company Tropical Dairy Group Limited (TDG) announced today a private offer on Catalist – a new stock exchange designed for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Seeking to raise $3 million from wholesale investors, TDG is the holding company and 100% […]
