Independent report supports improvements in New Zealand’s genetic gain system New report to drive faster rates of genetic gain in New Zealand’s dairy herd14 October 2024 14 October 2024 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: DairyNZ OceaniaDairyNZ, LIC and CRV welcome the Industry Working Group’s (IWG) final report supporting improvements in New Zealand’s genetic gain system for the national dairy herd. The IWG was charged with evaluating the dairy sector’s genetic improvement progress and has put forward recommendations to drive faster rates of genetic gain in New Zealand’s dairy herd. “Overcoming sector challenges to provide New Zealand farmers with world-leading genetic gain will require significant contributions from all parties.”Recommendations include strengthening the role and impact of the National Breeding Objective (NBO) for achieving genetic gain in the New Zealand dairy herd. “Genetic gain is a critical pillar in the future success of our farmers' businesses. The IWG was established in November 2023 to help the sector achieve world-leading rates of animal genetic gain.