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LIC Launches Game-Changing Dairy-Beef Breeds for NZ

7/25/2025

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LIC is set to revolutionize New Zealand's dairy industry with the launch of two innovative dairy-beef breeds, Synergizer and KiwiPrime. The first Synergizer calves are expected to arrive this spring, with semen ready for use next year. This initiative not only optimizes surplus calves but also aligns with a growing global trend in dairy-beef genetics.

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LIC is set to revolutionize New Zealand's dairy industry with the launch of two innovative dairy-beef breeds, Synergizer and KiwiPrime. The first Synergizer calves are expected to arrive this spring, with semen ready for use next year. This initiative not only optimizes surplus calves but also aligns with a growing global trend in dairy-beef genetics.