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HICO

Locality: Maffra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5147 1633

Address: 2 Foster Street 3860 Maffra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.hico.com.au

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25.01.2022 For the latest viewing on ABS sire catalogue please click on the link below. It contains genomic sires, proven sires and ABS own sexing technology SEXCEL. If you wish to discuss any sires mentioned in the catalogue please feel free to contact your local HICO representative.

24.01.2022 For all your International and Australian sires please take a moment to view World Wide Sires 2020 directory. It contains the number 1 bpi Jersey bull MATT and the number 2 bpi Holstein bull Griff. Please contact your local HICO rep if you wish to discuss any of these sires for your spring bull team.

24.01.2022 Please click on the link below to view all breeds and extended lists of values. https://datagene.com.au/node/1431

23.01.2022 Rain, hail or shine, we get the job done!

21.01.2022 Interested in how your herd test paired with MIR technology can be used to improve your herd?

21.01.2022 Our top 3 DAUGHTER FERTILITY SIRES LORD | +390 BPI | +116 Dtr Fert | RRP $24.00 A22 high-profit solution with solid protein Breed leading fertility and s...olid calving ease BIGDEAL | +406 BPI | +115 Dtr Fert | RRP $28.00 High A22 profit with solid protein, leading fertility, and calving ease Strong Australian & US proof KARAT | +414 BPI | +114 Dtr Fert | RRP $28.00 Delivers solid production, fertility & excellent udders Unmatched blend of profit & type Check out the new Genetics Australia catalogue or visit our website to view the full proofs of the DAUGHTER FERTILITY sires we currently have available. https://bit.ly/34vx5g7 #geneticsaustralia #breedingbetteraustraliaherds #WorldClassGenetics

19.01.2022 If you are chasing bpi and a calving ease sire you cannot go past this sire. He is the number 1 bpi sire at 451 and proven. Please talk to your local HICO staff member if you wish to secure doses of this sire.

18.01.2022 Please feel free to view Viking Genetics spring 2020 sire catalogue for all your Holstein, Jersey & Red breeds. This company has the potential to offer farmers a comprehensive range of complete outcross sires for your herds.

18.01.2022 Ever thought of programing your beef herd? You may be looking to introduce new high quality genetics, tighten your joining or improve growth rates and evenness of offspring. Whether you're a stud or commercial beef herd, we have a range of products and services to suit your needs!

17.01.2022 Help us make a difference in the fight against cancer! Get behind four of our very enthusiastic staff, Cody, Peta, Jen and Robyn (left to right) Cody, Peta and Robyn will be chopping off their long ponytail to be donated to make wigs for cancer affected people. While Jen Williams has decided to go big by shaving her hair completely off in support of the fundraising effort. We are close to reaching our goal of $5000 but we still need your help so please dig deep and donate be...low and show your support. Please share this post. https://secure.fundraising.cancer.org.au//RelayforL/CCVIC

16.01.2022 Who would have thought that a milk sample could tell you the potential success rate of a cow conceiving to her first service? Such amazing research goining into technology already being used at Hico!

16.01.2022 !! HOT OFF THE PRESS !! Here's your sneak peek at the Angus section of our 2020-21 Beef Sire Directory which will be officially released next week, just in time... for the Angus Australia Bull Night! Jump on into the link to see the latest sires on the pink coloured pages https://bit.ly/2Fe2l8L The full directory will be emailed out and sent to the printers next week so please send us a Facebook message or give us a call if you would like to be added to the mailing list See more

14.01.2022 Looking for some tips to increase your joining success, or some pointers to improve those little one percenters during mating? What a more perfect way than to hear from Joyce Voogt and Gippslands own Stuart Griffin!

13.01.2022 TAKING THE POLLED WORLD BY STORM A2P2 PP #1 GLA-LPI PP in CDN https://genaust.com.au/bulls/a2p2-pp Superior Type poof with not a single negative trait in ...his proof! Get in contact with the team at Genetics Australia to secure this ELITE sire for your spring breeding program. #geneticsaustralia #breedingbetteraustralianherds #WorldClassGenetics Vogue Cattle Co. See more

12.01.2022 What a satisfying outcome 314 milking cows submitted to a fixed time AI program involving sexed ultra 4mil Superdave (Genetics Australia) semen. Resulting in a conception rate of 66% with 110 cows calving before the due date. Photos of these energetic calves are below. Please feel free to contact your local HICO representative to discuss fresh semen options (conventional and sex) or fixed time AI programs.

12.01.2022 Fertility matters discussion group: Synchrony Programs and Bull Selection This virtual meeting will explore the main Synchrony Programs (pros & cons, costs & re...sources required, complexity of management & outcomes, synchrony programs for heifers) and Bull Selection (temperament, fertility, health, size & age). When: Thursday, 17 September 2020, 11:00am - 12:30pm More info and registration http://bit.ly/synchronyandbullselection

12.01.2022 Datagene released the revised Australian Breeding Values (ABV) August proofs for all breeds on Monday the 17th of August 2020. Below is a HICO summary of the top ten bulls for both Holstein and Jersey based on the BPI values. (Genomic and proven).

11.01.2022 Please find below the link to Genetics Australia’s Sire Solutions catalogue. This catalogue will be valid for spring 2020 so please feel free to contact your local HICO rep to discuss your bull team for Spring joining

10.01.2022 Cows in a Cloud This year the South Gippsland Dairy Expo looks a little different, but that hasn't put a stop to the amazing offerings!! Join us online at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo for your chance to win prizes!

09.01.2022 Congratulations to all the HICO customers that have recently been recognised by Dairy Australia for being in the top 100 for Bulk Milk Cell Count (BMCC) or alternatively in the top 5% for Bulk Milk Cell Count (BMCC) Nation Wide. What an outstanding achievement and we look forward to working closely with you in the seasons ahead. Please find the Dairy Australia link below. https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/MQA2020

07.01.2022 0200HO11385 Westcoast River is a health and fertility specialist at +115 Daughter Fertility, and a low +182 Cell Count sure to sire fertile, profitable cows. A ...very popular BPI genomic sire at +387 BPI with +105 Overall Type and +103 Mammary System! River is an Immunity+, A2A2, GrazingPro sire and is available in Semexx sexed semen. See more

02.01.2022 As the August proof run is due to be released to the public on August 17th, please take a moment to view this short video provided by ABS Global Australia that explains the new changes that will occur to the calving trait. https://www.facebook.com/120518871304141/posts/3390195754336420/?vh=e

01.01.2022 If you have already watched the short video by ABS and are still unclear of the new Calving Ease Rankings, maybe this short clip from World Wide Sires could clear up your concerns.