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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is shared naming and branding for two farmer-owned industry organisations that represent sheep and beef cattle farmers in New Zealand.[1] Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd and Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc.[2] The latter organisation promotes beef and lamb products in the domestic New Zealand market and receives funding from farmer levies, meat processors and retailers.[2][3]

History

Since 1997, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc has promoted and managed the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Quality Mark.[3][4]

In 2010, the organisation change its name from Meat and Wool New Zealand to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd to advertise its focus upon meat-production.[2]

In 2014, B+LNZ Genetics was founded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd.[5][6][7]

In 2018, Beef + Lamb New Zealand celebrated National Lamb Day by commissioning a giant lamb chop which visited various landmarks around New Zealand.[8]

B+LNZ Genetics

B+LNZ Genetics was founded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd with funding provided by sheep and beef levy payers and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.[5][6][7] B+LNZ also receives funding from third parties such as meat processors, breed societies, and other commercial entities involved in the sheep and beef industry.[5][6][7] B+LNZ Genetics focuses on genetics research and development relevant for the sheep and beef industry within New Zealand.[5][6] B+LNZ operates a beef genetics research programme in collaboration with the Ministry for Primary Industries.[9][10] One research programme has compared genetic variation across Angus and Hereford breeds of cattle.[11] B+LNZ Genetics staff have investigated topics such as the genetic basis for variation in sheep tails.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Brier, Dan (6 December 2023). "Opinion: technology enhances farming". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Company profile". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "About Us". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  4. ^ "The Quality Mark". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "About B+LNZ Genetics". B+LNZ Genetics. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Science & Genetics". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Rae, Sally (21 December 2015). "Beef and Lamb scientist takes genetics to farmers". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. ^ Group, Rural News. "Giant lamb chop on the hop". www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  9. ^ Steyl, Louisa (21 November 2023). "Beef + Lamb New Zealand seeking views on beef genetics". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  10. ^ Scott, Annette (6 April 2022). "Taking charge of NZ's beef genetics". Farmers Weekly. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. ^ McAvinue, Shawn (5 April 2023). "Beef specialists show off good genes". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  12. ^ Johnson, Patricia L.; Scobie, David R.; Dodds, Ken G.; Powdrell, Sarah-Jane H.; Rowe, Suzanne J.; McRae, Kathyrn M. (2023). "Genetic parameter analysis of bareness and tail traits in New Zealand sheep". Journal of Animal Science. 101: skad161. doi:10.1093/jas/skad161. hdl:10182/16691.
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