From Lorenzo’s Desk

Lorenzo Frers | RSG Head of Laboratories

Our Bull Semen Centre at Full Speed

Spring has arrived, and with it our RSG Semen Centre is operating at full capacity. Bulls are arriving continuously while others complete their collection programmes and leave our facilities, having achieved their frozen semen production targets for both domestic and international markets.

This week marked the departure of New Zealand’s highest-priced Angus bull, with thousands of frozen semen straws produced in accordance to be exported to five different countries. We are also proud that New Zealand’s two major semen companies have placed their confidence in our team, entrusting us with more than 25 bulls for semen production services this season.

Behind every successful collection programme is a strong commitment to animal care and management. During the past year, we have completed a comprehensive upgrade of our bull accommodation facilities, including all 43 paddocks and 14 bull pens. These improvements ensure our bulls receive what we like to call a true “five-star accommodation”, providing comfort, safety, and welfare throughout their stay.

Nutrition continues to be a key focus within our operation. Every diet is carefully designed and monitored by our nutritionist using detailed feed analysis of all dietary components. Feeding programmes are then tailored according to breed, age, production requirements, and the individual needs of each bull, ensuring optimal health and performance.

As demand for high-quality genetics continues to grow both in New Zealand and overseas, it is rewarding to see our team, facilities, and systems delivering results at the highest level.

Still a few spots left on centre for your bull, book now!

ET Season: A Note from Leandro

Leandro Arreseigor | RSG Reproductive Technician

ET season is well underway, and our teams are busy travelling across New Zealand working with clients throughout the country.

If you are planning ET work this season and haven’t booked yet, now is the time to get in touch! Our schedule is filling quickly, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible to help secure your preferred timing.

We look forward to working with you throughout the season!

-Leandro

Happy Healthy Calves Growing Strong

Our Happy Healthy Calves are continuing to thrive! The RSG dairy heifers we have been following are growing well, achieving great weights and looking right at home out grazing.

Through the Happy Healthy Calves initiative, we’re excited to continue following their progress beyond calving and showcase how these calves develop into healthy, thriving young stock.

Stay tuned as we continue to share updates on their growth and development!

Making Payments Easier with GoCardless

RSG New Zealand is introducing GoCardless, a simple and secure direct debit option designed to make paying your invoices easier and reduce the administration involved in managing payments.

Once your direct debit is set up, payments can be collected automatically when due. You’ll continue to receive communication about upcoming payment collections, helping you stay informed while making the payment process more convenient.

If you currently use another payment method and would like to switch to direct debit, you can set up your GoCardless authority using the link below.

Set Up GoCardless

This is another step RSG New Zealand is taking to make working with our team as simple and efficient as possible.