Anyone with an interest in the dairy industry has until November 12 to make submissions on the dairy herd improvement regulatory regime review.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wants to hear from anyone who wants to make suggestions about how the regime can help to ensure New Zealand's dairy industry remains a world leader.
MPI director of agriculture, marine and plant policy Emma Taylor said it was important the dairy herd improvement regulatory regime reflected the changing needs of the dairy industry.
For industry to achieve optimal rates of genetic gain, it needed a comprehensive, accurate and continuous supply of data to inform decisions on herd management and breeding.
''The regulatory regime contributes to the breeding of more productive dairy animals through herd testing, herd recording, animal evaluation and artificial breeding.
''Dairy herd improvement adds substantial value to New Zealand's dairy industry, estimated at around $300 million each year,'' she said.
