Working for Victoria’s Dairy Farmers
Your success is our success. Supporting dairy farmers with quality products, services and information.
On Farm Services & Support
Hico Australia stretches across Victoria from Maffra in East Gippsland through to Colac in Western Victoria. Hico provides herd recording, bovine genetics and farm services to a range of customers.
We are a farmer owned co-operative with our head office in Maffra, Gippsland, Australia. We also have branches in Korumburra, Colac and Warragul. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our farmers get the service that they deserve in a timely and professional manner. We realise that the success of our farmers will contribute to the success of our co-operative.
HERD TESTING
Herd Testing is one of the key services that HICO Australia provides to the dairy farming community… Learn More
FREEZE BRANDING
Freeze Branding is one of the services that Hico’s Livestock Services Team offer… Learn More
CALF DISBUDDING
Leaving horns to grow can be dangerous for other cows in the herd and stock people, so disbudding calves under eight weeks of age with pain relief is best practice.. Learn More
Labour SERVICES
Livestock Services team members are available to assist Hico members in tasks around the farm.. Learn More
DNA Testing and Genomics
Genomic testing is the process of analysing a heifer’s DNA – such as in ear tissue or a tail hair – to reliably predict her future performance in the herd.. Learn More
Mistro Farm Management Software
Mistro is a software designed for dairy farmers providing data on farm, herd and individual cow performance. Learn More
Artificial Insemination
Hico Australia works in partnership with bull companies, the Good Bulls Guide and the farmer to deliver successful AI mating to your farm.. Learn More
Retail
Hico supplies a range of product to farms across Gippsland and the west of Victoria through our delivery system.. Learn More
Read what our customers say
“Professional, prompt and courteous service. Always willing to listen to our vision and support our needs from artificial insemination to freeze branding , HICO are our partner of choice when it comes to all things reproductive. A solid relationship built on a decade of trust and mutual respect.“
Anne Marie Barrow, Merlewood Angus
“We’ve been using Hico for herd testing, Mistro software as well as cleaning chemical delivery and some other small items for around three years. They are responsive, professional and super helpful in terms of planning my herd testing for the year and answering any questions I might have about Mistro. I like the personal service they deliver which just makes things so much easier.”
Kelly Perry – Dairy Farmer Denison
“Hico’s service has always been very reliable. We Herd Test once a month every month of the year, it’s very important to us as it monitors every cow in the herd. It allows us to know exactly where we are and where each cow is at that point in time. The equipment always turns up spotless. The whole service is pretty well rounded now and we’re more than happy to keep using Hico on our farm.”
Ross Berryman, Leongatha South
View Ross Berryman’s testimonial on youtube