CRV vs Focus Genetics:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Focus Genetics had more branded searches than CRV among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand. Focus Genetics had about 90 branded searches, while CRV had 50. Focus Genetics made up 7.1% of all livestock genetics provider searches we track, and CRV accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about livestock genetics providers, CRV appeared in three of the five answers and Focus Genetics in two. CRV and Focus Genetics were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Focus Genetics, about 80% more searches than CRV
Who does AI mention more?
CRV, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Focus Genetics in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top livestock genetics providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CRV was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Focus Genetics was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CRV and Focus Genetics were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LIC4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Semex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- CRV3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Focus Genetics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GenomNZ2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samen1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which livestock genetics provider should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best livestock genetics providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best livestock genetics provider in New Zealand for dairy herd genetics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“livestock genetics nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cattle genetics”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is CRV or Focus Genetics more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CRV and Focus Genetics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six livestock genetics providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Focus Genetics, CRV. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LIC | Samen | Semex | Focus Genetics | CRV | GenomNZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.8% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 6% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 28.1% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 42.4% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 3% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 36.3% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.7% | 30.2% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 42.7% | 28.2% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 8.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 26.7% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 22.5% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.7% | 21.7% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.3% | 23.8% | 10% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 47.2% | 27.6% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
How has branded search for CRV and Focus Genetics changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Focus Genetics was ahead of CRV in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CRV’s share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Focus Genetics’ share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand moved from 7.3% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand livestock genetics providers in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, CRV overtook GenomNZ to rank 5th among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.
How are CRV’s and Focus Genetics’ branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CRV’s and Focus Genetics’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
CRV
2 branded search terms
- crv bulls
- crv genetics
Focus Genetics
1 branded search term
- focus genetics
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