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GenomNZ vs LIC:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, LIC had more branded searches than GenomNZ among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand. LIC had about 600 branded searches, while GenomNZ had 50. LIC made up 47.2% of all livestock genetics provider searches we track, and GenomNZ accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about livestock genetics providers, LIC appeared in four of the five answers and GenomNZ in two. LIC was mentioned before GenomNZ in every answer.

Among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

LIC, about 12 searches for every 1 for GenomNZ

LIC 600 searchesGenomNZ 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

LIC, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, GenomNZ in 2

LIC in 4 of 5GenomNZ in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

LIC, named ahead of GenomNZ in every answer

LIC first in 4GenomNZ never first

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Top livestock genetics providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LIC was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GenomNZ was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LIC was listed before GenomNZ in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. LIC1st
  2. CRV2nd
  3. Focus Genetics3rd
  4. Semex4th
  5. Samen5th
  6. GenomNZ6th

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

See every answer about livestock genetics providers

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which livestock genetics provider should I hire in New Zealand?”

    1. 1LIC
    2. 2Focus Genetics
    3. 3Semex
    4. 4GenomNZ
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best livestock genetics providers in New Zealand?”

    1. 1LIC
    2. 2Focus Genetics
    3. 3CRV
    4. 4Samen
    5. 5Semex
    6. 6GenomNZ
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best livestock genetics provider in New Zealand for dairy herd genetics?”

    1. 1LIC
    2. 2CRV
    3. 3Semex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “livestock genetics nz”

    1. 1LIC
    2. 2CRV
  • 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 GenomNZ or LIC more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for GenomNZ and LIC 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.

    GenomNZ and LIC among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for LIC, GenomNZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthLICSamenSemexFocus GeneticsCRVGenomNZ
    Nov 202545.5%30.9%9.8%7.3%3.3%3.3%
    Dec 202551.8%25.3%10.8%6%2.4%3.6%
    Jan 202647.2%28.1%11.2%7.9%2.2%3.4%
    Feb 202633.3%42.4%12.1%5.3%3%3.8%
    Mar 202640%36.3%11.1%5.2%2.2%5.2%
    Apr 202645.7%30.2%10.3%9.5%1.7%2.6%
    May 202642.7%28.2%8.9%8.9%2.4%8.9%
    Jun 202648.9%26.7%9.9%6.9%2.3%5.3%
    Jul 202650.5%22.5%11.7%9.9%2.7%2.7%
    Aug 202654.7%21.7%9.4%6.6%2.8%4.7%
    Sep 202652.3%23.8%10%6.9%1.5%5.4%
    Oct 202647.2%27.6%10.2%7.1%3.9%3.9%

    How has branded search for GenomNZ and LIC changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand livestock genetics providers in October 2026?

    3 changes
    1. In October 2026, CRV overtook GenomNZ to rank 5th among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.

    2. In October 2026, LIC lost share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, from 52.3% to 47.2%.

    3. In October 2026, GenomNZ lost share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 3.9%.

    How are GenomNZ’s and LIC’s branded searches counted?

    4 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GenomNZ’s and LIC’s 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.

    GenomNZ

    1 branded search term

    • genomnz

    LIC

    3 branded search terms

    • lic bulls
    • lic genetics
    • livestock improvement corporation

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