GenomNZ vs Samen:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Samen had more branded searches than GenomNZ among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand. Samen had about 350 branded searches, while GenomNZ had 50. Samen made up 27.6% 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, GenomNZ appeared in two of the five answers and Samen in one. GenomNZ and Samen were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Samen, about 7 searches for every 1 for GenomNZ
Who does AI mention more?
GenomNZ, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Samen in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top livestock genetics providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Samen was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GenomNZ and Samen were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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 GenomNZ or Samen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GenomNZ and Samen 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 Samen, GenomNZ. 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 GenomNZ and Samen changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Samen was ahead of GenomNZ in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, GenomNZ’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, Samen’s share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand moved from 30.9% to 27.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 380 to 350.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand livestock genetics providers in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, CRV overtook GenomNZ to rank 5th among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.
In October 2026, Samen gained share of searches among livestock genetics providers in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 27.6%.
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 Samen’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GenomNZ’s and Samen’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.
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