What is Helical?

Helical is the world's most advanced breed registry platform, purpose-built for the cloud and genomics era. Designed by Dan Garrick and his team, this innovative system works with livestock organizations globally to deliver cutting-edge tools that maximize genomic and performance data.


From 1st September, what changes can be expected for data submission?
  • If you previously used the Angus NZ members area to submit your registration, weights and ADL data, this will all be done through Helical.
  • All links on the Angus NZ website which took you to internet solutions will direct you to the Helical system.
  • If you use a livestock management system, there is no change to your process, continue to send this to us.
  • As all pre-built templates for weights, registrations and disposals are now available in the import data area, there is no need to request that the registry team load batches for you prior to loading data.

From 1st September, how do I view animal enquiries?

  • The link for “animal enquiries” will direct you to the Helical public search to view animals.

From 1st September, how do I view sale catalogues?

  • The link for “sale catalogues” on the Angus NZ website will direct you to the Helical public search to view catalogues.

Are there changes to the group run times or data submission cutoffs?

  • There are no changes to the group run or data submission cutoffs
  • Data is due by the 15th of each month to make the group run
  • Results are due back between 29th-1st (approximately)

How do my clients now view our animals, sale catalogues and get breeder information?

  • Your customers will be able to view your bull data in a similar manner to what is currently available with internet solutions.
  • The Helical system has a public interface where customers can search for any bulls in the Angus NZ database via animal enquiry, sale catalogues via the sale catalogues tab and breeder data under stud search. This will be viewable by all, with no login/passwords required.