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How genomics have added value to one South Devon herd

A South Devon cattle breeder was at the head of the queue when genomic evaluation was offered for the first time by the breed society this autumn. Olliver Rounsevell believes that the increased selection accuracy will improve

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How genomics have added value to one South Devon herd

A South Devon cattle breeder was at the head of the queue when genomic evaluation was offered for the first time by the breed society this autumn. Olliver Rounsevell believes that the increased selection...

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