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Castle family's seven-generation legacy underpins British Friesian herd

The Castle family's British Friesian herd won a classification and production award this year. Their traditional system has served them well throughout their seven-generation history in dairy farming

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Richard, Tom and Carol Castle

The 200-cow Petham herd was the 2025 winner of the British Friesian Breeders Club ‘Herd of the Year' award, which is based on a combination of production and classification. Tom and Carol Castle and...

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