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Native genetics key to sustainable beef production on Scottish farm

The Chapelton herd is synonymous with quality, well-bred native cattle as a result of the careful stockmanship of the Biggar family

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Jamie Biggar's family have been farming near Castle Douglas for almost 200 years.
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Jamie Biggar's family have been farming near Castle Douglas for almost 200 years.

Grange 51AV视频is home to the Chapelton pedigree herds of Aberdeen-Angus and Beef Shorthorn cattle. The 445-hectare (1,100-acre) farm, located near Castle Douglas, has been home to the Biggar family for...

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