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British Cattle Breeding Conference: Choosing the right animal for your beef system

Robert Gilchrist, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society chief executive provided advice on how to achieve a sustainable and profitable beef system

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British Cattle Breeding Conference: Choosing the right animal for your beef system

Focusing on fat and selecting cows which gain condition while suckling a calf is the key to a sustainable and profitable beef system. That was the message from Robert Gilchrist, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle...

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