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Refining genetics and prioritising maternal traits are key to securing the future of a Yorkshire Limousin herd

Several innovative ideas are helping the Phipps family ensure the beef it supplies to Morrisons has as low a carbon footprint as possible

Whether or not to tup hoggs can be a tricky decision especially when the focus is on growing your flock. SAC sheep specialist Poppy Frater offers some advice

Both pedigree and commercial sheep breeds play a key role for the Peebles-based Thornborrow family, but their passion for the Scotch Mule shines through

Meticulous planning and attention to detail means all the team involved in calf rearing at Gwarllwyn 51AVÊÓƵin Llandysul, Ceredigion, can work to the same protocols and achieve the best possible results

The UK’s progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is looking for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country

With inseminations now in full swing in spring calving herds, and autumn calving some months away, breeding decisions for block-calving herds may be either made, or on the distant horizon

Transmission of high health and efficiency are hallmarks of a new wave of leading Jersey bulls in the breed £PLI rankings

A continued strong lead by the Holstein sire, Genosource Captain, plus two new graduates in the top 10 are features of the daughter-proven Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking

Sons of Genosource Captain now dominate among young genomic Holstein bulls, securing the first four positions in the ranking for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI), published this week by AHDB