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Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

The Spring Calving Index (拢SCI) is set to be refined by AHDB to create a more relevant breeding tool for grazing based, spring calving dairy herds

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Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

Producers running grazing based, spring calving systems have had the Spring Calving Index (拢SCI) to use as a genetic tool for many years, but from April, the index will be weighted against tall, high production...

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