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Breeding
12 September 2023
Young sire, Genosource Captain, reaffirms his credentials as the leading Profitable Lifetime Index sire in the genomic £PLI ranking, published today (10 August) by AHDB Dairy.
12 September 2023
A new number one sire takes top spot in the proven Holstein rankings, published today (10 August) by AHDB Dairy. Westcoast Yamaska moves up from sixth position as some 159 daughters are added to his genetic evaluation, earning him a Profitable Lifetime Index of £776.
9 August 2021
Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.
17 February 2025
Details of free farrowing system suppliers.
6 February 2023
Find out about group farrowing systems and how they differ from other free or loose farrowing solutions.
6 February 2023
Find out how zero confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems.
11 August 2021
Find out how temporary confinement farrowing pens differ from conventional systems
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18 August 2021
Find out how to switch to free or alternative farrowing systems while meeting the needs of the sow, piglets and stockperson.
17 February 2025
Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems
25 February 2025
Find out what options are available when switching to free farrowing and other alternative systems.
2 January 2024
Two new genetic indexes to help farmers breed more environmentally friendly cows will be launched in August
2 August 2021
Genomic testing has helped lift the herd’s genetic merit into the top 15% across the UK.