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7 March 2024
As autumn approaches, the increasing number of producers in the thick of calving at this time of year will be seeking suitable sires, and can turn their attention to the latest genetic evaluations from AHDB Dairy, ranked on Autumn Calving Index (£ACI).
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.
27 September 2021
Case study describing the return on investment and further benefits of air scrubber technology.
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.
28 January 2022
In this long-term outlook, our Head of Environment Jon Foot discusses his thoughts on how farming carbon may become key for farming businesses in future.
17 February 2025
Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems