Breeding

One Northern Ireland-based producer’s British Friesians are meeting both his and other pedigree and commercial herds’ needs. We find out...

The genetics of dairy-cow fertility has undergone a transformation since the early 2000s. Geneticist Marco Winters predicts the UK herd...

Breeding replacements using a three-way cross is supporting the long-term goals of developing an easy-to-manage herd for one dairy...

A genetic management programme promises to combine genomic testing with customised breeding goals, and help producers make better...

Using fresh sexed semen requires concentrated and timely management, but one dairy business’ block-calved herds are reaping the rewards,...

As more producers take the automatic-milking-system route, it makes sense to breed cows that better suit this technology. One breeding...

A data-focused breeding strategy is driving genetic gain and performance for one Somerset-based herd. We find out more about their...

Challenging traditional approaches, to find ways to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability, was the theme of this year’s...

Producers have sought to limit inbreeding for many years, and now there is an additional tool to help limit its harmful effects. We spoke...

Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup finalist and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his excitement about the latest daughter-proven...

Not all beef bulls are equal. So what is the ideal beef semen for use on dairy herds? CRV shares the latest non-return percentage figures...

Setting up a second unit to rear heifers has allowed one Lancashirebased herd to improve overall efficiency and performance. We spoke ...

Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup runner-up and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his top picks from the proven- and ...

As the pressure on producers to reduce methane emissions increases, could breeding be an important part of the solution? We find out more...

Twice NMR/RABDF Gold Cup runner-up and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson gives us his verdict on the August bull-proof run and...

Two new genetic indexes are set to help producers breed more efficient and environmentally-friendly cows. And they’re set to play a key...