Much has changed in bovine genetics in the last 20 years? One extraordinary issue has arisen for livestock farmers, which isn’t a change in the genetics industry but adds to farmers list of hurdles to overcome alongside weather, market prices and...
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EBV (estimated breeding values) data from 5m Limousin cattle has been added to the UK evaluations. This includes 2.6 cattle with full pedigrees and 2.3 animals with performance records now available on the Limousin Basco...
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Red Ladies Derby – Limousin Cattle Show & Sale Show & Sale of 85 Limousin Females The British Limousin Cattle Society Auction Sale Rules will apply and the recommended Conditions of Sale of the National Beef Association. Friday 14th...
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The Brazilian Beef Cattle Industry – During the last five years the Brazilian beef industry has been the largest exporter of beef globally and one of the biggest producers of beef in general. The Brazilian beef industry is extremely...
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The British Limousin Cattle Society has released research indicating that genetic traits in cattle can be worth in excess of £360 per animal. Genetic Traits – Key Results £150 per animal – Bettering carcass quality £96 per...
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Industry experts propose new scheme for confirming Aberdeen Angus Beef integrity Many experts and veterans who are involved in the supply chain of Aberdeen Angus beef have made themselves vocal in regards to the origins and...
Read moreBeef cattle breeding and artificial insemination Using AI within a beef cattle herd can be profitable for the farmer provided that the AI programme is managed well, with considerable attention to detail at all stages of the process. Particular...
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The suckler herd: improving the genetics for increased profitability Ensuring profitability from your suckler herd involves breeding cows from two superior animals that you have identified which will steadily improve the genetic composition of...
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