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10 August 2021
Only the Ayrshire breed sees a change at the top amongst the non-Holstein dairy breeds, as VR Vilano takes the lead in the August AHDB Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) rankings.
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.
24 January 2022
Efficiency with environmental benefits through optimising sheep genetics; developing a new approach to UK sheep genetic evaluations
29 July 2021
Genetic selection of cattle for reduced bovine Tuberculosis transmission
16 November 2023
Herd genetic reports help you see the breeding potential of your milking cows and youngstock through their genetic index, trait and inbreeding values.
19 January 2022
AHDB is investigating the value of a blood test in assessing the genetic merit of animals for worm resistance.
23 February 2023
Find out what the AI Standard for pigs is and what it means for producers in the UK.
12 July 2021
Find out about the common genetic defects affecting dairy breeding in the UK.
12 July 2021
Genetic selection has resulted in impressive gains in milk yield, along with improvements in other traits for UK dairy farmers, in the last few decades.
30 November 2022
Our three economic breeding indexes – £PLI, £SCI and £ACI – help you make quick decisions about choosing bulls most suited to your calving system.