Content related to the topic: breeding

12 September 2023

Shake-up in genomic Holstein ranking

A tie for the number one position and three new entrants to the top 10 indicate the vibrancy in the Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking for young genomic Holstein sires, which is published today.

12 September 2023

Viking incursion breaches US stronghold

In a brand-new ranking dominated by US genetics, the Danish-bred Viking bull, VH Balisto Brook, rises to the top

17 July 2019

Reduce costs and increase profits by using sexed semen

Using sexed semen in your dairy herd can help reduce rearing costs and increase potential profit.

11 September 2023

Taking steps to improve lameness

Lameness in dairy cows is set to reduce according to our latest data

20 August 2025

Breed4Better

Our campaign to help consider your options about using sexed semen and make informed decisions.

1 August 2019

How one herd manager is breeding for profit

Herd manager, Wil Armitage turned his back on high production in favour of breeding for profit.

19 June 2019

Interpreting beef carcase traits

Breeding values produced as part of the Cascase Traits Project. This analysis links data to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for traits of economic importance.

13 May 2019

Top genetic traits to improve lifetime yield revealed

The genetic traits dairy farmers should focus on to increase daily lifetime yields for fat and protein.

9 April 2019

All Things Dairy - Spring 2019

Our regular newsletter featuring articles on genetics, dairy marketing, strategic farms, new KPI targets and more...

12 September 2023

High production Jerseys reshuffle £PLI ranking

Two newcomers from North America have entered the running in the latest Jersey breed £PLI ranking

12 September 2023

New bull for spring block calvers and stability for our autumn calving index

A brand new number one bull in our Spring Calving Index (£SCI) and little change in our Autumn Calving Index (£ACI)