Breeding

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.

22 February 2024

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

18 August 2021

Find out how to switch to free or alternative farrowing systems while meeting the needs of the sow, piglets and stockperson.

23 September 2021

Learn about different types of alternative and free farrowing systems

15 May 2024

Find out what options are available when switching to free farrowing and other alternative systems.

2 January 2024

Two new genetic indexes to help farmers breed more environmentally friendly cows will be launched in August

30 August 2023

An across-breed genetic ranking index designed for UK autumn block calving herds.

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