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2 December 2025
Those using the recommended Spring Calving Index (£SCI), which has been updated this month by AHDB, will find plenty of choice across the Jersey and black and white breeds.
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2 April 2025
The latest AHDB Spring Calving Index (£SCI) ranking published today may provide the opportunity for a last-minute upgrade to genetics breeding decisions.
3 December 2024
With breeding choices complete in most autumn calving herds, attention is turning to herds calving next spring, who can look to the new Spring Calving Index (£SCI) ranking to make their breeding choices, particularly if using mixed breeds.
13 August 2024
Producers calving in a tight block in autumn, with a focus on genetic improvement, are advised to consider basing their sire selection on Autumn Calving Index (£ACI).
2 April 2024
With inseminations now in full swing in spring calving herds, and autumn calving some months away, breeding decisions for block-calving herds may be either made, or on the distant horizon.
6 December 2023
New at the top of the Spring Calving Index (£SCI) is the high health and fertility Jersey sire, VJ Groenbjerg Lobo Lobster
12 September 2023
Progenesis Wimbledon shares number one position in the £ACI rankings with newcomer Wilra KnowHow
12 September 2023
Progenesis Wimbledon remains in number one position in the £SCI rankings with Genosource Captain leading for £ACI
12 September 2023
And Holsteins take over the running in the £ACI ranking
12 September 2023
New names in today's spring and autumn calving genetic rankings
12 September 2023
Topping the list are the leaders from the summer rankings, Holstein, Progenesis Wimbledon (SCI £575) and Jersey, VJ Ravninggaard Huus Hamlet D (SCI £533).
12 September 2023
Producers calving in a block this autumn and now turning their attention to sire selection will find the Autumn Calving Index (£ACI) highlights sires most suited to their needs.