Beef Shorthorns are key to sustainability of hill unit

Glenisla, a hill unit on the Angus Perth border, is synonymous with Beef Shorthorn genetics which can be found in herds throughout the UK and beyond. .

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Beef Shorthorns are key to sustainability of hill unit

Glenisla, a hill unit on the Angus Perth border, is synonymous with Beef Shorthorn genetics which can be found in herds throughout the UK and beyond. THE Beef Shorthorn offers beef producers...

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