18 February 2024
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6 min read
Pregnancy diagnosis (PD) for the suckler herd carries many potential advantages, chief of which is the ability to make informed decisions on breeding, feeding and general management strategy, says vet...
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Rob Rees, who manages Box Farm, on the River Severn in Gloucestershire, is working towards achieving a 100% Limousin suckler herd
01 September 2025
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8 min read
Farmers with suckler herds are continuing to face challenges despite higher prices this year, with Defra prime cattle slaughter figures pointing to a significant reduction of nearly 5% in Great Britain in the first half of 2025
18 August 2025
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2 min read
With the current high cattle prices, making the most of sucklers and keeping calving intervals tight is essential
14 August 2025
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4 min read
