Focus on functionality of the cow, says US breeder

Functionality is the key driver of profitability in the suckler herd across both the UK and the US and must not be forgotten in the drive for growth and muscle.

Alex Black
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Focus on functionality of the cow, says US breeder

Functionality is the key driver of profitability in the suckler herd across both the UK and the US and must not be forgotten in the drive for growth and muscle. That was the message from American cattle...

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