Sexed semen optimises value of every calf on Cheshire unit

Using sexed female and sexed male semen is helping one farmer optimise the value of every calf.

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Sexed semen optimises value of every calf on Cheshire unit

Using sexed female and sexed male semen is helping one farmer optimise the value of every calf. The fact dairy cross Hereford bulls are worth about £70 a head more than heifers means sexed male beef...

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