Breeding's role in long-term efficiency drive

Adopting a farm-specific breeding programme with the aim of producing the right type of cow for that system is essential as part of any farm’s long-term efficiency drive.

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Breeding's role in long-term efficiency drive

Adopting a farm-specific breeding programme with the aim of producing the right type of cow for that system is essential as part of any farms long-term efficiency drive. There is nothing more costly...

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