Why should you classify pedigree cows?

Murray Cochrane offers his perspective as a cow classification field officer as he embarks on his 25th year in the role

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Cow classification has a vital part to play in the breeding of productive and durable cows that make a positive contribution to dairy farm profitability, says Murray Cochrane, cow classification field...

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