Friesian sire rankings led by Dutch-bred bull

Dutch-bred Bloemplaat Hoeve Ewoud continues to move up the Friesian rankings to take the lead in this breed's evaluations

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Bloemplaat Hoeve Ewoud tops the Friesian rankings
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Bloemplaat Hoeve Ewoud tops the Friesian rankings

This son of Bernard transmits high milk solids, with Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTAs) of 13.7kg fat and 13.1kg protein, alongside cell count reduction (SCC -11), all of which helps earn a Profitable...

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