genetics

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

A new entrant in the shape of Peak AltaOrvar has hit the number one position on the genomic Holstein sires list, published this week by AHDB

Researchers claim iron-fortified vegetables and cereal crops will help world combat anaemia

The EPIHERD project has been awarded a Smart Grant from Innovate UK to develop a platform which will help farmers access epigenomic data on their dairy herds to improve performance.

Switching to crossbreeding has improved herd health and fertility at one Devon dairy

Switching from one hill breed to another was what Jack and Rachel Cartmel needed on their Lake District hill farm to ensure a sustainable sheep enterprise

Assessing a ram’s genetic merit is key when looking to maximise profitability within the flock and accelerate growth from forage