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Calf pneumonia or Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a complex, multi-factorial disease which results in inflammation and damage to the tissues of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is the most common reason for poor performance and death in growing calves.

Dry matter losses are costing UK farmers an average of £25/tonne DM. But simple changes to silaging practices could help cut this cost.

Higher conception rates with sexed semen compared to conventional has given one West Sussex ice cream producer the confidence to use it across cows and heifers and thus breed the very best replacements possible.

Making informed, and progressive breeding decisions is a vital part of Devon producer’s business strategy. Westcott Farm have implemented a strategic approach to driving efficiencies and profitability by using the most advanced sexed semen high quality beef semen and genomically testing females.

One Lancashire dairy farmer believes the technique he employs of using SexedULTRA 4M semen, in combination with genomic testing, is highly relevant to all pure-bred Jersey herds which rear their own replacements.

By making the most of modern breeding services - from sexed female dairy and sexed male beef semen to pin-sharp fertility management and DNA testing his heifers - Kenny Campbell is lifting the financial fortunes of his Scottish farm.

Trevor Lloyd believes combining genomic testing of heifers with a sexed and beef strategy could be a game changer for UK dairy farmers.