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Segmenting the herd and targeting sexed female and male semen towards appropriate animals will help optimise any sexed and beef strategy.

Genomic testing, together with targeted use of sexed semen on cows and heifers is part of a strategy to maximise the output from every cow space at Slough Court, Somerset.

Fraser Jones thinks it is no coincidence cows are milking well, while calf immunoglobulin levels are the highest they have ever been.

Genomic testing, together with targeted use of sexed semen on cows and heifers is part of a strategy to maximise the output from every cow space at Slough Court, Somerset.

By continually investing in the business, the Bingham family has ensured the welfare and production needs of its 800-cow herd are always put first. Richard Halleron reports.

August 2021 Dairy Farming edition

July 2021 Dairy Farming edition

Heat stress could be costing UK dairy farmers a 20% depletion in milk yield and significant fertility losses – but it is not just about short-term affects: generational productivity is at risk. Natalie Noble reports.

June 2021 Dairy Farming edition

Dairy cow caesarean section operations are relatively uncommon, but they can save the life of the cow and/or calf. Wendy Short reports.