Breeding

Cross breeding ‘ticks all the boxes’ (June 24)

One Northern Ireland-based producer’s British Friesians are meeting both his and other pedigree and commercial herds’ needs. We find out...

Index builds bright future for herd fertility (Feb 24)

The genetics of dairy-cow fertility has undergone a transformation since the early 2000s. Geneticist Marco Winters predicts the UK herd...

Three-way breeding builds herd resilience (Jan 24)

Breeding replacements using a three-way cross is supporting the long-term goals of developing an easy-to-manage herd for one dairy...

Clear insight into genetic potential (Nov/Dec 23)

A genetic management programme promises to combine genomic testing with customised breeding goals, and help producers make better...

Fresh approach improves fertility performance (Oct 23)

Using fresh sexed semen requires concentrated and timely management, but one dairy business’ block-calved herds are reaping the rewards,...

Sire selection for ‘robot ready’ cows (May 23)

As more producers take the automatic-milking-system route, it makes sense to breed cows that better suit this technology. One breeding...

Precision breeding pays performance dividends (April 23)

A data-focused breeding strategy is driving genetic gain and performance for one Somerset-based herd. We find out more about their...

Breeding key to improving sustainability (Feb 23)

Challenging traditional approaches, to find ways to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability, was the theme of this year’s...

Genomic measure can help limit inbreeding (Feb 23)

Producers have sought to limit inbreeding for many years, and now there is an additional tool to help limit its harmful effects. We spoke...

Proven-sire performance matches genomic promise (Jan 23)

Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup finalist and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his excitement about the latest daughter-proven...

Three beef sires are better than one (Nov/Dec 22)

Not all beef bulls are equal. So what is the ideal beef semen for use on dairy herds? CRV shares the latest non-return percentage figures...

Complete solution for high-performing heifers (Oct 22)

Setting up a second unit to rear heifers has allowed one Lancashirebased herd to improve overall efficiency and performance. We spoke ...

Reshuffles generate renewed interest (May 22)

Two-time NMR/RABDF Gold Cup runner-up and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson shares his top picks from the proven- and ...

Tech ‘sniffs out’ lower-emission genes (Feb 22)

As the pressure on producers to reduce methane emissions increases, could breeding be an important part of the solution? We find out more...

High PLIs, but variable linears (Sept 2021)

Twice NMR/RABDF Gold Cup runner-up and renowned pedigree breeder James Tomlinson gives us his verdict on the August bull-proof run and...

Breeding for productivity – and the planet (Sept 2021)

Two new genetic indexes are set to help producers breed more efficient and environmentally-friendly cows. And they’re set to play a key...