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Into Africa
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What's happening to British calf numbers and price
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"British Livestock" a new magazine
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Sexed Limousin Semen - a world first!
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Charolais genetics exported down under
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New semen sexing technology
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Expointer And 100 Years of Devons in Brazil
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Facts at your fingertips!
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Nice, if you can get it!
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New UK dairy genetics testing programme for "Grazing Kings"
[13 Jan 05]
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The growing desire for Holstein dairy cattle genetics that are specifically
suited to low-input, low-output systems has resulted in Genus/ABS setting-up
the UK’s first ever grassland genetics testing programme. Complementing
its extensive bull evaluation programme currently supported by its 2,800
member-strong Breeders Club, the company is planning to recruit farmers
running grass-based systems from around the UK to participate in the grassland
genetics programme. They will be offered specially selected test bull
semen to help evaluate up-and-coming new bulls and will also receive discounts
on already-proven sires suitable for low input systems. It is envisaged
that around 8 new bulls will be tested each year.
"Recent research in Ireland concluded that for maximum genetic progress on pasture systems the bulls need to be tested on them," says Ian Hildon, regional sales director of Genus/ABS UK. "That isn’t rocket science and our new programme will mean that the next generation of grassland bulls for UK farmers will have been evaluated on the system they will be used on and which they have been bred for, rather than being tested on a mix of systems, which happens at the moment. Farmers will be able to have greater confidence in the genetics they buy," he added.
Genus/ABS is currently sourcing genetics from countries renowned for grassland production systems - including Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, the UK. It is specifically selecting for exceptional female fertility, average body size, zero angularity and carry condition, high milk components, legs and feet and well-attached, longer-lasting udders. The current bulls making the grade on those fronts, and classified as "Grazing Kings" in its new "Grassland genetics" range include Lexvold Heldostar Hale, MOET Melody, Whittail Valley Zest, Eureka Filtrate and Tittenser Hylke. Young bulls likely to be tested next year include Kaarmona Carljo and Perfect Partners Lucky Strike Patrol
| "We are already at the forefront of cattle breeding on a UK and world scale, but recognise that the industry is increasingly segmenting into different types of systems with different requirements and genetic needs. The new programme will enable more accurate evaluation and targeting of exactly the right kind of genetics, which will improve technical performance in the future," says Mr Hildon. For more, see http://www.genusplc.com/ and http://www.genusbreeding.co.uk/ |  |
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