Breeding

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Breeding better beef calves for sale

With uncertainty facing the future of calf exports and the potential need for some dairy farms to move animals earlier on account of nitrates changes, Alan Dillion, DairyBeef 500 Co-Ordinator, explained that the onus is on dairy farmers to breed a better quality beef calf to ensure repeat custom.

Using genetics to take the guesswork out of selecting animals for beef

Selecting an animal with the appropriate genetics for beef production is a key contributor to profitability on beef farms nationally.