For Robert Manson, the Simmental breed offers everything a commercial producer could ask for—maternal strength, good temperament, efficient growth, and the kind of adaptability required on the farm’s varied land. Brodieshill Farm is located near Forres, one of the...
Maximising Profits from the Dairy Herd with Simmental Genetics
Keith Nelson runs a mixed farm in Rosslea, County Fermanagh alongside his family, where they milk 120 pedigree Fleckvieh and Holstein cows in a robotic system, run a small suckler beef herd and a bed and breakfast pig system. For Keith, focusing on genetics is crucial...
SIMMENTAL ‘MONEY MAKERS’ AT COMMERCIAL SALES ACROSS SCOTLAND!
Sales at Thainstone, UA Stirling, Caledonian Marts, Lanark, Ayr, Newton Stewart, Quoybrae, and Dumfries featured. Moving round the UK, we’re back in Scotland and looking at markets across Scotland in this last two to three weeks and where flexible, efficient...
Linde General
Linde General– During a recent trip to Denmark by Society officials it was noted that Linde General was producing some outstanding females, although there are some UK genetics in this Danish breed sire, the female lines are completely new. Linde General had very good results while in the testing station for weight and feed conversion efficiency.
We have negotiated to purchase an amount of semen that will be distributed to Performance Recording Members at cost price, we estimate the price to be between £9-10 + VAT per straw plus delivery. A maximum of 20 straws per member. Members would also be responsible for the delivery costs to their flask or that of an agent. Please order directly to the office, deadline is Friday 25th September.