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Cross-breeding helps boost fertility and profitability

Switching to crossbreeding has improved herd health and fertility at one Devon dairy

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Cross-breeding helps boost fertility and profitability

Patrick Cock, who farms at Younghouse 51AVÊÓÆµnear Ashburton, Devon alongside his brother Graeme, previously milked pedigree Holsteins three times a day with yields peaking at 12,000 litres. Holsteins...

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