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Brown Swiss tick all the boxes for family business

The any other breed section at AgriScot continues to get bigger and better every year and the event is an annual highlight for the team at Kedar, who are currently prepping entries from their Dumfries-based Brown Swiss herd. Lynsey Clark paid them a visit.

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Brown Swiss tick all the boxes for family business

Pre-show preparation can take a lot of time and effort, but you are not likely to hear anyone at Kedar complain, as the whole family are equally passionate about showing off their beloved cows. And,...

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