51AVÊÓÆµ

Genosource Captain leads daughter-proven £PLI rankings

Genosource Captain has been a long-term leader within the Holstein breed both as a young, genomic sire and now that he has daughters of his own

Katie Jones
clock • 2 min read
Genosource Captain leads daughter-proven £PLI rankings

With 180 milking in the UK adding to his international figures, he weighs in at the top of the pack in December's genetic evaluations. With a PLI of £814, Captain is established as a leading production...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

BNG Habitat Bank Creation & Unit Sales

£±Ê°¿´¡

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

£±Ê°¿´¡

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Dairy

Blood testing: A useful tool for dry cow health

Blood testing: A useful tool for dry cow health

From investigating fresh cow diseases to routine monitoring of cow health, metabolic profiling in the dry period can help uncover what might be holding your dry cows back

clock 09 October 2025 • 4 min read
Letters: "Fewer cows, fewer producers, yet more milk in the market with prices plummeting... the sums just do not add up"

Letters: "Fewer cows, fewer producers, yet more milk in the market with prices plummeting... the sums just do not add up"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ruth Umpleby discusses the dairy sector and recent milk price reductions

Farmers Guardian
clock 07 October 2025 • 2 min read
23-year-old Carlisle farmer takes on 'once-in-a-lifetime' dairy contract

23-year-old Carlisle farmer takes on 'once-in-a-lifetime' dairy contract

Jordan Duddy has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead dairy farm after a competitive selection process

clock 04 October 2025 • 2 min read