Genomically testing replacements has flagged up a genomic profitable lifetime index (£PLI) gap of up to £286 between heifers at a Pembrokeshire dairy farm. The Hannah family, who farm at Mountjoy, near Haverfordwest, screened 94 heifers at 20 months old as a Farming Connect demonstration farm project. Their aim is to fast-track genetic gain in […]
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