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East Yorkshire Limousin herd continues to strive for genetic improvement

Making use of the latest technology to maximise genetic progress is key to the success of the Blenkhorn family’s pedigree herd

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East Yorkshire Limousin herd continues to strive for genetic improvement

The Elderberry herd of pedigree Limousin's was established more than 20 years ago by Barry and Neil Blenkhorn and their parents, Paul and Sue, who farm 109 hectares (270 acres) at Willitoft, East Yorkshire....

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