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Tips on using genomics as a decision making tool

With costs running upwards of £1,800 to £3,000 per animal, choosing which calves to rear is a decision that can have long-term impacts on herd efficiency, profitability and sustainability

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Genomic testing at ear-tagging could help farmers identify their potentially most profitable heifers.
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Genomic testing at ear-tagging could help farmers identify their potentially most profitable heifers.

Raising heifers is one of the biggest investments on a dairy farm. Traditionally, selection has relied on parent averages, visual appraisal, or simple gut feel, but these methods never give the full picture....

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