Sexed semen helps build cow numbers and improve efficiency

摘要

The adoption of sexed semen and a beefing strategy is proving successful in building quality replacements for expansion at Lower Alston Farm, Lancashire.Since taking the opportunity to purchase a neighbouring holding in 2017, David Talbot has been working to build herd numbers alongside an initial consignment of bought-in replacements.After hearing the successes other farmers have experienced using sexed semen, Mr Talbot decided to take the plunge and began implementing his own sexed and beef breeding strategy at Lower Alston Farm, Lancashire, last year.