Originating in the from the Alpine regions of Europe, the Brown Swiss breed has successfully travelled to all corners of the world and adapted as one of the leading breeds of milking cow, particularly where the primary market for milk is the...
In 2010 Wessex Lowlines imported 10 heifers from Big Island Lowlines in Edmonton, Canada – the first live beef imports into the UK in over a decade. They arrived by Air Canada at Heathrow none the worse for their travels. A second import of...
Jersey cattle originate from Jersey the largest Island in the Channel Islands and just some 14 miles away from the French coast.
There are fewer than 6000 Jerseys on the Island in total with nearly 4000 of these being adult milking cows. The...
We aim to encourage, promote and improve the breeding of Bazadaise cattle in the UK and Ireland.
We will compile, maintain and publish a Herd Book of recognised and pure-bred Bazadaise. We will keep a Pedigree and Grading Register of other...
The Breeder appreciates the basic qualities and growth rates of these cattle which enable them to produce strong, very well developed weaned calves with good conformation resulting in maximum profit per cow.
The Fattener benefits from their...
The BCCS Terminal Index is aimed at a commercial herd using Charoalis bulls over large framed, mixed breed cows to breed steers and heifers to finish at 18 months of age. All progeny are destined for slaughter and no replacement females are...
The modern day breed of cattle known as British Whites can claim direct links with the ancient indigenous wild white cattle of Great Britain, notably from the park at Whalley Abbey, Lancashire which was bought by Richard Assheton in 1553. In 1697...
During the early years of the 20th century the Breed was considered as triple purpose – for the production of beef, milk and butterfat. Many exports helped support the South Devon farmers’ income at this time, with cattle regularly being...
The Galloway is a maternal breed, the cows are easy calving and has a abundant supply of milk. She is long lived and can be relied upon to produce calves every year, with many cows producing regularly into their teens and beyond. This trait alone...
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