British Cattle Breeding Conference 2027
The UK's leading meeting of minds in cattle breeding. Three days of science, discussion and debate.
About the conference
Three days of science, discussion and debate
The British Cattle Conference is the UK's leading meeting of minds in cattle breeding. Every January, farmers, breeders, vets, students and scientists gather in Telford to hear the latest research presented in plain language and to argue about what it means in practice.
The 2027 conference runs from 25 to 27 January and builds on the success of Joining the Dots: From Blue Skies to Green Fields, asking how the next generation of breeding research can reach the farmgate faster. Expect an interactive breeding workshop, a dedicated Beef Day and Dairy Day, the Sir John Hammond Award lecture, and plenty of time to meet fellow breeders over dinner.
The programme and delegate details are published on this page as they are confirmed, so there is nothing to download unless you prefer paper.
Monday: Workshops
An interactive breeding workshop for vets and farmers: building strong farm breeding plans.
Tuesday: Beef Day
Panels and papers on beef genetics, plus the Sir John Hammond Award lecture.
Wednesday: Dairy Day
Dairy breeding science and practice, from genomics to fertility and IVF.
Booking for 2027 opens autumn 2026
Book online in a few minutes, or download a booking form to print and post once bookings open. Members enjoy reduced delegate rates.
Programme
Programme highlights
The full programme is published here as it is confirmed. Highlights so far:
| Time | Session | Strand |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 14:00 | Interactive breeding plan workshop | Workshop |
| Tuesday 09:30 | Beef Day opening panel | Beef Day |
| Tuesday 16:00 | Sir John Hammond Award lecture | Keynote |
| Wednesday 10:00 | Dairy Day: genomics in practice | Dairy Day |
Speakers and further sessions are announced through the news pages and the Club newsletter.
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Contact us
Club Secretary: Heidi Bradbury
Underhill Farm, Glutton Bridge, Earl Sterndale
Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0RN