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Added Value From Beef Genetics Clear-Cut
Speaking at the 70th British Cattle Breeders Conference, the British Limousin Cattle Society's Alison Glasgow demonstrated how the breed is delivering opportunity.

VikingGenetics and a Yorkshire farmer on health and profit
The third day of the 2018 conference saw a Scandinavian cattle breeding representative and Yorkshire dairy farmer Roger Hildreth discuss health, welfare and production.

Genus ABS and Forage Aid inform the 70th Anniversary event
The second day of the 2018 conference saw Dr Matthew Cleveland fly in from the USA to present on maximising profits through improved beef genetics, alongside Andrew Ward MBE.

Breeding Strategies Post 2020
World leaders in the field of cattle genetics gave an overview of the latest technological developments on the first day of the 2018 British Cattle Breeders Conference.

Sara Pedersen on current and future foot trimming research
The dairy PhD presentation, supported by AHDB Dairy, was given by Sara Pedersen MRCVS on routine cattle foot trimming: current practices and future research areas.

Hannah Shaw on the control of cryptosporidiosis in calves
The PhD presentation, supported by AHDB Beef and Lamb, was given by Hannah Shaw on cryptosporidiosis in calves: effect on calf growth and use of disinfectants.

British Farming Awards winner Matthew Jackson speaks at BCBC
Inspirational young dairy farmer Matthew Jackson from North Wales fits the conference theme perfectly, having recently been named Winner of the New Entrant award.

BCBC will be attending UK Dairy Day
The British Cattle Breeders Club attended UK Dairy Day with a stand in the Sharing Knowledge Zone, welcoming visitors for a chat about the club and its work.

Autumn 2017
A preview of January's 70th Anniversary conference and its keynote speakers, plus a look back at 70 years of British Cattle Breeders Club history.

Cattle Breeder Spring Newsletter 2017
The Cattle Breeder magazine's Spring issue includes coverage of the British Cattle Conference held earlier in the year at Telford, Shropshire, reviewing key speakers.

Summer 2017
Chairman Andy Dodd discusses BCBC's role in the industry, President Mike Coffey looks to the future, and the club invites members to its 70th Anniversary conference.

Spring 2017
A review of the 2017 conference, including the presidential handover and a celebration of 70 years of the British Cattle Breeders Club and Conference.
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