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Alison Glasgow Technical Manager British Limousin Cattle Society speaking at Januarys conference
9 February 2018

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.

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Lars Nielsen Head of Breeding Viking Genetics
2 February 2018

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.

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Dr Matthew Cleveland gave a presentation on maximising profits through improved beef genetics
26 January 2018

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.

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Gwyn Jones AHDB Dairy Board chairman stressed the need for producers to review their herd calving pattern to ensure that their system maximised profitability
25 January 2018

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.

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Sara Pedersen on current and future foot trimming research
29 December 2017

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.

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Hannah Shaw on the control of cryptosporidiosis in calves
15 December 2017

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.

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Matthew Jackson – British Farming Awards New Entrant Winner 2017
27 October 2017

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.

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BCBC will be attending UK Dairy Day
11 September 2017

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.

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BCBC Chairman Andy Dodd
1 September 2017

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.

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Cattle Breeder Magazine Spring issue
11 June 2017

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.

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BCBC Chairman Andy Dodd
1 June 2017

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.

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BCBC Chairman Andy Dodd
1 March 2017

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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