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Farmer James Lywood
13 January 2022

Sponsors Feature – ADF Milking's stress-free InVent

ADF Milking launched InVent, building on its proven automated dipping and flushing technology, with James Lywood of Battlehurst Farm sharing his experience of the system.

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Desi Cicale: Advanced Carcase Grading Technology
12 January 2022

Desi Cicale: Advanced Carcase Grading Technology

Meat imaging expert Desi Cicale demonstrated advanced carcase grading technology and explained its potential benefits for UK producers at the BCBC conference.

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Paragon: accelerating herd improvement with ET and IVF
11 January 2022

Paragon: accelerating herd improvement with ET and IVF

Veterinary science continues to advance, offering farmers the ability to improve herd genetics more rapidly through embryo transfer and in vitro fertilisation techniques.

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Prof Myles Allen
10 January 2022

Myles Allen: Methane, Agriculture and Climate

Described as the physicist behind net zero, Myles Allen has studied global climate change for 30 years and developed methods used by the IPCC to quantify emissions.

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Claire Phyn PhD BAppSc (Hons)
10 January 2022

Claire Phyn: unlocking the secrets to cow fertility

New Zealand senior scientist Dr Claire Phyn outlined key findings from a long-term research programme investigating novel traits to improve genetic merit for fertility.

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AHDBs Maternal Matters Campaign
6 January 2022

AHDB: driving profitability in the suckler herd

AHDB's Maternal Matters campaign highlights the connection between maternal performance and profitability in the suckler herd, promoting production of quality replacements.

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BCBC Chair Dr Karen Wonnacott
6 December 2021

Looking forward to January 2022's virtual conference

In just seven weeks the next BCBC conference will be held virtually, following the resounding success of the club's first ever virtual conference, says Chair Karen Wonnacott.

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Professor Michael Lee presenting Professor Jude Capper with the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award 2021
11 October 2021

Jude Capper presented the 2021 Sir John Hammond Award

BSAS President Professor Michael Lee presented Professor Jude Capper with the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award 2021 at Harper Adams University in September.

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The new BCBC logo competition winner – Annie Stones
6 October 2021

Announcing a new look for BCBC after student competition

The British Cattle Breeders Club invited students to design a new logo with a fresh, exciting look that appeals to all ages while keeping the club's values at heart.

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Chair – Dr Karen Wonnacott
1 September 2021

Autumn 2021

A preview of the virtual 2022 conference and its keynote speakers, plus the announcement of the winning design in BCBC's new logo competition.

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BCBC Chair Dr Karen Wonnacott
12 August 2021

Conference promises 'A Breath of Fresh Air' in 2022

BCBC announced its next conference would be held virtually on Tuesday 25 January 2022, themed 'A Breath of Fresh Air' reflecting the changing shape of the industry.

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BCBC rebrand project open to students and young people
11 May 2021

BCBC rebrand project open to students and young people

The Club believes this is a great time to be in the industry, with many opportunities yet to explore, prompting its first rebrand project in over ten years.

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