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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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