9 Northern Ireland heifers make top 20 of UK database
A Northern Ireland pedigree dairy herd has managed to clinch almost half of the top 20 places on a UK-wide genomics ranking.
The Top 100 UK Holstein females for Dairy Wellness Profit Index (DWP) ranking is updated in April, August and December after each proof run.
Redhouse Holsteins, Benburb, Co. Tyrone, has 32 heifers in the top 100 and an impressive nine in the top 20.
The ranking is based on genomic testing data on a range of 14 cow and calf wellness traits from over 12,000 UK animals.
The DWP Index allows farmers to better select heifers that will be more productive whilst staying healthy and getting in calf sooner.