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How the Islavale Simmental herd manages 15% twins >More in © Catherine MacGregor Close attention to twin-bearing cows and milky, prolific genetics is helping a Scottish breeder regularly rear more than 100% calves to cows bulled. The Islavale herd of Berryleys Farm, near Grange, Keith, is run as a partnership by Stewart Stronach, partner Fiona, his parents, Stewart and Hazel, and his son, Michael. Like many Simmental herds, the Islavale...

Why Angus are earning an integrated finisher more than Blues >More in © StraightLine Beef Angus-sired cattle are outperforming Blue-cross cattle in a dairy-beef system through faster weight gains, longer grazing periods, cheaper diets and a more valuable carcass. Continental cattle achieved a better grade and a higher carcass value when paid on Europ grid terms, but veterinarian and beef finisher Rob Drysdale says natives are more profi...