How the Islavale Simmental herd manages 15% twins
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 herd experiences a high twinning rate most years. The Stronachs participated in the Livestock Healt...
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