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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 herd experiences a high twinning rate most years. The Stronachs participated in the Livestock Healt...

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 profitable when accounting for the Angus-sired premium and reduced feed costs. Mr Drysdale’s business �...