Hall of Fame honour for Beamer
One of New Zealand’s most famous bulls San Ray FM Beamer, has been recognised for his contribution. Siring more than 170,000 daughters.
May 10, 2021
One of New Zealand’s most famous bulls San Ray FM Beamer, has been recognised for his contribution. Siring more than 170,000 daughters.
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Greg Peddle explains how building a solid base from making the right decisions at the very start has driven profitability
LIC answer frequently asked questions about using heat detection in your dairy herd.
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