On Wednesday 15th April it was the Devon Young Farmers Show & Sale, and what a fantastic day it was!

As a beef producer, you’re always looking for ways to maximise the performance, health and profit- ability of your herd.

Embryo transfer (ET) is no longer a niche technology reserved for elite pedigree herds. With advances in both Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET) and ovum pick-up (OPU) in vitro production (IVP), these tools are becoming increasingly practical and accessible for a wide range of dairy systems.

Please try to think more like a cow, if you are hot, your cows are hotter! At what temperature do cows begin to show signs of heat stress?
Historically, UK summer temperatures were not seen as a major limit to dairy cow performance.
However, evidence now suggests that even relatively modest summer temperatures can affect production.