Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value

Choosing the correct genetics to use on dairy animals has always been a challenge, but that decision is becoming more difficult with fluctuating milk prices and consumer demands. While milk prices are currently riding high, so, too, are the costs associated with producing milk, particularly feed, fertiliser and energy costs. With that in mind, dairy farmers should be considering every available solution that can increase the value of their produce, which also includes the bull calves from the