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BCBC provides a forum for exchange between scientists & breeders of beef & dairy cattle

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BCBC recently recognised ABP's Richard Phelps contribution to the industry over the years and wished him all the best for the future as he retires from the industry. We recognise the valued contributions he has given as a speaker and his support as a sponsor. #Thankyou #BCBC2025

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Jim McRobert spoke about pasture based systems, he was asked "how do you see the pastures on our farms changing over the next 10 years?"

"I see a move away from monocultures to more mixed cropping adopting a regenerative approach and also paddock / mob grazing approach"

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🤩 During the annual dinner at January’s conference delegates joined in the fun to raise funds for RABI with a game of ‘Heads n Tails’, raising an amazing £1,354.👏 👏
For more information visit https://t.co/5Ga8WodSLA

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🚨 Nominations for the Sir John Hammond Award close 1st March 2025. For more information and to submit your nomination online visit ➡️ https://t.co/c1yZdPgKrP
@BSAS_org
#BSAS #RoyalSmithfieldClub #SirJohnHammond

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Genetic progress within the UK has been fast paced, but are farmers spending enough on genetics, and what can be done to further genetic gain? These were just some of the questions discussed during dairy day at January's conference #BCBC25 #conferencespeakers #TheHerdoftheFuture

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With the recent government announcement of a new National Food Strategy, there is a need for evidence-based policies recognising livestock's full contribution, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, and promoting healthy, balanced diets."

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"AHDB believes in the significant role that livestock systems play in both individual health & planetary sustainability. Well-managed livestock systems provide essential nutrition & offer broader environmental benefits, such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and soil health.

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How was this a week ago? #BCBC25 Genetics plays a fundamental role in creating a beef herd that is fit for the future #beefday🐂🧬🌱🌍🧑‍🌾 Graham Wilkinson, CEO @TheAHDB told delegates that global beef consumption was going to increase by 10% by 2032
📷 Orlena @ Robert Smith

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Thank you @AHDB_BeefLamb @AHDB_Dairy for participating in this year's conference #BCBC25 🐮🐂

[AHDB Dairy @AHDB_Dairy]

The British @CattleBreeders Conference 2025🐄🐂

AHDB took part in a number of #BCBC25 sessions, including:
🧬Debunking myths & breaking down barriers
🧬Making safe & effective breeding decisions
🧬Developing future dairy genetics at farm level

💻: https://t.co/bcDIZDlRwV

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Jim McRobert from Carr's Billington says act now to shape 'the herd of the future' powered by data and biotech, data driven breeding and real-time farm management using sensors and AI. @ceres_tag @CarrsBillington #BCBC25 @CattleBreeders

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@HefinR @dadyo32 @AHDB_Dairy @SRUC @Rhianpricemedia 🤦🏻‍♀️

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While we have made considerable strides in dairy genetics, cows are too big and big is bad, says @dadyo32 #BCBC25 #phenotypeisking @AHDB_Dairy @SRUC

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🙏 #Thankyou for joining us over the last 3 days for an informative, inspiring conference prompting lots of discussion and debate... with grateful thanks to all of our speakers and sponsors. Date for your diary 📅 19-21 January 2026... we look forward to welcoming you to #BCBC26

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A brilliant final speaker and an inspiring quote to bring the conference to a close - people are key to delivering outcomes and we need to harness their potential! @Han_Batty @LLMteam 👏 #BCBC25

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“If you tell people why they are to do it, they will farm with heart and passion,” adds @Han_Batty @LLMteam #BCBC25

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Vet Hannah Batty from @LLMteam and @NuffieldFarming scholar says start with the outcome and processes will follow. #BCBC25 #teamdairy

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Half of skeletal growth happens in the first six months of life. You want decent sized heifers to calve in? Grow them well in the first six months. @GinnySherwin #BCBC25

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Why why why?!! You need to know why heifers on your farm and exiting the herd prematurely says @GinnySherwin #BCBC25 #teamdairy

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That incoming heifer is like a teenager with a credit card, says @GinnySherwin Averaging rearing costs of nearly £1,900 a head #BCBC25 #teamdairy