A Dutch breed of horse famed for its jet black coat is becoming endangered by inbreeding and profiteering, breeders have ...

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Dear Dr Othieno, I am retiring this year and plan to acquire a few Friesian crosses for dairy farming as a source of income from milk sales. I love Friesians based on what I've heard and my own ...

THERE has been considerable commentary recently on the benefits of crossbreeding. Before I discuss these I would like to outline the pros and cons of the predominant breed in Ireland, the Holstein ...

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is exploring a new proposal to enhance genetic gain in the breed through IVF embryo transfer The proposal aims to accelerate genetic progress within the ...

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Meander Holsteins’ owners Robert and Annemarie Bruin, of Otautau, have had heifers selected for the 2023 Discovery Project team. Southland Holstein Friesian breeders Robert and Annemarie Bruin have ...

BAY LAKE - It began with a Christmas gift. One that a horse lover may dream of for decades. That single gift of a black Morgan gelding, expected to be a hobby, grew into a business with international ...