Darnlaw Farm: Breeding for Excellent Type and Potential 100,000 kg Cows

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No less than seven representatives of Darnlaw Farm (prefix: Townlaw) – including six of them scoring EX – passed the milestone of 100,000 kg in 2018. In the modern free-stall barn of the Sloan family in Scotland, 180 beautiful Holsteins combine high average production with a low herd turnover, the result of years of selection for type and passionately working with strong breeding cow families. Proven breeding skill, for which father Bryce and son Robert receiving a well-deserved British Master Breeder title in 2018.

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