The Swedish Barbies: ‘Survivors, Who Never Disappoint!’

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Two full sisters. Both in their 10th lactation. Both scored excellent. Both 13 years old. Both have surpassed 100,000 kg. Both Shottles. Both outstanding brood cows. Both fit. Yes, indeed, this unique situation can be found in an equally unique dairy region: close to Älvsbyn in northern Sweden, not far from the Arctic Circle. Indeed, Älvsbyn is situated as far north on our planet as Greenland or central Alaska!

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