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The science of breeding show calves

Prof David Kenny, head of the Teagasc Animal and Bioscience Research Department in Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, takes a look at the science of breeding show calves.

BREEDING & HEALTH 15 November 2025

The science of breeding show calves

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