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Cowmen Comment: Andrew Rutter - "True profitability remains a 'greasy pig' to get hold of"

Cheshire dairy farmer Andrew attended Harper Adams university and went on to manage pedigree and commercial herds. He secured a job with breeding company Genus, where he became sire analyst. He has now returned home to manage the 350-cow herd.

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Cowmen Comment: Andrew Rutter - "True profitability remains a 'greasy pig' to get hold of"

Cheshire dairy farmer Andrew attended Harper Adams university and went on to manage pedigree and commercial herds. He secured a job with breeding company Genus, where he became sire analyst. He has now...

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