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Northern Irish dairy herd celebrates 10,000th calf born

Earlier this year, a Northern Irish dairy farm celebrated a milestone – the 10,000th calf to be born on the farm

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The herd is predominantly Holstein, but Norwegian Red genetics are being introduced to improve cow hardiness.
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The herd is predominantly Holstein, but Norwegian Red genetics are being introduced to improve cow hardiness.

Drayne's Dairy Farm located on the edge of Lisburn, Co Antrim has been milking cows and selling dairy produce direct to the consumer for over 90 years. During that time the farm has undergone many changes...

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