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Reports on the use of embryo transfer to rapidly restock with a pedigree herd. Number of pedigree imported cattle bought by dairy producer Peter Sherwin; Specialty of embryo transfer team members Dave and Pam Coombes; Work of the Coombes for Sherwin.

The article discusses the views of farmer Tom Richardson from Lancashire, England, who established a pedigree beef herd, on things to consider when setting up a new beef herd. He mentions the need to a balance between producing cattle with sufficient muscularity while still maintaining natural fleshing ability and the challenge that underpins the breeding policy of a new Beef Shorthorn herd in Lancashire. He also discusses use of embryo transfer to speed up the breeding progress of the herd.

The article offers news briefs related to dispersal sale of Charollais flock as of October 25, 2015. Closing of Ruthin Auction Mart for the dispersal sale of editorial Manager, Meilir Jones, Aberkinsey flock of Charollais sheep. David Mawhinney, professor of entrepreneurship was under bidder and secured use of the tup by purchasing 40 doses of semen in the sale. Four year old ewe was the star of the female section in the sale and increase in the embryo transfer in full sisters sold to flocks.