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Genetic testing aims to breed healthier cows and cut farming emissions

Genetic testing aims to breed healthier cows and cut farming emissions
BBC Northern Ireland Monday 12 October 2026, 05:26 UTC 1 min read
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The £16.6m scheme is designed to analyse the genetic make-up of every cow in Northern Ireland.

The £16.6m scheme is designed to analyse the genetic make-up of every cow in Northern Ireland.
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