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The cattle industry has made huge gains in breeding and genetics over 70 years, from Sir John Hammond's pioneering work to today's genomic tools, said Jude Capper.

Ovum Pick Up is a mature technology that can accelerate genetic progress and is now within reach of commercial dairy farms, believes Idaho vet Andy Borrowman.

Changes at Clayhanger Farm near Haslington in Cheshire led to a dramatic improvement in performance and efficiency of its 400-strong herd of Holsteins, says Andrew Rutter.

Levy payers are at the heart of everything AHDB does, and eligible levy payers were asked to help shape its work and priorities for beef, lamb and dairy from April 2022.

ADF Milking launched InVent, building on its proven automated dipping and flushing technology, with James Lywood of Battlehurst Farm sharing his experience of the system.

Meat imaging expert Desi Cicale demonstrated advanced carcase grading technology and explained its potential benefits for UK producers at the BCBC conference.

Veterinary science continues to advance, offering farmers the ability to improve herd genetics more rapidly through embryo transfer and in vitro fertilisation techniques.

Described as the physicist behind net zero, Myles Allen has studied global climate change for 30 years and developed methods used by the IPCC to quantify emissions.

New Zealand senior scientist Dr Claire Phyn outlined key findings from a long-term research programme investigating novel traits to improve genetic merit for fertility.

AHDB's Maternal Matters campaign highlights the connection between maternal performance and profitability in the suckler herd, promoting production of quality replacements.

In just seven weeks the next BCBC conference will be held virtually, following the resounding success of the club's first ever virtual conference, says Chair Karen Wonnacott.

BSAS President Professor Michael Lee presented Professor Jude Capper with the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award 2021 at Harper Adams University in September.