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Pearson Family Doubles Dairy Herd, Boosts Performance Index

4/22/2025

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The Pearson family near Mount Gambier has made impressive strides in dairy farming, boosting their herd by 50% to 900 cows. In just four years, they've elevated their Balanced Performance Index from 67 to 175 by prioritizing the breeding of high BPI bulls, which enhances production, health, and profitability—all while keeping their herd under 1000 cows.

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Story summary

The Pearson family near Mount Gambier has made impressive strides in dairy farming, boosting their herd by 50% to 900 cows. In just four years, they've elevated their Balanced Performance Index from 67 to 175 by prioritizing the breeding of high BPI bulls, which enhances production, health, and profitability—all while keeping their herd under 1000 cows.