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Meet Hilda: IVF Calf Revolutionizing Sustainable Dairy Farming

1/12/2025

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Meet Hilda, a groundbreaking calf from Dumfries, who is making history as the first IVF-born member of the Langhill Herd, the world's oldest livestock genetics project. As part of the innovative Cool Cows initiative, Hilda represents a leap towards breeding methane-efficient dairy cows, all thanks to a generous £335,000 grant aimed at fostering sustainable dairy farming.

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Meet Hilda, a groundbreaking calf from Dumfries, who is making history as the first IVF-born member of the Langhill Herd, the world's oldest livestock genetics project. As part of the innovative Cool Cows initiative, Hilda represents a leap towards breeding methane-efficient dairy cows, all thanks to a generous £335,000 grant aimed at fostering sustainable dairy farming.