Better profits from better genetics | Shropshire Star
The economic value of the UK’s chief breeding index, the Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI), is worth £1.58 in pre-tax profit for every point of PLI, according to new analysis.
Marco Winters is AHDB Head of Animal Genetics
For a typical cow in the top 10 per cent £PLI herd, that equates to an additional margin of £30,099 per year.
Herds were grouped based on their £PLI, with the top 25 per cent of herds earning a margin of £1,818 per cow/year compared with average herds at £1,670 and the bottom 25 per cent, £1,529.
We have long known that animals with better genetics have a huge impact on a farm’s bottom line. This study clearly shows the benefits of effective breeding policies over recent years.
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