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Angus beefF R O M T H E D A I R Y F A R M E R

Over 50% of UK beef production comes from the dairy herd. By placing focus on the quality of dairy bred beef animals reared, it is possible to drive farm efficiencies while also producing what consumers require.

Genus ABS, the UK’s leading supplier of beef genetics, and ABP Food Group, one of the largest beef processors in Europe, have collaborated in a new partnership called BeefConnect. BeefConnect aims to deliver better efficiencies from the beef supply chain whilst securing long term opportunities for British beef.

Why has this been introduced? Crossing beef sires onto lower end dairy cows is a well adopted practice, as it avoids over production of low value, male dairy-bred calves and increases calf crop value by producing beef cross calves of higher value.

What is the programme and how will it work?The programme will facilitate the supply of Genus ABS bred calves* to ABP which will enhance efficiencies by purchasing calves of known genetic merit. Further details of the specification can be found overleaf.

What are the benefits to me, the farmer? You will benefit from competitive prices and a simpler way of moving calves off farm, while having access to calf rearing advice and top quality beef genetics.

* Subject to ABP calf specification.

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Genus ABS inform their customers of the opportunity to supply Angus sired calves to ABP

If the customer is interested in finding out more information, his contact

details are passed on to ABP

ABP contact the farmer and discuss details of the opportunity and ABP calf specifications

If interested, a weekly text from ABP informs customers of the calf price for that week

The farmer informs ABP if they have calves they would like to sell. ABP

arrange a collection date and time, alternatively the customer can take calves to a local collection centre

ABP arrive on farm, weigh calves and those which meet the specification

are purchased

* Provideed that the age specification is being met, ABP may still return to collect calves which previoulsy failed to meet the weight specification.

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The Calf Supply Process

Calf collection specification:

• Calves must be between 10 and 35 days old.

• Calves must have two matching eartags.

• The sire must be recorded on the passport.

• The animal must not be suffering from infection or disease.

• There must be no umbilical hernias or infection.

Weight requirements are outlined here..

Calf collection options:Calves can be dropped off at a collection centre or for a small fee ABP will pick up calves from your farm. The fee charged is based on the number of calves collected and distance needed to travel to the farm.

Calf weighing on farm: On the day of collection, calves will be weighed on farm or at a collection centre by a member of the ABP team. ABP will bring weighing scales to farm.

Calf payment: Payment will be made within 14 days of calf collection via BACS.

Min weight at 21 days

Min weight at 31 days

45kgs 50kgs

In order to be part of the programme, calves must meet the following specification:

The Calf Supply Process Calf Collection Specification

Points of contact...

Robert AshmoreOperations ManagerM: 07971 111 026T: 01458 259 413

Kathryn LowryBeef Connect Field Liaison ManagerM: 07971 118 665

Angus beefF R O M T H E D A I R Y F A R M E R

C u s t o m e r t e s t i m o n i a l s

“We have been using BeefConnect on farm collection for our Aberdeen Angus Nightingale Ploughman calves for some time now. We have been really pleased with the service. The communication is excellent, usually via text, where we are asked three days prior to collection what we have and the prices we will get. We get a message the day before stating an accurate collection time. Calves are weighed on the trailer before they leave the farm and we get paid via BACS very promptly.“

Charles Follwell, Church House Farm, Chapel Chorlton

“BeefConnect are delivering an excellent service, with a well organised collection of calves, achievable target weights with a premium price. We are pleased to play our part in the supply chain. We have used Ploughman for over five years now and have been pleased with the results he has delivered.”

Andrew and Samantha Porteous, Lea Field Farm, Shutt Green

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