Critical Mass, Breeding Replacements, Herd Health and ‘The Ultimate Cow’ were up for discussion at July’s Deeside Monitor Farm Open Meet in July 2025.

Duncan and Claire Morrison were joined at Meikle Maldron by consultant Gavin Hill, SAC, vet Tim Geraghty and farmer Neil MacGowan, Incheoch Farm. This report summarises the key points in growing a successful suckler herd.