Dairy Shorthorns a great addition to cheese-making business

The introduction of Dairy Shorthorns to the two herds producing Westcombe Cheese, near Shepton Mallet, has been integral to a more holistic approach

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Tom and Richard Calver of Westcombe Dairy
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Tom and Richard Calver of Westcombe Dairy

The Dairy Shorthorn was introduced three years ago to the two herds owned by the Westcombe Cheese business, and run at two separate farms; Manor Farm and Milton Farms in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Richard...

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