Year ten of the MED Partnership Group AI Scheme was launched on Tuesday 7th February in the Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon. Participation in the AI Scheme is limited to 50 Farms. Places are allocated on a first in basis. The scheme will close on 31st March. Farmers from both sides of the border can participate in this scheme. MED Partnership Group would like to express their appreciation to the sponsors of this initiative, namely, The Limousin, Charolais and Simmental Cattle Societies, DM Auctions & Progressive Genetics.
The Limousin Bull available to members in 2012 is Urville. Urville is an outcross so this should avoid inbreeding. He has 5 star SBV (45% Rel) along with top ratings for both milk (16% Rel) and fertility (8% Rel).
The Charolais Bull available in 2012 is Snoopy, who proved very successful in 2011.
As yet we do not have details of the Simmental bulls available for 2012.