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Why use M.R.I?Higher milk qualityProtein production approaching 4% The right type of protein - high Kappa Casein-B for cheese making Fat production over 4% Click here for figures Good milk yieldsUp to 10,000 kgs is not unknown. Large numbers of cows giving yields of 7500 kg LongevityHealthy cows, with good disease resistance and strong legs and feet. Proved in all UK conditionsMRIs are being kept in all parts of the UK, from the Welsh mountains to the Somerset wetlands, and their owners are all delighted with them
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Higher calf values
Buyers recognise the potential of these calves Calf groups regularly award them Quality status. Beefing quality Good conformation and high daily gains Click here for figures and picture |
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From NMR Annual Production Report 1998/99:
Year |
Total lactations (cows
and heifers)
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Average milk yield (kg)
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Average fat (%)
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Weight of fat (kg)
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Average protein (%)
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Weight of protein (kg)
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Average cell count (000s)
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2000/01 |
1,258 |
5,534
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4.07 |
225 |
3.43
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190 |
155 |
1999/00 |
1,347
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5,373
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4.11
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221
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3.43
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184
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137
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1998/99 |
1,225
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5,301
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4.12
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219
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3.42
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181
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143
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1997/98 |
1,131
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5,364
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4.20
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225
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3.44
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185
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139
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1996/97 |
927
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5,274
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4.22
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223
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3.45
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182
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141
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1995/96 |
1,003
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5,217
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4.10
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214
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3.36
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175
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167
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Beef Production |
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Semen from a range of M.R.I bulls is available from the Society
A list of bulls and prices is available from the Secretary, who can also supply names and telephone numbers of members in your area who will be happy to talk about their herds.
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History of the Meuse Rhine Issel breed |
This hardy and productive breed originates in the Netherlands and Germany. In the Netherlands, it was developed in the region of the three rivers from which it gets its name. In Germany it comes from the regions of Westfalia, Rhineland and Schleswig Holstein, and is known there as the Rotbunt. The Dutch Herdbook was formed in 1874 and the German Breed Societies in 1900. They were run as one breeding area across the border until 1914. During the 1920s, the Dutch bull 'Sjoerd 1 925' was used extensively in the Rhineland area and played a large part in establishing a good M.R.I. type there. Between 1920 and 1950, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Denmark founded their own Red & White Dual Purpose breeds, based on the Dutch and Geman stock. M.R.I. cattle were first imported into the U.K. and Ireland in the early 1970s. Current milk pricing structures ensure a huge demand for this extremely profitable breed, where yields of 8,000 to 9,000kgs at 4.0% protein are not uncommon.
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Registering and upgrading cattleM.R.I cattle are classified as either pure-bred or as pedigree. Pure-bred cattle are exactly what the term implies - they have only M.R.I ancestors, and are directly descended from imported cattle. Pedigree cattle must be at least 87½% MRI. Any breed of cattle can be upgraded to pedigree M.R.I, by using registered bulls, and notifying their progeny to the Society. The cost of registering cattle starts at only £2 to notify a first cross which is not of the required red and white. Pedigree and pure-bred cattle cost £10 per head to register. Full details will be supplied on request. |
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