Calves hold key to the future of a rare breed.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: April 17, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Sarah Probert

These two new arrivals (right) at a Birmingham farm are likely to be the most important calves born anywhere in Britain this year.

Penny and Dreamer, born at Newbrook Farm in Frankley, are Gloucester calves and the key to the ...

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