Cochno Farm

Cochno farm

The University farm is accredited as being 'Quality Assured' for milk, beef and lamb production. It carries commercial enterprises and is used extensively for student teaching and veterinary investigation. 

The most significant commercial enterprises are: 

  • 50 cow Holstein dairy unit milking through an 8 x 16 herringbone parlour# 
  • 30 cow Suckler beef unit with calves (mainly Hereford x Holstein Friesians) 
  • Calf and replacement rearing units 
  • 350 Easycare ewes and their lambs