The Harper Adams University dairy unit is split into two groups; Main group and Smart group. The dairy unit is comprised of Holstein-Friesian dairy cows, most of the herd is milked in a 40-point GEA internal rotary parlour (Main group) and a small group of cows are milked using a robotic milking system (Smart group)
To find out more about our dairy unit capability, facilities, performance and research, please click here.
The Harper Adams sheep unit contains over 600 breeding pedigree Lleyn ewes, rearing around 1,000 lambs annually. It is mainly a grass-based outdoor system with most ewes housed indoors for the lambing season.
To find out more about the sheep unit and what we do at the unit, please click here.
The Harper Adams University beef unit is comprised of British-Blue cross steers and heifers from an all-year round calving Holstein-Friesian herd. The beef unit finishes these animals within 12 months on a TMR ration.
To find out more about the beef unit and how it operates, please click here.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the website. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time.
