British Cattle Breeders Club Conference

BCBC are pleased to announce the full programme for the 75th Anniversary conference is now available, and bookings are now being taken.  Take advantage of the Early Bird booking discounts and our Group Booking discounts, please see the programme for full details.

The theme of the conference is ‘Challenging Traditions’ with a programme designed to challenge thinking and promote discussion around how the industry can compete in the global marketplace. The event will also showcase how genetics and breeding practices can drive sustainability with sessions covering dairy and beef specialisms.

The 2023 conference marks a return to the in-person format following two successful virtual events and will be held at Telford Hotel and Golf Resort, Shropshire, from Monday 23^rd to Wednesday 25th January 2023.

To celebrate the Club’s 75^th anniversary there will be a champagne reception, black-tie dinner and charity auction to raise funds for the Farming Community Network.

“We are so excited to welcome people back to the conference, face to face, and for the club’s 75^th anniversary. The theme is exactly what is says on the tin and there’s sure to be some lively and thought-provoking discussion,” said BCBC chair Amy Hughes. “There’s no doubt that our industry is going to have to adapt and change, and our line-up of progressive and innovative speakers will be there to guide the way.”

Speakers include Dr Judith Bryans of Dairy UK, Lucianne Allen of Aubrey Allen butchers, Aled Evans Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year 2021, Rainer Roehe of SRUC, Phil Garnsworthy of Nottingham University, John Giles of Promar and Ben Nottage of Lely. The day sessions will close with a farmer panel 'Best of British Breeding' to stimulate discussion of how science can be put into practice on farm.