Identical triplet bull calves to benefit people with intellectual disabilities in rural communities

Dairy farmers Doug and Josephine Dodds, of Charlton, are donating three identical bull calves to the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme. Photo: Shawn McAvinue

The 2026 IHC Calf & Rural Scheme will feature three identical Holstein Friesian bull calves from a dairy farm near Gore. Shawn McAvinue talks to dairy farmers Doug and Josephine Dodds about their motivation for giving the triplet calves to the annual fundraiser.

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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