No. for Sale: 32
Breed: 3 Way Cross
Ltrs/Cow: 6570
Herd Kg/Ms: 551
Herd Fat %: 4.54
Herd Protein %: 3.61
Stock Description: Quality group of 3 way cross calves sired by Viking Montbeliarde sire SuperBall and Viking Holstein Starwar. These calves were born from end Aug to end of September born in a 4 week block from the best performing cows in the herd. They are on the market due to the herd being dispersed. The breeding is a Holstein herd that was crossed with Jersey then crossed with Holstein/Friesian and also had 40 imported Danish Red's. A good selection of hybrid vigour. The calves are very well grown, well fleshed with shining coats and had no set backs or health issues.
Production Capacity: The herd is achieving 6570 litres, 4.54 fat, 3.61 pro on a very basic grass-grass silage and 1.2 tonne parlour feed per year. The mature weight of the cows would be 550 kg and they are producing 550 kg milk solids per year.
Age & Lactation: All the calves are born in a 4 week block end August to end September 24.
TB Status: The farm is clear from TB and is situated in a 12 month testing area.
Health Status: The herd is indivually tested for Johnes with no calves out of known red cows. The herd is not vaccinated.
Unique Selling Point: Quality unselected group of homebred calves with genetics that would suit a variety of systems.