Use of Ervie Hereford Sire:
- Beef suckler cows and heifers
Genetic make-up of cowherd:
Aberdeen Angus, Simmental & now Hereford.
Replacements source: Homebred
Size of herd 140
50% served by Hereford sire.
Other breeds of bull used:
Aberdeen Angus.
Other farm enterprises: Upland sheep.
Female offspring
- Retained as breeding replacements
- Sold as bulling heifers or finished
Male Offspring
- Finished as steers
First crop of Herefords at Donkin Rigg.
Simon Bainbridge in front of some replacement heifers.
Reasons for buying Hereford bull(s) from Ervie:
i. Ervie natural rearing policy
ii. Ervie Line-bred consistency of type and performance
iii. Ervie herd health status
iv. Ervie EBV’s and perfomance data based on natural performance
v. Fertility
vi. Calving ease
vii. Docility
Which physical traits are most important when you are selecting your Hereford bull:
- Mobility.
- Natural Fleshing.
Have the calves from your Hereford bull met with your expectations:
Yes, so far so good.
Are you familiar with the background to our Line One Hereford genetics:
Yes, through monitor farm talks and discussions.
Have you anything to say as an endorsement for the bulls you’ve had from us which may give potential customers confidence to buy bulls from us.:
He did what it says on the tin. 100% in-calf in 9 weeks. Bull just kept doing well and growing. He is a placid sensible bull and a good traveller on wet ground.