2007 4 bulls
2012 17 bulls
Use of Ervie Hereford Sire:
- Dairy cows
Genetic make-up of cowherd:
NZ Friesian, Jersey, Holstein.
Replacements source: Home bred
Size of herd 1700 in 5 herds
50% served by Hereford sire and increasing
Other breeds of bull used: Angus & Dairy
Other farm enterprises: All milk
Female offspring
- Sold at < 3 weeks
Male Offspring
- Sold at < 3 weeks
Ed Dale and his father Barry in the "hub"
of their large dairy operation.
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 customer service
v Fertility
vi Calving ease
vii Docility
viii Good Feet
Which physical traits are most important when you are selecting your Hereford bull:
- Feet, fertility and also docility.
Have the calves from your Hereford bull met with your expectations:
Yes.
Are you familiar with the background to our Line One Hereford genetics:
No.
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.:
Five years of doing business and never felt the need to view the bulls and select them which is not normal for us when buying stock. We have 100% confidence in ordering the bulls unseen. Future selection will include identifying the bulls with below average birth weight for use on yearling heifers.