Use of Ervie Hereford Sire:
- Beef Cows & heifers
Genetic make-up of cowherd:
Three-quarter Angus females with Bluegrey and Limousin foundation.
Replacements source: Homebred
Size of herd 150 cows
50 % served by Hereford sire
Other breeds of bull used: Angus
Other farm enterprises:
Sheep flock of Llyen ewes
Spring barley for home use
Female offspring
- Retained as breeding replacements
Male Offspring
- finished as steers
Looking good! Achiever 91161F in his Argyll winter quarters.
Reasons for buying Hereford bull(s) from Ervie:
i. The large Ervie breeding herd.
ii. Ervie EBV’s and perfomance data based on natural performance
iii. Ervie herd health status
iv. Ervie natural rearing policy
v. Docility
vi. Fertility
vii. Ervie Line-bred consistency of type and performance
Which physical traits are most important when you are selecting your Hereford bull:
- Milk EBV.
- Fast growth and days to slaughter.
Have the calves from your Hereford bull met with your expectations:
So far so good.
Are you familiar with the background to our Line One Hereford genetics:
Yes, through monitor farms talks.
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