No. for Sale: 40
Breed: Br/Irish Fr
Ltrs/Cow: 5600
Herd Kg/Ms: 520
Herd Fat %: 4.95
Herd Protein %: 3.77
Vaccinations: IBR, BVD, Lepto
Due to Calve: Spring
In Calf To: B Blue
Stock Description: Select 40 milking cows from a group 200+, in calf for Feb/Mar to AI B Blue on the market due to change in farm circumstances. There is no 1st and 2nd lactation cows on farm so selection will be 3rd and 4th calvers and any older cows that would suit your requirement. The cows look in great condition originally a NZ type x bred herd with some Norwegian red blood then the younger cows will be sired by Irish Holstein/Friesian sires. This has left a very robust 520kg liveweight cow. The cows are still milking 16 litres per day @ 5.2%fat and 4.0% pro very high value milk at this time of year.
Production Capacity: The herd produces very high milk solids from grass 4.95% fat and 3.77% protein yielding 5600 litres. This is done on a very simple system extensive grazed grass and grass silage plus 1 tonne parlour feed.
Age & Lactation: The cows for selection will 3-5th lactation, these look youthfull cows just in their prime, as they can be selected from a larger group there will be no 3 quarter cows or cows with any cell count issues. The herd is milk recorded and up to date records are available.
TB Status: The herd is in a 12 month testing area with no issues on farm or in the close area for 5 years.
Health Status: The herd is milk recorded and Johnes tested along with cell counts. The herd is vaccinated for Ibr, Bvd and Lepto.
Unique Selling Point: Opportunity to purchase in milk cows that are safely back in calf for 4 months time to B Blue. Cows in their prime and peak performance lactations available at great value for money.