Holstein Bulls

[Barmyfarmer]

Be better getting your jobs done so you can finish milking in a normal hour than looking for bulls which will make your life harder @Jdunn55

 

[In the pit]

The bulls he’s picking probably won’t be grazing animals, which for a “grazing” herd is a massive negative

 

[coomoo]

Anyone used him?
Currently top of my list I think, ticks all my boxes and I can't really see any negatives?

Get him bought. Only you know your herd and he looks to have a heap of breeding behind him.

 

[crashbox]

Anyone used him?
Currently top of my list I think, ticks all my boxes and I can't really see any negatives?

Not used to reading proofs like that but daughter average >12,500kg milk... not for me. And I run holsteins that I expect to graze.

 

[som farmer]

don't really think 12500 l daughter average, is quite what you want.
decide your system, then choose a bull to match. The daughters of that bull, would require racing car precision, and if they are not fed to their potential, will give you lots of hassle, acidosis etc. Figure look good, but never tell the whole story. Probably xed with grass rats, might end up with decent yields ..................

 

[crashbox]

Here's an example of the kind of bull I've been using @Jdunn55 ...
Small, high fertility, lower milk, generally good health holsteins.
None are perfect so I spread my bets with plenty of choice. I'll usually use about half a dozen or more holstein bulls in a season, some fresian too for my more "holsteiny" cows.

 

[Jdunn55]

All ordered, find out if I made the right choice in 5-6 years time!

 

[Scholsey]

Got some absolutely cracking Metallica and Almamater weaned calves, really interested to see what they grow into, got some Delta Jacuzzi Reds calving now and they some lovely things and should have great solids.

 

[som farmer]

All ordered, find out if I made the right choice in 5-6 years time!

2 yr calving, = 3yrs

 

[Jdunn55]

2 yr calving, = 3yrs

Yes but if I made the right choice they will all still be here and looking good in 5-6 years time, I would hope they all make it to calving anyway!

 

[Stuart1]

Got some absolutely cracking Metallica and Almamater weaned calves, really interested to see what they grow into, got some Delta Jacuzzi Reds calving now and they some lovely things and should have great solids.

My Almamater calves are looking awesome! Glad to hear others a loving them. My oldest would be 10 months

 

[thunderballs]

Anyone used him?
Currently top of my list I think, ticks all my boxes and I can't really see any negatives?

Haven't used him but i do like his proof.

 

[coomoo]

All ordered, find out if I made the right choice in 5-6 years time!

Your type and future thinking?

 

[Jdunn55]

View attachment 1032731Your type and future thinking?

If you're offering to buy her for me, yes please

I have a plan in mind for something like that. It's not going to happen overnight but in the future who knows!

These are who I went for this year holstein wise

 

[Spudley]

If you have £12501 she could be yours!!

 

[coomoo]

If you have £12501 she could be yours!!

Kicking on isn’t it

 

[Holsteinfriesian90]

If you're offering to buy her for me, yes please

I have a plan in mind for something like that. It's not going to happen overnight but in the future who knows!

These are who I went for this year holstein wise

I’ve now looked them up. What made you go for perennial?

 

[Jdunn55]

If you have £12501 she could be yours!!

Is that all? I'll have 2 please

 

[Jdunn55]

I’ve now looked them up. What made you go for perennial?

+4.04 ptat
He is very typey but very strong too.
He should smarten up my specks and Bromley daughters who are good but not the most stylish

 

[coomoo]

+4.04 ptat
He is very typey but very strong too.
He should smarten up my specks and Bromley daughters who are good but not the most stylish

Cogent stud