All heifers and cows are bred using Holstein-Friesian bulls. Breeding Heifers are mated to calve during early February. Cows are mated to calve from mid-February onwards. Cows are dried off at least 50 days pre-calving. The sweeper bull is also run with the herd for the final month of the breeding season Bull selection criteria are based on objectives for the herd and include milk yields and protein content, ease of calving, udder quality, legs and feet, and suitability for a spring calving grass-based system.
All heifers are home-reared.
Limousin and Aberdeen Angus heifers are retained as suckler herd replacements. Grassland management High grass system which aims to maximise milk production from grass. Paddock grazing system. High dry matter silage made from two cuts. Feeding System Cows are fed in parlour using a flat rate system.