Tag Archives: breeding

Checking in on the BIG boys

Posted on March 1, 2014 by hoddlecows

I enjoy checking in on cattle after I have sold them to other farms, it’s good to see how they have grown up and how they are going with their new owner. Recently I went to see how some of … Continue reading →

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Selecting the future of our herd

Posted on August 18, 2011 by hoddlecows

With calving almost over it is time for us to finalise our semen order for mating season. All the cows in our herd are bred using artificial insemination. Around 84% of dairy herds in Australia use artificial insemination. Most of the … Continue reading →