Est. 1962

Heifers on summer pasture

Breeding Program

The Te Taumata Poll Hereford herd is based on top genetics from New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States. Each year we thoroughly research bulls and bloodlines to select the sires that will most complement our breeding objectives. In early years, live sires were imported from Australia to enhance our primarily New Zealand bloodlines. More recently we use domestic and imported semen from progressive Hereford breeding programs.

The use of high performing young homebred sires is also an important part of our breeding program. We sell stud and commercial bulls throughout New Zealand and have also sold bulls worldwide to countries such as Australia and Chile. Our breeding program utilises performance data and EBVs combined with visual selection and common-sense stockmanship. Bulls are sold each year in June at our annual on-farm auction and at the New Zealand Beef Expo in Feilding in May.

We welcome pre-sale inspections and enquiries and are happy to discuss clients' individual bull requirements. Current sale information is available on the Bulls for Sale page.

Cows and Calves on summer pasture

Breeding Objectives

Our primary objective is to breed bulls that will maximise production in all regions of New Zealand from dry hill country environments to high rainfall, more fertile country. Our clients are mainly self-replacing herds and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our bull buyers.

Particular emphasis is placed on the following traits in our breeding program:

·Doing ability/constitution
·Structural soundness
·Muscling and carcass traits
·Growth rate
·Milking ability
·Calving ease
·Temperament

However, we do not breed for extremes in any one selection trait. A balanced approach produces more profitable cattle.

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