Alf Carroll, Tirano Farms, Cundinup.
We began using Bonnydale Black Simmentals in 2014, to go over Angus-Friesian females and have achieved excellent results.
- Average mob weights for 8-9 month old calves have increased (since using Black Simmentals) up to 29kg live weight at time of selling. This means more calves meet the minimum weight for slaughter reducing the number of “left over” calves.
- Better shape calves that show both length and thickness with no lean “slabby” types.
- Increase in fat measurements of carcass and high MSA index’s.
- Shorter gestation = lighter calves born & we also use the Black Simmental bulls over heifers with no problems.
- Buying yearling bulls works well for us, we gain an extra year’s service from them and they are no trouble when mixing with the older Bulls therefore fitting right in.
