“We are breeding a functional suckler cow, one that’s sustainable on our hard land, and has a good temperament; I have a full-time job so it’s vital our cattle are easy to handle and virtually look after themselves. We select for milk and frame. We are aiming for a mature cow ranging between 550kg to 650kg and weaning a calf 40-50% her body weight; that’s efficiency.”
Ross Whitcombe.