Tolivar Angus
Breeding Objectives
The maternal power of the Tolivar Angus pedigree - good cows breed great bulls…
The strength and depth of our cow herd lay the foundation for excellence in our breeding program. We are dedicated to producing fertile, well-balanced cattle with easy-calving attributes, impressive growth rates, and a calm temperament. Our commitment to safety ensures that our cattle are easy to handle in both paddock and yard environments. Through careful selection and using advanced techniques like Breedplan, AI, and ET, we strive for genetic progress while maintaining rigorous standards for all traits.
Current Genetic Position 2023 Born Calves
Trait | Herd Avg | Breed Avg | Percentile Band |
|---|---|---|---|
Scrotal Size | +2.5 | +2.0 | 36 |
Days to Calving | -5.7 | -4.4 | 31 |
Birth Weight | +3.6 | +4 | 41 |
Gestation Length | -5.6 | -3.9 | 25 |
Calving Ease Daughters | +3.5 | +2.7 | 46 |
Calving Ease Direct | +3.8 | +1.7 | 36 |
At Tolivar, we understand the unique needs of commercial farmers. Colin himself a 5th generation cattleman with 15 years experience in the dairy industry and 25 years commercial cattle breeding, prior to the commencement of the stud in 2018. With the introduction of irrigation on both of our properties and continual use of intensive rotational grazing we run a high stocking rate for both the stud and commercial herds. The cattle have to be able to perform under commercial conditions to ensure the relevance of the genetics to the commercial beef sector.
Our cattle are renowned for their structure, type, and performance, ensuring that our clients can sell at various age grades throughout the supply chain. With a strong focus on quality, our cattle consistently grade well at meat processing companies, meeting the demands of both our clients and the market. We take pride in witnessing our clients achieve ongoing success with their Tolivar bred cattle, reflecting our commitment to excellence in breeding.
