Optimise the hybrid vigor or heterosis of your dairy herd with a Three-Way Cross Breeding Rotation.
Three Way Crossbreeding
Advantages of 3-Way Breed Rotational Crossbreeding
+ High Feed Conversion Efficiency
+ Improved Fertility
+ Adaptability to Climate Change
+ Longevity
+ Improved Udder, Hoof and General Health
Loxleigh Iris
Positives of the “Jersey” breed for rotational crossbreeding
+ Outstanding calving ease of cows
+ Increases solids content of milk, especially fat
+ Higher fertility
+ Increases frequency of black hooves
+ A smaller cow, ability to milk more
+ Greater tolerance to heat stress
+ Greater Feed Efficiency
Flashback Lenehan
Positives of the “Holstein” breed for rotational crossbreeding
+ Diversity of bloodlines and depth of pedigrees
+ Improved Somatic Cell Count, Mastitis Resistance and daughter fertility
+ Higher volume of protein and milk volume
+ Mammary improvement
+ Increased cow size
Fairy Vale Belinda Oscar
Positives of the “Australian Red” breed for rotational crossbreeding
+ Medium size, larger than a Jersey and small than a Holstein
+ Adaptable to a wide range of climatic and management conditions
+ Improved health and fertility traits
+ Cows tend to hold body condition better than a Holstein and a Jersey