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Bred For Calving Ease
& Low Birthweights

Bulls for Heifer mating and the dairy industry.

Riverton Ezicalve Herefords are bred for superior calving ease and low birthweight, in an uncompromising commercial environment that produces proven cattle with accurate EBVs.

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About Riverton EziCalve Herefords

Mike and Cath Cranstone are the fourth generation of the family to farm at Fordell, Wanganui, and continue the genetic progress of the Riverton Hereford Stud.

The stud was established in 1905, making it the oldest Hereford Stud in New Zealand.

Riverton Ezicalve Hereford's is situated in the Whangaehu valley and comprises of 2,300 eff ha of sandstone hill country, supported by fertile river flat.

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The property is farmed intensively carrying 24,000 stock units, with the 600 cows calving and competing with 8,000 breeding ewes. Our cows are performance recorded and must perform at high stocking rates.

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FARM NEWS

Key Components of Our Stud’s Breeding Programme

  • Consistent breeding objective and selection for calving ease for 25 years

  • Stock run in large mobs in challenging conditions providing accurate performance data

  • 200 two-year heifers calved annually, providing opportunity to test new genetics and selection pressure for cow herd replacements

  • Quiet temperament is non-negotiable

  • Strict culling policy based on performance
     

  • 2012 NZ Herefords Herd of Excellence

  • All heifers and majority of sale bulls are carcase scanned (Eye muscle and marbling)
     

  • Yearling bulls have 400kg sale weight, suitable for heifer and cow mating

  • Ezicalve is a premier brand that recognizes the most appropriate beef bulls for heifer mating and the dairy industry. Ezicalve bulls will add value to your calf crop. Ezicalve ensures a problem-free calving, meaning less stress for you and your heifers.

  • Great service and back up bulls provided.

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We Grow Maize For Farmers

We make the most of the river flats for finishing and growing young stock, alongside feed and cash cropping.

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