A natural mutation in cattle, the polled allele is dominant and expresses the phenotype only carrying one copy. Polled genetics helps ease the burden of an already stretched workload and cuts down on the associated costs of labour, pain-killers, special handling equipment and facilities.

Welfare practices are becoming more stringent within the industry, and now is the time to get ahead.

WHY SHOULD I SWITCH TO POLLED GENETICS?

When choosing the option of polled genetics you increase the likelihood of a calf being born without horns and eliminate the need for dehorning, thus reducing the stress on the calves and maximizing the growth potential and overall herd health.
Increased animal welfare leads to less stress for the animals!

Pressure is increasing within the industry to improve animal welfare, and Polled genetics helps ease the burden of an already stretched workload and cuts down on the associated costs of labour, pain-killers, special handling equipment and facilities.

Safety is also enhanced which is a benefit to every farm and farmer!

THE REAL COST

Average cost of disbudding per calf:
• With vet: £25.79
• Without vet: £8.34
That’s up to £1,379 saved per 100 calves!

Choosing Polled sires removes the need for disbudding — saving you money, time, and hassle while improving calf welfare

 No disbudding = No stress, no meds, no paperwork

Better calf health – no growth checks or illness from stress

Labour & vet savings – one less job on the list

Increased buyer demand – polled calves preferred by rearing groups

MAKE THE SWITCH

Isn’t it time…?

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