A three breed rotational cross can lead to a 20% increase in weight of calves weaned per cow joined.
This system is similar to the two breed rotational cross only three bull breeds and three joining groups are required.
Features:
- Suits herds requiring three or more bulls. Uses three bulls at the same time.
- Requires three mating groups.
- Heifers by sire 3 are mated to sire 1; heifers by sire 1 are mated to sire 2; heifers by sire 2 are mated to sire 3.
- Self replacing.
- A good system of individual identification is required to determine sire breed.
- All breeds need to be of similar final size — to reduce calving difficulty.
Market: Suit vealer, store weaner, steer or breeding female production depending on environment.
Environment: Low-medium rainfall, improved or unimproved pasture.
Example 1 Three breed rotational cross herd
