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IT\u2019S been six years since one of Australia\u2019s leading dairy farms has removed horns from its animals and at the same time, they used exclusively female sexed Holstein PP semen to breed replacements and eliminate bobby calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And their milking herd of up to 1500 continues to thrive with solid milk production, fertility and all the traits suitable for a profitable grass-based dairy operation in Western Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because Bannister Downs Dairy – a farm and processing operation in the south west at Northcliffe  – chose to breed polled cows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As early adopters of the genetic solution to one of the dairy industry\u2019s most challenging animal welfare issues, Bannister Downs Dairy hasn\u2019t looked back  – and the customers of their award winning milk and cream, are loving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bannister Downs Dairy Managing Director Suzanne Daubney said dehorning was never a task anyone wanted to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI guess it’s a bit like mulesing in sheep, it’s not fun, no one likes doing it, but the alternative of not doing it is even worse,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breeding for Polled is a key management decision for Bannister Downs and the Doubney family, Libby, Robert (back), Mat & Sue Doubney.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe animals (with horns) could injure each other or potentially kill a person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe looked at the paste that you can put on when they’re very young, to remove horns, but that wasn’t really nice at all, either for the people or the animals. You\u2019d always try to pick the heifers when they were big enough and strong enough to withstand any stress or trauma. Then, get everything right, to try and make it have as minimal impact on them as possible. It was just a job that nobody liked doing. And because, you know, we’re here because we love animals, and you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when Suzanne\u2019s husband Mat – whose family started Bannister Downs Dairy – started researching polled genetics, it made sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s solved an animal welfare, and a work problem, as well,\u201d Suzanne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has been a game changer. It\u2019s one less job – one less awful job – you have to do. Staff are also happier and more content.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeding for polled animals fits Bannister Downs Dairy\u2019s farming philosophy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every business practice must pass the simple, yet vital, question of is it the \u201cright thing\u201d to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farm General Manager Mat Daubney knew genetics was the \u201cright thing\u201d to do when it came to removing horns from his herd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And he was so committed to the concept of breeding polled animals, he was willing to sacrifice dairy \u201cstrength\u201d and \u201ctype\u201d to make sure he used homozygous or PP sexed sires – those that would guarantee a heifer calf with no horns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward a decade and the industry is now delivering bulls that tick every box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mat said ABS\u2019 commitment to breed and secure more PP sires meant Bannister Downs Dairy can use sexed PP genetics with confidence, knowing that they do not have to compromise the genetic progress of their herd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are now spoilt for choice, particularly with ABS who have a considerably larger number of PP sires with sexed semen to select from,\u201d Mat said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor our brand it is very positive to be able to talk directly with any interested consumer and explain that we have calves that are born polled, naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzanne said this was important as consumers want to understand more about the provenance of their food, care of animals and the care of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a greater awareness,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very fortunate to live in Australia, where it’s a given that food is safe and available and of a high standard. And we\u2019re very lucky. In other countries the socio-demographics are changing and in some cases there\u2019s higher wealth than previously, which means big populations are starting to have the same expectations of their food that we take for granted in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeding polled dairy cattle, and the positive influence this has on the welfare of each animal, is important for Bannister Downs Dairy and its relationship with many markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bannister Downs Dairy produces award-winning fresh milk, flavoured milk and cream products at its processing plant, onsite, in Western Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzanne said there\u2019s similar expectations from customers about the use of antibiotics – that the drug is only used sparingly and individually – and the use of sexed genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said breeding animals that require \u201cminimal intervention\u2026that are tough and hardy\u201d can be more important than a cow producing huge daily volumes of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about the whole package,\u201d Suzanne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bannister Downs Dairy has an \u201cunwavering commitment\u201d to using PP sires, but the business also has many other breeding objectives to ensure their cows are profitable, healthy and fit their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFunctional\u201d dairy cows – that can walk up to 2.5km daily – are vital for the large herd and grazing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe \u2018modern day\u2019 PP sires achieve all of this without compromising production or any other traits,\u201d Mat said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Working closely with ABS Australia Sales Representative Alan Blum to simplify the bull selection process, Mat said Alan knows what Bannister Downs is looking for and creates a \u201cshort list\u201d of recommended bulls to suit their requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29HO20629 TTM ELLIS-PP<\/a> has been used extensively throughout the Bannister Downs herd because of his balance, providing homozygous polled offspring with elite health traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mat said it’s possible to select PP bulls with confidence knowing they will deliver polled progeny that are profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the type and production of their heifers have improved, with the animals performing within the Bannister Downs Dairy herd as well as other herds overseas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the support of ABS we have been able to breed with confidence and assurance that we can breed large lines of dairy heifers for our business and, on occasion, also for other businesses,\u201d Mat said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe attributes of PP have attracted a premium when selling heifers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilising Sexcel in their program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sexed genetics has also been a cornerstone of the Bannister Downs Dairy operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regularly achieving 50 per cent and 60 per cent conception rate in cows and heifers respectively, Mat said sexed genetics has accelerated the breeding ability of their herd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are able to have more discipline around our breeding performance due to a high number of replacements coming through,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t find we get a poor conception rate with sexed semen, rather we just get approximately 10 per cent less than if we were using conventional semen. However, a result of 94 per cent live heifer calves works out far more advantageous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The West Australian dairy operation runs two herds – one as a part of an automatic voluntary milking rotary and another in a traditional rotary dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The automatic rotary dairy is a 24-stand De Laval and the first of its kind in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milk from the dairy is pumped 10 metres to the processing facility, while the detailed data collection from the robots enables early and quick detection of any cow illnesses – ensuring the best health and welfare outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzanne said cows can swap between the herds if one system suits them better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This animal welfare first approach is what sets Bannister Downs Dairy apart. Mat and Suzanne, with business partner mining entrepreneur Gina Rinehart, embrace the latest technology and research and apply it to their farm to ensure the best outcome for all. Ethical dairy practices have been at the heart of Bannister Downs Dairy for 100 years – when Mat\u2019s grandparents founded the property in 1924. Nothing has changed. Suzanne and Mat are confident that polled and sexed genetics provide the best outcome for their herd. It\u2019s with this confidence that they approach the many and varied questions that come through to the processing side of the business from customers. As a consumer-facing business, Suzanne said it’s great that they can share their story and help educate customers with considered answers to individual queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnswering these questions is not often quick,\u201d Suzanne said. \u201cIf we give an honest, genuine answer we can stand by it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this change how consumers view dairy and dairy products?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI see it as an opportunity to educate people,\u201d Suzanne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think, in most cases, the sort of person that is writing with a genuine reason – wanting to understand – what they go away with is confidence. The confidence that they can trust what we\u2019re doing. We are honestly trying to improve wherever there\u2019s an opportunity to improve within our capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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