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DAIRY PEOPLE » Tim Barclay
NZ Dairy
Tim Barclay and his family farm a North American holstein freisian herd between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga.
Family in love with holstein freisians Sue Russell The Barclay family farm a North American holstein freisian herd between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga. Their herd prefix is Okawa Holsteins. The family’s commitment to and relationship with the ‘black and white’ breed stretches back generations. Pride of place in the 200 strong herd these days is seven-year-old Theresa who has achieved Supreme Champion in 2013 and Reserve Champion the following year at NZ Dairy competitions in Feilding. Up close, Theresa is a stand-out specimen, displaying in her physiology all the hallmark traits of an ideal dairy cow in New Zealand. When NZ Dairy visited the herd it was obvious Theresa is ‘top-girl’ with the rest of the herd standing deferentially away from her, giving her space in the centre of the paddock. “She certainly is a herd favourite and rightly so. We bought her as a two year old and she has proven her worth in terms of production and in her consistent performance at show level. We have five daughters of Theresa on the ground and they are all stand outs in their different age
groups,” says Rob Barclay. Theresa’s milk production volume tracks at approximately twice the average cow with exceptional fat and protein content. She has peaked at a massive 10,000 litres and 800 kg MS per season twice so far. While her milk capacity is staggering, Rob says the family just love the holstein freisian breed for lots of reasons. “We feel they are the ultimate cow with a great nature and ability to perform in New Zealand conditions. Having a Holstein herd has always been important to us ever since my grandfather Merton Leslie started breeding them. His herd prefix was Lesdale Holsteins.” Showing cows at various competitions is a passion Rob has inherited from his parents Tim and Jo, who run the 200 acre farm themselves. As the show season approaches, a competition group of 10 to 15 cows are separated off to receive special attention including additional feed in the hope each cow will peak in time for the show. “Show preparation includes washing and clipping the animals to show off each cows full
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“We bought her [champion cow Theresa] as a two year old and she has proven her worth in terms of production and in her consistent performance at show level. We have five daughters of Theresa on the ground and they are all stand outs in their different age groups.”
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