CASE STUDY
High Performance, Even Under Pressure
- Rolling Hills, Inglewood
- In partnership with Wendy Honnor - Nutrition Sales Specialist
A variable hill-country system exposed to both drought and high rainfall, creating constant pressure on pasture quality and feed availability. The goal was to maintain reproductive performance despite environmental variability.
Challenge
- Highly variable pasture conditions
- Nutritional gaps during environmental stress
- Risk of performance drop during key periods
Approach
- Introduced a targeted nutritional blend
- Adjusted feed in response to pasture changes
- Maintained intake during drought and wet periods
The system remained flexible and responsive.
Result
- 76% → 80% → 82% 6-week in-calf rate (over three seasons)
- Year-on-year improvement despite seasonal pressure
- Maintained performance through both drought and high rainfall
What made the difference
- Feed adjustments were made before deficits impacted cows
- Intake was protected during stress periods
- Nutritional balance supported consistent cycling and conception
System View
Continuous adjustment ensured cows remained fully fed, regardless of conditions – protecting performance where it matters most.
Key Take
Consistency through change is what drives reproductive performance.
