NZ Dairy Winter 2021

74 | nz dairy DAIRY PEOPLE » David Fullerton Changing of the guard at Waipiri Waipiri Mogul Kristy, won Reserve Champion at the 2020 Waikato and Royal shows and was sired by a bull with some of the highest genomics in the world – Mount Field Mogul. Karen Phelps N g ahinapouri based farmer David Fuller- ton’s dairy farm is experiencing a “chang- ing of the guard” as his sons Alex and Dean take of over the day-to-day running of the dairy operation. This has been signified by the sale of a lifetime that has seen a large number of the prize-winning cows from the farmstud, Waipiri Holsteins, sold on June 17 in the farm annual on-farm sale. David says it gives his sons a chance to start fresh and place their own mark on the farm. For purchasers it gave the opportunity to get their hands on the likes of Waipiri Mogul Kristy, who won Reserve Champion at the 2020 Waikato and Royal shows and was sired by a bull with some of the highest genomics in the world – Mount Field Mogul. “International pedigree, high type and by the right bull. These cows don’t often come along for sale,” says David. The 300ha effective unit milks 570-600 holsteinfriesians and bears the hallmarks of David’s lifetime focus on taking genetics to the next level. He has invested in Kiwi company Thermo Regulatory Genetics Limited and has been brought on board due to his extensive experience with Holstein Friesian genetics. The aim is to produce dairy cows capable of performing in tropical countries with target markets being the Philippines, Vietnam, Central American and Africa with the target gene called the ‘slick gene’, which allows cattle to perform in hot and humid conditions while maintaining, and even improving, milk production. The cows • to page 76 If you’re looking at your options for a new milking system, the first step is deciding which of the many options will deliver the best results for you. We honestly believe that the best place to start that conversation is with us, after all – we are the only company who manufacture all the different systems as well as the recording, reporting and farm management solutions that make them work harder. That means we will recommend the system that is right for you, not the system that is right for us. delaval.com | 0800 222 228 To find out more, either talk to your trusted DeLaval representative or for more information, visit us at www.delaval.com How to the bank the emerging Animal Welfare Code Premiums Heat Stress our solution Slick Disbudding our solution Polled Bobby Calves our solution Female Sexed www.trgenetics.com 24 Hour Service - 7 Days PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FULLERTON FAMILY Phone 07 889 0598 (Morrinsville) 07 888 8051(Matamata) Email service@mcgregorsfarmservices.co.nz 9 Ron Ladd Place, Morrinsville 3300