Stud Focus

Hillview Simmentals focus on low birthweight, high growth cattle with kind temperament. Stock are farmed with the intention of thriving under commercial conditions

Background

Cows have been farmed in conjunction with Brooklands Simmental for many years, with Hillview registering as a stand alone stud in 2014.  Since its establishment in 1972, Brooklands stud has refined its genetics with emphasis on structural soundness.

Number of Cows

25 breeding cows

Number of Sires used

2

Size and contour of farm

Hillview is 60 ha ranging from steep gullies to free draining flat country with everything in between.

Other Stock in farming operation

35 Hereford/Friesian heifers reared and finished.

Natural or AI mating

Natural