Calf Supply

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Calf Supply

Have you got calves to sell that meet the Blade requirements?

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We buy all types of calves direct from dairy farms for our collection centres and contract calf rearing units. In excess of 12,000 calves a week currently pass through our centres and this number is set to grow in the foreseeable future as more dairy farmers join the Blade system.

Calves are bought on a simple grade and weight basis to ensure that Producers are suitably rewarded for the quality of the calves that are put forward. Competitive prices are set on a weekly basis.

To realize top prices, calves must be at least 50kgs on arrival in the collection centre, and have had sufficient colostrum in their first few days of life. Random blood testing is carried out in both the collection centres and rearing units to monitor calf colostrum intakes.

Calf marketing with Blade Farming:

A four grade competitive pricing system enabling calves to be valued before they leave the farm
A regular visit from a Blade representative and advice on your marketing options
Transport arranged if required by our team of fully trained ABM approved hauliers
No commission to pay
A secure, realistically priced market for calves that come from those farms that are ineligible for export due to producer preference or movement restrictions
Prompt reliable payment with an advice note stating grade and weight
A regular reliable calf collection on a weekly basis, saving considerable time and money
A calf of the month award is made to a producer who sends consistently good calves or to the producer of an exceptional calf
Producers are encouraged to come and visit the collection centre to see their calves being sorted, or visits can be arranged to the rearing units by appointment

We have particularly strong markets for Holstein Friesian males and the native breeds that have been chosen for our calf improvement programme. Forward price contracts can be drawn up for calves born to certain selected Genus ABS Aberdeen Angus bulls, thus giving the producer the reassurance that all his calves are sold at an agreed price.

If you would like to receive a competitive price for your calves why not call us on 0845 601 3281 or Contact Us using our enquiry form.

Blade Farming - Muchelney Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset TA10 9HG

Tel: 0845 601 3281 | Fax: 01458 254 556