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Holstein / Friesian Beef Contracts

Holstein / Friesian production, bulls or steers, contract prices.

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Meat produced from Holstein / Friesian bulls and steers plays a key role in the meat processing industry. Sales of 'processed' meat continue to rise, and there is an opportunity for beef producers to take advantage of this growing market using male Holstein / Friesian cattle.

Forward contract prices for either steers or bulls can be arranged with Blade Farming thus securing a market for the cattle.

There are two cattle contracts on offer for Holstein / Friesian bulls and steers:

1. Minimum price contract
The minimum price contract will be based on the SCFF weekly base price, with a guaranteed minimum price of £2.50 p/Kg dwt.

2. Pain and Gain contract
A midpoint price of £2.75 p/Kg dwt will be agreed at signing of the contract. The actual price paid will be the agreed midpoint (£2.75 p/Kg dwt) plus or minus 50% of the difference between the agreed midpoint and the SCFF weekly quoted base price.

Prices quoted refer to the SCFF base price, and are correct as at 1st January 2010

The key points of the production systems are:

First class weaned calves arrive to order on the Finishing unit.
A forward price contract for the finished cattle is signed soon after the calves arrive on farm, securing a premium price for the cattle provided that they meet the target specifications
Cattle must be finished on a high cereal diet, containing a high vitamin E supplement to enhance the quality of the meat
Bulls should be finished by 14 months of age, with a minimum carcass weight of 255 Kgs dwt
All cattle will be priced according to their weight and grade
Finishing cattle at a young age meets the consumer's requirements, and increases the throughput of the unit
Nutritional and management advice is available from Blade Farming representatives and our Partners in the feed supply industry to ensure that the cattle meet their growth targets

If you're interested in our Holstein / Friesian beef contracts, please call 0845 601 3281 or why not Contact Us using our enquiry form.

Blade Farming - Muchelney Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset TA10 9HG
Tel: 0845 601 3281 | Fax: 01458 254 556