Gentons Longhorns is a member of the SAC High health scheme and has received accreditation for BVD, IBR and Johne’s (R2). In addition, the herd is monitored for Lepto and Neospora. Finally, to help protect the herd against TB, all animals spend their life behind a badger proof fence.
Gentons Longhorns monitors the weight/height/length of the growing stock regularly and has established an extensive database that allows us to compare animals born in different years. We like our heifers to have exceeded 350kg by 400 days old. For bulls, we are satisfied with about 500kg on moderate feeding.
In addition, Gentons Longhorns breeding animals are annually assessed as part of the NBDC Type Classification scheme.
Gentons Longhorns regularly participate in the Society shows and sales where Gentons animals are often among the prize winners and leading prices. All animals brought to Society sales are blood tested beforehand.
We welcome visitors to the farm, both for informal herd viewings and visits with a view to purchasing our stock.