Bettws Hall Farm
Bettws Hall Farm
Gwyn was brought up with a farming background; he then diversified into shooting and hatching but has gone back to his old roots. Over the years, the Evans have concentrated on increasing their land holding with the aim of providing our own beef, lamb and game on the dining table. Several farms have been brought together to form the Bettws Hall Farms it has grown into to this very day.
Gwyn was brought up with a farming background; he then diversified into shooting and hatching but has gone back to his old roots. Over the years, the Evans have concentrated on increasing their land holding with the aim of providing our own beef, lamb and game on the dining table. Several farms have been brought together to form the Bettws Hall Farms it has grown into to this very day.
WHAT ARE STABILISERS?
The Stabilizer is a unique beef cattle breed designed for efficiency and profitability. Developed in the 1970s by the USDA, it combines the best traits of British breeds like Angus and Hereford with the muscle and growth of Continental breeds like Simmental and Gelbvieh.
This results in cattle known for their fertility, adaptability, excellent carcass quality, and strong maternal instincts. Stabilizers are ideal for low-maintenance beef production, making them a popular choice for sustainable farming.
On the Farm
The breed was brought onto Bettws Hall farm in 2014 when Gwyn purchased 14 Heifers and 1 Bull, after working on the breed; we became multipliers in 2018 for the stabiliser cattle company.
The Stabiliser Cattle Company is now a UK leader in beef genetics producing Stabiliser® dam line breeding stock and offers added value for finished cattle through an arrangement with ABP Shrewsbury. The focus of the breeding programme is to improve the economic efficiency of suckler cows and the production of consistently high eating quality beef for least cost from forage-based systems.
Top Results
We now have 15 breeding bulls and send young-stock to slaughter at 12 - 16 months.
All hands on deck at the end of May, where we match breeding females to bulls in order to maximise control, growth and conformation.
Each bull will then be expected to serve 40 cows.
CAISLEY DNA TAGS
We tag our born heifers and bulls with Caisley DNA tags which enables us to identify the genetic potential of our herd, assisting in breeding strategies that enhance performance through genetic improvement.
PERFORMANCE RECORDING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF ALL STABILISER® DEVELOPMENT
CONTACT SELINA FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT SELINA FOR MORE INFORMATION
Selina Capewell-Hughes
Business Assistant
