Blackhill Charolais Herd, situated in Dunmore in East Galway is a herd that has been built up over the last 15 years and contains some of the best bloodlines in Europe. The charolais herd was established in 1994 following our exit from liquid milk contract. From day one our breeding strategy was based on a cow line of high genetic merit. We have a careful process in place when selecting bulls for our females. We use a 100% AI on all our females. We feel it is imperative if we want to breed the best we must use the proven sires. Our aim was always to breed stock to perform not necessarily to show.

Presently the herd consists of 35 cows plus replacements but we maintain a strict culling policy within the herd. Only cattle with the capacity and apparent ability are introduced into the breeding lines. We have never used a stock bull and each animal within the herd would have 3-4 generations of AI breeding sires in the pedigree. A real testament of our breeding strategy is when we have repeat customers coming back every few years, there is great satisfaction in that.

We have stock for sale all year round. Going back to our Holstein days we have a record of selling the choice from the herd from cows, heifers and bulls. Visitors welcome to view stock.

Blackhill Tanya View Pedigree	Blackhill Viva Viva View Pedigree	Blackhill Valerie View Pedigree
Lyondemesne Jessamine View Pedigree	Blackhill Rebecca View Pedigree	Blackhill Aster View Pedigree