We’re hands on with our calves

to ensure they’re reared for your success

TOP NOTCH CALVES
YOUR CALF REARER EXPERTS

Welcome to the home of exceptional calves and calf rearing.

We’ve been rearing calves for more than 20 years and we love what we do. Calves arrive on our farm at just four to seven days old and we pride ourselves on producing high-quality, healthy and happy animals in around 12 weeks.

“Calf-rearing takes a lot of time and commitment and you really need to love calves to do it.”

Over the years, we’ve fine-tuned our approach to ensure the animals that come through our gate are treated with the utmost care and attention. We’ve created specialist feed recipes to promote optimal health in the animals’ crucial first three months of life. Our farm at Tirau, in the heart of the Waikato dairy farming region, offers plenty of pasture and space. We are hands-on with each and every one of our calves to be sure good health is the number one priority. It’s all about giving our calves the best start in life and rearing for success.

DO YOU HAVE
SURPLUS MILK TO SELL?

Have you ever wondered who buys surplus calf milk? We do! We specialise in calf colostrum milk, recognising its vital role in ensuring the robust development and immunity of young calves. We are committed to collecting surplus milk, ensuring that no valuable resource goes to waste. Phone our dedicated milk collection phone number 24/7!

Looking
for calves?

Our focus is on rearing healthy, high-quality calves. We ensure our animals are treated with care and compassion, and always strive for long-term productivity and growth. For enquiries please phone Chris on 027 265 7144.

Calves
reared for you?

Ever wish you didn’t have to rear calves?. We will rear your dairy replacements or beef calves from four days old to 100kg.

Have milk
to sell?

We buy a range of milk that is not suitable to be sent to the dairy factory. If you are located within two hours of our farm at Tirau we will collect. So, if you have surplus milk to sell contact us today on 027 265 7144.

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The team at Top Notch Calves are in a league of their own. There are no short cuts, no cutting corners and they always think outside the box. They really lead from the front. And to top it off, they’re great people to deal with.

RODNEY VERCOE, TIRAU VETS

A very detailed, professional service, delivered on time with quality and traceability.

IAN PATERSON, LIVESTOCK MARKETING

We’re hands on with our calves

to ensure they’re reared for your success

TOP NOTCH CALVES YOUR CALF REARER EXPERTS

DO YOU HAVE SURPLUS MILK TO SELL?

Looking for calves?

Calves reared for you?

Have milk to sell?

Latest News

New equity partners join Top Notch Calves

SMASH On-line Winter Series – Secrets of an Expert Calf Rearer

Autumn Bull Rounding

Top Notch Calves Newsletter August 2020