Calthorpe Holsteins & Jerseys

Calthorpe Holsteins & Jerseys Calthorpe was originally founded as a registered Jersey herd supplying a local milk run in 1925 by Val and Venetia Perkins.

Their son, Kem, later worked to import North American Holstein genetics via New Zealand and established the Calthorpe Fresian Stud on the property in 1948. Both breeds continue to co-exist on the property, although the Holsteins are by far the dominant breed in the herd. The stud was awarded its second Master Breeder award by Holstein Australia in 2002. The studs and property are currently managed

by Kem and Geraldine's son Michael, and his wife Judy. Their eldest son, Brett, returned to the farm full time in 2006 after finishing school and their daughter, Shanae, also began full time in 2009. Their middle son, Marcus is a carpenter and construction project manager by trade. Calthorpe remains located on the original property, on the southern boundary of the Latrobe township on the picturesque island state of Tasmania, Australia. It is a ten minute drive from both the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and the Devonport Airport. The property is comprised of approximately 250Ha of alluvial river flats and the terraces above them on the Mersey River. The production system is primarily pasture-based, with a mixture of pasture hay and silage, and oaten-pasture hay being produced each year through the local harvest season from October to January. The cows are also fed between four and eight kilograms per day of a wheat-based pellet supplement in the dairy to support and augment production and general animal health. We currently split calve 280 milking-aged cows and all replacements are raised on the property, with an adjoining leased block used to supplement young stock throughout the year. The local climate is cool-temperate, with overnight Winter temperatures as low as -6 degrees Celsius and peak Summer highs up to 40 degrees Celsius. The property averages around 775mm of precipitation per year.

Stanley show never disappoints! Interbreed Junior ChampionšŸ„‡Calthorpe Brayden PrincessšŸ„‡
03/12/2023

Stanley show never disappoints!

Interbreed Junior Champion
šŸ„‡Calthorpe Brayden PrincessšŸ„‡

19/10/2022
First of the Autumn calves have hit the shed! Nice mix of sexed Holstein heifers and Speckle Parkā€™s
10/03/2022

First of the Autumn calves have hit the shed! Nice mix of sexed Holstein heifers and Speckle Parkā€™s

Silage 2021 done and dusted!
30/11/2021

Silage 2021 done and dusted!

Tasmanian Cowbiz Youth Show 2021šŸ’„Junior Champion HolsteinšŸ’„***Calthorpe Octane Jana***1st Jan-Mar 2020 HeiferCalthorpe Co...
17/02/2021

Tasmanian Cowbiz Youth Show 2021

šŸ’„Junior Champion HolsteinšŸ’„
***Calthorpe Octane Jana***
1st Jan-Mar 2020 Heifer

Calthorpe Corvette Maid
1st 2021 born calf

Calthorpe WF Maid
1st Nov-Dec 2020 calf

Calthorpe Tatoo Princess
1st Sept-Oct 2020

They say team work, makes the dream work! And this weekend was no exception.. A great crew and some great results! Tasma...
07/11/2020

They say team work, makes the dream work! And this weekend was no exception..
A great crew and some great results!

Tasmanian Spring Show

Calthorpe Corvette Beets
1st 2020 Spring Born calf

Calthorpe Octane Jana
1st March 2020 heifer

Calthorpe TI Finsco
1st Jr 3 in milk
Intermediate Champion Holstein
2nd Best Udder

Fairvale AJ Nola 28
1st Mature Cow
1st Best Udder
Senior Champion Holstein
Supreme Senior Cow

It was a great event!
Huge thanks to Kyle Barker for organising, all the sponsors and judges.

Spring Calving is well underway!
24/08/2020

Spring Calving is well underway!

08/04/2020

Due to the worsening situation with coronavirus on the coast, we've taken the decision to temporarily close Calthorpe to all public access until further notice. This includes access for fishing and hunting.

The virus can remain on surfaces for up to several days, this includes the gates and stiles on property, and we cannot sanitise these surfaces regularly or police people to do it themselves. Fisheries Tasmania will be adjusting the signage on the Shale Road and Railton Road access points in the coming days.

We've never done this before, but the protection of our families, staff, and the public, as well as our biosecurity obligations have to take the highest priority at this time.

Calthorpe JW Princess 2 Burnie Show 20191st under 6 month calf Honourable Mention Junior Champion Holstein 2nd interbree...
07/10/2019

Calthorpe JW Princess 2
Burnie Show 2019
1st under 6 month calf
Honourable Mention Junior Champion Holstein
2nd interbreed Junior Heifer

Dam: Calthorpe Fever Princess 2
Sire: Calthorpe Jess Windbrook (Dam: Walnutlawn Gibson Jessica EX-94-4E)

They just keep getting better!!!Calthorpe Valentino CreamWynyard Show 2019Junior Champion Jersey Interbreed Junior Champ...
22/05/2019

They just keep getting better!!!

Calthorpe Valentino Cream
Wynyard Show 2019
Junior Champion Jersey
Interbreed Junior Champion

Dam: Calthorpe Vanahlem Cream EX91-Max
2016
1st 18 month old IDW Youth Show
2nd 18 month old IDW Jersey Show

2017
2nd 2yo in milk IDW Youth Show
Honorable Mention Champion IDW Youth Show
4th 2yo IDW Jersey Show
1st 2yo Tas On-Farm Challenge
1st 2yo Great Southern Challenge
1st 2yo Great Australian Challenge

& Many, Many Champions at Local Ag Shows...
Another amazing photo from Brad Cullen

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Shale Road
Latrobe, TAS
7307

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03 6426 1875

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