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Stud Profile - Potawa Simmentals
Owner Details ANDREW & TRACEY NEAL, PIO PIO 07 877 8009 021 137 7118 potawa@vodafone.co.nz
Background Potawa was established in 2002 with buying the Woolstons ‘Misty Moor’ Stud. Since then Potawa has added cattle from all over the country including the bulk of the LeeAnne Stud from Northland. Andrew is the third generation to farm Potawa, a ballot farm broken in by his grandfather in 1909, 5kms west of Piopio in the King Country. Stud Focus Potawa is focused on producing balanced sires with moderate birth, good growth for both yearling and 2 yr cattle with emphasis on temperament, muscle and conformation. We are producing bulls which suit both commercial and stud clients. We fully vaccinate, semen and service test, muscle scan and inspect all sale bulls which are sold with a three year guarantee. Number of Cows 120 cows and heifers were calved this season (2009). Number of Sires used In 2009 five sires were used. Size and contour of farm Potawa consists of 640 ha of rolling country with some steeper river valleys. A feature of the farm are the limestone outcrops and native bush. Other Stock in farming operation 2000 ewes, 600 hoggets, 50 commercial cows and 200 fattening cattle. Natural or AI mating Natural. Photos  Hamish and Champ at Calf Club
 Nutcracker - 2008
 Potawa Junior U-14
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