Defer a Bull

Farm Smarter With Defer-A-Bull

Defer-A-Bull allows dairy farmers to secure the bulls they need in spring and sell them on in autumn reducing cashflow strain during such a critical time of year.

For over 15 years, Defer-A-Bull has been helping farmers to farm smarter, providing the confidence to source the number of bulls that are needed, when they are needed, without putting pressure on cashflow.

Defer-A-Bull is a strategic breeding tool, with 85% of clients utilising it year after year.

Discover how Defer-A-Bull can support your breeding programme.

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Why Choose Defer-A-Bull

Easy Sign Up

Easy sign up – our guided process, lead by your PGG Wrightson Livestock Rep, ensures a quick and hassle free experience.

Flexible Terms

Flexible terms – terms of up to 12 months can be customised to suit your specific needs. We understand that every farmer is unique, and we're here to accommodate you.

No Repayments Until Sold

No repayments until sale – with Defer-A-Bull, you won't have to make any repayments until your bulls are sold. We handle everything in-house, giving you peace of mind.

What Our Clients Think

Kevin Louw, is one of many farmers who has benefited from our flexible bull payment terms year after year.

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As a sharemilker, managing a team of bulls each year can be challenging. Trying to rely exclusively on artificial breeding (AB) resulted in a higher empty rate and lost productivity. The cost of maintaining a full complement of bulls was expensive. This cashflow problem made it impossible to budget for.

Defer-A-Bull allows me to follow best practices in managing my bull teams, which I wouldn't be able to do any other way due to cashflow constraints. With PGG Wrightson's reputation for sourcing stock from reputable buyers, we felt confident in mitigating the risk of purchasing inadequate bulls.

Kevin Louw, Paratai, South Otago

Ben McKelvie is one of many dairy farmers who has relied on Defer-A-Bull year after year to support cashflow and mating performance.

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With no cash up front, it's easy. You sign your name and the bulls turn up. We've been using Defer-A-Bull for eight years, and it gives us confidence in both the quality of the bulls and the flexibility of the programme. With PGG Wrightson behind it, we know the bulls are well tested, well handled, and ready to do the job.

The biggest benefit is that the bulls consistently perform. They've helped us achieve single-digit empty rates, while allowing us to spread costs more effectively and reduce pressure on cashflow. Once the contract is signed, PGG Wrightson takes care of the rest.

Ben McKelvie, Oroua Downs, Manawatū