Rearers
The supply chain
The Gamechanger Farming rearing process has been refined over the last 20 years to ensure that every unit maintains the highest health and welfare standards. The Gamechanger Farming rearing model is based on an ‘all in all out’ batch system, with each batch varying, from a preferable minimum of 120 calves.
Gamechanger Farming provides the calf and covers all input costs, while the rearer provides the infrastructure to rear the calf. Rearers are paid a management fee on a per head basis once the batch has been completed, in addition to a key performance indicator bonus.
Calf collection centres
Gamechanger calves follow a robust health protocol, developed by an independent vet, which includes vaccination against pneumonia and ringworm. The health protocol also ensures that every rearer maintains best practice during the day-to-day management of the calves.
Each rearer is supported by a dedicated calf rearing manager that will aim to visit the unit every three weeks. In addition to this, a young stock vet is available to provide veterinary advice and farm software is provided free of charge to help manage treatments and performance. Being a Gamechanger rearer means that you are part of the Gamechanger Farming community, with opportunities to attend annual training.
Gamechanger Farming’s detailed approach to calf rearing means that Gamechanger Farming finishers will benefit from receiving a weaned 100kg calf at a minimum of 14 weeks of age. Gamechanger Farming calves are guaranteed to deliver:
- Industry leading genetics
- High health status calves
- Consistent batches
The benefits
The bed-and-breakfast basis reduces working capital markedly.
Rearers provide buildings, labour, straw, electricity, and water.
We supply calves, feed, veterinary support, and medicines.
Our people are available whenever you need them. They strike a balance – non intrusive, but supportive and always ready.
How it works
your involvement with us
You will be responsible for supplying:
- Calves MUST be checked to ensure: Be sired by dedicated Angus sires.
- The sire’s details must be digitally entered onto the passport and not handwritten.
- All be between 10-41 days of age at collection and meet the weight for age specification. Have two matching ear tags with corresponding matching passport showing the correct sex.
- Not be suffering from infection, disease or abnormalities. Be booked into the collection centre on time.
What we cover
We will cover the following:
- Stable calf income
- Fixed forward calf price
- Industry-leading, proven beef on dairy sires
- Regular on farm collections
- No commission fees
key performance targets
The below table states the KPIs that this scheme aims to work towards.
KPT
Target
Minimum arrival weight
45kg
Arrival age
10-41 days old
Average DLWG/aay
0.9kg/day
Mortality allowance
2%
Wastage allowance
1%
Minimum departure weight
100kg
Average days on farm
84 days
Our principles
Towards caring for our calves
In the way we work together through an open and honest relationship
Have an eye for detail
Understanding our integrated beef supply chain
With our team, dairy calf suppliers and finishers
To help make the right decisions
Being self aware about how others may view your farm
Join our supply chain
Submit your application
For an industry-leading supply chain, bringing the best British Beef to Sainsbury’s.
Fill in the form to apply as a Gamechanger farmer. To find out more call 01458 259413 or email enquiries@gamechangerfarming.com