The Talooby female herd of 350 cows is based on 15 family lines. Families of consistently strong and fertile lines breeding bulls that have an economic and sustainable benefit to the industry forms the basis of the breeding philosophy at Talooby. Females are culled consistently to be replaced by better performing progeny whilst particularly strong females can last in the herd for up to 20 years.

Fertility forms the keystone of all successful cattle breeding operations therefore a solid female foundation is necessary for bulls to rapidly pass on these traits. All females calve by the age of 2 years and must continue to do so each year throughout all seasonal conditions whilst displaying satisfactory growth and phenotype.