Ram Semen Catalogue 2015

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1 Ram Semen Catalogue 2015

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3 Table of Contents Page No. Welcome 2 General Information 3 Charollais 7 Coopworth 10 Kelso Terminal 11 Perendale 12 Poll Dorset 14 Romney 16 Suftex 18 TEFRom 23 Texel 26 Texel x Coopworth 35 Price List 37 1

4 Welcome to the 2015 Genetic Gains Ltd. Ram Semen Catalogue The 2015 catalogue contains a wider selection of rams than usual with 29 rams representing 10 breeds featured. These rams are all remarkable in that the quality of their genes continue to have much to contribute to the New Zealand and Australian sheep industries. This is demonstrated by the performance of their progeny, which is summarized in the breeding values and indexes listed in the following pages. We have attempted to list as many of the rams which will be used in the 2015 Central Progeny Test as possible. This year there are 6 a Coopworth, Kelso Terminal, Perendale, Suftex, TEFRom and a Texel. These provide you with the opportunity to use sires which breeders have nominated. Use of these strengthens links or the connectedness of your flock to your breeding group and to SIL-ACE. The breeds on offer include Dual Purpose and Terminal Sire breeds. The Texels include rams with particular strengths in one or both of these categories. One of the Texel rams featured has a UK background and has been made available in NZ through the importation of straws from Australia. This year we have been able to include a pure Texel and a Texel Coopworth cross which are carrying a fecundity gene recently discovered in NZ Texels. Wherever possible, we have included information from the latest SIL-ACE reports as well as from the across flock analysis most relevant for each sire. If we have not listed indexes from SIL-ACE, it is because the flock is not included in the analysis, the ram does not yet have progeny in the analyses or is from a flock which is not adequately connected. Photos of many of the rams are available for viewing on our website at Many of the rams featured in this catalogue have visited or about to visit the Woodlands Artificial Breeding Centre. Our Centre is one of three remaining Centres in NZ which are registered for export, and the only Centre which specializes in sheep. If you have rams that you need to collect straws from, now is the time to make it happen. It is an excellent form of insurance against loss of the genes if the ram dies! To increase the chances of accessing your first choice of semen donor when and where you need them, please place your order by 28 February. There are limited numbers of straws available from some rams, and straws are located at three different sites within NZ. Please place your order by 28 February Regards, Julia Telephone Cellphone julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 2

5 General Information INTRODUCTION Genetic Gains was established in November 1995, and became a registered company in November We produce the Ram Semen Catalogue annually in order to assist in the distribution of some of New Zealand s top genetics nation wide. Wide use of these elite sires will have a flow-on effect ton the genetics of the sheep industry with a resulting increase in quality production and profitability. Genetic improvement is cumulative and compounding, just like interest on term deposits in the bank. Within a flock, Genetic improvement can amount to tens of thousands of dollars over a 10 year period. Genetic Gains Ltd. is working in association with Premier Genetics NZ Ltd. to supply AI and MOET services to sheep breeders in Southland, Otago and Canterbury. This links the semen collection and storage services offered by the Woodlands Artificial Breeding (AB) Centre and other AB Centres with the end use. Genetic Gains has been exporting ram semen since Overseas breeders are invited to specify the type of genes they require, and we will source the appropriate donors and organise the collection of the semen and the exportation process. This can be an excellent source of extra income for the New Zealand sheep breeders who own the donor sires. QUALITY ASSURANCE In most cases, across flock analyses are a very useful tool for identifying sires which breed progeny with good genes for production traits. Many of the sires featuring in this catalogue have been proven by across flock analyses. All have passed scrupulous inspection for type and physical faults. The Woodlands AB Centre has very strict quality control procedures which fresh or frozen semen must meet before it is released for use. Some semen included in this catalogue has been processed at other AB Centres in New Zealand. They also have very strict quality control procedures. BENEFITS OF AI Genes from elite sires become accessible to all breeders. Breeders can benefit from elite genes without having to buy the ram. Access to elite genes results in increased value ram sales, and increased production and profit for ram clients. AI facilitates connectedness to across flock analyses. Frozen semen allows the use of genes from superior sires even after they have died. It is an insurance against loss of the genes. Elite sires can be used over a very wide geographic area. Extra revenue for breeders through semen sales. 3

6 SYNCHRONISATION METHODS Before inseminations can be carried out, it is essential to ensure that enough animals are at the right stage of their oestrus cycle. There are several ways of achieving this. 1. Synchronised Oestrus. A sponge or CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Release Device) containing a hormone which controls the oestrus cycle is inserted into the vagina of the ewe approximately 14 days before the insemination date. The devices are withdrawn a specific time before insemination. AI can then either be done on a fixed time or an on heat basis. Fixed time insemination involves inseminating all the animals a set time after the withdrawal of the synchronisation device. No vasectomised rams are used for heat detection, and all animals are inseminated regardless of whether they have shown oestrus ar not. Conception rates are lower than with on heat AI, and for this reason Genetic Gains does not recommend the fixed time method. On heat insemination involves AI approximately 12 hours after the onset of oestrus i.e. harnessed vasectomised rams are used to detect oestrus, and marked ewes are drafted off twice daily. Ewes drafted in the morning are inseminated in the afternoon while those drafted in the evening are inseminated next morning. This method is excellent if the AI team is on hand for the duration of the oestrus onsets. Genetic Gains and Premier Genetics NZ Ltd generally use a combination of these two methods. Ten percent more ewes than the number to be inseminated are programmed with CIDRs, and oestrus is detected using harnessed vasectomised rams. The AI team makes only one visit to the farm, but ewes which show oestrus too early or too late for AI are not inseminated.this maximises the conception rate. 2. Natural Oestrus. A large flock of animals from which those to be inseminated are chosen at random are necessary. Harnessed vasectomised rams are introduced to the flock and inseminations carried out following heat detection. 3. Synchronised-Next-Oestrus. The drugs within synchronisation devices can cause a reduction in conception rate compared to insemination on natural oestrus, especially if the cervical technique is used. Insemination on natural oestrus is not suitable for all breeders so it is convenient to reach a compromise between the two methods. Synchronised-next-oestrus involves synchronisation with a vaginal device after which the animals are left for a cycle, then inseminated on an on heat basis. 4

7 METHODS OF AI There are two methods of inseminating, both of which are used in New Zealand. 1. Cervical Insemination. This is a relatively simple technique which breeders can learn to do themselves. Throughput is approximately 50 to 60 per hour, and average conception rates are 50% to 60%. Fresh semen must be used with cervical insemination as the conception rates resulting from frozen are not acceptable when this technique is used. The hindquarters of the animal are presented to the operator, who inserts a clean speculum into the vagina. The opening to the cervix is located, and the semen is deposited just inside the entrance via a glass pipette. The animals are then allowed to wander quietly back to pasture. 2. Intrauterine Insemination. This method is more technical, and requires a skilled technician or vet. The throughput is 25 to 40 per hour, and the conception rate varies from 60% to 90% depending on whether fresh or frozen semen is used, the synchronisation method and various other management factors. Conception rates tend to be approximately 10% higher with on heat insemination compared with fixed time, and a further 5% to 10% higher when fresh semen is used rather than frozen. The ewes or does are fasted overnight, tranquillised then loaded onto a mobile trolley. After removal of some fibre from the lower abdomen the exposed skin is cleaned then sterilised. Local anaesthetic is used, then a laparoscope and an inseminating pipette are inserted through two small holes in the lower abdomen.the uterus is located using a laparoscope and the semen deposited directly into the uterus with the inseminating pipette. The animals are released from the trolley and allowed to wander back to pasture. STEPS INVOLVED IN PREPARING FOR AI 1 Prepare vasectomised rams at least 6 weeks before they are required. At least 6% are required e.g. if 100 ewes are to be inseminated, 6 vasectomised rams are needed. 2 Decide on preferred AI date. 3 Decide on method of AI and arrange technician. 4 Plan synchronisation method. 5 Order semen specifying preferred sires and second choice. 6 Check your semen order is confirmed. 7 Start programming the ewes according to the AI programme supplied by your inseminator. 8 Monitor oestrus detection. 9 Carry out inseminations. 10 Introduce at least 2% entire rams 8 to 10 days after the inseminations. (Remember that the returns are also synchronised.) 5

8 SEMEN DISPATCH Frozen semen is packed in single dose 0.25ml straws. Frozen semen should only be used with the intrauterine technique and is not suitable for cervical insemination. Fresh semen is cooled to 15 o C and dispatched in individually identified test tubes. Cooled semen should be used within 10 hours of collection. It is essential to specify the method of AI to be used when ordering fresh semen. Doses for the cervical technique are much more concentrated than for the intrauterine technique. CONDITIONS OF SEMEN SUPPLY Assessment of each batch of semen ensures that high levels of quality assurance are met for every consignment. Genetic Gains Ltd. does not control the conditions affecting the product after dispatch. All implied terms, conditions and warranties relating to the quality and/or fitness for purpose or productiveness of the product are therefore excluded and Genetic Gains Ltd. shall be under no liability whatever for any direct or indirect loss and/or expenses (including loss of profit and consequential loss) in respect to products sold. Genetic Gains Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatever due to the late or non-delivery of the product or if the product is damaged in transit. In the event of a dispute regarding the liability of Genetic Gains Ltd. or liability against Genetic Gains Ltd. being found under no circumstances shall the liability exceed the price of the product supplied. DEFINITION OF TERMS SIL SIL-ACE CPT DP TS AI Sheep Improvement Limited. NZ s national sheep database and genetic engine SIL s Advanced Central Evaluation (across flock and across breed) Central Progeny Test. An across breed progeny test which links flocks within the NZ sheep industry Dual Purpose Terminal Sire Artificial Insemination 6

9 CHAROLLAIS Charollais Sheep NZ 10/10 (SIL ID /10) Charollais Sheep NZ Ltd (CSNZ) c/- R M Rohloff 265 Conroys Road Alexandra 9391 Bred By: Charollais Sheep NZ Ltd. CSNZ 10/10 sire Dannengate 403/09 sire Dannengate 26/08 dam Dannengate 112/07 sire Dannengate 26/07 dam Dannengate 0076/09 dam Dannengate 86/06 SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES CSNZ 14 JANUARY 2015 CENTRAL PROGENY TEST 2013/2014 Index ebv Index ebv TS Overall ($) /8 TS Growth ($) 3.33 TS Meat ($) 0.68 WWT (kg) 1.96 TS Growth ($) = WWT (kg) WormFEC (%) Charollais Sheep NZ 10/10 has been used the in the Central Progeny Test and continues to rank well for Growth and WormFEC. Breeding Objectives: Charollais Sheep NZ are breeding up a flock of pure Charollais, focusing on early Growth and Meat Yield. Environment: Charollais Sheep NZ are located on hill country in South Otago. Use of semen from this ram allows NZ breeders to try the Charollais breed which is renown for muscling and growth. A photo can be viewed on our website at Telephone Cellphone julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 7

10 CHAROLLAIS Dannengate 302/10 (SIL ID /09) Charollais Sheep NZ Ltd (CSNZ) c/- R M Rohloff 265 Conroys Road Alexandra 9391 sire Farmgene CH (Dannengate 346/09) Bred By: Charollais Australia Pty. Dannengate 302/10 dam Farmgene CH (Dannengate 133/09) SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES CSNZ 214JANUARY 2015 NZ CHAROLLAIS 6 NOVEMBER 2013 Index ebv Index ebv TS Overall ($) /8 TS Growth ($) 0.96 TS Meat ($) TS Overall ($) /24 TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) WWT (kg) Dannengate 302/10 is very structurally correct. He is the best example of the Charollais shape from all sale rams at Dannengate. He has a thick pelt and dense fleece cover. He is a very attractive thickly muscled ram. The SIL indexes listed above (on the left) represent records of 310 progeny in CSNZ analysis. He ranks 10th for Growth and 12th for Meat Yield in the Charollais national across flock analysis. Breeding Objectives: Charollais Sheep NZ are breeding up a flock of pure Charollais, focusing on early Growth and Meat Yield. Environment: Charollais sheep NZ are located on hill country in Central Otago. Use of semen from this ram allows NZ breeders to try the Charollais breed which is renown for muscling and growth. A photo can be viewed on our website at Telephone Cellphone julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 8

11 CHAROLLAIS Waterton 599/12 (SIL ID /12) Murray McKerchar 1678 Moa Flat Road R D 2 Tapanui 9587 sire Dannengate 98/08 sire Dannengate 91/10 dam Dannengate 7/07 Bred By: C J & A E Hampton Belmont Station 50 Kerr Road R D 14 Timaru 7984 Waterton 599/12 dam Dannengate 351/11 sire Dannengate 28/10 dam Dannengate 79/10 SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES Waterton 599/12 was born from an embryo and used as a sire in the Waterton flock as a ram hogget in their embryo programme. He is now highly related to the rest of the flock, which is the only reason he was sold. He was scanned at 10 weeks of age at 34kg and had an eye muscle area of 17.2 cm2 and a Stockscan index of He is ranked 5th of sires used on the Charollais across flock sire summary with a very high growth index. He is a tidy upstanding ram with excellent conformation. Breeding Objectives: Waterton Charollais are breeding up a flock of pure Charollais. Environment: The Waterton Charollais stud is located on un irrigated land in mid Canterbury. Use of semen from this ram allows NZ breeders to try a Charollais breed which is renown for muscling and growth. A photo can be viewed on our website at soon Telephone Cellphone julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 9

12 COOPWORTH Kaahu 95/13 (SIL ID /13) Sargent Partnership c/- Murray Sargent 122 Kaahu Road Whakamaru Mangakino 3492 Bred By: Murray Sargent Kaahu 95/13 sire Nikau 97/08 sire Nikau 450/09 dam Nikau 33/08 sire MNCC 414/05 dam Kaahu 26/11 dam Kaahu 150/06 SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ COOPWORTH 2 JANUARY 2015 Index DP Production ($) /798 DP Repro ($) 5.20 DP Survival ($) 5.00 DP Growth ($) DP Adult Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 2.05 DP Wool ($) 3.56 Kaahu 95/13 has been chosen to represent the Coopworth breed in the 2015 Central Progeny Test. He is a deep bodied ram with dark feet and excellent conformation. He has a medium fleece and a nice wool style.. He was eye muscle and CT scanned and was used for mating as a ram hogget. His 5k DNA test shows that he is good for both WormFEC and resilience. He has been tested for facial eczema tolerance with a 0,6mg/kg dose of sporidesmin and passed. Breeding Objectives: Kaahu selects for Reproduction, Survival, Growth, Meat Yield and Wool while keeping adult size moderate. The stud is selected for constitution with minimal drenching. Kaahu is facial eczema FE Gold certified. Environment: Kaahu is located North of Taupo and experiences cold winters and hot dry summers. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high ranking ram with strengths in many traits while improving connectedness to NZ Coopworths and SIL-ACE. A photo can be viewed on our website at soon Telephone Cellphone julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 10

13 KELSO TERMINAL Kelso 60058/12 (SIL ID /12) Kelso Farms 430 Napier Road R D 10 Hastings 4180 Breeder Matt Holden Kelso 60058/12 sire Mt Linton 301/10 sire Mt Linton 423/08 dam Mt Linton 642/ sire Blackdale D110/04 dam Kelso Maternal 51932/09 dam Kelso Maternal 53216/06 SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES KELSO FARMS 22 JANUARY 2015 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index ebv TS Overall ($) /46 TS Growth ($) 8.34 TS Meat ($) 5.91 WWT (kg) 4.44 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 3.84 WWTeBV 7.41 Kelso 60058/12 will be in the 2015 Central Progeny Test. He was 2nd for the Alliance Group Ltd. Termnal Sire Gold Award for Lamb Growth and Meat Yield, as well as a finalist for SIL-ACE Terminal Sire for Lamb Growth in the 2014 Beef + Lamb Genetics Awards. He is a MyoMAX Gold ram and currently ranked 2nd for ACE TS. Breeding Objectives: Kelso Terminals are selected for Survival, Growth, and Meat Yield using a range of technologies including eye muscle scanning, CT scanning and Artificial Insemination. Environment: Kelso Terminals are bred on hill country in the Hawkes Bay under commercial conditions. Use of these straws provide breeders with the opportunity to use a top ranking terminal sire with two copies of the MyoMAX gene while strengthening connectedness to ACE. A photo can be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 11

14 PERENDALE Araawa 8911/10 (SIL ID /10) Longview Farm (2000) Ltd R A & K E France Moa Flat R D 2 Tapanui Breeder Longview Farm (2000) Ltd Araawa 8911/10 sire Hazeldale 758/07 sire Hazeldale 38/06 dam Hazeldale 511/ sire Araawa 1303/05 dam Araawa 8846/ dam Araawa 8848/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ PERENDALE 3 DECEMBER 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index DP Prod S($) /543 DP Repro. ($) 6.70 DP Twin ($) 0.62 DP G + A * ($) DP Meat Yield ($) 0.93 DP Wool ($) 3.54 WWT (kg) 4.95 ACE DP + M($) DP G + A* ($) DP Repro ($) 4.55 DP Meat ($) 0.20 DP Wool ($) 3.35 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth Araawa 8911/10 has been chosen to represent the SI LINK Perendale group in the 2014 Central Progeny Test and has done well at various Shows. His dam, Araawa 8846/07 produces excellent birth weights and weans lambs to exceptional weights. One set of triplets weaned at 129.5kg! Breeding Objectives and Environment. Growth and meat yield are the main focus for Araawa, which has now been merged with the Hazeldale stud. The stud is on rolling terrain at feet. Use of these straws provide breeders with the opportunity to benefit from a Perendale which leaves progeny with excellent growth rates and good all round performance. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 12

15 PERENDALE Gowan Braes 149/09 (SIL ID /09) Mike McElrea 2129 Tapanui -Raes Junction Highway Edievale R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Breeder Mike McElrea G. Braes 149/09 sire Gowan Braes 32/07 sire Gowan Braes 766/03 dam G. Braes 78/ sire Hinerua 1307/03 dam G. Braes 25/ dam G. Braes 79/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ PERENDALE 3 DECEMBER 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index DP Prod S($) /543 DP Repro. ($) 5.76 DP Twin ($) 0.78 DP G + A* ($) DP Meat Yield ($) 2.31 DP Wool ($) 2.79 WWT (kg) 1.61 ACE DP + M($) DP G + A* ($) DP Repro ($) 4.14 DP Meat ($) 1.96 DP Wool ($) 2.86 DP WormFEC ($) 3.05 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth Gowan Braes 149/09 has been chosen by NZ Perendale to represent the breed in the 2015 Central Progeny Test. He was a finalist in the 2014 Beef + Lamb Genetics Awards for WormFEC. Breeding Objectives: Gowan Braes selects for Reproduction, Survival, Growth, Meat Yield, Wool and WormFEC. Environment: Gowan Braes is on hill country in West Otago. Use of these straws provide breeders with the opportunity to use a high ranking Perendale with excellent Growth and worm resistance. While improving connectedness to NZ Perendales and SIL-ACE A photo may be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 13

16 POLL DORSET Arngibbon 38/10 (SIL ID /10) A J & W M Campbell 188 North Taieri Road Abbotsford Dunedin 9018 Breeder A J & W M Campbell Arngibbon 38/10 sire Arngibbon 89/09 sire Arngibbon 25/08 dam Arngibbon 442/ sire Arngibbon 45/05 dam Arngibbon 237/ dam Arngibbon 48/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ POLL DORSET 5 DECEMBER 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index ebv TSO-S ($) TSG ($) TSM ($) 2.69 WWT (kg) 5.03 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 1.93 WWTeBV 5.79 Arngibbon 38/10 has been chosen by Poll Dorset breed society to represent the breed in the 2014 Central Progeny Test. He is a big sheep with very fast growing progeny, currently ranking 9th on ACE for Growth. He has one copy of the LoinMAX gene. Arngibbon selects for Growth and Meat Yield. Environment: Arngibbon is on hill country on the outskirts of Dunedin. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Poll Dorset ram with very high genetic merit for growth. julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 14

17 POLL DORSET Te Kawa 114/07 (SIL ID /07) A J Clifton 185 Renfrew Road Rangiwahia R D 54 Kimbolton 4774 Breeder A J Clifton Te Kawa 114/07 sire Glengarry 822/04 sire Te Kawa 102/06 dam Te Kawa 353/01 sire Ohio 299/01 dam Te Kawa 29/05 dam Te Kawa 472/01 SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 3.13 Te Kawa 114/07 has been successfully used in other flocks and his progeny continue to perform. Te Kawa selects for Growth and Meat Yield. Environment: Te Kawa is on hill country in the Northern Manawatu and ranges from m. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Poll Dorset ram with very high genetic merit for growth and meat. A photo may be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 15

18 ROMNEY Aurora 31/11 (SIL ID /11) D A Robertson 996 Goodwood Road Palmerston 9481 Breeder D A Robertson Aurora 31/11 sire Gatton Park 70/07 sire Totaranui 1572/05 dam Gatton Park 509/01 sire River Run 214/99 dam Aurora 54/ dam Aurora 15/01.1 SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ ROMNEY 24 JANUARY 2015 Index DP Production($) 5.87 DP Repro ($) DP Survival ($) 0.94 DP G + A* ($) 3.52 DP Wool ($) 1.71 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth Aurora 31/11 is a large, long bold Romney ram with a black muzzle, black feet and an exceptionally good medium fleece. He has resistance to footrot. He produces big heavy lambs with clean faces and good wool. He has bred well and his lambs average 40kg at weaning. His sire Gatton Park 70/07 was a good thick ram with black points and medium wool. Gatton Park s fertility potential is 255% and his SIL DPO figure is 1382 with a rank of 3/72. Aurora 31/11 s dam is a strong healthy ewe and has been a good mother. She has [produced 17 lambs in nine lambings. Aurora selects for Reproduction and maternal traits, Survival, Growth, Wool and fleece quality as well as resistance to footrot and worms. Environment: The Aurora stud is farmed on hill country in North Otago. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Romney ram with good constitution. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 16

19 ROMNEY Blythburn 409/06 (SIL ID /06) Colin Campbell 118 Waihau Road Napier 4186 Breeder P J & J I Wishart Blythburn 409/06 sire Blythburn 363/05 sire Blythburn 1231/03 dam Blythburn 649/ sire Tresco 10/01 dam Blythburn 1272/ dam Blythburn 755/01 SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ ROMNEY 15 JANUARY 2013 CENTRAL PROGENY TEST Index Index ebv DP Production($) DP Repro ($) 0.66 DP Survival ($) 5.62 DP Growth ($) DP Adult Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 0 DP Wool ($) DP Meat & Growth ($) DP Growth ($) DP WWT (kg) DP EMA (cm2) Blythburn 409/06 has a Footscore of 1,1 and Cold Tolerance A,A. Both of these genotypes reflect the highest level of genetic resistance to these challenges. He also carries the MyoMAX Gene. Sheep identified with the MyoMAX effect have increased muscling in the leg and loin, less carcass fat and an improved carcass weight compared to non-myomax animals of the same live-weight and genetic background. He is still performing very well in the Central Progeny Test. Blythburn selected for Reproduction, Growth, Meat, Wool and Survival. Environment: The Blythburn stud was on intensively farmed flat country in Central Southland at stock units per hectare and over 20 lambs per hectare. The flock achieved over 165% to sale. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high growth rate Romney sire with the MyoMAX gene and high genetic resistance to footrot and cold. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 17

20 Suftex Mount Linton 301/10 (SIL ID /10) Mount Linton Farm c/- Dave Warburton Ohai R D 1 Otautau 9689 Breeder Mount Linton Farm Mt Linton 301/10 sire Mt Linton 423/08 sire Mt Linton 444/06 dam Mt Linton 292/06.2 sire Twin Farm 85/06 dam Mt Linton 642/ dam Mt Linton 1347/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES PREMIER SUFTEX 15 JANUARY 2015 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index ebv TS Overall ($) /222 TS Growth ($) 7.21 TS Meat ($) 5.46 TS Survival ($) TS Dag ($) 0.15 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 3.78 WWT (kg) 6.57 WWT (kg) 5.05 Mount Linton 301/10 is a high ranking ram on both the Premier Suftex and the SIL-ACE sire summaries. He has one copy of the MyoMAX gene and a brown face. Mount Linton Farm selects the Suftex flock for Growth, Meat Yield, Survival, and Dag Score. Extensive use of CT scanning using Innervalue has resulted in rapid genetic gain for meat yield over the years. Environment: The Mount Linton Farm stud is on the foothills of the Takitimu ranges in Western Southland on heavy clay soils. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a well proven Suftex sire with high genetic merit for production traits. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 18

21 Suftex Mount Linton 4/10 (SIL ID /10) Mount Linton Farm c/- Dave Warburton Ohai R D 1 Otautau 9689 Breeder Mount Linton Farm Mt Linton 4/10 sire Mt Linton 731/09 sire Mt Linton 500/08 dam Mt Linton 503/ sire Mt Linton 696/07 dam Mt Linton 191/08.21 dam Mt Linton 497/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES PREMIER SUFTEX 15 JANUARY 2015 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index ebv Index ebv TS Overall ($) /222 TS Growth ($) 7.64 TS Meat ($) 3.39 TS Survival ($) 1.11 TS Dag ($) 0.10 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 3.05 WWT (kg) 7.21 WWT (kg) 4.45 Mount Linton 4/10 a high ranking ram on the Premier Suftex and SIL-ACE across flock sire summaries. He currently ranks 4th overall and 5th for Growth on SIL-ACE. He has one copy of the MyoMAX gene. He also has a brown face. Mount Linton Farm selects the Suftex flock for Growth, Meat Yield, Survival, and Dag Score. Extensive use of CT scanning using Innervalue has resulted in rapid genetic gain for meat yield over the years. Environment: The Mount Linton Farm stud is on the foothills of the Takitimu ranges in Western Southland on heavy clay soils. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Suftex sire with high genetic merit for production traits and a brown face. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 19

22 Suftex Nithdale 542/13 (SIL ID /13) Nithdale Station c/- A Tripp Nithdale R D 2 Gore 9772 Breeder Nithdale Station Nithdale 542/13 sire Nithdale 385/12 sire Nithdale 93/11 dam Nithdale 91/ sire Nithdale 447/10 dam Nithdale 309/11.12 dam Nithdale 383/ SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES PREMIER SUFTEX 15 JANUARY 2015 Index ebv TS Overall ($) /222 TS Growth ($) 9.70 TS Meat ($) 5.31 TS Survival ($) 2.28 TS Dag ($) 0.07 WWT (kg) 5.21 Nithdale 542/13 is representing the Premier Suftex group in the 2015 Central Progeny test. With 113 progeny n the analysis, he is a well proven sire. Nithdale Station s Breeding Objectives include: Growth, Meat Yield, Survival, and Dag Score. Environment: The Nithdale stud is on rolling hill country in Eastern Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Suftex with excellent Growth, Survival and Meat Yield and to improve connectedness with Premier Suftex and SIL-ACE. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 20

23 Suftex Twin Farm 258/11 (SIL ID /11) R F, P Y, A & K Welsh 890 Waimea Valley Road Mandeville R D 7 Gore 9777 Breeder R F, P Y, A & K Welsh Twin Farm 258/11 sire Mt Linton 596/09 sire Mt Linton 423/08 dam Mt Linton 862/ sire Nithdale 120/07 dam Twin Farm 90/ dam Twin Farm 152/ SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES PREMIER SUFTEX 15 JANUARY 2015 Index ebv TS Overall ($) /222 TS Growth ($) 7.96 TS Meat ($) 4.36 TS Survival ($) 0.69 TS Dag ($) 0.07 WWT (kg) 4.27 Twin Farm 258/11 represented the Premier Suftex group in the Central Progeny Test in Breeding Objectives: Twin Farm Suftex flock is selected for Growth and Meat Yield as well as Survival and Dag score. Environment: The Twin Farm stud is run commercially on rolling country in Northern Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Suftex sire with high genetic merit for production traits. A photo may be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 21

24 Suftex Twin Farm 65/12 (SIL ID /12) R F, P Y, A & K Welsh 890 Waimea Valley Road Mandeville R D 7 Gore 9777 Breeder R F, P Y, A & K Welsh Twin Farm 65/12 sire Twin Farm 21/11 sire Farmgene 0234/09 dam Twin Farm 128/ sire Twin Farm 114/09 dam Twin Farm 257/ dam Twin Farm 116/ SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES PREMIER SUFTEX 15 JANUARY 2015 Index ebv TS Overall ($) /222 TS Growth ($) 8.38 TS Meat ($) 2.94 TS Survival ($) 0.88 TS Dag ($) WWT (kg) 5.22 Twin Farm 65/12 was uded as an AI sire in Breeding Objectives: Twin Farm Suftex flock is selected for Growth and Meat Yield as well as Survival and Dag score. Environment: The Twin Farm stud is run commercially on rolling country in Northern Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a Suftex sire with high genetic merit for production traits. A photo may be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 22

25 TEFRom Kinrae 2003/12 (SIL ID /12) G & B Campbell 325 Fraser Road Lochiel R D 1 Winton 9781 Breeder G & B Campbell Kinrae 2003/12 sire Kinrae 2162/11 sire Twin Farm 187/09 dam Kinrae 2175/08.22 sire Kinrae 2497/08 dam Kinrae 2027/ dam Kinrae 2547/ SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES ALPHA SHEEP GENETICS 28 NOV 2014 Index DP Production ($) /706 DP Repro ($) 4.82 DP Survival ($) 2.52 DP Growth ($) DP Adult Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 1.89 DP Wool ($) 1.71 Kinrae 2003/12 has been selected to represent Alpha Genetics in the 2015 Central Progeny Test. He is a very good looking ram with excellent constitution and a broad deep frame. Feedback from Kinrae ram clients tells us that the TEFRom ewes produce good lamb numbers and have the ability to grow well with good numbers away at weaning. Kinrae TEFRoms have proven their ability to relocate with rams going to a variety of environments such as the lower North Islands, Banks Peninsula and Central Otago. Kinrae selects for Reproduction, Growth, Survival, and Wool. Environment: The Kinrae stud is run commercially on flat country in Central Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a TEFRom sire with high genetic merit for production traits, especially growth and improve connectedness to Alpha Sheep Genetics and SIL-ACE. A photo may be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 23

26 TEFRom Twin Farm 432/11 (SIL ID /11) R F, P Y, A & K Welsh 890 Waimea Valley Road Mandeville R D 7 Gore 9777 Breeder R F, P Y, A & K Welsh Twin Farm 432/11 sire Twin Farm 223/10 sire Twin Farm 187/09 dam Twin Farm 1232/ sire Twin Farm 1685/07 dam Twin Farm 1899/ dam Twin Farm 1253/ SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES ALPHA SHEEP GENETICS 28 NOV 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index Index DP Production ($) /706 DP Repro ($) 3.18 DP Survival ($) 0.76 DP Growth ($) DP Adult Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 1.45 DP Wool ($) ACE DP + M($) DP G + A* ($) DP Repro ($) 3.48 DP Meat ($) 0.76 DP Wool ($) 0.25 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth Twin Farm 432/11 has been used for the last three years in the Twin Farm stud. He is a good allround sire with progeny born in 2013 in the Central Progeny test. Twin Farm selects for Reproduction, Growth, Survival, bare breech, teat placement and mothering score. Twin Farm has received the Beef + Lamb Genetics Award for Growth and Ewe Efficiency for the last two years. Environment: The Twin Farm stud is run commercially on rolling country in Northern Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a TEFRom sire with high genetic merit for production traits, especially growth. A photo may be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 24

27 TEFRom Twin Farm 388/12 (SIL ID /12) R F, P Y, A & K Welsh 890 Waimea Valley Road Mandeville R D 7 Gore 9777 Breeder R F, P Y, A & K Welsh Twin Farm 388/12 sire Blackdale 281/11 dam Twin Farm 390/ sire Blackdale 1214/09 dam Blackdale 548/ sire Twin Farm 1165/05 dam Twin Farm 159/ SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES ALPHA SHEEP GENETICS 28 NOV Index DP Production ($) /706 DP Repro ($) 4.07 DP Survival ($) 4.47 DP Growth ($) DP Adult Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 4.34 DP Wool ($) Twin Farm 388/12 was in demand as an AI sire in Twin Farm selects for Reproduction, Growth, Survival, bare breech, teat placement and mothering score. Twin Farm has received the Beef + Lamb Genetics Award for Growth and Ewe Efficiency for the last two years. Environment: The Twin Farm stud is run commercially on rolling country in Northern Southland. Use of semen from this ram provides breeders with the opportunity to use a TEFRom sire with high genetic merit for production traits, especially growth. A photo can be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 25

28 TEXEL Blackdale 447/03 (SIL ID /03) J I Wishart Queens Drive Invercargill 9810 L & S Paterson Waikaka Greenvale R D 5 Gore Blackdale 447/03 sire AAExports A625/01 sire Blackdale 534/99 dam AAExports 593/00 1 sire Blackdale 519/00 Bred By: Blackdale Stud dam Blackdale 394/ dam Blackdale 416/ SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ TEXEL 30 DECEMBER 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index Index ebv DP Texel Index ($) /393 DP Repro ($) DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 4.56 TS Index ($) /393 TS Growth ($) 8.31 TS Meat ($) 4.62 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) TS Meat ($) 3.38 WWTeBV 6.57 Blackdale 447/03 was the top priced Texel at the National Stud Sale in He has performed exceptionally well as a dual purpose as well as a terminal sire. He leaves good quality crossbred wool when mated to traditional breeds. He is a MyoMAX GOLD ram. A son was Supreme Texel at both the West Otago and Wyndham A & P Shows, won the Meat and Wool Cup at West Otago and was the top priced ram at the Texel flock fair in Gore, January A grandson was top priced ram at the Gore sale in Sons of his daughters reached the top price in NZ in 2009 and 2010, and a grandson reached a top NZ price of $12,000 at the Gore sale in His straws qualify for export to Australia. Blackdale breeding objectives: Blackdale selects for Reproduction, Growth, Meat Yield, Wool and Survival. The Blackdale stud is intensively farmed on rolling country in coastal Southland. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a sound and high ranking MyoMAX GOLD ram with excellent genes for terminal sire traits. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 26

29 TEXEL Brandes Burton 135/13 (SIL ID /13) Murray McKerchar 1678 Moa Flat Road R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Bred By: K R & H K Shipley B. Burton 135/13 sire Murray Downs 52/11 sire dam Murray Downs 34/09 Murray Downs 6/09 sire Blackdale 362/06 dam B. Burton 67/ dam B. Burton 483/07 NZ TEXEL 24 NOVEMBER 2014 Index SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES DP Texel Index ($) /2149 DP Repro ($) 0.41 DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 2.53 TS Index ($) /2149 TS Growth ($) 9.94 TS Meat ($) 2.20 Brandes Burton 135/13 was ranked 1st of 2337 rams for weaning weight on a 2013 NZ Texel ram selection list. He has a double copy of a muscling gene, T+T+. All his progeny will inherit one copy of the gene from this sire. He is an appealing upstanding ram with excellent conformation. Brandes Burton breeding objectives: Reproduction, Growth, Meat Yield, Wool and Survival. The Brandes Burton stud is located in Canterbury. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high growth rate Texel sire with a double copy of a muscling gene. A photo can be viewed on our website at soon julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 27

30 TEXEL Dalzell 45/13 (SIL ID /13) A J & N D McCall 2106 Mt Nessing Road R D 14 Cave 7984 Bred By: A J & N D McCall Dalzell 45/13 sire Grasmere 511/05 sire Rosewhare 707/08 dam Rosewhare 147/02 sire The Burn 27/08 dam W T D 287/10 dam W T D 93/07 NZ TEXEL 24 NOVEMBER 2014 Index SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES DP Texel Index ($) /2149 DP Repro ($) 1.62 DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 7.94 TS Index ($) /2149 TS Growth ($) 8.09 TS Meat ($) 4.34 Dalzell 45/13 has been chosen to represent Terminal sire Texels for the 2015 Central Progeny Test. He has a 1,3 foot score and has a double copy of the T+ muscling gene. Dalzell breeding objectives: Reproduction, Growth, Meat Yield, Wool and Survival. The Dalzell stud is located on hill country in South Canterbury. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high ranking Texel sire while improving connectedness to SIL-ACE and the Texel across flock analyses. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 28

31 TEXEL Kowhai Glen 51/11 (SIL ID /11) D N Burn 136 Kiritaki Road R D 2 Dannevirke 4972 Bred By: D N Burn K. Glen 51/11 sire Kowhai Glen 177/10 sire Omatane 48/07 dam Kowhai Glen 56/08 sire Kowhai Glen 90/08 dam Kowhai Glen 114/09 dam Kowhai Glen 57/06 NZ TEXEL 30 DECEMBER 2014 Index SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES DP Texel Index ($) /2149 DP Repro ($) 2.84 DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 8.34 TS Index ($) /393 TS Growth ($) 6.17 TS Meat ($) 6.46 Kowhai Glen 51/11 was chosen to represent Terminal sire Texels for the 2013 Central Progeny Test where he currently ranks 2nd for Meat Value Index and 2nd for Meat and Growth Index. The CPT results also show he has an excellent ebv for dressing percentage. His sire currently ranks 1st for the Texel DP Index,. Kowhai Glen 51/11 is a large framed tall sheep with clean white wool. A limited number of straws are available. Breeding objectives: Kowhai Glen is breeding dual purpose Texels selected for Reproduction, Growth, Meat Yield and Survival. The Kowhai Glen stud is located on flat dry land in the southern Hawkes Bay. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a well proven Texel sire ranking very well for both terminal sire and dual purpose traits. julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 29

32 TEXEL Tamlet 323/07 (SIL ID /07) Tamlet Sheep Genetics c/- G A & K Smith Mimihau R D 2 Wyndham Bred By: Tamlet Sheep Genetics Tamlet 323/07 sire Esselmont 156A/04 sire Waikite 458/02 dam Esselmont 27B/ sire Tamlet 722/03 dam Tamlet B506/ dam Tamlet B877/ SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES NZ TEXEL 30 DECEMBER 2014 SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2014 Index Index DP Texel Index ($) /393 DP Repro ($) 2.32 DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 5.16 ACE TS ($) TS Growth ($) 8.17 TS Meat ($) 2.72 TS Index ($) /393 TS Growth ($) 5.74 TS Meat ($) 4.64 Tamlet 323/07 was used in the CPT in 2012 representing Texel Terminal sires, and continues to rank within the top 18 Terminal Sires for Meat Value Index, eye muscle area ebv, dag score ebv and Meat and Growth Index. He has an outstandingly high ebv for dressing percentage, ranking 1st among the Terminal Sires for this trait. In the Texel analysis he has a high positive Reproduction Index. He is MyoMAX GOLD and i-scan clear. Tamlet Sheep Genetics selects for Reproduction, Growth, Meat, Wool and Survival. The top EMA ram hoggets are CT scanned to select sires for meat yield. The Tamlet stud is intensively farmed on rolling country in Eastern Southland. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high yielding Texel with a double copy of a muscling gene. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 30

33 TEXEL Tamlet 230/10 (SIL ID /10) Tamlet Sheep Genetics c/- G A & K Smith Mimihau R D 2 Wyndham Bred By: Tamlet Sheep Genetics Tamlet 230/10 sire Waikite 188/02 sire Waikite 348/03 dam Waikite 157/00 sire WTD 101/03 dam Tamlet 264/ dam Tamlet B612/ NZ TEXEL 30 DECEMBER 2014 Index SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES DP Texel Index ($) /393 DP Repro ($) 0.41 DP Growth ($) DP Meat ($) 6.80 TS Index ($) /393 TS Growth ($) 4.34 TS Meat ($) 4.21 Tamlet 230/10 s gene tests show he is Micropthalmia clear, T+T+ for Muscling, his foot rot rating is 2,3 and his Scrapie NSP is Type 2, ARR/ARH. He represented the Texel dual purpose sires in the Central Progeny Test in 2013 and ranks within the top 18 for Grwth Index, Meat Value Index, eye muscle area ebv, and Meat & Growth Index. He has an outstandingly high ebv for dressing percentage, ranking 1st among the Dual Purpose Sires for this trait. Tamlet Sheep Genetics selects for Reproduction, Growth, Meat, Wool and Survival. The top EMA ram hoggets are CT scanned to select sires for meat yield. The Tamlet stud is intensively farmed on rolling country in Eastern Southland. Use of this semen provides breeders with the opportunity to use a high yielding Texel with an excellent combination of desirable gene test results. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 31

34 TEXEL Te Rakau 8325/10 (SIL ID /10) Rob & Maria Wood Te Rakau Western Australia Bred By: Rob & Maria Wood Te Rakau 8325/10 sire HMK Pl (2) Kirtle Banker sire Te Rakau 5830/04 dam Te Rakau 2704/06 dam HMK (2) Kirtle sire Te Rakau OS127/93 dam Te Rakau 0415/00 TE RAKAU WITHIN FLOCK 16 SEPT 2013 TSO-S ($) 3.59 TS Growth ($) 2.29 TS Meat Yield ($) 1.29 Index ebv WWT (kg) 1.58 SIL ANALYSES Te Rakau 8325/10 s was born as a twin on 3 July With his twin, he won the pairs class at the Perth Royal Show in Like Te Rakau 92724/09, his sire was one of 3 siblings imported into Australia from the UK as an embryo, implanted in His sire s pedigree includes the same impressive winners at UK Shows and top prices at UK sales. He is i-scan clear and T+T+ for muscling. SIL data is limited but within flock analyses and SIL selection lists indicate a slightly lower post weaning growth rate than 92724/09 but a much stronger Meat Yield. Te Rakau appears on the ACS TS list and ACE TS Growth Trait Leader list. The Te Rakau Stud has purchased 3 rams and 2 ewes imported from the UK as embryos in These rams have sired many Champion animals at some of Australia s biggest shows, and achieved top prices at sales. Use of these semen from this ram gives breeders access to a new bloodline with a pedigree stacked with proven sires. A photo can be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 32

35 TEXEL The Burn 10/10 (SIL ID /10) J T & J Barker 42 Nixon St Tinwald Ashburton 7700 Bred by: J T & J Barker The Burn 10/10 sire Mertex 5/02 sire Iona-Lea 579/04 dam Iona-Lea 448/00 sire Blackdale 822/04 dam The Burn TB18/08 dam The Burn 42/06 NZ TEXEL 30 DECEMBER 2014 Index SIL ANALYSES DP Texel Index ($) /393 DP Repro ($) 0.33 DP Growth ($) 8.95 DP Meat ($) 7.73 TS Index ($) /393 TS Growth ($) 4.65 TS Meat ($) 6.34 The Burn 10/10 has been chosen to represent the Texel breed in the 2014 Central Progeny Test. For further information please bartexel@xtra.co.nz The Burn s breeding objectives are to breed productive Texels with sound conformation. Environment: The Burn was located on flat terrain in mid Canterbury, and is now on Downs in South Canterbury. Use of these semen from this ram gives breeders the opportunity to use a Texel ram which is a good all round performer. julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 33

36 TEXEL Top Tender (SIL ID /13) A R Richardson & D Wheeler c/- A R Richardson Avalon 539 Shanks Road Heriot R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Bred by: R G Hughes T.Tender 12520/13 sire Top Tender 611/12 sire dam Top Tender 335/12 12 dam sire Waikite 516/06 dam SIL ANALYSES SIRE SUMMARY JANUARY 2015 ebvs WWT LW8 SUR Top Tender 12520/ Mt Linton 1668/ Top Tender N999/ Top Tender 12520/13 has ranked 2nd for weaning weight ebv in all flocks he has been used in so far, with very high lamb survival. His weaning weight ebv compares favourably with other well known CPT sires also used in these flocks. He has a short bare tipped tail. As of January 2015, he is NZ s only pure Texel tested with one copy of the GDF9 fecundity gene. Half of his progeny will inherit this gene. Overseas research suggests that one copy of the GDF9 gene may result in an improved NLB ebv by approximately 25%. Top Tender s breeding objectives: The focus is on structure for good feet and mouth, as well as maternal instincts and ewe efficiency no animal health costs. For twenty years Top Tender has been breeding both terminal sire and dual purpose Texels using top ranking SIL recorded rams. Environment: Top Tender is located on coastal land in North Otago Use of these semen from this ram gives breeders the opportunity to use a Texel with a copy of the GDF9 fecundity gene. A photo may be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 34

37 TEXEL x COOPWORTH Blackdale C571/12 (SIL ID 719.C571/12) P D & M O Black Blackdale Stud 286 Mitchell Road Ermedale R D 3 Riverton 9883 Bred By: P D & M O Black Blackdale C571/12 sire Blackdale C434/10 dam Blackdale C488/ sire Blackdale C208/08 dam Blackdale C428/ sire Blackdale C411/09 dam B dale C1119/ B DALE FLK 3422 SIRE SUMM 20 JAN 2015 Index SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES DP Overall ($) /21 DP Repro ($) DP G + A* ($) DP Meat ($) 2.78 DP Wool ($) 1.82 DP Surv ($) *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth Blackdale C571/12 is the only NZ ram tested with two copies of the GDF9 fecundity gene. All of his progeny will inherit one copy of the gene from him. Indications from overseas research are that a single copy of the GDF9 gene may increase the NLB ebv by approximately 25% while two copies may increase the NLB ebv by approximately 50%. Unlike other fecundity genes, animals with two copies are fertile. He also has two copies of a muscling gene (T+T+) and a 1,3 foot score. Blackdale breeding objectives: Blackdale selects for Reproduction, Growth, Meat Yield, Wool and Survival as well as very sound conformation. The Blackdale stud is intensively farmed on rolling country in coastal Southland. Use of these semen from this ram gives breeders access to a an extremely rare combination of desirable genes. A photo may be viewed on our website at julia@genetic-gains.co.nz Website 35

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39 PRICE LIST Breed & ID Fresh or Frozen* Price per Straw (NZ or AU$) Charollais Charollais Sheep NZ 10/10 Frozen only Dannengate 302/10 Frozen only Waterton 599/12 Fresh or frozen Coopworth Kaahu 95/13 Frozen only^ Kelso Terminal Kelso 60058/12 Frozen only Perendale Araawa 8911/10 Frozen only Gowan Braes 149/09 Fresh or Frozen Poll Dorset Arngibbon 38/10 Frozen only Te Kawa 114/07 Frozen only Romney Aurora 31/11 Fresh or frozen Blythburn 409/06 Frozen only^ Suftex Mt Linton 301/10 Frozen only Mt Linton 4/10 Frozen only Nithdale 542/13 Fresh or frozen Twin Farm 258/11 Frozen only^ Twin Farm 65/12 Frozen only^ TEFRom Kinrae 2003/12 Fresh or frozen Twin Farm 432/11 Frozen only^ Twin Farm 388/12 Frozen only^ Texel Blackdale 447/03 Frozen only^ Brandes Burton 135/13 Fresh or frozen Dalzell 45/13 Fresh or frozen Kowhai Glen 51/11 Frozen only Tamlet 323/07 Frozen only Tamlet 230/10 Frozen only^ Te Rakau 8325/10 Frozen only The Burn 10/10 Frozen only^ Top Tender 12520/13 Fresh or frozen^ Texel x Coopworth Blackdale C571/12 Fresh or frozen^ *Fresh semen is available until the ram leaves the AB Centre in late March/early April after which time frozen straws are available. ^Straws may be available for export to Australia NB Freight within the South Island is $20, Freight to the North Island varies Dispatch is $40.00, liquid nitrogen for dispatch is $ per tank All prices are exclusive of GST Export to Australia price on application PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY 28 FEBRUARY 37

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