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INNOVIS RAM SALE - CARLISLE Thursday 23rd August 2018 Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS Viewing from: 3.30pm Sale starts: 5pm Exceptional, recorded meat and maternal sires available. All grass bred for efficient, high quality commercial sheep production. INNOVIS FAST TRACK! Call 01970 828236 before 4pm on Tuesday the 21st of August to pre-register and have your buyer number allocated before the sale. INNOVIS LTD, PEITHYLL, CAPEL DEWI, ABERYSTWYTH SY23 3HU 01970 828236 enquiries@innovis.org.uk ABERFIELD ABERFIELD SR www.innovis.org.uk HIGHLANDER ABERMAX Innovis Breeding Sheep ABERBLACK @InnovisLtd PRIMERA

2018 MEAT SIRES AVAILABLE BREEDS We currently have over 2,200 rams available at our ram sales throughout the UK this year. The breeds, history and characteristics are outlined here. The Primera is a composite meat sheep, designed to provide high performance finishing lambs which excel in meat quality characteristics. The Primera breeding programme aims to utilise the best available meat sires of quality meat breeds in one package, to deliver the very best finishing characteristics to commercial farmers. Abermax composite rams, derived from the best Texel and Charollais genetics, continue to prove themselves to be exceptional Meat Sires for prime lamb production. Abermax rams are evaluated using a within flock system meaning EBVs are comparable within this population. The Abermax Carcase Index is similar to that used in the Charollais breed and aims to identify superior lamb growth and commercial carcase qualities. We make extensive use of CT scanning in our Abermax programme to help us identify genetically superior animals for carcase composition, muscle distribution and meat eating quality. The Aberblack has been developed from specific lines at the Huish and Bentley Suffolk Flocks, with extensive use of performance recording and introgression of specific traits from other breeds such as Texel and Charollais, focusing on sheep that can perform on forage diets. The Aberblack breeding programme focuses on breeding rams that produce very fast growing carcase lambs, minimising days on farm to hit premium prices. MATERNAL SIRES The Aberfield is a superior crossing sire derived from our nucleus flock, lambing outdoors and run under commercial conditions at 1,000ft. Rams are selected for maternal traits and have EBVs for lambing, ewe traits, prolificacy and maternal ability, as well as lamb growth, carcase traits and roundworm resistance. The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing good quality lambs. The Aberfield SR has been bred as an additional option for Aberfield breeders. We have incorporated Lleyn genetics in to the Aberfield breeding programme to produce the SR. The Aberfield SR is suited to producers who would like to run a closed flock system by allowing them to produce their own replacement ewes whist maintaining ewe size and prolificacy. The Highlander joined our nucleus flock in Aberystwyth in 2014 and is now recorded in line with the Innovis system. The focus of the Highlander is to consistently deliver increased volume (kg) of lamb weaned. This is achieved by improving performance as a ewe lamb therefore maintaining a higher level of production in future. Our Abertex nucleus ewes lamb out at 1,000ft with specific selection for lambing ease and lamb vigour. Abertex sires are particularly well suited for breeding hardy, crossbred ewes that can be kept on the hill and lamb at 150%, producing quality finished lambs. Abertex rams are evaluated in Innovis own system, these EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations. Rams are evaluated in Innovis s own system which contains in excess of 8,000 performance records. These EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations. The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing, quality lambs. The Carcase Index shows the value of the ram for producing finished lambs.

Cwmerfyn Texels (LME) HYWEL AND MADDY LEWIS Sale of up to 50 Signet Recorded Welsh Mountain Rams Pedigree Texel Flock Established in 2007 Providing profitable Texel rams for sale to commercial farmers Selected on EBVs for weight and muscle depth without losing fat Selected for maternal traits to produce milky, prolific crossbred ewes AVAILABLE AT INNOVIS RAM SALES IN ABERYSTWYTH Held in conjunction with the Innovis Ram Sale Thursday 6th of September 2018 Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU For more information contact Maddy on 07813 959 111 Viewing from 11.30am Sale starts 12.30pm

Estimated Breeding Values EBV s Calculating the EBV Performance = Genotype + Environment To calculate an estimated breeding value (EBV), we combine individual animal records along with the records of their relatives, we also take in to account non genetic influences such as age of mother and whether the animal was reared as a single or twin, as these all impact on the lamb s growth and performance. In doing so we can use the EBVs to compare the breeding potential of each animal on a level playing field. CARCASE TRAITS In the Carcase Index most emphasis is placed on EBVs for lamb growth and muscle in the carcase. Fat in the carcase may also be included in order to try and maintain fat levels rather than change them. Lambing ease and lamb survival are combined in a Lambing sub-index that is included in the overall INDEX. EWE TRAITS In the Maternal index; Lambing Ease, Lamb vigour, Lamb survival, FEC, litter size, lamb growth, ultrasonic muscle and fat depth, maternal ability (based on lamb growth to 8 weeks) without increasing ewe weight. A PROFITABLE LAMB The INDEX combines EBVs for important traits. They are combined by weighting them in relation to how much they are likely to influence profit and how heritable they are so more important traits have more influence on the index value. A positive EBV value is higher than average and a negative EBV value is lower than average. Additional traits are identified with stars the more stars the better! Rams are graded by their index in to Elite, Select or Commercial (blank) categories.

Delivering year on year improvements in our rams Using sound, objective evidence in all our breeding decisions and making this information available to our customers is central to the Innovis philosophy. We believe that the best evidence comes from recording the performance of sheep in grass based systems that challenge sheep in the same, or harsher, environments than their progeny will be expected to perform in. Our estimated breeding values (EBVs) and indexes are fine tuned to the needs of the commercial farmer, so that we consistently achieve genetic improvement in the traits that really deliver returns in our customers flocks. A number of these important traits, such as lamb survival, nematode resistance, ewe weight, ewe longevity and foot health are not widely recorded by other breeders. All our in-house genetic evaluations use tens of thousands of performance and pedigree records and the same statistical method (BLUP) that is used for the national evaluations carried out for cattle and sheep. The investment in our own systems means that we are able to react quickly to our customers needs and incorporate new innovations and research findings rapidly. The use of composite lines allows us to combine the strengths of individual breeds with the hybrid vigour that is retained over the generations, and also provides a base rich in genetic variation for us to further improve through selecting the best animals for breeding. It is the genetic selection that has been carried out within these lines over a number of years that equips them to deliver superior progeny performance for our customers.

INNOVIS RAM SALES Sale History In August, 2011 Innovis held its first ram sale at Mynydd Gorddu, near Aberystwyth. It was attended by 75 invited buyers and 130 performance recorded animals were available for sale. Now we are in our 8 th season of sales with 8 ram sales across the UK in addition to South West selection days and events for Dalehead and St Merryn. This year we have in excess of 2.200 rams available for sale. Our client list has increased to over 1,300 clients and we have over 20 Ram breeding partner flocks across the UK. Despite this growth we have still rigorously culled animals that don t achieve the standards that both Innovis and our clients expect. Our nucleus flock remains one of the largest recorded flocks in the UK and one of the largest sheep breeding programmes globally. Prices Back in 2011 our Elite (A Grade) rams were priced at 800 with the standard rams at 500. We have improved our genetics considerably since then and each year as we build up more information we continue to drive the performance of the rams forward. We always try to maintain the price of the rams but the cost of continuous improvements in research and development and health have forced a small increase. The prices this year are: Maternal Rams Elite Select Commercial Teasers Aberfield, Aberfield SR, Abertex Highlander Multiplier 750 950 750 650 275 Meat Rams Elite Select Commercial Abermax, Primera 850 700 600 Aberblack 850 700 600 Comparative Pricing Although our list prices often appears higher than industry averages, we can demonstrate that the cost per lamb compares very favourably when we include mating capacity and longevity in the calculation. A recent survey showed that 70% of rams lasted 4 years + and of the remaining 30% most were still 3 years old and going strong. Following is a basic calculation showing the ACTUAL cost per lamb: Sale Price Ewes covered per Ram Longevity years Lambs reared @150%(42kg) Cost per Lamb Produced Total kg/ram (42Kg) Please note that these calculations do not allow for the genetic benefit over the base Industry ram, which will be substantial over time. Total Kg / Purchase Price Innovis Elite Ram 950 80 4 480 1.97 20,160 4.7p/Kg LWt Industry Crossing Sire 600 50 3 225 2.67 9,450 6.3p/Kg LWt 0.70 cheaper 1.6p cheaper

The Ram Sale All our rams for sale are listed in the following pages for your review. Our unique sale process enables buyers to purchase rams at a fixed price when there is a single interested party. Where there are up to 3 interested buyers, there is an option for bidders to, either enter into a draw to buy the ram at the fixed price (hat), or to bid-up on the ram in 25 increments. We revert to bidding only when more than 3 buyers are interested in one animal in order to save time. We can assure you that there is never any running up of rams nor any false bidding. Terms and Conditions All rams are sold in accordance with the Innovis Terms and Conditions for supply of good and services and available on our website at www.innovis.org.uk. Innovis will guarantee the performance of all rams sold at its official sales for the first mating season after purchase, provided that the owner can demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to ensure the health, welfare and security of the ram during that period. Any issues post sale must be raised prior to 1 st February 2019 and accompanied by appropriate evidence/ supporting documentation in addition to a veterinary report where applicable. In the event that a ram is found to be defective, a replacement ram of equivalent genetic potential will be supplied. A credit note for the value of the ram may be issued against the buyers next purchase if the replacement is not available. No cash refunds are given. Health Protocol Innovis understand that when selecting sheep for breeding, an important criteria is health. Therefore we have embarked on a unique program to maximize the health and biosecurity of our whole system; from the source flocks, through to grazing units and finally the rams themselves for sale. All breeding partner flocks are now part of a health screening program where barren ewes are culled through a partnership with Farm Post Mortems at designated abattoirs, and screened for the major production limiting diseases. Further strategic screening is undertaken throughout the year and tailored flock health plans ensure that all ram lambs have had a similar start to life. Ram lambs then move off to grower units, selected for their biosecurity and management systems that will allow our rams to all grow on a similar way. These farms have tailored health plans to ensure all our rams been given the same treatments and that the rams are grown on a forage based system to ensure that they last for several seasons. Finally to ensure our rams are fit for purpose, each ram undergoes a full MOT to examine its suitability for breeding. This includes a clinical examination together with palpation and visual inspection of the external genitalia. New for this year and a ground-breaking initiative for our Sheep Industry, each ram has been bled and certified as Borders Disease Negative. Rams will leave our sales having had a quarantine Startect drench as best practice and a trace element bolus.

Aberfield Carcase traits Ewe traits Shepherding INDEX Grade LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Maternal ability Ewe weight FEC Lamb ease Lamb vigour ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 49 401 06414HH Apr-17-0.2 1.6 0.2 4-0.2 0.3 77 Elite 402 06678HH Apr-17-1.1 2.7 0.6-1 -0.3 0.5 68 Elite 403 06112HH Apr-17-0.3 0.5 0.2 2-0.1 0.2 65 Elite 404 06498HH Apr-17-0.9 2.5 0.4-3 -0.2 0.0 65 Elite 405 06255HH Apr-17 0.2 0.5 0.2 2-0.1 0.3 65 Elite 406 06364HH Apr-17 2.4 0.7 0.1 3 0.1-0.2 64 Elite 407 06303HH Apr-17-1.7 0.7 0.1 3-0.2 1.7 * 64 Elite 408 06127HH Apr-17-2.6 2.6 0.5-1 -0.4 0.1 64 Elite 409 06291HH Apr-17-1.7 1.7-0.1 2-0.1-0.8 * * 63 Elite 410 06297HH Apr-17-1.6 0.7 0.0 2-0.2-0.9 63 Elite 411 06208HH Apr-17 2.6 0.1 0.3 4 0.1 0.5 * 62 Elite 412 06211HH Apr-17-0.5 0.3 0.2 3-0.2 2.8 * 62 Elite 413 06651HH Apr-17 0.9 2.0 0.3 1-0.2-1.1 62 Elite 414 06289HH Apr-17-1.2 1.9 0.4-1 -0.4 1.5 61 Elite 415 06514HH Apr-17 1.5 0.0 0.2 6-0.2-0.1 * * 61 Elite 416 06121HH Apr-17 1.7 1.0 0.5 3-0.3-1.0 60 Elite 417 06287HH Apr-17-2.0 0.5 0.0 3-0.3 1.9 * 60 Elite

Aberfield Carcase traits Ewe traits Shepherding INDEX Grade LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Maternal ability Ewe weight FEC Lamb ease Lamb vigour ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 49 418 06143HH Apr-17-1.7 0.2-0.1 2-0.2-0.6 60 Elite 419 06544HH Apr-17-0.2 1.7 0.5-3 -0.2 1.1 60 Elite 420 06217HH Apr-17 2.7 1.5 0.5 1-0.3-1.4 59 Select 421 06140HH Apr-17 0.2 1.0 0.7-1 -0.2 0.6 59 Select 422 06478HH Apr-17 1.3 0.3 0.3 4-0.2-0.7 * * 59 Select 423 06195HH Apr-17-1.6 0.8 0.3 2-0.3 1.9 * 59 Select 424 06625HH Apr-17-0.5 1.2 0.1 1 0.0-0.7 * * 59 Select 425 06621HH Apr-17 0.8-0.1 0.3 1-0.1 1.9 * 58 Select 426 06128HH Apr-17-2.4 1.9 0.4-2 -0.3-0.2 58 Select 427 06275HH Apr-17-1.6 2.7 0.1-2 -0.2-1.5 * 58 Select 428 06245HH Apr-17-1.4 1.2 0.5-1 -0.3 0.7 57 Select 429 06384HH Apr-17 2.3-0.4 0.2 2 0.1-0.2 * 57 Select 430 06371HH Apr-17-1.9 0.0 0.0 2-0.2 0.2 56 Select 431 06471HH Apr-17 1.4 2.5 0.7-2 -0.4-1.4 * 56 Select 432 06682HH Apr-17 1.0 0.5 0.1 3-0.3-0.5 56 Select 433 06155HH Apr-17 1.0 0.3 0.2 4-0.4-0.9 * 56 Select 434 06545HH Apr-17-1.4-0.8-0.1 1 0.8-0.8 *** 56 Select

Aberfield Carcase traits Ewe traits Shepherding INDEX Grade LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Maternal ability Ewe weight FEC Lamb ease Lamb vigour ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 49 435 06176HH Apr-17 2.9 0.0 0.3 0 0.0-0.2 * 55 Select 436 06568HH Apr-17-2.8 0.1-0.1 2-0.2-0.2 55 Select 437 06743HH Apr-17-2.6 1.3 0.3-1 -0.4 1.2 55 Select 438 06518HH Apr-17 2.2 0.7 0.2 1-0.4-0.4 54 Select 439 06428HH Apr-17-3.4 0.3-0.1 2-0.4-0.2 54 Select 440 06400HH Apr-17-1.1-0.7 0.0 2-0.2-0.1 53 Select 441 06767HH Apr-17 1.1-0.2-0.1 2-0.2 0.0 * 52 Select 442 06200HH Apr-17 3.3 0.2 0.7 2-0.3 0.8 52 Select 443 06188HH Apr-17-3.1-0.1 0.0 2-0.3-0.3 51 Select 444 06462HH Apr-17 0.2-0.5 0.1 4-0.3-2.0 50 Select 445 06411HH Apr-17-1.3 0.5 0.0 3-0.5-2.2 * 50 Select 446 06171HH Apr-17-0.9 0.1 0.2 4-0.3-1.2 50 Select 447 06361HH Apr-17-1.9 0.3 0.3-1 -0.3 2.5 50 Select 448 06332HH Apr-17 1.0 0.0 0.1 3-0.5-0.3 * 49 449 06587HH Apr-17 0.8 0.6 0.5 1-0.3-0.2 49 450 06640HH Apr-17-0.3 1.3 0.5 2-0.5-0.1 48 451 06319HH Apr-17-1.0 0.1 0.2 2-0.4-2.2 * 48

Aberfield SR Carcase traits Ewe traits Shepherding INDEX Grade LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Maternal ability Ewe weight FEC Lamb ease Lamb vigour ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 49 459 15185DN Mar-17 2.5 0.8 0.0 6 0.1 1.0 * 70 Elite 460 15194DN Mar-17 2.9 1.0 0.0 5 0.0-0.5 70 Elite 461 15162DN Mar-17 1.9 1.1 0.0 6 0.1 0.8 * * 68 Elite 462 15072DN Mar-17 1.6 0.3-0.1 5-0.1-0.1 * 65 Elite 463 15050DN Mar-17 1.6 0.1 0.0 4 0.1 0.3 * 64 Elite 464 15060DN Mar-17-0.2 0.1 0.1 8 0.1 0.8 * 61 Elite 465 15259DN Mar-17 1.4-0.4 0.0 8-0.1 1.3 60 Elite 466 16697DN Mar-17-0.3 0.0 0.1 6 0.1 1.2 * 55 Elite 467 15013DN Mar-17 1.0 0.0-0.2 4 0.1 0.2 * 54 Select 468 15270DN Mar-17 2.2 0.2 0.1 0 0.1 2.2 * 53 Select 469 15193DN Mar-17 0.1-0.7-0.2 3 0.1 0.7 ** * 51 Select

Highlander LOT Ram Born Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 470 20532SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 471 20528SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 472 20285SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 473 20526SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 474 20527SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 475 21350SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 476 21376SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 477 20392SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 478 20357SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 479 20335SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 480 21368SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 481 21371SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 482 21380SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 483 21366SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 484 20510SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 485 21359SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram

Highlander LOT Ram Born Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 486 21372SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 487 20513SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 488 21363SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 489 20331SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 490 20541SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 491 20279SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 492 21355SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 493 20540SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram 494 21381SH Mar-17 Multiplier Ram

Abertex LOT Ram Born Growth Carcase traits Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Ewe traits Maternal ability Maternal Index Breed Average ( Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 56 Carcase Index Lambing ease ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Lamb vigour Grade 495 19084PR Apr-17 3.3 2.6 0.2 13 1.6 111 *** * * Elite 496 19083PR Apr-17 2.4 2.5 0.1 13 1.6 110 ** * * Elite 497 19094PR Apr-17 2.0 0.4-0.1 12 1.4 96 * * Elite 498 19194PR Apr-17 5.8 4.8 0.5 2-0.4 92 *** Elite 499 19223PR Apr-17 5.2 3.3 0.4-4 0.5 85 *** Elite 500 19027PR Mar-17 8.8 3.3 0.8-5 0.1 84 *** * Elite 501 19261PR Apr-17 3.9 3.9 0.3-4 0.0 83 *** * Elite 502 19224PR Apr-17 6.7 3.0 0.3-7 -0.3 75 *** Elite 503 19028PR Mar-17 1.3 1.8-0.1-3 0.2 69 * Select 504 19168PR Apr-17 2.2 3.3 0.2-9 0.0 69 *** * Select 505 19172PR Apr-17-0.2 2.3 0.0-2 0.1 68 * Select 506 19270PR Apr-17 3.0 0.4 0.1 0 0.1 66 * Select 507 19163PR Apr-17 4.9 2.7 0.3-14 -0.1 60 *** Select 508 19107PR Apr-17 4.1 1.2 0.1-9 -0.4 60 ** Select 509 19049PR Apr-17 0.8-0.7-0.1 1-0.1 59 Select 510 19081PR Apr-17 4.5 0.9 0.1-9 -0.1 58 ** * Select 511 19291PR May-17 1.1-0.3-0.1-4 -0.1 57 Select

Abertex Carcase traits Ewe traits LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing % Maternal ability Maternal Index Carcase Index Lambing ease Lamb vigour Grade ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average ( Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 56 512 19079PR Apr-17-1.4 0.7 0.1-9 -0.3 44 513 19256PR Apr-17-2.5 0.3-0.1-9 -0.3 43 514 19140PR Apr-17 1.2 0.4-0.1-11 -0.8 42

Abermax LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Ultrasound Lambing CT Fat depth Sub-Index Index Lambing ease Lean Grade ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average ( Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 114 515 06199SM Mar-17 8.3 2.0 0.7-4 185 Elite 516 01990LC Mar-17 3.5 2.2 0.1 3 179 * Elite 517 01958LC Mar-17 1.9 2.9 0.2 6 177 Elite 518 14902DN Mar-17 1.8 2.4 0.1 3 169 Elite 519 05637LE Mar-17 4.0 1.3 0.1 2 168 Elite 520 06499SF Mar-17 8.8 1.3 0.9-6 167 Elite 521 06013SM Mar-17 9.5 0.9 0.9-10 162 Elite 522 01896LC Mar-17 0.8 2.1 0.1 3 158 Elite 523 14946DN Mar-17 4.1 0.2 0.0 5 156 * Elite 524 06196SM Mar-17 3.4 1.3 0.3 1 154 Elite 525 14929DN Mar-17 2.2 0.7-0.1 6 152 * Elite 526 01916LC Mar-17 1.5 1.6 0.1 1 150 Elite 527 05980SM Mar-17 5.4 0.2 0.3-3 148 Elite 528 01838LC Mar-17 1.3 0.6-0.1 5 145 * Elite 529 08194MG Apr-17 0.8 1.4 0.1 4 145 Elite 530 15263DN Mar-17 3.8-0.1 0.1 0 141 Elite

Abermax LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Ultrasound Lambing CT Fat depth Sub-Index Index Lambing ease Lean Grade ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average ( Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 114 531 01979LC Mar-17 1.2 0.8 0.0 1 138 Select 532 02013LC Mar-17 1.4 0.7 0.1 1 137 Select 533 06101SM Mar-17 0.5 0.8-0.1-1 136 Select 534 05889LE Mar-17 2.8 0.0 0.1 2 136 Select 535 06271SM Mar-17-0.3 2.1 0.4 3 136 * Select 536 06031SM Mar-17 2.2 0.1-0.1-2 135 Select 537 04567HV Mar-17 2.6 1.0 0.2-11 134 Select 538 06116SM Mar-17 1.8 0.6 0.3 1 129 Select 539 05988LE Apr-17 3.3-0.5 0.2 4 127 Select 540 06238SM Mar-17-1.2 1.1-0.1-3 124 Select 541 06505SF Mar-17 0.0 0.2-0.2-4 122 Select 542 06095SM Mar-17 0.7 1.1 0.2-10 122 Select 543 06699SF Mar-17-1.0 0.9 0.0-3 119 Select 544 06209SM Mar-17 0.2 1.1 0.4-1 119 Select 545 06267SM Mar-17 2.3 0.8 0.7 0 119 Select 546 06482SF Feb-17 2.5-0.5 0.1-5 115 Select

Abermax Ultrasound Lambing CT LOT Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Sub-Index Index Lambing ease Lean Grade ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average ( Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 114 547 05677LE Mar-17-0.3 0.0 0.0 2 114 * 548 06645SF Mar-17 0.5-0.6-0.2-2 111 549 05995SM Mar-17-2.5 2.2 0.5-3 110 550 06697SF Mar-17 0.3-1.0-0.1-2 101 551 06617SF Mar-17-2.4 0.3 0.0-3 98 552 06661SF Mar-17 0.0-2.3-0.1-3 76

Primera Lot Ram Born Growth Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing Sub-Index Index Lamb survival GRADE ***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0 0 149 553 02062LD Apr-17 4.0 0.8 1.1 0 197 Elite 554 02047LD Apr-17 3.5 0.6 0.2 0 190 Elite 555 02128LD Apr-17 2.5-0.2 1.3 6 174 Select 556 01995LD Apr-17 1.3 0.5 0.4 7 174 ** Select 557 03359PT Mar-17 0.3 0.8 0.3 5 169 Select 558 02024LD Apr-17 1.1 0.5 0.9-4 162 Select 559 02038LD Apr-17-1.4-0.2-0.6 4 138 560 02157LD Apr-17-0.3-0.6 0.2-1 137 561 02120LD Apr-17-0.5-0.4 0.4-4 134 * 562 01936LD Mar-17-2.3-1.0-1.2 4 118 563 01930LD Mar-17-0.6-2.8-0.8 4 107 564 01911LD Mar-17-5.2-1.1-0.7-3 83

Aberblack Ultrasonic Lot Ram Born Scan weight Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing Sub-Index Lamb survival Index Grade *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0-1 47 565 02824LF Apr-17 3.7 1.7 0.3 2 120 Elite 566 02788LF Apr-17 2.6 1.8 0.1 3 114 Elite 567 02863LF Apr-17 3.7 1.0 0.1 1 106 Elite 568 02792LF Apr-17 1.5 1.2 0.1 4 * 91 Elite 569 02907LF Apr-17 1.9 0.9 0.3 4 89 Elite 570 02778LF Apr-17 2.4 0.8 0.3 0 * 88 Elite 571 02862LF Apr-17 0.9 1.2 0.1 3 * 85 Elite 572 02787LF Apr-17 1.9 0.6 0.1 2 81 Elite 573 03034LF Apr-17 2.0 0.4 0.2 4 80 Elite 574 02987LF Apr-17 1.7 0.5 0.1 0 74 Elite 575 03060LF Apr-17 1.9 0.1 0.1 0 69 Elite 576 02830LF Apr-17 1.8 0.2-0.1-1 68 Elite 577 03008LF Apr-17 0.9 0.2 0.1 1 62 Select 578 03045LF Apr-17 0.4 0.4 0.1 0 * 60 Select 579 02834LF Apr-17 1.3 0.0 0.2 0 60 Select 580 03026LF Apr-17 0.7 0.0 0.0 1 56 Select 581 02958LF Apr-17 1.2-0.3 0.3 0 55 Select

Aberblack Ultrasonic Lot Ram Born Scan weight Muscle depth Fat depth Lambing Sub-Index Lamb survival Index Grade *Top 25% Breed Average (Innovis EBVs) 0.0 0.0 0-1 47 582 02970LF Apr-17-0.3 0.0-0.2-1 44 583 02975LF Apr-17 0.1-0.5 0.1 0 38 584 02876LF Apr-17-1.6-0.9-0.3 1 * 15 585 03030LF Apr-17-1.0-1.3 0.0-4 * 8

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Keeping rams cool for successful breeding When transporting rams in hot weather Sperm production is very sensitive to the temperature of the testes. Under normal environmental conditions, rams can maintain the desired temperature in the testes for sperm production, through cooling mechanisms such as lowering the testes away from the body in hot weather. However when temperatures are higher than 32 C for longer than a two week period, especially combined with higher humidity, this can reduce ram fertility. Efforts should be taken now to keep rams as cool and comfortable as possible Provide access to cool water which will assist in keeping core body temperature as cool as possible. Provide shade under trees or in barns with good ventilation or fans. Consider keeping rams in a well ventilated barn during the day and allowing them on pastures at night when it is cooler to graze Minimise the time animals are held in strong sunlight and where possible handle animals either side of the day. Shear rams that are carrying 4 months or more of fleece. NB: Freshly shorn rams actually absorb more heat from sunlight than fleeced rams. ABERFIELD ABERFIELD SR HIGHLANDER www.innovis.org.uk ABERMAX Innovis Breeding Sheep ABERBLACK PRIMERA @InnovisLtd Inspect the rams frequently for signs of heat stress such as open-mouth breathing. Plan journeys very carefully to ensure they are as short as possible and without delays. Try to avoid transport during the hottest hours of the day. When stopping always park in the shade, and ideally with the vehicle positioned across the prevailing wind. Make sure rams have access to fresh water. Make regular stops to give rams water. Make sure rams are not packed tightly together so there is enough space for them to regulate their body temperatures Be aware that the hottest parts of the vehicle are normally the front compartments (near the cabin) and the upper decks of the vehicle.

INNOVIS SALES TEAM Daniel Stout Scotland Stuart Annand Scotland Duncan McEwen Scotland Claire Irving North of England Matt Harding East and Central England Gwydion Owen North Wales Daniel joins us as our Scottish representative. His family farm is based in the Fair Isle where he farmed 300 commercial ewes as well as contract shepherding for local farms. Daniel has a strong academic background with a BSc in Agriculture from Edinburgh University. Sheep breeding and genetics has always been a particular interest, leading him to study selection for carcass conformation and composition in Texel sheep for his MSc dissertation at Aberystwyth University. Email: danielstout@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07833 226 884 Stuart recently relocated his farming operation to South West scotland, where he runs 220 hill cows and 1250 ewes. The flock consists of Abertex, Highlander and cheviot ewes, all lambed outside on a rotational grazing system. Having previously farmed in New Zealand, Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms, Stuart is well placed to discuss a variety of sheep production systems and assist clients in maximising their bottom line from forage. Email: stuartannand@innovis.org.uk Duncan currently runs a partnership farm along side his parents in Stirlingshire were they farm a 1000 ewe flock with 200 acres of arable land and cattle. He graduated from SRUC Edinburgh with a BSc in Agriculture and in 2014 travelled New Zealand were he was inspired by their production systems and genetics research. Their farm was a Quality Meat Scotland Monitor Farm, as part of a three year programme, during this time the farm grew their flock from 500 ewes to the current 1000 ewe flock. Duncan currently crosses his Cheviot ewes with Aberfield rams and Abermax rams with his ewe lambs. Email: duncanmcewen@innovis.org.uk Claire has a strong practical knowledge in sheep farming and grew up in Northumberland with a strong farming influence. She studied agriculture at Kirkley Hall College before going on to work as a contract shepherd in mid Northumberland. She has previously worked in a sales/ marketing role with Allflex and still takes time to do some lambing and very much enjoys working and training her dogs. Email: claireirving@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07792 096999 Development Manager Matt is from a traditional family farm that have mixed stock. He has 8 years experience of animal genetics under his belt, and before joining Innovis, he worked for five years with PIC as part of their genetic program and account management team. Matt is a Harper Adams graduate, who gained an animal science degree with honours. Email: mattharding@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07921 082 340 Graduate of Agriculture with Business Studies from Aberystwyth University. He spent time in New Zealand to enhance his agricultural and shepherding knowledge, working on a Sheep and Beef Station. He now farms back at home on the family farm in the Conwy Valley. The farm runs two separate flocks. Their hill land is used to produce replacement welsh ewes annually. He is passionate about sheep farming and is delighted to have the opportunity to share and interact his knowledge in order to sustain farming profitably by making the most of the Innovis breeding technology. Email: gwydionowen@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07817 273596

INNOVIS 2018 RAM SALES Online Sales Open 8 th May - 20 th July www.innovis.org.uk/ buyonline/ South West Selection Days by appointment only Wednesday 25 th July Friday 27 th July Please call Declan Marshall for information 07854 759834 Aberystwyth Sale Thursday 2 nd August Viewing 11.30am Sale 1pm Hereford Sale Thursday 9 th August Viewing 12pm Sale 1pm Llandegla Sale Tuesday 21 st August Viewing 4pm Sale 5pm Carlisle Sale Thursday 23 rd August Viewing 3pm Sale 4pm Fearn Farm Sale Friday 24 th August Viewing 3pm Sale 4pm Stirling Sale Wednesday 29 th Viewing 3pm August Sale 4pm Kelso Sale Friday 31 st August Viewing 3pm Sale 4pm Aberystwyth Sale Thursday 6 th September Viewing 11.30am Sale 1pm

Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory The breeder directory will be available to customers looking for cross-bred ewe lambs. Innovis will put potential buyers in contact with sellers in their region. There are two possible formats in which you can be included, both free of charge. Please tick your preferred option below and fill in the basic details at the bottom of the page. A - Advert 1/4 A5 page, arranged by region/area. Includes breed, approximate number available, your surname, farm name, area, basic farm information and photo. See example below. ABERFIELD X WELSH W. Jones MAES GLAS, POWYS Farm/sheep information - Photo can be of yourself, farm or sheep and should be emailed to enquiries@innovis.org.uk email to enquiries@innovis.org.uk B - Directory listing - also suitable for breeders uncertain about selling this year but wanting to be listed for future enquiries. Includes surname, farm name, area and breed available. See example below. Wales: North EVANS, PEN Y BRYN, PWLLHELI, GWYNEDD - HIGHLANDER JONES, TYDDYN GWYN, TYWYN, GWYNEDD - ABERFIELD X WELSH C - I do not wish to be included in the Innovis breeder directory at this time Have you returned your form to be included in our producer directory? Not received yours? Call 01970 828236 YOUR INFORMATION NAME:... ADRESS:......POSTCODE:... TEL: (for office use only)... BREED OF SHEEP AVAILABLE:... APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF EWE LAMBS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANNUALLY:...

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