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THE FOSSIL CREEK PHILOSOPHY
ü A strong and uncompromising ü Adjust and perform - in the
emphasis on fertility - a trait we environment they are moved to.
believe to be of utmost economic
relevance in the commercial arena. ü Breed early maturing daughters
with ability to calve year after
ü The Fossil Creek Angus year.
programme does not involve
single trait selection. We believe ü An uncompromised focus on
in the philosophy of balanced structural soundness and
selection of the largest number phenotype.
of economically relevant traits
for commercial herd profitability. ü Sale bulls independently
assessed for structural integrity
ü All females are calved at 2yrs
of age, with a short two cycle ü All sale bulls either tested free
window of mating and are or pedigree free for genetic
subjected to a continuous rigorous defects.
culling regime throughout their life
span. ü Followup service and
communication with our clients
ü Temperament - the Fossil is critical to the ongoing success
Creek Herd has an outstanding of our business model.
reputation for docile cattle – in
both cows and bulls. ü The herd is actively participating
in R +D programmes with
ü Emphasis on high growth - the international links to maximise
ability to rapidly achieve above fertility and production.
average target weights on grass.
ü Utilise pasture to lay down fat EVERY BULL FEATURED IN THIS
cover and intramuscular fats. CATALOGUE HAS PASSED SEMEN
EVALUATION AND FERTILITY TESTING
DURING APRIL 2021, CARRIED OUT BY DR
D. ROBERTSON OF OAMARU VETERINARY
SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
TARARUA BREEDING CENTRE.
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