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BREEDING OBJECTIVE
Our aim is to breed practical, functional cattle combining performance genetics with
traditional breed type – to provide fertile cow herds and profitable finishing options.
What we offer for sale we
✓ Deliver free in South Island to your regional saleyards and to Feilding.
✓ Guarantee for three years for feet and fertility excluding injury and
disease.
✓ Offer six month deferred payment available on all run bulls on request.
The freight on the bulls under this option is payable by the purchaser.
What we measure (everything possible)
✓ Birth weight – within 24 hours of birth
✓ Weaning, 400 and 600 day weights
✓ Scrotal circumference
✓ Ultrasound scan for EMA, FAT & IMF
✓ Mature weight annually
✓ Gestation length
✓ Semen quality
✓ DNA test for AM, NH, CA & DD genetic defects
What we assess
✓ Feet and legs
✓ Free walking
✓ Udders
✓ Temperament
✓ Muscle, volume
✓ Bone, jaw, head
✓ White
✓ Pizzel
✓ Calving ease
Animal Health Treatments
✓ BVD vaccinated and tested free
✓ 10:1 vaccinated
✓ TB and Brucellosis accredited free C10
✓ Drenches and pour-ons as per vet recommendations
Always seek veterinary advice if you have any concerns.
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