Beef Sires 2016 – 17

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Beef Sires 2016 – 17
Beef Sires 2016 – 17
Aberdeen Angus
British Blue
Ai SERVICES
– NORTHERN IRELAND –
British Blonde
Charolais
Hereford
The Complete Range of
Top Performance,
Reliable Calving Ease,
Superior Quality Sires
Limousin
Simmental
Beef Shorthorn
And More
ABERDEEN ANGUS
3 • Hallington Endeavour
4 • Woodvale Kool Jaguar
5 • Thrunton Rocket
BRITISH BLUE
6
Springhill Coconut
7
Colosse ET de Tourelles
8
Springbank Dancer
9
Ballydougan Darragh
10
Ballygrange Frankie
11
Lukeroyal Ghost
12
Bavan Giant
13
Chatham Index
14
Boroside Incredible
15
Springhill Vagabond
BRITISH BLONDE
16
Glenvale Harry
17
Vasco
CHAROLAIS
18 • Conval Frank
19 • Thrunton Nostrdamus
20 • Anneskeagh Ulysses
21 • Coolnaslee Universe
INDEX
AA1145
AA1377
AA1340
BB1201
BB0474
BB1202
BB1200
BB1310
BB1398
BB1333
BB1392
BB1459
BB0369
BL1093
BL1056
CH4159
CH4441
CH4301
CH4525
CULARD CHAROLAIS
22
Gaulliste
2
HEREFORD
23
Graceland Giovani
24
Trillick Hotspur
H9460
H9406
LIMOUSIN
25 • Lenagh Equaliser
26 • Ampertaine Ifor
27 • Millgate Judge
28 • Rahoney Umar
29
Damona
LN2271
LN2553
LN2608
LN0132
LN2609
SIMMENTAL
30 • Omorga Baldwin
31 • Kilbride Farm Delboy
BEEF SHORTHORN
32 • Annanwater Scotsman
33 • Hussar
SG1117
SG1186
BS0885
PARTHENAISE
34
Reflex
PS0978
AUBRAC
35
Cesar
AU9992
BLACK LIMOUSIN
36
Beldoon Jet Black
LN2550
LUING
37
Dirnanean Justice
LU0986
BELTED GALLOWAY
38
Ballylough Bell Boy
Y9031
SALERS
39
Drumlegagh Dennis
SA0914
FERTILITY BOOST
40
George x Index X Incredible
40
Index X Rocket X Hotspur
40
Judge X Frankie X Hotspur
40
Imperator X Rocket X Giant
MS8148
MS8143
MS8149
MS8087
41
42
43
43
44
45
46
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not accept any liability for losses which may result from any error.
HB No:
UK107067700136
Sire:
DOB:
04.04.07
Netherton Figaro C244
Dam: Blelack Ebolass C661
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Excellent calf quality with conformation to match
• Progeny display excellent muscling throughout, with very good
growth rates
• Suitable for use on both suckler and dairy herds
2.5% Avg Gestation Days 285
Mortality
Average 67.2%
Above Average 22.2%
ConformationAverage 71.0%
Above Average 24.6%
4.6%
Surgical Vet Asst. 2.6%
Size APRIL 2016 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-0.2
-1.4
-0.7
+4.3
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-1.7
+0.3
+0.9
+3.0
Surveys 197
on 148 Cows and 49 Heifers
Non Surgical Vet Asst.
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Aberdeen Angus
ENDEAVOUR
Hallington Endeavour G136
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carc. Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Angus Terminal
Index GBP
Angus S-Rep
Index GBP
+40
+77
+100
+11
+0.2
+61
+3.7
-3.7
+1.3
+0.5
+37
+48
+35
+61
+77
+10
+0.7
+48
+3.3
-1.2
+0.9
+0.1
+28
+37
3
Aberdeen Angus
JAGUAR
Woodvale Kool Jaguar P633
HB No:
UK939271803633
Sire:
DOB:
01.03.14
Woodvale Lord Jaguar
Dam: Friarstown Kinnannie
PEDIGREE
• Successfully shown as a calf:- Northern Ireland Bull Calf and
Overall Champion, 2014
• Tremendous performance figures
• Recommended for breeding replacements
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out
Woodvale Lord Jaguar
Wedderlie Net Profit
Woodvale Lady Jane
Sire
PGS
PGD
Friarstown Kinannie
S A V Net Worth
MGD Argwen Kinannie
Dam
MGS
APRIL 2016 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
200 Day
Wt Kg
EBV
-0.1
+3.1
+4.4
+50
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
4
-1.7
+0.3
+3.0
+35
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Angus Terminal
Index GBP
Angus S-Rep Index
GBP
+85
+104
+14
+0.9
+4.8
-1.1
+0.9
+0.4
+40
+54
+61
+77
+10
+0.7
+3.3
-1.2
+0.9
+0.1
+28
+37
HB No:
UK106935301282
Sire:
DOB:
04.06.11
Netherallan Peter Pershore
Dam: Lakewood Rhapsody Z001
• Tremendous farmer satisfaction with progeny of Rocket
• Sired by Netherallan Peter Pershore, noted for his superb breeding
ability
• Exceptional performance figures for both terminal and maternal
breeding indexes
• Widespread calving survey suggests calving ease
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-1.2
+2.3
+1.0
+4.4
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-1.7
+0.3
+0.9
+3.0
Surveys 214
on 138 Cows and 76 Heifers
1.9% Avg Gestation Days 284
Mortality
Average 77.2%
Above Average 19.8%
ConformationAverage 77.6%
Above Average 21.9%
2.4%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Aberdeen Angus
ROCKET
Thrunton Rocket L282
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carc. Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Angus Terminal
Index GBP
Angus S-Rep
Index GBP
+47
+91
+123
+16
+0.5
+81
+6.1
-3.5
+2.5
+0.0
+47
+66
+35
+61
+77
+10
+0.7
+48
+3.3
-1.2
+0.9
+0.1
+28
+37
5
COCONUT
Springhill Coconut
HB No:
B-20071165
Sire:
Ear No:
UK93326292527
DOB:
04.07.07
Cajoleur de Rettigny
British Blue
Dam: Springhill Rainbow
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Recommended for crossing on Holstein cows; calves display
excellent colour marking
• Coconut displays tremendous length and excellent square
hindquarters
• Calves making a good impression on local farms
4.6% Avg Gestation Days 286
Mortality
Average 69.0%
Above Average 28.6%
ConformationAverage 69.9%
Above Average 30.1%
3.8%
Surgical Vet Asst. 2.3%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-0.5
+0.1
+2.7
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
6
-0.6
-0.3
+2.2
Surveys 131
on 126 Cows and 5 Heifers
200 Day Wt Kg
400 Day Wt Kg
600 Day Wt Kg
Scrotal Size cm
Eye Mus Area
cm2
Fat Depth mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
BBB Carcase
Profitability
Index GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding Index
GBP
+15
+16
+32
-0.1
+1.3
+0.2
+0.2
+13
+4
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+12
+6
COLOSSE
Colosse ET des Tourelles
HB No:
I-20002041
Sire:
Ear No:
BE62365487
DOB:
02.12.95
Luron 2800 du Coin
Dam: Jobeline 9541 du Coin
British Blue
• Colosse is one of the all time great bulls for cross breeding on
suckler and dairy cows
• Outstanding progeny displaying length and muscling
development
• Progeny from Colosse achieve a very high killout percentage
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
Surveys 233
on Cows and Heifers
6.4% Avg Gestation Days 286
Mortality
Average 63.6%
Above Average 33.3%
ConformationAverage 55.5%
Above Average 43.6%
2.6%
Surgical Vet Asst. 2.2%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Direct %
Calv Ease Dtrs %
EBV
-0.5
-0.2
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.6
-0.3
Gest. Len. Days
Birth Wt Kg
200 Day Wt Kg
400 Day Wt Kg
600 Day Wt Kg
+0.6
+1.3
+5
+7
+16
+0.7
+2.2
+12
+20
+29
BBB Carcase
Profitability Index
GBP
+12
7
DANCER
Springbank Dancer ET
HB No:
B-20082021
Sire:
Ear No:
UK940014601191
DOB:
11.10.08
Woodview Solo ET
British Blue
Dam: Ballygrange Roxy
• Dancer combines superb conformation with exciting bloodlines
• Tremendous style and quality with superb muscling in the first
calves
• Calving Ease Specialist
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 6 Cows
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 283
Mortality
Average 100%
Above Average
0%
ConformationAverage 100%
Above Average
0%
0%
Surgical Vet Asst.
0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
FEBRUARY 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-0.2
+0.8
+2.1
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
8
-0.6
-0.3
+2.2
6
Surveys
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Scrotal Size
cm
Eye Mus Area
cm2
Fat Depth mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BBB Carcase
Profitability
Index GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding
Index GBP
+15
+18
+28
+0.8
+1.6
-0.1
+0.5
+0.0
+13
+11
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+0.0
+12
+6
DARRAGH
Ballydougan Darragh ET
HB No:
B-20080636
Sire:
Ear No:
UK93008401686
DOB:
24.01.08
Tamhorn Sumo
Dam: Chatham Utility
British Blue
PEDIGREE
• Excellent muscling with well developed hindquarters
• Sired by Tamhorn Sumo
• Excellent Colour Marking
• Calves are of excellent quality
Tamhorn Sumo
Affute du ry Ossogne
Leverhulme Nimbus ET
Sire
PGS
PGD
Chatham Utility
Lenborough Oliver
MGD Chatham Mabel
Dam
MGS
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Direct %
Calv Ease Dtrs %
EBV
-1.0
-1.0
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.6
-0.3
Birth Wt Kg
200 Day Wt Kg
400 Day Wt Kg
600 Day Wt Kg
BBB Carcase
Profitability Index
GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding Index
GBP
+2.0
+11
+26
+46
+18
+4
+2.2
+12
+20
+29
+12
+6
9
FRANKIE
Ballygrange Frankie ET
HB No:
B-20102173
Sire:
Ear No:
UK940014601272
DOB:
28.06.10
Classique de St Lambert
British Blue
Dam: Ballygrange Uree
• Frankie displays excellent length and growth, with superb
muscling throughout
• Sired by Classique, a sire noted for his calving ease
• Calves are of excellent quality
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 4 Cows
Surveys
Average 87.5%
Above Average 12.5%
ConformationAverage 62.5%
Above Average 37.5%
0.0%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
FEBRUARY 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Direct %
EBV
-1.3
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
10
-0.6
4
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 292
Mortality
Calv Ease Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
BBB Carcase
Profitability Index
GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding Index
GBP
-1.2
+2.2
+7
-1
-0.3
+2.2
+12
+6
GHOST
Lukeroyal Ghost
HB No:
B-20111276
Sire:
Ear No:
UK906285007575
DOB:
18.06.11
Mountjoy Utopia
Dam: Lukeroyal Tulip ET
British Blue
• Superb growth and well developed hindquarters
• Excellent muscling throughout with a strong wide loin
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is completed
• Progeny are of exceptional quality
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 8 Cows
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 286
Mortality
Average 50.0%
Above Average 25.0%
ConformationAverage 25.0%
Above Average 62.5%
0.0%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
FEBRUARY 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-1.1
-0.98
+1.7
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.6
-0.3
+2.2
8
Surveys
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Scrotal Size
cm
Eye Mus Area
cm2
Fat Depth mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BBB Carcase
Profitability
Index GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding
Index GBP
+12
+18
+24
+0.3
-0.1
+0.2
-0.4
+0.2
+6
-1
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+0.0
+12
+6
11
GIANT
Bavan Giant ET
HB No:
H-20112060
Sire:
Ear No:
UK942172505187
DOB:
13.11.11
Auchenlay Vagabond (SR) ET
British Blue
Dam: Faughanvale Cynthia ET
• Superb muscling throughout
• Excellent performance figures for growth
• First calves are impressive
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is completed
• Recommended for use on suckler cows only
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 8 Cows
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 292
Mortality
Average 87.5%
Above Average 12.5%
ConformationAverage 62.5%
Above Average 37.5%
0.0%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-2.3
-1.6
+5.8
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
12
-0.6
-0.3
+2.2
8
Surveys
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Scrotal Size
cm
Eye Mus Area
cm2
Fat Depth mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BBB Carcase
Profitability
Index GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding
Index GBP
+27
+38
+58
+0.3
+1.2
+0.5
+0.1
+0.1
+17
-1
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+0.0
+12
+6
INDEX
Chatham Index
HB No:
B-20130254
Sire:
Ear No:
UK917081836113
DOB:
10.03.13
Paulern Verdi
Dam: Chatham Bernie
British Blue
PEDIGREE
• Index displays great natural muscling and shape
• Impressive calves with good colouring
• Sired by Paulern Verdi, renowned for his ease of calving
• Excellent EBVs for Carcase Index and Growth
Sire
PGS
PGD
Paulern Verdi
Tamhorn Sumo
Paulern Little Dean
Chatham Bernie
Lenborough Oliver
MGD Chatham Phyllis
Dam
MGS
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-0.3
-0.1
+0.2
+1.9
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.6
-0.3
+0.7
+2.2
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carc. Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BBB Carcase
Profitability Index
GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding Index
GBP
+16
+31
+46
-0.1
+25
+0.7
-0.2
+0.1
+0.0
+18
+9
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+16
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+0.0
+12
+6
13
INCREDIBLE
Boroside Incredible
HB No:
IE371479981207
Sire:
Int’l ID:
BBLIRLM371479981207
DOB:
01.01.14
Rutabaga Beaffaux
Irish Blue
Dam: Ballydownan Winny ET
NEW
PEDIGREE
Sire
• Incredible displays style and breed character
• Excellent ICBF ranking for Growth rate and Carcass Weight
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out
PGS
PGD
Rutabaga Beaffaux
Fringant ET de Biourge
Omega 6643 Beauffaux
Ballydownan Winny ET
Van Terbeck Osborne
MGD Ballydownan Teresa
Dam
MGS
DECEMBER 2015 ICBF EUROSTAR RATINGS
Replacement Index
14
Terminal Index
Calving Difficulty
Carcass Weight Kg
Carcass
Conformation
««
«««
+31 kg
Star Rating Within BB Breed
««««
««
urovalue
-15
+121
13.2%
Index Reliability %
22
27
27
Star Rating Across all Beef Breeds
«
«««««
Daughter Calving
Difficulty
Daughter Milk Kg
Dtr Calving Interval
Days
««
««««
+2.64
13.7%
1.01 kg
7.23 days
34
27
9
14
27
«««««
«««««
««
«
VAGABOND
Springhill Vagabond ET
HB No:
B-20040146
Sire:
Ear No:
UK93326291934
DOB:
03.12.03
Gypse 3318 de Haute Somme
Dam: Springhill Tanya
British Blue
• An excellent specimen of the breed, displaying tremendous shape
and muscling
• Progeny have been easily born with excellent colour marking
• Calves continue to top local market prices
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
3.9% Avg Gestation Days 284
Mortality
Average 67.8%
Above Average 23.2%
ConformationAverage 64.6%
Above Average 33.2%
2.3%
Surgical Vet Asst. 5.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Gest. Len.
Days
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-1.5
-0.7
+0.3
+1.8
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.6
-0.3
+0.7
+2.2
Surveys 220
on 211 Cows and 9 Heifers
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carc. Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
BBB Carcase
Profitability Index
GBP
BBB Pedigree
Breeding Index
GBP
+10
+19
+31
-0.2
+16
+1.0
+0.1
+0.0
+9
-2
+12
+20
+29
+0.2
+16
+1.5
+0.1
+0.4
+12
+6
15
HB No:
Sire:
Ear No:
UK952105 0762-7
DOB:
24.01.12
Budore Utah
Dam: Glenvale Ellie
42-0007
British Blonde
HARRY
Glenvale Harry
• Exceptional muscle development
• Excellent shape and style
• Sired by Budore Utah, noted for calving ease
• Superb example of the Blonde breed
• Early calving information suggests use on R grading heifers
16
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 39 Cows and 30 Heifers
Surveys
69
2.9% Avg Gestation Days 295
Mortality
Average 72.5%
Above Average 20.3%
ConformationAverage 73.4%
Above Average 21.9%
2.9%
Surgical Vet Asst. 4.3%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
VASCO
Vasco
Sire:
HB No:
FR 6464197593
DOB:
18.12.04
Nicodeme
Dam: Grue
British Blonde
PEDIGREE
• Recommended Calving Ease Sire
• Remarkable muscularity
• Heavy, compact carcasses
• High killing-out rate
Sire
PGS
PGD
Nicodeme
Gullit
Fauvette
Grue
Tonnerre
MGD Amerique
Dam
MGS
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Ease
Carcass Weight
Conformation
111
114
115
17
FRANK
Conval Frank
HB No:
MBM0047511
Sire:
Ear Tag:
UK522662600124
DOB:
13.08.10
Lochend Apache
Charolais
Dam: Conval Charm
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Reserve Intermediate Champion at Stirling February 2012
• High index performance sire with style and breed character to
match
• Excellent figures for muscling with good growth rates
• Excellent farmer satisfaction with calf quality
on Cows
Surveys 205
Mortality
2.4% Avg Gestation Days 294
Average 61.7%
Above Average 32.6%
ConformationAverage 66.6%
Above Average 32.9%
2.5%
Surgical Vet Asst. 4.4%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-16.0
+7.0
+1.6
+2.7
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
18
+0.2
-0.2
+1.3
+2.6
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
200 Day
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carcase
Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BCCS Terminal
Index
GBP
BCCS Self
Replacing Index
GBP
+30
+49
+54
+4
-1.0
+49
+5.8
-0.5
+2.3
-0.7
+32
+36
+26
+45
+51
+6
-0.1
+41
+3.1
-0.3
+1.1
-0.1
+39
+36
NOSTRDAMUS
Thrunton Nostrdamus
HB No:
MF0081667
Sire:
Ear Tag:
UK/N1651/00221
DOB:
28.08.97
Maerdy Location
Dam: Thrunton Icicle
Charolais
• Nostrdamus progeny show exceptional growth and good muscling
• Recommended for producing heavy weanlings and strong store
cattle
• Excellent star rating for maternal traits
• Calving Ease Sire
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on Cows
Surveys 222
Mortality
5.4% Avg Gestation Days 291
Average 65.6%
Above Average 24.4%
ConformationAverage 69.6%
Above Average 24.2%
3.2%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.8%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Gest. Len.
Days
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
+0.8
+6.3
-1.0
+1.
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
+0.2
-0.2
+1.2
+2.6
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
200 Day
Milk Kg
Carcase
Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
BCCS
Terminal Index
GBP
BCCS
Self Replacing Index
GBP
+33
+66
+77
+15
+55
+1.9
-0.8
+0.5
+51
+48
+26
+45
+51
+6
+41
+3.1
-0.3
+1.1
+39
+36
19
ULYSSES
Anneskeagh Ulysses
HB No:
MBMI0000175
Sire:
Ear Tag:
IE171085610030
DOB:
07.02.03
Anneskeagh Oscar
Charolais
Dam: Anneskeagh Naomi
• Ulysses is producing outstanding progeny from suckler cows
• Calves display excellent muscling from an early age, with 98% of
calves average to above average on conformation
• Suitable for use on most types of suckler cows
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on Cows
Surveys 211
Mortality
2.8% Avg Gestation Days 292
Average 60.1%
Above Average 35.1%
ConformationAverage 61.4%
Above Average 36.6%
3.2%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.8%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
EBV
-11.4
-3.5
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
20
+0.2
-0.2
Gest. Len.
Days
Birth Wt
Kg
200 Day Wt
Kg
400 Day Wt
Kg
600 Day Wt
Kg
200 Day Milk
Kg
+1.7
+3.4
+20
+19
+30
+2
+1.2
+2.6
+26
+45
+51
-0.1
UNIVERSE
Coolnaslee Universe
HB No:
MBM0011009
Sire:
Ear Tag:
UK905635811011
DOB:
26.04.03
Roundhill Ohoh
Dam: Oscar Natasha
Charolais
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Progeny from this sire are making a very good impression across
suckler cow herds
• Excellent growth rates and superb muscling throughout
• Suitable for cross breeding and pedigree use
on Cows
Surveys 210
Mortality
1.7% Avg Gestation Days 293
Average 71.0%
Above Average 25.1%
ConformationAverage 70.4%
Above Average 28.6%
3.8%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.9%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-17.7 -16.1
+2.4
+4.4
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
+0.2
-0.2
+1.2
+2.6
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
200 Day
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carcase
Wt
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
BCCS Terminal
Index
GBP
BCCS Self
Replacing Index
GBP
+17
+31
+40
+0
-0.2
+24
+3.2
+0.0
+0.6
+0.1
+10
+2
+26
+45
+51
+6
-0.1
+41
+3.1
-0.3
+1.1
-0.1
+39
+36
21
GAULLISTE
Gaulliste
HB No:
FR6950643722
DOB:
23.07.11
Sire:
Charolais Culard
Dam:
NEW
• Exciting Culard sire with Exceptional conformation
• Exceptional calving ease • Excellent Muscle Development
• Recommended for crossing on Holstein Cows
• Short gestation length
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
22
Calving Ease Index
Average Weight of Calves
Muscle Development
Conformation
Gestation Length
101
43 Kg
112
117
278 Days
GIOVANI
Graceland 1 Giovani (P)
HB No:
UK9240248 8281
Sire:
DOB:
22.06.10
Greenyards 1 Dougie
Dam: Ballymoyer Anne
Hereford
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Superb example of the modern Hereford breed
• EBVs suggest above average growth and improved muscling
• Excellent quality progeny suitable for crossing on Holstein cows
• Fantastic performance figures for growth and muscling
3.1% Avg Gestation Days 290
Mortality
Average 72.4%
Above Average 22.2%
ConformationAverage 74.3%
Above Average 24.8%
3.1%
Surgical Vet Asst. 3.1%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
MARCH 2016 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-1.5
-2.3
+1.9
+3.3
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.5
-1.0
+0.8
+2.1
Surveys 226
on 155 Cows and 71 Heifers
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
200 Day
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Rib Fat
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Hereford
Terminal Index
GBP
Hereford Self
Replacing Index
GBP
+29
+59
+78
+3
+1.1
+2.9
-0.3
+1.1
+0.1
+33
+38
+25
+45
+58
+5
+0.6
+1.7
-0.1
+0.3
+0.0
+23
+27
23
HOTSPUR
Trillick Hotspur
HB No:
IE251104 781341
Sire:
DOB:
22.12.12
Free Town Hotspur
Hereford
Dam: Corlismore Echoe 591
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Hotspur’s sire was successfully used on dairy cows
• Excellent ICBF ratings for all traits
• Recommended for Holstein cows
• First calves are impressing farmers
• Calves are easily born with good conformation
on 24 Cows and 8 Heifers
EBV
-0.1
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
24
-0.5
32
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 286
Mortality
Average 87.1%
Above Average 6.5%
ConformationAverage 87.5%
Above Average 9.4%
0.0%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
MARCH 2016 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Direct %
Surveys
Calv Ease Dtrs %
Gest. Len. Days
Birth Wt Kg
Hereford
Terminal Index
GBP
Hereford
Self Replacing Index
GBP
-2.1
+1.6
+2.7
+25
+29
-1.0
+0.8
+2.1
+23
+27
EQUALISER
Lenagh Equaliser
Ear Tag:
UK 9063095/89-2
Sire:
HB No:
SKW09-004
DOB:
14.07.09
Dauphin
Dam: Kype Ulay
Limousin
• Progeny from Equaliser are of superb quality, 98% of calves
average and above
• Sired by the famous French sire Dauphin, noted for maternal traits
• Equaliser is an excellent balance bull, displaying superb muscling
with impressive top line and square hindquarters
• Not suitable for maiden heifers
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
Surveys 204
on 97 Cows and 107 Heifers
4.4% Avg Gestation Days 291
Mortality
Average 73.8%
Above Average 20.8%
ConformationAverage 68.0%
Above Average 29.5%
4.5%
Surgical Vet Asst. 4.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
BLUP
Date
14.03.16
Birth
Weight
Calving
Ease
Maternal
Calving
Ease
Gestation
Length
Calving
Value
200 Day
Milk
Age at First
Calving
Life Span
Calving
Interval
Maternal
Production
Value
Maternal
Value
200 Day
Growth
400 Day
Growth
Muscle
Depth
Fat Depth
Beef Value
EBV
+3.9
-7.1
+0.3
+0.2
-1
-1.0
-0.13
+0.6
+8.8
+9.0
+6
+40
+73
+6.8
+0.3
+40
Acc %
85
80
60
94
94
57
62
63
58
67
61
72
70
66
60
77
25
IFOR
Ampertaine Ifor
Ear Tag:
UK 9564385/889-7
Sire:
HB No:
MGD13-8897
DOB:
26.09.13
Ampertaine Foreman
Limousin
Dam: Ampertaine Vera
• Superb new Limousin sire by the 38,000 gns sire, Ampertaine
Foreman
• Excellent well balanced bull with impressive muscle and shape
• Suitable for pedigree breeding
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 6 Cows
Surveys
Average 50.0%
Above Average 33.3%
ConformationAverage 66.7%
Above Average 33.3%
0.0%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
26
6
0.0% Avg Gestation Days 291
Mortality
BLUP
Date
14.03.16
Birth
Weight
Calving
Ease
Maternal
Calving
Ease
Gestation
Length
Calving
Value
200 Day
Milk
Age at First
Calving
Life Span
Calving
Interval
Maternal
Production
Value
Maternal
Value
200 Day
Growth
400 Day
Growth
Muscle
Depth
Fat Depth
Beef Value
EBV
+1.3
-1.4
+0.2
-1.9
+3
+0.0
+0.15
+1.5
+6.3
+7
-4
+31
+65
+3.9
+0.0
+36
Acc %
65
64
51
77
75
53
56
63
57
64
57
75
77
72
67
75
JUDGE
Millgate Judge
Ear Tag:
UK9630001/2550-1
Sire:
HB No:
LFR14-5501
DOB:
26.10.14
Norman Ely
Dam: Millgate Harmony
Limousin
NEW
PEDIGREE
• Son of Norman Ely
• Superbly balanced bull with style and character
• Excellent all round performance data
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out
Sire
PGS
PGD
Norman Ely
Saphir
Norman Betrys
Millgate Harmony
Condor
MGD Millgate Dolly
Dam
MGS
BLUP
Date
14.03.16
Birth
Weight
Calving
Ease
Maternal
Calving
Ease
Gestation
Length
Calving
Value
200 Day
Milk
Age at First
Calving
Life Span
Calving
Interval
Maternal
Production
Value
Maternal
Value
200 Day
Growth
400 Day
Growth
Muscle
Depth
Fat Depth
Beef Value
EBV
+1.2
-1.0
+0.0
-1.3
+3
+0.0
-0.13
+1.1
+7.3
+31
+15
+36
+64
+4.5
-0.3
+37
Acc %
71
60
39
71
70
35
49
57
46
57
47
70
68
69
63
72
27
UMAR
Rahoney Umar
Ear Tag:
UK 9634843/678-4
Sire:
HB No:
MDS03-012
DOB:
26.05.03
Ronick Oklahoma
Limousin
Dam: Rahoney Martha
• Progeny from Umar are excellent in terms of conformation and
muscle development
• Umar progeny are 97% Average to Above Average on conformation
• Suitable for crossing onto Holstein and suckler cows
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
2.9% Avg Gestation Days 294
Mortality
Average 63.2%
Above Average 31.9%
ConformationAverage 66.8%
Above Average 30.5%
3.5%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.5%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
28
Surveys 209
on 194 Cows and 15 Heifers
BLUP
Date
14.03.16
Birth
Weight
Calving
Ease
Maternal
Calving
Ease
Gestation
Length
Calving
Value
200 Day
Milk
Age at First
Calving
Life Span
Calving
Interval
Maternal
Production
Value
Maternal
Value
200 Day
Growth
400 Day
Growth
Muscle
Depth
Fat Depth
Beef Value
EBV
+3.8
-0.9
-1.3
+0.5
+1
-4.0
-0.08
+0.8
+5.2
+14
-2
+28
+48
+5.2
-0.6
+22
Acc %
91
87
70
96
95
62
75
79
69
80
72
88
89
85
82
90
DAMONA
Damona
Sire:
HB No:
FR2942852535
DOB:
06.11.08
Neuf
Dam: Sirene
Limousin
NEW
• French Limousin sire recommended for calving ease on beef bred
heifers
• Suitable for breeding suckler replacements
• Maternal index of 113
PEDIGREE
Sire
PGS
PGD
Neuf
Cassis
Jungle
Sirene
Micmac MN
MGD Junon
Dam
MGS
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Ease
Calving Ability
Milk Production
117
103
113
29
BALDWIN
Omorga Baldwin 10
Ear Tag:
UK963633004531
Sire:
HB No:
M076745
DOB:
21.05.10
Omorga Volvo
Simmental
Dam: Omorga Daffodil 4th ET
• Baldwin is the complete package for performance, style and pedigree
• Purchased Spring 2011 for 6600 gns at Dungannon, where he was
Supreme Champion
• Baldwin displays great conformation and superb hindquarter
development
• Excellent quality of progeny
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-6.9
-5.2
-0.4
+2.6
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
30
-0.4
-0.5
+0.0
+2.2
3.3% Avg Gestation Days 291
Mortality
Average 73.3%
Above Average 21.4%
ConformationAverage 64.7%
Above Average 34.8%
2.8%
Surgical Vet Asst. 3.3%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Surveys 214
on 189 Cows and 25 Heifers
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carcase
Weight
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Terminal
Production
Index GBP
Self Replacing
Index GBP
+25
+54
+57
+5
+1.6
+33
+4.0
-0.1
+0.8
-0.3
+61
+65
+30
+55
+60
+5
+0.4
+39
+3.1
+0.0
+0.5
-0.1
+66
+72
DELBOY
Kilbride Farm Delboy 12
Ear Tag:
UK906234429193
Sire:
HB No:
M082204
DOB:
10.05.12
Curgmelyn Brenin 10
Dam: Kilbride Farm Dora 40B
Simmental
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Purchased privately from Kilbride Farm herd
• Superb example of the Simmental breed
• Calves display style, quality and performance all in one package
• Suitable for pure breeding
• Recommended for cows only
Birth Wt
Kg
EBV
-7.8
+1.1
-0.4
+5.3
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.4
-0.5
+0.0
+2.2
1.3% Avg Gestation Days 291
Mortality
Average 57.1%
Above Average 37.8%
ConformationAverage 59.5%
Above Average 37.9%
5.9%
Surgical Vet Asst. 5.0%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len.
Direct %
Dtrs %
Days
Surveys 119
on 119 Cows
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal
Size cm
Carcase
Weight
Kg
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Fat Depth
mm
Retail
Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Terminal
Production
Index GBP
Self Replacing
Index GBP
+46
+77
+87
+8
-0.3
+56
+4.4
-1.1
+2.2
-0.6
+95
+91
+30
+55
+60
+5
+0.4
+39
+3.1
+0.0
+0.5
-0.1
+66
+72
31
Beef Shorthorn
SCOTSMAN
Annanwater Scotsman (P)
Ear Tag:
UK582146-201173
Sire:
HB No:
563802157
DOB:
16.03.09
Trunley Barley 098
Dam: Cainsmore Zo Lucky Heather
• Scotsman is a fine example of the Shorthorn breed, displaying
length, natural fleshing and good muscling
• Recommended for both crossing and pure breeding
• Progeny are impressing local producers
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
Surveys 196
on 83 Cows and 113 Heifers
1.5% Avg Gestation Days 290
Mortality
Average 76.5%
Above Average 17.3%
ConformationAverage 72.5%
Above Average 23.3%
0.5%
Surgical Vet Asst. 0.5%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
APRIL 2016 BEEF SHORTHORN BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Gest. Len.
Days
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
-0.7
+0.9
+1.9
+3.4
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
32
-0.4
-0.4
-0.2
+1.5
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal Size
cm
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Rib Fat mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Terminal
Index
GBP
Self
Replacing
Index GBP
+14
+25
+40
+6
+0.3
+0.8
+0.3
-0.4
+0.5
+15
+14
+15
+24
+32
+4
+0.0
+1.2
-0.1
+0.3
-0.1
+14
+13
HUSSAR
Hussar of Upsall (P)
Ear Tag:
UK121060-300986
Sire:
HB No:
613802756
DOB:
09.04.14
Broughton Park Thunder
Dam: Augusta X822 of Upsall
NEW
Beef Shorthorn
PEDIGREE
• Purchased by Antrim Estates, Glenarm for 9500 gns
• Sired by Australian sire Broughton Park Thunder
• Hussar displays breed character with style and performance
Sire
PGS
PGD
Broughton Park Thunder
Weebollabolla Theodore
Broughton Park Rose
Augusta X822 of Upsall
Cougar of Upsall
MGD Augusta X563 of Upsall
Dam
MGS
APRIL 2016 BEEF SHORTHORN BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease
Direct %
Calv Ease
Dtrs %
Gest. Len.
Days
Birth Wt Kg
EBV
+3.1
+0.1
+0.3
+1.5
Breed Average EBVs for 2014 Born Calves
EBV
-0.4
-0.4
-0.2
+1.5
200 Day
Wt Kg
400 Day
Wt Kg
600 Day
Wt Kg
Milk Kg
Scrotal Size
cm
Eye Mus
Area cm2
Rib Fat mm
Retail Beef
Yield %
IMF
%
Terminal
Index
GBP
Self
Replacing
Index GBP
+20
+28
+27
+9
-0.1
+3.2
+1.2
+0.5
+0.1
+15
+18
+15
+24
+32
+4
+0.0
+1.2
-0.1
+0.3
-0.1
+14
+13
33
REFLEX
Reflex
Sire:
Individue
HB No:
7968730091
DOB:
28.01.00
Dam: Infusion
Parthenaise
PERFORMANCE DATA
Birth Weight
• Recommended for crossing purposes
• Calving Ease
42 Kg
Weight at 120 Days
174 Kg
Weight at 210 Days
322 Kg
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
34
Calving Ease
Growth
Muscle Development
Skeletal Development
Weaning Synthesis
98
102
102
105
106
CESAR
Cesar
Sire:
Aubrac
Anquetil
Gsire: Orque
HB No:
FR1527091231
DOB:
13.03.07
NEW
Sire
PGS
PGD
Anquetil
Toulous
Flamande
Aubrac
• Easy Calving and Muscle
• Small calves at birth that develop export quality weanlings
• Exceptional muscular development
• Suitable for crossing on Holstein cows
PEDIGREE
Trappe
Orque
MGD Musette
Dam
MGS
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Ease
Growth Potential
Muscular Development
Skeletal Development
Weaning Proofs
107
98
109
108
112
35
JET BLACK
Belldoon Jet Black
Black Limousin
Sire:
Ear Tag:
CPM0125298
DOB:
27.05.99
Planet Hollywood
Dam: Nordic Wee Lady
PEDIGREE
Black Limousin
Sire
36
PGS
• Ease of calving sire
• Suitable for breeding suckler replacements
PGD
Planet Hollywood
SLVL Beef
ADKL Hollywood
Nordic Wee Lady
Polled Black Powder
MGD Polled Black Magic
Dam
MGS
Canadian
Genetic
Evaluation
Gest
CED
WW
(lbs)
YW
(lbs)
PWG
(lbs)
CEM
Milk
MWWT
SC
DOC
Stay
CW
REA
(sq in)
Fat
(mm)
MARB
EBV
-2.3
-2.5
+54.1
+72.1
18
+2.2
+15.2
+42.2
-0.1
+14.5
+11.7
+18.9
+0.51
-0.07
-0.16
Acc %
17
31
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JUSTICE
Dirnanean Justice
Luing
Sire:
HB No:
Luing Coll
Dam: Dirnanean E12 Shona
DOB:
10.03.07
PEDIGREE
• Justice will breed functional and efficient suckler cows
• Luing cattle are robust, hardy and easily fleshed from grass
• Maternal, Fertile Females
• Long lasting, docile cows
Sire
PGS
PGD
Luing Coll
Luing Experience
Luing Ardiarach
Luing
Dirnanean E12 Shona
Luing Soloman
MGD Dirnanean A7 Shona
Dam
MGS
LUING CATTLE SOCIETY DAM CLASSIFICATION
EBV
Feet
Hind Legs
Udder
Teats
Temperament
Condition
Score
Skeletal Size
Age at 1st
Calving
Avg Calving
Interval
Number of
Calvings
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367 d
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Belted Galloway
BELL BOY
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Ballylough Bell Boy
Ear Tag:
UK151769/27712
Sire:
HB No:
04739
DOB:
25.04.11
Castlemartin Admiral
Dam: Ballylough Heather Bell
PEDIGREE
• Excellent example of the Belted Galloway breed
Sire
• Calves are easily born
PGD
• Calf quality is excellent
PGS
Castlemartin Admiral
Graedstrup Springfield
Schougaard Pixie
Ballylough Heather Bell
Forthill Buster
MGD Barnearnie Heather
Dam
MGS
DENNIS
Drumlegagh Dennis
Sire:
Dam: Poldean Tutu
• From one of the top Salers herds in the United Kingdom
conformation
• Calving ease sire, suitable for maiden heifers
and
DRU2010017
DOB:
03.03.10
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 40 Cows and 43 Heifers
Surveys
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0.0% Avg Gestation Days 290
Mortality
Average 81.9%
Above Average 7.2%
ConformationAverage 91.5%
Above Average 8.5%
2.5%
Surgical Vet Asst. 1.2%
Size Non Surgical Vet Asst.
Salers
• Superb growth with great
hindquarter development
HB No:
Voitou
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Fertility Boost
AI Services offers a selection of mixed beef semen. Mixed semen of this nature has
been shown to significantly improve conception rates.
Triple Mix
British Blue
Rostrevor George +
Chatham Index +
Boroside Incredible
LIM x BB x HER
Fertility Boost
Millgate Judge +
Ballygrange
Frankie +
Trillick Hotspur
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BB x AA x HER
Chatham Index +
Thrunton Rocket +
Trillick Hotspur
SIM x AA x BB
Sneumgaard
Imperator +
Thrunton Rocket +
Bavan Giant
Additional Mixes are available by request.
Individual sires may change in the mixture from time to time.
Bulls known to carry a registration levy for pedigree registration:BULL
OWNER
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Cheeklaw Eirwyn
AA
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Woodvale Kool Jaguar
AA
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Hallington Endeavour
AA
AI Services
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£20 + VAT
Thrunton Rocket
AA
Aberdeen Angus Cattle
Society
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Hussar
BS
Antrim Estates
Bryan Wilson
028 2884 1203
£25 + VAT
Doncombe Aga Khan
BA
R McElroy
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Coolnaslee Universe
CH
AI Services
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£30 + VAT
Anneskeagh Ulysses
CH
John Devine
028 8164 8823
£25 + VAT
Thrunton Nostrdamus
CH
AI Services
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£25 + VAT
Conval Frank
CH
British Charolais Society
024 7669 7222
£40 + VAT
Rahoney Umar
LM
AI Services
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£25 + VAT
Ampertaine Brigadeer
LM
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Ampertaine Ifor
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Lenagh Equaliser
LM
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Millgate Judge
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M. Loughran
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Norman Ely
LM
British Limousin Society
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Omorga Baldwin
SM
AI Services
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Kilbride Farm Newry
SM
W H Robson & Sons
028 9335 4917
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Kilbride Farm Delboy
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R Boyd
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Royalties
BREED
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Considering Synchronisation?
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BENEFITS
Minimun Heat Detection needed
Allows you to batch calve
More even batch of animals to manage at housing and grazing
Reduces the need for additional bulls
Cost effective
Select sires for individual cows or heifers
IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER
Results can be variable
Good handling facilities are essential
Plan ahead and discuss with your Veterinarian and AI Services Technician
Adequate calving pens are needed
Herd health and nutrition
Other variables could have negative impacts (e.g. weather)
Days between calving and A. I. +42 days
Body Condition Score
Previous calving difficulty
Poor temperament of animals
Synchronisation
Contact your local AI Technician or Breeding Specialist for more details. See the back cover for contact
phone numbers for advice
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Benefits of A. I. in the Suckler Herd
1. It allows you to utilize superior genetics
2. It allows you to select sires for individual cows
• Most of the herds are made up of many different types of cows
3. You can select sires using EBVs
• Sires with high 200 day growth are suitable for farmers selling weanlings
• Sires with high 400 day growth and muscling are suitable for beef finishers
• Sires with high 200 day milk value are suitable for breeding replacements
4. Calving and progeny details available
• All the bulls are scrutinized for calving difficulty and calf quality
5. A. I. allows you to alter genetics quickly
• Change from one breed to another - Charolais, Limousin, Angus or Salers without incurring additional costs.
6. A. I. has low capital investment
• A good (?) stock bull could cost anything between £2,000 – £10,000
• After 30 months – Cull Price
• Feeding, housing, fencing and high risk factor for you, children and the public
7. A. I. ensures semen quality
• 5% of all bulls are infertile at some time
• 30% have unsatisfactory semen quality
8. A. I. allows you to synchronize
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Shorter heat detection period
Shorter calving period
Even and heavier batch of calves to erase house market
Fewer barren cows
Better record keeping
Getting the Best from A. I.
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Heat detection rates in the United Kingdom average about 55%. Improvements are gained by taking more time, i.e. 20 - 30
minutes on each occasion, and by more early morning and late night inspections.
Although average heats last 12 - 15 hours, 25 - 30% of cows have heats of less than 6 hours.
Prevent cows getting either too fat or too thin. Cows in condition score 2 - 3 (scale
1 - 5) are optimal. Thriving animals always do better.
Avoid excessive weight loss around the time of service.
Treat lame animals promptly.
Breeding cows within 50 days of calving tends to give poor results.
Never breed any cow with a dirty vaginal discharge or evidence of ‘whites’.
Keep complete records of all cows that come into heat and use them to anticipate returns. Where cows are not coming into
heat have your vet examine and treat them.
A cow standing firm to be mounted is the best sign of heat, but remember 6 - 8% of pregnant animals will occasionally stand
too!
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BLUP Figures
the numbers explained
Obtaining a bull with the right genetics can have a major impact on herd profitability. Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) are
measurements of genetic potential, which can be used to assess a bull’s breeding merit for a specific trait.
EBVs are expressed in the same units as the traits they represent and are expressed relatie to a common baselie. Comparisons
can be made using EBVs between bulls of the same breed, but not different breeds.
A bull’s EBVs must be halved to estimate how much of his genetic superiority will be pased on to his progeny.
So a bull with a 400 Day Weight EBV of +40kg will produce calves 20 kg heavier at 400 days of age than a bull with an EBV of 0.
Accuracy Values are produced for each EBV. Accuracy is expressed as a percentage and indicates the amount of data used to
calculate the EBV. The higher the Accuracy Value, the lower the chances of the EBV changing over time as new data becomes
available.
EBV
Interpretation
Notes
Birth Weight
Negative values =
Lighter calves at birth
Enables sire to be selected to produce smaller calves at birth, reducing calving difficulties
Calving Ease
Positive values =
More unassisted calvings
Identifies sires whose calves will tend to be born without assistance
Maternal Calving Ease
Positive values =
More unassisted calvings
Identifies females that will calve more easily. Should not be confused with Calving Ease
Direct (see above)
Gestation Length
Negative values =
Shorter gestations
Shorter gestation lengths tend to result in easier calvings, because birth weights tend to be
lower
Calving Value
Higher values =
More profitable
The economic value of an animal in terms of gestation length and difficult calvings
200 Day Milk
Positive values =
More productive female
replacements
Indicates female breeding lines that produce more milk and so wean heavier calves
Age at 1st Calving
Negative values =
Puberty reached at an early age
Herds looking to calve heifers at two years of age should identify bulls with superior
(negative) EBVs for this trait. This will increase conception rates at first mating.
Life Span
Positive values =
Longer breeding life
Predicts the length of an animal’s breeding life in the herd
Calving Interval
Negative values =
Cows that get back in calf more
quickly
This EBV can be used to breed cows with short calving intervals that get in calf again
quickly
Maternal Production Value
Higher values =
More profitable
The economic value of an animal’s ability to produce breeding females and males for
finishing
Maternal Value
Higher values =
More profitable
The economic value of an animal’s genetic ability to produce breeding females
Positive values =
Faster growth rates
Selection for faster growth will result in animals that have heavier carcases at a constant fat
class or leaner carcases at a constant age
Muscle Depth
Positive values =
Deeper loin muscle
Selecting for this trait will increase the yield of lean meat in the carcase
Fat Depth
Negative values =
Leaner carcases
Indicates animals capable of producing lean carcases, which can be taken to heavier
weights without becoming overfat
Beef Value
Higher values =
More profitable
The economic value of an animal in terms of the financial merit of its offsprings’ carcases
200 Day Growth
BLUP
400 Day Growth
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BREEDPLAN
the numbers explained
Breedplan
BREEDPLAN is a modern genetic evaluation system for beef cattle. It offers the potential to accelerate genetic improvement in your
herd, tighten up breeding operations, improve productivity and increase prices of cattle sold for both breeding and slaughter. At the
time of printing this catalogue, the Aberdeen Angus, Simmental, Shorthorn, British Blue and Hereford breeds are using this system.
CALVING EASE
Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are
favourable and indicate easier calving. DIRECT calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of his progeny.
DAUGHTERS’ calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.
BIRTH
GL: Gestation length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally
relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.
BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for damage. The lower the value the lighter
the calf at birth and the less is the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use on heifers.
GROWTH
MILK: 200 Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal’s milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughters’ milking
ability as it affects the 200 Day Weight of their calves.
200: 200 Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to
200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth to early ages.
400: 400 Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days
and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for yearling weight.
600: 600 Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days
and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.
CARCASE
CWT: Carcass Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in Carcass weight at a standard age of 650 days.
EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300 kg dressed Carcass. More positive EBVs
indicate better muscling on animals.
RIB: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300 kg dressed Carcass. More positive EBVs
indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.
RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300 kg dressed Carcass. A more
positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300 kg Carcass size.
TERMINAL SIRE INDEX
This index ranks bulls by their genetic potential for the production of prime steers and heifers for beef production. Growth and
Carcass EBVs are the main drivers used in compiling this index, with considerable emphasis on calving ease direct. Typical production
parameters, prices and costs underlie this selection index. Bulls with a higher Terminal Index will have a greater genetic potential to
sire heavier finished progeny.
As there are no maternal traits included in the calculation of the Terminal Index, bulls with a high Index will not necessarily be suitable
for breeding heifer replacements.
SELF REPLACING INDEX
This index is also focused on Calving Ease, Retail Beef Yield and Growth (as animals are still being sold for slaughter), but includes
maternal and fertility EBVs as well. The index is trying to balance the requirements for the cow herd with producing animals to market
specifications. The Self Replacing Index is aimed at a herd selecting replacement females from within the herd while breeding steers
and excess heifers to turn off to meet market specifications. There is emphasis on calving ease and maternal traits while also looking
to finish animals for slaughter.
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Use on
Comparison Table
Breed
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Sire Name
Dairy Cow
Recommended for
Suckler Cow
Ease of Calving
Fast Growth
Improved
Muscling
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Woodvale Kool Jaguar
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Hallington Endeavour
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Thrunton Rocket
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Springhill Vagabond
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Springhill Coconut
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Chatham Index
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Colosse
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Bavan Giant
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Vasco
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Glenvale Harry
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Conval Frank
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Coolnaslee Universe
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Thrunton Nostrdamus
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Gaulliste
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Aloes
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Graceland Giovani
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Rahoney Umar
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Ampertaine Brigadeer
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Limousin
Lenagh Equaliser
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Limousin
Norman Ely
Limousin
Ampertaine Ifor
Limousin
Millgate Judge
Limousin
Damona
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Simmental
Kilbride Farm Newry
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Omorga Baldwin
Simmental
Kilbride Farm Delboy
Beef Shorthorn
Annanwater Scotsman
Beef Shorthorn
Chapelton Liberty
Beef Shorthorn
Hussar
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Reflex
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Belldoon Jet Black
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Trewint Henry
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Luing
Dirnanean Justice
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Ballylough Bell Boy
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Cesar
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Full Sire details available from the Beef Section of AI Services’ Website: http://www.ai-services.co.uk
• Royalty applicable for Pedigree Registra
Recommended for
Suckler Cow
Replacements
Weaning
Additional Comments
Beef Finishing
Royalty
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Test Bull
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Good replacement for Eisenhower
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Excellent Crossing Sire
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Excellent Colour Marking
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Suitable for Holstein Cows
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New, Test Bull
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Test Bull
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Test Bull
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Test Bull
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Newly proven, Calving ease
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Excellent progeny for selling
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All Round Sire
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Quality Calves
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Elite Carcase, Very popular Weanling
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Top Quality Progeny
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Elite Carcase, Growth, Muscle
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Superior Carcase, Fast Growth
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Excellent Progeny
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Very Popular Crossing Sire
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Elite Carcase, Excellent Muscling
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Elite Carcase, Impressive Progeny, Pedigree Use
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Elite Carcase, Good All Rounder
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Superb Carcase
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Test Bull
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New, Test Sire
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Elite Carcase, One of the Best Simmentals Available
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Superb Calf Quality
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New, Test Bull
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Calving Ease Sire
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High Level of Farmer Satisfaction
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Milky Females
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ation. See page 41. Contact your Breeding Society or AI Services for further details.
Comparison Table
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