Ram Semen Catalogue 2016 - Genetic Gains · Welcome to the 2016 Genetic Gains Ltd. Ram Semen Catalogue The 2016 catalogue features 20 rams representing 8 breeds. All are either proven

Ram Semen Catalogue

2016

Table of Contents

Page No. Welcome 2 General Information 3 Charollais 7 Growbulk 8 Perendale 9 Poll Dorset 11 Suftex 12 TEFRom 15 Texel 19 Texel Cross 26 Price List 29

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Welcome to the 2016 Genetic Gains Ltd. Ram Semen Catalogue

The 2016 catalogue features 20 rams representing 8 breeds. All are either proven rams with progeny recorded through SIL, carry a major gene which will have signifi-cance to the Australasian sheep industry or offer a bloodline new to New Zealand. We have attempted to list as many of the rams which used in the Central Progeny Test as possible. This year there are 4 which will be used in 2016 as well as several high performing rams used in previous years. These provide you with the opportuni-ty to use sires which breeders have nominated to represent their breed or breeding group. Use of the 2016 nominations this year through AI will strengthen links or the connectedness of your flock to our national across flock evaluations such as SIL ACE and the National Genomic Evaluation. 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. This year a pure Texel and two Texel cross rams which are carrying a fecundity gene recently discovered in NZ Texels are on offer. This gene is called the GDF9, and is a major gene. If the ram carries a double copy of the gene, all his progeny will inherit one copy. Wherever possible, we have included information from the latest across flock across breed SIL ACE reports as well as from the across flock analysis most rele-vant for each sire. Photos of many of the rams are available for viewing on our website at www.genetic-gains.co.nz. 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 two differ-ent sites within NZ.

Regards, Julia

Please place your order by 28 February

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General Information

INTRODUCTION Genetic Gains was established in November 1995, and became a registered com-pany in November 1999. 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 im-provement 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 dol-lars 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 Canter-bury. 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 1997. 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.

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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.

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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.)

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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 15oC 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 f resh semen. Doses for the cervical technique are much more concentrated t han 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 Sheep Improvement Limited. NZ’s national sheep database and genetic engine SIL-ACE SIL’s Advanced Central Evaluation (across flock and across breed) CPT Central Progeny Test. An across breed progeny test which links flocks within the NZ sheep industry DP Dual Purpose DP Prod-S Dual Purpose Production Index excluding Survival TS Terminal Sire AI Artificial Insemination

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CHAROLLAIS Waterton 599/12 (SIL ID 3454.599/12)

PEDIGREE OWNER

Murray McKerchar 1678 Moa Flat Road R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Bred By: C J & A E Hampton Belmont Station 50 Kerr Road R D 14 Timaru 7984

SIL INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES

BREEDING OBJECTIVES OF SOURCE STUD AND COMMENTS

Waterton 599/12 was born from an embryo and used as a sire in the Waterton flock as a ram hog-get 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 1404. He is within the top ranked 30% of all terminal sires on SIL ACE for Growth. 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.

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sire Dannengate 98/08


dam Dannengate 7/07

Waterton 599/12


dam Dannengate 351/11

dam Dannengate 79/10

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GROWBULK Rosedale 1636/13 (SIL ID 4479.1636/13)

sire Twin Farm 187/09


dam Twin Farm 146/08 212

Rosedale 1636/13

sire Ngaio Glen 1277/06

dam Rosedale 1002/11 .222

dam Rosedale 2602/07 .222

PEDIGREE OWNER

Morrison Bros 3 Waikaka Road Waikaka Valley R D 5 Gore 9555 Breeder Morrison Bros

SIL BREEDING VALUES/INDEXES FROM ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES

ALPHA SHEEP GENETICS 29 JANUARY 2016

Index Rank DP Production ($) 25.20 40/576 DP Repro ($) 0.78 DP Hgt Lambing ($) 1.50 DP Survival ($) 1.00 DP Growth ($) 18.95 DP Adult Growth ($) -3.52 DP Meat ($) 2.04 DP Wool ($) 4.42


Rosedale 1636/13 has been chosen to represent Alpha Sheep Genetics in the 2016 Central Proge-ny Test. He has an exceptionally high index for Wool, and SIL ACE predicts that he performs within the top 2% of dual purpose rams for wool weight. He is a MyoMAX Gold ram with excellent confor-mation and muscling. Breeding Objectives and Environment., Situated on rolling hills of Eastern Southland Rosedale Growbulk has focused on incorporating terminal growth and muscling characteristics into the dual purpose Growbulk breed. Rosedale Growbulk has achieved excellent results as a consistent trait leader in NZ for Dual Purpose Meat Yield and Lamb Survival. Use of these straws provide breeders with the opportunity to LINK to Alpha Sheep Genetics and SIL ACE while using a MyoMAX Gold ram with excellent conformation and muscling.


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PERENDALE Araawa 8911/10 (SIL ID 2263.8911/10)

sire Hazeldale 38/06


dam Hazeldale 511/03 1122231

Araawa 8911/10

sire Araawa 1303/05

dam Araawa 8846/07 .3233232

dam Araawa 8848/05 1123133

PEDIGREE OWNER

Longview Farm (2000) Ltd R A & K E France Moa Flat R D 2 Tapanui Breeder Longview Farm (2000) Ltd


SIL-ACE DECEMBER 2015

Index Rank ACE DP + M($) 25.66 65= DP G + A* ($) 17.97 DP Repro ($) 4.39 DP Meat ($) 0.16 DP Wool ($) 3.15 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth

NZ PERENDALE 3 DECEMBER 2015

Index eBV Rank DP Prod—S($) 23.29 8/366 DP Repro. ($) 5.66 DP Twin ($) 0.63 DP Growth ($) 19.18 DP Adult Growth ($) - 6.00 DP Meat Yield ($) 0.54 DP Wool ($) 3.28 DP Survival ($) 2.86


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 700—1700 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.




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PERENDALE Hazeldale 1100/10 (SIL ID 2602.1100/10)



dam Hazeldale 163/02 .22222

Hazeldale 1100/10


dam Hazeldale 181/08 .223322

dam Hazeldale 67/05 12233322

PEDIGREE OWNER

Longview Farm (2000) Ltd R A & K E France Moa Flat R D 2 Tapanui Breeder Longview Farm (2000) Ltd



Index Rank ACE DP + M($) 25.66 65= DP G + A* ($) 20.17 DP Repro ($) 3.92 DP Meat ($) -1.09 DP Wool ($) 2.67 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth

NZ PERENDALE 3 DECEMBER 2015

Index eBV Rank DP Prod—S($) 19.85 24/366 DP Repro. ($) 4.85 DP Twin ($) -0.22 DP Growth ($) 16.16 DP Adult Growth ($) - 2.98 DP Meat Yield ($) -0.71 DP Wool ($) 2.75 DP Survival ($) 7.04


Hazeldale 1100/10 has been chosen to represent NZ Perendale in the 2016 Central Progeny Test. Although Survival is not included on SIL ACE reports, Ram Finder shows that he is in the top 1 Per-centile for Survival with an index of $8.18. Breeding Objectives and Environment. Growth and meat yield are the main focus for Hazeldale. The stud is on rolling terrain at 700—1700 feet. Use of these straws provide breeders with the opportunity to benefit from a Perendale which leaves progeny with exceptional Survival, excellent Growth and good all round performance, and to LINK to NZ Perendale and SIL ACE..

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POLL DORSET Te Kawa 114/07 (SIL ID 1101.114/07)

sire Glengarry 822/04

sire Te Kawa 102/06

dam Te Kawa 353/01

Te Kawa 114/07

sire Ohio 299/01

dam Te Kawa 29/05

dam Te Kawa 472/01

PEDIGREE OWNER

A J Clifton 185 Renfrew Road Rangiwahia R D 54 Kimbolton 4774 Breeder A J Clifton



Index eBV Rank ACE TS ($) 14.17 11 TS Growth ($) 10.86 TS Meat ($) 3.31


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 700—800m. 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.

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SUFTEX Blackdale S306/14 (SIL ID 3552.S306/14)

sire Punchbowl 24/07

sire Punchbowl 148/10

dam Punchbowl 66/04 .31122

Blackdale S306/14

sire The Burn 126/08

dam Blackdale 208/09 ..2221

dam Blackdale 800/04 12222

PEDIGREE OWNER

P D & M O Black Blackdale Stud 286 Mitchell Road Ermedale R D 3 Riverton 9883 Bred By: P D & M O Black

SIL ACROSS FLOCK ANALYSES

BLACKDALE WITHIN FLOCK 22 JAN 2016

Index eBV Rank TS Overall ($) 7.58 1/6 TS Growth ($) 5.68 TS Meat ($) 1.70 TS Survival ($) 0.20 WWT (kg) 3.19

SIL ACE DECEMBER 2015


Blackdale S306/14 ranks 1st for terminal sire index in the Blackdale Suftex flock. Although he does not yet have progeny weights on SIL ACE, he is predicted to perform in the top 5% for terminal sire index. He has a 1,2 foot score and a single copy of the MyoMAX gene. Blackdale breeding objectives: Blackdale selects for Growth and Meat Yield 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 provides breeders with the opportunity to LINK to SIL ACE.

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Suftex Mount Linton 816/13 (SIL ID 2747.816/13)

sire Mt Linton 712/11


dam Mt Linton 741/09 .122

Mt Linton 816/13


dam Mt Linton 256/12 1


PEDIGREE OWNER

Mount Linton Farm c/- Dave Warburton Ohai R D 1 Otautau 9689 Breeder Mount Linton Farm


PREMIER SUFTEX 28 JANUARY 2016

Index eBV Rank TS Overall ($) 10.67 53/219 TS Growth ($) 5.04 TS Meat ($) 4.67 TS Survival ($) 0.91 TS Dag ($) 0.06 WWT (kg) 2.56


Mount Linton 816/13 had insufficient links to be listed on the December SIL ACE reports. However, RamFinder shows he is predicted to be in the top 2% on ACE for TS Meat, TS Growth and TS Overall. 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 .




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Suftex Twin Farm 258/11 (SIL ID 4705.258/11)




Twin Farm 258/11

sire Nithdale 120/07


dam Twin Farm 152/01 122122221

PEDIGREE OWNER

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




PREMIER SUFTEX 28 JANUARY 2016

Index eBV Rank TS Overall ($) 11.37 37/219 TS Growth ($) 6.47 TS Meat ($) 4.03 TS Survival ($) 0.92 TS Dag ($) -0.04 WWT (kg) 2.90


Twin Farm 258/11 represented the Premier Suftex group in the Central Progeny Test in 2014 and is the highest ranked Suftex. He has a very black face. With 926 progeny currently on SIL he is well proven. 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.




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TEFRom Twin Farm 388/12 (SIL ID 4474.388/12)

sire Blackdale 1214/09


dam Blackdale 548/08 .23333

Twin Farm 388/12




PEDIGREE OWNER




Index Rank ACE DP + M($) 22.48 159 DP G + A* ($) 18.44 DP Repro ($) 2.37 DP Meat ($) 2.05 DP Wool ($) -0.37 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth

ALPHA SHEEP GENETICS 23 NOV. 2015

Index Rank DP Production ($) 32.82 8/605 DP Repro ($) 5.65 DP Hgt Lambing ($) 4.85 DP Survival ($) 3.09 DP Growth ($) 16.50 DP Adult Growth ($) -2.70 DP Meat ($) 5.12 DP Wool ($) 0.30


Twin Farm 388/12 was in demand as an AI sire in 2014. He ranks very well in the Alpha analysis, which includes more information than the current SIL ACE analyses i.e. Hogget Lambing, Survival and any CT scan and VIAscan information for the Meat index. He performs within the top 15% on ACE for ACE DP, early Growth and Meat. 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 t2013 and 2014. 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.




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sire Kelso 51554/05

sire Kelso 50394/06

dam Kelso 855/03 222122

Twin Farm 36/11



dam T. Farm 1044/05 123

PEDIGREE OWNER




Index Rank ACE DP + F ($) 32.178 4 ACE DP + M($) 28.34 29 DP G + A* ($) 19.11 DP Repro ($) 10.65 DP Meat ($) -1.83 DP Wool ($) 0.40 DP WormFEC ($) 2.00 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth


Index Rank DP Production ($) 25.44 36/605 DP Repro ($) 9.37 DP Hgt Lambing ($) 3.00 DP Survival ($) 1.73 DP Growth ($) 8.63 DP Adult Growth ($) 2.78 DP Meat ($) -0.28 DP Wool ($) 0.21


Twin Farm 36/11 performs in the top 5% on ACE for Reproduction, Survival, Growth, Adult Growth And overll index and in the top 35% for WormFEC. 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 2013 and 2014. 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.




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Twin Farm 857/11




PEDIGREE OWNER




Index Rank ACE DP + M($) 32.65 6 DP G + A* ($) 24.02 DP Repro ($) 7.11 DP Meat ($) 1.20 DP Wool ($) 0.33 *G + A = Growth + Adult Growth


Index Rank DP Production ($) 29.63 18/605 DP Repro ($) 6.38 DP Hgt Lambing ($) 3.43 DP Survival ($) -.037 DP Growth ($) 16.74 DP Adult Growth ($) 0.42 DP Meat ($) 3.13 DP Wool ($) -0.10


Twin Farm 857/11 ranks within the top 1% for ACE DP + M (the overall index including Meat) and within the top 10% for Reproduction, Growth and Adult Growth. He also ranks very well in the Alpha Sheep Genetics analysis. He currently has 1158 progeny on SIL, so is well proven. 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 2013 and 2014. 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.




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TEXEL Blackdale 447/03 (SIL ID 2672.447/03)


sire AAExports A625/01

dam AAExports 593/00 1

Blackdale 447/03


dam Blackdale 394/01 .222222

dam Blackdale 416/99 122

PEDIGREE OWNER

J I Wishart Queens Drive Invercargill 9810 L & S Paterson Waikaka Greenvale R D 5 Gore Bred By: Blackdale Stud


NZ TEXEL 22 JANUARY 2016

Index Rank DP Texel Index ($) 20.79 55/423 DP Repro ($) -0.50 DP Growth ($) 17.09 DP Meat ($) 4.20 TS Index ($) 12.07 28/423

SIL-ACE 1 DECEMBER 2015



Blackdale 447/03 was the top priced Texel at the National Stud Sale in 2005. 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 2009. A grandson was top priced ram at the Gore sale in 2010. 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 2012. 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.




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TEXEL Brandes Burton 135/13 (SIL ID 2658.135/13)

sire Murray Downs 34/09

sire Murray Downs 52/11

dam Murray Downs 6/09

B. Burton 135/13


dam B. Burton 67/09 ..22

dam B. Burton 483/07

PEDIGREE OWNER

Murray McKerchar 1678 Moa Flat Road R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Bred By: K R & H K Shipley


NZ TEXEL 24 NOVEMBER 2014

Index Rank DP Texel Index ($) 22.88 63/2149 DP Repro ($) 0.41 DP Growth ($) 19.95 DP Meat ($) 2.53 TS Index ($) 12.14 43/2149 TS Growth ($) 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. Although he currently has no recorded progeny on SIL, he ranks within the top 1% for TS Growth and 2$ for the TS index on SIL ACE. 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 very high growth rate Texel sire with a double copy of a muscling gene.




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TEXEL Dalzell 45/13 (SIL ID 4310.45/13)

sire Grasmere 511/05

sire Rosewhare 707/08

dam Rosewhare 147/02

Dalzell 45/13

sire The Burn 27/08

dam W T D 287/10

dam W T D 93/07

PEDIGREE OWNER

A J & N D McCall 2106 Mt Nessing Road R D 14 Cave 7984 Bred By: A J & N D McCall


NZ TEXEL

Index Rank DP Texel Index ($) 21.48 46 DP Repro ($) 1.75 DP Growth ($) 13.62 DP Meat ($) 6.11 TS Index ($) 10.55 67 TS Growth ($) 6.51 TS Meat ($) 4.03


Dalzell 45/13 was 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 Texel sire with desirable genes.




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TEXEL Kowhai Glen 51/11 (SIL ID 2553.51/11)

sire Omatane 48/07

sire Kowhai Glen 177/10

dam Kowhai Glen 56/08

K. Glen 51/11

sire Kowhai Glen 90/08



PEDIGREE OWNER

D N Burn 136 Kiritaki Road R D 2 Dannevirke 4972 Bred By: D N Burn



Index Rank DP Texel Index ($) 26.11 9/423 DP Repro ($) 4.79 DP Growth ($) 12.51 DP Meat ($) 8.81 TS Index ($) 12.54 17/423


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 5th for Meat and Growth Index. The CPT results also show he has an excellent eBV for dressing percentage. 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 leaving progeny with high meat yield and lambing percentage.



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TEXEL Te Rakau 8325/10 (SIL ID 4010.8325/10)

sire HMK 95037 Pl (2) Kirtle Banker

sire Te Rakau 5830/04

dam HMK 97095 (2) Kirtle

Te Rakau 8325/10

sire Te Rakau OS127/93

dam Te Rakau 2704/06

dam Te Rakau 0415/00

PEDIGREE OWNER

Rob & Maria Wood Te Rakau Western Australia 0061 8 9654 3012 Www.texel.org.au/te-rakau Bred By: Rob & Maria Wood

SIL ANALYSES

TE RAKAU WITHIN FLOCK 16 Jul 2015

Index eBV Rank TSO-S ($) 1.23 TS Growth ($) 0.77 TS Meat Yield ($) 0.46 WWT (kg) 1.28


Te Rakau 8325/10’s was born as a twin on 3 July 2010. With his twin, he won the pairs class at the Perth Royal Show in 2011. Like Te Rakau 92724/09, his sire was one of 3 siblings imported into Australia from the UK as an embryo, implanted in 2004. His sire’s pedigree includes the same im-pressive winners at UK Shows and top prices at UK sales. He is i-Scan clear and T+T+ for mus-cling. 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 92724 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 2004. 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.




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TEXEL The Burn 10/10 (SIL ID 2774.10/10)

sire Mertex 5/02

sire Iona-Lea 579/04

dam Iona-Lea 448/00

The Burn 10/10


dam The Burn TB18/08

dam The Burn 42/06

PEDIGREE OWNER

J T & J Barker 42 Nixon St Tinwald Ashburton 7700 Bred by: J T & J Barker

ACROSS FLOCK SIL ANALYSES


Index Rank DP Texel Index ($) 20.57 61/423 DP Repro ($) 0.34 DP Growth ($) 11.38 DP Meat ($) 6.00 TS Index ($) 10.25 80/423


The Burn 10/10 was chosen to represent the Texel breed in the 2014 Central Progeny Test. He currently ranks within the top 5% of terminal sires on SIL ACE for Meat , and within the top 10% of dual purpose sires for Adult Growth. He is currently the 5th ranked terminal sire for Meat and Growth in the CPT. For further information please email [email protected] The Burn’s breeding objectives were to breed productive Texels with sound conformation primarily as terminal sires. Environment: The Burn was located on flat terrain in mid Canterbury, then moved to Downs in South Canterbury with a genetic base bred in the harsh Central Otago climate. Use of these semen from this ram gives breeders the opportunity to use a Texel ram which is a good all round performer.



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TEXEL Top Tender 12520/13 (SIL ID 2794.12520/13)

sire

sire Top Tender 611/12

dam

T.Tender 12520/13

sire Waikite 516/06

dam Top Tender 335/12 12

dam

PEDIGREE OWNER

A R Richardson & D Wheeler c/- A R Richardson Avalon 539 Shanks Road Heriot R D 2 Tapanui 9587 Bred by: R G Hughes

SIL ANALYSES


Index Rank ACE TS ($) 15.15 4 TS Growth ($) 10.74 TS Meat ($) 4.42 DP Growth ($) 20.97 DP Adult Growth ($) -12.48 DP Meat ($) 1.83 DP Survival ($) 1.91


Top Tender 12520/13 is ranked 4th on the December 2015 ACE Terminal Sire index. As of January 2015, he was NZ’s only pure Texel tested with a copy of the GDF9 fecundity gene. Half of his proge-ny will inherit this gene. He has a short bare tipped tail. 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 was located on coastal land in North Otago Use of semen from this ram gives breeders the opportunity to use a Texel with a copy of the GDF9 fecundity gene.




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TEXEL x COOPWORTH Blackdale C571/12 (SIL ID 719.C571/12)

sire Blackdale C208/08


dam Blackdale C428/08 .2222

Blackdale C571/12


dam Blackdale C488/10 .2111

dam B’dale C1119/08 .223

PEDIGREE OWNER

P D & M O Black Blackdale Stud 286 Mitchell Road Ermedale R D 3 Riverton 9883 Bred By: P D & M O Black



Index Rank DP Overall ($) 18.96 DP Repro ($) -3.78 DP Growth($) 20.08 DP Adult Growth ($) -3.17 DP Meat ($) 3.16 DP Wool ($) 3.22


Blackdale C571/12 is an approximately 1/2 Texel and 1/2 Coopworth ram 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 approxi-mately 25% while two copies may increase the NLB eBV by approximately 50%. Unlike other fecun-dity genes, animals with two copies are fertile. His hogget daughters had a 30% higher lambing per-centage than the average hoggets. (Hogget lambing is not included in the ACE analysis, so this ex-ceptional result is not yet showing in SIL figures). He also has two copies of a muscling gene (T+T+) and a 1,3 foot score. He ranks within the top 10% of dual purpose sires on ACE for Growth, Meat and Wool. He has been accepted into the CPT trial for the 2016 matings. 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. And to LINK to SIL ACE.




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TEXEL x FINN Wheeler 526/14 (SIL ID 228.526/14)



dam T. Tender 335/12 12

Wheeler 526/14

sire Top Tender N999/07

dam Wheeler 474/12

dam Wheeler 60/11 1

PEDIGREE OWNER

Daniel Wheeler P O Box 95 Kaiapoi Bred By: Daniel Wheeler



Wheeler 526/14 is a 3/4 Texel 1/4 Finn ram with two copies of the LambMax (GDF9) fecundity gene. All of his progeny will inherit one copy of the gene from him. He currently has no progeny on SIL but ranks within the top 5% on ACE for DP Growth and in the top 35% for DP Meat. The Wheeler stud is intensively farmed on flat country in Canterbury Use of semen from this ram gives breeders the opportunity to breed sheep with a copy of the GDF9 fecundity gene.

A photo may be viewed on our website at www.genetic-gains.co.nz soon



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PRICE LIST Breed & ID Fresh or Frozen* Price per Straw (NZ$ or AU$) Charollais Waterton 599/12 Frozen only 30.00 Growbulk Rosedale 1636/13 Fresh or frozen 35.00 Perendale Araawa 8911/10 Frozen only 35.00 Hazeldale 1100/10 Fresh or frozen 35.00 Poll Dorset Te Kawa 114/07 Frozen only 30.00 Suftex Blackdale S306/14 Fresh or frozen 30.00 Mt Linton 816/13 Fresh or frozen 35.00 Twin Farm 258/11 Frozen only^ 35.00 TEFRom Twin Farm 36/11 Frozen only^ 50.00 Twin Farm 388/12 Frozen only^ 50.00 Twin Farm 857/11 Frozen only^ 50.00 Texel Blackdale 447/03 Frozen only^ 25.00 Brandes Burton 135/13 Frozen only 30.00 Dalzell 45/13 Frozen only^ 35.00 Kowhai Glen 51/11 Frozen only 45.00 Te Rakau 8325/10 Frozen only 35.00 The Burn 10/10 Frozen only^ 30.00 Top Tender 12520/13 Fresh or frozen^ 50.001 Texel Cross Blackdale C571/12 Fresh or frozen^ 50.001 Wheeler 526/14 Fresh or frozen^ 50.001 *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 1 Price reduced to $45 per straw for orders of more than 40 straws NB Freight within the South Island is $20, Freight to the North Island varies Dispatch is $40.00, liquid nitrogen for dispatch is $100.00 per tank All prices are exclusive of GST Export to Australia—price on application

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Ram Semen Catalogue 2016 - Genetic Gains · Welcome to the 2016 Genetic Gains Ltd. Ram Semen Catalogue The 2016 catalogue features 20 rams representing 8 breeds. All are either proven