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Ai SERVICES
– NORTHERN IRELAND –
Beef Sires 2020
INDEX
ABERDEEN ANGUS SIMMENTAL
3 • Hallington Endeavour AA1145 32 • Omorga Baldwin SG1117
4 • Woodvale Kool Jaguar AA1377 33 • Omorga Isaac SG1278
5 • Thrunton Rocket AA1340 34 • Shacon Hannibal SG1290
6 Woodvale Network AA1532 35 • Slievenagh International SG1307
7 • Rawburn Jumbo Eric AA1265 BEEF SHORTHORN
8 Laheens Prince of Eslin AA1638 36 Annanwater Scotsman BS0885
BRITISH BLUE SALERS
9 Lukeroyal Ghost BB1398 37 Horace SA0879
10 Bavan Giant BB1333
11 Ballygrange Frankie BB1310 BELTED GALLOWAY
12 Boroside Incredible BB1459 38 Ballylough Bell Boy Y9031
13 Boroside Luxury BB1742 SPECKLE PARK
14 Rostrevor George BB1458 38 Abdul SP9993
15 Bluestar Ice BB1510 AUBRAC
16 Springhill King Kong BB1574 39 Genet AU9990
BRITISH BLONDE PARTHENAISE
17 Glenvale Harry BL1093 39 Joujou
18 Glacon BL1119
FERTILITY BOOST
CHAROLAIS 40 Incredible + Luxury + King Kong MS8225
19 • Anneskeagh Ulysses CH4301 40 Eric + Incredible + Lackey Boy MS8220
20 Greenall Laughoutloud CH4012 40 Network + Hotspur + Ifor MS8226
21 • Solitude Narcos CH4013 40 Eric + Luxury + Lackey Boy MS8227
CULARD CHAROLAIS 41 Eric + Rocket + Network MS8228
22 Gaulliste CH4099 41 Eric + Network + Lackey Boy MS8229
22 Migor 41 Eric + Luxury + Neymar MS8230
HEREFORD 41 Network + Hotspur + Marty MS8231
23 Trillick Hotspur H9406 42 Synchronisation
24 Solpoll 1 Pounder H9334 43 Benefits of AI
25 • Lisrace Lackey Boy H9305 43 Getting the best from AI
26 • Brookfield 1 Romeo H9283 44 BLUP
LIMOUSIN 45 Breedplan
27 • Lenagh Equaliser LN2271 46 Bull Comparison Table
28 • Ampertaine Ifor LN2553
29 • Rahoney Umar LN0132 • Royalty payable for Pedigree Registration
30 • Carmorn Marty LN2726 Cover photo: Winner of the Adult category of the Udderly Awesome Cattle Art Competition, by Joanne Porter, Portadown.
31 • Claragh Neymar LN2815 Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this catalogue, AI Services (NI) Ltd accepts
no responsibility whatsoever for any error, and without prejudice do not accept any liability for losses which may result from
any error.
2
Aberdeen Angus
ENDEAVOUR
Hallington Endeavour G136 HB No: UK107067700136
Sire: Netherton Figaro C244 DOB: 04.04.07
Dam: Blelack Ebolass C661
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Excellent crossing sire on dairy breeds especially Montbelliarde x on 148 Cows and 49 Heifers Surveys 197
Holstein or Fleckvieh X Holstein Mortality 2.5% Avg Gestation Days 285
• Exceptional growth rates and muscling in the progeny Size Average 67.2% Above Average 22.2%
Conformation Average 71.0% Above Average 24.6%
• Widespread reliable calving survey information
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 4.6% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.6%
FEBRUARY 2020 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Eye Mus Fat Retail
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Carc. Wt IMF Angus Terminal Angus S-Rep
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Milk Kg Area Depth Beef
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm Kg % Index GBP Index GBP
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 mm Yield %
EBV -0.7 +1.4 -0.6 +4.5 +43 +83 +98 +87 +13 +0.5 +62 +4.4 -3.4 +1.1 +0.9 +39 +49
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -1.3 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +39 +69 +85 +80 +11 +1.0 +54 +3.7 -1.3 +1.0 +0.1 +32 +42
3
Aberdeen Angus
JAGUAR
Woodvale Kool Jaguar P633 HB No: UK939271803633
Sire: Woodvale Lord Jaguar DOB: 01.03.14
Dam: Friarstown Kinnannie
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• A proven calving ease sire with over 200 calving surveys on 88 Cows and 120 Heifers Surveys 208
Mortality 3.4% Avg Gestation Days 283
• Suitable for breeding replacements Size Average 74.4% Above Average 16.3%
• Recommended for suckler cows and heifers Conformation Average 79.6% Above Average 16.8%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 1.9% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.5%
FEBRUARY 2020 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Eye Mus Retail
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Fat Depth IMF Angus Terminal Angus S-Rep
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Milk Kg Area Beef
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm mm % Index GBP Index GBP
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 Yield %
EBV +1.6 +3.9 -1.0 +3.6 +49 +86 +102 +92 +14 +1.1 +5.0 -1.2 +0.9 +0.4 +41 +56
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -1.3 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +39 +69 +85 +80 +11 +1.0 +3.7 -1.3 +1.0 +0.1 +32 +42
4
Aberdeen Angus
ROCKET
Thrunton Rocket L282 HB No: UK106935301282
Sire: Netherallan Peter Pershore DOB: 04.06.11
Dam: Lakewood Rhapsody Z001
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• One of the all time great sires in the breed
on 138 Cows and 76 Heifers Surveys 214
• Exceptional growth and muscling displayed in the progeny Mortality 1.9% Avg Gestation Days 284
Size Average 77.2% Above Average 19.8%
• Recommended sire for crossing on most dairy breeds
Conformation Average 77.6% Above Average 21.9%
• Approved for the Dale Farm / ABP Horizon Programme Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.4% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.0%
FEBRUARY 2020 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Eye Mus Fat Retail
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Carc. Wt IMF Angus Terminal Angus S-Rep
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Milk Kg Area Depth Beef
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm Kg % Index GBP Index GBP
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 mm Yield %
EBV +0.4 +2.6 +0.4 +3.4 +44 +87 +116 +103 +13 +0.7 +79 +6.1 -3.2 +2.2 +0.1 +45 +64
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -1.3 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +39 +69 +85 +80 +11 +1.0 +54 +3.7 -1.3 +1.0 +0.1 +32 +42
5
Aberdeen Angus
NETWORK
Woodvale Network R854 HB No: UK939271803854
Sire: Wedderlie Net Profit E916 DOB: 03.05.15
Dam: Woodvale Nelmerica M471
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Proven calving ease sire for maiden heifers on 87 Cows and 98 Heifers Surveys 185
Mortality 2.2% Avg Gestation Days 283
• Suitable for breeding suckler replacements Size Average 81.3% Above Average 8.8%
• Calves are vigorous and healthy at birth Conformation Average 82.9% Above Average 14.9%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 1.6% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.2%
FEBRUARY 2020 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Eye Mus Fat Retail
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Carc. Wt IMF Angus Terminal Angus S-Rep
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Milk Kg Area Depth Beef
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm Kg % Index GBP Index GBP
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 mm Yield %
EBV +4.3 +.3 -2.3 +0.6 +38 +65 +82 +74 +15 +1.2 +50 +1.7 -1.3 +0.2 -0.1 +30 +46
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -1.3 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +39 +69 +85 +80 +11 +1.0 +54 +3.7 -1.3 +1.0 +0.1 +32 +42
6
Aberdeen Angus
ERIC
Rawburn Jumbo Eric S297 HB No: UK562106402297
Sire: Netherallan Peter Pershore DOB: 24.03.16
Dam: Rawburn Joy Erica
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Top performance sire with EBVs in the top 10% of the breed
on 57 Cows and 17 Heifers Surveys 74
• Exceptional muscling and overall carcass data Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 285
Size Average 74.3% Above Average 12.2%
• Recommended for crossing on dairy and beef cows
Conformation Average 75.0% Above Average 16.7%
• Approved for the Dale Farm / ABP Horizon Programme Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
FEBRUARY 2020 ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Eye Mus Fat Retail
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Carc. Wt IMF Angus Terminal Angus S-Rep
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Milk Kg Area Depth Beef
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm Kg % Index GBP Index GBP
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 mm Yield %
EBV -1.9 +1.6 +1.2 +5.0 +56 +107 +130 +115 +21 +1.3 +89 +5.7 -3.1 +2.4 -0.1 +52 +67
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -1.3 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +39 +69 +85 +80 +11 +1.0 +54 +3.7 -1.3 +1.0 +0.1 +32 +42
7
Aberdeen Angus
PRINCE OF ESLIN
Laheens Prince of Eslin HB No: IE231362580459
Sire: Rawburn Jagger Eric R094 DOB: 12.09.17
Dam: Laheens Daisy N365
• Exceptional carcass weight, well above the breed average PEDIGREE
Rawburn Jagger Eric R094
• Suitable for breeding suckler replacements Sire
PGS Rawburn Boss Hogg N630
• Recommended for pure and cross breeding PGD Rawburn Joy Erica L251
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is completed Dam Laheens Daisy N365
MGS Bohey Jasper
• Recommended for breeding suckler replacements MGD Friarstown Dark Cap G063 ET
JANUARY 2020 ICBF EUROSTAR RATINGS
Replacement Calving Difficulty Calving Difficulty Carcass Carcass Daughter Calving Daughter Dtr Calving
Terminal Index Docility
Index on Heifers on Cows Weight Kg Conformation Difficulty Milk Kg Interval Days
Star Rating Within BB Breed ««««« ««««« «««« ««««« «««« ««««« ««
urovalue +12 +112 4.6% 0.8% +0.03 +20.5 kg +0.74 7.57% +12.4 kg -3.86 days
Index Reliability % 43 46 43 69 49 45 39 56 42 35
Star Rating Across all Beef Breeds ««««« «««« «««« «««« « ««««« «««««
8
GHOST
Lukeroyal Ghost HB No: B-20111276
Sire: Mountjoy Utopia Ear No: UK906285007575
Dam: Lukeroyal Tulip ET DOB: 18.06.11
British Blue
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Excellent muscling with well developed hindquarters on 16 Cows Surveys 16
Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 285
• Recommended for use on suckler cows Size Average 62.5% Above Average 25.0%
• Progeny are easily calved on cows Conformation Average 31.1% Above Average 62.5%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
JANUARY 2020 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
BBB Carcase BBB Pedigree
Calv Ease Calv Ease 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Size Eye Mus Area Retail Beef IMF
Birth Wt Kg Fat Depth mm Profitability Breeding
Direct % Dtrs % Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg cm cm2 Yield % %
Index GBP Index GBP
EBV -0.6 -0.5 +1.7 +13 +19 +25 +0.5 -0.1 +0.1 -0.3 +0.2 +7 +1
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +2.3 +12 +21 +31 +0.2 +1.5 +0.1 +0.4 +0.1 +12 +6
9
GIANT
Bavan Giant ET HB No: H-20112060
Sire: Auchenlay Vagabond (SR) ET Ear No: UK942172505187
Dam: Faughanvale Cynthia ET DOB: 13.11.11
British Blue
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Superb muscling throughout
on 17 Cows Surveys 17
• Excellent performance figures for growth Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 292
Size Average 64.7% Above Average 29.4%
• First calves are impressive with exceptional calf quality
Conformation Average 50.0% Above Average 50.0%
• Recommended for use on suckler cows only Non Surgical Vet Asst. 5.9% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
JANUARY 2020 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
BBB Carcase BBB Pedigree
Calv Ease Calv Ease 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Size Eye Mus Area Retail Beef IMF
Birth Wt Kg Fat Depth mm Profitability Breeding
Direct % Dtrs % Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg cm cm2 Yield % %
Index GBP Index GBP
EBV -1.5 -0.9 +5.4 +26 +37 +57 +0.4 +1.1 +0.5 +0.1 +0.1 +17 +0
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +2.3 +12 +21 +31 +0.2 +1.5 +0.1 +0.4 +0.1 +12 +6
10FRANKIE
Ballygrange Frankie ET HB No: B-20102173
Sire: Classique de St Lambert Ear No: UK940014601272
Dam: Ballygrange Uree DOB: 28.06.10
British Blue
PEDIGREE
• Excellent crossing sire on dairy cows Sire Classique de St Lambert
PGS Brulot de Somme
• Progeny are of good quality and have excellent colour marking PGD Petite Fille de la Bosquee
• Short gestation length of 284 days Dam Ballygrange Uree
MGS Park Paul
MGD Ballygrange Orla
JANUARY 2020 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
BBB Carcase
BBB Pedigree Breeding
Calv Ease Direct % Calv Ease Dtrs % Birth Wt Kg 200 Day Wt Kg 400 Day Wt Kg 600 Day Wt Kg Profitability Index
Index GBP
GBP
EBV -0.7 -0.6 +2.5 +8 +15 +23 +8 +1
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +2.3 +12 +21 +31 +12 +6
11INCREDIBLE
Boroside Incredible HB No: IE371479981207
Sire: Rutabaga Beaffaux Int’l ID: BBLIRLM371479981207
Dam: Ballydownan Winny ET DOB: 01.01.14
British Blue
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Progeny have exceptional colour marking, growth and muscling on 74 Cows Surveys 74
Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 290
• Calves achieving market-topping prices Size Average 56.8% Above Average 33.8%
• Recommended on most types of dairy cows Conformation Average 56.2% Above Average 39.7%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.7%
JANUARY 2020 ICBF EUROSTAR RATINGS
Replacement Calving Difficulty Calving Difficulty Carcass Carcass Daughter Calving Daughter Dtr Calving
Terminal Index Docility
Index on Heifers on Cows Weight Kg Conformation Difficulty Milk Kg Interval Days
Star Rating Within BB Breed «««« ««««« «« ««««« «««« ««« «
urovalue +43 +181 18.7% 7.2% +0.14 +41.7 kg +2.98 11.61% +3.3 kg +7.61 days
Index Reliability % 46 51 43 71 56 52 50 57 42 38
Star Rating Across all Beef Breeds «« ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« «««« «
12LUXURY
Boroside Luxury ET HB No: IE372215083231556
Sire: Mannequin de Sberchamps Int’l ID: BBLIRLM215083231556
Dam: Boroside Glenda ET DOB: 15.09.17
Irish Blue
NEW
PEDIGREE
• Luxury displays impressive breed type
Sire Mannequin de Sberchamps
• Excellent performance figures for Carcass Weight PGS Accord de Wihogne
PGD Harpe de Sberchamps
• Superb muscling throughout
Dam Boroside Glenda ET
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is completed MGS Jackpot 9831 ET Ter Reybroeck
MGD Rosemount Daisy
JANUARY 2020 ICBF EUROSTAR RATINGS
Replacement Calving Difficulty Calving Difficulty Carcass Carcass Daughter Calving Daughter Dtr Calving
Terminal Index Docility
Index on Heifers on Cows Weight Kg Conformation Difficulty Milk Kg Interval Days
Star Rating Within BB Breed ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« ««« ««« ««
urovalue +92 +173 18.6% 9.0% +0.21 +43.1 kg +2.81 7.12% +4.0 kg +6.37 days
Index Reliability % 41 46 39 66 44 47 41 53 36 34
Star Rating Across all Beef Breeds «««« ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« «««« «
13GEORGE
Rostrevor George ET HB No: B-20120276
Sire: Wilodge Upitus (SR) ET Ear No: UK942228301082
Dam: Balygrange Angel DOB: 07.08.11
British Blue
PEDIGREE
• Pure white sire, suitable for crossing on Dairy Cows Sire Wilodge Ubitus (SR) ET
PGS Cubitus du Pre Rosine
• George displays smooth Muscling with natural fleshing ability PGD Nether Lucretia
• Early calving information suggests calving ease and good colour Dam Ballygrange Angel
marking MGS Epi des Granges
MGD Reinbeck Roxanne ET
JANUARY 2020 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
BBB Carcase BBB Pedigree
Calv Ease Direct % Calv Ease Dtrs % Birth Wt Kg Profitability Index Breeding Index
GBP GBP
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +0.4 +5 +0
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +2.3 +12 +6
14ICE
Bluestar Ice HB No: IE111057690948
Sire: Tamhorn Sumo DOB: 22.09.14
Dam: Bluestar Essie ET
Irish Blue
• Performance Data indicates 5 star rating for Carcase Weight and PEDIGREE
Conformation Sire Tamhorn Sumo
PGS RY Ossogne Affute
• Early calving information suggests suitability for suckler beef PGD Leverhulme Nimbus
cows
Dam Bluestar Essie ET
• Above average progeny growth and conformation MGS Jalon de Martinpre
MGD Firmount Connie ET
JANUARY 2020 ICBF EUROSTAR RATINGS
Replacement Calving Difficulty Calving Difficulty Carcass Carcass Daughter Calving Daughter Dtr Calving
Terminal Index Docility
Index on Heifers on Cows Weight Kg Conformation Difficulty Milk Kg Interval Days
Star Rating Within BB Breed ««««« ««««« ««« ««««« «« «««« «««««
urovalue +104 +196 13.0% 4.9% +0.17 +45.2 kg +2.74 13.39% +4.6 kg +2.98 days
Index Reliability % 45 50 38 70 46 52 46 56 41 37
Star Rating Across all Beef Breeds ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« ««««« «
15KING KONG
Springhill King Kong HB No: B-20151224
Sire: Springhill Ever Ready Ear No: UK933262904163
Dam: Springhill Fly DOB: 28.10.15
British Blue
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• EBVs suggest progeny will have above average weight gain and on 5 Cows Surveys 5
muscling Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 291
• Early calving survey information suggests calving ease Size Average 60.0% Above Average 40.0%
Conformation Average 60.0% Above Average 40.0%
• Suitable for dairy cows
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
JANUARY 2020 BRITISH BLUE BREEDPLAN EBVs
BBB Carcase BBB Pedigree
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Size Eye Mus Fat Depth Retail Beef
Birth Wt Kg Profitability Breeding Index
Direct % Dtrs % Days Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg cm Area cm2 mm Yield %
Index GBP GBP
EBV -1.0 -0.6 +0.5 +3.7 +18 +32 +49 +0.5 +2.2 +0.1 +0.7 +19 +8
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.3 +0.6 +2.3 +12 +21 +31 +0.2 +1.5 +0.1 +0.4 +12 +6
16HARRY
Glenvale Harry HB No: 42-0007
Sire: Budore Utah Ear No: UK952105 0762-7
Dam: Glenvale Ellie DOB: 24.01.12
British Blonde
• Exceptional muscle development CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 134 Cows and 73 Heifers Surveys 207
• Excellent shape and style Mortality 1.9% Avg Gestation Days 295
• Superb example of the Blonde breed Size Average 66.5% Above Average 24.6%
Conformation Average 71.1% Above Average 25.8%
• Tremendous farmer satisfaction Non Surgical Vet Asst. 3.4% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.4%
• Recommended for crossing on suckler cows
17GLACON
Glacon HB No: FR6413181065
Sire: Poker DOB: 05.09.11
Dam: Chantilly
French Blonde
NEW
• Exceptional Conformation PEDIGREE
Poker
• Very Easy Calving Sire
PGS Eder
• Excellent Kill-Out Rates PGD Heroine
• Recommended for Early Beef Finishing Dam Chantilly
MGS Nicodeme
• Suitable for Holstein cows or Sucklers with Holstein Bloodlines MGD Tarte
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Ease Growth Potential Muscular Development Skeletal Development Weaning Proofs
118 95 124 65 108
18ULYSSES
Anneskeagh Ulysses HB No: MBMI0000175
Sire: Anneskeagh Oscar Ear Tag: IE171085610030
Dam: Anneskeagh Naomi DOB: 07.02.03
Charolais
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Ulysses is producing outstanding progeny from suckler cows on Cows Surveys 211
• Calves display excellent muscling from an early age, with 98% of Mortality 2.8% Avg Gestation Days 292
calves average to above average on conformation Size Average 60.1% Above Average 35.1%
Conformation Average 61.4% Above Average 36.6%
• Suitable for use on most types of suckler cows
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 3.2% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.8%
FEBRUARY 2020 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. Birth Wt 200 Day Wt 400 Day Wt 600 Day Wt 200 Day Milk
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg
EBV -15.0 +0.5 +1.4 +4.1 +24 +27 +38 +1
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV +1.2 -0.7 +0.9 +2.6 +28 +48 +57 +8
19LAUGHOUTLOUD
Greenall Laughoutloud HB No: MBM0064806
Sire: Goldies Usher Ear Tag: UK564379700238
Dam: Greenall Cairistania DOB: 10.01.15
Charolais
Goldies Usher, sire of Laughoutloud
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Laughoutloud is sired by Goldies Usher, whose sons have sold to on 71 Cows and 6 Heifers Surveys 77
22,000 gns
Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 289
• Good Growth Rates with above average Muscling Size Average 71.1% Above Average 21.1%
• Excellent farmer comments on the growth and conformation of Conformation Average 66.7% Above Average 25.3%
progeny Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 6.6%
FEBRUARY 2020 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Carcase Eye Mus Fat Retail BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal IMF
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Wt Area Depth Beef Index Replacing Index
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm %
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Kg cm2 mm Yield % GBP GBP
EBV +8.5 -1.7 +0.3 +3.2 +30 +48 +55 +44 +7 -0.7 +44 +4.8 -0.4 +2.1 -0.5 +54 +49
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV +1.2 -0.7 +0.9 +2.6 +28 +48 +57 +55 +8 -0.1 +44 +3.4 -0.4 +1.2 -0.1 +44 +40
20NARCOS
Solitude Narcos HB No: MBM0075092
Sire: Blelack Blackberet Ear Tag: UK933001330226
Dam: Goldstar Guadalupe DOB: 18.09.17
Charolais
PEDIGREE
• Narcos’ sire is a renowned calving ease sire
Sire Blelack Blackberet
• Top 1% EBVs for Calving Ease in the breed PGS Thrunton Socrates
• Above average growth with excellent carcass yield PGD Blelack Val
• Recommended for breeding replacements Dam Goldstar Guadalupe
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out MGS Utrillomic
MGD Sheehills ULA
FEBRUARY 2020 CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Carcase Eye Mus Retail BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal Fat Depth IMF
Ease Ease Len. Wt Area Beef Index Replacing Index
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm mm %
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg cm2 Yield % GBP GBP
EBV +2.0 -7.8 +0.4 +3.0 +34 +58 +76 +17 +0.2 +56 +4.2 -0.5 +1.8 +0.1 +61 +51
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV +1.2 -0.7 +0.9 +2.6 +28 +48 +57 +8 -0.1 +44 +3.4 -0.4 +1.2 -0.1 +44 +40
21GAULLISTE
Gaulliste HB No: FR6950643722
Sire: Jupet
Dam: Imail DOB: 23.07.11
• Exciting Culard sire with
exceptional conformation
• Exceptional calving ease
• Excellent Muscle Development
• Recommended for crossing on
Holstein Cows
Charolais Culard
• Short gestation length
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Average
Muscle Fine Gestation
Ease Weight of
Development Bones Length
Index Calves
101 43.8 Kg 111 108 278 Days
MIGOR
Migor EXC HB No: FR6950907671
Sire: Higor
Dam: Galipette DOB: 02.02.16
• Exceptional Calving Ease Index of
117
• Massive Index for Muscling at 125
• Recommended for crossing only; not
for pedigree use
NEW
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving Early Total Merit
Fine
Ease Muscularity Calf Size for Beef
Bones
Index Conformation Abilities
117 125 84 106 109
22HOTSPUR
Trillick Hotspur HB No: IE251104 781341
Sire: Free Town Hotspur DOB: 22.12.12
Dam: Corlismore Echoe 591
Hereford
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Hotspur’s sire was successfully used on dairy cows
on 131 Cows and 75 Heifers Surveys 206
• Recommended for Holstein cows Mortality 1.5% Avg Gestation Days 286
Size Average 81.1% Above Average 10.9%
• Widespread Calving Survey
Conformation Average 83.2% Above Average 13.3%
• Calves are easily born with good conformation Non Surgical Vet Asst. 1.9% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.5%
JANUARY 2020 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Hereford Hereford Self
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Eye Mus Rib Fat Retail Beef IMF
Birth Wt Kg Terminal Index Replacing Index
Direct % Dtrs % Days Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Area cm2 mm Yield % %
GBP GBP
EBV +3.8 -5.9 +0.2 +1.8 +22 +38 +50 +5 +1.2 +0.0 +0.1 -0.1 +21 +24
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.7 +0.9 +2.3 +27 +49 +63 +6 +2.0 -0.1 +0.4 -0.1 +25 +30
23POUNDER
Solpoll 1 Pounder HB No: UK933001329515
Sire: Panmure 1 Henry DOB: 26.09.16
Dam: Solpoll 1 Dainty F16
Hereford
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Widespread calving survey data with excellent results
on 101 Cows and 14 Heifers Surveys 115
• Excellent growth and muscling Mortality 1.3% Avg Gestation Days 287
Size Average 66.7% Above Average 27.9%
• Sutiable for dairy and suckler cows
Conformation Average 75.2% Above Average 22.1%
• Impressive progeny on local farms Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.6% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.7%
JANUARY 2020 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Retail Hereford Hereford Self
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal Eye Mus Rib Fat IMF
Beef Terminal Index Replacing Index
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm Area cm2 mm %
Yield % GBP GBP
EBV +1.1 -4.8 +2.5 +3.8 +41 +76 +97 +14 +0.5 +4.6 -0.8 +2.0 -0.2 +45 +52
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.7 +0.9 +2.3 +27 +49 +63 +6 +0.8 +2.0 -0.1 +0.4 -0.1 +25 +30
24LACKEY BOY
Lisrace Lackey Boy 11th HB No: UK948192712133
Sire: Knockmountagh Master DOB: 14.04.17
Dam: Lisrace Bridge Girl VIII
Hereford
PEDIGREE
• First calves born easily with good conformation Sire Knockmountagh Master
Grianan Firecracker
• Recommended for dairy cows and suitable for breeding suckler PGS
PGD Knockmountagh Carmel
replacements
Dam Lisrace Bridge Girl VIII
• Above average growth rates MGS Castledaly Crusader AI
MGD Lisrace Bridge Girl II
JANUARY 2020 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Hereford Hereford Self
Calv Ease Calv Ease 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Size Eye Mus Retail Beef IMF
Birth Wt Kg Rib Fat mm Terminal Index Replacing Index
Direct % Dtrs % Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg cm Area cm2 Yield % %
GBP GBP
EBV -0.2 +0.4 +2.6 +26 +50 +72 +1.1 +2.2 +0.5 +0.4 +0.2 +29 +36
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.7 +2.3 +27 +49 +63 +0.8 +2.0 -0.1 +0.4 -0.1 +25 +30
25ROMEO
Brookfield 1 Romeo (P) AI HB No: UK933287500192
Sire: Normanton 1 Laertes (P) AI ET DOB: 19.04.18
Dam: Graceland 1 Freda (P)
Hereford
NEW
• Sired by one of the best bulls of the breed, winning many PEDIGREE
championships throughout the United Kingdom Sire Normanton 1 Laertes (P) AI ET
PGS Romany 1 Distiller A84 D53 (P)
• Exceptionally low birth weights are suggested in his EBVs PGD Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21
• Locally bred sire Dam Graceland 1 Freda (P)
MGS Udel 1 R51 WWW Dot (P) AI
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out MGD Graceland 1 Ivy (P)
JANUARY 2020 HEREFORD BREEDPLAN EBVs
Retail Hereford Hereford Self
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal Eye Mus Rib Fat IMF
Beef Terminal Index Replacing Index
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm Area cm2 mm %
Yield % GBP GBP
EBV -1.3 +0.8 +0.8 +1.8 +23 +54 +72 +7 +1.7 +3.6 -1.0 +1.6 -0.3 +32 +40
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.4 -0.7 +0.9 +2.3 +27 +49 +63 +6 +0.8 +2.0 -0.1 +0.4 -0.1 +25 +29
26EQUALISER
Lenagh Equaliser Ear Tag: UK 9063095/89-2
Sire: Dauphin HB No: SKW09-004
Dam: Kype Ulay DOB: 14.07.09
Limousin
• Progeny from Equaliser are of superb quality, 98% of calves CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
average and above on 97 Cows and 107 Heifers Surveys 204
• Sired by the famous French sire Dauphin, noted for maternal traits Mortality 4.4% Avg Gestation Days 291
• Equaliser is an excellent balance bull, displaying superb muscling Size Average 73.8% Above Average 20.8%
with impressive top line and square hindquarters Conformation Average 68.0% Above Average 29.5%
• Not suitable for maiden heifers Non Surgical Vet Asst. 4.5% Surgical Vet Asst. 4.0%
BLUP
Maternal Gestation Scrotal 200 Day 200 Day 400 Day
Date Birth Weight Calving Ease Docility Muscle Depth Fat Depth Beef Value
Calving Ease Length Circ. Milk Growth Growth
19.01.20
EBV +2.1 -3.8 +0.0 -0.7 -0.1 -1.0 +1.8 +7 +43 +5.1 +0.4 +52
Acc % 87 82 64 95 63 58 55 87 71 67 60 79
27IFOR
Ampertaine Ifor Ear Tag: UK 9564385/889-7
Sire: Ampertaine Foreman HB No: MGD13-8897
Dam: Ampertaine Vera DOB: 26.09.13
Limousin
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Superb Limousin sire by the 38,000 gns sire, Ampertaine Foreman
on 162 Cows and 45 Heifers Surveys 207
• Excellent well balanced bull with impressive muscle and shape Mortality 3.4% Avg Gestation Days 292
Size Average 68.2% Above Average 22.4%
• Suitable for pedigree breeding
Conformation Average 74.1% Above Average 22.2%
• Widespread Calving Survey completed Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.9% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.9%
BLUP
Maternal Gestation Scrotal 200 Day 200 Day 400 Day
Date Birth Weight Calving Ease Docility Muscle Depth Fat Depth Beef Value
Calving Ease Length Circ. Milk Growth Growth
19.01.20
EBV -0.9 -0.9 +0.7 -2.7 -0.3 +2.0 -3.0 +13 +36 +1.3 +0.1 +40
Acc % 82 81 61 95 70 57 57 87 78 73 69 80
28UMAR
Rahoney Umar Ear Tag: UK 9634843/678-4
Sire: Ronick Oklahoma HB No: MDS03-012
Dam: Rahoney Martha DOB: 26.05.03
Limousin
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Progeny from Umar are excellent in terms of conformation and on 194 Cows and 15 Heifers Surveys 209
muscle development Mortality 2.9% Avg Gestation Days 294
• Umar progeny are 97% Average to Above Average on conformation Size Average 63.2% Above Average 31.9%
Conformation Average 66.8% Above Average 30.5%
• Suitable for crossing onto Holstein and suckler cows
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 3.5% Surgical Vet Asst. 1.5%
BLUP
Maternal Gestation Scrotal 200 Day 200 Day 400 Day
Date Birth Weight Calving Ease Docility Muscle Depth Fat Depth Beef Value
Calving Ease Length Circ. Milk Growth Growth
19.01.20
EBV +2.8 +0.4 -0.9 +0.2 +0.3 -3.0 +2.2 +7 +18 +3.2 -0.5 +20
Acc % 94 91 77 96 79 73 62 94 89 86 82 90
29MARTY
Carmorn Marty Ear Tag: UK9063073/1395-2
Sire: Mullary Intrepid HB No: MCN16-3952
Dam: Carmorn Elsie DOB: 16.09.16
Limousin
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Excellent crossing sire for suckler cows on 51 Cows and 19 Heifers Surveys 70
Mortality 1.4% Avg Gestation Days 294
• Progeny display lots of muscling and growth Size Average 67.6% Above Average 22.1%
• Recommended for earlier finishing schemes Conformation Average 75.8% Above Average 22.7%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.9% Surgical Vet Asst. 2.9%
BLUP
Maternal Gestation Scrotal 200 Day 200 Day 400 Day
Date Birth Weight Calving Ease Docility Muscle Depth Fat Depth Beef Value
Calving Ease Length Circ. Milk Growth Growth
19.01.20
EBV +0.4 -0.2 -0.4 -1.9 +0.5 +1.0 +1.7 +21 +37 +3.3 -0.2 +36
Acc % 62 61 44 79 62 40 46 72 73 65 59 72
30NEYMAR
Claragh Neymar Ear Tag: UK9491073/0404-1
Sire: Ampertaine Jamboree HB No: RJT17-4041
Dam: Claragh Lily DOB: 22.08.17
Limousin
PEDIGREE
• Neymar is an excellent example of the Limousin breed
Sire Ampertaine Jamboree
• First calves expected in the spring of 2020 PGS Ampertaine Gigolo
PGD Ampertaine Fifi
• Excellent EBVs for calving
Dam Claragh Lily
• Recommended for commercial and pedigree use MGS Wilodge Vantastic
MGD Haltcliffe Avon
BLUP
Maternal Gestation Scrotal 200 Day 200 Day 400 Day
Date Birth Weight Calving Ease Docility Muscle Depth Fat Depth Beef Value
Calving Ease Length Circ. Milk Growth Growth
19.01.20
EBV -0.2 +0.1 -0.2 -2.7 -0.5 +1.0 +1.1 +7 +22 +3.1 +0.1 +36
Acc % 65 65 52 76 66 51 72 73 74 68 62 73
31BALDWIN
Omorga Baldwin 10 Ear Tag: UK963633004531
Sire: Omorga Volvo HB No: M076745
Dam: Omorga Daffodil 4th ET DOB: 21.05.10
Simmental
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Baldwin’s progeny excel in quality and consistency on 189 Cows and 25 Heifers Surveys 214
Mortality 3.3% Avg Gestation Days 291
• Excellent crossing sire on dairy cows Size Average 73.3% Above Average 21.4%
• Widespread calving survey results in both cows and heifers Conformation Average 64.7% Above Average 34.8%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.8% Surgical Vet Asst. 3.3%
FEBRUARY 2020 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Carcase Eye Mus Fat Retail BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal IMF
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Wt Area Depth Beef Index Replacing Index
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm %
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Kg cm2 mm Yield % GBP GBP
EBV -3.2 -6.8 -1.8 +2.1 +25 +50 +54 +47 +9 +1.5 +32 +4.7 +0.1 +1.1 -0.1 +65 +71
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.8 -0.2 +0.0 +2.6 +33 +61 +66 +67 +6 +0.6 +44 +3.8 -0.1 +0.8 -0.1 +74 +82
32ISAAC
Omorga Isaac 17 Ear Tag: UK963633007257
Sire: Curaheen Earp HB No: M093767
Dam: Omorga Destiny DOB: 12.02.17
Simmental
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Isaac is a top performance sire in both weight gains and carcass on 43 Cows and 3 Heifers Surveys 46
yield Mortality 2.2% Avg Gestation Days 291
• Excellent farmer comments on progeny Size Average 63.0% Above Average 28.3%
Conformation Average 74.4% Above Average 20.9%
• Recommended for suckler cows and pedigree use
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 2.2% Surgical Vet Asst. 4.3%
FEBRUARY 2020 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Carcase Eye Mus Fat Retail BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal IMF
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Wt Area Depth Beef Index Replacing Index
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm %
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Kg cm2 mm Yield % GBP GBP
EBV -2.9 -2.1 -0.5 +4.1 +43 +83 +87 +84 +5 +1.5 +61 +6.2 +0.6 +1.1 +0.4 +103 +118
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.8 -0.2 +0.0 +2.6 +33 +61 +66 +67 +6 +0.6 +44 +3.8 -0.1 +0.8 -0.1 +74 +82
33HANNIBAL
Shacon Hannibal 16 ET Ear Tag: UK965659800502
Sire: Kilbride Farm Delboy 12 HB No: S003142
Dam: Omorga Marcia ET DOB: 04.09.16
Simmental
• Sired by the renowned Kilbride Farm Delboy CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
on 10 Cows Surveys 10
• Impressive style and quality
Mortality 10.0% Avg Gestation Days 291
• Excels in Carcass Weight and yield Size Average 60.0% Above Average 40.0%
• From a top class breeding cow family Conformation Average 60.0% Above Average 40.0%
• Use with caution until a detailed calving survey is carried out Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
FEBRUARY 2020 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
Calv Calv Gest. Mature Carcase Eye Mus Fat Retail BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day 200 Day Scrotal IMF
Ease Ease Len. Cow Wt Wt Area Depth Beef Index Replacing Index
Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Milk Kg Size cm %
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Kg cm2 mm Yield % GBP GBP
EBV -3.3 -6.4 +0.2 +2.8 +30 +59 +71 +70 +5 +0.9 +48 +5.4 -1.1 +2.3 -0.5 +83 +86
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.8 -0.2 +0.0 +2.6 +33 +61 +66 +67 +6 +0.6 +44 +3.8 -0.1 +0.8 -0.1 +74 +82
34INTERNATIONAL
Slievenagh Internationl 17 Ear Tag: UK912408304243
Sire: Samson HB No: MO94872
Dam: Linde Laika DOB: 07.07.17
NEW
Simmental
PEDIGREE
• Homozygous Polled
Sire Samson
• Low Birth Weights PGS Nelson
PGD Biene
• Suitable for breeding replacements
Dam Linde Laika
• Outcross pedigree for pure breeding MGS Linde General
MGD Linde Gry
FEBRUARY 2020 SIMMENTAL BREEDPLAN EBVs
BCCS Terminal BCCS Self
Calv Ease Direct % Calv Ease Dtrs % Gest. Len. Days Birth Wt Kg 200 Day Wt Kg 400 Day Wt Kg 600 Day Wt Kg Scrotal Size cm Index Replacing Index
GBP GBP
EBV -3.4 +0.9 -1.2 +1.9 +45 +71 +75 +0.9 +79 +99
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.8 -0.2 +0.0 +2.6 +33 +61 +66 +0.6 +74 +82
35SCOTSMAN
Annanwater Scotsman (P) Ear Tag: UK582146-201173
Sire: Trunley Barley 098 HB No: 563802157
Dam: Cainsmore Zo Lucky Heather DOB: 16.03.09
Beef Shorthorn
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Recommended as a calving ease sire for maiden heifers on 91 Cows and 118 Heifers Surveys 209
Mortality 1.4% Avg Gestation Days 290
• Calves are of good conformation and style Size Average 76.6% Above Average 16.7%
• Suitable for breeding suckler cow replacements Conformation Average 71.6% Above Average 23.4%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.5% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.5%
FEBRUARY 2020 BEEF SHORTHORN BREEDPLAN EBVs
Terminal Self Replac-
Calv Ease Calv Ease Gest. Len. Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day Scrotal Eye Mus Rib Fat Retail Beef IMF Maternal
Milk Kg Index ing Index
Direct % Dtrs % Days Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Size cm Area cm2 mm Yield % % GBP
GBP GBP
EBV +1.8 +1.1 +3.2 +2.4 +7 +17 +29 +7 +0.0 +0.5 +0.4 -0.4 +0.5 +18 +14 +14
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.9 -0.5 -0.1 +1.8 +18 +30 +39 +5 +0.2 +1.6 -0.1 +0.6 -0.1 +26 +27 +23
36HORACE
Horace Ear Tag: 1532157716
Sire: Don Juan HB No: 2012017/1532157716
MGS: Marengo DOB: 21.01.12
CALVING SURVEY INFORMATION
• Horace is a pure French import on 8 Cows and 2 Heifers Surveys 10
Mortality 0.0% Avg Gestation Days 293
• Horace sired the Reserve Saler Champion at RUAS 2016 Size Average 50.0% Above Average 40.0%
• Very good calves with excellent growth rates
Salers
Conformation Average 80.0% Above Average 20.0%
Non Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0% Surgical Vet Asst. 0.0%
JANUARY 2020 SALERS BREEDPLAN EBVs
Gest. Len. Birth Wt 200 Day 400 Day 600 Day
Days Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg Wt Kg
EBV +0.0 +0.6 +8 +11 +16
Breed Average EBVs for 2018 Born Calves
EBV -0.2 +1.0 +11 +16 +21
37BELL BOY
Ballylough Bell Boy Ear Tag: UK151769/27712
Sire: Castlemartin Admiral HB No: 04739
Dam: Ballylough Heather Bell DOB: 25.04.11
• Excellent example of the Belted
Galloway breed
Belted Galloway
• Calves are easily born
• Calf quality is excellent
PEDIGREE
Sire Castlemartin Admiral
PGS Graedstrup Springfield
PGD Schougaard Pixie
Dam Ballylough Heather Bell
MGS Forthill Buster
MGD Barnearnie Heather
ABDUL
Glencardon Abdul Ear Tag: IE151040560317
Sire: Crikey DOB: 11.12.13
PGS: Rollin Stone
• Abdul is a fine example of the
Speckle Park breed
• Calves are easily born, with super
Growth Rates
Speckle Park
• Progeny are easy fleshed with
natural Muscling
PEDIGREE
Sire Crikey
MGS Rollin Stone
38GENET
Genet Aubrac
Sire: Espion HB No: FR1531318559
Gsire: Argente DOB: 22.03.11
• Calving Ease sire with low birth
weights
• Suitable for crossing on dairy cows
Aubrac
• Above average muscling
NEW Calving
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Growth Muscular Skeletal Weaning
Ease
Potential Development Development Proofs
Index
104 102 113 96 113
JOUJOU
Joujou Ear Tag: FR8559753355
Sire: Gagnant DOB: 21.03.14
PGS: Vautour
• Excellent muscling and growth
• High killout rates
• Recommended for cows only
Parthenaise
NEW
FRENCH PERFORMANCE DATA
Calving
Maternal Total Merit Live Beef Type
Ease
Merit Beef on Farm Abilities Growth
Index
90 103 97 119 117
39Fertility Boost
Triple Mix British Blue AA x BB x HER
Rawburn Jumbo
Boroside Incredible +
Eric + Boroside
Boroside Luxury +
Incredible +
Springhill King Kong
Lisrace Lackey Boy
AA x HER x LIM AA x HER x BB
Rawburn Jumbo
Woodvale Network
Eric +
+ Trillick Hotspur
Boroside Luxury +
+ Ampertaine Ifor
Lisrace Lackey Boy
Fertility Boost
Additional Mixes are available by request.
40AI Services offers a selection of mixed beef semen. Mixed semen of this nature has
been shown to significantly improve conception rates.
Triple Mix Aberdeen Angus AA x AA x HER
Rawburn Jumbo Rawburn Jumbo
Eric + Eric + Woodvale
Thrunton Rocket + Network +
Woodvale Network Lisrace Lackey Boy
AA x BB x LIM AA x HER x LIM
Rawburn Jumbo
Woodvale Network
Eric +
+ Trillick Hotspur
Boroside Luxury +
+ Carmorn Marty
Claragh Neymar
Fertility Boost
Individual sires may change in the mixture from time to time.
41Considering Synchronisation?
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
Contact your local AI Technician or Breeding Specialist for more details. See the back cover for contact
phone numbers for advice
Synchronisation
42Benefits 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
• 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.
• 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’.
AI Information
• 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!
43BLUP 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
Negative values =
Birth Weight Enables sire to be selected to produce smaller calves at birth, reducing calving difficulties
Lighter calves at birth
Positive values =
Calving Ease Identifies sires whose calves will tend to be born without assistance
More unassisted calvings
Positive values = Identifies females that will calve more easily. Should not be confused with Calving Ease
Maternal Calving Ease
More unassisted calvings Direct (see above)
Negative values = Shorter gestation lengths tend to result in easier calvings, because birth weights tend to be
Gestation Length
Shorter gestations lower
Higher values =
Calving Value The economic value of an animal in terms of gestation length and difficult calvings
More profitable
Higher values =
Scrotal Circumference Scrotal Circumference measurements (at one year old)
Larger Circumference
Positive values =
200 Day Milk More productive female Indicates female breeding lines that produce more milk and so wean heavier calves
replacements
Lower values =
Docility Docility score (at around one year old)
More Docile
200 Day Growth Positive values = Selection for faster growth will result in animals that have heavier carcases at a constant fat
400 Day Growth Faster growth rates class or leaner carcases at a constant age
Positive values =
Muscle Depth Selecting for this trait will increase the yield of lean meat in the carcase
Deeper loin muscle
BLUP
Negative values = Indicates animals capable of producing lean carcases, which can be taken to heavier
Fat Depth
Leaner carcases weights without becoming overfat
Higher values =
Beef Value The economic value of an animal in terms of the financial merit of its offsprings’ carcases
More profitable
44BREEDPLAN
the numbers explained
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
Breedplan
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.
45Use on Recommended for
Breed Sire Name Improved
Dairy Cow Suckler Cow Ease of Calving Fast Growth
Muscling
Aberdeen Angus Hallington Endeavour ü ü «« ««
Aberdeen Angus Woodvale Kool Jaguar ü ü ü ««« «««
Aberdeen Angus Thrunton Rocket ü ü ««« «««
Aberdeen Angus Woodvale Network ü ü ü «« ««
Aberdeen Angus Rawburn Jumbo Eric ü ««« «««
Aberdeen Angus Laheens Prince of Eslin ü ü ü ««« «««
British Blue Lukeroyal Ghost ü ü «« ««
British Blue Bavan Giant ü «« «««
British Blue Ballygrange Frankie ü ü «« ««
Irish Blue Boroside Incredible ü ü «« ««
Irish Blue Boroside Luxury ü ü «« «««
British Blue Rostrevor George ü ü «« ««
Irish Blue Bluestar Ice ü ü «« «««
British Blue Springhill King Kong ü ü «« «««
British Blonde Glenvale Harry ü «« ««
French Blonde Glacon ü «« «««
Charolais Anneskeagh Ulysses ü «« «««
Charolais Greenall Laughoutloud ü ü ü «« ««
Charolais Solitude Narcos ü ü ««« ««
Charolais Culard Gaulliste ü ü «« ««
Charolais Culard Migor ü ü ü «« «««
Charolais Culard Hardi ü «« «««
Hereford Trillick Hotspur ü ü «« ««
Hereford Solpoll 1 Pounder ü ü ««« «««
Hereford Lisrace Lackey Boy ü ü «« ««
Hereford Brookfield 1 Romeo ü ü «« ««
Limousin Lenagh Equaliser ü ü ü ««« «««
Limousin Ampertaine Ifor ü «« «««
Limousin Rahoney Umar ü ««« «««
Limousin Carmorn Marty ü ü ü «« «««
Limousin Claragh Neymar ü ü «« ««
Simmental Omorga Baldwin ü ü ü ««« «««
Simmental Omorga Isaac ü ü ««« «««
Simmental Shacon Hannibal ü ü «« ««
Simmental Slievenagh International ü ü ü «« ««
Comparison Table
Beef Shorthorn Annanwater Scotsman ü ü «« ««
Salers Horace ü ü ü «« ««
Belted Galloway Ballylough Bell Boy ü ü ü «« ««
Speckle Park Glencardon Abdul ü ü «« ««
Aubrac Genet ü ü «« ««
Parthenaise Joujou ü «« «««
46 Full Sire details available from the Beef Section of AI Services’ Website: http://www.ai-services.co.ukRecommended for
Royalty
Suckler Cow Additional Comments
Weaning Beef Finishing •
Replacements
ü ü ü Good replacement for Eisenhower •
ü ü ü Calving Ease Sire •
ü ü ü Excellent Crossing Sire •
ü ü ü Calving Ease Sire
ü ü ü •
ü ü ü
ü ü Progeny display exceptional quality
ü ü All Round Sire
ü ü Calving Ease Sire
ü ü Impressive progeny
New
ü ü Calving Ease
ü ü Test Bull
ü ü Calving Ease
ü ü Quality Calves
New
ü ü Very popular for producing weanlings •
ü ü Recommended for beef type cows
ü ü New •
ü ü Short Gestation Length
Early Finishing Cattle
ü ü
ü Proven Calving Ease
ü ü ü Superb Quality
ü ü Impressive first calves •
New, Pedigree breeding •
ü ü ü Elite Carcase, Good All Rounder •
ü ü Widespread use •
ü ü Elite Carcase, Excellent Muscling •
ü ü Calving Ease •
ü ü Pedigreee breeding •
ü ü ü Superb Calf Quality •
ü ü ü •
ü ü Fast growth rates •
ü ü New •
Comparison Table
ü ü ü Calving Ease Sire
ü ü
ü ü ü Calving Ease
ü ü
ü ü New, early finishing
ü ü New, exceptional muscling, use on cows only
• Royalty applicable for Pedigree Registration. See website. Contact your Breeding Society or AI Services for further details. 47At Your Service . . .
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