| 65 RURAL PEOPLE » Kelso Genetics Kelso Genetics is based on the Bibby family farm at Lunesdale. PhenR provides critical data to identify naturally resistant animals, reducing the need for chemical treatments, improving stock value and supporting sustainable parasite management. “It helps provide us with the information for our breeding values and indexes with regards to parasite resistance. It allows Kelso to make more informed decisions and gives our clients valuable insight when selecting rams,” explains Matt. Kelso Genetics also participates in the Beef+Lamb Cool Sheep® Programme, which uses AgResearch’s portable accumulation chambers to measure methane emissions in sheep. PAC data, combined with genotyping, allows the sheep industry to develop breeding values for low-methane animals while keeping the focus on production traits driving overall efficiency. It is estimated that genetic selection alone could reduce flock methane by about 0.5-1% per year, OUR COMMUNITY, OUR ANIMALS Vet Services are proud to work closely alongside many sheep farms with a shared goal of improving animal health & performance. Our sheep conveyor allows us to provide additional vet technician and sheep handling services to clients across Hawkes Bay, Get in touch if you would like to find out more or to make a booking. 06 858 9060 www.vshb.co.nz Visit shearwell.co.nz | Call 0800 79 99 89 | Sheep & Cattle tags you can rely on | Two-Piece BOS Tag Durable visual management tags with excellent retention rates. Customise your tags with a wide range of size, layout & colour options. For sheep & cattle. Visual & EID one-piece tags for sheep & goats Great tag retention! 12 colours & multiple layout options Printed here in New Zealand Tag well with Shearwell Proud to supply sheep EID & visual tags to Kelso Genetics High Quality Products Excellent Customer Service Speedy Turnaround compounding over time, and changes are permanent once set into the gene pool. It is a practical, relatively low-cost tool to reduce methane emissions in our national flock. “We have to protect our licence-to-operate in key and premium lamb export markets. Our story has to be continually evolving with a point of difference in sustainability.” Kelso Genetics is based on the Bibby family farm at Lunesdale, Onga Onga in Central Hawke’s Bay, with co-owners Hamish and Kelly Bibby overseeing a breeding programme across 1,220 hectares. The system includes 4,000 ewes, 1,600 ewe hoggets, 1,500 ram hoggets, 75 rams, 3,000 trade lambs, and 200 breeding cows. Together with team members Matt Holden and Olivia Ellis, the Bibbys support 150 clients nationwide, providing highperforming rams and advice to ensure strong flock productivity.
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