12 | Beef and sheep ‘in a great position’ To ensure bloodlines remain relevant to clients, they select the best genetics for their programme both nationally and internationally. Aimee Wilson RURAL PEOPLE » Dandaleith Angus George Philip of Dandaleith Angus is confident both the beef and sheep industries are in a great position, with some exciting years ahead. George is the fifth generation on the family farm at Dannevirke and is looking forward to the upcoming bull sale on farm in June. He runs the breeding block of 870ha of Mangatuna hill country near Weber, where there are 220 cows as part of the Dandaleith Angus Stud. His Uncle Willy Philip manages the 229ha ‘Anui’ farm of near Dannevirke, where they run their Dorset Down stud ewe flock. The Angus cows groom the pastures for the 4000 commercial Romney ewes at Mangatuna and young stock. Both the bull calves and the spring lambs are then sent onto the Anui finishing block for fattening. Last year Dandaleith Angus celebrated 75 years of the Angus stud and this season they have some exciting sires for sale. This year they will have progeny from sire Tangihau McHary S214 available for sale, described by George as a strong well structured sire with excellent temperament with some great progeny. They also have progeny from an American sire Poss Winchester available that they used selectively, and has had a great success rate of bulls making the final sale team. The ability to introduce new breeding values has been made easier thanks to the new Helical system from Angus New Zealand. KNOW THE LAND, KNOW THE NUMBERS. OUR BANKERS ARE FARMERS TOO. BACKING BUSINESS. GROWING AOTEAROA.
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