| 13 The future looks bright for the breeding industry, and Dandaleith Angus wants to build on its base. “We are targeting moderate-framed sound cattle that hold their condition in hill country sheep and beef system, and can hack grooming pastures for sheep systems and produce quality calves off a hill country grass based system.” RURAL PEOPLE » Dandaleith Angus “The Angus breeder will have the ability to add industry relevant breeding values easier in the future that will help farmers identify genetics that fit their system. “We have seen the introduction of cow condition score and hip height breeding values. It will be exciting to see where this data agility can take us.” George said their genetics have a history of performing in tough hill country, and they always aim to breed animals that thrive in these conditions. To ensure bloodlines remain relevant to clients, they select the best genetics for their programme both nationally and internationally. In recent years they have been able to artificially inseminate around 130 cows each season and they have mated their yearling heifers for over a decade to ensure their cows are as efficient as possible. “Cows need to perform in our system which focuses around our 4000 commercial ewe flock.” George said hill country farmers appreciate easily managed sound cattle that will perform and produce great calves and that grow out well. “We are targeting moderate-framed sound cattle that hold their condition in hill country sheep and beef system, and can hack grooming pastures for sheep systems and produce quality calves off a hill country grass based system.” The future looks bright for the breeding industry, and Dandaleith Angus wants to build on its base, and continue to invest in genetics that will take its customers and the beef industry forward. “We’re looking to continue using the best genetics we can and grow our numbers using AI. All of our calves are genomically tested to give our customer more confidence in our animal’s performance with genomically enhanced EBV’s,” he said. George said he’s also excited about new advancements in virtual fencing, which has the ability for farmers to run more cattle off less area and improve grass quality and production. Registered Chemical Applicator Bryce & Nicola Fleming Phone Bryce 0275813133 for all your broad acre agricultural spraying Air Conditioning Factory Trained Mechanics Engineering Workshop & Field Service Total Oil Distributor Hydraulic Hose Service ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ F O R M A C H I N E R Y S U C C E S S U S E L T S 2 0 2 2 8 Makirikiri Road, Dannevirke Ph 06 374 7731 • Dave 027 244 1213 Guy Strang For all your Livestock Needs Phone: 021 472 958 K I W I B O N E T O T H E www.a co.co.nz
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