Broadlands Limousins -30per cent reduction in methane emissions

Broadlands Limousinsfocuses upon breedinghomozygous polled Limousin cattle that reflect the CommercialCattle Breeder traits of easy calving, docility (genetically bred) and above breed average for growth and carcase attributes.

Increase in genetic gains have been achieved via undertaking an Embryo Transfer Program utilising David Morris from Bass Valley Embryos Loch.

Bloodlines include Warrawindi Krystal Gem (MelbourneShow Winner) withimported Canadian Greenwood Electric Impact (2019 World Champion Limousin Bull) and Elwanvale Narizma (Ekka Junior ChampionHeifer) with imported Canadian SireLFLC Denver 857 D. Further Genetic gains havebeen achieved through purchases of heifers from Summit Limousins, Raven Limousins ,Maryvale Limousins ,Laverna Park Limousins and Elwanvale Limousins incorporating the very best of Limousin genetics.

YearlingBulls will be available representing the best in Black Canadian and Australian bloodlines represented by Greenwood Electric Impact, WulfsAmazing Bull, Summit Blueprint and Broadlands Black Bunga.

Broadlands Limousins is enthused upon the outcome of testing of Cattle in Ireland whereit was discovered that Limousin cattle have the capacity to reduceMethane Gas by upwards of 30 percent.

The Limousin Breed achieved this result on a consistent basis well above the Angus, Hereford and Charolais cattle.

Ireland Test Results -Source News Article

Ireland confident geneticsand breeding can help meet 25percent methane reduction target James Nason 26/10/2022

Achart depicting these results above shows

F1. Comparison of Terminal Indexwith Test EBVfor CH4, forAIsires with progenyatTully.

that the higher terminal indexedanimals have lower grams per day of methane, with the Limousin breed (denoted by the green dots) in particular demonstrating high efficiency withfast growth rates and lower feed intake.

Purchasing aLimousinBull is asimple, practical, effective method for a cattle breeder to address the issue of methane reduction within their cattle herd.

Asolution that can be achieved in the first year of breeding.

The challenge for the MLA is to divert the 19 Million of research funding towards reduction of Methane Emission in cattle by incorporating cross breedingutilising Limousins as apractical naturalgenetic solution.

Ireland Test Cattle Results can display the Industry desiretoaddress the Methane Reduction Issue by incorporating Limousins in their breeding strategy

Broadlands have anumber of Homozygous Black/Apricot Bulls that areideal for heifers that areeasy to handle.

Contact Pat on 0414 632 017 to check them out.

5Minutes from Bairnsdale Saleyards.