INNOVIS RAM SALE - CARLISLE Thursday 23rd August 2018 Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS Viewing from: 3.30pm Sale starts: 5pm Exceptional, recorded meat and maternal sires available. All grass bred for efficient, high quality commercial sheep production. INNOVIS FAST TRACK! Call 01970 828236 before 4pm on Tuesday the 21st of August to pre-register and have your buyer number allocated before the sale. INNOVIS LTD, PEITHYLL, CAPEL DEWI, ABERYSTWYTH SY23 3HU 01970 828236 enquiries@innovis.org.uk
ABERFIELD
ABERFIELD SR www.innovis.org.uk
HIGHLANDER
ABERMAX
Innovis Breeding Sheep
ABERBLACK @InnovisLtd
PRIMERA
MEAT SIRES
2018 AVAILABLE BREEDS We currently have over 2,200 rams available at our ram sales throughout the UK this year. The breeds, history and characteristics are outlined here.
The Primera is a composite meat sheep, designed to provide high performance finishing lambs which excel in meat quality characteristics.
Abermax composite rams, derived from the best Texel and Charollais genetics, continue to prove themselves to be exceptional Meat Sires for prime lamb production.
The Primera breeding programme aims to utilise the best available meat sires of quality meat breeds in one package, to deliver the very best finishing characteristics to commercial farmers.
Abermax rams are evaluated using a within flock system meaning EBVs are comparable within this population. The Abermax Carcase Index is similar to that used in the Charollais breed and aims to identify superior lamb growth and commercial carcase qualities. We make extensive use of CT scanning in our Abermax programme to help us identify genetically superior animals for carcase composition, muscle distribution and meat eating quality.
The Aberblack has been developed from specific lines at the Huish and Bentley Suffolk Flocks, with extensive use of performance recording and introgression of specific traits from other breeds such as Texel and Charollais, focusing on sheep that can perform on forage diets.
The Aberblack breeding programme focuses on breeding rams that produce very fast growing carcase lambs, minimising days on farm to hit premium prices.
MATERNAL SIRES The Aberfield is a superior crossing sire derived from our nucleus flock, lambing outdoors and run under commercial conditions at 1,000ft. Rams are selected for maternal traits and have EBVs for lambing, ewe traits, prolificacy and maternal ability, as well as lamb growth, carcase traits and roundworm resistance. The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing good quality lambs. Rams are evaluated in Innovis’s own system which contains in excess of 8,000 performance records. These EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations. INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018
The Aberfield SR has been bred as an additional option for Aberfield breeders. We have incorporated Lleyn genetics in to the Aberfield breeding programme to produce the SR. The Aberfield SR is suited to producers who would like to run a closed flock system by allowing them to produce their own replacement ewes whist maintaining ewe size and prolificacy.
The Highlander joined our nucleus flock in Aberystwyth in 2014 and is now recorded in line with the Innovis system. The focus of the Highlander is to consistently deliver increased volume (kg) of lamb weaned.
This is achieved by improving performance as a ewe lamb therefore maintaining a higher level of production in future.
Our Abertex nucleus ewes lamb out at 1,000ft with specific selection for lambing ease and lamb vigour. Abertex sires are particularly well suited for breeding hardy, crossbred ewes that can be kept on the hill and lamb at 150%, producing quality finished lambs. Abertex rams are evaluated in Innovis’ own system, these EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations. The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing, quality lambs. The Carcase Index shows the value of the ram for producing finished lambs.
Cwmerfyn Texels (LME)
HYWEL AND MADDY LEWIS Sale of up to 50 Signet Recorded
Welsh Mountain Rams
Pedigree Texel Flock Established in 2007 Providing profitable Texel rams for sale to commercial farmers Selected on EBVs for weight and muscle depth without losing fat Selected for maternal traits to produce milky, prolific crossbred ewes AVAILABLE AT INNOVIS RAM SALES IN ABERYSTWYTH
Held in conjunction with the Innovis Ram Sale
Thursday 6th of September 2018 Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU
For more information contact Maddy on 07813 959 111 INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018
Viewing from 11.30am Sale starts 12.30pm
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Estimated Breeding Values EBV’s Calculating the EBV
Performance = Genotype + Environment
To calculate an estimated breeding value (EBV), we combine individual animal records along with the records of their relatives, we also take in to account non genetic influences such as age of mother and whether the animal was reared as a single or twin, as these all impact on the lamb’s growth and performance. In doing so we can use the EBVs to compare the breeding potential of each animal on a ‘level playing field’.
CARCASE TRAITS In the Carcase Index most emphasis is placed on EBVs for lamb growth and muscle in the carcase. Fat in the carcase may also be included in order to try and maintain fat levels rather than change them. Lambing ease and lamb survival are combined in a Lambing sub-index that is included in the overall INDEX.
EWE TRAITS In the Maternal index; Lambing Ease, Lamb vigour, Lamb survival, FEC, litter size, lamb growth, ultrasonic muscle and fat depth, maternal ability (based on lamb growth to 8 weeks) without increasing ewe weight.
A PROFITABLE LAMB The INDEX combines EBVs for important traits. They are combined by ‘weighting’ them in relation to how much they are likely to influence profit and how heritable they are – so more important traits have more influence on the index value.
A positive EBV value is higher than average and a negative EBV value is lower than average. Additional traits are identified with stars – the more stars the better! Rams are graded by their index in to Elite, Select or Commercial (blank) categories. INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018
Delivering year on year improvements in our rams
Using sound, objective evidence in all our breeding decisions and making this information available to our customers is central to the Innovis philosophy. We believe that the best evidence comes from recording the performance of sheep in grass based systems that ‘challenge’ sheep in the same, or harsher, environments than their progeny will be expected to perform in. Our estimated breeding values (EBVs) and indexes are fine tuned to the needs of the commercial farmer, so that we consistently achieve genetic improvement in the traits that really deliver returns in our customers’ flocks. A number of these important traits, such as lamb survival, nematode resistance, ewe weight, ewe longevity and foot health are not widely recorded by other breeders. All our in-house genetic evaluations use tens of thousands of performance and pedigree records and the same statistical method (BLUP) that is used for the national evaluations carried out for cattle and sheep. The investment in our own systems means that we are able to react quickly to our customers’ needs and incorporate new innovations and research findings rapidly. The use of composite lines allows us to combine the strengths of individual breeds with the hybrid vigour that is retained over the generations, and also provides a base rich in genetic variation for us to further improve through selecting the best animals for breeding. It is the genetic selection that has been carried out within these lines over a number of years that equips them to deliver superior progeny performance for our customers.
INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018
INNOVIS RAM SALES Sale History In August, 2011 Innovis held its first ram sale at Mynydd Gorddu, near Aberystwyth. It was attended by 75 invited buyers and 130 performance recorded animals were available for sale. Now we are in our 8th season of sales with 8 ram sales across the UK in addition to South West selection days and events for Dalehead and St Merryn. This year we have in excess of 2.200 rams available for sale. Our client list has increased to over 1,300 clients and we have over 20 Ram breeding partner flocks across the UK. Despite this growth we have still rigorously culled animals that don’t achieve the standards that both Innovis and our clients expect. Our nucleus flock remains one of the largest recorded flocks in the UK and one of the largest sheep breeding programmes globally.
Prices Back in 2011 our Elite (A Grade) rams were priced at £800 with the standard rams at £500. We have improved our genetics considerably since then and each year as we build up more information we continue to drive the performance of the rams forward. We always try to maintain the price of the rams but the cost of continuous improvements in research and development and health have forced a small increase. The prices this year are: Maternal Rams
Elite
Select
Commercial
Teasers
Aberfield, Aberfield SR, Abertex
£950
£750
£650
£275
Highlander Multiplier
£750
Meat Rams
Elite
Select
Commercial
Abermax, Primera
£850
£700
£600
Aberblack
£850
£700
£600
Comparative Pricing Although our list prices often appears higher than industry averages, we can demonstrate that the cost per lamb compares very favourably when we include mating capacity and longevity in the calculation. A recent survey showed that 70% of rams lasted 4 years + and of the remaining 30% most were still 3 years old and going strong. Following is a basic calculation showing the ACTUAL cost per lamb: Sale Price
Ewes covered per Ram
Longevity years
Lambs reared @150%(42kg)
Cost per Lamb Produced
Total kg/ram (42Kg)
Total Kg / Purchase Price
Innovis Elite Ram
£950
80
4
480
£1.97
20,160
4.7p/Kg LWt
Industry Crossing Sire
£600
50
3
225
£2.67
9,450
6.3p/Kg LWt
£0.70 cheaper
Please note that these calculations do not allow for the genetic benefit over the base Industry ram, which will be substantial over time.
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1.6p cheaper
The Ram Sale All our rams for sale are listed in the following pages for your review. Our unique sale process enables buyers to purchase rams at a fixed price when there is a single interested party. Where there are up to 3 interested buyers, there is an option for bidders to, either enter into a draw to buy the ram at the fixed price (hat), or to bid-up on the ram in £25 increments. We revert to bidding only when more than 3 buyers are interested in one animal in order to save time. We can assure you that there is never any running up of rams nor any false bidding.
Terms and Conditions All rams are sold in accordance with the Innovis Terms and Conditions for supply of good and services and available on our website at www.innovis.org.uk. Innovis will guarantee the performance of all rams sold at its official sales for the first mating season after purchase, provided that the owner can demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to ensure the health, welfare and security of the ram during that period. Any issues post sale must be raised prior to 1st February 2019 and accompanied by appropriate evidence/ supporting documentation in addition to a veterinary report where applicable. In the event that a ram is found to be defective, a replacement ram of equivalent genetic potential will be supplied. A credit note for the value of the ram may be issued against the buyers next purchase if the replacement is not available. No cash refunds are given.
Health Protocol Innovis understand that when selecting sheep for breeding, an important criteria is health. Therefore we have embarked on a unique program to maximize the health and biosecurity of our whole system; from the source flocks, through to grazing units and finally the rams themselves for sale. All breeding partner flocks are now part of a health screening program where barren ewes are culled through a partnership with ‘Farm Post Mortems’ at designated abattoirs, and screened for the major production limiting diseases. Further strategic screening is undertaken throughout the year and tailored flock health plans ensure that all ram lambs have had a similar start to life. Ram lambs then move off to grower units, selected for their biosecurity and management systems that will allow our rams to all grow on a similar way. These farms have tailored health plans to ensure all our rams been given the same treatments and that the rams are grown on a forage based system to ensure that they last for several seasons. Finally to ensure our rams are fit for purpose, each ram undergoes a full “MOT” to examine its suitability for breeding. This includes a clinical examination together with palpation and visual inspection of the external genitalia. New for this year and a ground-breaking initiative for our Sheep Industry, each ram has been bled and certified as Borders Disease Negative. Rams will leave our sales having had a quarantine Startect drench as best practice and a trace element bolus.
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Aberfield LOT
Carcase traits Ram
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Ewe traits Lambing %
Maternal ability
Shepherding Ewe weight
FEC
Lamb ease
INDEX
Grade
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
0.0
49
401
06414HH
Apr-17
-0.2
1.6
0.2
4
-0.2
0.3
77
Elite
402
06678HH
Apr-17
-1.1
2.7
0.6
-1
-0.3
0.5
68
Elite
403
06112HH
Apr-17
-0.3
0.5
0.2
2
-0.1
0.2
65
Elite
404
06498HH
Apr-17
-0.9
2.5
0.4
-3
-0.2
0.0
65
Elite
405
06255HH
Apr-17
0.2
0.5
0.2
2
-0.1
0.3
65
Elite
406
06364HH
Apr-17
2.4
0.7
0.1
3
0.1
-0.2
64
Elite
407
06303HH
Apr-17
-1.7
0.7
0.1
3
-0.2
1.7
64
Elite
408
06127HH
Apr-17
-2.6
2.6
0.5
-1
-0.4
0.1
64
Elite
409
06291HH
Apr-17
-1.7
1.7
-0.1
2
-0.1
-0.8
63
Elite
410
06297HH
Apr-17
-1.6
0.7
0.0
2
-0.2
-0.9
63
Elite
411
06208HH
Apr-17
2.6
0.1
0.3
4
0.1
0.5
*
62
Elite
412
06211HH
Apr-17
-0.5
0.3
0.2
3
-0.2
2.8
*
62
Elite
413
06651HH
Apr-17
0.9
2.0
0.3
1
-0.2
-1.1
62
Elite
414
06289HH
Apr-17
-1.2
1.9
0.4
-1
-0.4
1.5
61
Elite
415
06514HH
Apr-17
1.5
0.0
0.2
6
-0.2
-0.1
61
Elite
416
06121HH
Apr-17
1.7
1.0
0.5
3
-0.3
-1.0
60
Elite
417
06287HH
Apr-17
-2.0
0.5
0.0
3
-0.3
1.9
60
Elite
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Aberfield LOT
Carcase traits
Ram
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Ewe traits Lambing %
Maternal ability
Shepherding Ewe weight
FEC
Lamb ease
INDEX
Grade
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
0.0
49
418
06143HH
Apr-17
-1.7
0.2
-0.1
2
-0.2
-0.6
60
Elite
419
06544HH
Apr-17
-0.2
1.7
0.5
-3
-0.2
1.1
60
Elite
420
06217HH
Apr-17
2.7
1.5
0.5
1
-0.3
-1.4
59
Select
421
06140HH
Apr-17
0.2
1.0
0.7
-1
-0.2
0.6
59
Select
422
06478HH
Apr-17
1.3
0.3
0.3
4
-0.2
-0.7
*
59
Select
423
06195HH
Apr-17
-1.6
0.8
0.3
2
-0.3
1.9
*
59
Select
424
06625HH
Apr-17
-0.5
1.2
0.1
1
0.0
-0.7
59
Select
425
06621HH
Apr-17
0.8
-0.1
0.3
1
-0.1
1.9
58
Select
426
06128HH
Apr-17
-2.4
1.9
0.4
-2
-0.3
-0.2
58
Select
427
06275HH
Apr-17
-1.6
2.7
0.1
-2
-0.2
-1.5
58
Select
428
06245HH
Apr-17
-1.4
1.2
0.5
-1
-0.3
0.7
57
Select
429
06384HH
Apr-17
2.3
-0.4
0.2
2
0.1
-0.2
57
Select
430
06371HH
Apr-17
-1.9
0.0
0.0
2
-0.2
0.2
56
Select
431
06471HH
Apr-17
1.4
2.5
0.7
-2
-0.4
-1.4
56
Select
432
06682HH
Apr-17
1.0
0.5
0.1
3
-0.3
-0.5
56
Select
433
06155HH
Apr-17
1.0
0.3
0.2
4
-0.4
-0.9
*
56
Select
434
06545HH
Apr-17
-1.4
-0.8
-0.1
1
0.8
-0.8
***
56
Select
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Aberfield LOT
Carcase traits
Ram
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Ewe traits Lambing %
Maternal ability
Shepherding Ewe weight
FEC
Lamb ease
INDEX
Grade
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
0.0
435
06176HH
Apr-17
2.9
0.0
0.3
0
0.0
-0.2
436
06568HH
Apr-17
-2.8
0.1
-0.1
2
-0.2
437
06743HH
Apr-17
-2.6
1.3
0.3
-1
438
06518HH
Apr-17
2.2
0.7
0.2
439
06428HH
Apr-17
-3.4
0.3
440
06400HH
Apr-17
-1.1
441
06767HH
Apr-17
442
06200HH
443
49
55
Select
-0.2
55
Select
-0.4
1.2
55
Select
1
-0.4
-0.4
54
Select
-0.1
2
-0.4
-0.2
54
Select
-0.7
0.0
2
-0.2
-0.1
53
Select
1.1
-0.2
-0.1
2
-0.2
0.0
52
Select
Apr-17
3.3
0.2
0.7
2
-0.3
0.8
52
Select
06188HH
Apr-17
-3.1
-0.1
0.0
2
-0.3
-0.3
51
Select
444
06462HH
Apr-17
0.2
-0.5
0.1
4
-0.3
-2.0
50
Select
445
06411HH
Apr-17
-1.3
0.5
0.0
3
-0.5
-2.2
50
Select
446
06171HH
Apr-17
-0.9
0.1
0.2
4
-0.3
-1.2
50
Select
447
06361HH
Apr-17
-1.9
0.3
0.3
-1
-0.3
2.5
50
Select
448
06332HH
Apr-17
1.0
0.0
0.1
3
-0.5
-0.3
449
06587HH
Apr-17
0.8
0.6
0.5
1
-0.3
-0.2
49
450
06640HH
Apr-17
-0.3
1.3
0.5
2
-0.5
-0.1
48
451
06319HH
Apr-17
-1.0
0.1
0.2
2
-0.4
-2.2
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48
Aberfield LOT
Carcase traits
Ram
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Ewe traits Lambing %
Maternal ability
Shepherding Ewe weight
FEC
Lamb ease
INDEX
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
0.0
49
452
06508HH
Apr-17
1.9
-0.1
0.1
-1
-0.4
-0.7
45
453
06118HH
Apr-17
-1.6
0.0
0.0
3
-0.5
-0.8
44
454
06159HH
Apr-17
0.9
1.4
0.5
-6
-0.2
-1.3
44
455
06285HH
Apr-17
0.5
1.3
0.3
-7
-0.2
-2.2
456
06318HH
Apr-17
-1.0
-0.7
0.2
2
-0.4
-2.2
457
06180HH
Apr-17
0.5
1.1
0.4
-7
-0.3
-2.0
*
39
458
06179HH
Apr-17
-1.0
1.3
0.2
-7
-0.3
-2.0
*
39
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Grade
Aberfield SR LOT
Ram
Born
Carcase traits
Ewe traits
Muscle depth
Maternal ability
Growth
Fat depth Lambing %
Shepherding
Ewe weight
FEC
Lamb ease
INDEX
Grade
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
0.0
459
15185DN
Mar-17
2.5
0.8
0.0
6
0.1
1.0
460
15194DN
Mar-17
2.9
1.0
0.0
5
0.0
-0.5
461
15162DN
Mar-17
1.9
1.1
0.0
6
0.1
0.8
462
15072DN
Mar-17
1.6
0.3
-0.1
5
-0.1
463
15050DN
Mar-17
1.6
0.1
0.0
4
464
15060DN
Mar-17
-0.2
0.1
0.1
465
15259DN
Mar-17
1.4
-0.4
466
16697DN
Mar-17
-0.3
467
15013DN
Mar-17
468
15270DN
469
15193DN
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49
70
Elite
70
Elite
*
68
Elite
-0.1
*
65
Elite
0.1
0.3
*
64
Elite
8
0.1
0.8
*
61
Elite
0.0
8
-0.1
1.3
60
Elite
0.0
0.1
6
0.1
1.2
55
Elite
1.0
0.0
-0.2
4
0.1
0.2
*
54
Select
Mar-17
2.2
0.2
0.1
0
0.1
2.2
*
53
Select
Mar-17
0.1
-0.7
-0.2
3
0.1
0.7
*
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Select
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Highlander LOT
Ram
Breed Average
Born
(Innovis EBVs)
470
20532SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
471
20528SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
472
20285SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
473
20526SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
474
20527SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
475
21350SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
476
21376SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
477
20392SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
478
20357SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
479
20335SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
480
21368SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
481
21371SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
482
21380SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
483
21366SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
484
20510SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
485
21359SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
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Highlander LOT
Ram
Breed Average
Born
(Innovis EBVs)
486
21372SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
487
20513SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
488
21363SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
489
20331SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
490
20541SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
491
20279SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
492
21355SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
493
20540SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
494
21381SH
Mar-17
Multiplier Ram
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Abertex LOT
Ram
Carcase traits
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Ewe traits
Fat depth
Lambing %
Maternal ability
Maternal Index
Carcase Index
Lambing ease
Lamb vigour
Grade
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
( Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
56
495
19084PR
Apr-17
3.3
2.6
0.2
13
1.6
111
***
*
*
Elite
496
19083PR
Apr-17
2.4
2.5
0.1
13
1.6
110
**
*
*
Elite
497
19094PR
Apr-17
2.0
0.4
-0.1
12
1.4
96
*
*
498
19194PR
Apr-17
5.8
4.8
0.5
2
-0.4
92
***
Elite
499
19223PR
Apr-17
5.2
3.3
0.4
-4
0.5
85
***
Elite
500
19027PR
Mar-17
8.8
3.3
0.8
-5
0.1
84
***
501
19261PR
Apr-17
3.9
3.9
0.3
-4
0.0
83
***
502
19224PR
Apr-17
6.7
3.0
0.3
-7
-0.3
75
***
Elite
503
19028PR
Mar-17
1.3
1.8
-0.1
-3
0.2
69
*
Select
504
19168PR
Apr-17
2.2
3.3
0.2
-9
0.0
69
***
505
19172PR
Apr-17
-0.2
2.3
0.0
-2
0.1
68
*
Select
506
19270PR
Apr-17
3.0
0.4
0.1
0
0.1
66
*
Select
507
19163PR
Apr-17
4.9
2.7
0.3
-14
-0.1
60
***
Select
508
19107PR
Apr-17
4.1
1.2
0.1
-9
-0.4
60
**
Select
509
19049PR
Apr-17
0.8
-0.7
-0.1
1
-0.1
59
510
19081PR
Apr-17
4.5
0.9
0.1
-9
-0.1
58
511
19291PR
May-17
1.1
-0.3
-0.1
-4
-0.1
57
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Elite
*
Elite Elite
*
*
Select
Select **
*
Select Select
Abertex LOT
Ram
Carcase traits Born
Growth
Ewe traits
Muscle Fat depth depth
Lambing %
Maternal ability
Maternal Index
Carcase Index
Lambing ease
Lamb vigour
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
( Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0.0
56
512
19079PR
Apr-17
-1.4
0.7
0.1
-9
-0.3
44
513
19256PR
Apr-17
-2.5
0.3
-0.1
-9
-0.3
43
514
19140PR
Apr-17
1.2
0.4
-0.1
-11
-0.8
42
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Grade
Abermax LOT
Ram
Ultrasound
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing
Sub-Index
CT
Index
Lambing ease
Lean
Grade
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
( Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
3
114
515
06199SM
Mar-17
8.3
2.0
0.7
-4
185
516
01990LC
Mar-17
3.5
2.2
0.1
3
179
517
01958LC
Mar-17
1.9
2.9
0.2
6
177
Elite
518
14902DN
Mar-17
1.8
2.4
0.1
3
169
Elite
519
05637LE
Mar-17
4.0
1.3
0.1
2
168
Elite
520
06499SF
Mar-17
8.8
1.3
0.9
-6
167
Elite
521
06013SM
Mar-17
9.5
0.9
0.9
-10
162
Elite
522
01896LC
Mar-17
0.8
2.1
0.1
3
158
Elite
523
14946DN
Mar-17
4.1
0.2
0.0
5
156
524
06196SM
Mar-17
3.4
1.3
0.3
1
154
525
14929DN
Mar-17
2.2
0.7
-0.1
6
152
526
01916LC
Mar-17
1.5
1.6
0.1
1
150
Elite
527
05980SM
Mar-17
5.4
0.2
0.3
-3
148
Elite
528
01838LC
Mar-17
1.3
0.6
-0.1
5
145
529
08194MG
Apr-17
0.8
1.4
0.1
4
145
Elite
530
15263DN
Mar-17
3.8
-0.1
0.1
0
141
Elite
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Elite *
*
Elite
Elite Elite
*
*
Elite
Elite
Abermax LOT
Ram
Ultrasound
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing
Sub-Index
CT
Index
Lambing ease
Lean
Grade
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
( Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
3
114
531
01979LC
Mar-17
1.2
0.8
0.0
1
138
Select
532
02013LC
Mar-17
1.4
0.7
0.1
1
137
Select
533
06101SM
Mar-17
0.5
0.8
-0.1
-1
136
Select
534
05889LE
Mar-17
2.8
0.0
0.1
2
136
Select
535
06271SM
Mar-17
-0.3
2.1
0.4
3
136
536
06031SM
Mar-17
2.2
0.1
-0.1
-2
135
Select
537
04567HV
Mar-17
2.6
1.0
0.2
-11
134
Select
538
06116SM
Mar-17
1.8
0.6
0.3
1
129
Select
539
05988LE
Apr-17
3.3
-0.5
0.2
4
127
Select
540
06238SM
Mar-17
-1.2
1.1
-0.1
-3
124
Select
541
06505SF
Mar-17
0.0
0.2
-0.2
-4
122
Select
542
06095SM
Mar-17
0.7
1.1
0.2
-10
122
Select
543
06699SF
Mar-17
-1.0
0.9
0.0
-3
119
Select
544
06209SM
Mar-17
0.2
1.1
0.4
-1
119
Select
545
06267SM
Mar-17
2.3
0.8
0.7
0
119
Select
546
06482SF
Feb-17
2.5
-0.5
0.1
-5
115
Select
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*
Select
Abermax LOT
Ram
Ultrasound Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing Sub-Index
CT
Index
Lambing ease
Lean
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
( Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0.0
3
114
547
05677LE
Mar-17
-0.3
0.0
0.0
2
114
548
06645SF
Mar-17
0.5
-0.6
-0.2
-2
111
549
05995SM
Mar-17
-2.5
2.2
0.5
-3
110
550
06697SF
Mar-17
0.3
-1.0
-0.1
-2
101
551
06617SF
Mar-17
-2.4
0.3
0.0
-3
98
552
06661SF
Mar-17
0.0
-2.3
-0.1
-3
76
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*
Grade
Primera Lot
Ram
Born
Growth
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing Sub-Index
Index
Lamb survival
GRADE
***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0
0
149
553
02062LD
Apr-17
4.0
0.8
1.1
0
197
Elite
554
02047LD
Apr-17
3.5
0.6
0.2
0
190
Elite
555
02128LD
Apr-17
2.5
-0.2
1.3
6
174
Select
556
01995LD
Apr-17
1.3
0.5
0.4
7
174
557
03359PT
Mar-17
0.3
0.8
0.3
5
169
Select
558
02024LD
Apr-17
1.1
0.5
0.9
-4
162
Select
559
02038LD
Apr-17
-1.4
-0.2
-0.6
4
138
560
02157LD
Apr-17
-0.3
-0.6
0.2
-1
137
561
02120LD
Apr-17
-0.5
-0.4
0.4
-4
134
562
01936LD
Mar-17
-2.3
-1.0
-1.2
4
118
563
01930LD
Mar-17
-0.6
-2.8
-0.8
4
107
564
01911LD
Mar-17
-5.2
-1.1
-0.7
-3
83
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**
*
Select
Aberblack Lot
Ram
Ultrasonic Born
Scan weight
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing Sub-Index
Lamb survival
Index
Grade
*Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0
-1
47
565
02824LF
Apr-17
3.7
1.7
0.3
2
120
Elite
566
02788LF
Apr-17
2.6
1.8
0.1
3
114
Elite
567
02863LF
Apr-17
3.7
1.0
0.1
1
106
Elite
568
02792LF
Apr-17
1.5
1.2
0.1
4
91
Elite
569
02907LF
Apr-17
1.9
0.9
0.3
4
89
Elite
570
02778LF
Apr-17
2.4
0.8
0.3
0
*
88
Elite
571
02862LF
Apr-17
0.9
1.2
0.1
3
*
85
Elite
572
02787LF
Apr-17
1.9
0.6
0.1
2
81
Elite
573
03034LF
Apr-17
2.0
0.4
0.2
4
80
Elite
574
02987LF
Apr-17
1.7
0.5
0.1
0
74
Elite
575
03060LF
Apr-17
1.9
0.1
0.1
0
69
Elite
576
02830LF
Apr-17
1.8
0.2
-0.1
-1
68
Elite
577
03008LF
Apr-17
0.9
0.2
0.1
1
62
Select
578
03045LF
Apr-17
0.4
0.4
0.1
0
60
Select
579
02834LF
Apr-17
1.3
0.0
0.2
0
60
Select
580
03026LF
Apr-17
0.7
0.0
0.0
1
56
Select
581
02958LF
Apr-17
1.2
-0.3
0.3
0
55
Select
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*
*
Aberblack Lot
Ram
Ultrasonic Born
Scan weight
Muscle depth
Fat depth
Lambing Sub-Index
Lamb survival
Index
*Top 25%
Breed Average
(Innovis EBVs)
0.0
0.0
0
-1
47
582
02970LF
Apr-17
-0.3
0.0
-0.2
-1
44
583
02975LF
Apr-17
0.1
-0.5
0.1
0
38
584
02876LF
Apr-17
-1.6
-0.9
-0.3
1
*
15
585
03030LF
Apr-17
-1.0
-1.3
0.0
-4
*
8
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Grade
NOTES
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Keeping rams cool for successful breeding When transporting rams in hot weather Sperm production is very sensitive to the temperature of the testes. Under normal environmental conditions, rams can maintain the desired temperature in the testes for sperm production, through cooling mechanisms such as lowering the testes away from the body in hot weather. However when temperatures are higher than 32°C for longer than a two week period, especially combined with higher humidity, this can reduce ram fertility.
Efforts should be taken now to keep rams as cool and comfortable as possible
Provide access to cool water which will assist in keeping core body temperature as cool as possible. Provide shade under trees or in barns with good ventilation or fans. Consider keeping rams in a well ventilated barn during the day and allowing them on pastures at night when it is cooler to graze Minimise the time animals are held in strong sunlight and where possible handle animals either side of the day. Shear rams that are carrying 4 months or more of fleece. NB: Freshly shorn rams actually absorb more heat from sunlight than fleeced rams.
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Inspect the rams frequently for signs of heat stress such as open-mouth breathing. Plan journeys very carefully to ensure they are as short as possible and without delays. Try to avoid transport during the hottest hours of the day. When stopping always park in the shade, and ideally with the vehicle positioned across the prevailing wind. Make sure rams have access to fresh water. Make regular stops to give rams water. Make sure rams are not packed tightly together so there is enough space for them to regulate their body temperatures Be aware that the hottest parts of the vehicle are normally the front compartments (near the cabin) and the upper decks of the vehicle.
INNOVIS SALES TEAM
Daniel Stout Scotland
Stuart Annand Scotland
Duncan McEwen Scotland
Claire Irving North of England
Matt Harding East and Central England
Gwydion Owen North Wales
Daniel joins us as our Scottish representative. His family farm is based in the Fair Isle where he farmed 300 commercial ewes as well as contract shepherding for local farms. Daniel has a strong academic background with a BSc in Agriculture from Edinburgh University. Sheep breeding and genetics has always been a particular interest, leading him to study selection for carcass conformation and composition in Texel sheep for his MSc dissertation at Aberystwyth University.
Stuart recently relocated his farming operation to South West scotland, where he runs 220 hill cows and 1250 ewes. The flock consists of Abertex, Highlander and cheviot ewes, all lambed outside on a rotational grazing system. Having previously farmed in New Zealand, Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms, Stuart is well placed to discuss a variety of sheep production systems and assist clients in maximising their bottom line from forage.
Duncan currently runs a partnership farm along side his parents in Stirlingshire were they farm a 1000 ewe flock with 200 acres of arable land and cattle. He graduated from SRUC Edinburgh with a BSc in Agriculture and in 2014 travelled New Zealand were he was inspired by their production systems and genetics research. Their farm was a Quality Meat Scotland Monitor Farm, as part of a three year programme, during this time the farm grew their flock from 500 ewes to the current 1000 ewe flock. Duncan currently crosses his Cheviot ewes with Aberfield rams and Abermax rams with his ewe lambs.
Claire has a strong practical knowledge in sheep farming and grew up in Northumberland with a strong farming influence. She studied agriculture at Kirkley Hall College before going on to work as a contract shepherd in mid Northumberland. She has previously worked in a sales/ marketing role with Allflex and still takes time to do some lambing and very much enjoys working and training her dogs.
Development Manager Matt is from a traditional family farm that have mixed stock. He has 8 years’ experience of animal genetics under his belt, and before joining Innovis, he worked for five years with PIC as part of their genetic program and account management team. Matt is a Harper Adams graduate, who gained an animal science degree with honours.
Graduate of Agriculture with Business Studies from Aberystwyth University. He spent time in New Zealand to enhance his agricultural and shepherding knowledge, working on a Sheep and Beef Station. He now farms back at home on the family farm in the Conwy Valley. The farm runs two separate flocks. Their hill land is used to produce replacement welsh ewes annually. He is passionate about sheep farming and is delighted to have the opportunity to share and interact his knowledge in order to sustain farming profitably by making the most of the Innovis breeding technology.
Email: stuartannand@innovis.org.uk
Email: danielstout@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07833 226 884
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Email: duncanmcewen@innovis.org.uk
Email: claireirving@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07792 096999
Email: mattharding@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07921 082 340
Email: gwydionowen@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07817 273596
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INNOVIS 2018 RAM SALES Online Sales Open
8th May - 20th July
South West Selection Days
25th
Wednesday July Friday 27th July
by appointment only
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Please call Declan Marshall for information 07854 759834
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Thursday 2nd August
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Tuesday 21st August
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Thursday 23rd August
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Friday 24th August
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Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory
Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory
The breeder directory will be available to customers looking for cross-bred ewe lambs. Innovis will put potential buyers in contact with sellers in their region. There are two possible formats in which you can be included, both free of charge. Please tick your preferred option below and fill in the basic details at the bottom of the page. A - Advert 1/4 A5 page, arranged by region/area. Includes breed, approximate number available, your surname, farm name, area, basic farm information and photo. See example below. ABERFIELD X WELSH W. Jones MAES GLAS, POWYS
Photo can be of yourself, farm or sheep and should be emailed to enquiries@innovis.org.uk
Farm/sheep information email to enquiries@innovis.org.uk
B - Directory listing - also suitable for breeders uncertain about selling this year but wanting to be listed for future enquiries. Includes surname , farm name, area and breed available. See example below.
Wales: North EVANS, PEN Y BRYN, PWLLHELI, GWYNEDD - HIGHLANDER JONES, TYDDYN GWYN, TYWYN, GWYNEDD - ABERFIELD X WELSH C - I do not wish to be included in the Innovis breeder directory at this time YOUR INFORMATION
Have you returned your form to be included in our producer directory? Not received yours?
Call 01970 828236
NAME: ....................................................................................................................................... ADRESS:..................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................POSTCODE:................................. TEL: (for office use only)......................................................................................................................
BREED OF SHEEP AVAILABLE:.................................................................................................... ... APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF EWE LAMBS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANNUALLY:.....................................
How to find us: Harrison and Hetherington Ltd Borderway Mart Rosehill Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2RS Tel: 01228 406200
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