2016 Semex UK Beef Collection

beef

COLLECTION 2016

THE SEMEX DIFFERENCE

THE SEMEX DIFFERENCE SEMEX ARE FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE AND YOUR NEXT GENERATION.

By utilising high quality beef sires you can generate more money from the dairy herd increasing the value of your calf-crop without sacrificing calving ease.

We have an excellent line up selected to match the needs of your dairy and the UK growing demand for beef cross calves.

Semex has a specialist beef genetics consultant in Philip Halhead. Always available to advise on your beef requirements, call 07949 733747.

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Contents MIXED SEMEN:

ABERDEEN ANGUS:

4

5

12 Beeston Predator

Norbreck AA • 2 AA bulls Norbreck Blue Power Extra • 3 BB bulls

13 Tonley Juninho M835

SIMMENTAL: 13 Chyanhal Amos 09 14 Copper Mill Superman 09 Derrycallaghan Ernest

BRITISH BLUE: 6 Seifion Cardi Goodyhills Emperor

HEREFORD:

7 Newpole Chalky White Newpole Edward

15 Solpoll I Kyle (Polled) Haven Jackal (Horned)

8 Round Hill Ice Venal De Jauvelan

CHAROLAIS: 16 Vars

9 Agile De La Praule Greystone Impact

BEEF SHORTHORN:

10 Cromwell Fendt Boothlow Dynamo

16 Meonhill Eastern Star

WELSH BLACK:

LIMOUSIN:

17 Rafon Huw

11 Sarkley Topknot Kaprico Eravelle

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE:

12 Huntershall Gladiator

17 Whistley Bell

3

Mixed Semen

NORBRECK

AA

AI Code: MS8139

Both exciting prospects with EBV’s in the top percentile for all growth traits, eye muscle area, retail beef yield, terminal index and self replacing index making these two bulls an incredible ANGUS TEAM.

Tonley

Tonley

PELE

JUNINHO 4

Mixed Semen

NORBRECK

BLUE POWER EX AI Code: MS8093

5

BRITISH BLUE

BRITISH BLUE

SEIFION CARDI

06 009 UK7 780

500

• Cardi is a well proven star performer.

Calves are born very easily and develop fast • High customer satisfaction means demand is high for this elite Blue bull • Customers selling Cardi calves for over £400 at just a few weeks old

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

1.5%

280

Very Good

Good

AI Code: BB1082 Sire: Seifon Ubiggan Dam: Seifion Petra

Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

Gestation Calf Quality Length

(Days)

Coat Colour

(Blue Roan)

BRITISH BLUE

GOODYHILLS EMPEROR

2885 UK10 046

700

• Emperor is a breed leader for all growth & carcase traits • Outstanding calving ease; Emperor bred from four generations natural calving bloodlines • His sire, Harpon, is noted for muscle development - expect calves to make top prices OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

2.5%

283 Very Good+

Good

Very Good+

Very Good

AI Code: BB1217 Sire: Harpon De L’Orgelot

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Goodyhills Unice 6

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour

(Blue Roan)

BRITISH BLUE

BRITISH BLUE

NEWPOLE CHALKY WHITE

6 420 1

4 UK3

02

400

• Chalky White is the ideal bull for producing calves that sell for top prices within the first few weeks of life • Sired by Janvier, the bull noted in Belgium for muscle development • High demand for semen in Denmark on dairy cows

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

1.8%

282

Very Good

Good

AI Code: BB1104 Sire: Janvier 8515 de Warichet Dam: Almeley Uvita

Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

Gestation Calf Quality Length

(Days)

Coat Colour

(Blue Roan)

BRITISH BLUE

NEWPOLE EDWARD the renowned Newpole herd • Produces blue/roan calves from dairy cows • Expect small calves at birth

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.7%

281

Very Good

Good

AI Code: BB1218 Dam: Astbury Valentine

45

0 700

• Edward is bred for calving ease from

Sire: Graphite De Dessous La Ville

6

4420

UK3

Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

7

Gestation Calf Quality Length

(Days)

Coat Colour

(Blue Roan)

BRITISH BLUE

BRITISH BLUE

ROUND HILL ICE

5613 UK17 001

100

• Ice is a perfect crossing bull for dairy cows • Easy calving is this bull’s trade mark • Beautiful dark steel blue coloured calves that sell well • Great calves for all systems Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.8%

280 Excellent+

Very Good

Good

AI Code: BB1349 Sire: As De Trefle Du Vanova

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Lukeroyal Winnifred

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour

BRITISH BLUE

VENAL DE JAUVELAN

27 4821 7 5 BE2 • Venal was imported from Belgium to provide extra muscle • Expect calves to be small at birth • Ideal for dairy farmers selling calves at a young age

AI Code: BB 1406

UNDER SURVEY – Results expected Summer 2016

Sire: Hotelier De St Fontaine Dam: Hautesse 7476 De Jauvelan 8

BRITISH BLUE

BRITISH BLUE

AGILE DE LA PRAULE

693 7807 5 8 BE

• Probably the most complete BB bull to join our stud • Muscle, power, balance and great pedigree for calving ease • Expect market topping calves • Will produce Blue/Roan coloured calves

AI Code: BB 1405

UNDER SURVEY – Results expected Summer 2016

Sire: Tenace De La Praule Dam: Questure La Praule

BRITISH BLUE

GREYSTONE IMPACT

5185 UK12 284

400

• A new Savant son from the heart of the famous Greystone herd.

• We are excited to see the first calves on farm • Small calves at birth that grow with vigour • Nicely marked saleable progeny

AI Code: BB1402

UNDER SURVEY – Results expected Summer 2016

Sire: Savant De Pierrecome Dam: Greystone Wonder 9

BRITISH BLUE

BRITISH BLUE

CROMWELL FENDT

29 036 UK2 013

101

• Fendt provides dairy and beef farmers with a bull that produces extra quality • Calves winning Championships & top prices: Leyburn Spectacular 2016 / Skipton Auction Spring 2016 • Expect easily born calves and fast growth • Calves will be dark coloured if used on dairy cows Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.8%

282

Very Good

Good

AI Code: BB1252 Sire: Wacko Van Het Beekhof

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Cromwell Darling

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Black)

BRITISH BLUE

BOOTHLOW DYNAMO

6109

UK16

05

5 400

• Dynamo is ideal to produce very growthy calves that exhibit extra length • Will give Black & White coloured calves from Holstein cows • Calves sell for top prices

Excellent

283 Very Good+

Good

3.0% Very Good+

Very Good

OVER 175 SURVEYS

AI Code: BB1155 Sire: Hazelwood Freshman

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Boothlow Amanda 10

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Black)

LIMOUSIN

LIMOUSIN

SARKLEY TOPKNOT

43 006 UK7 227

600

• A proven easy-calving sire • Calves that sell well at a young age • Fast growth exhibited by progeny

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good 1.8% Good

AI Code: LN0131

287

Sire: Haltcliffe Novel

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Winsbury Ebony

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Brown)

LIMOUSIN

KAPRICO ERAVELLE

7 0511 UK3 242

300

• One of the easiest calving Limousin bulls in the herdbook • High demand from UK & Ireland for this breed-leading sire • The fastest selling Limousin bull in the Semex portfolio • Ideal for heifers

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.4%

284 Excellent+

Very Good

Good

AI Code: LN2332 Sire: Wilodge Tonka

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Kaprico Ravelle 11

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Brown)

LIMOUSIN / ABERDEEN ANGUS

LIMOUSIN

HUNTERSHALL GLADIATOR

9 064

379 300

UK10

LIMITED SUPPLY

• Exciting Limousin sire bought for 32,000 gns now proving his worth • Rossignol & Sympa are noted quality calf producers • First calves showing exceptional quality • Calves born unassisted • Early muscle development is Gladiator’s trade mark Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good

Excellent+

285

Good 2.4%

AI Code: LN2377 Sire: Rossignol Dam: Huntershall Dancer (s:Sympa)

Average Calving Ease

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Brown)

ABERDEEN ANGUS

BEESTON PREDATOR M114

1 0280 UK3 114

600

• Predator is the rock solid EASY calving Angus bull that dairy farmers rely on.

• Small calves at birth • Good growth in calves to make good animals to sell • A bull with presence & style

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.6%

Very Good 285 Good+

Good

AI Code: AA 1095 Sire: Wedderlie Netmark

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Beeston Predator 12

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Black)

ABERDEEN ANGUS / SIMMENTAL

ABERDEEN ANGUS

TONLEY JUNINHO M835

423

20 UK5

35 1008

• Another exciting AA bull from the Tonley stud • Use for calving ease and calves that develop early • Ideal for use on dairy cows to achieve premiums from the market

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good 285 Good

AI Code: AA1284

NEW ABERDEEN ANGUS

Sire: Rawburn Edge J983

BULLS COMING INTO STUD

Dam: Tonley Princess E351

DURING 2016

2.5% Average Calving Ease

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Black)

SIMMENTAL

CHYANHAL AMOS 09

2 8385 UK3 049

100

• Champion bull Royal Cornwall show 2011 • New sire with easy calving bloodlines • Full calving survey shows Amos as a premium calf producer • Cairnview Snazzy noted for easy calvings & high growth progeny

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good 2.2%

286

Good

AI Code: SG1074 Sire: Cairnview Snazzy Dam: Kilbride Farm Eunice 55T

Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

13

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Mixed)

SIMMENTAL

SIMMENTAL

COPPER MILL ASCOT SUPERMAN 09

1178

UK12

218 700

• Superman is producing exactly what the markets and farmers like high value calves • Easy-calving Simmental ideal for dairy cows • Calves show fast growth and good conformation

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

1.6%

284

Very Good

Good

AI Code: SG1069 Sire: Samark Superman

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Copper Mill Natasha’s Tina

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Mixed)

SIMMENTAL

DERRYCALLAGHAN ERNEST 13

1 4837 UK9 354

303

• Overall & Junior Champion Stirling Bull Sales Feb. 2015 • Son of famous Kilbride Farm Newry, bred from a cow sired by Raceview King • Power, great locomotion and muscle combined in one package • Suitable for pedigree or commercial farmers

AI Code: SG 1210

UNDER SURVEY – Results expected Summer 2016

Sire: Kilbride Farm Newry Dam: Derrycallaghan Beauty 10 14

HEREFORD

HEREFORD

SOLPOLL 1 KYLE

01 330 UK9 102

327

POLLED

• A polled Hereford with easy calving genetics throughout the pedigree • Calves born without assistance • Fast growth also a trademark of Kyle

AI Code: H9385

UNDER SURVEY – Results expected Summer 2016

Sire: Fisher 1 Charlie Dam: Solpoll 1 Starlet H13

HEREFORD

HAVEN JACKAL

0 0165 0 3 K U 075 0

HORNED

4

• Jackal bred in the noted Haven herd • Calving ease is the trade mark of this pedigree • Growth traits and muscle scores are in the top percentiles – a breed leader

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS 1.3%

285

Very Good

Good

AI Code: H9429 Sire: Mawarra Vice Admiral

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Haven Lady Lynda 44th 15

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Mixed)

CHAROLAIS / SHORTHORN

CHAROLAIS

VARS

311 FR0 191

704

• A premier French Charolais bull graduated from a 200 bull progeny testing scheme unique to French Charolais sires • High quality calves easily born • Not suitable for pedigree use

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

2.5%

286

Excellent+

Very Good

Good

AI Code: CH4300 Sire: Jolympre Dam: Outre

Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Mixed)

SHORTHORN

MEONHILL EASTERN STAR

3 8167 UK2 0474

60

• Eastern Star awarded 2013 National Shorthorn show Champion • Depth of breeding and show pedigree make this the ‘hottest Shorthorn on the AI listings’ • Ideal bull for producing Shorthorn cross cattle for the retail sector Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good 1.9% Good 285

AI Code: BS0857 Sire: Eionmer Highlander 90 P

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Chapelton Gem J3040 16

Gestation Calf Quality Length

(Days)

Coat Colour

(Mixed Roan)

WELSH BLACK / BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

WELSH BLACK

RAFON HUW

54 034 48 7 K U 0

100

• Highly fertile Welsh Black bull • Easy-calving bull on commercial and pedigree cattle • Welsh Black Cattle Society Bull of the Year 2011

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Excellent

1.2% Excellent+

Very Good

283

Good

AI Code: WB1032 Sire: Brysgaga Erddyn 42nd

Average Calving Ease

Dam: Rafon Bronwen

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Black)

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

WHISTLEY BELL

8 228218 3 K U 3

700

• A modern Blonde bull producing small calves • Ideal for cows or heifers • Strong maternal traits, suitable for keeping heifer calves to rear

Excellent

OVER 175 SURVEYS

Very Good 1.7% Good

AI Code: BL1021 Sire: Ulysse Dam: Whistley Nella

286 Average

Meadow Quality Approved

Calving Ease

17

Gestation Calf Length Quality

(Days)

Coat Colour (Mixed)

LEADING

BEEF SIRE PROGENY

ROUND HILL ICE calf

GLADIATOR cross

calves

NORBRECK JUMPJET X BOOTHLOW DYNAMO calf

CHALKY WHITE calf

18

PMS: 173

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