Shorthorn Sire UK Catalogue V15 March 2017

Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd NATIVE BREED—NATURAL GRAZERS

2017

BREEDING WITH CONFIDENCE THE WIDEST SELECTION OF SHORTHORN SEMEN AVAILABLE.

www.shorthornsiresuk.co.uk Telephone 02476 696549 Email sales@shorthornsiresuk.co.uk

Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd Directors : Tel: Edward Crank Cheshire Ian Collins West Yorkshire James Robinson Cumbria Graham Bell Cheshire Seimon Thomas Wales Gwyndaf James Wales Arthur Whittle Somerset David Winnington Stafford Rob Kite Stafford Rob Morgan Cheshire

email:

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The Company was formed by the Council of the Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland in order to source and supply semen from the very best proven and young bulls, to meet the need of members and others interested in Red Genetics.

Shorthorn Sires UK has the best selection of Red Genetics as all the bulls are selected for their superior standards of production, type and index. The bulls offered in this catalogue include Pure Shorthorns, Blended Shorthorns—Both Dairy and Beef, as well as other red breeds.

Cross Breeding: Shorthorn Breeders have been cross breeding for the last 40 years, so it is a tried and tested way of improving your stock, giving increased fertility with excellent mobility and longevity.

Stars: The Star Brood Award Scheme benchmarks a Shorthorn cow on her ability to produce consistent yields combined with fertility, longevity, type and successfully transmitting these traits through to her progeny. Stars are awarded for gaining milk diplomas which incorporates constant production with regular breeding. A star is also awarded when a cow reaches a lifetime yield of 50,000kgs, 75,000kgs and two stars for 100,000kgs. Every time a cow is classified excellent and any progeny that achieves an excellent classification a star is also awarded.

If you need further information please contact: Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 2476 696549 or Email: sales@shorthornsiresuk.co.uk Shorthorn Sires UK abides by the AHDB Dairy and Holstein UK established code of Advertising.

All dairy genetic information used in this catalogue is the most recent available information obtained from AHDB Dairy, published December 2016 using the Dairy Shorthorn genetic reference base.

MARCH 17

DAIRY SIRES PROVEN SSUK DAIRY SIRES

PRICE PER STRAW EXCLUDES VAT OR DELIVERY CHARGE.

Drisgol Watzon Gelli Ipod Discoverer Glanhirwen Prince Drisgol Madonnas Prince Twells Prince Nejay Amazon Lisnamulligan Fairway Twells Barrington Grange 5th Kilsally Redford Brooksteads Bomber Hooton Envoy

£10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £5.00 £10.00 £10.00

Tonelea Chancellor Irthingvale Lilians Rebel Courtover Patriot Orchardhome Lord Walton 3rd YOUNG SSUK DAIRY SIRES Churchroyd Percy Winhall William Strickley Wiggo Castledale Snowman Nejay Earl

£10.00 £6.00 £6.00 £10.00

Guide on the use of sexed Semen on the back page.

SEXED PER STRAW EXCLUDES VAT OR DELIVERY CHARGE.

Dee Vinnies Lad PROVEN SSUK RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN Shalama Fireman Red

Available for Export

Available for Export Available for Export Available for Export

Available for Export

£10.00 £10.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00

Rodway Ronson £10.00 Churchroyd Wild Card £10.00 MEMBERS YOUNG DAIRY SIRES Cotonhall Titan £10.00 Churchroyd King Willie £10.00 Churchroyd Foggathorpe V £10.00 MEMBERS PROVEN DAIRY SIRES Nejay Prince 4th £10.00 Nejay Ernie £10.00 Hooton Fair Reflection £10.00

NOTES

Available for Export Available for Export Available for Export £30.00

Available for Export Available for Export Available for Export

Available for Export

£8.50

£15.00 ILLAWARA BULLS

Glenbrook Tornado

£10.00

Available for Export

Panorama Landmine

£10.00

Available for Export

BEEF SIRES Chapelton Winsome (P)

£25.00

Available for Export

Loch Awe Lysander (P)

£25.00

Holmeere Dominic (H) Chapelton Typhoon (P) Cavans Bourbon (P)

£6.00 £40.00 £20.00

Available for Export Available for Export

Chapelton Wildfire (P) Cairnsmore Thrasher (H)

£10.00 £15.00

Available for Export Available for Export

LS Driscoll (P) Uppermill Recto (P) Stonmour Thundercloud (P)

£15.00 £8.00 £10.00

Chapelton Promoter (H)

£6.00

Glenisla Arctic Storm (P)

£20.00

Ardoyne Bombus (H) Glenisla Zetor (P) Dunsyre Hamlet(P)

£15.00 £25.00 £25.00

Podehole Yeoman (H)

£8.00

Nevada Nitetime (H)

£10.00

Holmeere Alastair (H)

£15.00

Available for Export

Available for Export

Selection Criteria for Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd was established to provide top class Dairy Shorthorn genetics for use in the dairy herd. The Directors meet 3 times a year to consider any prospective young bulls which may be suitable for semen collection. The minimum selection criteria are that the dam has to be classified VG or EX and have at least one production index of 110 or greater. The bull himself is also inspected by the Directors to ensure he is of suitable conformation. Other factors such as butterfat and protein percentage, genetic indexes of parents, and pedigree are all considered before a bull is accepted for collection by SSUK. The stringent selection process has proved to be an extremely reliable measure of a young bull’s expected genetic potential.

Shorthorn Sires UK also markets semen on behalf of Dairy Shorthorn Society members and these are listed as members bulls. These bulls are not selected by SSUK Directors and the information available for these bulls is as published in the catalogue.

Shorthorn Sires UK Ltd also markets Beef Shorthorn semen along similar lines and Beef Shorthorn Bulls can be found at the back of the brochure, the majority of which are marketed on behalf of Beef Shorthorn Society members.

DRISGOL WATZON EX90

42.18%

HB No: 02672117 DOB: 8.1.2001 Col: Red & L/White AI code: S0664

PTA

Rel %

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

99

36

17.5

4.4

0.28

0.06

138

Daughter -Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th VG87

SIRE: HORIZON RANGER RED PG Sire: MEADOWLAKE JUBILANT MG Sire: DRISGOL SUPER BLEND

DAM: DRISGOL WATERLOO 68TH EX90 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

100

4.5

-2.8

0.03

-0.08

-6

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

7120

4

3.13

134

31

2

305

7545

4.03

3.25

130

85

3

305

8841

3.76

3.19

134

50

4

305

8132

3.63

3.28

128

53

5

305

7159

4.06

3.21

108

62

6

288

7774

4.3

3.12

132

0

7

305

8308

4.97

3.12

147

146

8

305

7110

3.62

3.06

115

585

2 Daughter -Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd EX92

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Watzon has proved himself to be a consistent sire of championship stock his progeny are successful wherever they go showing a great consistency of quality and type.

This bull was bred on a farm in South Wales amongst 600 shorthorns. £10.00 per straw.

GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) 51.56% HB No: 028690267 Col: Red & L/White DOB: 11.4.2008 AI Code: S2024

PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

87

-60

-6.1

-4.8

-0.07

-0.05

-170

SIRE: INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS (US) PG Sire: WILDWOOD CASS DIAMOND MG Sire: RENOWN FACTOR ET

DAM: GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN EX95 E8 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

71

206

9.3

4.7

0.03

-0.02

-89

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

2

305

0

0

0

0

0

3

305

0

0

0

0

0

4

305

0

0

0

0

394

5

305

9242

3.44

3.41

120

245

6

305

10771

4.54

3.62

143

129

1

259

4640

3.81

3.38

0

0

7

305

9762

3.48

3.18

108

269

8

305

9307

3.72

3.36

123

2423

9

305

8670

3.47

3.21

108

316

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Dam: Gelli Darlington Cran EX95 E8

10

Paternal Sister :Churchroyd Kirklevington 17 EX90

A young bull out of the fabulous Darlington Cran cow. Sired by the much sought after American sire. From 3 ET brothers – IPOD was chosen as his genetic profile, showed excellent traits for:- Dairy type, milk quality, productive life & longevity.

A2/A2 bull. £10.00 per straw

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

GLANHIRWEN PRINCE 73.43%

Available for Export

HB No 02671890 DOB: 10.3.2001 Col: Red & L/White AI Code: S0687 Rel %

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

96

52

-2.7

1.5

-0.08

0

-53

PTA PTA

SIRE: GLANHIRWEN FANFARE PG Sire: KINGSDALE PERIS CHAMP MG Sire: MASCAL RED WARRIOR

DAM: GLANHIRWEN PANSY 12TH EX91

3

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

190

6.1

5.6

-0.01

0.01

-77

PTA

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

5781

3.95

3.29

133

0

2

305

7926

3.99

3.41

138

0

3

305

7573

4.54

3.43

125

0

4

305

9367

4.55

3.35

156

0

5

103

4269

4.25

3.1

0

0

Daughter: Irthingvale GP Lady Laura

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Proving an easy calving fertile bull. His daughters showing excellent strength and type. Excellent reliability with a plus for milk. His PLI has improved with more daughters added. £10.00 per straw.

IRTHINGVALE LILIAN’S REBEL 56.25% HB No: 02671146

Available for Export

DOB: 13.11.2000 Col: Red & Little White AI Code: S0688

Rel %

Milk

Fat kg

Prot kg

Fat %

Prot %

£PLI

97

-91

-9.2

-4.3

-0.1

-0.02

-175

SIRE: KINGSDALE LIBBYS REBEL-ET (USA) PG SIRE: PINEHURST REBEL 9TH MG SIRE: SHALAMA FIREMAN RED

DAM: COTLEY LILIAN 161ST VG87

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Prot kg

Fat %

Prot %

£PLI

72

-141

-4.3

-6.1

0.03

0.0

-135

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

293

9167

4.41

3.28

124

135

2

272

8594

3.83

3.18

101

121

3

305

8337

4.11

3.54

109

0

1

Daughter - Lincool Heather 10th EX95

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A super, upstanding bull from an excellent pedigree passing on his type, reliability and milk production. £6.00 per straw.

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

DRISGOL MADONNA’S PRINCE EX96 54.69% HB No 02676130 DOB: 16.3.2003 Col: Red & L/White AI Code: S2026

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

98

141 109

7.3 6.2

10 8.5

0.03

0.09 0.08

271 250

PTA PTA

SIRE: MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE PG Sire: PIGEONWOOD RED MG Sire: DRISGOL SUPER BLEND

DAM: DRISGOL BELLADONNA 116A VG86

2

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

74

89

3.1

-1.4

0.00

-0.06

-17

PTA

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6504

3.73

3.28

128

0

2

305

6626

4.18

3.3

118

0

3

305

8299

4.03

3.33

145

0

4

305

8827

3.8

3.25

0

0

5

305

8308

4.37

3.12

125

0

6

305

7973

4.13

3.11

126

0

7

271

7727

3.58

3.31

116

0

8

206

5049

4.83

3.31

0

0

Drisgol Madonnas Prince EX96

Daughter: Drisgol Diana 62nd EX91

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A proven bull with terrific production figures has excellent conformation and type which he passes on to his progeny. The dam line is from hard wearing cows with ability for production and milk quality. Drisgol Madonnas Prince is the No:2 bull for PLI on the DairyCo list. £10.00 per straw.

TONELEA CHANCELLOR 60.9% HB No: 02676146 D.O.B. 22.2.2003 Colour: Red & L/White AI Code:S0673 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

94

-105

-5.6

-2.9

-0.03

0.01

20

SIRE: WREAY RED DUKE PG Sire: PIGEONWOOD RED MG Sire: MAXTON MARCHBANK

DAM: TONELEA PANSY 154TH EX90 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

-267

-7.0

-10.2

0.07

0

-1

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

292

5013

4.39

3.22

105

0

2

304

5178

4.18

3.26

106

0

3

305

6352

4.11

3.28

113

55

4

305

8128

4.1

3.3

111

69

5

302

8589

4.19

3.29

109

0

6

305

7792

4.18

3.26

107

36

7

305

8322

3.92

3.21

111

23

8

301

7199

4.37

3.37

106

0

9

305

7847

4.11

3.29

114

26

10

305

5206

3.62

3.09

87

43

Date of evaluation: December 2016

2 Tonelea Chancellor

Philmor Red Lady, daughter of Wreay Red Duke

A good tempered, easy calving bull from a high production index sire and an EX dam line with longevity and milk quality. £10.00 per straw.

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

TWELLS PRINCE 87.5%

A2/A2

HB No: 02686722 DOB: 29.1.2007 Col: Red & White AI Code: S2013

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

90

132

4.8

5.5

-0.01

0.02

43

PTA

SIRE: NEJAY PRINCE PG Sire: GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS MG Sire: TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 2nd

DAM: TWELLS JEAN 118TH VG 85

1

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

98

2.9

1.7

-0.01

-0.01

-12

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6365

4.23

3.59

142

61

2

298

7104

4.22

3.66

126

0

3

295

6115

4.38

3.65

106

0

4

289

7073

4.36

3.49

112

0

5

305

9418

3.72

3.39

118

221

6

305

9546

3.93

3.31

126

286

7

305

7855

4.1

3.5

104

681

8

289

6762

3.99

3.47

95

0

PTA

Sires daughter - Strickley Athena 3rd VG87

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Sired by a very popular sire line, out of a high index dam with excellent fat and protein figures. Both sire and dam showing very good PLI figures.

DNA profiled an A2/A2 bull. £10.00 per straw.

NEJAY AMAZON 47.26% HB No: 028689466 D.O.B. 3.10.2007 Colour: Red & L/White AI Code: S2021 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

93

187 161

13.4 13

7.4 6.9

0.1 0.11

0.02 0.03

247 229

PTA PTA

SIRE: DRISGOL WATZON EX90 PG Sire: HORIZON RANGER RED MG Sire: WINBROOK VINCE

DAM: ATTWELL ANNE EX92 PTA

8

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

393

15.4

11.5

0.01

-0.01

280

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

7371

4.39

3.33

109

52

2

305

8675

4.25

3.38

112

0

3

305

10461

4.04

3.29

127

188

4

305

10420

3.80

3.25

128

40

5

305

7968

3.14

3.29

0

0

6

305

8945

3.79

3.24

108

583

7

305

7596

3.92

3.29

102

578

8

305

7968

3.14

3.29

0

861

Strickley Starbud 48 VG89 - Daughter

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A super son of Drisgol Watzon. The dam is a very good type and colour with terrific production figures. Dam was supreme dairy shorthorn in the Royal Show in 2009. Daughter, Strickley Starbud won Champion at the 2015 Westmorland County Show. £10.00 per straw.

Hutchinwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st VG86 — Daughter

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

LISNAMULLIGAN FAIRWAY EX93 HB No: 02683630 DOB: 14.6.2006 Col: Red & L/White

100.00% Pure

AI Code: S2012

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

95

-173

-10.2

-6.7

-0.06

-0.02

-251

PTA

Available for Export

SIRE: ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RD PG Sire: ORCHARDHOME ANCHOR MG Sire: MERIVILLE PEERLESS

DAM: EAVES FAIRY 198th EX90 PTA

3

Rel%

Milk

Fat

Pro

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

68

-169

-11.8

-9.7

-0.07

-0.05

-235

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

8

304

7332

3.86

3.4

104

0

7

305

7710

4.05

3.35

105

0

1

259

4403

4.3

3.25

0

0

2

297

6178

3.84

3.38

0

0

3

305

7656

3.73

3.47

0

0

4

300

7770

3.69

3.45

0

0

5

299

6790

3.96

3.31

103

0

6

274

8348

3.64

3.38

116

0

9

305

6935

4.24

3.44

103

117

10

122

3051

4.6

3.23

0

20

Lisnamulligan Fairway EX93

Daughter -Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 4th VG87

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Pure genetics with excellent production figures in his Pedigree. A much sought after combination. This bull is from a highly rated dam line that has excellent fat and protein figures in the pedigree. Exceptional temperament. £10.00 per straw.

TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 5TH EX94 70.3% HB No: 028690403

Available for Export

DOB: 25.03.08 Col: Red & L/White AI Code: S2039

Rel %

Milk

Fat kg

Prot kg

Fat %

Prot %

£PLI

93

-66

-1.7

-1.7

0.01

0.01

-33

SIRE:TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 2ND PG Sire : KINGSDALE PERI’S CHAMP MG Sire: COTLEY CHIEFTAIN

DAM: COTLEY ANNE 49TH EX90 PTA

2

Rel%

Milk

Fat

Pro

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

72

-37

6.5

-0.60

0.15

0.03

174

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6739

4.81

3.76

118

21

2

305

7673

5

3.78

126

27

3

280

7224

4.74

3.67

105

0

4

305

9117

4.63

3.51

133

24

5

305

7561

4.78

3.58

115

282

6

305

8253

4.71

3.77

124

673

7

305

6460

4.23

3.44

85

179

8

305

7648

4.25

3.74

90

1482

Grand Dam: Cotley Anne 40th EX90 E1

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Two prolific pedigree lines together make this bull a very interesting prospect.

The Twells Barrington Grange male line has been very successful in producing excellent progeny and the Cotley Anne line were very successful in the show ring as well as being productive with excellent milk quality. £10.00 per straw.

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

KILSALLY REDFORD EX92 53.9% HB No: 028695340 DOB: 13.10.2009 Col: Red

Available for Export

AI Code: S2059

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

72

-150

2.3

-2

0.14

0.05

-57

PTA

Kilsally Redford

SIRE: PANORAMA ARAMIS PG Sire: LLANDOVERY CROWNS VIGOROUS MG Sire: SHALAMA FIREMAN RED

DAM: COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 150th EX93 E3 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

71

251

22.3

9.0

0.22

0.02

171

PTA

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

7974

5.24

3.29

135

0

2

305

9051

4.89

3.43

134

0

3

289

9652

4.74

3.43

127

23

4

305

8962

4.87

3.7

128

32

5

305

9299

4.93

3.33

126

79

6

305

9680

4.66

3.48

128

147

7

305

10779

4.51

3.33

129

61

8

305

9471

4.41

3.41

118

98

9

305

9482

4.56

3.39

125

331

10

305

7791

4.08

3.29

89

709

6

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Dam -Cotley Foggothorpe Lass 150 EX93

One of the first sons of the Australian bull Panorama Aramis, out of a high index cow with excellent milk, fat and protein figures. £5.00 per straw.

BROOKSTEADS BOMBER VG87

100% PURE

HB No: 027700173 DOB: 17.01.2011 Col: Light Roan AI Code: S2069 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat %

Prot %

£PLI

73

-331

-11.6

-10.6

0.02

0.01

-60

SIRE: HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE PG Sire: HOOTON FAIR TRY MG Sire: GLANHIRWEN FANFARE

DAM: BROOKSTEADS NAOMI 2ND Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat %

Prot %

£PLI

71

-122

-7.6

-6.4

-0.04

-0.03

-75

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

3

282

7532

3.82

3.39

92

0

4

303

7176

3.6

3.33

86

0

5

305

8775

4.06

3.27

111

180

6

305

10289

3.89

3.18

117

143

3

Brooksteads Bomber

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A 100% bull with exceptional production figures. Out of a 10,000kg dam with a high production index and a high fat percentage. £10.00 per straw.

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

HOOTON ENVOY

90.62%

HB No:028696305 DOB:04.01.2009 Col: Red L/White AI Code: S2052 Rel%

Milk

Fat Kg

Pro Kg

Fat %

Pro %

£PLI

82

52

4

0

0.03

-0.03

104

SIRE: HOOTON FAIR APPEAL PG Sire: KINGSDALE PERIS CHAMP MG Sire: COTLEY TROOPER

DAM: COTLEY ERIN 68TH EX92 E3 PTA

5

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

193

6.8

3.9

-0.01

-0.02

12

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

279

7378

3.85

3.54

0

0

2

305

8541

3.8

3.52

119

65

3

305

9451

4.19

3.45

118

208

4

305

8386

3.95

3.46

108

0

5

305

7429

4.02

3.3

94

263

6

305

9110

3.85

3.22

105

474

7

305

7918

4.14

3.55

103

1478

8

285

6530

4.24

3.59

75

0

9

225

3668

4.61

3.44

50

0

Dam: Cotley Erin 68th EX92

Paternal Sister: Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A pure bull bred from the renowned ‘Erin’ family showing a pedigree littered with VG and EX. His dam is well known for her show success and can also perform at home in the parlour showing all the traits needed:- Production, reliability and longevity. Very good for type and plus for fats and protein. £10 per straw.

Proven SSUK Dairy Sires

NEJAY EARL EX92

48.04 % HB No: 028699911

DOB: 10.01.2011 Col: Red & L/White AI Code: ST061

SIRE: NEJAY ROYALTY PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

96

-43

3.4

2.9

0.09

0.08

-8

PG Sire: MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE MG Sire: MORWICK SAND RANGER

DAM: NEJAY ERIN 2ND EX 92 PTA

8

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

74

366

20.1

9.9

0.11

-0.03

171

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

7913

4.57

3.2

115

45

2

305

7982

4.28

3.45

114

78

3

305

8731

4.35

3.37

122

0

4

305

5214

4.96

3.63

0

0

6

305

7172

4.19

3.56

102

405

5

305

8914

4.39

3.4

121

57

7

305

5214

4.96

3.63

0

629

8

305

5519

3.66

3.16

81

0

Dam: Nejay Erin 2nd EX92

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Out of one of the breed’s highest index cows classified EX92 and winner of many breed and interbreed championships and by Nejay Royalty a high index sire with Successful progeny in many herds. Nejay Earl is a young bull with tremendous potential. £5.00 per straw.

RODWAY RONSON 40.62 %

SEXED STRAWS AVAILABLE

HB No: 028707966 DOB: 08.04.14 Col: Dark Road AI Code: S2093

Available for Export

SIRE: CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX91 PTA

Rel% 92

Milk 275

Fat kg 9.2

Pro kg 6.3

Fat% -0.03

Pro% -0.05

£PLI 85

PG Sire: MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT MG Sire: WREAY RED DUKE

DAM: RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH EX94 Rel% 75

Milk -161

Fat kg 0.7

Pro kg -5.4

Fat% 0.14

Pro% 0.02

£PLI -23

Lac

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

300

4836

3.97

3.3

94

0

2

288

6215

4.03

3.25

116

0

3

305

7604

3.58

3.3

105

30

4

305

7802

3.84

3.39

105

29

5

305

8116

4.1

3.48

119

52

6

305

8419

4.29

3.35

128

15

7

305

9410

3.8

3.29

133

26

8

305

8547

3.67

3.28

115

36

9

305

8058

3.59

3.15

117

19

10

305

6106

3.7

3.24

82

34

11

305

7924

3.92

3.19

111

37

12

305

8032

4.22

3.08

93

24

13

219

5686

4.29

3.08

100

0

10 Rodway Ronson

Rodway ronson

Dam Rodway Red Rose 19 EX94

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Out of the 5 times excellent, 10 star brood cow Rodway Red Rose 19th who has a lifetime yield of over 100 tonnes milk with a very low cell count. Also the Granddam Rodway Red Rose 16th has 8 stars. A prolific cow family with dam, granddam and twin sister all classified excellent. Two daughters sold for 5,000 and 4,600 gns . An exciting young prospect. £10.00 per straw

Young SSUK Dairy Sires

WINHALL WILLIAM 100% HB No: 027702982 DOB: 21.11.12 Col: White AI code: S2090

SIRE: BROOKSTEADS TONY 1ST EX94 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

73

-331

-11.6

-10.6

-0.02

0.01

-60

PTA

PG Sire: TONELEA WILD KING MG Sire: RANTONALL PURE JOY

DAM: WINHALL WILD PRIMROSE 2ND EX93 1 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

70

-9

-9.8

-4.1

-0.15

-0.06

-184

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6010

3.77

3.37

116

89

2

247

4662

4.06

3.68

96

0

3

305

8063

3.7

3.44

147

196

4

305

7167

3.97

3.53

131

272

5

305

9430

3.52

3.23

148

616

6

305

9197

4.24

3.37

167

396

7

118

3640

4.48

3.31

0

0

Winhall Wild Primrose 2nd EX93—Dam of Winhall William

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A 100% bull out of an EX93 dam with a exceptionally high production index of 167. £10.00 per straw.

CHURCHROYD PERCY 52.14%

Available for Export

HB No: 028705481 DOB: 04.07.2013 Col: Red Little White AI Code: S2094

SIRE: DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE EX96

PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

98

141

7.3

10

0.03

0.09

271

PG Sire: MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE MG Sire: CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX96 DAM: CHURCHROYD PEGGY 15 EX91

PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

68

300

13.1

7.2

0.03

-0.03

103

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6949

3.56

3.39

109

56

2

305

7422

3.97

3.46

113

276

3

305

8283

3.35

3.51

101

89

4

305

9056

3.9

3.43

117

222

2

Dam— Churchroyd Peggy 15 EX91

Date of evaluation: December 2016

From the well known Peggy family with 3 generations EX on the maternal side with the 3rd Dam being Churchroyd Peggy 6, highly regarded EX93. £10.00 per straw

Young SSUK Dairy Sires

STRICKLEY WIGGO VG86 50.00%

Available for Export

HB No: 028702472 DOB: 05.08.2012 Col: Red Little White AI Code: S2070

SIRE: DRISGOL WATZON EX90 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

99

36

17.5

4.4

0.28

0.06

138

PG Sire: HORIZON RANGER RED MG Sire: WINBROOK DIAMOND

DAM: STRICKLEY LADY HERMIONE 4TH EX92 PTA

6

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat %

Pro %

£PLI

75

48

3.5

0.1

0.03

-0.01

137

Lac No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

5980

4.24

3.45

0

110

2

294

7534

4.32

3.39

0

34

3

305

7533

4.41

3.45

0

189

4

297

8070

4.38

3.31

0

58

5

300

8084

4.15

3.45

0

104

6

302

8489

4.01

3.2

0

410

7

305

9404

4.14

3.42

139

822

8

305

8431

4.14

3.23

119

564

9

248

7758

3.96

3.14

103

680

10

305

4954

3.82

3.61

65

198

11

305

9285

3.86

3.07

113

55

Strickley Wiggo

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A very promising young bull by the highly successful Sire Drisgol Watzon out of the EX92 six star brood cow dam Strickley Lady Hermione 4th. £5.00 per straw.

CASTLEDALE SNOWMAN 82.42%

Available for Export

HB No: 028698357 DOB: 16.03.2011 Col: White AI Code: S2079

SIRE: OXTON BOUNDLESS PTA: Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

96

113

-5.9

3.6

-0.18

-0.00

-97

PG Sire: KAYL MP STELLBOUND MG Sire: WINBROOK KING HENRY

DAM: CASTLEDALE ROSE 6TH EX91

2

PTA: Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat %

Pro %

£PLI

66

108

-0.5

-1.6

-0.06

-0.07

-44

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

5897

4.03

3.44

114

66

3

282

7232

4.23

3.42

98

51

4

305

8908

4.16

3.46

120

68

5

305

9498

4.74

3.46

140

323

6

305

9588

4.51

3.3

126

167

Castledale Snowman

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A white bull out of a 9,000 kg EX classified dam with very high fat percentage.

Sired by Oxton Boundless. £5.00 per straw.

Young SSUK Dairy Sires

CHURCHROYD WILD CARD VG88 38.96%

Available for Export

HB No: 028708405 DOB: 28.08.13 Col: Red & White AI Code: S2095

SIRE: CHURCHROYD HARRY PG Sire: CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX96 MG Sire: STADEL

DAM: CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 31 VG89 Dam—Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31 VG89

PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

69

658

22.6

18.6

-0.01

-0.04

331

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

8064

3.6

3.44

123

99

2

305

9736

4.18

3.39

146

146

3

305

9068

4.71

3.22

127

61

4

281

9452

4.09

3.29

118

555

Date of evaluation: December 2016

An outstanding pedigree littered with some of the breeds highest classifications and milk figures. Dam of Sire - Churchroyd Heather 24th EX95. £10.00 per straw

Young SSUK Dairy Sires

NEJAY ERNIE 48.047% HB No: 028689484 DOB:09.11.2007 Col: Light Roan AI Code: S2049 Rel% 89

Milk 278

Fat kg 13.5

Prot kg 6

Fat % 0.04

Prot % -0.05

£PLI 120

SIRE: CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX91 PG Sire: MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT MG Sire: MOORWICK SAND RANGER

8

DAM: NEJAY ERIN 2ND EX92 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

74

366

20.1

9.9

0.11

-0.03

171

PTA

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

7913

4.57

3.2

115

45

2

305

7982

4.28

3.45

114

78

3

305

8731

4.35

3.37

122

0

4

305

5214

4.96

3.63

0

0

6

305

7172

4.19

3.56

102

405

5

305

8914

4.39

3.4

121

57

7

305

5214

4.96

3.63

0

629

8

305

5519

3.66

3.16

81

0

Daughter - Westonia Gay Lass 5th VG89

Date of evaluation: December 2016

Ernie has tremendous potential with supreme champion cows on both sides of his pedigree that have performed consistently in the parlour. He has excellent production figures that are passing through to his progeny with exceptional udder confor mation, dairy characteristics and good temperament. £10.00 per straw.

NEJAY PRINCE 4TH

46.094%

HB No: 028696178 DOB 21.08.2009 Col: Red & White AI code: S2045 Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

79

192

22.2

8.5

0.25

0.04

130

PTA

SIRE: DRISGOL WATZON EX90 PG Sire: HORIZON RANGER RED MG Sire: MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE

DAM: NEJAY PRINCESS EX95 E6 PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

75

338

19.8

10.6

0.12

0.01

69

Lactation No

Days

Milk Yield

BF %

P%

Prod Index

SCC

1

305

6844

4.31

3.65

150

74

2

305

9747

4.3

3.25

151

122

3

305

8403

4.13

3.36

118

112

4

305

11352

4.28

3.09

140

101

5

305

11111

4.43

3.21

141

121

6

305

11397

4.72

3.22

155

686

7

305

10059

4.87

3.31

140

657

10304

4.36

3.23

137

130

8 9

305

9475

4.04

3.21

115

137

10

305

8429

4.24

3.21

102

318

13

Dam: Nejay Princess EX95

Date of evaluation: December 2016

A son of two of the best dairy shorthorns of the breed, the records for both speak for themselves. Also the dam has many show wins to her credit for both type and production. Reached a 100,000kg yield to date with 10 calves to her credit. £10 per straw.

Member’s Proven Dairy Sires

Member’s Young Dairy Sires

ILLAWARA BULLS 50% PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

66

-68

0.6

-2

0.06

0.01

-7

Date of evaluation: Dec 2016

50% PTA

Rel%

Milk

Fat kg

Pro kg

Fat%

Pro%

£PLI

77

388

10.3

10.8

-0.08

-0.03

59

Date of evaluation: Dec 2016

14

HOLMEERE DOMINIC (H)

£6.00 per straw

Available for Export

HB No: 52301602 D.O.B. 1.6.2005 Col: Red & White AI Code: BS0923

SIRE: UPPERMILL RAMSAY (H) PG Sire: CHAPELTON NIMROD (H) MG Sire: UPPERMILL RAY (H)

DAM: HOLMEERE WENDY (H) Super young bull from the winning Holmeere herd.

Excellent growth weights and Indexes.

Hallsford Dominic 285th son of Holmeere Dominic

Terminal Index + 16 Self Replacing Index +13

No Royalty Fee for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

EBV chart as at January 2017

CHAPELTON TYPHOON (P) ET £40.00 per straw

Available for Export

HB No: 493801125 DOB: 19.8.2002 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0886

SIRE: CF VARSITY X (P) PG Sire: CF TRUMP X (P) MG Sire: CCS STERLING 11 (P)

DAM:BLUE RIDGE CHEERLEADER 29E (P) Chapelton Typhoon is a full brother to Wildfire.

He has sired three successive Perth Champions, Zodiac, Ambassador and Braveheart.

Chapelton Covenanter, stock bull at Meonhill and Chapelton Duke (Junior Male Champion at 2011 Highland Show) are also sons of Typhoon. He combines outstanding muscling with excellent calving ease.

Terminal index +28 Top 5% for the breed Self Replacing Index +24 Top 5% for the breed

No Royalty fee is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

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Beef Sires

EBV chart as at January 2017

CHAPELTON WINSOME (P) (ET) Available for Export

£25.00 per straw

HB No: 503802391 D.O.B 18.8.2003 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0884

SIRE: CF VARCITY X (P) (USA) PG Sire: CF TRUMP X (P) MG Sire: MEL-BAR KNOCKOUT 269 (P)

DAM: LAZY HJ KO SCARLETT 17E (P) (USA)

A proven sire and top index bull with a terminal index of +34 and a self replacing index of +28

EBV chart as at January 2017 Terrific EBVs Terminal index +34 Self Replacing Index +28 No Royalty Fee is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

Meonhill Charlie Chaplin, son of Chapleton Winsome, Reserve Senior Champion at February bull sale at Stirling where two sons sold well.

EBVs

Terminal index +17 Self Replacing Index +16 EBV chart as at January 2017

No Royalty Fee is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

1998 - Perth Supreme Champion when he was sold jointly to the Upsall and Bilsdale herds. In 2005 he sired the Reserve Perth Supreme Champion. In the same year the Perth Supreme Champion, Wyvis of Upsall was out of a Lysander daughter. His breeding has attracted great interest and in 2010 10 straws were sold at auction for £197.50 a straw. He is a trait leader for calving ease and gestation length and has been used on heifers.

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Beef Sires

DUNSYRE HAMLET(P) £25 per straw HB No: 613802993 DOB: 15.4.2014 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0826

SIRE: DUNSYRE DREADNOUGHT(P) PG Sire: DUNSYRE YORKIE (P) MG Sire: DUNSYRE ASTERIX (P)

DAM: DUNSYRE LEILA 29 (H) A modern moderately framed and muscular bull, Hamlet is structurally sound and has very well balanced EBVs. Three generations of Dunsyre breeding on both sides including two Excellent classifications

A Royalty Fee of £15 plus VAT is required for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

EBV chart as at January 2017.

GLENISLA ZETOR (P) £25 per straw HD No: 533800505 DOB: 04.03.2006 Col: Red AI Code: BS0918

SIRE: FEARN WYVIS (H) PG Sire: DUNSYRE NORTH STAR (P) MG Sire: GLENISLA MISSISSPPI (P)

DAM: GLENISLA EVA BROADHOOKS (P) A good bull to use on maiden heifers and cows.

Very easy calving, good growth rates and top figures.

TERRIFIC EBV Top Value for : 200 day weight +45 400 day weight +79 600 day weight +99 Terminal Index +43 Self Replacing index +37

A Royalty Fee of £10 plus VAT is required for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

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Beef Sires

EBV chart as at January 2017

CAVANS BOURBON (P) £20.00 per straw HB No: 553800630 DOB: 03.02.2008 Col: Light Roan AI Code:BS0904

SIRE: SUTHERLAND BUNDABERG (P) PG Sire: SUTHERLAND TITLEIST 269 (P) MG Sire: BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 (P)

DAM: CAVANS WATERLOO Y840 (P) A super bull sired by Sutherland Bundberg. Outstanding EBV and Homozygous Polled. High index bull.

Tremendous growth rates and carcase traits.

TERRIFIC EBV Terminal Index +35 top value for the breed Self Replacing index +29 top value for the breed A Royalty fee of £20.00 plus VAT is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

CHAPELTON WILDFIRE (P) ET

EBV chart as at January 2017.

£10.00 per straw

Available for Export

HB No: 503801431 DOB: 15.1.2003 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0935

SIRE: C.F.VARSITY X (P) (Can) PG Sire: CF TRUMP X (P) MG Sire: CCS STERLING 11 (P)

DAM: BLUE RIDGE CHEERLEADER 29E (P) (Can) Champion junior bull and reserve supreme male at the Royal Show 2004 and the Royal Highland 2004 A high index polled bull with excellent conformation and growth weights.

TERRIFIC EBV Terminal Index +26 Top 5% for the breed Self Replacing Index +15 No Royalty Fee for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book EBV chart as at January 2017

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Beef Sires

UPPERMILL RECTO (P)

£8.00 PER STRAW

HB No: DJUL4.43 DOB: 16.01.1996 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0947

SIRE: CHAPLETON EDITOR (H) PG Sire: UPPERMILL LANG (P) MG Sire: BANNER INSTANT ROYAL 31Y (P )

DAM: ROTHES JINK (P)

EBV chart as at January 2017

A Royalty fee of £15.00 plus VAT is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

STONMOUR THUNDER CLOUD (P)

£10 PER STRAW

HB No: 523800206 DOB: 26.4.2005 Col: Red & White AI Code: BS0926

SIRE: STONMOUR FORDELL (H) PG Sire: STONMOUR WINCHESTER (P) MG Sire: HOROSCOPE OF UPSALL (P )

DAM: STONMOUR MUSICAL IRIS (P)

A traditionally bred bull with many championships to his credit.

Straws sold worldwide.

No Royalty Fee is required for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book .

EBV chart as at January 2017

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Beef Sires

CAIRNSMORE THRASHER (H) £15 PER STRAW Available for Export HB No: 493800514 DOB: 04.03.2002 Col: Red Roan AI Code: BS0915

SIRE: CAIRNSMORE NIKE SPORTSMAN (P) PG Sire: BALMYLE UNIVERSE (H) MG Sire: CHAPELTON FULCRUM (P)

DAM: NOTRELLOT MILLY (H)

This tremendous bull (son of Cairnsmore Nike Sportsman) who has bred numerous winners and high priced animals) won all the major shows in 2008 including Interbreed Supreme at the Great Yorkshire.

A Royalty fee of £15.00 plus VAT is required when registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

EBV chart as at January 2017

LS DRISCOLL(P)

£15 PER STRAW

HB NO: 573801639 DOB: 21.05.2010 Col: Roan AI Code:BS0862

SIRE: WINALOT KANNON PG Sire: JANELLS MARVEL MG Sire: NORTHERN LEGEND

DAM: DIAMOND SAPPHIRE SUSAN

A fantastic outcross opportunity.

A product of the Lowther Herds embryo breeding programme.

No Royalty Fee is required for progeny registered in the Beef Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

EBV chart as at January 2017

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Beef Sires

ARDOYNE BOMBUS (H)

£15 PER STRAW

HB NO: 553800508 DOB: 10.05.2008 Col: Red & L White AI Code:BS0907

SIRE: ARDOYNE ATLAS (P) (ET) PG Sire: UPPERMILL RECTO (P) MG Sire: GLENISLA JACOBITE (P)

DAM: DUNSYRE ENSAY 5TH (P) A true curve bender with a positive calving Index coupled with high growth rates and excellent carcase EBVs Terrific EBV +44 for 400 day weight +58 for 600 day weight Terminal Index +27 top 5% of the breed Self replacing index +22 top 5% of the breed

A Royalty Fee of £25 plus VAT is required registering calves with the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

GLENISLA ARCTIC STORM (P) HB NO: 543800612 DOB: 15.03.2007 Col: White AI Code: BS0860

EBV chart as at January 2017

£20 PER STRAW

SIRE: GLENISLA VAGABOND (P) PG Sire: BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 (P) MG Sire: PAKARAKA QUEBEC SHERRIF S50 -AI (P)

DAM: GLENISLA DESIREE T154 (P)

Sold to Ravenshears, 3 seasons breeding.

Repurchased Glenisla Arctic Storm in 2011, 2 seasons breeding.

A great bull to use on Red cows.

Easy going temperament.

Never shown always working.

No Royalty Fee is required for progeny registered in the Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

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CHAPELTON PROMOTER (H)

£6.00 PER STRAW

Available for Export

HB NO: K0200-02633-46 DOB: 08.03.1999 Col: Roan AI Code: BS0938

SIRE: TOFTS ROMANY PG Sire: BALMYLE ZEUS MG Sire: FINGASK BERGERAC

DAM: CHAPELTON PRINCESS F11

Breed Champion Royal Show in 2002 and 2004. Supreme Champion Newark and Notts. Native Breed Champion at Suffolk and East of England.

This bull has an excellent pedigree and very correct conformation.

Sired by the great bull Tofts Romany. An opportunity to introduce these famous genetics in to your herd.

No Royalty Fee is required for progeny registered in the Shorthorn Society Herd Book.

NEW BULL COMING SOON….

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Guidance on the use of Sexed Semen Selecting the correct animal Sexed semen was initially designed for use on maiden heifers but over the past few years it has proven extremely successful when used on cows. It is essential when selecting cows to serve to sexed semen that she is good condition and has good fertility history. Cows that have had mastitis, held cleansings, are lameness or bad health should not be served with sexed semen. Sexed semen is not recommended for use with synchronisation programmes where heifers or cows are bred using fixed time insemination.

Nutrition From at least a month before the service period the aim is to get heifers & cows settled and in a stress free condition. Cows milking heavily and losing condition are less likely to get in calf. Settle the animals onto a consistent diet, nutritionally balanced for energy, protein and minerals preferably on a rising plane of nutrition. Do not make diet changes for one month before or after the service period.

Heat Detection Heifers should be moved into easily handled groups. Large groups can be difficult to handle and can cause stress. This also makes it easier to spot heats. Observing heats is very important and we suggest the it is done 3 times a day for 15 minutes. Results have shown for best conception rates serving 12 hours after the onset of a standing heat. Insemination should be as stress free as possible for the animal.

Handling Sexed Semen 1.Attention to detail is essential when handling sexed semen.

2.Use tweezers, never fingers to handle straws.

3.Never take out an individual straw to look at and then put back. It will almost certainly damage the sperm.

4.Check the temperature of the water in your thawing device with a thermometer.

5.Flick the straw to remove any trapped nitrogen.

6.Thaw the straw straight away at 37°C for 40 seconds.

7.Thoroughly dry the straw, water kills sperm.

8.Use clean straw cutters, or sharp scissors to cut off the sealed end.

9.Once thawed don't let the straw cool down again.

10.Pre-warm the AI equipment and keep it insulated until the insemination (especially in cold weather ).

11.Animals should be inseminated within 5 minutes of removing from the tank.

12.Once thawed, straws cannot be re-frozen.

13.Do not split straws.

Information sourced form Cogent breeding.

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