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AI
Program 2005
We currently have an
artificial insemination program underway, of which
calving is to commence mid-February 2006. We have used
the following genetics:-
DEVT POLLED DEON

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|
Calv.
Ease
Direct
(%) |
Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Mat.
Cow
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
Maternal
Value
(kg) |
Scrotal
Size
(cm) |
Days
to
Calv. |
Carcase
Wt.
(kg) |
Eye
Muscle
Area
(sq.cm) |
Rib
Fat
(mm) |
Rump
Fat
(mm) |
Retail
Beef
Yield
(%) |
Docility |
|
EBV |
-4.9 |
-1.2 |
+3.3 |
+22 |
+33 |
+49 |
+43 |
+5 |
+8 |
+1.1 |
-0.4 |
+26 |
+1.9 |
-0.5 |
-0.5 |
+1.1 |
+33 |
|
Acc |
38% |
81% |
87% |
85% |
84% |
80% |
65% |
69% |
74% |
66% |
27% |
70% |
47% |
47% |
43% |
40% |
73% |
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Breed Average EBVs for 2003 Born Calves |
|
EBV |
-0.8 |
-0.4 |
+13 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+25 |
+3 |
+7 |
+0.3 |
-0.3 |
+17 |
+0.4 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
+0.2 |
+5 |
IONESCO

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|
Calv.
Ease
Direct
(%) |
Calv.
Ease
Dtrs
(%) |
Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Mat.
Cow
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
Maternal
Value
(kg) |
Scrotal
Size
(cm) |
Carcase
Wt.
(kg) |
Eye
Muscle
Area
(sq.cm) |
Rib
Fat
(mm) |
Rump
Fat
(mm) |
Retail
Beef
Yield
(%) |
Docility |
|
EBV |
-6.4 |
-0.4 |
-0.2 |
+4.4 |
+34 |
+50 |
+71 |
+72 |
+1 |
+9 |
+0.1 |
+39 |
+0.9 |
-1.0 |
-1.3 |
+1.0 |
+47 |
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Acc |
42% |
24% |
88% |
92% |
90% |
88% |
84% |
65% |
60% |
70% |
69% |
70% |
30% |
35% |
35% |
32% |
81% |
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Breed Average EBVs for 2003 Born Calves |
|
EBV |
-0.8 |
+0.1 |
-0.4 |
+1.3 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+25 |
+3 |
+7 |
+0.3 |
+17 |
+0.4 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
+0.2 |
+5 |
HIGHLANDER

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Calv.
Ease
Direct
(%) |
Calv.
Ease
Dtrs
(%) |
Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Mat.
Cow
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
Maternal
Value
(kg) |
Scrotal
Size
(cm) |
Carcase
Wt.
(kg) |
Docility |
|
EBV |
-0.4 |
+0.6 |
-3.3 |
+1.9 |
+24 |
+36 |
+52 |
+49 |
-3.0 |
+5 |
+0.5 |
+29 |
+4 |
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Acc |
40% |
22% |
81% |
89% |
86% |
85% |
84% |
65% |
66% |
72% |
54% |
68% |
70% |
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Breed Average EBVs for 2003 Born Calves |
|
EBV |
-0.8 |
+0.1 |
-0.4 |
+1.3 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+25 |
+3 |
+7 |
+0.3 |
+17 |
+5 |
MILOU

No EBVs Available
MUSCLEOR

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Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
Maternal
Value
(kg) |
|
EBV |
+0.1 |
+2.5 |
+21 |
+32 |
+39 |
-2.0 |
+4.0 |
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Acc |
64% |
73% |
67% |
60% |
60% |
41% |
50% |
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Breed Average EBV's for 2003 Born Calves |
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EBV |
-0.4 |
+1.3 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+3 |
+7 |
NAVARIN

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Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
|
EBV |
+1.4 |
+2.5 |
+19 |
+25 |
+35 |
-2.0 |
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Acc |
39% |
62% |
56% |
47% |
45% |
25% |
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Breed Average EBV's
for 2003 Born Calves |
|
EBV |
-0.4 |
+1.3 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+3 |
NEOPHIN

No EBVs Available
XPERT TOUCH
(Xpert Touch as calf with
mother, While Lakes Velvet Touch)

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|
Gest.
Len.
(days) |
Birth
Wt.
(kg) |
200
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
400
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
600
Day
Wt.
(kg) |
Milk
(kg) |
Maternal
Value
(kg) |
Docility |
|
EBV |
-1.2 |
+3.6 |
+30 |
+45 |
+67 |
+4.0 |
+10 |
+24 |
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Acc |
62% |
71% |
64% |
61% |
60% |
44% |
51% |
47% |
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Breed Average EBV's
for 2003 Born Calves |
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EBV |
-0.4 |
+1.3 |
+13 |
+20 |
+26 |
+3 |
+7 |
+5 |
Our aim is to be in a
position to offer semen straws from our 2006 drop over
the following couple of years, providing producers with
a range of sires to choose from whether it be for a beef
or dairy operation. At Parkview Limousins nothing but
the best will do and therefore only the finest semen
shall be made available. We consider the following
characteristics to be fundamental when choosing a sire
for any herd:-
Low to average birth weight
High yielding
High muscling
High docility
Furthermore, Parkview
Limousins will promise to provide competitive prices and
prompt delivery to any consumer purchasing available
semen.
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