March 2024
Sage popped down to the South Island to join the Angus Tour for two days with Ella and Tudy, starting the Queenstown and visiting 6 Angus studs.
Here is what She had to say-
It was a great chance for me to put faces to names! It has helped me build on the relationships I already have with the breeders, and it is awesome to get an insight into where people are farming and what challenges they face. I enjoyed hearing about the varying breeding objectives and getting to see them through the cattle of each stud.
Registry Hot Tip
Docility EBVs calculate the temperament scores of an animal, recorded between 60 and 400 days of age. Due to an animal’s temperament being influenced by previous handling experiences and frequency, it is preferable to record docility at weaning.
Registry Reminders
Calf Registrations are due 31st May – Late fees WILL be implemented this year
Take a sample!
Now is the time to ensure all your used sires and dams have the required* DNA on file with AngusNZ before submitting your calf registrations to avoid any hold ups.
*All used Sires must have an SNP profile with Sire Verification. Used sires born from 01/01/2020 must be tested free of the Genetic Defects AM, CA, DD, NH. And all Dams 2018 onwards must have Sire Verification.
AI Sires (NZ Born)– If you have sold semen to another AngusNZ breeder, please ensure you have completed a AI Registration form found here:
Registration of Angus Sire for AI
This form is required to be filled out by the current owner for any sire being used for the purpose of AI outside of your own herd but within New Zealand (ie. sold semen to another breeder)
Sam, Sage and Lisa
PBB Registry Team
E: registry@pbbnz.com
P: (06) 323 4484
www.angus.com/registry/