Gene Ireland Beef Sire Directory Autumn 2020
Introduction We are delighted to present you with the latest catalogue of beef bulls that are now available through the Gene Ireland programme. The breeding programme is a joint initiative between pedigree breeders, commercial farmers, breed societies, AI companies, DAFM & ICBF. The aim of the programme is to progeny test high Replacement Index beef bulls in order to produce profitable cows for the suckler beef industry. Bulls are required to have a minimum of 5 stars on the Replacement Index (Across Breed) to be accepted on to the panel.
The Benefits • Access to new high Replacement Index beef bulls in Irish AI at €5 per straw (technician charges may apply). • Straws delivered to your own tank or the technician of your choosing. • Progress towards meeting the BDGP targets. • Potential to sell some of the progeny back to ICBF for future performance testing at the Tully Beef Test Centre. • Freedom to choose whatever combination of bulls & breeds that you require from the catalogue. To order semen from any of the bulls in the catalogue, contact ICBF on 023 8820452.
Beef Gene Ireland Programme The diagram below gives an overview of both the design and operation of the Beef Gene Ireland programme.
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Autumn 2020 Panel Name
Breeder
Repl. €
Beef Cow Nominated Page Calv. Diff % by
Code
Breed
LM6172
LM
Erebos
Alain Belloc, France
€132
2.8%
NCBC
3
CH6367
CH
Docile
Scea Elevage Gougeon, France
€132
6.2%
NCBC
4
AA6331
AA
Deelish Shotgun
Michael Dullea, Co Cork
€126
1.4%
NCBC
5
SI4590
SI
Shiloh Hot Rod
Hugh Murray, Co Westmeath
€121
4.8%
NCBC
10
LM6370
LM
Ildira
M. Leonard, France
€117
4.9%
NCBC
11
CH5980
CH
Jalabert
Earl Cezard Viviers, France
€110
4.5%
NCBC
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This report has been prepared by ICBF in good faith on the basis of information provided to it. No representation or warranty expressed or implied is made or given by ICBF as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness of this Report. ICBF shall not be liable for any losses (whether direct or indirect), damages, costs or expenses whatsoever, incurred or arising from any use of or reliance on this Report or the information contained in it by any person.
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Re
Limousin
€132
Erebos
Index
DOB: 16-Sep-2009 Bred by Alain Belloc, France
Myostatin Pending
“
{
Urville
Vanina
{
Scapin
{
Ionesco
Oxane 142
Reinette
New bull from France at only 2.8% Calving Difficulty on Beef Cows
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Economic Indexes
€ Value
placeme
nt
LM6172
“
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★★★
Replacement Index
€132
51%
★★★★★
★★★
Terminal Index
€121
60%
★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 3.74%, All breeds avg: 3.83%
+2.8%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 8.5%, All breeds avg: 8.22%
+7%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
78% (High)
46%
(Average) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 23.58kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.4
-0.03
44%
★★
+23.6kg
67%
★★★★★
65%
★★★★
+1.62
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
+4.69%
64%
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
+2.2kg
53%
★★★
★★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
-0.56 days
40%
★★★
Breed avg: 4.85%, All breeds avg: 5.39%
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Breed avg: -0.57kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: 1.23 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
To order straws call 023 8820452
DOB: 18-Nov-2008 Bred by Scea Elevage Gougeon, France
Myostatin Pending
“ Star Rating (Within Breed)
{
Pepite
{
Casoar
{
Impair
Boasts a huge Carcass Weight figure of 51.1kgs
Economic Indexes
€ Value
Index
Charolais
Re
€132
Docile
Robustin
placeme
nt
CH6367
Macarena
Mimi
“
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★★★
Replacement Index
€132
47%
★★★★★
★★★★★
Terminal Index
€184
56%
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 5.66%, All breeds avg: 3.83%
+6.2%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.22%
+11.4%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
71% (High)
32%
(Low) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 33.43kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 1.88, All breeds avg: 1.4
0.04
35%
★★★★
+51.1kg
64%
★★★★★
+2.39
63%
★★★★★
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
+3.15%
51%
★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
-2.7kg
60%
★
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
-2.98 days
34%
★★★★★
Breed avg: 4.66%, All breeds avg: 5.39% Breed avg: -3.63kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: -1.30 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
To order straws call 023 8820452
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Re
€126
Angus
Deelish Shotgun
Index
DOB: 10-Feb-2019 Bred by Michael Dullea, Co Cork
Myostatin Free
“ Star Rating (Within Breed)
{
Hf Rebel 53Y
Carrigroe Polly
{
Hf Tiger 5T
{
Rathosheen Hugo
A grandson of the famous Rathosheen Hugo
Economic Indexes
placeme
nt
AA6331
Hf Tibbie 103T
Carrigroe Viv E559
“
€ Value
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★★★
Replacement Index
€126
46%
★★★★★
★★★★★
Terminal Index
€93
50%
★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 1.97%, All breeds avg: 3.83%
+1.4%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 4.79%, All breeds avg: 8.22%
+4.9%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
68% (High)
47%
(Average) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 0.01, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 5.88kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 0.66, All breeds avg: 1.4
0.11
45%
★★★★★
+14.6kg
49%
★★★
45%
★
+0.8
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
+8.12%
57%
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
+8.9kg
46%
★★★★★
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
-4.74 days
37%
★★★★★
Breed avg: 6.38%, All breeds avg: 5.39%
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Breed avg: 5.68kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: -4.33 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
To order straws call 023 8820452
Gene Ireland Progeny LM4565 bred by Helen Coyne, Co Offaly
CH4680 bred by Wilson Kells, Co Cavan
SI2152 bred by John Daly, Co Cork
LM4569 bred by John Daly, Co Cork
LM4565 bred by Helen Coyne, Co Offaly
LM4591 bred by Wilson Kells, Co Cavan
LM4872 bred by Steven Tierney, Co Tipperary
SI4593 bred by Sam Pierce, Co Wexford
AU4683 bred by Andrew Moloney, Co Offaly
SA2153 bred by John Daly, Co Cork
PI4566 bred by David Clarke, Co Tipperary
LM4869 bred by James Bennett, Co Offaly
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LM4217 bred by Helen Coyne, Co Offaly
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Spring 2020 AI Birth Stats
The class of Spring 2020, who sired them? In the first 6 months of 2020 there has been 647,698 beef calves (beef sire x beef dam) born on Irish farms. Of these 109,840 have been registered to AI sires. This represents approximately 17% of all beef calves born in the first 6 months of this year. Below is a list of the 10 most popular sires of Spring 2020 calves based on sires recorded. Number of % of all AI Progeny Bred Progeny
Repl. Index
GI Sire
9.5%
€130
Yes
9969
9.0%
€133
Yes
5131
4.7%
€107
Yes
4983
4.5%
LM
4512
4.1%
€111 €164
No Yes
Ewdenvale Ivor
LM
4318
3.9%
€179
Yes
Fleetwood
CH
2269
2.0%
€60
Yes
Knockmoyle 10 Loki ET
CH
1990
1.8%
€38
No
Cornamuckla Lord Hardy K222
AA
1777
1.6%
€131
No
Bivouac
CH
1611
1.5%
€174
No
Breed
Rank
Code
Name
1
ZAG
Castleview Gazelle
LM
10438
2
FSZ
Fiston
CH
3
LZF
Cavelands Fenian
4
EBY
Elderberry Galahad
CH LM
5
LM4217
Moondharrig Knell
6
LM2014
7
FWO
8
CH4159
9
KYA
10
CH2218
Most used beef AI bulls with progeny recorded between 1/1/20-30/06/20. Evaluation based on the August 2020 run.
These 10 bulls account for 42.6% of all the AI progeny born in the first 6 months of the year. The list is dominated by well proven Limousin and Charolais sires with one Aberdeen Angus making an appearance at number 9 on the list. These 10 bulls have an average Replacement Index of €123 (5 star across breed) with high reliabilities across the board. 6 of the 10 bulls listed above have graduated from Beef Gene Ireland over the years which highlights the value of the programme for progeny testing young bulls and driving the rate of genetic gain. As a result, there is a significant increase in the reliability of the bull’s figures at a very young age. Every Spring and Autumn a new panel of young high genetic merit bulls are made available to farmers for just €5 per straw.
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The top 3 most used Angus AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Repl. Index
GI Sire
1777
€131
No
AA
1139
€132
Yes
AA
741
€98
Yes
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
Name
1
KYA
CORNAMUCKLA LORD HARDY K222
AA
2
AA4089
INTELAGRI MATTEO E.T. (ET)
3
AA4086
MARIANHILL L PAPA 516
Breed
The top 3 most used Aubrac AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
AU4563
JOHNSTOWN LOYD 1039
AU
196
€178
Yes
2
AU4683
TURLOUGHMORE MAGNIFICENT
AU
140
€207
Yes
3
AU4460
DAUPHIN
AU
78
€223
No
Name
Breed
The top 3 most used Belgian Blue AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Repl. Index
GI Sire
526
€94
No
BB
294
€14
Yes
BB
216
€38
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
Name
1
DBZ
MANITOU DE BELLE EAU
BB
2
ZSD
SERPENTIN D’AU CHENE
3
WBH
HERBERT VD NOORD WATERINGSHOEV
Breed
The top 3 most used Blonde AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Rank
Code
1
BA2308
2
F356
3
BA2300
Name
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny Breed
STONELEA INZAGI
BA
215
€35
No
SHANVALLEY JAGGER
BA
35
€42
No
GAZOU
BA
27
€36
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
The top 3 most used Hereford AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Rank
Code
1
HE2043
2 3
Name
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny Breed
SOLPOLL 1 KENTUCKY KID P HYF
HE
382
€116
Yes
SPL
SOLPOLL 1 HANDSOME {HYC}
HE
314
€181
No
HE4297
FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR {HYF}
HE
261
€142
Yes
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The top 3 most used Parthenaise AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
PT
100
€135
No
KILGULBIN PARTHENAISE LOGAN
PT
65
€158
Yes
HURRICANE GONZO
PT
65
€139
Yes
Rank
Code
Name
1
BZB
BOLIDE
2
PT4570
3
ZGH
Breed EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 most used Piedmontese AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Repl. Index
GI Sire
51
€137
Yes
PI
6
€144
No
PI
6
€186
No
Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
PI4566
SANDYMOUNT NORDIC
PI
2
PI4668
URANUS
3
S3105
ITALIAN BREEDER SCUDO
Name
Breed
The top 3 most used Saler AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Rank
Code
1
SA4604
KNOTTOWN ROY
SA
628
€249
Yes
2
SA2189
ULSAN
SA
594
€262
No
3
SA2153
HIGHFIELD ODRAN
SA
374
€233
Yes
Name
Breed EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 most used Simmental AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20 Repl. Index
GI Sire
1427
€168
Yes
SI
1122
€218
Yes
SI
489
€161
Yes
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
SI2469
LISNACRANN FIFTY CENT
SI
2
SI2152
CURAHEEN EARP
3
QCD
CLOONDROON CALLING
Name
Breed
The top 3 most used Shorthorn AI sires based on sires recorded 1/1/20 to 30/6/20
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Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
SH
242
€83
Yes
BUNCRAGGY FIRE FOX (RO) (P)
SH
232
€132
Yes
CLONINA EXPLORER 300 (RO) (P)
SH
88
€68
No
Rank
Code
1
SH4209
STONEYROYD HALCYON MATRIX (P)
2
SH4748
3
SH4609
Name
Breed EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Simmental
Re
placeme
nt
SI4590
€121
Shiloh Hot Rod
Index
DOB: 05-Sep-2016 Bred by Hugh Murray, Co Westmeath
Myostatin Free
“ Star Rating (Within Breed)
{
Kilbride Farm Bantry 10
Raceview Bounty Royal D 485
{
Cairnview Snazzy
{
Kilbride Farm Newry
The highest star rating for docility available on the panel
Economic Indexes
€ Value
Kilbride Farm Fanni 9V
Raceview Royal - Diamond
“
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★
Replacement Index
€121
48%
★★★★★
★★★★★
Terminal Index
€96
51%
★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 3.52%, All breeds avg: 3.83%
+4.8%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 8.84%, All breeds avg: 8.22%
+8.8%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
76% (High)
44%
(Average) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 21.28kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 1.35, All breeds avg: 1.4
0.17
49%
★★★★★
+31.2kg
48%
★★★★★
+1.45
47%
★★★
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 5.44%, All breeds avg: 5.39%
★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: 8.38kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: -0.15 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
+6.07%
59%
+7.9kg
45%
★★★★★
+0.36 days
40%
★★
To order straws call 023 8820452
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€117
Ildira
Index
DOB: 25-Sep-2013 Bred by M. Leonard, France
Myostatin Pending
“ Star Rating (Within Breed)
{
Bavardage
Capucine
{
On-Dit
{
Velours
Ridelle
Viola
A son of Bavardage with a Daughter Milk figure of +5kg
Economic Indexes
€ Value
“
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★★
Replacement Index
€117
48%
★★★★★
★★
Terminal Index
€116
55%
★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 3.74%,All breeds avg: 3.83%
+4.9%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 8.5%,All breeds avg: 8.22%
+9.2%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
76% (High)
45%
(Average) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 23.58kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.4
-0.06
43%
★★
+23.4kg
58%
★★★★★
53%
★★★★★
+2.18
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.85%, All breeds avg: 5.39%
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★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.57kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: 1.23 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
+6.15%
58%
+5kg
48%
★★★★
+1.5 days
38%
★
To order straws call 023 8820452
Limousin
Re
Limousin
placeme
nt
LM6370
€110
Jalabert
Index
DOB: 15-Oct-2014
Charolais
Re
placeme
nt
CH5980 Bred by Earl Cezard Vivier, France
Myostatin Free
“ Star Rating (Within Breed)
{
Voimo
Fanette
{
Natur
{
Viviers
French bred son of the proven easy calver Voimo
Economic Indexes
€ Value
Ovation
Uranie
“
Index Reliability
Star Rating (Across Breed)
★★★★★
Replacement Index
€110
46%
★★★★★
★★★
Terminal Index
€129
52%
★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Beef Cow
Breed avg: 5.66%, All breeds avg: 3.83%
+4.5%
Beef Heifer
Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.22%
+12.4%
Star Rating (Within Breed)
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
69% (High)
43%
(Average) Star Rating (Across Breed)
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE
★★★
Docility (1-5 scale)
★★★★
Carcass Weight (Kg)
★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02 Breed avg: 33.43kg, All breeds avg: 16.49kg Breed avg: 1.88, All breeds avg: 1.4
0.04
43%
★★★★
+36.3kg
55%
★★★★★
54%
★★★
+1.45
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.66%, All breeds avg: 5.39%
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -3.63kg, All breeds avg: 2.29kg Breed avg: -1.3 days, All breeds avg: -0.81 days
+3.1%
54%
+5kg
49%
★★★★
-1.2 days
35%
★★★
To order straws call 023 8820452
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Gene Ireland Profile
Wilson Kells, Cavan Wilson Kells runs a herd of 60 commercial suckler cows alongside a store lamb fattening system near Arva in Co. Cavan. He has been a user of Gene Ireland straws for the last 10 years and currently over half the animals in the herd are sired by Gene Ireland bulls. He is also an active participant in the BDGP, GLAS, BEEP-S and BEAM schemes. The herd is comprised mainly of Charolais, Limousin and Simmental cows with a small amount of Angus and Salers starting to be used with good results. All progeny are brought to beef with the males as bulls under 16 months and females not selected for breeding being finished at 24 months. All the replacement heifers are sired by AI bulls with the ICBF indexes being used to identify sires strong for milk and docility whilst also maintaining calving ease. One of the standout cows in Wilson’s herd is IE121016651194. Sired by the Gene Ireland Charolais sire YBH (Ballym Henri) and born in March 2015, this cow first calved at 25 months and has produced an incredible 6 calves (2 sets of twins) in four years. She currently has a Replacement Index of ₏171 with a calving interval figure of 360 days and her first daughter has been retained in the herd for breeding. This cow is a great example of what can be achieved in the suckler beef industry through a combination of genetics and top class management.
Cow 1194 Suckler Cow Report
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Cow: IE121016651194
YBH: Sire of Cow 1194
Jumbo
1234
Cow Tag
Example: IE15131331234
Herd Number
21-May
Date ABC
Code
Ist Serve
13-June
Date XYZ
Code
1st Repeat
Name Date
Code
2nd Repeat
Date
Code
3rd Repeat
GENE IRELAND BEEF BREEDING CHART
Comment
2020
“ See our full profile of Wilson Kells and his Cavan herd inside.
Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co.Cork, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (023) 8820452 Fax: +353 (023) 8820229 Email: query@icbf.com
The future of suckler farming is reliant on a combination of targeted action, focused support schemes and the on farm production of a top quality traceable and sustainable product. If all of these things are working together, I feel there is a viable future in suckler farming.
“
Wilson Kells, Gene Ireland User
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