Innovis Ram sale 230818

INNOVIS RAM SALE - CARLISLE Thursday 23rd August 2018 Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS Viewing from: 3.30pm Sale starts: 5pm Exceptional, recorded meat and maternal sires available.

All grass bred for efficient, high quality commercial sheep production.

INNOVIS FAST TRACK! Call 01970 828236 before 4pm on Tuesday the 21st of August to pre-register and have your buyer number allocated before the sale.

INNOVIS LTD, PEITHYLL, CAPEL DEWI, ABERYSTWYTH SY23 3HU 01970 828236 enquiries@innovis.org.uk

ABERFIELD

ABERFIELD SR www.innovis.org.uk

HIGHLANDER

ABERMAX

Innovis Breeding Sheep

ABERBLACK @InnovisLtd

PRIMERA

MEAT SIRES

2018 AVAILABLE BREEDS We currently have over 2,200 rams available at our ram sales throughout the UK this year. The breeds, history and characteristics are outlined here.

The Primera is a composite meat sheep, designed to provide high performance finishing lambs which excel in meat quality characteristics.

Abermax composite rams, derived from the best Texel and Charollais genetics, continue to prove themselves to be exceptional Meat Sires for prime lamb production.

The Primera breeding programme aims to utilise the best available meat sires of quality meat breeds in one package, to deliver the very best finishing characteristics to commercial farmers.

Abermax rams are evaluated using a within flock system meaning EBVs are comparable within this population. The Abermax Carcase Index is similar to that used in the Charollais breed and aims to identify superior lamb growth and commercial carcase qualities.

We make extensive use of CT scanning in our Abermax programme to help us identify genetically superior animals for carcase composition, muscle distribution and meat eating quality.

The Aberblack has been developed from specific lines at the Huish and Bentley Suffolk Flocks, with extensive use of performance recording and introgression of specific traits from other breeds such as Texel and Charollais, focusing on sheep that can perform on forage diets.

The Aberblack breeding programme focuses on breeding rams that produce very fast growing carcase lambs, minimising days on farm to hit premium prices.

MATERNAL SIRES The Aberfield is a superior crossing sire derived from our nucleus flock, lambing outdoors and run under commercial conditions at 1,000ft.

Rams are selected for maternal traits and have EBVs for lambing, ewe traits, prolificacy and maternal ability, as well as lamb growth, carcase traits and roundworm resistance. The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing good quality lambs.

Rams are evaluated in Innovis’s own system which contains in excess of 8,000 performance records. These EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations.

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The Aberfield SR has been bred as an additional option for Aberfield breeders. We have incorporated Lleyn genetics in to the Aberfield breeding programme to produce the SR. The Aberfield SR is suited to producers who would like to run a closed flock system by allowing them to produce their own replacement ewes whist maintaining ewe size and prolificacy.

The Highlander joined our nucleus flock in Aberystwyth in 2014 and is now recorded in line with the Innovis system.

The focus of the Highlander is to consistently deliver increased volume (kg) of lamb weaned.

This is achieved by improving performance as a ewe lamb therefore maintaining a higher level of production in future.

Our Abertex nucleus ewes lamb out at 1,000ft with specific selection for lambing ease and lamb vigour. Abertex sires are particularly well suited for breeding hardy, crossbred ewes that can be kept on the hill and lamb at 150%, producing quality finished lambs.

Abertex rams are evaluated in Innovis’ own system, these EBVs are only comparable within the Innovis populations.

The Maternal Index identifies rams whose daughters will be profitable ewes that produce fast growing, quality lambs. The Carcase Index shows the value of the ram for producing finished lambs.

Cwmerfyn Texels (LME)

HYWEL AND MADDY LEWIS Sale of up to 50 Signet Recorded

Welsh Mountain Rams

Pedigree Texel Flock Established in 2007 Providing profitable Texel rams for sale to commercial farmers Selected on EBVs for weight and muscle depth without losing fat Selected for maternal traits to produce milky, prolific crossbred ewes AVAILABLE AT INNOVIS RAM SALES IN ABERYSTWYTH

Held in conjunction with the Innovis Ram Sale

Thursday 6th of September 2018 Peithyll, Capel Dewi, Aberystwyth, SY23 3HU

For more information contact Maddy on 07813 959 111 INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018

Viewing from 11.30am Sale starts 12.30pm

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Estimated Breeding Values EBV’s Calculating the EBV

Performance = Genotype + Environment

To calculate an estimated breeding value (EBV), we combine individual animal records along with the records of their relatives, we also take in to account non genetic influences such as age of mother and whether the animal was reared as a single or twin, as these all impact on the lamb’s growth and performance. In doing so we can use the EBVs to compare the breeding potential of each animal on a ‘level playing field’.

CARCASE TRAITS In the Carcase Index most emphasis is placed on EBVs for lamb growth and muscle in the carcase.

Fat in the carcase may also be included in order to try and maintain fat levels rather than change them.

Lambing ease and lamb survival are combined in a Lambing sub-index that is included in the overall INDEX.

EWE TRAITS In the Maternal index; Lambing Ease, Lamb vigour, Lamb survival, FEC, litter size, lamb growth, ultrasonic muscle and fat depth, maternal ability (based on lamb growth to 8 weeks) without increasing ewe weight.

A PROFITABLE LAMB The INDEX combines EBVs for important traits. They are combined by ‘weighting’ them in relation to how much they are likely to influence profit and how heritable they are – so more important traits have more influence on the index value.

A positive EBV value is higher than average and a negative EBV value is lower than average. Additional traits are identified with stars – the more stars the better!

Rams are graded by their index in to Elite, Select or Commercial (blank) categories.

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Delivering year on year improvements in our rams

Using sound, objective evidence in all our breeding decisions and making this information available to our customers is central to the Innovis philosophy. We believe that the best evidence comes from recording the performance of sheep in grass based systems that ‘challenge’ sheep in the same, or harsher, environments than their progeny will be expected to perform in.

Our estimated breeding values (EBVs) and indexes are fine tuned to the needs of the commercial farmer, so that we consistently achieve genetic improvement in the traits that really deliver returns in our customers’ flocks.

A number of these important traits, such as lamb survival, nematode resistance, ewe weight, ewe longevity and foot health are not widely recorded by other breeders. All our in-house genetic evaluations use tens of thousands of performance and pedigree records and the same statistical method (BLUP) that is used for the national evaluations carried out for cattle and sheep. The investment in our own systems means that we are able to react quickly to our customers’ needs and incorporate new innovations and research findings rapidly.

The use of composite lines allows us to combine the strengths of individual breeds with the hybrid vigour that is retained over the generations, and also provides a base rich in genetic variation for us to further improve through selecting the best animals for breeding. It is the genetic selection that has been carried out within these lines over a number of years that equips them to deliver superior progeny performance for our customers.

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INNOVIS RAM SALES Sale History In August, 2011 Innovis held its first ram sale at Mynydd Gorddu, near Aberystwyth. It was attended by 75 invited buyers and 130 performance recorded animals were available for sale. Now we are in our 8th season of sales with 8 ram sales across the UK in addition to South West selection days and events for Dalehead and St Merryn. This year we have in excess of 2.200 rams available for sale. Our client list has increased to over 1,300 clients and we have over 20 Ram breeding partner flocks across the UK. Despite this growth we have still rigorously culled animals that don’t achieve the standards that both Innovis and our clients expect. Our nucleus flock remains one of the largest recorded flocks in the UK and one of the largest sheep breeding programmes globally.

Prices Back in 2011 our Elite (A Grade) rams were priced at £800 with the standard rams at £500. We have improved our genetics considerably since then and each year as we build up more information we continue to drive the performance of the rams forward. We always try to maintain the price of the rams but the cost of continuous improvements in research and development and health have forced a small increase. The prices this year are: Maternal Rams

Elite

Select

Commercial

Teasers

Aberfield, Aberfield SR, Abertex

£950

£750

£650

£275

Highlander Multiplier

£750

Meat Rams

Elite

Select

Commercial

Abermax, Primera

£850

£700

£600

Aberblack

£850

£700

£600

Comparative Pricing Although our list prices often appears higher than industry averages, we can demonstrate that the cost per lamb compares very favourably when we include mating capacity and longevity in the calculation. A recent survey showed that 70% of rams lasted 4 years + and of the remaining 30% most were still 3 years old and going strong. Following is a basic calculation showing the ACTUAL cost per lamb: Sale Price

Ewes covered per Ram

Longevity years

Lambs reared @150%(42kg)

Cost per Lamb Produced

Total kg/ram (42Kg)

Total Kg / Purchase Price

Innovis Elite Ram

£950

80

4

480

£1.97

20,160

4.7p/Kg LWt

Industry Crossing Sire

£600

50

3

225

£2.67

9,450

6.3p/Kg LWt

£0.70 cheaper

Please note that these calculations do not allow for the genetic benefit over the base Industry ram, which will be substantial over time.

INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018

1.6p cheaper

The Ram Sale All our rams for sale are listed in the following pages for your review. Our unique sale process enables buyers to purchase rams at a fixed price when there is a single interested party. Where there are up to 3 interested buyers, there is an option for bidders to, either enter into a draw to buy the ram at the fixed price (hat), or to bid-up on the ram in £25 increments. We revert to bidding only when more than 3 buyers are interested in one animal in order to save time. We can assure you that there is never any running up of rams nor any false bidding.

Terms and Conditions All rams are sold in accordance with the Innovis Terms and Conditions for supply of good and services and available on our website at www.innovis.org.uk. Innovis will guarantee the performance of all rams sold at its official sales for the first mating season after purchase, provided that the owner can demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to ensure the health, welfare and security of the ram during that period. Any issues post sale must be raised prior to 1st February 2019 and accompanied by appropriate evidence/ supporting documentation in addition to a veterinary report where applicable. In the event that a ram is found to be defective, a replacement ram of equivalent genetic potential will be supplied. A credit note for the value of the ram may be issued against the buyers next purchase if the replacement is not available. No cash refunds are given.

Health Protocol Innovis understand that when selecting sheep for breeding, an important criteria is health. Therefore we have embarked on a unique program to maximize the health and biosecurity of our whole system; from the source flocks, through to grazing units and finally the rams themselves for sale. All breeding partner flocks are now part of a health screening program where barren ewes are culled through a partnership with ‘Farm Post Mortems’ at designated abattoirs, and screened for the major production limiting diseases. Further strategic screening is undertaken throughout the year and tailored flock health plans ensure that all ram lambs have had a similar start to life.

Ram lambs then move off to grower units, selected for their biosecurity and management systems that will allow our rams to all grow on a similar way. These farms have tailored health plans to ensure all our rams been given the same treatments and that the rams are grown on a forage based system to ensure that they last for several seasons.

Finally to ensure our rams are fit for purpose, each ram undergoes a full “MOT” to examine its suitability for breeding. This includes a clinical examination together with palpation and visual inspection of the external genitalia. New for this year and a ground-breaking initiative for our Sheep Industry, each ram has been bled and certified as Borders Disease Negative. Rams will leave our sales having had a quarantine Startect drench as best practice and a trace element bolus.

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Aberfield LOT

Carcase traits Ram

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Ewe traits Lambing %

Maternal ability

Shepherding Ewe weight

FEC

Lamb ease

INDEX

Grade

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

0.0

49

401

06414HH

Apr-17

-0.2

1.6

0.2

4

-0.2

0.3

77

Elite

402

06678HH

Apr-17

-1.1

2.7

0.6

-1

-0.3

0.5

68

Elite

403

06112HH

Apr-17

-0.3

0.5

0.2

2

-0.1

0.2

65

Elite

404

06498HH

Apr-17

-0.9

2.5

0.4

-3

-0.2

0.0

65

Elite

405

06255HH

Apr-17

0.2

0.5

0.2

2

-0.1

0.3

65

Elite

406

06364HH

Apr-17

2.4

0.7

0.1

3

0.1

-0.2

64

Elite

407

06303HH

Apr-17

-1.7

0.7

0.1

3

-0.2

1.7

64

Elite

408

06127HH

Apr-17

-2.6

2.6

0.5

-1

-0.4

0.1

64

Elite

409

06291HH

Apr-17

-1.7

1.7

-0.1

2

-0.1

-0.8

63

Elite

410

06297HH

Apr-17

-1.6

0.7

0.0

2

-0.2

-0.9

63

Elite

411

06208HH

Apr-17

2.6

0.1

0.3

4

0.1

0.5

*

62

Elite

412

06211HH

Apr-17

-0.5

0.3

0.2

3

-0.2

2.8

*

62

Elite

413

06651HH

Apr-17

0.9

2.0

0.3

1

-0.2

-1.1

62

Elite

414

06289HH

Apr-17

-1.2

1.9

0.4

-1

-0.4

1.5

61

Elite

415

06514HH

Apr-17

1.5

0.0

0.2

6

-0.2

-0.1

61

Elite

416

06121HH

Apr-17

1.7

1.0

0.5

3

-0.3

-1.0

60

Elite

417

06287HH

Apr-17

-2.0

0.5

0.0

3

-0.3

1.9

60

Elite

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Aberfield LOT

Carcase traits

Ram

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Ewe traits Lambing %

Maternal ability

Shepherding Ewe weight

FEC

Lamb ease

INDEX

Grade

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

0.0

49

418

06143HH

Apr-17

-1.7

0.2

-0.1

2

-0.2

-0.6

60

Elite

419

06544HH

Apr-17

-0.2

1.7

0.5

-3

-0.2

1.1

60

Elite

420

06217HH

Apr-17

2.7

1.5

0.5

1

-0.3

-1.4

59

Select

421

06140HH

Apr-17

0.2

1.0

0.7

-1

-0.2

0.6

59

Select

422

06478HH

Apr-17

1.3

0.3

0.3

4

-0.2

-0.7

*

59

Select

423

06195HH

Apr-17

-1.6

0.8

0.3

2

-0.3

1.9

*

59

Select

424

06625HH

Apr-17

-0.5

1.2

0.1

1

0.0

-0.7

59

Select

425

06621HH

Apr-17

0.8

-0.1

0.3

1

-0.1

1.9

58

Select

426

06128HH

Apr-17

-2.4

1.9

0.4

-2

-0.3

-0.2

58

Select

427

06275HH

Apr-17

-1.6

2.7

0.1

-2

-0.2

-1.5

58

Select

428

06245HH

Apr-17

-1.4

1.2

0.5

-1

-0.3

0.7

57

Select

429

06384HH

Apr-17

2.3

-0.4

0.2

2

0.1

-0.2

57

Select

430

06371HH

Apr-17

-1.9

0.0

0.0

2

-0.2

0.2

56

Select

431

06471HH

Apr-17

1.4

2.5

0.7

-2

-0.4

-1.4

56

Select

432

06682HH

Apr-17

1.0

0.5

0.1

3

-0.3

-0.5

56

Select

433

06155HH

Apr-17

1.0

0.3

0.2

4

-0.4

-0.9

*

56

Select

434

06545HH

Apr-17

-1.4

-0.8

-0.1

1

0.8

-0.8

***

56

Select

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Aberfield LOT

Carcase traits

Ram

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Ewe traits Lambing %

Maternal ability

Shepherding Ewe weight

FEC

Lamb ease

INDEX

Grade

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

0.0

435

06176HH

Apr-17

2.9

0.0

0.3

0

0.0

-0.2

436

06568HH

Apr-17

-2.8

0.1

-0.1

2

-0.2

437

06743HH

Apr-17

-2.6

1.3

0.3

-1

438

06518HH

Apr-17

2.2

0.7

0.2

439

06428HH

Apr-17

-3.4

0.3

440

06400HH

Apr-17

-1.1

441

06767HH

Apr-17

442

06200HH

443

49

55

Select

-0.2

55

Select

-0.4

1.2

55

Select

1

-0.4

-0.4

54

Select

-0.1

2

-0.4

-0.2

54

Select

-0.7

0.0

2

-0.2

-0.1

53

Select

1.1

-0.2

-0.1

2

-0.2

0.0

52

Select

Apr-17

3.3

0.2

0.7

2

-0.3

0.8

52

Select

06188HH

Apr-17

-3.1

-0.1

0.0

2

-0.3

-0.3

51

Select

444

06462HH

Apr-17

0.2

-0.5

0.1

4

-0.3

-2.0

50

Select

445

06411HH

Apr-17

-1.3

0.5

0.0

3

-0.5

-2.2

50

Select

446

06171HH

Apr-17

-0.9

0.1

0.2

4

-0.3

-1.2

50

Select

447

06361HH

Apr-17

-1.9

0.3

0.3

-1

-0.3

2.5

50

Select

448

06332HH

Apr-17

1.0

0.0

0.1

3

-0.5

-0.3

449

06587HH

Apr-17

0.8

0.6

0.5

1

-0.3

-0.2

49

450

06640HH

Apr-17

-0.3

1.3

0.5

2

-0.5

-0.1

48

451

06319HH

Apr-17

-1.0

0.1

0.2

2

-0.4

-2.2

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48

Aberfield LOT

Carcase traits

Ram

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Ewe traits Lambing %

Maternal ability

Shepherding Ewe weight

FEC

Lamb ease

INDEX

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

0.0

49

452

06508HH

Apr-17

1.9

-0.1

0.1

-1

-0.4

-0.7

45

453

06118HH

Apr-17

-1.6

0.0

0.0

3

-0.5

-0.8

44

454

06159HH

Apr-17

0.9

1.4

0.5

-6

-0.2

-1.3

44

455

06285HH

Apr-17

0.5

1.3

0.3

-7

-0.2

-2.2

456

06318HH

Apr-17

-1.0

-0.7

0.2

2

-0.4

-2.2

457

06180HH

Apr-17

0.5

1.1

0.4

-7

-0.3

-2.0

*

39

458

06179HH

Apr-17

-1.0

1.3

0.2

-7

-0.3

-2.0

*

39

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Grade

Aberfield SR LOT

Ram

Born

Carcase traits

Ewe traits

Muscle depth

Maternal ability

Growth

Fat depth Lambing %

Shepherding

Ewe weight

FEC

Lamb ease

INDEX

Grade

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

0.0

459

15185DN

Mar-17

2.5

0.8

0.0

6

0.1

1.0

460

15194DN

Mar-17

2.9

1.0

0.0

5

0.0

-0.5

461

15162DN

Mar-17

1.9

1.1

0.0

6

0.1

0.8

462

15072DN

Mar-17

1.6

0.3

-0.1

5

-0.1

463

15050DN

Mar-17

1.6

0.1

0.0

4

464

15060DN

Mar-17

-0.2

0.1

0.1

465

15259DN

Mar-17

1.4

-0.4

466

16697DN

Mar-17

-0.3

467

15013DN

Mar-17

468

15270DN

469

15193DN

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49

70

Elite

70

Elite

*

68

Elite

-0.1

*

65

Elite

0.1

0.3

*

64

Elite

8

0.1

0.8

*

61

Elite

0.0

8

-0.1

1.3

60

Elite

0.0

0.1

6

0.1

1.2

55

Elite

1.0

0.0

-0.2

4

0.1

0.2

*

54

Select

Mar-17

2.2

0.2

0.1

0

0.1

2.2

*

53

Select

Mar-17

0.1

-0.7

-0.2

3

0.1

0.7

*

51

Select

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Highlander LOT

Ram

Breed Average

Born

(Innovis EBVs)

470

20532SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

471

20528SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

472

20285SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

473

20526SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

474

20527SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

475

21350SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

476

21376SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

477

20392SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

478

20357SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

479

20335SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

480

21368SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

481

21371SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

482

21380SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

483

21366SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

484

20510SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

485

21359SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

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Highlander LOT

Ram

Breed Average

Born

(Innovis EBVs)

486

21372SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

487

20513SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

488

21363SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

489

20331SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

490

20541SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

491

20279SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

492

21355SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

493

20540SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

494

21381SH

Mar-17

Multiplier Ram

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Abertex LOT

Ram

Carcase traits

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Ewe traits

Fat depth

Lambing %

Maternal ability

Maternal Index

Carcase Index

Lambing ease

Lamb vigour

Grade

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

( Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

56

495

19084PR

Apr-17

3.3

2.6

0.2

13

1.6

111

***

*

*

Elite

496

19083PR

Apr-17

2.4

2.5

0.1

13

1.6

110

**

*

*

Elite

497

19094PR

Apr-17

2.0

0.4

-0.1

12

1.4

96

*

*

498

19194PR

Apr-17

5.8

4.8

0.5

2

-0.4

92

***

Elite

499

19223PR

Apr-17

5.2

3.3

0.4

-4

0.5

85

***

Elite

500

19027PR

Mar-17

8.8

3.3

0.8

-5

0.1

84

***

501

19261PR

Apr-17

3.9

3.9

0.3

-4

0.0

83

***

502

19224PR

Apr-17

6.7

3.0

0.3

-7

-0.3

75

***

Elite

503

19028PR

Mar-17

1.3

1.8

-0.1

-3

0.2

69

*

Select

504

19168PR

Apr-17

2.2

3.3

0.2

-9

0.0

69

***

505

19172PR

Apr-17

-0.2

2.3

0.0

-2

0.1

68

*

Select

506

19270PR

Apr-17

3.0

0.4

0.1

0

0.1

66

*

Select

507

19163PR

Apr-17

4.9

2.7

0.3

-14

-0.1

60

***

Select

508

19107PR

Apr-17

4.1

1.2

0.1

-9

-0.4

60

**

Select

509

19049PR

Apr-17

0.8

-0.7

-0.1

1

-0.1

59

510

19081PR

Apr-17

4.5

0.9

0.1

-9

-0.1

58

511

19291PR

May-17

1.1

-0.3

-0.1

-4

-0.1

57

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Elite

*

Elite Elite

*

*

Select

Select **

*

Select Select

Abertex LOT

Ram

Carcase traits Born

Growth

Ewe traits

Muscle Fat depth depth

Lambing %

Maternal ability

Maternal Index

Carcase Index

Lambing ease

Lamb vigour

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

( Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

56

512

19079PR

Apr-17

-1.4

0.7

0.1

-9

-0.3

44

513

19256PR

Apr-17

-2.5

0.3

-0.1

-9

-0.3

43

514

19140PR

Apr-17

1.2

0.4

-0.1

-11

-0.8

42

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Grade

Abermax LOT

Ram

Ultrasound

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing

Sub-Index

CT

Index

Lambing ease

Lean

Grade

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

( Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

3

114

515

06199SM

Mar-17

8.3

2.0

0.7

-4

185

516

01990LC

Mar-17

3.5

2.2

0.1

3

179

517

01958LC

Mar-17

1.9

2.9

0.2

6

177

Elite

518

14902DN

Mar-17

1.8

2.4

0.1

3

169

Elite

519

05637LE

Mar-17

4.0

1.3

0.1

2

168

Elite

520

06499SF

Mar-17

8.8

1.3

0.9

-6

167

Elite

521

06013SM

Mar-17

9.5

0.9

0.9

-10

162

Elite

522

01896LC

Mar-17

0.8

2.1

0.1

3

158

Elite

523

14946DN

Mar-17

4.1

0.2

0.0

5

156

524

06196SM

Mar-17

3.4

1.3

0.3

1

154

525

14929DN

Mar-17

2.2

0.7

-0.1

6

152

526

01916LC

Mar-17

1.5

1.6

0.1

1

150

Elite

527

05980SM

Mar-17

5.4

0.2

0.3

-3

148

Elite

528

01838LC

Mar-17

1.3

0.6

-0.1

5

145

529

08194MG

Apr-17

0.8

1.4

0.1

4

145

Elite

530

15263DN

Mar-17

3.8

-0.1

0.1

0

141

Elite

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Elite *

*

Elite

Elite Elite

*

*

Elite

Elite

Abermax LOT

Ram

Ultrasound

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing

Sub-Index

CT

Index

Lambing ease

Lean

Grade

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

( Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

3

114

531

01979LC

Mar-17

1.2

0.8

0.0

1

138

Select

532

02013LC

Mar-17

1.4

0.7

0.1

1

137

Select

533

06101SM

Mar-17

0.5

0.8

-0.1

-1

136

Select

534

05889LE

Mar-17

2.8

0.0

0.1

2

136

Select

535

06271SM

Mar-17

-0.3

2.1

0.4

3

136

536

06031SM

Mar-17

2.2

0.1

-0.1

-2

135

Select

537

04567HV

Mar-17

2.6

1.0

0.2

-11

134

Select

538

06116SM

Mar-17

1.8

0.6

0.3

1

129

Select

539

05988LE

Apr-17

3.3

-0.5

0.2

4

127

Select

540

06238SM

Mar-17

-1.2

1.1

-0.1

-3

124

Select

541

06505SF

Mar-17

0.0

0.2

-0.2

-4

122

Select

542

06095SM

Mar-17

0.7

1.1

0.2

-10

122

Select

543

06699SF

Mar-17

-1.0

0.9

0.0

-3

119

Select

544

06209SM

Mar-17

0.2

1.1

0.4

-1

119

Select

545

06267SM

Mar-17

2.3

0.8

0.7

0

119

Select

546

06482SF

Feb-17

2.5

-0.5

0.1

-5

115

Select

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*

Select

Abermax LOT

Ram

Ultrasound Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing Sub-Index

CT

Index

Lambing ease

Lean

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

( Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0.0

3

114

547

05677LE

Mar-17

-0.3

0.0

0.0

2

114

548

06645SF

Mar-17

0.5

-0.6

-0.2

-2

111

549

05995SM

Mar-17

-2.5

2.2

0.5

-3

110

550

06697SF

Mar-17

0.3

-1.0

-0.1

-2

101

551

06617SF

Mar-17

-2.4

0.3

0.0

-3

98

552

06661SF

Mar-17

0.0

-2.3

-0.1

-3

76

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*

Grade

Primera Lot

Ram

Born

Growth

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing Sub-Index

Index

Lamb survival

GRADE

***Top 5%, **Top 10%, *Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0

0

149

553

02062LD

Apr-17

4.0

0.8

1.1

0

197

Elite

554

02047LD

Apr-17

3.5

0.6

0.2

0

190

Elite

555

02128LD

Apr-17

2.5

-0.2

1.3

6

174

Select

556

01995LD

Apr-17

1.3

0.5

0.4

7

174

557

03359PT

Mar-17

0.3

0.8

0.3

5

169

Select

558

02024LD

Apr-17

1.1

0.5

0.9

-4

162

Select

559

02038LD

Apr-17

-1.4

-0.2

-0.6

4

138

560

02157LD

Apr-17

-0.3

-0.6

0.2

-1

137

561

02120LD

Apr-17

-0.5

-0.4

0.4

-4

134

562

01936LD

Mar-17

-2.3

-1.0

-1.2

4

118

563

01930LD

Mar-17

-0.6

-2.8

-0.8

4

107

564

01911LD

Mar-17

-5.2

-1.1

-0.7

-3

83

INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018

**

*

Select

Aberblack Lot

Ram

Ultrasonic Born

Scan weight

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing Sub-Index

Lamb survival

Index

Grade

*Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0

-1

47

565

02824LF

Apr-17

3.7

1.7

0.3

2

120

Elite

566

02788LF

Apr-17

2.6

1.8

0.1

3

114

Elite

567

02863LF

Apr-17

3.7

1.0

0.1

1

106

Elite

568

02792LF

Apr-17

1.5

1.2

0.1

4

91

Elite

569

02907LF

Apr-17

1.9

0.9

0.3

4

89

Elite

570

02778LF

Apr-17

2.4

0.8

0.3

0

*

88

Elite

571

02862LF

Apr-17

0.9

1.2

0.1

3

*

85

Elite

572

02787LF

Apr-17

1.9

0.6

0.1

2

81

Elite

573

03034LF

Apr-17

2.0

0.4

0.2

4

80

Elite

574

02987LF

Apr-17

1.7

0.5

0.1

0

74

Elite

575

03060LF

Apr-17

1.9

0.1

0.1

0

69

Elite

576

02830LF

Apr-17

1.8

0.2

-0.1

-1

68

Elite

577

03008LF

Apr-17

0.9

0.2

0.1

1

62

Select

578

03045LF

Apr-17

0.4

0.4

0.1

0

60

Select

579

02834LF

Apr-17

1.3

0.0

0.2

0

60

Select

580

03026LF

Apr-17

0.7

0.0

0.0

1

56

Select

581

02958LF

Apr-17

1.2

-0.3

0.3

0

55

Select

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*

*

Aberblack Lot

Ram

Ultrasonic Born

Scan weight

Muscle depth

Fat depth

Lambing Sub-Index

Lamb survival

Index

*Top 25%

Breed Average

(Innovis EBVs)

0.0

0.0

0

-1

47

582

02970LF

Apr-17

-0.3

0.0

-0.2

-1

44

583

02975LF

Apr-17

0.1

-0.5

0.1

0

38

584

02876LF

Apr-17

-1.6

-0.9

-0.3

1

*

15

585

03030LF

Apr-17

-1.0

-1.3

0.0

-4

*

8

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Grade

NOTES

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Keeping rams cool for successful breeding When transporting rams in hot weather Sperm production is very sensitive to the temperature of the testes.

Under normal environmental conditions, rams can maintain the desired temperature in the testes for sperm production, through cooling mechanisms such as lowering the testes away from the body in hot weather.

However when temperatures are higher than 32°C for longer than a two week period, especially combined with higher humidity, this can reduce ram fertility.

Efforts should be taken now to keep rams as cool and comfortable as possible   

 

Provide access to cool water which will assist in keeping core body temperature as cool as possible.

Provide shade under trees or in barns with good ventilation or fans.

Consider keeping rams in a well ventilated barn during the day and allowing them on pastures at night when it is cooler to graze Minimise the time animals are held in strong sunlight and where possible handle animals either side of the day.

Shear rams that are carrying 4 months or more of fleece.

NB: Freshly shorn rams actually absorb more heat from sunlight than fleeced rams.

ABERFIELD

ABERFIELD SR HIGHLANDER

www.innovis.org.uk

ABERMAX

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ABERBLACK PRIMERA @InnovisLtd

 

   

Inspect the rams frequently for signs of heat stress such as open-mouth breathing.

Plan journeys very carefully to ensure they are as short as possible and without delays. Try to avoid transport during the hottest hours of the day.

When stopping always park in the shade, and ideally with the vehicle positioned across the prevailing wind.

Make sure rams have access to fresh water. Make regular stops to give rams water.

Make sure rams are not packed tightly together so there is enough space for them to regulate their body temperatures Be aware that the hottest parts of the vehicle are normally the front compartments (near the cabin) and the upper decks of the vehicle.

INNOVIS SALES TEAM

Daniel Stout Scotland

Stuart Annand Scotland

Duncan McEwen Scotland

Claire Irving North of England

Matt Harding East and Central England

Gwydion Owen North Wales

Daniel joins us as our Scottish representative. His family farm is based in the Fair Isle where he farmed 300 commercial ewes as well as contract shepherding for local farms.

Daniel has a strong academic background with a BSc in Agriculture from Edinburgh University.

Sheep breeding and genetics has always been a particular interest, leading him to study selection for carcass conformation and composition in Texel sheep for his MSc dissertation at Aberystwyth University.

Stuart recently relocated his farming operation to South West scotland, where he runs 220 hill cows and 1250 ewes. The flock consists of Abertex, Highlander and cheviot ewes, all lambed outside on a rotational grazing system.

Having previously farmed in New Zealand, Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms, Stuart is well placed to discuss a variety of sheep production systems and assist clients in maximising their bottom line from forage.

Duncan currently runs a partnership farm along side his parents in Stirlingshire were they farm a 1000 ewe flock with 200 acres of arable land and cattle. He graduated from SRUC Edinburgh with a BSc in Agriculture and in 2014 travelled New Zealand were he was inspired by their production systems and genetics research. Their farm was a Quality Meat Scotland Monitor Farm, as part of a three year programme, during this time the farm grew their flock from 500 ewes to the current 1000 ewe flock. Duncan currently crosses his Cheviot ewes with Aberfield rams and Abermax rams with his ewe lambs.

Claire has a strong practical knowledge in sheep farming and grew up in Northumberland with a strong farming influence. She studied agriculture at Kirkley Hall College before going on to work as a contract shepherd in mid Northumberland. She has previously worked in a sales/ marketing role with Allflex and still takes time to do some lambing and very much enjoys working and training her dogs.

Development Manager Matt is from a traditional family farm that have mixed stock. He has 8 years’ experience of animal genetics under his belt, and before joining Innovis, he worked for five years with PIC as part of their genetic program and account management team. Matt is a Harper Adams graduate, who gained an animal science degree with honours.

Graduate of Agriculture with Business Studies from Aberystwyth University. He spent time in New Zealand to enhance his agricultural and shepherding knowledge, working on a Sheep and Beef Station. He now farms back at home on the family farm in the Conwy Valley. The farm runs two separate flocks. Their hill land is used to produce replacement welsh ewes annually. He is passionate about sheep farming and is delighted to have the opportunity to share and interact his knowledge in order to sustain farming profitably by making the most of the Innovis breeding technology.

Email: stuartannand@innovis.org.uk

Email: danielstout@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07833 226 884

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Email: duncanmcewen@innovis.org.uk

Email: claireirving@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07792 096999

Email: mattharding@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07921 082 340

Email: gwydionowen@innovis.org.uk Mobile: 07817 273596

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INNOVIS 2018 RAM SALES Online Sales Open

8th May - 20th July

South West Selection Days

25th

Wednesday July Friday 27th July

by appointment only

INNOVIS RAM SALE, ABERYSTWYTH. AUGUST 2018

www.innovis.org.uk/ buyonline/

Please call Declan Marshall for information 07854 759834

Aberystwyth Sale

Thursday 2nd August

Viewing 11.30am Sale 1pm

Hereford Sale

Thursday 9th August

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Llandegla Sale

Tuesday 21st August

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Carlisle Sale

Thursday 23rd August

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Fearn Farm Sale

Friday 24th August

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Stirling Sale

Wednesday 29th August

Viewing 3pm Sale 4pm

Kelso Sale

Friday 31st August

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Thursday 6th September

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Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Crossbred Ewe Catalogue Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory

Aberfield and Highlander Producer Directory

The breeder directory will be available to customers looking for cross-bred ewe lambs.

Innovis will put potential buyers in contact with sellers in their region.

There are two possible formats in which you can be included, both free of charge.

Please tick your preferred option below and fill in the basic details at the bottom of the page.

A - Advert 1/4 A5 page, arranged by region/area.

Includes breed, approximate number available, your surname, farm name, area, basic farm information and photo. See example below.

ABERFIELD X WELSH W. Jones MAES GLAS, POWYS

Photo can be of yourself, farm or sheep and should be emailed to enquiries@innovis.org.uk

Farm/sheep information email to enquiries@innovis.org.uk

B - Directory listing - also suitable for breeders uncertain about selling this year but wanting to be listed for future enquiries.

Includes surname , farm name, area and breed available. See example below.

Wales: North EVANS, PEN Y BRYN, PWLLHELI, GWYNEDD - HIGHLANDER JONES, TYDDYN GWYN, TYWYN, GWYNEDD - ABERFIELD X WELSH C - I do not wish to be included in the Innovis breeder directory at this time YOUR INFORMATION

Have you returned your form to be included in our producer directory?

Not received yours?

Call 01970 828236

NAME: .......................................................................................................................................

ADRESS:..................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................POSTCODE:.................................

TEL: (for office use only)......................................................................................................................

BREED OF SHEEP AVAILABLE:.................................................................................................... ...

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF EWE LAMBS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANNUALLY:.....................................

How to find us: Harrison and Hetherington Ltd Borderway Mart Rosehill Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2RS Tel: 01228 406200

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