Semayr Breeding Services Progeny Test Team 2025 – Bull Calf Nomination

July 19, 2024

Semayr Breeding Services Progeny Test Team 2025 – Bull Calf Nomination

General Notices

Nominations Close 23 August

Do you have an Ayrshire bull calf you’re excited about? Check him out against the following criteria and get in touch: 

  • Diversity of pedigree
  • Proven sires within pedigree
  • Ancestry BW of 0 and higher (Preferred but not necessary)
  • Production consistently above herd mates
  • Regular calvings
  • Above average conformation
  • Ancestry BVs for high Fat & Protein

All calves that are successful in the initial selection process will be genomically tested, this may also include the calf’s dam.  Members will be advised by mid-September if genomic testing will proceed, and will be expected to provide samples to LIC Livestock Selection promptly.  Final selection will be made in mid-November.

Bulls selected for the 2025 Semayr Breeding Services progeny test team will be purchased by Semayr Breeding Services for $1,400 + GST and breeders may also purchase up to 50 straws of semen at a reduced price for use in their herd.  Royalties are payable on any semen sales once marketed as proven.
 
Please contact Alayna on 07 856 0816 or info@ayrshire.org.nz with the birth identity of any bull calf for consideration for the 2025 SEMAYR BREEDING SERVICES PROGENY TEST TEAM.

Semayr – Serious about improving the Ayrshire breed

Back to News
Scroll to Top