Angus NZ and Paki-iti Farms Ltd
Following on from our involvement with Simmental NZ running their bull evaluation unit for threee years, this year we are pleased to be to be involved with Angus NZ in looking after 35 breeding bulls from breeders all over New Zealand. These bulls are run in one mob to provide an environment where genetics can be compared under identical conditions and structural soundness assessed. These bulls are to be run through to May, where they are to be sold at Beef Expo in Feilding.
We are pleased to be working alongside such a dynamic breed which saw this year’s bull sales increase by 200 bulls representing a 10% increase to over 2000 bulls, and an increase in average price of 19% to $5800.
We are pleased to be working alongside such a dynamic breed which saw this year’s bull sales increase by 200 bulls representing a 10% increase to over 2000 bulls, and an increase in average price of 19% to $5800.
L to R: Stewart Morton - General Manager - Paki-iti, Rob Wylie - General Manager Angus NZ, Grant Cranshaw - Test Station facilitator, Warren White - Paki-iti
Pasja Trial
Suffolk vs. Suffolk X vs. Romney
In 2009 we did a trial looking at the weight gain benefits of grazing Suffolk X lambs on summer crops. For a number of years we had seen our cull purebred Suffolk lambs put on superior weight gains against other trading lambs when finished on pasja crops, so decided to investigate further wheather Suffolk X lambs grew faster on this feed souce.
Aim: To compare the performance of Suffolk lambs vs. Suffolk X lambs vs. Romney lambs on a pasja crop over 3 weightings.
Method: 160 lambs comprising of cull Suffolk lambs, cull Suffolk X Romney lambs and cull Romney lambs were grazed on a pasja crop for 57 days.
Discussion: As we would expect the Suffolk and Suffolk X lambs grew faster than the Romney lambs on pasja, due to their genetic make-up. It does also highlight the growth rate advantage of using a terminal sire (+34%). The interesting result was how quickly the purebred Suffolk lambs and Suffolk X lambs adapted to this feed source in the first 27 days (70% and 45%). The downside was the overall poor growth rates on this feed source for this season.
Conclusion: These results would suggest there is an advantage for lambs with higher % of Suffolk to adapt to the change in diet more quickly and to put on weight more efficiently with this feed source.
In 2009 we did a trial looking at the weight gain benefits of grazing Suffolk X lambs on summer crops. For a number of years we had seen our cull purebred Suffolk lambs put on superior weight gains against other trading lambs when finished on pasja crops, so decided to investigate further wheather Suffolk X lambs grew faster on this feed souce.
Aim: To compare the performance of Suffolk lambs vs. Suffolk X lambs vs. Romney lambs on a pasja crop over 3 weightings.
Method: 160 lambs comprising of cull Suffolk lambs, cull Suffolk X Romney lambs and cull Romney lambs were grazed on a pasja crop for 57 days.
Discussion: As we would expect the Suffolk and Suffolk X lambs grew faster than the Romney lambs on pasja, due to their genetic make-up. It does also highlight the growth rate advantage of using a terminal sire (+34%). The interesting result was how quickly the purebred Suffolk lambs and Suffolk X lambs adapted to this feed source in the first 27 days (70% and 45%). The downside was the overall poor growth rates on this feed source for this season.
Conclusion: These results would suggest there is an advantage for lambs with higher % of Suffolk to adapt to the change in diet more quickly and to put on weight more efficiently with this feed source.
Looking back - February 2004
It may have happened in February 2004, but that month will always be remembered with 185mm of rain falling in 24 hrs. Satellite maps of Paki-iti were able to identify slips caused by the storm. A total area of 9.11% was identified as being affected on the property.
With a March mating deadline, restoring stock proof paddocks for the 18 single sire mating mobs was a priority.
With a March mating deadline, restoring stock proof paddocks for the 18 single sire mating mobs was a priority.
Annual Ruahine Dog Trials
As an annual supplier of Romney ewe hoggets to the Ruahine Dog Trials, we invite all dog trial enthusiasts to witness the shifting ability of these sheep at the Mangamako Rd course, 15 minutes off SH1, near Ohingaiti. These trials are held April/May of each year.
Brazilian Farming Group viewing Paki-iti
