Angus AT MOUNT LINTON

BREEDING OBJECTIVE

To maximise returns to clients through high fertility, above average indexes and increased carcase attributes.

MATERNAL MATTERS

The performance recorded cattle are put under pressure at critical times of the year. Cows and 18-month heifers are wintered on the hill and tussock country, up to to 1000 metres above sea level and prone to several snowfalls. In this environment and with no winter supplements, cows can lose up to 100kg LW over the winter months. Our focus on positive fats and moderate mature cow weights prove their worth in this extreme environment.

The focus on fertility in the program means cows must be in calf within two cycles and rear a calf each year, irrespective of season. The heifers are mated as yearlings and they must calve unassisted.

KEY DRIVERS

An annual AI program means we can utilise the best Angus genetics available world-wide. We select bulls that break the negative correlations between the following traits:

• Direct and daughters calving ease
• Low birth and high growth
• High growth and low mature cow weight

BUYING A MOUNT LINTON BULL

Our Stud herd adheres to a strict policy of not compromising on structure, temperament, feet or udder formation. Our focus is to produce a genetic package that is unique to the industry.
The focus of our breeding programme is docile, moderate maternal cows, with a mature-cow profile and fat cover that guarantees calving ease, fertility, and an elite carcass package. Most of the bulls catalogued are in the top 15% of the breed for the AngusPro index for birthweight, rib fat and IMF with plenty in the top 5%. Most of the bulls offered achieve the A+ endorsement from AngusPure. They add value to any beef programme.

GUARANTEE

The entry of any Mount Linton Bull into the Auction Catalogue constitutes a 3 year guarantee from date of purchase for fertility and structural soundness that affects the bull’s ability to breed. The purchase will be refunded by way of credit at subsequent sales (without interest, expenses, costs, or damages). The value of the bull shall decrease by 1/3 each year and also take into account possible killing revenue.

The purchaser shall throughout the guarantee period assure the bull has proper care and attention and is maintained in good condition and health including annual BVD vaccination and any mineral supplements that may be needed. The purchaser shall provide a vet certificate if required to prove infertility or structural unsoundness. Incapacity due to injury, neglect or illness suffered or contracted after the sale is not covered by the guarantee. Any disputes shall be settled by an arbitrator appointed by the auctioneering company.

TRANSPORT

The transport of bulls is compliments of Mount Linton as far north as Fielding.

HERD STATUS AND HEALTH

All bulls have:

• TB status C10.
• Negative BVD and EBL test.
• BVD vaccinated.
• Positive semen morphology test.
• Cleared thorough veterinarian check physical health.
• Forward store condition ready to acclimatise to their new environment.