Hi everyone and welcome to my 40 years celebration of breeding.
23 October brought us days of chaos – no power, no sleep, and a lot of chainsaw noise – but I was incredibly lucky to have friends and family lend a hand. Their help with the clean-up was much needed and very much appreciated. It reminded me again how strong our farming community is when things turn upside down.
There’s plenty of work still going on around the district – fences to rebuild, shelter to replant, and neighbours still helping neighbours. It’s what makes this region special. Thanks again to everyone who checked in or lent a hand.
Markets: A Brighter Patch for Lamb and Mutton
After a tough couple of seasons, it’s good to see some positive movement. Procurement pressure and tightening supply have lifted returns, with lambs sitting around $10.60 – $11.00/kg/cwt and mutton around $5.50-$6.00/kg/cwt, depending on plant and grade.
Ram Pricing
With rising costs and ongoing investment in data recording and DNA selection, it has become necessary after 10 years of not doing so, to increase my prices in line with average market pricing.
My aim hasn’t changed – to keep providing sound, high-performing genetics that give you results where it counts. I’m happy to discuss the details personally if you have any questions.
| Maternal Sires | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Coopworth | $1500 | $1200 | $1000 |
| Coopworth-Texel | $1500 | $1200 | $1000 |
| Coopworth-Perendale | $1500 | $1200 | $1000 |
| Terminal Sires | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suftex | $1000 | $800 | $700 |
| Sires available – 200 | |
|---|---|
| Coopworth 100% | The backbone of my stud for over 40 years. Renowned for fertility, strong mothering ability, lamb survival, and excellent growth. |
| Coopworth-Texel | Easy lambing, high yielding progeny with strong growth to heavy weights. MyoMax identified. GTGDF9 (fertility gene) identified. |
| Coopworth-Perendale | Extra vigour and toughness, constitution, conformation. |
| Texel | Bred to Maternal Traits c/- Wharetoa Genetics. High fertility. GTGDF9 (fertility gene) MyoMax identified. |
| Suftex | Strong constitution, excellent yield. Dark points for easy identification. |
Ram Bookings
If you would like to book a ram, you are welcome to contact me anytime for more information or to arrange a visit.
Please indicate:
a) Breed and number of rams required.
b) Price range you wish to purchase within.
Special Ram Purchases
45 Ram Lambs from Wharetoa Genetics – Garth and Chris Shaw
Garth’s career has been marked by dedication, integrity and a lifelong commitment to improving the genetics, performance, and future of our nations flock. To Garth and Chris, I want to express my sincere thanks to someone who has given so much, achieved so highly, and set a standard the rest of us continue to look up to.
Stay Connected
You can find updates, photos and sale information on my website, www.ColhounGenetics.co.nz and on the Colhoun Genetics Facebook page. It’s a good way to keep up with stud news, ram availability and anything happening on the farm between newsletters.
Thank You!
As always, I appreciate your support and trust in my genetics.
All the best for the coming weeks as we head into summer. Take care, enjoy the weather when it arrives. I hope you get a chance to catch your breath and relax with family before the end of the year.
Regards and best wishes.
David