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Kerrah Simmental Sale

RECOMMENDATIONS HEALTH
We appreciate that it is not always easy to turn up on sale day and The Kerrah herd is assessed annually for general health,
make the all important decision of which bull to buy. To help with udder, feet and temperament defects, all animals not meeting
this we have coded our recommendations for what breeding policy a high standard are culled.
we believe each bull is best suited for. This is based on not only the All Auction bulls have been palpated, scrotal measured and Semen
bulls own records but how his family has performed in the herd. and Service tested on the 13/4/2021 by Farm Vets Wairoa. They
have been given a 10n1 and BVD booster. All bulls have been
CODES DNA tested negative for BVD. Kerrah is a Brucellosis free and TB
H1 – this means the bull is suitable for mating well grown beef accredited herd and carries a C10 status.
yearling heifers. It is based on the bulls EBV’s for birth weight and
calving ease combined with the knowledge on the performance of
the sire and the dam.
H2 – mean’s the bull can be used with confidence for mating two
year old heifers or second calvers and dairy cows.
M – This bull we consider most suitable for retention of his
daughters, based not only on the EBV’s for birth,calving ease,
scrotal circumference and milk but also on scanning data and the ON OFFER
ability of the mother and her family to get back into calf each year.
T – These sires are most suitable for producing top weaners which ADVISORY SERVICE
have the ability to grow on and be ready for slaughter at 20 months We welcome the opportunity to become involved in your breeding
of age. program, to give another opinion, to bounce ideas off and get feed
back from the breeding program.
Note – A bull can have more than one code. Also note that breed
indexes are another easy system to use if you are not worried about TRANSPORT
emphasis on a single trait. (see under EBV’s explained for more We offer free transport to the value of $200 or transport to one
information on these – page 4). of the following destinations - Hamilton, TeKuiti, Feilding, or
Wanganui. Please fill in the transporters section in the purchaser’s
DILUTION GENE CODES slip as being in touch with the transport firm you deal with most
A – Carries the Dilution gene. often can both reduce the time in transit and ease the cost of
N – Carries no Dilution gene. getting your bull home.
C – Carries one copy of the Dilution gene.
See letter for explanation. BACK-UP SERVICE
If you have problems during mating or though the year we will
There are some bulls in the catalogue with the dilution gene endeavour to help by supplying a back up bull, with the option
notation missing. These are awaiting test results and should be on of purchasing him if satisfied. With the help of our agents and
hand by Sale Day. knowing what transport firm you use, delivery can usually be swift.

Guarantees

All Kerrah bulls are guaranteed for 2 years from date of sale
against structural unsoundness, infertility or incapability of service.
Under these circumstances Kerrah will:
• Replace the bull with a satisfactory substitute if available, or:
• Issue a credit equal to the purchase price less the salvage value.
This credit may be used at future Kerrah bull sales. BIDR CONDITIONS
The guarantee covers the purchase value of the bull without This sale will be hosted by bidr® (www.bidr.co.nz) as a HYBRID
interest, cost or damages. The guarantee shall apply providing the auction, with online bidding and a live-stream available on sale
bull’s incapacity is not caused by injury or disease contracted since day, as well as the normal on-farm format. All intending ONLINE
leaving Tangiwai and is calculated on the basis that the guarantee purchasers must register on bidr® in advance of the sale date, by
is reduced by one third of the purchase price for each year of visiting the website and using the “sign up” button, adding their
standard service from the sale date. A veterinary certificate must be contact information and nominating the agency they would like to
supplied by the purchaser upon request. purchase through and account held with that agency. Alternatively,
If any bull that is purchased does not possess a reasonable fertility, purchasers can organise an agent from one of the agencies
although not totally infertile, any dispute that may arise shall be listed on bidr® to buy on their behalf. The bidr® team is always
settled by an arbitrator appointed by the auctioneers and must be available to help purchasers get signed up and registered, and the
lodged within 12 calendar months from date of sale. HelpDesk is proudly managed in-house from the Waikato. Please
We recommend that all purchasers discuss injury insurance of their call 0800 TO BIDR (0800 86 2437), or email enquiries@bidr.
bulls at the sale. co.nz for assistance at any point.

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