The average frame size of the cows is 5.5 to 6. With an average working weight of 650kg plus in spring whilst feeding autumn calves. The females are selected on a combination of visual assessment conducted annually by us together with the EBV’s to ensure functionality, conformation, temperament, muscularity and performance. This encompasses fertility, fat cover, calving ease and calf rearing ratio. Attention to minimise inbreeding is also important.
Sire: B/R NEW DAY 454
Dam: RIGA DESIRE G8
Comments: Lovely soft, long 454 daughter of G8. Super temperament. GTS Score 5.
Sire: CONNEALY REVENUE 7392
Dam: RIGA DESIRE G8
Comments: A stylish, thick heifer out of G8 and Revenue.
Sire: CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62
Dam: RIGA DESIRE K3
Comments: The K3, Docklands mating has bred well.
Sire: HICHLANDER OF STERN
Dam: BLACKMORE NIGHTINGALE A76
Comments: A great doing female who breeds consistently well. GTS Score 6. Flushed in 2017.
Sire: HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB
Dam: RIGA FROSTINE F150 (APR)
Comments: A different pedigree from a GTS Score 7 dam. Exhibits excellent growth for age and super temperament. Traces back to the original Kahlua Family.
Sire: TC FRANKLIN 619
Dam: RIGA ARDIRA C171 (APR)
Comments: A powerful Franklin daughter with super temperament, tracing back to the Matania line. GTS Score 4. Flushed in 2017.
Sire: TC FRANKLIN 619
Dam: RIGA EDATE C55
Comments: A GTS Score 7 daughter of Franklin, tracing back to the Opera Family.
Sire: TC FRANKLIN 619
Dam: IRELANDS ECLYPTA
Comments: GTS Score 5 daughter of TC Franklin. Dam of highest price bull in 2017. Flushed in 2017.