Sires
Sires are selected using eye-appraisal and stockmanship first and foremost then ensuring the sire is out of a fertile and productive dam line and lastly incorporating accurate EBV’s to give us the right balance for Sire Selection.
Firstly the most important structure start with the five things that hit the ground, four good feet and legs and a strong jaw. He has to hold a masculine head up, have plenty of length of rein , a well set shoulder to climb and ease of calving. We like to see a big spring and depth of rib with a strong spine. He has to display width and length of hindquarter but overall be balanced between his front, middle and hind. Lastly must have good bone, coat and softness of skin.
Within the stud we will not use any stud sires that haven’t had their Genomics analysed, because without Genomics the EBVs can be significantly different and inaccurate.
Sudeley Viking 18101
Sudeley Viking 18101 was the $60,000 standout from the 2020 New Zealand selling season and considered by many as arguably the most impressive son of the immortal Matauri Reality 839 to date. Viking does everything right from the ground up, he is incredibly deep bodied, wide throughout and smooth shouldered. The muscle volume in Viking is to a degree seldom seem combined with softness, constitution and easy fleshing. Viking stands on good bone and impeccable feet. On Breedplan Viking Ebv’s are exceptional throughout and he is a trait leader for scrotal and in the top 5% for Fat and IMF. To say his progeny at Sudeley are impressive is an understatement, he consistently breeds a superb type, temperament and correct phenotype. Five Viking sons have been used in the stud this season as yearlings and numerous sons will be available in the 2023 sale team.
MUSGRAVE AVENGER (IMP USA)
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