Breeding – Rockley Brahmans

For stud and commercial breeders wishing to improve production efficiency and gain higher returns, the current dry may be the right time to utilise more Brahman in your herd. From an exceptional family, Rockley LP Etheridge (IVF) (P) has superior…

Big Country 2019 – Proven donors the backbone of our elite registered bulls

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Females, Sales

breeding, females, Sales

Thanks to more than 60 years of successfully breeding elite red Brahmans, our donor selection delivers predictable genetics from quality female lines that are uniform, balanced, visually appealing and consistent, and easily identifiable as ‘the Rockley type’. With a quality young female…

Big Country 2019 – More Eagle sons to hit the market

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Sales

breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Sales

With 2019 Big Country on 5-6 February fast approaching, here I share the genetic background of the sires of the elite bulls we’ll be presenting for sale. All our breeding and matching decisions reflect our experience and ongoing commitment to…

Rockley bulls & progeny tick ‘Elite’ boxes for Yoman Brahmans

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Excellence

breeding, Excellence

I recently visited Yoman Brahmans at Moura to see how full brothers Rockley Tyrion (IVF) (P) and Rockley LP Renly (IVF) and their progeny have been performing since they were purchased at the 2016 Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale (RBWS). It was enormously satisfying to receive positive…

Introducing Rockley’s own ‘modern master’: Elmo Picasso 1023/7 (P)

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, IVF

breeding, Elite breeding attributes, IVF

Elmo Picasso 1023/7 (P) I promised to say more about our decision to purchase Elmo Picasso 1023/7 (P). Even before he entered the showgrounds at Beef 2018, we knew he was a bull who might suit our breeding program. Now…

Beef Australia 2018 – Reflections

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence, Weaner Grading System

breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence, Weaner Grading System

A three-yearly event that’s not to be missed, Beef Australia is always a great opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in our industry. Kate, Arnie and I chose to leave the cattle at home this year and treat Beef…

Improving Rockley bull fertility using veterinary bull breeding soundness examinations (VBBSE)

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Excellence, Weaner Grading System

breeding, Excellence, Weaner Grading System

Rockley’s goal is to produce elite stud and herd bulls with the highest possible fertility that deliver advantage for our breeding and commercial customers. We believe in providing our customers with as much documented information as possible about the bulls…

Sharing genetic information along the supply chain – an industry priority

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Excellence

breeding, Excellence

“I estimate that the losses in the beef value chain by not being able to directly link consumer requirements to bull breeders is about $5.5 million per year.”1 Dr Alex Ball, Managing Director, Rural Analytics The Livestock Breeding and Genetics Forum…

Rockley’s Weaner Grading System predicted top sale price for Rockley Phelps

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Excellence, Sales, Weaner Grading System

breeding, Excellence, Sales, Weaner Grading System

Our unique red Braham Weaner Grading System is helping us predict sales performance and future genetic gains for customers. We were delighted to sell Rockley Phelps for $40,000 at the recent Big Country 2018, however we had reason to be…

Arnie’s legacy: building Australian Brahman genetics

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence, Females, Sales

breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence, females, Sales

At the 2007 Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale, 13% of red bulls sold were by imported sires. At the same sale in 2017, the figure had dropped to just over 2%.* Clearly, an increasing percentage of Brahman genetics is now sourced…

Rockley LP Etheridge (IVF) (P): Semen for Sale

Big Country 2019 – Proven donors the backbone of our elite registered bulls

Big Country 2019 – More Eagle sons to hit the market

Rockley bulls & progeny tick ‘Elite’ boxes for Yoman Brahmans

Introducing Rockley’s own ‘modern master’: Elmo Picasso 1023/7 (P)

Beef Australia 2018 – Reflections

Improving Rockley bull fertility using veterinary bull breeding soundness examinations (VBBSE)

Sharing genetic information along the supply chain – an industry priority

Rockley’s Weaner Grading System predicted top sale price for Rockley Phelps

Arnie’s legacy: building Australian Brahman genetics

Chris & Sally Kirk

Ashley Kirk

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