Breeding – Rockley Brahmans

The proof of a sire’s value is always in his progeny. Quietly confident that Picasso’s calves would provide what our customers are looking for – polled Brahmans showing good breed character – we are now delighted to report that both…

Great expectations – Rockley’s latest acquisition gets top marks for fertility and phenotype

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence

Our years of experience have taught us that the most important factor to consider when purchasing a bull is its breeding program. We choose to buy from breeders whose programs align with our own long-term goals so that we can…

Warning: Buying high growth bulls may threaten your profitability

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Excellence, Herd bulls, Stud bulls

Breeders and commercial producers keen to purchase high growth bulls should be aware they may cause future calving problems that may reduce your profitability. But buying low growth bulls instead is not the answer either. It’s true that the progeny…

FIVE Rockley breeding practices that help your business succeed

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence

A spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a bull can cost you dearly. When you take into account how long you’ll keep the bull and then the daughters, it’s clear each buying decision has repercussions that can last 20 years or more…

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

Ashley Kirk

Breeding, Elite breeding attributes, Excellence, Sales

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…

Chips off the old block – Picasso progeny are impressive

Great expectations – Rockley’s latest acquisition gets top marks for fertility and phenotype

Warning: Buying high growth bulls may threaten your profitability

FIVE Rockley breeding practices that help your business succeed

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

Chris & Sally Kirk

Ashley Kirk

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