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Imported Embryo Calves
20th April, 2010
Imported Embryo Calves at Roma
The beginning of March 2010, saw two firsts for Matt and Anna Ahern. The highest 24 hour rainfall total was recorded at "Bulala" measuring 9 inches on the old scale and the first "Ramses" bull calf to be born outside of Italy arrived the same day!
In all, seven calves were born from IVF embryos imported into Australia by Romagnola Beef Genetics. The super-sire "Ramses" is represented by 4 bulls and 1 heifer. These calves are exceptional and are a testament to the theory that "sires and dams are born not made". "We are extremely excited by the genetic gain we feel these calves will provide us and our clients in the coming years", Anna Ahern said. "They are extremely thick, stylish, calm calves which importantly handled the rain and the heat that followed their arrival with ease".
A further two calves, one bull by "Brama" and a heifer from the much admired "Ivanhoe" will bring genetic diversity to the Romagnola breed in Australia. "We have admired the progeny from these bulls in Italy for sometime now so we look forward to using their progeny here in Australia," Anna Ahern said. "We place equal importance on damlines and we are fortunate to have been able to select from Italy's leading cows in order to produce these embryos. Luna, Fiaba, Pavona and Europa are elite cows that are equivalent to the best cows of any breed anywhere in the world."
For now, Matt and Anna will sit back and watch the calves grow in what can only be described as the best season ever at "Bulala".
To view the calves on You Tube go to www.youtube.com and type Romagnola calves in the Search box.
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