Guarantee of Quality
Certificate of Guarantee
All bulls are guaranteed for a period of three years for fertility and soundness.
Fertility
All bulls must pass a rigorous Serving Capacity test for fertility before they make the sale. This test identifies and removes the bulls that are unfit to be mated. Bulls with a medium (will serve up to 30 cows a cycle) to very high serving capacity, are available for sale.
Soundness
All bulls must also pass a rigorous test for structural soundness, testicle size and confirmation by Eastland Vet Services.
If for any reason a Turihaua bull, within the “Three Year Guarantee” period does not perform as a result of his own fertility or structural defect, excluding injury, we will refund the purchase price or part thereof over the 3 years of Guarantee.
Conditions of Guarantee
- Notify the breeder, so he can advise on Guarantee procedures.
- Vet certificate or letter of infertility or unsoundness must be sent to breeder.
- Please notify breeder prior to disposing of bull unless for humane reasons
Turihaua Bull Quality Assurance
- Pasture reared
- Weighed at birth
- All stud stock tied and handled at 6 weeks
- Performance assessed through Breedplan
- No unnecessary supplementation
- No feet trimming
- Accurate identification and recording
- Service capacity tested
- Independent veterinary check for soundness
- Vaccinated regularly
- T.B. Accredited Free Herd
- Brucellosis and mannosidosis free herd
- 3 Year Guarantee for fertility and soundness
- Inspected for sale by Angus Society Inspectors
- BVD tested – negative
- AM and NH tested free.
| What Turihaua bulls have | What it means to you |
|---|---|
| Long History (Over 100 years of breeding) | Predictability and security on your purchase |
| Performance and Breedplan assessed | The right bull for the task |
| Inherent quiet temperament | Operator safety and improved carcase quality |
| Inherent structural soundness | Less risk of breakdown and loss |
| Versatility | More options for profit |
| Fertility assessed | More calves per dollar invested |
| New Zealand's Best 3 Year Guarantee | Better security on your purchase |
Vets comment
Bulls auctioned around New Zealand are sold with various guarantees. There is no national standard. Turihaua bulls are subjected to a rigorous series of examinations established by Turihaua after consultation with a number of experts. These tests are designed to ensure that the buyer obtains a sound bull ready and able to perform adequately for at least three years.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association is currently attempting to develop a national standard for the examination of bulls. These standards are likely to be similar to Turihaua’s current standards.
The Beef Council is investigating the feasibility of developing a dummy heifer to facilitate the examination of bulls for mating ability.
These moves will help ensure in the future that most bulls sold in New Zealand are structurally sound and fertile.
Lindsay McKnight
Eastland Veterinary Services