Semen

Nestled in the hill country of North Canterbury, Te Mania Angus has established itself as a premier breeding operation focused on developing cattle that meet the specific demands of New Zealand's beef and dairy industries. With a commitment to genetic excellence and practical farming solutions, this operation is making significant strides in producing animals that deliver real value to dairy farmers. 

Feed Efficiency at the Forefront

In today's economic climate, maximising production while minimising input costs is crucial for dairy farm profitability. Te Mania utilises cutting-edge Vytelle Sense technology to conduct comprehensive feed efficiency testing and selection of breeding stock that demonstrate superior conversion rates, enabling farmers to achieve better returns from their feed investment.

Optimising Birth Performance

The breeding program at Te Mania places particular emphasis on achieving low birth weights combined with exceptional growth rates – a combination that proves invaluable for dairy farmers. Te Mania has the longest history of heifer mating in New Zealand, being the first in NZ to do so. Low birth weight calves reduce calving difficulties and associated veterinary costs while maintaining the genetic potential for rapid post-birth growth.

This focus on balanced genetics ensures that calves are born easily but don't compromise on their ability to reach weaning weights efficiently. The result is improved animal welfare, reduced labour during calving season, and enhanced overall productivity across the dairy operation.

Quality Genetics Available

Te Mania maintains an impressive roster of top-performing sires, with quality semen available for purchase from proven bulls. These genetics represent years of careful selection and testing, offering dairy farmers access to bloodlines that have demonstrated superior performance in feed efficiency, growth rates, and overall productivity.

The availability of these genetics provides dairy farmers with the opportunity to upgrade their herds using proven bloodlines that align with modern dairy industry requirements. For dairy farmers seeking to improve efficiency and profitability, Te Mania can assist in the journey toward sustainable, profitable dairy farming.

Semen can be purchased from XCELL Breeding Services for CRV, GeneZ, Worldwide Sires, Semex and Samen, as a multisire product in conventional straws and as a male sexed straw. The bulls can be purchased individually from these companies, of course, as well as from Targeted Breeding Services and Te Mania directly.