266. Rangiatea — Blair and Sara Gallagher


The Rangiatea breeding programme is one of selecting the best possible genetics available, to enhance bottom line profitablitiy in the commercial environment. All stud sheep are completely subjected to intensive grazing systems, high stocking rates, and are bred to perform. Strong emphasis is also put on sheep type conformation, wool type (crimp, colour) and structural soundness. Objective measurements include EBVs for 100-day (milking) 200-day ultrasound eye muscle measurement, fertility and wool-weight. Rangiatea Perendales are renowned for their shifting ability, survivability and progressive genetic selection objectives.
Contact Details
Registered Flock	Address	Telephone	Fax	Email
266	Rangiatea, 571 Upper Downs Road, Montalto, RD8 Ashburton 7778	(03) 303 9819	(03) 303 9819	gall...@xtra.co.nz
Property Details
Area	Topography	Annual Rainfall	Stock Numbers
840 hectares – 2 blocks plus 220ha lease	Hill tussock, rolling to flat cultivated	1000–1125mm	10,000 all hoggets mated
Stud Details
Foundation	Current Sires	Number of Ewes	Rams Sold	Ram Sale Programme	Recording Programme
Registered 1971. Foundation ewes from Massey University (Flock 1).	Rangiatea, Mt Guardian, Snowdon, Hinerua, Kylemore and Newhaven	809	160–200	On farm private sale December. Stud Rams — Gore Sale.	SIL

The Perendale Sheep Society of New Zealand