British Livestock Genetics

The first bulls arrived this month at the new bull stud operated by UK Sire Services Ltd (UKSS) in the Scottish Borders. This fully EU-licensed unit has been custom built at Spylaw Farm, Kelso, owned by Keith Redpath.

UKSS is based at Dartington in Devon, England where this independent company collects semen from breeding company and privately owned bulls, for both home and overseas sales. Since their opening in 2002 they have collected from over 400 bulls from all over Britain, featuring 35 breeds. Exports have gone to over 30 countries.

Rob Wills, Director of UKSS said this week, "We needed to grow the company in line with demand and Dartington's distance from the north of England and Scotland was always going to be an issue on cost. By opening this new unit in Scotland we are able to offer a better, more complete service to northern breeders."

Owner of the Scottish premises, Keith Redpath said, "I am delighted to have this opportunity to help take a step forward for livestock breeders in North Britain. Having an export qualified bull stud at the heart of the pedigree livestock business in the UK gives breeders the chance to develop new business from their existing enterprises."

Steve Oultram who is Chairman of Cattle Services (Ayr), also a UKSS Director, said "We have been overwhelmed by the support that we have found here in Scotland. With export markets fast re-opening, breeders have recognised that it is time to look beyond the bounds of the home market as well as collecting semen from a valuable bull as an insurance policy and for domestic sales."

The new bull stud has a capacity for 26 bulls. Manager, Jim Cameron, confirmed that places are quickly being taken, especially with the major spring bull sales in full swing. "It is incredible to see the diversity of breeds and genetics that are being brought forward. I always felt confident that a stud was needed in Scotland to meet the demand and it seems this is the case."

Rob Wills is also Executive Manager of the British Livestock Genetics Consortium Ltd (BLG) who are actively working on behalf of the British livestock sector to re-open doors for trade after the 2007 Foot and Mouth disease incident in Surrey.

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[18/02/2008]





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This fully EU-licensed unit has been custom built at Spylaw Farm, Kelso, owned by Keith Redpath. UKSS is based at Dartington in Devon, England where this independent company collects semen from breeding company and privately owned bulls, for both home and overseas sales. Since their opening in 2002 they have collected from over 400 bulls from all over Britain, featuring 35 breeds. Exports have gone to over 30 countries. Rob Wills, Director of UKSS said this week, "We needed to grow the company in line with demand and Dartington's distance from the north of England and Scotland was always going to be an issue on cost. By opening this new unit in Scotland we are able to offer a better, more complete service to northern breeders." Owner of the Scottish premises, Keith Redpath said, "I am delighted to have this opportunity to help take a step forward for livestock breeders in North Britain. Having an export qualified bull stud at the heart of the pedigree livestock business in the UK gives breeders the chance to develop new business from their existing enterprises." Steve Oultram who is Chairman of Cattle Services (Ayr), also a UKSS Director, said "We have been overwhelmed by the support that we have found here in Scotland. With export markets fast re-opening, breeders have recognised that it is time to look beyond the bounds of the home market as well as collecting semen from a valuable bull as an insurance policy and for domestic sales." The new bull stud has a capacity for 26 bulls. Manager, Jim Cameron, confirmed that places are quickly being taken, especially with the major spring bull sales in full swing. "It is incredible to see the diversity of breeds and genetics that are being brought forward. I always felt confident that a stud was needed in Scotland to meet the demand and it seems this is the case." Rob Wills is also Executive Manager of the British Livestock Genetics Consortium Ltd (BLG) who are actively working on behalf of the British livestock sector to re-open doors for trade after the 2007 Foot and Mouth disease incident in Surrey. For further details see Link text [18/02/2008]