About CSB Inc

About CSB Inc.

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Where & What is CSB • CSB Activities • Who is CSB • Ram Marketing

Where & What is CSB Inc.

Where is CSB Inc :
CSB Inc. covers the Central region of New Zealand (Southern North Island) including Wellington, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Taihape, Manawatu, Wanganui, Taranaki & Taumarunui.
(Click in map to view Regional list)

What is CSB Inc :
The Central Suffolk Breeders Inc. group was establish some 50 years ago with the idea of improving the quality of N.Z. Suffolk Sheep.
This principle still stands today with a group of around 70 Suffolk Sheep Breeders who have an interest in the future direction of the breed.
The CSB Committee is in the process of implementing a 'strategic plan' so the group has a more structured direction and definite goals.
Key C.S.B. Inc. objectives are :

Helping all members to participate in the "move to improve"

to sell more and better Suffolk Rams
availability of the best information to our members and our clients
the highest quality production
a more scientific approach leading to measurable genetic improvement
ensuring we are fully aware of market requirements
providing the best service to our clients
building and maintaining sound relationships with all key players

Index of
CSBreeder Sites
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The Suffolk Link
The Newsletter of Central Suffolk Breeders Incorporated

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Regular group activities include:

Field day for the Ram Hogget Trial - establish a more detailed information base so that we can map the overall improvements in the trial results from year to year and use this information to promote the quality of sires produced by the CSB members.

Field day for the Progeny Trial

Discussions with leading Massey University academics (Animal Genetics & Production).

Combined Ram Hogget Open Days with the Central Romney Breeders Group.

CSB Inc. Committee meetings usually take place at the same time as these activities.

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CSB Inc. Committee Members
Chairperson Andy Sims Masterton ph. 06 372 5700 Secretary Stewart Morton FEILDING ph. 06 328 5772 Vice Chairperson / Treasurer Basil Simpson PALMERSTON NORTH ph. 06 357 4791 John Cowper WANGANUI ph. 06 327 3729 John Kyle WAIPUKURAU ph. 06 858 8700	Clare Hare FEILDING ph. 06 328 8787 Alan Davis FEILDING ph. 06 328 8760 David Tennent HAWKE’S BAY ph. 06 855 8154 Margaret Brown FEILDING ph.06 328 9738 Graeme Dyke FEILDING ph. 06 323 9353 Sue Wyley HAWKE’S BAY PH. 06 855 6590
CSB Inc. Postal Address : The Secretary Central Suffolk Breeders Inc. P.O. Box 36 Feilding New Zealand

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Ram Marketing

The committee has discussed whether members might want some indication of market values
and have decided that it would be unwise for the committee to offer formal advice to members.
However, there were some comments that came out of the discussion.

The trend to increased use of terminal sires continues, supply / demand assures a sound market.
It has been well documented that the outlook for lambs over the next few years is good.

Rams should not be undervalued.

What sort of price would be acceptable?

If we remember the MAF formula, 1 flock ram should equal the price of 10 lambs, then we should be
asking more like $600-$700

If the average prime lamb is worth $60 - $70, then Ram prices could justifiably average $400-$550.

As the lamb market is so strong, commercial rams should sell in a
range of $350 - $700 for top.

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