Taurus

Increased Discount for Semen Testing

Richard Saunders — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:38:40 +0000

Discount for semen-tested bulls has been more than doubled to encourage more vendors to semen test their bulls. The typical rate for Bull Breeding Warranty of 7% + Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) drops to 5% + IPT for bulls which have satisfactorily undergone a fertility test within 45 days prior to auction. For private sales the rate drops from 7.45% + IPT to 5.30% + IPT for a semen test carried out up to 30 days prior to private sale. These both represent a huge discount of 28%. When insuring a bull, please provide a copy of the semen fertility report.

Top-priced Blonde insured through Taurus

Richard Saunders — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:40:49 +0000

The Blonde D’Aquitaine bull, Quicks Fantastic, sold by Messrs AR Quick & Partners at Worcester on 21st April 2012 for the top price of 5,100gns has been insured through Taurus

Taurus to sponsor Worcester Blonde Sale on 21st April

Richard Saunders — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:29:15 +0000

Taurus will be the main sponsor at the British Blonde Cattle Society’s Show & Sale to be held with McCartneys at Worcester Market on Sat 21st April 2012. Fertility and Luck Penny cover will be available to vendors either pre-sale or on the day itself. Buyers will be able to insure their purchases from fall-of-hammer with a Taurus representative in attendance at the sale. Entries comprise 49 bulls and 9 females.

HCC offer £70 for Semen Testing Bulls

Richard Saunders — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:17:00 +0000

HCC / Meat Promotion Wales is offering Welsh farmers £70 towards the cost of semen testing bulls. A semen test typically costs £75-£100 per bull. If a bull underperforms this can affect the number of calves born as well as the calving pattern. Semen testing is carried out by a vet as part of a bull pre-breeding examination which is backed up by a written report.

Bulls with satisfactory semen test results (a score of over 75% for sperm motility and morphology) benefit from a 10% discount on fertility insurance through Taurus.

To secure funding, please visit www.hccmpw.org.uk. The process is a simple one: arrange a date with your vet to complete the fertility test; then send in the claim form with a receipt from your vet and the results of the test.

Farmers can reduce the risk of poor bull performance by doing some simple checks before mating gets underway. To get cows in calf a bull has to be ready (good physical shape), willing (good libido) and able (good semen quality).

For further information, please visit www.hccmpw.org.uk or telephone 01970-625050

Appointed Representative (AR) Status

Richard Saunders — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:31:18 +0000

From 1st January 2012, Taurus AgriDirect are Appointed Representatives of Amlin Underwriting Services Limited trading as Crowe Livestock. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Discount for Fertility-tested Bulls

Richard Saunders — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:01:03 +0000

Taurus offers a 10% discount for fertility-tested bulls. Bulls with a satisfactory semen test certificate dated within 30 days prior to sale will benefit from a 10% reduction for Bull Breeding Warranty.

Taurus present at Haltcliffe Sale 29th July

Richard Saunders — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:23:52 +0000

A Taurus representative will be present at the on-farm Haltcliffe Sale of 21 heifers on behalf of Messrs Ridley on Fri 29th July commencing 3.30pm. Due to the fact that a pre-sale veterinary inspection will be carried out, 3, 6 or 12 months’ mortality cover is available from fall of hammer. Speak to Richard Saunders on the day or call 0784-3336213 by Monday 12pm following the sale.

Taurus sponsors Beeston Blonde Sale

Richard Saunders — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:19:48 +0000

The Spring Sale of Blondes held at Beeston on 21.05.11, supported by Taurus, saw a top of 5,000gns for Fronfedw Eragorn consigned by Mr R Davies, Lampeter. Taurus has sponsored all three BBCS Sales held April/May 2011.