Xcell Breeding Services Ltd

08/09/2025

Spots are available for our next OPU day. Contact the office for more details or email [email protected]

26/08/2025

💰Smart commercial farmers like Greg McKay of Xcell Breeding Services Ltd in New Zealand are making every dollar count with Vytelle ADVANCE™ IVF technology.

By combining the best genetics with efficient methods, producers can amass 50-60 embryos from a series of premium donors in a short timeframe, compared to waiting 4-6 weeks between conventional collection methods. It's about working smarter, not harder.

Read more here ➡️ https://vytelle.com/genetic-gain-in-nz-dairy-herd-gets-a-boost-with-ivf

20/08/2025

Awesome to see our friends over the ditch Rocky Repro Pty Ltd and Wise Repro adding this option for their clients 🐮

As our business continues to expand, so do our capabilities. We’re excited to announce that we are now offering AV semen collection at our Rockhampton Centre.

Earlier this year George completed bovine AV semen collection training at Xcell Breeding Services Ltd in New Zealand. Rocky Repro now has the facilities and equipment to offer this specialised service.

Wise Repro is focused on combining the best techniques for maximum results and efficiency with the extra care and attention we’re known for. Thanks to the generosity of our friends across the ditch, the newly acquired skills are already benefiting the Australian cattle industry.

👉 Get in touch with George or any of the WiseRepro team to book your sire for collection.

https://rockyrepro.com.au/contact/

27/07/2025

We are on the lookout for a Casual Stock & Maintenance Person. This role would suit a retired farmer or someone with a hands-on background who’s keen to stay active.

We're after someone dependable, good with tools, and happy to get stuck in when needed.

Message us here or email [email protected] if this sounds like you or someone you know

09/07/2025

🔷 The Blue Option 🔷
The Blue Option is a line of Belgian Blue bulls, proudly bred by Glenacardoch and sold by Xcell Breeding
✅ Calving ease
✅ Excellent growth and muscle
✅ Local genetics, proven in local herds
If you’re looking to add more value to your calves with beef genetics that work in NZ conditions, the Blue Option is your answer.

Message us to learn more or place an order

25/06/2025

OPU/IVF FAQ Series – Let’s Break It Down

We get a lot of great questions about IVF, so for this post we are breaking it down to the basics.

Still scratching your head? Send us a message or give Pippa a call to discuss the process further or to secure one of the spots below:

📅 Wednesday 9th July
📅 Wednesday 23rd July

19/06/2025

Want to learn more about our work with Vytelle, check out the link below 👇

💥 NZ dairy producers are fast-tracking genetic gain with hormone-free IVF. See how Xcell Breeding and Vytelle are revolutionising breeding programs across the South Island without the hassle of complex hormone schedules. 👉https://hubs.la/Q03qDqnz0

Xcell Breeding Services Ltd

18/06/2025

Providing optimal feed is essential for the cattle and sheep that enter our facility. To boost the younger stock that are coming on we planted an oat/grass mix this season. Massive thank you to
Cresslands Contracting Ltd
Gilchrist Brothers Ltd
Simon from Frame Grain & Seeds for his time and knowledge

13/06/2025

🚨 EXCLUSIVE TO NZ – Millah Murrah UltraJet 🚨

We’re proud to be the exclusive marketers of Millah Murrah UltraJet in New Zealand.

UltraJet topped the 2024 Millah Murrah 36th Annual Bull Sale, fetching a standout $140,000 – a testament to his quality, pedigree, and global demand.

Quickly emerging as a popular and exciting choice for international buyers, UltraJet offers proven genetics with global appeal.

✔ Breed-leading calving ease
✔ Impressive growth rates
✔ Positive fat EBVs
✔ Sets the benchmark for body type over Paratrooper daughters

Phenotypically, UltraJet showcases:
🔹 Exceptional muscle expression
🔹 Deep, soft flank
🔹 Effortless, fluid gait

With a pedigree rooted in the very best of the breed, UltraJet is bred to deliver consistent, high-quality calves that perform in NZ systems.

Get in touch to discuss how UltraJet can elevate your breeding programme.

12/06/2025

Whether you're an Aussie breeder needing quality NZ genetics or planning to sell your elite sires offshore, we’re here to help.
With tanks regularly heading across the Tasman, we’re proud to support seamless semen and embryo despatch from New Zealand to Australia and beyond.

Get in touch today for more information

03/06/2025

👋 Introducing Jo – our new Centre vet

Jo joined us in late March and hit the ground running. The team loves the energy she brings and her passion for animal reproduction.
She might be a pro at dodging the camera, but we can assure you Jo is friendly in person—so if you see her out and about, be sure to say hi

30/05/2025

At the end of May seems the ideal time to recap March and April!
🦌 cervine season came, stags were collected, straws despatched and returns processed
🐮 bulls began arriving steadily at the centre
🚗 the team have travelled some kms the last couple of months with on farm collections, AI and fertility testing
🐏 sheep AI and ET programmes started
🤠 Charlotte, Jo and Ruby ventured across the ditch
✈️ we cleared 5 sheep semen imports
🎤 some of the crew managed to get to Chris Stapleton while the rest of us experienced it vicariously through Snapchats
🍂 the walnuts fell and we started to prep for those colder mornings
We will share what we have done in May once we catch a breath