Genetics That Work Where It Matters – On Your Farm
Proven Coopworth, Coopworth/Texel, Suftex & Coopworth/Perendale, rams bred in Southland for performance, fertility & profit.
Find the Right Ram for Your Farm System
- Over 40 years breeding rams that deliver results in real farming environments.
- Our Coopworth, Coopworth/Texel, Suftex, and Perendale/Coopworth rams are proven performers.
- Direct sales model, giving you the chance to select rams that are tailored to your farm system.
- Visit us on-farm or have David visit you, we’ll help you find the right sire for your flock.
Over 40 Years Breeding Experience
Colhoun Genetics has been helping farmers lift lambing percentages, growth rates, and carcass yields for more than four decades. Founded by Southland farmer and ram breeder David Colhoun, the stud was built from the ground up - combining hard work, innovation, and a commitment to measurable results.
With a no-auction, one-on-one approach, every ram is matched to the farm system it’s bred for. Because at Colhoun Genetics, the success of the business is built on the success of its clients.
Coopworth Rams
Suftex Rams
Perendale Rams
Coopworth & Coopworth/Texel
SUFTEX
Perendale/Coopworth
Proven maternal sires with fertility, survival, and dual-purpose traits.
Terminal sires bred for rapid growth and top carcass yield.
Hardy, easy-care sires designed for hill country conditions.
A Ram That Delivered, Season After Season
A Mount Hutt farmer shares a heartfelt goodbye and the story of a ram that delivered consistent performance for over ten years. A reminder of the lasting impact the right genetics can have on a flock and a farming operation.
Book a Farm Visit
Book a visit, come to the farm, or give David a call - because the best results start with the right ram for your system.