Maintaining productivity and fertility in dry times is something we are heavily focused on at Rayleigh.  Being from a marginal climate our cattle are well accustomed to semi-arid type pastures such as salt bush, herbages and dry grasses. This allows for our bulls to be well adapted, low fuss and ready to work, particularly through drier times.  

The aim of the stud has always been to breed functional and efficient cattle, noted for their ability to fatten on pasture and carry themselves through tough times. Structural soundness, doing ability and natural muscling are at the forefront of our program to ensure this vision is met.

At Rayleigh we recognise that key factors in maximising profitability of a beef production system include:

* Fertility
* Feed Efficiency
* Carcass Quality
 
Our females must maintain the highest level of fertility to remain in the program.  Weaning weights of progeny are carefully monitored to ensure sufficient performance from matron and offspring.

Visual assessment of carcass shape, raw and EBV data are all utilised to ensure performance of our cattle. An ability to perform on natural pastures and structural soundness comprise the final key selection criteria in our program.

We believe that ongoing selection for these attributes provides our clients with the best opportunity to hit market specifications and maximise profitability from their beef operations. It also allows for us to be confident in the consistency and performance of our genetics.