The Gums - Stevenson Genetics

The Gums - Stevenson Genetics The Gums is a 920ha stud and commercial sheep and beef property, located in Cheviot, New Zealand.

We run Poll Merino, Quarterbred, Halfbred & Dorset Down studs and trade beef cattle The Gums is a commercial and stud sheep property situated 10km west of Cheviot, covering 920ha. The farm consists of dorset down, poll merino, halfbred and quarterbred sheep studs as well as a commercial farming operation. Each of the stud breeds are focussed on breeding a type of animal that empowers commercial farmers to generate profit by optimising the productivity of their flocks and properties.

Hard at work on the next generation. Great to get our Artificial Insemination programme completed today - focussed on br...
27/03/2026

Hard at work on the next generation.

Great to get our Artificial Insemination programme completed today - focussed on breeding the sheep the industry needs.

We have a few cull 2 tooth rams available to be made into teasers - the benefits of using teasers are clear.If you are a...
04/02/2026

We have a few cull 2 tooth rams available to be made into teasers - the benefits of using teasers are clear.

If you are after some just get in touch.

Either flick me a message or give me a call on 022 087 5818.

Congratulations to long time clients, Lex & Shirley Peddie, on the ewes they sold at Hawarden today. A line of 4&5 year ...
30/01/2026

Congratulations to long time clients, Lex & Shirley Peddie, on the ewes they sold at Hawarden today.

A line of 4&5 year ewes - sold at $278/hd ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Great to see our genetics combining with great management, to bring great rewards.

Well done guys ๐Ÿ‘

28/01/2026

A massive thank you to The Gums Stevenson Genetics for their continued support of our trails.

We had a great day on Thursday.Thanks to everyone that came along, especially those that purchased rams. We appreciate t...
17/01/2026

We had a great day on Thursday.

Thanks to everyone that came along, especially those that purchased rams. We appreciate the support and trust you put in us and our genetics.

To the team of helpers that made the day run smoothly, thank you very much. You did a top job.

Thanks to the teams at Hazlett and Rural Livestock Ltd

The rain added to the atmosphere and positivity of the day too.

13/01/2026

Dorset Down and South Dorset rams all sorted and ready for Thursday.

Inspection from 9am
Sale 11am

Hybrid Auction - bid on person on farm or via bidr

https://bidr.co.nz/auction/5248

Why Clients Keep Coming Back to The GumsClear thinking. Practical outcomes. Proven fit.Clients come back to The Gums bec...
12/01/2026

Why Clients Keep Coming Back to The Gums

Clear thinking. Practical outcomes. Proven fit.

Clients come back to The Gums because the genetics:

โœ… work in real commercial systems
๐Ÿ“ฆ deliver balanced performance
โš ๏ธ reduce risk rather than amplify it
๐Ÿ˜Š and make farming easier, not harder

We use modern breeding tools, but weโ€™re equally committed to hands-on observation and honest assessment of what actually works.

The goal isnโ€™t just genetic gain.
- Itโ€™s usable progress that shows up as profit

If this way of thinking aligns with how you farm, weโ€™d encourage you to come and have a look โ€” see the sheep, ask questions, and decide whether the fit is right for your system.

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The Gums Ram Sale
Thursday 15th January

Catalogue Available Here: https://bit.ly/45o8SHb

We are pleased to have bidr available for both the Fine Wool and Terminal Sales.We are the first ram sale to offer bidr'...
10/01/2026

We are pleased to have bidr available for both the Fine Wool and Terminal Sales.

We are the first ram sale to offer bidr's new helmsmann sale dashboard - this offers clients to bid on the fine wool helmsmann sale remotely.

Please get in touch with myself or the team at bidr if you need help registering.

Pre-Sale Ram Viewing - This FridayThis coming Friday (9th) is the open day here - it gives any one who is interested the...
04/01/2026

Pre-Sale Ram Viewing - This Friday

This coming Friday (9th) is the open day here - it gives any one who is interested the opportunity to view the rams in advance of sale day.

Call in and have a look - anytime from 1pm is fine.

Balanced Genetics Pay More Often- Production, profit, and system fit -Commercial farms arenโ€™t paid on single traits. The...
03/01/2026

Balanced Genetics Pay More Often

- Production, profit, and system fit -

Commercial farms arenโ€™t paid on single traits. Theyโ€™re paid on balanced performance.

Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re cautious about chasing extremes โ€” even when the numbers look attractive.

Our focus is genetics that:
๐Ÿ“ˆ lift wool, growth, health and maternal performance
๐Ÿ’ฐ stay sound and productive
๐Ÿ‘ breed mobs of predictable even progeny rather than a highly variable mobs
๐Ÿ˜Œ and donโ€™t add management complexity

Balanced genetics donโ€™t always shout the loudest โ€” but they tend to pay more often, across more seasons.

For clients, that means:
โ€ข more predictable outcomes
โ€ข easier decision-making
โ€ข and profit thatโ€™s repeatable, not seasonal

Thatโ€™s the type of progress weโ€™re aiming to deliver.

**** The Gums Ram Sale ****
Thursday 15th January

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐๐ƒBreeding values ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ real performanceWe make full use of modern breeding tools โ€” breeding values, ...
31/12/2025

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐๐ƒ

Breeding values ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ real performance

We make full use of modern breeding tools โ€” breeding values, data, and objective measurement all matter.

But numbers alone donโ€™t run commercial farms.

The real value sits in the AND:
โ€ข breeding values ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ what sheep actually do in the paddock
โ€ข genetic direction ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ proven performance
โ€ข progress ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ practicality

Genetics only pay when theyโ€™re expressed early, consistently, and under real conditions. Thatโ€™s why we spend as much time observing sheep as we do analysing data.

For commercial farmers, this matters because:
โ€ข it reduces risk
โ€ข avoids fragile gains
โ€ข and delivers genetics that work within pragmatic farming systems

That balance is central to how we breed rams โ€” and why clients keep coming back.

**** ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐‘๐š๐ฆ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž *****
๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

Catalogue Available Here: https://bit.ly/45o8SHb

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727 Leamington Road
Cheviot

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