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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.

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.

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.

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 🔥

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

Well done guys 👍

28/01/2026

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

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

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:

✅ work in real commercial systems
📦 deliver balanced performance
⚠️ reduce risk rather than amplify it
😊 and make farming easier, not harder

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

The goal isn’t just genetic gain.
- It’s usable progress that shows up as profit

If this way of thinking aligns with how you farm, we’d encourage you to come and have a look — 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

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.

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.

03/01/2026

Balanced Genetics Pay More Often

- Production, profit, and system fit -

Commercial farms aren’t paid on single traits. They’re paid on balanced performance.

That’s why we’re cautious about chasing extremes — even when the numbers look attractive.

Our focus is genetics that:
📈 lift wool, growth, health and maternal performance
💰 stay sound and productive
🐑 breed mobs of predictable even progeny rather than a highly variable mobs
😌 and don’t add management complexity

Balanced genetics don’t always shout the loudest — but they tend to pay more often, across more seasons.

For clients, that means:
• more predictable outcomes
• easier decision-making
• and profit that’s repeatable, not seasonal

That’s the type of progress we’re aiming to deliver.

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

31/12/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐍𝐃

Breeding values 𝘢𝘯𝘥 real performance

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

But numbers alone don’t run commercial farms.

The real value sits in the AND:
• breeding values 𝘢𝘯𝘥 what sheep actually do in the paddock
• genetic direction 𝘢𝘯𝘥 proven performance
• progress 𝘢𝘯𝘥 practicality

Genetics only pay when they’re expressed early, consistently, and under real conditions. That’s why we spend as much time observing sheep as we do analysing data.

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

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

**** 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 *****
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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

Address

727 Leamington Road
Cheviot

Telephone

022 087 5818

Website

http://www.thegums.nz/

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