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Out & About – Centenary Forum & Functions A: Rob Bulle, Jim Conroy & Matthew Reynolds in Albury, B: Stephen Dunne & Andrew Byrne in Goulburn, C: Steve & Sandy Elliot and Julia & Jim Moore and Tony Sudlow in Swan Valley, WA, D: Angus Australia CEO, Peter Parnell is with Achmea Australia representatives, Allan Cowan, Richard Officer & Allan Deacon, in Armidale, E: Hannah Burke, Neogen & Grant McMullen in Goulburn, F: Jake Bourne, Zoetis, Ian Peake & Angus Australia, Breed Development & Extension Manager, Andrew Byrne in Albury, G: Heath Dobson & Lori Vamvas, Achmea Australia in Launceston, H: Dr Sophia Edwards, Vetoquinol, Angus Australia CEO, Peter Parnell and Hugh Munro in Armidale.
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Summer 2020 | Volume 38
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Out & About – Centenary Forum & Functions
34 Champion Angus Youth effort in Melbourne
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35 Angus Feature in Perth
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Message from the CEO
35 Angus triumph in Perth Interbreed
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President’s Report
36 Angus & Angus influenced steers excel in Perth
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2020 Media Kit
36 Success for Angus in Launceston
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A year of centenary celebrations comes to an end!
37 Commercial success for Angus & Angus influenced cattle
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2019 Bull Sale Statistics
38 Angus cattle rise to the top in the 2019 RAS Beef Challenge
10 A forecast of tough Sale Conditions with a top of Success! 14 10 Years On… Angus Research Update and Cohort 8 Steer Viewing celebrates a decade of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program 17 A day out at Rangers Valley 18 New development in the artificial insemination of Angus heifers 19 Who are the ASBP Cohort 10 Sires?
22 Western Australia Celebrates on Black Friday 24 Tasmania Celebrates
39 Around the Saleyards
40 Genetics Conference Showcases Angus Australia Research & Development 44 Centenary Function and Forum Success 47 EBVs belong to the progeny 48 Making gains with Docility 49 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Analysis Dates 2020 50 Understanding Angus Australia’s DNA Services 52 Breeding Better Breeders
26 Melbourne Celebrates 100 Years of Angus Australia
56 Annual Enhancements to the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
28 Top Angus display in Melbourne
58 DNA Requirements for Animal Registration
29 Melbourne Champions 31 Angus reign supreme in Melbourne
59 Member Services Stats
32 Angus Feature Show Steers take centre stage
60 Member Services Matters
33 Angus steer & carcase success at Melbourne
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Member Services World Angus Forum Youth
62 Commonly asked questions in Angus.Tech
91 Internship program to ‘beef-up’ students’ industry experience
63 Generating Registration Certificates
92 Internship builds passion for beef research
63 New Reports in the Report Centre
93 Next Stop: Wodonga 2021
64 ‘Harrow Grazing’ Angus infused cattle for commercial returns
94 Off to K-State – Rebecca George the 2019 Kansas State Scholarship Recipient
95 Advertorial: Achmea provides peace of mind 66 Growth rate focus pays off for Tooma Station 68 Verified Black Angus Beef Enjoying Global Recognition 71 Rangers Valley Black Market the best in the Darling Downs 72 NVDs – Why are they important to maintaining the Angus Premium
96 The Angus Foundation 97 Foundation Sponsors 2019
108 World Angus Forum Proposed Sponsorship Packages 109 World Angus Forum 2021 is on its way!
74 NVDs – Accepted Breed Descriptions 109 Angus Australia Staff Directory 76 Sale’o Sale’o! Are you prepped for the 2020 sale season? 79 When ‘why’ is more important than ‘what’
Advertisers Indexes 80 Roundup is happening! 82 3 days at the ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop 84 How’d it go? A wrap from the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course Scholarship Recipients 86 A look into the future at SmartBEEF 88 Where are they now? 90 A look into export: Sam and Abbey wrap up LIVEXchange 2019
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78 Performance Seeds
30 Adameluca Angus
93 Reiland Angus
13 Agri-Gene Pty Ltd
45 Target Livestock Marketing
67 Breeder Genetics
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73 Choice Angus
16 Upper Murray Seeds
87 Jack’s Creek
12 Vetoquinol
43 Lallemand
46 Weeran Angus
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Message from the CEO Peter Parnell, Chief Executive Officer
Despite 2019 going on record as one of the driest and most difficult seasonal conditions for many of our members, it has still been a very successful year for the Angus breed.
Report from Angus Australia Board Meeting conducted 28-29th November, 2019
The centenary events conducted in all states have provided a focal point for the breed to celebrate the growth and success of Angus Australia over the past centenary and to look forward to the future success of our organisation. Many volunteers, particularly through our State Committees, have contributed to the success of these celebrations, along with the marketing team from Angus Australia. The devastating drought has certainly had an impact on the size of the Angus female inventory and level of registration and recording transactions by members. Nevertheless, we have seen an enormous uptake of genomics technology by many members, contributing to one of the world’s largest databases linking genomics and performance data. A key component to the effective utilisation of genomics data has been the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP), now in its 10th year. The ASBP forms an important reference population for calibration of genomics data for use in genetic evaluation – especially for difficult to measure traits (e.g. fertility, feed efficiency, meat quality), and has formed the focal point for collaborative research programs with CSIRO, University of New England, ABRI and AGBU to enable the development of new traits for inclusion in genetic evaluation. 2019 has also seen significant developments in angus tech – your window to Angus Australia’s immense database resources. The significant investment by Angus Australia in adding value to members data through new reporting options and simplification of transactions has been a key focus of angus tech development over the past year. Several new exciting enhancements are well developed for implementation during 2020. I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the dedicated work conducted by Angus Australia staff in servicing our members during 2019, and the great support we have had from various State Committees in running very successful Centenary events during 2019. The ongoing efforts and generosity of those members who volunteer to serve on the Board and various Consultative Committees is gratefully acknowledged.
The Angus Australia Board met in Armidale on the 2829th November 2019, following meetings on the 27th November of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program and BREEDPLAN Consultative Committees, and an Open Day/ Angus Research Update conducted at Tullimba Research Feedlot (Kingstown) recognising the 10 year anniversary of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program. The Angus Australia Board meeting included a joint session with representatives from State Committees to review the future role and function of State Committees. Several items were identified at this meeting for further consideration by the Board during 2020, including the need for broader member consultation. The Board considered the following items: · Review of 2020 Operational Plans for all Angus Australia programs and approval of the associated budgets. · Schedule approved for the election in 2020 of a single Director for each the states of NSW, Tasmania and WA; and, two nationally elected Directors. · Alignment of annual membership subscription fees for full and commercial members, and introduction of separate service fees for animal registration and genetic evaluation, as follows: - Annual Membership Fee (Full and Commercial Members) $110, incl. GST - Animal Registration Service Fee $110, incl. GST - Genetic Evaluation Service fee $165, incl. GST Following the adjustments, the cost of Full Membership subscription, animal recording and genetic evaluation (BREEDPLAN) enrolment for 2020 would be $385, incl. GST (compared to $415, incl GST in 2019) Angus Australia Board meetings in 2020 are scheduled for: 5th March, 28-29th May, 20-21st August, and 26-27th November. The AGM is scheduled for 28th May in Melbourne. The 2020 Regulations and Fee schedule will be available on the Angus Australia website from the 2nd January 2020.
Angus Australia CEO Peter Parnell, Byron Wolfe of Thompson Longhorn and Jason Strong, MLA CEO with at the Angus through the ages conference
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President’s Report
Brad Gilmour, President and Board Chairperson 2019 is all but done and dusted. And all I can say is thank goodness Centenary celebrations only come around once in a lifetime. The year got off to a flying start and never looked like slowing down, starting in Armidale with the Thomas Foods International Angus Youth Roundup. Once again, I was amazed by the enthusiasm and commitment of our next crop of Angus breeders. The 2020 Roundup will be in Toowoomba, so let’s really get behind it. It’s been a very tough season. Small breaks from the grind of feeding are all-important. Seeing some friendly faces and having a chat can be a welcome relief. I’m personally hoping it gets rained out! In March, at the World Angus Secretariat in Uruguay, we saw firsthand, the willingness of Angus producing nations to share data and ideas. April saw the first of many Angus Feature Shows to be held throughout Australia. Sydney showcased the Angus breed with a traditional pipe band leading the Angus only parade. There was a massive turnout of breeders and cattle to create a very successful Show and Sale. May saw the “Angus through the Ages” National Conference in Albury NSW, showcasing a fantastic line-up of speakers and the inaugural Verified Black Angus Beef BBQ competition. There were some great presentations on the day, which you can view on the Angus website. A few standouts were: · Dr Sam Clark (UNE) – ‘Breeding Better Angus Breeders’ · Dorian Garrick, Massey University – ‘Next generation selection – Focus on Traits Not Considered’ · Robert Herrmann, Mercado – ‘What is the Angus Premium and what it worth’ · Marcel Moodley, Costco Wholesale – ‘Value of knowing its Angus to supermarket customers and what that looks like in the future’ By now, the tone (and the pace) for the year was set, as we headed to the Queensland EKKA, Adelaide Angus Feature Show, the Black Friday field day and celebration at Gingin in WA, which included the revival of ‘The Australian Angus Cookery Book’, first published in WA to mark the World Angus Forum of 1997, held in Australia. (A few
Brad Gilmour and Grand Parade images: Emily H Photography, Angus Reserve Beef: Ben Galli Photography
copies are still available from the WA State Committee, an ideal Christmas gift). Melbourne Feature, followed later in September and Feature Shows in Launceston, Hobart and Westbury Tasmania rounded out what was a huge year of promotional celebration of 100 years of the Angus breed. To all who were involved in the organization of these events, and all exhibitors, what a fantastic effort, congratulations and job well done. Congratulations must go to the Thompson Family at Millah Murrah for again breaking the Australian record for the highest priced Angus Bull, with Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15 selling for $160,000 and a sale average of $17,261. Amazing! While all this has been going on, producers have been combing through their females to ensure only the very best are retained, in what is turning out to be a long and expensive drought. All I know is the “Angus Premium” does exist and plays out every day in saleyards, on Auctions Plus, through live exports, right down the supply chain and onto the restaurant plate. 2019 has seen a stable and focused team at Angus Australia. To all the managers and staff at Angus Australia thank you for all your efforts in advancing the Angus breed and keeping it at the leading edge of the beef industry in Australia. You continue to provide knowledge and access to the latest technologies to enable all of us to remain sustainable and profitable. Whether it’s genomic or live data collected under the guidelines set out by Angus Australia, it’s the collation of this data that makes it such a highly credible resource that can be trusted when making all important breeding decisions. To my fellow Board Members, State Committees and Consultative Committees, I again express a huge thank you for your time and efforts to promote and better our great breed. It’s the willingness to be early adopters of new technologies combined with proven performance that has made Angus number one. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a very rainy 2020. Available from Pam McGregor: maybenup@bigpond.com
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A year of centenary celebrations comes to an end! Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
As we have given a nod to those people and programs that have contributed so significantly to the development of the Angus breed in Australia and Angus Australia, Angus breeders have come together around the country to celebrate this significant milestone that all began in May 1919. And while we travelled across Australia to celebrate the Centenary, we have asked members to share with us their thoughts on the success of the Angus breed and Angus Australia. Bea Litchfield, Hazeldean Angus, Cooma New South Wales said that it has, ‘Largely been the marketing strategy, getting the right product on peoples’ plates and promoting the quality of Angus beef. And for breeders, it has been sticking with the product and working together to breed something that is reliable and has proven itself.’ For Ben Hill, Bulliac Angus Miles, Queensland, ‘The greatest achievement has been identifying markets and taking advantage of the opportunities provided. Performance recording and genetic improvement to make sure the cattle fit the market and supply what consumers are looking for, has also had a great impact.’ Peter Collins, Merridale Angus, Tennyson Victoria said that, ‘The Society has always stuck by the carcase attributes, as well as attributes that relate well to the world. We have always had great markets for our cattle locally and overseas and across a range of ages, which has meant marketability.’ Peter Hughes, Cluden Newry Angus, Longford Tasmania highlighted that, ‘The biggest thing for the Angus Society was the Japanese demand for Angus cattle and then a feedlot was set up in Tasmania about 1980, which saw tremendous change for the Angus breed in not only Tasmania, but for the breed around the world. Objective measurement and performance recording was another factor that brought the breed to the fore and it has gone ahead since then.’ John Young, Strathtay Angus, Narrogin Western Australia acknowledged the fact that the Angus breed and breeders wish to continue to evolve and still be standing for the next 100 years, summing this up when speaking about why the Angus Society has been so successful.
‘In part because breeders were quick to adopt new technology and breeding tools. Sensibly priced semen. The breed with a natural marbling gene. Fantastic maternal abilities.’ Ron Cowley, Roseleigh Angus Pinaroo, South Australia highlighted that, ‘One of the greatest achievements for the society has been the development of our own business operating out of Armidale. BREEDPLAN and McDonalds and the demand it has created for Angus beef has been very good and has been a hell of an asset to the breed.’ And while 2019 has been a year to reflect on the achievements of the past, it has also been a great opportunity to look to the future and what can be accomplished in the next 100 years and as Angus breeders we should be proud of what has been achieved and look forward to what’s in store. As a breed we need to drive change, continue to lead, work as a well rounded team, to tell our story with a well branded message, utilise the technologies that are available when making breeding decisions, protect the Angus ‘brand’ and most importantly listen to what the end user, the consumer wants. But with innovative and dedicated breeders that are willing to adapt and utilise the tools that are made available to them from genomics to marketing and branding, backed by the support Angus Australia provides, it would appear that the next 100 years of breeding Angus cattle in Australia and producing the worlds’ most well recognised beef, can continue to thrive.
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A: The WA State Committee proudly displayed some of their old promotional material during their celebrations, B: Angus Australia’s Marketing & Communications Manager, Diana Wood with Ebonie Sadler-Small, Graphics and Multimedia Officer at the 2019 Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show. Image: Emily H Photography.
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2019 Bull Sale Statistics Total: 186 | 8,141 | $160,000 | $6,192 NO. OF SALES
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State bull sale totals Key: NO. OF SALES | BULLS SOLD | TOP $ | AVERAGE $
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17 | 752 $22,000 $6,483
Top 10 priced bulls in 2019
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Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15PV to Oldfield Angus, WA
Millah Murrah Angus
$75,000
Landfall New Ground N90PV to ABS Australia, Absolute Angus, Trafalgar VIC
Landfall Angus
$62,500
Milwillah Nardoo N155SV to Arden Angus, Adelong NSW
Milwillah Angus
$48,000
Banquet National N278 to Toora West Stud, Glenthompson VIC PV
Banquet Angus
$44,000
Sugarloaf Harvester N174SV to JK Cattle Co, Condamine QLD
Sugarloaf Angus
$42,000
Te Mania Newly N549PV to Pathfinder Angus, Rennylea Angus, Shadowgrove Pty Ltd, Little Meadows Angus, Booroomooka Angus and D & K McRae
Te Mania Angus
$40,000
Millah Murrah Chisum P108PV to Gilmandyke Angus, Orange NSW
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1 Landfall Keystone N106SV to Fernleigh Angus, Warragul VIC 2 Texas Western Express N505SV to Koojan Hills, Manypeaks WA 3 Raff Necessity N205PV to Oakland Park Angus, Kempsey NSW 4 Millah Murrah Pepper P110PV 4 to JS Grazing, Injune, Qld
Ben Nevis Prime P122SV to Bannaby Angus, Taralga NSW Coonamble Hold Em N373PV to Alpine Angus, Porepunkah, VIC
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Sold: 69 | Top: $160,000 | Average: $17,261
RAS Angus Sale
Sold: 19 | Top: $34,000 | Average: $13,526
Milwillah Angus
Sold: 77 | Top: $62,500 | Average: $9,851
Sugarloaf Angus
Sold: 41 | Top: $44,000 | Average: $9,658
Banquet Angus
Sold: 96 | Top: $48,000 | Average: $9,625
Texas Angus
Sold: 140 | Top: $34,000 | Average: $9,386
Pathfinder Angus
Sold: 116 | Top: $22,000 | Average: $9,146
Landfall Angus
Sold: 109 | Top: $19,000 | Average: $8,853
Clunie Range Angus
Sold: 139 | Top: $24,000 | Average: $8,338
Boonaroo Angus
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A forecast of tough Sale Conditions with a top of Success! Samantha Hamilton, Marketing Officer & Sale Catalogues
2019 has most certainly been a year of ups and downs for many of Angus Australia’s members with the prediction of tough sale conditions for the year ahead. However, this did not stop producers from swarming bull sales across the country to show support and bid on some quality breeding genetics. Looking at the table below, the number of bulls sold is well balanced with previous years and there is still the maintained consistent average of above $6,000. Considering the oppression of 2019, these figures are quite remarkable.
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8,141
$160,000
$6,192
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9,245
$54,000
$6,837
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9,297
$110,000
$7,634
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$85,000
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8,103
$150,000
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A number of Angus bull breeders had outstanding results either on par or beyond the results received in recent years. There was still strong demand for structurally sound Angus bulls with good phenotype and balanced performance figures, particularly from bull breeding herds that have strong marketing programs beyond their immediate local area’, he said. ‘Overall, Angus breeders remain very positive about the future of the industry and the breed. Once we get relief in seasonal conditions there will be strong demand for Angus females, with many breeders wishing to re-build their depleted cow herds. Otherwise the industry will be a holding pattern with further reduction in the female herd, having a negative impact on the bull market in 2020.
Angus Australia’s CEO, Peter Parnell noted that, despite the unprecedented adverse climatic conditions experienced by many members, 2019 has been a remarkably strong year for Angus. ‘Whilst in general, the numbers of bulls sold at auction, and the average sale prices received for Angus bulls was lower than the past couple of years, this was not always the case.
All indicators are very strong for Angus for the foreseeable future once we get over the current major disruption in production caused by the devastating extreme drought.
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Koojan Hills Angus for the second-year running hold the top average for WA. 60 bulls sold with an average of $7,875, while Coonamble Angus hot on their heels, achieved a total clearance on the day of 103 bulls with an average of $7,714.
Western Australia
Kicking off the year in true Angus fashion was Western Australia with 30 sales, 912 bulls sold and an average of $5,923. Top priced bull for WA and ranking #10 for top priced bull for 2019 was Coonamble Hold Em N373PV, sired by Texas Hold ‘Em H126SV. Available for auction in February by Coonamble Angus, Bremer Bay, Chris Oswin from Alpine Angus, Porepunkah VIC, seized the opportunity and at the fall of hammer, he was sold for $25,000. Coonamble also secured the second highest priced bull for the state, Coonamble No Fear N35PV, purchased by JB Angus at Naracoorte, SA for $20,000.
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Angus brands are still very strong, with keen interest in the supply chain to expand existing brands and introduce new high quality Angus brands to both the local and export markets’.
South Australia
South Australia, the second state to kick off the early sale season with a bang, had 17 sales, 752 bulls sold and an average of $6,483. Leading the charge in SA for top priced bull was Pathfinder Angus, with Pathfinder General N92#, who was sold to repeat client Alistair Just, St Vincents, Sellicks Hill, for $22,000. Defying all odds, Pathfinder Angus the same day also reached the second highest figure of $20,000 twice and an average of $9,145, which was the highest average for South Australia this year.
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A: Coonamble Hold Em N373 with buyer Chris Oswin, Alpine Angus stud, Coonamble stud principal Craig Davis, Landmark auctioneer Tiny Holly, Zoetis representative Ben Fletcher, Bob Pumphrey, Landmark. Image Stock & Land, B: Nick, Sara and Elle Moyle, Pathfinder stud, with Alistair Just, St Vincents, Sellicks Hill, who bought Pathfinder General N92, C: Banquet National N278, D: Landfall Keystone N106, E: Burenda Angus manager Jonathan Schmidt and GDL auctioneer Mark Duthie with, Burenda Nougat N747. Image: Queensland Country Life, F: Millah Murrah Paratrooper P108, G: Milwillah Nardoo N155 SV
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Not far behind Pathfinders’ top priced bull for the state and matching their second highest figure of $20,000 was Granite Ridge Nighthood N61SV who was on offer by Granite Ridge Angus, Avenue Range, SA. Sold to GT Fisher, Naracoorte, SA for the sum of $20,000, it was a good day for Granite Ridge with 69 bulls sold and the second highest average for SA of $7,131.
Victoria
Discharging a total of 1,586 bulls at auction, there was a total average of $6,272 across 32 sales for Victoria. A top price for VIC was set in February and that’s where it stayed, not to mention also taking out the #4 ranking for top 10 priced bulls in 2019, was Banquet National N278PV. Sired by the famous Ascot Hallmark H147PV by a Banquet dam, at the final call Banquet National was sold for $48,000 and went to the property of Toora West Stud in Glenthompson VIC. Te Mania Angus executed a bull in their March sale that also made it into the top 10 priced bulls for 2019, Te Mania Newly N549PV ranked #6 for top priced bulls selling for $42,000. The syndicate sale that was split between 6 breeders, Booroomooka Angus, D & K McRae, Little Meadows Angus, Pathfinder Angus, Rennylea Angus and Shadowgrove Pty Ltd. Top average for VIC and securing 5th position for top 10 averages for Angus bulls sold at Auction went to Banquet Angus for their Autumn sale, with an average of $9,625 and a total clearance of 96 bulls.
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Boonaroo Angus, not far behind them, had 95 bulls that were sold for a sale average of $8,337.
Tasmania
The little state that packs a punch. With only 6 sales and 386 bulls sold, Tassie had an outstanding average of $7,394 for 2019, which is the highest 2019 sale average for the 6 states across the country. A flying start to the Autumn sale season for Landfall Angus with Landfall New Ground N90PV smashing the top price for Tasmania selling for $75,000 to a syndicate sale between ABS Australia and Absolute Angus, Trafalgar VIC. Not only is Landfall New Ground N90PV the top priced bull sold in Tasmania for 2019, he now holds the record for the top priced bull ever sold in Tasmania AND has fought his way to #2 for top 10 priced bulls in 2019. The results surpassing last year’s record didn’t stop with New Ground, Landfall Keystone N106SV was later sold to Fernleigh Angus, Warragul VIC, for the hammer price of $34,000 making Keystone the 2nd highest priced bull in Tasmania and the 8th highest priced bull sold this year. Clearing the 161 bulls listed and averaging $7,339 at their Autumn sale, Landfall’s Spring sale saw 109 on the truck and averaged $8,853. Thus, making Landfall Angus the top averaging herd for Tasmania this year and from the statistics that have been collected, Tasmania itself has had a consistent bull top price average of over $9,000 for 2019.
Queensland
Bull sale numbers were on the rise in the state of Queensland this year, with 22 bull sales, 834 bulls and sale averages of $4,915. Taking home the honours of top dog for Queensland was Burenda Angus at their annual Roma bull sale in August. Burenda Nougat N747SV, descendant from Ayrvale Hercules H9PV, set the benchmark this year selling under the hammer for $18,000 to Jason Purcell of Consolidated Pastoral Company, Biloela QLD. Following closely behind was Sandon Glenoch Angus selling Glenoch-JK Napalm N602SV to Peter and Vicki Howard of Nogoa Pastoral, Duckponds QLD for the amount of $17,000. The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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The top average for Queensland went to Burenda Angus at their Roma sale for the second year running, selling 106 bulls at an average of $7,175 and the next highest average for the state was Ascot Angus for the sale of 27 bulls for an average of $6,816.
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$160,000 to Oldfield Angus of WA. A new sale average was recorded at $17,261, which shattered their 2016 record sale average of $16,348, earning them #1 for top 10 average for Angus bulls sold. But the results didn’t stop there, as another Millah Murrah bull, Millah Murrah Chisum P108PV, was knocked down at the price of $40,000, and is now calling Orange NSW home with Gilmandyke Angus. Paratrooper was the #1 priced bull sold for 2019 and Chisum is ranked at #7. It’s the year for breaking records, and Milwillah Angus had a triumph at their on-property sale in Young NSW with Milwillah Nardoo N155SV selling for the new Milwillah record of $62,500 to his proud new owners at Arden Angus, Adelong NSW.
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Similarly, new sale average records were also set at Milwillah, averaging $9,979 for 77 bulls and achieving #3 position for top 10 average for Angus bulls sold. The top price for Nardoo has slotted him into #3 position for top priced bulls for 2019. Other studs around NSW whose sales defied the drought conditions and ranked into the top 10 priced bulls for 2019 were:
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Despite the current conditions across NSW there was hope in the sales, 3,630 bulls cleared across 78 sales to averages of $6,556. Another cracker of a year for Millah Murrah Angus breaking their own records again and taking out Australia’s record for an Angus bull. This year Millah Murrah’s record breaking bull was Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15PV who was sold with a bid of
· Rank #5 - Sugarloaf Harvestor N174SV - Sugarloaf Angus, sold for $44,000 to JK Cattle Co, Condamine QLD · Rank #8 - Texas Western Express N505SV - Texas Angus, sold for $34,000 to Koojan Hills Angus, Manypeaks WA · Rank #8 – Raff Necessity N205PV - Raff Angus (RAS Sale), sold for $34,000 to Oakland Park Angus, Kempsey NSW · Rank #8 – Millah Murrah Pepper P110PV - Millah Murrah Angus, sold for $34,000 to JS Grazing, Injune QLD · Rank # 9 – Ben Nevis Prime P122SV - Ben Nevis Angus, sold for $30,000 to Bannaby Angus, Taralga NSW The second highest average for New South Wales and for the country this year went to the RAS Angus Sale that was held in April 2019, it was a promising start to the sale season and seen 19 bulls sold and averages of $13,526.
NB: Sale statistics compiled by Angus Australia are based on information provided to us by members and may not necessarily be a complete record of all Angus bulls sold by auction. In addition, the many Angus bulls sold by private treaty are not included in these statistics. Although all members will be contacted after each sale, if this information is not supplied by members, Angus Australia will refer to media publications and social media to compile statistics.
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10 Years On… Angus Research Update and Cohort 8 Steer Viewing celebrates a decade of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Angus Australia celebrated 10 Years of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program at the recent Angus Research Update and ASBP Cohort 8 Steer Viewing, held at the University of New England (UNE) Tullimba Feedlot on November 27th, 2019.
The event represented the final centenary event for the society and hosted over 70 attendees from across the country to hear about the latest research developments from Angus Australia. Participants used the morning to inspect ~300 Cohort 8 steers identified to their sire within the program before a barbeque lunch of Black Onyx striploin, a Verified Black Angus Beef brand from Rangers Valley, cooked by UNE Meat Science, to celebrate 10 years of the ASBP and Angus Australia’s centenary. Presentations kicked off with a word from Angus Australia CEO Peter Parnell, who thanked the many important collaborators, members, staff and supporters involved within the ASBP over the last ten years. “It has been a really successful project not only for Angus Australia and those breeders that have put cattle into the program over the years, but also for the industry and for the advancement of science.” Mr Parnell acknowledged the breeders who nominated and supplied sires into the program, as well as those who provided co-operator cow herds and stressed the importance that those involved have had to the development of the program over the ten years. Over the 10 years, there have been over 353 sires from 143 different prefixes. “The sire benchmarking program sees people nominate sires to go into the program, to generate progeny from those sires and measure them intensively. Without the support of those breeders, not only nominating bulls in the program but by being strong advocates for the project in the industry and in our breed, is another reason why we have been able to be so successful in the project.” 14
“A very important part of the program has been the various co-operator herds. We have had some really excellent co-operators over the years, some of these guys are basically commercial herds that we have really enforced upon a heavy regime of artificial breeding and measurement that many stud herds don’t even do, so it’s been a great credit to them.” “We have also been able to link in with NSW DPI, some of their research properties, the University of Queensland, and we are now very pleased to have Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga involved as well. Linking in with those groups has meant we have been able to involve other research in the project and get students involved.” Christian Duff, Strategic Projects Manager, presented an update on the latest developments to come out of Angus Australia. Reflecting on the objectives of program, Mr Duff highlighted the progression of the program from its formative stages through to the extension of the program into 2023. Emphasising the importance of the Angus reference population and the work that the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program, Mr Duff highlighted that there are just under 100,000 progeny registered with Angus Australia from bulls represented through the program. That number alone is a strong indicator that the sires are not only being used in the sire benchmarking program, but also in industry, which is important for an effective genomics reference population. In his presentation, Dr Brad Hine, Research Scientist, CSIRO spoke about the work being undertaken by CSIRO in collaboration with Angus Australia through the ASBP researching health traits in Angus animals.
“As producers, when we are selecting bulls to use in our herds, we generally have a lot of information on productivity traits, carcase traits and commonly measured traits. One thing we don’t have access to is information around health traits. The work that we have been doing is really trying to focus on measuring health traits in Angus to allow you as Angus producers to put some pressure on selecting for health traits.” “One of the take home messages I hope to give you today is that it’s very easy to think that by selecting for productivity that we are also selecting for health, and that those animals that are most productive are the ones with the best immune systems but there is more and more evidence mounting up that this is not the case. When you select heavily for productivity you increase susceptibility to disease.” Dr Hine shared information with the group regarding research breeding value ImmuneDEX, developed through the collaborative work between CSIRO and Angus Australia through the testing of the immune competence of animals in the program. The ImmuneDEX breeding value is the genetic description of an animal’s ability to react to an immune system challenge (ie disease). This process tested approximately 3000 Angus animals’ susceptibility to infection when at their most stressed, which was testing at weaning. The information now available through the ImmuneDEX breeding value will assist beef producers to make decisions about what the best animals are to breed from into the future with the goal of improving animal health, while simultaneously improving productivity. “One of the challenges facing the beef industry today is maintaining consumer confidence in beef products,” said Dr Hine. “Consumers are increasing aware and concerned about the use of antibiotics in animals that are producing their food,
Images: Cohort 8 steers at Tullimba Feedlot
and of course you hear a lot also about them being very concerned about the health and welfare of the animals that are part of those production systems.” “It’s really important as an industry that we work hard at developing strategies to improve health welfare and start to reduce the use of antibiotics in our systems.” Whilst this breeding value is still in its formative research stage, there are currently a list of sires in the ASBP rated on their ImmuneDEX value according to the research undertaken on their progeny. Dr Tom Granleese of UNE gave insight into the work being undertaken by himself and Dr Sam Clark through the ‘Breeding Better Breeders’ research project, a partnership between Angus Australia and UNE School of Environmental and Rural Science. The project focuses on better describing the genetics of Angus animals for traits associated with the maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd, female longevity, structural soundness and fertility. Dr Granleese presented the findings of the research in its current stages and touched on what he presented to the audience regarding the work being undertaken through the research program. “We looked at some genetic parameter estimations regarding coat type and mature cow body composition traits, such as mature hip height and mature body condition score at weaning time. We found that there was a strong negative correlation between mature body condition score and milk and weaning time.” Through the presentations, Dr Granleese stressed the importance of continued collection measurements for mature cow hip height, to allow for the further investigation and development into understanding on how those measurements can be better utilised by producers in terms of breeding values.
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“There are not a lot of mature age traits measured apart from mature cow weight. We can generate research breeding values if there is measurement and variation, and obviously some of these traits are economically important, which is why Angus Australia is getting us to investigate them.” Through their research already, Dr Granleese and Dr Clark have already made strides using the information already provided. “We also able to give some sire research breeding values for coat type, hip height and body condition score at weaning.” ASBP Consultative Committee Chair Steve Chase, Waitara Angus, highlighted the day’s events, and the big take home messages for attendees. “Today we have celebrated 10 years of Angus Sire Benchmarking, which is a tremendous achievement and hopefully we get another ten, or more, years out of the
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program. We’ve seen some really new achievements such as the immune competency, which looks really exciting to be able to breed cattle that are more genetically resistant to disease.” “We also looked at the Breeding better Breeders, so we really want to concentrate on getting those cows that are really efficient to stay in our herds for a long time, going in calf and understanding what we need to be measuring and what we need to be collecting to make sure that we breed the best cows that we possibly can that also fit those markets that we are all chasing.” “We also has the opportunity to look through all the steers that are here at Tullimba on feed for the their net feed intake testing and it’s really good to see such high quality cattle, and go through and have a look at the sires represented and get a really good idea of what cattle people are bringing out and what we can achieve.”
A: Angus Australia staff, Nicky Carey and Sarah Scott, B: Cohort 8 Steers, C: Liz Pearson, Angus Australia with (left) Andrew Malloy, Livestock Procurement Manager and (right) Keith Howe, CEO, Rangers Valley
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A day out at Rangers Valley Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
A number of the attendees of the Tullimba event stayed on for a tour of the Rangers Valley Feedlot, Glen Innes, hosted the following day. The day kicked off with Rangers Valley Livestock Procurement Manager Andrew Malloy giving the bus a synopsis of the history of Rangers Valley, from it’s first ownership in 1839 right through its changes and adaption into the present day. Following this Mr Malloy gave an overview of the products produced by Rangers Valley, and it’s markets around the world. Once arriving at Rangers Valley, the group was then joined by Feedlot Assistant Manager Alex Smith, who gave the group a guided tour around the state-of-the-art feedlot, sharing in the inner workings of the day to day operations of the business. The event was wrapped up by a lovely morning tea at the original homestead on the property, where attendees were joined by a number of the Rangers Valley staff.
Speaking about the day spent at the feedlot, Mr Malloy said the following. “Today we welcomed the Angus Australia crew with some their members through a lovely day yesterday at Tullimba having a look at the Angus Sire Benchmarking steers, and we have followed that through to some of the Angus Sire Benchmarking steers here at the feedlot today.” “We have toured around and discussed some of the markets that our product goes into and some of our brands, and where some of the products are being shipped around the world to,” said Mr Malloy. “We also discussed some of the requirements what we are looking for in the feedlot to procure and produce cattle that meet these excellent standards.”
A: Ben, Darren Kelly Battistuzzi and Annabel Tudor, Rangers Valley, B: Angus steers during their 270 day program at the feedlot, C: Lachie Wilson, Murdeduke Angus, with Richard and Liza Ziller, Ziller Pastoral, D: The bus tour underway with Feedlot Assistant Manager Alex Smith, E: The tour group enjoyed morning tea at the Rangers Valley Homestead, F: The onsite Mill system that produces the feed for the feedlot, G: Angus steers during their 270 day program at the feedlot.
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New development in the artificial insemination of Angus heifers Dr Sophia Edwards, Vetoquinol Australia Pty Ltd
Article summarised from Proceedings of the ACV/ARV conference, Sydney 2017: Edwards, S and Chambers, M, How much progesterone do you really need? An investigation for fixed-time artificial insemination of Angus yearling heifers.
The adoption of artificial insemination (AI) in registered Angus cattle is continuing to increase. The importance of AI to the beef industry, is becoming more apparent with the exponential increase in its adoption in commercial beef herds. Interestingly, approximately 25% of calves recorded from AI matings, are a result of heifer inseminations. Maiden heifers continue to be the select group of animals chosen for AI, as they usually represent the newest genetics in the herd, and are easier to manage than a cow/calf unit through the AI process. As demonstrated in the previous years of the ASBP FTAI, it is typical to see lower than expected pregnancy rates in heifers compared to cows that have at least two calves. As part of the Repro360 project, Vetoquinol worked with Angus Australia to investigate a practical and cost effective means to improve AI in Angus heifers. Little research has been published in the required progesterone content in intravaginal devices used for synchronisation for fixed-time AI (FTAI). As part of the ASBP FTAI for Cohort 7 in 2016, a practical research trial was performed to determine whether a 1-Pod Cue-Mate® containing 0.78 g progesterone, was sufficient to synchronise Angus heifers for FTAI. The 1-Pod Cue-Mate® was compared to the standard Cue-Mate® device (2-Pod) that contains 1.56 g progesterone. The study was performed by an independent research organisation Invetus, which occurred in mid-spring, in northern NSW. Angus yearling heifers (n = 172), were randomly allocated across the two progesterone groups (1Pod vs 2-Pod) according to body condition score, weight and cycling status (presence of a corpus luteum; CL). At the start of synchronisation, heifers weighed an average of 308 kg, had an average condition score of 2.6, and 32% had a CL present. All heifers received synchronisation treatments on the same days, with half the heifers receiving a 1-Pod Cue-Mate® and the other half receiving a standard 2-Pod Cue-Mate®. All heifers were AI by the same technician, and AI sires were allocated randomly across the two groups. Ten days after FTAI all heifers were exposed to bulls and were managed as an entire group. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed by transrectal ultrasound 12 weeks after FTAI. 18
The conception rates to FTAI were not different between the 1-Pod Cue-Mate® and a 2-Pod Cue-Mate® groups, 54.1% vs. 47.1%, respectively. The conception rates to the bulls on the return cycle were also similar, 25.9% vs. 18.8%, respectively. There was also no difference in the end of season pregnancy rates between the 1-Pod and 2-Pod groups, 89.4% and 83.5%, respectively (Figure 1). Between synchronisation and pregnancy diagnosis, heifers were on a rising plane of nutrition and gained on average 113 kg (1.1 kg/day). This rise in plane of nutrition was likely responsible for the good overall pregnancy rate achieved.
Figure 1 – Conception rates to FTAI and 1st and 2nd return cycles to bulls after yearling Angus heifers were treated to synchronisation ovulation for FTAI with a 1-pod Cue-Mate® (0.78 g P4) or 2-Pod Cue-Mate® (1.56 g P4).
The study demonstrated that a 1-Pod Cue-Mate® containing 0.78 g of progesterone can be used to synchronise ovulation for FTAI. The results demonstrated good fertility to FTAI and subsequent return cycles as compared to the standard 2-Pod Cue-Mate®. The results of this study not only provide a cost effective and practical means to FTAI Angus heifers, but enable us to target synchronisation treatments to specific female groups when required. For more information visit
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Who are the ASBP Cohort 10 Sires? Christian Duff, Strategic Projects Manager
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) will see the entry of 33 new bulls, selected from over 60 nominations, to produce the Cohort 10 calves. The Cohort 10 sire list, and previous cohorts sire lists, are available from Sire Benchmarking catalogue listing on angus.tech (table 1). Additionally, to provide genetic linkages, Cohort 10 includes: · A sire from the United States (V A R Legend 5019) which is included in a progeny test program undertaken by the American Angus Association, and · Two sires from Cohort 9 of the ASBP (AJC L99 and Hardhat H708 Maimuru J51 M41) The 33 bulls continue the high-performance status of ASBP sires with the group averaging in the top 5% for all Indexes. This is also coupled with genetic diversity and representative of the modern Australian Angus population which is important for the formation of an effective reference population. A summary of the sires EBVs are tabled and graphed in table 2 and figure 1 respectively. Across the 10 Cohorts of the ASBP, there has now been 353 modern Angus bulls enter this industry leading research and development program.
Figure 1 – EBV Chart for the 33 ASBP Cohort 10 Sires.
The 2019 AI program to produce the Cohort 10 calves has recently been completed with 2,132 Angus females planned to be joined across 5 co-operator herds. Each sire will be joined to an average of 62 Angus females with the aim to produce ~30-35 calves on average. This is from a fixed time AI program with one round of AI, utilising Vetoquinol advice and products such as Cue-Mate devices. The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) is a major R&D initiative of Angus Australia with support from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and industry partners such as Vetoquinol, Rangers Valley Feedlot and John Dee Abattoir. Right: Table 2 – Average, maximum and minimum EBVs and Indexes of the 33 ASBP Cohort 10 sires.
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Table 1 – ASBP Cohort 10 Sire (December 2019 BREEDPLAN EBVs and Indexes) Name
Sire Name
Maternal Grand Sire
ABI
DOM GRN
ARDROSSAN HOLBROOK N329
ARDROSSAN HOLBROOK H318
MILWILLAH GATSBY G279
+156
+122 +185
ARDROSSAN MAGISTRATE M101
ARDROSSAN HONOUR H255
KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001
+143
+128 +155
BALD BLAIR NELSON N47
AYRVALE GENERAL G18
BALD BLAIR RIGHT ANSWER J94
+150
+125 +170
BANNABY REALITY N187
MATAURI REALITY 839
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241
+150
+134 +170
BOONAROO KASBAH N20
TE MANIA KASBAH K338
MERCHISTON GENERATE 243
+119
+111
BOOROOMOOKA JACKPOT N418
ESSLEMONT LOTTO L3
BOOROOMOOKA GALILEO G501
+187
+150 +223
BOOROOMOOKA NORMANDY N213
BOOROOMOOKA LEXINGTON L201
BOOROOMOOKA GENIUS G120
+147
+130 +163
BROOKLANA GENESIS N9
PATHFINDER GENESIS G357
BROOKLANA DREAM H29
+162
+146 +173
CHILTERN PARK PICASSO P9
PARINGA JUDD J5
AYRVALE BARTEL E7
+164
+137
CLUNES CROSSING DUSTY M13
G A R PROPHET
TE MANIA BERKLEY B1
+179
+155 +199
DULVERTON NEW APPROACH N208
ESSLEMONT LOTTO L3
TC FRANKLIN 619
+133
+118
GLENOCH KALLANGUR K112
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241
TUWHARETOA REGENT D145
+155
+132 +171
GVA NEWSWORTHY N1
CONNEALY COMRADE 1385
STRATHEWEN BERKLEY G34
+140 +130 +149
HARDHAT K522 NEBRASKA F143 N43
RENNYLEA KODAK K522
SITZ UPWARD 307R
+162
+139 +179
HAZELDEAN M586
HAZELDEAN JAIPUR J140
RENNYLEA C574
+160
+129 +186
INGLEBRAE FARMS NOBLEMAN N6
MATAURI REALITY 839
BALD BLAIR 1664 CONSENSUS J117
+130
+118
KOOJAN HILLS PATRIOT N33
DEER VALLEY PATRIOT 3222
ARDROSSAN HONOUR H255
+157
+136 +178
LAWSONS CHARLIE N131
G A R PROPHET
H P C A INTENSITY
+160
+139 +178
MERRIBROOK PROGRESSION OF KYAH PARK
BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036
S A V PIONEER 7301
+140 +134 +145
MILLAH MURRAH MILESTONE M308
MATAURI REALITY 839
MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159
+126
+116
MURDEDUKE BLACK PEARL P036
SYDGEN BLACK PEARL 2006
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11
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+120 +180
MURRAY KODAK N70
RENNYLEA KODAK K522
GARDENS WAVE
+158
+135 +184
MURRAY TWINHEARTS P54
G A R TWINHEARTS 8418
PATHFINDER GENESIS G357
+178
+146 +206
PATHFINDER NUCLEUS N56
AYRVALE GENERAL G18
RITO 12E7 OF 5F56 RITO 5M2
+176
+144 +210
RENNYLEA L508
H P C A INTENSITY
TE MANIA BERKLEY B1
+143
+127 +166
RENNYLEA M1078
RENNYLEA H708
RENNYLEA D372
+145
+119
+184
STELLAR NEUTRON N4
G A R PROPHET
SITZ UPWARD 307R
+139
+131
+146
STONEY POINT NOLTE N340
STONEY POINT LOVIS L178
MATAURI REALITY 839
+149
+133 +170
TE MANIA NEBO N424
TE MANIA JENKINS J89
VERMONT DRAMBUIE D057
+144
+129 +162
TE MANIA NERO N181
TE MANIA LEGACY L135
TE MANIA GARTH G67
+159
+137
TEXAS MT KAPUTAR M100
KC HAAS GPS
BUSHS GRAND DESIGN
+138
+125 +147
V A R LEGEND 5019
V A R DISCOVERY 2240
SYDGEN C C & 7
+158
+150 +180
WARRAWEE PATROL P29
PATHFINDER GENESIS G357
AYRVALE GENERAL G18
+165
+140
+183
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+108
+117
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+186
+153
+140
+129
+194
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600
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+153
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+98
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+151
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-0.5
-0.1
+3.0
-8.3 +6.0 +68
+113
+141
+106 +18
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+1.5
+0.39 +86 +12.8 +0.7
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+2.4
+5.0
-4.3 +4.3 +52
+87
+117
+107 +15
-6.0 +2.4 +0.18
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+59
+105
+136
+107 +19
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+2.0 +55
+5.2 +52
+97
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+0.69 +87
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RBY
IMF
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+6.4
-1.6
-1.9
+1.3
+2.8
+2.7
+0.45 +87
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+0.3
+1.7
+1.1
+2.3
+0.44 +74
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-0.1
-1.3
+1.3
+1.8
+135
+11.4 +7.1
-9.1
+94
+120
+104
+17
-6.7
+2.1
+151
+9.2
+6.7
-9.0 +3.2 +64 +112
+146
+134 +17
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+4.4 +0.20 +88 +3.4
+0.5
+0.3 +0.4
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Western Australia Celebrates on Black Friday Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
Over 100 people converged on Gingin, just over an hour north of Perth for the Western Australia celebrations of the centenary of Angus Australia on Friday the 13th of September. Hosted by the WA State Committee, Chairman Mark Hattingh welcomed everyone and highlighted the fact that while Angus breeders have made great gains, there is a need ‘to keep the breed moving forward’. The first half of the day saw Angus breeders from Western Australia put on a fantastic display of Angus cattle. David Roe from Benalong Grazing, Gingin WA and Peter Collins, Merridale Angus, Tennyson Vic, gave a demonstration on structural assessment and Dr Enoch Bergman and Dr Matt Carrick presented a session on various health and breeding management practices that can impact beef herds. The session in the yards was followed by the Centenary lunch and with past Angus Australia Presidents, Lew Smit (also an Honorary Life Member) and John Young in attendance along with a number of past Board members and service recognition awardees, there was plenty of time for reflection and celebration, while also focusing on the future and acknowledging the fact that the Angus breed and breeders wish to continue to evolve and still be standing for the next 100 years.
John Young summed this up best during his speech when he spoke about why the Angus Society has been so successful? ‘In part because breeders were quick to adopt new technology and breeding tools. Sensibly priced semen. The breed with a natural marbling gene. Fantastic maternal abilities.’ Mr Young’s speech was closed out by noting that Angus is, ‘The breed that writes history, others read it’. The success of the breeders was a sentiment that was reiterated by Angus Australia CEO Dr Peter Parnell, whom spoke on the value of the member based organisation, that is Angus Australia and that its’ members are, ‘Are very passionate about enhancing and promoting the value of Angus.’ ‘It is the breeders that have made Angus the success that it is today,’ Dr Parnell said. ‘The Angus breed is so successful because breeders have adopted technologies made available to them.’
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A: 50 Year Member Presentation, Mark Hattingh with Ken MacLeay, B: Beef Ribs prepared by WA Food Ambassador Don Hancey, C: Phil Sinclair, NAB, with Mark Hattingh, WA Angus Chairman, Brad Gilmour, Angus Australia President, Jeff Pontifex, NAB, Angus Australia CEO, Peter Parnell & Dan Plunkett, NAB, D: Steve & Sandy Elliot with Angus Australia’s Breed Development & Extension Manager, Andrew Byrne, E: 25 Year Member Award, Mark Hattingh with Matt Kitchen, F: Angus Australia CEO, Peter Parnell with John & Lesley Young and Pam McGregor, G: Peter Collins, David Roe & Ken MacLeay, H: Beef Skewers prepared by WA Food Ambassador Don Hancey, I: 25 Year Member Award, Mark Hattingh with Tony Golding, J: Caris Jones, MLA & Liz Sudlow.
Angus Australia President Brad Gilmour gave a presentation on his experiences at the World Angus Secretariat in Uruguay earlier in the year, while also promoting the World Angus Forum that will be hosted by Angus Australia in 2021. The speaking sessions were closed out by Caris Jones, Project Manager – Genetics, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), with an update on MLA activities and the current research and development initiatives in place. The afternoon culminated in WA Food Ambassador and chef, Don Hancey serving up some delicious beef during his ‘Chefs Sundowner’, while spruking the highlights of the WA food and wine industry. Day 2 of the celebrations saw Angus Australia take the lead, with the beginning of the Centenary Function and Forums series with attendees presented with the new research and development outcomes from Angus Australia, updates to the Angus genetic evaluation services and other projects. Tony and Liz Sudlow from Kapari Angus, Northampton WA believe that attending the forum is a great learning opportunity. For Mrs Sudlow it is important to interact with
the people making the decisions and implementing the programs and ‘Given the technical nature of a lot of the information, the more times you can be exposed to it the more you take it in.’ Mr Sudlows’ take home message was that it is, ‘Great to see a focus on the cow because it’s the driver of any business.’ He also noted that it is great to see the work being done on structural soundness and docility.
WA 25 & 5 -year membership awards
A number of WA members were awarded 25 and 50 Year Membership awards during the Black Friday Celebrations. 50 years as registered Angus Australia members: · DH & FA Macleay, Blackrock Angus, Vasse, WA · Brooks Rural, Black Velvet Angus Moora, WA
25 years as registered Angus Australia members:
· Little Meadows T/A Golding & Son, Little Meadows, Dardanup, WA · JE & FC Kitchen, Carenda, Katanning, WA · PN & NY Chalmer, Nypin, Esperance, WA
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Tasmania Celebrates
Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager Tasmania played host to the final state hosted event celebrating 100 Years of Angus Australia, hosting an Angus Feature Show at Westbury, followed by a cocktail function in Launceston, early November.
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Tasmania was a fitting host for the final celebration, given that the first Angus animals to arrive in Australia in January 1824 when 8 black cattle were unloaded at the Hobart Town docks and driven up the streets of Hobart and then onto Dennistoun, owned by Captain Patrick Wood, located near Bothwell, Tasmania.
Westbury Angus Feature Show
With snow falling on the mountains, Westbury hosted a showcase of the Angus breed, with Damon Englund a past Angus Youth participant given the honours of judging the Feature Show. The day belonged to Quarterway Angus, with the stud taking out all major Angus awards and having a clean sweep of the Interbreed section. Quarterway Pinkie was named the Junior and Grand Champion Angus Female and went on to win Interbreed Champion Female. Mr Englund chose the heifer as his champion female, because he sees her as female, ‘With a great future. She is very feminine, but still carries the length and depth of body we want to see in our programs.’ Pinkie was pipped at the post for the Champion Interbreed exhibit by stablemate, Quarterway NAB winning the overall title after winning Senior and Grand Champion Angus bull and Champion Interbreed bull. Mr Englund admired this bull for, ‘His depth of body, muscle patter and overall structure,’ which saw him over power the competition. The bull and the heifer came together to take out the title of Interbreed Pair.
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The evening event moved to Launceston where Angus enthusiasts came together to celebrate the achievements of the Angus breed and the crowd were regaled with tales of the past, with Angus Australia’s CEO Peter Parnell joined by Tasmanian Angus breeders, Peter Hughes and Gerald 24
Archer to reflect on the achievements of the breed and celebrate the future that it has in the beef industry. Peter Hughes paid tribute to all of the Tasmanian members that have contributed to the growth of the breed in Tasmania, as well as highlighting some of the factors that contributed to the breeds success. ‘The biggest thing for the Angus Society was the Japanese demand for Angus cattle and then a feedlot was set up in about 1980, which saw tremendous change for the Angus breed in not only Tasmania, but for the breed around the world.’ ‘Objective measurement and performance recording was another factor that brought the breed to the fore and it has gone ahead since then.’ Gerald Archer highlighted how the Angus breed was the poor man’s breed that had a long way to go, ‘But since then has certainly achieved success.’ ‘The development of Angus week for bull sales and then the feedlot opening, was the cream on the cake that drove success, in Tasmania.’ In looking at overall achievements for the breed across Australia and what helped further develop the success for Angus, Mr Archer also touched on, the development of the Suzuki Classic in Wodonga, the National Judging Competition, development of BREEDPLAN and the beginning of Certified Australian Angus Beef. Peter Parnell highlighted how the breed and Angus Australia has developed from humble beginnings when a small group of like-minded breeders came together to form an association and set up and maintain a herd book, to the transformation from a traditional breed society to a modern day innovation company very focused on research and development, bringing the best tools available to members to enhance the breed into the future. ‘Pioneer performance recorders, including Tasmanian breeders with a lot of data were pivotal in the development of the breed and the research and development being conducted in the beef industry.’
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Tasmanian State Committee Chairman summed the night up by saying that, ‘Angus breeders should have enormous pride in the breed. The breeders in the room have such great stories and the people associated with Angus are amazing. While the Angus breed has a great brand it is the people that have made this happen, without their commitment we wouldn’t be standing here celebrating.’
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A: The Quarteway Team, B: Judge Damon Englund and Angus Australia CEO Peter Parnell, presenting the Grand Champion Angus Bull ribbon to Quarterway NAB, C: Gerald Archer, Sam Dobson, Josie Beveridge and Peter Hughes at the Tasmanian Centenary Function, D: Ross Munro, Josie Beveridge and Robyn Hall at the Tasmanian Centenary Function, E: Reserve Junior Interbreed Bull, Circle 8 Rearview Mirror P105, exhibited by Londavra Angus.
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Melbourne Celebrates 100 Years of Angus Australia Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
The centenary celebrations for Angus Australia moved to Melbourne at the end of September, as the Victorian Angus State Committee, and Feature Show Committee led by Jo McLauchlan and Peter Collins hosted their celebrations with the Incitec Pivot Angus Feature Show.
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In a testament to the development of programs like the Angus Youth program have to offer the youth of the beef industry, Donna Robson (nee Knox) was given the privilege to judge the Incitec Pivot Angus Feature Show in Melbourne, with over 130 entries paraded before her watchful eye. Mrs Robson, whom now hails from Batlow, where along with her family, runs Flemington Limousins has a long history with the Angus Youth Program, having attended numerous Roundups, and in 2001 was crowned the winner of the National Judging Competition in Wodonga Victoria, which allowed her to travel to the United States of America to attend the University of Illinois for a semester.
Clementine raises $26,000 for Black Dog Ride
Thanks to the generosity of many, $26,000 was raised for mental health charity, The Black Dog Ride, when Clementine 6 (aka Little Meadows Wilcoola P7), was purchased by a syndicate included Jim Conroy, P.J Cattle Co, Fernwood Angus, Clift Angus and Eurozone, WA. The heifer had been kindly donated by the Little Meadows Angus Stud, Dardanup WA and after her trip across the Nullabor, preparation of Clementine was handled by PJ Cattle Co. The McLauchlan Family then took her on a tour of south west Victoria to promote Black Dog Ride which aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and depression, particularly among people on the land.
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Little Meadows stud principal Tony Golding said his family was “honoured” to offer a high-calibre heifer to the industry with all the proceeds going towards a good cause. “We decided to offer one of our top young females as an expression of our support to all the farmers who have been affected by the devastating drought,” Mr Golding said. “The hardship it has put on livestock producers and their families is immeasurable and sadly its ongoing.” Peter Milton, Black Dog Ride said the fundraiser began as a one off 10 years ago, when he sold steers at the Perth Royal Show. This has now grown with over $100,000 raised, with no plans to stop in the future, and at the conclusion of Melbourne Show at least another $30,000 had been raised with the sale of Clementine, kind donations and an auction held at the Angus dinner. The experience for Mr Milton in Melbourne was overwhelming, having raised over a quarter of their previous total funds in one day. “I’ve met so many wonderful people, I have met sad people, I have met survivors, I have met people who are struggling. I have met people who have admitted to me they have had an issue, before they have told anyone else,” said Mr Milton.
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A: Donna Robson (congratulating Supreme Interbreed winning handler, Tim Lord) was given the honour of Judging the Incitec Pivot Melbourne Royal Angus Feature Show, B: Lyn Frecklington, Tiffany McLauchlan and Nathan Leach, C: Angus breeders enjoyed the Angus dinner during the Incitec Pivot Melbourne Angus feature Show, D: Grand Parade, E: Clementine 6 (aka Little Meadows Wilcoola P7), raised $26,000 for mental health charity, The Black Dog Ride. Pictured with David Bolton, Peter Godbolt, Peter Milton, Tony, Karen & Mostyn Golding, Phil, Tiffany & Jo McLauchlan and Jim Conroy, F: Vic State Committe Chair, Liz Glasgow, with John & Jenny Gubbins, Old Murroa Partnership and Angus Australia President, Brad Gilmour, G: Vic State Committe Chair, Liz Glasgow, with Adrian & Jillian Franc
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The Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show not only celebrated 100 years of registered Angus cattle with a number of informative sessions for members, it also highlighted those breeders who have continued to help develop the breed over those years. More specifically, a number of Victorian members were awarded 25- and 50-Year Membership awards during the festivities. Angus Australia would like to congratulate these members on this milestone and thank them for their ongoing support and work for the Angus breed in Australia. The following members were presented awards recognising 50 years as registered Angus Australia members: · Jennifer Gubbins, Murroa, Hamilton · Adrian, Jill & Nick Franc, Koornang Park, Stoneleigh · AJ & BR Moyle & NB Moyle, Albaro, Lance Creek
· (Ian) ID & ME Mills, Ballanee Angus, Nilma North · Jean Catherine Mailing, Fiveways Angus, Portland The following members were presented awards recognising 25 years as registered Angus Australia members: · Brian and Wayne Mobbs, High Spa Angus, Daylesford · Russell Benson, Alderbrook, Kilmore East · Reg Saunders, Wynford Angus, Yackandandah · Brian Pietsch, Muckleford · PL & IW Talbot, Kyneton South · Brad & Margaret Gilmour, Gilmour Pastoral, Boorcan · Alan Clive & Jan Anne Robinson, Jarobee Angus, Beechworth · Robyn Machin, Tarrawarra, Violet Town · NJ & EA Richmond, Rose Grange, Little River · Andrew McLean, Jade Park, Hansonville
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Top Angus display in Melbourne Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
The Centenary Celebrations of Angus Australia continued in Melbourne, with 130 entries paraded before judge Donna Robson for the 2019 Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show.
Annie Pumpa holding calf KO Dream Q1, Judge, Donna Robson, Emerald Onisfourou, KO Angus, David Bolton, RASV and Tim Lord, KO Angus with the Supreme Angus Exhibit KO Dream N43.
The Supreme Angus Exhibit came from New South Wales, with the KO Angus Stud Kangaloon, taking out the title with their March 2017 drop cow KO Dream N43, with 8 month old heifer calf, KO Dream Q1 at foot, after winning Senior and Grand Champion Angus Female. Mrs Robson chose the cow and calf pair for her Supreme Exhibit because, “She is really well made, she is smooth through that front end, she is super feminine, she has a great head on her, great length and plenty of milk, underneath her.” “She has got that width and dimension, that I like to see in a female and length from hip to pin, she is a really outstanding female, doing an excellent job on her first calf.”
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The competition for the Supreme Exhibit came from the Intermediate and Grand Champion Bull, in Adameluca Pharaoh P3 exhibited by Adameluca Angus, Kyneton South Victoria. The 776kg bull was chosen for Grand Champion bull by Mrs Robson because, “He has got a lot of sire appeal; he has got that scope for growth, he has that length, I like to see, he has got a well-rounded shoulder, he gets that head up, above his spine. “He moves around the ring, like a cat, he’s very structurally sound.’ View full results
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Angus reign supreme in Melbourne Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
After taking out the Supreme Champion Interbreed Heifer title at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show, KO Dream N43, exhibited by the KO Angus Stud, Kangaloon New South Wales, has gone one better in 2019 to be crowned the Supreme Interbreed Exhibit of the Royal Melbourne Show. This title capped off a successful day for the Angus exhibits competing in the interbreed judging under the watchful eye of judges, Donna Robson, Jasmine Green and Nicole Nicholls. KO Angus also exhibited the Supreme Champion Interbreed Heifer for the second year in a row with KO Vicky P66, claiming the honors in 2019. Representing the judging panel, Mrs Robson commended this heifer for being ‘An absolute standout. She has a lot of width and dimension and a lot of power, but still maintains refinement through the front end.’ Prior to winning the Supreme title, KO Dream N43 won the Supreme Champion Interbreed Cow award and was described by Mrs Robson as a cow that is, ‘Structurally sound with capacity.’ In the interbreed bull judging, Adameluca Pharaoh P3 exhibited by Adameluca Angus, Kyneton South Victoria, won Reserve Champion Junior Interbreed Bull. In her comments Mrs Green saw this young sire as, ‘A really complete package. He is a very functional bull that ticks all the boxes Hollywood Longmire N12 exhibited by Hollywood Angus, Peak Hill New South Wales was awarded the Reserve Senior Interbreed Bull, with Mrs Nicholls highlighting that he, ‘Is a great example of the Angus breed. He has adequate muscling and handles feet and legs really well and has a really nice sirey outlook’. To close out the Interbreed judging, the Supreme Interbreed winner was selected with Mrs Robson again representing the judging panel and describing KO Dream N43 as, A really outstanding young cow doing an exceptional job on her first calf.’ A: Reserve Champion Junior Interbreed Bull, Adameluca Pharaoh P3 exhibited by Adameluca Angus, B: Reserve Senior Interbreed Bull, Hollywood Longmire N12 exhibited by Hollywood Angus, C: Supreme Champion Interbreed Heifer, KO Vicky P66 exhibited by KO ANGUS, D: Supreme Champion Interbreed Exhibit, KO Dream N43 exhibited by KO ANGUS
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Angus Feature Show Steers take centre stage Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
On Sunday the 22nd of September Angus Steers were on display during the 2019 Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show. With a total prize pool of $5,000 and three judged sections; Domestic, Heavy Domestic and Export, the crowd was shown a competitive group of pure bred Angus Steers.
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Glatz’s Black Angus has taken out the Grand Champion Angus Steer title with Finley High School coming in as Reserve Champion. With a spread of school groups and Angus studs competing, there was a range of competitors from around Australia, coming together to participate.
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 1 Led Domestic 1st: 190 Lockhart Central School, Bred by Yammatree Family Trust 2nd: 161 The Hamilton & Alexandra College, Bred by S & N Branson 3rd : 189 Lockhart Central School, Bred by Yammatree Family Trust
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 2 Led Heavy Domestic 1st: 223 Finley High School, Bred by John Hawkins 2nd: 185 Koonoomoo Cattle Co, Bred by Mintor Llc 3rd: 272 Wagga Wagga Christian College
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 3 final Led Export 1st: 147 Glatz’s Black Angus, Bred by Glatz’s Black Angus 2nd: 168 Sarah Iddles, Bred by J Wall & Sons 3rd: 169 Sarah Iddles, Bred by J Wall & Sons
4th: Charles Sturt University, Bred by Wincraden Grand Champion Angus Steer entry 147 Glatz’s Black Angus Reserve Champion Angus Steer 223 Finley High School
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The Angus steers were then also assessed on the hook in their classes with Melbourne Polytechnic College exhibiting the highest scoring Angus steer carcase across the show and being named the Grand Champion Angus carcase.
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 1 Carcase Domestic 1st: 161 The Hamilton & Alexandra College, Bred by S & N Branson 2nd: 190 Lockhart Central School, Bred by Yammatree Family Trust 3rd: 207 P, J, T & L McLauchlan, Bred by P, J, T & L McLauchlan
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 2 Carcase Heavy Domestic 1st: 156 Gundagai High School 2nd: 287 Yanco Agricultural College 3rd: 159 Gundagai High School
Angus Feature Show Steers Class 3 final Carcase Export 1st: 217 Melbourne Polytechic 2nd: 179 Keajura Park Show Team 3rd: 182 Kelly Angus
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Angus steer & carcase success at Melbourne Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
Angus steers performed well in the Royal Melbourne Show Beef Carcase competition taking out a number of awards. Led judging saw a 578kg Angus steers, exhibited by GC Livestock take out the Reserve Champion Led Export steer. While a 610kg Angus steer exhibited by the Gundagai High School and bred by Dale Chadwick was awarded the Champion Schools Led Steer or Heifer. In the carcase section, a 518kg liveweight Angus steer, exhibited by Melbourne Polytechnic was awarded the Reserve Champion Export Carcase.
Champion led schools steer
With a dressing percent of 52.55%, P8 fat of 14mm, rib fat of 10mm and EMA of 98, this carcase was also the highest scoring Angus steer across the competition and the second highest scoring carcase overall. In the penultimate competition of the show, the Borthwick Trophy for team of three purebred steers, the Angus team made up of entries from Finley High School, Glatz’s Black Angus and Charles Sturt University, placed second.
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A: Champion Heavy Angus Domestic & Reserve Champion Angus Steer, B: Champion Export Angus & Grand Champion Angus Steer, C: Champion Domestic Angus Steer, D: Melbourne Borthwick Trophy Team, E: Highest place Angus carcase went to Melbourne Polytechnic. Kate Norris Is receiving the award from, Sarah Guthrie the daughter of the late Joy Potter, F: & G: Angus steers on display during the Angus only steer judging
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Champion Angus Youth effort in Melbourne Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
Angus Youth members took centre stage at the 2019 Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show winning major awards across various competitions. It was not only in the special Angus only events during the feature show, that the Angus Youth members excelled, with success also achieved in the competitions hosted by the Victorian Ag Society and State events.
From paraders to junior judging, bred and owned to gun fitter, Angus Youth members put their best foot forward across all facets of the junior program.
A: Champion Bred & Owned Bull, J and C Party Boy P71 exhbited by Casey Halliday and sashed by Candice Liddle, Angus Youth Development Officer, B: Hamish Madure (right) was awarded Grand Champion Angus steer parader, C: Intermediate & Grand Champion RASV Schools Parader & Grand Champion Angus Youth Parader, Lochie McLauchlan, D: David Spencer, Daryl Holder, Gun Fitter winner, Tiffany McLauchlan, Noeleen King, Nathan Leach & Clinton Rogers, E: Junior Champion RASV Schools Parader, Noah Iddles, F: Lochie McLauchlan placed 1st & Tiffany McLauchlan, 3rd in the State Final for Paraders, G: State Junior Judging Brittany Abbott, 2nd & Lilli Stewart, 3rd in the State Junior Judging Final, H: Grand Champion Bred & Owned KO Dream N43 exhibited by Angus Onisforou. View full results
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Angus Feature in Perth
Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager The Angus Feature Show at the 2019 Royal Perth Show, saw a great exhibition of Angus cattle paraded before judge Andrew Raff, Kind Island Tasmania. Grand Champion honours were shared, with Junior Champion Female, Little Meadows Wilcoola P9, exhibited by Little Meadows Angus taking out Grand Champion Female and Supreme Exhibit and Junior Champion Bull, Tullibardine Phantum P61, exhibited by AG & JC Murray taking out the Grand Champion Bull award.
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View full results A: Grand Champion Bull – Tullibardine Phantum P61, exhibited by A G & J C Murray, B: Supreme Champion – Little Meadows Wilcoola P9, exhibited by Little Meadows Angus T/A Golding & Son, C: With the Junior Champion Interbreed female were Trinity Edwards, John and Dale Jansen, Fiona Sanderson, Peter Cook and Andrew Raff (bottom Image). Images: Farm Weekly
Angus triumph in Perth Interbreed Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
An 18 month old heifer from Little Meadows Angus, Dardanup WA has taken out the Supreme Interbreed Champion Junior Beef Heifer at the 2019 Royal Perth Show, under the watchful eyes of judges Andrew Raff, Peter Cook and Fiona Sanderson. In selecting the ‘Magnificent Angus heifer,’ Fiona Sanderson described her as with as ‘Very deep bodied, very feminine, with a beautiful calving cavity, spine and a great set of pins right through to the lower thighs.’
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Angus & Angus influenced steers excel in Perth Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
A purebred Angus steer, exhibited by Leon, Kerry and Michael Giglia took out the coveted Grand Champion Led Steer or Heifer title at the 2019 Perth Royal Show. The 614kg steer, also bred by the Giglia’s was previously named Champion Extra Heavyweight and sold for a staggering $9,000 in the auction to Harvey Beef to achieve 1446c/kg.
Murdoch University also exhibited the Champion Mediumweight carcase with a 432kg liveweight Angus influenced steer.
The Reserve Champion Mediumweight award went to a 453kg purebred Angus steer bred and owned by Harris Thompson, Venturon Livestock, which sold for $2,200 to Woolworths. This result was backed up in the carcase competition, with the steer also winning Reserve Champion Mediumweight Carcase with a score of 84.76 points in total. It dressed at 55.4% equating to 251kg HSCW with 87cmsq EMA, 10mm P8 fat and 7mm rib fat. Other carcase results saw Angus influenced steers take out Reserve Grand Champion Carcase and reserve champion heavyweight carcase, with 85.63 points, with a 432kg liveweight steer exhibited by Murdoch University. It made $1951 at auction and recorded 101cmsq for EMA, 10mm for P8 fat and 7mm for rib fat.
Perth Grand Champion steer. Image: Farm Weekly
Success for Angus in Launceston Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager
As the Centenary Celebrations of Angus Australia continued their run around the country, Angus exhibits enjoyed a whitewash of the interbreed awards at the 2019 Royal Launceston Show, after the Angus breed had been displayed as the feature breed.
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Quarterway Angus were the big winners taking out all interbreed awards to include: Interbreed Breeders Group of Three; Interbreed Sires Progeny; Interbreed Junior Group of Three; Interbreed Junior Female, Interbreed Grand Champion Female and Interbreed Supreme Champion Exhibit, with Quarterway Protect; Interbreed Senior Female, with Quarterway Karla K41; Interbreed Junior Bull and Interbreed Grand Champion Bull, with Quarterway Princeton and Interbreed Senior Bull, with Quarterway Miles. A: Quarterway Miles, B: Quarterway Protect
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Commercial success for Angus & Angus influenced cattle Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager and Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
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Carcase Bonanza in the Upper Hunter
Angus and Angus influenced cattle had tremendous success at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza, taking out major awards from a field of 400 plus entries. In the live judging, Champion light middleweight, Champion led steer and the eventual supreme exhibit was a 416kg Angus influenced steer from Travis Worth. Calrossy Anglican school kicked off their successful campaign securing the champion lightweight award with a 13-month-old Angus infused steer bred by the Scrivener family at Yarrowitch. Reserve champion light middleweight also went to Calrossy with another Angus influenced steer, 475kg, bred by Margaret Rose, Blackfield. Justin Richards, Pentire Angus and Bower Livestock, exhibited a 532kg Angus steer, 13 months old and won reserve champion heavy middleweight. Calrossy also exhibited the Reserve champion unled exhibit with a 473kg Angus heifer. In the carcase judging, Champion light middleweight carcase went to an Angus influenced steer, exhibited by Calrossy Anglican School. The 475kg liveweight steer, dressed at 60.59% and had a P8 fat of 6mm, rib of 8mm an EMA of 94sqcm and scored 91.11 points. St Joseph’s High School Aberdeen, exhibited the Champion Heavyweight carcase with a 610kg liveweight Angus influenced steer. The carcase dressed at 58.1%, had a P8 fat of 12mm, rib fat of 12mm and EMA of 109 sqcm and scored 92.59 points. In the heavyweight section, Knowla Panda, exhibited by Pymble Ladies College was awarded Reserve Champion Heavyweight carcase. The 590kg liveweight Angus steer. Dressed at 52.2%, had a P8 fat of 15mm rib fat of 6mm and an EMA of 94sqcm and scored 92.01points
Entries were fed for 91 days, judged live during the Merriwa Show, fed for another 20 days before carcases were assessed for overall results. A pen of Angus steers from Knowla livestock, were awarded the Reserve Champion Pen overall and also had the highest weight gain of the competition, with an average daily gain of 2.35kg/day.
Angus influenced cattle come out on top at the Clermont Beef Expo
The Clermont Beef Expo was recently held, with a massive 1200 head yarded. The event was hosted by Hoch and Wilkinson and saw a yarding sourced mainly from the local area. Angus influenced cattle performed well against the large field, being awarded top pen of 100-day grain fed bullocks, with Burenda Holdings taking out the title with their pen of bullocks weighing in at 700kgs, to make 348c/kg and top at $2426. The milk tooth bullocks were bred by the Anderson Family, ‘Narrien’, Clermont and backgrounded for 6 weeks prior to the expo. Burenda Holdings continued their success, also being awarded the Sally Taylor Memorial Trophy for the supreme beast of the show, with a bullock weighing in at 770kgs, to make $2679 or 348c/kg.
Topping the scales at Merriwa
Angus and Angus influenced cattle enjoyed tremendous success in the Merriwa Feedlot trial in a field of 159 head and 28 vendors.
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A: Knowla Panda, exhibited by Pymble Ladies College was awarded Reserve Champion Heavyweight carcase, B: Ted Laurie, Knowla Livestock and Robert Gill, Alexander Downs, C: Tony Hoch (Hoch and Wilkinson), Cynthia and Bernard Anderson (Narrien Clermont) Jonathan Schmidt and Jake Passfield (Hoch and Wilkinson) with the Sally Taylor Memorial Trophy The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Angus cattle rise to the top in the 2019 RAS Beef Challenge View full results
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Angus and Angus influenced cattle have outperformed the competition in the RAS of NSW 2019 Sydney Royal Beef Challenge, taking home almost all major awards.
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With more than 500 animals entered in both the domestic and export sections from across the country, judging was a two-phase process, with teams of six and individuals judged live at the Wilga Feedlot, Bellata NSW, before being judged in the second phase for: · Feedlot performance – assessing both Average Daily Gain, Feed Intake and Dressing Percentage · Market Grid Compliance – with each team assessed to meet a defined optimum target for domestic and export categories · Carcass Assessment – Fat specifications, Meat Yield, and Eating Quality · Eating Quality – MSA Index and for the Export teams taste testing In the domestic section, where cattle spent 70 days on feed, Branga Plains Pastoral Co, took out Champion Team with a pen of Angus influenced steers. An Angus heifer from Texas Angus was awarded Reserve Champion Individual. Texas Angus came close to a clean sweep of the major export section (100 days on feed) awards, winning Champion Team with a pen of Angus heifers, Reserve Champion team with a pen of Angus steers and Champion individual with an Angus steer. 38
IG, EA & CI Brown won Reserve Champion individual with an Angus heifer. In addition to the major awards, Angus cattle were extremely successful in the taste test section of the competition. Of the 24 medals awarded for the taste test component, 19 of these (2 Gold, 4 Silver & 13 Bronze) went to either Angus or Angus influenced pens of cattle, with both Pine Creek Angus Stud and AV & LM Doolan taking home coveted Gold Medals. In the domestic section, two teams of heifers entered by Hobday Nixon placed 1st and 2nd for taste test, while individually, an Angus heifer from Texas Angus places 1st and an Angus heifer from Hobday Nixon placed 3rd. In the export judging, AV & LM Doolan won 1st with a team of Angus heifers and 1st with an Angus heifer in the individual section, while Pine Creek Angus Stud placed 2nd in the teams and individually, also with Angus heifers. As the beef industry looks to focus on the end consumer and their wants and desires these awards are especially important. Angus beef is already synonymous for eating quality and when this claim is backed by commercial results, consumers will continue to identify Angus beef as a highend product.
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A: Dave Caldwell, Coonmoor Pastoral Company, Lindenow sold 24 Angus steers, 405kg, for $1520, Bairnsdale VIC 13/09/19. Image Stock & Land, B: Landmark Agent Rod Turner with Ben Whip from Roma Downs, with Angus steers they sold to 292c/kg, reaching a top of $1,136 to average $821. Roma QLD 9/10/19. Image: Beef Central, C: Mick & Dawn Ernest sold Angus steers and heifers, 36 steers, 282kg, $1280 or 453c/ kg; 63 steers, 368kg, $1480 or 402c/kg; 43 steers, 324kg, $1420 or 438c/kg & 45 heifers, 347kg, $1310 or 377c/kg, Ballarat VIC 15/11/19. Image: Stock & Land, D: Mark and Jack Storer, Heywood, Vic, and Mervyn Storer, Kleenview, sold 55 Angus & Angus cross steers, 332-410kg, for $1131, and 27 Angus heifers, 343-387kg, for $1042, Mt Gambier SA, 13/09/19. Image: Stock Journal, E: Nemunmulla Pastoral sold 50 Angus heifers, four and six tooth, averaging 498.3kg, unjoined, to top at 293 cents a kilogram and a $1460 average, Dubbo new 3,10.19. Image: The Land, F: Alex Robertson, Elders, with Mark, Mel and Ella Coulson who bought 11 Angus steers 260kg from Marrie Downs Holdings for 350c/kg or $912, Walsa Weaner Sale, Boyanup WA 27/11/19. Image: Farm Weekly, G: Jeff Wall (centre) with sons Richard and Simon, Gowangardie, sold 81 Angus steers at Euroa, Vic 4/12/19, H: Brendan Fitzgerald & David Heinrich, Landmark with The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020 | 39 vendors Grant Thompson, Lucindale, and Nanni DiGiorgio, Lucindale. Image: Stock Journal
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Genetics Conference Showcases Angus Australia Research & Development The Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics conference (AAABG) was conducted in Armidale, from October 27th to November 1st, 2019. AAABG is a professional organisation based in Australia and New Zealand for livestock scientists, breeders, educators, students and industry service providers. The major activity conducted by AAABG to achieve its objectives is an international conference held every two years. The conference provided an opportunity for researchers to showcase the latest livestock genetics research being conducted, with presentations detailing research in the beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, camel, ostrich, prawn, oyster and deer industries. Angus Australia’s Breed Development & Extension Manager, Andrew Byrne, explained that “the conference showcased much of the research and development that Angus
Australia is involved with in order to achieve its objective of continually improving the profitability of Angus genetics across the beef supply chain.” “Angus Australia’s collaboration with other research organisations was particularly evident throughout the conference”, said Mr Byrne. The extract for papers submitted by Angus Australia staff, or co-authored by Angus Australia staff is published on the following pages. The full paper can be accessed by scanning the QR code. A copy of the full proceedings from the AAABG conference is available from the AAABG website (www.aaabg.org).
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program – a major contributor to future genetic improvement in the Australian beef industry P.F. Parnell, C.J. Duff, A.I. Byrne and N.M. Butcher This paper describes the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) and quantifies the contribution that the program has made to the development of a comprehensive genomic reference population for Angus cattle in Australia. Data from the ASBP has enabled the effective use of genomic information in single-step genetic evaluation in the Trans-Tasman Angus Cattle Evaluation, particularly for difficult-to-measure traits. The program has also enabled validation of the effectiveness of genetic evaluation and provided a valuable resource for R&D contributing to the development of new phenotypes for traits of commercial importance.
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Bull discovery powered by genomics – a practical case study
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M.J. Reynolds, A.I. Byrne, C.J. Duff and P.F. Parnell The benefits of genomic testing are widely understood but the initial cost of investing in the technology can be daunting for many producers. This case study examines the impact of genomics in a real beef herd by comparing the Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of animals with and without genomic information included. The study demonstrated that the ranking of some selection candidates will change with the inclusion of genomic information, which could significantly affect selection decisions and rates of potential genetic gain. On average across the reported traits 5.33 new animals, based on Genomic Breeding Values (GEBV), replaced existing bulls in the top 15 when based on EBVs.
AngusSELECT™ M.J. Reynolds (Angus Australia) A key practice for producers looking to increase their rate of genetic gain is the consistent application of a breeding objective to selection decisions. AngusSELECT™ enables users of Angus genetics to identify the animals that are most aligned with their breeding objective through an intuitive suite of decision support tools. This paper will showcase the functionality of the tools and provide analytics to demonstrate their use to identify Angus genetics that meet the breeding objectives of individual cattle breeders.
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Genetic diversity in Australian Angus beef cattle S.A. Clark, T. Granleese and P.F. Parnell This study examined trends in the genetic diversity in the Australian Angus cattle population through the calculation of inbreeding effective population size, effective number of ancestors and effective number of founders over time. The effective population size ranged from 68 to 122 depending on the assumed generation interval. For animals born in 2018, 10 key ancestors explained~42% of the genetic diversity within the population. Knowledge of overall genetic diversity will help manage the population to maintain longterm rates of genetic gain.
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Should Angus breeders live-animal ultrasound scan for intramuscular fat in the genomics era?
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C.J. Duff, J.H.J. van der Werf, P.F. Parnell and S.A. Clark Accuracy of selection and response to selection for the breeding objective traits of carcase IMF, AUS-MEAT marbling score and MSA marbling score were generated by modelling seventeen different phenotyping and genotyping scenarios using selection index theory. The data used in the study was produced from the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). The study showed that the highest rates of selection accuracy and response (ΔG) were achieved through using a combination of ultrasound scan phenotyping for intramuscular fat (IMF) and genotyping with a reference population including carcase IMF and marbling score phenotypes. For phenotype only scenarios, Central Ultrasound Processing (CUP) showed substantially higher response to selection and accuracy of selection to the Esaote Aquila ultrasound system (PIE) for IMF resulting from the higher heritability and stronger genetic correlations to the direct carcase breeding objective traits. The value of ultrasound scan phenotyping diminishes as the prediction accuracy of the genomic breeding value (GBV) increases. The GBV only scenario surpassed phenotype only scenarios once GBV prediction accuracy was greater than 59% when compared to CUP IMF phenotyping and 46% when compared to the PIE IMF phenotyping.
Phenotypic variation in retail beef yield in Angus cattle K.A. Donoghue, L.M. Cafe, B.J. Walmsley and C.J. Duff This paper reports preliminary estimates of phenotypic variation and relationships for carcase traits using records from 386 Angus steers. Carcase traits recorded included carcase weight (CWT), retail beef yield (RBY), carcase intramuscular fat (CIMF), carcase P8 fat (CP8), carcase rib fat (CRIB) and carcase eye muscle area (CEMA). Carcase trait averages for animals used in this study were higher than for those used for the previous estimation of RBY parameters, and the differences evident between summary statistics for historic and contemporary carcase traits records highlights the value of continually recording carcase traits, as well as the value of re-examining relationships between carcase traits. Phenotypic correlations between carcase traits indicated that animals with higher RBY also had, phenotypically, heavier CWT (r = 0.12), larger CEMA (r = 0.31), lower CRIB and CP8 (r = -0.28 and -0.10 respectively) and lower CIMF (r = -0.16). For every 1kg increase in RBY EBV, recorded CWT, RBY and CEMA were greater by 2.08kg, 0.24% and 2.77cm2, respectively. In contrast, for every 1kg increase in RBY EBV, recorded CIMF, CRIB and CP8 were lower by 0.39%, 1.31mm and 1.81mm, respectively. These preliminary results highlight the importance of continually recording carcase traits as well as the value of periodically re-examining relationships between carcase traits.
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A survey approach to explore industry priorities for novel traits in Australian Angus
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A.M. Bell, A.I. Byrne, C.J. Duff and S. Dominik This study used a survey approach to investigate preferences in the Australian Angus industry for novel traits (immune competence, structural soundness, feed efficiency and temperament) over classical production traits. One hundred and thirty five people responded and ranked 11 attributes. The pool of respondents represented a cross section of the industry. Preferences were high for novel traits, with the exception of feed efficiency. Calving and reproduction traits had the lowest preference, possibly indicating satisfaction with current performance for these traits. Rankings of attributes were the same when responses were split by demographic information. Although differences in attribute rankings were observed, the interpretation of the results is limited to the respondents of the survey.
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A method for developing a breeding objective trait from multiple components using the example of immune competence in Australian Angus cattle S. Dominik, L. Porto-Neto, C.J. Duff, A.I. Byrne, B. Hine, A. Ingham, I.G. Colditz and A. Reverter Traits that are being recorded in livestock improvement programs might not be suitable breeding objective traits themselves, which is an important aspect for the consideration of novel traits in breeding programs. Here we demonstrate, using the example of immune competence in cattle, how multiple novel traits can be reduced to a single breeding objective trait. It was demonstrated that it is possible to achieve a high heritability for the novel single breeding objective trait and maximise the genetic correlation with one of the major production traits, here final weight. An approach as described here would maximise the genetic gain in the novel trait.
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Genome-wide association study of carcase and eating quality traits in Australian Angus beef cattle
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W.M.S.P. Weerasinghe, B.J. Crook, S.A. Clark, N. Moghaddar and A.I. Byrne Eating quality traits are important determinants of consumer satisfaction and are considered as traits of economic importance for genetic improvement in the Australian beef industry. In this study, the genotypic and phenotypic data of 3,454 Angus cattle were analysed to identify genomic regions that potentially influence carcase traits, especially those related to eating quality. A genome-wide association study revealed 3, 5, 1 and 13 significant SNPs associated with carcase weight (CWT), carcase eye muscle area (EMA), Meat Standards Australia Index (MSA_I) and ossification score (OSS) respectively. They were located across chromosomes 3, 7, 13 and 21 and accounted for 2%, 4%, 6% and 12% of the total genetic variance for CWT, EMA, MSA_I and OSS, respectively. No significant SNPs were evident for MSA marble score (MSA_M). Results of this study may have potential practical application in the design of marker SNP chips and improving the accuracy of genomic prediction for carcase and eating quality traits in Angus beef cattle.
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Centenary Function and Forum Success Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
The Angus Australia team headed out in October 2019 for the Centenary Forum and Functions, which saw events held in Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. Taking the opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Angus Australia, the Forum and Functions provided insight into the latest research and development outcomes, as well as updates to Angus Australia’s genetic evaluation services. Not only was it a learning opportunity, the functions gave members the chance to get together to celebrate the centenary year of the society. Video presentations are now available on each of the topics discussed during the forum. The presentations included:
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Breeders Guide to Genomics Genomics is just one of the tools available in the tool box and all Angus seedstock breeders should be considering how genomics can be best applied within their enterprise, alongside other technologies to drive genetic improvement.
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The Angus Reference Population Obtaining benefit from genomics relies on a well recorded, relevant genomic reference population. The introduction of rebates to genotyping costs for submission of hard to measure phenotypes on genotyped animals will ensure the reference population continues to grow and deliver value to members.
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ImmuneDEX
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Enhancements to Angus BREEDPLAN
The release of ImmuneDEX, a RBV estimating the genetic difference between animals for overall immune competence, marks an exciting future for the Angus breed. 165 sires from the ASBP have had ImmuneDEX breeding values calculated as part of a collaborative project between the CSIRO and Angus Australia.
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) will continue to provide members and their clients with a world leading genetic evaluation. A number of updates to the analytical software will be introduced in December 2019, including the provision of a number of new reports after each analysis.
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Breeding for improved docility Two recent surveys have highlighted the importance of temperament to the Angus breed. Maximising rates of genetic gain for docility requires; 1) collection of docility scores and culling for undesirable temperament, and 2) use of the Docility EBV to reduce the number of animals culled for temperament in the next generation.
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Breeding Better Breeders A number of new Research Breeding values (RBVs) have been released as part of the Breeding Better Breeder project. Members are encouraged to collect the new research traits to enable the calculation of the RBVs. Two of the new RBVs have been released are mature cow body condition score (MBC) and mature cow height (MCH).
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Genetic Diversity within the Angus breed Sufficient genetic diversity exists within the Angus breed in Australia. Inbreeding increased steadily until 2011, following which it has remained steady or slightly decreased to an average inbreeding coefficient of 0.03 in 2018. Angus seedstock breeders need to remain vigilant to the level of inbreeding through careful mating allocation.
For further information contact staff at Angus Australia on
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EBVs belong to the progeny Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
There is probably not a more succinct line than ‘EBVs belong to the progeny’ that could better address the most common issues people have when interpreting Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).
The issue comes when the EBVs are used to assess the animal itself rather than what the EBVs are actually describing; the progeny. For this reason, there can be a great deal of confusion around breeding values and you hear lines like “He’s better than his EBVs say he is”. Importantly the EBVs are not describing him, they describe the expected performance of his progeny.
bull, producing progeny that were 10kg heavier at 200 days, all other things being equal.
What is an EBV?
An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to predict it. These predictions of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values). TACE (TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation) EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken. EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency, temperament and structural soundness.
Types of breeding values
When examining breeding values, it is important that the type of breeding value is understood because breeding values describe the predicted differences in the progeny based on the trait involved. · ‘Improvement in the trait’ breeding values Breeding values that describe an improvement in the performance of the progeny for the examined trait is the most common type of breeding value. These include growth traits (BWT, 200, 400, etc.), carcase (EMA, IMF, etc.) and fertility (DTC). When we compare potential selection decisions we see the predicted difference in the performance of the progeny. For example, if we compare two bulls, one with a 200-day growth EBV of +40kg and the other bull whose breeding value is +60kg. We would predict the difference in the performance of the progeny to be 10kg, with the +60kg
· ‘Improvement in the number of acceptable progeny’ breeding values Breeding values that describe an improvement in the number of acceptable progeny are often misinterpreted as describing improvements in progeny performance. These include docility, calving ease (CE Dir and CE Dtr) and structural breeding values (FC, FA, RH, etc.). When we compare potential selection decisions we see the predicted difference in the number of progeny with an acceptable score for the trait. For examples in the case of calving ease, the EBVs are predicting differences in the percentage of unassisted calvings, or in the case of docility, more progeny with a docile temperament.
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Making gains with Docility Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
One of the traits that beef producers place a high level of importance on when making selection decisions, if not the most important trait, is temperament. This significance was highlighted in a recent survey of over 1200 beef producers across Australia which found temperament was the most important trait when selecting a bull. The temperament of an animal has a big impact on its value within a beef operation and when we talk about temperament we are talking about the way animals behave when being confined or exposed to usual situations (e.g. being separated from the herd). The benefits of a superior temperament in cattle are well understood and include: · Lower production costs · Make cattle easier to muster and handle · Reduce damage to infrastructure e.g. yards and fences · Decrease risk of injury and stress to cattle · Decrease risk of injury and stress to stock handlers · Decrease weight loss during transit · Improve feedlot performance · Decrease the risk of dark cutters in the chiller. It’s estimated that dark cutting beef costs the Australian beef industry in excess of $36 million annually · Improve eating quality (more tender beef) For seedstock producers’ temperament is of particular importance due to the significant impact it has on the profitability of their clients’ operations. Importantly temperament is highly heritable and lacks any known antagonistic genetic relationships, meaning we can make improvements in temperament without impacting negatively on other traits within the breeding objective.
· Crush Test - Calves are put up a race and held in a crush or weigh scales for about 10 seconds (but not necessarily head bailed). This information can not only provide valuable information for the decision to retain an individual but can also feed into the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) and contribute to the calculation of EBVs.
Improving Temperament
Beef producers aiming to improve the genetics of their herd for temperament can achieve this through the implementation of two main selection strategies; culling for poor temperament and selection of sires with superior temperament genetics. 1) Culling for Poor Temperament It is common practice for beef breeding enterprises to cull animals from the breeding herd that show unacceptable temperament. This can be done in an “ad-hoc” fashion, where animals are observed and their temperament assessed while being handled, or through the use of a more formal, structured process involving the collection of docility scores. Docility scores are recorded on animals at weaning or shortly afterwards. The advantage of scoring at weaning is that all calves should have had minimal handling and so will express variation in temperament. Variation in handling between animals prior to scoring should also be minimised. Docility scores are collected on animals using either a yard or crush test: · Yard Test - Calves are individually put into a small square yard and the handler attempts to hold the animal in one corner for about 10 seconds. 48
2) Selecting Animals with Superior Temperament In association with culling, selecting animals that have superior genetics for temperament is paramount to genetically improving this trait in a beef breeding enterprise. Like other production traits, it is important to select animals for breeding this year that are genetically superior to those used last year. This is particularly important when selecting sires due to their overall influence of the genetics in a herd both short-term and long-term through retained daughters. The most effective information for selecting animals with superior genetics for temperament are Docility EBVs. Selecting sires with higher Docility EBVs to those used in the previous joining will result in long term genetic improvement. Docility EBVs provide an estimate of the differences in the percentage of progeny that will have acceptable temperament due to genetics, with higher Docility EBVs indicating an animal is expected to produce relatively more progeny with acceptable temperament.
Take home messages · Seedstock breeders should collect docility scores for all calves when collecting their 200 day weights · Consideration should be given to Docility EBV’s when selecting sires · Select sires with superior Docility EBVs to those used the year before Calculation of EBVs for temperament has several major advantages over simply considering an animal’s own temperament: · Like all production traits of economic importance, the observed temperament of an animal is a combination of the genetics inherited from the sire and dam, and the environment and management from which the animal has been run under. EBVs for temperament related traits (as with other traits) focus on the genetic differences between animals for temperament by accounting for any environment and management influences. · EBVs for temperament take into consideration not only the temperament of the individual animal, but also the temperament of all the animal’s relatives. In this manner, the EBVs provide a better indication of an animal’s genetics for temperament than an assessment of the animal’s temperament alone. · EBVs allow for genetic differences in temperament to be identified between animals who themselves may
have acceptable temperament. Animals who may have acceptable temperament but are likely to produce a high percentage of progeny with poor temperament can be removed from the breeding herd, or conversely, if two animals of similar genetic merit for other traits are being considered for use within a breeding program, the animal that is likely to produce a higher percentage of progeny with superior temperament can be selected. For further information visit the Angus Education Centre or contact staff at Angus Australia on (02) 6773 4600 or office@angusaustralia.com.au
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TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Analysis Dates 2020 The submission deadlines for inclusion of performance data in TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation analyses during 2020 are as follows.
Table 1 – 2020 Submission Deadlines for TACE
Angus Australia members participating in the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation are encouraged to make sure that all of their registration details, DNA and performance data is submitted well ahead of the submission deadlines to guarantee that updated EBVs are available when they are needed.
Analysis
Submission Deadline
Results Available (Indicative)
Mid January
January 1
January 17
February
January 15
January 31
Mid February
February 1
February 17
March
February 15
February 28
Mid March
March 1
March 17
Mid August
August 1
August 18
April
March 15
March 31
September
August 15
August 31
Mid April
April 1
April 18
Mid September
September 1
September 18
May
April 15
April 30
October
September 15
September 30
Mid May
May 1
May 19
Mid October
October 1
October 16
June
May 15
May 31
November
October 15
October 31
Mid June
June 1
June 16
Mid November
November 1
November 16
July
June 15
June 30
December
November 12
November 30
Mid July
July 1
July 17
Mid December
November 25
December 11
August
July 15
July 31
January
December 9
December 24
A: Docility scores are recorded on animals at weaning or shortly afterwards
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Breed Development
Understanding Angus Australia’s DNA Services Andrew Byrne, Breed Development & Extension Manager
Angus Australia, in collaboration with our partners, Neogen Australasia and Zoetis Animal Genetics, offer members a comprehensive range of DNA services for utilisation within their Angus breeding enterprise. The DNA services that are available have a wide range of applications, such as the verification of parentage information, the identification of carriers for recessive genetic conditions, improved accuracy of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus seedstock animals, and more accurate selection of replacement Angus females in commercial breeding programs.
Developing a strategy for utilising the DNA services that are available within your breeding program can be daunting, but a number of staff at Angus Australia are available to provide assistance, along with staff at Neogen and Zoetis. Contact staff at Angus Australia today on (02) 6773 4600 to discuss your DNA service requirements.
Angus Australia – DNA Services - Zoetis Animal Genetics
Genomic Tests
Genetic Conditions
Zoetis HD50K for Angus
$51.45
Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
$22.55
Add Parentage Verification
Included
Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA)
$22.55
Add Core Genetic Test Panel1
$24.75
Developmental Duplications (DD)
$22.55
Add Full Genetic Test Panel 2
$41.25
Dwarfism (DW)
$22.55
Add Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
$10.45
Alpha-Mannosidosis (MA)
$22.55
Add Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA)
$10.45
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
$22.55
Add Developmental Duplications (DD)
$8.25
Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH)
$22.55
Add Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
$8.25
Osteopetrosis (OS)
$22.55
Add Coat Colour (RG)
$8.25
Add BVDV (PI)
$9.90
2
¹ Includes AM, CA, DD & NH 2
Includes AM, CA, DD, NH, DW, OH, OS, MA, RG, Myostatin (NT821) and Homozygous Poll
3
TSU samples only
Angus HeiferSELECTTM
Genetic Traits Coat Colour (RG)
$22.55
Myostatin (NT821)
$22.55
$48.50
DNA Sample Types Hair
No charge
Semen
No charge
$25.85
Tissue
No charge
Included
Tissue (TSU)
No charge
Parentage Verification Base Panel (280 SNPs) Add Parentage Verification
ANGUS
for Northern Australia 50
Angus Australia – DNA Services – Neogen Australasia
Genomic Tests
Genetic Conditions
Angus GS
$51.45
Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
$22.55
Add Parentage Verification
Included
Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA)
$22.55
Add Core Genetic Test Panel 2
$24.75
Developmental Duplications (DD)
$22.55
Add Full Genetic Test Panel 3
$41.25
Dwarfism (DW)
$22.55
Add Developmental Duplications (DD)
$8.25
Alpha-Mannosidosis (MA)
$22.55
Add Coat Colour (RG)
$8.25
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
$22.55
Add BVDV (PI)
$9.90
Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH)
$22.55
Osteopetrosis (OS)
$22.55
TM 1
1
A discount of $3.30 will be applied for TSU samples
2
Includes AM, CA, DD & NH
3
Includes AM, CA, DD, NH, DW, OH, OS, MA, RG, Myostatin (NT821 only), and Homozygous Poll
Angus uLD 4 4
Coat Colour (RG)
$40.45
Myostatin (6 variants)
TSU samples only
$22.55 $22.55
6
Homozygous Poll 6
Parentage Verification Base Panel (543 SNPs)
$27.00
Add Parentage Verification
Included
Build SNP Profile 5 5
Genetic Traits
$220.00
Involves building an animal’s SNP profile from the genotypes of their progeny. Requires availability of genotypes for a minimum of 10 progeny, plus genotypes of the progeny’s other parent/s.
$22.55
Includes NT821, C313Y, E226X, F94L, NT419 and Q204X variants
DNA Sample Types Hair
No charge
Semen
$11.00
Tissue
$11.00
Tissue (TSU)
No charge
Angus Australia – DNA Services – Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Fees Angus Australia DNA Hair Collectors (10 pack)
$12.00
Angus Australia DNA Hair Collectors (100 pack)
$120.00
Transfer DNA profile to another DNA lab
$5.50
Parentage Discovery
$66.00 p/hr
Are you looking for information about utilising Angus genetics in the Northern parts of Australia? The Northern Focus location of the Angus Australia website is dossier of material focused on using Angus in the north. For information resources, case studies, support materials and much more regarding the use of Angus genetics in the northern most areas of Australia, check in with the Northern Focus location now!
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Breeding Better Breeders
Mature Cow Measurements Wanted Andrew Byrne, Breed Development & Extension Manager
As announced in early 2019, Angus Australia has initiated a partnership with the School of Environmental and Rural Science at the University of New England (UNE) to undertake research into the genetics of traits related to the productivity and profitability of the female breeding herd. The research project, titled “Breeding Better Breeders” is being led by well-respected UNE geneticists, Dr Sam Clark and Dr Tom Granleese, and is part of Angus Australia’s commitment to providing Angus breeders with tools that enable them to maximise the rate of genetic improvement within their breeding program. This research project is focussed on better describing the genetics of Angus animals for traits associated with the maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd, female longevity, structural soundness and fertility. To assist with this research, Angus seedstock breeders are encouraged to collect and submit a range of additional performance measurements for their mature females, including: · Body condition score · Hip height · Structural soundness (feet, leg and udder scores) · Female fertility The performance measurements collected will assist researchers to better understand the genetics of these traits, and to generate research breeding values for a range of new traits related to the productivity and profitability of the female breeding herd. Body condition score and hip height measurements should be collected in association with the collection of mature weights when the 200 day weights for the progeny of the females are collected. Feet and leg scores can be collected at any time, while udder scores should be collected at the time of calving. Unlike structural scores for young animals, structural score information for mature cows do not need to be collected by an accredited scorer.
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Mature weight, body condition scores and hip height measurements can also be repeated both pre-calving and at the start of joining for any members who are willing to collect multiple measurements. Collection guidelines outlining how to record each respective performance trait, along with a paddock guide for the collection of body condition score, is available from the Angus Education Centre on the Angus Australia website. In addition to the collection of additional performance measurements, Angus seedstock breeders are also encouraged to consider collecting DNA samples and genotyping any females who have not been previously genotyped with the Angus GS or HD50K for Angus products, or their predecessors. The availability of both performance measurements and genomic information for females will assist with the development of a reference population for these traits, and with the utilisation of genomic information in any research breeding values that are calculated. Mature females can be genotyped with either the Angus uLD or Angus GS products available via Neogen, or the HD50K for Angus product available via Zoetis. Angus uLD is an ultra-low density, low cost genomic product that has been developed specifically for genomically testing mature Australian Angus seedstock females. To further discuss the collection of performance measurements for mature females or genotyping options, please contact either Angus Australia’s Breed Development Officer, Matt Reynolds, on (02) 6773 4626 or matthew. reynolds@angusaustralia.com.au, or Angus Australia’s Breed Development & Extension Manager, Andrew Byrne, on (02) 6773 4618 or andrew@angusaustralia.com.au.
Breeding Better Breeders
Research Breeding Values Explained Andrew Byrne, Breed Development & Extension Manager
Initial research in the “Breeding Better Breeders” research project has focussed on better describing the genetics of Angus animals for traits associated with the maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd, and has resulted in the publication of research breeding values for mature body condition and mature cow height. Research has demonstrated that approximately 60 to 75% of the total feed used in a cow-calf operation is related to maintaining the cow herd. Further, research has shown that there are differences in the maintenance requirements of individual animals, and that some of those differences can be attributed to genetics, making it possible to select bulls that will breed daughters with lower maintenance requirements when they enter the female breeding herd. The development of RBVs for mature height and body condition complements the existing Mature Cow Weight and Milk EBV that are published routinely for Angus animals, providing a more complete genetic description of Angus animals for the traits that are associated with differences in cow maintenance requirements.
Understanding the Science
The research conducted by UNE to date has focussed on analysing the mature height and body condition score measurements recorded for animals on Angus Australia’s database to better understand the genetic basis of these traits, and the genetic relationship between these traits and both mature cow weight and milk at weaning (figure 1). The research results, consistent with expectations from previous research projects, have indicated that both traits were under some genetic control, with mature cow body condition deemed to be of low-moderate heritability, and mature cow height of moderate heritability. Both traits had a considerable, positive genetic relationship with mature cow weight, indicating that in general, sires producing heavier daughters as mature females would also produce daughters that were taller and had more body condition at weaning. In contrast, both traits had differing genetic relationships with milk. A considerable, negative genetic correlation existed between mature body condition and milk, indicating that sires producing daughters with more condition at weaning would also produce daughters with less milk. Conversely, a positive genetic correlation existed between mature cow height and milk, indicating that sires producing taller daughters would produce daughters with more milk. The correlation between all traits was however of a magnitude whereby some individuals did not follow the standard genetic relationships, meaning selection for each trait individually was possible.
Understanding the Research Breeding Values
Mature Cow Body Condition and Mature Cow Height RBVs have initially been published for sires with greater than 70% accuracy, and 5 progeny or more with a performance record for each respective trait. Mature Cow Body Condition (MBC) RBVs provide estimates of genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females, with higher MBC RBVs indicating an animal is expected to produce daughters with more body condition as mature females. Mature Cow Height (MCH) RBVs provide estimates of genetic differences between animals in the height of mature females, as assessed at the hip, with higher Mature Cow Height RBVs indicating an animal is expected to produce daughters that are taller as mature females. The Mature Cow Body Condition and Mature Cow Height RBVs can be downloaded from the Angus Australia website. A subset of the RBVs are provided on pages 54 and 55 of this publication. While only available for a limited number of relatively old sires at this stage, the Research Breeding Values enable Angus breeders to select animals with desirable genetics for mature cow body condition and mature cow height, balanced with selection for other traits of importance within their breeding objective. It is important to note that the Research Breeding Values are subject to greater potential change than EBVs routinely reported as part of the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation and should be used with some caution in animal selection decisions. The Research Breeding Values may change as improvements are made to the analytical models that are used, and as additional performance information is collected.
Figure 1 – Heritability of Mature Cow Body Condition and Height, and Genetic Correlation with Mature Cow Weight and Milk Trait
Heritability
Genetic Correlation with MCW
Genetic Correlation with Milk
Mature Cow Body Condition
16%
+0.62
-0.48
Mature Cow Height
44%
+0.47
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Id NZE04379 VTMD131 NORD372 BIEZ214 VTMB1 NORE11 NZE14647008839 USA14237157 NORC511 NGME124 VTME343 BNAD145 USA13361440 USA15585939 USA13395344 USA13058662 NGMY145 VMIG71 NAQA241 VLYZ191 NGMA238 NMMW100 USA16198796 VLYD1054 NAQW109 NORC574 VTMU3271 NGMT30 NORC294 NAQX15 QHED62 NMMF159 VTMU41 NORF266 NORC510 USA1407 NORB101 VTMA217 USA24J NGXZ3 VLYB1155 NORA421 CFQB7 NORB77
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Name TE MANIA INFINITY 04 379 AB TE MANIA DASHED D131 RENNYLEA D372 ONSLOW TRACES Z214 TE MANIA BERKLEY B1 RENNYLEA EDMUND E11 MATAURI REALITY 839 BT EQUATOR 395M RENNYLEA C511 BOOROOMOOKA INSPIRED E124 TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 LEACHMAN BOOM TIME MOHNEN DYNAMITE 1356 G A R PREDESTINED HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 INNESDALE GALAXY G71 ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 LAWSONS DINKY-DI Z191 BOOROOMOOKA NEUTRON A238 MILLAH MURRAH WOODY W100 EF COMPLEMENT 8088 LAWSONS HENRY VIII D1054 ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 RENNYLEA C574 TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271 BOOROOMOOKA THEO T030 RENNYLEA C294 ARDROSSAN CONNECTION X15 CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62 MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159 TE MANIA ULONG U41 RENNYLEA F266 RENNYLEA C510 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 RENNYLEA B101 TE MANIA AFRICA A217 BT RIGHT TIME 24J BONGONGO BULLETPROOF Z3 LAWSONS TANK B1155 RENNYLEA A421 CARRINGTON PARK TIME ON B7 RENNYLEA B77
Birth Year 2004 2008 2008 2004 2006 2009 2008 2002 2007 2009 2009 2008 1999 2006 1999 1998 2003 2011 2005 2004 2005 2001 2008 2008 2001 2007 1999 1998 2007 2002 2008 2010 1999 2010 2007 1997 2006 2005 1999 2004 2006 2005 2006 2006
Mature Cow Body Condition RBV Acc Prog +0.50 83% 64 +0.50 61% 30 +0.49 81% 47 +0.47 60% 31 +0.43 87% 129 +0.43 73% 29 +0.40 76% 63 +0.39 75% 32 +0.38 86% 108 +0.38 72% 30 +0.37 81% 66 +0.37 83% 62 +0.36 75% 36 +0.36 68% 29 +0.35 82% 52 +0.35 80% 36 +0.35 77% 29 +0.35 63% 26 +0.33 82% 64 +0.31 76% 33 +0.30 75% 41 +0.28 77% 44 +0.28 68% 40 +0.27 77% 41 +0.27 73% 30 +0.26 85% 100 +0.24 81% 42 +0.24 74% 34 +0.24 75% 31 +0.23 76% 35 +0.23 66% 28 +0.23 68% 27 +0.22 79% 31 +0.21 80% 65 +0.20 81% 62 +0.19 83% 47 +0.19 76% 33 +0.16 82% 55 +0.14 75% 30 +0.14 74% 30 +0.13 74% 28 +0.11 79% 49 +0.04 71% 28 +0.03 76% 35 ABI +85 +121 +96 +75 +151 +146 +119 +110 +137 +125 +137 +132 +77 +103 +109 +121 +121 +95 +137 +127 +102 +76 +139 +117 +105 +151 +97 +94 +114 +85 +133 +118 +132 +92 +142 +123 +106 +145 +105 +117 +128 +126 +75 +124
CED -3.2 +4.8 -20.5 -6.9 +5.4 +4.9 +6.4 -6.0 -0.3 -2.8 +1.3 -6.3 -6.4 -1.1 -3.0 -3.7 +3.6 +2.7 -0.1 +5.9 +1.2 -5.6 +3.2 -0.1 +1.1 +0.8 +0.2 +2.8 +1.6 +1.8 +3.7 -9.0 +3.3 +2.8 -0.2 +4.4 -2.7 +1.0 -2.2 +5.8 -2.3 -2.5 -2.3 -1.3
200 +35 +48 +52 +48 +50 +36 +41 +51 +34 +47 +51 +50 +56 +48 +43 +53 +30 +35 +50 +43 +43 +41 +52 +39 +41 +46 +29 +30 +42 +39 +47 +58 +40 +41 +47 +39 +28 +40 +45 +29 +42 +45 +43 +37
400 +73 +85 +88 +83 +91 +67 +78 +95 +71 +82 +95 +84 +84 +90 +68 +88 +64 +70 +91 +68 +72 +68 +97 +68 +73 +89 +62 +59 +84 +66 +88 +111 +74 +73 +82 +68 +59 +79 +85 +48 +81 +80 +75 +74
Mid November 2019 Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs 600 MCW Milk SS CWt EMA +89 +77 +11 +2.9 +45 +2.2 +124 +126 +16 +3.0 +97 +3.0 +121 +112 +17 +2.3 +76 +8.6 +110 +137 +8 -0.3 +66 +7.2 +119 +139 +9 +2.1 +75 +4.4 +88 +66 +15 +2.0 +54 +6.8 +94 +90 +11 +3.8 +48 +3.9 +130 +130 +18 +1.5 +81 +1.3 +83 +65 +17 +3.1 +52 +11.8 +106 +95 +15 +0.9 +66 +2.1 +126 +124 +10 +1.9 +67 +4.0 +120 +114 +17 +1.4 +87 +9.2 +115 +96 +21 +1.2 +69 +2.2 +118 +113 +9 +1.8 +67 +3.4 +84 +57 +17 +0.9 +46 +7.7 +126 +93 +20 +3.5 +61 +5.0 +73 +57 +4 +2.2 +38 +1.3 +86 +85 +21 +1.8 +46 +6.5 +121 +107 +21 +3.1 +84 +5.8 +98 +52 +19 +1.6 +45 +4.6 +101 +101 +14 +4.0 +51 +2.5 +86 +83 +12 +1.4 +55 +5.1 +129 +98 +22 +1.0 +74 +8.4 +96 +55 +17 +2.4 +45 +5.0 +100 +87 +17 +2.1 +71 +7.4 +117 +90 +25 +2.1 +76 +5.8 +81 +57 +18 +2.8 +26 +2.7 +78 +44 +20 +2.8 +40 +4.9 +103 +93 +14 +2.9 +57 -0.9 +86 +44 +19 +2.2 +56 +9.5 +126 +93 +23 +3.3 +69 +6.2 +150 +133 +29 +2.6 +91 +3.7 +98 +79 +20 +1.8 +22 +4.9 +99 +46 +27 +1.1 +52 +7.6 +115 +53 +26 +3.4 +63 +14.0 +97 +64 +18 +0.4 +41 +5.3 +86 +52 +17 +2.0 +53 +5.4 +105 +78 +27 +3.4 +28 +8.4 +113 +84 +19 +1.3 +57 +5.3 +67 +17 +22 -1.6 +24 +7.8 +111 +102 +16 +1.9 +60 +6.8 +100 +74 +15 +2.9 +62 +7.2 +104 +80 +24 +1.3 +67 +8.3 +98 +42 +29 +1.2 +59 +7.4
Research Breeding Values for Mature Body Condition – Sires with Greater than 25 Progeny Scored Rib -1.7 -1.4 -0.7 -1.6 +2.2 +3.4 +5.2 -0.2 +2.0 -1.8 +2.3 +0.6 -0.1 +0.5 +1.0 -0.2 +2.3 +0.1 -1.7 -1.2 +1.0 -0.6 +1.0 -0.8 -0.2 +1.8 +0.2 +3.2 -0.7 -0.8 +0.9 +2.0 +0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.1 +1.5 -1.6 +1.1 -2.4 -0.9 +1.3 -2.7 +1.9
Rump +0.5 -2.7 -0.6 -2.0 +0.2 +1.3 +4.3 -0.7 +0.0 +2.6 +0.3 -1.4 -1.1 +0.5 -0.3 +1.1 +1.7 +0.7 -1.7 -2.4 +3.1 +0.2 +1.9 -1.5 -1.8 +1.4 +1.0 +1.0 -0.9 -0.9 +0.9 +2.6 +1.0 -1.4 -0.5 -0.8 -1.4 +0.3 +2.1 -3.4 -2.3 +1.3 -4.1 -0.5
RBY -1.5 -0.1 +0.7 +0.7 -1.4 -0.5 -2.4 +0.0 +0.5 -0.4 -0.9 +0.5 -0.8 +0.3 -0.1 +1.0 -1.4 +1.3 +1.7 +0.9 -0.5 +0.9 -0.3 +0.6 +0.9 -1.2 -0.8 -1.0 -0.8 +1.7 +0.3 -0.5 +0.4 -0.9 +2.3 -0.4 -1.6 +0.8 +0.2 +1.2 +0.5 -0.8 +2.5 -0.2
IMF +3.1 +2.7 +4.5 +1.1 +3.5 +4.0 +2.9 +0.8 +4.9 +2.3 +2.8 +4.2 +1.2 +1.3 +3.9 +1.6 +4.2 +1.2 +1.8 +2.9 +0.7 +1.0 +2.0 +2.9 +1.3 +3.7 +3.5 +2.3 +3.4 +0.8 +0.9 +1.3 +3.0 +2.4 +1.4 +3.3 +4.8 +4.0 +0.4 +3.0 +2.8 +3.3 +0.3 +3.2
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Id VTMB1 NGMH605 NGMG501 NGMW391 NGMK9 USA12760345 DDRV16 NENV142 NORX555 VSYX60 USA095 BFBX14 USA1407 USA13119152 VTME343 QHED62 NORF42 VTMA217 USA5321 NAQW107 USAJ244 CYOW1 TFAV153 NEPY112 USA297E VLYB1155 NAQA241 USA16198796 VLYZ191 NGCV103 NTVT27 NEPY110 USA16981588 NGME246 NENV36 NGMW245 NGMU170 NGMY145 NZE04379 NORE11 VLYC402 USA16396499 NZE14647008839 NGMT30 AMCA149 AMPU999
Name TE MANIA BERKLEY B1 BOOROOMOOKA HYPERNO H605 BOOROOMOOKA GALILEO G501 BOOROOMOOKA WESTALL W391 BOOROOMOOKA KINGY K9 S A NEUTRON 377 RACOVOLIS HI ROAD V16 KAROO FLATS S47 STOCKMAN V142 RENNYLEA XPONENTIAL X555 BALLANGEICH X60 B/R NEW FRONTIER 095 NARRAWOLGA XANTHUS X14 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 HOFF LIMITED EDITION S C 594 TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62 RENNYLEA F42 TE MANIA AFRICA A217 C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 ARDROSSAN MODEST W107 VERMILION YELLOWSTONE EUDUNDA LOCHTON W1 LANDFALL NEW DESIGN V153 EASTERN PLAINS DESIGN PLUS Y112 B T ULTRAVOX 297E LAWSONS TANK B1155 ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 EF COMPLEMENT 8088 LAWSONS DINKY-DI Z191 DULVERTON VOTED NO.1 V103 BOORAGUL TUMBLEWEED T27 EASTERN PLAINS DESIGN PLUS Y110 PA FULL POWER 1208 BOOROOMOOKA BARNABY E246 KAROO FLATS AL TRAVELER V36 BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN U170 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 TE MANIA INFINITY 04 379 AB RENNYLEA EDMUND E11 LAWSONS INVINCIBLE C402 S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 MATAURI REALITY 839 BOOROOMOOKA THEO T030 MAIN CAMP A.OR A149 NSW DPI MP MAC U999
Birth Year 2006 2012 2011 2001 2014 1997 2000 2000 2002 2002 2000 2002 1997 1998 2009 2008 2010 2005 1995 2001 1999 2001 2000 2003 1995 2006 2005 2008 2004 2000 1998 2003 2011 2009 2000 2001 1999 2003 2004 2009 2007 2009 2008 1998 2005 1999
Mature Cow Height RBV Acc Prog +11.5 93% 68 +11.0 82% 16 +10.9 81% 16 +10.5 86% 23 +10.1 86% 30 +10.0 82% 16 +9.9 83% 25 +9.8 84% 22 +9.8 92% 63 +8.7 87% 27 +8.6 86% 22 +8.6 83% 16 +8.2 91% 34 +8.1 83% 32 +8.1 89% 39 +8.1 90% 42 +7.8 83% 19 +7.5 87% 25 +7.5 92% 30 +7.5 84% 17 +7.3 89% 28 +7.3 72% 23 +7.2 91% 48 +6.9 83% 20 +6.9 91% 40 +6.8 89% 33 +6.5 92% 41 +6.3 83% 20 +6.3 86% 16 +5.6 83% 18 +5.6 85% 22 +5.6 79% 16 +5.6 87% 31 +5.5 84% 23 +5.3 81% 19 +5.2 83% 20 +5.2 88% 24 +5.0 88% 30 +4.9 86% 18 +4.9 89% 33 +4.1 86% 20 +4.0 83% 16 +3.4 89% 38 +3.0 90% 24 +2.1 81% 19 +1.6 81% 26 ABI +151 +106 +138 +108 +147 +123 +93 +63 +117 +94 +108 +107 +123 +48 +137 +133 +137 +145 +93 +73 +126 +101 +80 +64 +91 +128 +137 +139 +127 +72 +49 +83 +131 +104 +86 +85 +85 +121 +85 +146 +119 +112 +119 +94 +24 +14
CED +5.4 -8.1 +4.2 +0.9 -2.3 -2.3 -5.9 +4.5 -4.9 +0.1 +2.1 -1.6 +4.4 -8.0 +1.3 +3.7 -0.2 +1.0 +1.5 -9.0 +0.7 +2.8 -0.3 -0.3 -8.1 -2.3 -0.1 +3.2 +5.9 -3.7 -8.5 -2.6 -4.8 +0.5 +1.6 -0.5 -1.3 +3.6 -3.2 +4.9 +2.7 +3.5 +6.4 +2.8 -3.1 -10.6
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Mid November 2019 Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs 600 MCW Milk SS CWt EMA +119 +139 +9 +2.1 +75 +4.4 +124 +128 +14 +1.9 +67 +7.3 +138 +102 +22 +0.2 +76 +2.6 +81 +68 +14 +1.6 +56 +11.1 +117 +118 +20 +2.7 +68 +8.4 +127 +142 +9 +3.4 +71 +5.9 +107 +130 +7 +0.5 +69 +5.7 +90 +78 +14 +2.9 +64 +3.4 +80 +81 +12 +1.3 +48 +11.2 +87 +102 +12 +2.3 +48 -0.6 +87 +71 +12 +2.8 +47 +2.8 +111 +116 +10 +1.3 +66 +4.8 +97 +64 +18 +0.4 +41 +5.3 +103 +100 +7 +0.0 +64 +6.1 +126 +124 +10 +1.9 +67 +4.0 +126 +93 +23 +3.3 +69 +6.2 +118 +69 +30 +0.7 +71 +10.0 +105 +78 +27 +3.4 +28 +8.4 +70 +39 +18 -0.2 +55 +10.7 +87 +60 +15 +2.9 +54 -3.8 +121 +117 +13 +2.4 +58 +1.5 +99 +62 +13 +0.4 +58 +7.5 +80 +72 +15 +2.1 +45 +2.1 +73 +65 +10 +0.9 +34 +1.8 +123 +131 +15 +2.1 +61 +4.6 +111 +102 +16 +1.9 +60 +6.8 +121 +107 +21 +3.1 +84 +5.8 +129 +98 +22 +1.0 +74 +8.4 +98 +52 +19 +1.6 +45 +4.6 +90 +81 +10 +0.8 +53 +1.5 +87 +91 +13 +1.6 +55 +6.4 +78 +77 +9 +0.4 +43 +2.3 +119 +78 +13 +2.0 +66 +11.5 +114 +113 +12 +2.0 +60 +2.6 +81 +72 +3 +1.0 +25 -0.5 +90 +91 +8 +0.8 +46 +7.3 +47 +31 +4 +2.9 +21 +1.8 +73 +57 +4 +2.2 +38 +1.3 +89 +77 +11 +2.9 +45 +2.2 +88 +66 +15 +2.0 +54 +6.8 +96 +71 +12 +0.6 +61 +6.5 +127 +98 +12 +1.2 +67 +2.9 +94 +90 +11 +3.8 +48 +3.9 +78 +44 +20 +2.8 +40 +4.9 +23 +22 -7 +1.0 +8 +5.6 +26 +13 +4 +0.0 +17 +10.8
Research Breeding Values for Mature Cow Height – Sires with Greater than 15 Progeny Measured Rib +2.2 -0.3 -0.6 -1.4 +1.1 -0.4 -2.6 -2.8 -2.0 -0.5 -3.0 -4.2 -0.1 -2.3 +2.3 +0.9 +2.4 -1.6 -1.0 +0.0 +0.1 -1.8 -0.8 +0.8 +0.5 -0.9 -1.7 +1.0 -1.2 -2.3 -0.1 -2.4 -0.3 +0.3 +1.5 -0.1 +2.9 +2.3 -1.7 +3.4 -0.8 +0.2 +5.2 +3.2 +3.0 +1.9
Rump +0.2 +0.5 -0.2 -2.6 -0.6 +2.2 -4.3 -4.9 -1.5 -0.5 -5.1 -6.5 -0.8 -2.4 +0.3 +0.9 +1.1 +0.3 -1.0 +0.9 +1.0 -1.6 -2.1 +1.2 +0.8 -2.3 -1.7 +1.9 -2.4 -2.9 +0.9 -4.1 -0.7 +1.6 +2.3 -0.9 +4.7 +1.7 +0.5 +1.3 -0.2 -1.9 +4.3 +1.0 +4.7 +3.0
RBY -1.4 +2.2 +0.3 +2.4 +0.3 +1.1 +1.8 +1.3 +1.9 -0.8 +1.6 +2.5 -0.4 +1.8 -0.9 +0.3 +1.0 +0.8 +0.8 -1.4 -0.4 +1.2 +0.4 +0.2 +0.4 +0.5 +1.7 -0.3 +0.9 +0.7 +0.8 +1.9 +0.6 -0.6 -0.1 +1.2 -1.5 -1.4 -1.5 -0.5 -0.2 +1.1 -2.4 -1.0 -0.4 +2.2
IMF +3.5 +0.7 +1.7 +2.3 +4.2 +0.2 +2.4 +0.6 +3.2 +2.4 +2.5 +2.2 +3.3 +0.8 +2.8 +0.9 +0.8 +4.0 +2.1 +2.0 +2.2 +1.4 +2.2 +0.4 +1.8 +2.8 +1.8 +2.0 +2.9 +1.7 +0.1 +0.5 +3.2 +1.7 +1.0 +0.3 +4.2 +4.2 +3.1 +4.0 +3.7 +0.6 +2.9 +2.3 +0.2 -0.6
Breed Development
Annual Enhancements to the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Andrew Byrne, Breed Development & Extension Manager
A number of enhancements have been implemented in the December 2019 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE).
These changes are part of the ongoing maintenance and improvement to the TACE analysis, and have resulted in the calculation of EBVs that better predict the genetic merit of Australian Angus animals.
Improved Calving Ease EBVs
Considerable modifications have been implemented into the software that is used to calculate the Calving Ease Direct and Calving Ease Daughters EBVs. Calving Ease Direct and Calving Ease Daughters EBVs are calculated in a separate sub-analysis to the main component of the TACE analysis, and the modifications that have been implemented modernise the calving ease analysis software so that it is largely consistent with the software used in the main component of the genetic evaluation. · New EBV SOLVER - The “solver” program is the statistical software behind the TACE analysis that calculates the EBVs. The “solver” program that is utilised in the calving ease analysis is now the same as the “solver” program that is utilised in the main component of the analysis. · Modelling of genetic groups – Genetic groups are used to assign a starting EBV value to animals whose sire and dams do not have EBVs. For example, imported sires or base animals. Previously animals were placed in a single genetic group within the calving ease analysis, whereas different genetic groups are now formed based on the animal’s year of birth, country of origin and breed. This improved modelling of genetic groups is consistent with the methodology used in the main component of the analysis, and ensures that animals are assigned a starting EBV value that is reflective of the origin of their genetics and the expectation of these genetics, as determined by other similar animals in the calving ease analysis. · Handling of performance information – Improvements have been made to the manner in which contemporary groups are formed when analysing calving difficulty score information within the calving ease analysis. 56
These improvements include the introduction of age slicing, as opposed to the utilisation of a fixed season, and consideration of breeder defined management group. These improvements have resulted in the contemporary groups within the calving ease analysis more closely aligning with the contemporary groups in the main component of the analysis. · Handling of genomic information – Considerable modifications have been made to the manner in which genomic information is incorporated into the calculation of Calving Ease EBVs. Consistent with changes implemented into the main component of the analysis in December 2017, genomic information is now incorporated into the calculation of Calving Ease EBVs using single step methodology, rather than a multi-step approach. Single step methodology simultaneously utilises the raw genotype of the animal, along with pedigree and performance information, placing appropriate emphasis on all available sources of information, to generate the best possible estimate of an animal’s breeding value. · Data included – The modified manner in which performance and genomic information is handled has resulted in changes to whether a calving difficulty score or genomic profile is included in the TACE analysis for some individual animals. For example, the revised methodology for forming contemporary groups has resulted in a larger number of “single-score” contemporary groups, being contemporary groups where all animals were born unassisted, and the subsequent removal of these calving difficulty scores from the analysis. The considerable modifications that have been implemented into the software used within the calving ease analysis have resulted in changes to the Calving Ease EBVs, and subsequently to the selection index values, for a large number of animals.
Of particular note is the considerable increase that has been observed in the standard deviation, or spread of Calving Ease EBVs. This is illustrated by an increase in the 1% percentile band for the Calving Ease Direct EBV increasing from +5.0 to +12.2. Similarly, the 99% percentile band for the Calving Ease Direct EBV has decreased from -7.6 to -13.9.
Updated EPD Information for Overseas Animals
The increase that has been observed in the spread of EBVs has meant that while the Calving Ease EBVs for individual animals has changed considerably, their ranking by comparison to other Angus animals is very similar.
EPDs for American Black and Red Angus, Canadian Black and Red Angus, and American Brangus animals are incorporated into the analysis in order to improve the calculation of EBVs for North American genetics that have been imported into Australia. A revised set of EPDs has been included in the December 2019 TACE analysis for imported American and Canadian Black and Red Angus animals, which has resulted in some changes to the EBVs for these animals, and their relatives.
Revised Software for Preparing Analysis Files
Inclusion of Additional Abattoir Carcase Data
The software that extracts the pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia database, and creates the data files required by the analytical software has been revised. The revised software, developed as part of Angus Australia’s transition to the use of in-house database management software, rather than relying on third party generic software, has resulted in changes to the EBVs for some individual animals, but in general, has not affected the EBVs that are calculated.
A significant amount of new abattoir carcase data has been included in the December 2019 TACE analysis, with the inclusion of the carcase weight, eye muscle area, rib fat, rump fat and MSA marble score information from Cohort 7 steers in the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP), along with boned out, retail beef yield data for a considerable portion of these steers. The inclusion of this data has resulted in some changes to the carcase EBVs for the cohort 7 sires, and their relatives.
Improved Gestation Length EBVs
Removal of DNA Sire Verification Requirement for Angus HeiferSELECT
When analysing the differences that are observed in the performance of animals within a contemporary group, the analysis software attempts to remove as many of the differences that can be attributed to non-genetic effects as possible. For some traits, particularly those measured early in an animal’s life, this includes making an adjustment to each animal’s performance measurement to account for any differences in performance that can be attributed to differences in the age of each animal’s dam. While age-of-dam adjustments have been made for traits like birth weight and 200 day growth for some time, improvements have been made to the software that is used to calculate Gestation Length EBVs to now include an ageof-dam adjustment.
Modifications to Accuracy Values
The software that is utilised to calculate the accuracy value of each EBV has been updated. The new software is more efficient that the previous version, resulting in a considerable decrease in the computing time taken to calculate the EBV accuracy values. Importantly, the new software will not result in any changes to the EBVs that are calculated for an animal, but rather the accuracy value that is published in association with the EBVs may change, particularly for those animals with genomic information, or those animals who are closely related to animals with genomic information.
The requirement for a heifer to be DNA verified to a sire registered with Angus Australia for the provision of Angus HeiferSELECT genetic predictions has been removed. Angus HeiferSELECT is a genomic selection tool to help inform the selection of replacement straight-bred Angus heifers. Genetic predictions are provided for nine traits; calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight, milk, mature cow weight, carcase weight, eye muscle area, rib fat and intramuscular fat, plus total breeding value.
Revised Presentation of Analysis Results
A number of considerable improvements have been made to the manner in which EBVs are presented to Angus Australia members. From the January 2020 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation onwards, members will be provided with a new Herd EBV Report, Genetic Benchmarking Report, and Exclusion Report, while a new EBV_EXTENDED csv file will enable members to easily import EBVs into spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel, or compatible herd recording software programs. Further details will be circulated about these changes when the results from the January 2020 analysis are released.
Further Information
To further discuss any of the enhancements that have been implemented in the December 2019 TACE analysis, please contact Andrew Byrne, Angus Australia’s Breed Development & Extension Manager, on (02) 6773 4618 or andrew@angusaustralia.com.au. The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Breed Development
DNA Requirements for Animal Registration Angus Australia members are reminded of the DNA requirements when registering calves with Angus Australia in the Herd Book Register (HBR), Red Angus Register (RAR), Angus Performance Register (APR), Angus Commercial Register (ACR) or Multibreed Register (MBR).
New Registrations
· If the sire of the animal being registered is born after 1/1/2004, a DNA profile must be recorded with Angus Australia for the sire
· If either the sire or dam of the animal being registered was under 11 months of age at the time of conception, the animal must be DNA sire verified.
· If the sire of the animal being registered is born after 1/1/2018, a DNA profile must be recorded with Angus Australia for the sire with > 5000 SNPs (i.e. the sire must have been genotyped with HD50K for Angus or Angus GS, or the predecessors of these products).
Modifications to Existing Registrations
· If the animal being registered was bred by artificial insemination (AI) or embryo transfer (ET), and the sire of the animal being registered is born after 1/1/2018, the sire must be tested for the 8 genetic conditions monitored by Angus Australia. · If the animal being registered was bred by ET, and the donor dam is born after 1/1/2004, a DNA profile must be recorded with Angus Australia for the donor dam. · If the animal being registered was bred by ET, and the donor dam is born after 1/1/2018, a DNA profile must be recorded with Angus Australia for the donor dam with > 5000 SNPs (i.e. the donor dam must have been genotyped with HD50K for Angus or Angus GS, or the predecessors of these products).
· The sire of an animal can only be amended if the animal is DNA sire verified to the new sire. · The dam of an animal can only be amended if the animal is DNA parent verified to both its sire and new dam. · The sex of an animal that is more than 24 months of age can only be amended if the animal is DNA sire verified.
Registration of Animals Recorded with Other Breed Associations
· An application for registration of an animal recorded with another breed association must be accompanied by either a DNA parentage profile from an Angus Australia approved laboratory, or a DNA sample for testing at an Angus Australia approved laboratory. To further discuss the DNA requirements when registering calves with Angus Australia, please contact staff at Angus Australia.
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Member Services Stats 1 January 2019 to 31 October 2019 Sale Catalogues
54,182 animals
239
sale catalogues
9,055 total lots
Registrations
25,926 Male
29,956
2,876
Female
Steers
HBR Registrations:
APR Registrations:
RAR Registrations:
MBR Registrations:
35,756
ACR Registrations:
15,111
28
2,955
1,707
Performance Measurements
Transfers
358,940
7,580
Total Performances Measurements
Total transfers
Birth: 44,013
SS:
10,017
WW: 40,966
Docility: 17,280
YW: 28,758
Ultrasound Scans: 47,551
Total Members: 3,973
MW: 8,940
Full
Genetic Test Requests
1,043
Genetic Conditions
17,135
Parentage Profiles
5,783
Genomic Profiles
21,129
Pesti-virus 2,650
Commercial
2,541
Junior
369
Life
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Export Heifers Verified
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Member Services
Member Services Matters Scott Wright, Member Services Manager
The Angus Australia Member Services staff are responsible for enabling Members to conduct all transactions with Angus Australia in a manner that is as streamlined and as efficient as possible.
Drought
“Scott, my neighbour has just left here…they tried to truck cows today, but they left it too long and a number just died in the yards after getting them in….” Conversations like that punctuate the day and put a sombreness into your afternoon. The throw away remarks we hear through our phone calls brings the harsh reality of this strange season into our office on a daily basis. In that case it was a member apologising that he couldn’t attend one of our functions, really because he just couldn’t get away due to unrelenting circumstances. It may seem that office staff “live in a bubble”, however nothing could be further from the truth. The constant communication from members and conversations such as the one I’ve described keep us very grounded. You will also find that several office staff also have cattle of their own and are dealing with their own “personal” drought, which subsequently makes the entire team very aware of the reality facing many of our members. What that means is that we do understand what members are going through; we are here to assist in whatever way we can. If you need assistance completing records, please get in touch and a staff member will be able to either help or make other arrangements. I certainly understand that the current conditions are exceptional.
strong, and we anticipate that this year will be a record year for export verification. Member Services Staff work with Exporters daily and all indications are that 2020 will again be a very strong year for sales of export heifers, particularly to China. The export of Angus heifers has given our Angus members another very significant market which has helped maintain the premium for Angus cattle. Angus Australia provides the verification service to exporters seeking to supply these markets. A couple of tips if you are selling Angus heifers for live export: 1. Ensure well before your sale that you are a current financial member of Angus Australia; and 2. If you are a commercial member purchasing bulls, please ensure that the vendor whom you have purchased animals from requests that the Bulls be transferred into your ownership on the Angus Australia Database. Please request those bulls to be transferred into your ownership on the Angus Australia database. Angus heifers that are exported need to be verified to their sire, so it is important when buying bulls that you request that those bulls be transferred into your ownership. Please ask the vendor to make that request, it will make the verification process much easier.
Fires
During January, Autumn calving members will receive their Autumn Inventory. The Herd Inventory system is the way that Angus Australia maintains the Herd Book. Essentially, all breeding females 2 years and older are split into either an Autumn Herd Inventory (for females calving January 1 – June 30) or the Spring Herd Inventory (for females calving July 1 – December 31). When a female turns 2 years of age it is subsequently nominated as either an Autumn or Spring calver depending on when they were born (eg. Autumn would be 1st January to 30th June). It is very important to review your Herd Inventory and record any changes to that inventory by the due date (18th March
Several members have been affected by fires in NSW and QLD. On the back of the dry conditions it is a particularly cruel blow to those affected. Again, if there is anything that we can assist with or if you need to source agistment and/or fodder please let Angus Australia know and we can pass on the details of other members that may be able to help you.
Export heifers
One of the real bright spots for Angus Breeders in 2019 has been the sale of export heifers. Sales have been very
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Autumn Inventory
2019). Disposing of females from the inventory is called a Fate and it is important to use the correct disposal codes that are provided with your Herd Inventory. Members are billed for the Active females on their Herd Inventory, this autumn it will on the 24th of March. It is important to review your Herd Inventory and update your “Active” females before the due date for two reasons: · Firstly, members will not be billed unnecessarily for females that shouldn’t be on the Inventory; and · Secondly to include all females that you would like to register calves from. Calves can be registered for a calving season after all Herd Inventory Fees are paid for that season, and the “Active” list of females for that season is finalised by the member. The Female Inventory system can be confusing, particularly for new members. If you are unsure of how the inventory system works or need help completing your Herd Inventory, please call Angus Australia and we can certainly help explain what you need to do.
DNA Samples
DNA testing is always growing here at Angus Australia. To make sure the process is as smooth as possible there are a few helpful things to be aware of: · Firstly, before sending DNA samples please make sure the animal is registered – even if it is just pending. If we don’t have an animal ID, we can’t submit a sample for testing; · Secondly, please use the correct Order Form and complete the form to the best of your ability - if you’re unsure please call. You can find the form on our website, or call and ask an MSO to email or post a copy to you. If there is no Order Form, we can’t process the DNA test. · Thirdly, please be aware of the time frame involved – just talking straight – it’s not a quick process, which is why we urge members to submit samples for testing well in advance of when results may be needed; particularly in the lead up to a sale or when parent verifying. Our DNA coordinator, Nicky Carey, does a great job balancing all the DNA requirements and testing. To make both your
life and hers easier, if you could remember those key points it would save a lot of time and hassle for all involved.
Tissue Sampling Units (TSU’s)
At Member Services we love TSU’s for DNA testing. They are fast in the field for collection, clean, have less contamination, they minimise retesting and are efficient for the breeder, Angus Australia and the DNA Laboratories. They save quite a lot of manual handling right through the chain. In the Spring Bulletin, Allflex had a very helpful Advertorial featuring Greg and Sally Chappell near Glen Innes. If you haven’t used them before, have a read of that article – it is a great guide and an insight into the practicality of the technology from a breeders’ perspective. Recently we have invested in a “Bed scanner” here at Angus Australia to allow us to scan and process boxes of 96 TSU’s at a time. This will allow us to process greater quantities of DNA much faster. I Would encourage all members to consider making the move to TSU’s. If you have any questions please call the office and speak to either Nicky Carey, myself or our extension officer Matt Reynolds.
A Final Word I have just finished my first year as Member Services Manager here at Angus Australia and have thoroughly enjoyed this new chapter. I am very proud of our Member Services Team, they are a wonderful group of people doing a fantastic job. I have enjoyed getting to know many members and look forward to speaking with many more of you in the months and years ahead. Please know that you can always be put through to me if you have any issue that you would like to talk through. At times issues arise that are difficult for members but please be assured that we are here to make your transactions as smooth and efficient as possible while also protecting the integrity of the Angus breed registry and database. Unfortunately, we can’t always fix every issue, but we do our best to find solutions wherever we can. If you have an issue regarding anything affecting your membership, registrations, Performance Recording, DNA or any other Member Services matter please call and speak to one of our Member Service Officers or myself. If you have any particularly difficult matters or grievances please don’t hesitate to contact me directly, either by email of phone 02 6773 4636. Scott Wright, Member Services Manager
Would you like any aspect of Member Services covered in more detail in future bulletins? Please email scott.wright@angustralia.com.au.
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angus.tech
Commonly asked questions in Angus.Tech Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
A range of new tutorials are available on angus.tech to assist users with some of the most common tasks undertaken. The new tutorials are found within the Using angus.tech section of the Angus Education Centre under the module Commonly Asked Questions. The tutorials include short videos and step-by-step guides on how to get the most out of Angus Database Search. The new tutorials cover; · Viewing reference sires · Searching for sons in a sale catalogue · Generating a URL link for a single animal · Generating URL links for groups of animals · Using the mating predictor · Viewing female inventory · Viewing bulls in your ownership · Viewing if an animal has genomics
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The tutorials combine written step by step instructions with videos detailing the steps to support the diverse way people learn and use the database. angus.tech is available to everyone and members of Angus Australia are encouraged to let their clients know that the database and tutorials are free and available to them. For further information on using or support in accessing the database contact staff at Angus Australia on (02) 6773 4600 or office@angusaustralia.com.au
Generating Registration Certificates Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
Members will now be able to generate their own registrations certificates using angus.tech. The feature has been added to the report centre and builds on a number of recent developments within angus. tech, delivering users a quick and simple way to access registration certificates for their animals. To generate registration certificate, users will need to conduct a search that brings the animal or group of animals up in angus.tech. From the search results page, users need to click on the “Go to Report Centre” button at the top of the page. Once in the report centre, users will need to select the “Registration Certificate (PDF)” option which will generate a pdf file with the registration certificate/s. Users can then elect to save or print the certificate as per their requirements. Importantly, the report centre can be accessed from either the Angus Database Search or Angus SELECT. This enables members to easily generate registration certificates for all sale lots for provision to their customers on sale day.
Tutorials on generating reports are available within the Angus Educations Centre. For further information contact staff at Angus Australia on (02) 6773 4600 or office@angusaustralia.com.au
New Reports in the Report Centre Matthew Reynolds, Breed Development Officer
New animal reports are now available from the Report Centre on angus.tech, meaning users have more options when generating reports for printing. To access the Report Centre, users need to conduct a search that brings the animal or group of animals up in angus.tech. From the search results page, users need to click on the “Go to Report Centre” button at the top of the page. The new reports are all part of the Detailed Animal Report (PDF) option with users now able to select from three different report templates. · Pedigree + EBVs + EBV Chart This report is the original detailed animal report and includes the basic details, ownership information pedigree, photo, EBV table and EBV chart. · Pedigree + EBVs This report includes basic details about the animal, ownership information, photo, pedigree and the EBV table but not the EBV chart. · Pedigree Only This report includes basic details about the animal, ownership information, photo and the animal’s pedigree, but not the EBV table or EBV chart. Tutorials on generating reports are available within the Angus Education Centre. For further information contact staff at Angus Australia on (02) 6773 4600 or office@angusaustralia.com.au
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‘Harrow Grazing’ Angus infused cattle for commercial returns Jonathan Faris, Northern Development Officer
Sam and Heather Crowther first purchased ‘Harrow’ in 1980 and since then have built up their beef production business to near 7,500 ha in total and between 1400-1500 joined females and progeny to slaughter p.a.
Their son Andrew and wife Katie are also based on ‘Harrow’ where they jointly manage the beef breeding and feedlot businesses. Sam and Heather’s daughter, Angela and husband Dennis are based on the other family property ‘Prospect Park’ where they manage the largely Santa Gertrudis based operation. “Every bull you buy should be a herd improver. Be better than last year”. Sam Crowther, principal of ‘Harrow Grazing’ strongly believes in continual genetic improvement. With their core markets being to supply the 100-day grain fed direct to processors and grain fed domestic trade to Woolworths, the Crowther family invest strongly in genetics in order to best meet the market requirements. The core breeding females of between 1400 – 1500 joined females p.a. are essentially run as two separate herds. One herd is predominantly a high content Angus herd (mostly Angus x Santa females) joined to Santa Gertrudis bulls. The other herd is predominantly red, being mostly Santa Gertrudis females, although a large proportion of these have females with Angus genetics. This herd is then joined to Angus bulls. Both herds are joined at a rate of 4% as part of a multi sire controlled joining program from mid Oct to April in the following year. Ongoing dry conditions have pushed the joining window out from the original 3 month join. Despite this, an average pregnancy rate in excess 90% is achieved with 70-80% of females already calved out by mid-October of each year, highlighting the strength of the Angus breed in tightening up conception patterns.
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Maiden heifers are mated at 400kg liveweight at approximately 15-16 months of age. They are specifically joined to low birth weight bulls from early to mid-November. Bulls are pulled out of the heifers in around April of each year. Calves are weaned in April of each year, starting with a process of feeding hay in the yards for 2 – 3 days before being tailed out each day after the 3rd day of weaning. They are given a booster vaccination of 5 in 1 (original vaccination at branding) as well as provided a lice treatment. They are also educated to horses and bikes. Once weaned, the weaners are placed in a fresh buffell grass paddock that has been locked up to promote fresh feed and/or placed onto a forage oat crop if available.
WHY Angus – Proof of Profit:
Originally having a base herd of predominantly Santa Gertrudis, the Crowther family began investing in Angus bulls in 1995. This followed unsuccessful attempts at incorporating other beef types including Euro and bos indicus. Angus genetics have helped to build value for the Crowther family in areas such as weight for age, value adding, consistency in the product and the survivability of the cattle.
Weight for age:
With the inception of their on-farm feedlot in 1992, now 650 head accredited, Sam estimates that by using Angus bulls, they increase the body weight in their Angus x Santa Gertrudis progeny by approximately 30kg per animal when finished, over non-Angus infused progeny. This average weight advantage of 30kg / head is a significant factor in realizing on farm profit through the genetic potential of the majority Angus x Santa Gertrudis progeny through the feedlot. For example, using the median number of joined females’ of 1450 breeders at an ~87% weaning rate (90% preg test rate less 3% loss) is
Harrow Grazing Location ‘Harrow’, Arcadia Valley QLD ‘Spring Grove’, Surat QLD ‘Prospect Park’, Bauhinia QLD Carrying Capacity 1: 6 acres Annual Rainfall 650mm p.a. Property Size ‘Harrow’ 3,500 ha ‘Spring Grove’ 2,400 ha ‘Prospect Park’ 1,500 ha Land Type ‘Harrow’ Developed softwood scrub ‘Spring Grove’ Mixed scrub ‘Prospect Park’ Developed softwood scrub Target Market 100-day grain fed steers direct to processors. Steers are inducted into the on-farm feedlot at ~420kg exiting the feedlot at 620kg at 14-16 months dressing out at an average 335kg HSCW
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1260 calves. Assuming 50% of the calf drop is a first cross Angus, then 630 head weighing an extra 30kg / animal when finished, potentially equates to an extra 18,900 kg return in actual beef over the year, excluding Angus infused cattle of less than 50% Angus content. Alternatively, Angus infused cattle are run over a combined 5,900 ha (exc. ‘Prospect Park’), which equates to an extra 3.20kg of beef / ha / year. Andrew Crowther sums this up when he states, “We aim to produce as much kilos of quality eating young beef as we can when we load cattle up the loading ramp”.
Value add:
The feedlot is used to value add with great effect and highlights the ability of Angus genetics to contribute to a readily saleable article. A draft of Angus infused #9 steers recently backgrounded on oats was inducted into the feedlot on the 4th September at ~410kg liveweight. These could have been marketed at today’s store prices of average $1,150/head. However, 100 days on feed would likely look to return ~$2,000/head, less an approximate cost of $500/head for feed. Therefore, the return on the extra time and money spent on feeding Angus infused steers is well justified. As Sam states, “Angus and Angus infused cattle help provide a saleable finished article at any stage of its life”.
Consistency of article:
Sam attributes the Angus breed with consistency of progeny, even in a crossbreeding program. Factors such as rib and
P8 fat, marbling, muscularity and producing an overall even line of calves has translated into a more marketable item. In particular, the Angus bulls in Sam’s view “squares them up” in relation to the Angus x Santa progeny, which before using Angus bulls, progeny would be all growth and were often not as easy finishing.
Survivability:
Finally, the Crowther family is adamant that the Angus inject ‘survivability’ into the herd. Sam has observed many times, that when tailing out, the black weaners constantly have their “heads down grazing as if it was like their last feed”, unlike the non-Angus infused weaners. This behavior carries through the entire lives of the cattle, with the Angus x females being good foragers, subsequently raising strong, healthy calves. As Sam states, “Survival is in their DNA” when referencing the Angus breed.
Bull Selection:
Crucial to maintaining a fertile herd and meeting target weights and market specifications is their investment in genetics. Selecting bulls that have good confirmation, structurally correct so the bull can stride out to cover the distances, strong constitution as well as sound EBVs including 600-day weight greater than +100 and above average EMA (Eye Muscle Areas) EBVs are all non-negotiable factors. This is irrespective of whether the family purchases Santa bulls or Angus bulls. However, the Crowther family also pay particular note of low birthweight EBV bulls. Indeed, the continual selection of low birthweight bulls and retained female progeny with those low birthweight genetics has meant that calving difficulty has been largely eliminated. Operating in extensive areas and with large numbers of cattle, it is impractical to continually monitor selected replacement heifers for any signs of calving difficulty. Therefore, bulls with low birthweight EBVs are sought out when attending Angus bull sales, particularly when joining maiden heifers. The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Growth rate focus pays off for Tooma Station Kylie Nicholls, The Land
Producing quality Angus feeder steers is the focus for Tooma Station in southern NSW, with their large-scale pasture and grain seed operation playing a key role in maximising weaner growth rates. Owned by the Sutherland family, the Tooma Station enterprise covers six properties, totalling about 2377 hectares, in the valley of the Tooma River, not far from its junction with the Murray River. Managed by Toby Jones, Tooma Station currently runs 1320 pure Angus breeders and grows 1200ha of canola, oats, wheat, barley, fescue, phalaris and ryegrass varieties, all for seed production. “The Angus herd and the cropping enterprise complement each other really well,” Mr Jones said. “Many of the seed varieties we grow can be grazed which enables us to finish the steers as quickly as possible. “We aim to breed an extremely fertile, functional Angus herd that is sustainable and fast growing. We want good cows that are going to last and which will produce calves that will grow.” They plan on increasing numbers to 2000 cows over the next four years to improve the scale of the beef enterprise, with additional land being leased as required. For ease of management, the cows and heifers are joined for a six-week period in mid-October and November to start calving from mid-July onwards. A ratio of one bull to 40 to 50 cows is used and after the first three-week cycle is finished, all the bulls will be rotated. Mr Jones likes to use a combination of visual appraisal and estimated breeding values for his bull selection with a focus on structure and growth. “The main trait I’m chasing at the moment is 400-day weight which I want to be +100, as the quicker we can turn our steers off, the more cows I can run. “Our herd base is already very good for cow frame size and our fertility is pretty good. We’re achieving an average of about 80-83 per cent from cows and heifers joined to calves weaned. “We look for bulls with average birthweight figures between +4.2 and +4.8 for our cows and heifers. “The heifers need to be challenged to increase fertility. We are calving down 300 to 400 heifers each year without any issues. “Structure is also paramount, where the cattle run is hilly, wet and rocky, so feet and legs are very important.” All the breeders are pregnancy tested and any empty cows will be sold immediately which has helped to build overall herd fertility. In the lead-up to calving, the cows get access to roughage, generally farm-produced ryegrass straw, and are also provided with a trace element lick block to prevent any pregnancy toxaemia problems. “Normally we would be supplementary feeding bales of silage at this time of year but we have been unbelievably lucky with the season. 66
“We had a fantastic spring last year and an absolute cracker of an autumn so there is a fair bit of feed around at the moment.” Cows and calves are grazed on stubble paddocks before coming in for weaning from mid-February to March. The calves are all weaned for one week in purpose-built yards with silage, hay and fresh, clean water. They are handled daily. The weaners are then placed in holding paddocks and fed silage until the seed paddocks are ready. The steers will then be moved to paddocks which have been sown for wheat seed production until about September and October, aiming to reach a target feedlot entry weight of 450 kilograms by 13 to 14 months of age. “It works hand-in-hand with the cropping enterprise as a lot of the wheat seed varieties grown can be grazed. “We have just finished our second grazing in some of the paddocks sown in February and March. The weaners will also graze paddocks sown for annual and Italian ryegrass seed production in August and September. “Even through the dead of winter our cattle are still putting on good weight in the wheat seed paddocks and then when they move onto the ryegrass crops. “Several years ago, we had a dry autumn and had to irrigate our pasture seed paddocks. “We had an average weight gain of 1.95kg/day for about three weeks, the cattle just boomed.” “The first B-double load of steers is generally ready to go in September and will be rising 13-and-a-half-months-old.” Last year the steers were mainly sold to the newly established Australian Food and Agricultural vendor-bred feedlot operation at Conargo, NSW. They have also sold to Rangers Valley feedlot at Glen Innes, NSW. This season Tooma Station will turn off about 560 steers and is aiming to finish 630 steers next year. To build numbers, about 80pc of the heifers are currently being kept as replacements with a focus on structurally sound, feminine and quiet females with plenty of growth. After weaning they also graze the wheat and ryegrass seed paddocks which ensures they always hit more than 400kg by joining time.
Cows with young calves at foot will graze the pasture paddocks, which comprise a diverse mix of species including phalaris, summer- and winter-active fescue, perennial ryegrass and clovers. “We will run big mobs of weaner steers and heifers and move them around the grazing crop paddocks, but the cows and calves will be run on our hilly, non-arable country to prevent any hypocalcaemia problems.”
The seed paddocks are harvested through the summer with the first crop generally windrowed about November 25. Grass seed yields average about 1.5 tonnes/ha. All the seed is cleaned and bagged in the station’s cleaning plant, with the grass seed sold through the Sutherland’s proprietary seed business, Upper Murray Seeds. The canola seed is produced under contract for Nuseed Australia, while wheat seed is grown for Hart Bros Seeds, Junee, NSW.
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Verified Black Angus Beef Enjoying Global Recognition Liz Pearson, Commercial Supply Chain Manager
In support of Angus Australia’s Verified Black Angus Beef brands, Commercial Supply Chain Manager, Liz Pearson recently attending Anuga 2019, the world’s largest food and beverages tradeshow held in Cologne, Germany.
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Angus Australia’s attendance at Anuga is part of the broader support, promotion and market research schedule for Angus Brand Verification focusing on verified brands in all major international markets. Anuga consists of over 7,590 exhibitors from all over the world combining 10 tradeshows within one and is attended by approximately 170,000 visitors from more than 200 countries. To say this is truly a global event would be an understatement. More specifically in the meat division, this area spreads across 3 substantial trade halls with more than 1,000 meat industry exhibitors from more than 50 different nations. With Anuga’s substantial global footprint, it is clear that this tradeshow represents more than what is just happening in European markets, but is one of, if not the most significant indicators of consumer demand globally. The Verified Black Angus Beef programs’ two largest partners, NH Foods Australia’s Angus Reserve and Jack’s Creek Black Angus were promoted heavily with both companies brandishing stands within the larger MLA trade stand to promote Australian beef. Whilst Anuga is an excellent opportunity to gain new business in all global markets, particularly growing markets for Australia like China, the EU and the Middle East, it is largely used by our Verified Black Angus Beef brand owners to service, network and further develop existing relationships and business with loyal and value based customers. These customers consist predominately of wholesalers and importers to distribute product around the world. In supporting our Verified Black Angus Beef brands, Angus Australia can deliver the clear message of verification as the independent representative of Australian Angus producers and the added integrity and value this brings to our verified partners. A key learning for Angus Australia through interaction with this section of the supply chain has demonstrated that the Verified Black Angus Beef program is gaining traction and recognition in all high-end markets.
Wholesalers and importers are using the program as a key selling point to their customer by education from the wholesaler and imports and promoting this verification when on selling to their customers. Peter-Paul Zandbergen, owner and Managing Director of Jan Zandbergen, a Netherlands based importer who exports one of NH Foods two Verified Black Angus Beef brands all over Europe, highlighted the importance of the Verified Black Angus Beef program to their business when on selling this product to their customers. “The Verified Black Angus Beef trademark demonstrates to our customers that this product is genuinely Angus from Australia and that it is the best quality beef we can buy from Australia to supply to our top end customers,” Mr Zandbergen states. “We promote this when we advertise the product as well as when we break the product down into portion sizes from primal cuts. We place the trademark on individual portions and explain the added integrity this brings to the brand,” says Mr Zandbergen. Another importer of NH Food’s Angus Reserve brand, Quabas Group, based an hour south east of Milan in Italy, who also distributes Angus Reserve all over Europe highlights the importance of Angus Brand Verification for their business, but also where there are challenges. Owner and Managing Director of Quabas Group, Lorenzo Signori regards the Verified Black Angus Beef program highly when importing and distributing Angus Reserve. “The verification is very important to us. It highlights that we are selling a genuine Angus product from Australia to our customers and that it is the best. It is a truth that is undeniable and that is very important to our business and our customers,” Mr Signori states. Mr Signori also highlighted one of the key challenges for them in the ‘verified’ space. “Unfortunately, there are other brands in the market that claim they are verified or certified. These brands are only internally reviewed, unlike the Verified Black Angus Beef
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genangus program that Angus Australia runs, independent of the brand owner,” highlights Mr Signori. “I believe this is negative for the ‘Angus’ brand and that all Angus brands from Australia should be verified by the same body and that should be Angus Australia,” adds Mr Signori. “This has created a lot of confusion in the marketplace and frustration for us. We are very supportive of any assistance Angus Australia can provide to educate consumers and demonstrate the difference between an internal verification or certification programs and independent verification by Angus Australia”. While Angus Australia is very keen to work with all Angus brands in Australia, it is vitally important to maintain focus on the consumer and deliver integrity and value to all ‘Angus’ experiences worldwide when it comes to Australian Angus beef brands. This is demonstrated by Albers, importers of Jack’s Creek Black Angus based in Dusseldorf, Germany, for whom the Verified Black Angus Beef program delivers the added integrity to the Jack’s Creek Black Angus brand and value to them and their customers. This provides them with the knowledge that they and their customers are getting exactly what they are paying for and the quality they expect associated with the Jack’s Creek Black Angus brand. The recognition of the Verified Black Angus Beef program globally is gaining momentum in all key markets for Australia and Angus Australia will continue to support the verified brands and their customers and ultimately the consumers.
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Promoting the Angus brands that protect the Angus breed
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Winners - Keith Howe, Andrew Moore, Nat Dull from Rangers Valley
Rangers Valley Black Market the best in the Darling Downs Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
It was a big night for Rangers Valley Black Market at the recent Darling Downs Beef Battle, with the Verified Black Angus Beef brand taking out grain fed and overall champion of the event. Coming up against 10 of the best beef brands in the Darling Downs region, Black Market took out the top honours following a blind test of the Sirloin Steak by 324 individual judges. Each entry was judged across five different categories; flavour, flavour intensity, tenderness, juiciness and overall likeability. Rangers Valley Managing Director Keith Howe said the following about the win. “Black Market is our 270-day grain fed, Verified Black Angus Beef that is marble score 5 and higher. It is exported all around the world and chosen by some of the world’s top chefs,” Mr Howe said. “We have a lot of passionate people that are all collaborating across the supply chain and to see our premium Angus brand, Black Market win, we’re really, really pleased with it.” Black Market, which is 100% black Angus beef, is a high marbling brand fed for 270 days, free of HGPs. Independently verified by Angus Australia, Black Market is part of the Verified Black Angus Beef program.
the Angus breed by working closely with Angus producers sourcing only the best Angus cattle to demonstrate to the world the quality of Australia’s Verified Black Angus Beef.” Angus Australia Strategic Projects Manager Christian Duff highlighted the work Rangers Valley has done as an industry partner to Angus Australia. “Rangers Valley is a major collaborator in research and development with Angus Australia through their involvement
Angus Australia Commercial Supply Chain Manager Liz Pearson said the following. “It’s fantastic and not unsurprising to see the Black Market brand by Rangers Valley take out this win. It places the spotlight on a brand that not only exceeds the expectations of consumers but works diligently to protect
“Through our genetics R&D programs, we aim to assist the beef supply chain with the continued improvement and supply of high quality Angus beef for the consumer.
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in the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) and we congratulate Rangers Valley on this achievement,” said Mr Duff.
The ASBP plays a key role in this, which has positive spin-off impact to a diverse range of beef feeding and finishing systems.” The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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NVDs – Why are they important to maintaining the Angus Premium Liz Pearson, Commercial Supply Chain Manager
Many of us as producers have heard it time and time again, ‘Make sure you fill your NVD out correctly’. It is a constant statement that is continually hammered into producers by agents and buyers. No doubt many of you have been asked to ‘fix’ an NVD because something was filled in incorrectly and have had to go through the rigmarole of amending your NVD, initialling your changes and then having to scan or photograph it and email it back to your agent, the feedlot or whomever wants it. This process can seem annoying, time consuming and let’s be honest, just a proper pain in the you know where. So why all the fuss? I can assure you that the ‘fuss’ really does matter to you and your business in the long run. An NVD is the one single document that links you as the breeders and the information about your animals to the WHOLE supply chain. There is no one else in the supply chain that can accurately identify or provide critical information about your animals. As a consumer’s thirst for knowledge about the products they are buying to feed to their family and friends seems to be un-quenchable, the pressure on the transparent flow and availability of information about products is growing daily. The driving force for the consumer is knowing it was a healthy animal, raised ethically and that they, the consumer, is getting what they are paying for. This is where the NVD, that simple one-page document, becomes SO important. At all levels of the beef supply chain, the information available provides the foundation for any claims and
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promises made about beef products. This information is used by branded beef producers to substantiate their brand claims, be they HGP free, antibiotic free or what many of us have found to be the reason we are amending NVDs is pure Angus or in Angus Australia’s case, Verified Black Angus Beef. Australian Angus brand owners who are part of Verified Black Angus Beef program use this program to provide their customers, and those further down the supply chain
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validity of their Angus claim through an independently reviewed process by the representative of all Australian Angus farmers, Angus Australia. Whereby their Angus brand is endorsed by the Australian Angus community. It is no secret worldwide that consumers see Angus beef as a premium product, and they are willing to pay more for it. Couple that with that thirst for knowledge when making buying decisions and the necessity to validate a brands claim as Angus has never been more important.
This is where your NVD is SO important so stick with me. The Verified Black Angus Beef program bases a large percentage of its weighting to the information provided by you, the producer, on your NVD. If the breed description of animals does not meet the required ‘Angus x Angus’, which demonstrates that both the sire and the dam are pure Angus, the integrity of the ‘Angus’ claim becomes questionable. If the consumer is in a position where they lose confidence in the claims a beef brand makes it is reasonable to assume that they will not pay a premium for the product. They may still buy it, but if they are not satisfied that it is not different to any other beef on the shelf or on the menu, why would they pay more for it? I think it is clear, that if this were the case, then the premium we all enjoy for our Angus cattle when we sell them to the feedlot or through the paddock or saleyards is in jeopardy of disappearing. It would be a considerable shame to lose such an important market advantage in the beef supply chain because we as the producers, and sole providers of truth for all the information the consumer is interested in, doesn’t take the time and effort to ensure we complete that single page form that identifies our animals and allows the supply chain to drive a considerable premium for our Angus animals. Refer page 74 of this bulletin to find out what’s required on your NVD to make sure you get the Angus premium!
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NVDs – Accepted Breed Descriptions Liz Pearson, Commercial Supply Chain Manager
The National Vendor Declaration (NVD) is a key control point for the verification of any black Angus programs by Angus Australia. For cattle to be eligible and meet market requirements of beef supplied into any Verified Black Angus Beef program, their breed description and physical attributes must comply with all requirements of the Black Angus Cattle Assessment Guidelines.
BLACK ANGUS CATTLE ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES NVD Breed Description options Angus x Angus · AA x AA
Compliance with all below standards required Straight black and representing Angus phenotype Small amount of white underline (underline defined as no white visible from the front of the animal) No white legs and feet · No horns Scurs are acceptable, however they must not be fixed to the skull No bos indicus or dairy characteristics such as loose sheath, bos indicus ears or hump
Angus x Angus AA x AA
Example of ACCEPTABLE Breed Description
These brands are included in the Verified Black Angus Beef program and more information can be found on the Angus Australia website.
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The National Vendor Declaration (NVD) is a key control point for the verification of any Angus programs by Angus Australia. For cattle to be eligible and meet market requirements of beef supplied into the McDonalds Angus burger range, their breed description and physical attributes must be compliant with all requirements of the Angus Cattle Assessment Guidelines.
ANGUS CATTLE ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES NVD Breed Description options Angus x Angus · AA x AA Angus x Angus cross Angus x Angus X · AA x AX
Compliance with all below standards required Representing Angus phenotype Approx. 90% black or red hide Small amount of white underline (underline defined as no white visible from the front of the animal) Whole or broken white face No white legs and feet · No horns Scurs are acceptable, however they must not be fixed to the skull No bos indicus or dairy characteristics such as loose sheath, bos indicus ears or hump Contain a minimum of 75% Angus breed content
Angus x Angus AA x AA Angus x Angus cross Angus x Angus X AA x AX
Angus x Angus x AA ExampleAA of ACCEPTABLE Breed Description
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Marketing
Sale’o Sale’o! Are you prepped for the 2020 sale season? Samantha Hamilton, Marketing Officer & Sale Catalogues
With Angus sales around the country kicking off again, all members should consider this guide when planning a sale, ensuring that all the necessary steps are taken will aid in a successful transaction when creating a sale catalogue and will help maintain good relationships with clients and build your reputation.
Registrations
Members should have their calf registrations submitted to Angus Australia by the time the calves are 12 months old as per the current Regulations. As with anything there will be a small percentage of errors, for example a bull calf has been recorded as a heifer, so the advantage of submitting calf registrations in advance means that any errors that are made can be rectified as soon as possible with the Member Services Team and they won’t make a surprise appearance when they’re ready to be sold, saving you the need to collect a DNA sample a month out from your sale to correct the issue.
TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) Data
It is now common practice amongst seedstock producers to collect each animal’s performance information and submit the data for inclusion in the TACE analysis. A lot of time and effort goes into collecting this data from conception to slaughter, and it is equally as important from a registration and EBV perspective that animals are fully registered and active with the correct information on the Angus Australia database as it influences: 1. The successful submission of each animal’s weights, scanning data, measurements etc. for the inclusion of the fortnightly TACE analysis. 2. The animals and parents EBV accuracies, ensuring the registration details are correct for an animal will not only show more accurate EBV figures for your sale animal, but will also have a flow on affect back to the registering dam and sire. Timing is everything when submitting TACE data, as with weighing sale animals within the correct timeframe for 200, 400 and 600 days, then the time to scan, there’s a lot going on. However, with good practices in place and keeping a copy of the 2020 TACE Analysis Dates on standby, will make it much easier to plan in advance in accordance to when your anticipated sale might be. 76
We recommend when submitting data for TACE that all information should be submitted at least a month before compiling the sale animal’s information for your catalogue. This will allow for any interruptions that may occur and for the fortnightly data to be available once analysed.
Review the Angus Australia Regulations
A worthwhile light read are the current Rules and Regulations before selecting your sale animals or dispersing your stud. It is a good way to familiarise yourself with some changes that may have occurred within the year that could affect how you wish to advertise the animals that you’re intending to sell. For example, if you are selling a calf at foot it must be registered and have a form of permanent identification applied to it.
Reviewing the Regulations could in future save you a lot of grief.
Angus Australia regularly informs all members about any Regulation changes however, it doesn’t hurt to double check the information you have on your sale animal’s and familiarise yourselves with the current regulations before listing your lots. You could be saving yourself time, money and frustration.
DNA
DNA testing is something you most definitely do not want to leave until the last minute. This can affect the delivery time of your catalogue and the vital information that you wish to include. As it stands for DNA testing the genetic, parent verification and genomics testing should be submitted at least 3 – 4 months in advance of your sale. Not only does this allow for any unforeseen circumstances that may occur while the testing is being performed on DNA samples, this time frame also allows for your results to be loaded into the
DNA software at the Angus Australia office to have the data included in either the GeneProb or TACE analysis and for it to also be updated. Genetic Testing – results can be received between 4 to 6 weeks, once the results are received at the Angus Australia office, they are loaded into the database. Members will receive a DNA Order Final Results notification from the Member Services team, however, these results will not be updated on the individual animals straight away, GeneProb software is run every Tuesday and the results will be visible on the Angus Australia database the next day. Parent Verification – results can be received between 6 to 8 weeks, and once the results are received at the Angus Australia office they are loaded into the database. Members will receive a DNA Order Final Results notification from the Member Services Team, this will inform members of any qualifications, exclusions or sample recollects. Depending on when these results are received (either morning or afternoon) they will be displayed on the Angus Australia database the same day if in the morning or the following day if in the afternoon. Genomics Testing - results can be received between 6 to 8 weeks, and once the results are received at the Angus Australia office they will be loaded into the database. Members will receive a DNA Order Final Results notification from the Member Services team, please note that when these results are received in the office is vital to when they will be included in the next TACE analysis. It is important to keep the “TACE run” factor in mind when submitting DNA for genomics information as these results still need to be analysed through TACE before they can be updated accordingly on the database and show under a sale animals ‘Observed Traits’. For example, if a DNA request for genomics testing is submitted on the 1st July, it will take roughly over a month before results are available (27th July) and the next TACE submission deadline is the 1st August, because these results were received at the Angus Australia office before the deadline they will almost be guaranteed to have updated EBVs in a fortnights time. However, if the DNA is submitted at a later date and the results are received and loaded onto the database on the 7th August, those results will not be included in a TACE analysis until the 15th August submission deadline. In this case the end result will be that the, EBV’s are updated for sale animals for Mid-August or September. Again, keeping a copy of the 2020 Angus TACE Analysis Dates handy will help indicate appropriate dates for submitting DNA for genomics so you’ll have EBV updates when required, see page 58.
Catalogue Request and Process
Having all your ducks in a row leading up to sale catalogue production will make the process far more easier as all of the sale animals data will be current and correct, and being organised with all your additional data and information will make for a smoother process for your Graphic Designer. Before completing your catalogue request form, it is necessary to carefully read through the catalogue agreement before signing your request form, there is some important information listed which in turn if not read and understood could have potential legal repercussions down the track.
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A copy of the current catalogue request form and agreement can be found at: https://www.angusaustralia. com.au/catalogue-services/ Upon submission of your completed request form and lot animals, there are many other additions that can be provided by members for inclusion into their catalogue design with Angus Australia, they are: · Additional animal information e.g. Raw structural data, DOB in months, Vet checks and so on. · Photos/YouTube videos · Artwork · Advertising · Specific colouring or fonts To eliminate the possibility of errors, it is a requirement that any additional animal information, colouring, advertising etc. be provided and specified by the submitting member and any photos or YouTube videos are to have the sale animal’s ident as the file name rather than e.g. Lot 1, N45, Thunderbird. Rule of thumb, we can only include online or in a catalogue design what we’ve been provided from you the member. There are different catalogue services available for members to utilize and each service comes with an array of inclusions to promote your sale and get more value for money. Standard Catalogue is the choice of standard templates that are already set up to input your animal’s information. Customised Catalogue is where you can alter any of the standard templates to suit your needs or simply create your own template layout and include colours, photos, shading of EBV data and as much information as you would like to include. Full Catalogue Design is similar to a customised catalogue however the whole catalogue is designed from front cover to back cover. This includes organising a printer for you, customising your Quick Summary EBV Table, designed catalogue promoted on social media and more. The sky is the limit with this service. More information on our catalogue services can be found at: https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/catalogue-services/ or if you have any questions or queries please contact us on (02) 6773 4600 or email office@angusaustralia.com.au.
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Frequently Asked Questions Can I get my catalogue as a Word Document so I can add in additional information and put spacing in between my lots? Unfortunately no, the Angus.Tech technology is currently set up to insert animal information into prebuilt Standard Templates. These are not generated using Microsoft Software and Customised/Full Design catalogues are now being produced by InDesign Software, we can now only supply catalogues in a PDF format. In addition to this, as part of our new Angus Australia Catalogue Agreement; catalogue data shall only be supplied by Angus Australia via either a PDF format or a CSV data extract file. How long does it take to have my catalogue listed online and a PDF put together? Provided that all of your lot animals are currently registered, active and in your ownership, on average we can turn around an online listing and csv data extract within a day or two. Having a custom catalogue created for you will be in a PDF format and generally delivered to you anywhere between two to five days depending on a number of factors such as EBV availability, DNA results, catalogue peak periods and creating a template for your lots.
Nutritional Supplements for Livestock Programs For profitable livestock production, timing is important. Efficient supplementation means getting the right nutrient to the right animal at the right time.
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Although once this template is set up to your needs, the process will be a lot quicker than the first year. What does the Sire Assured and Parentage Assured logos mean? The Sire Assured and Parentage Assured logo is a program developed by Angus Australia to highlight sale or semen catalogues where the vendor has invested in DNA testing their sale lots for either sire verification or full parentage verification. Sire Assured is where 100% of the lots listed have been DNA sire verified. Parentage Assured is for 100% of lots that have been DNA parent verified (i.e. both sire and dam). Only sale or semen requests performed by Angus Australia are eligible to have this logo displayed online and in their catalogues. I am dispersing my stud, what do I need to do to sell my animals? The process for dispersals is relatively the same as a normal sale, we do however require a prepayment for the catalogue service before we can execute a catalogue service request. If you are thinking of dispersing contact us direct for more information or for any further enquires.
When ‘why’ is more important than ‘what’ Ebonie Sadler-Small, Graphics & Multimedia Officer
Communication is often a described as a two way street, but I think it is better described as an intersection. You need to understand why your customers do what they do in order to communicate your key messages back to them. The cross over - or intersection - between yours and their ‘whys’ is where potential lies for an increased and loyal following as well as higher engagement levels. In todays’ world we need to focus on more than a marketing strategy (which yes, is still important), we also need to focus on creating a positive conversation, pin pointing common threads as to why and when your customers do the things they do. For example instead of being silent until it is time to sell your bulls, start at a common interest point, begin the conversation when your calves drop or during weaning. You can guarantee you won’t be the only one selling a similar product in the same timeframe, so the conversation you started a year ago may make the crucial point of difference you need. It is important to understand to whom you are communicating with, and how they are making decisions on future purchases. Our previous article ‘Understanding target markets’ may help you understand this process better.
People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it Simon Sinek
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“Research tells us consumers use rule sets or past experience that turn into “habits” or “autopilot” responses,” (Shelley (Carter) Farro). As a consumer yourself you would find yourself loyal to certain brands with the reasoning long forgotten, well as you can imagine this extends to your customers as well. It is within your power to cause a potential client to review their choices and influence a further purchase path. How? Give them a reason! Are you a young entrepreneur breaking into the industry? Let them know. Are you providing a superior product? Let them know. Sometimes it is easy to forget that people want someone to guide them through their purchase journey.
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We want a reason to like you, follow you, engage with you, talk about you and if we find your brand speaks to us and our core values or needs, then we want to buy from you. Your ‘why’ can be your most important branding asset. “As consumers, we like to think we favour a brand because of objective factors, such as product quality or price. But insights from psychology suggest that our feelings and identities may have a greater influence on which brands we choose,” (Skye Pathare). Visual identities can always be developed and strengthened, your product can always remain consistent or be bettered and you can always change up your marketing techniques, but your ‘why’ will prevail, because it’s who you are and what sets you apart that consumers are looking for. For example, The Angus Australia brand may develop over the years, and we may develop new initiatives but our ‘why’ will always be to Promote and Enhance the value of Angus. What is your brands purpose? What need are you fulfilling? How do you inspire consumers to believe in your brand? These are all things you need to consider as part of your marketing and branding strategies. If you can answer these and effectively communicate your insights, it promotes the opportunity to create an authentic connection with customers and potentially develop long lasting relationships with them. One tip; never underestimate how branding your tone of voice can reinforce your ‘why’. You can have a fantastic message to communicate but the delivery can make all the difference with engagement levels. For example, if presented with ‘Such and Such Angus, the ONLY breeders in the imaginary region’ or ‘Such and Such Angus, breeders with your local interests at heart’ which one are you going to feel more at ease with when researching further, and which one do you feel would be easier to deal with long term? With transparency becoming one of the key drivers for purchase choice, it is in your best interests to embrace it not fight it. For all things marketing related, see our resources page under the marketing tab on the Angus Australia website.
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Roundup is happening! Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
The Angus Youth National Roundup is only a matter of weeks away, with over 145 participants and cattle set to roll into the Toowoomba Showgrounds January 16th – 19th, 2021.
2020 Angus Youth Roundup is the premier event for young beef cattle enthusiasts within Australia. The Roundup program includes a series of educational sessions and competitions, and is open to experienced and novice competitors alike, aged between 8 and 25 years. Coordinated by Steph Frankham and her committee, the 2020 Roundup has a number of exciting activities in store for attendees. The program will see new additions to join the line-up of the tried and true activities such as the Special Dinner Dance and the Barnyard Olympics, with the introduction of meat judging at the NH Foods Oakey Beef Exports facility and commercial livestock assessment, to the list of educational sessions provided during the event. Angus Australia Events and Youth Development Officer Candice Liddle looks forward the event, which is returning to Queensland for the first time since 2014. “I look forward to seeing all the participants coming together for another excellent Roundup,” Mrs Liddle said. “With the addition of some new activities within the program, I believe that not only first-time attendees but also those returning will take something new away from Roundup that they can apply to their development within the industry.” A special thanks goes to the Roundup 2020 sponsors of the event, whom without their support the event would not be possible.
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3 days at the ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Damien Thomson, Ruby Canning and Rebecca George all recently attended the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association (ARCBA) Young Breed Leaders Workshop, held in Armidale, NSW, from the 28th to the 30th of October. Mr Thomson, Miss Canning and Rebecca George were all selected for the Angus Youth ARCBA Scholarship, supplied by the Angus Foundation, which allowed them to attend the two- and half-day workshop. The workshop saw around 40 people representing 16 different cattle breeds come together to discuss topics including; management training and simulation of a board environment; the digital technologies of the future at the “Smart Farm”; case studies with successful breeders using the latest genetic technologies; a Project design exercise and legal responsibilities for Directors of incorporated Breed Societies. The first day kicked off with networking and surveying of attendees regarding the breed societies and to establish some background information regarding the group. The first session of the day covered the question ‘Will breed societies be viable in 20 years’ time?’, with attendees working together in a group reflecting a breed society board situation. Following this the group headed to the University of New England (UNE) Smart Farm where they spent the afternoon listening to protestations from lecturer Jamie Barwick regarding research being undertaken at UNE. The group also heard from Catriona Millen from Southern Beef Technology Services with a session regarding the scientific process behind genomics and how genomic testing in cattle works. Day one rounded out with a chat from Hannah Bourke from Neogen regarding genomic services. Miss George, whom hails from Nevertire, NSW, and currently studies a Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business at the University of New England, said the following in regard to this information session. “I found this session particularly useful as it took us back to the basics of the science behind genomics and allowed us
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to really understand this to be able to use genomics better within the industry,” said Miss George. Day two began with an early morning visit to Bald Blair Angus where the attendees heard presentations from owners Sam and Kirsty White. Mr White discussed the technologies in use at Bald Blair, whilst informing what they do in terms of their mating and cattle selection decisions. Mrs White followed this with a discussion regarding their approach to marketing and Bald Blair’s utilisation of social media. Miss Canning, a sixth-generation beef cattle producer and co-owner of Mavstar Simmentals, Red Angus and Photography based in Mortlake VIC, took a lot from the session at Bald Blair. “Sam White’s presentation was filled with love and passion for the seedstock industry and their family operation, and it was evident that their business embraces and utilises modern technology,” said Miss Canning. “The importance of long-term relationships, and understanding customer needs, along with the key values of country, cattle and community were highlighted throughout the presentation.” The trip also saw presentations from Charlie Perry from ‘Trent Bridge’ Wagyu stud, regarding the use of genetic technologies to create a competitive advantage with marbling and Alf Collins Snr who spoke in regard to how he has significantly improved the fertility of his Brahman herd, CBV Brahmans, in Queensland through strict cattle selection. Mr Thomson, Berremangra, NSW, has a background in the agricultural industry through his family commercial and seedstock Angus operations, where he is involved within the management of the herds. Mr Thomson, who is currently studying a Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, said the following
in regard to presentation Mr Collins. “Alf spoke to us of his cattle breeding journey in northern Australia which has a tight focus on fertility. Alf was with us for the majority of the workshop meaning we got to hear his thoughts on other topics discussed and throw questions his way over the three days,” said Mr Thomson. Miss Canning said the following in regard to Mr Collins’s presentation. “Alf reiterated that “there are no magic bullets” and to make change, there needs to focus upon the fundamentals which can be controlled and managed.” The afternoon saw a session presented by Brett Tindal from The Land on ‘getting your message across’, which discussed the effectiveness of different types of advertising and how internet advertising works to the benefit of producers. “I found this session to be very valuable as marketing has changed a lot since smartphones have become more popular,” Miss George said. “I think understanding who you are marketing to and the most appropriate way to carry that out is extremely important to producers.” Michael Crowley from Meat and Livestock Australia gave a presentation regarding the 2025 vision of the red meat value supply chain management and particularly the link between genetics and the breeder from the beginning to the end of the chain. “The flow chart of whole farm systems, the value chain approach and linking genetics to consumer outcomes put into perspective the ability to include genomics as an important aspect of beef production and profitability,” said Miss Canning. Angus Australia CEO Peter Parnell, spoke on the role of Angus Australia in the early development of branded beef and how that role has transformed into breed verification services for Angus branded beef. “We had further discussion amongst the whole group about the role of breed branded beef and breed societies in supply chain management,” Mr Thomson said.
“Branded beef was an area that I had not previously had any experience or knowledge in, so I found this afternoon of discussion particularly beneficial.” These conversations led to a group discussion on how to create generational change in the registered cattle industry to create more opportunity for young breeders. Each group presented ways to encourage more young people to get involved with breeding, breed and show societies and how to give them opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills for the future. Lastly the groups were given hypothetical scenarios of commercial or seedstock beef enterprises and in those groups put together a strategic plan for that scenario using everything that they had learnt from the sessions over the previous two days. The final day of proceedings saw Cameron Crowley from Moin & Associates, Armidale present information regarding the legal requirements of board members in breed societies. Mr Thomson believes that the workshop provided a great experience for him that he can go on to apply within his own beef enterprise. “I was able to develop my own knowledge that I can now take back home to the family stud. In particular the growing influence of genomics and how it will be applied to modern breeding,” Mr Thomson. “Also, the importance in focussing on outcomes and using them to make informed decisions. I made connections with people that I would not have otherwise met and I gained a greater perspective of opportunities, challenges and developments of other breeds and in different areas of Australia.” Miss George believed that not only was the content covered of benefit to her, but the networking opportunities brought by the event offered further development within the industry. “The 2019 ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop was a valuable three days that allowed me to further both my knowledge and networks in the beef industry,” said Miss George. “I really enjoyed collaborating with other young breeders from different breeds on topics that affect the broader industry.” Miss Canning said the following regarding her experience at the workshop. “I departed the workshop feeling open minded and inspired about the future of our beef industry, and I enjoyed the time getting to meet and share ideas with other individuals, and other fellow Angus Youth scholars.” “The contacts and knowledge that I have gained from the workshop will be incredibly beneficial and applicable for my future within the Australian beef industry.” Each participant provided a full report from their experience at the ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop. The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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How’d it go? A wrap from the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course Scholarship Recipients Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
In October, the Angus Foundation provided five Angus Youth members the opportunity to attend the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course.
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From the 30th of September to October 2nd, Tom Loane, Amber Clarke, Alkira Riley, Skye Baxter and Myles Wellman all participated in the course, which was celebrating it’s 40th year in 2019. Hosted by the New South Wales State Committee, the course focused around the live assessment of beef cattle and selecting cattle for different markets as well as selecting cattle for breeding and stud purposes. Participants also took part in several presentations breaking down the evaluation of cattle, all under the guidance and watchful eye of beef industry professionals. Overjudge Bryce Whale, Glenliam Murray Greys, Glen William, said the course was a tremendous couple of days for the beef industry, putting together an assessment school for people of all ages and standards. “We have had 50 people participating, some people who own six head of cattle and some people that own or work on properties who run thousands, so it’s been really interesting to have that conversation amongst people throughout the couple of days,” Mr Whale said. “The discussion that comes up just in general has been tremendous and a learning experience for all to learn about the industry and about the different things people are doing in the industry.”
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For Alkira Riley, taking part in the course saw her walk away with improved cattle assessment skills and the opportunity meet and associate with a large variety of likeminded people within the industry. “I learnt a lot from the course that I have taken on board and have already started implementing and using in my own practices,” Miss Riley said. “I found the first part of the course; which mainly focused around selecting cattle for different markets, highly relevant for my everyday work as a trainee livestock agent. I found that although I was on the right track with my skills, the course fine-tuned these and now I feel I can confidently assess and select cattle for chosen markets, and I can understand why an animal is more or less preferable.” Tom Loane, who currently works as a Compliance Officer at Hancock Agriculture, believes that his experience at Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course allowed him to gain an insight into the intricacies of live cattle judging and making prompt decisions when comparing beasts. “Overall, the knowledge obtained, and networks made are invaluable for my career in the beef industry. My interest in selecting and assessing cattle has certainly grown,” said Mr Loane.
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“The course covered a variety of topics which ranged from structural conformation, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), culling breeders and selecting for appropriate markets. The coaches were very forthcoming in advice and suggestions, while also encouraging people to explain and back their decisions even if they didn’t agree.” “Not only was the content taught over the two days very thought-provoking, interacting with other participants provided a great insight into the different operations and industry segments that they are involved in.” Amber Clarke, whom runs her own Angus stud and is also involved in the industry through her role as an Agricultural Assistant running the St Pauls College School Farm, believes the course has benefited her on both a personal and professional level. “This course really has been a life changing experience for me. I judge cattle everyday but now I find myself judging them differently and on a more professional level,” said Mrs Clarke. “I am more confident in making choices to better suit our enterprise at home and at the school farm. It has also made me grow as a person through learning as well as through meeting new people with the same level of passion.”
Skye Baxter took a lot away from the course, thanks to the broad range of topics covered in terms of selecting for different markets. “Over the three day stay, I learnt so much more than what I thought I would, covering a wide range of topics including production for different markets, using performance figures, identifying fat and muscle in cattle, female selection and bull selection, culling cattle etc, both in the classroom and out in the paddocks.” “It definitely gave me a new perspective on what to look for in cattle when looking for the right bull to put over heifers and cows when choosing a certain production market. I will definitely be taking what I have learnt for the three days there and helping to teach the youth in the cattle industry, as it was so helpful to myself and it would definitely be helpful to them.” “I would highly recommend this to anyone in the beef cattle industry, as it is a worthwhile three days where you learn so much and enjoy the company of everyone else as well.” Mr Whale encouraged people to consider the course in the future due to the benefits and experiences they can take from the course through the interactions with likeminded and passionate beef cattle breeders.
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“If you have a love of beef cattle and want to improve your assessment of those cattle, I think everyone can learn something from the people that are involved. We’ve got people that are participating that have an interest and we have other people that are teaching that have industry experience, and it’s all about the ability to look at things from a different eye and see what other people are seeing when they look at those cattle.”
“Over the 3 days, I developed my understanding of how to assess the fat and muscle of kill cattle as well as knowing what the different markets are and what cattle are suited to each of these markets,” Mr Wellman said. “The EBV talk was very interesting and I learnt more about how they measure EBVs and how they use them to compare the different bulls in each herd. Overall the course was a great learning experience where I gained an incredible amount of experience and knowledge over the three days.”
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A look into the future at SmartBEEF Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
After being awarded the Angus Youth SMARTBEEF scholarships, offered by the Angus Foundation, Lachlan Woods and Rebecca George headed to the 2019 ALFA SMARTBEEF Conference which took place in Dalby, QLD on October 2-4, 2019. The aim of the SMARTBEEF Scholarship is to give the recipients an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the Australian feedlotting industry and the beef industry as a whole, whilst networking with industry professionals. In reflecting on her time at the conference, Miss George believes she gained knowledge regarding the current status of the industry, as well as a look into the future for the feedlotting sector. “The 2019 SMARTBEEF Conference was filled with insightful and inspiring sessions as well as exciting previews of the technology coming up into the industry.” Mr Woods believes that the conference assisted in not only in developing his knowledge regarding the feedlotting sector, but also allowed for excellent networking opportunities. “I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge in such a short time and networked with lots of great industry professionals that I’m positive will be of benefit to my future veterinary career,” Mr Woods said. “It is through attending such conferences that facilitate exposure into new facets of the Australian livestock industries, and through networking, act to serve as a driver for future career opportunities within these sectors.” Throughout the conference the attendees were privy to presentations from various industry professionals. Miss George enjoyed the first session when the event kicked off with international keynote speaker, Dr Sam Barringer of US based company Diamond V. Dr Barringer is a United States military veteran and ruminant health specialist. Dr Barringer’s presentation highlighted his experiences and views on the importance of food security within a country’s national security policy, and the role the feedlot industry plays. “Dr Barringer’s points on national and food security and the role the feedlot industry plays in that was a new perspective of looking at the sector,” Miss George said. “What I took away the most from Dr Barringer’s talk was the importance of understanding our ‘why’ when it comes to our work and industry. Once we understand the why we can make purposeful contribution to the industry and share our stories.” For Mr Woods, the session by William Taing of Beanstalk AgTech, was a highlight as he presented how their business assists tech startup companies to apply their technologies into real agricultural issues. The sheep live export industry was used as a case study for the presentation, showcasing a variety of trialled technologies such as dehumidifiers, weather modelling for heat patterns, route planning, and animal monitoring systems, to achieve sustainability in this sector. “Mr Taing provided the crowd with three simple steps pertinent to a startup, this being defining a problem 86
excessive technology is already available and invest in solutions that drive outcomes,” said Mr Woods. “An interesting quote from Mr Taing was to adapt fast and fail quickly, that is change quickly when a plan is not functioning.” Following this the conference later heard from Mr Tim Gentle of Think Digital. Mr Gentle spoke to the conference on the opportunities different technologies can offer the industry. During his presentation, attendees were introduced to the “FarmVR”, a virtual reality education program designed to educate consumers and their industry stories to the world, through creating virtual farm tours using the technology. For Miss George it was hearing about these technologies and where they will take people in the future that inspired her. “I really appreciated the possibilities this can offer both education and biosecurity in our industry as it allows people to have an on-farm experience virtually,” said Miss George. Jess Pryles, the “Hardcore Carnivore” sat down with Jack Wilkinson and discussed how she ended up in the culinary sector and her passion for everything meat. They discussed her love of southern and Texan cooking style “low and slow” and treated participants to a smoked beef tasting session on Thursday night at the Australian Community Media Dinner. Meat and Livestock Australia and Manabotics hosted a session where they introduced the ‘Bunkbot’, their research and development project. The demonstration provided the conference with an insight to the four-wheeled autonomous vehicle, that produces high accuracy and consistency in the determination of feed remaining within bunk troughs. The first day of the conference concluded with a cattle handling and animal husbandry demonstration was hosted by Tom Sheppard and Rick Young, which was based around flight zones and understanding the cattle being showcased. The second day of the conference was based on the latest developments in research within the industry, covering the commercial benefits of different types of bedding hosted
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by Dr Peter McGilchrist, the University of New England, and Tom Green, Iranda Beef. The conversation highlighted the links between environments and dark cutting animals. “The results of both studies indicated the provision of bedding both improved animal performance and increased animal welfare,” said Mr Woods. “Peter McGilchrist also stated the adrenal gland weights were found to be significantly reduced in cattle that were provided bedding - exhibiting a reduced chronic stress exposure.” The feedlotting system was also discussed in a panel session facilitated by Andrew Talbot of Killara Feedlot and featuring Prue Bondfield (Palgrove), Tom Maguire (Teys), Stuart Halliday (Ben Nevis Angus) and Brett Campbell (Mort & Co). The panel highlighted relevance that feedlots play and how producers can generate further productivity and value across the beef sector. “The panel further discussed supply chain relationships and sustainability, genetics, pre-feedlot conditioning, and how to improve feedback and information flow back along the supply chain,” Mr Woods said. “My two big take home-messages were; producer feedback is essential for breeding decision validation and phenotype is a derivative of genetics and environment, as the provision of adequate nutrition drives the expression of an animal’s genetic potential.” Tim Powell of Cox Inall Communications and Trent Thorne of McCullough Robertson Legal Firm provided a session on biosecurity and the threat of activism, broaching the topic from a Public Relations and legality standpoint. This provided producers insight to understand the best right of response to these threats, as well as providing information regarding recent changes to the legal repercussions of trespassing and stealing livestock. “I found this particular session to be very relevant and thought that the methods Tim and Trent shared with us on the proper way to respond to a farm raid or online attack of our businesses to be very valuable to the industry,” Miss George said.
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Where are they now? Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Featured in this edition of “Where are they Now” are Annie Scott and Donna Robson.
Annie Scott (nee Reen) What is your earliest memory participating in Angus Youth activities? A long truck ride from Meadow Flat, NSW (near Bathurst) to Hamilton, VIC, in 1996 was my first memory to attend the Roundup. I was so excited but apprehensive about “being a new kid on the block” and how I was going to make friends. Well all those thoughts went out the window with the first round of Barnyard Olympics!! I had fun, laughed heaps and learnt a lot from that point onwards. I was hooked on Angus and everything Angus Youth had to offer. My brother and I had a heifer each, Karoo Wilcoola P1 and Karoo Jedda P2. While we didn’t come home with any ribbons, we came home with a world of experience. What activity/event stands out to you the most (eg Roundup, leadership clinic, scholarships etc)? The activities / opportunities that Angus Youth had available to anybody that wanted to grab them with both hands was endless. I would have to say I was most appreciative of winning the Trans-Tasman exchange, following the Armidale Roundup in 1997. The trip to NZ opened my eyes to some great farms, excellent Angus cattle and the most amazing people. This was followed very closely by the leadership clinics that I attended. They were really challenging and pushed my boundaries, to make me a better person. They helped me greatly with my communication skills, leadership, and most importantly I learnt about teamwork! Although, I would have to say attending many Roundup’s and then becoming Roundup coordinator for the best week in January really stands out. I coordinated about five Roundup’s, under the guidance of Erica Halliday (Steel) and Emma Weatherly, with my faithful friend Jo McLauchlan (Grigg) always there to keep me focussed, these memories still stand out as being particularly important. The network and friendships I have formed can never and will never be replaced. In terms of opportunities that you received for being part of Angus Youth, how did your involvement positively influence your development in the beef cattle industry? I believe that if I never attended that first Roundup in VIC, my life probably would have taken a different path. I can’t stress enough the confidence the Angus Youth program instilled in me. The opportunities are endless. Angus Youth reinforced my love of Angus cattle and the beef cattle industry in general. The biggest positive influence is the vast array of people that you meet. The greats within the industry, many of those have been before me in the Angus Youth program, have guided and encouraged my development. What were the key learnings you developed as a member of Angus Youth, through the program and then the additional scholarship experiences that you had? 88
Donna Robson and Annie Scott at the 1998 Angus Youth National Roundup in Bathurst NSW
As I said on numerous occasions the key learnings would be, encouragement, leadership, learning to organise and prioritise. Teamwork was a big factor we worked on at the leadership clinics and most importantly, the network. Never underestimate the power of the saying “it’s not what you know but who you know”! There are always people willing to help and guide you in the right direction and give meaningful advice and guidance. Take it while you can. How are you involved in the beef cattle industry now/ where are you now? My life now is full the brim with Angus cattle, family and friends. Along with my father John, husband Tony and son Riley we run Karoo Angus, located just out of Bathurst in NSW. We have a commercial herd of around 700 breeders and a stud herd of 350 breeders. Our main turn off for the commercial herd is the blue ribbon weaner sale, held in March each year at CTLX. We hold an annual bull sale the first Friday in September each year, selling around 80 bulls and we also sell bulls privately out of the paddock. I love what I do and can’t imagine my life any other way. I am also a committee member of the Angus Australia NSW State Committee and have been President in previous years. Why would you encourage others to become involved in the Angus Youth Program? YES, YES and YES. The experience is rewarding and fulfilling. The friendships and knowledge you gain by being part of the Angus Youth program is so valuable. It just makes you a better person!
Bottom Left: Jack Robson & Donna Robson (nee Knox) at the Thomas Foods International Angus Youth Roundup, Armidale 2019. Image: Emily H Photography
My experiences with Angus Youth encouraged me to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way to try new things and meet new people.
Annie Scott (nee Reen), 1997
Donna Robson (nee Knox) What is your earliest memory participating in Angus Youth activities? My earliest memory participating in Angus Youth activities was at the New England Angus Breeders (NEAB) Junior Show that was held in conjunction with the NEAB Bull Sale at Tamworth. What activity/event stands out to you the most (eg Roundup, leadership clinic, scholarships etc)? Winning the National Judging Final at Wodonga which gave me the opportunity to attend the University of Illinois. The Illinois Scholarship gave the opportunity to study and gain exposure to beef production and processing systems in the US. Participating on the Meat & Livestock judging teams was also a unique experience and one that we don’t get to do at the same level here in Australia. In terms of opportunities that you received for being part of Angus Youth, how did your involvement positively influence your development in the beef cattle industry? Many of the beef industry leaders today have at some point been involved with the Angus Youth program. My involvement with Angus Youth allowed me to meet different people from various backgrounds within the beef industry. This network of contacts, along with the experiences and knowledge I gained by being involved with Angus Youth, helped me to start my career in the beef industry. What were the key learnings you developed as a member of Angus Youth, through the program and then the additional scholarship experiences that you had? As a member of Angus Youth, I participated at many junior shows. Over the years I was involved with the Youth program as an Ambassador, Management Committee member, Scholarship recipient and Roundup Coordinator. The Youth program definitely helps to develop important life skills such as organisational, communication and teamwork skills. My position as Roundup Coordinator, gave me a greater appreciation of what is involved in organising an event for youth members.
How are you involved in the beef cattle industry now/ where are you now? After completing a Rural Science degree, I worked as an MSA grader and then as a Meat Industry consultant for Food Science Australia. The research and consultancy projects that I worked with gave me exposure to the processing and feedlot sectors of the Australian beef industry. I currently manage the Flemington Limousin stud at Adelong in southern NSW and also run the JSRL Angus stud. Why would you encourage others to become involved in the Angus Youth Program? The scholarship opportunities definitely give young people the opportunity to expand their knowledge and build a network of contacts around Australia and the world. It is also good to be around like-minded people that have a common interest in beef cattle and the industry. There are so many opportunities for young people that are part of the Angus Youth program.
Wood Carol Grylls, Tim Lord, Annie Scott and Diana at the 2019 Sydney Royal Angus Function
Donna Robson, judging at the 2019 Incitec Pivot Royal Melbourne Show
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A look into export: Sam and Abbey wrap up LIVEXchange 2019 Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Sam Finlayson and Abbey Mallise were both selected by Angus Youth for the 2019 LIVEXchange Conference Scholarships, offered by the Angus Foundation, attending the conference at the end of October. The LIVEXchange Conference was hosted by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) and Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp) in conjunction with Queensland Livestock Exporters’ Association (QLEA). Mr Finlayson is from a cattle property based in Armidale, NSW, where his family developed Verified Black Angus Beef brand ‘Three Creek Beef’. Mr Finlayson said the following in regard to his time at the conference, and his reasonings for taking part. “Having come from a background in export (boxed beef) it was enlightening to experience an industry I previously knew very little about but have always had an interest in.” The first day of the conference focused on the practicalities of ESCAS (Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System) and ASEL (Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock), which focused largely on highlighting the impact of regulations on export producers, whilst exploring the market outlook for the livestock export industry and in-market insights. Miss Mallise, Barraba, NSW, said the following regarding the information provided from the opening sessions of the conference. “Both of these discussions were interesting and informative and gave Sam and I some great insight into some major topics in relation to the export industry,” said Miss Mallise. Following this, discussion focused on relevant environmental situations such as the floods, drought and fires and their impacts. The afternoon gave insight into a flood recovery update and saw a presentation from Professor David Hughes, Imperial College London, who shared information regarding global food trends and their influence on live export. “A highlight from the afternoon was the discussion regarding “global challenges and opportunities”,” said Miss Mallise. “It was fascinating to listen to the opinions of international importers from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines in relation to future demand and competition for livestock and also the demand and competition for live animas vs boxed/ chilled/frozen meat.” The day concluded with a panel discussion on sustainability and where the agricultural industry will sit in 2050 with the world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion. The second day of the conference saw discussion regarding the African Swine Flu hosted by Sarah Corcoran, Executive Director Biosecurity and Animal Welfare at the NT Department of Primary Industries and Resources. The presentation identified the ramifications of this epidemic on the export market of pigs and furthermore the import of beef in the future, whilst looking into the importance of biosecurity, pregnancy diagnosis, risks, myths and opportunities and vessel technology. 90
Abbey Mallise and Sam Finlayson
Miss Mallise found this conversation interesting, in regards to the reach and impact of export industry. “The ‘beyond welfare’ discussion explored how the live export industry contributes to the welfare of communities both within Australia and in our markets. It was interesting to be exposed to the significant influence our export industry has on importing countries.” The afternoon saw a panel of discussions wrapping up the past 2 days and where the industry can go from its current position. This was followed by networking drinks and a gala dinner and charity auction. Mr Finlayson reflected on his time at the conference and the insights that it provided him into an industry that he had not previously been as knowledgeable in. “The conference allowed me to mix with other likeminded individuals and network with other professionals in the industry of live export of which I previously had little experience, but an industry that is so important to Australia, especially moving forward.” Miss Mallise had several take homes from her time at the conference, however stressed the opportunities provided through the chance to meet and socialise with likeminded people within the agricultural industry. “The conference was an informative and engaging two days and allowed me to gain further insight, knowledge and understanding into many aspects within the live export industry. “I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to associate and interact with many new people whilst being exposed to many in-depth presentations given on interesting and unfamiliar topics. I hope I am able to utilise the connections and understanding gained from the conference within my future career in Agriculture.”
Internship program to ‘beef-up’ students’ industry experience Emily Malone, Graham Centre
The opportunity to be part of ground-breaking beef genetics research awaits two Charles Sturt University (Charles Sturt) students awarded an internship with Angus Australia and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.
Emily Lavis, Nick Butcher Angus Australia and Jaimee McQuellin
Charles Sturt Bachelor of Agricultural Science student Emily Lavis and Bachelor of Animal Science student Jaimee McQuellin share a passion for agriculture, experience in the cattle show ring and have worked in the commercial beef industry. Ms Lavis grew up on a beef property at Braidwood NSW, has her own commercial cattle herd, was part of the school cattle show team and has worked as a stationhand in the Northern Territory. Ms McQuellin is from Tumut NSW, has experince working at a Shorthorn cattle stud, was part of her school livestock show team and spent a year working in a large cattle feedlot. As part of the internship program they’ll gain an insight into research by helping collect data from the Charles Sturt cattle herd as part of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). The students will also work with Angus Australia at the national conference and Angus Youth Round-Up. This is the third year Angus Australia and the Graham Centre have jointly funded the internship program to support Charles Sturt students to further their interest in the beef industry. One of the program’s past participants, Charles Sturt Bachelor of Agricultural Science student Rebecca Dean, said the internship opened her eyes to the commercial relevance of genetics research. “Seeing the accuracy of results from all the data collected is really quite amazing, and can ensure confidence in genetic technology only through the high precision and accuracy of data collected,” Miss Dean said. “The Australia Sire Benchmarking Program is an example of a large, long running and exceptionally commercially relevant research. The really cool thing is that it’s leading to A: The internship will provide the students with the opportunity for greater involvement with Angus Sire Benchmarking program
A some pretty innovative uses for genetics such as the release of the ImmuneDEX Estimated Breeding Value (EBV). “I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity and gained more than I could have imagined through the development of a strong network of new contacts.” Graham Centre Acting Director, Associate Professor Marta Hernandez-Jover, said it’s an opportunity to support the next generation of industry leaders. “We are pleased to be able to offer students the opportunity to develop their skills, build connections in the industry and learn more about current research.” Angus Australia’s Strategic Project Manager Mr Christian Duff said the program has many benefits. “Industry collaboration is critical for Angus Australia’s capability to deliver innovative programs and offer capacity building for young industry professional and students. “This partnership with the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation and delivery of the internship program, coupled with industry leading research and development, is a great example of this type of initiative.” Ms Lavis and Ms McQuellin will begin the internship on Monday 28 October, with the first job of helping with the Charles Sturt Angus herd Artificial Insemination program. The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Internship builds passion for beef research Emily Malone, Graham Centre
Charles Sturt University (Charles Sturt) student Miss Rebecca Dean has long had a passion for the beef industry but the Graham Centre Angus Australia internship program has opened her eyes to the commercial relevance of genetics research.
Miss Dean is a Bachelor of Agricultural Science student and as part of the internship program she’s been involved in the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). “I think the most valuable part of the internship has been the opportunity to be involved in this cutting edge research and really get involved in all the aspects of the data collection that Angus Australia undertake in order to be able to validate the use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBV’s),” said Miss Dean. “Seeing the accuracy of results from all the data collected is really quite amazing, and can ensure confidence in genetic technology only through the high precision and accuracy of data collected. “Earlier in my studies I was not at all interested in research, and this was largely due to my scepticism for its large scale validation and practical use within industry. “But being involved in this internship has changed my perception of research. The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program is an example of a large, long running and exceptionally commercially relevant research. “The really cool thing is that it’s leading to some pretty innovative uses for genetics such as the release of the ImmuneDEX EBV.” Miss Dean is now looking to build on her interests in Angus genetics research and meat quality with an Honours research project.
Rebecca Dean · Top Left: Rebecca Dean & Michael van Diggelen
“If there’s one thing this program has certainly done its cement my passion for the industry that I love so much – beef. “I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity and gained more than I could have imagined through the development of a strong network of new contacts. “There are so many people involved in the program, from the technical officers at Angus Australia, to the company representatives of suppliers that provide products for the joining program, CSIRO, and of course the managers of the commercial beef herds. “My closing comments would be that if you are at all passionate about the beef industry, and the validation of commercially relevant research you’d be crazy not to apply for this internship,” said Miss Dean. The Graham Centre Angus Australia Internships aim to increase undergraduate students’ interest in research through a range of focused activities related to cattle production. Two $5,000 internships are awarded to Charles Sturt undergraduate students and more information is available on the Graham Centre website.
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So, if you are based in Southern NSW or Northern VIC and have a passion for Roundup and the Angus Youth Program, throw your hat in the ring! Without the support and effort of the Roundup committee, the event would not be possible! Contact Candice Liddle, Angus Australia Events and Youth Development Officer, for further information regarding the 2021 Angus Youth National Roundup via email: youth@ angusaustralia.com.au or phone: (02) 6773 4622.
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Off to K-State – Rebecca George the 2019 Kansas State Scholarship Recipient Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Angus Youth is pleased to announce Rebecca George as the 2019 Kansas State University Scholarship recipient.
Rebecca George
Following her selection, Miss George was awarded the scholarship and will spend 4 months abroad in Kansas, attending the university whilst also experiencing the American lifestyle. The Kansas State University is one the best agricultural universities in the USA, and the scholarship allows Miss George to attend the university for one semester. Miss George will have access to the university’s own seedstock and commercial herd, feedlot, feed mill, brilliant teaching facilities and high-quality teaching staff. “I am incredibly excited to experience some of the American Beef Industry and very grateful to have the opportunity to study at K-State University,” said Miss George. “I believe that studying at K-State and experiencing the US Beef industry will greatly advance my future in the beef industry. The US are global leaders in beef production, by experiencing their industry and production systems I hope to be able to bring home new and different ideas to apply in Australia.” Miss George looks to use her experience at K-State to further her personal and professional development within the beef industry. “I’m interested in subjects on marketing in the beef industry as well as subjects focused on beef production. I believe that marketing will continue to become increasingly important for our industry, from producers right through to the export sector. “I am interested to learn about different and new production strategies being used in the US and would like to further my knowledge on nutrition and reproduction.” “By studying beef focused subjects at K-State University I am aiming to further develop my skills in both marketing and beef production to be able to contribute to the future of Australian beef.” 2018 scholarship recipient Annabelle Butler was part of the interview panel for this year’s scholarship and said the following in regard to Miss George’s selection. “Rebecca had a clear understanding of her place within the current and future beef industry, both within Australia and internationally - I have no doubt that she will be one to watch in the industry,” said Miss Butler. 94
“She has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning and will certainly be a great asset to the K-State Animal Science department during her time in the US.” Miss George hails from Nevertire, NSW, and currently studies a Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business at the University of New England. Involved in the beef cattle industry since childhood, Miss George has competed in youth cattle shows and junior judging competitions. She has also worked internationally for agricultural contractors, as well as domestically in positions as farm hands on her family farm and on an Angus stud. Miss George was cattle team captain and agricultural prefect during her time in high school, mentoring younger students and taking on reasonability’s on the school farm. More recently, Miss George has also been involved in committees for shows and youth shows and is heavily involved in her family’s commercial Angus herd. Miss Butler expressed that those shortlisted for the 2019 scholarship were an excellent group of representatives for the Australian beef industry. “The shortlisted applicants had impressive backgrounds and skillsets, and all displayed a strong passion for the beef industry.” “They were a great group of applicants and it was certainly difficult to narrow down only one person for the scholarship. I would encourage all of the applicants to apply again next year.” Rebecca will begin her time at K-State in January, and during her time abroad will be keeping a blog detailing her experiences. “I would like to thank Angus Australia and the Angus Foundation for this incredible opportunity to experience and study beef in the US!” said Miss George.
A word from Annabelle on K-State:
My overall experience at K-State was second to none, but it was definitely the people who made it so great. The passion, generosity and friendliness of Americans is incredible, and I really hope that Rebecca gets the chance to meet some of the people I was lucky enough to spend time with.
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Achmea provides peace of mind As the proud new owners of Australia’s most expensive Angus bull, the Cowan family have grand plans for the future. Members of the family travelled to Bathurst, NSW, to secure Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15 at the Millah Murrah Angus annual bull sale held mid-September. The Cowans paid $160,000 for the sire, the highest price ever paid for an Angus bull during auction. This makes Paratrooper the equal sixth most expensive bull to be sold in Australia. Ms Cowan said the first priority after their record purchase was to insure Paratrooper, using specialist farm insurer Achmea, also a proud partner of Angus Australia. “Insurance played a very important role in the process of buying the bull, having him well-protected and getting him home in one piece.” The Cowans have been working with Achmea since they began farming in WA, so for the decision for stud stock insurance was an easy one. Having worked as a large animal vet for many years, Ms Cowan knows all too well the injuries bulls can receive even from small incidents. “I’ve seen what stud bulls are sadly able to do to themselves, which is why we were always keen on having Paratrooper fully covered and protected right from the beginning,” Ms Cowan said. “These are large animals and especially during transport, there is such a high risk of injury there, so I think protecting that investment now and for the future is just so important,” she said. Arkle Farms Chairman Paul Cowan said having worked with Achmea for insurance since day one, they had built a strong relationship with the insurer. He said Achmea’s partnership with Angus Australia was another area of alignment between the two parties, as well as being a strong indicator of the insurer’s commitment and understanding of Australia’s agricultural industry. “They have provided a first-class service for us,” Mr Cowan said.
“They have been highly-responsive and were the natural party for us to go to as part of that strong and loyal relationship we have.” Achmea Chief Executive Officer Emma Thomas said it was a privilege to be able to help the Cowans protect their recordbreaking investment. “Through our multi-year partnership with Angus Australia, we are proud to partner with Angus Australia members protect their genetic investments through adequate insurance,” Mrs Thomas said. “Achmea’s stud stock insurance rates are one of the lowest rates for stud stock insurance the industry has seen in a long time and as a direct insurer established by farmers for farmers, we know that every dollar counts. “Achmea’s 2019 finalist nomination by ANZIIF as Direct General Insurer of the Year demonstrates our growing reputation in the market for service excellence and this is another example of how we deliver for farmers. “The ability to act in our clients’ best interests has been key to our rapid growth in Australia.” The Cowans work closely with their local Achmea Risk Specialist, Steve Field, who said adequate stud stock insurance was a critical part of risk management. “I mean ‘adequate’ in the sense that it should cover loss of use, which can come from accidental causes, sickness, disease, mortality or transporting the bulls or rams home from the sale,” Mr Field said. “Covering mortality including accidental loss of use, disease and sickness, Achmea’s stud stock cover is designed to give buyers peace of mind from the moment the hammer falls.”
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The Angus Foundation Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer
Thanks to the generosity of past and present Foundation sponsors, the Angus Foundations provides a mechanism for members and other beef industry stakeholders to support youth development, education and research program conducted by Angus Australia. Through the Angus Youth scholarships, awards and bursaries program, a number of Angus Australia members are provided the opportunity to expand their knowledge and professional development within the Australian beef industry and to assist in conducting research, development and educational programs for the benefit of Angus breeders and the beef industry. 2019 Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course Scholarship Recipient Tom Loane said the following on his time at the course, made possible by the Angus Foundation and its sponsors. “Overall, the knowledge obtained, and networks made were invaluable for my career in the beef industry. My interest in selecting and assessing cattle has certainly grown and
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Beresford Pastoral Boot Hill Grazing Bergamin Pastoral Company Bootawa Hill Angus (Nanjomara) Borradale Park Bernard Einoder Bovine Breeders Bernard Ivone Bowmans Forest PtyLtd Bernard J Harding Bowra Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Berrima Angus Stud Boyd Lawrence James Hoare Betrola Investments Pty Ltd BP & BF Grubb Bev Hanlon BR & AJ Smith Beverley, Stephen & Mille BR & EC Lundstrom Hookey BR & HA Read Bewmont Stud BR & SA Smith BH & J Barling Brad Alp Bickley Grazing Brad Saunders Big Black Bull Company Brad-Leigh International Pty Ltd Big Valley Pastoral Pty Ltd Braemore Brook Bill & Joy Wearn Braidwood Cattle Co Bill Dudley Branga Plains Pastoral Co Bill Lenehan Brendan Bogoias Bill, Samantha, Georgie Brendan O’Reilly Beresford & S My Billabong Beef Company Ltd Brendon & Rebecca Boyd Brendon Stoney Billabong Pastoral Brett A Linke Billaglen Pastoral Co Brett McCallum Bindanna Farms Brewer Beef Bindaree Beef Brewer Pastoral Co Binnowie Blacks Brian & Celine O’Callaghan Birch Family Trust Brian Cummins Birrawong Brian Lanigan BJ & JA Evans Brian Leahy BJ & LE Peel Brian Pietsch BJ Berridge Brian Taylor BJ Ingram Brian W Rooney BK & GR Daniel Brindstock Pty Ltd Black Angus Brittnee Boulton Black Arrow Broadwater Angus Black Star Angus Brodie J Collins Black Wattle Angus Brooklyn Station Blackforest Brookvale Blackhill Angus Brookwood Graziers Blackstorm WA Broomfield Angus Bligh Pastoral Company Brown Mountain Angus Blue Trading P/L Bruan Partnership Bluefire Nominees Bruce & Libby Creek Bluestone Angus Stud Bruce & Loraine Jansen Blyth Bros Pty Ltd Bruce Burnell BM & SM Higgins Bruce Newport Bob North Bryan Hayden Bongongo Angus BT & E Ling Bonnie View Ag BT & MJ Boyd Bontharambo Angus Stud Bull Island Pastoral Boonaroo Company Boorook Morven Pastoral Co Bullrush Farm Booroomooka Angus Stud Bung Pastoral Boortkoi Pastoral Company
Bungeeltap Angus Carolyn Stubbs Coonac Angus Bungle Boori Partnership Carringbush Pty Ltd Coonmoor Pastoral Co Burenda Holdings Pty Ltd Carrington Property Co Coorabell Estate Angus Burnbrae Crossing Carters Farm Pty Ltd Coorumbene Pastoral Co Burnfoot Angus Castle Coombe Pastoral Co Coota Park Blue-E Burnima Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Corby Nominees Pty Ltd Burnt Creek Angus Cattlecare Pty Ltd Corey Baulch Burnview Angus Cawdor Corinda Downs Burra Pastoral Co CB & SL McLeod Corio Angus Bushy Park Angus CC Seymour & Co Cornelius-Feltus Bydand Cesare Pastoral Co Cottage Creek C & A Browne CG & DC Dean Cottleswood Pastoral C & E Allan CH & JL Miller Covino Farms Produce Pty Ltd C & J Barnett Charles Calleja Cowleys Roseleigh Farms C & K Wills Chartwell Farms Proprs C & S Alexander Cherry Grove Angus Coysh Farms C & S Wright Chesrex Pty Ltd CP & PG Stonestreet C A & K L Meyn Chiltern Park Angus Craig Wallis C C & J C Tiver Chris Cowan Craiglea Pastoral P/L C D & M J Wright Chris Goddard Cranmore Farming C D Thomas Chris Hall Investments Pty Ltd Crawford Cattle Company C Hickey & D Mellor Chris Hill Creese North East C J & F L Holland Chris Nixon Cremona Park C J & K M Moore Christopher Milligan Cricklewood Angus Stud C J & N E Scanlon Churchill Pastoral Company Cromb Farms C K & M L Oliver Cienega Pty Ltd Crystal Fall Angus C L & A J Coleman Cima Farm Pty Ltd CT Carmichael & Son C N G & M L Crocker Cinchris Pty Ltd Curracabark Angus C T Mraz CJ & RA Bright Curro 10 Pty Ltd C T Standish Clarence Park Angus Stud CW & G White C W & E M Ford Clarendon Pastoral Co CW & JM Maxwell CA Laurie & Sons Pty Ltd Clayhill Angus Cyclone Trust Cadwallader & Company Claymore Organic Beef D & C Costello Pty Ltd Clayton Hill Pty Ltd D & E Cossart Calindary Props Clea Pastoral Company Pty Ltd D & H Durik Callandoon Angus Clear Hills Angus D & H Mirtschin Callemondah Angus Clear Springs Pastoral D & J Holt Callum Gorrie Company D & K Ivone Calmsley Pastoral Co Cleveland Pastoral D & K McRae Cameron Duff Estates Pty Ltd D & K Tout Cameron Partnership CM & KL Henke D & KJ Heazlewood Cameron Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Coal Creek Angus D & L Crawford Cameron Robertson Cobb Country Angus D & M Finnerty Camp Creek Partnership Cocumbark Beef D & M Pelle Holdings Pty Ltd Cane - Carcoola Coffin Creek Angus D & N Peel Caragabal West Pty Ltd Colin & Susan Hill D & P Whitely Caragoola Family Trust Colin D Roulston D & W D Kelly Carawatha Pastoral Co Complete Enterprises D A Allen CARENDA ANGUS Connally & Whelan D A Mitchell Carinya Connorville Station Pty Ltd D B & M L Martin Carlsfield Plains Partnership Coolac Cattle Co. D Brown Pastoral Co. Carlton Park Coolana Angus D E & J E Hughan Carngham Station Cooltrans Pty Ltd D F Bell Carol Durkin Coomete Pty Ltd D F D Rhodes Pty Ltd Caroline Armitage Coomnakilla Farm D G & M D Stonestreet
D G Blaxland D H & S A Murray D H A A Treloar Grazing Co. D J & C H Nalder D J & J E Price D J & M D J Milne D J & M T Conroy D J Graham Trust D J Robertson D K & H C Campbell D L & L M Teal D L & V Young D M & N A Burrow D O , D G & F A Primerano D P Ernest D R & D P Hill Partnership D R & F M Mudford D R Ginn DA & DE Johnson Grazing Co DADL Wortmann Dales Angus Dalrose Farm Damian Carracher Damian Dalbosco Damien & Emily Brookes Daniel Molloy Daniel Uys Danny Andrews Darlow Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Darren White Darryl & Helen Mummery Darryl Branson Daryl Quinlivan Daryl Wallace David & Jan Young-Ferndale Bookham David & Perina Kentish David Allan Gow David Anstee David Charles Benson David Evans David Frith David G Stewart David Haley David J Pilkington & Frances T Toohey David Jerram David John Crowe David Kelly David Paterson David Schubert Davilak Pastoral Co Davy Cattle DC & GJ Potter The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Angus Foundation DC & P Burns DCF Marine Pty Ltd Dean Davidson Dean Lynch Deepdale - Seaton Park Ent Pty Ltd Deeside Muirs Degafelga Partners Delegate Station Pastoral Co Dellawong Station Partnership Dempsey Pastoral Co Denholm Glen Angus Denise Rae Denise Willox Dennis Borowsky Dennis Pastoral Derryn J Badcock Des Lenehan Devanah Moonlight Angus Devereaux Corp Ltd DF & LS Padman DG & HJ Kosch DH & FA Macleay DH & JG Hanna DH & LJ Cameron DI & SJ White Diana George DJ & AL Briody DJ & HA Toner DJ & JA Ingold DJ & JM Dinning DJ Downie & Co DJ Hyde & RE Hyde DJ Ross DJ, MT & RT Ferguson DKW Angus Stud Blayney DL & CA Jannings DL & JE Draffin DL & JM Clark DL & PJ Bellinger DL Bendall DL CA & R Jackson DM & BJ Thomson DM & GW Hancock Pty Ltd DM & LS Minogue DM Coles Pty Ltd Dockers Plains Pastoral Company Don Blenkinsop Dona McQueen Donell Park Stud Donmarlou Pty Ltd Doreen J Edwards Doreen Partnership Dorset Downs 100
Double Scotch Pastoral Co Doug Hamilton Doug McLaren Dougal Purcell Douglas Craig Douglas Peel DP Taylor & AL Willoughby DR & BJ Payne DR & CH Ford DR & DJ Roche Family Trust DR & GJ Ewing DR & S Gibson Dr Denis Scanlon Dr J H & Mrs J M Leigh Dr Una Denham DR, J & DA Rowley Draffen Properties Drewe Ferguson Drysdale Partnership DS & CG Varker DSK Angus DT & JK O’Leary DTS & E Phillips Duddy Management Pty Ltd Dukalskis Farming Duncan Clowes Duncan F Macintyre Dungay Park Angus Stud Dunkeld Pastoral Durnhart Pty Ltd DW & VJ Grace E & L Ipsen Twin Lakes E & M Notarianni E & R E Niproski E & S J Bett & Son E & S Watt E A Friedrich & Son E J Grieve E L Bethel Pty Ltd E M Mason E.E.M Pty Ltd Eaglehawk Cattle Company East Loddon Pastoral Eastern Plains Pastoral Co EB & JP Finch Ebony Beef EC, AM & AJ Pettingill Echo Cottage Pty Ltd Edderton Stud Partnership Eddington Park Eddington Pastoral Edward Archer Edward Charles Stewart Herring Edward Dunn
Effingham Pty Ltd Franc Farming Pty Ltd Egremont Pastoral Co Francis & Dawn Boulton EJ & SA Murnane Frank Archer EJ Grimshaw & JD Permezel Frank Binotto Elaine & Bill Gillooly Frank Primerano Elders Limited Frank Pye Eliza, Anna & Emma Redden Frank Sorraghan & Alex & Hamish Smith Elliott Fred & Michelle Geard Elly Anderson Fred Pratt Elm Valley Pty Ltd French Partnership Emerald Park Grazing Full Circle Genetics EN & J Harrison Furneaux Pastoral Company Erica Gundry Pty Ltd Erik Jensen G & C Galbraith Esslemont Angus G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Estate of HHM Miller G & D Bartlett Ethen Zamperoni G & D Van der Est Euabalong Station G & F Paton Eulo Pastoral Pty Ltd G & J Elliott Eulonga Pastoral G & J Tuckett Eumeralla Angus G & K Elliott Eura Carla G & M Platt-Hepworth Eureka Beef G & N Wilkinson Eurobin G & P Ivone Ever Glade Angus G & R Maher F & G Richardson & Sons G & R Wear F & H Colaciello G & S Batley & Sons F & S Angus G & S Chappell F B Graham Pty Ltd G & S Vickers F Conroy & C Nicholson G & T Hurry F H & P J White G & V Anders F J & J J Forest G & W Howell F Nixon & Co G A & B L Morrison F R & D A Beaton G A & S A Gifford Fairvale Angus Pty Ltd G A Danks Falcinella Brothers G A Tickle Farmwest G A Varcoe Pty Ltd Faroe Partnership G Cheshire Family Trust Farrer Agricultural High School G D & C A & N Steinbeck Faulkner Lees Pty Ltd G D Muir Fernhill Angus Stud G D Star Fernhill Holdings G E Sanderson Fernmount Partnership G F & E J Bishop Fernside Pastoral Company G F S R & C L Fuller Fingal Pastoral G G & J A Murphy Fiona Glover G H & J M Stuckey Fisher Ag G J & D J Koenig Fleming Grove G J & J L Jackson Forest Lodge Enterprises G J & M A Fitridge Formosa Estate G J Collins Pty Ltd Forster & Sons G L Whitehead Pty Ltd Fosters Valley Grazing G M & R A Groth Four O Eight Angus Pty Ltd G M Donovan & Company FOX CREEK ANGUS G McInnes Fox Pastoral
G P & E A Shalders G P Mackie & Co Pty Ltd G R & J Buller G R Johncock G R Watson & Son G Smith & Co G T & J H Hillier G T Fisher, Clover Ridge Pastoral G, B & A Ross G, J R & D J Koopman GA & AF Keogh Gaetano & Suzanne Turrisi Gaffney Family Garras Garrison Garry & Kerry Cain Garry Morrison Garvagh Pty Ltd Gary Legg Gates Performance Genetics Pty Ltd Gavin Egan Gavin Russell Gavin Woodall GB & RE Hage GC & GS Thompson GD & BF Lindsay GD & SC Jones GE & AM Hill GE & BE Costello GE & PJ Williams Generation Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Geoff Murray Geoff Quail Woorndoo Park Gerard M Ryan GG & EJ Bates GG & I Darling GH & AJ Burston GIDLEIGH PASTORAL CO Gillen Securities Pty Ltd Gisborne Park Farm Pty Ltd GJ & LA, GA & J Dunsmuir GK & RJ Smith GL & EJ Glasgow Glen Iris Pastoral Pty Ltd Glen Oak Pastoral Company Glen Park Angus Glenbernie Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Glenburn Horticulture & Pastures Pty Ltd Glenburne Angus Glenda & Jiri Pech
Glendaloch Pastoral Co Pty Guest Pastoral Ltd Gulgamree Glenfield Grazing Company Gullaren Glengarry Pastoral Trust Gundagai Pharmacal Pty Ltd Glenisa Cattle Co Gunnong Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Glenn Hart Guy Comerford Glenn James Rogers Guy Fitzhardinge Glenn Pretty T/AS Wolgan GV & A Armstrong Glenn Van Oosterum GW & CR Nash Glenrae Pastoral Co Pty Ltd GW & MC Parker Glentree Pastoral GW Putland Glenvale Pastoral Co. Gwen F Turner Glenwood Pastoral Trust Gydgenboyne Partnership Glenys Brown H & B Wuersch GM & CS Dalton H & D Richards GM & LJ Bartolo H & H Thompson GM & TM Taylor H & P Green GMS Consolidated P/L H & R Lawson GN & HJ Whitehead H A Newman & Co Gobba Angus H D Middleton Goldenholm Dairy Pty Ltd H E Kater & Son Pastoral Co P/L Golding Pastoral H Eldridge & Son Gondwana Stud Goonamurrah Pastoral Co H J & M I Evans Partnership H L Masters Gooram Springs/ East Union Pty Ltd H Strating Gooramadda H T & J A Purcell Gordon Branson H T Clancy Goshen Farm H Williams Gourock Partnership HAAFCO GR & JA De Campo Habbies Howe Pastoral Co GR & JM Saffin Haddon Rig Angus Pty Ltd Graelbar Pastoral Co Halfway Partnership Graelyn Pastoral Co Hall & Co Graeme & Dawn Macaulay Halls Angus Graham Loader Hamish & Amanda McFarlane Graham Nock & Hamish Cumming Nock Son & Co Pty Ltd Hamson Enterprises Graham White Handley Pastoral Co Graman Pastoral Company Hansen Angus Grandview Gundagai Pty Ltd Hanson Angus Grant Family Trust Hardhat Angus Grant Oldfield Hargate Park Grassland Cattle Australia Harris Farms Greendale Hill Estate Harton Hills Management Greenlands Pty Ltd Greenwald Pastoral Co Hawkesbury Folly Greg Bryant Family Trust Hayden N Drummond & Gai Greg Johnstone Drummond Gregory Allan Brown Haydn Brown Grifforan Pastoral Co Hazeldean Pastoral Company Grimstead Angus Stud HB Rural Gripthorpe Farm HC, LJ, K, Q & S Brown Groves Estate Pty Ltd HCH Genetics GS Conroy P/L HD & SL Dobson GTL Bowman Healy & Dennis
Heart Angus Helen Godfrey Henderson Glendale Hester A.A HF Fanalone Pty Ltd Highbury Trading Hill Family Hillcrest Pastoral Company Hillgrove Pastoral Pty Ltd Hilton Rural Trading HJ & AJ Cocking Nominees Pty Ltd HJ & R Curnow HL Duddy & Sons Hodgson Agricultural Contracting Holbrook Breeders Australia Holbrook Seeds Pty Ltd Hollowgully Pty Ltd Holmes Partnership Hopkins River Pastoral Company Horseshoe Ridge Hotspur Park Houston Pastoral Company Howard Nominees P/L HS & TP McKenzie Hunter Brothers I & C Darmody Pty Ltd I & J Ball I & J Scandrett I & S Vincent I & W Reid I A & H M Parsons I C & L E Frecklington I G N Paton & Co I L & N Wilcox I M & J A Pfitzner I R & L M Johnson Ian & Pauline Potter Ian Brown Ian Byron Collard Ian Cameron Ian Oatley Ian Stephenson Ian W Richards IB & KE Tanner IL & MJ Childs Independent Breeding & Marketing Service Inglebrae Farm Management Pty Ltd Inglewood Estate Inglewood Partnership Integrity Australia Pty Ltd Inverary Angus The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Angus Foundation Invergowrie Park James Butler John & Jenette Hindmarsh Inverlair Angus James Family Agriculture John & Karen Smith Ironwood Farm James Jeffery John & Leona Moore Pty Ltd James Mollett & Partners John & Sue Matthies Isla James Park Pastoral Co. John Bendotti J & A Evans James Saunders John Blair J & A Howard James Saunderson John Brunning & Sons J & G MacDougall Family Trust James Skeer John Buchanan J & H Wall & Sons James Vincent Gannon John Carter J & K Sunderman Jamie & Virginia Bond John Formby J & M & R King Jamie Quinlan John Fry J & M Larkin Jane O’Dell John Hicks J & R Maddock Jarraluka Feedlot John Lamb Pastoral Co J & S Broadbent Jarrod Phelps, Illa-Langi John Ley J & S Murphy Partnership Jarup Pty Ltd John Livingston McAdam J & SA & L Carroll Jason & Alison Strong John MacLachlan Pty Ltd J & T Callaway Jason Pfitzner John Maclachlan Pty Ltd J & W Kowalick Jason Stowe John Maddock J A & C J Patrick Jasper Hill Farms Pty Ltd John Mauric J A James & J A Fogarty Jaylyn Pastoral Co P/L John McCrory J C F & S M Gorman JB & D J Karger John Monteleone J E & L R Gosse JB & HA Kidman John Murdoch J E Cameron JB & ME Lamb John Orgill Currie J F & J C Russell JB Angus Stud John Phillips J F & J L Kitschke JC & HM Simpson John R McKay J G & A A Harrington JC & J Gardner John Robert Cromb J G & E McKay JC Maling John Robert Harrison J G & H M Martin JC, HM & PJ Dumesny John Stidolph J G & L A Doidge JD & CA Braddock John Williamson J H Ryan & Son Jenabank Pty Ltd Jonathan Schmidt J H Sambell Jennifer Larkin Jondaryan Angus J J & H M Reilly Jenny Crawford Josephine M Beveridge J J A & R L V Boddington Jeremy Gett Josie Reynolds J M & C M Gorman Jesshan Pty Ltd Joy Ried & Son J M & G N Petricevich Jessmondeen Angus JR & HJ Holmfield J M & T A Whalan JG & YJ Brown JR & SA Wareham J P & K M Liddle JH & JF Harris JR & SL Wade J P & M H Rynne JI & LI Dettmann JR & SM Williams J Parfett Jim Delany JRA & HJ Drysdale J R & J M Murphy Jim Tickle JS & SJ Taylor Business Trust J R & N M Faithfull Jincumbilly Grazing Julia R E Simmons J Rich & Partners Jindalee (Henty) Pastoral Co Julie & Brad Murray J S & R Bowd Jiparu Pty Ltd Julie L McPhie & Alan McPhie J T Brine & Son Jippo Angus Justin & Kate Boshammer J W Crossing & H J Crossing JJ & JA Paterson P/L Justin Richards J Webster JK & ML Kelly Jutland Park J. W Manchester & Co JL & BJ Nielsen JV Toohey & Sons J.S Grazing JL & CM Hall JW & A Shine JA Peake JM & MA Hallyburton JW & B Dixon Jacdavlyn Pastoral Co JM & S Smith JW & GC Wilson Jacks Creek Joanna Bacon JW & ML Crozier JAD Agriculture Jock Allen K & D Kelly Jamann Corker Joe Beirs K & J Alexander Jamecca Plain Pastoral Co Joe Bendotti K & J Ferrari James & Georgie Knight John & Alan McKenzie K & K Halley Jenkins 102
K & M Farming K & M Garrett K & N M O’Brien K A & A C McCormack K A Langley K C & M C Heinrich K Finger & Sons K J & J A Bateman K J Hodby K J Hutchinson K L & L J Wake K N Russell K O Angus Stud K T & G R Vincent KA Hunt & LM Mardling Kangaringa Farm Kangaroo Mountain Company Kapari Angus Karatta Pastoral Karl Britt KarMichael Angus Karoopa Partnership Kate Davy Kate Paterson Kathard Investments Pty Ltd Kathleen Mary Grigg KC & BS Chambers KC & KN Hall KD Power Pastoral Co Pty Ltd KE & JM Bullen KEA Farms Pty Ltd Keith Gatenby & Sons Pty Ltd Keith Soames Kelly Angus Kelvin Grant Gessell Ken Wharton Kenneth Geoffrey Bennett Kenpar Angus Kerripit Partnership Kevin Dunnet Keyuga Pty Ltd KF & AG Dean KG & KJ Lummis Khan Yunis Khatambuhl Creek Pastoral Co Kiah Adelong Kidman Angus Kielli Holdings Kilkenny Pastoral Killain Investments Killara Range Kilmorey Partnership Kim Gandy Kimbriki Angus Kimo Partnership
King Family Partnership LE Chem Pty Ltd ATF The King Hill Pastoral Property to Unit King Island Farms Pty Ltd Leena Pradhan Kingsclere Angus Stud Legoe Farms Kingston Angus Stud Leigh Allan Dunn Kintalpa Partners Leigh Devine & Tony Seymour Kintyre Angus Lena & Nardia Galloway Kirkoola Partnership Leo Bull Kirrily, Jake, Leo Simpson Brooke & Gavin Iseppi Leslie Apted & Sons P/L KL Turner LF Bulmer Kland Holdings Partnership Lilyvale Pastoral Pty Ltd KM & SMA FINN Limekilns Angus Koch Agricultural Pty Ltd Limekilns Pastoral Kogody Farming Co Company P/L Koranui Pty Ltd Linda Nankervis KORTAR Linden Park Pastoral Krystal Fish Company Kurra-Wirra Pastoral Co Lindsay Brown KW Battersby Linlithgow Plains Pty Ltd Kyabra Station-Union Linton Park Pastoral Co Agriculture Liscombe Pools Partnership Kyah Park Angus Lithgow Pastoral Kyeema Springs Little Meadows T/A Golding & Son Kywanna Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Livestock Shipping Services Kywarra Angus Liz Sudlow L & C Glass LJ & JL Lush L & C Ward LJ & KE McLean L & M S Ham LJ & ML Price L A R & G R Dunn LJ, JK, HJ & JA Condon L A Shaw LL & SD Adams L Bisinella Developments P/L Llandco L D Ward LMB Timmins Pty Ltd L E F & B L Versteegh Lochaber Partnership L H & G M Hoodless P/L Lohrey Pastoral Co L J & S L PURCELL Lois Marjorie Kargotich L J Brennan Longford Stud Pty Ltd L J Rijs Longridge Pastoral L K Ling Co Pty Ltd L M Pettitt Looten TG&JB L S Johnson Lord Pastoral Pty Ltd Lachlan Bruce McIver Lowly Pastoral Lachlan McKenzie Lucy & Matt Godlee Lagoon Creek Partnership Lurg Cattle Co Laguna Bay (Banongill) Pty Ltd LV Corrigan & Co Lake Ellen Pastoral Lyndavale Pty Lyd Lakeview Angus Lynne Daly Landscape Partnership M & C Fisher Lane Bros Southern Cross M & J Pavey Langi Kal Kal Farm Manager M & K Smart Latrobe Park Angus M & L Jacob Laura Grubb M & M Ulrick Laurie Hyatt M & P & S Antonello Laurie Mobbs M & P Blyth LD & DP Gommers
M & R Clarke M A & L L Latham M E Badcock & Son M E & G M Crow M G Pastoral Co P/L M J & D J Ryan M J & D M O’Brien M J & D M O’Brien M J & E B Roche M J & J A Pratt M J & M A Walsh M J & P K Turner M J R Price M J Richter-Rundell & Family M K & S G Davis M L Lee & G M Rachelle M Lowrey & J Lyall M P & M A PUNCH M Rice M S & S E Betts M S Capel M S Henwood Family Trust M Simpson MA & DA Duggan MA & JK Campbell MA & PK Wood Macka’s Maclom & Deborah Johnston Magee Family Magnus Angus Maindetta Mal & Trish Phillips Malcolm F Lampe Malcolm James Milne Malcolm King Malmsbury Pastoral Co Mandy & James O’Brien Mandy Gunn Maneroo Partnership Mannus Correctional Centre Manuka Ridge Pty Ltd Mara Family Trust Marcollat Pastoral Company Marcus & Sharon Kirkwood Margaret Carroll Mark & Kayleen Freeman Mark Calvert-Jones Mark Dyble & Rosemary Porter Mark Hollahan Mark James Whatman Mark McCaskill Mark Peel Mark Storer Mark Thorn
Mark Walsh Mark Wright Markarna Grazing Pty Ltd Martin & Liz Walters Martin Nolan Martin Salzke Martindale Holdings Roseworthy Maryvale MAS & AN Green Matlock Farm P/S Matoni Beef Matthew & Kate Spry Matthew Bollen Matthew Wilson Maurice James Whitehead Mawarra Genetics Maybrook Pastoral Company Mayfield MB & R Nolte MCA McBride OperationsTelopea Downs McCarthy Livestock McPhee Properties Pty Ltd ME & CM Evans ME Elder Megan E Richards Melbourne Polytechnic Melon Pastoral Pty Ltd Mena Pastoral Pty Ltd Mepungah Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Merlewood Angus Mermeran Merrijig Pastoral Co Mezz’s All Black Stud MG & BM Cash MG & CG Britza MG & JK Robertson MG & TJ Wales MG & TM Smith MG Schlicht MHPF Watson Park Business P/L “Rippling MI & DM Twentyman Mibus Bros Michael & Helen Palmer Michael & Margaret Gorman Michael & Nigel Bracecamp Michael Blake Michael Brady Michael Carroll Michael Cobiac Michael Egerton Michael Gooden The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Angus Foundation Michael Hayes MPJ Nominees Michael Hopkins MR & LK Connor Michael J Smith Mr B Wilson Michael James Brown Mr D Newby Michael Katz Mr Rob Coulson Michael Leonard Mr Rodney & Kerry Newnham Michael Mullane Mrs Leal Squire-Wilson Michael Shanahan MT & CP Mullane Pty Ltd Michel Hilltop Stud Mt Boothby Pastoral Co Mick Pratt Mt Callender Pty Ltd Milner Trust Mt Eccles Estate Pty Ltd Milong Pty Ltd Mullin Trading Milwillah Angus Mungala Investments Pty Ltd Minnamurra Pastoral Co Munmurra Angus Minninup Pastoral Co Muraby Angus Minto Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Murella Partners Mintor LLC Murk & Kate Schoen Mirrabooka Herefords Pty Ltd Murlingbung Partnership Mirrabooka Trading Murrindi Station Pastoral Company Miss Alanna Armstrong Murroka Pty Ltd Misty Valley Angus Murrumdon Mitchell Holdings Bellevue Angus Murrunjai Pastoral Company Mitchell Park Angus Euroa Musselroe Beef MJ & AJ Pearce Muster Pastoral MJ & BJ Little MV, SM & NE Heggaton MJ & HR Scollard MY & VA Hastings MJ & J Pendergast My Valley Farm MJ & LA Bulle Myrniong Pastoral P/L MJ & OJ Hill Partnership Myrtle Farm MJ Cock & H Cock Myuna Angus MJ Wunnenberg N & B Wynne MM & MJ Johnston N & G Stollery Molonglo Cattle Group N & J Umback Mona Vale Holdings N & T Galvin Mondilibi Pastoral Co N D & K Aylett Monson Price N D & S R Engler Mooramook Pastoral Company N H & J Willing & Son Moorenbah Angus N J & B T Anscombe Moray Investments Pty Limited N J & S N Smith Morella Agriculture N S & S M Moyle Morella Enterprises Pty Ltd N S Brock Morgan Peterken NA & IJ Clarke Morham Angus Namalita Angus Stud Mort & Co Nampara Angus Morundah Props Nanena Pastoral Company Mosquito Creek Angus Nangwarry Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Mount Myrtoon Partnership Naranga Pastoral Co Mountain Run Pastoral Company Nareen Station Pty Ltd Mountain Valley Pastoral Narracalca Partnership Company Pty Ltd Narrangullen Pty Ltd Moyhall Pastoral Co Narranmore Pastoral Co Moyle Pastoral Narrioota Pty Ltd 104
Ollera Station Pty Ltd Native Point Pty Ltd Onslow Angus Nave Pastoral Company Optifarm L P Naweenda Partnership Ornum Angus ND & YR Gerke Otway Grazing NE & KL Morgan Outlook Drive Neale Lavis Pty Ltd Investments Pty Ltd Neale Parke Outwest Angus Neds Corner Oversteer Nellore Angus Owen Pedlow Netherleigh Farm Owen W Pedlow Neville Hallyburton P & A Butterfield New Kayarem Pty Limited P & A Foulds Newberry TE Velde P & A Hansen & Co Pty Ltd P & A Pota Newbury Pastoral Co P & C Hamilton Newland Angus P & F Billeskov Newsbreed Livestock P & K Del Mastro NF & JM Halliwell P & K Reid NG & JD Buckland P & S Bond Ngaputahi Station P & S Dixon NHA & RL Stoney P & S Margery Niche Property Group Pty Ltd P A & S E Campbell Nicholas Boshammer P A Johnston Nick Ellis P A Sanders Nick Herring P C & A B Taylor Nigel Meyn P C & M D Bruton Nigel Watson P C Crauford Nioka Pastoral Company P C Lamond Nixon Bros P E & B J Quilty NJ & AU ALCORN P H Land NJ & MC Wilson P H Stewart & Sons NJ & SM Titchmarsh P J & K A Langfield NJC & LF Gilmore P J & L L Fitzgerald Noel Munro P J Canavan Noel Willis Family Trust P J Griffin Noelhurst Pastoral Co Pty Ltd P J Hanigan & Co Nomak Angus Pty Ltd Norm Drew P M & M May Norman & John Jeffreson P R & J Hughes Norwood Estate P R & P J Flemming Nosraep Enterprises P Sinderberry & S Wrigley NP & JC Jenkin P Smith NT & SM Nugent P, J, T & L McLauchlan NT Fleming & Co P, M & S Connolly NW Moore Packer Pastoral Oakburn Pastoral Company Company Pty Ltd Oakdale Pastoral Co Paddy & Elizabeth Reynolds Oakland Park Padua Livestock Oakland Park Angus Palmateer Pastoral OB Angus Boggy Creek Farm Palmer Valley Station Partnership Palmyra Pastoral Co Old Bambun Grazing Pamela Langford Old Oakley Angus Panmura Properties Old Pine Hill Partnership Panorama Park Family Trust Oliver Lindsay
Panshanger Estate Peter R Hennessy S. C. Paraway Peter Shanley Pardoo Cattle Peter Sier-Limestone Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Peter Sutherland Smith Paringa Livestock Pty Ltd Nominees P/L Parish Rural Pty Ltd PH & CD Oldham Parker Amber Pty Ltd PH Clarke & Son Parklands Investments PH NF DP & ML Moore Management Philip Lindeman Patrick Bourk Phillip Arnold Patrick Rafferty Pindari Rural Pty Ltd Paul & Janelle Neiberding Pine Creek Angus Stud P/L Paul & Lynne Hooper Pine Grove Partnership Paul & Melody McCulloch Pineview Ag Paul & Rosalie Hilton PJ & DM Studt Paul Banks PJ & TM Woodman Paul Bettio PKB & SG Gaden Paul Bleeser Platts Bros Paul Calafiore Plover Plains PM & MA Burns Paul E Graham Trust PM Corcoran Paul Fleming Poligolet Paul Hoffmann Polin Pastoral Co Paul Johnson - PJO Angus Poltalloch Plains Pasoral Paul O’Leary Possum Point Pastoral Paul Rea Co Pty Ltd PC & JL Giles Powe Family PD & LH Lewis Pty Ltd Power Rural Pearce Agriculture PR & CM & BW Kupsch Pearse & Hewitt PR Murray Pee Dee Creek Angus PR, EJ, EST, RN & PL Grieve Peel Pastoral Pty Ltd Preswon Pty Ltd Peil Investments Princess Royal Station Pellepar Pastoral Co Profit Plus Genetics Pemat Pty Ltd Providore Pastoral Pembroke Pastoral Company Prue Calvert Penbro Estate Pulitano Pastoral Pty Ltd Penrith Nominees Pty Ltd Purrumbete South Pastoral Performance Genetics PW & WM Morton Peter & Donna Clarke Q W Braund Peter & Karen Reid Quarram Grazing Co Peter & Kaye Holmes Quarter-Way Angus Peter & Sandra Krause Queenwood Orchards Peter Aisthorpe & Jenny Quilter Nominees P/L Williams Quintarra Farms Peter Armstrong R & D Gregory & Bradley Peter Bryant Gregory Peter Duff R & D Weidner Peter Griffiths-Lake Birubi R & G Adams & K & J Canny Peter H Voss R & H Cook Peter Howie R & J Stewart Peter J Collins R & K Telling Peter Keary R & S Cameron Peter Lindsay R & S Lawrence Peter Morrison & Son Pty Ltd R & S Macleod Peter Pether & Louise Mitchell
R & V Skipworth R A & I J Whitehead R B & W P Harris R Boddy & Son R Burow R C & M H Teasdale R C & W E Folker R Currie R D Miller R E & G E Bomford R E Grebert R F J Larkin R F Stewart R G & R Legoe R H & S M Dawson R J & P H Simpson R J McFarlane R J Steiner & C J Hubert R K Dickens R M & P L Wright R M Johnston R M, M E & R C Cumming R N & M H McInnes R P Kuhn R R & P L Crosby R S & N J Warner R S & T M Turnbull R S Chester R S Larke R T & M J Waters R V Bowden & Son R.N Perry RA & KI Reed RA & MM Shea Partnership Racha Holdings Rachel Savage Radford Pastoral Raglan Farming Partnership RAM & MJ Smith Rangers Valley Cattle Station Ravonna Ray Pocklington Rayview Park Pty Ltd RB & DA Nulty RB, MF, DB & KA Stanistreet RD & SE Horspole RDM Angus RE & SB Giles Rebecca Blyth Rebecca J Rundell Red Hill Agriculture Red Hills Reen Family Reid & Stevens Pty Ltd RF & ME Orton
RG Larkin RH Omodei & Sons Richard & Prue Post Richard Brett & Elizabeth May Hooper Richard Crooke Richard Crowley Nominees Pty Ltd Richard Davies Richard Davy Richard Last Richard Num Richard Reed Richardson & Son Ricky Henry Riddellvue Angus Stud Rifa Salutary Australia Blackwood Rifa Salutary Pastoral Co Riverbend Angus Stud RJ & J McLachlan RJ & JA Thomason RJ & JT Philpott RJ Rogers & Sons RK & HP Milner RK & JM Heinrich RK & JS Pryce RMK Pastoral RN & CMC Walkom Roachdale Trust Rob & Ruth Caldwell Rob Johnson Robert Letts Robert & Susan Selby Robert B Bowman Robert Brian Robert Brooks Robert Christopher Robert Costello Robert Edge & Scott Finlay Robert Harris Robert Hill Robert Johnstone Robert Kobold Robert Swinton Robert Thomson Robertson Family Trust Robin Kissel Robyn Estelle Senini Robyn Kuch Rocmore Rod Yeatman Roda Transport Rodger Hocking Rodney & Coral Donat The Angus Bulletin - Summer 2020
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Angus Foundation Rodney Caplehorn Sabre Pastoral SR & JL Roe T M Consulting Pty Ltd Rodney Stin Sacha Holme SR & MC Beasley T M Richards & D L Rae Rodney Thomas Hooper Saint Family Trust & SR Dalton T M Strahan MA & IC Saint Roesler Investments P/L Sretlaw Park T McNeill Sally Levett Roger Bailey Stanton Angus T P & D M Lack Sallyport Trust Roger Flower Staplecross Farms T R Truscott Sam Chisholm Roger Henwood Steadfast Cartage P/L T.R MOORE Sam King Roma Downs Pastoral Co Stefanie Gordon T.W. Lewis Sandra Fletcher-Wells Romani Pastoral Stephen & Bianca Ferris TA & FJ Jennings Company Pty Ltd Sandra Rush Stephen & Lionel Platts TA & JM Scott Ron Halicki Sandy Camp Table Top Angus Stephen Adams Ron Hourigan Sandy Creek Angus Stud TA & LM Hatch Stephen Dunne Ron Meldrum Compton Farms Scanlon Partnership TA Field Estates Pty Ltd Stephen J Simpson Spring Grove Schiavello TA Sadler Stephen Purcell Rosebank Angus Schulz Livestock Takajo Pastoral Co Steve Clifton Roseby Farming Co Scott A Thiessen Tallageira Pastoral Co Stirling Agricultural Company Rosevale Angus SE & JD Elliott Tallandbar Pastoral Stonehouse Grazing Ross & Carol Cardile Seaforth Partnership Taloumbi Angus Stonehut Holdings Pty Ltd Rosverland Farms Seaton Vale Pastoral Co Tamar Valley Angus Stoney Point Performance Rothaigh Holdings Pty Ltd Semex Pty Ltd Taminick Pastoral P/L Angus Rotherwood Farming Seven Hills Angus Tangarna Family Trust Stonywell Rowallan Lodge Pty Ltd Seven Oaks Taranee Pastoral Co Strathdownie Estate Roydon Nominees Pty Ltd Severn Angus Tarraganda Pastoral Co Trust Strathyre RP & I Bradshaw Shacorrahdalu Angus Tattykeel Stratland Pty Ltd RP & JS Newnham Shamrock Hill Stud Tauwitchere Pastoral Co Struan Research Centre RT & BM Grigg Shane & Lisa Monteith TDP & SE Combes Stuart Glenn RT Pastoral Pty Ltd Shane Eldridge Te Mania Angus Stuart McPaul Rubicon Station Shannon Falls Pastoral Co Tebco Fishing Company Sue Ray Rush Bros Sheoak Island Trust Ted Sedgwick Sumatanga Park Russell J Benson Shepwok Downs Tenterfield High School Summerfield Angus Ryan Berry Sheron Farm Terence J Miller Sunny Estate Ptd Ltd Ryrie Rutledge Pastoral Co Shezanne Gibbs-Hooper Terip Rig Angus Sunny Hills Angus S & B Gleeson Shrublands Estate Angus Terry & Mary-Beth Higgins Sunny Point Pastoral Co S & D Accessories Pty Ltd Siddell Family Fig Tree Park Terry M Hanigan Susan Mildren S & J McKimmie Sidney Cooper Terry Naish Susan Shaw S & J Pinter Silverlands Stud Farm Texas Angus Sutton Grange S & K Hutchison Simakoff-Ellims Partnership The Avenues Swan Brothers Investments Pty Ltd S & L Owen Pty Ltd Simon Sharrock Swanbrook Angus The Babworth Pastoral Co S & N Branson Simon Walsh Swiss Australian Farm The Billabong S & N Cook, Paradise Park Sir Andrew Grimwade Holding Pty Ltd The Cottawalla Pastoral Co S & R Digiorgio & Sons SJ & SM Giblin Sykes Pastoral Co Pty Ltd The Firs S & S Brain Skara Brae Angus T & B Hipkin The Glen Pastoral Co Pty Ltd S D Clifford SL & II Missen T & E Kirk The Manager Est TW Mitchell S G Davidson Smiths Pastoral Pty Ltd T & K Amery The Racecourse S J & E M Cleal Somerset Angus T & K Harrington The Range Angus S J & L E Berryman South Australian Cattle T & K Martin The Rock Angus S J H & S E Sharman Company Pty Ltd T & K Netherway The Southway Trust S J McDonnell & Sons South Gowrie Pastoral T & L Gubbins The Trustee for the Roots S K & P J Jermyn Company T D & S M Bowen Family Trust S L Robertson Sparcorp Mansfield T G & J E Eddington The Zanotto Family Trust S M Fagan Springfield Station T J & S A Hausler Thomas E F Hughes S Mathers Marlo Downs Springhill T J Henwood Family Trust Thomas Flintoff S R & J G Turnbull Springvalley Pastoral T J Pyne Pty Ltd Thomson Valley Angus S T Hamilton Farm Sprys T Kerr & J Aurisch Three Rivers Livestock P/L S W Davidson Square Mile Angus T Lebner & S Permezel 106
TI & AM Vlahov Tyrone Partnership Warren Fern Winston Whiting Tiana Park Pastoral Company Ulladulla Pastoral Company Water Grass Hill Angus Winterlake Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Winterthur Pty Ltd University of Sydney John Waterhouse Ag Tibooburra Angus Stud Wirrabilla Pastoral Pty Limited Bruce Pye Farm Watervalley Pty Ltd Tillabudgery Angus Wirribilla Farms Angus Uralla Partnership Wattletop Partnership Tim Bryant WJ & IA McLaren Urban Angus Waverley Station Pty Ltd Tim Flanigan WJ & MJ Thompson Uri Park Pastoral Wayne Matthews Tim Izatt WJ Williams V E & D M Rheinberger Wayne R Bellman Tim Rhodes WK Beohm V J & M K Patrick Wayne Veitch Timanda WM & EA Holcombe Valenti Angus WC & CC Hall Pty Ltd Timber Logistics Pty Ltd WM & VL Lyons Trust Vaucluse Agricultural WC Gray Timothy Schmetzer Company Pty Ltd Wobbly Boot WD & HD Perkins Tintaldra Station Venturon Livestock Wolf Ventures Pty Ltd Weatherly Angus Tivoli Verge Pastoral Co Wonboyne Angus Webb Black Angus TJ & JL McKibbin Vermont Angus Wongamine Farms Pty Ltd Weebo Park TJ & MB Waugh VH, JA, CM & MG Linke Woodlands Agriculture Weerangourt Partnership TJ & VM Schmaling Vielun Pastoral Company Woodlands Romsey Pty Ltd Welbourne Pty Ltd TK Wilson Villabrae Pastoral Pty Ltd Woodlawn Partnership Wellington Lodge Pty Ltd TLHC Trust VM Barrington Woodsoak Farms Wentworth Close Pty Ltd Tom & Jo Edwards W & E J Durnan Woodstock - B Garrett Westaby Pty Ltd T/A Kilburnie Tom Archer W & E Rouse Woolwash Trading Trust Western Sydney University Tom Greenhill W & G Lord Woorabinda Pastoral Co Westley Angus Tom Groggin Station W & J Farrell Wootoona Proprietors Trust Westside Angus Toolleen Angus W & VE O’Loughlin World Casings Westside Cattle Co Toolong Pty Ltd W A & R A Kemp World Wide Sires Australia Weymouth Farm Tooperang Beef Cattle W B & R A Piraner Pastoral Pty Ltd WP & S Roche Toora West Pure Black W D Janetzki WG & VJ Bingley Wrigley Cattle Co Top Harvey W J Graham WH & GM Holloway WT Collins Topham Bros W J Henderson Whipbird Creek Farm Wyambi Angus Toptani Pty Ltd W Jarvis Properties Whitehouse Properties Wybong Pastoral Company Torridon Farm W K & B A Colless Whiteley’s Agricuture & Wyllie Group Pty Ltd Total Livestock Genetics W S Mactier Fertilisers Pty Wythburn Partnership TR & PA Hancock W T & J M Slattery Whyte Pastoral Pty Ltd Wythes Pastoral Company TR Geddes W T Harvey & Co Wickford Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Yadgeno Co Tracey Mulligan W V & S C Presho Wilgunyah Yajambee Farms Trafalgar Angus W V James & Son Will & Stacey Sedgwick Yallambee Angus Treeton Lake W, G & S Swinburne Will Kelly Yallambee Henty Trent Walker, Keringa Angus WA College of Willalooka Past Co Yamba Angus Agriculture-Harvey Trevor Allan King Willarty Angus Yandra Farm Wacoa-Narrogin Trewoon William Milne Yarra Valley Angus Agricultural College Trinity Park William Smith Yarraford Wakefield Angus Trowbridge BBB Angus Stud Williams Family Yarralena Grazing Waldara-John M Curtis Troy & Donna Davis Williams Victoree Yarrawalla Vineyards Wallaringa Angus Farms Pty Ltd Troy Jacka Yarumpa Pty Ltd Wallenbeen Willow View Angus Troy O’Connell Yellow Silk Livestock Walter H Mott Will-O-Wyn Angus TRT Pastoral Group Yencken Pastoral Co Wanda Vale Pastoral Willurah Park True North Yurramie Angus Wando Estate Investments Pty Ltd Wilmot Cattle Co Z Austin Wanganuk Angus Tuck Services Pty Ltd Wimberina Angus Zac Roberts Warby Cattle Pty Ltd Tuite Hill Angus Win Mapley Zakanaka Angus Wargundy Angus Tuscanna Winberg Rural Ziggy Liarakos Warranboo Angus TW Pearson & Son Wincraden Pastoral Co Zilcas Warrawee Killara Stud Twynam Pastoral Windfalls Angus Ziller Pastoral Company P/L Warrembool Pastoral Windsor Family Trust Zorton P/L Co Pty Ltd Tyack Pastoral Services Windyridge Zwyj Pty Ltd
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World Angus Forum 2021
Proposed Sponsorship Packages We view sponsors as our partners in delivering a successful Forum. We invite you to provide feedback on the packages presented below. For full details of sponsorship opportunities or for a discussion, please contact Rhiannon Cremasco at: E: sponsorship@arinex.com.au P: + 61 2 9265 0700 Price quoted in Australian Dollars and exclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST)
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1
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Social Function
Lanyard
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$5,000
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$8,500
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$2,250
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$25,000
Genetics Breakfast Partner
$20,000
Youth Event
$15,000
Pre-Tour Forum
$10,000
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$1,500
Post-Tour Forum
$10,000
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$550
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$10,000/$7,500
App Push Notification
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$2,045
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To express 108 your interest in partnering with WAF 2021, contact Rhiannon Cremasco: E: sponsorship@arinex.com.au P: + 61 2 9265 0700
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World Angus Forum 2021 is on its way!
Cheyne Twist, Communications Officer and Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager With the centenary celebrations of Angus Australia done and dusted, the focus now turns to the World Angus Forum to be hosted in Australia late April to early May 2021. For the first time since the enormous success of the 1997 World Angus Forum hosted by Angus Australia, the two- week event will return to Australian shores, with an extensive program in store for delegates. The Forum will begin with a welcome function in Sydney, followed by a pre-tour winding through the central west of New South Wales, showcasing world class Angus properties along with one of Australia’s best-known food and wine regions. The main event will see a technical forum hosted in the nation’s capital of Canberra, ACT, where delegates will be privy to all things Angus, here and abroad, as well as looking into what technologies we can expect to be taking us into the future in the agricultural world. Following the Forum, the post tour will trip from Toowoomba, Qld to Rockhampton allowing delegates to experience the northern beef industry and the work of Angus producers in the northern areas of Australia. The tour will round up at Beef Australia 2021, the southern hemispheres largest beef exposition. The World Angus Forum 2021 Youth Competition will be run in conjunction with the pre tour and forum portion of the 2021 event. Along the way teams will be involved in public speaking, cattle assessment, cattle preparation and handling, a young farmers challenge, team topic presentations and team building activities, while also being given the opportunity for farm visits during the tours and being able to attend the technical sessions and any associated social functions. A further highlight of the forum will be an Elite International online embryo sale, which will be conducted at the to raise money to benefit the Angus Youth of the world. Money raised from this prestigious international auction will assist young breeders attend and participate in the following World Angus Forum.
The Elite Online International Sale will culminate at a Genetics breakfast on Day 2 of the World Angus Forum 2021 — 28th April 2021. For further information regarding the sale please contact Dick Whale on: Mobile 61 427 697 968 or email rgwhale@ bigpond.com.au. Chair of the World Angus Consultative Committee, Mark Gubbins of Coolana Angus, Victoria, looks forward to this amazing event, which will allow Australia to display its quality Angus beef on the world stage. “The World Angus Forum will be an excellent opportunity for producers from around the world to come together to discuss the Angus breed,” Mr Gubbins said. “To have the opportunity to host this international event here in Australia will allow us to showcase the work of producers here, their adoption of the technology and new age practices available to them and how we developing the Angus breed and quality end product available for consumers around the world.” Sponsorship opportunities are available for the World Angus Forum 2021, with the opportunity of partnering and exhibiting at the Forum giving your organisation a unique opportunity to promote your brand and key messages to delegates from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and influence across Australia and internationally. For enquiries regarding partnering for this event, please Rhiannon Cremasco, Partnership & Exhibition Sales Manager at sponsorship@arinex.com.au or on +61 2 9265 0700. Over the course of the coming years, more and more information will be made available regarding the upcoming event. To ensure that you are over the latest updates regarding the World Angus Forum 2021, further information will be made available at http://worldangusforum2021. com/ or on www.angusaustralia.com.au.
Peter Parnell
Ron Bower
Chief Executive Officer M: 0428 918 632 P: 02 6773 4605 E: peter@angusaustralia.com.au
Human Resource Manager
Human Resources
Chief Executive Officer
Staff Directory
P: 02 6773 4607 E: ron@angusaustralia.com.au
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Staff Directory David Cameron
Joy Howe
Administration Manager/ Financial Controller
Accounts Officer
Finance & Administration
P: 02 6773 4624 E: david.cameron@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4612 E: joy.howe@angusaustralia.com.au
Carole Johns
Sue Webeck
Accounts Officer
Accounts Officer
P: 02 6773 4627 E: carole.johns@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4606 E: sue@angusaustralia.com.au
Amanda Wolfe Administration Officer P: 02 6773 4600 E: amanda@angusaustralia.com.au
Strategic Projects
Commercial Supply Chain
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Christian Duff
Nick Butcher
Strategic Projects Manager
Project Officer, ASBP
P: 02 6773 4620 M: 0457 457 141 E: christian@angusaustralia.com.au
M: 0427 701 236 E: nick@angusaustralia.com.au
Jonathan Faris Northern Development Officer P: 02 6773 4600 M: 0417 219 405 E: jonathan.faris@angusaustralia.com.au
Staff Directory Christopher de Crespigny Information Systems Manager
Michael Ainsworth Computer Programmer
P: 02 6773 4619 E: christopher@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4610 E: michael@angusaustralia.com.au
Dale Curtis
Gerard Hammond
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmer
E: dale.curtis@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4600 E: gerard.hammond@angusaustralia. com.au
Marketing, Communications & Youth
Software Development
Chris Nimmo Computer Programmer E: chris.nimmo@angusaustralia.com.au
Diana Wood
Robyn Brazier
Marketing & Communications Manager
Marketing Assistant
P: 02 6773 4601 M: 0411 242 001 E: diana@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4609 E: marketing@angusaustralia.com.au
Samantha Hamilton
Candice Liddle
Marketing Officer – Sale Catalogues
Events & Youth Development Officer
P: 02 6773 4613 E: sam@angusuaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4622 M: 0437 873 220 E: youth@angusaustralia.com.au
Cheyne Twist Communications Officer P: 02 6773 4635 M: 0408 799 279 E: communications @angusaustralia.com.au
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Member Services
Breed Development & Extension
Staff Directory Andrew Byrne
Matthew Reynolds
Breed Development & Extension Manager
Breed Development Officer
P: 02 6773 4618 M: 0418 412 042 E: andrew@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4626 E: matthew.reynolds@angusaustralia. com.au
Scott Wright
Nicky Carey
Member Services Manager
Senior Member Services Officer
P: 02 6773 4614 E: scott.wright@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4616 E: nicky.carey@angusaustralia.com.au
Adam Allingham
Josh Gunther
Member Services Manager
Member Services Officer
P: 02 6773 4602 E: adam.allingham@angusaustralia. com.au
P: 02 6773 4611 E: josh.gunther@angusaustralia.com.au
Robyn Kelly
Tammy McLeod
Member Services Officer
Member Services Officer
P: 02 6773 4615 E: robyn@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4604 E: tammy.mcleod@angusaustralia.com.au
Henry Newell-Hutton
Heather Rocks
Member Services Officer
Member Services Officer
P: 02 6773 4614 E: henry.newell-hutton@angusaustralia. com.au
P: 02 6773 4621 E: heather.rocks@angusaustralia.com.au
Sarah Scott
Lou Wood
Member Services Officer
Member Services Officer
P: 02 6773 4611 E: sarah.scott@angusaustralia.com.au
P: 02 6773 4617 E: office@angusuaustralia.com.au
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INTERNATIONAL ANGUS YOUTH COMPETITION
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POST TOUR, FROM TOOWOOMBA TO ROCKHAMPTON
APRIL - MAY
Through Queensland, renowned for its northern beef industry, culminating in Beef Australia 2021, the southern hemisphere’s largest beef exposition
PRE TOUR THROUGH CENTRAL WEST NSW Showcasing world class Angus properties and one of Australia’s best known food and wine regions
WELCOME FUNCTION IN SYDNEY
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TECHNICAL FORUM IN CANBERRA
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