AUTUMN BULL SALE
Monday, 3rd March 2025 at 1.00pm
Dunoon Prime Minister P758SV
MONDAY, 3RD MARCH 2025
All Dunoon bulls:
• have TACE figures
• have been structure assessed
• have been temperament assessed
• carry the Dunoon guarantee
• have delayed payment available to all buyers
• have been tested negative for Pestivirus
DUNOON ANGUS
Monday, 3rd March 2025
Offering 158 Bulls
Sale Commences: 1.00pm at ‘Dunoon’, Holbrook.
Location: 22kms east of Holbrook on Jingellic Road.
Sale is interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Morning Tea and Luncheon at ‘Dunoon’.
Auctioneer
Lincoln McKinlay 0400 552 458
Dunoon Angus - The Harbison Family
Roger & Jane
‘Dunoon’ (02) 6036 9225
Jock & Natasha
‘Timaru’ (02) 6036 9299 0429 369 299
email: dunooncattleco@bigpond.com
Selling Agents - Elders
Matt Tinkler
Ryan Bajada
Ross Milne
0429 387 939 0435 411 536 0408 057 558
*All EBVs in this catalogue are Mid Jan 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation*
WELCOME
Dear Fellow Cattle Producers,
Welcome to our 49th Angus Bull Sale, which is being held on Monday, 3rd of March at “Dunoon” starting at 1:00pm We’ve catalogued 158 bulls in this sale, with a nice mix of sires represented, many providing a range of new genetics. As normal, Jim Green has assessed the bulls for structure and temperament, and similar other recent groups of bulls, this group as a whole has scored very well.
This sale sees the first sons of ‘Sunstone’ - he was our top selling PM son in 2023, going to Ben Nevis for $65,000. They’re chocked full of performance, have natural balance and are super quiet. Another new sire for this year is Rissington Sovereign Q485, he’s sired bulls with unique performance data and carcase quality as good as any! Other sires with their 2nd run of bulls include R4010, who continues to impress for the softness and type he breeds, Q441 has some really nice bulls with loads of presence and great carcase data, Clunie range Plantation P392 has an impressive line of bulls, plenty of length, width and overall growth. Recharge has his best run yet, gee they’re a likeable batch of bulls, so solid both in the flesh and on paper - our sale topper in 2022 at $90,000, has bred well where ever he’s been used. Te Mania Qarara Q514 is represnted with a most appealling sire group, great skins, calving ease and lots of marbling are ways of describing his sons. Ponting has some powerful sons, and these sons will breed just like Ponting himself - solid! Then we’ve got some smart young sale bulls by quite a few yearling ‘S’ bulls that were used as backup bulls after our AI programs, as always, it’s pleasing the way our yearling bulls breed!
Usually, we have some of the yearling we’ve used in this sale, however, due to 2024 being a challenging year season wise, we’ve decided to let the yearlings recover a bit more and they’ll be in our Spring Bull Sale. That said, there are many bulls in this catalogue that could’ve (and probably should’ve) been used, the mobs these sale bulls have come out of were NOT looked at for joining sires, so they’d be in good shape for this sale - the first 8 or 10 bulls in each mob would’ve usually been selected for use, so roughly, that’s lots 1 - 10, lots 42 - 52, lots 67 - 77, lots 88 - 98 and lots 128 - 138.
Brandon Sykes from BJS Livestock Photography will be videoing these sale bulls on the 12th & 13th of February, so the videos will be online soon after the 20th, on both AuctionsPlus and YouTube.
All bulls have had their two shots of the 3 vaccines mentioned in the ‘Health’ section below. PLEASE NOTE, the bulls HAVE NOT been vaccinated with PESTIGARD, we’ve noticed time and time again, that this shot when given to bulls in large mobs, really upsets them, causing riding, fighting and generally disrupting what have been placid groups of bulls. If you normally use Pestigard in your herd, vaccinate these new bulls for sure, in much smaller groups, they’ll be fine! All bulls have been TESTED NEGATIVE for pestivirus, and either Parent Verified or Sire Verified through DNA.
We’re very proud of this lot of bulls, as I’ve mentioned earlier, 2024 was a tough year on stock, these bulls were fed hay ONLY in large mobs, so I’m sure that longevity will be increased because they weren’t ‘pushed along’ with grain during the tough period.
We continually get calls from clients to let us know about how the bulls they’ve bought, or the progeny of our bulls, have performed - it’s great, we really appreciate the feedback and enjoy the chat!
If you’d like any further information about the bulls, or any other part of our program, please give Jock a call, or send him an email.
Kind Regards, The Harbisons
INSPECTION
All lots catalogued for sale are available for inspection anytime prior to sale by appointment, and from 9.00a.m. on Sale Day – Monday, 3rd March.
TERMS
We are offering the option of “Buyer Friendly” terms to all buyers. The option terms are as follows:-
(A) Normal Settlement Terms: OR
(B) One half of purchase price to be paid on receipt of invoice, with balance payable on July 15, 2025, interest free.
If you wish to take “Buyer Friendly” terms, you must nominate this clearly to the sale office at the completion of the sale. Late decisions will not be accepted.
JBAS – Dunoon is a JBAS 6 Herd.
Scrotal Measurements were taken on the 4th January 2025.
“THE DUNOON 2 YEAR GUARANTEE”
All breeding cattle sold by Dunoon are fertile and structurally sound to the best of our knowledge. If an animal becomes infertile or breaksdown due to reasons other than injury or misadventure, at any time in the next 24 months, we will:–
1. Provide you with a satisfactory replacement if available, or
2. Issue you with a credit equal to the purchase price less the salvage value that may be used to purchase any animal in future Dunoon sales.
This is not a Life Insurance Policy. Normal care needs to be taken as we cannot replace an animal that is injured or dies for any reason.
We recommend you insure all animals purchased against injury and death. An insurance representative will be available on sale day.
Any claims are to be accompanied by a certificate from a registered veterinarian. All vet costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.
SEMEN COLLECTION
Each bull is being sold with 100% possession, marketing and ownership. Dunoon is reserving the right, (if desired in the future), to collect semen in any bull, for our own inherd use only. All costs associated with the collecting of semen would be met by Dunoon, and collection would be done at a time suitable to the purchaser. The purchaser would have total control of the bull, including any marketing of the physical bull or semen.
If you have any concerns about this, please contact Jock.
HEALTH
DRENCH: All bulls were drenched with on the ??.
This year all of our bulls have had the following vaccinations:
2x Ultravac 7 in 1: Used for the routine immunisation of cattle
for the prevention of pulpy kidney, tetanus, black disese, malignant oedema, blackleg and leptospirosis.
2x Vibrovax: A vaccine used for the prevention of infertility and abortion in cattle caused by vibriosis.
2x Bovilis MH + IBR: Our initial trials have shown that the vaccine is aiding in the prevention of penile infections in bulls.
NOTICE TO BUYERS
Our bulls are run in large contemporary groups until two months before the sale, when they are split up into their smaller mobs. Listed below is how the bulls have been running in the lead up to the sale.
LOTS 1 - 41 are mates
LOTS 42 - 66 are mates
LOTS 67 - 87 are mates
SALE DAY SAFETY
LOTS 88 - 127 are mates
LOTS 128 - 158 are mates
All the sale bulls have been screened for temperament and are quiet to handle under normal circumstances. However, there are inherent risks associated with cattle handling.
VISITORS ENTER THE CATTLE PENS AT THEIR OWN RISK. CHILDREN MUST NOT ENTER THE YARDS.
People entering the yards are at the risk of injury. Be especially alert for bulls fighting. We do not expect the bulls to be aggressive with humans, but sale day places extraordinary pressure on them as they experience an entirely foreign environment. Remeber the quietest bull is in fact an unpredictable animal.
Do not crowd the bulls or loiter inside the pens.
Don’t enter the pens unnecessarily.
CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN PENS.
PARENT VERIFICATION SUFFIXES
The animals listed within this catalogue including its pedigree, are displaying a Parent Verification Suffix which indicates the DNA parent verification status that has been conducted on the animal.
The Parent Verification Suffixes that will appear at the end of each animal’s name.
The suffix displayed at the end of each animal’s name indicates the DNA parentage verification that has been conducted by Angus Australia.
PV: both parents have been verified by DNA.
SV: the sire has been verified by DNA.
DV: the dam has been verified by DNA.
#: DNA verification has not been conducted.
E: DNA verification has identified that the sire and/ or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.
SALE INFORMATION
NOTICE TO ALL AGENTS & BUYERS - SALE REBATES
1. A rebate of 2% will be paid to all outside agents who attend this sale with or on behalf of of their client(s) and settle within 7 days.
2. A discount of 2% will be given to all buyers who do not settle through an agent, and pay in full on sale day. Dunoon’s ‘Buyer Friendly Term’ cannot be used if discount is given.
3. If you are not using an agent, or not paying on sale day, an invoice will be sent to you, and you can pay after receiving this invoice.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE THREE CLAUSES CAN BE USED ON ANY ONE LOT.
INSURANCE
We recommend insuring your new bulls - we insure all new bulls we buy for the first 12months - you are best to insure the bulls with your own insurance company or a company you are happy with.
NLIS
All NLIS transfers are the responsibility of the purchaser.
TRANSPORT
If you have your own transport, please tell the office staff at the time of settlement, otherwise Jock will organise the transport of your bulls for you. They will be transported efficiently, safely and at a time that suits you - the buyer. All buyers will be contacted before the bulls are loaded at “Dunoon”.
DISCLAIMER
Animal details included in this catalogue, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, are based on information provided by the breeder or owner of the animal. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue was correct at the time of publication, Angus Australia will assume no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken based on this information.
Spring 2023 Top Priced Bull Dunoon Data Plus S603SV sold to Spry’s Angus & Cottage Creek Angus
Autumn 2022 Top Priced Bull Dunoon Recharge R102PV sold to Clunie Range Angus & Nairn Park Angus
Spring 2021 Top Priced Bull Dunoon Quick Draw McGraw Q1163SV sold to Bongongo Angus
Autumn 2021 Top Priced Bull Dunoon Quiet Achiever Q829SV sold to Waitara Angus
Penile Infections in Bulls
(Balanoposthitis, Granular Posthitis)
Penile infections are a common disorder in youn bulls in their first joining season following introduction to a new breed.
A range of bacterial, viral and other organisms (“bugs”) cause these infections with the most common being the genital form of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus.
Any given property has its own poprulation of “bugs” and if the new bulls have had no exposure previously to these “bugs” they will likely develop a penile infection on in the joining.
These penile infections can be severe with the bulls developing a reddened inflamed penis, often with pustules or ulceration on the surface, and will likely stop the bull serving due to pain.
If bulls with actibe infection are detected (red and inflamed penis) they should be isolated from females and treated with anitbiotics and anti inflammatory medication.
Oxytetracycline antibiotic therapy is the treatment of choice.
In some cases penile infections can cause extensive swelling in the prepuce and the condition can look like the bull has a broken penis or sheath injury. These bulls if treated promptly may regain normal function.
Penile infections are transient and bulls usually recover after 3 - 4 weeks. if undetected this type of disorder can cause a hugh decrease in conception rate and possible permanent infertility in the bull in a small percentage of cases.
Affected bulls may continually mount cows without serving. A sound healthy bull should serve on every 1 or 2 mounts. Pre exposure of the bulls by joining them to a small number of females well before the normal joining is one method of ensuring young bulls have maximum immunity to the “bugs” on a property.
Achieving satisfactory pregnancy rates is essential in running a profitable beef enterprise.
For this reason the joining period is one of the most critical periods of the year.
The bulls and cows need to be observed regulary in this period to identify any problems and address them as soon as possible.
It is also advisable to pregnancy test 6 to 8 weeks following joining to ensure satisfactory pregnancy rates have been reached.
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An Explanation of the Beef Class Structural Assessment Sysem
The Beef Class Structural Assessment System uses a 1-9 scoring system for feet and leg structure;
A score of 5 is ideal;
• A score of 4 or 6 shows slight variation from ideal, but this includes most sound animals. An animal scoring 4 or 6 would be acceptable in any breeding program;
• A score of 3 or 7 shows greater variation but would be acceptable in most commercial programs. However, seedstock producers should be vigilantand understand that this score indicates greater variation from ideal;
• A score of 2 or 8 are low scoring animals and should be looked at cautiously and inspected very closely before purchasing;
A score of 1 or 9 should not be catalogued and are considered immediate culls.
Temperament
The Temperament or docility score separtes animals from the same contemporary on their calmness in a confined area. Animals which are extremely quiet (touchable) score ‘1’. Animals that are aggressive or extremely agitated in the crush are scored as ‘5’.
Sheath
The sheath score indicates the “tightness” of the sheath. ‘5’ is tight, ‘1’ is loose.
For more information please contact: Jim Green 0402 003 137 or Liam Cardile 0409 572 570.
All bulls in this sale have been videoed - the videos will be on YouTube and AuctionsPlus sometime around the 20th of February.
QUICK REFERENCE ANGUS SALE BULLS
QUICK REFERENCE ANGUS SALE BULLS
QUICK REFERENCE ANGUS SALE BULLS
QUICK REFERENCE ANGUS SALE BULLS
DUNOON U707PV
DUNOON U705PV
DUNOON U618PV
DUNOON U892PV
BHR23U892
DUNOON S767SV
BEEAC J1018#
first calf has a powerful pedigree - PM, Quarterback & the two strong cow lines of Japara and Beeac! S295 was a great worker, they just popped out and have performed very well.
PARINGA MONARCH M103PV RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
Without doubt, these Q485 sons really stretch the birth to growth ratio, then throw in the calving ease, fertility and IMF and they sure are genuine alrounders! Live calves always grow well! DUNOON P169SV
DUNOON R1049PV
DUNOON P1302SV
Calved: 30/7/2023
DUNOON U810PV
BHR23U810 Register: HBR
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV DUNOON SUNSTONE S378SV
DUNOON ANGUISH L171#
DUNOON S327SV
DUNOON DANDLOO M227#
Mr Impressive’! Just like his sire, this Sunstone son sure catches your attention, he’s out of a heifer and look at his length, capacity and then his data set - ‘Sunstone’ is still the highest selling PM son so far!!
U706PV
Strucutral Assessment
DUNOON U1186PV
DUNOON U893PV
BHR23U893
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV DUNOON SUNSTONE S378SV DUNOON ANGUISH L171#
Sheath Temp.
Scrotal Sheath
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV
DUNOON S732SV
DUNOON BEEAC N1223#
Two shots of PM in this heifer’s first calf, being sired by Sunstone, this pedigree mixes together some great cows, our PM daughters are great young cows that I’m sure will breed and breed!
L519PV DUNOON R950SV DUNOON FLOWER K850#
we’ve
DUNOON U955PV
Calved: 22/8/2023
DUNOON U1245PV
BHR23U1245 Register: HBR
DUNOON U807PV
DUNOON U1111PV
BHR23U1111
Scrotal
SOVEREIGN Q485PV
17009PV
G18PV DUNOON Q257SV
An end of August born Q485 son & out of a productive G18 cow - when it comes to well balanced data, these Q485’s sure slow your eyes down, it’s almost like the figures have ‘highliter’ on them already!
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV DUNOON SUNSTONE S378SV DUNOON ANGUISH L171#
PARAGON P96PV DUNOON S701SV DUNOON ELSA M1145#
Gee, these Sunstone sons are a nice group - they’ve all got thickness, length and presence - just like their Dad has! Only a mid September born youngster out of a heifer, with impressive data.
RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
DUNOON U723PV
DUNOON U1193PV
DUNOON U722PV
DUNOON U703PV
BHR23U703
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q452SV
DUNOON DANDLOO M240#
There’s some IMF in this fellow! Q514 has been very easy to use, he’s so consistant, great skins, lovely daughters and plenty of marbling - our heifers by him have perfect udders & have reared nice calves.
RENNYLEA L519PV DUNOON RECHARGE R102PV DUNOON ELINE M459SV
TOPBOS LEADING EDGE L292PV DUNOON Q1701SV
DUNOON BEEAC M1702#
Recharge could’ve been called ‘Mr Uniform’, as they’re all the same! This low birth son has plenty of shape with width and a strong top, plus nice carcase numbers while our L292 cows always breed well.
Calved: 22/8/2023
DUNOON U1224PV
BHR23U1224 Register: APR
U1219PV
Strucutral Assessment
DUNOON U704PV
DUNOON U507PV
BHR23U507
F
L508PV
LITTLE
Sheath Temp.
Scrotal Sheath
LITTLE JOHN L100# DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV DUNOON S342PV DUNOON P510SV
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
Q228SV
of
These P392 sons are a real type, they’ve all got strong tops and lots of length - his heifers look very smart, a lot of them will calve to Signature later this year. Plenty of growth here with a low birth wt. V A R DISCOVERY 2240PV DUNOON DANDLOO Q782SV
BEAST MODE B074PV
P392SV
DANDLOO L1151#
DANDLOO K1187#
DUNOON U1023PV
DUNOON U1278PV
DUNOON Q721SV
ELSA M1341#
as any cow we have, Q721 is a big barrelled old girl, as are most of our L292 daughters. You’ll see Q514 sired cows as mothers of bulls
U1189PV
DUNOON U1294PV
DUNOON U1317PV
BHR23U1317 Register: HBR Calved: 14/9/2023 F F R R
J113# BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
Strong calving ease numbers, low birth weight, with lots of IMF make this P392 son a good one for those heifers that need joining this year. The P392’s are a very consistant sire group. G A R SURE FIRESV DUNOON Q272SV DUNOON
DUNOON Q566SV DUNOON S1248SV
DUNOON ANGUISH M796# Strucutral Assessment
Scrotal Sheath Temp.
KISMET K1363PV DUNOON R581SV DUNOON DANDLOO K002#
A fair bit of ‘Dunoon’ in this pedigree, he’s only a mid September born youngster with nice marbling and backed by that forever reliable Dandloo cow family.
DUNOON U1248PV
BHR23U1248 Register: HBR Calved: 22/8/2023
BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036PV DUNOON S383SV
BEEAC L080#
DUNOON U606PV
DUNOON U1199PV
BHR23U1199 Register: HBR Calved: 19/8/2023 F
great docility, and plenty of
QUARTERBACK Q011PV
S765SV
JOY N196#
One of the bulls who is out of a heifer, and didn’t she do a nice job! S383 is a half brother to R274 who was one of the high sellers in the 2022 Autumn sale - L080 was one of those prepotent G333 cows!
MANIA KIRBY K138PV
P280SV
R321PV
P847SV
Calved: 24/8/2023
DUNOON U1261SV
BHR23U1261 Register: HBR
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
Look at the growth in this P392 son, if you’re after
MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV DUNOON S080PV DUNOON LOWAN Q024SV Strucutral
DUNOON U739PV
DUNOON U1150SV
BHR23U1150
DANDLOO
TOPBOS LEADING EDGE L292PV DUNOON Q926SV
DUNOON DANDLOO E244#
Plenty of 400 day & 600 day growth here in this S080 son, again, out of a L292 cow - when you get a Dandloo cow sired by L292, you know there’s going to be some ‘Oomph’ in their progeny - it’s genetic!
RANGE NAOMI M516#
DUNOON U1157SV
Calved: 3/8/2023
DUNOON U156PV
BHR23U156 Register: HBR
U041PV
DUNOON U228PV
DUNOON U341PV
BHR23U341
every year. Our first Recharge daughters calved last spring, they really looked the
Sheath Temp.
A Recharge son out of an attractive M518 daughter, and boy, you can extend the beach holiday next year, as your heifers won’t need checking if they get joined to this guy - Recharge ticks many boxes! LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV DUNOON LUBRA Q706SV DUNOON LUBRA M623# RENNYLEA L519PV DUNOON RECHARGE R102PV DUNOON ELINE M459SV
M103PV
Q485PV
17009PV
P169SV
R1106PV
P1171SV
Like the other Q485 sons, this fellow will catch some eyes - we’re really looking forward to seeing our Q485 daughters in production, they joined up very well, the data suggests they’ll be exciting!
Calved: 7/8/2023
DUNOON U226SV
BHR23U226 Register: HBR
DUNOON U012PV
Strucutral Assessment
DUNOON U034SV
DUNOON U210PV
BHR23U210
One of the good Ponting sons we’ve had - U146
DUNOON PRINCESS N029#
Another quality Q485 son, this time out of a ‘time proven’ K7 cow in N029, there’s some genuine performance in these bulls, quiet small born then grow & grow until they’re the heaviest sire group in the mob
DUNOON S374PV DUNOON LUBRA N723SV MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV
S972PV
P196SV
Sheath Temp.
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV
A heifer’s first calf here, out of one of those smart PM daughters, he’s a solid S972 son with a nicely balanced set of numbers, with profit drivers such as fertility & calving ease both very evident.
Calved: 4/8/2023
DUNOON U178PV
BHR23U178 Register: HBR
DUNOON U308PV
DUNOON U237SV
BHR23U237 Register: HBR Calved: 8/8/2023 F F R
Sheath Temp.
Calving ease, birth weight and marbling are all traits that the Angus breed is
Our R4010 sons have lots to like about them, the data on this fellow shows strong points right across the
MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV
S972PV
P196SV
Another S972 son, out of a two year old heifer, some high early growth here so his calves should pop out and start gaining kilograms from the ‘get go’! S972 has bred well, with 14 calves recorded.
MANIA GASCOYNE G333SV
PRINCESS L320#
These Q485 sons read very well, and so far they’re ‘walking the talk’ - showing that the
DUNOON U225SV
DUNOON U031SV
DUNOON U252SV
DUNOON U240PV
BHR23U240
BEEAC J005# DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
CLUNIE RANGE LEGEND L348PV MERLEWOOD PONTING P8SV MERLEWOOD JAPARA M5#
R652#
JAPARA M857#
Ponting has continuely bred bulls with shape, length and loads of capacity, they’ve got both muscle and marbling, and can fit into most herds with ease. His sons end up very solid in a year or two!
Calved: 3/8/2023
DUNOON U159PV
BHR23U159 Register: HBR
DUNOON U450PV
DUNOON U089SV
DUNOON U388SV
BHR23U388
Here’s another solid Ponting son, with that typical strong top line and width through the hind quarter. Our ‘R’ cows are a lovely group of cow, R305 just fits right in, long, angular and perfect udder!
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV
CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV
CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
A chunky P392 son here who will breed calves which will pack a punch, these P392 progeny have lots of early growth, at three & four months of age, they’re most impressive calves!
DUNOON U115PV
BEEAC G084# PARINGA MONARCH M103PV RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
P1390SV
High IMF with this Q485 son, plus that likeable birth and growth EBVs, it’s great to see the data actually play out in the paddock - these guys were very small born, but they’re up with the rest now! DUNOON MERRIMAC M1175SV
DUNOON U103SV
DUNOON U172PV
BHR23U172
M516#
DUNOON U278PV
U120SV
DUNOON U168PV
Sheath Temp.
BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
DUNOON U222PV
BHR23U222 Register: HBR Calved: 7/8/2023
Strucutral Assessment
F F R R
Scrotal
DUNOON KANGA K1387PV
DUNOON PRINCESS N1200#
PRINCESS K646#
A high IMF R4010 son here with that typical calving ease and birth numbers - plus the carcase data makes this guy a package that’s easy to add to the sire battery. Our R4010 heifers are impressive!
RENNYLEA L519PV
DUNOON RECHARGE R102PV
DUNOON ELINE M459SV
Here’s one of those strong performing Recharge sons - next year’s first calvers will look smart with calves at foot by bulls like this, little blokes born easily that have great carcases, they’ll tick the box! AYRVALE HERCULES H9PV
DUNOON P1044SV
DUNOON ANGUISH K634#
DUNOON U176PV
BHR23U176 Register: HBR Calved: 4/8/2023
DUNOON P249PV
DUNOON R1060SV
DUNOON PRINCESS K140# MERLEWOOD PONTING P8SV DUNOON S733SV DUNOON LOWAN G605#
If a ‘care free’ heifer calving is high on the priority list, then this fellow is well worth the investment! Calving ease numbers don’t get much better than this, whilst still being high for fertility & marbling.
DUNOON U272PV
DUNOON U311SV
BHR23U311
DUNOON U072PV
Calved: 4/8/2023
DUNOON U170PV
BHR23U170 Register: HBR
DUNOON U451SV
DUNOON U141PV
BHR23U141 Register: HBR Calved: 2/8/2023
F
Scrotal Sheath Temp.
One of those R4010 sons here that will really look the part in with a mob of keeper heifers, he just about dots every ‘I’, and crosses evry ‘T’ when it comes to selecting joining sires for the replacements.
BOOROOMOOKA PARAGON P96PV DUNOON S828SV DUNOON PRINCESS L1174#
DUNOON Q122SV
DUNOON S679SV
DUNOON JAPARA N028#
This fellow is out if a first calf heifer & sired by one of the P96 sons we used. Q122 was a very good L519 son who sold to a very good herd at Bethanga - he was an excellent doer, fat all the
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV
CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
P392 has worked well over our 2240 cows - the blend of genetics have complemented each other & produced some high performing individuals. Our P392 females have heaps of depth amd weight for age. V A R DISCOVERY 2240PV DUNOON P1040SV DUNOON H687#
CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV
P1017SV
R1100SV
L118# BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV
CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
DUNOON U208SV
Calved: 8/9/2023
DUNOON U490PV
BHR23U490 Register: APR
U762PV
28/7/2023
DUNOON U751PV
BHR23U751 Register: HBR
DUNOON U1062PV
BHR23U1062
DUNOON P384SV
DUNOON R600SV
DUNOON LITTLE JOHN L100# MERLEWOOD PONTING P8SV DUNOON S977PV DUNOON P942SV
Ponting sons have bred well, plenty of growth here with a nice amount of IMF - his steers will perform well however long they’re fed for - the lot feeders need cattle that work, th buy them again!
RENNYLEA L519PV
DUNOON RECHARGE R102PV
DUNOON ELINE M459SV
DUNOON NASH N211SV DUNOON Q293SV DUNOON LUBRA M856#
Recharge consistantly gives you that low birth with loads of growth, these are antagonistic traits however Recharge makes them ‘the norm!’ So many uses for genetics like this - cows, heifers or both.
NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
L508PV
Q787SV DUNOON BEEAC H370#
Calved: 5/8/2023
DUNOON U924SV
BHR23U924 Register: HBR
DUNOON U721PV
DUNOON U962SV
BHR23U962
DUNOON ELINE M459SV
JAPARA M384# PARINGA MONARCH M103PV RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
These Q485 were really small born, and I thought they’d stuggle to make it, but, they’ve made it alright, now they’re some of the heaviest in their mobs! Lots of positives with this fellow! DUNOON LEASE L755SV DUNOON P841SV
Calved: 1/8/2023
DUNOON U834PV
BHR23U834 Register: HBR
U966PV
DUNOON U783PV
DUNOON U1227PV
BHR23U1227
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
Two lots in a row that are over ‘+6’ for IMF, this Q441 son is out of a M518 cow, so there’s loads of growth here also. Those who sell steers to feedlots
RENNYLEA L519PV
DUNOON RECHARGE R102PV
DUNOON ELINE M459SV
DUNOON KANSAS K813SV DUNOON P480SV
DUNOON LOWAN K027#
There’s some interesting data attached to this Recharge son, he’s out of a hard working K813 cow - lots of boxes ticked here, as he has most bases covered. The consistancy of Recharge is a big plus!
One of the Recharge sons here with that same low birth which is ideal for some heifers, along with the nice marbling number. Everyone who has used Recharge have been really happy with his progeny.
DUNOON U779SV
DUNOON U1180SV
DUNOON U932SV
BHR23U932 Register: HBR Calved: 5/8/2023
F F R R
Strucutral Assessment Scrotal Sheath Temp. 6 6 6 6 5 6 45 5 1
ELINE M459SV
R4010 has bred very consistantly, always siring cattle with thickness through the hindquarters plus strong tops. Our L508 cows are a lovely line of cows, the sort that keeps a business in business! RENNYLEA L508PV
P1022SV
ANGUISH H1003#
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV
DUNOON Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
BOGGABRI B193PV DUNOON ELSA E503# DUNOON ELSA B462#
E503 has just weaned her 14th calf, she’s sound as a bell, has a great udder and I guess this is what they call ‘longevity’!! This fellow has impressive data, mixing marbling, growth & low birth together nicely!
Another Q514 son, lots of volume, which might come from the ‘Evident’ cow, he’s got some valuable carcase
DUNOON U837SV
BHR23U837 Register: HBR Calved: 1/8/2023
DUNOON U1330SV
BHR23U1330 Register: HBR Calved: 14/9/2023
Assessment
DANDLOO K602#
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
These long bodied P392 sons have lots of capacity and weight for age, many of them are out our Discovery cows, so they have plenty of growth, this fellow’s
& 600 day wts are in the top 3%.
Sheath Temp.
If you’re looking to add some growth to your herd, this S003 son has the power to do whats required! He’s only a mid September born youngster with some serious growth - his calves will push the scales!
DUNOON U1043SV
Calved: 1/8/2023
DUNOON U841PV
BHR23U841 Register: APR
DUNOON U970SV
BHR23U970 Register: HBR Calved: 7/8/2023
DUNOON U865SV
BHR23U865
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
JOURNEY J276SV
DUNOON JOHNNY J1148SV DUNOON ARCHER M1247PV DUNOON ARCHER H989SV
Q441 does it again - ‘+6.2’ for IMF, we’ve had almost 60 progeny by Q441 and I don’t think any have been culled, he’s one of those sires that just ‘clicks’ with whatever cows you join him to.
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
When it comes to ‘time proven’ cows, F441 is right up there, she’e just weaned her 13th calf and is still in good shape. Plenty of marbling here which is what Q441 is very good at transmitting! TE MANIA CARINGBAH C192SV DUNOON DANDLOO F441# DUNOON DANDLOO Y111#
Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
DUNOON U983SV
DUNOON U800SV
U1075SV
DUNOON U1030SV
DUNOON U958SV
BHR23U958 Register: HBR Calved: 7/8/2023
There’s a C192 behind this Q485 son also, they’re time proven cows! Lots of IMF here plus heaps of calving ease and a moderate birth - these Q485’s are true performance cattle, the data is on the money.
Our Q514’s are an even line of bulls, while the heifers we have by him are as even as you could want! The ‘T’ heifers looked very smart with their first calves at foot and out ‘U’ heifers by him are special!
RANGE LEGEND L348PV
PONTING P8SV
JAPARA M5#
DUNOON LIGHTNING L1066SV
DUNOON P224#
DUNOON M467#
Here’s a Ponting son out of an L1066 cow, who has loads of width and thickness, and will develop into a very robust bull. We’ll have bulls in next year’s sale that are out of Ponting heifers, they’ll be solid!
NELLIGEN N087SV
DANDLOO K602#
KITCHENER K726SV
DUNOON
DUNOON U1264SV
DUNOON U1267PV
DUNOON U866SV
BHR23U866 Register:
Scrotal Sheath
The S003 bull has bred bulls with shape, a good cross for L1192 as she’s a big, long Gaffa cow from the Dandloo cow family - plus the Blackbird cow behind S003, makes for some ‘cow power’ here!
DUNOON HARRISVILLE H635SV DUNOON DANDLOO M249SV
DANDLOO K072#
Here we have a very low birth wt son of Q514 with lots of calving ease coupled with that high marbling number. Live, unassisted calves out of your heifers means you have more time to do others things! V A R RESERVE 1111PV
NELLIGEN N087SV DUNOON Q441SV DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
BEEAC A206#
DUNOON U1065PV
DUNOON U829SV
U254PV
DUNOON U477PV
BHR23U477 Register: HBR Calved: 2/9/2023
Assessment
Scrotal Sheath Temp.
PARINGA MONARCH M103PV RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
RENNYLEA L508PV
DUNOON P982SV
DUNOON BEEAC G314#
When it comes to marbling, this Q485 son is right up the top! Serious calving ease, lots of EMA and out of a lovely L508 cow - little blokes born that ‘ring the bell’ in the chiller are always profitable!
S875PV
P422SV
PARAGON P96PV
DUNOON KANSAS K813SV
R467SV
BEEAC M219#
Calved: 18/8/2023
DUNOON U359PV
BHR23U359 Register: HBR
DUNOON U255PV
BHR23U255 Register: HBR Calved: 8/8/2023
DUNOON U151PV
BHR23U151
PONTING P8SV
S977PV DUNOON P942SV
DUNOON NELLIGEN N087SV
DUNOON Q441SV
DUNOON DANDLOO K602#
MOMENTOUS M518PV
PRINCESS Q250SV
PRINCESS J1005#
An interesting Q441 son here, his mum is one of our best M518 daughters - The profitable mix of +146 for growth and +6.0 for marbling is what the feedlots dream of! His daughters will be excellent!!
Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
Calved: 20/8/2023
DUNOON U382PV
BHR23U382 Register: HBR
DUNOON U242PV
BHR23U242
BOOROOMOOKA PARAGON P96PV DUNOON S854PV
DUNOON P577SV
L519PV DUNOON R906SV
DUNOON PRINCESS M934#
cow - the birth to growth ratio together with the strong carcase numbers make for an interesting package - our L519 cows are proving valuable!
TE MANIA KIRBY K138PV
TE MANIA QARARA Q514SV
TE MANIA BARUNAH L537#
RENNYLEA L508PV
DUNOON Q098SV DUNOON ANGUISH K084#
Lots of IMF & EMA here in this Q514 son, our L508 cows have proven themselves to be special cows, they’re the type that will stay in the herd for years, and breed well along the way.
Calved: 21/8/2023
DUNOON U394PV
BHR23U394 Register: HBR
DUNOON U267PV
DUNOON U551SV
BHR23U551
MANIA KIRBY K138PV TE MANIA QARARA Q514SV
MANIA BARUNAH L537#
P826SV
DANDLOO K1229#
Two strong breeding sires behind this fellow - Q514 & L292 have both left their mark, and like this young bull, they combine well when crossed over each other. The daughters of Q514 have excellent udders!
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV
CLUNIE RANGE PLANTATION P392SV
CLUNIE RANGE NAOMI M516#
GENERAL G18PV
P037SV
BEEAC M115#
A P392 son out of a G18 cow, a productive mix of data here - the low birth, high IMF combination is always easy to use. Our P392 progeny are long, thick and his daughters are impressive.
Calved: 14/8/2023
DUNOON U318PV
BHR23U318 Register: HBR
DUNOON U075SV
DUNOON U420PV
BHR23U420 Register: HBR Calved: 23/8/2023 F
Assessment
DUNOON S472SV
DUNOON DESIGN M1163# DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV DUNOON S792SV DUNOON ELSA L1203#
heifer’s first calf, he’s a grandson of PM with some ‘eye catching’ data - little blokes that grow fast never go out of fashion, and this gets bred into the herd, so the days of pulling calves are gone!!
MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV DUNOON S972PV DUNOON P196SV
BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036PV DUNOON S207PV DUNOON P493SV
An interesting pedigree here - P15 and C036 and paternal half brothers, both who have bred similarly. Also, he’s a heifer’s first calf - it’s pleasing when our heifers produce bulls that make our sales.
BEAST MODE B074PV
RANGE PLANTATION P392SV
RANGE NAOMI M516#
Sheath
DUNOON U471SV
DUNOON U117PV
DUNOON U153PV
Strucutral Assessment Scrotal Sheath Temp.
DUNOON U467SV
DUNOON U066PV
BHR23U066
F
Scrotal Sheath Temp.
MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV DUNOON S972PV DUNOON P196SV
DUNOON Q057SV
DUNOON S564SV
DUNOON ANGUISH N1043#
Here’s another heifer’s first calf - sired by one of our yearling bulls in S972. Those first 4 EBVs on the left spell ‘lots of profit!’, calves born easily are the income improvers, we know that first hand!!
MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV
$A $211
$A-L $347
$G $268
$G-L $408
One of those S743 sons, he was a high selling
Calved: 18/8/2023
DUNOON U391PV
PARINGA MONARCH M103PV RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV ELLERTON 17009PV
DUNOON MARLEY M189SV DUNOON P1307SV
DUNOON JOYLE K614#
Sired by the New Zealand bred Q485, there’s some serious calving ease figures here, with plenty of IMF - We use high calving ease bulls on our heifers and it works a treat, calving heifers is a joy!!
REFERENCE SIRES
REFERENCE SIRES
Understanding the TransTasman
Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE)
What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).
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 estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).
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.
Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals
TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).
For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20
kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed
EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide:
• the breed average EBV
• the percentile bands table
The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.
For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.
Considering Accuracy
An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.
The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV.
EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.
Description of TACE EBVs
EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.
UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
CEDir % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.
CEDtrs % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.
GL days
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
BW kg Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
200 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.
400 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.
600 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
MCH cm Genetic differences between animals in the height of mature females.
MBC score Genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females.
MCW kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
Milk kg
DtC days
SS cm
CWT kg
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.
Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.
Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
RBY % Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.
IMF % Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
NFI-F kg/day
Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase.
Doc % Genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Claw Set score Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).
Foot
Angle score Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length.
Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate taller mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate more body condition of mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.
Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.
Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.
Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.
Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency.
Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.
Lower EBVs indicate less curl of the claw set.
Lower EBVs indicate more heel depth.
Leg Angle score Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at front of the hock). Lower EBVs indicate a less angular leg angle.
$A $
$A-L $
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.
The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low. While the $A aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $A-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Recessive Genetic Conditions
This is information for bull buyers about the recessive genetic conditions, Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Hydrocephalus (NH), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) and Developmental Duplications (DD).
Putting undesirable Genetic
Recessive Conditions in perspective
All animals, including humans, carry single copies (alleles) of undesirable or “broken” genes. In single copy form, these undesirable alleles usually cause no harm to the individual.
But when animals carry 2 copies of certain undesirable or “broken” alleles it often results in bad consequences. Advances in genomics have facilitated the development of accurate diagnostic tests to enable the identification and management of numerous undesirable or “broken” genes.
Angus Australia is proactive in providing its members and their clients with relevant tools and information to assist them in the management of known undesirable genes and our members are leading the industry in their use of this technology.
What are AM, NH, CA and DD?
AM, NH, CA and DD are all recessive conditions caused by “broken” alleles within the DNA of individual animals. When a calf inherits 2 copies of the AM or NH alleles their development is so adversely affected that they will be stillborn.
In other cases, such as CA and DD, calves carrying 2 copies of the broken allele may reach full-term. In such cases the animal may either appear relatively normal, or show physical symptoms that affect their health and/or performance.
What happens when carriers are mated to other animals?
Carriers, will on average, pass the undesirable allele to a random half (50 %) of their progeny.
When a carrier bull and carrier cow is mated, there is a 25% chance that the resultant calf will inherit two normal alleles, a 50% chance that the mating will result in a carrier (i.e. with just 1 copy of the undesirable allele, and a 25% chance that the calf will inherit two copies of the undesirable gene.
If animals tested free of the undesirable gene are mated to carrier animals the condition will not be expressed at all. All calves will appear normal, but approximately half (50%) could be expected to be carriers.
How is the genetic status of animals reported?
DNA-based diagnostic tests have been developed which
can be used to determine whether an individual animal is either a carrier or free of the alleles resulting in AM, NH, CA or DD.
Angus Australia uses advanced software to calculate the probability of (untested) animals to being carriers of AM, NH, CA or DD. The software uses the test results of any relatives in the calculations and the probabilities may change as new results for additional animals become available.
The genetic status of animals is being reported using five categories:
AMF
AMFU
Tested AM free
Based on Pedigree AM freeAnimal has not been tested
AM_% _% probability the animal is an AM carrier
AMC
AMA
Tested AM-Carrier
AM-Affected
For NH, CA and DD, simply replace AM in the above table with NH, CA or DD.
Registration certificates and the Angus Australia webdatabase display these codes. This information is displayed on the animal details page and can be accessed by conducting an “Database Search” from the Angus Australia website or looking up individual animals listed in a sale catalogue.
Implications for Commercial Producers
Your decision on the importance of the genetic condition status of replacement bulls should depend on the genetics of your cow herd (which bulls you previously used) and whether some female progeny will be retained or sold as breeders.
Most Angus breeders are proactive and transparent in managing known genetic conditions, endeavouring to provide the best information available. The greatest risk to the commercial sector from undesirable genetic recessive conditions comes from unregistered bulls with unknown genetic background. The genetic condition testing that Angus Australia seedstock producers are investing in provides buyers of registered Angus bulls with unmatched quality assurance.
For further information contact Angus Australia (02) 6773 4600.
Wagga
“Dunoon”,
2137 Jingellic Road, HOLBROOK, NSW, Australia 2644
Taking Delivery of Your New Bull
To help your new bull or bulls settle into their new home as well as possible, the following points may be of some help.
• All Dunoon bulls are run in large mobs all their life, so they’ve always had plenty of mates around, and have “never” been alone.
• It’s a good idea to have some of your own cattle in the yards when your new bull(s) arrive, a handfull of steers, or PTIC cows or even an old bull; just something to keep them company, whilst they survey their new surroundings. At Dunoon, we handle our cattle quietly and confidently, we always give our cattle respect, and our cattle respect us. We use gators and a ute, with controlled use of obedient dogs. The bulls have not been handled with horses.
• Handle your new bull(s) quietly and with respect and he’ll settle into his new home well, and will be easy to handle whenever the need arises. 21 km
Wagga
Culcairn
Jingellic
Gundagai Holbrook
Albury
Dunoon Bob
Monday, 3rd March 2025 at 1.00pm
