2025
Annual Bull, Female and Embryo Sale
20 Parentage Assured HBR Bulls 9am Sunday 2nd February, 2025
EMBRYO DAM PHOTOS
HYEM2 CHELTENHAM PARK BLACKBIRD M2 PV
CSWN304 MURDEDUKE BARUNAH N304 PV NAQG53 ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA
2025
ANNUAL BULL, FEMALE AND EMBRYO SALE
Sunday 2nd February 2025
20 PARENTAGE ASSURED HBR BULLS
Bulls on display at 2025
Beef Week Open Day
4244 Old Sale Rd, Westbury VIC 3825
Open Day: Sunday 28th January 2025, 9 – 5pm
VENDOR INFORMATION
Stewart Cluning
4244 Old Sale Rd, Westbury VIC 3825 0428 535 985 stewart_cluning@hotmail.com
AGENT INFORMATION
Georgia Snell 0417 100 657
Neil Darby 0418 595 265
Dane Perczyk 0408 176 063
Bryce Dodd 0418 358 574
Doug Peachey 0418 515 162
Hayden Hanratty 0429 181 672
Brian McCormack 0417 931 735
Cody Loughridge 0477 853 026
WELCOME
Blackjack Angus invites you to inspect and purchase our bulls in 2025. Our selection of 20 HBR bulls and numerous embryo packages will be available for sale in 2025.
The vision of Blackjack Angus is to produce reliable, fertile, modern cattle for discerning beef producers. Blackjack Angus’s female lines are founded on proven donors from Anvil & Ardrossan Angus bloodlines together with quality Wilcoola, Dream, Lowan and Barunah cows.
DNA Parent Verification is a cornerstone of Blackjack’s operation to ensure buyers are receiving the pedigrees and genomics they are paying for. Astute phenotypical selection of both walking and AI sires over the past six years has seen our current crop of young bulls displaying great shape, calving ease, docility and production traits.
We are proud of our third crop of bulls and hope they serve our customers well for many years to come.
Thanks for visiting Blackjack Angus.
Stewart & Jayne Cluning
SALE INFORMATION
INSPECTION
Bulls will be available to purchase at our Beef Week Open Day on Sunday 2nd February from 9am to 5pm. Inspection before and after the Open Day can be arranged by appointment.
PHOTO & VIDEOS
Photos and videos of the bulls will be available online via Blackjack Angus’ YouTube channel from early January 2025.
SAFETY
Visitors enter pens at their own risk. Children are not permitted in pens. All sale bulls have been screened for temperament and are quiet to handle under normal circumstances. Unfortunately, open day places abnormal pressure on bulls so the behaviour of even the quietest bull can be unpredictable. We please ask that while inspecting the bulls you treat them with respect and don’t over crowd them.
HEALTH
All Bull Photos & Videos Available via QR Code
LOCATION
Blackjack Angus is located at 4244 Old Sale Road, Westbury. Turn off the Princes Highway at Moe, following the Walhalla Road (C466 signage) before turning left 1km north of the town area into Old Sale Road. Blackjack Angus is located 2km on the left. See back of catalogue.
INSURANCE
There is no vendor insurance on the bulls. We recommend you insure all new bulls against injury and death.
GUARANTEE
In the event of a bull proving to be infertile for natural service in the first year, the vendor will offer to supply a suitable replacement (if available), or credit the purchase price (less any salvage value of the bull) to be used at the next sale. This is provided the problem is not caused by injury or disease since sale day. Any claim must be accompanied by a relevant Veterinary certificate.
TAKING DELIVERY OF YOUR NEW BULL
The bulls have always been run in a large mob and have never been alone. It’s a good idea to have some of your own cattle in the yards when your new bull arrives. A few steers, PTIC cows or even an old bull to keep him company while he settles in.
ANGUS AUSTRALIA DISCLAIMER
• Parent verified and tested for genomics through DNA.
• Drenched with DectomaxV
• 2 x Ultravac 7 in 1
• 2 x Multimin
• Passed crush side fertility examination
TRANSPORT
We will endeavour to co-ordinate delivery. If bulls are needed ASAP, please let us know at the time of purchase.
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.
EBV SUMMARY TABLES
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
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.
SS cm Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
CWT kg Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
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.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
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 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.
Lot 1
DOB: 25/01/2023
Registration Status: HBR
G A R PROGRESSSV
G A R MOMENTUMPV
G A R BIG EYE 1770#
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV
LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV
Mating Type: AI
LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV
G A R SURE FIRESV
G A R PHOENIXPV
G A R PROPHET N744#
Dam: BJAR50 BLACKJACK SEISMIC R50PV
ANVIL HARVARD H004SV
ANVIL SEISMIC K100PV
ANVIL SEISMIC H041SV
January 2025
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Ultra has been a standout bull showing strong growth as indicated in his EBV’s. Ultra’s sire Momentous M518 has proven to be a carcass improver which combined well with his dam’s large frame. Ultra ticks the boxes of any beef producer looking to turn off well developed and heavy weaners.
Lot 2
DOB: 01/02/2023
BLACKJACK USAIN U13
Registration Status: HBR
G A R PROGRESSSV
G A R MOMENTUMPV
G A R BIG EYE 1770#
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV
LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV
Mating Type: AI
LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV
RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630#
IRELANDS MAVERICK M97PV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA J448SV
Dam: BJAQ59 BLACKJACK BARUNAH Q59PV
POSS ELEMENT 215#
ANVIL BARUNAH M438SV
ANVIL BARUNAH K461#
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Usain is unique bull with high EBV’s for EMA and IMF both in the top 10%. Usain has a good set of industry EBV’s. Usain has very few red flags in his EBV’s, with industry average calving and growth statistics and moderate cow weights.
Lot 3
DOB: 04/02/2023
BLACKJACK UGANDA U16 PV BJA23U16
Registration Status: HBR
G A R PROGRESSSV
G A R MOMENTUMPV
G A R BIG EYE 1770#
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV
LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV
Mating Type: ET
LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV
KC HAAS GPS#
Dam: HBUJ020 ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE J020PV
ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE G047SV GARDENS PRIME STAR#
KCH ELINE 549# COONAMBLE Z3PV
ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE E019#
January 2025 TransTasman
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Ultra has been a standout bull showing strong growth as indicated in his EBV’s. Ultra’s sire Momentous M518 has proven to be a carcass improver which combines well with his dam’s large frame. Ultra ticks the boxes of any beef producer looking to turn off well developed and heavy weaners.
Lot 4
DOB: 12/02/2023
BLACKJACK UKRAINE U18 PV
Registration Status: HBR
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
Mating Type: ET
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
Sire: USA18229488 BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ DASH 10277#
SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 2665#
Dam: NAQG53 ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA G53SV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA E55#
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA A351#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Ukraine is a proud looking, broad chested, well rounded bull that would look great in your front paddock. Ukraine has a great pedigree with Baldridge Isobel Y69 and Ardrossan Equator A241 both nearby. Ukraine has solid growth EBV’s demonstrated by his measured weight and ultrascan results (highest EMA in his drop). Ukraine carries highly positive structural, milk and feet EBV’s which auger well for a long and successful career in a beef breeding operation.
SALE LOTS
Lot 5
DOB: 16/02/2023
BLACKJACK UPGRADE U19 PV
Registration Status: HBR
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
Mating Type: Natural
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
TC ABERDEEN 759SV
ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104SV
EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813#
Dam: HBUJ242 ANVIL LOWAN J242SV
SITZ TRAVELER 8180#
ANVIL LOWAN E288#
TE MANIA LOWAN R182+96#
BJA23U19
Traits Oberserved: CE,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Upgrade is an imposing figure who has the structure every cattleman is looking for in a bull. The brother to Blackjack’s 2024 sale topper Tungsten T5, Upgrade possesses his mother’s depth and father’s length to produce a very complete bull. Upgrade has leading metrics for growth, docility and feed efficiency which are demonstrated by his repeated scale topping efforts at 200, 400 and 600 day.
Lot 6
BLACKJACK UNIT U23 PV BJA23U23
Registration Status: HBR
DOB: 19/02/2023 Mating Type: Natural
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
DEER VALLEY ALL INSV
BLACK AQUA MAINSTREAM M22PV
BLACK AQUA WILCOOLA K9PV
Dam: BJAR40 BLACKJACK FRANCHITA R40PV
ANVIL FUSION F275PV
ANVIL FRANCHITA N457SV
ANVIL FRANCHITA K073#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unit offers the complete package as a rest easy heifer bull. Unit has a low birthweight in the top 10% of the breed as well as calving ease in the best 15% for all metrics . Unit is docile bull which would be an asset to any beef operation.
Lot 7
DOB: 22/02/2023
BLACKJACK URQUHART U26 PV
Registration Status: HBR
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
Mating Type: Natural
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
DEER VALLEY ALL INSV
BLACK AQUA MAINSTREAM M22PV
BLACK AQUA WILCOOLA K9PV
Dam: BJAR43 BLACKJACK ELAINE R43PV
BANNABY REALITY K63PV
ANVIL ELAINE N487SV
ANVIL ELAINE E197#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Urquhart is a true to type Bowmont Martingale bull that shows a lot of promise. Urquhart has a full set of favourable calving traits with a low birthweight of 3.5. Urguhart’s intramuscular fat (IMF) and profitability metrics are in the top 20% of the breed.
Lot 8
DOB: 23/02/2023
BLACKJACK UNDERCOVER U28 PV BJA23U28
Registration Status: HBR
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
Mating Type: Natural
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630#
IRELANDS MAVERICK M97PV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA J448SV
Dam: BJAR48 BLACKJACK KYLIE R48PV
ELLINGSON ROUGHRIDER 4202#
ANVIL KYLIE M351PV
ANVIL KYLIE F474#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Undercover is a well put together and docile bull that displays moderate growth with industry average birthweight. Undercover’s favourable EBV’s have the potential to really push any breeding operation forward.
SALE LOTS
Lot 9
DOB: 02/03/2023
BLACKJACK ULYSSES U33 PV
Registration Status: HBR
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
Mating Type: Natural
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
TE MANIA GASKIN G555SV
TE MANIA LEYBURN L851PV
TE MANIA DANDLOO F954PV
Dam: VICQ170 IRELANDS EVA Q170PV
TOPBOS AMBASSADOR F4PV
IRELANDS EVA J322SV
NARRANGULLEN EVA W61PV
BJA23U33
Traits Oberserved: CE,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Ulysses is a bull that offers a great all-round package - industry leading calving ease, great structure, positive carcase attributes and a moderate frame. Ulysses has a real presence about him as a true to type second son of his Eva dam, out of Bowmont Martingale Q076. Ulysses calving ease and near faultless structure from strong Eva bloodlines resulted in our using him over our U females in late 2024.
Lot 10 BLACKJACK UPTOWN U44 PV
DOB: 11/05/2023
Registration Status: HBR
TC FREEDOM 104#
RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630#
Mating Type: Natural
HOFF BLACKBIRD 594 5218#
Sire: VICM97 IRELANDS MAVERICK M97PV
ATAHUA FREEDOM 609-10#
IRELANDS ECLYPTA J448SV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA E54#
IRELANDS HIERARCHY H152PV
BLACK AQUA LUCIFER L15PV
VERMONT DREAM B272PV
Dam: HBUP539 ANVIL BARUNAH P539PV
POSS ELEMENT 215#
ANVIL BARUNAH M438SV
ANVIL BARUNAH K461#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Uptown is a moderate framed bull that will appeal to the Angus Bull purists. Uptown offers a super low birthweight EBV and calving ease statistics that every herd will appreciate and enjoy. Uptown offers good carcase EBV’s courtesy of Ireland Maverick M97 and his Maternal Grand Sire Black Aqua Lucifer L15 (Google his photo).
Lot 11
DOB: 31/08/2023
BLACKJACK UNRIVALLED U50 PV BJA23U50
Registration Status: HBR
ASCOT HALLMARK H147PV
Mating Type: AI
BELLASPUR HALLMARK M83PV
CAMPBELL FARMS QUIX A250SV
Sire: VHWQ2 WEERAN Q2PV
MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78PV
ANVIL WILCOOLA L032SV
ANVIL WILCOOLA F488#
RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630#
IRELANDS MAVERICK M97PV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA J448SV
Dam: BJAR35 BLACKJACK HELEN R35PV
CONNEALY SANDMANPV
ANVIL HELEN N92SV
ANVIL HELEN G043#
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unrivalled is a seriously solid unit that lives up to his name in terms of calving ease, carcase fats and structural EBV’s. Few compare to the low birth weight and structure of this bull courtesy of Weeran Q2 – Weeran’s Top Priced sale bull in Autumn 2021.
Lot 12 BLACKJACK UNEARTHED U52 # BJA23U52
DOB: 01/09/2023
Registration Status: HBR
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
Mating Type: ET
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
ANVIL FUSION F275PV
ANVIL FRANCHITA K073# WK REPLAY#
TE MANIA Y147#
Dam: HBUN457 ANVIL FRANCHITA N457SV
HA PROGRAM 5652# LOCHTON YANA Y12#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF)
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unearthed has outstanding calving ease figures with a low birthweight in the top 20% of the breed. Unearthed offers high early growth, good milk and moderate cow weight.
Lot 13
DOB: 03/09/2023
Sire: NMMP15
BLACKJACK UNANIMOUS U55 PV BJA23U55
Registration Status: HBR
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
Mating Type: ET
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV
MILLAH MURRAH HIGHLANDER G18SV
MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV
MILLAH MURRAH ELA K127SV
CONNEALY ONWARD#
CONNEALY FORWARD#
BECKY LEE OF CONANGA 74#
Dam: HYEM2 CHELTENHAM PARK BLACKBIRD M2PV
ALPINE BLACKBIRD C84SV
TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271# THE GRANGE A180PV
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unanimous is the first Paratrooper son to be sold at Blackjack Angus out of a quality Blackbird donor M2. There is a lot to like in Unanimous, he has a low birthweight (top 20% of the breed), a really high eye muscle area and retail beef yield (both top 2% of the breed) as well as leading milk EBV figures (top 8%). Unanimous will have few doubters when beef producers inspect him at our Beef Week Open Day.
17 - BJA23U62 - BLACKJACK UNASSUMING U62PV
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LOT 15 -BJA23U60 BLACKJACK UNCANNY U60 PV
LOT 12 -BJA23U52 BLACKJACK UNEARTHED U52 #
Lot 14
DOB: 05/09/2023
BLACKJACK UNIFORM U59 # BJA23U59
Registration Status: HBR
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
Mating Type: AI
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV
PATHFINDER GENESIS G357PV
PATHFINDER DIRECTION D245SV
Dam: BJA21S14 BLACKJACK WILCOOLA S14PV
VERMONT DRAMBUIE D057PV
BLACK AQUA WILCOOLA L13PV
BLACK AQUA WILCOOLA J3PV
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF)
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Uniform has 200d, 400d and 600d weight EBV’s all in the top 10% of the breed. Uniform has industry average calving ease metrics, coupled with good carcase traits that auger well for high productivity and profitability.
Lot 15
DOB: 06/09/2023
BLACKJACK UNCANNY U60 PV BJA23U60
Registration Status: HBR
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
Mating Type: AI
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
PREMIER BROKEN BOW N106PV
KANSAS RITA J117PV
Dam: ASHQ44 PREMIER LOWAN Q44PV
PREMIER LOWAN N55PV KM BROKEN BOW 002PV
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61PV
PREMIER LOWAN J1PV
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Uncanny is a really solid, thick barrelled Sitz Logo bull that carries an imposing hind quarter. Uncanny has good calving ease characteristcs, top 7% for gestation length with industry average birthweight.
SALE LOTS
Lot 16
DOB: 06/09/2023
BLACKJACK UNTOUCHABLE U61 PV
Registration Status: HBR
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
Mating Type: ET
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
ANVIL FUSION F275PV
ANVIL FRANCHITA K073# WK REPLAY#
TE MANIA Y147#
Dam: HBUN457 ANVIL FRANCHITA N457SV
HA PROGRAM 5652#
LOCHTON YANA Y12#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Untouchable is an ET calf from Anvil’s Franchita cow N457 that has produced awesome bull calves time after time. With Sitz Logo and Te Mania Y147 in Untouchable’s pedigree theres a lot to look forward to with this bull.
Lot 17
DOB: 07/09/2023
BLACKJACK UNASSUMING U62 PV BJA23U62
Registration Status: HBR
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
Mating Type: AI
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
Dam: BJA21S84 BLACKJACK PRINCESS S84PV
MATAURI OUTLANDER J487#
BLACKJACK PRINCESS Q35PV
BLACK AQUA PRINCESS K12PV
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unassuming is a bull that stands out from the crowd .Offering an incredibly low birth weight EBV of -0.5 (top 1% of the breed), Unassuming has imposing calving ease and fertilty attributes. Unassuming’s structure is certainly build on good foundations with Sitz Logo and Bowmont Martingale in his pedigree. Unassuming is good natured and the sort of bull a cattleman is looking for to deliver small calves season after season. Unassuming covers most bases on the EBV chart, a potential stud sire prospect.
Lot 18
BLACKJACK ULURU U63 PV
Registration Status: HBR
DOB: 08/09/2023 Mating Type: AI
SITZ TEBOW 11860#
SITZ LOGO 12964#
SITZ SHAUNA 3152#
Sire: USA19087441 SITZ LOGO 8148PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 912#
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 738#
LT TERRITORY 5824 OF EA#
ELLINGSON PLATEAU 1155#
EA BLACKLASS 6938#
Dam: HBUL380 ANVIL KYLIE L380SV
ARDROSSAN CONNECTION X15SV
HAZELWYNDE KYLIE Z77#
ARDROSSAN KYLIE X203#
Traits Oberserved: GL,BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Uluru is a impressive bull as wide and broad as its namesake. Uluru benefits from the structure of his Anvil Kylie dam. Uluru is likely to produce great weaners with his favourable growth EBV’s and powerful Sitz Logo frame.
Lot 19
DOB: 30/09/2023
BLACKJACK UPFRONT U76 PV BJA23U76
Registration Status: HBR
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
Sire: BJA21S17 BLACKJACK SEX PANTHER S17PV
Mating Type: Natural
MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78PV
ANVIL JANE K367PV
ANVIL JANE F186#
APEX FRONTMAN 081#
A A R FRONTMAN 3132#
A A R BLACKBIRD 9044#
Dam: BJA21S22 BLACKJACK WILCOOLA S22PV
SITZ DASH 10277#
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA G53SV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA E55#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Upfront is a well put together moderate framed bull that has good carcase potential. Upfront has a good female background.
Lot 20
DOB: 30/09/2023
BLACKJACK UNLOCKED U77 PV BJA23U77
Registration Status: HBR
TE MANIA JENKINS J89SV
TE MANIA MARTINGALE M508PV
TE MANIA JEDDA H141SV
Sire: SRKQ076 BOWMONT MARTINGALE Q076PV
Mating Type: Natural
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
BOWMONT WILCOOLA J308PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA Z31PV
TC ABERDEEN 759SV
ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104SV
EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813#
Dam: HBUM043 ANVIL EMBLYNETTE M043PV
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
ANVIL EMBLYNETTE E199SV
EA EMBLYNETTE 434#
Traits Oberserved: BWT, Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF), Genomics
January 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Unlocked has the growth that every beef producer is looking for in a bull. As the youngest bull in the drop, Unlocked has made every post a winner on the scales. Unlocked carries a beautiful shape and length like that of his sire Bowmont Martingale. Unlocked derives from the strong Anvil Emblynette cow family.
Semen Quality and Penile Visual Analysis
Date: 19-11-2024
Owner: S. Cluning
Stud: Black Jack Angus
Location: Westbury VIC
Prefix: BJA
BULL SCANNING & STRUCTURAL SUMMARY
SITZ STELLAR 726DPV
SITZ RESILIENT 10208PV
SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856#
Sire: FAM21S329 STOKMAN SOLUTION S329PV
STORTH OAKS K16#
STOKMAN DONNA P69SV
STOKMAN DONNA I62#
KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181SV
CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62PV
CARABAR BLACKCAP MARY B12PV
Dam: CSWN304 MURDEDUKE BARUNAH N304PV
E11PV
K326SV
BARUNAH C191SV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: FAM21S329 x Dam Id: CSWN304
Notes: Murdeduke Barunah N304 has already produced a dozen quality calves at Blackjack Angus after being purchased as the second top cow at Murdeduke’s Matrons Sale in 2021. Solution’s calving ease, growth, carcase and structural traits are sure to benefit from Barunah’s depth of pedigree to produce great high indexed offspring.
Lot 22
RENNYLEA L508PV
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV
DUNOON JAPARA M1008#
Sire: BHR21S378 DUNOON SUNSTONE S378SV
LAWSONS KI EVIDENT H H6201SV
DUNOON ANGUISH L171#
DUNOON ANGUISH H189#
KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181SV CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62PV
CARABAR BLACKCAP MARY B12PV
Dam: CSWN304 MURDEDUKE BARUNAH N304PV
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV MURDEDUKE KINGSFORD K326SV MURDEDUKE BARUNAH C191SV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: BHR21S378 x Dam Id: CSWN304
Notes: Murdeduke Barunah N304 has already produced a dozen quality calves at Blackjack Angus after being purchased as the second top cow at Murdeduke’s Matrons Sale in 2021. Sunstone offers outstanding Angus Index figures built on imposing carcase and growth traits. Given Barunah’s progeny to date, its hard not to really look forward to these Sunstone calves hitting the ground in Spring 2025.
Lot 23
SITZ STELLAR 726DPV SITZ RESILIENT 10208PV
SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856#
Sire: FAM21S329 STOKMAN SOLUTION S329PV
STORTH OAKS K16# STOKMAN DONNA P69SV STOKMAN DONNA I62#
No. Embryos: 2
RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630# IRELANDS MAVERICK M97PV
Dam: BJAQ53 BLACKJACK SEISMIC Q53PV IRELANDS ECLYPTA J448SV
ANVIL HARVARD H004SV ANVIL SEISMIC K100PV ANVIL SEISMIC H041SV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: FAM21S329 x Dam Id: BJAQ53
Notes: Blackjack Seismic Q53 is a large framed cow that carries a generous hind quarter. Seismic Q53 is the first daughter of our first Anvil donor K100 and Irelands Maverick M97. This combination offers a low birth weight EBV with good carcase and structural traits.
No. Embryos: 2
RENNYLEA L508PV
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758SV
DUNOON JAPARA M1008#
Sire: BHR21S378 DUNOON SUNSTONE S378SV
KI EVIDENT H H6201SV
ANGUISH L171#
DUNOON ANGUISH H189#
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
Dam: BJA21S5 BLACKJACK JANE S5PV
MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78PV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: BHR21S378 x Dam Id: BJA21S5
Notes: Blackjack Jane S5 matches the quality of her two sale topping ET brothers and after producing a quality daughter BJA23U6 in 2023, she graduated to donor status in 2024. Jane S5 is very structurally correct with her EBV’s in the top 10% of the breed. Coupled with Dunoon Sunstone S378, the offspring promises good growth, calving ease and positive carcase traits.
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EF COMMANDO 1366
Sire: USA18229488 BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
ANVIL JANE K367PV ANVIL JANE F186# No. Embryos: 2 Expected
Progeny Values -
No.
Notes: Ardrossan Wilcoola G53 has delivered a portfolio of good cows and bulls at Blackjack Angus. The first Baldridge Compass and G53 progeny are now 20 months old including Ukraine U18 included in our 2025 Bull Sale.
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G A R MOMENTUM
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518
LAWSONS AFRICA H229
No. Embryos: 2
Notes: Anvil Malvern Pride J020 has been a consistent and reliable donor cow for the past five years at Blackjack Angus producing numerous sale bulls as well as moderate feminine cows in her image. Combined with Lawsons Momentous M518 these embryos have been used to produce seven offspring which have all been true to type with good carcase and maternal attributes.
Lot
producing a quality daughter BJA23U6 in 2023, she graduated to donor status in 2024. Jane S5 is very structurally correct with her EBV’s in the top 10% of the breed. Coupled with Dunoon Sunstone S378, the offspring promises good growth, calving ease and positive carcase traits.
Notes: Blackjack Jane S5 matches the quality of her two sale topping ET brothers and after producing a quality daughter BJA23U6 in 2023, she graduated to donor status in 2024. Jane S5 is very structurally correct with her EBV’s in the top 10% of the breed. Coupled with Dunoon Sunstone S378, the offspring promises good growth, calving ease and positive carcase traits.
EMBRYO LOTS
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
Sire: USA18229488 BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
Sire: USA18229488 BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
No. Embryos: 4
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV SITZ DASH 10277#
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV SITZ DASH 10277#
SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 2665#
SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 2665#
Dam: NAQG53 ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA G53SV
Dam: NAQG53 ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA G53SV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA E55#
ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA A351#
WILCOOLA E55# ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA A351# No. Embryos: 4
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: USA18229488 x Dam Id: NAQG53
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: USA18229488 x Dam Id: NAQG53
Notes: Ardrossan Wilcoola G53 has delivered a portfolio of good cows and bulls at Blackjack Angus. The first Baldridge Compass and G53 progeny are now 20 months old including Ukraine U18 included in our 2025 Bull Sale.
Notes: Ardrossan Wilcoola G53 has delivered a portfolio of good cows and bulls at Blackjack Angus. The first Baldridge Compass and G53 progeny are now 20 months old including Ukraine U18 included in our 2025 Bull Sale.
No. Embryos: 2
G A R PROGRESSSV G A R MOMENTUMPV
G A R PROGRESSSV G A R MOMENTUMPV
G A R BIG EYE 1770#
G A R BIG EYE 1770#
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire
GARDENS PRIME STAR# KC HAAS GPS#
GARDENS PRIME STAR# KC HAAS GPS#
KCH ELINE 549#
Dam: HBUJ020 ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE J020PV
Dam: HBUJ020 ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE J020PV KCH ELINE 549#
COONAMBLE Z3PV
ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE G047SV ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE E019#
COONAMBLE Z3PV ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE G047SV ANVIL MALVERN PRIDE E019# No. Embryos: 2
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire ID: VLYM518 x Dam Id: HBUJ020
Notes: Anvil Malvern Pride J020 has been a consistent and reliable donor cow for the past five years at Blackjack Angus producing numerous sale bulls as well as moderate feminine cows in her image. Combined with Lawsons Momentous M518 these embryos have been used to produce seven offspring which have all been true to type with good carcase and maternal attributes.
Notes: Anvil Malvern Pride J020 has been a consistent and reliable donor cow for the past five years at Blackjack Angus producing numerous sale bulls as well as moderate feminine cows in her image. Combined with Lawsons Momentous M518 these embryos have been used to produce seven offspring which have all been true to type with good carcase and maternal attributes.
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV
MILLAH MURRAH HIGHLANDER G18SV
MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV
MILLAH MURRAH ELA K127SV
Expected Average Progeny Values - Sire
EMBRYO LOTS
CONNEALY ONWARD# CONNEALY FORWARD#
BECKY LEE OF CONANGA 74#
Dam: HYEM2 CHELTENHAM PARK BLACKBIRD M2PV
TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271#
ALPINE BLACKBIRD C84SV THE GRANGE A180PV No. Embryos: 4
Notes: Cheltenham Park Blackbird M2 is a moderate yet very productive cow that consistently produces quality calves. The opportunity to use MM Paratrooper M15 has resulted in two calves to date at Blackjack Angus and they are both keepers! This combination promises calving ease, good structure, high EMA and moderate growth and size.
EMBRYO SIRES
