Trafalgar Angus Bull Sale 2022 by Angus Australia

‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

TRAFALGAR BULL SALE 2022

On Property, 573 Wildwood Road, Yallingup, WA www.trafalgarangus.com.au

Sale Information LOCATION On Property, Yallingup, WA.

PRIVACY INFORMATION 573

Wildwood

Road,

CONTACT John Annear 0438 188 834 jeho11@bigpond.com

ANGUS AUSTRALIA 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.

HEALTH All of our bulls undergo regular inspections with our vets. Our regular health program includes; •

Vitamin B12 and selenium injections

•

7 in 1 Vaccination

PARENT VERIFICATION SUFFIXES

•

Tested for Pestivirus

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.

•

Regular drenching

PV : both parents have been verified by DNA.

FERTILITY All bulls undergo semen testing with Nutrition (Bunbury) cattle service division they are also assessed by the vet mating functionality will stop.

SV : the sire has been verified by DNA.

PREGNANCY STATUS FOR FEMALES

DV : the dam has been verified by DNA.

All females are pregnant tested and certified by the cattle vet specialist.

# : 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

In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must complete the form included below and forward it to Angus Australia. If the form is not completed, the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such information.

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They are ultrasound at six weeks to confirm pregnancy. All females will have mating information available, service date, bulls profile et cetera.

Rising 2yo Bulls

For Sale 2022 Each year, on average we have around 15-20 rising 2 year old bulls available for the purchase in later January . Normally 1/3 are ET bulls, 1/3 AI and 1/3 natural mating They have their final vet check, fertility tests and vaccinations in mid January. It’s important to note that they still are approximately 20 months of age. Up to this stage they have supplemented feeding with silage and meadow hay only. We are also very committed to helping our clients if they have any issues or breakdowns with their bulls during the mating season..

We have placed a strong emphasis on their feet composition and calving ease and docility.

Heifers PTIC

A number of the young bulls have some very high EBVs in particular the ET Bulls that may suit your herd.

Each year we would have some 70 to 80 heifer calves. The majority we like to carryover and mate in April each year. The majority would be AI with a low birth weight bull. In December every year, we calculate what is required to replace within the main herd. This on average is around 20 to 30 cows. We pick our top heifers weighing up many factors such as their genetics, their indexes and the direction that the stud is requiring that particular year. We can’t carry them all over, so we have some real quality heifers for sale and in calf.

Stud Cows PTIC

Embryos

Yearling Bulls

We currently have a selection of 20 yearling bulls with the majority from Et and AI.

Trafalgar Angus ET program normally commences in March of every year with implants occurring around the same time. Depending on the number of successful flushes we can often have excess fertilised embryos for sale. This can vary year by year but you can get an indication of what’s being used in our ET program under the appropriate year. It’s best to contact via email for stock availability. We are happy to assist in organising a shipping tank via Nutrien formally landmark who are based in Bunbury Western Australia.

About Trafalgar Angus Trafalgar Angus is Australia’s most westerly located Angus stud very close to the ocean in the Margaret River – Yallingup region, approximately 2 1/2 hrs south of Perth. Our cattle operation utilizers 700 acres in amongst the wine growing region on the South West of WA.

Trafalgar L44#

Our vision is to produce balanced cattle for breeder’s bull requirements and, females for breeding stock. Along with their obvious visual presentation we also do place an emphasis on the objective measures referencing Angus Australia’s EBV’s. Each year we would implant approximately 50 embryos from top interstate studs and a selection of our quality females.

Trafalgar R21SV

We have a commitment to new clients to grow a relationship to supply quality bulls for their herds. We also do our very best to support our growing loyal clients especially if there are any issues during the mating season regarding their bulls.

Trafalgar Q1#

Our Females Over last 10 years we have been very lucky in securing embryos that have developed into a fine selection of females. These have come from notable studs such as Aryvale, Esslemont, Strathewen and Coonamble Angus studs. This year, FOUR of our heifers are in the top 10 ABI for R drop Heifers.

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Esslemont Latisha L111PV

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 still-born. 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.

How are the conditions inherited? Research in the U.S. and Australia indicates that AM, NH, CA and DD are simply inherited recessive conditions. This means that a single gene (or pair of alleles) controls the condition. For this mode of inheritance two copies of the undesirable allele need to be present before the condition is seen; in which case you may get an abnormal calf. A more common example of a trait with a simple recessive pattern of inheritance is black and red coat colour. Animals with only one copy of the undesirable allele (and one copy of the normal form of the allele) appear normal and are known as “carriers”.

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

Tested AM free

AMFU

Based on Pedigree AM free - Animal has not been tested

AM_%

_% probability the animal is an AM carrier

AMC

Tested AM-Carrier

AMA

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 web-database 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’s Breed Development & Extension Manager on (02) 6773 4618.

‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

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+4.9

-1.3

+9.2

WVMR36

WVMR37

WVMR38

6 WVMR44

WVMR53

+3.6

2 WVMR20

+4.3

CEDtrs

+2.3

+1.8

+1.9

+5.1

+0.8

+3.1

+3.6

+5.2

+4.8

CEDtrs

-4.5

-5.5

-11.1

-5.2

-4.7

-5.2

-7.4

-6.6

Calving Ease

CEDir

+4.6

+5.8

CEDir

WVMR14

Animal Ident

+4.2

BWT

+5.8

+2.9

+6.1

+4.7

+4.1

+4.3

+4.7

BWT

+48

200

+60

+64

+55

+44

+54

+57

+60

200

Trafalgar Angus R Bulls

+87

400

+108

+114

+97

+86

+96

+103

+106

400

+113

600

+145

+147

+126

+112

+125

+138

+140

600

Growth

+98

MCW

+134

+130

+116

+111

+115

+112

+116

MCW

+17

MIlk

+18

+19

+13

+23

+15

+16

+23

Milk

+2.0

+2.8

+3.8

+2.2

+2.7

+2.5

+1.8

+2.4

-4.6

DTC

-6.7

-6.2

-6.7

-3.8

-7.2

-4.5

-6.6

DTC

Fertility

+64

CWT

+85

+84

+74

+67

+70

+71

CWT

+6.0

EMA

+5.9

+7.9

+5.3

+8.7

+9.1

+11.5

+5.6

EMA

+0.0

RIB

-0.5

-0.2

+0.5

-1.5

+0.4

-2.2

+0.5

RIB

-0.3

-0.2

+1.1

-2.4

+0.1

-2.1

-0.9

Carcase

EBV Quick Reference for Trafalgar Bull Sale

+0.5

RBY

+0.7

+2.0

-0.2

+1.8

+0.5

+2.0

+0.3

RBY

NFI-F

+0.29

+0.31

+0.07

+0.14

+2.0

IMF

+0.18

NFI-F

+2.5 +0.05

+2.4

+2.9 +0.20

+1.8

+3.0

+3.7

+2.4 +0.26

IMF

Feed

DOC

Temp.

+0.98

Angle

+0.84

Claw

Structural

$419

$A-L

$369

$304

+186

$229

+323

$A-L

$414

$280 $479

$212

$154

$234 $407

$269 $437

$243

Selection Indexes

‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

+1.9

+2.3

+4.2

Birth

-4.5

+48

200

+87

400

+113

600

Growth +98

MCW

+17

Milk

+2.0

-4.6

DTC

Fertility SS

+64

CWT

+6.0

EMA

+0.0

-0.3

Carcase RIB

+0.5

RBY

+2.0

IMF

+0.18

DOC

Other NFI-F

+0.98

+0.84

Claw

Structure Angle

+186

+323

$A-L

Selection Indexes

200

400

600

Growth MCW

Milk

DTC

Fertility CWT

+10.9 +9.0 +7.8 +6.9 +6.1 +5.5 +4.9 +4.3 +3.7 +3.1 +2.5 +1.9 +1.3 +0.6 -0.2 -1.0 -2.0 -3.1 -4.6 -7.0 -12.3

+9.9 +8.2 +7.2 +6.4 +5.8 +5.2 +4.7 +4.2 +3.7 +3.2 +2.7 +2.2 +1.7 +1.2 +0.6 -0.1 -0.8 -1.7 -2.9 -4.8 -9.0

-10.5 -8.6 -7.6 -7.0 -6.5 -6.1 -5.7 -5.4 -5.1 -4.8 -4.5 -4.2 -3.9 -3.6 -3.3 -3.0 -2.6 -2.1 -1.5 -0.5 +1.5

+0.0 +1.3 +2.0 +2.4 +2.8 +3.1 +3.3 +3.5 +3.7 +3.9 +4.1 +4.3 +4.6 +4.8 +5.0 +5.2 +5.5 +5.8 +6.3 +6.9 +8.3

+66 +61 +58 +56 +54 +53 +52 +51 +50 +49 +48 +47 +46 +46 +45 +44 +42 +41 +39 +36 +29

+117 +107 +102 +99 +97 +95 +93 +91 +90 +88 +87 +85 +84 +82 +81 +79 +77 +75 +72 +67 +56

+156 +142 +135 +131 +127 +124 +122 +119 +117 +115 +113 +111 +109 +107 +105 +102 +99 +96 +91 +84 +69

+154 +135 +126 +120 +115 +112 +108 +105 +103 +100 +97 +95 +92 +89 +87 +83 +80 +76 +70 +61 +43

+28 +25 +23 +22 +21 +20 +19 +19 +18 +18 +17 +16 +16 +15 +15 +14 +13 +12 +11 +10 +7

+4.4 +3.5 +3.1 +2.9 +2.7 +2.5 +2.4 +2.3 +2.2 +2.1 +1.9 +1.8 +1.7 +1.6 +1.5 +1.4 +1.2 +1.1 +0.8 +0.5 -0.3

-9.7 -8.1 -7.3 -6.8 -6.4 -6.0 -5.7 -5.4 -5.1 -4.8 -4.6 -4.3 -4.1 -3.8 -3.5 -3.2 -2.8 -2.4 -1.8 -0.9 +1.2

+91 +82 +78 +75 +73 +71 +70 +68 +67 +66 +64 +63 +62 +60 +59 +57 +55 +53 +50 +46 +36

+442 +409 +391 +379 +369 +361 +354 +347 +340 +334 +328 +321 +314 +306 +298 +289 +279 +266 +247 +225 +164

+275 +250 +236 +227 +220 +213 +208 +203 +198 +193 +189 +184 +179 +174 +168 +161 +154 +145 +135 +117 +77

+0.42 +0.54 +0.60 +0.66 +0.68 +0.72 +0.74 +0.76 +0.78 +0.82 +0.84 +0.86 +0.88 +0.90 +0.94 +0.96 +1.00 +1.04 +1.08 +1.16 +1.32

+0.60 +0.72 +0.76 +0.80 +0.84 +0.86 +0.88 +0.92 +0.94 +0.96 +0.98 +0.98 +1.02 +1.04 +1.06 +1.08 +1.12 +1.14 +1.20 +1.26 +1.40

+32 +24 +20 +17 +15 +13 +12 +10 +9 +8 +6 +5 +3 +2 +0 -2 -4 -6 -9 -14 -21

-0.57 -0.34 -0.22 -0.14 -0.08 -0.03 +0.02 +0.06 +0.10 +0.14 +0.17 +0.21 +0.25 +0.29 +0.33 +0.38 +0.43 +0.50 +0.58 +0.71 +0.96

+4.6 +3.8 +3.4 +3.1 +2.9 +2.7 +2.5 +2.3 +2.2 +2.1 +1.9 +1.8 +1.7 +1.6 +1.4 +1.3 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.4 -0.2

+2.8 +2.1 +1.7 +1.5 +1.3 +1.1 +1.0 +0.8 +0.7 +0.6 +0.5 +0.4 +0.3 +0.2 +0.0 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -1.2 -2.0

+3.4 +2.2 +1.6 +1.2 +0.9 +0.6 +0.4 +0.2 +0.0 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -1.1 -1.3 -1.6 -1.9 -2.2 -2.8 -4.1

+3.5 +2.3 +1.7 +1.4 +1.1 +0.9 +0.7 +0.5 +0.3 +0.1 +0.0 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -1.1 -1.3 -1.7 -2.2 -3.2

+12.6 +10.3 +9.2 +8.5 +7.9 +7.5 +7.1 +6.7 +6.4 +6.1 +5.8 +5.5 +5.2 +4.9 +4.6 +4.3 +3.9 +3.5 +2.9 +2.0 +0.2

$A-L

Selection Indexes Claw

Structure Angle

DOC

Other NFI-F

IMF

RBY

RIB

EMA

Carcase

PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE

* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2019 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

1% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 99%

CEDir CEDtrs

Birth

More Calving Difficulty More Calving Difficulty Longer Gestation Length Heavier Birth Weight Lighter Live Weight Lighter Live Weight

% Band

Calving Ease

* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2019 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

Brd Avg

Calving Ease

CEDir CEDtrs

BREED AVERAGE EBVs

TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation - Mid December 2021 Reference Tables

Less Calving Difficulty Less Calving Difficulty Shorter Gestation Length Lighter Birth Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Mature Weight Heavier Live Weight Larger Scrotal Size Shorter Time to Calving Heavier Carcase Weight Lighter Live Weight Lighter Mature Weight Lighter Live Weight Smaller Scrotal Size Longer Time to Calving Lighter Carcase Weight

Larger EMA Smaller EMA

More Fat Less Fat

Higher Yield Lower Yield

More IMF Less IMF

Greater Feed Efficiency Lower Feed Efficiency

More Docile Less Docile

More Sound Less Sound

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Trafalgar Leading Edge R14#

Trafalgar Nucleus R35#

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Lot 1

WVMR14

TRAFALGAR LEADING EDGE R14#

DOB: 10/04/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Mating Type: ET

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608# G A R PROPHETSV G A R OBJECTIVE 1885#

TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV ESSLEMONT AFRICA K6PV ESSLEMONT HIPPY H17SV

Sire: DBLL292 TOPBOS LEADING EDGE L292PV

Dam: WVMM2 TRAFALGAR M2#

TE MANIA BERKLEY B1 STRATHEWEN BERKLY BLACKBIRD F04PV STRATHEWEN 458N BLACKBIRD D52PV

DUNOON GABBA G548PV ESSLEMONT KATIE K2# ESSLEMONT E1#

Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+5.8

+4.8

-6.6

+4.7

+60

+106

+140

+116

+23

+2.4

$243

$419

ACC

53%

46%

64%

71%

62%

60%

56%

58%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-6.6

+71

+5.6

+0.5

-0.9

+0.3

+2.4

+0.26

41%

59%

58%

60%

58%

59%

58%

53%

Traits Observed: BWT

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Lot 2

WVMR20

TRAFALGAR FOREMAN R20#

DOB: 07/04/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Mating Type: ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS# A A R TEN X 7008 S ASV A A R LADY KELTON 5551#

HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338# MURRAY EL GRANDO G20SV TE MANIA QUEANBEYAN D113PV

Sire: USA17607585 V A R FOREMAN 3339PV

Dam: WWEN11 ESSLEMONT NUTTELLA N11PV

CONNEALY ONWARD SANDPOINT BLACKBIRD 8809# RIVERBEND BLACKBIRD 4301#

TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV ESSLEMONT HEIDI H16PV ESSLEMONT DESLYN D7SV

Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+3.6

+5.2

-7.4

+4.3

+57

+103

+138

+112

+16

+1.8

$269

$437

ACC

57%

52%

66%

72%

68%

67%

68%

66%

63%

64%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-4.5

+70

+11.5

-2.2

-2.1

+2.0

+3.7

+0.07

43%

64%

62%

66%

62%

63%

62%

53%

Traits Observed: BWT

Lot 3

WVMR36

TRAFALGAR R36#

DOB: 19/03/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF

Mating Type: AI

TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV AYRVALE EASE E3PV

Sire: SMPN56 PATHFINDER NUCLEUS N56

Dam: WVMN91 TRAFALGAR N91#

RITO 12E7 OF 5F56 RITO 5M2 PATHFINDER RITO L179SV PATHFINDER DIPLOMAT G57#

LAWSONS NOVAK E313SV TRAFALGAR L61#

LAWSONS SOLUTION C491#

February 2022 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+4.9

+3.6

-5.2

+4.1

+54

+96

+125

+115

+15

+2.5

$234

$407

ACC

54%

49%

66%

68%

66%

63%

58%

62%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-7.2

+70

+9.1

+0.4

+0.1

+0.5

+3.0

+0.31

41%

61%

60%

64%

61%

62%

60%

51%

Traits Observed: None

‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

Lot 4

WVMR37

TRAFALGAR R37#

DOB: 21/04/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Mating Type: Natural

BOOROOMOOKA THEO T030SV MILLAH MURRAH KLOONEY K42PV MILLAH MURRAH PRUE H4SV

TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV PATHFINDER GENESIS G357PV PATHFINDER DIRECTION D245SV

Sire: WLHN151 CHERYLTON KLOONEY N151PV

Dam: WVMN43 TRAFALGAR NINA N43#

COONAMBLE Z3 CHERYLTON BLACKBIRD G3PV THE GRANGE A182PV

KOOJAN HILLS VENTURA B156SV ARDCAIRNIE BAKESS F103# ARDCAIRNIE BAKESS B111#

Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+4.6

+3.1

-4.7

+4.7

+44

+86

+112

+111

+23

+2.7

$154

$304

ACC

50%

44%

56%

67%

56%

57%

56%

52%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-3.8

+67

+8.7

-1.5

-2.4

+1.8

+0.29

36%

54%

51%

56%

53%

54%

52%

45%

Traits Observed: BWT

Lot 5

WVMR38

TRAFALGAR JACKPOT R38#

DOB: 16/03/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DD50%,NHFU

Mating Type: AI

AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV ESSLEMONT LOTTO L3PV ESSLEMONT JENNY J8PV

MATAURI OUTLIER F031SV KOOJAN HILLS OUTLIER K51SV KOOJAN HILLS TARGET C154#

Sire: NGMN418 BOOROOMOOKA JACKPOT N418PV

Dam: WVMP59 TRAFALGAR PRUDENCE P59PV

BOOROOMOOKA GALILEO G501 BOOROOMOOKA SIBLEY L471SV BOOROOMOOKA SIBLEY J182#

LAWSONS PAYLOAD F650SV TRAFALGAR L59SV LAWSONS ROMEO C120#

Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

-1.3

+0.8

-5.2

+6.1

+55

+97

+126

+116

+13

+2.2

$212

$369

ACC

50%

43%

81%

69%

62%

61%

59%

52%

55%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-6.7

+74

+5.3

+0.5

+1.1

-0.2

+2.9

+0.20

33%

57%

53%

58%

55%

56%

53%

46%

Traits Observed: GL,BWT

Lot 6

WVMR44

TRAFALGAR R44#

DOB: 23/03/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Mating Type: AI

CONNEALY IN SURE 8524# G A R SURE FIRESV CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A R 8086#

Sire: USA18636106 G A R PHOENIXPV

SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N# TEXAS GLOBAL G563PV TEXAS UNDINE Z036SV

Dam: WVMN14 TRAFALGAR NABA N14#

G A R PROPHET G A R PROPHET N744# G A R DAYBREAK 440#

TE MANIA YORKSHIRE Y437PV ESSLEMONT DONNA D3PV ESSLEMONT BONNY B12PV

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Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+9.2

+5.1

-11.1

+2.9

+64

+114

+147

+130

+19

+3.8

$280

$479

ACC

54%

45%

83%

71%

64%

61%

57%

61%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-6.2

+84

+7.9

-0.2

+2.0

+2.4

+0.14

39%

60%

59%

62%

59%

60%

59%

52%

Traits Observed: GL,BWT

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Lot 7

WVMR53

TRAFALGAR JACKPOT R53#

DOB: 18/03/2020

Registration Status: HBR

Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Mating Type: AI

AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV ESSLEMONT LOTTO L3PV ESSLEMONT JENNY J8PV

MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78PV PRIME MAXIMUS M7PV PRIME MITTAGONG K5SV

Sire: NGMN418 BOOROOMOOKA JACKPOT N418PV

Dam: WVMP52 TRAFALGAR PIA P52#

BOOROOMOOKA GALILEO G501 BOOROOMOOKA SIBLEY L471SV BOOROOMOOKA SIBLEY J182#

ARDCAIRNIE B24SV ARDCAIRNIE QUERN G107# ARDCAIRNIE QUERN B18#

Mid December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Selection Indexes

Dir

Dtrs

200 W

400 W

600 W

MCW

Milk

$A-L

EBV

+1.8

+4.3

-5.5

+5.8

+60

+108

+145

+134

+18

+2.8

$229

$414

ACC

51%

42%

82%

70%

60%

59%

58%

56%

50%

53%

Perc

DtC

CWT

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

NFI-F

Doc

Angle

Claw

-6.7

+85

+5.9

-0.5

-0.2

+0.7

+2.5

+0.05

32%

54%

50%

55%

52%

53%

50%

43%

Traits Observed: GL,BWT

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‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

The Importance of Type While we are utilising the latest TACE and Genomics technologies to enhance the value of our beef under the hide you will often hear us talk about type. Before the advent of genetic evaluation, type was the main determinant (along with breed) to identify eating quality. These traits, while highly heritable, are subjective but they are a particularly important feature of our brand and give us an important edge in quality that we take great pride in. We believe type is just as important today as it was then to balance our breeding approach and ensure we do not lose those ‘hard to measure’ traits for which the Angus breed is famous. These include constitution, doing ability, structure and balance.

HEAD AND MUZZLE

SKIN

The perfect Angus head should be broad with good hooding to protect the eye and have a wide jaw and strong muzzle. The width of their jaw will be reflected in the width of their whole body structure which is especially important through the hips and pins for calving ease. As Bruce Steel used to say ‘the difference between a narrow and wide muzzle is like the difference between eating with a shovel or a teaspoon’.

You will often hear us talk about skin and it is one of the highestranking physical selection criteria we employ. We have measured and selected for it for years. Skin is an old timer’s indicator for beef quality and tenderness and is measured by us in two forms, with the finer the skin and the softer/finer the hair correlating highly with scanned IMF. Animals with the better skin types are also those that clean up and re-breed faster coming into Spring joining. Angus Australia is currently researching skin type and its implications. In the same way, extra skin along the throat indicates easy doing animals.

GOOD REIN This is one of our main physical selection traits. An animal with good type will have a naturally uplifted head and there is no better single measure of structure. A lifted head and long neck reflects a shoulder angle that will allow for calving ease and natural movement thus allowing longevity.

STRONG SPINE In all our sires we chase a strong spine coupled with a proportionately longer hip to pin ratio to fortify strength of spine and strength of loin. The most valuable cuts are along the spine and we want them to have the least work to stay tender and be supported. We have been extremely disappointed in the recent influx of swampy backed bulls, with short hip-pin and high tail set that seem popular in the States.

HIP TO PIN This is a key indicator for structural correctness. Animals should be proportionally longer from hip to pin and have a slight downward slope to facilitate calving ease. This reinforces the strength of the overall top line and gives the animal more balance. Too much slope is reflected by sickled hocks, low pasterns, and long feet while a shorter hip to pin combined with the pins being higher than the hip leads to even more debilitating conditions. These include a shallower, weaker loin with more pressure on the spine leading to smaller EMA and breakdown, straighter angles through the hocks and pasterns leading to injury and arthritis.

TAIL SET Who cares? We do. After Stu working 15 years in the Dairy Industry as a vet, it became very obvious that the cows with their tail sets higher and more up their back were more prone to uterine infection as they were continually defecating into their vulva. On top of this, it comes hand-in-hand with a short hip to pin and swampy back and is found in harder doing animals.

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DEPTH OF BODY We chase a good deep rib and body as an indicator of a cow’s constitution. These cows perform better for us during our harsh annual winters and droughts. As my Dad would explain they have a bigger vat and so can ruminate more efficiently.

CLEAN UDDER AND ESCHUTUEN, AND WIDE SPADES On bulls and females, long or course hairs anywhere under the udder/scrotum area, up through the escutcheon or flicking along the outer thighs indicate poor doers. The udder and the seat of their pants must be clean with wider spades (the hair going in the opposite direction) either side of the tail to result in better doing ability and easier milking.

FLANK A deep flank (preferably one deeper than their girth) that ties deeper into the animal’s quarter is an indicator of doing ability and allows for a greater volume of muscle and weight in the hindquarter and stifle area.

BONE We prefer a flatter bone as an indicator of efficiency and tenderness. These are animals that do better on grass without the benefit of a grain diet. Rounder boned animals such as European breeds are higher yielding but have lower meat quality and are harder to fatten.

FEET Not too big or too small with a claw and set score between 5 and 6. We applaud Angus Australia’s recent developments to simplify these scores and integrate the use of genomics. There have been many unsuitable bulls allowed into the country in the last 10-15 years and this is something we are committed to getting right and we score and cull our animals annually for feet.

MUSCLE

TEMPERAMENT

We go for volume of muscle consistent with an Angus type and avoid very heavily expressed muscle types as they are generally harder doers and tougher to eat. Volume of muscle comes with width and length but can be complemented with overall softness.

This is our single most important selection criteria where we have no room for compromise. Quieter cattle not only make life safer and more enjoyable but they have been proven better doers with better meat quality. The feedback we get from our clients regarding the good temperament of our cattle is something we are most proud of. Life is too short to deal with cranky cattle.

GOOD REIN An animal with good structure will have a naturally uplifted head

STRONG SPINE The most valuable cuts are along the spine

HIP TO PIN A key indicator for structural correctness

TAIL SET Higher/up the back – more prone to uterine infections in females

HEAD AND MUZZLE Broad, good hooding to protect the eye, wide jaw and strong muzzle

SKIN An old timer’s indicator for beef quality and tenderness

FLANK An indicator of doing ability

DEPTH OF BODY Good, deep, rib and body are an indicator of an animal’s constitution

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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).

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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)

CEDtrs

days

Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.

200 Day

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age Higher EBVs indicate heavier due to genetics for growth. live weight.

400 Day

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

600 Day

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

MCW

Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of Higher EBVs indicate heavier age. mature weight.

Milk

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age Higher EBVs indicate heavier due to the maternal contribution of its dam. live weight.

DtC

days

Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining Lower EBVs indicate shorter period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving. time to calving.

Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 Higher EBVs indicate larger days of age. scrotal circumference.

CWT

Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 Higher EBVs indicate heavier days of age. carcase weight.

EMA

cm2

Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th Higher EBVs indicate larger rib site in a 400 kg carcase. eye muscle area.

Rib Fat

Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site Higher EBVs indicate more in a 400 kg carcase. fat.

P8 Fat

Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in Higher EBVs indicate more a 400 kg carcase. fat.

RBY

Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a Higher EBVs indicate higher 400 kg carcase. yield.

IMF

Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at Higher EBVs indicate more the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. intramuscular fat.

Feed/ Temp.

NFI-F

kg/ day

Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight Lower EBVs indicate more and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase. feed efficiency.

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Foot Angle Claw Set

Selection Index

Carcase

Fertility

Growth

Calving Ease

Structure

Higher EBVs indicate fewer Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted calving difficulties in 2 year from 2 year old heifers. old heifers. Higher EBVs indicate fewer Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted calving difficulties in 2 year at 2 years of age. old heifers.

CEDir

Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date Lower EBVs indicate shorter of conception to the birth of the calf. gestation length. Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.

Genetic differences between animals in temperament.

Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.

score

Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).

Lower EBVs indicate more desirable foot angle.

score

Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).

Lower EBVs indicate more desirable claw structure.

$A-L

Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection Higher selection indexes index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals indicate greater profitability. that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems. 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 Higher selection indexes system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, indicate greater profitability. 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.

‘Australia’s Most Westerly Angus Stud’

Trafalgar Angus 573 Wildwood Road, Yallingup, WA John Annear 0438 188 834 jeho11@bigpond.com www.trafalgarangus.com.au

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Busselton

Quindalup

Yelverton National Park

Cowaramup

Augusta Margaret River

Western Australia

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