WELCOME TO OUTWEST ANGUS
Welcome to our On Property Bull Sale and thank you for your support and interest in our program. It has been rewarding to see Outwest genetics perform for our clients in the paddock & in the saleyards. We enjoy looking at clients cattle in their own environment.
According to NAB’s In Focus: Beef Cattle April 2024 Australian cattle prices are expected to remain elevated over the next year, supported by improved restocker demand on the back of better seasonal conditions & healthy export demand. Export demand is particularly strong from USA, where the herd is at the lowest level for several decades. Other global markets include South Korea, Japan & China.
This year we are excited about our sale draft. Sires of the bulls have a great blend of phenotype, pedigree depth & strong performance data. Sires include:
• Millah Murrah Rocket Man R38 ($280,000 record priced angus sire) has 17 sons.
• Millah Murrah Rolls Royce R275 ($110,000 record priced Yearling bull) docility 4 sons.
• GB Fireball 672 sure fire calving ease, carcase & growth 11 sons.
• GAR Phoenix top 1% indexes 6 sons.
• GAR Kansas 5 sons.
• GAR Home Town has marbling & calving ease 4 sons.
• Sterling Pacific 904 docility & growth 4 sons.
• S Powerpoint WS 5503 2 sons.
All bulls are genomic tested & parent verified and freeze branded for ease of identification.
Many bulls in the draft are low birthweight and calving ease bulls suitable for heifer joinings. Everything has been done to these bulls to insure they perform to the best of their ability in your program. There are 10 bulls with high birthweight that have exceptional growth suitable for mature cows.
Our selection puts emphasis on economic traits that are important. Calving ease, birthweight, growth, fertility, maternal function, carcase and temperament. The strength of our herd is in the maternal side.
Please contact us anytime for further information or to arrange an inspection.
We look forward to seeing you sale day.
Matt Prentice: 0437 036 691 (Coonamble)
Brian Kennedy: 0427 844 047 (Armidale)
Paul Jameson: 0428 667 998 (Dubbo)
Chris Higham: 0429 013 123 (Walgett)
SALE INFORMATION
Inspection
From 10.00am on sale day Wednesday 14th August 2024. Prior inspection welcomed by appointment.
Health
All bulls have been semen tested. Vaccinations for 7 in 1 & Pestigard in July 2024 plus Cydectin. Please do not hesitate to contact Outwest if you would like to discuss our breeding & health program including the genetic defect issue.
Breeding Information
Further animal information is available by visiting the online sale catalogue at www.angusaustralia.com.au. Updated supplementary information will be available sale day.
Transfers
All are eligible for transfer by the Angus Society into the buyers name. Please provide name & address details so transfers can be completed.
Delivery
Bulls will be available for delivery immediately after the sale.
Transport
Assistance for buyers will be available, please talk to us to discuss arrangements.
NLIS
Our PIC is NH170610. Please provide your PIC number on registration to facilitate transfers on the NLIS datadase.
Rebate
2% rebate will be paid to any agent who introduces a purchaser to Outwest Angus prior to the sale in writing & settles on their behalf in 7 days.
Insurance
There is no vendor insurance on the cattle sold. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility from the fall of the hammer to organise insurance. We recommend insurance and will have an agent to organise arrangements on the day.
Selling System
Bulls will be on display in pens. Auction under normal conditions with live videos interfaced with Auctions Plus. With bid card registration system.
AuctionsPlus
This sale will be interfaced & live streamed with AuctionsPlus. Please visit www.auctionsplus.com.au for more information.
GST
Will be added at the fall of the hammer to the purchase price. You will be invoiced for purchase price plus GST.
Phone Bids
Mobile service is available at Outwest Angus, so phone bids can be accepted please contact us or your agent to arrange this.
Catering
Lunch & refreshments will be available on sale day with compliments of the McLeish family.
Travel Times
From - Coonamble 30 mins - Dubbo 2 hrs - Coonabarabran 2 hrs.
Accommodation
Castlereagh Lodge Motel 02 6822 1999 Coonamble Motel 02 6822 1400 Cypress Motel 02 6822 1788
Public Liability
Any person attending the sale does so at their own risk. All persons attending the sale release the vendor from all actions or demands due to any loss, death, damage or injury occurring on the premises. The vendor is not responsible and has no liability for any death or injury to any person or any loss or, or damages to any person attending the sale, their property or otherwise.
Indemnity
All persons attending the sale agree to indemnify the vendor from and against any liability, loss, damage, expense or claim which the vendor may incur, including to athird party, before, during or after the sale in all respects.
Guarantee
All bulls sold by Outwest are fertile and structurally sound to the best of our knowledge. If an animal becomes infertile or breaks down due to reasons other than injury or misadventure at any time in the next 12 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 can be used to purchase available animals in future from Outwest Angus.
Normal care needs to be taken, as we cannot replace an animal that is injured or dies for any reason. Any claims must be accomapnied by a certificate from a registered veterinarian. All vet costs are the responsibility of the purchasers.
Disclaimer
Whilst all due care has been paid to accuracy in the compilation of this catalogue, neither the vendor or the selling agents or representative(s) thereof assume any responsibility whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue.
Attention Buyer
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.
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.
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 had identified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.
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
BW kg
200 Day kg
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
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
MCW kg
Milk kg
DtC days
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
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
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
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).
Leg Angle score Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at front of the hock).
$A $
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.
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.
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 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 a lower score.
Lower EBVs indicate a lower score.
Lower EBVs indicate a lower score.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$A-L $
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.
PERCENTILE TABLE
OUTWEST SP TENACIOUS
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HOOVER NO DOUBTPV
SIRE: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV
Date of Birth: 11/08/2022
OUTWEST SP T714 PV
OUTWEST FB TURNING POINT
OUTWEST FB TOPANGA T168
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OUTWEST FB TOP NOTCH T176 PV
OUTWEST KAN TWIRL T135
OUTWEST KAN TREMENDOUS T178
OUTWEST PHX TIMBUKTO
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OUTWEST SC TALLY T181 PV
OUTWEST
OUTWEST PP TRAMWAY T103
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OUTWEST PP TANGENT T107 PV
OUTWEST RM TEMPEST T115 PV
DAM: NDLR89 OUTWEST MAJ CAPELLA R89PV
OUTWEST BAR MAJOR M13SV BRONMAR EMP KAREN K4SV
Traits Observed:
OUTWEST RM T723
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OUTWEST HT TRANSGRESS T97 PV
OUTWEST FB T719 PV
OUTWEST RM TROTSKY T111
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OUTWEST RM TEMPTATION T92
OUTWEST RM TORPEDO T98 PV
OUTWEST RM TRAFALGAR T69 PV
MURRAH ABIGAIL P57PV
OUTWEST RM TALISMAN
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OUTWEST RM T715 PV
OUTWEST FB TURBULENT T104
Lot 28
OUTWEST FB TURPITZ T99
OUTWEST FB TABOO
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OUTWEST RR TOLERANCE T47 PV
OUTWEST RR TAURUS
OUTWEST RR TRACKER T244
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OUTWEST RM TRICKERY T67 PV
OUTWEST RM TRANSIT T96 PV
OUTWEST RM TIME OUT T173
OUTWEST RM T716
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OUTWEST FB TUMULT T170 PV
OUTWEST PHX TRANSGRESSION
OUTWEST PHX TRANSATLANTIC
N744# DAM: NDLQ28 OUTWEST SC PEPPERMINT Q28PV BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM AA31PV OUTWEST BAR PEPPERMINT M91SV
OUTWEST HT T717
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OUTWEST RST TOGGLE T156
OUTWEST FB TUSSOCK T43 PV
OUTWEST FB TIBOBURRA
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Date of Birth: 19/05/2022
OUTWEST QUIV TARCUTTA T38
OUTWEST KAN TARONGA T20 PV
OUTWEST SP TERRIFIC T144
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SIRE: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV HOOVER NO DOUBTPV BALDRIDGE
OUTWEST SP TROPICAL T140 PV
OUTWEST RM TAIPAN T117
MURRAH ABIGAIL P57PV
OUTWEST RM TRADE WIND
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OUTWEST RM TUMULT T132
OUTWEST PHX TOUCHSTONE
OUTWEST PHX THUMPER T138 PV
OUTWEST FB TAKEOVER
Date of Birth: 18/08/2022
OUTWEST KAN TREMOR T121 PV
SIRE: USA19266637 G A R KANSASPV G A R ASHLANDPV CHAIR ROCK MOMENTUM 6057#
OUTWEST BAR MONSOON M16SV
DAM: NDLR179 OUTWEST MON MAYFLOWER R179PV
OUTWEST GEN MAYFLOWER N35SV
Traits Observed:
SIRES EBV QUICK REFERENCE
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