Pleasant Vale Farm would like to welcome you to our third annual on farm Autumn Bull Sale! Where we will be offering 17 HBR Bulls!
Last year we held our second on farm bull sale which was yet again a resounding success. Personally I would like to reiterate how thankful we were for both our long term clients for their loyalty & to new clientele who had confidence in our breeding program. We were very humbled to have such a great clearance of 15 out of 16 bulls! Although our sale came at a time where markets were beginning to decline we still managed to achieve our highest average & highest top price. I would like to thank LD & NA Lette for their purchase of Lot No. 4 S11 for $10,000. S11 was a very well put together KG Justified son boasting plenty of length & capacity. I would like to thank both our winning bidders, under bidders & those who viewed what was on offer in 2023!
I believe this year’s sale team is our most uniform yet. We have another exciting line up from key sire lines such as Chiltern Park Moe, KG Justified, New Ground & Sterling Pacific. I have great confidence that there is a bull to satisfy everyone’s breeding objectives. Chiltern Park Moe was again used for his ease of calving, docility & growth. KG Justified has been a very well structured bull standing on a great set of feet, he has been a great option for adding more scrotal to our progeny. This is our first draft with some New Ground blood, he has proven to be an excellent option for adding some frame and growth. Lastly is Sterling Pacific an absolute powerhouse, producing big bold high yielding progeny; a bull who will add phenomenal growth and depth to his offspring.
I would like to make mention that our operation doesn’t solely focus on genotype or phenotype. I have a strong belief that there has to be focus on both. EBV accuracies are vastly improving; the more data from each generation of progeny recorded means more precision for these breeding values. From a phenotypical point of view these bulls have to present well with observable characteristics just as important as their figure set. The 17 bulls offered in this year’s sale have been selected on both. All of the bulls have been meticulously handled over their lifetime with any presentation of temperament issues being removed from our offering. I think everyone can agree we have faced some pretty tough markets lately. With the prediction of an El Nino weather event taking place from spring 2023 the outlook was dire. The anxiety created saw a lot of stock being offloaded early flooding markets, this crippled prices bringing it to a level which has been very difficult to sustain. However for a predicted “El Nino” we have had a pretty good growing season with some very fortunate rains. We are now towards the end of February and confidence is beginning to restore in the market which is great. I believe this will continue to grow & we will have a prosperous year ahead. I think we will all welcome an autumn break when it arrives!
On a final note I would like to thank our existing clients for your ongoing support & welcome any prospective clients, we would love to have you in attendance at our third on farm sale!
Kind Regards,
Cody Best
Pictured above from left to right Reg Woodiwiss (Webb & Woodiwiss), Cody Best (Stud Principal PV Angus), Chelsea Rayner (Webb & Woodiwiss), L Lette (LD & NA Lette), N Lette (LD & NA Lette) & Tania Best (Founder PV Angus).
Pictured bottom right, Lot 4 TGU21S11 sold for a top of $10,000, purchased by LD & NA Lette.
Our Autumn Bull Sale will be held on the 20th of March 2024 & located on property at 4342 Meander Valley Road, Deloraine. All bulls will be penned for inspection at 9:00AM & sale will commence at 10:30AM. Buying format at the sale will be Online Helmsman interfaced with auctions plus, we think this gives everyone the best opportunity to make their purchase.
We do suggest buyers bring an electronic device for access to the Auctions Plus platform on the day for bidding however bidding can still be undertaken through the agent. The sale will run for 30 minutes then a countdown timer will run until the conclusion of the sale.
3% Commission will be offered to participating agents introducing buyers to the sale. Please notify Chelsea Rayner 0447426629 or Reg Woodiwiss 0448961591, Webb & Woodiwiss Livestock Marketing prior to sale.
Webb & Woodiwiss Livestock Marketing will be conducting the sale. Any queries in relation to the sale please contact Chelsea Rayner 0447426629 or Reg Woodiwiss 0448961591.
All animals are sold exclusive of GST.
All Bulls have received the following treatments
• Ultravac 7 in 1
• Multimin Evolution
• Cydectin Platinum Pour On
All sale bulls have been tested for BVDV (Pestivirus) & returned negative results. They have also been vet checked & semen tested.
Transport costs will be covered by the vendor for all bulls sold within Tasmania. This is provided bulls are delivered within two weeks of sale date. If insurance is required this will be the buyer’s responsibility.
Disclaimer:
Although all bulls have displayed great temperament & are regularly handled, care must be taken. However a change in environment & other pressures can cause a bull to become agitated.
We ask for no children to enter pens on sale day.
The vendor will transfer ownership of the bull to the purchaser on the Angus Australia database. The following information needs to be supplied on the buyers slip (page 8); Name of the owner, address and PIC number.
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.
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 has indentified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.
Whilst all due care and attention has been paid to accuracy in the compilation, neither the vendor, the selling agents or representatives thereof assume responsibility for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on anmals included in this catalogue.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Rib Fat mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
P8 Fat mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
RBY % Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.
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 $
$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.
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 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.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Lot 2 - Pleasant Vale T14SV
Lot 4 - Pleasant Vale T103SV
Lot 3 - Pleasant Vale T69SV
Lot 5 - Pleasant Vale T101SV
Lot 6 - Pleasant Vale T51SV
Lot 7 - Pleasant Vale T38SV
Lot 8 - Pleasant Vale T83SV
We are excited to share with you raw data on each of the 17 sale bulls. Scan data for P8 Fat, Rib Fat, EMA & IMF was conducted by Bovine Scanning Services on the 13th of January 2024. Weights are relative to when scanning was conducted. There will be a supplementary sheet included with more recent weights on sale day. Scrotal circumferences were conducted by Deep Creek Cattle Services on the 25th of January 2024. All birthweights are collected within 24 hours of calf being born.
Reference Tables
* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .
+373
+367
+361
+355
+343
+221
+0.96
+0.88
+0.74
+25
+0.04
+3.1
+0.8
+0.8
+0.8
+8.2
+74
-5.5
+216
+0.98
+0.90
+0.78
+24
+0.09
+2.8
+0.7
+0.5
+0.6
+7.8
+72
-5.2
+2.6
+19
+109
+125
+96
+54
+3.3
-5.3
+4.5
+4.0
35%
+212
+1.00
+0.92
+0.80
+23
+0.13
+2.6
+0.7
+0.2
+0.4
+7.3
+70
-5.0
+2.4
+18
+106
+123
+95
+53
+3.5
-5.0
+4.1
+3.4
40%
+208
+1.00
+0.94
+0.82
+21
+0.17
+2.4
+0.6
-0.1
+0.1
+6.9
+69
-4.8
+2.3
+17
+103
+121
+93
+52
+3.7
-4.7
+3.6
+2.9
45%
+200
+1.04
+0.98
+0.86
+19
+0.26
+2.1
+0.4
-0.6
-0.3
+6.1
+66
-4.4
+2.0
+16
+97
+116
+90
+50
+4.2
+1.06 +337
+1.00 +195
+0.88
+18
+0.30
+1.9
+0.3
-0.9
-0.5
+5.7
+64
-4.2
+1.9
+16
+95
+114
+88
+49
+4.4
+48 +87 +112 +91 +15 +1.8 -4.0 +62 +5.3 -0.7 -1.2 +0.3 +1.7 +0.35 +17 +0.92 +1.04 +1.08 +190 +330
-4.4
+3.2
+2.4
50%
-4.1
+2.7
+1.8
55%
-3.8
+2.2
+1.3
65%
+1.2
Lighter Live Weight Smaller Scrotal Size Lighter Live Weight Higher Score Lighter Live Weight More Calving Difficulty More Calving Difficulty Lower Feed Efficiency Longer Gestation Length Lighter Carcase Weight Lighter Live Weight Less Docile Lower Profitability Longer Time to Calving Heavier Birth Weight Less Fat Less Fat Smaller EMA Lower Yield Higher Score Lower Profitability Lighter Mature Weight Less IMF
85%
* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .
DOB: 14/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Mating Type: Natural
CONNEALY ONWARD# WERNER WAR PARTY 2417#
BAAR USA LADY JAYE 489#
Sire: TFAM743 LANDFALL WAR PARTY M743SV
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
LANDFALL JOYLE H535#
LANDFALL JOYLE E332#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE DESTINY D14#
Dam: TGUP24 PLEASANT VALE CHAMPAGNE P24#
KENNY’S CREEK TONKIN Z8PV
PLEASANT VALE CHAMPAGNE C9#
RICHMOND HILL SPRINGSIDE Y17#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: T72 is very deserving in his position of lot number one in this sale. With a maternal grand sire line tracing back to Ayrvale Bartel thereís no doubting where this guy ís length of body and capacity has been inherited from. If raw data is of interest, you will notice that T72 recorded the lowest birthweight (32KGs) allowing confidence in trouble free calving. A very well structured bull who moves freely & will produce some high yielding progeny.
DOB: 2/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
MOGCK BULLSEYEPV
HOOVER NO DOUBTPV
MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2#
Sire: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV
G A R PROPHETSV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321SV
PLEASANT VALE SUPER DIRECTION A5SV
RICHMOND HILL MAREEBA Y4#
Dam: TGUF50 PLEASANT VALE JANE F50#
SUMMITCREST POWER PLAY M032 (IMP USA)#
MERRIGRANGE JANE Q223+95#
MERRIGRANGE JANE G100#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$172 $267
81 93
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: Respectively in lot two we have T14 an impressive Sterling Pacific son. The depth of body & thickness this guy shows is a trademark trait inherited from his father. A great option for anyone wanting to add some carcass to their breeding program. A very appealing choice for every breeder, phenotypically T14 ticks a lot of boxes.
Purchaser:.....................................................................................................................
Lot
DOB: 12/8/2022
$:............................................................
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural
CONNEALY ONWARD#
WERNER WAR PARTY 2417#
BAAR USA LADY JAYE 489#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
SITZ BULL DURHAM 10308# PLEASANT VALE DURHAM J27SV
PLEASANT VALE ELEGANT GIRL E45#
Sire: TFAM743 LANDFALL WAR PARTY M743SV Dam: TGUP68 PLEASANT VALE ELLEN P68#
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
CONNEALY SENSATION 964PV LANDFALL JOYLE H535# LANDFALL JOYLE E332# PLEASANT VALE ELLEN H66# PLEASANT VALE ELLEN F27#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: If you’re looking at increasing
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$170 $304
82 81
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
DOB: 29/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural
MATAURI REALITY 839#
GLENOCH-JK MAKAHU M602SV
GLENOCH-JK ANN K615SV
Sire: TGUR27 PLEASANT VALE MAKAHU R27SV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET P38#
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET B10#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
CARRINGTON PARK TIME ON B7PV
CARRINGTON PARK EMPRESS Z30PV
Dam: TGUE22 PLEASANT VALE EPSON E22#
TC STOCKMAN 2164#
PLEASANT VALE SLEEP EASY A9#
YTHANBRAE NEW DESIGN 036 V13#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$94 $158
99 99
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: Despite being the youngest in the sale this bull has done exceptionally well. Recording a Feed Efficiency score of NFI-F -.0.18 (top 12 percent for breed) there ís no doubt he will produce calves with great doing ability. A bull that will suit most commercial operations.
$:............................................................
DOB: 29/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
MATAURI REALITY 839#
GLENOCH-JK MAKAHU M602SV
GLENOCH-JK ANN K615SV
Sire: TGUR27 PLEASANT VALE MAKAHU R27SV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET P38#
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET B10#
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE DESTINY D14#
Dam: TGUM64 PLEASANT VALE FEDERATION M64#
B/R DESTINATION 727-928#
PLEASANT VALE MIDNIGHT FEDERATION A4#
KENNY’S CREEK FUTURE DIRECTION X122SV
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: Another young bull to be offered that blends in well with the rest of the sale team. He recorded the equal highest P8 Fat at scanning with a measurement of 8MM & recorded 6.8% IMF. As true as his raw data is this has been noticeably recognized with his dataset.
Purchaser:.....................................................................................................................
Lot 6
DOB: 8/8/2022
$:............................................................
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
MOGCK BULLSEYEPV HOOVER NO DOUBTPV
MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
TE MANIA BARTEL B219PV AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
EAGLEHAWK JEDDA B32SV
Sire: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV Dam: TGUJ31 PLEASANT VALE PONO J31#
G A R PROPHETSV PONO OF KAWATIRI AB#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# YTHANBRAE PONO U525# YTHANBRAE R99+96#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$242 $422 13 6
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: Here we have another big & bold Sterling Pacific son. T51 is a meat making machine with this recognized in his impressive growth dataset; 200 Day Growth = +64, 400 Day Growth = +112, 600 Day Growth +139. Confidence in this resilient young bull saw his use in our own program for 2023.
DOB: 6/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Mating Type: AI
A A R TEN X 7008 S ASV
V A R DISCOVERY 2240PV
DEER VALLEY RITA 0308#
Sire: TFAN90 LANDFALL NEW GROUND N90PV
MATAURI REALITY 839#
LANDFALL ELSA L88PV
LANDFALL ELSA J139#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
SITZ BULL DURHAM 10308#
PLEASANT VALE DURHAM J27SV
PLEASANT VALE ELEGANT GIRL E45#
Dam: TGUM97 PLEASANT VALE ELLEN M97#
MYTTY IN FOCUS#
PLEASANT VALE DAZZLER D19#
PLEASANT VALE BELINDA B16#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: T38 is an excellent option for adding growth without sacrificing birthweight & calving ease. A New Ground son who presents himself well with plenty of frame. Due to our assurance in this bull he was incorporated into our 2023 breeding program.
DOB: 23/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Type: Natural
MATAURI REALITY 839#
GLENOCH-JK MAKAHU M602SV
GLENOCH-JK ANN K615SV
Sire: TGUR27 PLEASANT VALE MAKAHU R27SV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET P38#
PLEASANT VALE BRIGET B10#
Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE DESTINY D14#
Dam: TGUP59 PLEASANT VALE EVE P59#
S A V PEACE OF MIND 5070SV
PLEASANT VALE EVE E26#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: T83 is a great choice that will fulfil breeding objectives which include Fat, IMF & EMA. This has been recognized in both his EBVs & raw scan data where he shared the equal highest P8 fat measuring at 8MM with an IMF percentage of 6.7. With -5.7 days to calving T83 is suitable for anyone wanting to close their calving window after an AI program.
Purchaser:.....................................................................................................................
Lot
DOB: 6/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
TE MANIA CALAMUS C46SV
TE MANIA FOE F734SV
TE MANIA DANDLOO D700#
Sire: GTNM6 CHILTERN PARK MOE M6PV
HIDDEN VALLEY TIMEOUT A45SV
STRATHEWEN TIMEOUT JADE F15PV
$:............................................................
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
SITZ BULL DURHAM 10308# PLEASANT VALE DURHAM J27SV
PLEASANT VALE ELEGANT GIRL E45#
Dam: TGUP45 PLEASANT VALE JEDDA P45#
PLEASANT VALE SUPER DIRECTION A5SV
STRATHEWEN 1407 JADE C05PV PLEASANT VALE JEDDA G41#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
PLEASANT VALE BLACKLASS B18#
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$207 $356
47 45
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: Here we have a thick bull who shows great strength in his topline. T37 is our only Chiltern Park Moe son to be offered in this sale. If your breeding objectives include enhancing marbling this guy has it sorted, he was our top scanning bull for IMF coming in at
The heritability of great structure traits is important in any self-replacing herd if longevity is sought; T37 is Top 1 percent for Leg Angle, Top 23 percent for Foot Angle, Top 15 percent for Claw Set.
RICHMOND HILL SUNRAY Z44# Purchaser:.....................................................................................................................
DOB: 29/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Mating Type: Natural
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
V A R GENERATION 2100PV
SANDPOINT BLACKBIRD 8809#
Sire: TFAP948 LANDFALL GENERATION P948PV
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV
LANDFALL LORETTA J677SV
LANDFALL B313#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
B S S LIMITED DESIGN#
PLEASANT VALE COUGAR C23SV
RICHMOND HILL MAREEBA Y4#
Dam: TGUF36 PLEASANT VALE VERONA F36#
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321SV
RICHMOND HILL VERONA Z46#
RICHMOND HILL VALMA T28#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$221 $345
31 54
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: T99 is a very well composed bull & this has been reflected with his docility score of +37 which is in the top 5 percent for the breed. Docility is a heritable trait so this is of great importance. A great short gestation option who can tactically be used to shorten your calving window. A bull who will produce some high yielding progeny.
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DOB: 8/8/2022
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Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
CONNEALY JUDGMENT#
ENTRINE OF CONANGA 9876#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE DESTINY D14#
Sire: USA17707279 KG JUSTIFIED 3023PV Dam: TGUQ25 PLEASANT VALE PONO Q25#
SITZ WISDOM 481T#
KG MISS MAGIC 1443#
KG MISS MAGIC 3528#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE PONO J31#
YTHANBRAE PONO U525#
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$252 $405
8 11
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: Most could agree the importance of fertility, larger scrotal circumference correlates with better fertility. This bull recorded a massive 48.5CM scrotal circumference which is reinforced with a scrotal size EBV posting in the top 10 percentile for the breed. T46 also topped this years EMA scan data coming in at 106CM. A KG Justified son sporting an impeccable temperament that ticks a lot of boxes.
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Lot
DOB: 2/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
DEER VALLEY RITA 0308#
Sire: TFAN90 LANDFALL NEW GROUND N90PV
MATAURI REALITY 839#
LANDFALL ELSA L88PV LANDFALL ELSA J139#
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Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV
PLEASANT VALE BARTEL J30SV
PLEASANT VALE DESTINY D14#
Dam: TGUQ27 PLEASANT VALE CELEBRATION Q27#
RITO 2V1 OF 2536 1407#
PLEASANT VALE CELEBRATION C18# LOCHTON PRIME TIME QUITA Z38#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$194 $308
61 79
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: A very well structured bull who is well laid in the shoulders. T17 is a striking option for any heifer joining program boasting +1.9 birthweight & -7.2 gestation length. Recording a next to perfect actual birthweight weighing in at 35KGs. This reinforces ease of calving without holding up the calfs ability to grow. This bull will still add some frame and carcass to your progeny complimentary of New Grounds traits.
DOB: 1/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Mating Type: AI
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV CONNEALY JUDGMENT#
ENTRINE OF CONANGA 9876#
Sire: USA17707279 KG JUSTIFIED 3023PV
SITZ WISDOM 481T#
KG MISS MAGIC 1443#
KG MISS MAGIC 3528#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
PLEASANT VALE WHITWORTH F22SV PLEASANT VALE WHITWORTH M24SV
PLEASANT VALE JEDDA F47#
Dam: TGUQ57 PLEASANT VALE PRIME TIME QUITA Q57#
PLEASANT VALE SUPER DIRECTION A5SV
PLEASANT VALE PRIME TIME QUITA G28#
LOCHTON PRIME TIME QUITA Z38#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$215 $360
38 41
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: With an impressive scrotal measurement of 45CM it’s fair to say we can have confidence in the fertility this bull has to offer. T10 is a fat adding KG Justified son who was our top scanning bull for rib fat measuring at 6mm. He boasts a meticulous calving ease dataset & would suit anyone looking to add some length of body to their progeny
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Lot
DOB: 29/8/2022
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Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
V A R GENERATION 2100PV
SANDPOINT BLACKBIRD 8809#
Sire: TFAP948 LANDFALL GENERATION P948PV
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV
LANDFALL LORETTA J677SV
LANDFALL B313#
REMITALL SIZZLER 580S#
PLEASANT VALE SIZZLER F13SV
PLEASANT VALE MIDNIGHT FEDERATION A4#
Dam: TGUK92 PLEASANT VALE JANE K92#
VERMILION DATELINE 7078#
PLEASANT VALE JANE B3#
MERRIGRANGE JANE Q223+95#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes $A $A-L
Traits Observed: CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: With docility being a heritable trait this bull should not be ignored, being in the top 1 percent for the breed. He will produce some extremely feed efficient calves and with him recording a Retail Beef Yield of +1.9 (Top 2 Percent for Breed) there’s no doubt this makes him a very profitable option.
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Lot 15
DOB: 10/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
MOGCK BULLSEYEPV HOOVER NO DOUBTPV
MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2#
Sire: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV
G A R PROPHETSV
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Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
SITZ BULL DURHAM 10308# PLEASANT VALE DURHAM J27SV
PLEASANT VALE ELEGANT GIRL E45#
Dam: TGUP67 PLEASANT VALE DAISY P67#
SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE# BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# PLEASANT VALE DAISY D37# PLEASANT VALE BAMBY B24#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$226 $386
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: One of three Sterling Pacific sons to be offered in this sale. T59 presents himself well & inherits a brilliant growth data set from his father. With +60 for 200 day weight gain he would position himself nicely in any herd belonging to a breeder/weaner operation. T59 was used in our own herd due to him complimenting some breeding objectives of ours.
DOB: 8/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR
Mating Type: AI
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
CONNEALY JUDGMENT#
ENTRINE OF CONANGA 9876#
Sire: USA17707279
KG JUSTIFIED 3023PV
SITZ WISDOM 481T#
KG MISS MAGIC 1443#
KG MISS MAGIC 3528#
Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321SV PLEASANT VALE SUPER DIRECTION A5SV
RICHMOND HILL MAREEBA Y4#
Dam: TGUF9 PLEASANT VALE JANE F9#
VERMILION DATELINE 7078#
PLEASANT VALE JANE B3#
MERRIGRANGE JANE Q223+95#
Mid February 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Selection Indexes
$A $A-L
$182 $310
73 78
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: T49 is a well-mannered bull who recorded an EMA measurement of 102 CM2. You can have confidence when birthing his progeny with an actual birthweight of 36KGs which is reflected on his EBVs with +3 Birth Weight (top 28 percent for breed). He will produce some easy doing, high yielding calves.
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DOB: 3/8/2022
Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
CONNEALY JUDGMENT#
ENTRINE OF CONANGA 9876#
Sire: USA17707279 KG JUSTIFIED 3023PV
SITZ WISDOM 481T#
KG MISS MAGIC 1443#
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Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
TEHAMA REVERE#
S POWERPOINT WS 5503PV
S QUEEN ESSA 248#
Dam: TGUP90 PLEASANT VALE BARRA P90#
PLEASANT VALE WHITWORTH F22SV
KG MISS MAGIC 3528# PLEASANT VALE BARRA M45#
KENNY’S CREEK BARA Y91#
Selection Indexes
Traits Observed: GL,CE, BWT,200WT,400WT,Genomics
Notes: This young bull presents with a more moderate frame but still shows plenty of depth & capacity. T21 is an outstanding proposition for those wanting to join heifers with peace of mind for calving. One of four KG Justified sons not to be missed! This young sire was used in our own breeding program for 2023.
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This is information for bull buyers about the recessive genetic conditions, Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Hydrocephalus (NH), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) and Developmental Duplications (DD).
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.
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.
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.
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.
