Storth Oaks Angus Bull Sale 2024

Storth Oaks ANGUS

2 Yr Bull Sale.

SALE: Wednesday 5th June 2024

Sale will be conducted on the property under cover at:

Storth Oaks

524 Paewhenua Rd, R.D. 2, Otorohanga.

VENDOR CONTACTS

Tim Brittain

Ph: 07 873 2816 Mob: 0275 935 387

Email: tim@storthoaks.co.nz

Tim & Kelly Brittain

Callum Stewart – National Genetics Manager – Ph 027 2802688

John McKone – Auctioneer – Ph 027 2299375

Cam Heggie – Genetics Rep – Ph 027 5018182

Keven Mortensen – Regional Livestock Manager – Ph 027 4735858

Bill Harrison - Agent – Ph 027 4735860

Nate Lamb – Agent – Ph 027 3265187

PLEASE BRING THIS CATALOGUE TO THE SALE.

Whilst all due care and attention has been paid to the compilation of this catalogue, neither the vendors nor the selling agents or representative(s) thereof assume any responsibility whatsoever for correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue.

WELCOME

Dear Fellow Cattle Producers

Welcome to our 20th on-farm Angus Bull sale which will be held on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at Storth Oaks starting at 1pm.

You may notice that this year our sale is a week later. We have move into the first week of June in order to align ourselves with two other performance Angus sales this week. This is in an effort for those of you who attend all sales to be able to travel to the Waikato/Northland area as easily and as cost effectively as possible. We hope this change works for most of you and would be interested in your feedback.

The beef job has been very solid for a while now and the prospects continue to look firm. Although your sheep enterprises maybe suffering, this is a good time to secure top new genetics for your profitable beef businesses.

We are excited about this year’s line-up and firmly believe there are some great options that will fit most all breeding objectives. The offering this year includes some more sons of last year’s new sire list, Hometown, Zephyr, Dusty, Full House, Fireball and New Ground along with new exciting progeny from Dual Threat and Chiltern Park Moe and Millah Murrah Paratrooper. Also included as usual are some sons of Storth Oaks bred bulls in Q46, Q56, R104 to name some.

It is very pleasing to see our own sons footing it well with top bulls from both the USA and Australia and again a good representation from 1st calving R2 heifers coming through.

Every bull catalogued qualifies to have either the A or A+ endorsement with the vast majority (72 out of the 87 catalogued) carrying the highest A+ endorsement. This gives you a quick guide in knowing that the sons and daughter of these animals will increase your herds performance and steers fed right should qualify for premium beef programs.

The most rewarding part of stud breeding is seeing the success that people have using our genetics and being rewarded with payments that reflect that quality along with no assist calving’s and increasing fertility. Now I am no longer tied up with

AngusPure it has allowed more time to start to visit some of you are customers and it has been rewarding to see some of your programs and the outstanding job being done with the genetics programs.

We are seeing more and more Angus genetics being used in the dairy industry to create quality premium beef. We are delighted with the results of one dairy farmer locally who has used six - eight of our bulls each year and finished the progeny. His latest unit load to go to Silver Fern Farms had a 100% EQ hit rate! Well-done Ross. (This comment from last years sale book) but Ross has continued to nail top hit rates with SFF Beef EQ.

Please use the breed indexes to make your initial selections and then target in on particular traits that you wish to improve on. By using a selection index, you are ensuring you are not single trait selecting as both the $A and $PRO indexes cover several traits to help secure a balanced trait selection. These indexes are both based on self-replacing breeding systems where heifers are retained for breeding. The great thing about indexes also is that they help to adjust for antagonistic traits as these are built into the model. They are effectively an EBV for dollars of profit.

We highly recommend either Heifer Select or Zoetis Inherit Select DNA tools to help you make sure that you are retaining the most profitable replacement rather than just the pretty ones that won’t produce the goods. It is not possible to draft the best most productive replacements with a stick in the yards. You will usually get it wrong!

As always, if you have any questions or issues you wish to discuss, please give us a call or chat to us on sale day. We look forward to catching up again.

Best wishes,

Tim and Kelly

2024 SALE INFO

SALE LOCATION

30 MINS – 33.4KM FROM TE AWAMUTU From the Z – Service Station – 601 Sloane Street

Head south on State Highway 3

• 11.4km Turn left onto Ngahape Rd (signs for Maihiihi) • 6.9 Continue straight onto Whibley Rd

• 4.0km Turn left onto Maihiihi Rd

• 5.8km Veer up to the right onto Paewhenua Rd

• 5.24km Storth Oaks will be on your Right.

22 MINS – 25.9KM FROM OTOROHANGA From the Mobil – Service Station

Head north on State Highway 3

• 350m Turn right onto Huiputea Drive

• 91m Turn left on to Phillips Ave

• 9.4 km Phillips Ave becomes Rangiatea Rd

• Turn right onto Lurman Rd

• 7.2 Turn Right onto Paewhenua Rd

• 2.9 km Storth Oaks is on your Right.

INSPECTIONS

Cattle will be available for inspection from 11:00am on sale day or by arrangement prior to the sale day.

DELIVERY

Bulls will be delivered FREE OF CHARGE in the month following the sale.

GST

All lots are sold exclusive of GST.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

All lots will be sold subject to the conditions set down by the New Zealand Stock and Station Agents Association: a copy of which will be posted at the sale.

Each lot will become the responsibility of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer.

PURCHASING REBATE

All intending purchasers MUST register at the sales office prior to sale.

A purchasing rebate of 6% will be paid to non-participating livestock companies and registered independent livestock agents with approved credit facilities introducing and/or accompanying buyers to the sale.

Arrangements must be made with the auctioneers PRIOR TO THE SALE AND SETTELEMNT MADE ON THE BUYERS BEHALF WITHIN 14 DAYS.

SEMEN

Storth Oaks retains a 50% semen share and control of the marketing of all bulls sold at sale. If a bull is on sold subsequently, these conditions carry forward. Storth Oaks retains no interest in the physical ownership or the salvage value of the bull.

STUD TRANSFERS

Any bull sold to a registered or APR/PRAC recorded herd be it for semen use or standing the bull physically will be at a minimum price of $15,000 The purchasers or agent must state at the fall of the hammer if a transfer is required.

Any bull sold for transfer will be guaranteed for 12 calendar months from the date of sale for any structural faults.

INSURANCE

We recommend that buyers insure their bull on the day of sale. A FMG representative will be present.

BULL GUARANTEE

Storth Oaks guarantees the structural soundness and fertility of all the bulls sold without transfer for a period of 3 years from sale day. The entry of every bull constitutes a guarantee by the vendor that if a bull should prove infertile or breaks down due to reasons other than injury, misadventure or negligence, Storth Oaks will provide you with a satisfactory replacement if available or a credit equal to the purchase price minus salvage value on a sliding scale based on use. Any request for replacement/credit must be lodged within 36 months of purchase, with appropriate veterinarian certificate.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please be aware that there are many potential hazards on any farm and that you enter the property at your own risk. Please take care.

BUYERS INSTRUCTION SLIP

To avoid mistakes, please complete the instruction slip at the back of the catalogue clearly and accurately and hand them to the sales office before leaving Storth Oaks.

BEEF CLASS

STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT

Structural problems in cattle have a substantial effect on both the reproductive and growth performance of a beef herd. It is widely recognized that structural problems in a sire have detrimental effects on conception rates, calving patterns and thus profitability. Similarly, females with inadequate structural characteristics are more prone to weaning lighter calves or conceiving later in the breeding season than their more functional counterparts. These structural problems are filtered through the supply chain resulting in reduced income for the producer and thus reducing the overall productivity.

Bill Austin | Accredited Structural Assessor #1036 | Assessed on 07/03/2024

The current trend for improving consistency and quality of product has shifted producers focus, towards selecting seedstock on carcase and growth genetic traits (EBV’s). Whilst this selection has been, and will continue to be pivotal in developing the New Zealand beef industry, we must not forget the fundamentals of livestock breeding.

Storth Oaks is continually expanding their structural assessment program in order to optimise soundness and performance in their stock. The program involves an independent assessor analysing the structural composition of the herd on an individual basis. Storth Oaks is implementing a annual program of assessing all of it’s breeding stock and sale bulls. All animal’s deemed inadequate will be culled.

UNDERSTANDING THE BEEF CLASS STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT

For docility – 1 is Docile to the point of touching the animal, 3 is less ideal (restless) and 5 - ag- gressive. (Scores of 1 and 2 are preferred)

For traits scored 1-9:

• 4 and 6 show slight variation from idea but this includes most animals. Any animal scoring 4 and 6 would be acceptable in any breeding program.

• 3 and 7 show greater variation, but would be acceptable in most commercial breeing programs, but seed stock producers should be wary.

• 2 and 8 are low scoring animals and should be looked at closely before purchasing.

• 1 and 9 should not be catalogued and are considered culls.

BULL FERTILITY

All bulls in this catalogue have met the following parameters that are required to pass the Totally Vets Bull Fertility Evaluation conducted by Guy Haynes, Bovine Reproduction Consultant.

1

. PENILE SOUNDNESS - Each bulls extended penis is examined for structural soundness, injuries and abnormalities.

2

. SEMEN EVALUATION - Each bulls ejaculate is examined microscopically for Density, Motility, Morphology and must pass the minimum standards of 75% normal.

3

. CIRCUMFERENCE - Each sires scrotal circumference is measured.

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This sale will be hosted by bidr® (bidr.co.nz) as a HYBRID ON-FARM auction, with online bidding and a live-stream available for online purchasers.

All intending online purchasers must register with bidr® using an account held with one of the bidr® partner agencies in advance of the sale date.

The bidr® team is available to assist intending purchasers with signing up and registering – please call 0800 TO BIDR (0800 86 2437), or email enquiries@bidr.co.nz for assistance at any point.

Alternatively, contact your local bidr® representative:

Caitlin Barnett

Sales and Operations Manager 027 405 6156

Aimee Flynn

Lower North Island Territory Manager 027 282 1710

Bianca Perkins

Upper South Island Territory Manager 027 732 0006

Olivia Manley

Sales Coordinator 027 348 6354

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Bruno Santos

Upper North Island Territory Manager 027 221 8276

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Upper South Island Territory Manager 027 341 8066

Sam Murphy

Lower South Island Territory Manager 027 243 2736

Understanding the TransTasman

Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE)

What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).

What is an EBV?

An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).

EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.

Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals

TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).

For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20

kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed

EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide:

• the breed average EBV

• the percentile bands table

The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.

For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.

Considering Accuracy

An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.

The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV.

EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.

Description of TACE EBVs

EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.

UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

CEDir % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.

CEDtrs % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.

GL days

Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.

BW kg Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.

200 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.

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

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

MCW kg

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.

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

Milk kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.

DtC days

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.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.

Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.

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

EMA cm2 Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. 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.

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.

temperament.

$A $

$PRO $

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 higher yield.

Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.

Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency.

Higher selection indexes indicate eater profitability. Calving

Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd based in New Zealand that targets the production of grass finished steers for the AngusPure programme. Steers are assumed marketed at approximately 530 kg live weight (290 kg carcase weight with 10 mm P8 fat depth) at 20 months of age, with a significant premium for steers that exhibit superior marbling.

Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.

CATALOGUE 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.

Whilst all due care and atttention has been paid to the compilation of this catalogue, neither the vendors nor the selling agents or representative(s) thereof assume any responsibility whatsoever for correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue.

PLEASE BRING THIS CATALOGUE TO THE SALE

STORTH OAKS BULLS EXCEED BREED TRENDS

TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Genetic Benchmarking April 2024

The blue line represents Storth Oaks Growth - and the black line represents the rest of the Angus Society.

Storth Oaks Angus Angus Australia

BRINGING YOUR NEW BULL HOME

When purchasing a bull, care and handling after the sale can be as important as the purchase itself. Looking after your bull well during the initial stages of his working life may ensure longevity and success within your breeding herd.

Purchase

Temperament is an important characteristic when selecting a bull. Selecting a bull that may be flighty or aggressive will make life difficult for you each time he is handled. Note which bulls continu- ally push to the centre of a mob, run around, or are unreasonably nervous, aggressive or excited.

At the sale, note any changes of temperament by individual bulls. Some bulls that are quiet in the yard or paddock may not like the pressure and noise of the auction and become excited. Others that were excited beforehand get much worse in the sale ring and can really perform. Use the yard or paddock behaviour as a guide, rather than the temperament shown in the ring.

Delivery

When transporting your new bull insurance against loss in transit, accidental loss of use, or infertility, is sometimes provided by vendors. Where it is not, it is worth considering.

After purchase tips:

• When purchasing, ask which health treatments he has received

• Treat and handle him quietly at all times - no dogs, no buzzers. Talk to him and give him time and room to make up his mind.

• With more than one bull from different origins, you must be able to separate them on the truck.

• If you can arrange it, put a few quiet cows or steers on the truck with the bull. Let them down into a yard with the bulls for a while before loading and after unloading.

• Unload and reload during the trip as little as possible. If necessary, rest with water and feed. Treat bulls kindly— your impatience or nervousness is easily transmitted to an animal unfamiliar to you and unsure of his environment.

If you use a professional carrier:

• Make sure the carrier knows which bulls can be mixed together.

• Discuss with the carrier, resting procedures for long trips, expected delivery time, truck condition and quiet handling.

• Give ear tag and brand numbers to the carrier and make sure you have the carrier’s phone number.

When buying bulls from far away, you may often have to fit in with other delivery arrangements to reduce cost. You should make it clear how you want your bulls handled.

Arrival

When the bull or bulls arrive home, unload them at the yards into a group of house cows, steers or herd cows.

Never jump them from the back of a truck directly into a paddock— it may be the last time you see them. Bulls from different origins should be put into separate yards with other cattle for company.

Provide hay and water, then leave them alone until the next morning. The next day, bulls should receive routine health treatments. If they have not been treated before, all bulls should be vaccinated with:

• 5-in-1 vaccine;

• BVD vaccine;

• leptospirosis vaccine

Consult with your veterinarian and draw up a policy for treating bulls on arrival and then annually. Bulls should be drenched to prevent introducing worms and, if necessary, should be treated for lice. Plan to give follow-up vaccinations 4–6 weeks later. The stud farm where the bull has come from may have treated him initially anyway, check!

Leave the bulls in the yards for the next day or two on feed and water to allow them to settle down with other stock for company. A bull’s behaviour will decide how quickly he can be moved out to paddocks.

Mating new young bulls

Newly purchased young bulls should not be placed with older herd bulls for multiple-sire joining. The older, dominant bull will not allow the young bulls to work, and will knock them around while keeping them away from the cows.

Use new bulls in either single-sire groups or with young bulls their own age. If a number of young bulls are to be used together, run them together for a few weeks before joining starts. They sort out their pecking order quickly and have few problems later.

When the young bulls are working, inspect them regularly and closely.

Bulls are a large investment for breeding herds and they have a major effect on herd fertility. A little time and attention to make sure they are fit, free from disease and actively working is well worthwhile.

WHAT DO YOU GET DIFFERENT WHEN YOU BUY A STORTH OAKS BULL?

► Storth Oaks is a genuine hill country property run in a very commercial manner where the cow herd is tested on the hills and has to perform.

► This winter we will calve 310 registered performance recorded females - good base for selection.

► Since its foundation in 1991, Storth Oaks has always mated heifers to calve at 2 years old. All calves are weighed and recorded at birth.

► All animals are DNA sire verified to guarantee the bull is by the sire nominated.

► AI is used extensively with all females being AI’d and some for two cycles. This enables us to source the very best genetics to improve the herd and the herds of our customers.

► Fertility is of paramount importance which means selecting bulls from calving ease sires with strong fertility attributes.

► The Storth Oaks aim is to improve the profitability of our commer- cial customers. If the economics of prime beef production are not lifted by genetic improvement we will lose more land to alternative more profitable land uses.

► All Storth Oaks animals are verified to HD50K test.

► All bulls are fertility and semen tested independently prior to sale

► AngusPro index has a weighting for marbling while also selecting animals suitable to go into a self replacing herd. Marbling attributes cost nothing to put into you genetic selections so why not have it? All research from the USA and the rest of the world suggests that Marbling is the single most important indicator to ensuring beef is consistently tender, juicy and has good flavour.

► Great emphasis is put on temperament or disposition. Calves are yard weaned and introduced to a high fibre straw/ silage mix to make sure the rumen is fully developed to maximise efficiency.

► All bulls are independently Beef Class structurally assessed.

► Storth Oaks delivers bulls free to the North Island.

► BVD negative and have been BVD vaccinated.

► Bulls come with a 3 year structure and fertility guarantee for bulls going into commercial herds (not caused by injury, disease, or poor management.) see sale information for more details.

► All bulls are clear of all known genetic defects.

► All animals at Storth Oaks are HD50K tested at birth for production traits, and incorporated into their EBV’s through single step analysis.

April 2024 Reference Tables

BREED AVERAGE EBVs

* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the April 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE

* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the April 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

Reference Tables

April 2024

BREED AVERAGE EBVs

* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the April 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE

* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2022 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the April 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

Everyone in the industry knows that profitability within a cattle system can be improved by making educated predictions with factual data. It’s scientifically proven.

AngusPRO are a group of New Zealand Angus studs that encompass over 40% of New Zealand’s registered Angus cattle. These studs have united and made the shift across the ditch, to join the progressive governing body that is Angus Australia.

Angus Australia pride themselves on their quality of leadership in the delivery of innovative programs that will enhance and promote the value of Angus cattle and beef.

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OUR STORY

AngusPRO are a group of New Zealand Angus studs that encompass over 40% of New Zealand’s registered Angus cattle. These studs have united and made the shift across the ditch, to join the progressive governing body that is Angus Australia. Angus Australia pride themselves on their quality of leadership in the delivery of innovative programs that will enhance and promote the value of Angus cattle and beef.

Everyone in the industry knows that profitability within a cattle system can be improved by making educated predictions with factual data. It’s scientifically proven. While ensuring cattle are of sound structure and are quiet in nature, the additional use of science and genomics can assist in viewing what’s under the skin of an animal, providing an insight into what future progeny will look like, grow like, breed like and essentially, eat like.

By shifting to Angus Australia, AngusPRO have opened the gateway to technological and education facilities for the studs involved and their clients that are second to none. In what may seem like an administrative shift, we’re all gaining a support network of 30-odd staff, countless educational documents and webinars, training sessions, technological tools, extensive research and continuing breed development. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Angus cattle are the backbone of the New Zealand beef industry. In the commercial environment they’re expected to survive. Amid winter conditions of driving rain and inches of snow they will forage and not only survive, they will thrive. It’s in their DNA.

When stud females are mated as heifers, this replicates the commercial farming model and improves overall fertility within the herd. Increased profitability is therefore bred into those progeny, so to speak. EBVs are the best available tool we have in predicting future progeny and when stud breeders use technologies such as HD50k and Angus GS, the accuracy of EBVs and Indexes is increased.

Angus Australia is focused on supporting the genetic improvement of Angus cattle. Their Angus.Tech suite includes a range of software tools and technologies, such as Angus SELECT, which has been developed to support members in improving the profitability of Angus genetics within the beef supply chain, by assisting with the identification of those genetics that are most aligned with their breeding goals and objectives.

While increased profitability for the client is at the forefront of our AngusPRO members’ aspirations, producing the finest grass fed eating experience for the end consumer is absolutely imperative. This is their ultimate focus.

Maintaining high standards of sustainable farming practice to ensure the land is enhanced for generations to come is of course, part of daily life for the AngusPRO team. The environment here in New Zealand must be nurtured, with clear water in the streams and rich soils underfoot. It should go without saying that animal husbandry is paramount. These ideals and quality grass fed Angus beef go hand in hand for the end consumer.

Although we are a newly formed entity, many of the studs represented have stood the test of time. They are the perfect synergy of old school reputability and new school technique.

AngusPRO are committed to bettering Angus cattle within the New Zealand beef industry and ensuring Angus is the tastiest beef on everyone’s lips.

ANGUSPURE PARTNER

AngusPure NZ has teamed up with 91 Angus studs who share in our vision - to focus on the end consumer. This stud is proud to be named as one of them, and by using the finest genetics and implementing best management practice they can help you produce more premium quality Angus beef.

Only our AngusPure Partner studs display these devices in their sale catalogues. They indicate bulls endorsed by AngusPure NZ.

ANGUSPURE ENDORSED BULLS

AngusPure NZ continues to endorse bulls for sale that are either at or above +$125 for the AngusPure index (API) and at or above $115 for the AngusPRO index (PRO). These indexes give commercial farmers confidence that by using these selection tools, bulls are most likely to leave progeny with superior carcase quality. At the same time they achieve desirable outcomes for self replacing herds, as the AngusPure & AngusPRO indexes still reward cattle with strong maternal attributes like calving ease, scrotal and growth, along with carcase weight.

To qualify, bulls will be => +$125 for AngusPure index OR => +$115 for AngusPRO index

EXTRA ANGUSPURE ENDORSEMENT FOR MARBLING

In addition to the ‘A’, and to assist bull buyers who wish to select for more marbling AngusPure are rewarding those animals that are either at or above +$145 for the AngusPure index and at or above $135 for the AngusPRO index. In addition to this they must have an IMF EBV (for marbling) equal to or greater than +2.2. These bulls will be awarded an ‘A+’ endorsement. Marbling is one of the very highest eating quality attributes and is necessary in order to meet some of the highest premium requirements for the export program, AngusPure Special Reserve.

To qualify, bulls will be => +$145 for AngusPure index OR => +$135 for AngusPRO index, and in addition all bulls must be => +2.2 for IMF EBV

AngusPure NZ recognises the need to lift the amount of marbling in our New Zealand cow genetics, in order to fill the requirements of consumers going forward. Marbling has two critical components; genetics and feeding. Feeding on a rising plane of nutrition is vital but without the genetics these attributes will not be able to express themselves.

The first Chilton Park Moe son to be sold. He has made a big mark in Austrlia, leaving balanced very correct progeny. This son fits the bill. Top 11% $Pro and 4% $A Dam R202 a R2 heifer, now 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T13PV

Calved: 1/8/2022 FAF22T13 Register: HBR

By a home bred son of Rennylea L508 in Q46, sold in our 2021 sale. Great structure, calving ease and top 1% gestation length. Would suit most programs with great carcase. Dam K310 has been a donor sold 4 sons in sale and is 11/8.

STORTH OAKS T4PV

Calved: 15/7/2022 FAF22T4 Register: HBR

Our first Paratrooper from a R2 heifers first calf. Good calving ease and a beautiful growth curve in the son along with great Cwt. Top 19% $A & $Pro.His dam he goes back to Storth Oaks Everest. 1/2. F F

STORTH OAKS T41PV

Calved: 10/8/2022 FAF22T41 Register: HBR Indexes $A

STORTH OAKS T38PV

STORTH OAKS T51PV

Calved: 12/8/2022 FAF22T51 Register: HBR

A Fireball son from a Proceed daughter delivers some power. Beautiful growth curve with cwt and IMF adding to the package including +4 for IMF. Both indexes top quartile. Dam P172 is 4/4.

STORTH OAKS T6PV

STORTH OAKS T27PV

STORTH OAKS T45PV

Calved: 11/8/2022 FAF22T45

A top ranking Fireball son here. He is in the top 4% of the breed for $Pro with lots of growth. Dam P288 is a Lotto daughter who is 4/4 with her first two calves sold. F F R R 17

STORTH OAKS T61PV

STORTH OAKS T37PV

Calved: 10/8/2022 FAF22T37 Register: HBR Indexes

STORTH OAKS T25PV

STORTH OAKS T52PV

Calved: 12/8/2022 FAF22T52 Register: HBR

STORTH OAKS T70PV

Calved: 15/8/2022 FAF22T70 Register: HBR

STORTH OAKS T39PV

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STORTH OAKS T17PV

Calved: 3/8/2022 FAF22T17 Register: HBR

Paratrooper son with some good figures. Easy calving, hes got growth, fertility and carcase. Top 6% $A & Top 3% $Pro. Dam a Lotto daughter who is 4/4 with 2 sons sold.

STORTH OAKS T57PV

Calved: 12/8/2022 FAF22T57 Register: HBR

A Dual Threat over a Dusty daughter brings some game changing numbers. Shorten gestation length and build carcase wgt and EMA @+17.2 Top 1% of breed in 8 out of 10 indexes and top 2% in other! Dam 2/2, 1 son sold.

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU $................................................................................

STORTH OAKS T71PV

Calved: 15/8/2022 FAF22T71 Register: HBR Indexes $A

How do you fault this Zephyr calfs dataset? From +9.5 CE dir to +1.6 birth out to +143 @ 600 days and mature cow back to +84! The the cwt, EMA & IMF top quartile. Now the indexes, 10/10 top 1% of the breed. Q300 3/3.

STORTH OAKS T46PV

STORTH OAKS T62PV

Calved: 14/8/2022 FAF22T62 Register: HBR

A Fireball son from a Dusty daughter to deliver

STORTH OAKS T55PV

STORTH OAKS T2PV

Calved: 14/7/2022 FAF22T2 Register: HBR

Paratrooper son with a great growth curve while really maintaining mature cow size. Top 14% $A from a first calving R2 heifer in R238 who is 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T72PV

Calved: 15/8/2022 FAF22T72 Register: HBR Indexes

Another Zephyr that delivers some big numbers including +13.5 EMA and +5.2 IMF putting him in the top 2% for both $A & $Pro. Dam Q255 is 3/3.

STORTH OAKS T95PV

Calved: 21/8/2022 FAF22T95 Register: HBR

A growthy Zephyr with lots to offer including a great carcase set putting him in the top 1% for $A and 2% $Pro all from a first calving R2 heifer in R215 who is 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T92PV

Dual Threat delivers again with this son balanced right through thats why he is in the top 1% of the breed for both $A & $Pro. His Dam a real good Te Mania Berkley daughter has been a standout with 10/10 with 4 sons sold and back in calf.

STORTH OAKS T154PV

Calved: 27/9/2022 FAF22T154 Register: HBR Indexes

A late born Moe son who you will have marked. Calve easily, growth fast, docile, huge cwt & great IMF puts him in the top11% for $Pro & 16% $A. Dam 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T107PV

STORTH OAKS T91PV

Calved: 20/8/2022 FAF22T91 Register: HBR

A really good Hometown son here worth a look. Great maternal and brilliant carcase with EMA @ +13.8 and IMF +5.3 putting him in the top 1% of the breed for 10 out of 10 indexes. His dam Q237 3/3 with 1 son sold.

STORTH OAKS T150PV

Dual Threat out of a Rennylea L508’s daughters first calf as a R2 heifer. A good one with great numbers. Top 2% of the breed for both $A & $Pro. Dam R235 1/2. F

STORTH OAKS T77PV

Calved: 17/8/2022 FAF22T77 Register: HBR

Moe from a Leo daughter. Plenty of balance through the growth curve and good IMF from a first calving R2 heifer in R277 who is 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T116PV

Calved: 9/9/2022

FAF22T116 Register: HBR

Another Dual Threat who covers all the maternal and carcase bases. That’s why he is in the top 1% of the breed for both $A & $Pro indexes. Dam M284 is 6/6 with 1 son sold.

Moe continues to leave good solid reliable correct sons and this one is the same. Top quartile both indexes. Dam R256 a first calving R2 heifer 1/1.

STORTH OAKS T97PV

Calved: 22/8/2022 FAF22T97 Register: HBR

Another Moe, pretty much the same as the last lot from an older cow. Dam L254 did 6/6 with 3 sons sold, 1 to stud. F F

STORTH OAKS T86PV

Calved: 19/8/2022 FAF22T86 Register: HBR

Heres a Storth Oaks Rover son that is worth a look. Another from a R2 heifers first calf he is in the top 14% for $A and 18% $Pro and IMF @ +5.3 R284 is 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T106PV

Calved: 26/8/2022 FAF22T106 Register: HBR Indexes

STORTH OAKS T133PV

Calved: 15/9/2022 FAF22T133 Register: HBR

Start of a new mob. New Ground son who has a lot to like. Very good scrotal, EMA and IMF here. He is in the top 9% of the breed for $Pro. Dam 4/5 with 1 son sold. F F R

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STORTH OAKS T140PV

Calved: 17/9/2022 FAF22T140 Register: HBR

Another New Ground with extremmily good maternal attributes but not failing on IMF @ +4.6 Dam M277 is 5/5 with 3 sons sold. F

STORTH OAKS T151PV

STORTH OAKS T76PV

Calved: 16/8/2022 FAF22T76 Register: HBR

A Rover son to use anywhere. He has calving ease and low bwt, controled growth without increasing cow size and a handy EMA and IMF. Top 5% $Pro and 6% $A Dam H227 with longevity is 10/10 and incalf again.

STORTH OAKS T79PV

STORTH OAKS T126PV

Another nice New Ground son here who balances maternal and growth with carcase to burn. Dam K215 is 8/8 with 2 sons sold in sale.

STORTH OAKS T114PV

STORTH OAKS T144PV

Calved: 18/9/2022 FAF22T144 Register: HBR

Late Sept born Momentous with great growth and docility along with EMA and IMF @ +5.4 puts him in the top 6% $A & 7% $Pro. Dam Q244 did 2/2.

STORTH OAKS T157PV

STORTH OAKS T152PV

Calved: 23/9/2022 FAF22T152 Register: HBR Indexes

Rennylea L508 has been a star here and in Aus. This son has plenty of growth and RBY. He is top 27% $A Dam Q294 2/2 with 1 son sold.

STORTH OAKS T117PV

Calved: 9/9/2022 FAF22T117 Register: HBR

If you want real easy calving while adding big IMF here is your bull! He is +6.1 for IMF, in the top 2% of the breed. Dam M293 is 6/6 with 2 sons sold. F

STORTH OAKS T111PV

STORTH OAKS T49PV

Calved: 11/8/2022 FAF22T49 Register: HBR

P9 son with calving ease and low bwt. Good scrotal and a

STORTH OAKS T18PV

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BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV

Calved: 07/02/2014 USA17960722 Register: HBR

Statistics: Number of Herds: 257, Prog Analysed: 5589,

CHILTERN PARK MOE M6PV

Calved: 05/03/2016

CLUNES CROSSING DUSTY M13PV

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G A R HOME TOWNPV

H P C A ZEPHYRSV

Calved: 16/07/2017 TFAN90 Register: HBR Indexes

$A $PRO

Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OS-

MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

Calved: 29/01/2018

NMMP15 Register: HBR

L508PV

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STORTH OAKS Q141PV

STORTH OAKS Q46PV

Calved: 01/08/2019

STORTH OAKS R23PV

Calved: 18/07/2020 NZE19507020R23 Register: HBR

STORTH OAKS R41PV

Calved: 30/07/2020 NZE19507020R41 Register: HBR Indexes $A $PRO

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SALE LOCATION

30 MINS – 33.4KM FROM TE AWAMUTU

From the Z – Service Station – 601 Sloane Street

Head south on State Highway 3

11.4km Turn left onto Ngahape Rd (signs for Maihiihi)

6.9 Continue straight onto Whibley Rd

4.0km Turn left onto Maihiihi Rd

5.8km Veer up to the right onto Paewhenua Rd

5.24km Storth Oaks will be on your Right.

22 MINS – 25.9KM FROM OTOROHANGA

From the Mobil – Service Station

Head north on State Highway 3

350m Turn right onto Huiputea Drive

91m Turn left on to Phillips Ave

9.4 km Phillips Ave becomes Rangiatea Rd

Turn right onto Lurman Rd

7.2 Turn Right onto Paewhenua Rd

2.9 km Storth Oaks is on your Right. Tim

Storth Oaks ANGUS

op Bulls with Top Figures across all traits to suit all breeding programmes!

87 Top Indexing Angus Sires for Sale

72 carry the A+ Endorsement

15 carry the A Endorsement

87 bulls in this catalogue average EBV for

That is 3.8x greater than the Angus New Zealand breed average for

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