1st Annual Bull Sale
Friday 23rd June, 2023 at 1pm
Tenterfield Sale Yards, 66 - 80 Boundary Road, Tenterfield, NSW
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Friday 23rd June, 2023 at 1pm
Tenterfield Sale Yards, 66 - 80 Boundary Road, Tenterfield, NSW
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Friday 23rd June, 2023 at 1pm (all on AuctionsPlus)
Viewing available from 10am.
Tenterfield Sale Yards, 66 - 80 Boundary Road, Tenterfield, NSW
Agent details :
Matt Duff of Harold Curry Tenterfield 0401 949 323
125 High Street, Tenterfield, NSW, 2372
Contact Details
Manager - Peter McDonald - 0415 838 979
Operations Manager - Sophie McDonald - 0421 107 763
Owner - Donald de Boer - 0477 924 888
We are oozing with pride of our first line up of bulls. Its been a journey, a labour of love for us. We are a small family managed operation with a farm in the wonderful Tenterfield region and the Byron Bay Hinterland.
We have been building our herd for over 5 years now, purchasing a wonderful line of cows from Coolarmagh Angus many years ago. We had the pleasure to get tangled up with the Vivers family from Eaglehawk and put some of their wonderful bulls through our herd. We then found the ever so great Dwight Wyatt who has been coaching us through our AI sessions over the years. We then did our first Embryo programs with Beefmark Breeding Centre and these bulls are the result of one of those programs, with a few AI and natural bred bulls in there also.
We are a very small operation with lots of family and children always running around us. We have been breeding cattle to be docile and safe for all family members to get in an help us out. We have been learning the current balance on how to breed them to work well in two very different types of country between our two farms. This is only the very beginning for us but we are more than certain that these bulls will make themselves at home wherever they go. We believe they will be able to go the distance and keep your herd growing for years to come.
We look forward to producing bulls for many more years. We have a lot to learn and are so excited to bring more bulls and build up great relationships with all our customers.
From the True North Angus Team.
Donald
de Boer, Peter McDonald, Daniel Graham and Sophie McDonald23rd June 2023 at 1pm (all on AuctionsPlus).
Viewing available from 10am.
Please call Peter McDonald to view bulls prior to the auction on 0415 838 979.
Vaccinations:
• 2 x 7 in 1 Vaccinations
• Vibrio
• 3 day sickness
• Tested for Pesti
• 2 x Multimin injections
• All bulls are sire verified
Vet check will be taken out 2 weeks before sale, bull scanning for IMF etc. will be taken out in 2 weeks times, and weights will be done a week out from sale an all added to a supplementary sheet.
We are offering a free freight service to the Tenterfield region.
We recommend that buyers insure their bull for full cover, including transport, on the fall of the hammer. True North takes no responsibility for death or injury to a bull after it leaves our front gate.
The vendor will transfer ownership of the bull to the purchaser on the Angus Australia database.
A 2% rebate will be available for Agents who Introduce their Clients in writing 24 hours prior to the sale to the Selling Agent.
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.
In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must notify Angus Australia in writing and forward it to Angus Australia. If notification is not received, the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such 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 identified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.
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.
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.
400 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age. Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
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 Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.
DtC days
SS cm
CWT kg
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
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.
Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
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 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.
Reference Tables * Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the
* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid April
TransTasman Angus Cattle EvaluationMid April 2023
* Breed average represents the average EBV of all
across the
* The percentile bands represent the distribution of
Mid April 2023
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DOB: 17/02/2021
Status: HBR
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV
MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
MILLAH MURRAH RIGHT TIME F240SV
MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER A70PV
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: JXHL40 TRUE NORTH VIXEN L40#
MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
VIXEN G144SV
Notes: S31 is a little powerhouse bull with Calving ease and Birth Weights both in the top 10%. Nice and thick type of angus bull.
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035#
CAPITALIST 028#
MURRAH DOC J184PV C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321#
DIXIE ERICA 2053#
DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853#
April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: Strong son of Capitalist 316, strong well rounded bull, Great 200 day figures with the muscle to back him up.
TAHITI D15#
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035#
CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028#
PRIDES PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
Sire: USA17666102 LD CAPITALIST 316PV
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321#
LD DIXIE ERICA 2053#
DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853#
TEHAMA BANDO 155#
BON VIEW BANDO 598#
BON VIEW DORA 56#
Dam: BRCZ39 COOLARMAGH SALLSON Z39SV
GLENOCH KAPUTAR+90#
SALLSON S189#
Notes: S36 is a clean tidy angus bull. Smooth skinned, deep muscled bull. A Capitalist 316 son with great Calving ease and birth weight figures. Great match for any herd.
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035#
CAPITALIST 028#
PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321#
DIXIE ERICA 2053#
DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159PV MILLAH MURRAH DOC J184PV
MURRAH PRUE C48SV
NET WORTH C003SV
COOLARMAGH TAHITI H15#
COOLARMAGH TAHITI D15#
Notes: Son of one of our best doing cows L12, first in calf each time. S67 holds him self well with strong angus muscle all the way through and the docility that you want passed through to the next generation.
DOB: 19/02/2021
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DD50%,NHFU
G A R MAXIMUM PAYLOAD 3674# RAB FED EX 168J#
RAB MISS 1489 542G#
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: BRCG17 COOLARMAGH DORIS G17#
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV
BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245E MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615# COOLARMAGH DORIS D57#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
COOLARMAGH DORIS Y37#
Notes: Son of Apache, beautiful smooth skinned bull from our long standing cow G17 who has given us a calf every year without a hiccup. Another bull throwing out some great calving figures to add to his strong frame.
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV RAB MISS 1489 542G#
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV
MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
G A R MAXIMUM PAYLOAD 3674#
RAB FED EX 168J#
Dam: BRCG17 COOLARMAGH DORIS G17#
BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245E
COOLARMAGH DORIS D57#
COOLARMAGH DORIS Y37#
Notes: S28 is carrying on some top 5% milk figures to add to a herd. His temperament and deep muscle, paired his with mothers longevity make him a real ‘Superman’ in our books.
Notes: S72 has been a great doing bull from day one. Long smooth skinned bull showing all the great qualities of great angus bull.
DOB: 22/02/2021
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV
MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV BON VIEW DORA 56#
TEHAMA BANDO 155# BON VIEW BANDO 598#
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: BRCZ39 COOLARMAGH SALLSON Z39SV
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV GLENOCH KAPUTAR+90#
MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
BOOROOMOOKA SALLSON S189#
GULDAMULDA KIMONO K3+90#
Notes: S64 from Mulgrave Apache and one of our Original cows Z39. Longevity, sleek coat, muscle packed bull.
Notes: S60 has been a eye catcher from birth. Lovely headed angus bull. Docile, thick and top calving ease to add to a nice group of heifers.
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035# CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028#
PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
MILLAH MURRAH RIGHT TIME F240SV
MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER A70PV
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV LD DIXIE ERICA 2053#
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321#
DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV
COOLARMAGH VIXEN E3#
Notes: S38 is another standout bull. Moderate birthing figures, sleek coat and depth.
Lot 15
TRUE NORTH SHAMROCK S46SV JXH21S46
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV
Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DD50%,NHFU
G A R MAXIMUM PAYLOAD 3674# RAB FED EX 168J#
MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV RAB MISS 1489 542G#
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: BRCG17 COOLARMAGH DORIS G17#
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV
MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245E
COOLARMAGH DORIS D57#
COOLARMAGH DORIS Y37#
Selection Indexes Dir Dtrs GL BW 200 W 400 W 600 W MCW Milk SS Doc EBV +6.9 +5.8 -5.0 +1.5 +43 +69 +84 +49 +19 +1.7 +7 ACC 57% 45% 71% 72% 73% 71% 72% 69% 64% 68% 49% Perc 16 21 45 8 82 95 96 99 32 65 96 D t C CWT EMA Rib Rump RBY IMF NFI-F Claw Angle Leg EBV -5.5 +47 +3.4 +1.0 +1.0 -0.1 +2.1 -0.31 +0.72 +1.04 +1.06 ACC 35% 62% 61% 62% 62% 56% 65% 49% 65% 66% 60% Perc 27 93 83 25 26 81 49 5 24 66 58
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
S66 carries the Capitalist name through with a straight long back, his docile temperament and strong shape.
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035#
CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028#
PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321#
LD DIXIE ERICA 2053# LD DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
MILLAH MURRAH RIGHT TIME F240SV
MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER A70PV
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV
COOLARMAGH Vixen E3#
Notes: S68 is very true to the Capitalist 316 style. Sleek coat, lots of depth and some Top 1% calving figures.
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV
MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159PV
MILLAH MURRAH DOC J184PV
MILLAH MURRAH PRUE C48SV
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: JXHL12 TRUE NORTH TAHITI L12SV
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV
MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: S29 is a very well rounded bull thick throughout, wonderfully docile. A strong standout type of bull.
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
COOLARMAGH TAHITI H15#
COOLARMAGH TAHITI D15#
birthing figures.
B&B IDENTITYSV MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV RAB MISS 1489 542G#
G A R MAXIMUM PAYLOAD 3674#
RAB FED EX 168J#
FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245E MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
COOLARMAGH DORIS D57#
COOLARMAGH DORIS Y37#
Notes: S22 is a home bred
NET WORTH C003SV COOLARMAGH WRANGLER G176SV
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
WRANGLER Y62#
DANDALOO H18#
Dandaloo E5#
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV RAB MISS 1489 542G#
STERN 3886#
R MAXIMUM PAYLOAD 3674# RAB FED EX 168J#
G
JXHP24 TRUE NORTH BRAVEHEART P24SV Dam: BRCG17 COOLARMAGH DORIS G17#
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV BOOROOMOOKA WARWICK W245E COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV COOLARMAGH
Notes: S18 is the Grandson to the almighty Braveheart of stern. He is a sturdy structurally sound young bull.
MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159PV MILLAH MURRAH DOC J184PV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV MILLAH MURRAH PRUE C48SV
3886#
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV COOLARMAGH Vixen E3#
Notes: S21 is another home grown bull. He is a well rounded bull, great shape and depth to this bull.
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB#
COOLARMAGH TAHITI H15#
COOLARMAGH TAHITI D15#
REALITY 839#
OF STERNSV MATAURI 06663#
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
MILLAH MURRAH RIGHT TIME F240SV COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV COOLARMAGH Vixen E3#
TRUE NORTH INDA L2# COOLARMAGH F91FSV
Notes: S15 is the strong Angus type, straight and thick bull with nice conformation.
SITZ TRAVELER 8180#
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035# STERN 3886#
S A V EMULOUS 8145#
USA16752262 CONNEALY
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV C R A
Notes: S7 is a stand out for us. He holds him self well with great Birth weight and calving ease figures.
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035# CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028# HOFF RACHEL 8312 405#
PRIDES PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
316PV
CONNEALY REFLECTION# JINDRA DOUBLE VISIONSV
JXHP27 TRUE NORTH WRANGLER P27PV
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321# EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV LD DIXIE ERICA 2053# LD DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853# COOLARMAGH WRANGLER G176SV COOLARMAGH WRANGLER Y62#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: R12 is a 3 year old bull of ours that we had used as our back up bull. Very docile, easy doing bull who has proven he does his job very well.
S A V NET WORTH 4200#
EAGLEHAWK
Sire: BVVL324 EAGLEHAWK BLUEPRINT L324PV Dam: BRCH18
EAGLEHAWK
EAGLEHAWK D165#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
DANDALOO H18#
NET WORTH C003SV BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407# COOLARMAGH BARRISTER B14SV
Notes: R13 is a Eaglehawk throughback, he carries the Eaglehawk smooth skin and docility. A 3 year old bull that we used as our back up bull, who has never missed a beat.
DOB: 26/05/2021 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV
STERN 3886#
COOLARMAGH DYNAMITE F23PV COOLARMAGH JASPER J16SV
COOLARMAGH 9074 F62#
Sire: JXHP24 TRUE NORTH BRAVEHEART P24SV Dam: JXHM4 TRUE NORTH J DORIS M4#
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV
EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV COOLARMAGH Vixen E3# COOLARMAGH DORIS H59# COOLARMAGH DORIS D7#
Notes: S11 is a grandson to Braveheart, a very tidy nice type of bull.
DOB: 19/02/2021
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV MUSGRAVE AVIATORSV
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
BT RIGHT TIME 24J#
MILLAH MURRAH RIGHT TIME F240SV
MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER A70PV
Sire: USA18194405 MUSGRAVE APACHESV Dam: JXHL40 TRUE NORTH VIXEN L40#
MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV EAGLEHAWK NET WORTH C003SV MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1304-189#
MCATL LADY CAROLINE 189-1615#
Mid April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
COOLARMAGH VIXEN G144SV
COOLARMAGH VIXEN E3#
Notes: S48 is a Musgrave Apache son, full of strength and deep muscle.
DOB: 31/08/2021 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU Sire: JXHQ14 TRUE NORTH LD Q14PV Dam: JXHP2 TRUE NORTH DORIS P2PV LD DIXIE ERICA
NET WORTH C003SV COOLARMAGH WRANGLER G176SV
WRANGLER Y62#
April
DORIS G113SV
DORIS Z113#
Selection Indexes
Number of Herds: 220, Prog Analysed: 3591, Genomic Prog: 1646
B&B IDENTITYSV
SITZ
B&B ERICA 605#
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138#
ALC FOREVER LADY R02S#
April 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
RS
MILL
BOULDERPV
HOOVER DAM# MUSGRAVE BOULDERPV S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035#
S A V NET WORTH 4200#
B A R EXT TRAVELER 205#
C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608#
G D A R TRAVELER 71# SITZ TRAVELER 8180# CRA LADY JAYE 608 498
SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 1137#
Sire: USA0035 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035# Dam: USA16204878
2124#
April 2023
Angus Cattle Evaluation
OF CONANGA 6499#
PITA OF CONANGA 8821#
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Traits Observed: Genomics
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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”.
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.
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.