Welcome to Western Australia
Little Meadows Angus- Crooked Brook
Venturon Livestock- Boyup Brook
Rhodes Pastoral- Boyup Brook
Esslemont Angus- Anniebrook
Blackrock Angus- Vasse
Monterey Angus- Karridale
Quanden
Tullibardine
Koojan
Kapari Angus- Northampton
Black Tara Angus- Irwin
Red Hat Angus- Cullalla
Ardcairnie Angus- Guilderton
Gandy Angus- Diamond Tree
CharCol Springs- Yanmah
Mordallup Angus- Mordalup
Mason Valley Angus- Youngs Siding
Springs Angus- Redmond
Angus- Green Valley
Hills Angus- Manypeaks
Arkle Angus- Munglinup
Allegria Park Angus- Myrup
Coonamble Angus- Bremer Bay
Welcome to Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest of the states in Australia, spanning over 2,527,013 square kilometres (975,685 sq mi) To put the vast land size into perspective, that’s 10 times larger than the United Kingdom, about one-and-a-half times the size of Alaska and about three-and-a-half times the size of Texas
Western Australia’s extraordinary natural beauty attracts visitors from all over the world The regions in Western Australia are more than just destinations - they're a picturesque place for once in a lifetime experiences, breathtaking scenery and wildlife encounters
Encounters with the native wildlife is never far away, no matter when or where you visit From the notoriously friendly Quokkas on Rottnest Island, to the sunbaking Kangaroos found at Lucky Bay
In this booklet you will find a selection of destinations that are located across the state, and have been selected as they are near, or on their way to, the enterprises that have chosen to have visitors before or after the World Angus Forum
We welcome, and encourage you to experience the majestic landscapes dotted across the state and boundless natural adventures
Incredible experiences and natural wonders await you in every region of this grand and diverse State
We can’t wait to say ‘G’day!’
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The Pinnacles Desert
The Pinnacles are amazing natural limestone structures, formed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 years ago after the sea receded and left deposits of sea shells Over time, coastal winds removed the surrounding sand, leaving the pillars exposed to the elements The Pinnacles range in height and dimension - some stand as high as 35m
Kalbarri Skywalk
The Kalbarri Skywalk has two cantilevered viewing platforms that hang in mid-air 100m high above the gorge which offers breathtaking views of the Murchison River gorge and the spectacular surrounding landscape
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Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island can be seen on the horizon, glimmering across the water from the mainland and is only 19 kilometers off the coast of Fremantle A favourite holiday destination while visiting Perth, Rottnest Island boasts 63 stunning beaches An icon on the Island is the cute and friendly Quokka Rottnest is home to around 10,000 of these furry marsupials
Kings Park and Boatnic Garden
With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, the Park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia attracting 6 million people per year Kings Park and Botanic Garden has extensive city and river views with panorama to the Darling Range
Fremantle
Fremantle is a port city located at the mouth of the Swan River and is part of the Perth metropolitan area Fremantle is known for its maritime history, Victorian architecture and remnants from Australia's days as a British penal colony
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Margaret River and surrounds
Margaret River is a region in the southwest corner of Western Australia, famed for its wines and boasts over 215 wineries The region combines picturesque beaches and world-class surf breaks, towering forests, caves, unique flora and fauna, and culinary excellence
The Gap and Natural Bridge
The Gap and Natural Bridge is a tourist hot-spot in Albany on the South Coast of Western Australia The breath-taking attraction has a viewing platform 24 meters up the cliff face which hangs over the edge of the Southern Ocean
Lucky Bay Cape Le Grand National Park
Lucky Bay is located near Esperance and is one of Western Australia's most iconic beaches Esperance’s stunning coastline has no shortage of picture-perfect beaches, but only one, being Lucky Bay has claimed the honour of being Australia's whitest beach Lucky Bay is well-known for wildlife encounters from inquisitive kangaroos, which can often be found roaming the shores
Important information and considerations
Valley of the Giants
Located in Walpole, the Valley of the Giants is home to the famous Tree Top Walk which reaches a height of 40m above the forest floor The red tingle trees below are aged to be over 400 years old, while some of the plants in the area have origins that can be traced back 65 million years
National ANZAC Centre
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The National ANZAC Centre in Albany is dedicated to Australian and New Zealand soldiers It Is an award-winning modern museum that uses multimedia, interactive technology and historical artefacts to create a deeply personal connection with the past, as well as pay tribute to those who served
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Road safetyIn Australia, cars travel on the left of the road and speed is in kilometres (km) per hour When overtaking, make sure you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers Watch out for wildlife Particularly at dawn and dusk - make sure you’re extra vigilant when driving It is not uncommon to encounter wildlife such as kangaroos and emus wandering the road Take note of safety signageregardinginteractingwithwildlife Ifyouhavevehicletrouble,roadsideassistanceisavailablethroughoutthestate,contactRACon131111 Emergency servicesPolice,ambulance,firebrigade-call000
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All of the enterprises listed in this directory would love to host guests or answer any questions you have about visiting
Kapari Angus
562 Ogilvie School Rd, Ogilvie (Northampton), WA
Tony +61 0428362032
Liz +61 0427362025
@kapariangus
wwwkaparianguscomau
Located 500km north of Perth near Northampton, Kapari Angus is at the gateway to some amazing natural beauty touristhotspots. Spectacular Kalbarri gorges, both coastal and along the Murchison River, including a breathtaking Skywalk structure, and the Pink Lake near Port Gregory, are about an hour’s drive from Kapari Further north, the World Heritage area of Shark Bay, Monkey Mia and the Francois Peron Peninsula have some of the most spectacular water and landscape colours on the Coral Coast. Further north again, at Exmouth, you can swim with the whale sharks
At Kapari, the most northern of the three family properties and 30km north of Northampton, the Sudlow family has been in the Angus seed stock industry for 50 years At Ladyland 10 km north of Northampton, Liz’s family have farmed sheep and grain for 120 years
The Sudlows’ focus has consistently been on combining the right mix of Angus genetics to produce animals which will perform in the most challenging environments With an average winter rainfall of 300 mm, the Winter season is short, but the warmth of the Midwest region, usually results in quick growth of quality pastures
The long, hot summers where temperatures can regularly hit above 40 degrees C for extended periods, combine to make an ideal testing ground for new genetics
The goals have fundamentally remained the same over the history of the stud Selection pillars are temperament, structural soundness, constitution and use of EBVs The cow herd is run under commercial conditions At weaning, our calves are turned onto lupin/cereal stubbles and perennial grasses During winter, our cattle are run on clover-based pastures, with minimal feeding, once the season has broken.
If you’re interested in history, the Northampton region was one of the first areas in WA to develop successful farming and mining industries, assisted by a convict settlement at Port Gregory Northampton is the location of the first WA government railway line from Geraldton, built in 1879, to service lead and copper mining. Visitors always welcome!
Black Tara Angus
3293 Allanooka Springs Road, Irwin, WA
Brad Kupsch +61 0428276054
Peter Kupsch +61 0427276054
@tarabulls
kupschfarming@gmailcom
Black Tara Angus was formed by the Kupsch family after purchasing the core cows from the White Lakes Angus herd dispersal in 2008
The Angus stud is part of a diverse agricultural business, which includes Winter Grain production (Wheat, Lupins, Canola, Barley) Our cropping season consists of sowing in April-May and harvesting October through to December, as well as a Limousin Stud (Tara Limousin Stud, est 1996), and a small, branded beef label, that supplies direct to restaurants and households
The commercial cattle are typically surplus Angus stud females mated back to Limousin Bulls To ensure the best genetics are being continually introduced to our herd, we have an AI and ET program which runs in June
The farm was purchased in 1987 by Peter and Celine and is now run in partnership with son Brad and a skilled team of 3 employees over 4 properties within the Midwest region Our soil type is typically a lighter sand, fading into some better loamy gravels
The Kupsch family currently run approx 375 breeders (stud and commercial) and sell around 65 bulls per year We sell as part of a multi breed annual multi-vendor sale format at the Gingin Bull Sale in early March
Tara Beef currently direct markets around 100 Angus x Limousin calves each year, at around 12 months old, at 260kg carcass weight (pending processor capacities)
We calve down in Autumn from March to April and Winter/Spring calving is in August The calves are weaned in January
Black Tara is located 35 hours north of Perth along the stunning Coral Coast of Western Australia Dongara Port Denison is the perfect spot for a scenic day trip Head north along the coast on Indian Ocean Drive or take the inland route of Brand Highway
Regardless of the route you take, there will be something to impress everyone. If heading along the Brand Highway, make sure to call into the Western Flora Caravan Park 60kms south of Dongara and discover the thousands of species of wildflowers throughout the Northern Heathlands plus honeyeaters, frogs, water birds, kangaroos, emus and insects If travelling along Indian Ocean Drive, call into Nambung National Park to see the world-renowned Pinnacles, do a Western Rock Lobster Tour and dine at the popular Lobster Shack in Cervantes, skydive in Jurien Bay or do a Sea Lion Tour in Greenhead
Red Hat Angus
141 Clune Rd, Cullalla, WA
Mark Hattingh +61 0419399557
mark@amhattinghcomau
Red Hat Angus was formed when sole owner, Mark Hattingh purchased his pick of 5 cows from the Strathtay Angus stud, Narrogin, dispersal sale in 2014 The cows were chosen because they were high producing, fertile and docile animals
Mark Hattingh now runs 50 registered breeders on his 500 acre Cullalla property which is predominantly sand with some wet flats and paperbark / redgum country The area receives on average 650mm rainfall
Mark has been breeding cattle his whole life but started his beef journey in South Africa where he ran a Charolais stud with his father and mother for 35 years The Hattingh family were the first to introduce the Charolais breed to the country Mark then began to run Angus in South Africa, before moving to Australia and settling in WA Mark has been breeding Angus cattle for over 50 years
To broaden the genetic pool of his herd, Mark uses ET and AI wherever possible, sourcing top semen from across the world When looking for bulls, high growth, structural correctness and docility are at the top of his criteria The genetics utilised in the breeding program are from leading international and Australian sires
Mark breeds bulls for private sale on farm and has a network of local and statewide buyers and sells 7-10 annually The bulls are bred with the commercial beef producer front of mind When selecting bulls to sell, Mark firstly checks the phenotypical look of the animal and then pairs this with strong performance figures to build his sale team
Red Hat calve down in Autumn to Spring from March to July and wean at 7 months
Red Hat is located 15 hours from Perth, just north of Gingin, making this an ideal day trip The small town is known for its 9000 head capacity, Cullalla Feedlot
Western Australia’s biggest cattle feeding facility Koojan Downs, is also near by in the neighbouring town in the Moora Dandaragan Shire
Koojan Downs is designed to supply 60,000, 100day grain finished cattle each year to Harvest Road’s processing facility Harvey Beef
Ardcairnie Angus
158 Guilderton Rd, Guilderton, WA
Joe Dewar +61 0488685177
Jessica Dewar +61 0433644687
@ardcairnie angus
wwwardcairnieanguscomau
The Ardcairnie Angus stud is a family-owned and operated seed-stock and commercial Angus enterprise run by Joe and Jessica Dewar and Joe’s father Frank Dewar The farm is located 100kms northofPerth,ontheMooreRiveratGuilderton
The Dewars are a pioneering farming family that have been breeding cattle since settling in Gingin, Western Australia in the 1840's, making Joe a seventhgenerationfarmer
The opportunity to expand their enterprise occurred in 2020, when Ardcairnie Angus stud was placed on the market
As long-time commercial cattle breeders, purchasing Ardcairnie Angus stud was a good opportunity to continue our goal of breeding high quality cattle The Dewars purchased the entire herd of 400 registered breeders
The Ardcairnie Angus stud journey began in 1985 when Jim and Pam McGregor of Kojonup established the stud Joe and Frank shared a similar breeding philosophy to that of Jim and Pam, and that is to present structurally sound animals in working condition to increase their chance of a long and fertile life and thrive in tough environments
The cattle have been bred to withstand unfavourable seasonal conditions without the need for extra supplementary feeding or maintenance No excuses are given for those who are not up to the challenge
The Dewars also run 500 commercial Angus breeders and a flock of 1000 merino ewes The calves are predominantly sent into the backgrounding and feeder markets, with some cattle fed on farm for the supermarket trade
The cattle are run across 36,000 acres, with some 400 kms between the north and south properties Most of the cattle are on the coast where the soil type is sand over limestone
Ardcairnie runs along the Moore River and Indian Ocean with picturesque limestone outcrops across the farm There are many vantage points on the property which overlook the pristine ocean and river with the area wellknown for its white sandy beaches, perfect for fishing, kayaking, surfing and boating
Guilderton is a charming coastal town on the Moore River Only an hour drive from Perth, makes this tourist destination a popular one for day-trippers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city
Little Meadows Angus
119 Poad Rd, Crooked Brook, WA
Tony Golding +61 0429932447
Mostyn Golding +61 0428477313
@littlemeadowsangus
wwwlittlemeadowsanguscomau
Little Meadows Angus is run by Tony, Karen, Mostyn Goldingandfamilyandwasestablishedin1994 Theherd is run on 1056 hectares which combines four properties situated in Southwest region of Western Australia, approximately 190km south of Perth Through the extensiveuseofembryotransferandthepurchaseofkey cow families, the LM Angus cow herd currently consists of 370 HBR registered females The females are run on the home property in Dardanup and the ‘Burnley’ property in Mayanup, Boyup Brook The bulls are raised on the ‘Strathmore’ property in Wilga and the heifers are grownoutonaleasepropertyinBusselton
At LM Angus, genetics are carefully chosen and each individual female is mated to a specifically selected sire which best suits its phenotype and EBV figures The primary focus of the program is the maternal function of their females Mating decisions are always made with a vision of the female progeny uppermost in mind, rather than specifically setting out to breed bulls “To breed good bulls, you must have great females” is a phrase oftenrefertoatLMAngus
LM ANGUS IS FOUNDED BY FAMILY, BUILT ON PASSION, DELIVERING SUPERIOR QUALITY
Their annual on-property bull sale is held in February, with 150 sires selling at auction or by private treaty The family continually strive to breed bulls with elite carcase weights, EMA and IMF figures and have tailored their breeding program to produce genetics that will generate higher quality beef to suit higher valued markets, both domestic and export The soft skin, smooth muscle pattern on their cattle has been noticed by many and the family feels it’s a good indicator of fine meat quality LM Angus strive to provide the beef industry with leading genetics that their clients believe in, agents select for, their employees are proud of, processors prefer for the consumer and an end product that increases profit to the whole beef sector
The Little Meadows home property is only minutes away from the Ferguson Valley which is a picturesque agricultural hinterland hotspot for food and drink lovers in the region, boasting world class wineries, breweries, restaurants and cosy accommodation The home farm is also located just a 15-minute drive from the city of Bunbury, with the famous Dolphin Discovery Centre, Koombana Bay, Bunbury Farmers Market, local beaches, lookouts, restaurants, local cafes, accommodation and much more
As third generation farmers, with a background in the Holstein industry, they understand the significance of females and their continuing genetic influence in a herd They are the foundation to the breeding program, and the family is strongly focused on the family lines, their genetic performance, high fertility, milking ability and structural soundness They believe in breeding roomy, wedge-shapedfemalesthathaveplentyofpelvicareafor easy of calving and produce healthy, strong calves that weigh heavy at weaning time As a family, the Goldings’ have been showing cattle for many years and have done so to showcase the quality of their female family lines to the industry Annually, LM Angus sell 150 surplus females tonewandloyalclientsthroughoutAustralia
The Golding family at LM Angus would love to show you around their herd and welcome any general enquires that you may have regarding their seedstock enterprise
Venturon Livestock
52 Sambell Rd Boyup Brook, WA
Harris Thompson +61 0488493713
@venturon livestock
wwwventuroncomau
Venturon Livestock, is run by Harris, Andrew and Anne Thompson and incorporates a Charolais and Angus stud as well a White Suffolk and Charolais sheep operation The Angus stud was founded in 2016
We currently run 230 pedigree Angus cows, 150 Charolais females and a further 150 to 200 females commercially Each February, we host our annual bull sale where we sell 25 Charolais and 30 Angus bulls with a further 10 of each breed sold privately Venturon celebrated its 30th year of breeding registeredcattlein2024
Wealsorun600studeweswherewesell200rams annually Our ram sale is held each October and attractsbuyersfromacrossthecountry
The property, “Dinninup Farms” is situated 3 hours southofPerthintheshireofBoyupBrook,totaling 2600acreswithadjoiningleasecountry
At Venturon Livestock, we pride ourselves on breeding functional, early to mid maturing cattle that suit a vast range of markets across a number of different productions Temperament and foot quality are something we are very proud of within our herd and we set our parameters very small for allowance off the standard for these two traits. We strive to breed cattle that have added muscle content, high growth with good finishing ability and females that are able to milk and with longevity
Currently our 3 walking sires
Alpine Real Deal R163- the $90,000 Alpine Autumn 2022 high seller
Brooklana Emperor Q23- a son of the $190,000 Australian All breeds record priced Millah Murrah Prue
Roseleigh Quarterback Q19- the 2021 Roseleigh Angus top price bull from SA
Our cattle run on a range of different soil and terrain types across our property Our country is quite steep and rocky in parts so our cattle need to be structurally correct to last We also have sand and heavy red dirt country on our property in the lower parts The average rainfall is 550mm, however the past 2 years has been 300mm
Rhodes Pastoral
2685 Arthur River / Boyup Brook Rd, Boyup Brook, WA
John Curtin +61 0439925755 Michael Wright +610427191785
@rhodespastoral
wwwrhodespastoralcomau
Rhodes Pastoral is a commercial operation running and breeding 850 Black Angus cows on the 18,000ha/39,592ac mixed farming operation employing22staff Thefarmusesmodernfarming equipmentforlivestockandcropping;thishelpsin growing stock feed for our livestock which is a major part of this property Annual rain fall is around the 500mls per year “Good Pastures Produce Premium Products” and we have always operatedontheethosthatthequalityofwhatyou produce is only as good as the land it grows on And we have never stopped improving our farmland
We buy in bulls for the cattle operation – currently from Coonamble Angus (70%) and Springhills BlackAngus(30%)
BullSelectionsaredonetwoways:
EBVs looking at LBW, 200 and 400 day weight gain,goodmilk,Gestationperiod; A visual appraisal of the bull on sale day We look for good backs, deep forequarter, good feet,depthofmuscleinthehindquarter
Our objective in the cattle operation is to breed a good line of steers which will go to a feedlot; the farm deals directly with the feedlot The heifers will begrownoutandgradedforbreeding;theywillbe put into the heifer select program Calving period isApril/Mayovera10weekperiod Calfmarkingis in the last week of May when they are all weighed, ear tagged, eids/NLIS tags inserted, and vaccinations done All cattle are fed silage and hay until the green feed comes on in the Autumn At weaning time (9 to 10 months), a grain mix is addedtothecalves’diet
Boyup Brook is 25 hrs south of Perth, and is well knownforcountrymusic,hasalocalmuseumand is only 20 minutes from the larger town of Bridgetown There’s a lot of history in the area, and the farming country is one of the best areas for farmingduetoitssoiltypesandrainfall
If you are planning a visit to the World Angus ForuminBrisbaneinMay2015,wewouldwelcome you to come visit on your way Come south from Perth on the South West Highway towards Bunbury, then head towards Collie and follow signstowardsBoyupBrook
This route is known as the gateway to the South West and the Great Southern and has a lot of tourist attractions; food, wines, plenty of places to stop, with special mention of Wellington Dam in Collie, which has the biggest painted Dam mural intheworld Agreatareaformountainbikeriding Best places for accommodation are Bunbury, Collie,BridgetownandBoyupBrook
Blackrock Angus
6394 Bussell Highway, Vasse WA
Ken MacLeay +61 0438926363
Clemens Kiessig +61 0407693995
wwwblackrockanguscomau
Blackrock Angus calve down 350 registered cows each year and have been producing Angus sires for 54 years The stud was founded to fill a need to produce performance based sires that will make improvements to any breeding operation Performance based selection remains the core focusofthebusiness
Blackrock Angus is located in Vasse between of Busselton and Margaret River The property is on the Swan Coastal Plain, an area known for its productive soils and suitable grazing
Close to the ocean, the Mediterranean climate provides cool dry summers and wet winters, conducive to many agricultural pursuits
The Blackrock stud continues to build on the many highlights it has achieved since it first offered bulls for public sale An annual production sale is held each February in Boyanup, Western Australia
Thebreedingobjectivehasexpandedconsiderably since those early years from increasing growth to now breeding cattle with moderate birth and mature weight combined with good carcase, breed average fat or above, and above average docility.
These breeding goals must not compromise the AngusBreedsinherentstrengthsoffemalefertility, the ability to calve unassisted and reconceive quickly Thisisthechallengethatkeepsusgoingin a breed that has made giant strides over the last 50years
Blackrock Angus began over 50 years ago and while many breeding “fads”, and some breeds, have come and gone, Blackrock has always stuck to its original aim to produce quality purebred stockbackedbyperformancetestedresults
Blackrock's recent influential sires include; Rennylea L519, Sitz Stellar 726D, Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15, Landfall New Ground N90, ChilternParkMoe,BaldridgeBeastMode
Esslemont Angus
Markey Road, Anniebrook, WA
Lindsay Wolrige +61 0406070842
Esslemont Angus stud – after “Esslemont”, the clanMcLeodrelativesinAberdeen,Scotland
Anniebrook is a rural locality in the Busselton / Margaret River area in the South West region of Western Australia, located on Geographe Bay Esslemont Angus is just under 3 hours south of Perth (241 kms) or 23 minutes from the Busselton airport The area is known for horticulture, dairy, beef and tourism, with many wineries, restaurants andboutiquebreweries
Principals: Lindsay – prior to agriculture, worked in food and pharmaceuticals industries; and Allison trainedandworkedasaSocialWorkerandNurse
For the last 55 years, we have been involved with semen and embryo production, AI and training overseas students in artificial breeding techniques In 1978 The Wolrige’s established WA’s first licensedquarantineexportfacility
The farm has a hundred year history of potato growing – sandy loam over clay within a drained swamp The property was deficient in everything except phosphate Regular soil testing with judicious fertilizer application precluded the necessityforirrigationorcropping Thelocationisa Mediterranean climate, with winter rainfall –average750mm
The best growing period is May – November. Herbicides are only used for firebreaks Vaccinations for relevant local disease control is practiced and parasitoids used only on individual animals that obviously and visually require attention In exceptionally good seasons some hay is sold, particularly if there is a carry over from the previousyear
Esslemont Angus stud – began in 2000, with the purchase of 5 yearling maiden heifers from the well renowned Blackrock Angus Stud The breedingphilosophyadoptedwastocreateaherd primarily from objective measurement Data from The National Beef Recording scheme (NBRS) and subsequently Breedplan EBV’s with Indexes was usedtocreateEsslemont’sbreedingprinciples Itis essentially a closed herd - genetics sourced from outside semen, embryos and home bred bulls Present selection pressure is on IMF, Docility, acceptable feet and leg structure in conjunction withhighABIindexes
Heavy stocking rate (usually around 100 head on 40 hectares) on grass and hay is a primary profit driving practice for fulfilling the herds genetic ambitions of the herd The cattle are usually in store to forward store condition and calves are weanedat150daysold
Several bulls have been accepted over the years into the Angus Sire Bench Marking Program, with results reinforcing confidence in Breedplan and subsequently resulting in semen sales The herd consists of usually young HBR cows and yearling stock, with occasional commercial embryo recipients
Travelers from the 2025 World Angus Forum are welcome to visit for coffee and cake, check out a small WA Angus stud and be guided to local placesofinterest
Monterey Angus
34 Capewell Rd, Karridale, WA
Gary Buller +61 0419958579 wwwmontereyonlinecomau
Seven sires have been purchased from Millah Murrah including their 2nd top price bull in 2014, Millah Murrah Docklands J193 as well as Millah Murrah Complement L238 – the then record price yearling sold by Millah Murrah In addition, 7 bulls have been purchased from Prime Angus including Prime Juggernaut N77, Prime Up River N40 and Prime Payweight S68 Two quality sires have been added from Texas Angus including Texas HandymanQ464
@montereymurraygreysandangus
OurAngusstudwasfoundedasKarridaleAngusin 1984, after the purchase of stock from the Kiah dispersalofLesterWestcott Furthercowswithsize andqualitywerepurchasedfromWhiteLakesand Teranga In addition we added a herd of “hardy” Angus from A Sevier’s Quanta stud near Beacon and began an intensive AI programme For the next eight years we used AI only, concentrating on three main sires - Summitcrest Powerplay, Mordallup King B72 (Kojonup Bull Trial Winner) and Wilco Neptune (Junior Champion Canberra, Senior and Grand Perth, Supreme Exhibit Sydney and Grand Champion Bull at The Angus National, wherehesoldfor$20,000fora3/4share)
In 1999, permission was given for a name change to Monterey Angus, combining our Murray Grey and Angus studs under the one prefix Physical bulls having considerable influence early on include Mordallup Scotchcap L90 ($7,600 ex Kojonup Bull Trial a record price), Teranga K116, Koojan Hills Broadway, Woodbourn Challenge (purchased from Tasmania), Dunoon Reno and homebred sires Monterey Dazzle, Virtuoso, Colossus,FarOutandJuggernautJ260
Outside bulls that have had the greatest impact in our herd include Wallaroy Expert E250, 848 of Turiroa (NZ), Booroomooka Warwick, Prime Beast Mode Q13 and from the Vermont dispersal, Vermont Duke E193 and Vermont Duke E190 ( top pricesonofbreedmatriarchVermontDreamY301) In the past few years we have purchased top quality, high performance young bulls to continue ourgeneticimprovement
Most recently 3 sires have been added from Banquet Angus in addition to 6 AI sires who have really stamped their mark on our herd Our aim is to produce easy-care Anguswithmoreshapeandoutstandingweightforagethat is with thickness, and heavy hindquarters on a moderate-largeframe
Onlyfemaleswithoutstandingmaternaltraits,verysound structure, well formed udders, quiet temperament and excellent feet have been retained in the stud and from there have formed the foundation of our herd today We are currently running 300 registered Angus females, and calve down during mid March, with the main drop from April through May We also have a Spring calving herd (Sept–Nov)
Recent AI sires have included Banquet Quarter Pounder, Taimate Lazarus(NZ), Paringa Statesman, Banquet Quirky andBoydJustification
Monterey is situated in the lower Southwest corner of Western Australia, just south of the well known Margaret River wine growing region We farm 1800 acres at our picturesque Scott River property (Scott River Station), which includes 52 km frontage on one side and 4km on the other side of the Scott River, and our home property (Monterey), 217 acres at Karridale In addition, a further 1000acresisleasedbetweenKarridaleandDardanup
We are traditionally a 1200 mm rainfall area, with a winter growing season between April and November Our climate is mild temperature wise, but we experience strong storm fronts coming directly off the Indian and SouthernOceansduringthewintermonths
Pasturesarebasedonaryegrass/clovermixwithareasof kikuyu The only cropping consists of fodder crops of either oats or rye grass /oats mix The bulk of our annual calf drop (usually 650 + calves) is weaned and carried through the summer on pasture and conserved haylage andhay
Gandy Angus
489 Eastbourne Road, Diamond Tree, (Manjimup) WA
Kim Gandy +61 0428761348
@gandyangus
www.gandyangus.com.au
Gandy Angus have been been producing seed stock beef cattle since 1986 when it was established by Kim Gandy, with wife Lex Gandy joining the farm in 2005 after moving from Canada
Gandy Angus is a family owned and operated seed stock and commercial enterprise located in Diamond Tree Kim and Lex run a herd of 500 HBR registered females, with two bull sales per year to total 120 bulls at auction– a yearling sale in April and 18 month old in November as well as registered and commercial females
Kim and Lex produce easy doing, heavily muscled bulls with growth and carcass that are docile and well-structured that produce profitable progeny for clients to improve their herds Kim possesses over 30 years of breeding experience, and does all of the Artificial Insemination (AI)
Kim uses natural heat to produce excellent cattle and bulls with the commercial beef producer front of mind The focus at Gandy Angus has always been temperament, structure, growth, carcass traits and maternal function
Gandy Angus use a mix of American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand sires as well as their homebred bulls to continue to elevate their herd
The Diamond Tree farm is a 700 hectare property located halfway between Manjimup and Pemberton, and is in the heart of the Southern Forests regions, 35 hours from Perth and under 2 hours from Busselton/Margaret River The Southern Forest region is an undiscovered, pristine region with some of the tallest trees in the southern hemisphere, stunning landscapes from the forest to the coast with abundant wildlife, water both fresh and beaches – providing amazing adventures and experiences
The Manjimup area is well known for having undulating country with high rainfall and high water quality that is reliable The region is heavily timbered and in close proximity to the coast with a Mediterranean climate, making the southern forests a prime horticultural area
Gandy Angus at Diamond Tree Farm has on-site accommodation, trout and marron fishing, avocado orchard and is surrounded by wineries, mountain biking and trails More information about this incredible region can be found on wwwsouthernforestandvalleyscom
Mordallup Angus
1380 & 1234 Buranganup Rd, Mordalup via Manjimup, WA
Mark Muir +61 0427691001
Diana Muir +61 0439247612
@mordallupangus
www.mordallupangus.com.au
Mordallup Angus is proud to be Western Australia's oldest Angus stud producing some of the finest and purest Angus bulls for the Australian market.
The Mordallup herd is genetically diverse and different to mainstream Australian herds, setting us up with a unique style within the Australian Angus breed
Our production criteria has always centred on the superior qualities for which the Angus breed is known, including carcass quality, muscle volume, constitution, with a long strong walking stride, good do-ability, and positive growth The Mordallup Angus herd is well known for these commercially sensible traits
We exclusively sell yearling bulls (11-13mths age) After years of placing a strong emphasis on weaning and yearling weights, strong robust growth and earlier maturing, we have evolved our own style of Angus
Our Annual Bull Sale will be held on March 26, 2025 offering between 70 – 80 bulls
Great cow herds are a sight to be seen That's why, at Mordallup, we place great emphasis and dedication to select breeding principles that deliver strong and powerful females Generations of our breeding can be seen right through our herd, with big volume based matrons that are functional, consistent and highly fertile Our cow herd has proven time and again that they produce and wean outstanding calves, showcasing their exceptional performance and our commitment to breeding a great cow herd
Mordalup is situated between Manjimup and Frankland in the wonderful Southern Forests region of Western Australia We are surrounded by the Lake Muir Wetlands and the Tone-Perup Nature Reserve meaning our bushland and lakes are abundant with rare marsupials, diverse birdlife and spectacular wildflowers The serene nature and stunning environment in which we live in continues to amaze us and the small community in the area
We average about 700mL of rainfall per annum with the majority of our rainfall falling between early May and mid- October Our winter is cool and wet while our summer/autumn period is generally mild including long hot and dry periods.
Mason Valley Angus
5 Tudor Road, Youngs Siding, WA
Darren Burrow +61 0428452025
Narelle Burrow +61 0407385348
@masonvalleyangus
masonvalley@activ8.net.au
Mason Valley Angus is a family owned and operated Angus stud and commercial enterprise located in picturesque Youngs
Siding on the Great Southern Coast Mason Valley is run by Darren and Narelle Burrow, with their son, Connor, and daughter, Lara
Connor and Lara are heavily involved with the stud as well as a small amount of showing cattle, competing in parades and judging competitions Darren and Narelle believe it’s crucial for Connor and Lara to be involved, for networking purposes and learning from industry leaders
Mason Valley Angus was founded in 1997 with the purchase of a small number of both Black and Red Angus females from the Teranga Angus Stud
In the years to come, Darren and Narelle were able to increase their numbers when larger lease properties became available in the region More females were purchased from the Kimberley Red Angus and Strathtay Studs
The property is now 550 acres and is predominantly made up of sand over gravel with some rich clay loam / karri loam country, and receives 800 mm of rain per year
Mason Valley began selling predominantly Red Angus bulls until the market for these declined and inquiry for black lines increased Mason Valley now sell purely black Angus bulls to meet their clients’ demands
In 2017, Mason Valley started to run a commercial herd alongside their stud, which gave Darren and Narelle a good opportunity to test and prove their breeding Mason Valley now run a 50 head commercial herd consisting of Angus, Charolais and Shorthorn
Annually, synchronised fixed time AI done by Connor, is used to join approximately 75% of the Mason Valley herd to both Australian and International bulls, with the balance being joined to home bred yearlings and purchased stud sires
Darren and Narelle like to adhere to a consistent type as much as possible, avoiding too many extremes in either physical or estimated traits, with a focus placed on muscling and capacity, with growth and do-ability Fertility, physical and foot structure and docility are prioritised also, taking steps to in-build the cow herd's longevity and embed it in the progeny to come A good balance of phenotype and EBV’s are what Darren and Narelle strive to achieve
The growth of their cow herd to 110 registered breeders prompted Darren and Narelle to host their own on-property annual bull sale Mason Valley now sell 32 registered bulls on average per year
Youngs Siding is 45hrs from Perth and 30 minutes from Albany and 15 minutes from Denmark It is one of the oldest districts of the South Coast, with a farming history that dates back to the 1850s Albany and Denmark are home to many natural wonders including top tourist attractions, the Gap and the Natural Bridge, and William Bay National Park, which is home to the very instagramable, Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks The rugged and magnificent coastline, pristine white sandy beaches and the abundance of native woodland are what attract visitors from around the world
Quanden Springs
1406 Redmond-Hay River Road, Redmond, WA
Noel Stoney +61 0447453242
@quandensprings
www.quandensprings.com.au
After being involved with commercial cattle as part of a larger mixed farm enterprise which also included sheep and cropping, the Quanden Springs Angus Stud was founded in 2012 by Noel and Robyn Stoney at Redmond, Western Australia In 2019 John and Kimberley Stoney with their two boys, Flynn and Isaac moved onto the Quanden Springs farm
Quanden Springs Stud has grown from females purchased at various Western Australian Angus stud dispersal sales This has given us a variety of genetics for Quanden Springs base females Recently we have been purchasing both females and bulls from the Esslemont Angus Stud located in Busselton, WA
Our aim is to produce quiet, quality bulls with a focus on both structure and EBVs. It is important to us to have fertile, easy birthing cows producing calves with good growth
The soil at Redmond is generally a sand over gravel over clay which supports jarrah, red gum and sheoak woodland vegetation in the natural state Our high country has a close layer of conglomerate rock while the low country has paper bark and tea tree vegetation The soils need trace elements and lime added
The pasture is kikuyu, clovers and rye grass Some oats and rye grass is cut for hay Pasture is cut for hay and silage The cattle are predominantly grass fed Two year old bulls are sold at an on property sale in February each year
Redmond is a small community close to the City of Albany, in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia It is located 399 km south of Perth The Great Southern Region is a mixed agriculture region, including cropping, sheep (wool and meat), beef cattle, wine, canola and olives
Local tourist attractions include the Porongurup National Park and Stirling Range National Park Bluff Knoll is the most popular attraction in the Stirling Range with outstanding views from the summit, overlooking farmland as far as the eye can see and the Southern Ocean to the south Albany has many tourist attractions and accommodation
Tullibardine Angus
Alastair Murray +61 0427532035
Jenny Murray +61 0438908976
@tullibardine angus
www.tullibardine.com.au
The Tullibardine journey began in 1966 by Alastair’s parents, Sandy and Margaret Murray and has continued to be a family run seedstock and commercial enterprise ever since
In the early 80’s, the farm was handed over to Alastair, who continued their traditions of breeding Murray Grey cattle
In 2004 Alastair established the Tullibardine Angus Stud. The majority of the Murray Grey Stud was sold to the Wise family, Southend Murray Grey Stud, Katanning in 2021
As EBV’s and genetic testing were becoming more and more popular, the client demand in the area shifted, and that was to breed more performance Angus bulls
Beef producers realised the benefit of injecting Angus genetics into their herd Alastair responded and has continued to expand the Angus herd and now run 150 registered breeders
The Murray family also run 500 commercial Angus and Murray Grey breeders. The calves are predominantly fed on farm for the supermarket trade Australian supermarket giant, Woolworths, have been following the Murray family on their journey for 25 years now
Tullibardine is 2400 acres of sand / ironstone gravel country and receives on average 650mm rainfall per year.
The emphasis at Tullibardine Angus has always been in the strength of the female herd Tullibardine females have been carefully selected for longevity, structural correctness, good depth of body, and milking ability Fertility is of utmost importance in the herd due to the positive flowon effect across the entire operation
When selecting bulls for their AI and natural program, Alastair looks for early maturing, high growth, good carcass traits and length of body
The Tullibardine herd is infused with some of the best Australian and USA genetics on offer including bloodlines from studs such as Millah Murrah, Prime, Banquet, Paringa, and Hoffman
The Murray family, along with Tullibardine farm mangers, Morgan Gilmore and Eliza Bradfield, host an on-property bull sale and sell 50 bulls annually, as well as parading cattle in shows locally and in Perth
Tullibardine Angus is located 23kms to the north of Albany (20mins) and 4hrs 20mins or 400km from Perth
The National ANZAC Centre in Albany is a must visit - Albany was the last port of call for troopships departing Australia in the First World War, and has a spectacular, award-winning museum to pay tribute to those who served and to commemorate the centenary of the Great War
Albany’s coastline is one of southern WA’s most spectacular and is renowned for the long stretches of white sand beaches, turquoise-blue waters and rocky granite headlands that boast amazing views
Koojan Hills Angus
859 Pfieffer Rd, Manypeaks WA
Chris Metcalfe +61 0488468001
@koojanhillsangus
wwwkoojanhillsanguscom
Metcalfe Pastoral is a family run farming business on the south coast of Western Australia based 40km east of Albany The team includes Richard and Christine Metcalfe alongside their sons Chris and Tim and their families
Chris and Tim are third generation Metcalfes farming in Manypeaks after Richard’s parents Patrick and Ellen relocated from Yorkshire, England in 1969 Traditionally, the Metcalfe family have run Murray Grey stud and commercial cattle alongside a sheep flock
In 2015 the family had the opportunity to purchase the highly regarded Koojan Hills Angus stud from Lew Smit and moved the herd from Kojonup to Manypeaks
Lew founded Koojan Hills alongside his parents Peter and Anne in 1963 Lew prioritised breeding structurally sound cattle of the required type and temperament He was an early adopter of Breedplan technology in 1986 and began introducing North American blood into the herd in the early 1990’s
Since relocating to Manypeaks the Koojan Hills herd has continued to grow, supplying bulls into the local market as well as steering the genetic improvement of the Metcalfe family own growing commercial herd. In 2024 the Metcalfe’s mated approximately 3,000 cows including 550 stud Angus cows and 150 stud Murray Grey cows due to calve in the Autumn
The Metcalfe family commercial herd primarily supplies the domestic supermarkets during the spring and into summer producing grass-fed, hormone free yearling steers and heifers. They target a 300kg cwt with 3-18mm of fat at 18 months of age
This market drives the Metcalfe family breeding philosophy and they continue to strive to breed quiet, structurally sound cattle with adequate growth and carcase merit for the supermarket grids, without sacrificing any maternal traits in their future breeding females They pride themselves on cattle with adequate length and neck extension, strong top lines, udder quality and their sandy loam soil types mean a huge emphasis is placed on foot quality
Coonamble Angus
5092 Swamp Road, Bremer Bay WA
Craig Davis +61 0428366053
wwwcoonambleanguscomau
The Coonamble Angus Stud is a family owned and operated seed stock and commercial cattle enterprise located 10km from Bremer Bay on the South Coast of Western Australia, approximately 500kmsoutheastofPerth
The focus at Coonamble Angus, for over five decades, has been built around the cow herd Throughout this period, the cow herd has evolved to its present state, guided by the following key principles: sound structure, docile, gets back in calf yearly under commercial conditions, calves easily, milkswellfromawell-madeudderandismedium tolargeframed
Wesell120-140bullsannuallyatouron-farmsalein February, consisting of autumn and spring born animalsandconductafemalereductionsaleevery 5 or so years to reduce the number of registered oldercows
Recently our genetics have been sourced from Australia, the USA and New Zealand - however we alsofocusonusingourhomebredsiresheavily
Our February sale in 2025 will feature the first sons of the record-breaking pair of bulls Coonamble Show-Time S42 who sold for a WA all-breeds record in 2023 of $106,000 and Coonamble Samson S54 ($72,000) Other well-known sires used recently include Sitz Stellar, Sits Resilient, Ellingson Three Rivers, Taimate Roy, Baldridge Goal Keeper, Tehama Testament, Alpine Real Deal, Alpine Rock Solid, Millah Murrah Paratrooper, MillahMurrahNectar&ConnealyCraftsman
The Coonamble & Cavadalla properties that are home to the Coonamble Angus herd consist of 2000 hectares of arable land 6km from the Southern Ocean Our nearest major centre is the historic city of Albany 180km to our west A drive from Albany to Bremer Bay will take you past the beautiful Stirling Ranges that has numerous walkingtrailstoitsnumerouspeaks
Bremer Bay is a hidden gem with its white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and the Bremer Canyon, famous for the offshore killer whale tours betweenJanuaryandApril SouthernRightwhales can also be viewed from numerous town beaches and vantage points in the Fitzgerald National Park betweenJulyandOctober Wewouldlovetoshow those interested around our herd, please don’t hesitatetomakecontactviaanyoftheaboveleft @coonambleangus
Arkle Angus
584 Bedford Harbour East Road, Munglinup, WA
Siobhan Cowan +61 0438709940
@arkleangus
wwwarkleanguscom
Arkle Angus is part of a family enterprise building a major farming operation in Esperance, Western Australia – Arkle Farms We operate a mixed farming enterprise consisting of our Angus stud, a commercial Angus breeding herd feeding steers and heifers into our grass-fed finishing operation, and broadacre cropping Arkle Angus is a cornerstone of ourbusiness
WearebuildingArkleAngustobeapremierprovider ofAngusgeneticsinWesternAustralia Ourstudherd is based around a key foundation herd acquired from Cherylton Farms in January 2020, comprising over 500breeders,heifers,calvesandbulls
To further add to the genetics we can offer our customers in Western Australia and further afield, we purchased Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15 in September 2019 We partnered with ABS Australia to commercialise the semen rights of Paratrooper both domestically and globally Paratrooper is demonstrating his value daily, becoming the biggest selling first-year bull ABS Australia has ever had in termsofrevenue
Stud Principal, Siobhan Cowan, is excited about continuing to advance this stud breeding herd in the years to come with rigorous data collection and a tough selection process on cows and heifers in the herd, as well as a meticulous process of selection for new dam and sire lines Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15 will play a key role in the first step of this plan We aim to deliver superior genetics and profitability to our customers from a seed stock breeding herd, combining structurally sound and functional cows thatlast
We breed cattle that are docile, calve easily, have shorter gestation periods, produce high-quality calves with exceptional capacity for growth and breedbackyearonyear Keytoachievingthiswill be breeding cows and heifers with superior structural conformation and pelvic capacity, enabling true structural calving ease into our herd
Arkle Angus uses data collection and analysis techniques for all our cattle to gain a greater understanding of both their breeding and growthcapacities Weimplementthisdatainour key breeding decisions but ensure that phenotype is always the key driver in breeding decisions
Our goal is to produce functional females and exceptional bulls We strive for cattle that have exceptional phenotype Our cattle are bred with the commercial and stud breeder in mind –extremely docile animals that will breed generations of enhanced, value-added cattle and maximise profitability By constantly improving the genetics of our nucleus herd, our breeding cowsandbullswillbeleadersofgeneticpotential.
We understand the challenges of commercial beef producers and the need to constantly improve to address the pressures of the globally competitivemarketplaceforbeef
Weaimtosellbullsthatbreedcows!ArkleAngus understand that although they may not be the most talked about traits, but longevity, and fertility, along with rapid early calf growth, are the main profit drivers of the commercial producer These traits are the cornerstone to all of our breeding decisions We use breed-plan and genomics, not as a stand-alone genetic selection wizard but a tool to determine the likelihood of specific traits being passed on to subsequent progeny We will always look at phenotype and structure before introducing a new genetic line withnocompromiseonfeetorstructure
Our cattle are run on the sandy soils of the south coast of WA where there is no hiding poor structure We look to use cattle with deep, tried and tested pedigrees from Angus studs with many years of breeding experience, to accelerate ourgeneticgainforthebenefitofourclients
Allegria Park Angus
246 Cook Rd, Myrup, WA
Andrew Kuss +61 0428761240
Fiona Kuss +61 0417937785
@allegriapark
andrewkuss@bigpondcom
Allegria Park is a family run Angus stud enterprise in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, situated 720kms from Perth
Andrew and Fiona Kuss of Allegria Park run 120 registered breeders across 1600 acres of sand over gravel farmland The property receives on average 600 ml of rainfall per year Allegria Park host an on-property bull sale and sell 40 registered bulls annually
Allegria Park Angus was established in 1974, by Fiona’s parents Gino and Eileen Altieri The Altieri family purchased 7 registered cows from Epasco Farms, Condingup dispersal sale
The stud cow herd is run under commercial conditions The cows are raised on autumn/winter and spring pastures and supplemented with hay over summer The heifers calve at 22-24 months of age and must get back in calf with no supplement feeding to remain in the herd Maintaining a highly fertile cow herd is the only way to produce highly fertile bulls for Allegria Park customers
Andrew and Fiona have invested, and continue to invest in new genetics to move their herd forward and breed cattle that are well-structured, have good temperament and meet the market demand When selecting sires, a good rear end shape and good carcase figures are at the top of their selection criteria
Allegria Park has many vantage points across the farm which boast views of Cape Le Grand and the turquoise bay of Esperance, including some of the islands in the recherche archipelago Cape Le Grand National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors and locals alike
Located 11 kms to the East of Allegria Park is the Esperance Stonehenge It is the only full size replica of the original Stonehenge in the UK and appears as the original would have around 1950BC It consists of 137 stones of Esperance Pink Granite and is a true spectacle
Esperance is a town in the Goldfields-Esperance region, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720 kilometres east-southeast of Perth The largely granite shoreline, crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches are picturesque features of the area It’s no wonder Esperance is known as one of the most visually captivating places in the country and is a true feast for the senses
CharCol Springs
Charlie Roberts +61 0429744200
@charcol-springs
wwwcharcolspringscomau
CharCol Springs is a family owned and operated enterprise in Manjimup, Western Australia consisting of Charlie and Coleen Roberts, as well as their two sons Harry and Jack Roberts Manjimup began as timber country, but today the regionisbestknownforitsproductivefarmlandsandmyriad of fresh produce, particularly truffles, as Manjimup is now ranked as the largest producer of black Perigord truffles in the southern hemisphere and export to top restaurants throughouttheworld.
The Roberts family of CharCol Springs have a mixed farming enterprise consisting of the registered Angus herd and the production and sale of pastured chicken eggs The farm is 160 acres of quality soil, medium to heavy karri loam with an averagerainfallof1000mm
CharlieandColeenhavebeeninvolvedwith cattletheirwholelivesbutstartedbreeding purebred Angus cattle in 2014, when an opportunity arose to purchase the pick of a family members nucleus herd The decision to eliminate other breeds and run a pure line of black Angus was an easy one, due to the Angus breeds’ traits, such as hardiness and efficiency to perform in a range of environments, superior fertility and maternal ability, and of course the market demand.
The Roberts currently run a small but quality herd of 30 Angus breeders Their breedingphilosophyisfocusedonselecting sires for feet structural soundness, as well as, longevity Artificial Insemination is used wherever possible to bring in quality new genetics, with females being backed-up by theirbesthomegrownbulls
Although the Roberts family are unable to host visitors at this time, they do hope you will consider travelling to our amazing and diversestate
Selection of photographs from WA Angus breeders
A page for your notes
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
has a variety of climate zones enabling reliable year round supply of beef from Mediterranean climates in the south to semi-arid rangelands in the Mid West to sub-tropical savannah in the north.
The Northern Agricultural region is one of the areas that is used to background pastoral cattle in preparation for export during the spring and summer months of the year in Western Australia.
As of 2015, there are a total of 444 pastoral stations in WA with an average area of 196 000ha and a carrying capacity of almost 2600 head of cattle Western Australia has a herd of approximately two million head of beef cattle distributed throughout the state Stocking rates typically between 1–3 CU/hectare
93 of those stations are in the Kimberley and average 230 406ha
57 stations in the Pilbara, 229 831 ha
80 stations in the Gascoyne, 149 405ha
125 station in the Murchison, 176 602ha
89 in the Goldfields, 207 851ha
Cattle in the north of the state have been selected to suit the environmental and climatic conditions Majority of the herds have some degree of Bos indicus genetics
Breeds range from pure Brahman herds to Bos indicus infused breeds such as Droughtmaster and Santa Gertrudis to predominantly Shorthorn and Hereford herds
Distribution of the WA cattle herd by region
A quick look at statisticsKimberley- 678,000
Pilbara- 243,000
Gascoyne, Mid West, Goldfields- 434,000 Wheatbelt- 97,000
South West- 623,000
Great Southern- 207,000
Bos taurus cattle are found predominantly in the Wheatbelt, South West and Great Southern regions The most popular breed being Angus, followed by Hereford and Charolais
A 2020 survey of cattle producers found that 48 percent of all breeding females in Australia are Angus-influenced
Cropping areas are generally across the 'grainbelt’, more commonly known as the 'wheatbelt' Broad acre grain crop growing areas range from the lower Mid-West, through the Wheatbelt, South West, Great Southern, to the lower part of the Goldfields - Esperance region Sheep grazing country is found across those regions, too
The Kimberley region has some of the largest pastoral stations and herd sizes due to its relatively reliable rainfall and sustainable native pastures
In the Kimberley and Pilbara, the most popular cattle breed has been the Brahman cross Recently there has been increasing interest in transitioning to composite breeds or Bos Indicus cross The transition in recent years is due to improving carcase traits and increasing market access options.
BALLAWINNA ANGUS, Albany
Mick Pratt +61 0429311444 Jen Pratt +61 0417260200 mick@wsicomau @ballawinnaangusstud
BANNITUP ANGUS, Esperance
Andrew Johnson +61 0438912884 bannitup@westnetcomau
BLACK MARKET ANGUS, Boyanup
Paul Torrisi +61 0427211929 blackmarketangus@bigpondcom
COOKALABI ANGUS, Coomberdale
David Topham +61 0429106585 tophambros@gmail.com
NARANDA ANGUS, Esperance
David Johnson +61 0427175037 naranda8@bigpondcom
PONDEROSA ANGUS, Albany
Greg Brown +61 0467398512
TRAFALGAR ANGUS, Busselton
John Annear +61 0438188834 jeho11@bigpondcom wwwtrafalgaranguscomau
WHISPERING PINES ANGUS, Busselton
Clayton Trigwell +61 0435074538 whisperingpinesangus@gmailcom www.whisperingpinesangus.com.au @whisperingpinesangusstud
WINAVON ANGUS, Waroona
Gordon Mullins +61 0407426122 farms@winavonanguscom wwwwinavonanguscom
This booklet is produced by the WA Angus Committee for the World Angus Forum 2025 (WAF25), being held in Brisbane
It is proudly designed and produced by Jessica Dewar, WA Angus News Co-ordinator, with the assistance of all theAngusenterpriseswithinthebooklet,withthanksto Pam McGregor, Lead Co-ordinator of the WA SubcommitteeforWAF25 PamMcGregor-+610417942326/JessicaDewar-+610433644687
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