Hawkes Bay Stud Bull Catalogue 2021

STUD BULL CATALOGUE 2021

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o this bumper edition of our annual Stud Bull Catalogue- it’s the largest ever! We’ve an interesting selection of articles for you to browse ranging from studs to genetics and equipment.

It’s always a busy time of the year but we hope you can spare some time to enjoy what we have prepared for you this year. We thank all our advertisers for their ongoing support and feel free to contact us if you have an interesting story or would like to advertise next year.

Features Manager: Shirley Randell 06 873 0834 Features Editorial Writer: Chrys Ayley 06 872 8430 The Stud Bull Catalogue is compiled and published by Hawke’s Bay Today and is distributed through local newspapers and distribution channels in Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Waitomo, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Whanganui and Stratford.

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“Just look at the Meat

ON THAT BULL.”

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ndustry trials and research over the years has informed farmers about the value of investing in good sire genetics and how this can translate to increased profits. Using sire selection tools such as estimated breed values (EBV’s) and breed specific selection indexes can increase a farmers ability to maximise on-farm returns, especially when used to find the best genetics available to the industry.

The recent open day at Waikite Station proudly showcased their industry leading terminal genetics including FocusPrime™, Texel and Highlander® rams and its Simmental bulls. The focus of the day was allowing farmers and industry to view the breeding stock and hear first-hand from stud manager Peter Strawbridge what makes Waikite such a successful breeding ground for top terminal sires across multiple species and breeds.

Peter Strawbridge is passionate about the breeding programme which works in partnership with genetics company Focus Genetics, producing the best terminal sires for P āmu Farms of New Zealand and industry. Careful attention is given to using best practise on-farm performance recording of stud animals and scientific tools which measure what the human eye cannot see. The use of technologies

such as DNA sampling for genomics and ultrasound scanning as a means of ranking animals for heritable traits results in earlier, more informed breeding decisions, which ultimately increases the rate of genetic gain.

While Waikite and Focus Genetics use objective measurement and scientific tools to support the breeding decisions, you cannot dispel that fact that well grown terminal rams and bulls also look impressive. Peter speaks passionately about the sires he breeds and finds the sharing of this passion with clients one of the most rewarding parts of the job.

“Just look at the meat on that bull” is a quote Peter often uses when showing Simmental sires to visitors and while performance data forms a pivotable part of Waikites’ breeding decisions, a bull still needs to look the part in the paddock.

“Docility, sound structure and well fleshed bulls are what industry seek” says Peter.

Studd Manager Peter Strawbbriidge enjjoys shhariing his passiion abbout thhe siires he breedds.

Visitors to the Waikite open day were given the opportunity to view Waikites’ many moving parts and see for themselves the female breeding stock and future sale sires, while talking with the farm staff about their hands on experiences working on one of New Zealand’s busiest breeding programmes.

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Of special interest on the day were the Waikite Simmental R2 bulls being sold via online auction on Thursday 20th May. An impressive selection of 25 stud bulls will be

offered via online auction with bidr.co.nz. For more information visit www.focusgenetics.com or call Account Manager Garry Mainland on 027 462 0133.

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First Sale for

OKAKA ANGUS

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kaka is a new Angus stud with their first sale this year. Sixteen bulls will be up for sale, grown on a steep hill country property in Taihape. Paul and Susannah Revell established Okaka Angus based on Paul’s over enthusiasm for their commercial breeding herd and the feeling they could add extra to the process. Their main goal is to produce Angus bulls that give a consistent line of moderate meaty progeny for steep hill country farmers and to produce cattle that can cope with any environment they are put in.

The family is active in their local community with Paul leading the organization of the local horse sports and wife Susannah is teaching principal at Papanui Junction School where youngest daughter Sally, attends. Son William is in his final year at Huntley School and Thomas is in year 10 at Palmerston North Boys High.

Currently the herd is 80 registered cows, with half pure New Zealand genetics.

The base of the Okaka Stud has been formed with the purchase of females from the Waitawheta Stud of Alistair and Pat Sharpe, the Meadowslea Stud of David Giddings and Red Oak Stud of Richard Orr. Stud bulls are primarily selected from

New Zealand studs that are farming in a similar way. Paul likes to see a group of bulls from a similar bloodline producing the desired type before he buys a bull.

The property, at Papanui Junction, Taihape is a total 565ha (540ha effective) and consists of 350ha steep hill country, 80ha easy hill and about 120ha cultivatable country - a nice breeding balance. Other stock on Okaka are a herd of commercial cows, and 2500 Romney ewes (including two-tooths). The farm has historically been summer safe with average rainfall of about 1100mm but Paul has noticed the weather patterns becoming more variable and dryer.

The stock selection process is to use EBVs and DNA data in conjunction with eye appraisal and the Falkirk system targeting a well-balanced animal. The aim is to produce consistency through the mob, a uniform type of animal, which means less waste.

Ian Walsh’s Falkirk Index System is a holistic method of stock selection that determines the genetic value and commercial worth of an animal.

During winter the stud cows are put to work cleaning up the hill country pasture, following the ewes before coming down

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to easier country for calving, and easier tagging and weighing. The cows are on the steep hills most of the time, no different to the commercial cows so calves spend their first part of life on steep hills.

Bulls will be sold via the online Helmsmen Yourbid auction system created by the Giddings family. This is a very efficient system where stock agents can still be well rewarded. It will climax on 11 June from 12.30pm at Papanui Junction with bulls available to see like a normal sale.

Buyers will be able to attend this and bid at the sale site.

To keep up to date with Okaka Angus follow them on Facebook or to find out more about the bulls they have to offer, phone (06) 388 7519.

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Mahuta Herefords focus on

HEIFER MATING

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reeding bulls for heifer mating has long been a passion for John Allen of Mahuta Herefords. John with his wife Mary run a cow herd of around 200 at Glen Murray in the Northern Waikato. The farm area totals 400ha and consists of a mixture of contours and soil types. The hills get very wet in the winter and wintering big mobs of cows is a challenge. They also run a flock of breeding ewes breeding towards Wiltshires from a Romney base. All stock, except the sale bulls, are fed at commercial levels of feeding.

John was one of the first breeders to have yearling bull sale so breeding bulls for heifers was a logical step and a loyal clientele has rewarded him over the years.

There are two sections of the herd: one breeds bulls for dairy heifers and the other for beef heifers and cows. “For the dairy heifers we aim for a calving ease EBV in the top 1% and for beef heifers the top 15%,” John says. Structure and conformation are very important too especially rein of neck and smooth shoulders. All heifers are mated as yearlings and have to rear a calf each year to stay in the herd.

“We place great emphasis on ease of calving for the herd. Assisting heifers costs a lot in terms of labour time, lost

performance for the heifer, and less live calves on the ground. We concentrate on what we think are the most profitable traits and these are calving ease on fertility.” Comparison with breed averages show that we are way above average for calving ease EBV’s and days to calving (a measure of female fertility). The type of animal is also important. “We like animals which have natural thickness through the loin as we believe that this correlates with meatiness and also finishing ability.”

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The couple believe that Herefords are a breed to boost profits. Good temperament saves money and time and the Hereford is a natural cross breeding animal increasing profitability through hybrid vigour. The Hereford cow has been shown to be a leader in feed efficiency and this can be inherited by her progeny.

Over the years artificial breeding has been used to gain access to top bulls. More recently sires which have had an impact on the herd include Koanui Spy 8371, Limehills Starter 131078, and Limehills Gallant 160033. Starter is an outstanding bull combining calving ease with growth, meat, fertility, and IMF in addition to great temperament and mobility.

This year they will have bulls for sale by Starter, Gallant and Yavenvale Knoockout

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N312. He is an Australian bull who is very attractive visually and has a great balance of figures including being close to the top of the breed for IMF EBV. We are looking to boost IMF in our herd as it contributes

to eating quality and we believe that this is the future of beef breeding.

John and Mary are very proud of their Hereford herd and welcome the opportunity to show visitors the farm and cattle.

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Kaharau invests in

NEW GENETICS

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enny and Pete Hoogerbrug run the Kaharau Angus stud at Rimunui Station, just a ten-minute drive from Gisborne city.

At this year’s sale they are looking to sell up to 70 bulls. It’s a busy day with the bulls all washed and presented to an audience of up to 350 people. It’s a real country day out with a bar, music, braziers and Angus burgers on offer.

Sale days are a trove of memories for Penny, who grew up in the cattle business at Ruatoria, where her parents Colin and Jackie founded the Kaharau Angus stud.

Her father held his first on-farm auction at Ruatoria in 1973. Penny uses the original auction box from Ruatoria as the bar in their bull sale complex at Rimunui Station where the first sale was held in 2015.

Kaharau and its clients continue to enjoy market place success with accolades and awards at carcass grading, taste and tenderness competitions. Penny and Pete achieved a silver medal in the Steak of Origin competition in 2018 with their Kaharau heifer. Topping cattle fairs, works grading and top dollars is common for Kaharau clients.

There are few herds in New Zealand that Kaharau has not influenced over the years.

Kaharau clients are mainly commercial farmers who farm on steep hill country.

Penny says they keep coming back to buy Kaharau cattle for their structure, type and performance. “Our clients sell their cattle at various age grades throughout the supply chain and their finished cattle grade well at the meat processing companies. The cattle we are breeding in this hill country environment must suit and reflect the needs of our clients, as well as the demands of the market and end consumers.”

Penny is excited about the future, crossing their new Sires over the Kaharau cows, developing their donor programme and getting the new progeny on the ground whilst maintaining their ongoing breeding philosophy of strong, balanced, structurally sound hill country cattle for their clients.

Penny is as passionate about breeding Angus cattle as Colin was and with the support of Pete and Nick and the Kaharau team, is continuing to build upon the Kaharau legacy into the future.

News in brief

• In 2020, the stud invested in new genetics with the purchase of the

Turiroa Ragnar 18P224 – Lot 8 at the Turiroa Angus 2020 Sale sold to Kaharau Angus and Orere Angus, Gisborne for an NZ on farm sale record of $104,000! Kylie & Ben Johnson - Orere Angus, Andrew Powdrell - Turiroa Angus, Penny Hoogerbrug & Nick Carr - Kaharau Angus.

highest price bull in New Zealand, Turiroa Ragnar 18P224 in partnership with Orere Angus, Gisborne and the purchase of a three-year old sire from Rangatira Angus, Tangihau Top Gun 17-436. Both of the new sires are magnificent bulls with phenotype, power and performance.

• Earlier during spring 2020 they invested in three two year old and two one year old heifers at the Rangatira Angus Dispersal Sale.

• The cow herd has been increased and the ewe numbers dropped to expand the Stud.

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• Penny and Pete are looking to kick start their donor cow programme again this spring, using their new genetics over a selection of new donor cows.

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Looking forward to

HOSTING BUYERS

By Gemma Hain

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he Hains are going back to the future in 2021 after COVID-19 threw a spanner in the works for their bull sale in 2020.

2020 saw Hain Herefords sell their line-up of bulls privately last year with one buyer coming through the farm gate at a time.

This year, after solid feedback from their customers, they will be bringing back the on-farm auction.

On June 8 the Hains will welcome buyers on farm for the auction of 28 Hereford bulls. The line-up of hill country bulls will be fertility tested and backed by the Eastland Herefords three year structural guarantee. “We will be offering bulls with great temperament, solid constitution and robust EBV’s,” Sam says.

Sam andd Gemma Haiin allong wiith theiir chhildren Lilla, 11 andd Tom, 8, allong wiith Mell the dog, live on Waiikura Station in the Pehiri Valley.

Sam and Gemma Hain along with their children Lilla, 11 and Tom, 8 live on Waikura Station, the 1050 hectare hill country station 50km west of Gisborne in the Pehiri Valley. Sam and Gemma enjoy involving their children in farming and the stud aspect of the business. Both children are pleased that the auction is returning.

For Sam and Gemma selling the bulls privately last year enabled them to spend valuable time with each customer.

“The interaction with our customers, one on one, being able to listen to what they wanted in a bull and then see the choices they made, was really positive.

Our customers supported us during the turbulent COVID time with their custom, so it was nice to be able to sit down and chew the fat without the time pressure that the auction brings.”

Sam is upbeat about the sheep and beef industry, both in the short and long term.

There has been an increased demand for red meat as we move into the post-COVID world. Vaccination rates are ramping up and because of this large chunks of the service industry are re-opening, thus increasing the restaurant demand for red meat.

Now, with the roll out of a number of vaccines throughout the world, and a general easing of restrictions, restaurants are seeing a huge drive in pent up demand for both prime beef and lamb.

The farm gate prices are now starting to reflect this global situation and the schedule prices are climbing. “The lamb contracts in August are some of the highest we have ever seen.”

STUD BULL CATALOGUE 2021 Farmers on the East Coast are becoming more resilient through necessity. The average season seems to be an ideal in our minds and while farmers are well known for grumbling about the weather, presently we have pretty good cause.

Throughout the whole of the East Coast, total rainfalls have been down year on year to the point where we are going to have to start asking if this is the new normal or if long term rainfalls will return to what they were.

The Hains say that one of their biggest focuses on their farm is water quality and reliability. “We have realised that flowing water from creeks is becoming less dependable and regulations are strengthening. Therefore, investment in water storage is a key to our farming future”. Government regulations restricting stock access to waterways has initiated the Hains to invest in a water storage facility high up on their station, giving them the ability to reticulate water to areas of

the farm that have never had trough water before. They do, however, acknowledge that dams will continue to be the backbone of their farm water system due to their reliability but the troughs provide high quality water, more effective grazing and protect our precious waterways.

by focusing on calving ease and culling anything that comes up dry. “We have focused on maintaining milk, lowering birth weights while keeping growth rates up and having positive fats”.

The Hain family look forward to once again hosting buyers at the farm on 8 June and remind people that pre-sale inspections are welcome at any time.

When it comes to their beef operation, Sam says the biggest driver of profit in a cow calf herd is kilograms of beef weaned per cow wintered. Put simply, live calves on the ground and fast growth rates drive profit and everything else is a bonus.

A focus on fertility equates to sound functional cattle, cows and heifers getting in calf and problem free calving. Each of these aspects are connected - functional cattle calve more easily and cattle that have no trouble calving get back in calf more readily.

Two year old heifer calving has been a major focus at Waikura Station and while there is no magic bullet incremental gains in this area are made every year

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The McFadzean MEAT MAKER DIFFERENCE

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he Wairarapa based McFadzean family name is well recognised as a leading producer of weaner cattle. In recent years, the family has broadened its focus and has started selling their own line of yearling bulls - The McFadzean Meat makers. We sat down with Johnie McFadzean to find out how it is all going.

data from the Clay University in the United States. This research compared different breeds over a range of attributes. The two top performing breeds were Simmental and Angus, particularly in relation to New Zealand’s grass fed conditions. Armed with that information John purchased three Simmental bulls and started a long journey of cross breeding.

“We have been selling bulls to a few people directly for about a decade. Over time customers returned and more people started approaching us. It was clear that there was a gap in a market for a moderately priced hybrid bull to satisfy both the store and prime market whilst producing maternally strong and efficient cows. Three years ago we had our first official public sale,” says Johnie McFadzean.

At times John trialled other breeds in his herd but nothing compared with AngusSimmental cross and their offspring.

Johnie McFadzean remarked that “Angus cattle are generally more medium-framed and hardy. Simmentals give a stronger volume and muscle definition, both are strong maternally thus making the combination extremely hard to beat.”

Investing in top genetics and the right breeds has always been a priority for the McFadzean’s. Over 40 years ago Johnie’s father John looked at cattle performance

Over the years the McFadzean family has grown their cow herd from 40 to a consistent 1200 strong cow herd.

Johnie explained “To achieve this we never compromise on constitution and also focus on top genetics. The focus

“Our focus is on performance, not pedigree,” says Johnie McFadzean.

has been on having a sustainable and high performing cow herd. We expect our cows to wean a calf that is in excess of 50% of her body weight for heifers calf and in excess of 58% for a bull calf year on year regardless of the season.

Replacements heifer are selected under a strict criteria considering type,

constitution, temperament and durability not colour or pedigree.” This commercially focused selection criteria is mirrored in their stud bull operation.

“Our focus is on performance, not pedigree. We have a very harsh selection criteria for bulls. Only circa 5% of our bull

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improvement and performance. In their bull sale catalogue they not only detail key data on the bulls but they showcase the mother. “We felt it was imperative that clients get to view the cow as well as the bulls. The mother’s ability to withstand varied seasonal and pastoral conditions whilst raring a top calf is a key ingredient to strengthen a herds performance.”

calves born are selected to be sold in our Meat Maker bull line. If they don’t meet our criteria we won’t sell them. We select based on type, constitution, temperament and also cow quality. Colour is not a defining factor.” Just like their commercial operation the McFadzean’s put a strong focus on the maternal role in genetic

After three years of official operation the McFadzean’s have been thrilled with the results seen from their clients. “Seeing the quality of calves on the ground has been a huge milestone for us. When we started selling bulls as a family we agreed that if clients weren’t seeing a significant lift in their results we wouldn’t continue to sell bulls. Three years on we are extremely proud of what we are seeing.”

cattle this year. The quality of our cattle at weaning continues to improve year on year which is reflected in the price they’re sold for. We’re always searching for ways to improve our herds productivity and look forward to seeing how our first cross in calf heifers perform this year.”

Andrew and Jen Patrick from Gladstone Wairarapa recently sold 70 weaner’s at the Masterton Weaner Fair. They achieved one of the top prices at the sale. Andrew says ”We were thrilled with our weaner

Akitio Station Manager Nigel Bicknell has purchased a number of bulls over the last three years. He exclusively uses Meat Maker sires over his 400 cow herd. He achieved a 20-30 cent per kg premium at

the Feilding sale across yearling steers and heifers in 2020. “Due to a change in farming policy we recently went back to cows. We purchased a range of cows which varied in type, the Meat Maker bulls put a clear stamp of quality across the calves. We now have a consistent line of calves that we were extremely proud of.”

The sale in 2021 will be held on the 9th of September. It will feature 35 Meat Maker bulls. The McFadzean’s will have an open day on August 25th.

Hill country bulls bred for hill country cows 35 top quality McFadzean Meat Maker yearling bulls Open day - 25th August; Sale 9th - September 2pm 216 Wiltons Road, Carterton Johnie McFadzean 0274295777; Andrew Jennings PPG Wrightsons 0275946820 www.mcfadzeancattlecompany.co.nz

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Bull sales just around

THE CORNER

By Dave Warburton BVSc Vet Services Hawke’s Bay

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rom what we have seen, bull weights and condition may be back on usual because of the season. This is NOT a reflection of inferior genetics or poor breeding and may not be an accurate example of how your bull will perform for you going forward. Store weights have been about bang on for where bulls should be which will help them stay sound and mobile for longer.

Bull 12-month insurance policies will expire soon so it’s time to give your bulls a check-up. We need to make sure they didn’t give each other any permanent injuries from when you boxed them up after mating.

You may want to also consider vaccination boosters for ‘lepto’ and clostridial protection now with BVD boosters given 4-weeks before mating.

Unfortunately, our region is looking green but is still very dry and many farmer comments are that the water table is lower than last autumn in many parts of the Bay. This could be affecting stock conditions and pregnancies.

Foetal aging to identify “late” calving cows has many benefits 1. The “late” cows are the least profitable. Calves are lighter at weaning and the cow needs to be in good order to get back in calf and not be a “late” again.

2. “Late” cows are the first candidates that can be sold if need be. This mob can also be shut down for longer over winter than the early calving cows, if cow conditions are satisfactory.

Although heifers look to be in quite good conditions at the moment, heifer pregnancy test results have been back 5-10% in our area with more ‘lates’ recorded than in a normal year.

Our prediction is that the 2020 Autumn drought meant heifers were lighter on weaning and this resulted in them playing catch up to reach target mating weights in the spring.

Cow pregnancy test results were pretty disappointing in early season jobs, but we are now starting to see results more on par with a normal season.

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Bringing home the boys

TIPS FOR SETTLING NEW BULLS ON FARM

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ettling new bulls on farm isn’t always easy. Our experience shows that, among other things, bulls can often injure themselves while they get used to their new w s surroundings.

To T give you the best advice on getting the m most out of your new purchase, we’ve a asked Tararua Breeding Centre to share s some tips on settling new bulls on farm: • It’s a good idea to allow plenty of time for your bull to get used to his new home, especially when unloading and shifting paddocks.

• A bull mound in the paddock will give your bull somewhere he can safely release some of his testosterone fuelled aggression—in fact there’s some evidence to suggest that this increases breeding capability. A bull mound also lessens the chances of him digging holes.

• If your bull is in a paddock with no solid trees or structures, installing a fence strainer with a tyre on a chain could become a good interactive toy for him.

This can also reduce the likelihood of electric fences becoming a plaything.

• If you’re keeping several bulls together, then a donkey, goat, or an assertive horse is a good paddock companion as they will often break up fights between bulls.

Protecting your investment

We understand that buying a bull is a significant investment. We also know that sometimes things don’t quite go to plan.

Tararua Breeding Centre recommends using bulls of a similar size or larger than the heifer to help reduce the potential for pelvis and/or pizzle injuries.

For FMG, around 40% of bull claims are related to injuries in the paddock and commonly relate to the bull’s back, hip, pelvis or hock. These injuries often lead to euthanasia, so it’s important to regularly check for lameness or injuries during mating, in addition to your usual pre-sale checks.

1 in 20 claims are due to bulls fighting.

Keeping mating groups at least a paddock apart and/or separated by electrified fencing can also reduce the chance of fence to fence liaisons.

The rule of thumb is usually 20-25 heifers per yearling bull; 30-40 cows/heifers per 2 year old bull; and 50-60 cows for a mature sire.

Around 30% of bull claims involved injury to the bull’s pizzle. This leads to disruption due to vet appointments or getting a replacement bull. Even if he

worked well last year, always retest and check at the beginning of each season*.

0800 366 466, talk to your Rural Manager or head to fmg.co.nz.

FMG has generations of experience when it comes to protecting your farm, your livestock, and yourself. Give us a call on

*Please note that this article is only general in nature and does not replace specific advice from your professional adviser about a particular arrangement or your particular rights or obligations.

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Rangatira’s

FINAL BULL SALE

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angatira Angus Stud was founded in 1960 by John and Shirley Dowding at Rangatira Farm, Te Karaka. Charlie and Susie Dowding and their family have run Rangatira Angus Stud since 1986.

In 1999 Susie’s parents Colin and Jackie Williams gave them the opportunity to farm and to breed Angus stud cattle at Coventry Station, where Charlie and Susie bred half of the Kaharau Angus Stud cattle for 15 years until 2015.

“We have had the most wonderful and rewarding time being a part of breeding Angus Stud Cattle. An enormous thank you to the outstanding support from our bull buyers, auctioneers, and stock agents and for the unwavering and loyal support of Alastair MacPherson and Dollar Maxwell who have worked for us at Coventry Station since 1999,” Charlie says.

“There have been many highlights selling stud and commercial bulls throughout New Zealand and Australia from both our time with Kaharau Angus Stud and all the years at Rangatira Angus. For 61 years the breeding philosophy at Rangatira has remained the same. The number one aim has always been to breed cattle that will

do the business, maximising profits for commercial farmers on New Zealand hill country farms.”

“We have always been extremely selective when choosing sire bulls; purchasing the very best genetics that we can and also retaining and using top sires from Rangatira. We have placed just as much emphasis on selecting the females we retain in the stud. Fertility, beef quality, temperament and an easy doing ability that will enable stock to mature early are all paramount. Longevity and good structure of an animal go hand in hand and are crucial to performance on New Zealand hill country. All 450 lots at our dispersal sales passed New Zealand Angus AA Inspection and both sales achieved a complete clearance. It is also thrilling to hear the positive feedback from these sales.”

This year will be Rangatira’s final bull sale.

Fittingly the sale is on the last day in June in the East Coast Angus Bull Week with approximately 60 Rising Two Year Old Angus Bulls for sale. Rangatira Angus is proud of the line-up of bulls for sale.

The first sons of Kaharau Outlander 632 are on offer – a bull we were thrilled to purchase in partnership with Turiroa Angus Stud in 2018. Outlander was

Alastair MacPherson and Charlie Dowding with 13-38.

There will be approximately 60 Rising two year old Angus bulls for sale.

keenly sought after - being the top priced Angus bull sold in New Zealand that year. “He is a sound, powerful sire with wonderful presence and fantastic bone.” Sons of Turiroa Maverick

945 are also for sale – a bull who continues to cross so well with Rangatira genetics.

We look forward to seeing you on Sale Day on the 30 June.

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KAHARAU OUTLANDER 632 “Pure, Proven, Power” The Best of his First Sons for Sale this Year Kaharau Outlander - New Zealand’s Top Priced Rising Two Year Old Bull in 2018.

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FOR THE NORTH ISLAND & TO WELLINGTON FOR SOUTH ISLAND PURCHASERS The sale will simultaneously be LIVE STREAMED ONLINE with remote bidding available through bidr.co.nz.

TURIROA MAVERICK 945 BREEDING CONSISTENTLY WELL Sons for Sale this Year

K George 589-16 was used at Kiwitea 2018, he has been used at Apiti 2019 and 2020.

2yr Bull Sale - Monday 14th June, 2021 - 11am 2021 Sale Bulls by: Hoover Emperor, Hoover Dam, Kaharau 589 Lot 3 – Rangatira 18-577 a Top Maverick Son – 2020 Bull Sale

FINAL RISING TWO YEAR OLD BULL SALE

To view sale bulls prior to sale, we will be open on 17th, 18th and 19th May by appointment. Please email or phone to secure a time that best suits you on these days.

Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 9am COVENTRY STATION, MURIWAI, GISBORNE “Breakfast with the Bulls” from 7am BULL VIDEOS and BULL SALE CATALOGUE available in May online at www.rangatiraangus.co.nz or Rangatira Angus Stud – YouTube Channel 2021 Please contact us if you would like to view the cattle or receive a sale catalogue Charlie & Susie Dowding Alastair MacPherson Phone: (06) 862 3876 Mobile: 027 475 2798 Email: cdowding@xtra.co.nz

Phone: (06) 862 8077

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Progressive,

PROVEN GENETICS

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common-sense approach to breeding efficient and profitable beef cattle is the founding principles at Otapawa Poll Herefords. “Progressive proven genetics producing progressive sound progeny.

Herefords are the leading efficient breed of beef cattle says and using Herefords in crossbreeding is one of the fastest proven way to improve farm gate profits,” Stud Principle Stuart Robbie says.

T basic knowledge about hybrid vigour The or “heterosis” as it is more correctly known as has been around for over 50 y years but seems to have been overlooked in recent years as some breed groups are t tending towards a genomics bred animal and offering selective premium incentives.

On average, commercial Angus herds can expect to achieve a 15% increase in w weaning weights from Heterosis with an ongoing consistent advantage for Hereford sired progeny in average daily

weight gains, feed conversion, longevity, and fertility, while still conforming to the selection criteria of premiums offered.

“It’s pleasing to see our clients continually topping the weaner fairs with Hereford and Hereford Angus cross progeny. That is a benchmark for our breeding programme.

The adage that muscle weighs more than fat is true. Carcass quality is especially important. It is proven that the Hereford is the most efficient converter of grass.

We are always refining and testing that in our breeding programme.”

Otapawa make selecting for cross breeding easy. “Identifying and selecting the genetics which thrive in the environment you are farming in makes way more sense to me than trying to manipulate the system and/or the environment to suit the stock. We are a commercial farming operation ourselves, so we see the advantages first-hand that reflect our breeding selections from our

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Stuart Robbie standing in front of the 2021 sale bulls, Ice and Duskie.

Stud Hereford herd into the commercial herd. Longevity, maternal ability, and carcase quality are important profit drivers, and with heterosis, you get more bang for your buck.”

Showing that as direct dollar profit in the simple table below, highlights the direct return of Heterosis using a 300cwkg steer as an example.

“One of the other most significant advantages to crossbreeding is the utilization of the crossbred female. The crossbred cow is without doubt the best cow around for performance.”

With the superior fertility of a cross bred female, not only does she reach puberty earlier, making her ideal for yearling heifer mating, she also has a higher pregnancy rate throughout her life meaning significantly less replacements

are required and an improved efficiency of the herd.

“This is without a doubt the best line of Poll Hereford Bulls both genetically and phenotypically ever offered at Otapawa Station, we encourage all cattlemen serious about increasing their herds profitability to come and look and discuss your programme and breeding objectives with us.”

This year Otapawa have 40 high performance station bred Hereford bulls on offer and welcome you to view the bulls and breeding programme. Every day is an Open Day, with the On-Farm Sale 8 June, in Tiraumea. Auction starts 12 noon.

Contact your local Agent or Stuart or Douglas Robbie direct for more information.

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Free Delivery to North Island, to Ferry for South Island otapawa@xtra.co.nz www.otapawa.co.nz

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Kairuru

QUALITY PROGENY

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ounded by the McDonald family in 1979, Kairuru will host their 30th onfarm auction on the 9 June, on their hill country property at Reporoa. A Hereford Prime BBQ will run from midday.

Over the years a depth of pedigree has built up in their genetics, increasing the proportion of quality progeny being produced by Kairuru bulls.

There are sound, functional bulls to suit the different beef production systems throughout NZ.

Keen to benchmark, Kairuru have been consistent supporters of Beef Expo since 1989; gaining top 6 many times; Champion Hereford Bull and top price a number of times, plus All Breeds Champion.

Kairuru breed for great fertility; correct structure; good growth and carcass traits; strong maternal lines; moderate birthweights; even temperament, and good eye pigment too.

The McDonald’s enjoyed hosting the World Hereford Conference in 2020, and their cattle received many favourable comments from Hereford Breeders from around the world.

To achieve this, they use top sires with balanced EBV’s, plus strict selection of females, a tight calving period, and calving heifers at 2yrs.

For a catalogue, or to know more about the bulls, contact Kevin: 0274510640, Jeff: 021510351, or visit their Facebook page.

On offer will be 28 thick, easy-doing bulls with great genetics.

From left: Nicola and Jeff, Jane and Kevin McDonald.

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ounded almost thirty years ago by CEO Harmen Heesen TechniPharm is a fully New Zealand family owned company specialising in supplying agricultural products and services to farmers. The company also operates in Australia and exports to the world.

The TechniPharm brand is recognition of credible, innovative high quality products which add value to the farms bottom line. The company owns many patented designs and registered trademarks and has a significant list of product and display awards to its name.

TechniPharm’s head office is in Rotorua with production facilities in Auckland, Tauranga and Dunsandel in Canterbury.

Its client base is well in excess of 25,000 farmers. TechniPharm products are highly sought after and have proven their value on a significant number of farms in New Zealand and Australia.

The company has a long standing involvement in the beef sector, from their early days of importing Australian products, to a complete to purpose NZ designed and manufactured range of handlings solutions.

The products the company markets and sells are aimed specifically at dairy, beef and sheep farmers. Each market segment offers a superb range of specialised, innovative and leading products.

Technipharm’s main purpose is to make farming ezy. Farming is often hard work battling the elements and politicians.

Their job is to try and assist in making the food and fibre production system as easy possible with innovative proven solutions so more gets achieved in less time and with fewer resources.

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STUD BULL CATALOGUE 2021 run by Susan and Roger Haywards, hardly a day goes by where there is no stock work.

Some years ago TechniPharm designed and built their new handling facilities in Te Akau.

This is what they have to say: “We believe the Highflow 260 is the best piece of cattle handling equipment on the market today. In the current environment of health and safety keeping our staff, family and ourselves safe while working with cattle is crucial. It’s a job that is made simple with the Highflow 260. The angle of the head bale gives easy and safe access for injections, drenching or capsules. The cattle are caught and held securely so they don’t move around or get stressed. Having the auto three-way draft makes for stress-free drafting and sorting of stock. We recommend the Highflow 260 as an essential part of any high performance cattle yard and handling system. Our yards were designed around what we knew would work for us in combination with Technipharm’s expertise

The TechniPharm team is directly engaged with clients and travel where they need be to ensure clients get the very best advice and support for their farm systems and development plans

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Down south Liz and John McKerchar, of Cave also have a Highflow 260 Cattle Handler which was installed in 2019 for their early gestation Hereford stud, Shrimpton’s Hill. Now, having done a lot of work in this unit this is what they have to say: “We never thought that cattle handling could be so easy, it’s made a massive difference to how we do things, we also have two other Technipharm manual handlers, that are also great to work with, but the Highflow is just the bees-knees.”

The cattle handling equipment at Twin Oaks Angus Stud.

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Excellent results

DESPITE CHALLENGES

By Andrew Stewart Ward Chairman Angus NZ, Hawke’s Bay

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t’s that time of year again where the registered Angus cattle studs of the Hawke’s Bay region, and indeed all around the country, become single-mindedly focused on marketing their efforts for the previous three years. That is, the calves born in 2019, as a result of mating decisions made in 2018, having being nurtured and grown out into the attractive rising two year old breeding bulls that will be for sale in the region from the 14 of June onwards.

The last three years have not been without their challenges but in particular the last 18 months have been very difficult for the entire country. While farming was deemed to be an essential industry, disruptions to the supply chain and a severe drought made life as difficult, if not more, for the average Hawke’s Bay farmer, as for all New Zealanders. Getting hungry mouths off drought stricken pastures became very necessary, but also very difficult. The fact that so many bulls are being presented in such good condition is a testament to the skills and knowledge of the stud farmers involved as most of these bulls were weaned as calves onto bare pastures as the dry continued well into winter 2020.

The Hawke’s Bay Angus breeders will have their bulls available for viewing on the annual bull walk – this year to be held on the 27 and 28 of May – the studs from Hastings North will be open on the 27 and those, further south will be open on the Friday the 28. The third week in June will see a number of registered studs selling their bulls via auction or private treaty. Most holding auctions will also be utilizing online selling options in conjunction with the auctioneer controlling the bidding. Online platforms which were in their infancy up until Covid 19 are now fully established and a very good addition to the traditional gala like atmosphere of a robust on farm auction.

While the challenges facing farming are ongoing, the Angus breed appears to be in a prominent position in the minds of cattlemen and consumers alike. The sale yards can often be a sea of black whether these be weaners, yearlings or cows.

As a breed going forward the emphasis must be not only the quality of Angus beef but the historic integrity, structure, longevity, fertility and do-ability of the good old Angus cow. These are the qualities that make cattlemen money.

50 TOP QUALITY BULLS FOR SALE ANNUAL TWILIGHT SALE: Wednesday 30th June 2021, at 4pm ON THE PROPERTY, TURIROA, STATE HIGHWAY 2, WAIROA ENQUIRIES WELCOME:

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Quality cattle

HANDLING EQUIPMENT

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ith the landscape of farming constantly evolving, farmers are often faced with the question; “how can we make operations more productive and profitable on the farm?” This question inspired designers and owners, Wayne and Lynley Coffey, to develop not only the Combi Clamp Sheep Handler, but also a line of heavy-duty Cattle Crushes, for the purpose of making on farm practices more friendly and efficient for themselves and their stock.

Combi Clamp Cattle Crushes are extremely user friendly and durable to suit New Zealand Beef Cattle, and even our most basic crush comes loaded with features that enhance both safety and access to the animal. All Cattle Crushes come standard with split and top access gates on both sides so that the operator has full access to the animal as well as drafting options, anti-backing ratchets to stop the animal from backing up and a heavy-duty sliding gate that is self-locking behind each animal. We have both vet and vetless models, also with a parallel squeeze option to stop smaller animals from turning around.

A significant amount of effort has also been put into reducing rattling noises

made by these crushes making for more pleasant work that decreases stress levels in the yards and increases stock flow through the crush. Our customers often attest to this, saying that this product is clearly made by a farmer who understands stock. As a result, you have a product that is easy and safe for operator and stock alike.

While all of these features create a great crush, you only use them if you have faith in the head bail, and this head bail is just magic. Especially when working by yourself, you can’t beat the automatic catch of this bail. The animal locks itself in place by putting their head through the gap with the thick of their neck picking up the doors and locking them in place. They are now caught, no stress on the operator.

The second piece of magic happens when the animal exits the crush. Once the animal is clear of the doors, they automatically come back through to their set position ready for the next animal to be caught. This means that the operator can be right back at the sliding gate ready to let the next animal in who is keen to follow their mate.

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A near indestructible

BALLCOCK F

By Rose Harding

rustration with existing ballcocks led Geoff Furborough to a whole new design concept.

Geoff, a Hawera-based armature winder, works with electric motors but his interests in “engineering, knives and guns” drove his development of a simple stainless steel ballcock.

He started work on it about eight years ago after a farming friend with an engineering workshop said he needed a better ballcock than the existing designs which leaked and wasted water.

“I asked him to make me one. It was rubbish but we were able to refine his design but the concept remained the same.”

And so SIS Ballcocks was born. They’re made by Specialist Stainless Steel Products Ltd in Hawera from 316 marinegrade stainless steel.

SIS stands for Simple, Indestructible and Stainless steel.

“We made five, then we made 10, then we made 50 and now we do runs of thousands, buying the 35mm stainless steel a tonne at a time.”

Geoff says he chose stainless steel because “all the other materials are a failure.”

“Those materials are chosen on the basis of cost and as a result the relationship between the critical components is never stable and they leak.”

The SIS ballcock has no internal parts, making them both leakproof and near indestructible.

“Our choice of stainless steel is not based on price but on the best material to do the job.”

The ballcock comes in three models, a standard arm, short-arm and no-arm models to fit any kind of trough.

Their no-leak secret is a small steel shaft with a silicon wrap which covers the aperture and can withstand high water pressure.

Other types of ballcocks have a sliding plunger or stopper that can be jammed by foreign objects such as grass through the water supply or blown into the trough, algal growth, or mineral deposits.

These ballcocks could then be jammed open or closed, resulting in a water

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Beef Industry Driven Performance

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supply being pumped out or no water for stock.

The SIS Ballcock has the water running over the sealing face -the silicon seal, so it is being cleaned by the water flowing over it. It won’t jam open or closed.

“They are so simple anyone can understand them.

“We have never had one returned or thrown out,” he says.

Hawera is in the heart of Taranaki dairy country and the ballcocks easily withstand the attentions of curious cattle.

Last year’s Covid-19 lockdown made life difficult for the business but the staff were able to form a work bubble and keep producing. Along with their essential work on electric motors

The balllcockks are manuffacturedd in Taranakki.

“We sold plenty during lockdown.”

Geoff found lockdown difficult for another reason. It stopped him getting out and hunting or making his twoyearly trip to the UK for target shooting and hunting.

He and his Labrador are looking forward to this year’s duck shooting since last year’s was cancelled.

SIS Ballcocks are available only online through the company’s website www.sisballcock.co.nz and retail for around $115, including GST. The price of a box of 10 will actually buy you 12 and freight is free.

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Breeding to meet

CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS

By Chrys Ayley

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hat’s the Beef? Roadshow, a collaboration between PGG Wrightson and AngusPure, was designed to demonstrate to commercial beef farmers how they can produce quality beef that meets the demand of contemporary consumers.

The team of expert speakers included Dr Amy Hoogenboom, Genetics Area Manager of Zoetis, Jamie Gordon Director, Macfarlane Rural Business, formerly of ANZCO and Five Star Beef, and Murray Behrent General Manager Livestock for the Alliance Group based in Christchurch. Several pit masters, or chefs, also presented their views on what they and consumers are demanding.

The Roadshow toured the South Island in mid-March and Whangerei, Te Kuiti, Taupo, Feilding, Pahiatua and Wairoa in Mid-April.

The events focused on the importance of Angus beef’s eating qualities, what processors look for in a carcass, how nutrition management can benefit programmes, and the important role that high performance genetics play in the equation.

Murray Behrent of the Alliance Group explains what to look for in a beef carcass. Credit Sarah Reichardt, Thrive Media.

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Callum Stewart of PGG Wrightson explains Go-Stock.

Credit Sarah Reichardt, Thrive Media.

Tim Brittain, Chairman of AngusPure Ltd, a past president and Life member of Angus NZ and owner of Storth Oaks Angus in Otorohanga attended a number of North Island presentations and says feedback from the participants has been very positive. There could be further roadshows in the future.

Participants heard from Dr Hoogenboom how to use genetics and the genetic tools available including genomics to breed profitable and efficient animals.

Jamie Gordon - Director, Macfarlane Rural Business, talked about what top quality beef is and how a farmer can influence it, especially genetics.

Secondly he addressed feed and nutrition to grow the animal right through its lifetime, and thirdly cattle handling to ensure they’re docile and go to the plant unstressed and not have the meat pH affected.

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STUD BULL CATALOGUE 2021 “The first thing farmers can do is control and minimise high pH once the animal is killed, and the second thing was to improve marbling. Marbling (IMF) is the most trait for a succulent, juicy, tender, tasty experience for the consumer,” Tim says. Research worldwide confirms that people want marbling and it’s a “game changer.”

“Marbling has the good omega fats.

When you cook it you need that fat: it melts away when you cook it and it gives it that taste, flavour and succulence.”

“In the past New Zealand farmers have only been rewarded by the weight of the animal without any quality attributed to it. What we are starting to see which is really exciting is that some of the programmes like Silver Fern Farms, Alliance and AngusPure are paying more for quality meat and marbling.

Tim gives an example of a client delivering a unit load (40) of steers into the Alliance Handpicked programme that returned the farmer an extra $10,000. They’re offering 1$ a kilo more for animals that score 4+ or 80c a kilo if they meet marble score 2 or over on the AusMeat scale. “So there’s a real incentive for farmers to put marbling, or IMF, into their bull selection criteria,” he says.

There’s an EBV called IMF which is the indicator for marbling so farmers can use that IMF EBV with confidence knowing that they’re going to lift the end result with their steer and heifers they process in terms of marbling.

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IMF at Storth Oaks is detected by ultrasound scanning and the results are fed into BreedPlan for the EBVs. “Now we have genomics so the animals DNA is also analysed for that trait, along with some others and that’s incorporated in single analysis to provide the EBV. It’s very accurate.”

“Marbling is a very heritable trait so a commercial farmer can make good progress if they add it to their selection criteria. Storth Oaks are offering 96 bulls this year and our average marble score is a full one score above breed average. We have one of the highest marbling herds in the country and the bulls on offer are +2.9 for IMF. (Average of the 96 bulls).

The Angus breed average is 1.8.

Rewarding for quality isn’t new and has been used for at least a decade in Australia and the US. So why has New Zealand been so slow? “Well for a long time meat plants were more focussed probably more on lamb, a lot were geared up to manufacturing beef through hot boning…. but now they’ve seen what B+L have done through their Taste Pure Nature promotions in North America and China.

Consumers are moving to eating less meat but when they do they want to eat meat they want best quality meat.”

“Also internationally there’s a renewed, keen interest in grass fed production of beef. There’s a strong market internationally for high quality beef, that has the criteria the consumer wants-marbling, reared and finished on grass and that’s where Taste Pure Nature campaign has focused.

Storth Oaks are offering 96 bulls this year and their average marble score is a full one score above breed average.

The whole rewarding for quality concept is so exciting. We think it’s a game changer for the meat industry and for farming and

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how farmers will go about selecting their sires. It’s quite achievable plus there are significant rewards.”

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AngusPure-a mouthwatering recipe

SMOKED BBQ BEEF CHEEKS

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hey’re small mini pillows of the most incredibly rich beefy flavour and soft gelatinous seams.

If you like barbecue brisket, you’re going to love the smoked AngusPure beef cheeks.

Often used in braises, stews, and the classic taco filling Barbacoa, beef cheeks are a definite low’n’slow cut, requiring a good long cook over a low heat. Sound familiar? Yup, that’s exactly the same premise as a brisket. And much like a brisket, they require proper trimming, you can only find two per steer, and they are pretty much built for smoking.

Smoked beef cheeks

Hearing ‘cheeks’ grosses some people out, because the concept of eating meat from the head is confronting for many people. Many folks assume cheeks are some weird piece of offal, but they are most definitely muscle – just like any cut of steak from anywhere else on the steer.

Here’s all you need to know to perfectly smoke AngusPure beef cheeks: Start with a well-trimmed cheek muscle.

Rub generously with a simple blend of coarse black pepper and kosher salt. I use 2 parts pepper to 1 part salt.

Place the well-seasoned AngusPure cheeks in a smoker at 275F / 135C, and cook for approximately 5 hours until you reach an internal temperature of 210F / 99C. At this temperature, they can be either pulled or sliced.

And that, my friends, is all there is to it! So although the cooking process really couldn’t be easier, the taste of the finished product is anything but.

Recipes provided by AngusPure Beef www.anguspure.co.nz

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Also sons of: Ben Nevis Metamorphic M51, Te Mania Powerhouse 434, EF Prime Quarter 5369 , Merchiston Katoomba N175 and others View catalogue on line @ AngusNZ under sale catalogues

On farm at Rata and Online with the bidr platform

Wednesday 9th June @ 2:30 PM Contact:

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How to cook a

STEAK WITH REVERSE SEAR METHOD

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ailed as the ultimate way to cook a perfect medium-rare steak every time, it’s easy to learn how to cook the Reverse Sear method, and rock steakhouse quality cooking at home.

Traditionally, the restaurant method of cooking steak involved searing over incredibly high heat, then transferring to an oven to finish on a more gentle heat until done. The reverse sear method pretty much just flips the order, and involves first cooking the meat on a very low heat before searing the outside on a superhot surface.

The basic idea is that with reverse sear, you have greater control over the Maillard Reaction (that magical process that turns the cooked edges of meats yummy and brown), because you’re making sure the high heat only comes into play right at the end and that the steak inside will be perfect. So, instead of an internal ring of different ‘doneness’ your steak will be perfectly medium all the way through, save for the very outside.

The Reverse Sear Method Ingredients

• One behemothly thick AngusPure steak.

• The steak is going to need to be at least 1 inch thick, if not more. The thicker, the better.

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions • Preheat oven to 135C/275F • Place well-seasoned steaks on a rack over a baking tray (cover the tray with foil to save yourself a clean up) • Put in oven and cook till an internal temp of 51-57C / 125-135F depending on your preference of ‘doneness’.

Usually takes around 45-60 minutes.

• Remove when at desired temperature and rest for 10-15 minutes under foil.

• Preheat a skillet or heavy based pan to a screaming hot temperature.

• Sear steaks for one minute each side.

• Serve immediately.

Internal Temperature Guide: You will definitely need a meat thermometer to do this correctly.

Rare: 125F/51C - Medium Rare: 130F/54C - Medium: 140F/60C - Well done: 160F/71C

Recipes provided by AngusPure Beef www.anguspure.co.nz

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6th Annual Yearling Bull Sale FRIDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021 1:00 PM AT 43 FINLAY ROAD, CAMBRIDGE Viewing of bulls from 11:00 AM SALE BULLS SIRED BY: • GB FIREBALL 672 • MUSGRAVE STUNNER • MUSGRAVE BLACK LOCH • STORTH OAKS K20

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Client satisfaction is a

KEY VALUE

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aigroup Angus, comprising Glanworth and Pinebank, has been selling bulls since 1967, with a shared vision of key traits in breeding bulls. Its breeding

scheme was the first of its kind in international cattle breeding - selecting for economically measurable traits and culling ruthlessly for problems of soundness, constitution or temperament.

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Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year Awards 2021. Simon and Trudy Hales (last year’s winners) presenting the trophy to Fiona and Shaun Fouhy.

STUD BULL CATALOGUE 2021 Glanworth Angus was established by Pat Fouhy in 1952 and now is owned by his grandson Shaun and wife Fiona.

Glanworth Farm has been owned by the Fouhy’s since 1892, when Thomas Fouhy bought two ballots and began clearing the standing bush.

Pinebank Angus was founded in 1919 by the late Henry Falloon and Willie is the third generation of the Falloon family to administer it. Taumaru was originally bought by Willie’s parents who farmed there for 32 years.

Together, Waigroup has always had a strong focus on cow performance. They aim to breed a moderate-framed, fertile cow with soundness and constitution that will calve unassisted and wean an above average calf every year under commercial conditions. In other words, a cow that will make farmers more money.

Waigroup Angus has 500 registered cows and has positioned itself at the forefront of Angus breeding in New Zealand.

Waigroup pride themselves on producing bulls through a very commercial system.

“We strongly believe the animals that are purchased on sale day, should represent what farmers see once the animal gets to their property and starts work.” Waigroup bulls must increase growth on the original amount of grass. No concentrates are fed. Cows are expected to work hard, grooming pasture to optimise sheep production.

Our successful commercial approach is highlighted by Waigroup winning the Tararua Farm Business of the Year in 1994

by Joe and Lea, and again this year by Shaun and Fiona. Willie and Angela won Wairarapa Farm Business of the Year in 2017. Judges highlighted above average sheep performance in both businesses, driven by cattle “doing their job”.

Going forward, they are taking a very measured and practical approach to breeding - trying to blend old fashioned stockmanship with performance data.

This is to ensure the product they sell to commercial farmers lasts and performs as expected.

Waigroup clients throughout New Zealand are achieving very good performance with varying scale cow herds. This is through increased calving ease and fertility with early finishing of progeny and longevity in the bulls.

“Some of our bulls are still performing well at eight and nine years.”

“We 100% back our product, if any client has unexpected issues, we will fix it.

Client satisfaction is another key value for Waigroup. For this reason, we have a large number of longstanding returning clients.”

Glanworth is hosting the Tararua Farm Business of the Year field day on 6 May. Both Glanworth and Pinebank are participating in the Central Wairarapa breeders bull walk on 20 May.

Glanworth Angus farm a summer wet environment, with annual rainfall averaging 2100-2250mls. Cows winter on steep hill country. In contrast, Taumaru is summer dry hill country with rainfall of 800mls. Therefore the Waigroup aims to breed bulls that will thrive in any farming system.

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The family has recently discovered some historic photos dating back to the 1890s.’

Are your cows surviving the tough times like they should?

Waigroup cows are bred and tested under the toughest commercial conditions.

Pinebank Sales: 2-Year bulls by private treaty through June Glanworth On-Farm Auctions: 2-year Bulls June 24th at 2:30PM

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STILL PRODUCING GOOD HILL COUNTRY CATTLE WITH ADDED CALVING EASE AND PERFORMANCE

Eat Well,

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hether you’re farming or playing sport, having the right ‘fuel in the tank’ gives you the energy to perform at your best,” says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock.

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healthy on the farm. Here are her top tips. You can find more quick and easy recipe ideas and seasonal meal plans at www.tea-retreats.co.nz.

Don’t work on an empty tank.

“Sometimes when we are busy on the farm and pressed for time, it is easy to sacrifice regular meals. But running on an empty tank is counter- productive. For a physically demanding job like farming, try and eat three meals and two lots of snacks a day. For early morning milkers, great pre-breakfast snack options include smoothies, eggs, fruit, cereal, porridge, grainy toast with peanut butter. If you’re really busy, prepare snacks the night before.”

Choose fresh, unprocessed food

“Professional sport has taught me that a nutritious, well-balanced diet means you’ll feel fitter, stronger and enjoy improved energy levels. You’ll boost your immune system and stay healthier and you’ll also think more clearly and handle stress better,” says Sam. Farmstrong has partnered with Wairarapabased nutrition expert Sarah Percy of Tea Retreats. She works extensively with farming families to provide advice on how to eat well, boost energy levels and stay

“The key to eating well is choosing fresh, wholefoods rather than packaged and processed options. It can be tempting when we are busy to rely on fast and convenience food options. However, these quick options often lack the range of nutrients we need to keep healthy and manage the ups and downs of farming.

The following can be whipped up in minutes and will fuel you in the right way: poached eggs on toast; muesli/porridge with milk, yoghurt, nuts and chopped fruit; a smoothie; toasted sandwiches with

64 Rising Two Year Old Bulls on Farm Auction

ON FARM AUCTION: 1pm Thursday June 17 OPEN DAY: May 27 from 11:00am at 811 Maraetotara Road There is a lot going on at Koanui.

With 800 registered cows, our great depth of selection means we have bulls suited for a wide range of breeding objectives. Our bulls offer amazing value for money for top genetics. All bulls have been rigorously selected based on recorded performance, as well as semen and service testing.

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cheese, onion, tomato, cold meat and chutney.”

Stay hydrated during the day

“Hot weather, physical exercise and not drinking enough can all lead to dehydration. Being dehydrated affects physical performance, makes it harder to make decisions and concentrate and can lead to constipation. Prioritise drinking water by keeping water bottles handy in the dairy shed, the Ute or on the quad.

Take a drink bottle out with you on the farm and take regular slurps. Just like you stop for your dogs to drink on big jobs, remember to provide plenty of fresh water for you and your staff.”

Snack between meals to maintain energy levels

“When you are doing physical work throughout the day regular snacks are important to top up the fuel in your body and maintain your energy levels. Keep snacks in the glovebox of your ute, take a backpack if you are heading out on the farm or leave food at strategic places on the farm, so you don’t get caught short!”

Keep it social

“Food not only provides fuel for the body, it also gives us an opportunity to connect, share and relax with other people. If you’re ‘under the pump’, a quick snack or water break can also provide much-needed recovery time. And if you work/live alone for long periods having a regular meal catch-up with family or friends will help you avoid feeling isolated.”

Kane Brisco, a sharemilker at Ohangai near Hawera, recently shared what he does to fuel up: “I eat nutrient-dense food. I eat a lot of vegies and I’m working hard all day so I get plenty of carbohydrates and protein into me as well, so my muscles have the energy to keep going and my mind’s clear. I also drink plenty of water. It’s simple stuff. You’ve always got to remember that farming’s a marathon not a sprint.”

Champion shearer Rowland Smith also caught up with Farmstrong recently at the NZ Shears in Te Kuiti. “Fuelling the body properly is one of the most important things you can do to look after yourself as a shearer. You need good nutrition to be able to get up and do it again every day.

We can all grab a pie and a Coke and do it for one day, but we want to back up every day, so your nutrition and wellbeing really has to become number one.”

Farmstrong is an award winning rural wellbeing programme that aims to help farmers and farming families live well to farm well. To find out what works for you and “lock it in”, check out our farmer-tofarmer videos, stories and tips on www.farmstrong.co.nz.

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BULL SALES 2021 May 19

Central Wairapapa Hereford Bull Walk ................................................Wairapapa 20 Ruaview Angus & Simmental, 12.00pm................................................... Ohakune 20 Okahu Hereford, 3.00pm .............................Raetihi 20 Central Wairapapa Angus Bull Walk .......Wairapapa 20 Morton Shorthorn, 1.00pm.......................... Katikati 24 Kaimoa South Devon, 1.30pm................Eketahuna 25 Kerrah Simmental, 1.00pm.......................... Wairoa 25 Whananaki Coast Charolais, 2.00pm.................................................. Whananaki 27 Auahi Charolais ............................................Pio Pio 27/28 Central Hawkes Bay Angus Bull Walk ............. CHB 31 Coleman Farm Charolais ............................ Kaikohe 31 Kia-Toa Charolais, 1.30pm ........................... Te Kuiti 31 Potawa Simmental, 11.00am........................Pio Pio

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Tarangower Angus & Rockend Hereford, 11.30am...................................................Mahoenui Raupuha Shorthorn, 10.30am .................Mahoenui Rauriki Charolais, 2.00pm .....................Flemington Colvend Shorthorn & Angus, 3.30pm................................................. Taumaranui Te Taumata Hereford, 1.00pm ................ Masterton Storth Oaks Angus, 1.00pm .................Otorohanga Hingaia Angus, 4.00pm...................... Wharepunga Tahuna & Hiwiroa Shorthorn .............................bidr Glenbrae Hereford, 2.00pm ................. Porangahau Shian Angus, 11.00am.......................... Taumaranui Blackridge Angus, 2.00pm ................... Taumaranui Puke-Nui Angus, 4.30pm ..................... Taumaranui

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Kay Jay Angus, 12.00pm........................ Masterton Hain Hereford, 3.00pm ............................ Gisborne Wairere Angus, 1.00pm..........................Meremere Otapawa Hereford, 12.00pm .................Eketahuna Oregon Angus, 3.00pm.......................... Masterton Kairuru Hereford, 1.00pm .......................... Reporoa Merchiston Angus, 2.30pm............................. Rata Dandaloo Angus, 12.00pm..................... Masterton Hinewaka Shorthorn, 3.00pm ................ Masterton Tapiri Angus, 9.30am.............................. Masterton Pine Park Angus, 11.30am........................... Marton Ranui Angus, 3.00pm............................Whanganui Maungahina Hereford & Speckle Park........................................... Masterton Ipurua South Devon, 1.00pm....................... Te Kuiti Totaranui Angus, 1.30pm........................... Pahiatua Te Whanga Angus, 10.00am................... Masterton Atahua Angus, 11.00am ..............................Kiwitea Ngaputahi Angus, 3.00pm ..................... Pohangina Mt Mable Angus, 2.30pm ........................ Kumeroa Dandaleith Angus, 9.30am....................Dannevirke Elgin Angus, 3.00pm............................... Elsthorpe Brookwood Angus, 12.30pm......................Takapau Motere Angus, 3.00pm............................ Waipawa Hallmark Angus, 4.00pm................................ Tutira Koanui Polled Hereford, 1.00pm..... Havelock North Waiterenui Angus, 1.00pm........................Hastings Glanworth Angus, 2.30pm ........................ Pahiatua Glen Anthony Simmental, 12.30pm ...............................................Waipukurau Matawhero Combined Angus, 12.00pm............................................... Matawhero Kaharau Angus, 4.00pm........................... Gisborne

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Tangihau/Cricklewood Angus, 9.00am..................................................... Gisborne Ratanui Angus, 9.00am..........................Tolaga Bay Whangara Angus, 12.00pm...................... Gisborne Turihaua Angus, 3.30pm .......................... Gisborne Rangatira Angus, 9.00am......................... Gisborne Turiroa Angus, 4.00pm ................................ Wairoa Kenhardt Angus, 12.30pm...........................Nuhaka

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Mokairau Hereford, 10.30am ................... Gisborne Wilencote Hereford, 2.30pm ................... Gisborne Seven Hill Angus ....................................... Pahiatua

September 7 13 17 21 21 22 22 24 24 28 29

Ranui Angus Yearling Bull & Heifer, 12.00pm................................................Whanganui Te Whanga Angus Yearling, 10.00am...... Masterton Kay Jay Angus Yearling Bull & Heifer, 12.30pm ................................................. Masterton Ratanui Angus Yearling, 2.00pm.............Tolaga Bay Whangara Angus Yearling......................... Gisborne Turihaua Angus Spring Bull, 1.00pm......... Gisborne Gembrooke Hereford & Angus Yearling........................................Dannevike Waiterenui Angus Yearling, 12.00pm.........Hastings Manugahina Hereford Yearling ............... Masterton Ardo Ezicalve Hereford, 12.00pm ............... Marton Hiwiroa & Tahuna Shorthorn Yearling & 2Yr.......bidr

October 7

Glanworth Angus Yearling.......................... Pahiatua

All information correct at time of printing. www.agonline.co.nz

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Ipurua

POLLING PAYS DIVIDENDS

By Tim Foss

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t was 1974 when Tim and Jenny Foss started using South Devon sires in a crossbreeding programme over Angus cows. It worked so well it was decided to move into breeding pedigree South Devons.

EBVs and produce a carcass that is worth hanging on the hooks and females that are winter friendly.

A fine old soldier Westhams Hermes Henry at 13 years

The Ipurua South Devon Stud was established in the late 70’s with the purchase of a number of grade cows.

It was developed into a predominantly English purebred herd through the addition of 12 cows in 1983 and 10 in 1994 from Woodah (J Holt) Blenheim.

The original commercial component of the herd comprised of cows involved in a grade up programme originating from an Angus base in the mid 70’s.

The 200 cow herd continues to be developed on our hill country property under strictly commercial conditions, they are part of a 5 300 su (10 su/ha) breeding operation (55% cattle, 45% sheep). The heifer component of the herd are calved as 2yr olds to South Devon sires. The herd calves October/ early November to fit in with the overall commercial management of our operation. Whilst this decision to calve late obviously impacts on the animals age, and hence size at bull sale time, it has absolutely no bearing on the individuals genetic make up.

Ipurua 18 months in-calf heifers

Our commercial herd was inspected in 2012 with the greater majority being accepted to the South Devon Register.

Performance data is now being added for the previously unregistered animals. This includes both weights for growth rate analysis and body scan data for carcass trait analysis. This carcass data is crucial if we wish to balance the growth rate

Strong selection emphasis has been given to soundness, longevity, quality fleshing and temperament. We recently had to farewell a R14yr old sire, he is a trait leader in B.W. and Milk and also has very good EMA and RBY figures. Polling is also playing an increasingly significant role in our breeding programme and although originally a horned breed, we are now

seeing a significant number of high quality polled animals within the South Devon breed. 60% of our 2020 born animals were polled.

Unacceptable frustration levels brought on by the continuing incompetence across the marketing sector of the crossbred wool industry, has initiated a huge shift in the sheep sector of our business.

Five years ago we purchased 100 purebred Wiltshire ewes, which has grown to 400 ewes. Whilst wool was the early focus and driver of the change, I believe the greatest benefits will arise from the substantial decrease in workload and resulting increase in management flexibility.

We welcome on farm inspection of all stock.

BLACK RIDGE ANGUS STUD

On-Farm Bull Sale

Thursday 3rd June 2021, 2pm 27 R2 Year Bulls SIRE BULLS: Stern 094, Stokman South Dakota 226, Matauri Navigator 428, TeMania 314, Matauri Taratara L368

DEAN & TERESA SHERSON

675 Taringamotu Road, RD 4,TAUMARUNUI 3994 p: 07 896 7211 m: 027 690 2033 e: black_ridge@live.com.au Like and Find us on Facebook

Inspection and Enquiries always welcome | All bulls BVD vaccinated and tested.

Lepto vaccinated. Semen evaluated.TB C10.

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The King

COUNTRY

T

he Taumarunui Breeders are holding an open day on 10 May with the sales on 3 June.

Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you here.

Black Ridge Angus

Dean and Teresa Sherson have enjoyed an easier summer this season which shows in the excellent condition our bulls

are in. We are so pleased with how they are looking and have some real crackers again this year. We have heavily invested in quality sire bulls over the last few years and feel like this is really starting to show through in the quality of our progeny.

With a focus on breeding cattle that are structurally sound, quiet temperament and a good data and EBV set, but with an importance on appearance with plenty of thickness and depth and a nice strong head.

Shian Angus g

Black Ridge Stud is offering 27 bulls for sale at this year’s annual on farm auction on the 3rd of June 2021 at 2pm.

KIA TOA CHAROLAIS On-farm Sale Est 2003

973 Troopers Road, Te Kuiti

31 GENUINE HILL COUNTRY BULLS ON OFFER Monday 31st May 2021 at 1.30pm CONTACT:

Paul and Claire Grainger 07 878 6458 – 027 209 1959 pcgraingers@xtra.co.nz ALL BULLS BVD TESTED AND VACCINATED | Follow us on Facebook – Kia Toa Charolais

Sound well fleshed sires, Excellent temperament 200 Fully Breedplan recorded cows • 20 Bulls Catalogued 27TH ANNUAL SALE THURSDAY 10TH JUNE, BULL OPEN DAY • ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME 1PM, TE KUITI SALE YARDS WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE, 1 - 5PM

Taimate Mako L26

This year Shian Angus will be offering approx. 45 2yr bulls at their annual sale on 3 June including the second crop of bulls by Taimate Mako L26 and Matauri Ranger L362.

Last year bulls sold exceptionally well by these two sires in particular and we’re excited about the line-up for this year’s sale as the bulls have once again done extremely well.

We welcome everyone to our Bull Walk on May 10, a good opportunity to see the bulls prior to sale day.

Matauri Ranger

KAHA SPECKLE PARK SALE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Pure Bre Bred bulls, 3/4 bulls, 7/8 8 bulls, Wiltshire 2T Ram Auction 25th November 2021

> Genuine full shed sheep > No shearing > No dagging > No dipping

PETER & CAROLINE FOSS

495 Potaka Road, RD 1, Aria, King Country Ph/fax (07) 877 7881 • Email: pcfossy@xtra.co.nz

Pure Bred Bre cows and heifers for sale

www. www.kahaspecklepark.co.nz co.nz Enquiries to: Katherine Robertson Kaha Speckle Park 07 877 8111

Agent: Richard Bevege NZ Farmers Livestock 0274 539 824

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Puke-Nui Angus

ANGUS

Following a successful Sale in 2020, PukeNui Angus is all set for its 8th Annual Sale on June 3rd at 4.30pm. This year they are offering 32 Bulls for Sale.

Alan and Catherine are particularly pleased with the even line-up of Bulls, they are like “peas in a pod,” and exhibiting the great temperament we expect from our animals.”

“This year we have the first sons of Springdale Thor 551, a Bull with a sound NZ Bred Pedigree, this Bull exudes great depth, softness and good fleshing which he is definitely passing on. Once again there are some very good sons of Matauri Sound Reason L382, a Bull with soundness and a balanced set of EBV’s,

and also very good sons of the American Sire GDAR Regulator 364.”

Raupuha Stud

Congratulations to Russell and Mavis Proffit of Raupuha Stud, Mahoenui, who were announced winners of the Massey University Innovation Award and Waikato Regional Council Water Protection Award at the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards on 14 April.

This year’s sale will be held on farm at 9am on 1 June. Russell will select 10 or 12 bulls and six of his best heifers “Try a shorthorn you’ll be impressed…all it is just a skin colour. The meat’s all the same on the inside.”

BULL SALE 32 Bulls

THURSDAY 3RD JUNE 2021 AT 4.30PM Bull Sale Venue: 303 River Road, SH 43, Taumarunui

Alan & Catherine Donaldson p: (07) 896 6714 e: agcsdonaldson@gmail.com www.pukenuiangus.co.nz

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Red, White & Roans of our world

AUCTION

AUCTION: 11.00AM MONDAY 27TH MAY 2019 11.00AM MONDAY 31st MAY 2021 488488 MANGAOTAKI ROAD, PIOPIO MANGAOTAKI ROAD, PIOPIO Quiet,Reliable, Reliable, Affordable, Quiet, Affordable, Fully Guaranteed Bulls

Fully Guaranteed Bulls

16 Years Breeding & Selling

19 Years Breeding Simmental Bulls&

Selling Bulls C10Simmental Herd, BVD Clear, Vaccinated, C10 Herd, BVD Clear,

Bull & Heifer On-Farm Sale 1st June 2021, 9:00 am Contact Russell Proffit

Enquiries inspection always welcome email:and rnmwproffit@xtra.co.nz

2033 State Highway 3, RD Mahoenui, 3978 phone: 07 877 8977 or 027 355 2927 www.raupuhastud.co.nz Raupuha Stud

Semen & Service Tested

Vaccinated, Semen & Also selling three

Service Tested Speckle Park Bulls

Andrew&&Tracey Tracey Neal Andrew Neal Ph: (07) 877 8009 Ph: (07) 877 8009 Mb: 027 366 55 14 Mb: 027 366 55 14 potawa488@gmail.com potawa488@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME

GISBORNE COMBINED

BULL SALE

A sale steeped in history continues strongly

86th year Monday 28th June

at Matawhero sale yards 12pm

30 Bulls on offer

ORERE ANGUS

Ben and Kylie Johnson

P: 06 867 8089 E: orerestation@farmside.co.nz

WAIMATA ANGUS

Pat and Evelyn Watson P: 06 867 0336 E: Waimata@xtra.co.nz

TAWA HILLS

Blair and paige Crawshaw P: 06 863 5044 E: brjcrawshaw@gmail.com

CRICKLEWOOD

Humphry Bayley

P: 027 767 1232 E: saraandhud@gisborne.net.nz