Charolais Magazine January 2023 by Charolais Society of Australia

CHAROLAIS Society Society of of Australia Australia Magazine Magazine

January January 2023 2021

Celebrating a great 2022 When predictability in your genetics is paramount, look to the Venturon program to deliver reliable results, time & time again. Western Australian Charolais record price bull Grand Champion Bull Sydney Royal Grand Champion Bull Perth Royal Grand Champion Female Adelaide Royal Three Venturon sires - 2022 Trait Leaders Venturon genetics used in Canada, New Zealand and across Australia and our next generation were... SYDNEY ROYAL JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE VENTURON NAUGHTY BUT NICE S32 (AI)(ET)(P) VE7 S32E Born 16/03/2021 Sire: Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D (P) Dam: Venturon Naughty But Nice (P)

ADELAIDE ROYAL JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE VENTURON STARSTRUCK 157S (AI)(ET)(P) VE7 S157E Born 27/08/2021 Sire: SCR Triumph 2135 (P) Dam: SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

PERTH ROYAL JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE VENTURON HER MAJESTY S188 (P)(R/F) VE7 S188E Born 22/10/2021 Sire: Ascot Kudos Q27E (P)(R/F) Dam: Venturon Her Majesty (P)

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Shining the spotlight on the team leaders These three sires represent a Charolais draft designed to perform. Pedigree, Performance and Power provides predictability.

Venturon

On Property Bull Sale 24th February 2023 30 Charolais Bulls 35 Angus & Murray Grey Bulls PERTH ROYAL INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION MALE VENTURON START THE PARTY S97 (P) VE7 S97E Born 01/05/2021 S: Venturon Hamish (P) D: Venturon Miss Dimity M16 (P)

Featuring Venturon Sires

Venturon Hamish (P)

INTRODUCING THE FIRST FAN FAVOURITE’S VENTURON SANDSTORM S33 (AI)(P)(R/F)

VE7 S33E Born 17/03/2021 S: HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F) D: Venturon Mariah (P)

HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F)

Venturon New Generation (P)

IF EVER THERE WAS A SURE BET! VENTURON SWEEPSTAKE S75 (P)(R/F)

VE7 S75E Born 18/04/2021 S: Venturon New Generation (P)(R/F) D: Venturon Hillary (P)

Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P) Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D (P) Venturon Phenomenal P42 (ET)(P) LT Nationwide 8455 PLD ET (P) Ascot Kudos Q27E (P)R/F)

Andrew, Anne & Harris Thompson, Boyup Brook WA 6244 T: Andrew 0429 379 135 T: Harris 0488 493 713 E: info@venturon.com.au

www.venturon.com.au

Federal Board President: Matthew Collins PO Box 25 HOLBROOK NSW 2644 Mob: 0412 265 017 E: matt@mcollins.com.au

Charolais Society of Australia Ltd ABN: 45 147 918 279 PO Box 772, ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Shop 6, 108 Dangar Street ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Tel: 02 6771 1666 Int: +61 2 6771 1666 General Manager Colin Rex 0408 661 255 manager@charolais.com.au Finance Hayley Clark accounts@charolais.com.au Registrar/Member Services Deearn Walker office@charolais.com.au Catalogue Services - Lucy Main

www.charolais.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ CharolaisSociety

Honorary Life Members Anthony Hordern (dec) Harry Wadds (dec) J Martin Lenthall (dec) Rick Pistauro AM (dec) David Dixon (dec) Bill Hayes John Sullivan (dec) Harold Seeley AM (dec) Trevor Cottee (dec) Helen Trustrum Lesley Millner (dec) Rob Millner (dec) Michael Hargreaves Alex McLachlan AM Gary Noller David Bondfield

January 2023 Charolais Magazine

Vice President: Alan Goodland “Clare” MS 324 THEODORE QLD 4719 Tel: 07 4993 2298 Mob: 0434 594 721 E: clarecharolais@skymesh.com.au Honorary Treasurer: Brendan Scheiwe PO Box 113 MARBURG QLD 4346 Tel: 0438 513 633 E: bscheiwe@hotmail.com Youth Liaison Officer: Sapphire Halliday PO Box 1004 MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 Mob: 0447 117 676 E: safoxo@hotmail.com Murray Ferme PO Box 3 CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 Tel: 08 8636 4031 Mob: 0411 544 950 E: gumview@activ8.net.au David Whitechurch Havilah Park, Havilah Park Road INVERELL NSW 2360 Mob: 0428 847 391 E: four.ways@optusnet.com.au Robin Yost PO Box 1 TOODYAY WA 6566 Tel: 08 9574 2035 Mob: 0411 651 013 E: libertycharolais@gmail.com

#crossintoprofit

Regional Office Bearers

Queensland: Chairperson: Ross Sticklen Tel: 0438 625 505 E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com Secretary: Lauren Platzer Tel: 07 5460 9407 E: lmplatzer@hotmail.com New South Wales: Chairperson: Stephen Martin Tel: 0435 092 023 E: steve.739@hotmail.com Secretary: Kristie O’Brien Tel: 0428 112 232 E: winchestercharolais@westnet.com.au Victoria: Chairperson: Rob Abbott Tel: 0417 502 692 E: rob@mtwilliamcharolais.com.au Secretary: Gwen Robinson Tel: 03 5156 6397 E: kyra1@wideband.net.au South Australia: Chairperson: Daniel Ferme Tel: 0408 774 946 E: odfarmingenterprises@outlook.com Secretary: Louise Smith Tel: 0400 373 791 E: charolaissa@outlook.com Western Australia: Chairperson: Andrew Cunningham E: blaweary@westnet.com.au Secretary: Belynda Quilty E: charolaiswa@hotmail.com

Tel: 0438 764 699 Tel: 0419 953 489

Charolais Youth Committee Chairperson: Laura Lockhart

Tel: 0429 098 855

Vice Chairperson: Joshua Fenech

Tel: 0418 605 959

Secretary: Amy Whitechurch

Tel: 0437 617 149

Treasurer: Sophie Inder

Tel: 0476 209 643

Committee: Jaime Vosper

Tel: 0417 616 979

Youth Committee Email: charolaisyouthau@gmail.com

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Contents

4/5 Society Contacts

26 Vale: Mr Rick Pisaturo A.M. 30 Charolais Idents are Changing 32 Charolais Youth Committee 2022 42 Brisbane Royal 2022 50 Adelaide Royal 2022 53 Understanding EBV Accuracy

10 President’s Perspective

56 Perth Royal 2022 58 2023 Technical Conference - Czech Republic 60 Auctionsplus Charolais Hoofprint 62 Melbourne Royal 2022 64 World Congress 2022 - United Kingdom 86 Events Calendar 90 Advertising Index

GM’s View

January 2023 Charolais Magazine

Hitting The Spec’s Qld Feedlot Trial

Charolais genetics have excelled consistently and proven their value in this industry benchmarking event. Read more in the report.

The performance of Charolais genetics was quantified in the Queensland Feedlot and Carcase trial. Read more in the report.

CharFocus 2022 - USA Amanda Cavenagh represented our Society at the International Youth CharFocus in the USA. Amanda reports on her International Youth Scholarship.

Paddock to Palate EKKA, Queensland

Charolais Sires Set The Bar A comprehensive report on the 2022 highly successful Bull marketing season. A new record price $265,000, record average price and number of Charolais sires sold at auction.

Charolais sired calves on Angus dams

In 2023 the Gle nela team will offer 300 bulls & 200 females at our 4 sales & privately in the

paddock.

Quality. Numbe rs Professionalism . .

50 years in 2023 since our first Charolais Breeding Charo lais progeny and 49 years of continuous Seedstock is o ur FULL focus. registered Charolais in 3 states!

Top priced Bull at our July Winton Sale in QLD Sold for $16,000 to Hereward Beef Longreach QLD.

Lot 4 at our Roma QLD Sale in September. Sold for $32,000 Moondoogundi, Hunter Valley NSW.

Yearling bull,18 months. Lot 99 at our Casino Sale in November. Sold for $32,500 to Wakefield Charolais, Armidale NSW.

Breeding Charolais cattle is what we do! Helping our clients, both commercial breeders crossbreeding with Charolais and stud clients, achieve higher returns and satisfaction from their breeding program is our business! Our approach is collaborative! Record Priced Charolais Female. Sold for $40,000 at our Casino Female Sale, NSW, to the Horsely Family, Longreach QLD.

Call us today to find how we can help you power up your breeding program in 2023 and beyond!

Our stud clients who buy Glenlea stock from our female sales and purchaser’s of frozen embryos, along with our joint venture partners, have sold Glenlea bred or Glenlea genetic influence bulls at all of our bull sales this year with tremendous success, realising high prices and rewarding their investment in performance Glenlea Genetics.

Joint venture bull sold for $16,000

Sold by Glenlea as a frozen embryo. Offered in our Clermont Sale selling for $17,000.

We provide full support to our Stud clients with breeding, management, performance recording and most importantly marketing avenues for bulls, females and genetics both through our Auction Sales program and private sales. Talk to us about your breeding program and how the Glenlea Team can help you increase your returns with Glenlea Genetics.

Top priced bull at our Clermont Bull Sale. Joint venture bull sold for $22,000

Sold as a calf at side of his dam in 2021. Sold back through our QLD sales in 2022 for $20,000.

GLENLEA SALES 2023 JULY: 40 Bulls, Winton QLD AUGUST: 40 Bulls, Clermont QLD SEPTEMBER: 100 Bulls, Roma QLD Yearling bull bred as joint prefix bull with Taylor Livestock. Sold for $11,000.

Paddock bulls, including stud sire prospects, available privately always.

NOVEMBER: 100 Females & 10 Bulls, Casino NSW.

CONTACT GLENLEA BEEF FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSPECTIONS Roderick Binny 0409 911 791 rbinny@australiangrassfedmeats.com

www.glenleabeef.com.au

@glenleacharolais

President’s Perspective

Matthew Collins, CSA President

Without any doubt the most significant event that has affected the majority of Australia in 2022, is the October rainfall that was the second highest on record. Some regions in New South Wales and Victoria recorded an October average rainfall that was the highest on record. It was amongst the tenth highest for Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Unfortunately, significant flooding affected large areas of Eastern Australia across October and in some areas over prolonged periods or in multiple events. Our thoughts go out to all members who have suffered erosion, loss of livestock, crops, property and fencing damage as a result of flooding and rainfall. On top of this is the financial cost of repairing property, fencing, roads, culverts and crossings in the post Covid era where shortages of materials and supplies are occurring Australia wide. In contrast 2022 Spring Bull sales have seen record prices and clearances throughout the country that is a very strong indicator of the confidence and optimism currently in the Charolais breed. Leading into the Spring the previous record price for a Charolais bull was $83,000 set back in 2017. This record was broken by Lot 10, Palgrove Ringo who sold for $115,000 (and two other sires) in the Palgrove Annual Sale on 9 September, 2022. Subsequently Moongool Stud at Yuleba sold Moongool Revolution for an Australian Breed price $265,000 at their Annual Sale on 19 September, 2022. Our congratulations are extended to the Price family of Moongool Charolais on this result. Beyond these exceptional results the majority of 2022 Spring sales have recorded increased bull sale numbers and a significant escalation in the sale price compared with last year. It is pleasing to hear in conversation with members how many Charolais Bull sales are following the industry trend that has occurred nationwide. At the commercial end of the market a large number of studs are enjoying premium prices for Charolais calves from feedlots that have had previous success and recognise the quality associated with Charolais beef. There is little doubt that our marketing is hitting the spot.

The Federal Board of the Charolais Society is recognising the continued growth that is expected in the demand for Charolais sires and has been discussing changes to the regulations that will see revision to the current rules relating to recording sires. The regulations have been updated to offer members a Control Sire Option that will allow control of AI semen in use. Fees will apply and registration of progeny will require authorisation from the owner. There are other conditions that allow the registered owner to remove the controlled status of the sire however once removed the sire will not be eligible to be reinstated again as there will be other conditions that will prevent that occurring. The ownership of a natural service sire is required unless written authorisation is received from the owner. If you purchase a stud sire you must ensure the animal is transferred to your ownership. The Society has compiled and circulated a Regional Directions Guideline that is intended for the regions to use as an administrative guide that outlines the Society’s obligations for volunteers holding office in the regions. This is intended to assist incoming regional executive staff when changes occur to ensure they are clearly are aware of their accountabilities in their position. In the July 2022 Charolais Magazine we explained that there was a strategic planning session underway to create structure and framework for the next five years operations of the Society. These discussions have occurred in the last two Board meetings and we expect decisions will be finalised by the end of this year that will better inform us of the opportunities ahead for the Society. As President it has been a pleasure to work with our office team throughout the year. Hayley, Lucy, Deearn and Colin solve the problems daily and are always willing to do the next step to assist you the customer. We are truly fortunate to have such capable and professional individuals on hand that makes my role much easier. In closing I would like to wish all our members a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Matthew Collins, President

January 2023 Charolais Magazine

24th Annual On Property

Bull and Female Sale Friday 10th of February 2023

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Contact Rob Abbott 0417 502 692 CONSISTENCY

| PREDICTABILITY

POWER

PERFORMANCE

www.mtwilliamcharolais.com.au

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GM’s View

Colin Rex, General Manager

With the confidence in the beef industry I think maybe we need to revisit the old saying about Australian agriculture riding on the sheeps’ back. The beef industry of which the Charolais breed is an integral component has risen to new heights in the last twelve months. Excellent returns have fueled a significant rise in the value beef breeders are investing into their herds and this has been reflected in a record Charolais bull selling season in 2022. The sale of Moongool Revolution (P) to the 4 Ways herd at $265,000 was just one highlight of the year. Equally important was the number of Charolais bull sold in 2022 at auction topped the 1,800 mark for the first time ever! We know auction sales are one segment of the bull industry with strong private paddock sales also occurring. The increase in sales is twofold. Charolais breeders particularly in the north are rebuilding their herds after the 2016-2019 drought and have more bulls available. Secondly purchasers are seeing the benefit of Charolais sires and are prepared to pay for that infusion. Yes, it is possible to say the returns in the beef market are driving the increase in popularity of the breed, however that same pricing reward is driving every other beef breed as well. Commercial producers have choice and they are still looking to purchase Charolais. The average price for a Charolais sire at auction increased in 2022 to be over $13,000, up from $11,318 in 2021. Confidence from bull purchasers to push the average price for a Charolais sire can only be driven by achieving profitability in their enterprise. Throughout the year we have read reports of Charolais sired progeny topping markets and Auctionsplus have provided some analysis on Charolais sales through their platform on page 60 which is interesting reading. Last year the United Kingdom hosted a very successful World congress, the first face to face global Charolais event in three years. 12

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It was great to be able to meet in person with international colleagues and discuss matters of mutual benefit. A full report on this tour is further back in this edition. This year the Czech Republic is hosting the Technical conference in April. These events are great opportunities to network with fellow Charolais breeders, see Charolais genetics working in different environments and share learned experiences. If you have any questions on the Technical Conference please do not hesitate to contact the office. The early bird booking fee is available to the 16th January. Australia is slotted in to host the 2026 World Congress and this is our opportunity to truly showcase the quality of our genetics available here. Australian sires and dams are gradually spreading into international breeding programs, but there is an opportunity to increase this. Charolais Charbray International are hosting the Global Virtual show again in 2023. This time cattle can be videoed led or unled allowing everybody the opportunity to enter. Cattle are weighed on the day of video and age is taken from the video date. As the organizing committee fine tune the entry details these will be released to members. Videos are loaded onto YouTube offering a global audience for your breeding program. The advantage of the show is the videos are linked for easy access and all entrants receive an advert in the online show catalogue. It really is great value for money and an opportunity to display your breeding program to the world. The show kicks off on the 1st March and entries close the 30th November 2023. Entries will be available for evaluation in an online public judging early in 2024. Full judging results will be released in early 2024. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Having your social media details or website in the advertising content of the contest could lead to ongoing promotion opportunities of your program to a greater audience. cont page 14....

CATTLEMAN’S BULLS

READY TO BE DOWNRIGHT DIRTY

ADVANCE BULL SALE

Selling at

ROMA, 28th AUGUST 2023

Offering 30 Sires with real grunt

Performance drives profit Aim to succeed with Brendale Herd Sire: 4 Ways Phantom (P) Son of $83,000 Moongool Lunar Rise (P) First sons on offer in 2023

Charolais bulls to punch growth, muscle and shape into your calf drop. Using technology and good old cattle sense to breed docile sires that will perform in your environment. Bred in the “Ticks” from females of substance

Ascot Maximus (P)

Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe MARBURG, QUEENSLAND m: 0438 513 633 e: bscheiwe@hotmail.com

BARDOO

ANNUAL ON PROPERTY BULL SALE 1.00pm (WA) 24th November 2023 The 2022 Calves are looking great

Bardoo T23E (AI)(ET)(P)

S: Silverstream National N40 (P) D: Silverstream Charlotte M203 (P)

Bardoo Sire Power

Bardoo Quadrant Q40E (P)

...cont from page 12 As I write this column, Australia has signed off on two more free trade arrangements and this should assist in marketing beef internationally. Having had the opportunity to see the beef industry operate in many countries, confirms in my mind what a great product we have here. I say that from a genetics point of view, production techniques, handling facilities as well as the beef for consumption. Included in our great products is BREEDPLAN, an internationally recognized evaluation system. Several times a month in my position I hear commentary on how BREEDPLAN does not work. Performance evaluations can only work with the data that is submitted and genetic linkage. Incomplete contemporary groups, selective data submission and lack of data can all contribute to EBVs that look to be off. The data analysed on every animal is shown online in the Animal Search. This information is located just below the EBV table with the Heading, Traits Analysed. Traits that data has been submitted for will be listed eg BWT = Birthweight. If you are looking at purchasing a new sire or female go online and see what traits have actually been analysed for that animal. BREEDPLAN data should be used as one of the many tools available to producers. Observing the quoted accuracy level on EBV’s is paramount. Low accuracy is subject to more significant change than higher accuracy.

S: Pleasant Dawn Chisum 216A (P) D: Palgrove Clara 48 (P)

Bardoo Maternal Power

All bulls are bred from our 200 BREEDPLAN recorded female herd with high maternal capacity. Bardoo Charolais established in 1994 is based at CAPEL, two hours south of Perth WA

Plan a visit and view the herd Barry & Dot Bell T: Barry 0427 966 126 E: bwdjbell@live.com FB: www.facebook.com/bardoocharolais/ 14

GM’s View

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David & Janene Ellis m: 0427 170 965 h: (08) 9530 3225 e: david.kooyong@hotmail.com 318 Fishersman Rd, Coolup WA 6214

H2E S33E Homozygous Poll Sire Verified: 100K DNA S: Elders Blackjack 788B (P) Wt: 16th Nov 2022: 760kg EBV BW: +0.7 600WT: +53

Kooyong Superbeef (AI)(P) Watch for Superbeef and the Kooyong team at the WALSA Supreme Bull Sale, Brunswick WA - 22nd March 2022

Kooyong Herd Sire H2E P34E Homozygous Poll S: Harvie Redemption 36P (P) Semen available for sale

Kooyong Power P34E (P)(R/F) Females available for private sale

Attending industry events, I also hear comments relating to EBVs that are just wrong. Make sure if you are seeking advice, that the person you are talking to has a good understanding of the system. On the BREEDPLAN website https://breedplan.une.edu.au there is a wealth of information available on how to use BREEDPLAN both as a breeder and as a purchaser. Staff at ABRI and the Charolais Society are always happy to answer questions on BREEDPLAN and direct you to the right person to provide the best guidance. With digital subscription to Australian Community Media papers around the country we can access far more market reports than in the past. Continually on a national basis we read “Charolais top markets” and when top prices are coupled with the weight gain associated with the breed, financial returns improve. The reports from Roma Selling Complex which sold over 220,500 head in the 2021/22 financial year are truly outstanding. The words, Charolais cross, feature so often in the sale reports from this influential complex. Many commercial producers are taking advantage of crossing into profit with Charolais, but I feel many more could benefit from a Charolais sire. However not all Charolais (or any breed for that matter) are created equal. Reality is there is as much variation within a breed as between breeds.

Not all Charolais are equal when it comes to growth, IMF% or birthweight traits and this is the case across all breeds. All members should be striving constantly to improve traits of interest to their customers. Depending on location, this will vary to suit local grazing conditions and end market specifications. Charolais were the first European breed into Australia and the fact we are still the dominant European breed after 53 years is testament to our members. The Australian Charolais is a truly functional beast and all KPIs indicate that many Australian beef producers accept Charolais as a valued contributor to the industry. A sneak peek at 2022 activity levels for registrations, HMF activity, transfers and membership indicate positive trends. This data will be finalised early in 2023 and I am sure it will paint a positive picture. I am also confident Charolais breeders can look forward to a great 2023, with recent rainfall building up feed resources. As always, a huge shout out to Hayley, Lucy and Deearn for their contribution to our organisation. The combined skill set across this team is as good as it gets. We are here to assist members and commercial producers with their Charolais queries and welcome any query. All the best for the coming year and if ever in Armidale please drop into the office. It’s always nice to put a face to a name.

Colin Rex, General Manager

CLARINDA CHAROLAIS Rewriting the Future

Clarinda Downtown Q32 (AI)(P)

“Homozygous Polled with growth”

Trait Leader: 200 & 600 Day Wt. TOP Gestation Length, Carcase Wt, EMA 1% 200 Day Wt, 4 00 Day Wt, 600 Day Wt, EBV: Domestic Terminal Index & Northern Maternal Index

Photo: 14 months 768kgs 18.5 months 936kg

TOP 5%EBV: CEDTR, SC. TOP 15%EBV: EMA Sire: JWX DOWNTOWN 7C (P) Dam: LANGI GHIRAN ELOISE 6 (P) (Pinay x M6 Gridmaker 104)

Semen Available Agri-gene: 03 5722 2666 Enquiries & inspection welcome Open Victorian Beef Week Monday 30th January 2023

Ken & Georgie Manton Mobile: 0437 585 605 Email: ken.manton@hotmail.com 414 School Road, Hansonville Vic 3675 15

BAUHINIA PARK CHAROLAIS

Date Claimer: Annual Bull Sale - 23rd August 2023 THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 2022 Bull Sale!

Lot 6 Rush Hour - $28,000

Lot 7 Recharge - $30,000

2022 Top Price Bull - Lot 3 Bauhinia Park Reaction (P) - $36,000 Enquiries welcome - www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au Ryan & Rachel Holzwart - “Kensington”, Emerald Qld 4720 - Ph: 0447 313 126 16

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Lot 19 Rascal - $30,000

ESTABLISHED 1972

Minnie -Vale Charolais 51 Years of Breeding

20th Annual on property sale 50 Registered Charolais Bulls

MINNIE-VALE REBELLION (P)

MINNIE-VALE RAMBO (P) (R/F)

Luke Scicluna - 0428 421 828 Hunter Harley - 0447 925 700 Matt Hann - 0409 844 773 MINNIE-VALE SOUTHERN CROSS (P)

Minnie-Vale Charolais

Jason & Sue Salier “Bexley”, Back Creek Road, Narrabri NSW 2390

Phone: 02 6783 4272 www.minnievalecharolais.com.au Email: info@minnievalecharolais.com.au

2023 Sale Friday

July 28

1pm at “Bexley” Narrabri

CHARNELLE PANAMA GKA P25E (Homozygous Polled) Making his mark around the World!

Panama son

Charnelle Panama semen is available in Australia through Genetics Australia Panama daughter

700 straws exported to Irish Cattle Breeders Federation in June 2021 with reports of his first calving’s “short gestation & easy calving …great stuff Graham” (Pat Donnellan ICBF) This is the first time that semen from an Australian Charolais Bull has ever been exported to Ireland

100 straws exported to South Africa for Louwrens Viljoen from Louwcoe Charolais in December 2021 to breed to maiden heifers…we are pretty excited about his first calves due soon. Another 70 cows have been AI’ed to Panama in October 2022

Barry Bell of Bardoo Charolais WA has been using Panama to AI heifers since Nov 2020, with a birthweight Spring average of 40kgs & Autumn average of 37 kgs. Barry is looking forward to another line of Panama calves this Spring with another 32 pregnancies.

200 straws exported to Norway for GENO in August 2022. Semen from Panama will be released to breeders in January 2023. Our contact Trond Vidar Berge will be one breeder who will be using Panama heavily over French, Norwegian & Canadian genetics

200 straws and New Zealand Semen Rights exported to New Zealand for Shane Tahu & Margy Mare of Eclipse Charolais in October 2022. We are very excited about our partnership with our friends across the “Ditch” and what it will lead to. We were very relieved after 6 months of new protocols and testing we could deliver in time for their AI program set in November 2022

Nigel Spink of Challambi Charolais bought a ¾ share and total walking rights to Panama in June 2020. Nigel’s recent comments... “Our great walking sire is making his presence known around the World. This sire is quiet and easy to handle with great feet and legs” A great line up of Panama sons for sale at Challambi in 2023

13th Annual Invitational Female and Genetics Sale

Toowoomba Showgrounds (Undercover) Saturday 4th March 2023 11:00 Qld Time

Sire: Charnelle Quilpie Q4E (P)

Charnelle Panache 29 (P) GKA S16E – Sire: Charnelle Quilpie GKA Q4E (Elder’s Blackjack) PTIC to SCX Jehu 233E. Lovely natured show prospect heifer.

Charnelle Panache 27 (P) GKA R42E PTIC to Charnelle Rory GKA R40E

Charnelle Rebby 4 (P) GKA S29E (L T Authority x Silverstream Holster)

Charnelle Digna 187 (P) GKA S30E (Glenlea Quartermaster x Distinction)

SCX Jehu – Joining Sire & Embryo Sire Johnny (Poll Full French) – Embryo Sire Pro-Char Diamondback – Embryo Sire 75 Females including 6 Cows & Calves 48 Joined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Elder’s Blackjack, Charnelle Panama & Glenlea Quartermaster 21 Unjoined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Silverstream Manhattan, Palgrove Justice & LT Authority Embryo Packages – Sires represented include SCX Jehu, Johnny, Pro-Char Diamondback, Elder’s Blackjack & Silverstream Padra Invited Vendors include: Bauhinia Park, Black Duck, Branchview, Calmview, Challambi, Cheyenne, Glenlea, Jay Tees, Mountview, Silverwood, Taylor, Tysubi & Warilla.

The Best Value for Money Charolais Female Sale in Australia!

January 2023 Charolais Magazine

Hitting the Specs’ Entries in the Queensland Region’s Feedlot and Carcase Competition highlighted the Charolais advantage in profitability. Breeders entered over twice the number of cattle, than the inaugural competition and classes were strongly contested. Along the way breeders received comprehensive feedback on their progeny’s performance. The cattle entered in the Queensland Region Feedlot and Carcase Trial performed with outstanding results after a wet winter on feed. Entering the feedlot in April 2022 the seventy-five steers and fifty-nine heifers were processed in early August. The cattle were fed through a very cold and wet winter and produced very good results. Cattle are inducted under the protocols of the Freestone Feedlot and fed on their ration. The cattle receive no special treatment for the trial. The only difference to every other pen in the lot, the Society photographs the cattle prior to slaughter for promotion purposes and some of the shots are seen on the preceding page. The trial undertakes to replicate real world feeding condition in the Queensland industry and produce feedback on weight gain, carcase quality and yield abilities to producers entering the competition. The competition also generates great statistical information on gains and carcase attributes for the Charolais Society to quantify the attributes of the breed. Looking at a graphic analysis of carcase quality and lean meat yield the Charolais and Charolais cross cattle excelled in both traits which are important contributors to profitability. The Charolais breed is renowned for weight gain and adding carcase merit and applying pressure to eating quality traits will add to the value proposition. The carcasses were graded under Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Index and yield measurements. The MSA index is a single number and standard national measure of the predicted eating quality and potential merit of a carcase. Meat Livestock Australia reported the MSA program delivered a record $204 million in estimated additional farm gate returns to MSA beef producers in 2020-21, a significant increase from the estimated $157m delivered in 2020–2021, and more than the previous record high of $198 million in 2018–2019. The trial consists of Charolais cross cattle fed together for 100 days at the Freestone Feedlot at Warwick in Queensland before being processed. All cattle were given a settling period of 12 days from entry into the feedlot until the starting date for feedlot weight gain. With cattle entered from central Queensland this gives all cattle the opportunity to fill and settle in their pen groups before the appraisal of weight gain commences. The cattle were weighed again just prior to leaving the feedlot with the daily weight gain calculated over 97 days. No cattle in the trial received HGP treatments.

The competition was open to milk and two tooth animals and carcasses were appraised in weight ranges. In the pen classes all three carcasses were required to fit the specifications of the class to qualify for awards. In the Steer pens the outstanding weight gain was a crossbred, Tag 42 entered by Palgrove Pastoral Co. This steer was a Charolais Ultrablack cross and recorded a daily weight gain of 2.21kg/day. Across the trial the steer pen averaged 1.5kg/day. The Palgrove winning steer gained 214kg over the trial with an exit weight of 646kg. This equated to a carcase value of $3,143.52. Second for daily weight gain was a Tag 59 entered by Moongool Charolais that gained 2.06kg/day. Another four entries from Palgrove achieved a weight gain of over 2kg/day in the steer section. cont page 22....

Queensland Chairperson Ross Sticklen presents Gemma and Ben Noller from Palgrove Pastoral Co awards for their success including Supreme Performance Exhibit and Champion Feedlot Weight Gain.

Pen of Steers from Palgrove Pastoral that won Champion Pen of Steers Weight Gain with a combined weight gain of 552kg. The steer on the right was the Highest Weight Gain Steer and Supreme Performance Exhibit.

Queensland Chairperson Ross Sticklen presents Kel and Greg Kelly from Juandah Charolais awards for their success including Grand Champion Carcase and Champion Heifer Carcase.

Natalie and Alan Goodland from Clare Charolais with their awards for their success including Champion Pen of Heifer Weight Gain & Champion Heifer Weight Gain.

Hitting The Specs’ ...cont from page 21 When the weight gain for a Pen of three steers was calculated Palgrove Charolais had the two best teams with respective combined gains of 552kg per pen and 546kg per pen. The winning pen with Tags 37, 38, 39 were eventually the Champion pen of Steer Carcasses. These steers visually in the lot exhibited tremendous shape and cover. Heifer weight gain was won by Clare Charolais with their entrant Tag 142 gaining 2.08kg/day totaling 201kg gain. This heifer gained full points for Market Specifications when assessed on the hook indicating the ability of the Charolais heifer to gain on feed without becoming excessively fat. A Palgrove entrant placed a very close second with a daily weight gain of 2.07kg/day.

Grand Champion Carcase and Champion Heifer Carcase entered by Juandah Charolais and scoring 93.41 points on the hook.

The Pen of Heifers from Clare Charolais including the top performer (Tags 142, 143, 144) won the Pen of Heifers for Feedlot Gain with a combined weight gain of 542kg. The Reserve Champion Pen of Heifers for Weight Gain came from Bauhinia Park Charolais with a total gain of 503kg. Overall the Heifers on feed averaged 1.44kg per day gain without any growth promotants. The heifers were treated the same as the steers and if the weights were combined the difference in weight gain due to sex would not be identifiable. The cattle endured a very wet winter and produced these great gains. A feedlots profitability depends on gain on feed and it is important to ensure our cattle provide profitability to all sectors along the chain from breeders to retailers.

Champion Steer Carcase entered by Moongool Charolais and scoring 93.35 points on the hook.

Champion Pen Heifer Carcasses entered by Moongool Charolais and scoring 276.61 points on the hook.

Champion Pen Steer Carcasses entered by Palgrove Charolais and scoring 274.96 points on the hook. Reserve Champion Heifer Carcase entered by Palgrove Charolais and scoring 91.87 points

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Reserve Champion Steer Carcase entered by Moongool Charolais and scoring 92.60 points

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Helen and Ivan Price from Moongool Charolais with awards for their success including Champion Pen of Heifer Carcases, Reserve Champion Pen of Steer Carcases, Champion & Reserve Champion Steer Carcases.

The Champion Heifer Carcase was the eventual grand champion carcase entered by Greg and Kel Kelly, Juandah Charolais. This heifer scored 93.41 points on the hook. Coming from the Heifer 220 to 260.9kg class she had a carcase weight of 249.6kg and a Lean Meat Yield of 65.38. A younger heifer on feed she gained 1.27kg/day. For MSA points her total was 44.19 from a possible 50 points with an MSA Index of 59.71. for Market specifications he scored a perfect 10 points dressing with 7mm on the P8. Her Eye Muscle area was an outstanding 102cm2 which gave her 39.23 points from a possible 40 points for Lean Meat Yield. In her carcase weight division there were six entries and the 6th heifer scored 89.05 points indicating the trial quality. Reserve Champion Heifer Carcase was a Palgrove entry with 91.87points. This heifer had an MSA Index of 60.92 and an EMA of 93cm2. Her Lean Meat Yield was 58.61 after gaining 1.37kg/day on feed. In the Heifer Pen Classes on the Hook Moongool Charolais took the Champion Pen. Their team with Tags 115, 116, 117 scored a Pen total 276.61 points. This score included bonus points for Lean Meat Yield and MSA. All three heifers scored over 90 points and had Lean Meat Yields over 58%. This team across the board were extremely consistent and all scored perfect points for Market Specifications. The Reserve Pen of Heifer Carcasses was entered by Palgrove Charolais with a team score of 274.41 points. This team also scored bonus points for Lean Meat Yield and MSA. Champion Steer Carcase was a Moongool Steer, Tag 60 with 93.35 points, only .06 points behind the champion carcase. Winning the Carcase Class 261-340.9kg this steer had a weight gain of 1.55kg day on feed. His MSA Index was 62.84 and he scored perfect points for Market Specifications with 9mm on the P8 site. His EMA was 94cm2 with a Lean Meat Yield of 61.41. Moongool also entered the Reserve Champion Steer Carcase with their Tag 29 scoring 92.60 points. Again, this steer had an impressive EMA of 106cm2, Lean Meat Yield of 61.60 and MSA Index of 62.42. cont page 24....

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Hitting The Specs’ ...cont from page 23 In the Carcase awards for Pens of Steers, Palgrove showed their consistency with the Champion pen scoring a total 274.96 points. The pen scored bonus points for Lean Meat Yield and MSA and had only 20kgs difference in weigh for all three carcasses. They all scored perfect points for Market Specifications and across all points on offer were very consistent. Moongool Charolais had the reserve pen of steer Carcasses with a total 274.85points. In the trial a base grid price was established with the works with bonus or penalty pricing depending on carcase quality. All cattle entering the trial were given a base value based on prices from the Beaudesert saleyards that week supplied by trial agents, Bartholomew and Co. After processing and determination of final price based on grid price and bonuses all cattle had a $ Value add calculated. Effectively this places value on carcase merit as well as weight gain. The steer that gained the highest value add for the trial was Tag 42 entered by Palgrove Charolais with a calculated $1,026.72. In second place was the Moongool entrant Tag 59 $1,022.40 value add. In the Heifer section a Bauhinia Park Heifer entered by Ryan and Rachel Holzwart added $1,058.56 with a Clare Charolais entrant in second with a value add of $1,037.32. Across the trial the highest Eye Muscle Area recorded was a steer from Clare Charolais with 108cm2 from a carcase weight of 353.4kg. The trial included pure Charolais and Charolais cross cattle from British and Bos Indicus background and across the board the results were a great validation of Charolais influence. Over 73% of entries scored 9 or 10 points for Market Specifications (Max 10 points) and only one animal failed to grade MSA. To ensure emphasis is placed across the weight gain, carcase quality and value, a Supreme Performance Exhibit is calculated from placing in the above three sections. The Supreme Performance Exhibit was a Palgrove Steer that placed first for Weight Gain and $ Value gain and placed 8th in the Carcase evaluation.

The steer from Clare Charolais (Tag 43) that produced the Highest Eye Muscle Area with 108cm2. This steer had a carcase score of 91.85 points.

The steer from Palgrove Charolais (Tag 31) that produced the Highest MSA Index of 63.77. This steer had a carcase score of 90.23 points.

The Queensland Region presented the awards at a dinner in Toowoomba in October and are already planning the 2023 trial. The Region expresses their appreciation to the team at the Freestone Feedlot, agents Bartholomew and Co and Carcase grader Janine Lau. Special thank you to sponsors Bartholomew and Co, Rosewood Veterinary Services, Charnelle, Lockyer and Lilydale Charolais studs.

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Vale: Mr Rick Pisaturo A.M. April 24, 1922 - September 10, 2022

Above: Rick Pisaturo with White Valley Hamish around 1974. Below: Rick Pisaturo winning the inaugural Hordern Trophy at Sydney Royal in 1980 with Mandalong Lad and Mandalong Jassica.

One of Australia’s most influential beef pioneers and contributor to the Charolais breed, Riccardo ‘Rick’ Pisaturo A.M. passed away last year. Mr. Pisaturo was a founding member of the Charolais Society here in Australia and was recognised by the Society with a Life Membership in 1982. Rick had a rags-to-riches story that would be the foundation of any good movie, beginning with his arrival in Australia as an Italian prisoner of war who the Allies captured at Benghazi, Libya, in 1941. After three-and-a-half years in a concentration camp, he volunteered to go and work on a farm, and for 18 months, he worked for the Badgery family at Wongonbra, Sutton Forest. Mr Pisaturo’s dream and ambitions were to one day become a cattle breeder like his mentor, Reay Badgery. Rick’s first foray into breeding stud cattle was the Mandalong Poll Shorthorn stud founded in 1960. In 1964 he showed the first Poll Shorthorns Bull at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning a blue ribbon. Within four years, Mr Pisaturo’s Poll Shorthorns were acclaimed as the best in the world. Names such as Mandalong Super Elephant and Mandalong Super Flag were renowned in the beef industry on a global basis. Overseas visitors and buyers continuously visited Mandalong Park, and cattle and semen were exported to most countries of the world. Mandalong Poll Shorthorns broke almost every record in Australia. In 1968, Rick was involved in the founding of the Charolais Cattle Association of Australia and had the first Charolais Sale in Australia at Mandalong Park. That first sale of 51 head on the 6th June 1970 grossed $127,850. Mandalong Charolais had an enviable show record and continued to attract strong support in the sale ring. Rick won his first Grand champion bull at Sydney Royal in 1974 with White Valley Hamish. Three daughters of Hamish won Sydney Royal Grand champion female in 1978, 1979 and 1980, impressive results. A Mandalong bred bull won grand champion at Sydney in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1989 and 1991. Australian pedigrees have a strong influence of the Mandalong herd due to Rick’s ability in breeding cattle that bred on. Semen from Mandalong sires was exported internationally including USA, Canada and Russia. 26

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Rick was involved in the Chianina breed establishing in Australia as well some other Italian breeds that did not gather traction. Rick also developed the Mandalong Special, Tropicana and Squaremeater breeds of cattle that have enjoyed success in the industry. He had the pleasure and honour of judging all cattle breeds in Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe. In 1990, Mr Pisaturo received an A.M. the Order of Australia by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, for his service to the cattle industry. In 1991, he received an Ethnic Business Award by the National Bank, awards from the City of Penrith, Australia Day Association as an Australian Achiever and many other awards and certificates for contributions to the community. In 1994 he received L’Ordine Al Merito Della Republica Italiana Onoreficenza Di Cavaliere. In later years he concentrated on breeding and owning thoroughbred racehorses, many carrying the Mandalong moniker of which were trained by Gary Nickson and sported the pink, black striped sleeves & cap silks. Among his best horses were Mandalong Kiss (Rosehill & Canterbury (twice) winner), Mandalong Roman (Cowra & Gosford x2), Mandalong Rambo (Bathurst & Queanbeyan) and Mandalong Cash (Nowra, Canberra). Mr Pisaturo was the much-loved father of Richard, Henry and Rebecca, loving Pa to his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Grandson, James Pisaturo continues the Mandalong pedigrees with his VeeJay Downs Charolais stud at Dingo. Rick was still working in his nineties and will leave a legacy of accomplishment that few will match. The Charolais Society acknowledges with a great sense of appreciation the tremendous contribution of Mr Riccardo “Rick” Pisaturo to the breed’s establishment here in Australia.

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ABC22T25E Charolais Idents are Changing

LT Ledger 0332 (P) in Australia is OAU F3168E LT Ledger 0332 (P) in the United States is M791626 In our original database ILR1, duplicate identification was not allowed as the old technology could not process them. After every cycle of letters of the year code, a job was run in the database to add a suffix to every older animal to preserve unique identification, eg ABC T25E born in 1998 would become ABC T25E+98 When we migrated to the ILR2 in 2009 the database could work with duplicate idents and so the application of added suffixes was stopped. This now means we have duplicate identification numbers on some animals. Occasionally members may have had an issue when registering progeny of an older animal as our database defaults to use the younger animal.

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ABC S 25 E Member ID Herd Tattoo

Year Letter

Drop Number

Grade

Above: Current format animals born prior to 1st December 2021 Below: Format for animals born after 1st January 2022

Year Letter

Member ID Herd Tattoo

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All registered Charolais cattle are identified by a unique combination of data to produce an identification number. This includes a reference to the herd of origin, year letter indicating birth year, the individual number in that year and a grade reference. This combines to form a unique code that we use to reference that animal. The year letter runs in a cycle and uses all letters in the alphabet except for I and O. These letters are excluded as they are not easily distinguishable from 1 and 0 numerals. For example the year letter A has been used in the years 1981, 2005 and will be used again in 2029. All Charolais records are stored on a database which in our case is contracted from the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) in Armidale. Membership and animal records are combined in the International Livestock Recording Version 2 (ILR2) database. With technology updates, databases are constantly evolving and in the near future the Charolais recording will migrate to the next version of the database. Pedigree recording societies around the world use a multitude of different databases and all rely on being able to identify each breeder and animal individually. For animal identification Charolais Society of Australia use the animal tattoo comprising of the herd id, Year letter, animal number and grade, eg ABCT25E. Some organisations use a Herdbook number. Either way the identification allows pedigrees to track and information to be allocated to the correct animal.

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Animal Idents are the primary method of animal identification on Breed Society databases. Society records have progressed from being closed, hand written, herd books to electronic databases that can be shared, copied, and combined in other databases around the world. Animals often appear on multiple databases within the pedigrees of imported animals. Society databases are routinely combined within breeds, across countries, to increase the accuracy of performance evaluations. Breeders have their own onfarm databases that include animals that also exist on their Society databases. Breeders send animal data and genetic material to DNA labs for analysis who then pass genomic data to Societies to store and utilise. With information being sent to different recording systems the ability to accurately identify equivalent animals across a range of databases is essential. For this reason, all calves registered in the Charolais Society born after the 1st January 2022 will move to an updated recording system. The year letter will be replaced by a three digit code being the last two numerals of the year of birth and the applicable year letter. eg 2022 born animal will be 22T instead of T. Animal tattoos will remain in the present format and only the T would need to be tattooed. The inclusion of the yy will only be required in society transactions. Animals born in 2022 already registered with the Society will be automatically amended to the new format and records with Neogen updated. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to talk to the Society staff.

Charolais Youth Committee 2022

From the Chair

Chairperson: Laura Lockhart (23) Warialda NSW. Involvement within the Charolais Breed: I would not say my story to beef started in the way that most did... I would say I was more painful to my parents when it came to cattle work. If you asked my family or myself then if I would be as passionate about beef and Charolais now as then I think you would think they were lying. My family has been in the industry for generations but only since 2009 have we been in the Stud Charolais industry. In recent years, I founded L J Cattle, which is my own legacy to the breed, I am very proud of the female line I am slowly creating. Over the years, I have attended many youth shows, local shows, royals and sales. I have always been passionate about youth and cannot wait to be able to help shape the future of our breed.

Well what an honour to be able to write my first Chairperson Report for the Charolais Youth Committee. It feels somewhat a long time coming getting a group together for the Charolais breed though we are well on our way making something I believe in time will be pretty great. The youth committee had our first meeting and was established in August of 2022. The Youth Committee was established from nominations sent in to our General Manager Colin Rex. In our applications outlined why we wanted to be a part of the group and from there the committee was established. The Charolais Youth committee have been working hard over the last few months having monthly meetings creating the stepping-stones and foundation documentation as well as putting together a plan of what we would like to see come out of a youth committee – and how we can most help our extended youth membership. Difference, Growth & Future are all words that have been circulated constantly while we are finding our feet. Whilst not giving too much away - the group has worked on and put together a mission statement, putting all of our creativity together to come up with an eye catching youth logo, a survey to send out as well as making plans on what we can bring to the table for our 2023. We encourage both the youth and the extended membership to bring us ideas they may have. We are all very grateful for those who have helped us in our early stages as well as continuing to support us as we find our way to make something special for our fellow Charolais Youth Membership.

Youth Committee Chairperson Laura Lockhart

Charolais Youth Committee Email: charolaisyouthau@gmail.com

Mission Statement -Youth Committee Objective 1 Encourage young people to join the Charolais Society and provide opportunities to enhance their skills aiming to develop the Charolais breed for further generations.

Objective 2 To develop a platform to facilitate the learning outcomes and knowledge of youth members across a broad range of skills in the agricultural industry and personal development. 32

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Objective 3 Develop a support network and framework that motivates the youth to build a strong foundation for future development. Encourage participation levels to achieve the strongest outcomes.

Objective 4 Create fundraising opportunity’s to broaden scholarship, education and life skill opportunities for Charolais youth members.

Vice Chairperson: Joshua Fenech (21) Brownlow Hill NSW. Involvement within the Charolais Breed: My involvement within the Charolais breed began from my introduction to Charolais from my parents commercial breeding program using Charolais. From there the development of our Charolais Stud grew. I have attended many youths shows and Royal shows from a young age allowing me to interact with other youth members, breeders and industry people. This led to developing my own Stud. Having the opportunity to further develop the Charolais breed and contribute to shaping it’s future, is something that I am extremely excited about.

Secretary: Amy Whitechurch (22) Inverell NSW. Involvement within the Charolais Breed: My love for Charolais began at a very young age. Along with my family we run 4 Ways Charolais located in Northern NSW other than a few commercials we are a strong Charolais base (some would say we have white blinkers on). My passion for the breed is endless and I would honestly not have it any other way. I have competed at many Charolais youth events and shown cattle at Sydney Royal, Brisbane Royal and Rockhampton Beef week as well as sold bulls in the June Emerald Aggrow bull Sale and our own sale in September. I am excited to be a part of a group of talented young members who share the same passion for the breed and together we strive to do the best for the youth and the breed. I am always up for an email or phone call if other youth have any questions, queries or any ideas that they may have.

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Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein

Treasurer: Sophie Inder (19) Merriwa NSW. Involvement within the Charolais Breed: Growing up on our beef cattle property, we use Charolais bulls within our crossbreeding program, which was the beginning of my love for the Charolais breed. I have been a member of the Charolais society since 2018 when I attended the Charolais National Show in Dubbo with our crossbred steers. I then started my own Charolais stud in 2019 and have been participating in shows to promote the breed, connect with other breeders and improve my herds genetics.

Social Content: Jaimie Vosper (20) Riddells Creek Vic. Involvement within the Charolais Breed: My name is Jaime Vosper, and I am from Central Victoria where I have grown up on my family’s small farm North of Melbourne. My involvement within the breed started in 2018 where I was fortunate enough to land work for a Charolais stud. Through this, I was introduced to the show circuit where it has progressed into starting my own herd. On employment terms, I have been situated across a handful of farms that have been both commercially and stud orientated. These positions have cemented my passion within the beef sector. Externally to cattle, I find myself working with horses and spending time with my family and friends. 33

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CharFocus 2022 - USA

International Youth Scholarship

Amanda Cavenagh, Elgin Park, Capel WA 2022 International Youth Scholarship winner

Youth members from organisations affiliated with Charolais Charbray International can attend an annual global youth event. This year the American International Charolais Association hosted CharFocus attracting delegates from 5 countries and 38 local youth participants. Amanda Cavenagh from Western Australia won the Australian scholarship to attend this networking and development event. Amanda supplied a report on her experience.

Now back home in Australia I have been reflecting on my time in the United States including the amazing experiences and memories made touring across Kansas and Missouri. The nine days I spent in the USA absolutely flew by and if I had the option, I would have jumped on the opportunity to miss my flight home! Back in May, I was awarded as the Australian Charolais Youth Ambassador which took me to Kansas and Missouri USA, for the Charolais Charbray International Youth Program. After receiving the call from Colin Rex, I began planning as this was my very first time traveling overseas. Luckily, I received my Australian passport only a few weeks before making the trip!

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I was so excited to have this opportunity, the 30+ hours of traveling still didn’t make it feel real! I arrived in Kansas City around 5pm on the 26th July where I was greeted by Kaitlyn Chism and taken to dinner with some of the delegates that had also arrived. The remaining delegates arrived though the night including my Canadian roommate, whom I met in the morning as our alarms sounded, which was a funny way to say hello! That morning after meeting all the delegates in the Hotel lobby, we were soon acquainted and on our way to our first stop- BioZyme Incorporated, located in St Joseph, Missouri. Here we were welcomed with a short presentation covering their range of feed supplements and probiotics and then were able to tour their production facilities.

International delegates at the headquarters of American International Charolais Association in Kansas City, MO, l-r Maggie Smithee (AICA), Bartley Finegan (Northern Ireland), Eoghan McGrenaghan,(Ireland), Aisen Kinahan (Ireland), Lois Scott (Scotland), Avaro Saldivar (Mexico) , Reegan McLeod (Canada), Amanda Cavenagh (Australia), Dale Weindbender (Canada), Luis Emilio Garcia (Mexico), Rene Garza (Mexico), Emilio Torres (Mexico) & Dr Clint Rusk, AICA Executive Vice President.

Our Next stop was at the Northwest Missouri State University where their farm manager, Jim Husz showed us around their Charolais Herd and new Agricultural Learning Center which included a butchering facility and fully sized commercial kitchen for students. Our last stop of the day was at Wright Charolais in Richmond, Missouri; Here we were greeted by Chris Peuster who showed us some of their exceptional sale heifers and through their sale facilities & Butcher Shop-Uppercuts. Whilst at Wrights we also were able to see the famous LT Rushmore 8060 PLD, at age 15, which was definitely a highlight! Day two started with a look through the American Charolais office to get an insight in how the Association Operates, where we also had a chat with Executive Vice President, Clint Rusk about his experience with Charolais in America. Following this, we made a very quick trip to the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City where we were able to lookout across the city from the Liberty Memorial Tower. We then had a 2-hour drive to Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas where the VitaFerm Char Focus Youth Conference began. I along with the other International delegates met with the American youth participants and Charolais Junior Board, who were extremely encouraging and passionate about the Charolais breed- which I found very inspiring!

Throughout the evening we were rotated through presentations covering animal disease traceability, Flint Hills pasture management, animal nutrition and livestock selection, which were all very engaging and hands on. The second day of the CharFocus Conference began with a Meat Science Demonstration by Dr Travis O’Quinn, where we learnt about the butchering process and about the different cuts of meat as well as their uses. We then packed into the bus for an hour drive to Fink Beef Genetics, where we were met by Galean and Lori Fink & Megan and Chad Larson. At Finks we first had a Calving How-To demonstration as well as a live Preg testing and Embryo splitting demonstrations, which I really enjoyed. Following this we moved into hands on rotations covering IVF, Embryo grading and Reproductive tracts. The Day then ended with a visit to NextGen Cattle Company where we learnt about their business and cattle operation by their team members Derek, Brad, Andrew and Marcus. Whilst at NextGen we also were able to view some of their Charolais and Beefmasters and view one of their purchased sires, LT Badge 9184 PLD. The next morning saw the tour at Rocksprings Ranch where we were rotated in groups through some fun team building exercise’s, archery and ziplining. We then traveled to Tiffany Cattle Company where we toured their impressive customer feedlot and processing facility. Here we also talked about their feed production and the use of corn silage in their business.

After arriving back at the K-State campus each of us International Delegates gave a short presentation on Charolais in our Country and the Youth Programs available. I found this particularly rewarding and really enjoyed answering the many questions from the American participants. We then wrapped up the night with bowling at the Kansas State University Student Union. The last day of the CharFocus Conference was wrapped up with a presentation from Debbie Lyons-Blyth about sustainable beef production. The Junior Board members from the American International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) also gave a short talk about their programs and about the annual Charolais junior nationals. Following this I said goodbye to the new friends I made at the conference and headed back to Kansas City with the International Delegates. That afternoon we stopped at the Legends Outlet Mall for some retail therapy before ending the day with some golf at T-Shotz. It turns out golf was not a strong point for any of us! Day 6 marked the beginning of our tour throughout Missouri where our first stop was at Stephenson Charolais in Rocheport. We met with owner, Denny Stephenson as he showed us through operation of 40 registered cows. Denny also shared his reasoning for his emphasis of calving ease and temperament traits.

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Inspecting LT Rushmore 8060 PLD at fifteen years of age at Wrights Charolais.

...cont from page 37 Our next stop was then the University of Missouri’s Agricultural Experiment Station- Foremost Dairy, where we toured their milking facilities and feeding barns. We also discussed the development of Beef on Dairy in the American dairy systems and the current studies being completed by students. We then headed back to the universities Animal Science Center where Dr Robert Schnabel gave us delegates a talk about genetics and genomic testing, which was very interesting and informative. The tour stopped at the Ricketts Charolais Ranch where we were greeted by owner Dr Rex Ricketts; Here we viewed some of his fall replacement heifers and herd sire prospects and talked about the importance of carcass and performance in their business. Rex also explained the importance of using both visual and data assessment when selecting sires. We then had a stop at Sydenstricker Angus, located in Mexico, Missouri where we met Ben and Darla Eggers, who spoke to us about their program and showed us SydGen Enhance, one of the top registration sires in the Angus breed. Our final stop of our very busy day was at Feeders Grain Inc/MBS Charolais located in Bowling green. Mike and Brian Schumacher gave us a tour of their grain plant facility and showed us through their cow herd and weaned calves, before we headed down to St Louis for the night. Day 7 of the tour began at the world’s first Biotech facility- Bayer, where we received a tour of their facilities, greenhouses and growth chambers. Whilst here we also had a short presentation on plant breeding and viewed their corn chipping technology for genetic testing. We then made a quick stop at the St Louis Arch for some sightseeing before heading to Wild Indian Acres located in De Soto. Here we met with owner Mike Kisner and herdsman Shannon Carpenter-Hughes where they showed us their upcoming sale cattle. We were also taken through his spring and fall calving cows along with two of their herd sires, WR Foreman D602 and KEYS Ballyhoo 77D. 38

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We then had an amazing dinner in St James, hosted by Bill Nottke, Past president of AICA and owner of Riverdale Land & Livestock. We were also joined by his herdsman, Butch Alsup before traveling down to Springfield for the night. The first stop for Day 8 was at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center where Tom Kissee talked us through the sale day processes and we watched part of their weekly feeder calf sale- I found this stop particularly interesting, having some experience in saleyards systems within Australia. We then visited Jason, Pam and Jessi of Hankins farms, where we looked through their show barn facility and viewed the Grand Champion Female cow and calf from the recent Ozark Empire Fair. We then headed to the Missouri State University who have the largest University Hereford program within the US. Whilst here we viewed their show cattle for the upcoming Missouri state fair and had a campus tour by Caitlin Jedlicka from the AIJCA Alumni. We then had a quick stop at Bass Pro Headquarters which was an absolutely insane shooting, fishing and camping store, before heading to the Ozark Empire Fair. At the fair we had a quick stop in the pig and cattle sections where Santa Gertrudis and Braunvieh cattle were on display. We then traveled to Bradley Cattle Company for dinner where owner Bruce Bradley talked about the bull business in the US and local vet Dr Emily Johnson talked about herd health standards within the US. After dinner we also viewed some of Bruce’s Charolais, Sim-Angus and Red Angus bulls which he had available for purchase. Day 9 marked the last day of the Charolais Charbray International Youth Program, where our first stop was at Missouri Prime Beef Packers, owned by NextGen Cattle Co. Here they process approx. 500 head per day and we were able to view the processes right from packaging through to the kill floor and unloading of livestock. This stop was another major highlight since it’s not something you get to see every day!

Following this we had a stop at the Joplin Regional Stockyards, which is considered one of the largest livestock markets in the US where approx. 600,000 cattle are marketed per year. We also got a great appreciation for the size and scale of the facility where we learned the roofing covered 10 acres of land alone! A visit to Aschermann Charolais & Akaushi was next where Larry Aschermann explained the carcass advantages of the Charolais Akaushi cross. Whilst here Larry also showed us some of his cross calves and his bull sale facilities. Our next stop was at Shaffer Cattle Company in Carthage where Judy Shaffer showed us through her replacement heifers which were heavily influenced by both LT Rushmore and TR Mr Diablo 2584Z. We also viewed some of the January born heifer calves whilst also talking about the importance of feet and leg structure, udder quality and moderate frame sizes. We then ended the tour with a Kansas City Royals Baseball game at Kauffman Stadium where the Kansas City Royals won!! I would like to extend a huge thank you to both the Charolais Society of Australia and to the American International Charolais Association for allowing me the most amazing opportunity and for putting on such a valuable and knowledgeable program. I learned an amazing amount from a range of agricultural professionals and businesses and would like to thank all who gave up their time in sharing this knowledge. I absolutely loved my time in the United States and cannot wait to return and visit all the amazing friends I made along the way!

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NEW CHAROLAIS sires FORTUNE LT FORTUNE 9555 PLD

October AICA EPDs

Calving Ease

Growth

Carcase

Milk

MCE

MTL

EPD

5.0

-1.4

135

2.2

2.1

1.28

1.24

ACC

34%

52%

33%

20%

24%

23%

18%

LHD Choteau 81669 P LT Authority 7229 PLD LT Katy 4273 PLD

UDDER TEAT

TSI

REA

FAT

MARB

274.00

0.91

0.052

0.07

18%

19%

20%

18%

15%

100

Birth Weight

43 kg

Weaning Weight

420 kg

Yearling Weight

664 kg

Scrotal: (12mths)

37.5 cm

Ledger 0332 P LT Addison 382 PLD LK Miss Distance 1118

Frame:

6.2

Registration: OAUQ8643E

• Fortune is an extra wide based, bigtime performance sire who will create calves that weigh like lead. • He is the heaviest WW Authority son ever produced at LT and will contribute all the efficiency and yield expected in a terminal sire crossbreeding system. • Homozygous Polled Sire: LT Authority 7229 PLD

LOCKSTEP MEAD LOCKSTEP U1113

October AICA EPDs

Calving Ease

Growth

Carcase

Milk

MCE

MTL

EPD

11.7

-1.4

126

12.4

1.6

1.10

1.08

ACC

27%

42%

32%

22%

20%

25%

29%

20%

LT Ledger 0332 P Ace-Orr Lock N Load 243P Orrs Ms Petunia 941P SNR Waldorf 83W PLD Mead Miss M713 Miss Morrison 619 Polled

UDDER TEAT

TSI

REA

FAT

MARB

266.64

0.89

0.001

0.17

20%

15%

35%

25%

Birth Weight

31 kg

Weaning Weight

350 kg

Yearling Weight

561 kg

Scrotal: (12mths)

3.7 cm

Frame:

6.3

Available in sexed semen

Registration: OAUR3838E

• Lockstep is the high-selling feature from the 2021 Mead sale who will be incorporated extensively into their discerning breeding program. He is a multi-trait standout from the now deceased Lock-N-Load, and a cow family known for fertility and longevity. • His Dam of Distinction records 7@117 nursing ratio and 3 wet daughters with an avg. nursing ratio of 104 across 10 calves and 363 calving interval at Mead. • Lockstep is a Homozygous Polled sire with calving ease, growth, and carcase who checks many boxes for commercial and seedstock use.

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Above: Cassaglen Raptor (P)(R/F), Interbreed Supreme Champion Bull Senior and Grand Champion Bull exhibited by S & K Skillington, Dalveen Qld. Left: Kelly, Steve, Fletcher, Darcy and Emmett Skillington with Raptor after winning Interbreed Champion Bull at the Brisbane Royal Show. Images courtesy ACM.

Brisbane Royal 2022

Judge: Mr David Smith, Kyan Park Charolais, Ben Lomond NSW.

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For the first time in three years cattle again graced the Ekka judging lawns on a superb day. Judge David Smith from Kyan Park Charolais adjudicated the entries with a good crowd plus many more on the livestream. In the junior heifer classes Steve and Kelly Skillington started off their very successful day with a first and second in the Heifer 8 -12 months. Cassaglen Snowflake (P) sired by Palgrove Majesty won the class and progressed to Junior Champion Heifer. Mr Smith commented this heifer was the youngest female and appealed for her length, femininity, clean front and structural correctness. Placing second and eventual reserve junior champion heifer was Cassaglen Upper Class (P) (R/F) also sired by Palgrove Majesty. The Skillington Family continued their success later in judging when Cassaglen Raptor (P)(R/F) was awarded Senior and Grand champion bull. Sired by Palgrove Landmark this bull won the 24 to 30 months class weighing 1034kgs scanning an EMA of 144cm2 and carrying 11/8mm of cover. In selecting Raptor the judge commented “ he was a big free moving bull with a great muscle pattern and a sire’s outlook. Overall he was a very well balanced type of bull”.

The bull was bred from a dam gifted to eight-year-old Darcy Skillington. It was the first time the Skillington’s had shown at the Royal Queensland Show with their own cattle and they took Most successful exhibitor as a reward for their success. The next day their success continued with Cassaglen Raptor (P) (R/F) being awarded Interbreed Champion Bull under the judging of Mr Jason Strong, Managing Director of Meat, Livestock Australia. Since Brisbane Royal, Raptor has been privately sold to the River Run Charolais stud of the Haynes family, Linville Queensland.

Cassaglen Snowflake (P) Junior Champion Female with Steven Skillington and Rodney Freeman, Rosewood Qld.

Moongool Fanmail 10 (R/F) Senior and Grand Champion Female exhibited by Moongool Charolais (Keddstock Pty Ltd), Yuleba Qld.

Milford Charolais won two junior heifer classes, firstly with Milford Exquisite S7E (P) sired by Sparrows Braxton 519C (P) in the Heifer 12 to 14 months class. This calf is a fully imported New Zealand embryo. They then won the Heifer 14 to 16 months with Tambo River Shiny (P) purchased from Victoria. This heifer is a mostly Canadian pedigree being a grand daughter of Elders Blackjack 788B (P) and Winn Mans Lanza 610S (P). DSK Charolais exhibited DSK Kind Alina S26 (P) sired by full French sire ANC Kind (P) for the win in class 16 to 18 months. They achieved further success with Kind progeny when DSK Real Big Deal R61E won the Bull 18 to 20 months and Junior Champion bull. At 19 months this bull weighed 912kg for a daily weight gain of 1.55kg/day. He scanned an impressive 140cm2 and carried 13/10mm of fat. Judge Smith remarked he really liked the junior bull “he was a big, clean fronted young sire, soft, easy doing bull with plenty of length and structurally very sound.” This bull was also junior champion bull at Sydney Royal this year. Calmview Charolais won the eldest heifer class 18 to 20 months with their Palgrove Masterplan (P) daughter Calmview Maxine S10E (P). The consistency across the heifer classes was a highlight of the Charolais judging. In the bull classes Milford Charolais continued their success with Reserve Junior champion bull which was the youngest male on parade, Milford Platinum (P).

DSK Real Big Deal R61E (P) Junior Champion Bull with John Mercer, exhibitor Chris Knox and Mitch Littler.

Sired by Palgrove Platinum P931E (P)(R/F) this calf at 493kg had a weight gain of 1.82kg/day and scanned 107cm2 Eye Muscle at just eight months. Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe won the two classes 12 to 14 and 14 to 16 months with sons of Ascot Maximus M607E (P) and Colinta Levi (P). Coupled with two other second places and a third in the junior bull classes spoke volumes of the uniformity in this team. Winner of the 14 to 16 months class Brendale Side-Step (P)(R/F) topped the Advance bull sale at $24,000 several weeks later. Youth members, The Stokes Family won the junior bull class 16 to 18 months with Clearview Smokey Bandit. Sired by Lilydale Hard Yakka this calf weighed in at 750kg with an ADG weight of 1.44kg/day. Their first calving heifer Clearview Raine then won the Cow 22 to 24 months class with a baby calf at foot. This was one of the biggest classes of the day. Greg Nicolson, after placing in the junior heifer classes won the Heifer 20 to 24 months with Palgrove Digit R1911 (P). Greg also placed in the Bull 20 to 22 months with his Palgrove Justice calf, Black Duck Rough Justice (P)(R/F). Moongool Redouble (P) won the senior bull class 20 to 22 months for the Price Family. Sired by DSK VF Lobo L63E (P) this bull was also Reserve Senior Champion bull. At just 22 months he scanned a very impressive 142cm2 eye muscle area with a weight of 824kg.

Moongool Fanmail 10 (R/F) Senior Champion Female with Queensland Chairperson Ross Sticklen, exhibitor Ivan Price and Chloe Kemph.

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Cassaglen Raptor (P)(R/F) Senior Champion Bull with Kelly and Steven Skillington and Kel Kelly.

Cassaglen Raptor (P)(R/F) Grand Champion Male with Kelly Skillington, Archie Wilson presenting the Trevor Cottee Memorial Trophy, Steven Skillington, Blake Munro (Elders) and judge David Smith with Darcy, Emmett and Fletcher Skillington in the foreground.

Moongool Fanmail 10 (P) Grand Champion Female with judge David Smith, Gary Noller presenting the Branchview Trophy, exhibitor Ivan Price, Chloe Kemph, Blake Munro (Elders) and Rory Comiskey.

Brisbane Royal 2022 ...cont from page 43 The eventual senior and grand champion female came from the 30 to 48 months class. Moongool Fanmail 10 (R/F) paraded with an exceptional heifer calf at foot and caught the judge’s eye. Shown by Keddstock Pty Ltd of Yuleba this win has an interesting background. Judge David Smith judged Charolais at Sydney Royal in 2019 and placed her dam Moongool Fanmail 8 as grand champion female and Supreme Charolais exhibit with Fanmail 10 the calf at foot. This pair then went on to win the Hordern Trophy for the Charolais breed with Caloona Park Nugget (P)(R/F). The dam, Moongool Fanmail 8 also own the Urquhart Trophy for the best Beef Exhibit at Sydney Royal in 2019. Comparing the images of Fanmail 8 and Fanmail 10 at the same age, the uniformity of the two in type and structure speaks volumes for the consistency in the Moongool breeding program.

David Smith commented on his champion female “I really like this female and her muscle pattern, she has that big clean front and is strong headed, easy doing with plenty of thickness. She has a very nice udder, she was really sound with natural thickness, depth of body with a good type of heifer calf at foot”. Reserve Senior champion cow was DSK Kind Estelle Q24E (P) shown by Chris Knox and Helen Alexander. This female paraded with twin calves at foot. The ANC Kind progeny won the Progeny Stakes Class Summing up the Charolais breed judging, David Smith commented “the cattle showed commercial orientation with easy fleshing and good fat cover with the ability to freely move out”.

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Paddock to Palate 2022 The Paddock to Palate competition conducted by the Royal Queensland show continues to attract entrants from leading beef producers keen for feedback and the opportunity to benchmark their breeding programs. This event has been conducted for 25 years and continues to gather great support. The competition has four categories that accurately reflect industry feeding protocols. Class 37 is a 100 day feed for Hormone Growth Promotant (HGP) Export cattle, Class 38 is a 70 day feed for HGP Trade cattle and Class 40 is a 100 day feed HGP free Export Class. Waygu cattle have a separate class. Cattle are appraised on weight gain, carcass and MSA Eating Quality, key profit drivers in the real world. Overall, the 756 head of cattle entered by producers from across the state and beyond enjoyed average daily weight gains of more than three kilograms. Most steers had 3.6kg to 3.7kg average daily weight gains in the 70 to 100 day categories, despite the fact that wet weather could lead to animal weight gains stalling or diminishing. RNA beef committee chair, Gary Noller, said this year’s average gains were, on average, much higher than last year’s competition, which was exceptional give the challenging weather conditions. “I would have to say this is one of the better results we’ve seen in the competition’s history,” Mr Noller said. “As producers, while we want to see gains of kilos per day we also need to be cognisant of the fact we need to be able to finish stock on a regime of feed so that we can get the meat quality right,” Mr Noller said. “That is where I think the overall points of the competition come into it because if you come with a carcase but don’t have the growth weight, you can still take out a section of the competition and vice versa. “I think there will be those curve benders in there as well that will show us that if you’ve got a good growth weight along with a good carcase you’ll accumulate points pretty well.” Overall winners in Class 37: 100 Day HGP Export was Palgrove Pastoral Co with a pen of Charolais x Angus steers. Palgrove also placed second and fourth overall in this class. 48

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Class 40 winning pen entered by Palgrove Pastoral Co. Image courtesy Palgrove.

In the top 12 team placings in this class Charolais genetics featured in eight pens. In the weight gain section Charolais cross steers entered by Juandah Pastoral Co placed second and third with 2.998kg/day and 2.980kg/day. In the team carcass evaluation Simon and Myriam Daley placed second with their Charolais cross team and RB & VA Budd & Willoise Grazing Co placed third with Charolais cross steers. Palgrove Pastoral Co had the Champion Individual carcass and the Reserve Champion Carcass. Palgrove then placed second in the Eating Quality awards with their Charolais Angus cross team. Palgrove’s success continued in the Class 40 for 100 day fed HGP free cattle. Palgrove Pastoral Company finished a top of Class 40 weight gain with a pen of six steers. The pen of Charolais and Charolais-Angus cross steers edged out the other 18 entries from across the state and beyond by having an average daily weight gain of 2.557 kilograms. The winning pen consisted of steers which had entry weights ranging from 398kg to 432kg, and final weights ranging from 594kg to 707kg. Palgrove also secured the ribbon for highest individual weight gain in Class 40A, recording a top average daily weight gain of 2.91 kg. In fact, Palgrove claimed the quinella in the individual category with both the first and second place steer (2.80lg/day) both coming out of the same, overall wining pen of six. Overall in Class 40 Charolais genetics placed 3rd, 6th, 7th 9th, 10th and 11th. In the Team Carcass evaluation Simon and Myriam Daley placed third with their Charolais Bos Indicus cross entries. Simon and Myriam then won the Individual Champion Carcass in this class. In the Eating Quality section Palgrove placed second and third as well as producing the highest MSA Individual Index score. The Charolais success in this competition is being replicated year after year highlighting the progress the breed has made in eating quality and carcass merit.

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Venturon Starstruck 157S (P), Junior and Grand Champion Female exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook WA.Image courtesy Mavstar Photography.

Arabar Charizard (P/S), Junior and Grand Champion Bull & Supreme Charolais Exhibit exhibited by Arabar Charolais, Balaklava SA.

Adelaide Royal 2022

Judge: Mr Alastair Day, Allendale Poll Herefords & Angus, Mundulla SA.

Arabar Razzle Dazzle (P), Senior Champion Female exhibited by Arabar Charolais, Balaklava SA. Duane Wilson receives the sash from Lachlan Day.

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Promoted as the “Reunion Show” the 2022 Adelaide Royal show saw cattle return to the sheds for the first time in three years. Judging Charolais classes was Alastair Day from Allendale Poll Herefords and Angus at Mundulla. The Day Family is exceptionally well known for their livestock breeding abilities and Alastair gave comprehensive commentary throughout his judging. Exhibitors from three states contested the Charolais section. Andrew, Anne and Harris Thompson from Boyup Brook Western Australia were rewarded for the long drive over with their class winner in the Heifer 8 to 12 months going all the way to be Junior and Grand champion Heifer. The result of an imported embryo from the Canadian “Starstruck” family this heifer was sired by SCR Triumph 213S and really had the wow factor.

J&S Charolais Rocket (P), Senior Champion Male exhibited by Joe Sfarra, Goolwa, SA and sashed by David Whittenbury, Quality Livestock.

Venturon Starstruck 157S (P) appealed to the judge for her softness, refinement through the front end and deep body. The judge commented she “was very correct and showed a strong Charolais type”. The Starstruck line in Canada has also produced well known AI Sire Elders Blackjack 788B (P), a trait leader for growth (200,400,600) traits and scrotal size in the BREEDPLAN analysis. Reserve junior champion heifer was Arabar Whitegold S6 sired by Challambi Pirro (P) exhibited by RF & DR Wilson, Balaklava, South Australia. This heifer won the 14 to 16 months class. Youth members, The Fogden Family won the Heifer 16 to 18 months class with Boulview Swazzie (P). This heifer was the calf at foot on their cow that competed exceptionally well in the Charolais Charbray International Virtual show last year. This heifer had tremendous depth of body and showed a really moderate maturity pattern. Joe Sfarra and Edwina Wiltshire placed second in the junior heifer classes. Senior Champion female was Arabar Razzle-Dazzle (P) exhibited by the Wilson Family. Her dam Arabar Pearl (P) was the Reserve Senior Champion female highlighting the consistency in the Arabar herd. Both good deep bodied females with excellent shape these females both paraded with young calves. The Senior champion was sired by HRJ Bulletproof 411B (P) with Reserve cow sired by

Junior and Grand Champion Female, Venturon Starstruck 157S (P) exhibited by Anne, Andrew & Harris Thompson, sashed by Rebecca Baker and the judge Alastair Day.

Winchester Joe Diffie J16E (AI)(ET)(P) who has bred well for Arabar over the years. Daniel Ferme showed DSK Kappa Refine to win the Heifer 18 to 24 months class. In the Bull section Arabar Charizard (P/S) won the 14 to 16 months class before going all the way to claim Junior and Grand Champion Bull. At the conclusion of judging this bull was awarded the Supreme Charolais Exhibit. The May 2021-drop weighed 724 kilograms, had an eye muscle area of 119cm2, and 9 millimetres rib and rump fat. Sired by Challambi Pirro (P)(R/F) and from a dam purchased from the Waterford herd in Victoria. Mr Day commented “the champion bull was a really good, long bodied bull with a smooth front with enough muscle and very good in the sheath and testicles. A really good headed sire”. Reserve junior champion bull was Venturon Livestock with Venturon Showbiz 161S (P). This bull was from the same imported flush as the grand champion female. At 12 months he weighed 548kg, scanned 9/7mm and had an EMA scan of 110cm2. This bull showed similar smoothness in his muscle pattern as his full sister. Edwina Wiltshire won the 16 to 18 months class with Windjammer Shout Tha Bar (AI)(P)(R/F). A long bodied son of Cedardale Zeal 125Z (P) he placed ahead of Venturon Sandstorm S33 (P)(R/F), a son of HRJ Fan Favourite 804F. Senior champion bull was local exhibit J&S Charolais Rocket (P) shown by Joe Sfarra. A son of Elders Blackjack 788B (P) and descending from the Palgrove Dappo family this long bodied bull had an exceptionally smooth muscle pattern.

Junior and Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, Arabar Charizard (P/S) with judge Alastair Day, exhibitor Duane Wilson and Richard Miller, Nutrien Studstock.

Caithness Snowy S72, Champion Purebred Export Carcass exhibited by Unity College, Murray Bridge and bred by Dr Shirley Barker, Caithness Charolais.

Reserve Senior champion bull was Gottadowell Charolais with their Quicksilver Rupid (P)(R/F). At the conclusion of judging, Arabar Charolais were announced as the Most Successful Charolais Exhibitor. The led steers were judged prior to the stud cattle and a Charolais purebred steer bred by Dr Shirley Barker, Caithness stud performed well, Caithness Snowy S72 was exhibited by the Unity College Murray Bridge. This steer was awarded the Champion Purebred Export Carcass. This steer was sired by Bolong Jammison and had positive EBVs for carcass attributes.

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Technical

Understanding EBV Accuracy An important step when making selection decisions using BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) is the consideration of EBV accuracy. The following information provides a guide to understanding and utilising EBV accuracy in selection decisions. What is EBV Accuracy? By definition, an EBV is an estimate of an animal’s true breeding value. The “accuracy” figure produced with each EBV provides an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy, the more likely the EBV is to predict the animal’s true breeding value and the lower the likelihood of change in the animal’s EBV as more information is analysed for that animal, its progeny or its relatives. How is Accuracy Reported? Accuracy figures are reported as a percentage (%) between 0 – 99. In most cases where an EBV is presented, the accuracy of the EBV will be reported in either the column immediately following the EBV or the row beneath the EBV. CE

DIR

DTR

200

400

600

EBV

-3.9

-7.6

-2.3

+1.4

+16

+26

+41

Acc

45%

43%

53%

69%

61%

63%

67%

MILK

+53

+1.3

60%

50%

65%

MCW

Figure 1: EBV accuracy figures are reported as a percentage % (0-99)

Interpreting EBV Accuracy? The following guide is recommended when interpreting accuracy: • less than 50% accuracy - the EBVs are preliminary. In this accuracy range the EBVs could change substantially as more direct performance information becomes available on the animal. • 50-74% accuracy - the EBVs are of medium accuracy. EBVs in this range will usually have been calculated based on the animal’s own performance and some pedigree information. • 75-90% accuracy - the EBVs are of medium-high accuracy. EBVs in this range will usually have been calculated based on the animal’s own performance coupled with the performance for a small number of the animal’s progeny. • more than 90% accuracy - the EBVs are a high accuracy estimate of the animal’s true breeding value. It is unlikely that EBVs with this accuracy will change considerably with addition of more progeny data. What Influences the Accuracy of an EBV? A range of factors influence the accuracy of an EBV including: • The heritability of a trait: Heritability is defined as the proportion of observable differences in a trait between individuals within a population that is due to genetics. The higher the heritability of a trait the higher the EBV accuracy, all other variables being equal. For example, this is one of the reasons why we generally see higher accuracies for the Weight EBVs (e.g. 400 Day Weight) compared to the Days to Calving EBV. • The accuracy of the parents: An animal that has sire and/ or dam with high EBV accuracy will generally have higher accuracy EBVs compared to an animal with parents of lower accuracy as more information is known about the relatives of the animal. cont page 54.... 53

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• The amount of performance information available: EBV accuracies will increase as more performance information is analysed for a specific trait. This includes performance information on the animal itself, as well as progeny records. EBV accuracies of 90% and greater are generally only observed on animals that have had progeny with performance recorded for the specific trait. • Effectiveness of performance information: Animals that are in large contemporary groups will generally have higher EBV accuracy compared to those in small or single animal contemporary groups. • Genetic correlation with other measured traits: As BREEDPLAN uses a multi-trait model, genetic correlations between traits are utilised to calculate EBVs and associated accuracies. For example, recording 200 day weight will also add information to the generation of the 400 Day Weight EBV. Therefore herds that are recording a range of traits (e.g. calving ease, weight, fertility , carcase) will have higher EBV accuracies than a herd that is undertaking limited recording (e.g. 200 day weights only).

Table 1: Confidence Ranges for EBVs at different levels of accuracy

Accuracy Trait

50%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

85%

90%

95%

100%

Gestation Length (days)

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.4

1.3

0.7

0.3

Birth Weight (kg)

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.7

1.6

1.4

1.3

0.7

0.3

200 Day Wt (kg)

8.3

7.7

7.3

6.9

6.3

5.8

5.1

4.2

1.4

400 Day Wt (kg)

13.5

12.4

11.8

11.1

10.3

9.3

8.2

6.8

4.9

2.2

600 Day Wt (kg)

16.8

15.5

14.8

13.9

12.8

11.6

10.2

8.5

6.1

2.7

22.8

21.4

19.8

15.8

13.1

9.4

4.2

Mature Cow Wt (kg)

EBV Accuracy Confidence Ranges The maximum likely change to EBVs at different accuracy levels is described by the confidence range (also known in statistical circles as the standard error of estimate). The size of this value decreases as the accuracies increase. Statistically, there is a 67% chance that an animal’s true breeding value will be within 1 standard error of its EBV, and a 96% chance that it will be within 2 standard errors of its EBV. As an example, table 1 shows the TransTasman Angus BREEDPLAN confidence ranges associated with different accuracy levels for various traits.

Acc

Calv Ease Dir

99%

Harder

Calv Ease Dtrs

98%

Harder

-5.3

Gest Length

99%

Longer

+6.4

Birth Weight

99%

Heavier

+14

200 Day Wt

99%

Lighter

400 Day Wt

99%

Lighter

+10

600 Day Wt

99%

Lighter

+14

Mat Cow Wt

99%

Lighter

+37

Milk

99%

Lower

-16

Scrotal Size

99%

Smaller

-3.7

Days to Calving

98%

Longer

+21.6

Carcase Wt

99%

Lighter

-7

Eye Musc Area

98%

Smaller

-9.5

+0.0 +0.6 +0.3 -3.1 -2.8 +4.5 +4.2 +39 +41 +72 +73 +92 +95 +83 +84 +12 +73 +1.5 +1.3 -3.2

+109

Heavier

+17.3

Bigger

+6.8

Fatter

+0.0

+7.8

Fatter

+6.0

Higher

+5.1

Higher

+51 +55 +3.9 +5.3 -1.0

Leaner

99%

Leaner

-7.8

+0.4 +1.1

98%

Lower

IMF

98%

Lower

-2.9

-4

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-3

-2

Higher Bigger

99%

Retail Yield

Heavier

+40

Shorter

Rump Fat

-2

+203

-28

Rib Fat

-5.2

+1.5

+6.7

-7

-2.3

To assist with the understanding of confidence ranges, a graph has been developed when viewing animals within the EBV Enquiry facility on Internet Solutions. This is available for implementation by Breed Societies that have upgraded to ABRI’s new generation of breed registry software known as ILR2.

Known as the EBV Standard Error graph, it depicts in graphical form the possible change in an animal’s EBVs for each trait. Young Animal +6.8 The horizontal bar for each Easier trait displays one standard +5.9 Easier error either side of the -12.6 Shorter current EBV value, meaning -5.0 Lighter that statistically, there is a +77 Heavier 67% chance that the true +134 Heavier breeding value for this trait +170 will be within this range. Heavier

Breed Average -6.8

For example, a 600 Day Wt EBV with an accuracy of 90% will have a confidence range of ± 8.5 kg. If an animal’s EBV is +100 then, with the addition of further information (e.g. progeny or sibling records), the EBV would be expected to still fall within the range of +91.5 kg to +108.5 kg (i.e.100 ± 8.5kg) 67% of the time; and, within the range of +83 kg to +117 kg (i.e.100 ± (2 X 8.5)kg) 96% of the time.

+1.7

-1 0 +1 Standard Deviations

Figure 2 shows an example Standard Error graph for a young animal of lower accuracy.

Considering EBV Accuracy for a Group of Animals While many beef producers look at EBV accuracy in relation to an individual animal, it is also worthwhile considering how accurate the EBVs are in describing the genetics of groups of animals within a breeding program. In conducting a breeding program, it is normal practice for multiple animals to influence the genetics of the breeding herd rather than just an individual. It is therefore important to understand the accuracy of the EBVs describing the breeding value for a group or team of animals. For example, the EBV accuracy for the team of females being flushed in an embryo transfer program, or the team of bulls being joined. This may be a group of bulls used in a specific joining (e.g. Spring/Summer 2013) or a group of bulls used over subsequent joinings (e.g. all bulls used over last 3 years). Figure 3 illustrates the EBV accuracy for a group (or team) of animals with an average EBV accuracy of 30% for a trait. While individual bulls within the team may have “low” EBV accuracy, the accuracy of the EBVs describing the breeding value for the entire team of animals will be considerably higher. Put in practical terms, while individually some bulls within the team will perform above expectation, some will perform below expectation and some will perform exactly as expected, across the entire team, the EBVs will describe the breeding value of the team of bulls with considerably higher accuracy.

Figure 3: Accuracy of a Bull Team when EBV Accuracy of Individuals is 30%.

Consider Accuracy in Selection Although the accuracy of an EBV should be considered, animals should generally be compared on EBVs regardless of accuracy as they are still the best estimate of an animal’s breeding value. In the case where animals have similar EBVs, the animal with the higher accuracy would be preferable because the results can be predicted with more confidence (i.e. less risk).

• Sourcing bulls, females and genetics (e.g. semen, embryos) from herds with a history of performance recording. • Using high accuracy proven sires (e.g. AI sires) or dams. • Spreading the risk of using younger, lower accuracy animals by utilising the bull “team” approach.

If seedstock producers prefer to minimise risk through the use of animals with higher accuracy EBVs, consideration could be given to: • Undertaking a higher level of performance recording across a range of traits and managing their seedstock herd to maximise contemporary group size.

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Venturon Start The Party (P), Junior and Grand Champion Bull, Supreme Charolais Exhibit and Interbreed Junior Champion Bull exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook WA.

Elgin Park Lorenza R2E (AI)(P), Senior and Grand Champion Female exhibited by Elgin Park Charolais, Boyanup WA.

Perth Royal 2022

Judge: Mr Brendan Scheiwe, Brendale Charolais, Marburg, Queensland.

Copplestone Primetime P16E (P), Senior Champion Bull exhibited by Peter & Judy Milton, Dardanup WA with Jarvis Polglaze and David Ellis.

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Although the number of cattle on display at the Perth Royal was well down the quality of the Charolais exhibition was outstanding. Talking through the sheds some teams were absent with biosecurity concerns about exhibiting. Assessing the Charolais classes at the show was Mr Brendan Scheiwe from Brendale Charolais at Marburg, Queensland. Venturon Livestock was the most successful Charolais exhibitor and started their success in the junior bull section. Venturon Start The Party (P) won the 14 to 18 months class before being elevated to Junior Champion bull. Sired by Venturon Hamish (P), a trait leader for 600 day weight this balanced young sire took judge Brendan Scheiwe’s eye. He commented the junior bull was structurally correct with plenty of meat on the topline, clean fronted and had a tremendous sires outlook.

Venturon Her Majesty S188 (P)(R/F), Junior Champion Female exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook WA with Bianca Ransome & Bronwin McNair.

This bull weighed 796kg at 16 months. Start the Party had previously been shown at Sydney Royal this year where he won his class. Mr Scheiwe continued with this bull all through judging making him the grand champion Charolais sire before awarding him Supreme Charolais Exhibit. Venturon had further success with this bull when he won Interbreed Junior Champion Bull, a title his maternal grandsire Venturon Keystone (P) also won in 2015. Reserve Junior champion bull was the Bell families, Bardoo Manhattan S157E (AI)(ET)(P). A fully imported embryo from the successful New Zealand Silverstream herd, this bull caught the judges’ eye for his length and growth. This calf carries a double cross of Silverstream Evolution (P) who needs no introduction in the Charolais world. The dam of this bull comes from the Dasher line that has been so consistent. Venturon Shake N Bake S182 (AI)(P) placed second in this class. Venturon won the remaining junior bull class with Venturon Sandstorm S33 (AI)(P) (R/F) a son of HRJ Fan Favourite 804F. Senior champion bull was Copplestone Primetime P16E exhibited by Peter and Judy Milton, Copplestone Charolais. A four year sire this bull would have punched the scales down if he could fit in the weigh box. Prime time was sired by Paringa Laredo L305 (P), a son of VPI Free Lunch 708T (P).

Junior and Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, Venturon Start The Party (P) exhibited by Anne, Andrew & Harris Thompson, sashed by Will & Archie Alston, Harvest Road and the judge Brendan Scheiwe.

Senior and Grand Champion Female, Elgin Park Lorenza R2E (P) with Belynda Quilty, Amanda Cavenagh and judge Brendan Scheiwe.

The muscularity and length of this sire was admirable with great mobility for his size. He epitomised the weight advantage achievable from using Charolais genetics. This proven sire with progeny in three herds went on to win the Interbreed Senior Champion bull. The junior heifer section was the most contested in the Charolais ring and Venturon Her Majesty S188 (P)(R/F) won the class Female 9 to 12 months. Sired by herd sire Ascot Kudos Q27E (P) this red factor heifer really caught the judges eye. Brendan said “she was outstanding, beautiful frame and wedge shape with sharp lines and a strong presence. The natural extension of this female placed her above stablemate Venturon Starstruck 172S (P) sired by SCR Triumph 2135 (P). This heifer is a full flush sister to the Adelaide Royal Grand champion female. Venturon Hillary S91 (AI)(ET)(P) sired by HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F) was awarded reserve junior champion after winning the Heifer 14 to 18 months class. Two daughters of Silverstream Manhattan M171 (P) placed first and second in the class 18 to 21 months. Both shown by Bardoo, these heifers showed good growth for age and great depth of body. The Senior champion females came from the Female 21 months and not over 33 months class. The Quilty family exhibited Elgin Park Lorenza R2E (P) for this award. Sired by KAYR Velocity 812Z (P) and from a female line that has achieved Perth Royal success this young cow paraded with her first calf at foot. The judge commented she was “a lovely female very well put together and very functional, she has good length of body and has let down in the desirable wedge shape very well”. Reserve Senior champion female was shown by Jarvis Polglaze, Brookside stud. Brookside Stardust 3 sired by Paringa Harvey L417 won the eldest cow class. A very feminine female she paraded with a seven month old calf by the senior champion bull. A long bodied cow, her calf indicated her breeding ability.

Brendan Scheiwe also judged the led steers. A Charolais cross steer exhibited by WA College of Agriculture (Denmark) was awarded Reserve Champion Heavyweight Carcase (second highest scoring carcase overall). Scoring an impressive 95.234 points this carcase had a dressing percentage of 60.3%. Another highlight in the Led steer this year was the Black Dog Ride “Winston” steer. Donated by the Giglia Family, Winston was a Charolais Angus cross steer that was sold at auction for $15,500 to raise funds for mental health.

A group of Charolais cross steers exhibited by WA College of Agriculture, Denmark. The steer on the left was the Reserve Champion Heavyweight Carcase. These steers were bred by Bowie Beef.

Harris, Andrew and Anne Thomspon, Venturon Charolais receive the Patron’s Award for Charolais promotion from WA Patron, Bernard and Pat Herrara.

2023 Technical World Conference Czech Republic

Dear Charolais breeders and enthusiasts, On behalf of the Czech Beef Cattle Association and all Charolais breeders in the Czech Republic, it is my great pleasure to invite you to Prague and Brno, the venue for the 2023 Charolais International World Technical Congress. After the 2008 World Charolais Congress, it will be the second time in history that we will have the honour of hosting delegates from around the world. The Czech Republic is a vibrant, modern country situated in the heart of Europe. Boasting a rich cultural heritage, the country offers visitors a wealth of attractions and impressive historic sites. Its capital city, Prague, is famed for its magical bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes whose mirror images have been reflected on the surface of the Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, is a metropolis of the Moravian part of our country with many historical attractions. Our main goal is to find the right balance between the professional and social aspects of this event. Our programme will start in Prague and then we will move to Brno from where we will conduct various activities: attend the national livestock show with a Charolais championship, see top Charolais herds and in Moravia, of course, will not forget about a wine cellar with folklore music and wine tasting and many others. An optional post-tour will be prepared for those interested in getting to know other Central and Eastern European countries. During the 3-day programme, we will visit famous Czech castle Lednice (UNESCO) and capital cities of Slovakia (Bratislava), Austria (Vienna) and Hungary (Budapest). We invite you to discover the Czech Republic - to immerse yourself in its culture, agriculture and rich history. We are looking forward to welcoming you all here.

Yours, Kamil Malát

CEO, Czech Beef Cattle Association Registrations Open Early bird price until: 16th January 2023 Registration will finish: 28th February, 2023

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Program Day 1: Thursday 20th April 2023 Individual arrival to Prague and individual transfer to our hotel. Check in and Conference registration starts from 2 pm The registration desk is opposite of the reception desk. 18:00 Welcome drink in the hotel lobby 19:00 Welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant Hotel: GRANDIUM HOTEL https://www.hotel-grandium.cz/en/

Day 2: Friday 21st April 2023 Included meals: buffet breakfast, lunch on boat with the cruise, dinner. Hotel breakfast from 6.30am 07:45 check out and coach departure towards Castle of Prague. City walking tour 3,5 km (2 miles) Prague is one of the best “Eastern” European cities you could imagine. Architecturally, and in terms of city sights, it is a revelation with some 600 years of architecture virtually untouched by natural or war disaster. Large part of medieval Prague is pedestrian area with no coach access. We walk downhill from the Castle through 14th century Charles Bridge passing famous Old Town Square with Astronomical clock . Our walk continue towards the boat, where we enjoy our lunch with cruise. (Note: for participants who will not attend walking city tour, our hostesses will provide information where we can find our lunch boat. Please mention this during the registration.) 12:00

– 14:00 Lunch with the cruise on Vltava River. 14:00 bus departure from the boat towards the brewery and Brno. Enroute Kozel brewery visit: One of largest and oldest Czech Brewery. Continue to Brno and check in, dinner in our hotel in Brno. Hotel: Quality Hotel Brno Exhibition Centre www.QualityHotelBrnoExhibitionCentre.com Check in for 5 nights in the same hotel.

Day 3: Saturday 22nd 2023 Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner in brewery restaurant From 07:00 hotel breakfast. From 09:00 coaches departure for Technical visits, Agrochyt Mohelno Charolais Family Farm 110 ha agricultural land, 175 cattle heads, 12:00 lunch, High Quality corporate Charolais Farms REDU, spol. s r.o 1150 ha agricultural land, 640 cattle heads. Biogas station. At 16:00 departure from the farm to Brno • 17:15 arrival to our hotel. At 18:30 Meeting in the lobby and short walk to the dinner (1,2 km, 20 minutes) Optionally coach transfer to the restaurant Coach departure 18:45 • 19:00 dinner in Starobrno brewery restaurant • 21:30 walk back to the hotel/ optionally coach transfer.

Day 4: Sunday 23rd 2023 NATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION CHAROLAIS CHAMPIONSHIP Included meals: buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner with exhibitors. From 07:00 hotel breakfast, at 09:00 walk to fairground (cca 5 minutes) From 09:10 – 18:00 Brno Exhibition Ground BVV: Czech National Show of Livestock This biannual event is the biggest livestock show in the Czech Republic. The exhibition features over 800 animals – cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses from the best Czech farms. The modern facility of the Brno Exhibition Centre offers excellent conditions for exhibitors, visitors and animals too. You will be able to meet farmers, breeders, veterinarians and other experts and to see presentations of innovations, products and technologies. At the show will be presented around 350 heads of beef cattle of various beef breeds, including 70 heads of the Charolais cattle from top Czech breeders. 12:00 Lunch at exhibition ground. 18:00 Dinner together with cattle exhibitors (at exhibition ground) During the day is possible walk from the exhibition ground to your hotel and back.

Day 5: Monday 24th 2023 Included meals: buffet breakfast, lunch, special dinner with wine tasting and folklore. From 07:00 hotel breakfast, 08:45 meeting in the hotel lobby. 09:00 The Charolais Charbray International Annual General Meeting + Charolais technical conference in our hotel Technical conference will include presentations from some of the Czech geneticists and researchers. Each country will then get the opportunity to present on the topic of charolais breeding in their own Country. Speakers: 1. Alena Svitáková, Czech Beef Cattle Association 2. Zdeňka Veselá, Institute of Animal Science (IAS) Prague – Uhříněves 3. Josef Kučera, Czech-Moravian Breeder’s Corporation. Afternoon Options: A/ Technical meeting continue, B/ 15:00 Brno Exhibition Ground: Czech National Show of Livestock Championships of other beef Breeds. 17:30 meeting in hotel lobby, coach to dinner in a wine cellar (south of Brno) , wine tasting, Moravian folklore music, dancing, Free unlimited wine consumption.

Day 6: Tuesday 25th 2023 Included meals: buffet breakfast, lunch, farewell dinner. From 07:00 hotel breakfast, 08:30 coaches departure for Technical visit: Charolais farm of Hatlak Family 140 ha agricultural land, 60 cattle heads. 11:30 lunch in Tisnov. 13:30 arrive by bus back to Brno, City Tour of Brno Coach departure towards Spilberk Catle, they walk to the city centre (2,5 km total walk) Our coach bring us back to the hotel. Brno : the second largest Czech city (pop 400,000). History coming back to 11 century is recently administrative and business center of southern Moravia. During our walking tour we visit St. Peter and Paul cathedral, Square of Freedom and Spilberk castle. During WWII Spilberk was seat of Nazi administrative for Moravia and dreaded prison. 16:30 coaches departures from our hotel at Valec Castle, Historical tour through the castle then farewell dinner at the Valec castle. 22:00 Bus departure to our hotel.

Day 7: Wednesday 26th 2023 Included meals: breakfast Check out before 12noon. DEPARTURE OPTIONS FROM BRNO a) 08:00 organized transfer to Prague, 08:30 congress coach departure to Prague airport (estimated arrival 11:00 ) and to GRANDIUM HOTEL in city center, (the same hotel as DAY 1). Your homeward flight from Prague shall by any time after 14.00. b) individual departures from Brno (not included in the congress fee) Possibilities: • Scheduled coaches to Vienna International airport • Trains from Brno : Every 2 hours to Vienna center Every 2 hours to Budapest center Every hour to Prague center Daily flight from Brno to London Stanstead (RYANAIR) c) 09:00 meeting in the hotel lobbyfor departure on POST CONGRESS TOUR Early Bird price until 16 January 2023 €/USD 2150 per person in doube/twin sharing €/USD 2530 per person in single room Regular price 17th January to 28th February €/USD 2400 per person in doube/twin sharing €/USD 2780 per person in single room 7 days/6 nights package Inclusions: • 6 nights in hotels as per the itinerary • 6 dinners include welcome and farewell and 6 lunches • Two drinks after each meal (wine, beer, soft, caffe) • All transportation per agenda • Prague, Brno city Tour • Congress venue, cafe break • Program & entrances as per itinerary • Own cost of each participant: • Additional drinks • Health Insurance • Flight & airport transfer • Personal items (like telephone calls) Post our details are available on the Technical conference website Three country tour - SLOVAKIA - BRATISLAVA - AUSTRIA – VIENNA - HUNGARY - BUDAPEST Price per person in Double/twin room sharing EURO/USD 1050 Single room supplement EURO/USD 200 4 days/3 nights package Inclusions: • 3 nights in hotels as per the itinerary • 3 dinners and 3 lunches • Two drinks after each meal (wine, beer, soft, caffe) • All transportation per agenda • Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest city Tour • Cruise on Danube: Bratislava – Vienna • Program & entrances as per itinerary Own cost of each participant: • Additional drinks • Health Insurance • Flight & airport transfer • Personal items (like telephone calls) Terms & Conditions: the same as for Charolais Technical Congress.

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Charolais “Hoofprint” During the first nine months of 2022, a total of 34,606 Charolais and Charolais cross cattle have been listed through AuctionsPlus’ weekly commercial cattle sales. The “Hoofprint” of Charolais infused cattle offered on AuctionsPlus extends from North Queensland to Victoria. There are isolated pockets of Charolais cattle located in WA, SA and Tasmania, while the main “hotspot” is located in the NSW Northern Tablelands (see figure 1). Queensland holds 49% of national listings, a slight advantage over NSW with 42%, while Victoria contributed 7%. On the purchasing side of the market, a total of 25,475 head have been purchased so far in 2022, 44% in Queensland, 41% in NSW and 8% in Victoria. The top three listing regions in 2022 start with Southern Queensland in first place, with 8,832 head, followed by Western Figure 1: AuctionsPlus listings of Charolais Queensland (5,882 head) and NSW Northwest Slopes and Plains infused cattle 1st Jan– 30th Sep 2022 (4,656 head). Across Australia, the top-ranking location was Winton, Western Queensland, with 2,120 head, followed by Quilpie, Western Queensland (1,201 head) and Wandoan, Southern Queensland (874 head).

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Charolais are a popular breed for crossbreeding programs, particularly in Northern beef production operations. Of the total 34,606 Charolais cattle offered on AuctionsPlus, Charolais/Charolais Cross cattle make up 24%, the most of any single breed category (see figure 2). Charolais/Angus cattle make up 10%, while purebred Charolais/ Charolais contribute 7% and Charolais/Charbray rounds out the top four with 7%. All other combinations make up the majority with 52% of listings. The popularity of Charolais cattle in crossbreeding program has flowed through to strong demand for bulls in 2022.

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Price fluctuations for young (200-400kg steers and heifers) Charolais infused cattle sold on AuctionsPlus are consistent with that of the broader market (see figure 3). After an astounding run-up in cattle prices from early 2020, the third quarter of 2022 saw the first significant decline in prices – largely driven by a sharp drop in market sentiment following the widespread coverage of exotic disease concerns. During the third quarter of 2022, Charolais infused cattle on AuctionsPlus averaged 7% lower than the previous quarter and 4% lower than the corresponding quarter in 2021. Heifers weighing 200-280kg lwt were the most represented category for the third quarter of 2022, with 1,764 head averaging $1,381/head. PTIC heifers came in at second place with 1,616 head, averaging 2,207/head. Thirdly, steers weighing 280-330kg lwt averaged $1,813/ head across the 1,306 head offered.

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A year to remember for Charolais bull sales on AuctionsPlus

Charolais bull sales on AuctionsPlus reached new heights in 2022. The previous record price of $75,000 was beaten by eight bulls. Seven of those were in the Palgrove Annual Bull Sale held on the 9th September before a new benchmark was set by lot 4 Moongool Revolution, selling for $265,000 in the Moongool Charolais and Simbrah Bull Sale on the 19th September 2022. A total of 922 Charolais bulls were offered on AuctionsPlus in 2022, with 871 bulls selling to a 94.5% clearance rate and average price of $16,356.

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Rangan Ronan (P), Senior and Grand Champion Bull, Supreme Charolais Exhibit exhibited by Graeme Cook Family Trust, Charleroi Victoria.

Lorna Doone Quest For Fire (P), Senior and Grand Champion Female exhibited by Lorna Doone Charolais, Drouin, Victoria.

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Below: Senior and Grand Champion Bull, and Supreme Charolais Exhibit Rangan Ronan (P) with Brittany Abbott, Peter Falls, Jess Cook, Trevor Robinson and sponsor Shannon Lawlor, International Animal Health.

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Melbourne Royal this year celebrated the exhibition of Charolais at the event from 1972 to 2022. Numbers on show were significantly more than the three exhibits in 1972. The judge in 1972 Mr Frank Stephens was stewarding in the ring in 2022 and gave a presentation at the dinner that night on the early progress of the Charolais breed in Australia and his involvement. Judging Charolais was Mr Peter Falls from Malton Shorthorns, Finley accompanied by Associate judge Brittany Abbott. Junior heifers’ classes are always strong in Melbourne and this year was no exception. Jane Wedgewood and Terry De Vries from Tuerong Springs Charolais won both broad ribbons in this section. Their exhibit Chenu Eloise 16 (P) (R/F) impressed the judges with her mobility, volume, length and clean lines. Sired by HRJ Maverick 556C (P) this wedge-shaped heifer carried a strong influence of Full French genetics in her maternal side. Reserve Junior champion heifer was Chenu Dusk 7 also sired by the HRJ Maverick sire. When awarding Junior champion Mr Falls commented “I am pleased with the heifers at the top end, females must be productive and the two champions stood

out for their neck extension, thickness and clean underneath. These females have versatility in future breeding programs”. These two similar heifers placed first and second in the 12 to 16 months class. Geoff and Noelene King won the 9 to 12 months class with Hazel Downs Symphony (P) sired by Kenmere Quinn Q24E (P). Waterford Sunflower S130 (P) placed second in this class for Golden Rose Charolais. This heifer was sired by Melbourne Interbreed Champion in 2019, Waterford Neon Lights (P)(R/F). Edwina Wiltshire won the eldest junior heifer class with her Windjammer Sasha (AI)(P)(R/F) sired by Cederdale Zeal (P). A Turnbulls Duty Free 358D (P) daughter, Webb Angel S11 (AI)(P) placed second in this class for R & T Walsh. Senior and grand champion Female came from the Cow over 30 months class. Loona Doone Quest For Fire (P) exhibited by Rachael Cochrane and James Duggan appealed to the judge for her feet, udder and calf rearing ability and she paraded with a well developed bull calf at foot. Mr Falls mentioned she showed “signs of longevity with a great hip setup coupled with femininity”. This female was sired by Lorna Doone Napoleon (P)(R/F) who was the Junior champion bull at Melbourne in 2018. Throughout judging Mr Falls referred to females having scale and mobility and this female encapsulated this well.

Second in the senior cow class was Arabar Pearl (P) sired by Winchester Joe Diffie J16E (P) for the Wilson Family. Reserve Senior champion female was Elite Affix R3 (P) for Cameron and Katie McIntyre, Horizen Hill Charolais. This 23 month old heifer was sired by National Champion DSK TGL Nockup N55E (P). In the bull classes the Cook Family from Rangan Charolais had a great day. Their senior bull, Rangan Ronan R40 (P) won the Bull over 24 months before being awarded Senior and Grand champion and then Supreme Charolais Exhibit. This bull was the Reserve Senior champion bull at Sydney Royal this year. An exceptional well muscled sire with tremendous depth of body his mobility impressed the judges. Ronan is sired by Rangan herd sire, Tambo River Nevada (P). On the dam side he comes from the renowned Showgirl family that has bred so consistently for the Rangan herd. At 27 months this bull weighed in at 1,080kgs with an eye muscle scan of 146cm2 and fats of 8/7mm. Second in this class and Reserve Senior champion bull was J&S Charolais Rocket (P) exhibited by Joe Sfarra from Goolwa, South Australia. Rocket is a very smooth son of Elders Blackjack 788B (P). The Cook Family also exhibited the Junior champion bull, Rangan Tambo S146 (P)(R/F). This impressive young sire was by the same sire as the senior champion and also from the Showgirl family. A homozygous poll red factor calf he was admired by the judge for his volume, outlook and athleticism. Peter Falls also commented “the junior bull was well set up in the front end with a smooth shoulder”. Winning the Bull 12 to 15 months class S146 weighed in at 610kgs at 14 months. Second in this class was Clarinda Que S34 (P) for Ken Manton. This bull was sired by Clarinda Downtown Q32 (P), a trait leader for 200 and 600 day weight in the BREEDPLAN analysis.

Reserve junior champion bull was Windjammer Shout Tha Bar (P)(R/F) exhibited by Edwina Wiltshire. Sired by Cederdale Zeal (P) this was a very long bodied bull with exceptional smoothness. The judges commented on this smoothness and length of body and attractive frame. Adelaide champion bull, Arabar Charizard (P) shown by the Wilson Family won the class 15 to 18 months. The other junior bull class was the 9 to 12 months class. Geoff and Noelene King took this class with Hazel Downs Scotchman (P). This bull was also sired by their resident herd sire Kenmere Quinn Q24E (P). Best three head was won by Rangan Charolais with Arabar Charolais placing second. Sires progeny was taken by Hazel Downs Charolais with the sire represented, Kenmere Quin Q24E (P). Most successful exhibitor was Rangan Charolais. To cap off celebrations for the fifty years of Charolais exhibition at the Royal Melbourne show a large group of members and friends packed out Il Duca restaurant for dinner. It was great to see some of the older stalwarts of the breed in attendance. During the dinner Frank Stephens recounted the early years of Charolais in Australia. This talk included attendees highlighting their first Charolais experience. Mrs Anne Seeley presented the Harold Seeley Memorial Trophy to Rangan Charolais and the region conducted a fundraising auction which was very successful.

Rangan Tambo S146 (P)(R/F), Junior Champion Bull exhibited by Graeme Cook Family Trust with Laura Cook and Gaylene De Jonge.

Jess Cook, Rangan Charolais accepts the sash for the Harold Seeley Memorial Trophy from Mrs Anne Seeley for Most Successful Exhibitor.

Chenu Eloise 16 (P)(R/F), Junior Champion Female exhibited by Tuerong Springs Charolais, Tuerong Victoria with Associate judge Brittany Abbott, judge Peter Falls, Nicole Muller and sashed by Glenda Schultz.

Senior and Grand Champion Female, Loona Doone Quest For Fire(P) with Associate Judge Brittany Abbott, Judge Peter Falls, Josh Phillips, Rachael Cochrane, James Duggan, sponsor Loretta Harvey and Kate Phillips.

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The British Charolais Cattle Society hosted the first International Charolais Congress post covid. Held in early July the Congress was a great success with attendees from twelve countries in attendance. Attendees were treated to a tour of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Top: A Horse Guard on duty in London. Above: Big Ben and Palace of Westminster viewed from the London Eye, amazing views over the city. Below: Historical London pub, The Anchor built in 1615

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International delegates descended into London’s’ Heathrow Airport for the first Charolais Charbray World Congress since 2019. Naturally in the current travel environment some people were delayed, some bags were astray but the general mood to be back together was infectious (bad pun). The Congress kicked off with a meet and greet at the Hilton Heathrow in spectacular weather. Organising Chairperson, Chris Curry welcomed everybody and introduced tour guide Fiona Fletcher Sloan. Fiona’s wealth of knowledge about the United Kingdom farming scene, was appreciated by all. Charolais Charbray World Congresses have cattle and tourism components with the itinerary for this tour taking in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Eleven Australians were on this tour along with delegates from Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, United States as well as locals from the United Kingdom.

Friday the 8th July, two coaches set off from London heading north to the Caylers herd of the Barker Family at Nuthampstead in Hertfordshire. Tony and Greta Barker founded the herd with son David and Louise Barker now managing the herd. Greta Barker was the President of the British Charolais society in 2001 and 2002. The herd comprises 40 calving females as well as replacements. The Barker family are committed to producing Charolais bulls with commercial relevance, evident in the cattle we viewed. The Barker family have been breeding Charolais for nearly fifty years and their herd displayed great uniformity and type. The herd featured deep bodied females with functionality as seen across the age groups inspected. As well as the Charolais herd the family crop and haylage over 1000 acres. Stock bull, Glenricht Pogba was penned for display and he was very functional in his conformation and type.

Impressive Charolais females at Caylers Charolais owned by the Barker Family.

The family had printed numbers on the side of the entire herd and produced a catalogue of pedigree and performance for visitors to understand the cattle in view. The herd had some outstanding daughters of Thrunton Goldeneye and Rosanna Jupiter. After a superb roast pig lunch and the traditional thank you speeches the tour continued to Kenilworth Castle. All credit to the coach drivers, their skills were exceptional especially later in the tour when the lanes became increasing smaller. Kenilworth Castle could best be described as a renovator’s delight, although in its heyday it would have been spectacular. Kenilworth Castle is near the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, England which was founded during the Norman conquest of England; with development through to the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as “the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the later middle ages, significant for its scale, form and quality of workmanship”. The castle was built over several centuries. Founded in the 1120s around a powerful Norman great tower, the castle was significantly enlarged by King John at the beginning of the 13th century. The castle was ruined by Parliamentary forces in 1649 to prevent it being used as a military stronghold after the English Civil War. Today the grounds are stunning and well worth a visit. cont page 66....

Deep bodied Charolais females at Caylers Charolais owned by the Barker Family. All the herd were numbered for the delegates to identify. Cow 13 is Caylers Lily, a seven year old daughter of Thrunton Goldeneye with a bull calf by Rosanna Jupiter.

Caylers herd sire, Rosanna Regal running with breeders and heifer calves.

Above & Below, Grounds at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. The castle was built over several centuries. Founded in the 1120s around a powerful Norman great tower, the castle was significantly enlarged by King John at the beginning of the 13th century.

Australian delegates in the United Kingdom, Janniene & Hugh McDonald, Colin Rex, Anne & Andrew Thompson,Bob & Margaret Ferguson, Julie Osborne, David & Prue Bondfield and Michael Osborne. Image courtesy Helge By.

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Oakchurch Charolais breeding females.

The Price family at Oakchurch alongside their Charolais and Angus herd grow fruit including amazing strawberries and run a supermarket.

Impressive young bull calf at Oakchurch Charolais.

Stunning views at the Corbett Families, Teme Charolais herd on the Welsh border.

Above: Young bulls on display at Teme Charolais. Below: Scanning mares at Twemlows AI Centre.

Day two on tour saw the coaches head to County Herefordshire and the Oakchurch herd of the Price Family. Charolais and Angus herds run alongside a 100 acre strawberry and fruit enterprise. The family also have on site a retail farm enterprise with produce, ice-cream, dry goods and butchery. Owner, Jeremy Price explained the herd is kept at 20 Charolais and 20 Angus breeders to produce bulls. The property also supplies three bodies a week to the farm butchery giving great feedback on the type of cattle that perform though to the consumer. Significant selection pressure has been placed on calving ease at Oakchurch, with Blelack Digger used very successfully. The strawberries tasted here were outstanding and after a herd walk we saw the packing sheds and strawberry trellis setup. Over 100 immigrant seasonal workers are used in the fruit picking and packing. The quantity of fruit processed daily, in particular strawberries was staggering. Second visit for the day was literally on the Welsh border. The Corbett family farm, “The Gorther” straddles the border at Knighton Powys. The farm has an elevation of 1000 feet at the house and rises to 1400 feet offering superb country views. Their Charolais herd, Teme Charolais has been very successful in the showring and sale ring. The family had a significant display for visitors from the breeding herd through their coming sale bulls, replacement heifers and some embryo transplant calves. The display included Teme Magnolia, a very impressive female that was Supreme Champion at the 2018 Royal Welsh show. Breeding herd at Teme Charolais on the Welsh border.

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This female has bred on well for the family. Their herd sire Balthayock Ranger was out with the cows on display and he was a well-muscled mobile bull. The young bulls on display were very functional types and expressed great muscling. The tour then headed back our base at Telford through some interesting roads (read lanes) and then across some very open moor type country. In such a small country, it is interesting to see the open countryside. Leaving Telford and gradually heading north, on day three we visited the Matson families, Twemlows Stud and AI Centre. Brothers Edward and Tullus Matson run two businesses side by side including the UK’s leading Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer centres with an annual throughput in excess of 300 mares, using over 130 different stallions each year. The brothers gave a presentation and tour of their facility which was extremely interesting. In 2019 the centre exported over $UK 4.1 million pounds of stallion semen. The tour took us through the stallion collection barns, the process and the laboratory before heading to the mare side of the centre where we saw pregnancy scanning and the supporting infrastructure. The centre also does considerable work in saving endangered species. This includes domesticated livestock like the Suffolk Punch horse and wildlife through Tullus’s work with Nature’s Safe. The aim of this program is to save animals from extinction by collecting, indefinitely storing and regenerating reproductive cells and cell lines from endangered animal species. The website is well worth a visit. https://www.natures-safe.com/

The centre also works in cloning. A cat was quoted at $UK 35,000 pound, a dog for $UK 55,000 pound going up to $75,000 pound for a horse. We saw a stallion cloned from a gelding, on site in the stallion barn. Leaving the centre, we headed further north to the historical centre of York, our base for the next two nights. England was experiencing a heatwave at this stage which made for beautiful weather. Once checked in at York there was some free time to explore this stunning city. A short stroll was The Shambles, a historic street, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the fourteenth century. The streets are narrow with many timber-framed buildings with jettied floors that overhang the street by several feet. The next morning was the official meeting program including the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Charolais Charbray International and two guest speakers. At the AGM President Chris Curry handed over to Kamil Malat from the Czech Republic. The next Technical Conference will be hosted by the Czech Republic in late April 2023.

The International Genomics committee was rebranded as The Charolais Charbray Breed Development committee and Australian, Colin Rex was confirmed as Chairperson for the next year. This committee meets regularly and is currently developing a guide to Charolais and Charbay genetic conditions for member organisations to use as a guide. Romy Morrin O’Donnell from Weatherbys International in Ireland gave a presentation on genomic work and DNA processes. Every time you listen to a presentation on these processes you learn something new and it was very interesting to hear Romy present. Gavin Hill, a Senior Beef Specialist of the Scottish Agricultural College presented on the role of Charolais in the commercial sector and improving productivity. Gavin’s background has always been in Beef production, working for over 20 years with Scottish Agricultural College Consulting with emphasis in areas such as Management, Health, Genetics (EBV’s) and Nutrition. Gavin spoke on what he felt the Charolais breeders in the United Kingdom needed to focus on. cont page 68.... Cliffords Tower, York originally built in 1068

Andrew Thompson, Darwin Rosso (Canada) Helge & Candace By Traditional building in the (Canada), Anne Thompson and Craig Scott (Canada) enjoying dinner Shambles, York. at The Three Tuns pub in York, licenced in 1782.

Voting delegates of Charolais Charbray International at the Annual General Meeting. Helge By image.

York Minster Cathedral, York dates back to the 7th century. The first recorded church on the site was a wooden structure built in 627.

Seawell Olympian, exhibited by P M & S M Donger – Supreme Charolais Champion, Male Champion

Champion bull presentation

The view at Kersknowe Charolais, Kelso Scotland was spectacular as was the cowherd.

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Maerdy Morwr, exhibited by AJR Farms – Reserve Tophill Roxanne, exhibited by T Atkinson Supreme Charolais Champion, Reserve Male Champion – Female Champion

Judging pigs at the Great Yorkshire show.

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World Congress 2022 ...cont from page 67 He spoke on dairy breeders increasing the number of cows inseminated to beef bulls and gestation length is a critical concern. Every day extra in milk production is a high priority for the dairy farmers. This was favouring some other breeds renowned for shorter gestation. Gavin also spoke on calving heifers younger with heifers calving at three years of age common in the United Kingdom. Non voting delegates had the opportunity to take a guided tour of York. After the AGM voting delegates had a good chance to stretch the legs and do some touring of York. The old building and city walls were worth the walk. A very early 6.30am start the next morning to beat the traffic entering the Great Yorkshire show. This event was the designated National Charolais show and was judged by Steven (Spike) Nesbitt of the Alwent herd in Darlington, Co. Durham. Taking the prestigious title of Supreme Charolais Champion was 4-year-old Seawell Olympian, bred and exhibited by P M & S M Donger. This impressive bull was sired by Maerdy Jumbuck. In reserve to Olympian for both the Male Championship and the Supreme Charolais Championship was 6-year-old Maerdy Morwr, exhibited by AJR Farms, Aberdeenshire. Morwr has enjoyed great success recently, having won Supreme Champion at the Royal Highland Show for the past 2 years, and at 2021’s Great Yorkshire Show. The event’s Female Championship was Tophill Roxanne, exhibited by T Atkinson of Newland, Cumbria. Roxanne has previously won the titles of Female Champion and Reserve Overall Champion at the Royal Highland Show two years in a row, as well as Junior Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show in 2021. The cattle on display were big, powerful stock and highlighted the growth and muscle pattern that can be gained from the Charolais breed. Females on display certainly had more power than we would typically see in the Australian herd. The show was very much an agricultural display including a very impressive display of sheep breeds including breeds completely new to the editor. The tour spent all day at the show and this gave the chance for delegates to have a good look around the site. British Charolais had a hospitality tent with catering to rest if required. We then attended a formal dinner with local breeders and exhibitors before we had a long drive to our next hotel. Day six the tour headed north to the Scottish border country heading through the Northumberland National Park. The scenery was spectacular on the drive to the Jeffery families, Kersknowe Charolais herd at Kelso in Scotland. This herd is larger than most averaging 94 registration a year. Kersknowe was formed in 1967 with the purchase of six females from France and has never sold a breeding female from the herd. Several more females were added from France and this has been the basis of the herd. The name may be familiar to Australian readers with two sires used extensively here in the 1970s, Kersknowe Festival F5 and Kersknowe Fortune F41. The Jeffery family gave every attendee a substantial booklet on their herd with pedigree and performance. The property is 1,700 acres with part of the farm rented from the Duke of Roxburghe.

Kersknowe Charolais in Scotland

Kersknowe Charolais sale bulls for this season expressing great uniformity.

Kersknowe Charolais breeding cows.

Charolais cross steers in the fattening sheds at Swalesmoor. R: The end product.

Swalesmoor purebred yearling heifers being joined to calve at two years of age. Below: Swalesmoor Charolais sires with the crossbred commercial herd.

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The historic Blacksmith shop at Gretna Green in Scotland where youngsters could marry without their parents permission.

Charolais genetics at Roscoe Charolais in Scotland.

Charolais sale bulls sired by Glenricht Majectic and Glenricht Limpet at Solwayfirth Charolais in Scotland.

Above and below: Roscoe Charolais use their genetics in their large crossbreeding program overlooking Edinburgh in Scotland.

Charolais registered breeding herd at Solwayfirth Charolais in Scotland.

Left: Charolais sire at Solwayfirth Charolais. Right Charolais cross bulls being finished for slaughter at Solwayfirth.

The Border Collies and Blackface rams were exceptional at Allansfauld in Scotland.

Charolais cross females being joined with a Shorthorn sire at Solwayfirth Charolais in Scotland. Above & Below: Allansfauld Charolais heifers and mature females being joined.

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Below: Gracie Goldie hand painted flags of attending countries for our visit to Solwayfirth Charolais. R: The ferry for the crossing Scotland to Northern Ireland

Castlewellan makes a stunning backdrop. Charolais stalls at the Castlewellan show.

Strong heifer class at Castlewellan show in Northern Ireland

Judging Supreme Charolais exhibit at Castlewellan show.

Young handlers Commerical heifer class at Castlewellan show in Northern Ireland

Brownhill Owenroe, exhibited by F & G Reid – Overall and Senior Male Champion

Charolais bulls relaxing at Brigadoon Charolais in Northern Ireland.

Brigadoon Charolais owned by the Connolly Family featured spectacular views.

Above: Powerful donor females at Brigadoon Charolais. Below: Newhouse Maxamus with his females at Brigadoon Charolais.

Above: Brigadoon Charolais yearling bulls Below: Brigadoon two year old heifers with great views in the background.

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World Congress 2022 ...cont from page 71 The family run the cattle herd, grow grain, potatoes, rape and winter sheep to assist in pasture management. This was a very impressive herd matched only by the stunning views, as we wound up the hillside. Females and bulls on display exhibited very commercial related traits and the consistency was superb. A quick drive to the Swalesmoor herd owned by Danny Sawrij and family. Operating over 3,500 acres this enterprise includes 30 Charolais females, 25 Limousin females, 100 Luing females and 420 commercial females. The Luing is a Scottish Highland Shorthorn infused breed that is very hardy and maternal. As well, 1200 Texel based ewes are lambed with the aim to finish all lambs and 90 percent of the cattle on farm. The property has great infrastructure to achieve this goal and excellent pastures. Danny and his team operate the farm with high intensity and is very proud of what his team is achieving. Dinner tonight was home grown beef and all enjoyed a great band. Tonight’s accommodation was the Peebles Hydro Hotel opened in 1881 and rebuilt after a fire in 1907. The expanse of this beautiful property made room location a fun exercise. The morning revealed expansive views over the surrounding countryside. Heading further north the tour drove through some backcountry including bleak hillsides, stonewalls and some round stone circular pens for catching sheep. The next visit was the Ross family property Wester Middleton Farm where 350 crossbred cows, small Charolais and Angus pedigree herds run alongside cropping and sheep. A very commercial orientated property with cows of every colour with Charolais sired calves at foot. The tour took us to a very high hill where the view over Edinburgh was superb. We then visited the McGregor families, Allanfauld property between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Breeding Charolais since 1970 the family breed 25 Charolais, 10 Limousin and 35 Luing cows. On the sheep side of the enterprise they breed 1300 Scottish Blackface, 30 Texel, 30 Blue Faced Leicester ewes and 250 Mule and Suffolk cross ewes.

The property also has a hydroelectric scheme, a woodland grant scheme and a B&B. The Border Collies used with the sheep gave a superb display of control. All the stock here on display showed the families livestock breeding abilities and were very high quality. David Bondfield gave the tour thank you presentation to the MacGregor family who had gone to great lengths including a welcoming piper. Tonight we stayed at Gretna Green in accommodation operated by the Houston family, well known Charolais breeders. Gretna Green is famous for runaway brides marrying in the old days, as marriage laws in Scotland were more liberal than England. In Gretna Green there are 16 chapels doing over 4,000 weddings a year. It was lovely to meet with Lucy Houston who was a superb host and tour the blacksmith museum where many marriages took place. Back on the bus to the Solwayfirth herd of the Goldie Family. Based on the West Scotland coast you could see the sea from many parts of the property. Totalling 280 acres the family crop 40 acres with barley as well as the cattle herd. The herd commenced in the 1960s, and was re-established in 2001 after the Foot and Mouth outbreak in Scotland. Twenty pedigree Charolais females are run with 120 cross-bred females with Charolais, Saler, Shorthorn and Angus genetics. The family displayed their entire Charolais herd, crossbreeding females and young bulls on feed for slaughter. The next drop of Charolais sale bulls for sale were penned and there were some cracking bulls coming up. Stud sire Glenricht Majestic was a very impressive sire. We then caught the ferry to Northern Ireland arriving in Belfast in the early hours of the morning. Up early and back on the bus we headed through the countryside to the Castlewellan Show. Northern Ireland breeders put on a great display of cattle with the actual Castle Wellan in the background. Very much a country show with all creatures great and small on display that was well attended by the locals. Overall Champion and Senior Male Champion was 4-year-old Brownhill Owenroe, exhibited by Frankie and Grace Reid from Ballynahinch, Co. Down.

World Congress attendees at Brigadoon Charolais in Northern Ireland. Image courtesy Shanon Kinahan.

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David and Prue Bondfield thanking the McGregor Family at Allanfauld Charolais on behalf of all touring delegates.

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World Technical Conference

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Taking the title of Senior Female Champion was 2-year-old Loughriscouse Risika, shown by H & H Heron. Their exhibit, Loughriscouse Savanna, went on to win the title of Junior Female Champion. Savanna is a full sister to Risika, the day’s Senior Female Champion, having been sired by Harestone Hercules and out of Goldies Lassie. Young breeders competed in a commercial heifer class of crossbred heifers with very highly muscled heifers on display in the class. Sunday 17th July we headed to the Connolly Families, Brigadoon Charolais stud in County Down. Breeding Charolais since 1979, this property was postcard picture perfect. Families members took groups of delegates around the pasture with paddocks named after the view it presented. The cattle were exceptionally quiet as we toured around. The herd comprises thirty breeding females with resident sire Newhouse Maxamus. Maxamus was an impressive sire and his progeny showed great consistency. The family organised a display of Ferguson tractors through the ages with founder, Harry Ferguson only five miles from the property. In the cowshed was a display of the herd’s history, which delegates could take in whilst enjoying lunch. A guess the weight of the show team was a fun competition for delegates to participate. To round off a great tour we headed to the Titanic Museum in Belfast for a tour before the gala farewell dinner. Czech Republic and Canada made presentations on their upcoming events in 2023 and 2024. The participating countries made appreciation presentations to the United Kingdom before a superb band (The Just Adam Band) kicked in and delegates enjoyed the final moments of the congress. Thank you to the British Charolais breeders for a wonderful tour. The opportunity to mix with fellow Charolais and Charbray enthusiasts from around the globe is always interesting and the fellowship is the best. We strongly recommend all Australian breeders take in a World Congress; they are great events that offer an opportunity to see new genetics, different farming strategies as well as some local tourism insights.

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ELSTOW Elstow Charolais Poll Bulls Sale: to be advised

ELSTOW, BARADINE NSW 2396

August/September

Over 34 Years perfecting the Elstow Style: Poll, Functional, Easy Doing, Docile

Bulls and females available year round 73

Charolais Sires Set The Bar If there was any doubt that Charolais are the Number ONE European breed in Australia, the 2022 bull selling season has blown that away. Sustained demand for Charolais sires across the beef industry has contributed to “the greatest bull selling season of all time for Australian Charolais. Records tumbled as stud and commercial breeders choose Charolais to drive their beef enterprise profitability. Confidence in the industry is high with saleyard returns for cattle maintaining value coupled with widespread rainfall across much of the country. In the Meat Livestock Australia (MLA) State if the Industry report 2022 the following trends were reported. National trade steer saleyard indicator (330– 400kg) saw a 38% year-on-year increase to average 905¢/kg cwt in 2021, 38% above the five-year average (MLA NLRS). The national heavy steer saleyard indicator (500–600kg) averaged 749¢/kg cwt, 19% higher than the previous year and 27% above the five-year average (MLA NLRS). The national medium cow saleyard indicator (400–520kg) increased 17% year-on-year to average 633¢/kg cwt in 2021, 30% above the five-year average. In the 2021 calendar year, the benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) averaged 962¢, this was 30% or 222¢/kg cwt higher than the 2020 calendar year. In encouraging news, carcase weights reached record levels across all species as a result of improved genetics and onfarm management.

This offset lower slaughter volumes to deliver increases in red meat production from less animals, demonstrating the efficiency of Australian producers. Buoyed by available paddock feed and strong sale returns cattle producers have invested strongly in the herd rebuilding phase. The Australian cattle herd comprised 24.4 million head, on 30 June 2021, up 3.9% year-on-year after the herd reached its lowest level since 1990 in 2020 (ABS). Breaking down the sector further, 90% of the herd consisted of beef cattle, while 10% were dairy cattle in 2020–21 (ABS). Queensland cattle where Charolais have a tremendous acceptable in breeding programs accounted for 44% of the national herd in 2020–21, while NSW made up 18% and Victoria accounted for 15%. The Northern Territory and Western Australia accounted for 7% and 9% respectively, while South Australia and Tasmania made up the remaining 4% and 3% respectively (ABS). Fifty Three percent of the beef herd were cows and heifers (aged one year and over) in 2020–21 (ABS). Bull purchasing opportunities in Australia are vast with thirty-six breeds registered with the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association (ARCBA) and significant composite purchasing opportunities. Commercial beef producers have continued their belief in the Charolais breed with a significant increase in Charolais bulls sold at auction. For the first year since the introduction of the Charolais breed in Australia over 1,800 sires have been sold at auction. The eastern drought of 2017-2019 pulled back demand but a change in weather patterns has seen a rebound in Charolais demand strongly than pre-drought.

Table 1: Top Ten Averages: Sales 2022 Herd

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State

$ Ave

# Bulls

Palgrove (Qld)

Qld

28,171

Moongool

Qld

26,486

4 Ways

Qld

24,204

Bauhinia Park

Qld

19,244

Premier CQ

Qld

17,086

Eidsvold

Qld

16,754

Ag Grow

Qld

16,091

Ayr

Qld

15,958

119

Black Stump

Qld

15,875

Palgrove (HV)

NSW

15,449

Table 2: Charolais Auction Summary 2014 - 2022 Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

Top $

Ave $

Gross $

2022

1,937

1,823

94%

$265,000 $13,680

$24,938,882

2021

1,752

1,678

96%

$75,000

2020

1,576

1,486

94%

2019

1,507

1,228

82%

2018

1,718

1,457

2017

1,919

2016

2015 2014

$11,318

$18,990,875

$64,000

$8,674

$12,888,874

$38,000

$6,009

$7,379,100

85%

$36000

$6,304

$9,184,598

1,672

87%

$83,000

$6,648

$11,115,457

1,793

1,655

92%

$52,000

$6,436

$10,650,815

1,713

1,538

90%

$35,000

$5,219

$8,026,995

1,632

1,274

78%

$35,000

$4,291

$5,466,614

Table 2 above shows a clear increase in demand pre-drought and the rebound in 2020. Average prices paid for sires can partly be contributed to the strength of the beef industry for the last three years. Numbers of bulls sold at auction clearly indicates the acceptance of the Charolais influence in the Australian beef industry. It should be remembered this data only reflects sires sold at auction and does not account for the large number of bulls sold privately on farm. Personal communications with many breeders have indicated unprecedented demand for Charolais sires through paddock sales. Many members have reported being sold out completely of available bulls. For the first time we have seen over 1,800 sires sold at auction. Clearance rates at 94% is consistent with recent years. Our statistics are based on bulls sold through the ring under the hammer and sires sold privately directly after the sale are not included as sold. There has been a larger number of sires offered at auction indicating a rebuild in breeding numbers in the registered Charolais herd. This augers well for the development of our breed here in Australia.

The table above also highlights the increase in value of Charolais sires. It is monumental that the value of Charolais sires has increased from an average $4,291 in 2014 to over $13,600 in 2022. Evaluating the performance in the calves shown below it is easy to see why producers that believe in the science of heterosis and the advantages on offer select Charolais. Crossing into profit with Charolais has been the mainstream advertising message of our breed for a long time and it is timeless. Not only do Charolais sires inject growth and muscle to their progeny they stamp their calves offering visual uniformity to a pen. This is highly valuable when pen selling and identifying to buyers Charolais content. The calves below were consigned to the Annual Toogoolawah Weaner sale conducted by Shepherdson and Boyd. This sale is dominated by Charolais sired progeny from some tough breeding country and buyers just love the Charolais calves. (See report in July 2022 magazine). cont page 76....

These calves highlight the performance Charolais sires contribute to breeding programs, which has driven their acceptance in the industry

Charolais Sires Set The Bar ...cont from page 75 A highlight of the year was the sale of Moongool Revolution (P) for an Australian and World record Charolais auction price of $265,000. Sold by the Price Family at their 29th annual on property sale, Revolution headed a sale draft of 74 head that averaged $26,486. Moongool Revolution (P) attracted spirited bidding with the purchasers, 4 Ways Charolais operated by the Whitechurch Family at Inverell NSW. The Price Family has held the Australian record sale price of $83,000 since 2017 for Moongool Lunar Rise (P) also purchased by the Whitechurch Family. Palgrove Charolais briefly held the record at $115,000 from their sale this year with Moongool taking the honours again on the 19th September. A son of Moongool Lunar Rise (AI)(P), 4 Ways MLR Revolution R73E (P) topped the 4 Ways sale last year at $65,000 selling to K & B Shann, Clermont Queensland. The 4 Ways herd is heavily infused with Moongool genetics and averaged $24,204 for their 27 bulls offered at Emerald in Queensland. This was up from an average of $18,360 in 2021. Moongool Revolution (P) was one of the first crop of Moongool calves by French import GDA Parfait (AI) (ET) (P) and weighed in at 1168kgs at 24 months of age with a massive eye muscle area of 163 cm2. GDA Parfait (P) was an embryo imported into Australia by Genes Diffusion. On his maternal side Revolution is sired by a Full French Ayr sire and has a strong French influence on the dam line. Tracing back through the pedigree reveals the donor dam Cherkley Martine M1 who was imported to Australia from New Zealand along with her son, Brookfield Reagan R16 by the McLachlan Group. Reagan R16 won Grand Champion Charolais bull at Sydney Royal in 1983 and partnered with Gilmandyke Park Ruby to win the Hordern Trophy that year. Reagan was used extensively in the Airlie herd. A daughter of Martine born in New Zealand prior to being exported, Brookfield Ocelot O17 was the foundation of the Silverstream Ocelot family (over 250 registered females) and produced sires including Silverstream Ulverstone U16. Buyer, David Whitechurch said “he has been looking for a bull like this for a long time and was determined to take him home. His overall sire appeal is special, from nose to tail he is hard to fault with great breed character, basically Revolution is the complete package and represents a total pedigree outcross for our stud and we wanted to inject some French genetics into the herd”. Underbidders were Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Charolais, Kensington, Emerald who did not go home empty handed after buying Moongool Mr R251D, a red factor, high performance son of GDA Parfait for $40,000. The consistency of the Palgrove program was highlighted by eight sires making the top ten auction prices of 2022. These bulls all sold at their on property sale at Dalveen in early September. This sale averaged a new record average price for Charolais sales in Australia at $28,171 for 94 bulls with a total clearance. Topping the sale was Palgrove Ringo (P) selling for $115,000 as one of the five bulls that bettered the previous auction price for a Charolais sire. Palgrove Ringo (P), a son of Silverstream Oatley (P) from the prolific Digna female family sold to long-term repeat top priced buyers, Len and Sue Bode, Percol Plains, McKinlay. 76

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The Bodes continued buying and also paid $95,000 for Palgrove Royal Flush (P)(R/F) and $80,000 twice for Palgrove Raffa (P) and Palgrove Rodd & Gunn (P)(R/F). Palgrove Ringo (P) has growth EBV’s in the top 20% of the breed and was described in the Palgrove catalogue as a “true carcase specialist, big butted with natural thickness”. Royal Flush (P)(R/F) was sired by Palgrove Nullabor (P)(R/F) who is a trait leader for 200- and 400-day weight. Palgrove Rodd & Gunn (P) was sired by Palgrove Landmark (P). Donald Burnett from Mt Douglas outlaid $110,000 for Palgrove Real Time (P)(ET). Sired by Elders Honcho 72E (P) who is a trait leader for 200,400, 600day weight and scrotal size. Palgrove used this sire as a yearling and his dam, Palgrove Festoon D214E (P) is an embryo donor in their program. Real Time was tested Homozygous poll. Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais selected the other sire to make $100,000. Their selection, homozygous poll Palgrove Rockerfella (P) was sired by Palgrove Next Gen (P). Palgrove retained semen for use in this sire. The first ten bulls at Palgrove averaged $67,300. The Silverstream Oatley (P) calves were in demand with a yearling son, Palgrove Spectacular (P) selling to Rosedale Charolais, Blayney NSW for $90,000. Analysis of this bulls breeding values show exceptional growth and performance. Rounding out the top ten prices for the year was Palgrove Santana (P)(R/F) sired by Palgrove Nullabor (P)(R/F) at $64,000. Repeat buyers, the Hopgood family purchased this sire for stud duties. Mark and Sue Hopgood had a great sale themselves with 40 bulls averaging $14,275. The previous record price for a Charolais sire was $83,000 and the top ten sale prices in 2022 was $106,400 indicating tremendous confidence in the Charolais breed and it place in the industry. Another seventeen sires made over $40,000 indicating the depth of the selling season. Six sales grossed over one million dollars with the Palgrove on property sale grossing $2.648 million. Over sale to hit the million $ gross were Moongool ($1,960,000), Ayr ($1,898,996), Kilkenny/Barambah-Dale ($1,653,000), ANC ($1,459,000) and Eidsvold (Clare and Elridge $1,089,010). All these sales were held in Queensland. The Holzwart family had a tremendous sale when their Bauhinia Park bulls topped at $36,000 and averaged $19,244 for a total clearance of 41 bulls. Their top price bull, Bauhina Park Reaction (P) sired by ANC Lastovski (P) sold to Nobbs Grazing, Moura Queensland. A new sale on the calendar was the multi vendor, Premier CQ sale at Gracemere in September. Vendors Mountview, Reids, Tanic, Elite, Veejay Downs and Appleton Charolais produced an average of $17,086. Top price bull at this sale was Reids Rab R58E P(R/F) selling for stud duties at Bettafield Charolais. This sale featured a significant offering of red factor sires. Another sale of note was the Eidsvold Charolais sale with joint vendors Elridge and Clare Charolais. This sale jumped from a $10,477 average in 2021 to an outstanding $16,754 in 2022 with a top of $50,000. Clare Rockstar (P) was purchased by Silverstone Livestock in Western Australia for stud duties. Rock Star was a homozygous polled 23-monthold weighing 998kg.

$265,000, Moongool Revolution (P)

$115,000, Palgrove Ringo (P)

A son of Moongool N169 and out of Clare Rose, Rock Star scanned13mm in P8 fat and 12mm in rib fat with an eye muscle area of 147sq cm and intramuscular fat of 5.7 per cent. Mr Imberti said Rock Star was their pick, possessing several standout features they were looking for. “He’s a bull that’s ticked all the boxes for us because he’s got that top end growth but he still maintains a softness, he scanned very well, with good eye muscle and fat, he’s homozygous polled and has a good temperament to go along with it.“ Mr Imberti said. Second top price bull Elridge Reload was offered by Ross and Paula Warren, Elridge Charolais, selling for $35,000 to Moongool Charolais, Yuleba. The 26-monthold, 1030kg Reload is sired by Allednaw Pablo and out of Elridge Alleganze. The Cass Family, Ayr Charolais, Moura Qld sold the largest offering in a single draft when their 119 bulls averaged $15,958. With a top of $30,000 this sale was incredibly strong from start to finish. Overall sales in Queensland averaged $15,876 for 1,195 bulls sold to record a 98% clearance at auction. This represents an 8% increase in bulls sold at auction with an increase of $3,360 average price. Queensland bull sales grossed a staggering $18,971,812 in value. An analysis of a cross section of Queensland auction sales indicates that 45% of bulls sold for less than $15,000 offering opportunity for all budgets to select a Charolais sire. cont page 78....

#3 $110,000, Palgrove Real Time (P)(ET)

#4 $100,000, Palgrove Rockerfella (P)

Table 3: Top Ten Auction Sales 2022 Rank Bull

Sire

Price

Purchaser

Vendor

Moongool Revolution (P)

GDA Parfait (P)

$265,000

4 Ways Charolais

Moongool

Palgrove Ringo (P)

Silverstream Oatley (P)

$115,000

Len & Sue Bode, Percol Plains

Palgrove

Palgrove Real Time (P)(ET)

Elders Honcho 72E (P)

$110,000

Donald Burnett, Mt Douglas

Palgrove

Palgrove Rockerfella (P)

Palgrove Next Gen (P)

$100,000

Ascot Charolais

Palgrove

Palgrove Royal Flush (P)(R/F)

Palgrove Nullabor (P)(R/F)

$95,000

Len & Sue Bode, Percol Plains

Palgrove

Palgrove Spectacular (P)

Silverstream Oatley (P)

$90,000

Rosedale Charolais

Palgrove

Palgrove Raffa (P)

Palgrove Proverb (P/S)(R/F)

$80,000

Len & Sue Bode, Percol Plains

Palgrove

Palgrove Rodd & Gunn (P) (R/F)

Palgrove Landmark (P)

$80,000

Len & Sue Bode, Percol Plains

Palgrove

4 Ways MLR Revolution R73E (P)

Moongool Lunar Rise (AI)(P)

$65,000

K & B Shann, Clermont

4 Ways

Palgrove Santana (P)R/F)

Palgrove Nullabor (P)(R/F)

$64,000

Hopgood Charolais

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In New South Wales Palgrove’s sale at Scone topped the averages at $14,449. Top price bull at this sale was Palgrove Ravine (P) sold for $44,000 to Kenmere Charolais stud, Holbrook NSW. Second top price in New South Wales was achieved at the Glenlea Beef sale at Casino NSW. Glenlea Charolais sold DSK Kind Sorted S22 (P) for $32,500 to Wakefield Charolais. A homozygous poll son of ANC Kind (P) this calf was purchased at the DSK female sale in 2020. At twenty months this bull scanned 135cm2 EMA and an IMF% of 5.3%. Wakefield Charolais had a successful sale when Wakefield Raise The Bar (P), a son of Venturon Maximum Impact (P) made $31,000 selling to Myona Charolais, Coonamble NSW. Overall Wakefield Charolais averaged $10,553 for their 47 bulls. Three other sales, Rosedale, Futurity and Casino All Breeds achieved an average of $10,000 plus in New South Wales in 2022. Rosedale Charolais averaged $12,625 for 56 bulls at their annual on property sale including a top of $22,000 three times. Sons of red factor homozygous poll Rosedale Maverick (P) (R/F) are being keenly sought after. In total 388 Charolais sold at auction in New South Wales in 2022, up from 327 bulls in 2021 and 215 bulls sold at auction in 2020. Changes in marketing strategies saw less auction sales in Victoria and a reduction in the number of bulls sold through the ring. Although less bulls were offered and sold the sale average increased by $300 per head. Topping the Victorian averages was Rangan Charolais stud with $8,468. This on property sale also sold the most bulls at 47 head with a top of $18,000. Challambi Rover (P)(R/F) offered by Nigel Spink topped the state at $24,000 selling to Glenlea Charolais stud. This homozygous poll red factor bull was sired by consistent Palgrove Hannibal (AI)((ET)(P)9R/F) and from a LT Venture 3198 (P) daughter. Mount William sold a sire for $23,500 at their on property bull sale with Mount William Rome (P) selling to the Galvin Family at Talgoona Charolais Stud, Yerong Creek NSW. Rome was sired by Palgrove Moderator (P) who has bred well for the herd and traces back to some strong French genetics including Fleets Vibrant and Coat Lezard.

Only one auction sale was held in South Australia in 2022 with Goodnwindi posting a record price of $19,000. This bull, Goodnwindi Rocky (P) gathered interstate stud interest before being knocked down to local commercial operators, Ken, Betty and Heather Walker, Beachport SA. Goodnwindi Rocky was “the stand out of the catalogue” according to Mr Walker, saying the soft, easy doing bull with low birthweight figures made him ideal to put over heifers. The two-year-old polled bull, with a birthweight of 38 kilograms and January weight of 856kg was the heaviest bull in the catalogue. This sale averaged $9,200. Western Australia breeders, Venturon Livestock set a new stud high when their Venturon Raise The Bar (P) sold for $36,000 to Minnie-Vale Charolais at Narrabri NSW. This bull was one of the first WC Milestone 5223 (P) calves to sell in Australia. His dam was sired by trait leader for 200,400 and 600day weight, Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P). His grand dam was sired by Venturon Crusty Demon (P) who also ranks as a triple trait leader in BREEDPLAN. This bull contested Sydney Royal on route to delivery, and took out the Senior and Grand Champion ribbons. Venturon sold 17 Charolais bulls for the second top state average of $9,588. Second top price bull at this sale also headed east to South Australia. Venturon Super Duty S30 (AI)(ET)(P), one of the first calves sold at auction by imported semen sire, Turnbulls Duty Free 358D (P) was purchased at 11 months by Boulview Charolais, Loxton SA for $22,000. A homozygous poll bull this calf was a son of Venturon Naughty But Nice N31 who has a great show record and had embryos exported to Canada. Topping the Western Australian sale averages was Liberty Charolais with a $9,706 result for 29 sires. Sale top here was $18,000 for Liberty Springsteen S32E (AI) (P)(R/F) sired by Palgrove Nullabor (AI)(P)(R/F) and purchased by High Country Droughtmasters, Qld. This sale increased average price by $3,852 from 2021. High Country Droughtmasters went on to purchase another three Charolais bulls to finish with a team of four at an average of $11,500. This sale also had northern pastoral support for Charolais sires in northern breeding progams.

Table 4: 2022 SALE SUMMARY BY STATE

(*Auction results only)

Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

Top $ Average $

Gross $

QLD

1,214

1,195

98%

$265,000

$15,876

$18,971,812

NSW

413

388

94%

$44,000

$10,464

$4,060,194

148

127

86%

$36,000

$7,756

$984,975

VIC

152

106

70%

$24,000

$8,090

$857,496

70%

$19,000

$9,200

$64,400

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2022

$13,680

1,823

2021

$11,318

1,678

2020

$8,674

1,486

2019

$6,009

1,228

2018

$6,304

1,457

2017

1,672

2016

1,655

2015

$6,436 $5,219

1,538

2014

$4,291

1,274

Average $ # Bulls sold

$6,648

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

Figure 1: Annual summary # bulls sold and Average price 2014 -2022

Seventeen sires sold in-between $40,000 and $60,000 from Moongool, Ascot, Clare, Palgrove, 4 Ways and ANC sales. The strength in the market for Charolais has been driven by repeatable performance of the progeny across the state over many years. Producers appreciate the benefits of added performance over a wide range of maternal options. The science and benefit behind the heterosis advantage is documented over and over again. Globally we see Charolais genetics used in crossbreeding programs with the calves produced keenly sought after. An overview of the 2022 selling season saw homozygous poll bulls keenly sought after and red factor sires were also well received. Many stud breeders took the opportunity to reinvest in their sire battery as they rebuild their herds after the significant drought. Commercial breeders bid strongly at the top end of the offering with five of the top ten prices paid by commercial breeders. Registered female sales have produced excellent results reinforcing the breeds momentum in 2022. Top price female sold through the auction ring was Glenlea Chiffon 10 (P)(R/F) sold by Taylor and Glenlea Charolais at the Glenlea Casino Female sale in November. This donor quality female made $40,000 selling to new members, Lance and Tracey Horsley, Longreach Queensland. Chiffon 10th is a daughter of Little Valley Grandiose (AI)(P) and sold with a red factor bull calf at foot. In addition, the Horsley’s also purchased the second highest seller, Glenlea Janet 60th (P) with her bull calf at foot for $16,000. Glenlea also sold the high price female at the annual Charnelle sale. Glenlea Adwana 14th (P)(R/F) which was purchased by MAW Charolais, Aberdeen NSW. Valley View Charolais had a reduction sale in January topping at $17,000 for Valley View Chiffon Silver N2 (P) and averaging $10,800 for 8 females. Glenlea Charolais purchased this female. Overall 225 females, predominantly heifers sold to average $6,031 at auction. This demand and an increase in females paid for in the Herd Maintenance Fees (HMF) indicate the breed is in a growth period. Members are rebuilding their registered herd with sustained demand for bulls a significant driver. A strong vote of confidence in the Charolais breed and its role in the Australian Beef industry.

Glenlea Chiffon 10th (P)(R/F) sold for $40,000 at the Glenlea Beef Female sale at Casino NSW to Lance & Tracey Horsley, Hereward Charolais, Longreach Qld. Vendors were Taylor and Glenlea Charolais.

Tip The Tank Semen Catalogue In 2022 the Society facilitated the “Tip The Tank” semen listing to connect members with stored semen and members looking for a sire that may or may not be still openly available. So many members buy a package of semen and only use a portion, collect their sire and store far more than needed. Some 109 lots of semen were listed by vendors across the country and a catalogue was produced. Where possible an image was included in the catalogue. With some lots sires born in the 1960’s and 70’s the catalogue provided a glimpse into genetics and types over the years. Feedback from vendors has been very positive with many sales being achieved from the listing. Look for the next edition of “Tip The Tank” semen catalogue early 2023 in time for autumn joinings. 79

Mt Barker MultiBreed Sale

Kandanga Valley Summer Sale

Offered: 11

Offered: 18

Date: 18 January Mt Barker WA Vendor: Quicksilver Charolais (D & D Giles) Sold: 11

Average $5,955

Bull Sales

Top: $8,500: Quicksilver Remmington (AI)(ET(P/S) Sire: Wakefield Jumble (AI)(P/S)(R/F) Purchaser: PR & SM Marshall, Torbay WA.

Mount William Sale

February All Breeds Sale

2022

Date: 11 February Willaura Vic. Vendor: Mount William Charolais Offered: 43 Sold: 39 Average $8,256

Date: 22 January Kandanga Qld Vendor: JD & RJ Mercer Sold: 18

Average $10,500

Top: $25,000: Kandanga Valley Quesada (P) Sire: Kandanga Valley Lionheart (R/F) Purchaser: Lance Taylor, “Landen” Mundubbera Qld.

Date: 15 February Rockhampton Qld Vendor: Multi Vendor Offered: 20

Sold: 20

Average $9,000

Top: $23,500: Mount William Rome (P) Sire: Palgrove Moderator (AI)(P) Purchaser: BJ & M Galvin, Talgoona Charolais, Yerong Creek NSW.

=Top: $18,000: Mountview Quinn (P) Sire: Ascot Minister M641E (P) Vendor: I & K Bebbington Purchaser: Anna Black, Emerald, Qld.

=Top: $18,000: Calmview Rudorf R1E (P) Sire: Palgrove Hydro H8 (AI)(ET)(P) Vendor: T Farrell. Purchaser: Loch Pastoral Co, , Qld.

Venturon On Property Bull Sale

Goodnwindi On Property Bull Sale

Silverstone On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 21

Offered: 10

Offered: 27

Date: 25 February Boyup Brook WA Vendor: Venturon Livestock Sold: 17

Average $9,588

Top: $36,000: Venturon Raise The Bar R1E (AI)(P) Sire: WC Milestone 5223 (P) Purchaser: Minnie-Vale Charolais, Narrabri NSW 80

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Date: 1 March Furner SA Vendor: SD & BL Bellinger Sold: 7

Average $9,200

Top: $19,000: Goodnwindi Rocky (P) Sire: Goodnwindi Goodwin (P) Purchaser: K & B Walker, Beachport SA

Date: 10 March Narrikup WA Vendor: Silverstone Livestock Sold: 25

Average $6,700

Top: $13,000: Silverstone Rocket Man R111E (P) Sire: Caithness New Moon N52E (P) Purchaser: DB Reid Family Trust, Nillup, WA

Kenmere On Property Bull Sale

Black Stump Invitational Bull Sale

WALSA Supreme Bull Sale

Offered: 40

Offered: 8

Offered: 32

Date: 11 March Holbrook NSW Vendor: MA & AM Collins Sold: 32

Average $7,844

Date: 15 March Blackall Qld Vendor: Mountview Charolais (I & K Bebbington) Sold: 8

Average $15,875

Date: 17 March Brunswick WA Vendor: Copplestone, Brookside, Kooyong Sold: 21

Average $6,524

Top: $20,000: Kenmere Long Distance R178E (P) Sire:LT Long Distance 9001 (P) Purchaser: Frank Hill, Heathcote Vic.

Top: $32,0000: Mountview Rusty (P)(R/F) Sire: Advance XR8 (R/F) Vendor: I & K Bebbington Purchaser: W & K Gleeson, Fairview, Alpha Qld

Top: $15,500: Copplestone Ringo R26 (P) Sire: Paringa Laredo L305 (AI)(P) Vendor: P & J Milton Purchaser: D Della and Son, Pemberton WA

Southern Breeders Group Sale

Rangan On-Property Bull Sale

=Top: $18,000: Huon Royce (P) Sire: Rangan Pinay F21 N171 (AI)(ET)(P) Purchaser: Belbourie Charolais, (S O’Donnell) Murrindindi Vic

Date: 18 March Yea Vic. Vendor: Multi Vendor Offered: 40 Sold: 14 Average $7,464

Date: 19 March Charoleroi Vic. Vendor: Rangan Charolais Offered: 53

Sold: 47

Average $8,468

Top: $24,000: Challambi Rover (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Hannibal (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Vendor: N Spink Purchaser: Glenlea Beef, Coffs Harbour NSW

=Top: $18,000: Rangan Ashwood N22 R17 (P) Sire: Rangan Ashwood F56 N22 (AI)(P) Purchaser: Futurity Charolais (J & K Catts) Baradine NSW

Talgoona On Property Bull Sale

Liberty Yearling Bull Sale

Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 16

Offered: 29

Offered: 45

Date: 25 March Yerong Creek NSW Vendor: BJ & M Galvin Sold: 15

Average $5,066

Top: $8,000: Talgoona Richie (P) Sire: Rockwood Magic M127 Purchaser:

Date: 16 April Toodyay WA Vendor: K, R, M & J Yost Sold: 29

Average $9,706

Top: $18,000: Liberty Springsteen S32E (AI)(P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Nullabor (AI)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: High Country Droughtmasters, Qld

Date: 5 May Rydal NSW Vendor: Silverstone Livestock Sold: 43

Average $8,439

Top: $17,000: Violet Hills Reyd (P)(R/F) Sire: Violet Hills Princeling (P) Purchaser: Wayne Parkins, Rossmore, Murrrundi NSW. 81

=Top: $22,000: Rosedale Raider (P)(R/F) Sire: Airlie Kowtow (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: CJ & KA Andrews, Tottenham NSW

Rosedale On Property Bull Sale Date: 20 May Blayney NSW Vendor: M, J & J Millner

Bull Sales

Offered: 57

Sold: 56

Average $12,625

=Top: $22,000: Rosedale Rafael (P)(R/F) Sire: Rosedale Maverick (P) Purchaser: Minnie Vale Charolais, Narrabri NSW.

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=Top: $22,000: Rosedale Rodrigo (P)(R/F) Sire: Rosedale Maverick (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: CJ & KA Andrews, Tottenham NSW

Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale

Ag Grow Emerald Bull Sale

Lilydale Invitational Bull Sale

Offered: 49

Offered: 22

Offered: 44

Date: 3 June Scone NSW Vendor: Palgrove Pastoral Co Sold: 49

Average $15,449

Date: 25 June Emerald Qld. Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold: 22

Average $16,091

Date: 17 July Toogoolawah Qld. Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold: 44

Average $9,136

Top: $44,000: Palgrove Ravine R736E (P) Sire: Palgrove New Look N700E (P) Purchaser: Kenmere Charolais, Holbrook NSW

Top: $28,000: 4 Ways MK R18E (P) Sire: Moongool Kakadu (AI)(P) Vendor: 4 Ways Charolais. Purchaser: T & J Murphy, Tayglen Pastoral Co, Dysart Qld.

Top: $18,000: Bird Hill Rasputin (AI)(P) Sire: Elders Blackjack 788B (P) Vendor: J & J Spreadborough Purchaser: Natasha Schultz, Sandy Ridge Charolais, Blenheim Qld.

Glenlea Winton Bull Sale

Barambah-Dale / Kilkenny Bull Sale

Minnie-Vale On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 42

Offered: 107

Offered: 47

Date: 23 July Vendor: R Binny

Winton Qld

Sold: 42

Average $7,952

Top: $16,000: Glenlea JR R45 (P)(R/F) Sire: Glenlea Just Red (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: 82

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Date: 30 July Woolooga Qld. Vendors: W & L Davis & Lawlor Pastoral Sold: 107

Average $15,449

Top: $28,000: Barambah Dale Rawley Sire: ANC Medal Vendor Barambah-Dale Charolais Purchaser: L & F Rockemer, Brooweena Qld.

Date: 30 July Narrabri NSW Vendor: J & S Salier Sold: 45

Average $9,867

Top: $17,000: Minnie-Vale Rebellion (P) Sire: Palgrove Lord (P) Purchaser: Tracey Conroy, Pulganbar NSW

Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale

Casino All Breeds Bull Sale

Offered: 49

Offered: 14

Date: 31 July Kandanga Qld. Vendor: J & R Mercer Sold: 43

Average $12,721

Date: 31 July Casino NSW Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold: 13

Average $10,500

Caloona On Property Bull Sale

Date: 5 August Tamworth NSW. Vendor: L & S Franco Offered: 24 Sold: 22 Average $7,856

Top: $30,0000: Kandanga Valley Redford(P) Sire: Allednaw Prince (P) Purchaser: SPR Cattle Company, T Radel, Sandstone Park, Taroom Qld.

Top: $15,000: PJ Romeo (P) Sire: Ascot Mogul M82E (AI)(P)(R/F) Vendor: P & J Donnelly Purchaser: McKinnon Family, Back Creek, NSW

Top: $14,000: Caloona Park Rip R71E (P/S) Sire: Caloona Park Nugget (P)(R/F) Purchaser:

Coolabunia Bull Sale

Wakefield On Property Bull Sale

Bauhinia Park Bull Sale

Offered: 48

Offered: 41

Date: 11 August Coolabunia Qld. Vendor: Multi Vendor Offered: 61

Sold: 61

Average $11,098

Date: 12 August Wollomombi NSW Vendor: G & J Frizell Sold: 47

Average $10,553

Date: 24 August Emerald Qld Vendor: R & R Holzwart Sold: 41

Average $19,244

Top: $29,000: Charnelle Skipper (P) Sire: Charnelle Preston (AI)(P) Purchaser: A & A Trigger, Trigger Grazing Biggenden Qld.

Top: $31,000: Wakefield Raise The Bar (AI) (P) Sire: Venturon Maximum Impact (P) Purchaser: Myona Charolais, Myona Coonamble NSW

Top: $36,000: Bauhinia Park Reaction (P) Sire: ANC Lastovski Purchaser: Nobbs Grazing, Moura Qld.

Futurity Bull Sale

ANC On Property Bull Sale

Advance Bull Sale

Top: $42,500: ANC Raunchy (P) Sire: ANC Laois (P) Purchaser: Yaccamunda Investments, Rosetta, Collinsville Qld.

Top: $24,000: Brendale Side-Step (P)(R/F) Sire: Colinta Levi (P) Vendor: B & M Scheiwe Purchaser: LE Grazing, Roma Qld.

Date: 25 August Baradine NSW Vendor: Futurity Charolais Offered: 39

Sold: 38

Average $10,579

Top: $20,000: Futurity Sirloin S32 (P) Sire: Ayr Alex’s Eltree Purchaser: Namoi Pty Ltd, Bundella Station, Bundella NSW

Date: 26 August Gulugaba Qld Vendor: ANC Cattle Co Pty Ltd Offered: 110 Sold: 106 Average $13,764

Date: 29 August Roma Qld Vendor: Advance & Brendale Charolais Offered: 32 Sold: 31 Average $12,968

Golden Opportunity Bull Sale

Bettafield Bull Sale

Offered: 23

Offered: 34

Date: 31 August Coonamble NSW Vendor: Multi Vendor

Bull Sales

2022

Hopgood (Clermont) Bull Sale

Date: 1 September Clermont Qld Vendor: M & S Hopgood Offered: 40

Sold: 40

Average $14,275

Sold: 17

Average $7,235

Date: 6 September Eidsvold Qld. Vendor: Clare Charolais & Elridge Charolais Offered: 65

Sold: 65

Average $16,754

Top: $50,000: Clare Rock Star (P) Sire: Moongool N169 (P)(R/F) Vendor: Clare Charolais. Purchaser: Silverstone Charolais (J Imberti), Silverstone Livestock, Narrikup, WA. 84

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Sold: 34

Average $11,764

Top: $10,000: Myona Royal Platinium R20 (P)(R/F) Sire: Myona Platinium P22 (P) Vendor: Myona Charolais Purchaser: Warramay Pastoral Co, Walgett NSW.

Top: $20,000: Bettafield Right-On (P)(R/F) Sire: Bettafield Magnum (P/S) Purchaser: J & L Davison, Helen Downs Julia Creek, Qld.

=Top: $22,000: Hopgood Ripper (P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Millenium (AI)(P) Purchaser: Rickertt Family, Curra Rural, Clermont Qld

4 Ways Bull Sale

=Top: $22,000: Hopgood Ruler (P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Legend (AI)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: G & J Peck, Purtora, Blackall Qld.

Eidsvold Bull Sale

Date: 2 September Emerald Qld Vendor: S & A Kajewski

Date: 5 September Emerald Qld Vendor: 4 Ways Charolais Offered: 27

Sold: 27

Average $24,204

Top: $65,000: 4 Ways MLR Revolution R73E (P) Sire: Moongool Lunar Rise (AI)(P) Purchaser: K & B Shann, Suttor Grazing Nibbereena, Clermont, Qld.

Premier CQ Bull Sale

Date: 8 September Gracemere Qld. Vendor: Multi Vendor Offered: 41

Sold: 41

Average $16,634

Top: $38,000: Reids Rab R58E (P)(R/F) Sire: Reids Nelson N3E (P)(R/F) Vendor: DJ & HL Reid Purchaser: S & A Kajewski, Bettafield Charolais, Gindie Qld.

Palgrove Bull Sale

Date: 9 September Dalveen Qld Vendor: Palgrove Pastoral Co Pty Ltd Offered: 94

Sold: 94

Average $28,171

Top: $115,000: Palgrove Ringo R1107E (P) Sire: Silverstream Oatley O10 (P) Purchaser:L Bode, Percol Plains, McKinley Qld

NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORD AVERAGE

Ayr Bull Sale

Date: 12 September Vendors: Cass Family Offered: 119

Sold: 119

Moura Qld. Average $15,958

Glenlea & LVH Fairfield Roma Bull Sale

Ascot Bull Sale

Offered: 71

Offered: 54

Date: 14 September Roma Qld Vendor: Glenlea, LVH Fairfield, Calmview, MAW Sold: 67

Average $11,940

Date: 16 September Vendor: J & J Wedge Sold: 52

Warwick Qld Average $14,462

Top: $30,000: Ayr Anchor’s Maroon Sire: Ayr Egan’s Anchor Purchaser: Lawlor Pastoral Co, Kilkenny Charolais Taroom Qld.

Top: $32,000: Glenlea Louis R305E (P) Sire: Charnelle Louis (AI)(ET)(P) Purchaser: M Redding & S Forgione, Moondoogundi Charolais, Home Rule NSW.

Top: $52,000: Ascot Septre S109E (P) Sire: Ascot King Tide N76E (AI)(P) Purchaser: Appleton Cattle Company, Yarmina Station, Charters Towers, Qld.

Curragindi On The Monaro Bull Sale

Moongool Bull Sale

Glenlea (Clermont) Bull Sale

Offered: 6

Offered: 74

Date: 15 September Online -Cooma NSW. Vendor: Nesbitt Partnership Sold: 6

Average $8,000

Top: $9,500: Curragindi Statesman (P) Sire: Curragindi Nulla (AI)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: Auctionsplus.

Date: 19 September Vendor: Keddstock Pty Ltd Sold: 74

Yuleba Qld.

Average $26,486

Top: $265,000: Moongool Revolution (P) Sire: GDA Parfait (P) Purchaser: 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell, NSW.

Date: 14 October Vendor: R Binny Offered: 36

Clermont Qld.

Sold: 34

Average $8,832

Top: $22,000: Allednaw Leopold R55 (P) Sire: Challambi Leopold (AI)(P) Purchaser: Twin Hills Cattle Co.

NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORD PRICE

CHAROLAIS CAPS “Khaki” Style $28.00 inc GST Lower profile cap

“Whippy” Style $30.00 inc GST Super soft and comfortable cap with mesh back

*Postage extra Glenlea Beef (Casino) Female Sale

Bardoo Bull Sale

Offered: 11

Offered: 28

Date: 5 November Vendor:Glenlea & Calmview Sold: 11

Casino NSW

Average $12,000

Top: $32,500: DSK Kind Sorted S22 (P) Sire: ANC Kind (P) Purchaser: G & J Frizell, Wakefield Charolais Wollomombi via Armidale NSW.

Date: 25 November Vendor: B & D Bell Sold: 24

Capel WA Average $7,104

Top: $15,000: Bardoo S52 Sire: Bardoo Manpower M5E (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser:RA & RE Gerovich, Albany WA.

For a complete list of Charolais merchandise and prices contact the office or go online at www.charolais.com.au

Events 2023 All event/sale information is based on information supplied or annual dates.

January January 3rd

Charolais office opens for 2023 January 16th Great Southern All Breed Bull Sale Mt Barker Selling Complex, Mt Barker WA. Contact Doug Giles 0427 720 010 January 21st Kandanga Valley Summer Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. Contact John & Ros Mercer 07 5484 3359 Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au January 28th - February 3rd Victorian Beef Week Web: www.beefweek.com.au January 31st 2023 Charolais Membership Fees Due

February February 3rd -7th Stock Journal Beef Week (South Australia) Web: www.stockjournal.com.au February 10th Mt William On Property Charolais Sale On property Willaura Vic. Contact Rob Abbott 0417 502 692 Web: www. mtwilliamcharolais.com.au February tba Morgiana On Property Charolais Sale On property Hamilton Vic. Contact Alan Crozier 03 5573 4561 February 13th - 14th February All Breeds Bull & Female Sale CQLX, Gracemere Qld. Contact Agents Nutrien & Elders February 24th Venturon Annual On Property Bull Sale Boyup Brook, WA Contact Harris Thompson 0488 493 713 Web: www.venturon.com.au 86

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March March 4th Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female Sale Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba Qld. Contact Graham Blanch 0427 622 410 Web: www.charnellecharolais.com.au March 4th Winchester Livestock Production Sale Vol 1 Online: Auctionsplus Contact Gavin O’Brien 0427 359 447 Web: https://www.facebook.com/winchestercharolais/ March 6th (tbc) Goodnwindi Charolais Bull & Female Sale On property, Furner SA Contact Steve Bellinger 0438 043 433 March 10th Kenmere On Property Bull Sale On Property “Moorak” Holbrook NSW. Contact Ann-Marie Collins 0412 608 043 Web: www.kenmerecharolais.com.au March 14th Silverstone Charolais On Property Bull Sale On property, Narrikup WA. Contact Jon Imberti 0428 789 493 Web: www.silverstonelivestock.com March 14th Black Stump Bull Sale Blackall Sale Yards, Blackall Qld. Contact: GDL March 17th Rangan On Property Bull Sale Rangan Park Charleroi Vic. Contact Graeme Cook 0419 429 696 Web: www.rangancharolais.com.au March 22nd WALSA Supreme Bull Sale Brunswick Showground WA. Contact Agents: Nutrien Livestock & Elders March 25th - Western Australia venue Charolais Society Annual General Meeting March 31st - Autumn HMF Status reports due.

April April 8th-9th Sydney Royal Show - Charolais/Interbreed Judging (9*Subject to change) Olympic Park, Sydney Web: www.sydneyroyal.com.au/cattle.htm April 20th Challambi Inaugural Production Plus Sale Online format Cont: Nigel Spink 0427 828 804 Jordan Arthur 0438 934 416 April 20th - 26th Charolais Charbray International Technical Conference Czech Republic www.charolais2023.com April 20th Liberty Yearling Bull Sale On property “Culham” Toodyay WA. Contact: Kevin & Robin Yost 08 9574 2035 April 26th - 30th Technical Conference Post tour Czech Republic to Budapest, Hungary. www.charolais2023.com

May May 4th Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale On Property Rydal NSW. Contact Daryl Jenkins 0428 639 674 Web: www.violethillscharolais.com.au May 19th Rosedale On Property Bull Sale On property Rosedale, Blayney NSW. Contact James Millner 0425 341 341 Web: www.rosedalecharolais.com.au

June June 2nd Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale Scone Saleyards, Scone NSW. Contact Ben Noller 0427 700 949 Web: www.palgrove.com.au June 23rd Supreme Beef Bull Sale AgGrow Field Days, Emerald Qld Web: www.aggrow.com.au

July July 15th Lilydale Invitational Charolais Bull Sale Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Toogoolawah Qld Contact Ross Sticklen 0438 625 505

July 21st Glenlea Bull Sale Winton Qld Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au July 28th Minnie Vale On Property Bull Sale “Bexley”, Narrabri NSW. Contact: Jason Salier 02 6783 4272 Web: www.minnievalecharolais.com.au July 28th (tbc) Kilkenny & Barambah-Dale Charolais Sale Woolooga Saleyards, Woolooga Qld Contact Michael Lawlor 0428 745 095 W Davis 0471 639 454 www.barambahdale.com.au July 29 Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. Contact John & Ros Mercer 07 5484 3359 Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au July tba Casino All Breeds Bull Sale NRLX, Casino NSW Web: www.casinoallbreeds.com.au

August August 3rd Caloona Charolais & Mala-Daki Simmental Sale On property, Tamworth NSW Contact: Steven 0407 599 567, Louie Franco 0419 761 809 Web: www.bullsale.com.au August 11th -12th Brisbane Royal [EKKA] Cattle judging Brisbane Qld Web: https://www.ekka.com.au/competitions/animals/beef-cattle/ August 17th Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale Coolabunia Sale Complex, Coolabunia Qld. Contact: Graham Blanch 0427 622 410 August 18th Wakefield Charolais Bull Sale On property, Wollomombi via Armidale NSW Contact: Greg Frizell 02 6778 1346 Web: www.wakefieldcharolais.com.au August 18th Glenlea Bull Sale Clermont Qld Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au August 21st Golden Opportunity Sale Coonamble Saleyards, Coonamble NSW Contact: Steven Martin 0435 092 023 Web: www.goldenopportunitysale.com.au

Events 2023 cont...

August

August 23 Bauhinia Park Charolais Bull Sale AgGrow Selling Complex, Emerald Qld Contact: Ryan Holzwart 0447 313 126 Web: www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au August 25th ANC Annual On Property Bull Sale Glen Laurel, Guluguba Qld. Contact Andrew Cass 0428 286 660 Web: www.anccharolais.com.au August 28th Advance Bull Sale Roma Selling Complex, Roma Qld. Contact : Steve Hayward 0419 642 992 Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633

Web: https://advancebullsale.com/

August 31st Futurity Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale On property Glen Ayr, Baradine NSW Contact Jason & Kylie Catts 02 6843 6744 Web: www .futurityshorthorns.com August 31st -Spring HMF Status reports due.

September September 1st Bettafield Annual Bull Sale AgGrow Bull Selling Centre, Emerald Qld. Contact Steve Kajewski 0429 823 705 September 4th 4 Ways Charolais & NK Brahman Bull Sale Ag Grow Complex, Emerald, Qld. Contact: David Whitechurch 0428 847 391 Web: https://www.facebook.com/4-Ways-Charolais September 5th Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale Eidsvold Saleyards, Eidsvold, Qld. Contact: Ross Warren 0438 866 213 Alan Goodland 0434 594 721 September 7th Premier CQ Charolais Bull Sale CQLX Gracemere Qld Contact James Pisaturo 0429 188 523 Vendors: Reids, Veejay, Elite, Mountview, Appleton, Tanic

September 11 Ayr On Property Bull Sale On property, Mungabunda, Moura Qld. Contact: David Cass 07 4996 3127 Web: www.ayrthebeefycharolais.com.au September 13th Glenlea Bull Sale Roma Qld Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au September 15th Ascot Annual On Property Bull Sale On property, North Toolburra Warwick Qld. Contact Jim Wedge 0419 714 652 Web: www.ascotcattle.com.au September 15th Curragindi Annual Sale on The Monaro Online Auctionsplus Contact: Sarah Nesbitt 0419 434 153 September 18th Moongool On Property Bull Sale On property, Moongool, Yuleba Qld. Contact: Ivan 0428 265 031 Ian 0427 235 215 Web: www.moongool.com.au September tba Royal Perth Show Claremont Showgrounds, Perth WA Web: www.perthroyalshow.com.au/ September tba Royal Melbourne Show Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Vic Web: www.rasv.com.au /Events/RMS_Home/RMS_BeefCattle_Home/

November November 4th Glenlea Female (Stud & Commercial) Sale Casino Qld Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au November 24th Bardoo On Property Bull Sale On property, Elgin WA. Contact Barry Bell 0427 966 126 Web: www.facebook.com/bardoocharolais

September 8th Palgrove Annual Bull Sale Venue tba Contact Ben Noller 0427 700 949 Web: www.palgrove.com.au September tba Adelaide Royal Show Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide SA https://theshow.com.au/competitions/livestock/beef-cattle-led-steers/ 88

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www.charolais.com.au Charolais Magazine: January 2023 Editor: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Design: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Printed by Lithoart, Darra Qld. Contributors: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, Photographic Credits: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, Australian Community Media, Palgrove, L Lockhart, A Whitechurch, J Vosper, S Inder, J Fenech, A Cavenagh, AICA, Mavstar Photography, Caithness, Charolais Banner, S Kinahan, Moongool, Glenlea, Charolais Sale Vendors. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Council of the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd. Neither the Editor nor the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd takes any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken by readers or other based on information contained therein. The publishers reserve the right to refuse or cancel without notice any advertisement in a publication issued by them.

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