Charolais Magazine January 2021 by Charolais Society of Australia

CHAROLAIS Society of Australia Magazine

January 2021

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Charolais Society of Australia Ltd ABN: 45 147 918 279 PO Box 772, ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Suite 6, 188 Beardy 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 Manager Hayley Clark accounts@charolais.com.au Registrar/Member Services Deearn Walker office@charolais.com.au Graphic Design - Lucy Main Technical Officer Catriona Millen 0409 102 644 catriona@sbts.une.edu.au

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Honorary Life Members Anthony Hordern (dec) Harry Wadds (dec) J Martin Lenthall (dec) Rick Pistauro AM 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 4

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

Year Letter for

2021 Born Calves:

Year Letter for 2020: R

Federal Board President: Brendan Scheiwe PO Box 113 MARBURG QLD 4346 Tel: 0438 513 633 E: bscheiwe@hotmail.com Vice President: Alan Goodland “Clare” MS 324 THEODORE QLD 4719 Tel: 07 4993 2298 Mob: 0408 260 795 E: clarecharolais@skymesh.com.au Honorary Treasurer: Matthew Collins PO Box 25 HOLBROOK NSW 2644 Mob: 0412 265 017 E: matt@mcollins.com.au Councillors: Murray Ferme PO Box 3 CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 Tel: 08 8636 4031 Mob: 0411 544 950 E: gumview@activ8.net.au Sapphire Halliday PO Box 1004 MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 Mob: 0447 117 676 E: safoxo@hotmail.com Robin Yost PO Box 1 TOODYAY WA 6566 Tel: 08 9574 2035 Mob: 0411 651 013 E: libertycharolais@gmail.com

Regional Office Bearers Queensland: Chairperson: Graham Blanch Tel: 07 5462 7705 Mob: 0427 622 410 E: charnellecharolais@bigpond.com Secretary: Lauren Platzer Tel: 07 5460 9407 E: lmplatzer@hotmail.com New South Wales: Chairperson: Ian Douglas Tel: 0411 301 333 E: ian@douglasdale.com.au Secretary: Caitlin Warner Tel: 0419 238 216 E: ashlincharolais@hotmail.com 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: Sally Cummins Tel: 0405 655 139 E: charolais.sa@gmail.com Western Australia Chairperson: Andrew Thompson Tel: 0429 379 135 E: info@venturon.com.au Secretary: Aimee Court Tel: 0400 479 690 E: charolaiswa@hotmail.com

CHAROLAIS SOCIETY MERCHANDISE

For a complete list of Charolais merchandise and prices contact the office or go online at

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Contents Society Contacts..........

From the President......

From the Office............

Calendar of Events 2021...

Advertising Index.........

Paddock To Palate Success........................ 18

Charolais Support Mental Health.............. 50

Carcass Heavyweights............................... 20

Technical: Does Cow Size Matter.............. 52

Charolais Demand Soars: (2020 Auction Summary). 22

Interpreting Poll Test Results................. 58

Proven Time and Time Again................................ 28

The Pathway to Profitability...................... 60

Next Australian World Congress............... 34

From The Archives: Charolais Time Line... 66

Worth their Weight.................................... 36

Charolais Acceleration Program [CAPS]........ 72

Whitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Great Result.................................. 40

Western Silver Calf Competition............... 77

Charolais Ever Reliable............................... 44 Charolais Boost Growth & Quality....................... 48

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

CATTLEMAN’S BULLS

READY TO BE DOWNRIGHT DIRTY Selling at

ADVANCE BULL SALE ROMA, 30th AUGUST 2021

E L A D N

Bred tough in the Ticks from Pedigrees with a difference and Strong French bloodline influence

O AR

Brendale 2020 Sale bulls

“Resulting in calves that perform”

Watch for more like these guys in 2021

Stud Sire: 4 Ways Phantom (P) “The Next Generation”

Son of $83,000 Australian Record priced Moongool Lunar Rise

Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe MARBURG, QUEENSLAND Stud Sire: Colinta Levi (P)

Stud Sire: Brendale Nashville (P)

Interbreed Champion Brisbane 2017 Son of Airlie Noisette Q303, EBV’s BW -0.2, 600WT +39, EMA +2.8 Interbreed Powerhouse Female Top price Bull $20,000 2017 National

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From The President

Brendan Scheiwe, CSA President Charolais International President

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

It would be safe to say 2020 in many ways was a challenging year. Cancellation of the World Congress and so many other major events such as Royal shows made for a different year. For the first time in our Society history, an online Zoom meeting was the format for the Annual General Meeting. Office staff, Hayley and Deearn worked from home for several months. Colin could function in the office during the lockdowns but could not travel to events, meetings or other promotional activities. All board meetings were held electronically as travel was not possible. Sadly, our National Youth event and the International Youth Exchange was cancelled for the year along with many interbreed youth events. With hindsight of the timeframe it has taken to get on top of Covid 19 these were good decisions. Ensuring the safety of our youth, members and staff was paramount. Younger members did have the opportunity to participate in online junior judging and cattle shows and I congratulate our youth that achieved success in these online formats. I also congratulate the breeders that competed in online shows and kept the Charolais flag waving. Events like the ACM Sire Shootout provided an opportunity to promote sale bulls to the public and many breeders took the opportunity to participate. We faced uncertain times when planning for bull sales. There were huge questions, if farmers could travel to sales, how big could a crowd be, would motels be open? Early sales in autumn bore the brunt of this uncertainty and when they achieved success I think we all breathed a sigh of relief. Australian producers are fortunate we have access to high quality online selling platforms and this allowed bull buying across closed borders. There is no doubt that many people are more tech savy after 2020 when electronic ways became normality. A lot was thrown at our farming community and I am pleased to say the Society, members and industry dealt with it. It would also be safe to say the positives in 2020 were significant. In a time when some breed societies are experiencing rationalisation, the Charolais breed has maintained a strong level of registration and sales. Demand for Charolais sires was recorded at levels we have not seen since the 1970s when supply outstripped demand. The average price from all auction sales across the entire country was up $2,600 on the previous year. Total clearances became the normal at auction sales.

Talking with members there has also been significant private sale activity with many breeders reporting all their bulls sold. I congratulate members on the high quality of sires offered at sales and privately. Commercial and stud breeders alike have had the opportunity to drive their commercial programs forward with high performance sires. Our members input and passion is crucial to the ongoing success of the breed. Last year has been very positive in many ways and I extend my appreciation to everybody that promoted the breed. We did not have the usual events where we could highlight the Charolais message but with social media, online sales and traditional advertising mediums we must have got the message out. After fifty years, we have built a solid following in the commercial industry but there is still significant growth opportunities. Hardly a week went by in 2020, when there was not a headline in rural papers advising Charolais cattle topping sales. Large selling venues such as Roma consistently had Charolais cattle featuring in the market reports. In the second half of the year cattle prices were excellent and certainly rewarded those producers with well-grown cattle. This report marks the end of my three-year term as President of the Charolais Society of Australia. It has been an honour to have the opportunity to undertake this role. When I see our breed continue to set new benchmarks in trying conditions, I believe we can all take a sense of achievement away. The board has worked hard to ensure that the breed is managed in a professional way and I thank them for their support. Every board member brings a skill to the table and I appreciate the manner in which board members have put the Society interests first. The Board has focused on breed promotion, financial stability and good governance of the society. In the last three years, we have taken the opportunity to update our constitution and regulations. Keeping these documents up to date benefits all members and provides a clear framework to operate for success. Internationally it has been a personal honour to be the President of the International Charolais and Charbray Association for two years. Across the globe, the Charolais breed has adapted to many environments and excelled due to their tremendous versatility. Each country has tweaked the breed to suit their conditions and market specifications. The constant is the tremendous group of people that graze Charolais in their paddock. I strongly encourage all members to participate in a Charolais World Congress or Technical Conference, as the learning opportunities are endless.

Colin has been the Chair of the Genomics/Technical committee of this organisation for two years as well and it has been interesting discussing challenges and opportunities for our breed internationally. Charolais has a cohesive set of breeders across the globe and their willingness to work for the greater growth of the breed will keep Charolais as a preferred European breed option worldwide. Both Colin and I extend our appreciation to International Secretary Candace By for her valued contribution to International Charolais. My role as President has been made easier with the great team that work at our office. Hayley, Deearn, Lucy and Colin have a great attitude and a willingness to offer support to all. The staff have a skill set that allows the Society to maintain most functions in the office reducing expenses with a high level of delivery. Any business would benefit from the skills of our Charolais staff. As a loyal Queenslander I would question their support of Origin league teams but I guess the office is in New South Wales. Finally thank you to all involved in the Charolais business, its been a great year [Covid excluded] and lets look forward to a better 2021.

Brendan Scheiwe, President

General Manager Colin Rex, Helge & Candace By [Canadian Charolais Banner] and President Brendan Scheiwe seen at the Swedish World Congress in 2018. Candace is also Secretary of International Charolais & Charbray Association.

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Celebrating 48 years in 2021 of breeding Charolais Seedstock throughout Australia.

Our first priority is service and support of our Stud and Commercial clients and we constantly travel the country assisting clients with Purebred and Cross Bred Charolais programs. Whether brand new to the Charolais world or an old hand, call us anytime for a chat on what we may be able to help you with.

Glenlea Pheonix (GLE P41E) SIRE: Glenlea Just Red (P) (R/F) HOMOZYGOUS POLLED, RED FACTOR. Top priced bull at our Clermont Bull Sale in QLD. Sold for $25,000 to Chris Hall, Nymbodia NSW. 26 months actual sale data: Weight 1154kg, EMA 161cm2, Rump Fat 15mm, IMF % 5.6, Scrotal 43cm. Perfect feet, fine coated, large scrotal and docile nature. A genuine herd improver whose daughters you will never want to sell and sons will be your higher Photo at priced bulls whether sold in the paddock or at Auction. 24 months, EBVs top 5% of breed in all growth traits and carcass 1060kg. weight, top 10% for Milk, Top 15% for EMA. Introductory semen price until 31st January 2021 $40 per straw. Call Roderick or UCBS Allora Qld 0448 292 707 for orders. Limited semen available

Glenlea Quarterback (GLE Q902E)

SIRE: Silverstream Holster (P) (R/F)

HOMOZYGOUS POLLED, RED FACTOR. Quarterback excited us from an early age and just got better. Thick and Square, early maturing and fine hair. Dam is our oldest donor, 16 years and raising her next calf. She has sold over $30,000 worth of progeny in 2020. Sold sight unseen at 13 months to repeat buyers, Rueben and Lyn Blighton for $12,000. Balanced EBVs with low enough BW to use on Photo at 17 months, well grown heifers, with top 5% carcass yield. We retained 100% semen rights in this bull. 725kg. Introductory semen price until 31st January 2021 $40 per straw. Call Roderick or UCBS Allora Qld 0448 292 707 for orders.

Glenlea Quintus (GLE Q64E)

2 of our ELITE YOUNG SIRES for sale in 2021

SIRE: Glenlea Honorable (P) (R/F)

A special young sire, for sale in 2021. Extreme fat cover, growth and overall body mass. EBVs top 5% in 7 traits, including all growth traits. Dam is one of our most valued young donors. Very gentle and HOMO POLLED.

Photo at 15 months. 750kg

1. GLE Q76E Glenlea Kenworth. Photo at 13 months, 635kg. Polled. & 2. GLE Q70E Glenlea Muscles. Photo at 15 months, 705kg. Homo Polled.

Glenlea ELITE FEMALES

1. Glenlea Janet 121st (P) (R/F) GLE Q43E. Sold for $9000 at 15 months. Maternal Sister to Quarterback AI Sire. 2. Glenlea Sandy 8th (P) (R/F) GLE Q61E. Sold for $8000 at 10 months. Dam is a leading daughter of Glenlea Honorable (P) (R/F).

3. Glenlea Rebby 22nd GLE P71E. She sells in March with her October heifer calf by Kenworth and rejoined. Maternal sister to $18,000 Glenlea Quartermaster (P) (R/F). Sired by Silverstream Holster (P). 4. Glenlea Josie 3rd (PP) GLE P47E. She sells in March with her October Heifer calf by Kenworth and rejoined. Sired by Charnelle Louis. Both P47 and calf are homo polled.

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Steve Jobs

“

Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith

From The Office

Colin Rex General Manager

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

The quotation printed above from Steve Jobs could be the most succinct summary of the year 2020 yet. An easy option could be to just roll over and wait for better times. A far better option is to sit up and note the positives that 2020 delivered. Granted the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charolais influence in Australia dissipated but like many fine wines, Australian Charolais will continue to mature and value add to the industry. It was fitting that we should acknowledge the effort, determination and perseverance that Charolais breeders over the last half century have contributed. It was fitting that we celebrate still being the dominant European breed after leading the European introduction back in the late 1960’s. Charolais bulls accounted for 60% of the European bull sales at auction in 2020 and achieved a premium compared to other options in the European breed sector. It was fitting that the agricultural industry acknowledge the impact Charolais have made in the beef industry. We can rest assured that the industry knows about the Charolais advantages with many forward thinking cattle breeders harnessing the attributes to achieve their goals. This is clearly indicated when the sale results from 2020 are analysed. Looking at all the Charolais auction sales the results are spectacular. Charolais bulls at auction averaged $8,674 with a great clearance rate of 94 percent. Compare this to the reported Angus sale bull average in 2020 of $8,109 and I will let you evaluate the definition of “premium” for yourself. There is an old saying “you get what you pay for” and Charolais commercial producers are obviously prepared to spend to achieve the best possible outcome from their breeding herds. The number of Charolais sires sold at auction rebounded in 2020 as some northern regions finally pushed the drought behind them. Bulls sold at auction were back at 2018 levels and many members communicated excellent paddock sales. Charolais bulls at auction grossed over $12.5 million eclipsing our previous best result of $11.1 million. This should result in an increase of Charolais influenced calves for sale in coming seasons. This is important as we seek to engage all sectors of the beef industry in the value of Charolais genetics. See pages 22-26 for a summary of 2020 Charolais bull sales. The confidence in the beef industry during 2020 has been reassuring for all concerned. Store prices have been particularly strong with record prices achieved. In early October 2020, the Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) climbed to a record 794.75c/kg cwt, some 310c above the level recorded a year ago. Breeding females also saw prices soaring as restocking started to occur in some regions. Reading weekly market reports has seen prices at record level providing positive payments back to producers that stuck with their breeding herd during the drought. Pleasingly these market-topping reports are coming in from all over the country.

#weighahead

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the Charolais leave the other terminal breeds for dead, they produce a consistent coloured progeny, have excellent temperaments & growth David Turner, Tone Bridge WA

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Meat and Livestock Australia [MLA] predict, “the commencement of the herd rebuild is anticipated to occur towards the end of 2020, with current sustained high female slaughter rates, expected to taper off. The pace of the rebuild has been slowed by the high female slaughter rate, along with the strong levels of live exports and an adjustment lower to the national herd as at June 2020. The Australian cattle herd is now expected to increase by 1.9% in the year to 30 June 2021, lifting back to 25 million head. National beef production is forecast to decline by 14% to 2.06 million tonnes carcase weight (cwt), with a sharp lift in average carcass weights helping to offset some of the decline in slaughter. Greater feed availability, low stocking rates and historically high cattle prices should all combine to place producers in a position to feed for longer and to finish to heavier weights, resulting in a growing portion of males in the total kill.” (Source www.mla.com.au). The ability of Charolais genetics to continue to grow and add muscle instead of over fattening will be a strength if the industry feeds for longer and lifts carcass weight being processed. The good news continues, The Bureau of Meteorology [BOM] has declared a La Niña is officially underway, signaling we could be in for a wet spring and summer. La Niña is a phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which describes ocean and atmospheric circulations over the Pacific Ocean. During a La Niña phase, Australia’s northern waters are warm with increased convection. This allows more moisture to be lifted into the air than normal, typically resulting in increased rain for eastern and northern Australia. If anything can add confidence to an already confident situation, it’s rain. With any rebound in sales, such as we experienced in 2020 as a breed we must remain vigilant to quality control in our sale offerings. Fundamental structural integrity should be visible in all calves retained in the breeding herd and offered for sale. Client interactions should be at the highest level of integrity and marketing information factual. This will ensure clients continue to have the confidence to invest in Charolais genetics now and into the future. Charolais breeders have taken up parent verification with a massive upswing in the number of registered animal’s being tested. The uptake of Tissue Sample units [TSU] to collect samples for testing has also increased dramatically. The TSU kit has a reduced contamination level than tail hair and as result less rejections from the lab. We do remind members that all samples submitted to the testing facility requires Charolais Society paperwork for the results to be loaded onto the breed database. cont page 14....

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From the Office ...cont from page 13 Breed promotion last year included major features in Australian Community Media publications The Land and the Queensland Country Life. These features with the support of members gave the Charolais name high visibility and came out just prior to the Spring Bull selling season. These features included a look back at significant milestones in the 50 years of Australian Charolais. In Victoria the region again supported the weaner sales in conjunction with major sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim and this was well publicized through Stock and Land. A pleasing trend is the penetration of Charolais into the Mountain Calf breeding areas renowned for the excellent stock that thrive anywhere. Social Media penetration continued to increase and Beef Central had advertising campaigns in Autumn and Spring. Charolais heifers featured in several export orders in 2020 and not only does this provide a premium for breeders, but an income source for the society through certification. This was welcome last year as merchandise sales dropped with no events to attend. As we start our journey to the next milestone, a century of Australian Charolais we should all have a sense of achievement from the first fifty years. Many leaders of the agricultural industries have been involved in the Charolais journey recognizing the value the breed can offer. The depth of leadership at Board and Presidency level, we have benefited from is enormous. The list includes names like Hordern, Betheras, Lenthall, Dixon, Sullivan, Hayes, Cottee, Millner, Gosse, Bondfield, Noller, Bond, Dunlop, Smith, Glasson and Knox. What a list of industry illuminaries with so much achieved in the industry over an extended period of time. It is fitting that in the 50th year our President Brendan Scheiwe is an ongoing product of our Youth Membership. Brendan started his Brendale stud when he was 19 years old. He is the first President of our Society and International Charolais that has progressed from Youth Membership to the role. Brendan’s three year term ends at the next Annual General Meeting and I extend the appreciation of the membership for a job well done. Last year we could not meet, face to face so we conducted more electronic meetings than in the past and I thank all board members for their time and diligence in managing the Societies affairs. I also thank Lucy, Deearn and Hayley, our office team that achieves the highest standard of service day in, day out. From working from home, to putting up with a General Manager that could not travel they are champions. Lastly as we head into 2021, thank you to all our members that put Charolais in front of the Australian public so successfully. Our breeds success is multi-faceted and a result of every member making that seamless small contribution. It all makes a difference and is the reason we are the premier European breed in the Australian Beef Industry.

Colin Rex, General Manager

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Moongool Charolais

Yuleba Qld

27th Annual On property Sale Averaged $14,944 Thank you to all bidders for your support

Moongool Pilgrim (P) $52,000 Sire: ANC Kind (P) Purchaser: Ascot & Bauhinia Park Charolais Studs

Moongool 747 (R/F) $47,500 Sire: 4 Ways Kiwi (P) Purchaser: Clare Charolais Stud

Moongool P327 (P) $50,000 Sire: ANC Kind (P) Purchaser: 4 Ways Charolais Stud

Moongool Poll Phoenix (P) $35,000 Sire: Jojoba (P)

Moongool P713F (P) $31,000 Sire: Jojoba (P)

Quality Bulls available for

private sale on property

Moongool P355E (P) $26,000 Sire: Silverstream Evolution E168 (P)

Moongool P388 (P) $26,000 Sire: Flabas

28th Annual On Property Sale Monday 20th September 2021

Ivan Price: Mob: 0428 265 031 Ian Price: 07 4623 5215 Mob: 0427 235 215

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INAUGURAL ON FARM BULL SALE 1.00pm FRIDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2021

22 Charolais Bulls | 10 Angus Bulls | 8 Murray Grey Bulls Interfaced with Auctionsplus

Venturon Qantas Q17 (P)

Sire: Venturon Hamish (P) Dam: Venturon Juliet (P) EBV’s BW +2.3 200WT: +26 400WT: +50 600WT: +85 EMA: +0.8

Venturon Quantum Q1 (P)

Sire: Venturon New Generation (R/F) (P) - Sire: Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P) Dam: Venturon Mariah (P) EBV’s BW +0.9 200WT: +18 400WT: +34 600WT: +45 EMA: 0.3

Venturon Quiche Q41

Sire: Venturon Hamish (P) Dam: Venturon Kimberley (P) EBV’s BW +1.4 200WT: +17 400WT: +36 600WT: +59 EMA: +2.2

The Venturon Sale Draft has been rigourously selected from our 2019 drop and represents over 25 years of genetic selection. Fully vaccinated, sire verified and performance evaluated this draft will stand any inspection. Freight can be co-ordinated to the eastern states. We welcome your inspection by appointment prior to sale day. Give us a call.

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David Bondfield and Ben Noller from Palgrove Pastoral Co accepting their awards at the 2020 presentation dinner for the RNA Paddock to Palate competiition. (Image courtesy Queensland Country Life).

Paddock to Palate Success The Royal National Association [EKKA] Paddock to Palate is an innovative event that mirrors the real world of the commercial cattle breeder. Teams of six are inducted into a feedlot. Their abilities are evaluated on weight gain, carcass and performance in two feeding regimes that are commercially relevant. Three classes for 70 day feed and 100 day feed (1 HGP and 1 HGP free) are conducted with another competition for Wagyu genetics. Competition entries are appraised for feedlot weight gain, carcass attributes and Meat Standards Australia [MSA] eating quality. The event is well supported in the industry with 819 entrants with some 117 pens of cattle. Many of the beef industries top producers in the industry are competing in this competition. In the 100 day trial steers must enter less than 480kg. Cattle in the 100 and 70 day challenges were fed at JBS’s Beef City Feedlot near Toowoomba. Beef from the 100 day event is used exclusively in JBS’s Royal 100 brand, while beef from the 70 challenge is used in JBS’s “Queenslander” brand. Charolais have achieved tremendous success in this event with Palgrove Pastoral sweeping the overall results in the HGP 100 day competition. Palgrove’s winning pen of six Charolais/Angus-cross secured the Sturrock Trophy and were also named second in the pen of carcasses class. Another Palgrove team placed 4th in this class followed by a Riverglen Pastoral Co team in 5th.

A Palgrove Charolais x Angus steer won the Individual Highest Weight Gain of the 100 day feed competition with an outstanding 3.27kg/day. The Palgrove pen was sixth overall for weight gain at 2.717kg/day. This was only just behind the winning pen at 2.857kg/day. In the 100 Day HGP class Palgrove Pastoral placed, second and third in the combined Carcass pen score. In second place was their Charolais Angus cross team on 533 points and third was a pure Charolais team on 531 points. The winning pen was only 2 points ahead on 535. Palgrove continued their success in the Individual Carcass awards with Champion Carcass on 100 points (Charolais) and the Reserve champion on 99 points (Charolais x Angus). Palgrove capped off a tremendous night also winning the 100 day HGP free grain fed challenge and collecting the Arthur and Kath Bassingthwaighte Trophy, this time with a pen of purebred Charolais. In second place was the Millner family, Rosedale Livestock Partnership, Blayney, NSW, with a pen of Charolais-cross. In this class Palgrove won the Carcass Pen Award with their pure Charolais team. The breed has achieved a great record in this event with the participating herds receiving tremendous feedback on their teams performance. The Charolais Society congratulate the entrants in 2020 and look forward to greater Charolais participation in 2021.

Committee Contacts: Colin Pickering 0429 822 936 Ken Manton 0437 585 605

Agents: Nutrien Livestock Ray Attwell 0428 836 136 Chris Pollard 0428 993 860

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19th SOUTHERN CHAROLAIS BREEDERS GROUP SALE

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

12 noon, Thurs 18th MARCH 2021 YEA SELLING COMPLEX

RURAL & LIVESTOCK ALBURY

Coonamble High School steer that won Grand Champion Carcass in the Autumn event conducted by Colin Say & Co. The purebred steer was bred by Tyson and Courtney Will, TCW Livestock. (Image courtesy TCW Charolais).

Wellington High School steer that won Heavyweight Champion Carcass in the Spring event conducted by Colin Say & Co. The purebred steer was bred by Myona Charolais. (Image courtesy Myona Charolais).

Carcass Heavyweights When the 2020 Sydney Royal show was cancelled at the last minute many steers were ready to process with nowhere to go. Preparation had started months before with exhibitors having no knowledge of what was to come. Agents Colin Say & Co from Glen Innes elected to run a carcass judging for exhibitors from Sydney to showcase their steers. The grand champion carcass was a purebred Charolais steer exhibited by Coonamble High School that was bred by Tyson and Courtney Will, TCW Charolais. This steer was the champion heavyweight carcass and overall grand champion purebred carcass. This carcass scored a total of 94 points and received a gold medal. With a B+ muscle score, he had a live weight of about 620 kilograms according to Coonamble High School’s Adam McRae. A standout from the get-go, Mr. McRae said the steer impressed them from the minute he arrived at the school. “We were devastated we couldn’t show him at Sydney, but the kids were able to put the disappointment aside and were very excited when the results were announced,” he said. On the hook the overall champion measured a hot standard carcass weight (HSCW) of 368.5kg with a P8 fat depth of 11 millimetres, rib fat of 6mm, a eye muscle area (EMA) of 107 cm2, and virtual taste test score of 60.03 that sat him first in class 5 of the heavyweights.

In spring, Colin Say & Co ran a second steer event [Beef Extravaganza] at Glen Innes with Charolais having considerable success. In live judging under the experienced eye of Ben Toll, St Johns College, Dubbo, Reserve ribbon in the lightweight steer class went to a Charolais/Angus/ Hereford cross, 405kg, exhibited by Ironpot Pastoral, Kyogle and led by Olivia O’Reilly. This steer was bred by David and Jill O’Reilly, also of Kyogle. Reserve champion heifer went to a faultlessly presented Charolais, 420kg, bred and exhibited by the Nicholls family’s Tookawhile Show Steers of Rukenvale via Kyogle. This heifer also finished second on the hook in this class. Champion heavyweight steer carcass was awarded to Wellington High School and Myona Charolais with a steer that delivered 89.7 points. This steer was sired by SVY Grizzly 521C and weighed 604kg live before dressing out at 60.3%. The carcass scored maximum points for fat at the Rib and Rump as well as for Eating Quality. Champion junior steer carcass went to first time visitor to the Glen Innes event, Sophie Inder from Rockwell Livestock, Merriwa, with an unled Charolais/Angus that garnered 91.6 points, weighing 540kg live and 315kg dressed with a 73pc yield and an EMA of 115cm2.

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Charnelle Charolais

11th. Annual Invitation Female and Genetics Sale

Toowoomba Showgrounds (undercover) Saturday 06th March 2021, 11:00 Qld time

Charnelle Digna 172 (P) Q5E by Elders Blackjack Led heifer Joined to CML Notorious

Charnelle Digna 176 (P) Q25E by Elders Blackjack Led Show heifer PTIC to OW Lead Time

LT Authority – Embryos by Authority sell

Charnelle Shelley 31 (P) Q1E by Elders Blackjack PTIC to OW Lead Time to calve March 2021

Charnelle Ja-cie 15 (P) Q28E by Elders Blackjack Led Show Heifer

Silverstream Landis - Embryos by Landis sell

55 Females including 8 Cows & Calves (including a number of top end led females) 23 Joined Heifers (including led show prospects) – sires represented include Sparrows Seminole, Elders Blackjack, D’Angely, CML Notorious & JC Lannister 24 Unjoined Heifers (including led show prospects) – sires include Elders Blackjack & CML Distinction Embryo Packages: Sires include Silverstream Landis, LT Authority, Elders Blackjack, CML Distinction Dalmas Casino, Sudden Impact & Pinay. Semen Packages: including Charnelle President, ANC Popcorn (Homozygous Polled Full French) Invited Studs include: Mountview, Jay Tees, Bauhinia Park, Challambi, Glenlea, Calmview, Cassaglen, Sanlara Park & Taylor

Contact: Graham Blanch 0427 622 410 charnellecharolais@bigpond.com Michael Smith 0428 541 711 Elders Toowoomba

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The Best Value for Money Charolais Female Sale in Australia!!

#1 $64,000 Palgrove Pioneer (P)(R/F) Sire: Silverstream Evolution E168 (P) Purchaser: Len & Sue Bode, McKinley Qld Image courtesy Palgrove Pastoral Co

Charolais Demand Soars We may have not hosted a World Congress or a get together to celebrate 50 years of Australian Charolais but after the 2020 bull selling season there is no doubt the breed is a significant contributor to the industry. Commercial and stud breeders alike invested heavily in the breed in a great display of confidence. Australian Charolais bulls were sought after at values reflecting the dedication of our members to enhance profitability in the beef industry. After what seemed like an endless drought and decline in the commercial beef herd, it would not be unreasonable to think the 2020 bull marketing season may be restrained. Then we threw in Covid and travel restrictions and the uncertainty became palpable. The positive was the high in cattle prices that rewarded producers when marketing their cattle both store and finished. The result is a bull-selling season that will light up the record books. States closing borders and restricting travel was an early impediment that saw the need for online marketing options. Luckily in Australia, we have world class platforms such as Auctionsplus and Elite Livestock Auctions that farmers are well versed in using. Vendors embraced these platforms with a large increase in the number of bulls being videoed for use online and catalogue photographs. With only a few sales held before Covid 19 became apparent, the majority operated under strict conditions. 22

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The statistics for this year will reflect the strong demand for Charolais sires. Total number of bulls sold at auction increased back to 2018 levels. A strong Key Performance Indicator (KPI) was the clearance at auction that rose to its highest level in over seven years at 94%. The clearance average for the last six prior years was 86%. Excellent demand at auction sales was combined with unprecedented private sale demand prior to the spring auction season. Conversations with breeders highlighted excellent paddock sales with bulls heading to areas where drought had contracted. As we write this report, La Nina was announced and central Australia has been receiving rain and hopefully this trend continues. Widespread rain would boost confidence significantly again for the industry. Overall the Charolais sale average in 2020 was $8,674. This was a significant rise from 2019 ($6,009) and our previous best result 2017 ($6,648). Significantly the week this report was compiled Angus Australia website reported Angus bulls sale average was $8,158 (14/10/2020) indicating the value commercial producers placed on crossbreeding and Charolais genetics. Overall gross for the year was $12.88 million. These are positive indicators as more of the eastern states get relief from drought and the female breeding herd starts to increase again especially in the north.

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In 2020, two on property sales grossed over the $1million mark with Palgrove grossing $1.85million and Moongool $1.06million. Both of these sales featured heavily in the top ten Charolais prices for the year and achieved tremendous average prices. Palgrove averaged $19,766 (94 Charolais bulls) and Moongool averaged $14,944 (71 bulls) with both sales achieving 100 percent clearances. These sales rank in the top results for all breeds. Also breaking the $10,000 average at auction with 100 clearance was Bauhinia Park ($11,109 with 32 bulls), Eidsvold Charolais Sale (Elridge & Clare) ($10,213 with 54 bulls) and Reids ($10,000 with 11 bulls). Top honours for the season was Palgrove Pastoral Co’s Palgrove Pioneer, a poll red factor sire. Sold for $64,000 to long time Palgrove clients, Len and Sue Bode, McKinley Queensland. At 24 months Pioneer entered the ring at 984 kilograms, had an eye muscle area of 144 cm2, and measured 42cm in the scrotal. Sired by Silverstream Evolution (P) and from Palgrove Panache J1201E (R/F), the moderate-framed, easy-finishing bull had EBVs in the top 10 per cent of the breed for 400 and 600 day weights. Silverstream Evolution E168 (P) has really made a mark in Australian Charolais genetics. Apart from the top price bull in 2020, three grandsons averaged $34,000 from the top 15 prices. Evolution had four sons in the top ten auction prices in 2015 including the 2nd top $31,000 Palgrove Junction (P)(R/F). In 2016 he also sired the second top price Palgrove Kingdom (P) at $50,000. In 2017 a son Moongool Lunar Rise (P) set the Australian Charolais record at $83,000 selling to 4 Ways Charolais. Another two sons made the top 10 prices that year as well. Moongool M402E was the second top price in 2018 at $28,000 and a grandson sold for $28,000 in 2019 (3rd top price). Silverstream Holster (P) a son of Evolution is an Australian triple trait leader for growth and another son Palgrove Justice (P) has had semen sold to France, UK and Canada and is a leading sire at Palgrove. Brent Fisher, Silverstream Charolais said “Evolution is possibly the best bull we have ever bred. He is a polled bull with great bone, constitution and perfect structure. This bull has real x-factor and we are so fortunate to have such an amazing sire in our herd. The quality of his progeny is just awesome!” The Bode Family also purchased the second top price bull for the year, Palgrove Powerhouse (P)(R/F) for $55,000. This homozygous poll bull was sired by Palgrove Kingston (P)(R/F). To top off the day the Bodes also purchased Palgrove Platinum (P)(R/F) by Palgrove Hallmark (P)(R/F) $48,000 and Palgrove Prophet (P) by Silverstream Holster for $36,000. The support of commercial breeders have been a long-standing feature of the annual Palgrove sale and last year was no exception. At the Moongool 2020 sale the two top price bulls were both sired by ANC Kind (P). ANC Kind (P), a poll full French sire was purchased by Moongool and DSK Charolais as the top price of the 2016 ANC sale at $18,000. cont page 24....

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#2 $55,000 Palgrove Powerhouse (P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Kingston (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: Len & Sue Bode, McKinley Qld

Image courtesy Palgrove

#3 $52,500 Moongool Pilgrim (P) Sire: ANC Kind (P) Image courtesy Moongool Purchaser: Ascot & Bauhinia Park Charolais Studs

#4 $50,000 Moongool P327 (P) Sire: ANC Kind (P) Purchaser: 4 Ways Charolais Stud

Image courtesy Moongool

Charolais Demand Soars ...cont from page 23 ANC Kind sired the Grand champion bull DSK Kind-A-Neat N46E at the 2019 Pickles Auctions National Showcase. His progeny team then won the Sires Progeny class at this event. Moongool Pilgrim (P) a homozygous poll sire made the third top price of the year at $52,500 selling to Ascot and Bauhinia Park Charolais studs with Venturon Livestock taking a semen interest. Maternally this sire had two Royal Interbreed champions with MinnieVale Sundance and Airlie Wasserman in the pedigree. Moongool Pilgrim was the European section winner and the Reserve champion “Sire Shootout” Bull in 2020 hosted by Australian Community Media.

Sire: Palgrove Hallmark (AI) (P) (R/F) Purchaser: Len & Sue Bode, Image courtesy Palgrove

Another son of ANC Kind (P) Moongool P327 (P) was knocked down to 4 Ways Charolais at $50,000. The Whitechurch Family’s 4 Ways herd has used Moongool genetics successfully and purchased the Australian record price sire Moongool Lunar Rise (P) for $83,000 in 2017. Moongool sold a son of 4 Ways Kiwi for the 6th best price of the season at $47,500. This red factor bull, Moongool 747 (R/F) was purchased by Clare Charolais. Homozygous poll Palgrove Pinpoint (P) sired by Palgrove Maverick (P) took the 7th price honours at $46,000. Six of the top ten prices in 2020 were paid for homozygous poll tested sires with nine of the top ten Charolais prices paid for poll sires. A recent industry survey of producers showed a high emphasis purchasing poll genetics. A red factor son of Winn Mans Skaggs 663X (P), Palgrove Paprika (P) (R/F) sold for [#8] $38,000 with red factor bulls in strong demand. Rounding out the top 10 prices was another homozygous sire Moongool Poll Phoenix (P). This bull is the result of an imported embryo from France and at 24 months tipped the scales at 1064kg with an impressive 160cm2 EMA. Sired by Jojoba (P) he was knocked down for $35,000.

#6 $47,500 Moongool P747E (R/F)

#7 $46,000 Palgrove Pinpoint (P) Sire: Palgrove Maverick (AI)(P) Image courtesy Palgrove

Another eight sires made $30,000 or more to anchor a great marketing season for Charolais sires. When we look at the 18 sires that sold for $30,000 plus it is pleasing to see 12 were sired by Australian sires. This really reflects the effort Charolais breeders in Australia have made to produce cattle to suit our conditions. Whilst our quarantine protocols may have hindered importation of live animals in the 1970’s, access to semen and embryos has allowed our members to blend attributes from many other Charolais populations to enhance our genetics here. Now we are also seeing Australian genetics being exported to influence international breeding programs. Of the other six bulls sold in this group the sires originated in France (2), New Zealand (3) and Canada (1). On a state analysis, Queensland sales fired in 2020 with the 14 top sale averages achieved in this state. Highlighting the strength of the breed in Queensland 75% of sales in this state had a total clearance at auction. The sale average for Queensland was $9,823 for 1005 bulls sold through the ring. (2019 State average $6,308). The gross of Charolais sales in Queensland in 2020 was $9.87 million compared to $5.3 million in 2019. Every key performance indicator for bull sales was positive in Queensland sales. New South Wales lifted the number of sires sold by 84 head, the average price by $1,324 and the clearance by 15% up to 90%. The state top price was $20,000 at the Rosedale annual sale where the best average of $8,137 for the state was recorded. A Silverstream Landis son, Rosedale Percival (P) made the top price with this sires progeny averaging $9,500. cont page 26....

#8 $38,000 Palgrove Paprika (P)(R/F)

#9 $36,000 Palgrove Prophet (P)

#10 $35,000 Moongool Poll Phoenix (P)

#5 $48,000 Palgrove Platinum (P)(R/F)

Sire: 4 Ways Kiwi Image courtesy Moongool

Sire: Winn Mans Skaggs 663X (P) Image courtesy Palgrove

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Sire: Silverstream Holster H187 (P) Image courtesy Palgrove

Sire: Jojoba (P) Image courtesy Moongool

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Charolais Demand Soars ...cont from page 24 Rosedale Maverick (P)(R/F) sons were strongly sought with a $10,600 average. Minnie Vale Charolais outlaid $18,000 for a homozygous poll yearling son, Rosedale Quantity who weighed in at 691kg at 13 months. Second best average was the inaugural Kenmere Spring Online sale where 17 sires sold to $16,500 and averaged $7,677. Sales in Victoria topped at $18,000 for Mount William Plumb a homozygous red factor bull sired by Palgrove Hannibal. Hannibal has bred outstanding progeny and is a trait leader for 400 and 600 day growth. Palgrove Charolais purchased this sire who ranks highly for Rib, Rump and IMF%. Victorian sales averaged $6,052 with Rangan Charolais achieving the top average of $6,539 with a total clearance at auction. Their top price was $11,000. The multi vendor Southern Breeders sale at Yea saw increased support and a top of $8,500 for Airlie Par Excellence.

SALE SUMMARY

In Western Australia top price was achieved by the Bell Family when their November Bardoo sale topped at $10,000 twice. This sale features bulls grass fed only. The Collins Family, Nyabing purchased Bardoo Q41E and David Reid from Scott River purchasing Bardoo Q38E (R/F). Both these bulls are grandsons of Silverstream Holster (P). Silverstone Charolais at their inaugural on property sale sold BJ Panizza Family Trust Caithness Neon Light for $8,250. Silverstone had used this sire in their herd and retained semen rights. Sales in Western Australia were down across most breeds with the state receiving less than average rainfall in many southern areas. If the prediction of Meat & Livestock Australia eventuates for heavier processing weights coupled with widespread rainfall across Australia, Charolais bulls should see sustained demand. There is no doubt of the value of crossing into profit with Charolais and the 2020 sale results reflect that. (*Auction results only)

Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

2020

1,1576

1,486

94%

$64,000

$8,674 $12,888,874

2019

1,507

1,228

82%

$38,000

$6,009

$7,379,100

2018

1,718

1,457

85%

$36000

$6,304

$9,184,598

2017

1,919

1,672

87%

$83,000

$6,648

$11,115,457

2016

1,793

1,655

92%

$52,000

$6,436 $10,650,815

2015

1,713

1,538

90%

$35,000

$5,219

$8,026,995

2014

1,632

1,274

78%

$35,000

$4,291

$5,466,614

2020 SALE SUMMARY BY STATE

Top $

Ave $

Gross $

(*Auction results only) States with >2 auction sales.

Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

Top $ Average $

Gross $

QLD

1,026

1,005

98%

$64,000

$9,823

$9,872,168

NSW

333

299

90%

$20,000

$6,682

$1,998,021

VIC

107

88%

$18,000

$6,052

$568,852

110

80%

$10,000

$5,112

$449,833

Selling at

WALSA Supreme Bull Sale, Brunswick 17th March 2021

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Mountview Bull & Female sales for 2021. • February All Breeds, CQLX, Gracemere.- 16th February • Charnelle Invitational Female sale, Toowoomba Show Grounds. - 6th March • Blackall Invitational Bull Sale, Blackall Saleyards. - March • Emerald Ag Grow Bull sale, Ag Grow Site, Emerald. - 25th June • Casino All Breeds, NRLX, Casino. - July • Monto All Breeds, Monto Saleyards. - 11th September

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Breeding Charolais for 40 years

Proven Time and Time Again Dean Thomas & Craig & Cindy Wissell, Maitland SA First introduced in the 1970’s, Charolais have been the sire of choice for the Thomas family’s property “Wynkie” at Maitland in South Australia. Fourth generation of the Thomas family in the district, Dean, his daughter Cindy (5th generation) and her husband Craig Wissell leave no stone unturned when it comes to achieving productivity. Craig and Cindy are both qualified agronomists and operate an agronomy consultancy “TeamWiss Agronomy” which is the largest independent service on the Yorke Peninsula. Cropping is an integral part of the enterprises on Wynkie with malting barley and wheat the main crops. Oats and vetch are planted for hay production for the beef enterprise. Maitland is situated in the centre of the peninsula approximately 110km north west of Adelaide as the crow flies with the St Vincent gulf in-between. Driving distance from Adelaide around the gulf is 170km. Most of Yorke Peninsula is prime agricultural land, with mostly small rolling hills and flat plains. The southern end of the Hummocks Range partially extends down the top of the Peninsula, flattening out near Clinton. The highest point on the Peninsula is north-east of Maitland. The Thomas family farm has the second highest point on the peninsula. On a clear day Adelaide is visible from the high point on the farm. Dean’s great grandparents were the fifth family to settle in the Maitland district on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula in the 1870’s. Appreciating quality beef is in the blood with the Thomas family originally butchers who operated shops in Maitland, Ardrossan and Port Victoria. The family purchased and cleared land and now the property consists of 1,080 hectares plus a cropping block at nearby Dowlingville of 113 hectares. On Wynkie 959 hectares are arable with the balance hill grazing country with scrub. The Maitland district has a reliable annual rainfall of 508-560mm with Dowlingville slightly less at 381mm.

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The property soil types are mapped with soil types on the property varying from sandy loam to heavier clay soils. These maps are used for farm management with crops sown to the soil type. By doing this yield can be increased with Barley reaping 5.5 tonne to the hectare and wheat 6 tonne. Chicken litter has been spread on the property for 13 years increasing organic carbons and water retention efficiency. With a winter dominant rainfall pattern and rare frosts, the area is ideally suited to cropping. Paddocks are cropped one year and then medics are grown the next year for grazing by the beef herd. The medics having hard coated seed are self-regenerating and provide a nitrogen boost for the next cropping cycle. Pastures are treated as a crop with broad leaf and grass weeds sprayed out. Trace elements are applied by spray methods and this works through to the cattle by nutrition. Craig commented on their use of Satellite imaging to determine the biomass of feed available for the cattle. Using this technology allows accurate determination of available feed levels and assists with the grazing management of the herd. The beef herd comprises 120 breeding females predominantly Red Angus but with some Shorthorn and Santa Gertrudis influences. The original herd was Shorthorn based from northern station country origin. Many maternal breeds have been trialled over the years until Dean purchased some Red Angus cross Santa Gertrudis females in calf to a Red Angus bull. Heifers produced from this joining were retained and the family appreciated the ability of the reds in their environment. The Charolais Red Angus cross has been proven to be successful by many beef producers. Dean introduced Charolais sires in the late 1970’s after noticing their success in carcase competitions. The first bull came from the Amberley herd of Carol Heading.

Charolais cross steers and heifers, 15 to 19 months of age on “Wynkie” being fattened on pasture. The Charolais ability to continue to grow and add weight is highly desired in this grassfed production system.

Dean commented on the great progress the Charolais breed has achieved over the years with improving functionality. Bulls have been used from several South Australian herds with sires now being purchased from youth members, the Fodgen family and their Boulview stud based at Loxton. Dean had purchased bulls from Boulview when Barry and Pat Boulton (grandparents of Alizah, Eleni & Thomas Fodgen) ran the herd. Bulls are selected for their calving ease, muscle pattern with poll sires preferred for the herd. Craig and Cindy’s daughters Maddison and Zara are now old enough to help with the cattle so temperament is also selected for. The breeding females runs as one herd with the three sires in use with the cow’s year around. Calves are marked and weaned at around 8 months to fit in with other priorities on the property. Weaners are then grown out on pasture to 20 – 22 months and marketed as grass fed. During dry times some hay is fed to the weaners to continue weight gain. Finished cattle in the past had been sent to the Thomas Foods abattoirs at Murray Bridge where high compliance rates for MSA were achieved. Recently cattle have been marketed at the South Australian Livestock Exchange (Dublin) where buyer support is strong for the Charolais infused cattle. The last four drafts have all been mentioned in the Stock Journal “Pat On The Back” column for their quality. Craig and Cindy highlighted a recent sale (October 2020) where their grass finished steers were weighing in the range of 590 – 735kg and returning up to $2500 per head. The average for the 15 steers in this draft was 623kg and $2207 per head. The Charolais cross heifers are marketed the same as the steer production with replacement females purchased in when required. The ability of Charolais genetics to continue growing instead of running to fat allows heifers to be developed and marketed similar to the steers. A pen of four heifers sold at Dublin in September averaged 562kg off grass to return $1935 per head. The attention to detail, management of available nutrition, use of Charolais sires with performance and a cow herd suited to the environment is paying off on this property. A financial analysis of the enterprises highlighted beef production was favourable over cropping for three of the last five years. cont page 30....

Fourth generation on “Wynkie” Dean Thomas, son in law and daughter Craig and Cindy Wissell with their children Maddison and Zara Wissell representing the sixth generation on the property. Red Angus female with her outstanding Charolais sired calf at foot, excellent muscle pattern and as soft as butter. Pure profit from crossing into profit.

High yielding crops ready for harvest on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wynkieâ&#x20AC;?. Stones removed from the paddock are seen in the pile.

Proven Time & Time Again... cont from page 29

Above: Red Angus females with their Charolais sired calves at foot in November 2020. Below: The health of the breeding herd was evident with sleek shiny coats and contented cows nursing well developed calves.

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In the local area cattle numbers are not high so the herd benefits from a natural biosecurity isolation. This limits pests like lice which are only treated rarely when required. With large paddocks, hot summers and rotation of the herd, drenching is not regularly required and this assists in protecting the population of dung beetles on the property. With the winter rainfall, green feed dries off towards the end of October and mineral blocks are used over summer. Baled barley straw and urea based mineral blocks can maintain the breeding herd with some supplementary feeding of hay. Yearlings are run on the stubble paddocks providing the opportunity to fatten them during the summer period along with the hay baled on property. The farming system at Wynkie with crop rotation, incorporation of technology, great agronomy application and beef crossbreeding works very well together. The British breed based breeding females are large framed good milking cows rearing calves with growth and a pleasing muscle pattern. Readers will see in the pictures that the pasture level in November was drying off but the cattle remained in healthy strong condition. Incorporating all available technology, a willingness to trail and test new systems with a deep knowledge from multi generation farm management keeps Wynkie as a leader in production. Charolais have contributed to this herd for over 40 years and the results are bankable. Weight pays and the Charolais sired yearlings from Wynkie excel where it counts.

Images courtesy C Wissell.

An excellent draft of grass finished Charolais cross cattle ready to head to market. The draft exhibits tremendous muscle and finish. Picture: 7th September 2020.

Above: “Wynkie” pictured in late July 2020 during the wet winter season. Below: “Wynkie” pictured in mid November 2020 as summer kicks in.

Charolais cross cattle bred and finished on “Wynkie” at the South Australian Livestock Exchange (Dublin) on the 20th October 2020. The average for the 15 steers in this draft was 623kg and $2,207 per head.

Below: Weaned Charolais cross steers and heifers growing out on the property.

CLARINDA CHAROLAIS

Introducing the Future

Clarinda Downtown Q32 (AI)(P) “Homozygous Polled with growth” TOP 1% EBV: Gestation Length, 200Wt, 400Wt, 600Wt, Carcase Wt

Photo: 14 months @ 768kgs

SEMEN AVAILABLE

TOP 5% EMA Sire: JWX DOWNTOWN 7C (P) Dam: LANGI GHIRAN ELOISE 6 (P) (Pinay x M6 Gridmaker 104)

Enquiries & Inspection always welcome

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

Vendors at the Southern Charolais Breeders Sale Thursday 18th March 2021 Yea Selling Complex. Yea Victoria

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Thank you to all who supported our Annual Sale 2020

Australia’s Largest Full French & Poll French stud Quality unique gene etics, EU accred dited – “GLEN LAUREL” GULU UGUBA 4418

ON-PROPERTY SALE

LOT 24

sold for $20,000

Goodnwindi Charo lais SA

FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2021

LOT 17

sold for $17,000 Burunga P/L

LOT 58

sold for $17,000

Moongool Charolai s

ANC PHOTOGRAPH P301F Homozygous poll (Dam K116F) Photo taken when out with his cows working for 2 months

PADDOCK BULLS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND

LOT 75

LOT 1

sold for $16,000

Jay Tees Charolais

LOT 10

sold for $14,000

sold for $16,000

Warrabinda Grazing

Nobbs Grazing

ANC GREAT NOR RTHERN (P) N372 2F (Dam K116F) Stud bulll for Private Sale – 1250kg

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LOT 57

sold for $14,000

6 Bulls av $11,666 | Straws $55 inc GST for 10 or more Exportable to multiple countries

AJ & RK Barsby

LOT 25

LOT 102

LOT 3

sold for $14,000 Nobbs Grazing

sold for $14,000 Rosetta

sold for $15,000

Beaumont Grazing Co

LOT 31

sold for $16,000 Rosetta

LOT 36

sold for $15,500

Hemingford Ltd NZ

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Next Australian World Congress The overwhelming feedback we have received from International Charolais breeders is they want to visit our country and inspect our Charolais cattle. To cancel our 2020 event after years of planning was disheartening to say the least but it’s not the end of the story. The International World Congress and Technical Conferences are approved by International Charolais and Charbray years ahead. The United Kingdom was the approved host for 2022 and Canada in 2024. At this stage these events are proceeding. The Charolais Society of Australia has successfully applied for the World Congress again in 2026. This may seem like a long time however with a closed Australian border currently, no clear direction as to the reopening, allowing some time to evaluate how a post Covid world operates is prudent. The 2021 Technical Conference in the Czech Republic in 2021 has also reached a Covid fate. Our sympathy goes out to the Czech Republic as they had also had their event planned. They plan to host this event in 2023. Many other breeds across the globe had world events planned and had to cancel or postpone until later.

The British Charolais Society has advised their intention is to host the World Congress in early July 2022 to coincide with the Great Yorkshire show. This will be their National Show that year. The Congress will run for approximately 10 days visiting England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. As we receive information on future world Charolais events we will update the website and inform members. Whilst the pain of cancellation of our event is still raw the attitude should be onwards and upwards and let us make 2026, the event to be at. The pathway forward may always have obstacles but if the first fifty years of breeding Charolais in Australia proves anything we are a resilient bunch. We do not have to completely hit the reset button and much of the planning data from 2020 will be useful for the Congress in 2026. The Charolais Society of Australia extend their appreciation to everybody that had participated in the 2020 Congress up until cancellation. To members that had cattle in preparation to exhibit at Brisbane Royal, sponsors, property hosts, volunteers and sub-committees we cannot express our appreciation sufficiently and hope you stay the distance for 2026. It will happen, just give us some time.

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Worth their Weight RH Norman and Son, Busselton WA Images Harris Thompson Charolais sires add significantly to the commercial beef herd of Mrs Betty Norman trading as RH Norman & Son assisted by her son Henry. The majority of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s herd run on three properties in the Lake Muir district east of Manjimup in Western Australia. Manjimup is 307 kilometres south of Perth. The properties here total 1,620 hectares with several smaller properties in the North Boyanup area. Rainfall at Lake Muir averages 600700mm a year with North Boyanup higher at 700-800mm. The Norman family purchased a property in North Boyanup after the conclusion of World War 1 in 1918 and ran a dairy on the property until late 2019 when that operation ceased. Betty and her late husband Vernon who died three years ago took over the original farm from Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents and worked hard to build the family holding which increased significantly in 1962 when the first property in the Lake Muir district was conditional purchased. Under the conditional purchase agreement with the government, an allocated amount of fencing, clearing and pasture development was required to be undertaken every year. Since then two other properties were acquired to increase the grazing area.

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Betty who is actively involved in the farm and the office work lives at Busselton where she has a small welltrained herd of cows. Betty said they come when they are called and include a 9 year old Charolais cross steer too big to fit up the race of the yards. The dairy herd ran 120 milkers which was the capacity of the property under dryland farming conditions. Betty said Vernon preferred to keep the dairy herd to a size the property could support without excessive supplementary feeding. It was in the dairy years the family first encountered Charolais genetics. A Charolais cross Friesian heifer was retained in the beef herd and she always seemed to do well. The sole enterprise now is the beef herd with over 450 breeders. The beef herd started with a Poll Hereford base and their crosses. The herd also had heifers produced from joining beef sires to the dairy herd. Currently the herd runs Charolais, Murray Grey and Simmental sires with the breeders incorporating those breeds and some dairy influence.

The commercial breeders are run in four mobs reflecting their breed composition. The red mob has a strong Poll Hereford base and are mated to Red Simmental sires. The grey mob has more dairy and Murray Grey heritage and is joined to Black Simmental and Murray Grey sires. The black mob with Angus base is joined to black Simmental. The white mob is based on mixed breed cows bought in to boost numbers in the past and joined to Charolais sires. The Normans like to retain 50-60 heifers each year for replacements. These heifers are mated to Murray Grey or low birthweight Black Simmental bulls for their first calf at two years of age.

After their first calf, they typically rejoin the mob of origin. With the family dairy operation ceasing in 2019 and the dairy cows being marketed, extra heifers will be retained to build up breeding numbers in the beef herd. More than thirty five years ago the herd introduced Charolais to increase marketing opportunities. Sires are selected from leading Western Australian herds including Kooyong, Venturon and Liberty. cont page 38....

The Charolais influence is highly visible in these outstanding calves. High milking dams, good pastures and the Heterosis advantage will see these calves weigh like lead and generate profit.

The Charolais influence is strong in these beautiful breeding cows and their progeny. One of the recent Charolais sire purchases is seen in the top right after his first breeding season.

Worth Their Weight ...cont from page 37 Betty said when selecting Charolais sires they look for good feet, growth, shape and like a strong topline. Consideration is given to BREEDPLAN EBVs especially for birthweight. The herd calves in February March with the progeny then taking advantage of the lush spring to finish on grass for sale in December straight off their crossbred dams. With a combination of Simmental and Murray Grey genetics and some dairy influence the cows have great milking ability. Pastures are typical of the southwestern area with rye and clover base providing great nutrition to take advantage of the Charolais ability to convert into weight gain. Annual application of fertiliser ensure the herd has the opportunity to perform to expectations. The calves in the images shown clearly indicate tremendous growth for age and finish.

One advantage of the Charolais influence is heifer calves continue to grow and add muscle instead of becoming overfat like some British breeds would on the lush pastures. The majority of the properties calves will be offered through the Mt Barker weaner sales in December. Mount Barker is the closest major selling venue to the properties. The calves from the herd have a great reputation and have been mentioned in the top selling pens on a regular basis. Betty recalled in 2019 a draft of 101 calves straight off their dams averaged over $1,000 per head with the best calves topping at $1,400.â&#x20AC;? Henry said over the last five years the top calves in the properties annual sale draft have come from the Charolais mob.

Lighter calves each year are taken to the North Boyanup property managed by son in law Tom and grain assisted. These when finished are marketed through local processor, Harvey Beef for clients like Coles. The end to the 2020 season has been exceptional with the calves benefiting from excellent pasture growth. Local stock agent, Jamie Abbs estimated the best calves in the 2020 drop would be well in excess of 400kg. The Charolais influence certainly has contributed for the Norman family with Betty suggesting that in her opinion they are the best performers of all their breeds.

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Whites’ Great Results Steve & Robyn White, Roma Qld

Article & Images courtesy Matt Sherrington, QCL The White family have achieved excellent results by using Charolais bulls over a Santa Gertrudis-cross herd as part of their Roma-based breeding operations. Steve and Robyn White, run their business on a combined 5261ha across three properties including Mt Saltbush (purchased in 1999), Tarrebar (2002) and Balboa (2016), which are all situated within a 30km radius of Roma, and they live on a smaller block, Golden Green, on the outskirts of the town. The land across their properties is comprised mainly of brigalow and belah type country. Drought conditions impacted the Whites heavily through 2018 and 2019, which led them to hand feeding all their cattle with pellets and hay. “Thankfully, we received wonderful drought-breaking rain at the beginning of 2020, to which the country responded well. It looks magnificent now, and we have an abundance of dry feed at present,” Mrs White said.

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The Whites breed on Mt Saltbush and Tarrebar and the weaners are held at Balboa. Due to the drought they’re currently carrying 250 breeders on Mt Saltbush, though they’re in the midst of restocking to their usual number of 350 to 400 breeders. This herd of Santa Gertrudis-cross cows are joined with Charolais bulls purchased from the Bondfield family, Palgrove stud. The Whites join the Charolais bulls with the cows from mid-October to mid-February so that the calves are falling in early Spring, their perfect time for nutrition. “We recently changed our joining window to 12 weeks. This shift was about the only positive to come from the drought. As our cows are already very fertile they rose to the challenge and performed well. This allows us to take a bit of the tail off the calves so we produce more tightly joined, even lines.” They target the backgrounder and feed-on markets, with their ultimate goal being a 300kg weaner. “To achieve this outcome we provide our females with the best possible chance of rearing a quality calf. We’ve been preg-testing since we began breeding, and consequently we have a very fertile herd. Empty cows are fattened and sold, pregnant cows are vaccinated for 7-1, and bulls are semen evaluated and vaccinated for 7-1, 3-day and Vibrio annually. The entire herd is fed a dry lick during colder, drier months.” The Whites wean at approximately seven to eight months, with heavier calves sold at the Roma Saleyards each year, often to repeat buyers. “A percentage of the heifers are selected, retained in the herd and joined at 13 months.

Santa Gertrudis-cross are great quality and gain weight quickly. This has been reflected at sale time where we’ve received top prices lately. We sold heavier Charolaiscross weaner steers in May, which averaged $4.76 to top at $1,400

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“The balance of the weaners go through the weaning process in the yards and paddock and are then taken to Balboa, which is exclusion fenced. This provides them with protection from predators. From there they’re eventually turned onto oats. “These plans are all weather permitting. The past few seasons have been challenging weather-wise, we’ve had to think outside the box” Robyn said. Robyn said Charolais bulls were introduced into their program 20 years ago. “The calves from the Charolais x Santa Gertrudis-cross are great quality and gain weight quickly. This has been reflected at sale time where we’ve received top prices lately. We sold heavier Charolais-cross weaner steers in May, which averaged $4.76 to top at $1400.” To strengthen the genetics running through their herd the Whites have been purchasing bulls from the Bondfields for 15 years. All bulls utilised on Mt Saltbush at present are from Palgrove. “The Bondfields produce moderate-sized bulls, with great temperaments, which perform well to their EBV’s, which makes selection easy.” Mrs White said temperament, softness, fertility, Red Factor, good balance and high 200 and 400 day weights are what they look for in the bulls they purchase. “We find bulls with a good temperament have better weight gain and wonderful maternal instincts. We require softness in the bulls for our calves to perform well for us and also our buyers taking them onto the next stage. Well balanced bulls leads to longevity, we want consistently working bulls that won’t break down. And in our minds fertility, quite simply equals productivity.” She said in their busy periods of branding, weaning and bull evaluation they always have family members and extra staff helping out. “For this reason safety is always the top priority in our operation. The temperament of the Palgrove bulls always shines through in their progeny which makes them a pleasure to work with.” Looking down the road, the Whites will be aiming to promote their heifers as future breeders for producers wanting to buy them. “That’s our ultimate dream, and it also creates another market for us.” 41

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Charolais Ever Reliable Loughnan Family, Injune Qld

For the Maranoa-based Loughnan family, Charolais bulls have continued to be an ever-reliable, high performance sire option over their multi-breed female herd for more than two decades. Robert Loughnan runs the commercial crossbred cattle business on Alicker, situated 40km south-west of Injune, with the assistance of his sons Pat and Nick, when they aren’t away at work and university respectively. Alicker, which consists of 4290ha of undulating rangeland country, has been in the family for 50 years. A 162ha section of the land is utilised for leucaena cropping to enhance the familys cattle production objectives. Mr Loughnan said in their operation, Charolais bulls are joined with a 400 head breeding herd (increasing to 600 head this year) which predominantly incorporates Droughtmaster, Angus and Brahman females. “We’ve found that all of these breeds cross well with the Charolais bulls to produce consistently good lines of calves regardless of the breeding of their mothers,” he said. He said the bulls are put in the paddock with the breeders from November to May. The majority of the calves produced during this joining period are sold directly off their mothers through the Roma Saleyards. “Record weaner prices this year [2020] have lifted our average to more than $1,100 per head, which we’re happy about. “The tail of the progeny are weaned, grown out on the leucaena, and also sold through the Roma Saleyards as early yearlings.” 44

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We’ve found that all these breeds cross well with the Charolais bulls to produce consistently good lines of calves regardless of the breeding of their mothers Robert Loughnan

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Article & Images courtesy Matt Sherrington, QCL

To enhance the overall quality of the Alicker herd, Mr Loughnan has been purchasing bulls from the Sullivan family, Riverglen Charolais for 20 years. “We originally bought bulls from the late John Sullivan, and have continued to do so through his sons Michael and David. “The Riverglen bulls are paddock reared and have strong bloodlines dating back many generations. The bulls we’ve purchased are well-muscled and are ideally suited to our dryland operation. They’ve always performed reliably for us.” Mr Loughnan said muscling and early-maturing bulls are what they pay close attention to when making their bull buying decisions. “As we don’t grow bullocks and late maturing cattle these factors are crucial, it’s very important that the article we produce presents well at weaning, which is our first point of sale.”

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Charolais bulls play an integral role in the Green family’s cross breeding operation near Macksville, producing quality, fast-growing calves which are keenly sought by local backgrounders and feedlots. Mick Green, his wife Debbie and their children Marli, Ruby, Sylvie and Jaxon, have been using Charolais as a terminal sire over their Angus and Angus/Santa Gertrudis-cross cows for more than 20 years and continue to be impressed with the breed’s versatility. “It has been a very successful cross for us,” Mr Green said. “We like to capitalise on all the things that are for free, sunshine and rainfall fall into that category, along with hybrid vigour. Mr Green added “the crossbred calves will always outgrow their purebred counterparts, even when they are on the same nutrition plane. On a per head basis, the Charolais is that much heavier so even if they don’t bring the 10 to 20 cents a kilogram premium that the Angus do, they make it up in weight.” The Green family currently run 150 breeders across a spread of owned, leased and managed properties, totalling 356 hectares. “Our numbers are back due to the drought and fires in January which burnt about 30 per cent of the farm, we would normally run about 200 cows,” Mr Green said. Since February 2020, the properties season has really turned around, having had good rains and the country is looking much better. Mr Green said the rainfall for the 12 months to date had been 992 millimetres. Although still below their average, it has provided valuable subsoil moisture and allowed Mr Green to sow about 30ha of winter feed, comprising a mix of ryegrass, chicory, plantain and clovers. 48

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“Conception rates were down last year but it did help identify our best breeders,” he said. “The ones that got in calf last year deserve a medal and they’re the ones we want to breed from in the future. As a rule we don’t have many Charolais-cross females. But as we’ve secured more land sometimes we’ll keep some of the Charolais-cross heifers to build numbers quickly and a higher majority of them did breed back last year.” Until recently, cows were joined for eight weeks to calve in May and June. But Mr Green has decided to move the breeding program to an August calving to better match the spring flush of pasture growth and reduce his reliance on planting winter feed. “I think the cattle market has also changed, we used to see a premium for early calves in the market in February and March but I don’t think there is a big difference now,” he said. About 70 Angus and Santa Gertrudis/Angus-cross breeders are joined to Charolais bulls while the remaining cows are mated to Angus sires to supply the herd’s replacement heifers. The Greens have been sourcing their Charolais bulls from Glenlea Beef at Dorrigo for more than 10 years, with a focus on structural soundness, docility and a moderate frame size. Growth rates, particularly 200- and 400-day weight estimated breeding values (EBVs) are also important. “I do prefer to select on visual assessment and as the Charolais are a terminal sire for us, the main objective is to get quality, fast-growing calves on the ground to sell as weaners,” Mr Green said.

Mick Green, Macksville NSW

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the Charolais cross gives us plenty of flexibility as they fit a lot of markets, they are a great backgrounder item and feedlotters love them

With fertility a key production driver, all the cows are pregnancy tested and any empty breeders are sold. “We don’t make excuses for infertility because as a cow and calf operation it is all about getting calves on the ground.” The calving cows don’t receive any special treatment and minimal supplementary feeding is carried out with Mr Green preferring to adjust stock numbers to match the feed on offer. The Charolais-cross calves are generally sold at 9 to 10 months of age, between 230 to 250 kilograms live weight through the local saleyards at Macksville or Kempsey as well as to private buyers. The weaners are normally sold in February and March but this will change to an April/May sale time. “We aim to get them off their Mum as quickly as possible as the most economical place to store feed is on the back of a cow,” he said. “Depending on the season and if the market is good, you don’t gain much by holding them too long so I might sell them at 215kg live weight. “We might also keep some of the Charolais-cross steers as they grow out really well, we’ve sold 20 to 28 month-old bullocks at 800kg. The Charolais-cross gives us plenty of flexibility as they fit a lot of markets, they are a great backgrounder item and feedlotters love them.” Generally the calves will stay with the cows until they are sold although Mr Green trialled the use of weaning rings last year with encouraging results.

“The weaning ring is spiky so the cow won’t allow the calf drink and she naturally dries up, but the calf gets to stay with Mum, it’s a gentle, low-stress way to wean them,” Mick said.“During the drought, we were forced to early wean. “The calves which stayed in the herd with a weaning ring on gained more weight and had less animal health issues compared with the calves which were yard-weaned and run on better pastures.” A flexible grazing rotation is employed with pastures monitored regularly and the cows are moved every one to two days to ensure paddocks receive long rest periods. “We changed our grazing about two years ago by amalgamating mobs and reducing paddock size,” he said. “We are starting to see improved pasture utilisation, better soil health and increased pasture species.” Mr Green said the introduction of Maia Grazing software has also improved his feed budgeting skills. “The more I use it, the more value in it, it’s about making timely decisions.”

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Harris, Andrew and Anne Thompson, Venturon Livestock seen with one of their champion sires and (above) their donor female Venturon Clementine Q11 (P)

Charolais Supports Mental Health Two Western Australian Charolais herds made the decision to support fundraising for the Black Dog Ride with tremendous results. When Venturon and Liberty Charolais herds made the decision to support fundraising for this great cause Covid 19 was not in existence and public events offered platforms for fundraising. To say cancellation of public events was a hindrance would be a classic understatement but Charolais breeders have strong wills. The Thompson and Yost families coordinated with long standing supporters of the Black Dog Ride, Peter and Judy Milton, Copplestone Charolais and made the best of a trying situation. Without the use of public events to auction the Venturon heifer and Liberty steer alternative marketing techniques were called into play. Black Dog Ride began in 2009 as a ride to raise awareness of depression, evolving into a national charity involving thousands of Australians who have raised millions for mental health programs and fostered mental health awareness around the nation. Rural Australians report higher levels of life satisfaction than those who live in major cities - but within those communities, the people who struggle with mental health issues really suffer. Suicide rates are 50 per cent higher in rural communities than in major cities, according to research from The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH). Rural residents face stressors such as drought, flood, bushfires, and a lack of control of their economic security. Farmers face an additional set of unique stressors; for many, farming is all they have ever known so it’s an intrinsic part of their identity. 50

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Not only is the farm their workplace, but their home as well. Farms have often belonged to the same family for generations, which adds to the financial and social pressure to make the business work. First up in the marketing process was Andrew, Anne and Harris Thompson who had planned to offer Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) for outright sale at the Charolais World Congress show at Brisbane. Plan B was to offer up to six packages of three embryos from their outstanding donor Venturon Clementine Q11 (P). The embryos were sired by HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F) and Silverstream Manhattan M171E (P). Venturon rarely release females from their program. With limited large events happening, we still wanted to raise as much hype and prestige about the cause and we feel this is the best way to do so,” Harris Thompson said. “It is a way of letting more people get involved, and raising more awareness for the charity.” Venturon Clementine Q11 was the calf at foot of the Adelaide Royal grand champion and sired by SVY Grizzly 521C. This poll heifer appeals to all that see her and her pedigree reflects the leading edge of the Venturon herd. After success as a calf at foot on her champion dam Clementine won Supreme Beef Exhibit at the 2020 Wagin Woolarama event. Three packages were sold by electronic means to realise $15,000. Venturon will also auction one package in 2021 (hopefully at Sydney Royal) to add to the fundraising total. The Thompson Family commented “ Everybody is entitled to a healthy and happy life, It is with great pride we offer this opportunity from our donor pen, to support mental health awareness in the community and make a difference.”

Liberty Winston 13 at Government House Perth with Mr Kim Beasely - Governor WA, Mrs Nicola Forrest - Minderoo Foundation, Kim McDougall Harvest Road, David Thomas - President RASWA, Kevin & Morgan Yost - Liberty Charolais & Shorthorn, Peter Milton - Black Dog Charity Ride, Rohan Lilly - Iluka (Sponsor Black Dog Ride) & Cam Petricevich - S & C Livestock (conducting agent). Image courtesy Liberty Charolais.

In late September, Liberty Winston 13, a purebred 10 month old Charolais steer donated by Liberty Charolais & Shorthorn Stud was sold for the Black Dog Ride charity organization. The Yost Family commented â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We are very proud to be able to support such a wonderful charity and hope that our donation of Winston in some way will help benefit those suffering from depression. Most of us are touched in some way by depression. We thought it was fitting to be involved with the Black Dog Ride charity this year as we are celebrating the 50th year of the Charolais in Australiaâ&#x20AC;?. Winston sired by Liberty Major General was to be prepared for the 2020 Perth Royal Show where the Charolais breed was the Feature breed for the year, but due to the Covid complications and the cancellation of the event this was not possible. With the aid of agents S&C Livestock Winston was marketed directly to Harvey Beef. Harvey Beef has been a tremendous supporter of the community in Western Australia and paid $11,000 for Winston 13 which supports mental health. The sale was made at Government House in Perth with the Western Australian Governor Mr Kim Beasley in attendance along with Mrs Nicola Forrest representing Harvey Beef. From these two Charolais genetic donations $26,000 has been raised to help in the work of the Black Dog Ride with the possibility of adding to this total in early 2021. Mention must be made of Peter & Judy Milton who have over the years coordinated well over $150,000 for this cause. Everybody knows the passion Peter has for this project and the success of the Winston and Clementine cattle has more than a monetary value.

On many occasions Peter has loaded a horse float and traveled to work sites and schools, community events to start a conversation about Mental Health. Having the cattle helps break down the barrier to talking about what can be a highly sensitive subject. To achieve outcomes such as this involves many including Iluka Mining and videographers Lomax Media who all made valuable contributions. The Charolais Society of Australia was only to happy to assist with the marketing of the Venturon embryo packages and congratulate everybody involved in this fundraising effort.

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Does Cow Size Matter? Sizing Up Your Cows: The Importance of Mature Cow Weight The recent drought experienced across much of Eastern Australia has highlighted the importance of mature cow weight in self-replacing production systems; with bought-in feed scarce and water supplies low many producers were acutely aware of the price of maintaining their breeding herd throughout the poor season(s). Unfortunately, despite its importance, mature cow weight remains one of the least recorded traits across the Australian beef industry. This holds true for the Charolais Society of Australia; just 10% of the dams of each year drop have a mature cow weight recorded. This article will outline the benefits of recording mature cow weight and explain how Charolais breeders can record this important trait on their dams. The Relationship between Mature Size and On-Farm Profit In its simplest form, the on-farm profit of commercial beef production can be defined using the following equation: Profit ($) = Number of Calves x Weight (kg) x Quality ($/kg) minus the Cost of Production ($) While beef producers are typically good at selecting traits that earn money (e.g. weight, carcase and fertility traits), there can be a tendency to overlook traits that influence the cost of production. With one of the largest costs for a cattle enterprise being the cost of feeding the cow herd, the mature size of the breeding herd has a major impact on the cost of production. In general, larger cows require more feed to maintain condition; thus, larger sized cows are typically more expensive to maintain than their more moderately sized counterparts. 52

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The mature size of a cow also has an impact on on-farm income, through the salvage costs paid for cull cows. In this scenario, with liveweight the major determinant of cull cow value, heavier, larger cows are likely to provide higher returns than more moderately sized cows. Given the competing value proposition, achieving an appropriate balance between cow feed requirements and cull cow values is an important consideration for many producers. The mature size of Australian Charolais cows has been trending steadily upwards (Figure 1), closely mirroring the genetic progress that has been achieved for 200, 400 and, particularly, 600 day weights in the same time. The average Mature Cow Weight EBV for the 1992 calving drop was +9, this has risen to +32 for the 2018 calving drop. While the increase in growth traits would be considered desirable by many, the corresponding increase in Mature Cow Weight is less so. Thankfully, curve-bender animals with high growth and moderate mature size do exist, although to identify them it is imperative that Charolais breeders record postbirth weights (i.e. 200, 400 and/or 600 day weights) and mature cow weights on their females. How Do Charolais Breeders Record Mature Cow Weights? From a technical viewpoint, BREEDPLAN will only analyse the weight of a mature cow if the cow has a calf with a valid 200 day weight recorded (i.e. calf aged between 80 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 300 days of age), and this 200 day weight was recorded within two weeks of when the mature cow weights of the cow was taken. In practice, it is recommended that Charolais producers collect mature cow weights at the same time as recording the 200 day weight of her calf. These measurements are usually collected at or around the time of physical weaning, when both the calves and their dams are in the yards. cont page 54....

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200 Day Weight 400 Day Weight

600 Day Weight MCW

Average EBV

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

Calving Year Figure 1. Charolais Society of Australia genetic trends show that Mature Cow Weight has been increasing in a similar manner to 200, 400 and 600 Day Weights.

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Calves with 200 Day Weight Dams with MCW

Percentage Recorded

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Calving Year Figure 2. The percentage of Charolais calves in each calf drop with 200 day weights, and the percentage of their dams with mature cow weight.

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Does Cow Size Matter? ...cont from page 52 BREEDPLAN can analyse up to four mature cow weights for each cow. However, rather than trying to guess whether a cow has had four mature cow weights recorded previously, it is recommended that Charolais producers record a mature cow weight on all cows in the yards. The BREEDPLAN analysis will sort out for you which mature cow weights can be analysed. CE

BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SCR CW REA MARB

TSI

.23 5%

.29 .27 .23 .23 .22 8% 35% 30%

25%

13.4 -2.9 33 66 9 7.8 25 2.0 30 0.72 0.19 215.39 .19 .18 .18 .17 1% 8% 30% 20%

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Optionally, cow condition score can also be submitted with mature cow weight information. Further information on recording mature cow weight and/or cow condition score is available in the Help Centre on the BREEDPLAN website here: https://breedplan.une.edu.au/help-centre/ How Much Mature Cow Weight Data Do Charolais Breeders Record? The collection of mature cow weight information has hovered around the 10% mark in recent years (Figure 2). However, given that mature cow weight (on the breeding cows) is collected at the same time as 200 day weight (on their calves), it is also worth considering how the level of mature cow weight recording compares to the level of 200 day weight recording. In recent years, the percentage of Charolais calves with 200 day weights on file has averaged around 40% (Figure 2). This means that, on average, only one in four calves with a 200 day weight record also have a dam with a corresponding mature cow weight record. Given that many of those who are collecting 200 day weights will already have the calves and cows yarded and scales set up, this presents an opportunity for Charolais producers to lift the recording level of mature cow weight without too much extra effort. Mature cow weight has a significant impact on the profitability of a beef operation, impacting both on the income (cull cow price) and expense (feed costs) sides of the profit equation. As Australian Charolais breeders have made improvements in growth traits (e.g. 600 day weight), the average mature cow weight has also risen steadily. To identify curvebender animals with high growth and moderate mature cow weights, Charolais breeders should aim to record both post-birth weights and mature cow weight. Currently only 10% of the dams of each calving drop have a mature cow weight recorded. Thankfully, there is scope to increase this; if all Charolais producers who currently record 200 day weight also collect mature cow weight, the level of recording for mature cow weight could be lifted substantially.

To further discuss improving Calculating EBVsfor Imported Animals contact staff at Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS) Telephone 02 6773 3357 or email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au

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HUON MAY (P)

GLENLEA DESIRE 10TH

TATTOO: DG1 J33E DOB: 15/03/2013 COLOUR: :KLWH

TATTOO: GLE F8E DOB: COLOUR: :KLWH

COMMENTS: Very fertile 4 year old cow.

COMMENTS: Purchased at Glenlea

Twin female calves (DG1N17E) and '* 1 ( ERUQ 0DUFK Â˛ Ă&#x20AC;UVW VDPH VH[ FDOYHV IURP WKH ODVW VHWV RI WZLQV ERUQ RYHU WKUHH \HDUV Â˛ +RRUD\

Complete Herd Offering Sale as a spring calver. Sired by Violet Hills Zachariah (P) VHVZ80E who was purchased at 2006 National Sale for top price of $20,000. Big volume female, great doability.

7ZLQ FDOYHV ODVW \HDU PDNHV Ă&#x20AC;YH FDOYHV in three years.

5LSSHU KHLIHU FDOI '* 1 ( 3 E\ Rangan Park Rio, born 23 March 2017.

WCR PRIME CUT 764 PLD PMC223447 (OAC S764E) (P) BAROOLA ZYGOTE (NCF Z48E) (P) SIRE: RANGAN PARK PRIME CUT F29 (RAN F29E) DAM: BAROOLA MAY G395E (NCF G395E) (P) PALGROVE BELLE 31 (PK Z215E) BAROOLA MAY D998D (NCF D998D) (P)

VIOLET HILLS V.H. VINCENT (VHV V47E) SIRE: VIOLET HILLS ZACHARIAH (VHV Z80E) (P) VIOLET HILLS TRINKET (VHV T58E) (P)

0DUFK $XVWUDODVLDQ &KDURODLV *5283 %5(('3/$1 200

400

600

MCW

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

CE Dir

-4.6

-3.2

+1.3

+14

+26

+39

+38

+1.6

+19

+0.7

-2.0

+1.2

-0.4

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

EBV

-1.5

-2.2

+1.4

+16

+22

+25

+42

Acc

46%

47%

73%

63%

67%

71%

62%

52%

57%

59%

47%

60%

55%

48%

-$5

-$6

+$13

Acc

52%

57%

75%

65%

69%

71%

65%

LOT: 15

SELECTION INDICIES

HUON MAY 2 (P) (R/F)

200

400

MCW

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

-2

-0.3

+16

+1.4

-2.7

+1.8

-0.4

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

52%

53%

60%

46%

60%

55%

45%

-$6

SELECTION INDICIES

-$13

+$9

HUON LOUISA 2

TATTOO: DG1 K37E

TATTOO: DG1 H35E DOB: 18/09/2012 COLOUR: :KLWH

DOB:Dispersal Complete of Autumn Calving Females COLOUR: 5HG IDFWRU

COMMENTS: Good uddered cow with

Rangan Performer from Baroola May. Dam Baroola May G395E and sister DG1J33E also in this sale.

plenty of milk.

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/RYHO\ KHLIHU FDOI '* 1 ERUQ March 2017.

SILVERSTREAM PERFORMER P38EF 083990038F (83 U38F) BAROOLA ZYGOTE (NCF Z48E) (P) DAM: BAROOLA MAY G395E (NCF G395E) (P) SIRE: RANGAN PARK PERFORMER E30 (RAN E30E) RANGAN PARK SHOWGIRL C29 (RAN C29E) (P) BAROOLA MAY D998D (NCF D998D) (P)

RANGAN PARK WESTERN SPUR C31 (RAN C31E) (P) SIRE: 5$1*$1 3$5. 6385 ( 5$1 ( ( 3

PALGROVE ESTELLA 228 (PK B144E)

0DUFK $XVWUDODVLDQ &KDURODLV *5283 %5(('3/$1 600

600

LOT: 17

1pm Friday 12th of May 2017 on AuctionsPlus COMMENTS: What can we say? By

400

IJOUFFLU 6327351004 (OAF N6327F) DAM: */(1/($ '(6,5( 67 */( % )

LINKLETTER Y27F (LJA Y27F)

0DUFK $XVWUDODVLDQ &KDURODLV *5283 %5(('3/$1

CE Dir EBV

HUON CHAROLAIS

200

Sale Catalogue Creation Made Easy:

MCW

MOONGOOL WHISKEY (DP2 W263E) (P) DAM: %$522/$ /28,6$ 1&) = (

BAROOLA LOUISA (NCF L6E)

0DUFK $XVWUDODVLDQ &KDURODLV *5283 %5(('3/$1

CE Dir

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

CE Dir

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

+3.3

-4.5

+0.4

+13

+24

+34

+31

+1.9

+21

+1.2

-2.7

+1.8

-0.1

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

EBV

+2.1

-2.7

+0.2

+11

+20

+32

+40

+1.7

+19

+0.9

+0.1

+0.2

-0.3

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

Acc

44%

46%

69%

61%

59%

60%

56%

48%

49%

39%

43%

41%

38%

+$20

SELECTION INDICIES

+$27

+$19

Acc

42%

41%

71%

62%

67%

70%

61%

47%

53%

58%

39%

45%

43%

37%

+$21

+$33

+$18

200

400

600

MCW

SELECTION INDICIES

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Violet Hills Charolais 7th Annual On Property Sale Lot: 11

VIOLET HILLS LEITH (P)

Tattoo: VHV L126E

DOB: 20/08/2015

Sex: M

Lot: 13

Colour: White

VIOLET HILLS GASCON (VHV G73E) (P) SIRE: VIOLET HILLS JARVIS (VHV J24E) (P) VIOLET HILLS CECILY (VHV C32E) (P) VIOLET HILLS DANE (VHV D130E) DAM: VIOLET HILLS H168E (VHV H168E) (P) VIOLET HILLS ENRICA (VHV E48E) (P)

VIOLET HILLS LANDER

Tattoo: VHV L119E

Selection Index Values $Dom

$Exp

$N.Term

+$37

+$51

+$20

CE Dtrs

200D

400D

600D

DOB: 20/08/2015

Sex: M

Colour: White

VIOLET HILLS ALEXANDER (VHV A47E) SIRE: VIOLET HILLS DANE (VHV D130E) VIOLET HILLS Y0032E (VHV Y32E) VIOLET HILLS BARCLAY (VHV B24E) (P) DAM: VIOLET HILLS GERMAINE (VHV G185E) (P) VIOLET HILLS COSIMA (VHV C120E)

March 2017 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN CE Dir

Selection Index Values $Dom

+$35

$Exp

$N.Term

+$46

+$18

March 2017 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

MCW

Milk

CE Dir

CE Dtrs

200D

400D

600D

MCW

Milk

EBV

+13.3

+5.5

-2.8

-0.5

+17

+16

+19

+38

+0.8

EBV

+14.6

+6.0

-2.7

-1.6

+12

+18

+10

+0.0

Acc

41%

33%

42%

71%

63%

65%

63%

58%

42%

73%

Acc

47%

45%

48%

73%

67%

69%

67%

62%

54%

75%

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:LWK /DQGHU ZH KDYH D JRRG H[DPSOH RI 'DQH RYHU D %DUFOD\ FRZ ZLWK PXVFOLQJ YROXPH DQG DQ DELOLW\ WR ÂżQLVK HDVLO\

Lot 2: Violet Hills Lowden (VHV L273E) (P) (R/F) Purchaser / $:

Purchaser / $:

Sale Date: Thursday 4th May 2017, 1pm Lot: 12

VIOLET HILLS LAZARUS

Tattoo: VHV L165E

DOB: 24/08/2015

Sex: M

VIOLET HILLS FLAMBEAU (VHV F39E) SIRE: VIOLET HILLS JACQUARD (VHV J163E) (P) VIOLET HILLS BIJOU (VHV B85E) (P) VIOLET HILLS ALASTAIR (VHV A34E) DAM: VIOLET HILLS ELSPETH (VHV E143E) VIOLET HILLS Y0057E (VHV Y57E)

Lot: 14

Colour: White

$Dom

$Exp

$N.Term

+$0

+$5

+$4

VIOLET HILLS LEVIATHAN (P/S)

Tattoo: VHV L181E

Selection Index Values

CE Dtrs

200D

400D

600D

DOB: 25/08/2015

Sex: M

Colour: White

VIOLET HILLS GASCON (VHV G73E) (P) SIRE: VIOLET HILLS JACQUES (VHV J28E) (P) VIOLET HILLS DIORAMA (VHV D141E) VIOLET HILLS ALEXANDER (VHV A47E) DAM: VIOLET HILLS H287E (VHV H287E) VIOLET HILLS CLARISSA (VHV C65E)

March 2017 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN CE Dir

Selection Index Values $Dom

+$43

$Exp

$N.Term

+$46

+$14

March 2017 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

MCW

Milk

EBV

-5.1

-1.5

-1.7

+1.6

+23

+25

+36

+0.0

Acc

42%

36%

45%

71%

63%

66%

64%

60%

46%

74%

CE Dir

CE Dtrs

EBV

+11.9

+12.7

-2.8

-2.6

+15

+11

-2.0

Acc

39%

32%

43%

70%

200D 62%

400D 65%

62%

57%

41%

73%

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/HYLDWKDQ LV DQ HDUO\ PDWXULQJ ORZ ELUWK ZHLJKW EXOO +H H[KLELWV WKH WKLFNQHVV DQG ORYHO\ WHPSHUDPHQW RI KLV VLUH ZKR ZDV RQH RI RXU KLJKHU SULFHG EXOOV DW RXU LQDXJXUDO 6RXWKHUQ VDOH DW <HD

Purchaser / $:

600D

MCW

Milk

BARDOO K136E (P) DOB: 25/09/2014

LOT: 2

CE Dtrs

-5.6

+4.1

400

600

60%

58%

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

+14

+1.7

-0.4

-0.5

+0.9

-0.1

Acc

40%

33%

39%

36%

33%

39%

Domestic

+$3

Export

+$4

46%

+27

+25

57%

54%

CE Dir Acc

PALGROVE FORCE (PK F69E) (P)

PALGROVE REFINE 144 (PK C920E)

PALGROVE CANTERBURY S WW1547XBC03906 (PK C59E)

+2.7

43%

-1.1

Contact the Society to find out more or to get started!!

Colour: White

200

+1.0

400

+19

600

MCW

+25

+31

37%

43%

73%

63%

67%

71%

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

+10

+0.4

+15

+1.7

+0.5

+0.7

-0.1

+0.4

Acc

46%

50%

54%

53%

49%

Domestic

+$21

Export

+$26

Northern Terminal

58%

61%

PALGROVE CRACKERJACK (PK C520E)

Selection Index Values

Sire: PALGROVE HAWKEYE H511E (PK H511E)

Dam: BARDOO KATHY H12E (BDB H12E) (P)

+$7

CE Dtrs

+0.3

EBV

1pm Friday, 25th November 2016 On Property Washers Road, Elgin Northern Terminal

DOB: 06/02/2015

October 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

68%

Carc Wt

+0.5

Selection Index Values

+19

MCW

+11

47%

41%

-1.4

200

+2.5

33%

Milk

Acc

(ie. partial or full EBVs, 2 or 3 generation pedigree, horn, colour and more)

BARDOO L40E

Tattoo: BDB L40E

Colour: White

October 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN CE Dir

EBV

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4th Annual Bull Sale

LOT: 1

STEP 2. STEP 3.

B ARDOO CHAROLAIS Tattoo: BDB K136E

STEP 1. You send us a list of tattoos and comments in lot

Sire: PALGROVE FUTURE (PK F933E)

PALGROVE DEMETER 79 (PK A121E) PALGROVE CANTERBURY S WW1547XBC03906 (PK C59E)

Dam: BARDOO DIGNA G10E (BDB G10E) (P)

+$14

BARDOO KATHY D72E (BDB D72E) (P)

BARDOO DIGNA B36E (BDB B36E) (P)

LOT: 3

BARDOO L64E (P)

Tattoo: BDB L64E

DOB: 14/02/2015

Colour: White

October 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN CE Dir EBV Acc

CE Dtrs

+1.8

+6.6

42%

-2.1

+1.0

200

400

+20

+27

600

MCW

+41

+54

34%

52%

63%

67%

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

+0.8

+23

+2.3

+0.5

+0.6

+0.1

+0.4

Acc

44%

52%

48%

52%

51%

47%

Domestic

+$30

Export

+$45

Northern Terminal

+$23

58%

69%

59%

REFERENCE SIRES

PALGROVE CHARM (PK C1043E) (P)

Selection Index Values

Sire: PALGROVE GANGSTER G542E (PK G542E) (P) PALGROVE BRONWIN 71 (PK Y149E)

PALGROVE CANTERBURY S WW1547XBC03906 (PK C59E) Dam: BARDOO KENDALL H51E (BDB H51E) BARDOO BARDOO KENDALL BDBE5 (BDB E53E)

LOT 1: BDB K136E

BLELACK DIGGER MBM0038543 (P)

UUCATIOLN TH ANN D 1N8PROPERTY PRO

REFERENCE SIRES MOUNT WILLIAM GIFFORD (AI) (P) (TW)

TATTOO: IAE D8543F

TATTOO: BS G19E

BALMYLE THUNDERBIRD MBM0008631 (PED X8631F) (P)

SIRE: BALTHAYOCK ADONIS MBM0020431 UK542626101162 (IAE A431F) (P) BALTHAYOCK PEACH FF0097893 UK/PA0057/01392 (PED U7893F) (P)

EATONS PREDICTOR 9230 M304405 (PED J9230E)

SIRE: LT WESTERN SPUR 2061 PLD M645785 (OAU X2061E) (P) LT MAIDENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BREEZE 8242P F822166 (PED T8242E) (P)

BLELACK MONTGOMERY MF0076839 (PED -6839F)

DAM: GALCANTRAY ABBEY MBF0023749 UK501967200891 (IAE A3749F) (P) BLELACK RACHEL FF0103102 FF0103102 (PED V3102F) (P)

CE Dir

EBV Acc

GLENLEA

CHAROLAIS

T SALE A

Founding stud of the Better Value Bulls Group

MOUNT WILLIAM (BS X30E)

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN CE Dtrs

+5.8 38%

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

200

400

600

MCW

Milk

-1.3

+0.7

+11

+30

+52

+54

+0.7

82%

63%

33%

60%

72%

67%

75%

82%

Carc Wt

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

+40

+2.4

-1.4

-1.7

+1.6

-0.5

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

Acc

64%

42%

44%

42%

43%

40%

+$33

+$51

+$31

Y 2017 BRUAR TH 10 FE Y A MOUNT WILLIAM DASH D62 (P) ID , FR

1.00PM

KADLUNGA VICTOR (KDA Y1E)

DAM: MOUNT WILLIAM CARMEN C34 (BS C34E)

SELECTION INDICES

COMMENTS: Digger is a structurally correct powerful full French bull. He has been used extensively across herds in the UK for his calving ease. He displays a good topline, excellent hind quarter musceling. Power in a moderate package. Last year his sons averaged $9000 and set a Victorian auction record topping at $17,000. Top 1% Carcase Weight. Top 5% Retail Beef Yeild, Northern Terminal Index. Top 10% 600 Day Weight. Top 15% Export Index, EMA, Mature Cow Weight. Top 20% Domestic Index, CE Direct, 400 Day weight. Top 30% Milk.

EBV

CE Dir

CE Dtrs

+3.9

+9.3

LOT: 49 DOB: 28/10/2011

SEX: F

COMMENTS: Polled, 3 in 1. White heifer calf at side born 20/7/16

COMMENTS: Double polled, 3 in 1 unit. Red factor heifer calf at side born 7/8/16

/Ä¨ Ç&#x2021;Ĺ˝Ćľ Ç Ä&#x201A;ĹśĆ&#x161; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĆŠĹŻÄ&#x17E; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; &Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ĺ&#x161; Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Í&#x2022; this Pinay daughter has the goods. Moderate BW with excellent calving ease, milk and good growth. Massive carcass, top 1% of breed for EMA, RBY. A daughter is a lead young female in the Thunderbolt stud of Chris Thomas, a daughter is in this sale, Lot 60 with heifer calf.

^Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä?Ç&#x2021; Ä?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ&#x161; Í&#x17E; Ĺ?Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Í&#x;Í&#x2022; Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŻÇ&#x2021; maturing, polled, USA bull whose progeny Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E; Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺ&#x161;ĹŻÇ&#x2021; Ć?Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ĺ&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Í&#x2DC; 'ĎŽĎ´ Ĺ?Ć? Ä&#x201A; Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĹľĹ?ĹŻĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Í&#x2022; moderate frame with loads of volume, one of our favorites from the Mullum females. Ä&#x201A;Ĺľ Ĺ?Ć? Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ĺľ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; WÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Í&#x17E; Ĺ˝ĆľĹśĆ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Í&#x; Ä?Ĺ˝Ç family.

LOT 18

Double polled heifer calf at side, M49 by ZW ZĹ?Ĺ˝ ÍžWÍż Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä?ĹŹÍ&#x2022; Ć?Ĺ˝Ĺ&#x152;Í&#x2022; Ć&#x2039;ĆľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ĺľ ĹśĹ˝Ć?Ä&#x17E; to tail.

Double polled red factor heifer calf at side, M56 by Glenlea Honorable (P) (R/F). Breeding progeny from a new sire like Í&#x17E;,Ĺ˝ĹśĹ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Í&#x; Ĺ?Ć? Ĺ˝ĹśÄ&#x17E; Ĺ˝Ä¨ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; Ć&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?ĆľĆ&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć? Ĺ˝Ä¨ Ä?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ć?Ć&#x161;ĆľÄ&#x161; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĆŠĹŻÄ&#x17E;Í&#x2DC; ^Ĺ?ĹľĆ&#x2030;ĹŻÇ&#x2021; Ć?Ć&#x161;ĆľĹśĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ĺ?Ä¨Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻÄ¨Í&#x2022; Ć?Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ˝Ç Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ć?Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ä?Ć&#x161;Í&#x2022; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; ĹŻĹ?ĹŹÄ&#x17E; Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹŻ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻÇ&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E;Ć? Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ĺľ Í&#x17E;,Ĺ˝ĹśĹ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Í&#x; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2021; Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä?ĹŹĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć?Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ĺ?Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ç Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ć?Ä&#x201A;ĹľÄ&#x17E; Ć&#x;ĹľÄ&#x17E; Ć?Ĺ˝Ĺ&#x152; Ä&#x201A;Ć? Ç Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;ĹľÍ&#x2022; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŻÇ&#x2021; ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161;ĆľĆ&#x152;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ĹľÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Ĺ?ĆľĹľ Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;ĹľÄ&#x17E;Í&#x2DC;

SALE OF THE DECADE FEMALE SALE COMPLETE HERD OFFERING Joined Glenlea Kalm (P) 1/10/16

IMPAIR 1893102983 (OAF N189F) SIRE: PINAY 8552394134 (OAF U4134F)

PALGROVE VERTICO (PK V325E) DAM: PALGROVE AVOCA 49 (PK A25E) (P)

MARY 8596100049 (OAF R8596F)

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LHD MR PERFECT Y416 M 314744 (OAC J416E) (P) SIRE: LHD CIGAR E46 M 434790 (OAU Q46E) (P)

PALGROVE AVOCA 30 (PK W178E) (P)

200

400

600

EBV

+4.7

-5.5

+0.8

+15

+30

+43

Acc

56%

75%

74%

62%

61%

62%

MCW

Milk

+46

+10

61%

57%

NTerm$

Acc

72%

56%

60%

59%

58%

54%

+$30

+$46

+$15

LT WYOMING WIND 4020 PLD M411450 (OAU P4020E) (P) PALGROVE ESTELLA 73 (PK S201E) PALGROVE VERTICO (PK V325E)

PALGROVE FLARE 44 (PK W116E)

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

+0.1

+30

+4.6

-1.0

+1.9

+0.2

56%

54%

49%

51%

49%

48%

LOT: 48 MULLUM REFINE 2 (AI) (P) Ć&#x2019; FRZV FDOYHV Ć&#x2019; +HLIHUV Ć&#x2019; (PEU\RV Ć&#x2019; 6HPHQ Ć&#x2019; +HUG 6LUHV

CE Dir

EBV

-0.3

-6.3

+0.5

+13

+21

+27

Acc

53%

74%

71%

60%

61%

TRINITY FARM ROSENDO (TF1 R18E)

600

EBV

-11.4

-2.1

+2.5

+14

+21

+27

Acc

49%

74%

71%

58%

60%

MCW

Milk

+43

56%

50%

+10 57%

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

Rump

RBY

IMF

+1.8

+13

+1.8

+1.7

-0.2

+0.3

51%

50%

44%

48%

46%

44%

400

600

MCW

Milk

+7.9

+0.9

-3.0

-0.7

-1

-10

-17

+1.2

89%

91%

84%

74%

71%

77%

83%

88%

Carc Wt

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

-9

+2.5

+1.7

+2.0

-0.2

+0.3

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

Acc

81%

66%

69%

66%

64%

68%

+$22

+$25

+$6

SELECTION INDICES

COMMENTS: Dash is a bull we bred by Palgrove Zapp

(purchased by Don Holt for $32,000 at Palgrove). Dash is a thick set, well muscled bull who puts plenty of grunt into his progeny. He was used in the Charolais Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Southern BIN Project Trial, alongside some other top Charolais sires. Dash has done a great job in the Mount William herd. Top 5% Rib Fat. Top 10% Rump Fat. Top 15% CE Direct. Top 20% Birthweight. Top 25% IMF.

+1.9

-0.2

+1.1

-0.1

-0.2

55%

53%

47%

51%

49%

46%

EBV Acc

CE Dtrs

+5.0

+5.1

57%

CE Dir

400

600

EBV

+5.1

-0.9

-0.6

+14

+20

Acc

37%

70%

66%

48%

47%

49%

MCW

Milk

Carc Wt

EMA

Rump

RBY

IMF

+21

47%

39%

+0.7

+15

+0.9

-1.0

+0.5

+0.0

38%

37%

29%

26%

is MN2. us. William e to pestivir . Mount AB gativ nwide ted ne by Natio e are tes All cattl semen tested are Bulls

+29

+3.8

-0.2

+1.1

+0.7

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

CHARO

75%

65%

67%

66%

63%

+$5

+$12

+$17

200

Milk

+47

+1.7

76%

69%

62%

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

Acc

72%

59%

64%

63%

61%

57%

+$52

+$67

+$31

COMMENTS: Dover is a very structurally correct polled bull with good length, muscling and doing ability. Dover has consistently performed above expectation with some impressive progeny in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale. Excellent Temperament and very impressive set of figures. Top 1% EMA. Top 5% 200 and 400 Day Weights Top 5% Rib & Rump Fat. Top 5% Domestic, Export and Northern Terminal Indexes. Top 10% Carcase Weight. Top 15% Scrotal Size. Top 20% 600 Day Weight. Top 25% Milk, Gestation Length & Mature Cow Weight.

PALGROVE NANETTE 32 (PK N223D)

400

600

MCW

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN Milk

-11.0

+2.9

-3.2

+3.6

+19

+32

+56

+74

+0.4

Acc

55%

52%

73%

76%

83%

85%

87%

77%

63%

77%

Carc Wt

EMA

Rib

Rump

EBV

-0.1

Acc

68%

IFE AIS HE

MCW

SELECTION INDICES

DAM: PALGROVE NANETTE 60 (PK T32E)

EBV

IC) RS (PT

600 +42 83%

IMF +0.7

FERNVALE PRIME MOVER (FEN P25E)

IMF

400 +37

+0.1

CHARMHAVEN D24E (WHY D24E)

RBY

CE Dtrs

81%

82%

RBY

+2.7

SIRE: PALGROVE QUINTERO (PK Q228E)

CE Dir

200 +20

71% Rump

+1.9

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN PALGROVE YARDSTICK (PK Y114E) (P)

BW +1.6

Rib

+4.9

SVC APPLAUSE 127A PMC 128804 (OAC L127E)

IMPAIR 1893102983 (OAF N189F)

DAM: PALGROVE DIGIT 65 (PK A373E) PALGROVE DIGIT 47 (PK Y124E)

EMA

+28

PALGROVE YEMEN

SIRE: PINAY 8552394134 (OAF U4134F)

Joined to Rangan Park Rio (P) 1/10/16

55%

-3.5 75%

Carc Wt EBV

MOUNT WILLIAM V37E (BS V37E)

200

CE Dir

TATTOO: PK Y359E

TATTOO: BS F6E

November 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN EMA

200

KADLUNGA VICTOR (KDA Y1E)

SIRE: ADVANCE COMANCHE C2 (ADV C2E) (P/S) ADVANCE UPTOWN GIRL (ADV U9E)

Carc Wt

MARY 8596100049 (OAF R8596F)

GUNNADOO VOODOO V163E (GN1 V163E)

DAM: PALGROVE REFINE 115 (PK A301E) (P) PALGROVE REFINE 64 (PK W401E) (P) 400

+8 59%

DAM: MOUNT WILLIAM BOBBIE B104 (BS B104E)

Double polled red factor heifer at side M55, by Glenlea Honorable (P) (R/F), Ä&#x201A;ĹśĹ˝Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ć?Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ˝Ç Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ć?Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ä?Ć&#x161; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A; ĹŻĹ?ĆŠĹŻÄ&#x17E; ĹľĹ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ÄŽĹśÄ&#x17E;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161; through the front like her mum, with added volume, Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä?ĹŹĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć?Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ć?Ĺ˝Ĺ&#x152;ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć?Ć? Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ĺľ Í&#x17E;,Ĺ˝ĹśĹ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Í&#x;Í&#x2DC;

November 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN 200

Sired by another Brisbane Champion Bull Í&#x17E; Ä&#x161;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Ĺ˝ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Í&#x; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ć? Ä?Ĺ˝Ç Ĺ?Ć? Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ÄŽĹśÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝ĆľĹ?Ĺ&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ä¨Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝ĹśĆ&#x161; Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ&#x161;Í&#x2022; ĹŻĹ˝Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ć? Ĺ˝Ä¨ milk with medium frame. Dam is from another well-known Palgrove cow family Í&#x17E; Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Í&#x;Í&#x2DC; >Ĺ˝Ç t Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ä?Ä&#x17E;ĹŻĹŻÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻÇ&#x20AC;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ease highlight her balanced EBVs. Really sound young cow in her prime.

Joined to Rangan Park Rio (P) 1/10/16

Milk

MULLUM DIGIT 5 (AI) (P)

SEX: F COMMENTS: Poll/scur. 3 in 1. Red factor heifer at side born 5/8/16

MCW

DOB: 21/09/2011

COMMENTS: Led female, double polled,

Sired by Brisbane Royal Champion >Ĺ?ĹśĹŹĹŻÄ&#x17E;ĆŠÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152; ĎĎ Í&#x2022; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ĺ˝ĆľĆ&#x161; Ĺ˝Ä¨ Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ĹľĆ&#x2030;Ĺ?Ĺ˝Ĺś Ä?Ĺ˝Ç Ä¨Ä&#x201A;ĹľĹ?ĹŻÇ&#x2021; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; WÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E;Í&#x2022; Í&#x17E;ZÄ&#x17E;ÄŽĹśÄ&#x17E;Í&#x;Í&#x2022; ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹśÇ&#x2021; champions and stud sires have be out of Í&#x17E;ZÄ&#x17E;ÄŽĹśÄ&#x17E;Í&#x; Ä¨Ä&#x17E;ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ć?Í&#x2DC; Ĺ?Ĺ? Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ˝ĹŻĆľĹľÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä¨Ä&#x17E;ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻÄ&#x17E; with extra length of body, good growth, ĹľĹ?ĹŻĹŹ Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A; Ć?Ĺ˝Ĺ&#x152;ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Í&#x2DC; sÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; Ĺ?Ĺ˝Ĺ˝Ä&#x161; temperament, was a show heifer and won several broad ribbons in her show career.

CE Dir

600

TATTOO: BLA G22E

SEX: F

11/7/16

LT WYOMING WIND 4020 PLD M411450 (OAU P4020E) (P)

400

LOT: 50

TATTOO: BLA F23E

STUD OPEN DAYS: 14th & 15th January, 10am till 4pm. DOB: 03/11/2010

www.bettervaluebulls.com.au

SIRE: LINKLETTER A11E (LJA A11E) (P) PALGROVE ESTELLA 73 (PK S201E)

200

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

CE Dtrs 50%

COMMENTS: Gifford is a soft structurally correct polled bull by LT Western Spur. He is neatly put together with a moderate frame, docile and very sound at 6 years of age. He was chosen from our 2011 drop as an outcross to go over heifers. He has since been used more extensively in the herd. His sons could be used over heifers yet maintain substance. Top 5% CE Daughters, Top 5% Rib and Rump Fat. Top 10% Scrotal size. Top 25% Birth Weight, Gestation Length and Export Index. Top 30% Calving Ease Direct and Domestic Index.

DAM: PALGROVE FLARE 83 (PK A137E)

CE Dir 58%

70%

Exp$

SELECTION INDICES

SIRE: PALGROVE VIAGRA (PK V92E) (P)

MOUNT WILLIAM FREEWHEELER (AI)

PALGROVE COUNTESS 2 (PK X284E)

November 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

Carc Wt

9HQGRU 5RGHULFN %LQQ\ 3 ( UELQQ\#DXVWUDOLDQJUDVVIHGPHDWV FRP 3 in 1 unit. White heifer at side born

Double polled heifer calf at foot, M52 by RP Rio (P). Show prospect!

PLATINUM WIND-FALL W75E (AJ1 W75E) (P) DAM: PALGROVE COUNTESS 5 (PK A107E)

LHD MS CLASSIC BELL X613 F 535957 (OAC -613E)

November 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

CE Dir

Acc

+2.1

Dom$

PALGROVE FESTOON 96 (PK X114E)

Joined to Rangan Park Rio (P) 1/10/16

+6 60%

-0.2

PLATINUM WIND-FALL W75E (AJ1 W75E) (P)

EBV

Milk

+17 73%

-0.7

TATTOO: PK D191E

SIRE: PALGROVE ZAPP (PK Z175E) (P)

MULLUM COUNTESS 1 (AI) (P)

TATTOO: BLA G28E

MCW

+17 82%

IMF

+2.5

December 2016 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN MULLUM AVOCA 3 (AI)

600

+11 82%

RBY

+1.6

MOUNT WILLIAM ROSEMARY (BS R10E)

DOB: 28/08/2009

400

Rump

+1.1

MOUNT WILLIAM REUBEN (BS R105E)

TATTOO: BLA E2E

200 78%

Rib

49%

-3.5

BW -0.4 66%

EMA

EBV

54%

PALGROVE DOVER (AI) (P)

TATTOO: BS D62E

DAM: MOUNT WILLIAM U9E (BS U9E)

LOT: 47

GL 54%

Carc Wt

Acc

SELECTION INDICES

COMMENTS: Freewheeler was retained from our 2010 drop of calves for his power and obvious pedigree. Trait Leading sire for EMA. Top 1% Mature Cow weight. Top 5% 600 day weight. Top 10% IMF, Carcase Weight, 200 day weight and Retail Beef Yield. Top 15% 400 day weight.

CE Dir EBV

+5.3

Acc

73%

CE Dtrs -0.3

+2.3

200

400

600

MCW

Milk

+22

+1.8

90%

88%

90%

+20

+37

89%

93%

90%

93%

EMA

Rib

Rump

RBY

IMF

EBV

+20

+2.2

+0.3

+0.6

-0.1

Dom$

Exp$

NTerm$

Acc

82%

73%

76%

75%

73%

69%

+$23

+$37

+$24

71%

-0.3

68%

Carc Wt

SELECTION INDICES

COMMENTS: Yemen was purchased at the 2005

Palgrove sale for $26,000. He was selected for his structural correctness, his very impressive topline with an EMA of 143cm2 at 22 months and impressive growth and carcase figures. Top 15% Scrotal Size. Top 20% EMA and Northern Terminal Index. Top 25% CE Direct & Retail Beef Yield. His last 5 sons sell in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale.

ULLS LAIS B

CHARO

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HORN

POLL

Interpreting Poll Test Results Visual observation of a bovine will indicate if it is horned, dehorned or poll. Modern DNA testing allows us to determine whether the poll animals are homozygous or heterozygous poll. The presence or absence of horns in Bos Taurus beef cattle, is controlled by two known genes, the polled gene and the horned gene. Polledness is a qualitative genetic trait, meaning that it is controlled entirely by genetics with no other influences. Importantly, the Poll gene is dominant and the horned gene is recessive, therefore animals with one copy of both genes (heterozygous) will also always be polled, but may pass on either the horned or polled gene to offspring. An animal with two copies of the polled gene (homozygous polled) will always be polled whilst an animal with two copies of the horned gene (homozygous horned) will always be horned. Commercial breeders can use this to advantage when selecting sires. If you are crossing a Charolais over a poll breed less emphasis can be placed on the sire poll/horn status as the poll gene should be present in the poll female breed (*assuming the commercial female is purebred). A polled Angus female should throw poll calves sired by a horned Charolais sire. The Poll gene is actually a mutation. Most mutations occur as a mutated gene with a single common ancestor, although it is possible for mutations to occur more than once and therefore have multiple ancestors. This is the case with the Poll mutation, where one ancestral source is referred to as the Celtic (c) mutation and another ancestral source is referred to as the Friesian (f) mutation. Importantly, both mutations have the same effect, meaning that animals with either the Friesian (f) mutation or the Celtic (c) mutation should be treated as having the poll gene, regardless of the ancestral source. When breeders receive their test results from the testing facility the result will indicate the poll variant if present. By understanding the status of poll breeding animals in your herd, progress can be accelerated if breeding for poll cattle is a priority. 58

January 2021 Charolais Magazine

SNP (DNA) Result

Status

Visual

PcPc

Homozygous poll (Animal is polled and will only produce polled (or scurred calves)

Poll

HPf

Heterozygous poll (Animal is polled but carries a horn gene)

Homozygous Horned

Horned

PcPf PfPf HPc

Breeders wishing to increase the number of polled animals within their herd can achieve the desired outcome in a variety of ways, however the pathway chosen will significantly affect both the time taken and the cost that is incurred. As with other traits, individual sires contribute proportionally more to the genetics of the herd and so careful selection of sires with polled genetics results in the biggest gains. This may involve use of polled bulls as a basic principle, but where available, use of sires that have been identified by a DNA test as being homozygous polled will greatly increase the speed by which a herd can transition to a polled herd. Breeders who are able to apply a level of selection pressure to their cow herd can also use the same philosophies that have been outlined for bulls. Retaining only polled or scurred females will increase the frequency of polled genes within the herd, while giving priority to polled females that have been identified by DNA test as being homozygous polled will maximise the rate of polled gene introgression into the herd. Importantly, breeding for polledness should always be balanced with selection for other traits of economic and functional importance within the breeding objective. Simply selecting for polledness without any consideration of other important traits is not recommended as it may potentially compromise the genetics of animals for these other traits.

Inheritance of Poll

Scenario 4: Heterozygous Poll Sire (Ph) Polled Sire P h

Scenario 5: Heterozygous Poll Sire (Ph) Polled Sire P h

Horned Dam

The Heterozygous poll bull on average will poll half his progeny from a horned cow. The poll calves will be Heterozygous Poll and carry a horn gene.

Heterozygous Poll Cow (Ph) h P

The Homozygous sire can only pass on a poll gene so all calves will be polled Half the calves will be Homozygous poll and half Heterozygous Poll (carry a horn gene).

The Homozygous sire can only pass on a poll gene, the horned cow will pass on a horn gene so all calves will be Heterozygous polled but carry a horn gene from the dam.

Quarter of the calves will inherit a poll gene from both parents and be Homozygous Poll. Half the calves will be Heterozygous Poll and carry a horn gene. A quarter of calves will inherit a horn gene from both parents and be horned.

Scenario 3: Homozygous Poll Sire (PP) Polled Sire P P

Homozygous Poll Dam (PP) P P

Scenario 2: Homozygous Poll Sire (PP) Polled Sire P P

Heterozygous Poll Cow (Ph) h P

Horned Dam (hh) h h

Scenario 1: Homozygous Poll Sire (PP) Polled Sire P P

The Homozygous sire and dam can only pass on a poll gene so all calves will be Homozygous polled (PP).

The poll gene is dominant and the horn gene recessive so any animal with at least one copy of the poll gene will be polled. In Bos Indicus there are some other genes involved (African Horn Gene) and this inheritance is more complex and sex influenced. Scurs are genetically transmitted, however the gene is located at a different point on the DNA to the horned / polled genes. Scurs also have a different inheritance pattern, one that is believed to be sex affected, however the gene does not sit on the sex chromosome, so the condition is sex influenced not sex controlled.

Poll Charolais x Red Angus heifers, Sire: Charolais (Horned) Dam: Red Angus (Poll)

The Pathway to Profitability Carefully planned and well managed crossbreeding systems are a tool which have the potential to deliver significant benefits to beef producers. Travel anywhere in regional Australia and you are bound to see numerous herds of crossbred cattle, with many commercial producers taking advantage of the performance “boost” created by mixing two or more purebreds. The main benefits of crossbreeding result from additional performance as a result of hybrid vigour (also known as heterosis) and the ability to combine the benefits of different breeds (also known as breed complementarity). Hybrid vigour is the amount by which the performance of the crossbred animals exceed (or differ from) the average performance of the purebred parents that are used in the cross. This was further illustrated in a crossbreeding research trial undertaken by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries which highlighted the benefits achieved through a structured crossbreeding program for weaning weight. This trial included crosses of Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn cattle in Southern Queensland. Compared to the straight bred calves, the F1 crossbred calves showed on average an 8.5% increase in weaning weight per cow mated. While significant, a larger increase of 23.3% was observed in the F2 calves, being those calves bred from F1 cows. Additional “boost” was obtained from maternal heterosis. Importantly, heterosis is not just observed for weaning weight but in many economically important beef cattle production traits, especially in traits of “low” heritability such as reproduction and adaptability traits. Reproduction and maternal traits have low heritability and the traditional response to selection in breeding programs will generally be slower compared to high heritability traits. At the same time however, significant improvement in these traits can be made through programs that maximize heterosis. The inverse is true with carcase traits. Significant and rapid progress can be made through selection for carcase traits in a breeding program, while crossbreeding has little or no heterosis effect. Growth traits are moderate for both heritability and heterosis, making progress possible through both selection and crossbreeding. 60

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The amount of hybrid vigour achieved will depend on the type of crossbreeding or composite system implemented. A composite breeding program is a crossbreeding system that is stabilised (inter-mating the crossbreds). Breed Complementarity results when combining the strong traits of one or more breeds to compensate for the weak traits of another breed. For example, a British breed female (eg. Angus, Murray Grey, Hereford, Shorthorn) mated to a European breed sire (eg. Charolais) complement each other exceptionally well. In general terms, the British breed female contributes early maturity, easy finishing and calving ease while the European breed sire contributes high growth and muscle. Alternatively, a simple cross breeding system could utilise two different British breeds (eg. Shorthorn/Hereford and Angus genetics). This example requires two joining mobs, with the daughters of the Angus sires being joined to the Shorthorn/Hereford sire and vice versa (known as a crisscross mating system). These breeds work in this system as they both have maternal qualities, and are complementary in carcase and maturity patterns. In addition, the system is relatively easy to manage, generates its own replacement females, which in turn provide the benefits from the maternal hybrid vigour that will expressed. For over fifty years now we have seen Charolais genetics excel in crossbreeding programs. The Charolais adds amazing levels of performance to cross breeding programs from north to south, east to west with the results well documented. The Charolais Brahman cross has performed exceptionally well with northern cattle producers achieving market versatility with their cross bred cattle. Likewise in the south the Charolais Angus cross justs works and these calves off high quality southern pastures pound down the scales at weaning. cont page 62....

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Charolais Sired Calves consistently reach target weights at a younger age and produce a high yielding carcase sort after in the industry.

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Charolais X Brahman

The Pathway to Profitability

Individual Heterosis Toogoolawah, Queensland

...cont from page 60 The Charolais Society motto is “Cross Into Profit” and we firmly believe that a Charolais sire can deliver in many crossbreeding programs. Looking back through cross breeding stories in this magazine the story is the same over and over again. Consistently Charolais are adding increased weight to weaners and continuing that weight advantage through to heavier finishing weights. Overseas the Charolais influence has been significant as well. American Charolais quote research that indicates of seven years of extensive Superior Livestock video auction marketing data including more than two million head of cattle, Charolais-sired steer calves outsold all other EnglishContinental breed cross steers by $3.73 per hundred weight. (Esther Dorice McCabe. 2018. Kansas State University. Dept. of Animal Sciences and Industry, College of Agriculture. “Breed trends and effect of breed on sale price of lots of beef calves marketed via video auction”.) The increased profitability that crossbreeding with Charolais provides resonates across the globe where this breed has reached. The variation in production systems where Charolais are strongly favoured is immense. It is a testament to the abilities of this breed to handle such a wide and varied range of environments and still perform at the highest level. Here in Australia we see this first hand. From the tropical north to the chilly south Charolais excel.

In many areas of northern Australia to drive fertility it is crucial to maintain the functional efficiency of the breeding female. This may include using adapted Bos Indicus lines or moderating the maturity pattern of the female herd. Planned crossbreeding with Charolais in these systems allow for increased weaning weights without a negative impact on fertility and weaning ratios. The same applies in southern areas with normal annual spring feed flushs. The growth ability of the Charolais sired calf to take advantage of available nutrition levels and convert to growth and muscle is a valued trait. That growth advantage achieved with Charolais sired calves continues through fattening systems. Be it grass based or feedlot, the ability to convert and add extra kilograms converts to profitability. This includes heifers on feed for slaughter. Charolais sired heifers continue to grow and develop muscle long after many other breeds start running to excess fat. Not all heifers are kept as breeders and being able to feed these heifers to higher weights can improve the bottom line. Charolais have proven beyond doubt an ability to fit into Australian crossbreeding systems with distinction. Whilst crossbreeding doe not suit every producers production system those that include Charolais continue to reap the benefits financially.

Charolais Angus cross steers from the Charolais BIN project in the feedlot. This research project concluded the most efficient and profitable animals were those with higher yields and high growth rates.

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cont page 64....

Annually Charolais sired calves from Bos Indicus dams dominate the Toogoolawah Weaner Sale. These calves have amazing uniformity and growth and are keenly sought after by the finishing industry.

Charolais X Hereford x Friesian

Charolais X Red Angus

Charolais X Brahman x Hereford

Leigh Clifford uses Charolais over Hereford Friesian cross dams. Calving early in the year the Charolais sired calves benefit from the maternal excellence of the dams before hitting the quality spring flush pushing the weight in these calves right up. In November 2016, 82 mixed sex calves from this property straight off their dams killed out at an average 263kg and returned $1683 per head. The top three calves returned $2,099 each.

Weymouth Farms have a magnificent Red Angus herd and Charolais are the preferred European breed for a terminal sire. The Archer Family appreciate the extra marketing opportunities the Charolais sired progeny offer. The Charolais Red Angus cross provide well grown polled calves with doing ability and no calving issues.

The Cooke Family terminal cross Charolais over Brahman Hereford cross females that excel on the Northern Rivers of NSW. The combination of individual and maternal heterosis produce even calves that attract strong buyer interest when marketed as weaners. Pen after pen of Charolais sired calves at the annual George and Furhmann weaner sales are testament to the success of this cross.

Individual & Maternal Heterosis Furner, South Australia

Individual Heterosis Beechworth, Tasmania

Individual & Maternal Heterosis Casino, New South Wales

Cross Into Profit Charolais X Red Angus

Charolais X Shorthorn

Charolais X Angus

The Winterbottom Family have used Charolais for close to 25 years and appreciate how the bulls handle the difficult hot dry environme-nt. After weaning calves are lot fed to maximise weight before marketing. Heifers respond well in the feedlot and are easy to market with their muscle pattern. June 2015 feedlot steers at 14 months averaged $1,516 a head.

Anthony Hurst uses Charolais over his Shorthorn female base and markets the progeny through Ballarat saleyards every year. The Shorthorn females provide a premium maternal base and the Charolais inject the hybrid vigour and muscle. The Charolais also provides a consistent soft red coloured uniformity which assists in visual marketing of the weaners.

When you supply your own butcher shop the article needs to be right and the Tainton Family at Yea appreciate the impact Charolais provide in their breeding program. Weaners have been recorded at 470kg. Using the Charolais has reduced the wastage on pure Angus heifers and received great feedback from the Butcher shop clients.

Individual Heterosis Dongara, Western Australia

Individual Heterosis Avenue Range, South Australia

Individual Heterosis Yea, Victoria

The Pathway to Profitability ...cont from page 63 Charolais X Lincoln Red

Charolais X Friesian x Angus

Charolais X Angus x Hereford

Charolais X Hereford

Charolais X Brahman

Charolais X Red Angus

Individual Heterosis

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Individual & Maternal Heterosis

Individual Heterosis

Individual & Maternal Heterosis

Individual Heterosis

Charolais X Murray Grey Individual Heterosis

Charolais X Charolais Cross

Individual & Maternal Heterosis

Charolais X Charolais Cross

Individual & Maternal Heterosis

Cross Into Profit

From the Archives - 1970/2020 “the message has stood the test of time and still rings true”

2nd December 1969 A meeting was held to convene the Society with the inaugural President Mr Anthony Hordern Jnr. Prior this there were three Charolais organisations in Australia but no cattle. Western Australian breeders had formed a group in 1967, New South Wales (June 1968) and Victoria breeders both had organisations. The first Annual General Meeting of the Charolais Society of Australasia was held on the 23 March 1970.

1971 Charolais Society commences publication of a monthly Newsletter. This publication was also available to purchase at 42cents an edition.

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7th January 1970 First Charolais sired calf born in Australia “Greenwarri Famechon 1 (aka Johnie) was born at the property of the Hyde Family, near Albany, Western Australia. The calf weighed 58lbs at birth and was sired by Sucre from a Poll Shorthorn cow. Sucre went on to sire over 9300 registered calves in Australia and his nose ring is hung on the office wall at the Charolais Society in Armidale.

March 1971 Willalooka Pastoral Co. South Australia held their first on property sale with Half blood Charolais heifers topping at $1,350. In Western Australian breeders host first sale of Australian bred calves including Greenwarri Famechon, Calf #1. This sale topped at $1,550 for a 1/2 bred heifer.

6th June 1970 Rick Pisaturo hosts the first auction sale of Charolais at Mandalong Park, St Marys NSW. The cattle on offer had been shipped from New Zealand. More than 1,000 people attended. Top price was $6,000 for Centrewood Babiller, a half bred female. 2nd October 1970 British Semen Exports reported that of an order of 200,000 doses of semen for Australia 150,000 was Charolais.

July 1971 The first purebred Charolais bull Mandalong Fabian was imported from New Zealand. Fabian at 4 months weighed 218kg. Fabian had a successful career siring 320 calves. Henry and Rebecca Pisaturo are pictured with Fabian, front page news in 1971.

Charolais Time Line 1970 -2020 Early 1970 Charolais cross cattle commence their enviable record in carcase and steer competitions in the early 1970s. In January 1974 at the statewide SA Beef Carcase Competition Charolais steers set a record score for the time. The three carcases beat the old record by 17 points recording 240 points for the pen.

March 1972 At the Third Australian Charolais sale a full French bull calf and purebred unjoined heifer were offered for sale. The bull calf, Centrewood Gabier sold for $21,000 at seven months of age (pic above) and the heifer Craigmore Gervaise topped the females at $22,000. March 1972 The first showing of Charolais at a Royal Show. Summer Glory exhibited by Charolais Breeders of Australia won Supreme Exhibit. Champion bull was Sundowner Ranches Giant exhibited by Tallagalla Charolais stud, Queensland. Sundowner Ranches Giant was the inaugural Champion Charolais bull at Brisbane Royal in 1973 and 1974.

1973 The Charolais Society of Australia records outstanding membership growth with over 1,000 members in the first three years.

9th January 1974 The first Australian purebred Charolais calf produced by Embryo Transfer was born on the 9th January 1974. Amberley Jacques was 86 pounds at birth. 5th March 1976 The first Australian bred purebred heifer was bred by Bill Wignell, Oorama stud Western Australia. The heifer Oorama Marie (WN8 M50D) was sired by Emir De The.

March 1972 Founding breeder and Life Member Mr Rick Pisaturo offered semen from White Valley Hamish, a bull he had great regard for. At 32 months he weighed 1190kg. Hamish won Grand champion Charolais bull at Sydney Royal 1974 and sired over 1000 registered calves. Semen was exported to North America with this being the first Australian export to North America of Charolais semen. In Canada Hamish topped the World Conception to Consumer Calving Progeny test program. Hamish semen was also exported to Russia, Mexico and New Zealand.

August 1977 Mr and Mrs John Sullivan of Riverglen Pastoral Co at Condamine won the Champion Carcase at the 1977 Brisbane Royal. This was the third year in a row. John Sullivan was awarded a Life membership of the Charolais Society and established an enviable record in carcase competitions, which continues today with his sons furthering the success. 1978 Western Australian breeders open Charolais House opposite the judging ring at Perth Royal show and is a great area for breeders to congregate and promote the breed. Premier of Western Australia Sir Charles Court performed the opening. 67

August 1979 Barry and Pat Conroy achieved the second consecutive grand champion steer and carcase championship. The Conroy family went on to record great success in commercial competitions.

1979 The Charolais Society purchased their first office at Portman Place, North Sydney adjacent to the Harbour Bridge for $90,000. The office space was initially leased as the Society was contracted to their CBD lease premises. The society also transferred its computer record of the herdbook to the Agricultural Business Research Institute [ABRI] at Armidale.

1979 Charolais win the Inaugural Hordern Trophy presented at Sydney Royal. Mandalong Investments exhibited Mandalong Lad and Mandalong Jassica to win the inaugural trophy presented by the Hordern Family. The breed has gone to win this Interbreed trophy ten times since the commencement of the award [image: Mrs Anthony Hordern presents the Hordern Trophy for the Supreme Beef champions to Mr Rick Pisaturo with Mandalong Lad and Jassica while the judge Dr Gary Minish and his wife Roberta look on]

1986 Charolais breeders accessed BREEDPLAN for within herd analysis and EBVs.

1985 Palgrove Charolais host their first sale, 16th September 1985, bulls sold to $5200 and females to $4200. Palgrove continue with their annual sale at the same time today.

1985 Brisbane Champion of Champions was won by Palgrove Futura and Palgrove Elegance 13 (P) exhibited by Palgrove Charolais. Charolais went on to win 15 of the first 18 Champion of champions and have won the last two years of this award. 68

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29th August 1986 Mr Rick Pisaturo, Mandalong Charolais announced syndication of Mandalong Chock (P) for $165,000. The new owners then negotiated a sale of a quarter share semen rights for $US125,000. The Australian syndicate comprised MR & Mrs S Cluning, Woodlands Charolais, World Wide Charolais, Jaiphil Charolais and Gray Charolais. This price was the Australasian All Breeds Record price.

1988 Denis Dobsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Champion bull at Hobart, Airlie Figaro was sashed by Royal, Princess Anne.

1989 Members of the Charolais Society vote to relocate the office from Sydney to Armidale NSW and Terry Skuthorpe commenced as Executive Officer.

Charolais Time Line 1970 -2020

1986 Perth Royal Interbreed Champion Female Culham Antoinette exhibited by Culham Grazing Co, Toodyay.

1994 Adelaide Royal Interbreed Champion Pair: Terry Griffin with Temana Molly and Daryl Giddings with Sedalia Marcus. 1992 Melbourne Royal Interbreed Champion Male Woodlands Jujitsu exhibited by Harold Seeley with Duncan Newcomen

1992 Australia hosts the World Charolais Congress for the first time. Delegates from around the world travelled from Victoria to Queensland with a Feature show at Sydney Royal. Cattle were exhibited from across Australia to the international delegates.

Over 50 years the success of Charolais in Royal Interbreed Competition has been tremendous. The images shown are breed representative and not a total list of awards achieved.

June 1993 The Inaugural National Show and Sale and National Charolais Youth Show were conducted at Dubbo Showground. Champion Female 2UP Miss Australia topped the National Sale at $10,000 selling to Woodlands Charolais. Duncan Newcomen, Harold Seeley are seen with Bill Dunlop and 2UP Miss Australia.

June 1993 The Inaugural National Charolais Youth Show were conducted at Dubbo Showground. Fifty young Charolais enthusiasts participated in educational seminars and the heifer show. Champion Handlers Brooke Ellicot and Nicole Nicholls (nee Griffin).

May 1994 Beef Australia Charolais dominated the Interbreed awards with 2UP Vegemite Kid Interbreed Champion Bull, Palgrove Estella 19 Interbreed Champion Female and Palgrove winning Interbreed Breedes Group. Ayr Charolais exhibited he Grand Champion Led Steer, the breed won he Tug of War competition and then the breed won the Grand and Reserve champion led steer Carcase awards. These results followed on from the breed winning the Hordern Trophy for Interbreed pair at Sydney Royal. The breed also won Interbreeds at Adelaide and Perth Royal later in the year. 69

January 1997 The Dunlop Family exported live 2UP Peugeot (P) to the United States of America. On his sire pedigree Peugeot traces back to the Dunlop Families original first cross females bred by Sucre back in 1970. 2UP Peugeot’s 1st drop of bull calves sold averaged $AUS6,200 in the USA.

May 1997 Beef Australia Charolais again dominated the Interbreed with Palgrove Panache 55 Interbreed Champion Female, Gunnadoo Red Baron Interbreed Champion Bull and Palgrove won the Interbreed Breeders Group and Champion Led Steer. For the third time the Charolais breed won the Interbreed Tug of War competition.

2002 Palgrove Charolais sell Palgrove Valiant for the auction record price of $61,000 to Meribah Charolais. Valiant had been the Champion Charolais Bull at both Brisbane and Sydney Royal shows.

2003 Charolais register more calves in the year than any other breed in the European breed sector. The breed has maintained this position since with Charolais registration accounting for 43% or Euro regs in 2019. 1998 Executive Vice President of the American International Charolais Association Joe Garrett and his wife Carolynne donated funding to establish the “Garrett Youth Scholarship” to provide educational scholarships for Charolais Youth. This initial funding was added to by Australian members and has provided many Charolais youth members with scholarships over the years. l-r Carolynne, Joe and President Hamish Gosse.

2005 The Charolais Society moved office in Armidale to the current site in Beardy Street.

2005 Palgrove Charolais sold a cow and calf for $64,000 at auction. The cow Palgrove Dream Girl 7 sold for $32,000 to B O’Leary followed by her calf Dream Girl 16 auctioned immediately after for $32,000 to David Jefferis and Dianne Priddle.

2008 Palgrove sells Palgrove Maxine 43 (P) for $70,000 to Greg & Sue Clyde-Smith, Ballyvolane Stud. This record remains today for a Charolais female at auction. Maxine 43 was sired by MNE Golden Eagle and All Breeds Supreme Female at Beef Australia 2003 and Supreme Beef Exhibit Sydney Royal 2003. l-r Greg, Sue, David Smith and David Bondfield

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Charolais Time Line 1970 -2020 2009 Australian Charolais Registrations top 10,000 annually for the first time. Australian Charolais host the International Technical Conference in conjunction with Beef Australia. The Special Sister Heifer Sale raised $9000 for Careflight

2008 Joan Vickers released her history of the Charolais breed highlighting the first 40 years. Joan researched and published the history of the breed in Australia including stud profiles.

2010 - 2015 The Charolais Society of Australia began a Beef Information Nucleus Research program in conjunction with MLA. The project had a southern and northern breeding project comprising some 1200 progeny. The results of the BIN project were analysed and included into the Charolais BREEDPLAN analysis. This project concluded in 2015.

2015 Beef Australia 2015 Bruce and Gaye Campbell win the ANZ National Beef Carcase Competition with Charolais sired calves. The Campbell Family repeated this win at Beef Australia 2018

2016/17 Charolais sires sold at auction in the year 2016 gross more than $10 million, this increased to $11 million plus in 2017 with 1,672 sires averaging $6,648. Moongool Lunar Rise sets a new Charolais auction record selling for $83,000 to 4 Ways Charolais stud, Inverell NSW. 2020 Australian Charolais celebrate 50 years of Australian Charolais. Unfortunately due to Covid 19 the World Congress to celebrate this milestone was cancelled.

2018/19 Heidi Nicholls and Sarah Nesbitt represent Australian Charolais Youth as ambassadors at the International Charolais Youth event hosted by Canadian Charolais. The events included youth from Charolais breeding nations across the globe and focussed on international networking and personal development. l-r Heidi, President Chris Knox, Sarah and President Brendan Scheiwe

Important Information: The summary of our past 50 years has not included every interbreed, carcase champion, feedlot trial success due to the extensive list of achievements the breed has amassed over the years. For example, the Hordern Trophy has been won by Charolais breeders ten times but we have only shown the first victory. Charolais breeders of Australia have also provided the opportunity for commercial cattle breeders to increase their productivity with the infusion of Charolais genetics, a true measure of success. 71

Charolais Acceleration Program [CAPS] Australian Young Sire Progeny Test

Charolais Australia in partnership with Semex Beef are excited to present the first cohort of young sires in the Charolais Acceleration Program [CAPS]. The program is designed to enter a group of highly credentialed young Charolais sires into a managed multi-herd progenytesting program. We believe that Australia has some of the best Charolais Genetics in the world, and it is now time that we identified and recorded these genetics via an official program. This program is an initative to increase the profile of Australian Charolais and acknowledge the quality of genetics bred here. A goal is to increase the usage of our best young sires both here domestically and eventually through export distribution channels. Breeders have been invited to submit young sires with attributes to enhance the Charolais breed here in Australia. In the first cohort two sires have been selected to be available for use through distributors Semex. The young sires have been evaluated for structural integrity, EBVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and marketability in the industry. The collection, sale and distribution of semen will be managed by Semex Pty Ltd.

SEMEN: $22.00 PER DOSE [INC GST] Purchasers of semen through this program are required to submit performance trait data to BREEDPLAN from all calves produced.

Breeders can access the CAPS sires at a favourable price by undertaking to submit performance data on the progeny into BREEDPLAN. This offers access to some tremendous young sires at great value and will assist in developing high accuracy in their performance information. Each year a new cohort will be selected to enter the program. Typically there is a time lag before the high performing young sires can be proven to a high accuracy and this program can accelerate proof of the sires being used. Collecting data from these sires from herds in different environments is hugely beneficial. Ideally data will be collected on all traits including scans. For the purchaser of semen they have access to sires that would normally be retained in the breeders herd.

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HOMOZYGOUS POLL

POLL

CHARNELLE PANAMA (AI) (P) (TW)

CHALLAMBI QANTAS (AI) (P)

Born:25/03/2018 Herd Ident: GKA P25E

Born: 28/03/2019 Herd Ident: CHA Q13E

GERRARD PASTOR 35Z (OAC H7921E) (P) Sire: ELDER’S BLACKJACK 788B (OAC K788E) (P) SVY STARTSTRUCK 8X (OAC F8E) (P) RC CHARLIE 0327 (OAU Y2200E) (P) Dam: CHARNELLE ELLE (GKA E10E) (P) MS CC JACKPOT 1107M55 (OAU X558E)

PALGROVE VIAGRA (PK V92E) (P) Sire: PALGROVE DOVER (PK D191E) (P) PALGROVE FLARE 83 (PK A137E) SVY PILGRIM PLD 655S (OAC B3031E) (P) Dam: CHALLAMBI SHOWGIRL L14 (CHA L14E) RANGAN PARK SHOWGIRL G22 (RAN G22E)

Comments: Charnelle Panama is a DNA tested homozyous poll sire that ranks very highly for growth, gestation, carcase traits, fertility and low birthweight. Panama has very quiet nature, and very tidy feet and legs. His Sire Elders Blackjack semen was imported into Australia from Canada in 2016. He is breeding exceptionally well here in Australia and excels in growth, carcase & maternal traits. Panama’s dam was imported from the USA as an embryo and has produced many outstanding progeny for Charnelle Charolais.

Comments: A combination of the super bloodlines, his Great granddam is Palgrove Showgirl 6 and his grand dam Rangan Park Showgirl G22 is a donor and one of our best performing cows. Palgrove Dover has carcase figures that rank him highly and has produced sale toppers in their annual sale a number of times. Qantas is a bull that always catches your eye in the mob; he weaned off his mum the heaviest in his contemporary group and has continued to perform. A very quiet and sound footed, long bull with EBVs that rank very highly for most traits.

Breeder: G.K & K.A BLANCH

Breeder: N A SPINK

CE DIR

CE DTR

200

400

600

MAT

EBV

-4.2

-0.7

-5.0

+0.1

+17

+32

+44

+34

EBV

+0.4

Acc

41%

32%

54%

58%

54%

55%

59%

50%

Acc

44%

IMF

MILK

EMA

RIB

RUMP

RBY

+1.6

+2.4

+1.9

+2.1

-0.5

36%

62%

25%

27%

26%

CE DIR

SELECTION INDEX VALUES

September 2020 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

DOM ($)

EXP ($)

NT ($)

+$27

+$39

+$21

CE DTR

200

400

-2.9

-4.9

+1.2

+23

+38

+45

+57

42%

71%

67%

62%

60%

61%

57%

MILK

EMA

RIB

RUMP

RBY

IMF

+1.5

+3.4

+1.0

+1.4

+0.2

+0.6

48%

49%

41%

46%

43%

41%

600

MAT

SELECTION INDEX VALUES

September 2020 Australasian Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN

DOM ($)

EXP ($)

NT ($)

+$34

+$44

+$26

Calving Ease Dir - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Dir - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Dtrs - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Dtrs - Harder

Easier

Gest Length - Longer

Shorter

Gest Length - Longer

Shorter

Birth Wt - Heavier

Lighter

Birth Wt - Heavier

Lighter

200 Day Wt -Lighter

Heavier

200 Day Wt -Lighter

Heavier

400 Day Wt - Lighter

Heavier

400 Day Wt - Lighter

Heavier

600 Day Weight - Lighter

Heavier

600 Day Weight - Lighter

Heavier

Mat Cow Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Mat Cow Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Milk - Lower

Higher

Milk - Lower

Higher

Scrotal Size - Smaller

Bigger

Scrotal Size - Smaller

Bigger

Carcase Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Carcase Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Eye Muscle Area - Smaller

Bigger

Eye Muscle Area - Smaller

Bigger

Rib Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Rib Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Rump Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Rump Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Retail Yield - Lower

Higher

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2021 Events Jan 4th

Charolais Office opens for 2021

Jan 12th

Great Southern All Breeds Bull Sale Doug Giles 0427 720 010 Mt Barker, WA

Jan 23rd

Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. John 07 5484 3359 www.kandangavalley.com.au

Jan 27-31st Feb 1-3rd

Victorian Beef Week www.beefweek.com.au

Jan 31st

Charolais 2021 Membership Fees Due

Feb 5-9th

Stock Journal Beef Field Days South Australia www.stockjournal.com.au

Feb 9th

Morgiana 13th On Property Charolais Sale Hamilton Vic. Contact Alan 03 5573 4561

Feb 12th

Mt William On Property Charolais Sale Willaura Vic. Contact Rob 0417 502 692 www.mtwilliamcharolais.com.au

Feb 16th

February All Breeds Bull Sale CQLX Gracemere Qld. Contact Agents: Nutrien & Elders

Feb 26th

Venturon Livestock Inaugural Bull Sale On property, Boyup Brook WA Contact Harris Thompson 0488 493 713

Feb 26-28th Canberra Royal Show Canberra ACT www.canberrashow.org.au

*** Please check with vendors on sale location as this may have changed due to Covid19 restrictions. All event/sale information is based on information supplied or annual dates. For the latest information, event updates and new events

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Mar 1st

Goodnwindi 19th On Property Bull & Female Sale Furner, SA. Steve Bellinger 0438 043 433

Mar 3rd

Huon Autumn Bull & Female Sale On Property, Granite Hill, Jindera NSW Contact David & Judy Gray 0427 808 395

Mar 6th

Charnelle Charolais 11th Inv. Female Sale Toowoomba Showgrounds. Graham 0427 622 410 www.charnellecharolais.com.au

Mar 5-6th Wagin Woolarama (inc Cattle) Wagin WA. www.woolorama.com.au

Mar 9th

Silverstone On-property Bull Sale Narrikup WA, Jon Imberti 0428 789 493 www.silverstonelivestock.com

Jun 4th

Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale Scone Saleyards, Scone NSW. www.palgrove.com.au Ben 0427 700 949

Mar 12th

Palgrove 2021 Female Sale On property, Strathgarve, Dalveen, Qld. www.palgrove.com.au Ben 0427 700 949

June (TBA) Glenlea Beef NSW Bull Sale Casino NSW, Roderick Binny 0409 911 791 www.glenleabeef.com.au

Mar 12th

Kenmere 8th On Property Autumn Bull Sale Holbrook, NSW. Ann-Marie Collins 0412 608 043 www.kenmerecharolais.com.au

Jun 25th

Supreme Beef Bull Sale AgGrow Field Days, Emerald Qld www.aggrow.com.au

Mar 15th

Elridge Charolais Female Sale On property, Gympie Qld Contact Ross & Paula Warren 0438 866 213

Jul 13-16th

South Australian Junior Heifer Expo Adelaide Showground, Adelaide SA http://jhe.sabeef.com.au/

Mar 17th

WALSA Supreme Bull Sale Brunswick Showground WA. Contact Agents: Nutrien Livestock & Elders

Jul 17th

Lilydale Charolais 14th Invitation Sale Toogoolawah Showgrounds. Ross 0438 625 505 lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com

Mar 17th

Glenlea [Dawn of the Decade] Bi-Annual Female Sale Online Sale only, Roderick Binny 0409 911 791 www.glenleabeef.com.au

Jul 23rd

Kilkenny & Barambah-Dale Charolais Sale Woolooga Saleyards M Lawlor 0428 745 095 or W Davis 0471 639 454

Mar 18th

19th Southern Charolais Breeders Sale Yea Regional Selling Complex, Yea, Vic. Nutrien Livestock: Chris Pollard 0428 993 860

Jul TBA

Casino All Breeds Bull Sale NRLX, Casino NSW https://casinoallbreeds.com.au/

Mar 18th

Paringa Final Bull Sale On property Yea, Vic. Contact: Tom 0434 146 795 wwww.paringalivestock.com.au

Jul 30th

Minnie Vale On Property Bull Sale Bexley, Narrabri NSW. Jason 02 6783 4272 www.minnievalecharolais.com.au

Mar 19th

Rangan On Property Bull Sale Charleroi Vic. Contact Graeme 0419 429 696 www.rangancharolais.com.au

Jul 31st

Kandanga Valley 18th On Property Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. John 07 5484 3359 www.kandangavalley.com.au

Mar TBA

Blackall Invitational Bull Sale Blackall Qld.

Aug 4-6th

Royal Brisbane Show Cattle Judging

Mar 31st

2021 Autumn Charolais HMF deadline

Apr 1-12th

Sydney Royal Show Cattle Judging http://www.sydneyroyal.com.au/cattle.htm

Aug 5th

Caloona & Mala-Daki Bull Sale Auctionsplus (Inspection Tamworth NSW) Steven 407 599 567, Louie Franco 0419 761 809 www.bullsale.com.au

Apr 16th

Liberty Yearling Bull & Heifer Sale â&#x20AC;&#x153;Culhamâ&#x20AC;? Toodyay WA. Contact Kevin & Robin Yost 08 9574 2035

Aug 12th

DSK 28th Annual Bull Sale On property, Borah Station, Gunnedah NSW. Chris 02 6842 9101 or 0427 600 278 www.dskangusandcharolais.com.au

Aug 12th

Coolabunia Classic 9th Bull Sale Coolabunia Sale Complex, Graham Blanch 0427 622 410

Aug 13th

Wakefield Annual Bull Sale On property, Armidale NSW. Greg 02 6778 1346 www.wakefieldcharolais.com.au

Aug 18th

Bauhinia Park 17th Annual Bull Sale Emerald AgGrow Selling Complex Ryan & Rachel Holzwart 0447 313 126 www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au

May 2-8th Beef Australia 2021 Rockhampton Qld www.beefaustralia.com.au May 13th

Violet Hills 11th On Property Bull Sale Rydal NSW. Contact Daryl 02 6359 3221 www.violethillscharolais.com.au

May 20th

DSK Whole Herd Female Sale On property, Borah Station, Gunnedah NSW. Chris 02 6842 9101 or 0427 600 278 www.dskangusandcharolais.com.au

May 21st

Rosedale 32nd On Property Bull Sale Blayney, NSW. Contact James 0425 341 341 www.rosedalecharolais.com.au

www.royalqueenslandshow.com.au

Aug 17-19th AgQuip Field Days Gunnedah NSW

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Elstow 9th On Property Bull Sale Baradine NSW Shannon 0427 197 901 Bruce & Marg McConnaughty 02 6843 6258

Aug 26th

Temana On Property Bull Sale “Glen Ayr” Baradine NSW Terry & Maylene 02 6843 8200

Aug 27th

ANC Annual On Property Bull Sale Glen Laurel, Guluguba Qld. 07 4628 2109 www.anccharolais.com.au Andrew 0428 286 660

Aug 30th

Advance Annual Bull Sale Roma Selling Centre, Roma, Qld. Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633

Aug 31st

2021 Spring Charolais HMF deadline

Sep 2nd

Elite Cattle Co Annual On Property Bull Sale On property, “Murwollock”Meandarra, Qld. Glen 0427 614 979 Kim 0433 333 805 www.elitecattleco.com.au

Sep 7th

Eidsvold 10th Annual Charolais Bull Sale Eidsvold Saleyards, Eidsvold, Qld. R Warren 0438 866 213 A Goodland 0434 594 721

Sep 8-12th Royal Adelaide Show Cattle Judging (TBC) http://www.theshow.com.au/show-entries/schedules-entry-forms.jsp

Sep 10th

Palgrove Annual Bull Sale On property, Strathgarve, Dalveen, Qld. www.palgrove.com.au Ben 0427 700 949

Sep 11th

Monto All Breeds Bull Sale Monto Saleyards, Monto Qld

Sep 13th

AYR 21st Annual Bull Sale On property, Mungabunda, Moura, Qld. David 0499 630 012, 07 4996 3127

Sep 17th

Ascot Annual Spring Bull Sale On property, Warwick Qld. Jim 0419 714 652 www.ascotcattle.com.au

Sep 20th

Moongool 28th On Property Bull Sale Yuleba Qld. Ivan 0428 265 031 Ian 0427 235 215 www.moongool.com.au

Sep tba

Royal Perth Show Cattle Judging www.perthroyalshow.com.au/

Sep tba

Royal Melbourne Show Cattle Judging

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Oct (TBA) Glenlea Clermont Bull Sale Clemont Qld Roderick Binny 0409 911 791 www.glenleabeef.com.au Oct tba Nov 26th -

Royal Hobart Show Cattle Judging www.hobartshowground.com.au/show/

Bardoo On Property Bull Sale Capel, WA. Contact Barry 0427 966 126 https://www.facebook.com/bardoocharolais

Charolais sired calf at “Wynkie” Maitland South Australia already exhibiting exceptional thickness, the previous years drop adding $$$ every day with superior weight gain

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Oakview Farm, Crooked Brook, won the champion ribbon in the Elders section of the Charolais Silver Calf competition at the WALSA weaner sale at Boyanup. With the champion pen were competition judge Campbell Nettleton (left), Harvey Beef, Charolais Society WA region president Andrew Thompson, Jarvis Polglaze, representing competition sponsor Zoetis and Oakview Farm’s agent Alex Roberts, Elders, Boyanup. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

With the champion pen in the Nutrien Livestock section of the Charolais Silver Calf competition at the WALSA weaner sale at Boyanup from DJ & EAD Mildenhall, Catterick, were Charolais Society WA region president Andrew Thompson (left), competition judge Campbell Nettleton, Harvey Beef, Jarvis Polglaze, representing competition sponsor Zoetis and the Mildenhall’s agent Jamie Abbs, Nutrien Livestock, Boyup Brook. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

Western Silver Calf Competition Encouraged by the success of the Victorian Region Silver Calf competitions, Western Australian breeders followed suite and commenced sponsored Silver Calf competitions several years ago. The competitions are run at three venues Boyanup, Mt Barker and Muchea. The first sale for 2020 was at Boyanup with sponsorship from Zoetis, Jurox, Nutrien Bunbury, Elders Bunbury, Jim & Belynda Quilty and Andrew & Judy Cunningham. After a great finish to the season in the south western corner of Western Australia quality pens contested the event. The calves were judged in each agents run with the following results: Elders Results •Champion - Oakview Farm, Dardanup. Steers with an avg weight of 456kg •Second - Oakview Farm, Dardanup. Steers with an avg weight of 424kg •Third - ML Waller, Boyup Brook. Steers with and avg weight of 352kg Nutrien Results •Champion - DJ & EAD Mildenhall, Catterick. Steers with an avg weight of 383kg •Second - EB & G Quick, Donnybrook. Steers with an avg weight of 352kg •Third - EB & G Quick, Donnybrook. Heifers with an avg weight of 345kg

The champion pen offered by Elders contained ten steer weaners with an average weight of 456kg on account of Oakview Farm, Dardanup. These sold at 386c/kg to return the top price of the sale at $1,760 per head. The champion pen in the Nutrien Livestock run from DJ & EAD Mildenhall, Catterick, averaged 383kg in weight. These 10 steers sold for 418c/kg to return $1,601 a head. The strong demand for quality cattle should see spirited interest in the next three Western Silver Calf competitions at Muchea and Mt Barker in early December. The Victorian Region Silver Calf competitons kick off in mid January as their weaner sales start. Outside of these competitions there has been great prices obtained for Charolais sired calves across Australia. Micheal Emery, Mt Benson, South Australia was rewarded with a price of $2,127 per head for a pen of weaners at Mt Gambier on the 26th November. These Charolais sired weaners were ten months of age with an average weight of 462kg. They sold at 460c/kg reflecting their quality. At Wodonga on the 26th November, The McCormack family of Mansfield sold 18 Charolais cross steers, 353kg, for $1,715. December through to February is the traditional weaner selling season in the southern states and after a good season in most of the south we should see some superb weights in the Charolais weaner pens. Watch our Facebook page for updates in the new year. 77

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Charolais Magazine: January 2021 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, TCW Livestock, Palgrove Pastoral Co, Myona Charolais, Queensland Country Life, The Land, Liberty Charolais, Moongool Charolais, H Thompson, Thomas & Wissell, Farm Weekly. 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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