Charolais Magazine January 2022 by Charolais Society of Australia

CHAROLAIS Society of Australia Magazine

January January 2022 2021

The reliable hourglass achieves pure function, design perfection and a reminder of the limitations of time We invest countless hours sourcing the leading global Charolais performance genetics for our program. This investment has produced a female herd developed over 26 years that provides a strong genetic base to ensure reliability. We prove our genetics under real world conditions in our commercial herd where we expect industry specification compliance. You benefit from our focus on fertility, calving ease, growth and finishing ability with structural correctness. Select your sires from the Venturon program that demands the very best and delivers profit orientated genetics in a well designed, reliable functional package. Andrew, Anne & Harris Thompson Boyup Brook WA 6244 T: Andrew 0429 379 135 T: Harris 0488 493 713 E: info@venturon.com.au

www.venturon.com.au

Stud Sire Prospect Venturon Raise the Bar R1 (AI)(P)

Venturon

On Property Bull Sale 25th February 2022 25 Charolais Bulls 25 Angus & Murray Grey Bulls

Homozygous Poll

Featuring Venturon Sires

VE7 R1E Born 02/01/2020 Sire: WC Milestone 5223 (P) Dam: Venturon Hillary P27 (P) MGS: Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P) Top 10% 200Wt, 400Wt, 600Wt, SS and GL. One of the first WC Milestone’s to sell in Australia. An exceptional stud sire prospect. Venturon New Generation (P)

Stud Sire Prospect Venturon The Real Deal R43 (P)

Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P)

Homozygous Poll VE7 R43E Born 08/04/2020 Sire: Venturon New Generation (P) Dam: Venturon Naughty But Nice (P) Top 10% 200Wt, 400Wt and 600Wt. Dam Supreme Charolais Exhibit Adelaide Royal 2019. Half sister Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) Supreme Exhibit Perth Royal 2021.

Winn Mans Skaggs 663X (P) WC Milestone 5223 (P) Cooara Mission Man (AI)(P) Elders Blackjack 788B (P) Venturon Price Tag P45 (AI)(P) Silverstream Landis L179 (P)

On farm inspection welcome

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

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

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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

January 2022 Charolais Magazine

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

Year Letter for

2022 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

Born Calves:

Year Letter for 2021: S

CHAROLAIS SOCIETY MERCHANDISE

New South Wales: Chairperson: Stephen Martin Tel: 0435 092 023 E: steve.739@hotmail.com Secretary: Ashlea Humphrey Tel: 0432 032 319 E: ashlea.humphrey1992@gmail.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: Louise Smith Tel: 0400 373 791 E: charolaissa@outlook.com Western Australia: Chairperson: Mathew Fairbrass Tel: 0427 475 041 E: fairbrasspark@hotmail.com Secretary: Belynda Quilty Tel: 0419 953 489 E: charolaiswa@hotmail.com

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Contents

4 Society Contacts

20 Feedlot Performance Queensland Trial 26 Pasture Powered Profit 32 Around the Pens 2021 36 New Office 40 Paddock to Palate 2021 42 Champion Carcase Perth 2021

10 President’s Perspective

42 Hobart Royal 2021 46 Perth Royal 2021 50 A Lasting Legacy 54 Youth Photography Award 58 New Charolais Selection Indexes 64 Charolais Strong Demand (2021 Bull Sales) 72 From the Archives

GM’s View

74 Events Calendar 77 Charolais DNA Guide 78 Advertising Index

January 2022 Charolais Magazine

FEEDLOT PERFORMANCE Queensland Trial

Neil and Jan Beer finish up to 500 head of preferably Charolais cross cattle on pasture annually.

Queensland breeders ran a feedlot and carcase trial which highlighted the Charolais advantage.

A LASTING LEGACY Boralma, Victoria Charolais have played a part in the Taylor family for over 100 years and are still number one in their eyes.

PASTURE POWERED PROFIT Yea, Victoria

CHAROLAIS STRONG DEMAND, 2021 BULL SALES Charolais bull sales have been exceptional in 2021. The sales are wrapped up in this summary.

Charolais sired heifers from Red Angus dams

2021

AN AMAZING SALES YEAR!

Celebrating 49 years in 2022 of breeding Charolais Seedstock throughout Australia.

260 Females SO

at our two major

female sales.

150 Bulls SOLD

at Auction and P

rivately.

MARCH

Dawn of the Decade Female Sale Gross of $700,000 for 145 lots. Top priced female sold for $26,500. JUNE

Topped Richmond Field Days Sale

with Glenlea Marlo (P) GLE Q503E for $13,000. ISABELLA 14th (PP) R/F GLE R24E Top priced female at our Dawn of the Decade Female Sale.

JULY

Our Winton Bull Sale with Fairfield Charolais. Grossed $400,000. Averaged $10,900 for the Glenlea draft and Topped at $16,500

OCTOBER

Our Clermont Bull Sale

Topped at $21,000 and averaged $8672 for 40 bulls grossing over $350,000.

Our Scone Female Sale

QUICKDRAW Q10 (P) TC3 Q10E Top priced bull at Winton. Photo age 21 months.

Q-BRICK (P) GWN Q9E PP Polled High selling white bull at Clermont, $15,000. Photo age 23 months

Sold 115 lots to gross almost $500,000. Top of $15,000 for cow and calf Glenlea Isabella 1st . Cows and calves averaged $7,500.Joined registered yearling heifers topping at $8,000 to average $5,600.

ISABELLA 1st (PP) R/F GLE K60E Top priced cow (with calf) at Scone.

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SEMEN

$50 GLENLEA PHEONIX (PP) R/F First drop of calves are coming up to weaning. Growth, softness and all polled! (GLE P41E / Photo age 24 months)

$50 GLENLEA QUARTERBACK (PP) R/F His first calves are early maturing, thick and all polled! (GLE Q902E / Photo age 16 months)

SEMEN

$50 GLENLEA LANNISTER Q405 (P) R/F Homozygous Red. Top priced bull at our Clermont Sale 2021. His first calves are all red from white cows. Great carcass shape and fine coated. (GLE Q405E / Photo age 30 months) SOLD at Clermont QLD

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$50 GLENLEA PITFIRE (PP) R/F His first calves have growth and carcass and all polled. (GLE P39E / Photo age 24 months)

SOLD at Winton QLD

GLE Q339E

SOLD at Agrow QLD

GLE Q303E

GLE Q50E

Paddock bulls including stud sire prospects available privately always.

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

www.glenleabeef.com.au

@glenleacharolais

President’s Perspective

Matthew Collins, CSA President

January 2022 Charolais Magazine

This year will be remembered for the number of challenges we have all faced as our nation rose and fought off the Covid surge that threatened so many communities throughout our country. The Charolais Society is so thankful that we have continued to receive full support from our members during 2021. This has enabled us to maintain services that are necessary for members to continue their day to day business. Australia wide there has been strong demand for cattle as the seasons have improved and farmers are looking to rebuild cattle herds. This has been apparent with Charolais auction bull sales around the country experiencing very strong competition from buyers for the stud bulls offered for sale. The National result to date shows total gross Charolais Bull sales of $18.9 million representing an average sales value of $11,318. That is a significant increase over recent years. Another important trend is the level of competition for those bulls on offer throughout 2021. A significant number of sales this year have achieved total clearance of the bulls offered. I would like to congratulate all members on the quality of the bulls offered for sale during 2021 and the hard earned results achieved. There has also been very strong prices being recorded for commercial Charolais cattle at sale yards throughout the country. These results are being spread across our Charolais membership and importantly include the commercial customers of those breeders. These trends we are observing are positive indicators for our breed showing that Charolais cattle are retaining market share across the country. It is becoming more apparent year after year that Commercial and Stud Bull buyers are driving and earning commercial benefits through investing in high performance sires. These results follow on from the tremendous success Charolais achieved when it set the standard for the Beef Industry at the 2021 Beef Australia. At this event the Price family’s exhibit, Moongool Radical 26 took the honours for the Interbreed Champion Female. This award gives recognition of the quality of Charolais cows and the depth of our breed in Australia today. The Society has seen further recovery occurring since the end of the drought with increased numbers of Charolais calf registrations with this years’ numbers expected to top 8,000. This story confirms the confidence breeders are experiencing by increasing their registered cow herds. The Society is also witnessing increased heifer inventory being registered. That completes the loop with breeders looking positively to the future.

At the present time all the indicators for the Charolais Breed are extremely encouraging. The Breed has experienced a very successful year with record market prices across stud and commercial markets. The Board is strongly promoting genomic testing and this year we have witnessed a significant increase in parent verification and establishing 100k SNP profiles. As a result we are seeing a higher level of accuracy in our herdbook and this aligns with our goal of introducing Single Step Genomic evaluation into our BREEDPLAN evaluation. What is now clear is the early testing has proven very beneficial to the way forward. Board discussions have continued and we expect there will be further information available to members in 2022. There have been discussions at a Board level seeking to encourage Charolais Youth involvement to their former status. The next step is to progress the guidelines and create the structure including mentors to provide support and facilitate feedback to the board. The Charolais Selection Index revision process has been ongoing throughout the Covid -19 period and has now been completed with the new Indexes available for the 2022 Bull marketing season. The feedback we have received from members and visitors to the Society’s recent purchase at Shop 6, 108 Dangar Street, Armidale has attracted many positive comments following the end of the Covid lockdown period. I thank you for quickly adapting to the situation we had to implement. The office is now operational and I would like to acknowledge the dedication and support that I have received from Hayley, Deearn and Colin over recent months as President. Finally I would like to thank all members for their support and commitment this year and wish everyone a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.

Matthew Collins, President

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Japanese Proverb

GM’s View

Colin Rex, General Manager

January 2022 Charolais Magazine

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Fall seven times and stand up eight

Without doubt, the major disappointment in the last few years was the cancellation of the Australian Charolais World Congress and celebration of fifty years of Charolais in Australia. Not necessarily from being unable to show the world our country or seeing the congress through to conclusion but the inability to officially reflect back on just how much Charolais have changed the landscape in the Australian beef industry. I have no doubt the Japanese proverb above would reflect the barriers faced in introducing European “different” breeds into Australia. As the first of the European breeds to enter the country we faced hurdles that other breeds could never fathom. History will reflect we got up that one extra time and breeders today can reap the rewards of our forbearer’s persistence. As a child, I grew up close to the Struan Research Centre in South Australia where a substantial trial was conducted with Charolais and their crosses back in the 1970’s. Bear in mind that in those days Whiteface cattle and Murray Greys had dominance. Some local opinion was quite negative about the breed however, history has certainly proven that as false. Pressure turns coal into diamonds and after conquering the early obstacles, we can take satisfaction in our ability to offer the industry a truly viable alternative for beef profitability. The future is in our hands and the opportunity to write the chapter of the breeds’ expansion should be front and centre in our objectives. At the end of the day, we are producing a food source from land in many cases not arable. Cattle can utilise this non-arable land and assist in feeding the global human population. As beef producers, we should be aiming to achieve maximum efficiencies in this process and the high performance ability of Charolais is a positive in this endeavour. To this end, we should also realise that our product has competition from other protein sources and we must look to enhance the eating experience consumers have. Having access to systems like Meat Standards Australia (MSA) and BREEDPLAN can help us achieve our goals in this area. Our breed has a great record of accomplishment in the main industry profit drivers such as fertility and kilograms weaned per hectare and placing selection pressure on traits that effect consumer satisfaction will ensure our breed has a place in the mainstream well into the future. Apart from a few lockdowns here and there, as friends in this together, I think we can agree the year 2021 was not too bad. From the perspective of a frustrated person who travels frequently across state lines, typing that previous line may have required some level of selfcontrol. Management of office environments, staff safety and people’s perceptions has been a challenge and I for one will be happy to file that side of things in the vault never to open. Masks on Zorro may be super cool but wearing one everyday has limitations. However, enough of that, let us move on to the good and the awesome achievements of Charolais in 2021. cont page 14....

Minnie -Vale Charolais 50 Years of Breeding

ESTABLISHED 1972

19th Annual on property sale 50 Registered Charolais Bulls Some results from our 2021 sale:

Sold to Rosedale Charolais $20 000 Lot 7 MINNIE-VALE QUIZMASTER (P) (R/F)

Sold to Temana/Futurity Charolais $15 000 Lot 3 MINNIE-VALE QUAD (P)

“Thank you to these studs for your ongoing support in our breeding program.” • 44 bulls sold at average $13,020

Luke Scicluna - 0428 421 828 Hunter Harley - 0447 925 700 Matt Hann - 0409 844 773

Minnie-Vale Charolais

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

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

Sold to Tractor Charolais Stud $17 000 Lot 32 MINNIE-VALE QUANTONG (P) HOMOZYGOUS POLLED

2022 Sale Friday

July 29

1pm at “Bexley” Narrabri

GM’s View ...cont from page 12

When travel has been achievable, seeing the impact Charolais can have reinforces my belief in the breed. I observed the induction of the cattle into the Queensland Regions feedlot trial and then saw the feed performance and carcase feedback. I also saw the Charolais cross cattle on Neil and Jan Beers’s property at Yea featured on page 26 where the breed performance on pasture was front and centre. In both grain and grass production systems, the Charolais cattle were excelling. Then the icing on the cake was a major feedlot and processor calling to advise of a grid premium for Charolais cattle due to their superior performance on feed and carcase attributes. The industry is realising the Charolais advantage and the onus is on us to drive this forward. Last year also saw many areas of Australia receive substantial rain. As I write this report, I would almost say some farmers harvesting want it to stop. Widespread flooding across the eastern coast has made harvest a challenge. The bounce back from the severe drought of the last few years has been incredible and farmers have been able to capitalise on cattle prices by presenting heavier stock for sale. Charolais genetics have proven a valuable asset for this. Heavy cull cows selling for over $4,400, young cattle making over 800c/kg have certainly assisted in producers recouping some of the costs of maintaining their herd during the drought years. The standout data for the year was auction bull sales. The sales are reported in detail starting on page 64 of this edition. The breed average has risen as has most breeds but the pleasing data is the high clearance rate at auctions. Some ninety six percent of bulls offered at auction found a home with the national average coming in at $11,392. The gross was over $18.99 million dollars and granted, this could be partially attributed to an upswing in the industry. The reality is buyers have choice and could easier have made other purchasing decisions. The fact is breeders appreciate the ability of Charolais in their program. Looking at market reports through the year where Charolais have consistently topped sales and made amazing prices it makes sense to add performance genetics to your program. From a Society perspective, the upward trend was achieved across all states, which is very pleasing. Talking to International Charolais colleagues this trend is global. The Charolais Banner in Canada quoted an extra 240 more bulls sold at auction in their 2020 sale summary. Stud breeders have also taken the opportunity to invest in new sires to advance their programs. We have also seen strong interest from larger commercial herds breeding their own bulls compete for the top price sires at many sales. This demand was also observed at registered female sales in 2021 with very strong demand and clearance rates. Palgrove, Glenlea and DSK all had females sell for over $20,000 at their auction sales during the year. Interestingly demand for younger heifers with breed leading genetics was particularly strong indicating a strong confidence in the breed. 14

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The demand for poll genetics especially homozygous poll bulls has been the dominant trend as the industry reduces the need for dehorning. One pleasing trend we have seen where breeders have marketed more than one breed in their sale, the Charolais sires have attracted stronger attention. Could it be the industry is moving on from the cosmetics of a coat colour? A step forward in selection of genetics, particularly for commercial Charolais users is the update of the Selection Indices, which rolled out in November after two years of consultation and review. The new Indices will reflect the use of Charolais in the northern and southern markets closer. Once data flows into BREEDPLAN from the Southern Multi-breed research project consideration may be given to adding more Selection Indices to our suite of selection tools. Increased rainfall in many of the breeding areas and a strong cattle market saw the society increase marketing efforts in 2021. We again had major features in the Queensland Country Life and The Land prior to the bull-selling season. Victoria and Western Australia both continued their successful Silver Calf promotions in line with the weaner calf sales. The society was also well represented at Beef Australia with the society stand, member’s sites and a great line up of cattle in the sheds. Our presence on Facebook continues to grow with the number of followers heading towards 6,000. We also share across to International Charolais Facebook, which has over 10,500 followers. To a degree, these pages have replaced website news as a source of information with an ability to quickly load information. That said, some posts online are perceived quite differently from the intent of the author and I would always advise caution in content. Before hitting POST, check your wording and images to consider what perception can be taken from the data. Is this going to project a positive outcome for my business? Can the interpretation result in a negative viewpoint? Having experienced angst for a post, the feedback can be brutal. cont page 16....

SILVER RIDGE CHAROLAIS Boston Walker Boyup Brook, WA. Tel Pop (David Corker): 0412 390 315

CATTLEMAN’S BULLS

READY TO BE DOWNRIGHT DIRTY

ADVANCE BULL SALE

Selling at

ROMA, 29th AUGUST 2022

Breeding Charolais since 1996 We started to increase PROFIT, we still expect PROFIT from our cattle. We stack our bulls pedigrees with the best sires we can buy, so you too can increase PROFIT. We place pressure on our cows to perform. The results are bulls like these

4 Ways Phantom (P)

Sire: Moongool Lunar Rise (P) “Son of the Australian Record price Charolais sire $83,000”. His first drop look outstanding.

Colinta Levi (P)

Sire: Keys All State 149X (P) “Sons sold to $33,000 in 2021. The most consistent sire at Brendale yet. Levi has set a strong legacy in our herd for years to come.

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

GM’s View ...cont from page 14 Looking forward to 2022, the Board is revisiting the strategic plan for the society. The last time this was undertaken was in 2014. That plan served us well and an update will ensure a clear pathway forward in the society administration and direction. One core component of the pathway forward is the formation of a Youth Committee after several years of dormancy. Sapphire Halliday was appointed as Youth Liaison Officer and will work as a conduit between the Board and the Youth Committee. The Society is also looking to appoint mentors to give direction and guidance to the Youth Committee. The Strategic plan will also take into account, future research directions, sales and events as the society moves forward. As we progress the core functions of the society are changing with DNA taking a larger percentage of administration than previously. In the last two years, we have seen considerable change in the registered cattle industry with new performance evaluations entering the country and shifts in administration portals for some of the smaller breeds. The Charolais Society has maintained a core size that allows the breed to function with its own structure and purchasing the new office in 2021 is a significant step in ensuring a viable administration centre for Charolais. The new office is also located very central to the Armidale CBD, which should return favourable capital growth.

Charolais bulls at the Stirling Bull sale in the United Kingdom, host for the 2022 World Congress.

Charolais members and friends are reminded of the next World Charolais Congress to be hosted by the United Kingdom in July 2022. Our colleagues in the United Kingdom have put together a tour and we hope to distribute final details early in 2022. If you have never been on a World Congress we can highly recommend them. Seeing Charolais conquer different environments, some local tourist attractions and engaging in great fellowship from Charolais breeders around the world make the tours very interesting. To our members that have promoted the breed in some way, shape or form during 2021, thank you. Working together, we can achieve so much even if we have to stand up for the ninth time the value of Charolais makes that a prudent task. Our office team (Deearn, Hayley & Lucy) are the best and I sincerely thank them for navigating an interesting year in and out of the office. I look forward to getting out and about again in 2022 and seeing first hand the Charolais contribution to the Australian beef industry.

Colin Rex, General Manager Turnbulls Duty Free 358D (P)

For Private Sale January 2022: Australia’s Oldest Turnbulls Duty Free 358D Sons

In 2019 we toured extensively through Canada with the help of Helge By and visited some great herds. One bulls progeny that really stood out was Turnbulls Duty Free 358D (P). With the help of Agri Gene we purchased his semen. His first crop of calves are outstanding and we are offering four of his sons for sale. Photos are taken at 8 months of age with no supplementary feeding. Bear in mind this is a complete new outcross for Australia.

Tambo River Superstar (AI)(P) Dam: Ashwood Park Gazelle (P) DOB: 18/03/2021 DWN S2E

Tambo River Sherbet (AI)(P) Dam: Tambo River Pippa (AI)(P) DOB: 21/03/2021 DWN S3E

Tambo River Selwood (AI)(P) Dam: Ashwood Park Fruit Loop (P) DOB: 02/04/2021 DWN S10E

Tambo River Sylvester (AI)(P) Dam: Tambo River Penny (P) DOB: 21/04/2021 DWN S13E

Tambo River Yea, Victoria Duncan Newcomen 0418 873 765 E: dwnewcomen@gmail.com 16

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Turnbull Duty Free 358D Canadian EPD Ranking Top 1%: Weaning, Yearling WT Top 2%: Carcase WT, Marbling Top 25%: Birthweight, Calving Ease

ANC

Thank you all for your support throughout 2021

Australia’s Largest Full French & Poll French stud Quality y unique gen netics, EU accred dited – “GLEN LAUREL” GUL LUGUBA 4418

ON-PROPERTY SALE FRIDAY 26th AUGUST 2022

LOT 12 sold for $45,0 00 Bauhinia Park

LOT 11 sold for $35,0 00 Barambah – Dale

LOT 15 sold for $28,0 00 Kandanga Valley

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 16 sold for $28,0 00 Garwin Brahman

Importt IImported ET Stud Sires b JOLIMOME (P) in use by Out of u unrelated cow lines

Lo L ot 91 sold for $26,0 00 Barambah – Dale

GDA PACTON GDX P19F (P)

37 ANC “Q” BULLS HAVE BEEN N TRANSFERRED TO OTHER HER STUDS THIS YEAR

Lo L ot 76 sold for $24,0 00 Goodnwindi Charo G lais

GDA PERILLUP GDX P169F (P)

ANDREW & NORAH CASS | mobile 0428 286 660 | phone 07 4628 2109 email anccharolais1@bigpond.com | website www.anccharolais.com.au

Lot 96 sold for $22,0 00 Barambah – Dale

KANDANGA VALLEY

Charolais & Charbray

2022 Bull Sales on Property

January 22nd,

10am - 46 bulls July 30th, 11am 100 bulls

John & Roz Mercer, Kandanga via Gympie (07) 5484 3359

STUD SIRE Kandanga Valley Note-A-Bull - Polled Sire: Kandanga Valley Jericho - Polled

www.kandangavalley.com.au

13th Annual Sale Friday 18th March 2022 60 Charolais Bulls Poll Tested Sire Verified Breedplan Recorded Graeme Cook M: 0419 429 696 E: ranganpark@gmail.com Charleroi, VIC www.rangancharolais.com.au Find us on Facebook 18

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29th Annual On Property Sale Monday 19th September 2022

Yuleba, Qld

G N O O OL O P

Lot 9: Moongool MR Qadir (P) $28,000 Purchased by Kandanga Valley Charolais, Kandanga Qld

Lot 62: Moongool MR Q551 (P)(R/F) $48,000 Purchased by 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell NSW

Lot 37: Moongool MR Q515 (P) $39,000 Purchased by Huntly Family, Muckadilla Qld Lot 5: Moongool MR Q497 (P) $28,000 Purchased by Riverview Cattle Co, Clermont Qld

Ivan Price: Mob: 0428 265 031

28th Annual On property Sale Averaged $16,179 Thank you to all bidders for your support Ian Price: 07 4623 5215 Mob: 0427 235 215

www.moongool.com.au

Feedlot Performance Confidence in the product saw the Queensland Region breeders conduct a Feedlot and Carcase Trial in 2021. The trial was for milk and two tooth Charolais cattle on a feed regime of 100 days. The cattle were then processed and graded under Meat Standards Australia (MSA) systems. Meat Standards Australia (MSA) is a leading eating quality grading program based on over 1.2million consumer taste tests by more than 170,000 consumers from 11 countries and takes into account the factors that affect eating quality from the paddock to plate. The program began in 1998, integrates more than twenty years of research and development with commercial outcomes. The program involves participation along the entire Australian red meat supply chain. (Source www.mla.com.au) The inaugural trial attracted fifty-four head from six breeders with equal numbers of steers and heifers. The cattle arrived at the Freestone Feedlot at Warwick in late May for the feeding component of the trial. The feedlot was very impressed with the performance of the pen, which included pure and crossbred Charolais genetics. The crossbred cattle in the trial had either Brahman, Ultrablack or Angus genetics in their background. A significant portion of the pen were pure Charolais. The average weight of the cattle on entry was 423kgs with the average exit weight of 603kgs. This was an average gain of 180kgs with the highest individual gain of 275kgs by a crossbred heifer. The top steer achieved a gain of 254kgs per day. The feed gain performance of the Charolais infused heifers is a valuable trait of the breed as not every heifer are retained for breeding.

Entrants in the Queensland Region Feedlot and Carcass trial were inducted into the feedlot on May 24th 2021 and were weighed out on the 11th September 2021.

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The overall performance of the Charolais sired cattle both on feed and in the chillers from the trial really highlighted the advantage the breed can add to a commercial program.

All cattle were processed on the same date and the carcasses graded by Meat Standards Australia (MSA) standards. This is the world’s leading eating quality grading program for beef and sheep meat. It has been estimated that the MSA program delivered $157million in additional farm gate returns to beef producers in 2020-21. MSA graded cattle in 2020/21 represented more than half of the adult cattle slaughter at 53%. In this period, the average MSA index for compliant carcasses was 57.62. The average of the cattle MSA Indexes was 61.10 in this trail. The steers performed slightly higher at an average of 62.61 with the heifers averaging 59.52. In the MSA Annual outcomes report the top 25% percentile has an index of 60.98 for grain fed cattle. The highest performing carcasses in this trial graded at a 65.13 MSA grading. Higher eating quality carcasses are important and MLA reported that in 2020-2021 the average price differential for MSA beef was an increase of 7.7% in price over non MSA graded cuts at butcher retail shops. As beef producers it is important to remember that our product enters a chain and everybody needs to be successful in that chain and the end consumer must have a great experience. Consumers have choice, beef needs to be consistent and rate highly in the eating experience for our industry to retain market share. Separate to this trial, a major processor that operates their own feedlot offered a grid premium for Charolais cattle due to their excellent performance in the feedlot and processing sector. There is no doubt that Charolais genetics with their ability to add muscle through a longer growth period can add significant value to the carcase.

Brendan Scheiwe, Trial Co-ordinator

Our Charolais BIN project including meat science analysis that concluded in 2014 highlighted that subcutaneous fat (rib and P8) and marbling does not increase tenderness. The effect of ossification was stronger than marbling and rib fat but ossification does not feature in price grids even though it is a better predictor of tenderness than the “fat” measures such as marbling or rib fat. Ossification is included in the MSA grading system. Larger eye muscle area is correlated to lower shear force values and this confirms the results reported in 2012 by Murdoch University. The variable with the highest percentage of correlation to shear force was muscle pH. Muscle pH is a measure of the level of acid in the muscle profile and this acid breaks down the actin and myosin protein bonds which lock fibres together and this process increases tenderness. The correlation was -0.29 which indicates that 29 per cent of the variation in meat shear force is explained by muscle pH. Therefore when pH was higher (less acid) the meat was tougher and when pH was lower (more acid) the muscle was more tender. There was a correlation of 0.18 between pH and carcase weight which indicates that heavier carcases produce more acid; however, we did not find a significant correlation between carcase weights and shear force. The correlation between pH and eye muscle area is stronger than any of the other correlations which indicates that larger muscle areas produce more acid which increase tenderness. The level of intramuscular fat contributes to the level of acid (0.216) but muscle area is a much better predictor of tenderness.

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Feedlot Performance ...cont from page 21

The important message to get from these results is that Rib and P8 fat are very poor contributors to tenderness and those carcases with larger muscle areas and lower ossification scores will produce more tender meat. The entries received were split evenly between heifers and steers of various breed composition. When the carcasses were evaluated breed effect was not detectable. The highest scoring steer on MSA was a Charolais Brahman cross. In the weight gain section a heifer from Palgrove shone with a gain of 275kg (2.41kg/day) over the 114 days on feed. Slaughtered as a two tooth she returned $3,085.68. Palgrove had the best weight gaining pen of heifers with three Charolais cross heifers gaining a total of 674kg. Highest weight gain in the steers was an entry from Moongool Charolais gaining 254kg (2.22kg/day). The best gain for a pen of steers went to Juandah Charolais with their Charolais Angus cross steers gaining 601kg. On the hook in the heifer section, the team from Ascot Charolais took the champion awards. This pen included the highest scoring heifer on MSA Index at 62.63. All three in this pen scored perfectly for Market specifications and scored very well for Lean Meat Yield with two bonus points for their performance. The highest scoring heifer carcase was in this pen at an individual 89.72 points. This pen totalled 265.16 ahead of a team from Bauhinia Park Charolais on 261.37 points. The second highest scoring heifer carcase was in this pen at 89.08 points. On the hook in the steer section Greg and Kel Kelly, Juandah Charolais had an excellent result. Their Charolais Brahman cross-pen edged out their Charolais Angus pen for the top two pens. Of the top six MSA Indexing steers, five came from their pens including the top three individuals. The champion steer carcase came from the Charolais Angus pen with 92.09 points. A Supreme Animal was evaluated with the rankings from weight gain, increase in $ value and carcase placing and a Charolais Angus exhibit from Juandah won this award. This steer placed 3rd in weight gain, 4th in $ value increase and 6th in the carcase placing. The Queensland Region celebrated a belated 50th anniversary of Charolais in their state on the 13th November and the awards from the trial were presented to the exhibitors. The results of this evaluation under real world feeding regimes is very encouraging with excellent weight gain and high compliance with MSA Eating standards and carcase value. The content of Charolais in the cattle entered ranged from purebred to half-bred with strong performances recorded. The Queensland region will be looking to run another trial in 2022 and members will be advised of the dates and entry specifications. A huge thank you to the Freestone Feedlot at Warwick for the great care they took of the cattle and agents Bartholomew & Co for their contribution to the success of the event.

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Presentations

Juandah Charolais, Guluguba Qld, operated by Greg and Kel Kelly won the Supreme Exhibit of the Feedlot/Carcase trial as well as Champion Carcase. Lauren and Hannah Kelly are pictured accepting the award from Ross Sticklen representing the organising committee.

Ross Sticklen presents Loretta Tonschek and Charlie Howard from Palgrove Pastoral Co the award for Highest gain on Feed during the trial.

Ross Sticklen presents Jackie and Jim Wedge, Ascot Charolais the award for Champion Heifer Carcase and Champion Pen of Heifer Carcases.

MSA Grader Janine Lau and competitors in the Feedlot and Carcase Trial at the Queensland Region’s presentation dinner and celebration of 50plus years of Charolais in Australia.

Charnelle Charolais 12th Annual Invitation Female & Genetics Sale Toowoomba Showgrounds (undercover) Saturday 05th March 2022, 11:00 AM Qld time

Charnelle Emma 5 GKA R10E (P) – Elder’s Blackjack x RC Charlie – offering 50% share

Charnelle Elegance 8 (P) GKA J38E – JWX Silver Bullet x 2UP Peugeot – Donor cow sells

Charnelle Shelley (P) GKA R13F Polled Full French – Johnny x Fleets Vibrant – offering 50% share

80 Females including 1 Donor & 12 Cows & Calves 45 Joined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Elder’s Blackjack, Johnny, Charnelle Panama & LT Ledger 22 Unjoined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Elder’s Blackjack, CML Distinction, Charnelle Panama & Gallway Embryo packages – Sires represented include, Elder’s Blackjack, Silverstream Landis, Silverstream Manhattan, LT Authority, Pinay & Johnny. Semen packages: including Pinay, Palgrove Viagra, Genk & Apollon Invited vendors include: Bauhinia Park, Bellervale, Black Duck, Calmview, Challambi, Cheyenne, Elite, Glenlea, Jay Tees, Mountview, Taylor, Valley View, & Warilla

Contact: Graham Blanch: 0427 622 410 Michael Smith: Elders Toowoomba 0428 541 711

The Best Value for Money Charolais Female Sale In Australia!

Feedlot Performance ...cont from page 23

Highest Weight Gain (Single) - Heifer Entry # 049 275kg (2.41kg/day)

Highest Weight Gain (Single) - Steer Entry # 029 254kg (2.22kg/day)

Exhibitor: Palgrove Pastoral Co

Exhibitor: Moongool Charolais

2nd: Entry # 050 231kg (2.02kg/day) Exhibitor: Palgrove Charolais (Palgrove Pastoral Co)

2nd: Entry # 022 236kg (2.07kg/day) Exhibitor: Juandah Charolais (G & K Kelly)

3rd: Entry # 040 219kg (1.90kg/day) Exhibitor: Moongool Charolais (Keddstock Pty Ltd)

3rd: Entry # 035 217kg (1.90kg/day) Exhibitor: Moongool Charolais (Keddstock Pty Ltd)

Champion Pen of Heifers Weight Gain Entry # 049/050/051 674kg (Ave 1.90kg/day/per head)

Champion Pen of Steers Weight Gain Entry # 022/023/024 601kg (Ave 1.75kg/day/per head) Exhibitor: Juandah Charolais (G & K Kelly)

Exhibitor: Palgrove Pastoral Co

Reserve Champion Pen of Heifers Weight Gain Entry #040/041/042 588kg (1.72kg/day/per head) Exhibitor: Moongool Charolais (Keddstock Pty Ltd)

Reserve Champion Pen of Steers Weight Gain Entry #007/008/009 573kg (1.67kg/day/per head) Exhibitor: Mulgrave Grazing Co

3rd: Entry # 010/011/012 582kg (1.70kg/day/per head) Exhibitor: Bauhinia Park Charolais (R & R Holzwart)

3rd: Entry # 004/005/006 551kg (1.61kg/day/per head) Exhibitor: Mulgrave Grazing Co

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Results: Carcase

Champion Pen Heifer Carcase Entry # 025/026/027 265.16pts

Champion Pen Steer Carcase Entry # 019/020/021 275.09pts

Exhibitor: Ascot Charolais (J & J Wedge)

Exhibitor: Juandah Charolais (G & K Kelly)

Reserve Champion Pen Heifer Carcase Entry # 010/011/12 261.37pts Exhibitor: Bauhinau Park Charolais (RW & RJ Holzwart)

Reserve Champion Pen Steer Carcase Entry # 022/023/024 271.01pts Exhibitor: Juandah Charolais (G & K Kelly)

Champion Heifer Carcase (Single) Entry # 026 89.72pts Exhibitor: Acot Charolais (J & J Wedge)

Champion Steer Carcase (Single) Entry # 024 92.09pts

Reserve Champion Heifer Carcase Entry # 011 89.08pts Exhibitor: Bauhinau Park Charolais (RW & RJ Holzwart)

Reserve Champion Steer Carcase Entry # 038 91.52pts Exhibitor: Moongool Charolais (Keddstock Pty Ltd)

Exhibitor: Juandah Charolais (G & K Kelly)

Above and Below: Outstanding quality Charolais cross steers finishing on pasture. This mob were on “The Island” a portion of the property surrounded by the Yea River.

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Pasture Powered Profit The ability of the Charolais breed to convert pasture to high quality beef is well and truly proven on the property of Neil and Jan Beer at Yea in Victoria. Their properties comprising 465 hectares include the homestead property Cheviot Hills purchased in 1982 and some adjoining properties added over the years. The property has a triple frontage of eight kilometres to the Yea River providing extended grazing periods on the flood prone flats. The area has an average rainfall of 700mm with 2021 being an exceptional year.

The river flats whilst productive need to be monitored with three floods in 2021 and another six channel capacity events. Cattle are moved to the hilly paddocks during this time which can add some stocking stress until they can return to the river flats. When Neil and Jan first purchased the property the river flats were mainly flood tussocks and phalaris clumps with flooded silt built up around them. Jan commented, “It was difficult to ride a horse through the area”. The pasture has been improved and now is a tremendously productive mix of rye, clovers and chicory which the cattle thrive on. The aim is to pasture improve a paddock annually. The chicory seed first washed down to the property in a flood and after seeing the performance of the plant Neil and Jan have added it to their seed mix.

Nearby at Ghin Ghin a portion of Jan’s family farm has been added to the enterprise. Jan’s family have farmed in the Yea district for over 115 years, but when you sit and talk to Jan and Neil you can only take away how progressive and adaptable this couple are. Neil raised at Kerang in northern Victoria worked in the local sale yards for pocket money as a youngster . He added he almost pursued a career in stock and station agency. Jan was in Kerang as a schoolteacher and prior to marrying they both travelled round the UK and Europe for 18 months. Both contribute back to the community with Jan being the Chairperson of the Yea Saleyard Management Committee and Neil involved in the Country Fire Authority (CFA). cont page 28....

Neil and Jan Beer on their Cheviot Hills property on the outskirts of Yea, Victoria. The Charolais cross heifers behind were finished and booked in for processing the next week.

Charolais cross heifers recently purchased for finishing in 2022. Jan and Neil look for quiet long bodied heifers that can develop and add the weight.

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Below: Charolais cross heifers finished on grass and due to be processed the week after this image was taken, mid November 2021.

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When they first purchased the property, they ran F1 crossbred cows and used Hereford bulls. Weaner calves were marketed through Dandenong and Pakenham sale yards before selling directly to the processors started. Jan said having the ability to see their cattle processed, was a step forward as in those days’ feedback was limited. This allowed Jan and Neil to develop their concept of which animals produced a quality result. A chance purchase of a Composite bull highlighted the advantages of hybrid vigour, which led the couple to buying in Composite sires from South Australia. Jan said the composite sired calves added 45kgs to the weaning weights of their calves at 9 to 10 months. On the fertile productive country calves could be weaned off at 400kg at this age. This use of composite bloodlines reinforced the message to the couple of the benefits of crossbreeding. During these years Neil was working off farm and the workload of the calving enterprise was building so the Beer’s changed to rearing first cross heifers and selling as point of calving heifers. This was done very successfully for about eight years until the local emphasis on vealer production reduced. Another change in direction saw the property change to purchasing weaner steers and heifers and growing out. With the pasture capabilities of the property these cattle could be grown out and finished mostly on grass in a twelve month period. After seeing the results of Charolais cross cattle for over twenty years the couple have a strong preference for them. The local Yea district has traditionally been a Charolais area with herds like Woodlands (Ashwood Park) having a long and established reputation. Neil said the Charolais cross cattle grow on without becoming overfat which allows them to increase sale weights and still hit their specifications. A preference is for purchasing Charolais cross heifers as they have a conformation similar to a steer, can be marketed for the same cents a kilogram price and tend to finish slightly earlier. The couple particularly like the Charolais Angus cross due to their high performance.

Jan and Neil with steers finishing on “The Island”, these guys were packing on the weight and finish. Awesome temperament, a trait the Beers appreciate with the Charolais cattle.

Depending on seasons 450 to 500 head are purchased from late August through to November with the goal to market these as finished cattle in the next spring flush. The first draft of steers sold in 2021 averaged a dressed weight of 398kgs yielding at 56-57%. Calves are bought in from three properties that have been long term suppliers as well as topping up from Yea and Euroa saleyards. The aim is to add 300kgs plus on the steers in the twelve months on the property. With the excellent spring of 2021 and abundant pasture, some steers were held for longer than usual and may exceed that gain. Typically heifers are marketed around the 600 to 650kgs and steers from 650 to 750 kgs. Currently the cattle are consigned to Greenhams Gippsland at Moe where the feedback is very positive on the quality of the Charolais carcasses. The Charolais contribution to excellent weight gain is aided by the fantastic temperament of the breed. Jan said the young cattle get used to being called to move pasture and compared to other breeds the Charolais temperament is way out in front. She added it just makes management so much easier. Certainly on inspection the cattle were extremely docile and contentedly grazing. When purchasing in the annual intake the preference is for poll or dehorned cattle from properties with known performance capabilities. A preference is for lighter cattle with a frame to grow, body length and good muscle pattern. Jan likes some capacity in the front to allow the cattle to develop and hang the weight on. New purchases on arrival are kept in smaller paddocks to settle in and sorted in mobs of 40 to 50 steers and 50 heifers. This suits management on the property and in winter when homegrown silage is fed, three bales a week per mob keeps growth and development happening. Silage is fed from March through to July. This equates to 1.25 bales per head on average. If the season dries off and some cattle still require finishing grain free pellets may be fed, but only when required.

Cattle are drenched in Autumn for worms and treated for lice if required. Drenches are rotated and currently pour on products are utilised. Mobs are rotated on the hilly country and cell grazed on “The Island” a 25 hectare area of the river flats surrounded by the river. Jan and Neil became involved in Pasture for Profit programs many years ago and have found the information gained very informative and useful. Jan commented that her father had been the first in the district to irrigate when dairying and the productivity increase was substantial. The river flats are naturally irrigated to a degree by underground river seepage and the pastures were truly productive. Neil and Jan have taken a property capable of highly productive grazing, ensured the pastures are right and capitalized by adding Charolais genetics to the mix. As Jan put it “the Charolais are an all-round perfect animal for fattening within twelve months, they have the temperament and skeletal frame”. Neil added “the return on investment is excellent” ensuring Charolais cattle will be grazing Cheviot Hills well into the future.

Charolais cross steers with tremendous growth and muscle pattern finishing successfully on grass at Cheviot Hills.

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ASCOT

CHAROLAIS & ANGUS for $47,500 SOLD for

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56 Charolais bulls averaged $17,455.00 for $46,000 SOLD for

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NEXT YEAR’S SALE DATE:

16th September 2022

Ascot wins Champion Carcase Heifer & Champion Carcase Pen of Heifers in Inaugural Charolais Feedlot & Carcase Trial.

CONTACT US: Jim & Jackie Wedge ‘North Toolburra’ 1123 Warwick-Allora Rd Warwick QLD 4370 Australia Jim (mobile): 0419 714 652 Email: jim@ascotcattle.com.au

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Around the Pens 2021

Millicent SA. Charolais sired Red Angus cross calves, 10 months old made $6.00 kilogram. The pen averaged 435kgs and returned an impressive $2,610. Image courtesy Goodnwindi Charolais.

Roma Qld. More records were etched into the history books at the Roma Saleyards on 31st August when a pen of 19 bullocks sold to 504c/kg, reaching a top price of $3,126/head and setting a new record. Auctioneer Brad Neven, Watkins and Co said the result made the Charolais cross bullocks the highest grossing pen of steers sold in the history of the Roma Saleyards. Image courtesy QCL.

Roma Qld. At The Roma Saleyards on the 5th October, The Estate of TJ Boyle, North Quibet, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers to 731c, reaching $1,795 to average $1,536. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 684c, topping at $1,837 to average $1,602. Image courtesy QCL. 32

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The Charolais breeds’ ability to generate strong returns in the marketplace are well documented. For over fifty years now, Charolais genetics have consistently produced extra dollars in the back pocket for many cattle breeders. During the excellent beef prices seen in 2021 this was hammered home with the Charolais motto “cross into profit” shining bright. This was apparent across all aspects of the market from breeders, prime cattle, store sales, cast for age cows and weaner calves. The ability to top sales was observed across the country through the year. The Roma Sale in Queensland consistently quote Charolais cross cattle in the market reports. Another stronghold for the breed in Queensland is Beaudesert and the Toogoolawah area where Charolais genetics dominate the annual weaner sale. In many cases, Charolais genetics set saleyard records. The following reports are by no means a comprehensive list but an indication of the respect Charolais have built here in Australia. The quarterly summaries Auctionsplus publish show a history of strong demand. For PTIC heifers the average of the first three quarters showed Charolais at $2,528 and Angus at $2,508. At the Roma Saleyards on the 5th October, The Estate of TJ Boyle, North Quibet, Roma, sold Charolais cross steers to 731c, reaching $1,795 to average $1,536. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 684c, topping at $1,837 to average $1,602. More records were etched into the history books at the Roma Saleyards on Tuesday 31st August when a pen of 19 bullocks sold to 504c/kg, reaching a top price of $3126/head and setting a new record. Auctioneer Brad Neven, Watkins and Co said the result made the Charolais cross bullocks the highest grossing pen of steers sold in the history of the Roma Saleyards. Further south at the Millicent saleyards in South Australia at the end of October, Charolais sired Red Angus cross calves, weaned that day made $6.00 kilogram. The pen averaged 435kgs and returned an impressive $2,610 at ten months of age. An important portion of the gross margin in a beef enterprise is salvage value for cows at the end of their productive life. At the CTLX, Carcoar NSW in August, agents McCarron Cullinane Pty Ltd sold account BM & TL Dickerson reaching uncharted territory with a record high price for a Charolais Cow at CTLX Prime Cattle sale selling for $4,472.60. This put the cow’s weight at 1,045kg and the sale price 428c/ kg). Close by at Forbes NSW in August Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co sold Charolais cows account Glendale Fisher, Greenthorpe for $4.30kg. The cows weighed 825kg and returned $3,550. At Gunnedah Saleyards Cow c/kg records were broken back in September. A top quality line of Charolais cross Cows offered by Nutrien Livestock on behalf of a local client from the Kelvin district received 412.2c/kg for 623kg = $2,568 and 414.2c/kg for 676kg =$2,801. When the Melbourne Royal was cancelled the students at Rutherglen High School sent their steers donated by Rangan Charolais Stud into the Barnawartha Saleyards in Victoria in September. These steers averaged 602kg, at 1516mths, made $5.20/kg, for a return of $3,130.

#cross into profit On the breeder front Charolais females were keenly sought after as replacements. The Land reported on the store Tamworth (NSW) Store Cattle Sale in September. Purtle Plevey Agencies, Manilla, led the best of the cows with calves which made $3,325 (a unit) for some Charolaiscross cows out of CTK Cattle Company, Barraba. Also at Tamworth a beautiful run of unjoined Angus x Charolais heifers, 13-15 months sold by Ian Morgan Livestock on account Castle Mountain Pastoral Co made $2,090. At Pakenham, Victoria in October, in what is believed to be a record for Pakenham, a draft of 6x6 Charolais heifers with 3-4-week-old calves at foot topped the market at $5,350 a unit. The draft of heifers, which weren’t rejoined, was consigned by D&E Perczyk, Hallston. Also at Pakenham in late October, S Failla sold six Charolais cows with calves at foot for $3,950. Still in Victoria on the 1st October, Yaugher Charolais sold 12x13 first calvers for $4,350 and 16x16 second and fourth calvers for $4,320 at Colac. This is by no means a total summary of the excellent results Charolais cattle have achieved in the marketplace. Across all corners of the country the breed has proven its ability to value add for the benefit of vendors time and time again.

BARDOO Bardoo Charolais established in 1994 is based at CAPEL, two hours south of Perth WA

ANNUAL ON PROPERTY BULL SALE 4th Friday in November Offering Grass fed Bulls BREEDPLAN Recorded

Sires for the 2022 sale include

Silverstream Manhatten (P) and homebred sires

Carcoar NSW. Agents McCarron Cullinane Pty Ltd sold cows account BM & TL Dickerson reaching uncharted territory with a record high price for a Charolais Cow at CTLX Prime Cattle sale selling for $4,472.60 (weighing 1045kg - 428c/kg). Image courtesy McCarron Cullinane Pty Ltd.

Bardoo Braxton Q107E

S: Sparrows Braxton 519C (P) D: Silverstream Lotus E96

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

And all have one of our 170 BREEDPLAN recorded females with high maternal capacity as a dam.

Plan a visit and view the herd Forbes NSW. At the Forbes saleyards in New South Wales, Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co sold Charolais cows account Glendale Fisher, Greenthorpe for $4.30kg. The cows weighed 825kg and returned $3,550. Image courtesy Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co.

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CLARINDA CHAROLAIS

Introducing the Future

Clarinda Downtown Q32 (AI)(P) “Homozygous Polled with growth”

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Photo: 14 months @ 768kgs

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24th Annual Bull & Female Sale 1pm Friday 11th of February 2022 On Property and Online via AuctionsPlus

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New Office All the planning paid off and the Charolais Society completed the move to their new office location on time and budget. It is amazing how much “stuff” can fit into an office and we were lucky that the new office was only a short walk from the old space. This walk was undertaken many, many times as our files and office equipment relocated, in the main by our staff. The result was we knew where things were and files remained in order. With hindsight, the timing window was perfect, dodging Covid 19 induced state lockdowns and building supply shortages. Our lease expired on the 30th June and we were relocated completely by the 20th June. We used local trades and the support and service was outstanding especially our builder, Josh Weigmann. The result is a very new, light and efficient office space for the staff to operate in. The location is brilliant and should be far easier for visitors to find the office. The office was completely refitted with electrical, floor coverings and painted whilst vacant which will result in low maintenance for the next few years. Feedback from visitors to date has been very positive. The refit and office organization has been primarily to serve as our office space well into the future. If for any reason the office relocates, the refit has been designed to be multi-functional that a variety of businesses could use the office as a tenant. After several months of occupation, we have found the flow to be excellent and the space has proven to be very efficient. It is rewarding when a plan comes to fruition. The office layout is very open with all staff having their own workspace and common facilities like filing and copiers are within easy reach. Availability of office space in Armidale CBD is tight and the investment over the long term should produce a great result for the membership and Society. We invite all members and Charolais friends if ever in Armidale to drop in and say hello. The staff appreciate being able to put a face to a name and we would love to see you all. Remember it is only the phyiscal address that has changed, all other contact details remain the same.

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THANK YOU for being a part of our story 2021 A YEAR OF MILESTONES  Celebrated 30yrs of breeding Charolais  1st On Property Female Sale - Top Price $14,000 - Females sold across 4 states

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Charolais x Ultrablack steer exhibited by Palgrove Pastoral Co that had the Highest individual weigh gain in Class 40. (1000 Day HGP fee Export).

Paddock to Palate 2021 Scientific rigour involves repeating events over and over again to ensure repeatability of results. By any yardstick Charolais results in Paddock to Palate competition met all standards of repeatability. The oveall results in Class 37 were outstanding with Charolais influenced teams taking four of the top five placings. The Paddock to Palate competition is feedlot based on industry specifications and attracts entries from leading beef breeders. The event presented by JBS Australia and the Royal National Show (EKKA) is now in the 24th year and operates under three phases. These are best aggregate weight gain, carcase evaluation and MSA grading. Classes 37, 38 and 40 were fed at JBS’s Beef City Feedlot, and showcased cattle from 28 exhibitors across Queensland and New South Wales. A total of 728 head of cattle were entered in the competition this year, slightly down on last year. “This year we’ve seen the effects of the drought over the past two and a half years, with our commercial and long-term exhibitors unable to enter as many cattle,” RNA beef committee chairman Gary Noller said. In the weight gain phase of the competition Palgrove Pastoral Company took three first places. Palgrove won Class 37 (100 day export), weight gain phase of the competion with their pen of six Charolais-cross recording an ADG of 2.773kg. Class 38’s individual weight gain award was taken out by John, Estelle and Ben Drynan and family from Esk, after one of their Charolais Red Angus-crosses recorded an ADG of 3.414kg. In Class 38 based on 70 day feeding, second place in the weight gain was won by Nebrean Pastoral, Goondiwindi with their Santa Gertrudis and Charolais-cross team which averaged ADG 2.807kg. 40

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Palgrove Pastoral Company won the weight gain overall pen of six in Class 40 (100 days Hormone Growth Promotant free export), with their Charolais recording an average daily weight gain of 2.245kg. They also claimed the highest individual weight gain for Class 40, with one of their cattle weighing in with an ADG of 2.550kg. Charolais continued to achieve top results when the teams were processed and evaluated on the hook. In Class 37 [100 day Export] Palgrove Pastoral Company were successful with their pen of six Charolais steers named the overall winners with 752.44 points, as well as the pen of six carcase champions on 550pts. A steer from that pen also took out the champion carcase with 102pts. In the carcase awards a Charolais pen from the Drynan Family placed second in the class. A pen of Charolais-cross exhibits earned Palgrove second place overall, following their win in the weight gain phase with an average daily gain of 2.773 kilograms. Palgrove Pastoral’s business and genetics manager Ben Noller said this competition provides another invaluable benchmarking opportunity. He said the win confirmed Palgrove genetics have the ability to produce high-performing commercial cattle. “Each year we draft off and put aside animals for competitions and select for a certain type of beast, and both pens included purebred Charolais and Ultra Black genetics,” Mr Noller said. Palgrove has won the Class 37 for 100 day feed in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2019 and 2021 they also placed second. Overall in Class 37 Charolais dominated the top five places with the Drynan Family placing third and Riverglen Pastoral Company placing fifth.

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Palgrove Pastoral Co won the Best Weight Gain for the pen of six in Class 37 (100-day HGP export ). Ben Noller from Palgrove is presented with the ribbon by Mal Porter from Rabobank. Images courtesy Palgrove.

In Class 38 (70 day trade), overall second-placed went to Riverglen Pastoral Co’s Charolais-cross pen with 701.00pts. The Drynan family’s Charolais/Red Angus-cross won the pen of six carcase champions on 530pts. This pen finished sixth outright in the overall class. Class 40 (100 day HGP-free export) again saw Palgrove dominate and be named overall winners with their Charolais earning 737.38pts, a full 36 points ahead of the next entry. Palgrove’s Charolais were the pen of six carcase champions in this section. This competition reflects feeding regimes commercially undertaken by feedlots and the continued success of the Charolais breed is pleasing. The versatility of the breed to perform with the use of HGPs or not offers marketing flexibility for producers. Each entry in this competition comprises of seven head of which six are judged. If for any reason less than six head are available for judging the pen is disqualified from placing in the competition.

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Exhibitors of the Champion Carcase, Elgin Park Charolais, Jessica, Jim & Belynda Quilty, Dale Fry, Amanda Cavenagh and Indy Smith. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

Elgin Park Heavyweight and Grand Champion Carcase. Image courtesy Farm Weekly

Champion Carcase Perth 2021 A heavyweight pure Charolais steer unplaced on the hoof proved his merit when awarded Grand Champion carcase at the Perth Royal show. Bred by Jim Tuckey from Kooyoong genetics the 497 kilogram steer claimed victory by a margin of 0.1 points. The Quilty family also exhibited the Reserve Heavyweight champion. The champions vital stats, show he dressed 56.02 percent with 5mm at the P8 site and 9mm on the rump. His Eye Muscle Area (EMA) was 96cm2 and his Meat Standards Australia (MSA) score was 62.1.

Judge Claire Payne (DPIRD Research Scientist) commented “ the quality of the broad ribbon winners was outstanding but some carcases were a little light on fat cover. In the Rob Millner Trophy for three purebred animals the Charolais team came a close second. The Charolais team scored 314.2 points to the winners 315.1 points.

Hobart 2021 A small showing of Charolais still achieved success in the Hobart Royal Interbreed. Interbreed Champion Heifer was Allendnaw Yokel R44 exhibited by Denis and Trix Dobson, Pine Park Charolais. The heifers dam, Allednaw Yokel N101 and heifer calf at foot was Grand Champion Charolais Female and also Reserve Interbreed Champion Senior Female. Reserve champion Charolais heifer was Pine Park Rexie R52. Dannielle Chandler is pictured with the Interbreed Champion Heifer.

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Calf Champion Beef Australia 2021 River Run Rocketman (P) Pic below at 15 months

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Supreme Exhibit: Venturon Clementine Q11 (AI) (P) Senior and Grand Champion Female exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook WA.

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Venturon Ricky Bobby R6 (AI) (P) Junior and Grand Champion Male exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook WA.

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When it came to Supreme Exhibit at the Perth Royal show the champion bull and female were definitely a type. Both exhibits came from the Venturon stud and were three quarter blood related. Both grand champions were sired by SVY Grizzly 521C (P) and from different daughters of Venturon Gayle (P), a leading female in the Venturon program. Leading stud breeder Mr Peter Cowcher of the Willandra Red Angus and Simmental studs adjudicated the Charolais section at the Perth Royal and selected the champion female as his Supreme Exhibit. Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) was his senior and grand champion selection in the judging. Clementine Q11 won her Senior female class 21 to 33 months. Parading with her first calf at foot this female is well known in the breed with the owners, Andrew, Anne and Harris Thompson donating embryo packages to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute and mental health awareness. Three packages were sold grossing $15,000 and there is one package to be auctioned when sales return to normal. The last package with three embryos sired by HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P) and Silverstream Manhatten M171 (P) will be on offer on the east coast. Clementine Q11 was also the calf at foot when her dam won Reserve Senior Champion female at Sydney Royal 2019 and Grand champion female at the 2019 Adelaide Royal.

Junior Champion Heifer: Venturon Calista R6 (P) with David Corker, exhibitor Harris Thompson and judge Peter Cowcher.

Junior Champion Bull: Venturon Ricky Bobby R6 (AI) (P) with judge Peter Cowcher, Harris Thompson and Western Australian Charolais President Mathew Fairbrass.

Mr Cowcher admired this female for her growth and capacity, udder and production ability as proven by her calf at foot. Her functionality was a strong factor in awarding her the Supreme Exhibit. Overall Mr Cowcher remarked on the suitability of the Charolais exhibits for the domestic Western Australian market. He commended the exhibitors on the type of cattle bought before him, as very industry relevant. Reserve Senior female was Elgin Park Lorenza (P) exhibited by Jim and Belynda Quilty, Elgin Park. Sired by Elgin Park Houlio (P) this female is a daughter of champion female Blaweary Nightingale (P) sired by WCR Sir FA Mac 2244. At six years of age she paraded with her fourth calf. Venturon Calista R6 (AI)(P) won the Junior champion ribbon for the Thompson Family. A very well grown heifer exhibiting tremendous thickness this heifer was sired by Canadian sire Sparrows Kingston 139Y (P) and from a dam of Linkletter’s breeding. Reserve junior champion female was exhibited by Peter and Judy Milton with Copplestone Ja-Cie 9 R2 (P)(TW). This heifer was sired by Paringa Laredo L305 (P) who in turn was a VPI Free Lunch son. Maternally Ja-cie R2 traces back to the Fernvale super cow Ja-Cie who bred the house down including the influential Palgrove sire Fernvale Prime Mover. The Junior and Grand champion bull Venturon Ricky Bobby R6 (P) weighed in at 818kgs and came from a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter.

Mr Cowcher commented that this bull was very clean fronted, had good cover and was ideal for the Western Australian market. This young bull edged out the senior champion bull exhibited by Venturon Livestock in partnership with Rosso Charolais, Saskatchewan Canada. Originally sent over as an embryo to implant and then exhibit at the Charolais World Congress Feature show in 2020, Rosso VL Commissioner 62Q (P) finally got his day out. This sire was sired by WCR Commissioner 593 (P) and from the highly successful Maryanne family at Rosso Charolais. Commissioner walked with a mob of cows before his show preparation and his calves are due early next year. Reserve Junior champion bull was Copplestone Rasputin R39 (P) exhibited by Peter and Judy Milton and winner of the Bull 15 to 18 months. This bull was sired by Paringa Harvey L417 (ET)(P). Copplestone also paraded the third place in this class with another son by this sire. The Breeders Group of Three was won by Venturon Charolais. This group then took out the Interbreed Breeders Group against all breeds rounding out a great showing for the breed.

David Ellis, judge Peter Cowcher and the Interbreed Group of Three Champions exhibited by Venturon Livestock.

Senior Champion Female: Venturon Clementine Q11 (AI)(P) with Angus Llewellyn, Harris Thompson, Robin Yost and judge Peter Cowcher.

Senior Champion Bull: Rosso VL Commissioner 62Q (ET)(P) with Farm Weekly’s Jodie Rintoul and Harris Thompson.

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A Lasting Legacy An observation of an Australian soldier in the First World War (1914-1918) has lead one family down a love for the Charolais breed that is now in the fourth generation. Bill (William Leslie) Taylor from the Myrtleford region of Victoria in 1919 was stationed in France and saw Charolais cattle. These cattle belonged to the family of his future Belgium wife, Marguerite and formed a lasting impression. Bill married Marguerite and returned to Australia in 1920. He advised his son George that if the breed ever came to Australia he should consider breeding them. When Charolais semen arrived George and his wife, Betty used Crogham Centurion over their dairy cows and produced the families first Charolais in Australian aptly named Myrtle Park Marguerite P born on the 30/08/1972. The family registered their herd through to 1995 when they became a commercial herd. In the early days, the poorer milking Friesian females were AIed to the Charolais as beef females. These crossbred calves were grown out to bullocks with some sold to specialist butchers in Melbourne and Myrtleford. The feedback on the performance of these cattle encouraged the family to continue with the breed. Now in the hands of the third and fourth generation George and Sharron Taylor and their daughter Sarah the family continue their admiration for the breed. When talking to George, Sharron and Sarah you feel that intrinsic connection to the land and livestock. George recalls females that shaped their herd such as embryo donor International Marise back in the 1970s as if it was yesterday. George in his career has worked as an AI Technician and bled cattle for the Brucellosis eradication scheme. George and Sharron met in the Australian high country, use horses for stock work and run a successful leather business trading as SKT Leather. Now based at Boralma just north of Wangaratta in Victoria the herd is again in the growth phase. The home property is 130 hectares of heavy clay soil and another 160 hectares of lease country provides the opportunity to grow the breeding herd. Top: William Leslie (Bill) Taylor in 1914 first observed Charolais in France during World War 1. Left: Bill’s son George and Betty Taylor used Charolais semen in 1971 and commenced the families Charolais breeding program. Seen here at an early Victorian Charolais function. Below: Pure Charolais cows with their heifers calves at Bloodwood just prior to weaning, the future is looking bright.

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The whip made by Sharron and presented to Carolynn and Joe Garrett by Hamish Gosse in 1998 on behalf of the Charolais Society of Australia.

George, Sharron and Sarah Taylor with some springing replacement heifers.

Some family adversity in the last few years saw the breeding herd cut back, but with 30 young heifers joined to calve out in 2022 the herd will increase from the current 100 breeders. The home property is very heavy clay based and this has shaped the current marketing strategy of weaning steer calves early and selling at a younger age. This has returned excellent prices through the online Auctionsplus platform and allowed the breeding herd a little extra recovery time before calving again. Pastures on the home property are fertilised native grasses and needed some renovation from when it was purchased eight years ago. Improving the pastures and refencing is a high priority for the family. Drenching is only done when required with the normal vaccinations such as 5in1. Sharron commented the use of multi vitamin programs has been very successful for the herd health, in particular fertility and successful joining percentages.

The steer draft in 2021 sold on the 5th November at 5 to 8 months and averaged 306kg liveweight. These sold for 737.4cents a kilogram returning $2,260 per head. The heifer calves are being retained to increase the herd. In the past weaners were sold through the Barnawartha saleyards but the family feel the Auctionsplus platform gives them a wider buying audience with less stress on the calves. The herd was spring calving and has been adjusted to Autumn now the family is at Boralma where Autumn calving suits. The calving season is being tightened to increase management and fit in with the leather business workload. Back in 1998 Sharron made and donated the leather whip that was presented on behalf of the Charolais Society of Australia to Joe and Carolynn Garrett from the United States. The Charolais Society Garrett Youth Scholarships are based on a donation made by the Garrett Family. cont page 52....

The steer calves sold in November 2021 to average $2,260 per head at 5-8 months of age.

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Many other breeds have been trialled in various crossbreeding mixs but the Charolais consistently perform the best. One attribute of the breed the family love is the temperament. When driving around the herd, cows and heifers were coming up for scratches and attention. Then there are the two bullocks that were hand raised. The oldest bullock Clyde is ten years of age weighs an estimated 1,150kilograms and just loves a scratch. Clyde towers over George. Consistently in every paddock the temperament of the herd was outstanding. In recent years sires have come from Rangan and Huon studs which are local and the family have been very happy with the progeny. The Taylor’s prefer a softer easier fleshed type of animal on a good frame and the female herd is a testament to this. All females including the heifers calving at two years of age are joined to Charolais and not a single female was assisted in 2021. Considering the passion George, Sharron and Sarah have developed for the breed that has shaped so much of their family history the Charolais program is destined for a longer chapter at Bloodwood. As a commercial herd, the pure Charolais have consistently performed and produced the goods for us time after time Sharron concluded.

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A line of young purebred Charolais replacement heifers showing tremendous capacity and growth for age.

As a commercial herd, the pure Charolais have consistently

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George and Clyde, a ten year old calf hand reared twin and now weighing in at an estimated 1,150kg, Clyde loves a scratch highlighting the temperament of this herd. Charolais purebred cows with their heifer calves to be retained.

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Youth Photography Award After two extremely successful International Youth events hosted by Canada the committee of Charolais Charbray International elected to host an international youth photography competition whilst international travel was restricted in 2021. The aim was to allow youth members from member countries to take an image to reflect Charolais in their country. Each country ran their internal selection and then the winning images from each country competed for the International award and prize. Jacqui Bateman, a renowned Australian rural photography from Robe in South Australia appraised the entries for the Australian pre judging. Jacqui is a winner of the World Agricultural Photography Award 2017 for a photograph named “The Naked Gun”. This image shows a naked shearer shearing a real sheep. Initially taken as some skylarking in the woolshed, the image was released in 2016 when PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) declared war on the Australian Agricultural industry. Their ads showed naked models with fake lambs titled WOOL – The Naked Truth, supposedly highlighting the abuse of sheep. 54

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Jacqui mocked up her own ad with the Naked Gun shot and the words WOOL – The Naked Gun. This went viral internationally on social media. Jacqui also recently took some stunning images of Light Horseman re-enactments and these are highly recommended to view on her website. Her composition skills shine in these images which are available for purchase. We sincerely thank Jacqui for your judging of our Australian entries and present the top three placegetters here. Laura’s winning entry will represent Australia in the international section of the awards and results will be advised next year.

Placings

1st: Laura Lockhart, Inverell NSW 2nd: Stephanie Hartwig, Jones Gully, Qld 3rd: Sarah Nesbitt, Cooma NSW 1st: Laura Lockhart, Inverell NSW (see above) Jacqui’s comments: This is definitely my favourite of the four submitted images. From an artistic perspective, the beautiful golden light of early morning/late afternoon provides a lovely soft rim light around the calf, which is clearly the main subject. The use of negative space to the left of the image and the uncluttered background draws the eye right to the calf who is looking right down the barrel of the camera. Well done to the author.

2nd: Stephanie Hartwig, Jones Gully, Qld Jacqui’s comments: This one is my second choice. While it doesn’t quite have the ‘wow’ factor of the winning image, this is a lovely image. The colours of the white calf, and the light coloured cow contrast beautifully against the grass and the blue sky. The light is soft, with no harsh contrast and is a very pleasing photo. I do find the barbed wire and the powerlines in the background a little distracting, however. 3rd: Sarah Nesbitt, Cooma NSW e Jacqui’s comments: This is my third choice but could potentially have been the winner. The colours are superb, with no harsh light or shadows with a beautiful background – the overall image is lovely and very pleasing to look at. If the author had managed to get the bulls’ attention and photographed them with their heads up and looking at the camera, I think I would possibly have awarded this the top spot. This also would have worked if it was photographed in a landscape format

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Stop Press The results of the International section of the Youth Photography competition recently concluded. The International judging panel awarded the champion image to Dale Weinbender from Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. This image is seen to the right. The Champion video was entered by Aidan Kinahan from County Limerick, Ireland. This video can be seen by scanning this QR code. Congratulations to all entrants in these competitions.

Queensland Celebrates The Queensland Region officially celebrated fifty years (plus one) of Charolais in Australia in November 2021. The event was well supported with a cross section of old and new members. Hoping that in 2045 we can celebrate 75 years of Charolais in Australia on time!

Lenore Sullivan cuts the 50th anniversary cake Queensland Region Chairpersons. Graham Blanch, Jim Wedge, at the Queensland Region Dinner flanked by Anne Wilkinson, Brendan Scheiwe, John Mercer, Scott Freeman, David & Prue Bondfield and Gary Noller. Margaret Ferguson, Mark Kemph and Gary Noller.

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Technical New Charolais Selection Indexes The Charolais Society of Australia previously reported three different selection indexes. These were the: Domestic Index (Dom) Export Index (Exp) Northern Terminal Index (N Term) As market specifications change it is important to update the parameters of the Selection Indexes to ensure they represent target markets of the breed. A sub committee of breeders in conjunction with staff at Southern Beef Technology Services [SBTS] and BREEDPLAN consulted to develop the new index parameters. This process firstly identifed production systems of relevance to Charolais buyers. The committee then contributed production costs and inputs to fine tune the parameters influencing the production systems identified as important to commercial Charolais users. Members were then given the opportunity to provide feedback in a consultative process.

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The Charolais Society of Australia implemented two new Selection Indexes in November 2021. These are the: • Northern Maternal Index [NMI] • Domestic Terminal Index [DTI] All of the selection indexes described above have been derived using BreedObject software. The BreedObject selection index development process involves four major steps. These steps are: 1. A detailed description of the input costs and value generation of the commercial herd and target production system. 2. Once the target production system is described, the BreedObject software evaluates how each trait influences profitability and the economic value of improving each trait. 3. The BreedObject software then assesses what emphasis needs to be applied to each Estimated Breeding Value (EBV) trait to achieve the maximum profitability in the production system and for the market end point for which that index was designed. This step includes evaluating the selection response expected from direct selection on the individual EBVs and the correlated responses expected from selection on related EBVs. 4. The importance placed on each EBV results in the selection index value that is calculated for each animal. Each selection index describes a different production system/market scenario and relates to a typical commercial herd using Charolais bulls. As is the case for EBVs, each selection index can be used to rank and compare animals on their genetic merit. Producers are advised to use the selection index that most closely aligns to their production system. See the Using Australian Charolais Selection Indexes tip sheet, available in the Help Centre on the BREEDPLAN website, for further information on the identification and utilisation of the most applicable selection index for your herd.

Selection Indexes Selection indexes assist beef producers to make selection decisions that take into account the relevant growth, carcase, fertility and efficiency attributes of each animal to identify candidates whose progeny will be the most profitable for a particular commercial enterprise. Selection indexes provide an overall indication of an animal’s genetic value for profit in a specific production system/target market and are calculated based on weightings placed on individual traits that are deemed to be important for that production system. The weightings are calculated using BreedObject software that analyses all sources of costs and income for the production system represented by each selection index. As such, selection indexes account for both sides of the profit equation and reflect the short and long term profit possible through selection of superior genetics. For example, short term profit can be generated by a bull through the sale of his progeny, and the longer term profit generated by his daughters in a self-replacing cow herd.

All selection indexes are reported in units of net profitability per cow mated ($) for the production system/market scenario they describe. Selection indexes account for both sides of the profit equation (costs as well as income), and also reflect the relative short and long term profit associated with possible selection decisions. For example, short term profit can be generated by a bull through the sale of his progeny, and the longer term profit generated by his daughters in a self-replacing cow herd. Each of the selection indexes are focused on efficient beef production while also targeting the following specifications: Northern Maternal Index [NMI]- Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for a typical commercial herd where Charolais bulls are joined with Bos indicus cows in Northern Australia targeting the grass fed Jap Ox market. Selected heifers are retained for breeding and so maternal traits are of importance. Steers target 650 kg live weight (360 kg HSCW and 12 mm P8 fat depth) and heifers 630 kg (340 kg HSCW and 14 mm P8 fat depth), at 26 months of age. In response to industry feedback; positive emphasis has been placed on finishing ability. Domestic Terminal Index [DTI] - Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for a typical commercial herd where Charolais bulls are joined with a British breed cow base (e.g. Angus) targeting the domestic trade. This index assumes all progeny will be marketed with steers finished in the feedlot for 90 days, and weighing 450 kg (250 kg HSCW and 7 mm P8 fat depth) when marketed at 12 months. Heifers will be in the feedlot for 75 days, and weigh 430 kg (230 kg HSCW and 9 mm P8 fat depth) at 12 months. In response to industry feedback, positive emphasis has been placed on finishing ability. cont page 60....

Incorporating selection index information into breeding decisions takes the hard work out of trying to decide how much emphasis you need to put on individual EBVs when determining which animals you want to retain in your herd or purchase. The recommended strategy for selecting animals is to complete the following steps: Identify the selection index of most relevance to your or your client’s breeding objectives. This decision should be aided by the index descriptions at the end of this document. Rank animals on the chosen selection index. This can be done via the web search facility available for the breed. Consider the individual BREEDPLAN EBVs of importance. All breed level selection indexes are designed for the average of the production system specified in their description. This means that individual farm environments and management choices may require that their own thresholds are applied. For example, if looking for a bull to use over heifers, particular attention should be paid to Calving Ease and Birth Weight EBVs. Consider other traits of importance. Structure, fertility (e.g. BULLCHECKTM), temperament, genetic conditions and pedigree are all important additional considerations.

To further discuss Selection Indexes contact staff at Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS) Telephone 02 6773 3357 or email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au cont page 46.... 59

Technical

New Charolais Selection Indexes ...cont from page 59

Northern Maternal Index [NMI] The following bar graph shows the key economic traits, as determined by the BreedObject software, that are important in this selection index. The different trait emphases reflect the underlying profit drivers in a commercial operation targeting the described production system/market.

Northern Maternal Index - Profit Drivers 9%

Calving Ease Direct (%) - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Maternal (%) - Harder

Easier

Weaning Weight Direct (kg) - Lighter

Heavier

Weaning Weight Maternal (kg) - Lighter

Heavier

20%

Sale Liveweight (kg) - Lighter

Heavier

Cow Liveweight (kg) - Lighter

Heavier

Cow Body Condition Score - Lower

Higher

29%

Cow Weaning Rate (%) - Lower

RFI - Pasture (kg/day) - Higher

Lower

Fat Depth (Rump) (mm) - Leaner

Fatter

Dressing Percent (%) - Lower

Higher

Saleable Meat Percent (%) - Lower

Higher

Marbling Score - Lower

Higher

Northern Maternal Index -EBV Weightings 9%

Calving Ease Direct - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Maternal - Harder

Easier

Birthweight - Heavier

Lighter

200 Day Growth - Lighter

Heavier

400 Day Weight - Lighter

Heavier

23%

600 Day Weight - Lighter Mature Cow Weight - Lighter Milk - Lighter Scrotal Size - Smaller

Heavier

Higher

Bigger

24%

Days to Calving - Longer Eye Muscle Area - Smaller

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Fatter

11%

Retail Beef Yield - Lower

Shorter Bigger

P8 Fat Depth - Leaner

Intramuscular Fat - Lower

Heavier

Higher Higher

Charolais sired steers from Bos Indicus dams Image courtesy Coulton’s Country Photography

While the graphs on the previous page show the emphasis that has been placed on the production traits and each EBV within the Northern Maternal Index, they do not reflect the expected change that will occur to each individual EBV if producers select animals using this selection index. The selection response will also be influenced by factors such as the genetic relationship between traits and the animals that are available for selection. For example, while there is a slight negative weighting on 200 Day Weight in this selection index, it would be expected that growth to 200 days would typically increase due to the large positive weighting on 400 and 600 Day Weights, and the strong genetic correlation between the traits.

The following bar graph provides an indication of the relative change that would be expected in each individual BREEDPLAN EBV if producers select animals using the Northern Maternal Index. The graph reflects the relative change if the Australian Charolais Published Sires in 2021 were ranked on this selection index and the Top 10% selected for use within a breeding program. The response to selection may differ if a different group of animals were available for selection.

Expected Change in Individual Traits

Northern Maternal Index - Predicted Response

CEd

CEm

200W 400W 600W MCW Milk

Cwt

EMA

Rib

Rump RBY

IMF

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Bos Indicus Cows with Charolais calves at foot Image courtesy Coulton’s Country Photography

Technical

New Charolais Selection Indexes ...cont from page 62

Domestic Terminal Index [DTI] The following bar graph shows the key economic traits, as determined by the BreedObject software, that are important in this selection index. The different trait emphases reflect the underlying profit drivers in a commercial operation targeting the described production system/market.

Domestic Terminal Index - Profit Drivers 16%

Calving Ease Direct (%) - Harder Weaning Weight Direct (Kg) - Lighter

Heavier

Entry Liveweight (kg) - Lighter

Heavier

18%

Sale Liveweight (kg) - Lighter

RFI - Pasture (kg/day) - Higher

Heavier Lower

12%

RFI - Feedlot (kg/day) - Higher Fat Depth (Rump)(mm) - Leaner

Easier

Lower

Fatter

13%

Dressing Percent (%) - Lower

Higher

16%

Saleable Meat Percent (%) - Lower

15%

Marbling Score - Lower

Higher Higher

Domestic Terminal Index -EBV Weightings 18%

Calving Ease Direct - Harder

Easier

Birthweight - Heavier

Lighter

200 Day Growth - Lighter

Heavier

31%

400 Day Weight - Lighter

600 Day Weight - Lighter Eye Muscle Area - Smaller P8 Fat Depth - Leaner

Heavier

Bigger

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Fatter

22%

Retail Beef Yield - Lower Intramuscular Fat - Lower

Heavier

Higher Higher

While the graphs on the previous page show the emphasis that has been placed on the production traits and each EBV within the Domestic Terminal Index, they do not reflect the expected change that will occur to each individual EBV if producers select animals using this selection index. The selection response will also be influenced by factors such as the genetic relationship between traits and the animals that are available for selection. For example, while there is a slight negative weighting on 200 Day Weight in this selection index, it would be expected that growth to 200 days would typically increase due to the large positive weighting on 400 and 600 Day Weights, and the strong genetic correlation between the traits.

The following bar graph provides an indication of the relative change that would be expected in each individual BREEDPLAN EBV if producers select animals using the Domestic Terminal Index. The graph reflects the relative change if the Australian Charolais Published Sires in 2021 were ranked on this selection index and the Top 10% selected for use within a breeding program. The response to selection may differ if a different group of animals were available for selection.

Expected Change in Individual Traits

Domestic Terminal Index - Predicted Response

CEd

CEm

200W 400W 600W MCW Milk

Cwt

EMA

Rib

Rump RBY

IMF

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Bull Sales 2021

Charolais in Strong Demand The strength of the beef industry has propelled bull sales beyond what most breeders would have considered possible five years ago. Charolais demand has been front and centre of this upswing with the overall auction average for Charolais sires finishing off at $11,318. Adding to the breeds’ momentum was the strong clearance rate of 96% at auction. To see strong demand from both registered and commercial breeders on Charolais sires is very pleasing. Commercial breeders in particular have many other options available to purchase but have shown their preference for the Charolais breed emphatically. The Charolais gross of over $18.99million easily eclipsed the previous highest gross of $12.8million achieved in 2020; contrast this to the 2014 gross for Charolais bull sales of $5.46million for a similar number of bulls offered to 2021. Confidence in the beef industry is substantial currently and this has prompted commercial producers to invest in their beef enterprise. After the severe drought that pulled back bull sales in 2018-2019, Charolais bulls sold at auction increased numerically to record 1,678 sales. Whilst we generate Sales Key Performance Indicators [KPI] on auction sales members have advised the office of outstanding demand for paddock sales as well. With many areas having grass again and a reduced number of cattle available for slaughter, heavier cattle such as Charolais cross have benefited from record prices. Some sale prices have been amazing with BM & TL Dickson selling a prime cow weighing 1045kg to return $4,472.60 at CTLX in August. Thirteen-month-old Charolais Angus cross heifers made $2090 at Tamworth and Charolais cows made $3550 at Forbes for slaughter in August giving an idea of the market. These higher price rates were duplicated around the country and the Charolais average bull price has responded in the same manner. Queensland demand has been phenomenal with the state recording the highest sale price and best five sale average prices. Five Charolais bull sales in 2021 recorded a gross over $1 million. In descending order of $ gross they were Palgrove, ANC, Ayr, Moongool and Barambah-Dale/ Kilkenny sales.

Three sales saw their average increase by over 100% from 2020 to 2021. These were Temana averaging $12,536 ($5,542 in 2020), Wakefield $12,053 ($5,769 in 2020) and Advance (Brendale) $13,231 ($6,575 in 2020). The Wakefield sale saw a great result after the sale was postponed by a fortnight as the local area went into a regionalised lockdown. The most pleasing aspect of the 2021 sale season from the breed perspective is the high clearance rates at auction. Across the year, the clearance rate was over 96% and sales achieving 100% clearance were the norm in the stronger spring selling season. This again is a strong indicator of the industry willingness to utilize Charolais genetics in breeding programs, predominantly crossbreeding. In Western Australia, Bardoo R39E sold by the Bell Family topped the sales at $12,000 selling to MH Collins & Co, Nyabing. Bardoo R39E was sired by Bardoo Manpower M5E (P) by Silverstream Holster H187 (P). The second top price of $11,000 was achieved at the Venturon and Silverstone sales. Andrew, Anne and Harris Thompson sold Venturon Quimby Q23 (P) for $11,000 to Bowie Beef, Bridgetown for use over Angus females at their inaugural on property sale. Silverstone Quick Oats Q89 (P) made $11,000 selling to Betty, Bill and Jim Jackson, Frankland River at the second on property bull sale of the Imberti Family. Top average in Western Australia was achieved at the multi vendor WALSA Supreme sale with $7,725 for vendor studs, Copplestone, Brookside and Kooyong. Peter and Judy Milton averaged $8,917 for their team of 12 sires at this sale. South Australia only had two auction sales with the top price $12,000 being achieved twice at the Bellinger Family Goodnwindi sale. Victorian commercial producer Jason Swayne, Lake Purrumbete, purchased both bulls. This was the first time buying from Goodnwindi for Jason who had the top average in South Australia at $7,250. The final Paringa Charolais bull sale produced the top price in Victoria for the year. Paringa Lead Time Q384 (AI) (P) went to Charles Stewart Nash McVilly, Camperdown, on behalf of W Woods Pty Ltd at $26,000.

Top 10 Sale Averages 2021 Herd

Top price Charolais bull in 2021: $75,000: Palgrove Qracker (P) to D Burnett, Mt Douglas Pastoral, Clermont, Qld. Image courtesy Palgrove Charolais. 64

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State

$ Ave

# Bulls

4 Ways

Qld

18,360

Palgrove (Qld)

Qld

17,848

Ascot

Qld

17,455

Moongool

Qld

16,179

Elite

Qld

15,000

Palgrove (HV)

NSW

14,975

ANC

Qld

13,248

108

Advance (Brendale)

Qld

13,231

Bauhinia Park

Qld

13,158

Minnie-Vale

NSW

13,023

SALE SUMMARY

(*Auction results only)

Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

Top $

Ave $

Gross $

2021

1,752

1,678

96%

$75,000

$11,318

$18,990,875

2020

1,1576

2019

1,507

1,486

94%

$64,000

$8,674

$12,888,874

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

The 738 kilogram bull was by OW Lead Time 6294 PLD out of Paringa Free Lunch K354 and had outstanding EBV’s. Volume buyer at Paringa was Ross and Jo Stanes, Lyndavale Station southwest of Alice Springs who bought 12 bulls for a $6,500 average. Lyndavale Station has been using Charolais bulls from Paringa for over 7 years and found the progeny thrive in the rangeland environment. Top average in Victoria was the Rangan on Property bull sale averaging $9,090 ($6,539 in 2020) for 44 bulls. This sale topped at $22,000 twice. The first of the top-priced bulls, Rangan Pinay M58 Q86, was bought by Queensland stud, Ascot Charolais, Warwick. A homozygous poll, he was sired by Rangan Pinay M58 and his dam was a daughter of US sire LT Legend 0332. Another homozygous poll, Rangan Ashwood L84 Q40, sold for $22,000 to Peter and Sharon Wallis of Shiralee Charolais, Gundowring. This bull was sired by Rangan Ashwood F56 L84. The top average achieved in New South Wales was at the Palgrove Hunter Valley sale. Palgrove offered 40 sires and averaged $14,975 with a top of $26,000. Palgrove Quintessential (P)(R/F) was purchased by Futurity Charolais, Baradine NSW. Sired by Paringa Mantra M354 (P) this bull had an EMA EBV in the top 1% of the breed. Overall the State achieved an average of $10,660 for 327 bulls sold at auction. Jason and Sue Salier averaged $13,023 at their annual sale for 44 bulls, The Minnie-Vale sale topped at $20,000 twice highlighting the strong demand through the entire catalogue.

Top price honours in New South Wales went to Terry and Maylene Griffin with their Temana Quest Q66 (P) selling to Moongool Charolais for $42,000. The 22-month-old white coloured, polled son of Minnie-Vale Jack Sprat and out of Temana H4E weighed 949 kilograms and was rated in the top 10 per cent of the breed for intramuscular fat,top 20pc for 200-day, 400-day and 600-day growth weight. Twenty-eight Charolais sires sold at Temana for an average of $12,536. Rosedale Charolais sold Rosedale Quandary (P) for $28,000 to commercial breeder Peter Hewett, Totttenham to top the autumn sales. Queensland spring sales really hit home the demand for Charolais in the northern cattle market. Nine of the top ten prices for Charolais bulls were at Queensland sales. Of the 25 auction sales in Queensland in 2021, 19 achieved full clearance at auction with the state average of 99%. Palgrove, Ascot, Moongool and Elite Charolais sales all averaged $15,000 or better. Achieving the overall top average was a new sale held by the Whitechurch Family. Their sale at Emerald averaged $18,360 and topped at $52,500. This bull was sired by Australian record priced Charolais sire Moongool Lunar Rise (P) purchased by 4 Ways for $83,000. The top price bull of the sale 4 Ways MLR Qupid (P) was purchased by Moongool Charolais. Qupid was overall the third top price of the year. The Whitechurch’s champion bull from Beef Australia 2021, 4 Ways Quantum (P/S) made $40,000 selling to M & G Shan. cont page 66....

Top Ten Auction Sales 2021 Rank Bull

Sire

Price

Purchaser

Vendor

Palgrove Qracker (P)

Palgrove Justice (P)

$75,000

Mt Douglas Pastoral Co

Palgrove

Palgrove Quidmaker (P/S)

Palgrove Landmark (P)

$60,000

Appleton Pastoral Co

Palgrove

4 Ways MLR Qupid (P)

Moongool Lunar Rise (P)

$52,500

Moongool Charolais

4 Ways

Moongool Mr Q551 (P)(R/F)

Waterford Midnight Lightning (P)(R/F)

$48,000

4 Ways Charolais

Moongool

Ascot Rockstar R139E (P)

Rosedale Lump Sum (P)

$47,500

AJM Pastoral Co

Ascot

Palgrove Rainmaker (P)

Palgrove Longyard (P)

$46,000

L & S Bode

Palgrove

Ascot Recharge R125 (P)

Rosedale Nagol (P)

$46,000

Silverstone Charolais

Ascot

Palgrove Rising Star (P)(ET)(R/F)

HJR Crowd Favourite (P)

$45,000

Auctionsplus Account

Palgrove

ANC Q Pac (P)

ANC Mac (P)

$45,000

Bauhinia Park Charolais

ANC

Temana Quest (P)

Minnie-Vale Jack Sprat (P)

$42,000

Moongool Charolais

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Bull Sales 2021 Figure 1: State Charolais Average Bull prices 2015Title - 2021 Chart 14,000 14000 12,000 12000 10000 10,000 8000 8,000 6000 6,000 4000 4,000 2000 2,000

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2015

2016

2017 Qld

The annual Palgrove bull sale on property at Dalveen Queensland topped the year for gross and sale price. Overall 99 Charolais bulls sold for a total clearance and gross of $1,767,000 (average $17,848). Topping the sale was Palgrove Qracker (P) selling for $75,000 to Mt Douglas Pastoral Co. This sets a new auction record for Palgrove. This bull was sired by Palgrove Justice (P) who is recognised globally and has bred exceptionally well for Palgrove. Three sons of his dam Palgrove Avoca G221E (Sire: Palgrove Benchmark) have averaged $41,333 at auction. Also ranking in the top ten prices for the year were Palgrove Quidmaker (P/S) at $60,000, Palgrove Rainmaker (P) $46,000 and Palgrove Rising Star (P)(ET)(R/F) at $45,000. Interesting all four of these bulls are sired by different sires highlighting the depth in the Palgrove catalogue. Jim and Jackie Wedge had a brilliant sale averaging $17,455 for their 56 bulls. Topping the sale was Ascot Rockstar R139E (P) selling to AJM Pastoral Co for $47,500, the fifth top price of the year. This bull was 15 months at auction and sired by Rosedale Lump Sum (P). This was the fifth top price for the year. Ascot also sold the equal 6th top price bull with Ascot Recharge R125 (P) selling for stud duties at Silverstone Charolais in Western Australia. Homozygous polled this bull has exceptional growth traits backing his pedigree and was sired by Rosedale Nagol (P). The Price family of Moongool Charolais topped at $48,000 and averaged $16,179 for 78 bulls. Top price was achieved for Moongool Mr Q551 (P)(R/F) sired by Waterford Midnight Lightning (P)(R/F). This bull was purchased by the 4 Ways stud at Inverell NSW. The Moongool sale grossed $1,262,000 for the Charolais section of the sale.

2021 SALE SUMMARY BY STATE

2018

NSW

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

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

QLD

1,108

1,092

99%

$75,000

NSW

346

327

95%

$42,000

$10,660

$3,485,695

VIC

147

134

91%

$26,000

$7,757

$1,039,489

133

116

87%

$12,000

$6,310

$732,001

50%

$12,000

$7,194

$64,750

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2020

2021

Andrew and Norah Cass, ANC Charolais offered 108 sires for a total clearance and average of $13,284 to achieve the second highest gross of $1,434,672. Full french poll bull ANC Q Pac (P) topped the sale at $45,000 selling to the Bauhinia Park Charolais stud, Emerald Queensland. Two other sales offered 100 plus bulls. AYR Charolais offered and sold 115 bulls to average $11,330 and the combined vendors Barambah-Dale and Kilkenny sale offered and sold 101 bulls to average $12,287. The highlight of the sales in Queensland was the exceptional clearance rates at auction. The state achieved a clearance rate of 99% over 1,108 bulls. Twenty of the 25 sales had a total clearance at auction. Overall the twenty five sales in Queensland contributed over 70 percent of the total Charolais value. There is no doubt of the success and value that Charolais contribute to commercial herds in the Queensland environment. Across the board Charolais sales increased in value across all states. The trend for replacement sires has been replicated in the sheep industry giving the livestock industry a great boost. With the feedlot and retail industry under cost pressures there is increasingly a need for commercial breeders to produce sale cattle with high performance and capable of meeting industry specifications. Charolais herds have stepped up offering buyers more information including Homozygous poll results and parent verification. As this publication was being designed a major feedlot and processor was offering a premium for Charolais feeders steers and heifers due to their great performance in both the feedlot and abattoir. Congratulations to all Charolais breeders on presenting a great line of bulls for sale in 2021. We look forward to 2022.

Year

Vic

2019

Top $ Average $

Gross $

$12,517 $13,668,939

The following bull sale reports have been compiled from Auctionsplus, Elite Livestock Auctions, Australian Community Media reports and breeders submissions. Clearance rates are based on bulls sold during the auction period and do not take into account bulls sold immediately after the auction sale privately. We believe the results to be an accurate report of each event however take no responsbility for each report if the breeder has not submitted full results to the Society.

Great Southern Bull Sale 12 January Mount Barker WA Vendor: Quicksilver Charolais Sold/ Offered 7/7 Average $5,643 Top $6,500 (3) Quicksilver Quality Q38 (P) & Quicksilver Quendo Q43 (P/S) to Graham Ayres Livestock,Bonholm. Quicksilver Quantom Q72 (P) to & SM Marshall, Albany

Q72

Q38

Q43 Kandanga Valley Summer Sale 23 January Gympie Qld Vendor: Kandanga Valley Charolais Sold/ Offered 36/36 Average $6,930 Top: $14,000: Kandanga Valley Peruvian (P) to WW Pastoral Company, Gladstone.

February All Breeds Sale 16 February Gracemere Qld Vendor: Mountview Charolais Sold/ Offered 14/14 Average $8,500 Top: $13,000: Mountview Quick Hitch (AI)(P) [Mountview Charolais]

Goodnwindi 19th On Property Bull Sale 1 March Furner SA Vendor: SD & BL Bellinger Sold/ Offered 7/9 Average $7,250 Top: $12,000 twice to JG & J Swayn, Lake Purrumbete Vic.

Image courtesy: Stock Journal

Morgiana House Bull Sale 9 February Hamilton Vic Vendor: Allan Crozier Sold/ Offered 10/16 Average $6,500 Top: $11,000:

Black Stump All Breeds Bull Sale 10 March Blackall Qld Vendor: Mountview Charolais Sold/ Offered 5/5 Average $11,400 Top: $17,500: Ascot Primetime P552E (P)(R/F) to M & J O’Dell. Colorado, Jericho Qld.

Mt William On property Sale 12 February Willaura Vic Vendor: Mt William Charolais Bulls Sold/ Offered 36/36 Average $7,778 Top: $20,000 (2): Mt William Quad-Trac & Mt William Quake (P) to Narweena Station, Woodhouse Vic.

Mt William Quad-Trac

Silverstone 2nd On Property Bull Sale 10 March Narrikup WA Vendor: Silverstone Livestock Sold/ Offered 20/23 Average $5,375 Top: $11,000: Silverstone Quick Oats Q89 (P) to WJ & EG Jackson, Frankland River WA.

Mt William Quake (P)

Venturon On Property Bull Sale 26 February Boyup Brook WA Vendor: Venturon Livestock Sold/ Offered 18/20 Average $7,056 Top: $11,000: Venturon Quimby Q23 (P) to Bowie Beef, Bridgetown WA.

Kenmere On Property Bull Sale 12 March Holbrook NSW Vendor: MJ & AM Collins Sold/ Offered 25/37 Average $5,364 Top: $13,000: Kenmere Quick Gun Q105E (P) to Kelleen Holdings, Kelleen Station, Wentworth NSW.

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Bull Sales 2021 WALSA Supreme Bull Sale 17 March Brunswick WA Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 20/21 Average $7,725 Top: $10,000: Copplestone Quarry (P) offered by P & J Milton and purchased by Tyndale Farms, Burekup WA.

Rangan On Property Bull Sale 19 March Charleroi Vic Vendor: Graeme Cook Family Trust Sold/ Offered 44/45 Average $9,090 Top: $22,000 (2): Rangan Pinay M58 Q86 to Ascot Charolais, Warwick Qld, Rangan Ashwood L84 Q40 to Peter & Sharon Wallis, Shiralee Charolais Gundowring Victoria.

Q86 Paringa Final Charolais Bull Sale 18 March Yea Vic Vendor: T & O Lawson Sold/ Offered 27/28 Average $7,704 Top: $26,000: Paringa Lead Time Q384 (AI) (P) sold to W Woods Pty Ltd, Camperdown Victoria. Q40

Southern Breeders Sale 18 March Yea Vic Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 17/22 Average $5,089 Top: $8,500: Tysubi Goldrush Quake (AI) (P) offered by Ty Stanton sold to Andrew Whitsed, Bonegilla Victoria.

South Australian Bull Sale 19 March Strathalbyn SA Vendor: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 2/9 Average $7,000 Top: $9,000: Black Stone Quartz Q82 (P) offered by P & S Bond and purchased by M & J Osborne, Ryeview Charolais, Millicent SA.

Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale 15 May Rydal NSW Vendor: D.R, K, & S.A Jenkins Sold/ Offered 42/43 Average $8,369 Top: $15,500: Violet Hills Q97E (P) to Kilkenny Charolais, Taroom Qld.

DSK Herd Sale 20 May Coonabarabran NSW Vendor: C Knox & H Alexander Sold/ Offered 4/4 Average $10,000 Top: $10,000 (4): DSK K25 Red Rob R12 (P) (R/F) sold to Yacamunda Investments, DSK K25 Quickshake Q29E (P) sold to Moongool Charolais, DSK K25 Quantum Q4E (P/S), DSK Pinay Prince P48E (AI(P) sold to Vee-Jay Charolais,

P48

Q29 Liberty Yearling On Property Bull Sale 16 April Todyay WA Vendor: Liberty Charolais Stud Sold/ Offered 25/31 Average $5,310 Top: $9,000: Liberty Ramblin Man R29 (P) to BW & AE Garrat, Walkaway WA.

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Rosedale On Property Bull Sale 21 May Blayney NSW Vendor: JM, MJ & JL Millner Sold/ Offered 51/53 Average $9,722 Top: $28,000: Rosedale Quandary (P) purchased by Peter Hewitt, Tottenham NSW.

Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale 4 June Scone NSW Vendor: Palgrove Pastoral Co Sold/ Offered 40/40 Average $14,975 Top: $26,000: Palgrove Quintessential (P)(R/F) sold to Futurity Charolais, Baradine NSW.

AgGrow Premier Bull Sale 25 June Emerald Qld Vendors: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 35/36 Average $10,471 Top: $28,000: 4 Ways Quackadoo (P)(RF) [ 4 Ways Charolais] to Griffin Family, Sarina.

Winton Charolais Bull Sale 23 July Winton Qld Vendors: LVH Fairfield & Glenlea Sold/ Offered 42/42 Average $9,702 Top: $16,500: Taylor Glenlea Quickdraw (P) [ Glenlea and Taylor Charolais] to David and Gayle East, Breedon, Longreach Qld.

Barambah-Dale & Kilkenny Bull Sale 30 July Woolooga Qld Vendors: Barambah-Dale & Kilkenny Sold/ Offered 101/101 Average $12,287 Top: $27,500: Barambah-Dale Quarry offered by Barambah-Dale Charolais sold to Tom & Helen Little, Mt Nicolson, Bauhinia Qld.

Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale 31 July Gympie Qld Vendor: Kandanga Valley Charolais Sold/ Offered 40/40 Average $11,450 Top: $17,000: Kandanga Valley Quicksilver (P) to Kennedy Family Trust, Gympie Qld.

Casino All Breeds Bull Sale 31 July Casino NSW Vendors: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 19/20 Average $8,473 Top: $14,000 (2): Palm View Downtown (AI)(P) (R/F). Bentley Downs Q7E sold to A & C Ramsey, Casino NSW

Palm View Downtown (P)

Lilydale Invitational Bull Sale 17 July Toogoolawah Qld Vendors: Multi- Vendor Sold/ Offered 37/37 Average $8,148 Top: $13,000 (2): Juandah Quinton (P) [ Juandah Grazing] to M Sullivan, Riverglen, Condamine Qld. Lilydale Quillen (P) sold to Carinya Hills, Beaudesert Qld.

Minnie-Vale On Property Bull Sale 30 July Narrabri NSW Vendors: SG & JD Salier Sold/ Offered 44/44 Average $13,023 Top: $20,000 (2): Minnie-Vale Ace of Spades (P) to C & V Pike. Minnie-Vale Quizmaster (P)(R/F) to Rosedale Charolais, Blayney NSW.

Bentley Downs Q7E (P)

Caloona On Property Bull Sale 5 August Tamworth NSW Vendors: L & S Franco Sold/ Offered 17/19 Average $7,133 Top: $13,000: Caloona Park Quigley (P)(R/F) to Auctionsplus. Juandah Quinton (P) Minnie-Vale Ace of Spades (P)

Lilydale Quillen (P)

Minnie-Vale Quizmaster (P)(R/F)

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Bull Sales 2021 Coolabunia Classic Bull Sale 12 August Coolabunia Qld Vendors: Multi Vendor Sold/ Offered 47/47 Average $11,170 Top: $26,000: Charnelle Quartermaster (AI) (P) offered by G & K Blanch and purchased by Bettafield Charolais Stud, Gindie Qld.

DSK On Property Bull Sale 12 August Coonabarabran NSW Vendors: C Knox & H Alexander Sold/ Offered 14/14 Average $11,929 Top: $18,000: DSK K25 Quarterly Q51 (P) to Finger Family, Lake Lofty Pty Ltd, Injune Qld.

Temana & Futurity Bull Sale 26 August Baradine NSW Vendors: T & M Griffin & J & C Catts Sold/ Offered 28/28 Average $12,536 Top: $42,000: Temana Quest Q66 (P) sold to Moongool Charolais, Yuleba Qld.

Wakefield On Property Bull Sale 1 September Armidale NSW Vendors: G & J Frizell Sold/ Offered 38/38 Average $12,053 Top: $22,000: Wakefield Right On Time (P) (R/F) sold to P & K Reid, Carinya, Yarrowitch NSW.

Ticoba Invitational Bull Sale 27 August Munduberra Qld Vendors: D & H Reid Sold/ Offered 13/13 Average $11,077 Top: $26,000: Reids Qantas Q54E (P)(R/F), sold to Lake Lofty Pty Ltd, Meadowbrook, Dysart

Elite On Property Bull Sale 2 September Meandarra Qld Vendors: Elite Cattle Co Sold/ Offered 10/10 Average $15,000 Top: $20,000: Elite Queenslander (P) (R/F) sold to M & J O’Dell, Colorado, Jericho Qld.

Hopgood Annual Bull Sale 2 September Clermont Qld Vendors: SH & MJ Hopgood Sold/ Offered 39/43 Average $10,436 Top: $21,000: Hopgood Quiver (P) sold to G & J Peck, Purtora, Blackall Qld

Bauhinia Park Bull Sale 18 August Emerald Qld Vendors: Ryan & Rachel Holzwart Sold/ Offered 38/38 Average $13,158 Top: $20,000: Bauhinia Park Quade (P) sold to Tom and Emma Brodie, Knapdale, Winton.

ANC On Property Bull Sale 27 August Guluguba Qld Vendors: A & N Cass Sold/ Offered 108/108 Average $13,284 Top: $45,000: ANC Q Pac (P) to Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Charolais, Emerald, Qld.

Bettafield Annual Bull Sale 3 September Emerald Qld Vendors: S & A Kajewski Sold/ Offered 29/30 Average $8,196 Top: $16,000: Bettafield Q46E (P) sold to L Hack, Alpha Qld.

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Advance Bull Sale 30 August Roma Qld Vendors: B & M Scheiwe Sold/ Offered 26/26 Average $13,231 Top: $33,000: Brendale Quarterback (P) sold to Spenbar Brahman & Charbray, Condamine Qld.

4 Ways Charolais Bull Sale 6 September Emerald Qld Vendors: 4 Ways Charolais (Whitechurch Family) Sold/ Offered 25/25 Average $18,360 Top: $52,500: 4 Ways Qupid (P) to Moongool Charolais stud, Yuleba Qld.

Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale 7 September Eidsvold Qld Vendors: Clare & Elridge Charolais Sold/ Offered 57/57 Average $10,477 Top: $22,000: Clare Quinn (P)(R/F) to B & K Kirk, Blackwood, Middlemount, Qld.

Palgrove Charolais On Property Bull Sale 10 September Dalveen Qld Vendors: Palgrove Pastoral Co Sold/ Offered 99/99 Average $17,848 Top: $75,000: Palgrove Qracker (P) to D Burnett, Mt Douglas Pastoral, Clermont, Qld.

Monto All Breeds Bull Sale 11 September Monto Qld Vendors: Multi Vendor Mountview & Glenlea Sold/ Offered 7/9 Average $6,357 Top: $8,000: Mountview Quaid (P) sold by I & K Bebbington to Appleton Pty Ltd.

Glenlea Charolais Clermont Bull Sale 8 October Clermont Qld Vendor: R Binny Sold/ Offered 35/43 Average $9,043 Top: $21,000: Glenlea Lannister Q405 (P)(R/F) to Taylor Cosgrove Livestock, Coolangatta NSW

Glenlea Charolais Scone Bull Sale 29 October Scone NSW Vendor: R Binny Sold/ Offered 5/6 Average $6,800 Top: $10,000: Glenlea Muscles R413 (P) to Auctionsplus Client.

Ayr Charolais On Property Bull Sale 13 September Moura Qld Vendors: G, RM & DG Cass Sold/ Offered 115/115 Average $11,330 Top: $28,000: Ayr Irishmat’s Emery to Clermont, Qld.

Bardoo Charolais On Property Bull Sale 26 November Capel WA Vendors: BW & DJ Bell Sold/ Offered 26/31 Average $6,567 Top: $12,000: Bardoo R39E to MH Collins & Co, Nyabing WA.

Ascot Charolais On Property Bull Sale 17 September Warwick Qld Vendors: J & J Wedge Sold/ Offered 56/56 Average $17,455 Top: $47,500: Ascot Rockstar R139E (P) to AJM Pastoral Co, Richmond, Qld.

Top Seller 2021: $75,000

Moongool Charolais On Property Bull Sale 20 September Yuleba Qld Vendors: Keddstock Pty Ltd Sold/ Offered 78/78 Average $16,179 Top: $48,000: Moongool Mr Q551 (P)(R/F) to 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell, NSW.

From the Archives - 1970’s “the message has stood the test of time and still rings true” EDITORIAL

August 1974 Magazine

HIGH PRAISE FOR CARCASS ENTRIES June 1973 Magazine

Martin Lenthalls’ grand champion carcass in the Beef Week competition was described by Mr. Bill Waddell, President of the Meat and Allied Trades’ Federation, as the best he had handled for its age. It was a 10-month-old first cross Charolais steer which gained first place on the hooks in milk tooth class. Mr. Waddell said he could not have hoped to get a better carcass. He paid 40.5 cents a pound for the dressed carcass which weighed 494 lb. It had a big amount of eye muscle, its finish was near perfect with just the right amount of fat covering. The grain was fine and it was particularly “sappy” carcass two most important features, said Mr. Waddell. Charolais cattle had good competition. They were entered only in the milk tooth sections and took out four of the six awards plus the grand championship. Judges praised the improving standard of the competition. Mr. David Barker, beef liaison officer with the Department of Agriculture, judged the cattle on the hook. He said there had been an outstanding change in the milk tooth classes in the last few years particularly in the high number of entries which gained maximum points for fat cover. Thirty-three per cent of the milk tooth entries got full points for this but in contrast only four per cent got full marks for body length. Six per cent of the entries got full marks for eye muscle area, Mr. Barker said. Thirty-three per cent. of the entries which gained top points for fat cover was a great deal better than a few years ago and the milk tooth section was generally better than any previous beef week or Royal Show carcass competition, he said. 72

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I have reached the conclusion that we have a lot of pessimists within the Beef Cattle Industry and, for their benefit, I would like to unequivocally state that the world is NOT coming to an end because of the existing credit restrictions. The breeding of cattle is for ever and particularly with a Charolais up-grading project, the effluxion of time will be one of our most important attributes to quality. Too easily do we forget the crisis in the Wool and Sheep Industry a few years ago and before that the prices we had to accept for cattle. World economic situations fluctuate therefore cattle prices will vary but there should be no reason for anyone to predict a gloomy future. There are good and not-sogood times within any Industry so it becomes imperitive that Charolais breeders now set the tempo for a more productive and economic structure. We are extremely fortunate that we sponsor a breed that is modern and has the elements of high growth factor, and lean, tender Beef to enable higher returns for our end product. It is the responsibility of every one of us to eat more beef and to explain and promote agitate and stir if necessary but, more than anything else, to have confidence in Beef and Australia. Promote optimism, practice economy, exhibit Charolais and their crosses wherever and whenever possible. If our carcasses keep taking out the major commercial show awards it will be very difficult for cattlemen to select other than Charolais bulls if their business is Beef production. Study your markets and rather than saturate a sale with all your bulls, select four different venues if you have, say 20, to dispose of. One of our members donated 12 bulls to three large commercial operators recently and if they prove successful, I know someone, at least, who must sell bulls a bit later on. Exhibit bulls so that cattlemen can see them. A pen at your local show or adjacent to commercial selling centres can evoke interest. There is nothing like success for promoting success so everyone should now set out to be a Super Salesman for Charolais. Enthusiasm is the most infectious trait you can adopt and if you really believe in Charolais you can have almost one half of Australia’s retail butchers on side. Every purveyor of beef is interested in cutability and the most productive carcass must be the Charolais cross, so it will be in your interests if you encourage your local butcher to try one. It may be possible for you to guarantee a continuing supply to your mutual benefit. Please do not let us develop Charolais as a word to remember but as a name we will never forget, that is, A HOUSEHOLD WORD. Frank Hodder, Editor

EDITORIAL

ALBURY SPRING SHOW CARCASE

Charolais are known as the Great White Cattle and almost every breeder I have met has his eyes set on an “all-white” herd even though our colour spectrum extends from white to deep cream. You may remember that beautiful straw coloured heifer at last year’s Sydney Royal Show and, in my opinion, she represented one of the most challenging questions yet possibly the most valuable asset that our breed will seek for the future. Quite a high percentage of our members will be inclined to breed away from the straw-coloured beast – not because it is inferior as a beef animal – but merely because it is not white. One has only to watch members buying cattle at auction or other sales to notice the preference for white. Other countries are quite a long way ahead of us in evolving the Charolais breed and I was particularly interested in the remark of a visiting Canadian who recently posed the question, “Is there any buyer opposition to your white calves in the commercial outlets as we now find in our country?” It seems that white vealers and steers do not now command the interest that their creamy counterparts did a few years ago! As a Society involved in evolution, it is perhaps difficult enough to grade up without worrying about colour in what we term a “whole coloured” animal; but I would ask every member to give this matter some thought. I do not want you to feel that I am against “white”, and I am not, but I believe it is only part of the scene for the future. Cream and intermediate shades are also valuable if we can rely on the experiences of overseas breeders. On our way to purity, the majority of our calves and steers that we turn off will be coloured and the commercial buyer of beef on the hoof will be educated to look for this particular factor. In the main, these animals will have a little more fat selvedge than the higher grades and we will have to watch “finish” until our carcass butchers accept the “low fat profile” of the European breeds. In Breed Evolution there are a number of guidelines that are common in every Country and, in looking at Canadian trends today, are we looking at Australia in 10 years time? Does this straw-coloured animal represent the means by which we will be able to “finish” our commercial product – BEEF? Think about it! Frank Hodder, Editor

DL & ME Enders, Euroa Victoria won the First Prize and Champion two tooth steer on Hoof Section. Their Charolais/ Angus/Shorthorn steer went on to win the First and Champion prize on the Hook as well. Their other entry a Charolais/Shorthorn was Second and Reserve Champion.

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January 1976 Magazine

NEW ENGLAND STEER/CARCASE SHOW July 1978 Magazine

A & C Austen, Vale View, Glen Innes reported on their success in the New England Steer and Carcase show at Guyra, May 1978. “We entered two pens of three steers in the competition Class 1: Milk tooth steers under 360kg liveweight and Class 2: Milk tooth steers 360 to 430kgs. The vealers were sired by a first cross Charolais/Angus bull over Friesian cows. The bull was a son of Crogham Centurion. Our Class 1: vealers were placed first on the hoof in a field of 22 pens. Our Class 2: vealers gained first prize on the hook, Champion pen of three carcases and one steer was awarded Reserve Champion Milk Tooth Carcase. On reflection the results of the New England Steer and Carcase show, I believe all Charolais breeders should be heartened and encouraged. In a field of 67 pens of three there was only a handful of Charolais cross entries. In spite of this most of the major hoof and hook awards were won by crossbred steers” A Austen.

Pen Class 1: Mik tooth steers under 360kg: First prize on hoof Average liveweight: 357kgs Average chilled dressed weight: 214kg Average chilled Dressing %: 60.3% Average Age: 279days

2022 Events Jan Great Southern All Breed Bull Sale

Mt Barker Selling Complex, Mt Barker WA. Contact Doug Giles 0427 720 010

Jan Kandanga Valley Summer On Property Bull Sale

Kandanga via Gympie Qld. Contact John & Ros Mercer 07 5484 3359 Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au

Jan 27 Victorian Beef Week - Feb 3 Web: www.beefweek.com.au Feb Morgiana On Property Charolais Sale

tbc

On property Hamilton Vic. Contact Alan Crozier 03 5573 4561

Feb Mt William On Property Charolais Sale

Jan 3rd Charolais Office opens for 2022 Jan 31st 2022 Membership fees due. Mar 31st 2022 Autumn HMF Status Updates Due

On property Willaura Vic. Contact Rob Abbott 0417 502 692 Web: www. mtwilliamcharolais.com.au

Feb February All Breeds Bull & Female Sale 14/15 CQLX, Gracemere Qld. Contact Agents Nutrien & Elders

Feb Venturon Annual On Property Bull Sale

Aug 31 2022 Spring HMF Status Updates Due st

Boyup Brook, WA Contact Harris Thompson 0488 493 713 Web: www.venturon.com.au

Mar Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female Sale

Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba Qld. Contact Graham Blanch 0427 622 410 Web: www.charnellecharolais.com.au

Mar Goodnwindi Charolais Bull & Female Sale

On property, Furner SA Contact Steve Bellinger 0438 043 433

Mar Silverstone Charolais On Property Bull Sale *** 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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On property, Narrikup WA. Contact Jon Imberti 0428 789 493 Web: www.silverstonelivestock.com

Mar Kenmere On Property Bull Sale

On Property “Moorak” Holbrook NSW. Contact Ann-Marie Collins 0412 608 043 Web: www.kenmerecharolais.com.au

Mar Wagin Woolarama /Commonwealth Bank Cattle Expo

11-12

Wagin Showground, Wagin WA Web: www.woolorama.com.au/home

Mar Blackall Invitational Bull Sale

Blackall Qld. Contact Ian Bebbington 0427 583 412 Web: www.mountviewcharolais.com.au

Mar WALSA Supreme Bull Sale

Brunswick Showground WA. Contact Agents: Nutrien Livestock & Elders

Mar 20th Southern Charolais Breeders Sale

Yea Regional Selling Complex, Yea, Vic. Nutrien Livestock: Chris Pollard 0428 993 860

Mar Rangan On Property Bull Sale

Rangan Park Charleroi Vic. Contact Graeme Cook 0419 429 696 Web: www.rangancharolais.com.au

Apr Sydney Royal Show - Charolais Judging

10/11 Olympic Park, Sydney

Web: www.sydneyroyal.com.au/cattle.htm

Apr Liberty Yearling Bull Sale

On property “Culham” Toodyay WA. Contact: Kevin & Robin Yost 08 9574 2035

Jul South Australian Junior Heifer Expo

18/21 Adelaide Showgrounds, Goodwood SA Web: http://jhe.sabeef.com.au/

Jul Glenlea Bull Sale tba Winton Qld

Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au

Jul Minnie Vale On Property Bull Sale 29 “Bexley”, Narrabri NSW.

Contact: Jason Salier 02 6783 4272 Web: www.minnievalecharolais.com.au

Jul Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale

Aug Brisbane Royal Show - Charolais Judging

tba Ekka Showgrounds, Brisbane Qld Web:

Aug Caloona Charolais & Mala-Daki Simmental Sale 4 On property, Tamworth NSW

Contact: Steven 0407 599 567, Louie Franco 0419 761 809 Web: www.bullsale.com.au

May Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale

On Property Rydal NSW. Contact Daryl Jenkins 0428 639 674 Web: www.violethillscharolais.com.au

May Rosedale On Property Bull Sale

On property Rosedale, Blayney NSW. Contact James Millner 0425 341 341 Web: www.rosedalecharolais.com.au

Jun Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale

Scone Saleyards, Scone NSW. Contact Ben Noller 0427 700 949 Web: www.palgrove.com.au

Jun Glenlea & Calmview Bull Sale tba Casino NSW

Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Tony Farrell 0417 212 692 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au

Jun Supreme Beef Bull Sale

AgGrow Field Days, Emerald Qld Web: www.aggrow.com.au

Jul Lilydale Invitational Charolais Bull Sale 16 Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Toogoolawah Qld Contact Ross Sticklen 0438 625 505

Jul Kilkenny & Barambah-Dale Charolais Sale tbc Woolooga Saleyards, Woolooga Qld

Contact Michael Lawlor 0428 745 095 W Davis 0471 639 454 www.barambahdale.com.au

Jul Casino All Breeds Bull Sale tbc NRLX, Casino NSW

Web: www.casinoallbreeds.com.au

Kandanga via Gympie Qld. Contact John & Ros Mercer 07 5484 3359 Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au

Aug Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale 11 Coolabunia Sale Complex, Contact: Graham Blanch 0427 622 410

Aug Wakefield Charolais Bull Sale 12 On property, Wollomombi via Armidale NSW Contact: Greg Frizell 02 6778 1346 Web: www.wakefieldcharolais.com.au

Aug Bauhinia Park Charolais Bull Sale tbc AgGrow Selling Complex, Emerald Qld Contact: Ryan Holzwart 0447 313 126 Web: www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au

Aug Futurity Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale 25 On property Glen Ayr, Baradine NSW Contact Jason & Kylie Catts 02 6843 6744 Web: www .futurityshorthorns.com

Aug ANC Annual On Property Bull Sale 26 Glen Laurel, Guluguba Qld.

Contact Andrew Cass 0428 286 660 Web: www.anccharolais.com.au

Aug Myona Golden Opportunity Charolais Sale 26 Coonamble NSW Contact: Steven Martin 0435 092 023

Aug Advance (Brendale) Annual Bull Sale

Roma Selling Complex, Roma Qld. Contact Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633 Web: https://advancebullsale.com/

Sep Bettafield Annual Bull Sale

AgGrow Bull Selling Centre, Emerald Qld. Contact Steve Kajewski 0429 823 705 75

2022 Events Sep Royal Adelaide Show

3/11

Sep Moongool On Property Bull Sale

Adelaide Showgrounds, Goodwood SA Web: www.theshow.com.au/show-entries/schedules-entry-forms.jsp

Sep 4 Ways Charolais & NK Brahman Bull Sale

Sep Royal Perth Show

Ag Grow Complex, Emerald, Qld. Contact: David Whitechurch 0428 847 391

tba Claremont Showgrounds, Perth WA

Web: www.perthroyalshow.com.au/

Sep Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale

Sep Royal Melbourne Show

Eidsvold Saleyards, Eidsvold, Qld. Contact: Ross Warren 0438 866 213 Alan Goodland 0434 594 721

tba Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Vic

Web: www.rasv.com.au /Events/RMS_Home/RMS_BeefCattle_Home/

Oct Royal Hobart Show

Sep Palgrove Annual Bull Sale

tba Hobart Showgrounds, Hobart Tas

On property “Strathgave” Dalveen Qld. Contact Ben Noller 0427 700 949 Web: www.palgrove.com.au

Web: www.hobartshowground.com.au/royalhobartshow

Oct Glenlea (Clermont) Bull Sale tba Clermont Qld

Sep Ayr On Property Bull Sale

On property, Mungabunda, Moura Qld. Contact: David Cass 07 4996 3127 Web: www.ayrthebeefycharolais.com.au

Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au

Oct Glenlea Female Sale tba Scone NSW

Sep Glenlea (Roma) Bull Sale 15 Roma Qld

Contact Rod Binny 0409 911 791 Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au

Sep

Nov Bardoo On Property Bull Sale

Ascot Annual On Property Bull Sale On property, North Toolburra Warwick Qld. Contact Jim Wedge 0419 714 652 Web: www.ascotcattle.com.au

“Whippy” Style $30.00 inc GST

Super soft and comfortable cap with mesh back

*Postage extra

On property, Moongool, Yuleba Qld. Contact: Ivan 0428 265 031 Ian 0427 235 215 Web: www.moongool.com.au

On property, Elgin WA. Contact Barry Bell 0427 966 126 Web: www.facebook.com/bardoocharolais

NEW CHAROLAIS CAPS

“Khaki” Style $28.00 inc GST Lower profile cap

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

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Charolais Society of Australia

DNA Guide

Paddock Joining Sire

International AI Sire

REGULATIONS EXTRACT 6.12. For an animal born after January 1, 2006, in order to be registered in the Herd book, its Sire must have a DNA profile (SNP) recorded with the Society from a Society approved DNA testing facility. 6.12.1. For an animal born after January 1, 2012, in order to be registered in the Herd book, its Sire must have a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism DNA profile (SNP) recorded with the Society from a Society approved DNA testing facility. Natural sires are required to have the equivalent of the GGP-LD test and Overseas AI Sires are required to have an equivalent of a GGP-LD test. 6.12.2. From 1st January 2018 all sires are required to be DNA sire verified to their recorded sire if a SNP profile is available on the sire. 6.12.3. Progeny of sires with a Microsatellite DNA profile tested prior to 31/12/2011 may be excluded from the requirements of Regulation 6.11 if Microsatellite profile information is recorded with the Society. 6.12.4. Progeny of sires recorded prior to DNA requirements (introduced 1 January 2006), may be excluded from the requirements of Regulation 6.11 if Blood Type information is recorded with the Society.

REGULATIONS EXTRACT 7.2.1 A member may import semen from a sire registered in an approved overseas Herd Book with the object of approval for registration with the Society of any resultant progeny, provided the following items are supplied to the Society prior to registration of progeny of such sires in the Herd book: 7.2.2 Copy of the bull’s pedigree for the four successive generations prior to and including the subject bull; 7.2.3 A SNP DNA profile at greater or equal to 100K panel from a Society approved DNA testing facility ; 7.2.4 The results of a Myophosphorylase Deficiency test from a Society approved DNA testing facility; 7.2.5 Genomic data verifying both sire and dam from an approved testing facility. 7.2.6 A profile colour photograph of the bull, Council reserves the right to request further images of the bull; 7.2.7 Payment of the fee for International Sire application; 7.2.8 The bull must be duly registered with the Society. 7.2.9 The Society reserves the right to reject any sire that does not comply with the CSA Regulations and/or Breed Standards.

PADDOCK SIRES NEED Neogen Charolais Standard Bundle [100K SNP DNA Profile. Sire Verification (where possible)]

Embryo Transfer Donor REGULATIONS EXTRACT 8.2 All females used for Embryo Transfer within Australia must be recorded with the Society as Approved ET donors and after the 1st January 2012 have a minimum GGP-LD SNP DNA profile recorded. Donors recorded before this date require either a Blood Type or Microsatellite DNA profile from a Society approved testing facility. Original flush sheets are required to verify the flush date for embryos collected prior to 31st December 2011. EMBRYO TRANSFER DONORS NEED Neogen Charolais Standard Bundle [100K SNP DNA Profile.] International ET donors must be registered with the Charolais Society of Australia and comply with the Regulations above. An electronic copy of the Donor dams profile will be required in electronic format specified by our approved testing facility. NB: The sire of an imported embryo must be registered as an Approved International AI Sire in Australia.

International AI SIRES NEED Neogen Charolais Standard Bundle [100K SNP DNA Profile. Myphosphorylase Test] Sire & Dam parent verification from the Import country Society. Colour profile photograph Four Generation pedigree Signed CSA Application for AI sire document

Submitting DNA When a member requires an animal to be submitted for DNA please contact the office to arrange approved collection kits (Hair cards or Tissue sample Units (TSU)). If semen is to be tested a clean, dry unused straw is required. When samples are collected submit a DNA request form to office@charolais.com.au The Charolais office will generate a request form and email back for you to print and mail with your samples to the address provided. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SAMPLES TO THE OFFICE. If you are using TSU containers a spreadsheet reference page is also required for the lab to link the animals and units. A Standard Bundle including DNA profile, Parent verification and Poll testing takes approx four weeks from when the sample is received at Neogen. Please factor in postage time if your testing has a timeline attached. We cannot request rush testing of samples. If in doubt contact the office. 77

Advertising Index: January 2022 Charolais Magazine CHAROLAIS STUDS ANC 17 Ascot 31 Ayr 11 Bardoo 33 Bauhinia Park 30 Belbourie Park 49 Brendale 15 Bunyeris 44 Charnelle 23 Clarinda 34 Elridge 39 Futurity/Temana 57 Glenlea 8/9 Goodnwindi 30 Kandanga Valley 18 Kenmere 48 Kooyong 44 Liberty 45 Minnie Vale 13 Moongool 19 Mount William 35 Mountview 43 Myona 44 Palgrove BC Rangan 18 River Run 42 Rosedale IBC Silver Ridge 14 Tambo River 16 Venturon IFC/1 Violet Hills 34 Wundam Glen 44

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS Aust Com. Media 38 Bartholomew & Co 41 Genetics Australia 56 International Charolais 30 Southern Charolais 37 UK World Congress 53

January 2022 Charolais Magazine

Ivan Price snapped this awesome shot at Moongool Charolais, Surat Queensland back in October 2021. Everybody knows you find gold at the base of a rainbow!

www.charolais.com.au Charolais Magazine: January 2022 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, Graham Blanch, Five Star Creative Promotions, Goodnwindi Charolais, QCL,Farm Weekly, Stock Journal, Pine Park Charolais, McCarron Cullinane Pty Ltd, Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co, Palgrove Pastoral Co, Taylor Family, Coulton’s Country Photography, Charolais Sales: Quicksilver, Kandanga Valley, Mountview, Mt William, Venturon,Silverstone, Kenmere, Copplestone, Paringa, Tysubi, Rangan, Blackstone, Liberty, Rosedale, DSK, Violet Hills, 4 Ways, Lilydale, Juandah Park, Glenlea, Barambah-Dale, Minnie-Vale, Palm View, Bentley Downs, Caloona, Bauhinia Park, Temana, Reids, Brendale, Wakefield, Hopgood, Clare, Ayr, Ascot, Moongool, Bardoo. 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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Charolais Magazine January 2022

Articles inside

Advertising Index

Charolais DNA Guide

From the Archives

Paddock to Palate 2021

Perth Royal 2021

President’s Perspective

Charolais Strong Demand (2021 Bull Sales

Around the Pens 2021

Feedlot Performance Queensland Trial

Youth Photography Award

A Lasting Legacy