Charolais Magazine July 2016 by Charolais Society of Australia

CHAROLAIS MAGAZINE July 2016

Sydney Grand Champion Carcase Silver Calves Across Australia Mexican World Congress Improving MSA Grading AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CHAROLAIS SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA LTD.

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Federal Council President: Chris Knox Borah Station, Borah Creek Road COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Tel: 02 6842 9101 Mob: 0427 600 278 E: dskangusandcharolais@westnet.com.au

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Vice Presidents: Heath Dobson 567 Cluan Road CLUAN TAS 7303 Tel: 03 6393 1330 Mob: 0409 176 228 E: dobson@pinepark.com.au Greg Frizell Wakefield, Wollomombi ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Tel: 02 6778 1346 Mob: 0427 781 346 E: wakefieldstud@bigpond.com Honorary Treasurer: Matthew Collins PO Box 16 COBBITY NSW 2570 Tel: 02 9774 1544 Mob: 0412 265 017 E: matt@mcollins.com.au Councillors: David Ellis 318 Fishermans Road COOLUP WA 6208 Tel: 08 9530 3225 Mob: 0427 170 965 E: jade_84@live.com.au Ken Manton 414 School Road HANSONVILLE VIC 3675 Mob: 0437 585 605 E: ken.manton@hotmail.com Michael Osborne Ryeview, PO Box 387 MILLICENT SA 5280 Mob: 0408 838 568 E: ryeview@bigpond.com Brendan Scheiwe PO Box 113 MARBURG QLD 4346 Tel: 0410 706 871 E: mscheiwe@bigpond.com

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Queensland: Chairperson: Brendan Scheiwe Tel: 0410 706 871 E: mscheiwe@bigpond.com Secretary: Federal Office Tel: 02 6771 1666 E: office@charolais.com.au New South Wales: Chairperson: Warren Miller Tel: 0423 396 014 E: warren.miller@mclachlan.com.au Secretary: Caitlin Warner Tel: 0419 238 216 E: ashlincharolais@hotmail.com Victoria: Chairperson: Geoff King Tel: 03 9775 3369 E: kingcharolais@bigpond.com.au Secretary: Gwen Robinson Tel: 03 5156 6397 E: kyra1@wideband.net.au Tasmania: Chairperson: Heath Dobson Tel: 03 6393 1330 E: dobson@pinepark.com.au Secretary: Samantha Dobson Tel: 03 6393 1330 E: dobson@pinepark.com.au South Australia: Chairperson: Robyn Wilson Tel: 08 8864 5030 E: arabar@rbe.net.au Secretary: Daryl Schaefer Tel: 08 8210 5229 E: dschaefer@adelaideshowground.com.au Western Australia Chairperson: Andrew Thompson Tel: 0429 379 135 E: venturon01@bigpond.com Secretary: Aimee Court Tel: 08 9755 9038 E: truleecharolais@hotmail.com

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Society Contacts...................................... 2 Charolais Merchandise............................ 3 President’s Message................................ 6 From the Office........................................ 8 Sydney Royal 2016................................... 12 Sydney Champion Carcase...................... 14 Airlie Supports Youth.............................. 16

Contents

2016 World Congress (Mexico)............... 18 Charolais Silver Calves............................ 26 Toogoolawah Weaner Sale..................... 28 Charolais Sire of Choice........................... 32 Adding Performance............................... 34

Meat Standards Australia (MSA).............. 37 USA Data - Heifer Value............................... 42 Circular Head Carcase Competition.......... 42 The Advantage of a Breed................. 44 Performance Aids Marketing Flexibility.... 48 Charolais Silver Calves.........................50 Breeding For Genetic Improvement.. 52 From the Archives - 1973.................... 56 Membership Directory 2016............... 58 From the Archives - 1975..................... 52 Charolais Society DNA Requirements “101”...76

2016 Calendar of Events..................... 78 Advertising Index.............................. 80

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message Chris Knox, CSA President

Only 6 months have passed since my last report in the January magazine and the high prices reported then are continuing with record prices across the board giving cattle breeders throughout Australia tremendous confidence, for now and into the future, as global demand is at an all-time high. This scenario will remain for quite some time while the world wide breeder herd rebuilds. As predicted in my last report we have seen a significant rise in the price of commercial herd sires with commercial breeders willing to pay well for the sires which have the attributes they are looking for to increase their profitability of their commercial beef operation. The annual WA Charolais Bull Sale held at Brunswick in February was a great success with a total clearance and a top of $9,500 and an average of $6,452 which is a record for this sale and an outstanding result for a multi-vendor sale. Well done to the WA breeders involved in presenting well prepared and industry focussed sires This sale coincided with our Charolais council meeting and the AGM of the society with strong attendance at the AGM and the interest shown by WA members in Society matters. I must sincerely thank the WA memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality to council on our visit to the west. Just recently I attended the 7th annual Palgrove sale at Scone in NSW where 46 bulls were offered for a total clearance with a top of $22,000 and averaging $9,850. A strong contingent of commercial breeders battled to secure a solid and even line of commercially focussed bulls. Congratulations to David and Prue Bondfield and their team for a remarkable result which is a testament to their breeding and marketing program and a wonderful result for the Charolais breed.

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The annual run of autumn weaner sales has been completed with outstanding prices achieved by operators using Charolais sires in their cross breeding and composite programs. Many reports of prices exceeding $1,000 up to unbelievable tops over $1,400 for genuine steer weaners weighing 425kg. With carcase prices well in excess of $5.00 per kg up to 400kg carcase weight. The Charolais breed is well poised to be a real advantage as a beef sire to the profit driven commercial producer. With Angus dominance, the current Wagyu trends and high prices being received by producers it may be slow for the Charolais bull to achieve his true value. This is purely due to the high price offered for Wagyu and the fact that the Angus weaners have lifted by some $300 to $400. It is a hard sell to change a breeding program that has returned this tremendous lift in the market place. It is my opinion the Wagyu market will over supply and producers will see extra return for Charolais cross especially heifers which reach the 400kg carcase weight at an early age due to the high performance and extra yield that the Charolais breed offers. In April Helen and I had the pleasure to attend the Charolais World Congress in Mexico along with Colin and some 21 Australian delegates. The hospitality was fantastic, with high class accommodation, outstanding entertainment and fine cuisine. We must thank and congratulate the Mexican Association for the awesome event and it must be fulfilling to the organisers that it ran so well and such an enjoyable event. Thanks must go to all the Australian members and friends that attended this wonderful event.

ADVANCE ROMA BULL SALE A great result at Sydney Royal with Grand Champion purebred carcase going to a Charolais steer exhibited by St Johns College from Dubbo. Charolais also had major wins in the Beef Spectacular RAS Feedlot competition and the Orange Field Day Trials. All this success highlights the compliance of the Charolais breed to the modern day beef production system. Welcome to our 2 new councillors Matt Collins and Brendon Scheiwe and we look forward to your contribution to the important council business. My sincere thanks to Keith Glasson and Warren Miller for their excellent contribution to council during previous years. All councillors are there to represent members and we all look forward to contact with the industry on society issues and ideas. Thanks to all supporters of this issue and previous issues of this magazine which I see as an integral part of the Charolais breed within both Australia and overseas. An economic way to access all Australian and many overseas Charolais breeders. A big thank you to Colin, Deearn, Hayley and Lucy for the very professional manner of business at the office. Colin has excelled in his duties and the improvement in our magazine both in content and layout must be commended and should gain strong support from members. At the time of writing this I am excited by the upcoming National Events at Dubbo with outstanding entries and hope to see lots of members and Charolais minded people enjoying themselves at this Charolais gathering. Good wishes and luck for all and hopes for good seasons ahead. Sincerely yours

Chris Knox, President

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From the Office

Colin Rex, Breed Development Manager

Every edition of the magazine I say to myself “next edition, I will have this done and that done” and every time I have the scramble to the deadline. Plans are great but the reality is that life is never that constant and flexibility is always a useful tool in life’s strategies. Recent developments in the dairy industry have highlighted that change can come at a rapid pace and dealing with the initial impact can be difficult. As participants in the beef industry we all need to be on top of our game and whilst there are a lot of plans that should have been put in place already, it’s never too late to take the first step in ensuring the profitability of your enterprise. Look to a breeder that is achieving better results be it in the commercial or registered sector and analysis what is the difference. People often talk about others having good luck but my thoughts are that successful enterprises in any industry have driven operators that have been prepared to put in the hard yards crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s. Our breed has achieved tremendous success in the Australian industry and it certainly was not just luck. Most importantly we had a product that offered the beef industry the opportunity to increase profitability in their programs. We know the punch that Charolais Silver Calves can add to a cross breeding program.

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We also have had the advantage of a membership that has been prepared to back their judgement and promote the attributes of the Charolais breed to the Australian primary production sector. In this endeavour we all need to take an ownership stake and not rely on someone else taking all the burden and workload. Australia is a land of diverse climate and production systems and this requires some variation in the type of Charolais we deliver to the commercial sector. The bull that is suited to the pastoral zones may not fit vealer production systems in the south. Variation in a population allows selection for characteristics of interest and we should celebrate this in our breed. As Charolais breeders we know that the cattle deliver time and time again in so many production systems. Over the past 46 years the breed has achieved outstanding success in feedlot and carcase trials and with news that the industry may be moving to a yield based payment system we have a great opportunity to take a larger market share in the future. However we cannot rest on our past performance, we need to ensure that our cattle are hitting specs and producing carcases with merit.

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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

There are two interesting articles on selecting for yield and MSA grading in this publication that may be of interest for producers wishing to improve the end result of their production system. In the bigger picture we need to be achieving a balance in our selection criteria. Whilst the ideal high yielding carcase with merit may be high on the agenda we need to ensure our bulls entering the commercial paddocks are functional and capable of generating high pregnancy rates. Our females need to be capable of achieving maternal success with high weaning percentages and rebreeding. Their progeny’s structure has to stand the test of time to keep females in the herd longer than one or two calvings. Their steers need to have the structural integrity to be fed long term and function. Disposition needs to allow safe handling of our cattle. We have so many traits to select for and using an evaluation system like BREEDPLAN can be useful as well as provide a competitive advantage. As Charolais breeders we are fortunate that we had the advantage of a great product to start with but we should always be striving to improve. Attending the Mexican World Congress in April also highlighted that we are not alone. So many countries have utilised Charolais genetics to add profitability to their industry. Many of these countries have contributed to our gene pool here in Australia and it’s gratifying that our Australian genetics have also been exported to contribute internationally with success. I congratulate the Charolais Herd Book de Mexico on the tremendous presentation of Charolais success in their country. The hospitality was first class, the organisation amazing and the attributes of the cattle on display highlighted the success of the breed in Mexico. The opportunity to visit and converse with so many like minded breeders from around the world has tremendous value. Huge shout out to our interpreters that bridged many gaps for us whilst in Mexico. We had the opportunity to present on behalf of Australian Charolais to the congress and the take home message is that there is a large interest in Australia and what we are achieving with our genetics. To capitalise on this the Charolais Society of Australia has bid to host the 2020 World Charolais Congress. It’s four years away but I would encourage every breeder to get involved in some way. On a more local perspective we farewelled registrar Alarna Hall as we wound down for Christmas last year. Alarna, husband Rob and family relocated to the Southern Highlands for a career move and we wish them all the best in their new direction. cont page 10....

Chinese Proverb

Charolais Society Managers at the World Congress: l-r Neil Orth of the United States, Clement Perrodin of France, Mel Reekie of Canada, David Benson of England, Gregorio Farias of Mexico and Colin Rex of Australia.

Chris Knox in a soccer “friendly” with Columbia during the World Congress.

Weaner heifers at Liberty Charolais framed perfectly by nature.

Seen at Venturon Charolais at Boyup Brook, Harris Thompson, Murray Ferme (SA), Anne Thompson, David Corker, Board members Chris Knox (NSW), Greg Frizell (NSW), Matt Collins (NSW), Brendan Scheiwe (QLD) with Andrew Thompson.

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We welcomed Deearn Kliendienst to the team in January and many of you would have had the opportunity to talk with Deearn in the last few months. Deearn came out of the breed registry team at ABRI and is very experienced in the data base allowing a seamless transition to the Charolais systems. Lucy Main has maintained her Charolais connections doing graphic design work externally and Hayley Clark remains our rock in the financial management of the Society. Congratulations to the Western Australian members for hosting a very successful Federal Annual General Meeting. The Council scheduled their meeting with the AGM and this allowed Western members and the Council to interact in a positive manner. The AGM was one of the best attended meetings in several years and a credit to the effort the Western Region made to make it successful. This year I have had the opportunity to attend events in nearly all states and the Charolais message is consistent. The Toogoolawah Weaner sale in May with 85% of 5000 weaners carrying Charolais genetics was a tremendous sight. Pen after pen of Silver Calves, all displaying the growth and muscle development sought after by the industry. Bull sales have shown strong trends in the first half of the year with lifts in averages and clearances common reports. As this publication is being posted we will be hosting the National Youth Stampede in Dubbo with over 80 young breeders. The inaugural National Showcase attracted over 120 entries and will be a great display of Charolais genetics followed by our National Sale on Monday 4th July. Our sponsors are listed on page 73 of this publication and I would encourage every reader to make contact with these suppliers and offer support back. Our events cannot run without the level of support we received and we appreciate the level of support industry extends to Charolais.

The support of Alex and Barbara McLachlan must be applauded by donating an ET heifer to support youth development. Alex and Barbara have been tremendous supporters of the breed here in Australia over many years and this latest contribution will ensure we can maintain a strong emphasis on youth programs. I would also extend the appreciation of the Society to Keith Glasson and Warren Miller who retired from Federal Council at the last election. Both Keith and Warren have been successful contributors to our administration and promotion development over their time on Council. We all seem to have increased workloads in todays’ environment and for members to give so freely of their time to ensure the success of the breed is humbling. Thank you Keith and Warren, even though you have both concluded your time on Council, I know with your wider perspective on the industry that the breed will benefit from your continued contributions in other areas. Welcome Matt Collins and Brendan Scheiwe to the Council. As a breed we are in a great place, recent Australian Registered Cattle Breeders’ Association (ARCBA) data shows that we have maintained our position as number 1 European breed based on registrations. The proverb on the previous page is pertinant to all of us, granted there are many programs we should have set in action in the past. It’s never to late to take that step forward to improvement in your administration system, breeding program or marketing campaign. The future really is in our hands and by delivering genetics that can provide real value to the commercial and processing sectors we can solidify our leading position in the industry. Think globally and contribute where possible, remember we reap the success that we generate and many hands make light work. If you or a client have a success story let the office know, your accumulated successes build a positive message that can contribute to growth. Colin Rex, Breed Development Manager

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Sydney Royal 2016 Judge: Mr Hayden Green, Summit Livestock

Queensland and New South Wales contested the broad ribbons at the 2016 Sydney Royal Show. Mr Hayden Green from Summit Livestock had the honour of judging the field of 90 Charolais entries from 21 exhibitors. The Supreme Exhibit award was won by Gavin and Kristie O’Brien’s Winchester Charolais at Orange eventually collecting the top honour via a cow and calf package. After 20 years of Sydney Royal showing, the O’Briens said the Best Exhibit broad ribbon for Winchester Honor J17E, paraded with her very impressive October-born heifer calf Winchester Honor L21, was special because the cow had, from day one, had a presence in both the paddock and the ring and would have a big future in their herd. Judge Hayden Green agreed, “here we have a young cow that is as smooth and feminine as you could make one, with a deep sweep to her rib cage and an incredible udder, who is very square through her hip and is a lot thicker than she looks from side profile,” he said. “She has a calf with a tremendous amount of extension that may even be better than mum.” Winchester Honor J17E was sired by LT Wyoming Wind and descended from the famous Rosedale Honor family. J17E has very balanced EBVs with low birth, good growth and very consistent carcase EBVs. 12

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Winchester also had success in the junior female classes with Winchester Miss Cooley L14E and Winchester Polly L8E taking the first two heifer classes. Contesting the supreme exhibit award was junior and grand champion bull, DSK TGL Legacy L34E (P), owned by Glen Waldron and Kim Groner’s Elite Cattle Company at Meandarra and the Price Families, Moongool Charolais at Yuleba. Bred by DSK Charolais, Coonabarabran, the tenmonth-old 632 kilogram bull, with an eye muscle area of 110cm2 and 9mm and 7mm of rump and rib fat, was the pick of the first drop of calves sired by Temana Gold Logie, purchased by DSK and Moongool Charolais. He was the calf on the cow which sold for $10,000 to top the 2015 Charolais National Sale in October in Dubbo, DSK MY Estelle D34E. At that event, he was an impressive fivemonth-old weighing 345kg. Mr Green described him as “a thick and powerful bull with unbelievable weight-for-age, tremendous softness, great skin and hair and foot structure and a real soundness when he’s out on the move”. It was his amount of performance and rib eye and growth, while maintaining a reasonable and moderate mature frame that gave him the edge on the senior champion bull.

DSK won two junior bull classes with sons of herd sire Temana Gold Logie giving Gold Logie progeny three bull class wins. His success continued in the female classes with the reserve junior champion heifer, DSK TGL Beatrix K64E. Senior bull champion Winchester Jackknife J32E (P) was described by Mr Green “I admire the muscle shape and extension in Jackknife, the tightness of sheath and testicles, and the sheer power”. Jackknife is a son of Ascot Goldberg G128E and also descends from the Rosedale Honor line. Jackknife weighed in at 1086kg at 30months with an impressive 148cm2 EMA and 9/6mm fat. Reserve senior bull was Colinta Krusty, a 974kg 23month old bull exhibited by Colinta Holdings. Krusty was also the junior champion bull at the 2015 Brisbane Royal show. Junior champion heifer Elite Estella K50 is well known in the breed as the calf at foot when her dam Crathes Estella 32 won the interbreed grand champion female at the 2015 Rockhampton Beef Australia, Sydney Royal and Brisbane Royal. This beautifully balanced female had great extension and moved fluently through the ring.

Senior & Grand Champion Female & Supreme Exhibit: Winchester Honor J17E exhibited by Gavin and Kristie O’Brien, Winchester Charolais.

Airlie had a good day in the ring with three female class wins. Their best result was reserve senior female, Airlie Katrina G751E who won the senior female class. Katrina is a daughter of Airlie Xist, an ET son of the well-known dam Airlie Noisette Q303. Airlie Koradji sired by Airlie Horus also won the reserve junior champion bull. This sire weighed 896kg 18 months with a EMA of 129cm2. Caloona Park won a junior heifer class as well as a junior bull class. Advance and Moongool won junior bull and a senior female class respectively. In group classes Winchester won Sires’ progeny with Ascot Goldberg G128 progeny as well as the Breeders’ Group. DSK won the pair of bulls not over 24 months. Overall Winchester Charolais were awarded the most successful exhibitor. First year exhibitors, Raymond and Diane Shepherd placed second and third in the Bull 9 -12 months class with ET sons of Branchview Forged From Steel. The quality on display was exceptional and the Charolais exhibits placed well in the interbreed competitions later in the day.

Junior & Grand Champion Bull: DSK TGL Legacy L34E exhibited by Glen Waldron and Kim Groner, Elite Charolais and Keddstock Pty Ltd, Moongool Charolais.

Matt Collins, Kenmere Charolais with Kristie & Gavin O’Brien and their Senior champion female Winchester Honor J17E.

Judge Hayden Green, sponsor Jen Millner Rosedale Charolais, Ivan Price Moongool Charolais, handler Chris Knox, Kim Groner & Glen Waldron, Elite Charolais with Junior & Grand Champion Bull DSK TGL Legacy L34E.

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Bruce McConnaughty and Gavin O’Brien with Senior champion bull, Winchester Jackknife J32E.

Ivette Labib, Axios Charolais, Dubbo NSW representing her son Anthony (Axios A Charolais) who bred the champion carcase. Ben Toll, St John’s Catholic College, Dubbo NSW and Jeff House, Carcase judge RAS Sydney Show with the trophy for Grand Champion Carcase.

Sydney Champion Carcase Charolais steers punched well above their impressive weights at the Sydney Royal Purebred Carcase Competition. With only ten Charolais entered the breed achieved spectacular results including the ultimate Grand champion carcase award. St John’s College, Dubbo NSW exhibited the winner in the competition. Their exhibit Axios Kosmos (Tag1326) a steer bred by Anthony Labib, Axios A Charolais, a St John’s student won Heavyweight Champion Carcase and the grand championship. The purebred steer scored an impressive 93 points on the hook when assessed. This steer was sired by Palgrove Goliath G202E who in turn was sired by SVY Pilgrim 655S. Goliath G202E ranks in the top 20% of the breed for EMA EBV and in the top 10% for Rib and Rump Fat. 14

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He also ranks highly for IMF being in the top ten percent for this trait. Interestingly this carcase scored 3.5 points for marbling from a possible 5 points. Only two carcasses scored five points and then the next best point score was 3.5 scored by 38 out of the 210 steers in the competition. Further analysis of this carcase result indicates a perfect score 15/15 for market specifications, 39/40 points for Saleable Meat Yield and 39/45 for Eating Quality. The carcase had a B+ muscle score and a EMA of 111cm2 from a carcase weight of 355.5kg. The steer dressed at 60.05%. Sydney Royal Show carcase competition award Gold, Silver Medal and Bronze medals to carcasses that meet criteria as highlighted Gold in the table to the right.

This champion carcase was also awarded a Gold Medal, one of only four awarded in the total competition comprising 210 steers. Three Charolais steers from Airlie, Myona and Polldale studs were awarded a Silver Medal. These awards represented 40% of the Charolais purebred carcases being rated in the top ranks of the competition. More importantly a carcase has to meet the minimum specifications to be awarded a medal, it is not based on awarding a predetermined number of medals to carcases. Points (/100)

Market Specs (/15)

Saleable Meat Yield (/40)

Eating Quality (/45)

≥ 90

≥ 15

≥ 37

Silver

≥ 82

≥ 14

≥ 34

≥ 35

Bronze

≥ 74

≥ 13

≥ 31

≥ 32

The Eye Muscle of the Grand Champion Carcase.

Eg, if no carcase meet the criteria then no award is made. The award rate in another breed renowned for carcase quality was 23% of their entries. The ten purebred Charolais steers averaged a liveweight of 577kg and average dressing percentage of 57.65%. Four of the ten steers dressed out over 59% with two carcases dressing over 60%. The steers all assessed well in their Muscle Score with 1 steer B+, 5 steers B, 2 steers –B and one at a C+. All the steers scored maximum points for Eating Quality ph indicating excellent temperament. In the Trade Hoof and Carcase Competition Charolais cross Silver Calves achieved great results. A Charolais Angus calf bred by Gavin and Kristie O’Brien, Winchester Charolais and exhibited by Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes NSW won the Virtual Taste Test Champion Carcase. Red Bend prepared three steers of similar breeding from Winchester with the other two steers winning a Silver and Bronze medal each. The three steers at 11 months averaged 496kg and averaged fat depths of 11/9mm.

Winners in the Purebred Carcase Competition Sydney Royal Show 2016: l-r Ben Toll, St John’s Catholic College, Dubbo NSW, Steve Martin, Myona Charolais, Coonamble NSW, Leanne Toll, Dubbo NSW, Warren Miller, Airlie Charolais, Glenquarry NSW & Ivette Labib, Axios Charolais, Dubbo NSW representing her son Anthony (Axios A Charolais) who bred the champion carcase.

A Charolais Angus shown by Wingham High School and Wingham Beef Exports won a Bronze medal scoring maximum points for EMA. St Mary’s College, Gunnedah, NSW also exhibited Charolais Silver Calves and were rewarded with 2 Bronze Medals. In the interbreed Stan Hill trophy for the results of a breed team of three steers we finished equal third. New South Wales Charolais invite a judge to select the best three steers for the breed team. At the same time all interested breeders are invited to select the best steer and the best three steers. The most correct selection was provided by John Gooden, Cootamundra NSW. The public choice of steers was an entry from Polldale Charolais stud at Dubbo NSW. This red factor steer dressed out at 60.34%, had a B muscle score and won a Silver Medal. He placed fifth in his carcase class.

The People’s Choice Charolais Steer at Sydney Royal exhibited by Polldale Charolais stud, Dubbo NSW. The steer placed fifth in the same carcase class the Heavyweight and Grand Champion carcase won.

Winchester Charolais bred Charolais/Angus Silver Calf exhibited by Red Bend Catholic College. This steer won the Virtual Taste Test Champion Carcase,

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Airlie Supports Youth Alex and Barbara McLachlan are well known in the rural landscape with their McLachlan Group operating from properties at Cowra, Bendemeer and the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. McLachlan Group is well known for their stud cattle with their Airlie Charolais stud being founded in 1979. Talis Angus stud was formed in 1995 and since then a Hereford herd has been added. Alex advised “that in 1978 when they were looking to become registered cattle breeders, Charolais were being well promoted and he had a soft spot for the French.” Alex also added that “ the European bloodlines were able to produce a leaner bigger carcase in a quicker time” and he considered this trait very important. Their three children are involved in the family businesses with daughter Heather and husband Michael Bond located on the Southern Highlands and involved in the stud enterprises. Michael was President of the Charolais Society from 2004-2006 and spent many years on Council. Alex and Barbara used their overseas travels to source genetics including Brookfield Reagen R16 imported from New Zealand. Reagen went on to win the McLachlan’s first Hordern Trophy at Sydney and become a sire of enormous impact at Airlie. 16

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Sires from the UK such as Fleets Rascal, (best known as the sire of Fernvale Prime Mover who bred the house down at Palgrove), and poll Full French sire Garton Grange Beam provided great genetics for the Full French breeding program. Sires were also introduced from North America providing a strong genetic base that ensured Airlie set a strong foundation for the future. The female herd at Airlie has always been a powerhouse with families like Rebecca, Pussycat, Kelly and Noisette springing to mind. One achievement that McLachlan Group females have accomplished twice is being placed first and second in the same Royal Interbreed. To the writer’s knowledge no other stud in Australia has achieved this. McLachlan Group did this at Canberra in 1999 and Brisbane in 2003 with their Charolais and Angus grand champion females. Airlie show and sale teams have been regulars on the eastern states circuit and their success has been formidable. The pinnacle of awards at Sydney Royal, The Hordern Trophy for Interbreed Pair has been very rewarding for the stud. Airlie and Talis have jointly represented their breeds with success four times. Interbreed success has also been achieved at Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra Royal Shows.

Top: Life members Ric Pisaturo and Alex McLachlan sharing memories at Sydney Royal. Bottom: Barbara McLachlan and Airlie Manager Warren Miller with Airlie Noisette H87E, Supreme Exhibit, 2015 Allflex National Sale.

Airlie has also had considerable success in carcase competitions including a 97 point carcase winning grand champion at Sydney Royal in 1998 with a pure Charolais. To assist in developing Charolais youth programs Alex and Barbara have offered a heifer Airlie Rebecca L34E direct from their ET program. This heifer has a dual interbreed champion cow as her dam. Her great grand dam also won Interbreed Champion at Brisbane and sold for $16,000 at the 2003 National Sale. The heifer’s sire is new USA import, Keys All State (P). Alex highlighted the Airlie program was placing a heavy emphasis on increasing the percentage of polls in the herd. The donated heifer “Rebecca L34E” reflects this trend coming from a full french line that has been a great success in the Airlie herd with the advantages of the poll gene. Alex commented that he strongly believes in the National events and the Youth Stampede. Alex said “Airlie have always been great supporters of the Society and the National events. It is good to encourage the youth and we are very happy to offer our support”. Alex was made a Life Member of the Charolais Society for his commitment to the breed over many years and we sincerely appreciate the continued support of Barbara and Alex for our Charolais youth programs.

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World Congress Charolais Herdbook de Mexico hosted the 2016 World Charolais Congress and delivered a breathtaking, culturally rich event that will be remembered for many years by participants. Based around the states of Jalisco and Aguascalientes in the central west of the country, the congress ran for eight days. The majority of the time was spent based in Guadalajara in Jalisco. Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and has a reported population of seven million inhabitants in the greater metropolitan area. By the late 19th century Guadalajara had overtaken Puebla as Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-biggest city. Its population has mushroomed since WWII and now the city is a huge commercial, industrial and cultural center, and the hitech and communications hub for the northern half of Mexico. Guadalajara has an altitude of 1524 metres. Mexico came under Spanish rule from 1521 to 1821. What is now Guadalajara was settled by Spanish Conquistadores on February 14, 1542. The Congress took a historical walk through the Historical downtown of Guadalajara. The beauty and history of the buildings was hard to comprehend with the Cathedral built in 1568. The downtown area had connecting plazas which featured stunning buildings all around the perimeter. Our guide highlighted the Spanish occupation and the fight for independence achieved in 1821. The first Charolais entered Mexico in three shipments from 1930 to 1937. Jean Pugibet imported 2 bulls and ten cows in the first shipment and another 25 head in the next two shipments. In 1974 12 cows and 2 bulls were imported from the USA and Canada as the protocol was not available to import direct from France. The first Society was established in 1955 with other groups merging to form the current Charolais-Charbray Herdbook de Mexico 1980.

Australia was well represented at the Congress with 24 attendees. This was the largest delegation from any country. Many of the Australians took in the pre tour in the north of the country. The congress also had participants from Europe, North and South America and New Zealand. Upon arrival all delegates were asked to sign a life sized Charolais bull that was seen at many of the events at the base hotel. This bull will be treated to preserve the signatures and find a resting home at the offices of the society. The congress commenced with a welcome cocktail party and the introduction to the local product â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tequilaâ&#x20AC;?. The first day each country had the opportunity to present a brief outline of Charolais activity in their country. These presentations are always interesting and offer insight into the advancement of our breed internationally. Neil Orth from the International Charolais outlined their Association had invested over $100,000 to proceed with genomic evaluation. Neil outlined that in their Fall 2015 evaluation, 2,136 animals had genotypes included. He stressed the need to collect more genotypes especially on high accuracy sires in the population. An interesting fact from the 36,000 registrations last year only 337 were red factor and only 9 Charbrays were registered in the USA. The congress featured real time translation for all speakers with our Australian presentation including Spanish within the PowerPoint presentation. Thank you to Pilar Argente from ABRI for her assistance in ensuring the Spanish translation was correct. The Australian presentation gave an overview of our Society and staff levels, the vastness of our environments that we bred for as well as the impact of the current drought. Registration data from the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association showing the ranking of Charolais as #6th in the registered cattle sector was also highlighted. We touched on the Silver Calf promotion and the results of the BIN project. The influence of Charolais ranged from France where Charolais is the dominant beef breed with 125,000 registered dams to Estonia where there are 5,100 Charolais. In Estonia all beef breeds are administered by the one organization and the individual breeds have their own clubs to promote their breed. After the country presentations and official opening the delegates headed to Lienzo Charra Sta Maria to inspect their breeding program. Two herds bought in a selection of heifers for inspection and after one of the many awesome meals the group were treated to a Mexican Rodeo. During lunch we were treated to a Mariachi band and Mexican rope tricks. The horse riding skills were very impressive in a series of events. cont page 20.... 19

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The second day we headed to La Cabana Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajara where several mobs were bought in for inspection. A large mob of cows and calves impressed everyone with their temperament. Some 200 people walked around the mob including young calves and the cows behaved immaculately. The females on display exhibited well developed muscle and structure. To our eye there was not a great deal of feed as it was the dry season however the lactating cows presented well. We were treated to a display of dancing horses on this ranch as well as an extremely skilled five year old doing rope tricks. One of the options for lunch was cooked cactus which we were told was a very healthy option and tasted very good. At several breakfasts there was a cactus juice which looked very “green” but was extremely refreshing. This day was concluded by a tour of the historical downtown. Day three saw us pack our bags and head to Aguascalientes via two ranch visits. The drive took us out of Guadalajara around a very scenic range including waterfalls and river valleys. Two hours of driving had us arriving at La Providencia Ranch. The ranch is at 1655 metres above sea level and has an annual rainfall of 855mm.

This ranch had a very impressive cattle handling facility and also breed Limousin and Simmental. The display included mature females and a cross section of younger bulls and heifers. Many participants took the opportunity to investigate the handling facilities. The other visit was to La Castellana where senior sire Hijo de 2277, sired by Ijoufflu was on display. At eight years of age this docile sire weighed in at 1270kg and impressed many visitors. Another three hours through the country side had the tour arriving at Aguascalientes. This was our base for two days for the National Charolais Show. In the morning side trips were offered to Santa Elena vineyard and the local Nissan factory. The National was conducted at the San Marcos Fair which has over 188 years of operation and attracts visitors from all over Mexico. In 2015 the San Marcos fair which runs for approx. 4 weeks attracted millions of visitors. The facility was awesome for exhibiting cattle and livestock. The sides were open with eight massive sail pavilions joined to encompass an amazing area. The area under sail included a massive judging ring and seating, and enough space to stall easily 800 head of cattle.

The Australian Delegation at the World Congress, Mexican cowboy generating “heat” and smoke from the rope sliding on the saddle horn, Dancing horse display

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The judging ring was large by any standard with green sawdust surrounded by lush green plants and flowering begonias. The World Congress visitors had an area with catering and comfortable seats to observe from, and a massive big screen offered close scrutiny. On display at the National where some 600 head of Charolais of which 400 were judged. The cattle were all stalled on straw on raised beds and had permanent water troughs in the stall. Every animal had a QR barcode that could be scanned by the Congress App and pedigree and performance information became available. Very useful when many of the grooms only spoke Spanish. Working out average prices was very difficult, but one sire that caught the eye of several Australians was quoted about $70,000AUS (on our currency conversion). This young calf was being retained for stud duties but impressed with his volume, smooth muscle and development. At 15 months he weighed in at 652kg and had an Ijoufflu sired dam. Judges for the National Charolais were Ing. Cesar Servando Cantu Martinez and Ing. Jose Manual Medina Chapa. They judged the classes over ten hours the previous day. For our two days we saw the adjudication of the various championships and group classes. Cattle were presented with actual weights as well as performance data in the ring. Pregnancy tested cows were shown separate to cows and calves during the female judging. There was a variation in type depending on the source of the genetics used in the herd. cont page 22....

Ijoufflu son Hijo de 2277, Impressive entrance doors in Guadalajara, Wash racks are the same everywhere, except this one was all Charolais.

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The grand champion female was LQ Miss Altamira exhibited by Altamira Ranch. This female born in 2010 paraded PTIC and weighed in at 956kg. She was sired by Seigneur and had three registered progeny. The table shows average weights for a cross section of the classes exhibited. Champion bull was OE D â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Talisman sired by Burradon Talisman exhibited by Cieneguitas Ranch. At 23 months this bull weighed in at 930kg with a frame score of 7.6. In the group classes each state was invited to enter a composite team from their region and this was judged by an international panel. Each country represented provided a judge and President Chris Knox performed the duties for Australia. Each state team had five head and provided a great spectacle to end the show on. During our time at the fair only Charolais were on display. Also on display with the Charolais were several breeds of sheep, goats and some rather large rabbits. The local government of the states of Jalisco and Aguascalientes were involved in the Congress. In Aguascalientes the Governor attended a luncheon where all countries were presented with a thank you gift for attending. The Governor also hosted a formal dinner featuring a presentation of the achievements of their government. This dinner was spectacular with traditional music and dancing and stunning traditional clothing on the performers. cont page 24....

Table 1: National Show Weight Table

Sex: Age Heifer 8 months

High Wt kg

Ave Wt Kg

341

334.5

Heifer 10 months

433

367

Heifer 12 months

466

430

Heifer 15 months

590

503

Heifer 19 months

626

575

Cow 49-96 months

1025

912

Bull 8 months

414

367

Bull 10 months

508

452

Bull 12 months

582

512

Bull 15 months

690

602

Bull 18 months

730

709

Bull 21 months

854

806

Bull 25 months

980

935

Bull 5 years

1356

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Blue Agave field used in Tequila production, Cathedral feature window, Mexico Herdbook Manager Gregorio Farias and the team, Colourful street scene in Guadalajara

National Show, Champion Bull OE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Talisman, Champion Female LQ Miss Altmira, Champion bull line up in the impressive judging ring at Aguascalientes Fair Ground

Final Dinner venue, David & Marion Smith, Colin Rex, Wendy, David, Chris Knox & Helen Alexander, Aguascalientes Charolais Display, Kaye & Daryl Jenkins

Heifers La Casa de la Genetica, Breeders at La Cabana Ranch, Senior bulls on display at the National Show

Cows on display La Providencia Ranch, Victorian Gwen Robinson being personally serenaded, Cows on display La Providencia Ranch, Mariachi Band at La Castellana

Audrey Scott, Milton & Gaylene DeJonge, Champion line at the National Show, Group classes National Show, Margaret & Bob Ferguson

Cortijo Los Fernadez scene, Scenery just outside Guadalajara, Charolais at the National Show, Michael & Julie Osborne, Bull Sculpture at Aguascalientes Fair Ground.

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Day six was focused on seminars on cattle production. American Dr Gerald Fry spoke on Standards for Herd Bull Reproduction. An interesting point he made was the use in some herds of inferior heifer bulls and retaining the progeny in the breeding herd. Another point was in the first three months of pregnancy seven major glands are developed to the point they dictate how the remainder of the body is formed. Genetics, selection and nutritional management are the dominating factors in the development of glands and profitability. Martin Garcia Fernandez from Argentina spoke on improving productivity in calf production. He mentioned that in the 15 years to 2020 emerging countries will increase beef demand globally by 98%. A history of the Charolais breed in Mexico and the current performance trends of the breed were also presented to the Congress. Active female numbers in Mexico are very similar to the Australian registered herd. In 2015 Herd Book de Mexico registered 11,021 Charolais calves and 1,022 Charbray. Thirty nine technicians are employed to collect data in Mexico with all cattle inspected for type. The breakdown of registrations was approximately 80% Mexican Charolais, 10% Full French and 10% Charbray. Research is being undertaken in Mexico into Residual Feed Intake. The Congress then undertook a tour of the CNRG Facility (National Centre for Genetic Resources). A government funded centre, CNRG is part of the The National Institutes of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research (INIFAP) facility. This facility is a very modern research institute established in 2012. The facility is involved in seed and animal genetic preservation.

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Mexico is a megadiverse country, considered among the 17 countries with that category, ranks 4th worldwide in biodiversity; with 10% of the total number of living species currently recorded. Some twenty thousand seeds are stored of which half are corn species. Various techniques are used to store and protect the genetic material. On our tour staff explained the various different laboratories and their role in preserving genetic material and seeds. Charbray breeders held their National Show at Tepatitlan Fair ground. We could observe the judging of the event with some very high quality Charbray on display. Wandering through the fairground there were plots of corn and seminars on agronomy, other livestock exhibits and agricultural related displays. At the conclusion of the Charbray judging we had a tour of the Tequila El Mexicano Distillery. This complex was spectacular and the venue for our lunch. The process of making Tequila from the agave plant through was explained to attendees. The final day was a celebration of Mexican culture with demonstrations in the arena at Cortijo Los Fernandez. This venue was again spectacular and offered local artisans displaying their work as well as beautiful gardens. The food and service was amazing and this was a constant for the entire event. A formal dinner capped off the event and then the long trip home began for all. On every bus Mexico Charolais had organised a translator and this was useful when conversing with Spanish speaking attendees as well as knowing what was happening. The attention to detail of the congress was amazing and we extend our appreciation to the Herdbook de Mexico for the hospitality shown, amigos para siempre. Left: Facility at CNRG, Right: Cattle Stalls at Tepatitlan Fairground

Victorian Weaner Sales by Jenny Kelly

Results from this year’s prestigious Victorian New Year Calf sales has highlighted the benefits that can be made from weight gain and muscle by using a Charolais bull over British cows such as Angus, Hereford, or Shorthorn, or F1 females for vealer production. The top dollar per head price for steers recorded over a week of sales involving more than 10,000 calves sold at Hamilton in the Western District in early January 2016 went to a Charolais sired pen of calves. The price of $1433 a head – and the only sale to break $1400 a head at any market – was achieved by a pen of 21 Charolais Angus-cross steers that had a curfewed weight of 424kg and sold for 338 cents per kilogram liveweight to export processor Thomas Foods International. At the special calf sale at Euroa in mid-January Charolais Angus-cross steers shared equal top price of $1275 for steers, while heifers won the best presented pen prize.

At Wodonga in the same-week a line of Charolais Red Angus-cross steers weighing 408kg topped the special Hereford and Euro calf sales at $1360 for 408kg, equalling 333c/kg. When it comes to slaughter cattle, the trend of premiums for vealers and yearlings showing better carcase shape and muscle has continued in today’s record priced beef environment. As an example, during December the average price for B-muscle yearling steers, fat score 3 and in a weight range of 330-400kg liveweight, sold at Victorian prime markets was 301.1c/kg liveweight, according to the National Livestock Reporting Service. This compares to an average of 284.2c/kg for C-muscle steers in the same fat and weight category. For a steer weighing 400kg the difference in muscle score equals nearly $70, and it is usually only a European-bull such as a Charolais that can reliably add extra carcase shape and muscling to a calf.

www.charolais.com.au 2016 NSW Beef Spectacular A pen of Charolais cross steers exhibited by the Millner family of Rosedale Charolais, Blayney has been awarded the Champion Pen of Steers for Feedlot Performance at the 2016 Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial. The steers where fed at the Teys-Cargill Jindalee feedlot near Wagga Wagga. Over a 104 day feeding period the steers bred by the Millner’s averaged a daily weight gain of 2.77kg/day, more than 0.5kg/day above the feedlot trial average of 2.25kg/day. As a result of the strong feedlot performance combined with solid carcase results these steers had the highest Team profit of the competition returning $1327 above the competition profit average and over $260 ahead of the nearest competitor. 26

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Another pen of Charolais/ Shorthorn steers also exhibited by the Millner family came 3rd in the team profit section returning $1024 above the competition average. In the overall standings which combines carcase results and feedlot performance the Millner family flew the flag for the Charolais breed finishing a respectable 5th and 6th. The trial was made up of 76 teams of 5 head exhibited by leading producers from the eastern states of Australia and consisted of British, European and British/European cross cattle. Interestingly the top 9 exhibitors where all made up of crossbred teams highlighting the advantage gained by hybrid vigour in a commercial scenario when compared to the purebred British herds.

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LAURA COOK & THE JUNIOR CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW 2015

European Union-accredited steers sold from $3.25 to $3.39 a kilogram during the Euro-breeds weaner sale conducted by independent agents at Hamilton, Vic, 12th January 2016. EU-accredited calves were hot property on the day commanding bids 15-20 cents/kg above non-accredited lots, which sold from $3-$3.23/kg. A small band of lot feeders from SA, Vic, NSW and Qld pushed the market 80-90c/kg higher to return beef crossbred prices of $300-$400 a head more than rates last year. The 1700-head yarding also averaged 15-20kg heavier than 12 months ago. The market top per head of $1433 was achieved by Richard Page and family, Hillsend, Penshurst, Vic. The draft of EU-accredited Charolais-Angus, weighing to 424kg for steers, received bids to $3.38/kg or $1433 per head. The second-highest price went to the McErvale family, Tanami, Branxholme, Vic, who also sold EU Charolais-cross, with the heaviest yard at 415kg making at $3.37/kg or $1398. In the heifer run, EU-accredited pens made $3.04-$3.15/ kg, with the highest priced sold at $1217 a head. These were an EU-accredited pen weighing 398kg, offered by the Page family; while Calarab sold Charolais heifers, 373kg, at $3.10/ kg or $1156. The Stuchbery family, Tyrendarra were also well awarded with their line of Boolong Charolais steers, with their heaviest pen weighed at 392kg, sold at 316c/kg or $1238. While the Willis family, Byaduk sold a pen of 16 Mt William blood Charolais heifers, av 338kg, at 311c/kg for $1233.

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Toogoolawah Weaner Sale May 2016 (Agent: Shepherdson & Boyd)

Far Left: Lyndhurst Champion Steer Pen. Left: Vince Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien (Shepherdson & Boyd), Lyndhurst Manager Russell Fogg accepting the award for Champion Pen of Steers from NAB Representative Mal Porter, Towoomba. Lyndhurst featured in the January 2016 Charolais Magazine.

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Left: Tom Crowley won Class 3: Best Pen steers (8 or more) suitable Export or Domestic Trade)

EXCEPTIONAL sale heights were reached at Toogoolawah’s annual weaner sale on the 13th May as interstate demand drove competition. Charolais-genetics made up the bulk of the 5,000+ yarding, which comprised of 3015 steers and 2155 heifers. Based on the pre sale advertising, 85% of the yarding carried Charolais genetics. Victorian buyers led the bidding to purchase 950 cattle as recent rain lifted spirits in the southern state. Shepherdson & Boyd auctioneer Vince O’Brien said the increased competition was felt as top pens of smaller weaners sold for well over 400c/kg. “The market came to unprecedented heights, we had many vendors with numbers of pens in excess of a $1000 and quite a few in excess of $1100 which is not normal for weaners in this local region. Queensland Charolais sponsored a Charolais pen for Steers won by the Lindenberg Family and Mt View won the Charolais Heifer Award. In the overall judging a pen of Charolais cross steers from the Brown Families, Lyndhurst won Champion pen of steers. Sale report cont next page 30...

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Indicative Sales: Titmarsh family of “Tandora”, Maryborough sold 250 Charolais x steers to top of $1,200 to average of $896 and 250 Charolais x heifers topping $1,080 to a great average of $816.50. Titmarsh have purchased Charolais Bulls from many of the Charolais sales in South East Queensland, namely Kilkenny, Kandanga, Lilydale & Barambah-Dale. Tom Crowley sold 31 outstanding Charolais x steers to top of $1,090 to average $981 and 19 heifers at $955. All by Bulls purchased from ‘Bird Hill Stud’ at Lilydale Invitational sale. Brian Conroy of Mount View Pastoral Co sold 148 Charolais x steers to a top of $1,065 and the outstanding average of $997. Rob & Jenny Grieve of Paradise Grazing Co sold 143 Charolais x steers to top of $1,095 to average $895 and 85 heifers topping at $910 to average of $747, all by Kilkenny Charolais Bulls. Tim & Lindsay Conroy of Oakcorp Pty Ltd sold 20 outstanding Charolais x steers to a $990 top to average $933.

Moteham Pty Ltd of Lyndhurst, Crows Nest sold 239 Charolais x steers topping at $1,100 to average $967, with 182 heifers topping at $850 to average $765. Manager Russell Fogg has won Champion pen steers or heifers at this extravaganza 7 times, a wonderful tribute to picking quality Charolais genetics. Graeme Turner of Old Hidden Vale Station, Grandchester sold 104 Charolais x steers to top of $970 to average $898. Lindenberg family of Mt Byron via Esk sold 34 Charolais x steers topping at $1,035 to average $900 by Kandanga Valley Bulls. Erin Duncombe sold 41 Charolais x steers by Kandanga Valley Bulls topping $935 to average $813. Paul & Rob Clarkson of Delcosta, Linville sold 105 Charolais x steers to top of $1,040 to average $826, 100 heifers selling to $865 all by quality bulls purchased at our South East Queensland feature Charolais sales.

Above: Lyndhurst bred calves pictured in late November 2015 and then again in early May 2016. Lyndhurst sold 239 Charolais sired steers to top at $1,100 and average $967 per head.

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Elstow Kit Kat (P)(R/F)

Sire: Elstow Dinky Die (P)(R/F) Dam: Elstow Maid of Honour C105E (P)

Bruce & Marg McConnaughty 02 6843 6258 Shannon McConnaughty 0427 197 901

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Introducing...Two Exciting New Semen Sires PALGROVE JETSTREAM (P) S: LT Bluegrass 4017 (P)

S: Palgrove Fabio (P) ET D: Palgrove Glitter 11

S: Palgrove Benchmark

D: Palgrove Treasure 25 D: Palgrove Treasure 16

Born: 8 August 2013 Ident: PK J353E BW Milk 200 400 600

EMA Rump IMF%

EBV

1.7

2.1

3.9

1.1

0.2

Acc

70%

46%

64%

63%

70%

74%

50%

52%

49%

Breed-leading performance Polled Out of a two year old heifer Great disposition Proven outcross genetics

Performance: Top 1% of the breed for Eye Muscle Area; top 5% for 200D & 400D Wt; top 10% for Scrotal; top 15% for carcase Wt; top 20% for eight individual traits. Pedigree: combines breeding bulls that have been the backbone of building breed- leading ‘performance’ into the Palgrove herd. He’s out of a two year old heifer who has produced 3 progeny by 4 years of age. Phenotype: Jetstream (P) is a classy, well balanced bull with explosive performance, thickness and finish all on a moderate frame. This is a free moving bull with excellent feet and legs.

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Price: $60+GST per straw (min 10) Discounts available for volume orders

PALGROVE JUSTICE (P) S: Silverstream Brumby B89 (P)

S: Silverstream Evolution (P) D: Silverstream Glossy

S: Palgrove Barrister (P)

D: Palgrove Amy 36 (P) D: Palgrove Amy 30 (P)

Born: 22 August 2013 Ident: PK J603E BW Milk 200 400 600

EBV

0.7

2.0

3.4

0.4

-0.1

Acc

70%

46%

64%

63%

70%

74%

50%

52%

49%

EMA Rump IMF%

Outstanding Phenotype Homozygous Polled Balanced Performance Great Disposition

***Semen has already been sold to the UK. A homozygous polled son of the internationally renowned sire, Silverstream Evolution, whose progeny were our high selling bull group in 2015 (13 sons averaged over $13,000). His EBVs place him in the breed’s top 25% for eight traits including top 5% for EMA. His Dam is a moderate framed, perfect uddered female who has produced 5 progeny by 6 years of age with a 365 day calving interval. A true sire - from head to hoof with breed character; perfect structure, sound feet and legs; balance and depth. Justice (P) will ensure you breed ‘the Charolais’ strength into your polled program.

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Charolais-sired calves prior to weaning in December last year. Most of the calves from this mob were 60 days on a pellet ration and weaned into the feedlot and will be fed for at least 60 days before reaching 450-500kg and sold on-farm. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

Charolais Sire of Choice by Kane Chatfield, Farm Weekly.

Charolais-infused calves’ ability to finish well on feed and grass ensures Charolais remain the terminal sire of choice for the Archibald family. Third generation beef producers Ross and Colleen Archibald, Maywill Farms, run a mixed farming operation over two properties at Waroona and west Waroona with a heavy focus on prime beef production. The family also run a small flock of sheep for prime lamb production and cut hay for their own use and the market when seasonal conditions are favourable. The Archibald family have been farming at Waroona since 1977. Prior to this, the family pioneered a property at Hamel from 1922 which was sold to Alcoa Farmlands in the seventies when they were expanding their holdings in the area. Colleen also had South West farming roots, descending from a farming family at Coolup. Today the family run 140 second-cross Angus and Murray Grey-Friesian breeders that are all joined to Charolais sires along with an annual turnoff of 200 grass-fed mainly British Breed yearling cattle. Charolais bulls were introduced to their breeding program 15 years ago and with consistent performance on feed and in the paddock, the family hasn’t looked back. The Archibalds have sourced their Charolais bulls from various breeders over time but more recently have predominantly purchased them from the local Kooyong Charolais stud at Coolup. Ross said they liked the growth rate, temperament and conformation of the Charolais cross calves. “They perform very well in the feedlot with plenty of growth while keeping lean,” he said. “We rarely get a calf go over 10 to 11mm fat, even off feed.” Replacement second-cross Angus and Murray GreyFriesian heifers are sourced from local South West sales with an average of 25 unmated heifers purchased each year. The herd commences calving in March through to June 30. 32

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In a normal year, the Archibalds wean in mid to late December with an average weaning weight of 380kg with some of the better performing calves weighing up to 500kg. In 2014, the family recalled a 520kg Kooyong Charolais sired calf at weaning. Weaned calves weighing above 340kg are finished in the family’s feedlot with around 100 calves on average fed lot annually. The cattle are fed for at least 60 days on a pellet ration and sold on-farm direct to processors when they reach the target weight range of 450- 500kg. Their weaned Charolais cross calves that weigh below 340kg join the sourced weaner cattle in the paddock and are grown out to yearlings on grass at the family’s west Waroona property. Store weaner cattle numbers are topped up from local South West weaner sales from November. The Archibald’s target lightweight Angus and Murray Grey weaners less than 300kg at the sales. Along with their own bred, lighter Charolais-cross calves, the weaners are grown out in the paddock and sold the following November as grass-fed yearlings. Ross said the grass-fed yearling cattle went well last year with the draft averaging 490kg live weight when marketed last November. He said the west Waroona property had a lot of heavy country which typically didn’t get going until later in the year, leading them to wait until November before the yearling cattle hit their peak. Ross said while the Charolais calves generally start off a bit heavier than their British breed counterparts in the paddock, they are always among the heavier calves in the draft and carry low fat content as yearlings.

“In a normal year, the Archibald’s wean in mid to late December with an average weaning weight of 380kg with some of the better performing calves weighing up to 500kg. In 2014 the family recalled a 520kg Charolais sired calf at weaning”.

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Ayr Elfin’s Nick Third generation beef producers Ross and Colleen Archibald, Maywill Farms, Waroona, have been using Charolais bulls over their second-cross Angus and Murray Grey-Friesian breeding herd for the past 15 years. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

Due to the adversely dry year in the area last year, the Archibalds weaned their calves a month earlier than usual. The property received 450mm of rain in 2015 which was down by half on their average annual rainfall of 900mm. “To be only 30kg lighter at weaning, the Charolais cross calves have done really well considering the season,” he said. “We didn’t have the paddock feed to hold them any longer and didn’t want to drag the cows down. It wasn’t a bad year, the rain we did get came at a good time; it was just a bad finish with no spring flush. If we had of received 50mm in September, it would have been an ideal season.”

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George, Ruth & David Cass Third generation beef producers Ross and Colleen Archibald, Maywill Farms, Waroona, have been using Charolais bulls over their second-cross Angus and Murray Grey-Friesian breeding herd for the past 15 years. Image courtesy Farm Weekly.

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A line of Charolais cross calves in a good season highlighting the uniformity the Charolais sire added to the mixed herd.

Adding Performance Ian and Georgie Maher, Mt Morgan in Queensland just make it work in their life with a busy schedule that sees them often heading in different directions. Ian concentrates on a fencing contracting business and timber mill with Georgie working in nearby Rockhampton. Added to this are three active sons. Both Ian and Georgie grew up in a rural environment and it was only natural to buy land and cattle which somehow fits into the above workload. Ian grew up at Jericho before getting his trade and spending time in the mines. Georgie (nee Copping) developed her cattle skills from the families Knabder Simmental stud at Lucindale in the lower south east of South Australia. With the boys education a priority, after buying the 700 acre property to the west of Mt Morgan at Oakey Creek the initial livestock purchases had to fit the budget. The first breeders included Wagyu/Angus cross, Hereford/ Braford and Brahman females from the north. As they market through Central Queensland Livestock Exchange at Gracemere it was important to add some consistency to the program. A portion of their herd is based on wedding presents the couple received from friends. Their friends banded together and presented top quality Brahman PTIC females as the gifts that keep on giving. Georgie added “the Charolais cross calves from these females have been exceptional and we value them immensely“. Rainfall in the region averages around the 24 inches annually but Ian’s records indicate massive variation in achieving this average. The property itself ranges from deep valleys to let’s say “vertical hills”, is heavily timbered in places and has the odd million rocks in places. When driving over the property track selection is highly advised as the ironbark and bloodwood hill country has some rougher areas. Soil varies from heavy black soil to granite based soils. Whenever time permits the property fencing and water points have been improved as well as improving access tracks throughout the property. Ian’s fencing and dozer experience allows this to be done with their equipment and their efforts have enhanced the management ability with the property. The couple use a rotational grazing program. 34

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Georgie commented that “they were looking to add weight and consistency into their calf drop to aid in marketing.” Having breed Simbrah cattle in the past Georgie added “incorporating the European content to the Brahman base female was advantageous to lifting productivity and muscle in the progeny”. A Charolais sire was added to the herd to assist with these goals and the results have been outstanding. With limited time inputs and a dingo issue, calves on the property must be born easy and have the ability to be up quickly. Ian and Georgie have been very happy with the Charolais calves performance in this regard. In the five seasons the Charolais was used, not a single calf was assisted. The breeding herd has been built up to over 100 breeders with 80% having a Charolais percentage. Ian and Georgie value their retained Charolais cross females with Georgie commenting on the maternal attributes of the females especially their beautiful udders. She said “the cows may come in lighter in condition but the calves on the Charolais cross females are always in great condition which indicates their milk production”. The Charolais sire handled the steep hills and ticky country very well and the couple were impressed with their conception rates. A Droughtmaster sire is being used over the retained females to maintain hybrid vigour and progeny colour uniformity. Georgie said that she would “look to use Charolais again based on the success of their experience with the breed”. The couple tend to market at 14-15 months of age which is when the weaners are really peaking. A pen from their first Charolais sired drop topped the market at Gracemere confirming the Charolais introduction was a good decision. One attribute that has really impressed Ian has been the docile temperament of the Charolais. He spoke highly of their Charolais influenced cattle and how mustering had become much easier. The results have spoken for themselves with Georgie summing up “the Charolais sired breeders have grown out very well and have surpassed their expectations. We both appreciate their maternal ability, temperament and the ability to add that extra weight, they have added significantly to our property’s productivity”.

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MEAT STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (MSA)

Meat Standards Australia MSA Index Values Breeding for Improved MSA Compliance & Increased Breeding for Improved MSA Compliance & Increased MSA Index Values

Meat Standards Australia (MSA), an eating quality

Meat Standards Australia (MSA), an eating quality grading grading system for Australian beef and sheep meat,continued has continued to grow in recent times with system for Australian beef and sheep meat, has more than 3 million cattle being presented for to grow in recent times with more than 3 million being gradingcattle using MSA standards and pathways duringpathways the 2013-14 financial year. presented for grading using MSA standards and during the 2013-14 financial year. The increase in cattle numbers is complemented by strong growth in MSA producer registrations, processor uptake and expansion, as well as an The increase in cattle numbers is complemented by increase in consumer awareness of MSA. strong growth in MSA producer registrations, processor 40 processors are now grading MSA beef, uptake and expansion, as well as an increase Over in consumer with prices received for MSA yearling cattle being awareness of MSA. consistently higher than non-MSA cattle. During

More than 3 million cattle were presented for MSA grading during the 2013-14 financial year. Source: MSA.

Understanding MSA Compliance Understanding MSA Compliance

the 2013-14 financial year, the average premium

for MSA yearling cattle in NSW and Queensland, Over 40 processors are now grading MSA beef, with across all weight ranges, was $0.29/kg, Cattle consigned to MSA must comply with a prices received for MSA yearling cattle being representing consistently a valuable opportunity for number of minimum specifications; Cattle consigned to MSA mustgrading comply with a number of producers supplying these markets. otherwise they will be downgraded to non-MSA higher than non-MSA cattle. During the 2013-14 financial minimum grading specifications; otherwise they will be product and won’t receive a premium. year, the average premium for MSA yearling cattle NSW BREEDINGin FOR MSA PROGRAMSdowngraded to non-MSA product and won’t receive a To be considered MSA compliant, carcases must and Queensland, across all weight ranges, was $0.29/kg, premium. meet the following specifications: There are many factors which affect an individual representing a valuable opportunity for producers carcase’s supplying suitability for both MSA and  AUSMEAT Meat Colour Score of 1B to 3 company/brand programs. Many of the factors these markets. Muscle pH of equal to orcarcases less than 5.70 must meet the To be considered MSA compliant, that affect the eating quality of a carcase are heavily influenced by animal handling and management on-farm, during transport and at the abattoir. Many –components are also influenced by the genetic makeup of the animal.

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Minimum rib fat of 3mm

following specifications:  Adequate fat coverage over the entire BREEDING FOR MSA PROGRAMS • AUSMEAT Meat carcase Colour Score of 1B to 3 Carcases graded 2013-14 across5.70 Australia • Muscle pH of equal toduring or less than achieved 92.6% compliance to MSA There are many factors which affect an individual carcase’s • Minimum rib fat of 3mm specifications. Meat colour, and to a slightly Opportunities consequently exist to improve the lesser extent pH, were the greatest reasons carcase for suitability for both MSA and company/brand programs. • Adequate fat coverage over the entire suitability of animals for marketing into MSA non-compliance. Only a small percentage of Many of the factors that affect the eating quality of athrough the adoption of suitable programs, carcases did not meet the minimum MSA breeding and selection strategies. requirement of 3mm rib fat. carcase are heavily influenced by animal handling and Carcases graded during 2013-14 across Australia achieved management on-farm, during transport and at the abattoir. 92.6% compliance to MSA specifications. Meat colour, and Many components are also influenced by the genetic to a slightly lesser extent pH, were the greatest reasons for makeup of the animal. non-compliance. Only a small percentage of carcases did not meet the minimum MSA requirement of 3mm rib fat. Opportunities consequently exist to improve the suitability of animals for marketing into MSA programs, through the In addition to MSA specifications, some processors and adoption of suitable breeding and selection strategies. brands impose further specifications based on their own market requirements. For example, processors may have specifications around carcase weight, dentition and fat colour. Throughout 2013-14, an additional 7% of MSA graded cattle did not meet company specifications. cont page 38.... 37

MEAT STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (MSA) Breeding for Improved MSA Compliance & Increased MSA Index Values Selecting Genetics for Improved MSA Compliance The different components affecting whether carcases meet MSA compliance specifications are all influenced to some extent by genetics and can be improved through the selection of animals with appropriate genetics. 1. Meat Colour & pH Dark meat colour (ie. over an AUSMEAT score of 3), commonly referred to as ‘dark cutting’, is associated with low muscle glycogen levels in the live animal prior to slaughter, thus resulting in an unappealing product for consumers. Similarly, if there is only a small amount of muscle glycogen present pre-slaughter, pH may not decline to the required level. Maintaining glycogen levels pre-slaughter is consequently of utmost importance and can be achieved by minimising stress and/or activity both on-farm and in the lead up to slaughter. Cattle with poor temperament have an adverse effect on the cattle around them, all of which results in higher pH carcases and a higher incidence of dark cutting. Selection for improved temperament can be achieved by ensuring that all animals used in a breeding program have acceptable temperament, and when available, selecting animals with superior Docility EBVs. Docility EBVs are estimates of genetic differences in the percentage of an animal’s progeny that will be scored with acceptable temperament, with higher EBVs associated with superior temperament. For example, an animal with an EBV of +20% would be expected to on average produce a greater percentage of progeny that have acceptable temperament than a bull with an EBV of –2%. Research has also demonstrated that animals with higher muscle content, as defined by size of carcase eye muscle area (EMA) adjusted for hot standard carcase weight, is strongly associated ––with reduced incidence of dark cutting. A reduction in the incidence of dark cutting in high muscled cattle also complements the other advantages of muscular cattle, such as increased retail beef yield and processing efficiency. Selection for increased muscle content in a standard weight carcase can be achieved by selection of animals with higher EMA EBVs. EMA EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a standard weight steer carcase, with higher EBVs associated with larger eye muscle area. For example, an animal with an EMA EBV of +4.4 mm would be expected to produce calves with larger eye muscle area than an animal with an EMA EBV of +1.0 mm, relative to carcase weight.

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2. Rib Fat Thickness & Fat Distribution Rib fat thickness is the measured depth of subcutaneous fat over the quartered rib site between the 5th and 13th ribs. A covering of fat is needed to protect the high value primal cuts from rapid chilling, which can cause toughening, and to enhance eating quality and appearance. In addition to minimum fat levels, a key requirement for all beef markets is to have adequate cover over the high-value cuts along the loin (back) and rump. MSA requires carcases to have adequate fat coverage over all major primals, with an area of inadequate fat distribution not being greater than 10cm x 10cm over each individual primal. Selection for adequate rib fat and fat distribution can be achieved by selection of animals with appropriate Rib and Rump Fat EBVs. Rib and Rump Fat EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib and P8 rump site respectively in a standard weight steer carcase, with higher EBVs associated with greater fat depth. For example, an animal with a Rib Fat EBV of +0.4 mm would be expected to produce calves with more fat than an animal with a Rib Fat EBV of -0.6 mm, relative to carcase weight.

BREEDING FOR INCREASED MSA INDEX VALUES In addition to MSA compliance, all animals meeting MSA grading specifications are now provided with MSA Index values, and increasingly processors are offering additional price premiums for animals with superior MSA Indexes. Understanding MSA Index The Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Index, expressed as a single number ranging from 30 to 80, predicts the eating quality of an individual beef carcase. A higher MSA Index indicates that the carcase has a higher predicted eating quality. The MSA Index value that a carcase receives is based on the eating quality of 39 different cut by cook combinations, weighted to account for the differences in the percentage of the total carcase that each cut represents. The MSA index is independent of any processing inputs and is calculated using only attributes influenced by pre-slaughter production. The MSA Index provides beef producers with an opportunity to benchmark the impact of genetic and management changes on their herd’s predicted eating quality across time, even when they are processed in different locations, by different processors, or at different times. In situations where a premium is paid for carcases with superior eating quality, the MSA Index also provides a valuable opportunity to increase sale price.

Size of effect on the MSA Index (units)

Clarification of effect

Relative importance of these traits in changing the MSA Index

HGP Status

The MSA Index of carcases with no HGP implant is around 5 Index units higher

Very High

Milk-fed vealer

The MSA Index of milk fed vealer carcases is around 4 index points higher

Very High

Saleyard

Carcases which were consigned directly to slaughter and NOT processed through a saleyard have an MSA Index around 5 index units higher

Very High

MSA Marbling

0.15

As MSA Marbling score increases by 10, the MSA Index increases by around 0.15 index units

High

Hump Height (for cattle > 0% TBC)

-0.7

As hump height increases by 10mm, the MSA index decreases by around 0.7 units. In carcases which have no TBC, hump height has no impact on MSA Index

High

As declared TBC content increases from 0 to 100% the MSA Index decreases by up to 6.3 units

High

Carcase Input

Tropical Breed Content (TBC)

0% = 0 12% = -1.6 18% = -3.2 25% = -3.9 38% = -4.7 50% = -5.2 75% = -5.5 100% = -6.3

Ossification Score

0.6

As ossification score decreases by 10, the MSA Index increases by 0.6 index units

High

Rib Fat

0.1

As Rib fat increases by 1mm, the MSA Index increases by 0.1 index units

Medium

Hot Standard Carcase Weight (HSCW)

0.01

As HSCW increases by 1kg, the MSA Index increases by <0.01 index units

Sex

0.3

With low ossification values, females have a higher index value than steers by around 0.3 index units

Low

Table 1: The effect of carcase attributes on the MSA Index. Source: Meat and Livestock Australia, MSA Tips and Tools “Using the MSA Index to optimise beef eating quality” tip sheet.

Factors Underlying the MSA Index The key factors impacting on eating quality that are influenced by the producer include: • Tropical breed content, verified or determined by hump height measurement • MSA Marbling Score • Ossification • Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) Status • Milk Fed Vealer Category • Saleyard Status • Rib Fat • Hot Standard Carcase Weight (HSCW) • Sex

The effect that each of the individual factors has on MSA Index varies. Whether an animal has been treated with an HGP, whether an animal is a milk fed vealer and/or whether an animal has been sold directly to slaughter have a very high impact on the overall MSA Index value of a carcase, followed by MSA Marble Score, hump height, tropical breed content and ossification. Rib fat, HSCW and Sex have relatively lower impacts on the overall MSA Index value. cont page 40....

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Selecting Genetics to Improve MSA Index Score Whilst many of the factors that affect the MSA Index are heavily influenced by animal management and handling, there is also an opportunity to increase MSA Index values through genetic selection. 1. Marbling MSA Marble Score is an assessment of the intramuscular fat deposits at the quartered site between the 5th and 13th ribs. MSA Marble Score provides an indication of the distribution and piece size, as well as the amount of marbling. MSA marble scores range from 100 to 1190 in increments of 10, with higher scores indicating greater marbling. As MSA Marble Score increases by 10, the MSA Index has the potential to increase by 0.15 Index units, or rather an increase in MSA Marble Score of 100 (roughly equivalent to a 1 unit increase in AUSMEAT marble score) equates to a 1.5 unit increase in MSA Index. Selection for improved MSA marble score can be achieved by selecting animals with higher Intramuscular Fat (IMF) EBVs. Intramuscular Fat EBVs are estimates of genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a standard weight steer carcase, with higher IMF EBVs associated with greater marbling in the carcase. For example, an animal with an IMF EBV of +2.9% would be expected to produce progeny with more marbling in a standard carcase than the progeny of an animal with an IMF EBV of +0.2%.

2. Ossification Ossification is the process whereby the cartilage present around the bones changes into bone as the animal matures, and is a measure of the physiological maturity of the carcase. Although it can be roughly associated with the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chronological age, ossification takes into account the entire developmental lifespan of the animal which may be affected by nutrition, sickness and/or temperament. Ossification scores range from 100 to 590 in increments of 10, with lower scores indicating less physiological maturity. As ossification score decreases by 10, the MSA Index potentially increases by 0.6 Index units, or rather, a decrease in ossification score of 100 equates to an increase in MSA Index of 6 units. Therefore, younger animals with lower levels of ossification tend to have a higher MSA index values than older animals with higher ossification values. Selection for lower ossification scores can be achieved by selecting animals with higher 200 Day Growth, 400 Day Weight and 600 Day Weight EBVs, as calves which grow more quickly will reach target live weights at a younger age with lower ossification score. 200 Day Growth EBV, 400 Day Weight EBV and 600 Day Weight EBV estimate the genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200, 400 and 600 days respectively due to an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth genetics. In all three cases, higher EBVs are associated with heavier weights at the respective age. For example, an animal with a 400 Day Weight EBV of +60 kg would be expected to produce heavier progeny at 400 days of age than an animal with a 400 Day Weight EBV of +20 kg. 3. Rib Fat Whilst of utmost importance in determining whether carcases are compliant to MSA specifications, rib fat thickness also has an impact on MSA Index. A 1mm increase in rib fat corresponds to a potential increase in the MSA Index of 0.1 Index units, or rather, an increase of 10mm in fat depth equates to an increase in MSA Index of 1 unit. Selection for increased rib fat can be achieved by selection of animals with higher Rib Fat EBVs. Rib Fat EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a standard weight steer carcase, with higher EBVs associated with greater fat depth. Whilst a higher level of rib fat is favourable for superior eating quality and MSA index, this benefit needs to be balanced with the negative effect that higher levels of rib fat may have on carcase yield.

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4. Carcase Weight Whilst an important specification in most livestock grids, carcase weight only has a small impact on MSA Index, with MSA calculating that as HSCW increases by 1kg, the MSA Index will potentially increase by less than 0.01 Index units. In other words, an increase in HSCW of 100kg equates to an increase in MSA Index of 1 unit. To select for heavier carcases at the same maturity (ossification), animals with higher Carcase Weight EBVs should be selected.

Selection of animals with acceptable temperament, higher Docility EBVs, higher Eye Muscle Area EBVs and appropriate Rib & Rump Fat EBVs can improve MSA compliance, whilst selection of animals with higher IMF EBVs to increase marbling score, higher Growth EBVs to reduce ossification score, higher Rib Fat EBVs to increase carcase fatness and higher Carcase Weight EBVs to increase HSCW at the same maturity, will increase MSA Index values and thus increase the eating quality of your herd. To Improve: Meat Colour

Carcase Weight EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight, with higher Carcase Weight EBVs associated with heavier carcases. For example, an animal with a Carcase Weight EBV of +60 kg would be expected to produce progeny with heavier carcases than an animal with a Carcase Weight EBV of +30 kg.

TAKE HOME MESSAGES Whilst many of the factors that affect the eating quality of a carcase and its suitability for MSA programs are heavily influenced by animal handling and management, many factors are also influenced by the genetics of an animal.

Select for larger: Docility and Eye Muscle Area EBVs

Rib Fat Thickness & Fat Distribution

Rib & Rmp Fat EBVs

Marbling Ossification

Intramuscular Fat (IMF) EBVs 200 Day, 400 Day & 600 Day EBVs

Carcase Weight

Carcase Weight EBV

To further discuss breeding for MSA programs, please contact staff at SBTS and TBTS. More information about Meat Standards Australia is also available from the MLA website (www.mla.com.au).

To further discuss Breeding for MSA Compliance contact staff at Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS) Telephone 02 6773 3357 or email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au

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Selling an Elite Heifer

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Circular Head Carcase Competition -Tasmania

Based on the data from the Unites States how valuable would Charolais x Red Angus heifers like these Australian heifers be worth? David McDonald, Warramong, Tarcutta who bred these heifers values them highly.

USA Data - Heifer Value Scanning some overseas publications there was an interesting report in the Red Angus Association of America magazine. They went through six years of data from Superior Livestock Auctions and compared the value of heifers from the major breeds and their crosses. Brahman based females were used as the base for the analysis and a price diffence was calculated from this base. Based on this analysis the Charolais sired heifers outperformed Black Angus on the average price and a Price Difference based on $/cwt. Red Angus are keenly sought after in the USA production systems and these females showed the best return over the six years. The Charolais sired heifers ranked second in the analysis. This attribute of the Charolais heifer is evident here in Australia as well. In conversations with commercial users of Charolais genetics many mention the increased value of their heifers. Heifers on average account for 50% of your production and value adding to this percentage of your calf drop must increase profitability of the production system.

Charolais cattle performed strongly in the annual Circular Head Carcase Competition. This competition is assessed by a judge live and then the cattle are grazed together for 30 days prior to carcase processing. In Class 1 for Yearling Trade Steers/Heifers with a carcase weight of 220kg to 360kg Milton and Gaylene DeJonge claimed top honours. Their Charolais x Murray Grey Silver Calf scored 92.44 overall with excellent points for fat and 19.4 out of 20 for Eye Muscle Area (EMA). This calf also scored very high for marbling. Another calf of similar breeding placed 6th in the class of 37 head. In the Prime Beef Steer Jap Export for carcases 360-440kg Charolais again performed strongly. Rex Frankcombe exhibited two Charolais Red Angus cross to place first and second in this class. Rex is well known for his commercial Red Angus herd and the injection of Charolais saw both steers record 20/20 for eye muscle area. The two carcases were the heaviest carcases in the competition. Rexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class winning carcase scored 93.62 points ahead of his second place carcase with 92.60. The 93.62 point carcase scored exceptionally well for marbling and then won the champion carcase award. The top three carcases were all Charolais cross highlighting the contribution our breed can offer to commercial crossbreeding programs.

Above left: Milton DeJonge with his class winning Charolais cross carcase. Right: Robert Medwin with Champion Carcase Exhibitor Rex Frankcombe and Greenham Tasmaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graeme Pretty.

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Moongool Charolais 23rd Annual On-Property Bull Sale

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The Advantage of a Breed

Are we losing sight of what the different breeds are really there for? by Anna Fisher, Silverstream Charolais & Hereford, NZ. There are over 800 breeds of cattle recognised worldwide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses. Breeds fall into two main types either Bos Indicus or Bos Taurus. The Bos Indicus cattle also called Zebu are adapted to hot climates, while the Bos Taurus cattle are typical of Europe, North-East Asia and parts of Africa. The Bos Taurus cattle are what we are familiar with in New Zealand. Here we can split these types of cattle further into British breeds and European Breeds. British breeds such as the Angus, Herefords or Shorthorns are some examples of our more common maternal breeds. The purpose of these breeds is to breed a functional and hardy female who can handle the tough conditions on New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hill country. She is also set apart by all her maternal qualities such as exceptional fertility, good milking ability and a great pelvis for a trouble free calving.

The European breeds such as the Charolais, Simmental, Belgium Blue or Limousin are some examples of the most popular terminal breeds in New Zealand. The point of these breeds is to breed progeny that excel in growth and carcase traits as all progeny whether they are male or female are bred for slaughter. The terminal breeds add value to a system by breeding cattle that have fast and higher growth which leads to bigger carcase weights. They are also known for their higher yield. Higher yields and bigger carcase weights lead to more dollars in the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pockets. I often find myself asking the question as to whether farmers know the difference between maternal and terminal breeds? I ask this as I hear many instances where Herefords are used as a terminal sire over Angus. There is some benefit gained here from hybrid vigour and the resulting females are hard to beat as a cow, but if all the progeny were destined for slaughter then certainly there is production lost from not using a real terminal sire.

Another reason for the question is that someone also once said to me that they would never use a Charolais as these types of cows would never be any good on his hill country. A Hereford breeder also said to me that the Hereford breed needed to lift its game so they could compete with the Charolais and other European breeds. I think both these comments show a lack of understanding of the value of the strength of diversity amongst cattle breeds. Terminal breeds are bred for terminal traits and whilst the odd person likes a Charolais cross cow the general rule of thumb is they are too big and do not excel in the maternal traits like a Hereford or Angus. As for the second comment a Charolais is not the competition for the Hereford! They are two completely different breeds used for two different things. If we do not differentiate between our terminal and maternal breeds, herds can be compromised and production lost as a result of using the wrong breeds for the wrong jobs.

This article was printed in the Silverstream Charolais & Hereford Bulletin, (Pre Sale 2016). Anna & Brent Fisher and Brentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents Bruce & Maureen run the highly regarded Silverstream Charolais and Herefords stud at Christchurch in New Zealand. The article is New Zealand based but the principles are transferable to Australian and our production systems. Reprinted with permission. The views are the authors. 44

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Maternal traits in a herd can be compromised by selecting a maternal sire that excels in terminal traits in order to improve the productivity of their steers and surplus heifers. You can also compromise a breed by over selecting for maternal traits in a terminal breed and vice versa by selecting for terminal traits in a maternal breed. This brings me to my next question; Have we lost sight of what each breed is supposed to be used for? There is a natural tendency in breeding to try to improve the areas you perceive you have weakness in. Unfortunately often that means that you breed away from the natural strengths that you may have in your breed. It is very rare that there is not a trade off. In New Zealand, beef cows have traditionally had the rough end of the stick when it comes to where they are run and the conditions in which they are run. She has been the valuable tool that grooms rough pasture and in times of plenty has the ability to carry extra condition or reserves for when times may not be so good. The beef cow has a huge amount of challenges facing her in an average year and in times of drought, extreme wet or extreme cold, her resilience gets pushed to the extreme. One of her greatest challenges is to maintain a 365 day calving interval. On average she only has 82 days from the time she calves till she gets back in calf. If she fails to rebreed her fate on most commercial operations is that she is down the road.

Anna Fisher

It is totally unrealistic to expect that the traits you need to produce this type of cow will conversely produce you high growth, high yielding steers. I would even go as far to say that while you can breed good steers from the maternal breeds they are really a bit of a by-product of breeding a good hill country cow. Rather than embracing genetic diversity the past two decades have seen breeds attempting to become more like one another. Too many breeds continue trying to be all things for all people, rather than indispensable components of complementary crossbreeding systems aimed at maximising efficiency. Holmes Warren believes that the focus must always be centred on those traits worth most to the commercial farmer. Attempts to select for too many traits will end up with progress in none. There is so much bias in the beef industry towards different breeds which leads to some breeders thinking that their breed is the only one that is necessary. By being a multipurpose breed and encouraging farmers to only use their breed is really encouraging the farmer to underperform. I am not against straight breeding as it suits a lot of farmers from a management perspective. It makes it easier by not having too many mobs. I do think though, that if farmers want to lift production, using different breeds is a real advantage. Farmers can make it hard for themselves if they choose to increase production or improve traits if they are only willing to do it with one breed.

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... hybrid vigour and the use of terminal sires in our beef industry is seriously undervalued and is not used enough. Many farmers are losing a lot of value by only using one breed.

Every breed is different and they all have some advantage over the other so why not use this advantage. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep in mind the breed and its use, it could be changed into something that it was never meant to be. There are many examples of how breeds have been changed. A great example is the Shorthorn which was originally bred as a dual purpose breed suitable for both dairy and beef production. Over time the different lines diverged and in the 20th century two separate breeds were developed, the milking shorthorn and the beef shorthorn. Just by selecting for certain traits two completely different breeds have occurred. Breeds can vary from country to country as well. The Charolais you find in the United Kingdom are very different from the Charolais you would find in the United States. The Charolais in the U.K have been heavily selected for carcase traits so the cattle you generally see are very heavy in the bone, extremely muscled and some would find the females unfeminine. cont page 46.... 45

The Advantage of a Breed Are we losing sight of what the different breeds are really there for? cont from page 45.... The American Charolais are what we would consider far more functional but would certainly not excel in the terminal traits like in the U.K. I would even go as far to say the Charolais are more like a maternal breed in the United States. We see this diversity of type within breeds in New Zealand, therefore you can no longer assume that you can run a certain breed on certain country. This divergence in type is the result of breeders selecting for traits which when taken to extremes can change the characteristics of a breed. I believe that hybrid vigour and the use of terminal sires in our beef industry is seriously undervalued and is not used enough. Many farmers are losing a lot of value by only using one breed. No breed of cattle is perfect (although some breeders may suggest otherwise), therefore crossbreeding allows the opportunity to mix breeds to create a breed mix that is more ideal than any of the parent breeds that would have been. Crossbreeding really should have a purpose though. Mixing breeds at random will not produce the benefits of that of a well organised cross breeding system. So why is crossbreeding so under used in New Zealand? Crossbreeding has been far more accepted in the sheep breeding industry. With many farmers only mating their best ewes to the maternal sire to breed replacements whilst the rest are put to a terminal sire. Putting the poorer ewes to the terminal means that replacements are not being bred from poorer ewes and the performance of the poorer females is lifted from the use of a terminal sire and hybrid vigour.

We do not see this method in practice as much in the beef herd, yet it makes a lot of sense. In many instances cattle have played second fiddle to the sheep side of the business and it becomes the easy option to keep a simple system with the cattle. My last question may be another reason as to why a lot of farmers continue with their straight bred systems. Are premiums giving farmers a false sense that they doing a good job but if they did the sums they would realise they could be achieving more? There are different premiums that can be received from the meat companies. There are breed specific premiums plus the Reserve Grade at Silver Fern Farms which is open to all beef breeds. The breed specific premiums are an extra 15 cents/kg. Those that qualify for the Reserve Grade receive 25 cents/ kg. This is a 3-4 % premium at the end of the day. It is a nice premium to get but hardly worth sacrificing the 10- 15 % production gains you would get from crossbreeding. When you say the word ‘premium’ to a farmer their eyes light up because farmers like to think they got more than someone else but if you said to them ‘you can spend 60 cents and get 15 cents back’ it may not look so rewarding. I have no disrespect for any of the grades and certainly think Silver Fern Farms do a fantastic job marketing and packaging their breed specific brands and Reserve Grade, but by having a single focus of meeting this grade may mean we are not running our whole system as efficiently as we possibly could.

The trait that seems to have the biggest effect on whether the carcass meets the Reserve Grade is marbling. Since marbling seems to be laid down later on when the animal gets closer to maturity, older animals are more likely to meet the grade than younger ones. This may encourage farmers to hold on to their stock longer just to meet this requirement. This may be inefficient when considering other options. Every day an animal is alive it’s costing you money from either holding costs or because they are eating feed which has a cost. If they are gaining weight sufficiently the cost benefit may be in favour of keeping them growing. The best return you can get on feed consumed is an animal that finishes fast and makes use of the spring grass which is the cheapest and best quality feed. We just need to do our calculations and work out whether selecting breeds that will meet these premiums will actually make us more money. We must always consider the days they are on property, carcase weight, schedule price and yield. An animal with a higher yield will not need to be as higher live weight of their counterparts. We are breeders of both a terminal breed and maternal breed. We really enjoy both the breeds and really love most breeds of cattle as long as they are structurally sound, good functional cattle. Our breeding strategies for the two breeds are slightly different. While structural soundness and type is paramount for us and will always come first, more pressure is put on the maternal traits in the Herefords and likewise terminal traits in the Charolais herd.

Charolais Sires from three different continents highlighting the breed variation that occurs from differing market signals driving selection decisions in each country. The common factor is the carcase merit and growth in all these sires that make Charolais a valuable breed in cross breeding programs across the globe.

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The maternal traits such as fertility, milking ability, calving ease and udders are extremely important in our Hereford herd. We would never consider keeping a dry cow or not calving at two years old. These are all traits that are extremely important to our commercial buyers. How could we expect them to buy bulls off us if we did not put the same practices in place at the stud end? These maternal traits are important in our Charolais herd too and they too are calved as two year olds. The only difference is that by selecting or not selecting for these maternal traits in our Charolais herd is only affecting us (or the odd stud buyer) as no progeny of our bulls are used for breeding.

Anna Fisher

As breeders of both we would not consider telling buyers to use a Hereford as a terminal sire likewise we would never tell anyone a Charolais cross heifer is the ideal hill country cow. Whatever the breed of cattle you are breeding there is always the option to explore other opportunities that other breeds may offer you and your system. There is no right and wrong breed but there are ways of using the different breeds to maximise profitability in your system.

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... there is no right and wrong breed but there are ways of using the different breeds to maximise profitability in your system.

There is room in the industry for different breeds and crossbreeding should be encouraged by all stud breeders and breed societies if they believe it can help a farmer improve their productivity. At the end of the day everyone in the industry needs to be encouraging efficiency within all aspects of the industry, within and beyond the farm gate.

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Performance Aids Marketing Flexibility

Above: Alistair Thomson in his sire paddock overlooking the Angus cows in their cell. Below: The Angus based herd with their progeny at foot in late winter showing the bloom in the calves as they rapidly gain weight.

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Charolais sires fit exceptionally well into Alistair and Glenda Thomsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production system at Blythe Airie, Strathbogie, Victoria. Their system utilises heterosis, rotational grazing and high quality pastures to target calf production with performance to maximise productivity per hectare. The Thomsons find the Charolais cross calves perform well and offer their system marketing flexibility. In this district autumn is the hardest feed period and having the flexibility to market early in a tough year offers the production system enormous benefits. If feed is available calves are weaned and ran through until June to market. If the season is cutting out then early marketing is employed with the Charolais sired calves producing great results. The Charolais weight advantage pulls calves up into a marketable range that pure Angus would struggle to attain. Their property 150km north of Melbourne has easy access to markets at Euroa where the Charolais Silver Calves meet strong competition from buyers. Their 202 hectare property runs at high capacity to take advantage of the high rainfall in the district. Historically the district has a rainfall of 980mm but the tough spring in 2015 resulted in only 700mm. On this property the Thomsons run 250 Angus breeders, pasture improve and aim to store 300 round bales of hay annually.

The breeding program is Angus joined to Charolais sires. Alistair believes the Charolais can add 20 kgs plus on the pure Angus calves at 5-6 months of age. Originally Angus replacements were bred on the property but now the system is geared towards buying in 35 Angus replacements annually. These heifers are joined to Angus sires for their first calf. Alistair and Glenda have utilised export opportunities to market the pure Angus calves. Cows are culled for age at nine years of age. Charolais sires were introduced around seven years ago and Glenda and Alistair have been very happy with the introduction. For the last six years Kenmere Charolais sires have been used from Holbrook in New South Wales. Glenda explained that they have had a great run with their Charolais sires. Bulls are multi sire joined with four Charolais sires in with the 220 mature cows. One sire is rotated out each week during the 9 week joining. Alistair quoted 95% pregnancy test results and more importantly, added they have not had to pull a Charolais calf in recent years. The odd Angus calf has been assisted from the heifers. Selection is geared to a low birth weight, early maturing vealer type of sire and BREEDPLAN is used when buying sires.

Strong emphasis is placed on the front end of their bulls in the selection process. Two new sires have been added from Kenmere including the top price bull at $5,500 with both incorporating LT Bluegrass 4017P genetics. The bull battery comprises 5 Charolais and 3 Angus sires. Alistair explained calving their females in July and August provides flexibility in marketing options. In a tough season such as 2015 the calves can be weaned and sold at acceptable weights in January February. In a good season the calves can be weaned and marketed later in the year before winter. Alistair and Glenda focus on producing calves with maximum weight gain rather than the traditional finished vealer product. Alistair reported that the 2015 spring was very hard and the decision was made to market early in January 2016. He added their calves at 5 to 6 months averaged 227kg curfewed and averaged $890. He added that the pure Angus calves at that age would not have been marketable at the same age. The property was purchased twelve years ago with two farms being merged into one. Alistair explained there were four paddocks basically with no infrastructure. This has allowed the couple the ability to design their farm layout to suit their management style. The Thomsons have fenced the property into 25 paddocks of around 10 to 12 hectares. The herd is run as a large mob and rotated regularly. Laneways and the quiet nature of the herd make the property labour efficient. Shelter belts have been planted on the property. The creek through the property has been fenced and trees established. With the undulating paddocks, planted trees and wedged in the Strathbogie Ranges Alistair and Glenda enjoy stunning views over their property and surrounding ranges. Alistair utilises cocksfoot in his pasture mix as well as annual ryegrass varieties. He explained the cocksfoot has excellent winter activity on his clay loam soil types. The district can have issues with grass tetany. Last year a calcium magnesium supplement was fed to the herd from calving through to spring and this appears to have assisted with controlling grass tetany. Whilst it is early days yet the results are encouraging and Alistair and Glenda plan to continue with the supplement program. Calves are vaccinated with 5 in 1 with cows have their annual 5 in 1 booster. Cows are also drenched annually. The drench provides a break for the cows as well as treating lice heading into winter. Selenium is deficient in the area and traditionally this was supplemented but Alistair has stopped this and not noticed any productivity decreases. Last spring was non-existent in the south and by early weaning the Thomsons could protect their breeding herd. A good indicator of the poor spring was their hay production. Normally 300 rounds are produced with only 120 produced in the spring last year.

Above: A Charolais sire with the Angus herd in the background. The hill in the background indicates the heavy wooded ranges in the area. Below: The good framed Angus cows in their cell. The herd runs as a large mob with rotational grazing principles applied.

One Charolais advantage that impresses Alistair and Glenda is the increased value of the heifer drop. Alistair said “Charolais have completely changed my mindset on heifers; there is a strong demand for them.” He quoted their early weaned heifers sold in January (5-6 months) averaging $780 after a very tough season on their breeding herd. Applying strong sire selection and utilising the natural advantages of their property, Alistair and Glenda have dispelled the calving myth about Charolais and enjoyed tremendous weight gain in their Silver Calf progeny. Gaining marketing flexibility from the great weight gain of their Charolais calves has provided the couple with the ability to manage feed fluctuations and maintain their breeding herd even in tough seasons. Add in the excellent buyer interest in their calves and it appears Charolais sires have a place in the “Blythe Airie” paddocks for years to come.

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Charolais genetics were in keen demand at the Colac, Victoria sale held during the first week of May 2016. The sale featured some 1800 head including many spring drop weaners being sold early due to the dry conditions western Victoria experienced over summer. A pen of 9 Charolais Silver Calves topped the medium weight steer section averaging 345kg and generating 336cents /kg. These steers returned $1160 per head for the Blackwood Family. Woodrowvale Pastoral sold 19 Charolais steers averaging 458kg for 325c/kg to realise $1490. Charolais Silver Calf heifers topped the heifer section with Kilnoorat Holdings 12 14-16 month old heifers making 324c/kg. These heifers made $1190 per head with an average weight of 366kg. Woodrowvale Pastoral sold Charolais heifers for 324c/kg. These15 heifers averaged 375kg and grossed $1215 per head. The average price for heifers at the sale was around 270c/kg showing a clear market advantage to the Charolais genetics.

At the 41st annual George and Furhmann Casino Weaner Sale Charolais Silver Calves were on fire. Just over 1820 head of European infused weaners were offered to average $1020. A pen of eight Charolais cross weaner steers from Paul and Steve Boland, East Coraki topped the sale at a staggering $1,454 per head. These weaners were sired by Palgrove Charolais bulls from Hereford and Hereford/Santa cows and averaged 425kgs straight off the dams. This equated back to $3.59c/ kg. This may be an Australian record for genuine weaner steers in Australia. Paul Furhman and family, Mummulgum won the award for champion pen with their Charolais steers which sold for 359.2c/kg. Their 368kg steers from Santa cross cows were sired by ANC Charolais sires and realised $1,325 per head.

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Technical

Breeding for Genetic Improvement Of Retail Beef Yield in Australia Charolais

Retail beef yield (RBY) is the amount of saleable beef obtained from a carcase once the bones and excess fat have been removed. The retail beef yield of an individual carcase which is expressed as a percentage of the carcase weight is influenced by the relative amount of bone, muscle and fat in the carcase. The difference between a 320kg carcase with a 67% RBY and a carcase with a 72% RBY is 16kg of saleable beef. At a wholesale price of $6/kg this amounts to $96 and at an average retail price of $20/kg the difference in value of the two carcases is $320. Teys Australia recently announced that they plan to move to a Value Based Payment system, whereby producers are paid for both the yield and eating quality of carcases. Payment systems based on the eating quality of carcases are now common, with many processors introducing payment systems where MSA beef is receiving premiums over non-MSA beef. (See the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Meat Standards Australia Breeding for Improved MSA Compliance and Increased MSA Index Values in the Winter 2015 SBTS/TBTS Update for further information). However, the introduction of payment systems based on the yield of a carcase will be a first for the Australian beef industry. New technologies such as dual energy x-ray (DEXA), which can estimate retail beef yield on the whole carcases, will be introduced. With this technology processors such as Teys will have the the ability to estimate retail beef yield on every carcase that they process enabling differential pricing and feedback to producers.

July 2016 Charolais Magazine

Premiums and discounts for retail beef yield are the missing link in a true value based payment system. Once beef producers are rewarded for retail beef yield both the quality and retail beef yield of the carcase they will need to balance these traits in their selection programs. However it is important that genetic progress for increased retail beef yield does not lead to unfavourable effects in other related traits. How to understand and use Retail Beef Yield EBVs are discussed in this article. Understanding Retail Beef Yield EBVs BREEDPLAN produces EBVs for a number of carcase traits, including Retail Beef Yield. The Retail Beef Yield (RBY) EBVs are estimates of the genetic difference between animals in boned out retail beef yield in a standard weight steer carcase. RBY EBVs are reported as differences in percentage (%) yield. Larger, more positive RBY EBVs are more favourable. For example, an animal with a Retail Beef Yield EBV of +0.9% would be expected to produce progeny that would yield higher percentages of saleable beef in a standard weight steer carcase than an animal with a Retail Beef Yield EBV of -0.9%.

Collecting Data for Retail Beef Yield EBVs Collecting actual measurements of retail beef yield has been both expensive and difficult because each cut of the carcase has to be trimmed to a specified level and individually weighed in a boning room. For this reason, retail beef yield measurements submitted to BREEDPLAN have been limited to records collected as part of structured research projects and progeny test trials. Currently, the BREEDPLAN analysis calculates the Retail Beef Yield EBV using relationships between retail beef yield and other correlated traits such as fat depth and eye muscle area. Carcase weight also has a small influence on retail beef yield. In seedstock herds we rely on ultrasound scanning to measure the carcase traits such as fat depth, eye muscle area which influence retail beef yield. The EBVs for fat depth and eye muscle area are used in the BREEDPLAN analysis to calculate EBVs for Retail Beef Yield.

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When collecting ultrasound scan data:

Use an Accredited Scanner.

Scan your animals between 300-800 days of age.

Only scan animals when they are in good condition.

Scan all animals - not just bulls.

Scan all animals within a management group.

Breeding for Improved Retail Beef Yield Given that payment for retail beef yield is likely to occur, how can Charolais breeders use genetics to improve the retail beef yield potential of their herd? One way to do this is to use Retail Beef Yield EBVs. However, it is important that beef producers balance improvements in retail beef yield with other important economic traits. Retail beef yield is not inherited in isolation; there are a number of relationships between retail beef yield and other traits. In some cases these relationships are favourable, and selection pressure on retail beef yield will drive both traits in a desirable direction. However, some relationships between retail beef yield and other traits are unfavourable, and selection pressure on retail beef yield will cause the other trait to move in an unfavourable direction. In particular: • An increase in retail beef yield is generally associated with decreases in rib and rump fat. Conversely, increases in rib and rump fat are associated with decreases in retail beef yield. • An increase in retail beef yield is generally associated with a decrease in intramuscular fat. The opposite is also true; an increase in intramuscular fat is associated with a decrease in retail beef yield. • An increase in retail beef yield is generally associated with an increase in eye muscle area, and vice-versa.

The animal below is a classic example of these relationships; having EBVs which are below breed average for Eye Muscle Area and Retail Beef Yield, and EBVS which are above average for Rib Fat, Rump Fat and Intramuscular Fat: Calving Ease Dir - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Dtrs - Harder

Easier

Gest Length - Longer

Shorter

Birth Wt - Heavier

Lighter

200 Day Wt -Lighter

Heavier

400 Day Wt - Lighter

Heavier

600 Day Weight - Lighter

Heavier

Mat Cow Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Milk - Lower

Higher

Scrotal Size - Smaller

Bigger

Carcase Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Eye Muscle Area - Smaller

Bigger

Rib Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Rump Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Retail Yield - Lower

Higher

IMF - Lover

Higher

Domestic Index - Lower

Higher

Export Index - Lower

Higher

Nthn. Term. Index - Lower 100

Higher 90

50th Percentile is the Breed Ave EBVs for 2014 Born Calves

Fortunately, there are animals out there that buck these trends. The animal below is such an example; having EBVs that are above breed average for Rib Fat, Rump Fat and Intramuscular Fat, while also having EBVs that are above average for Eye Muscle Area and Retail Beef Yield: Calving Ease Dir - Harder

Easier

Calving Ease Dtrs - Harder

Easier

Gest Length - Longer

Shorter

Birth Wt - Heavier

Lighter

200 Day Wt -Lighter

Heavier

400 Day Wt - Lighter

Heavier

600 Day Weight - Lighter

Heavier

Mat Cow Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Milk - Lower

Higher

Scrotal Size - Smaller

Bigger

Carcase Wt - Lighter

Heavier

Eye Muscle Area - Smaller

Bigger

Rib Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Rump Fat - Leaner

Fatter

Retail Yield - Lower

Higher

IMF - Lover

Higher

Domestic Index - Lower

Higher

Export Index - Lower

Higher

Nthn. Term. Index - Lower 100

Higher 90

50th Percentile is the Breed Ave EBVs for 2014 Born Calves

The aim of breeding for improved retail beef yield is therefore to identify those animals which will improve retail beef yield within the herd, while not having a detrimental effect on other important traits. Which tools are available to help Charolais producers to identify these animals?

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Breeding for Genetic Improvement Of Retail Beef Yield in Australian Charolais It is recommended that Charolais breeders use selection indexes when making selection decisions. Selection indexes rank animal on profit (dollars per cow mated), within a specific production to market scenario. They have been designed to balance genetic improvement across traits, thus taking the hard work out of deciding how much emphasis to place on each individual trait. There are three Charolais selection indexes available; these are the Domestic Index, the Export Index and the Northern Terminal Index. More details on each of the Charolais Selection Indexes can be found in the ‘Interpreting Australian Charolais Selection Indexes’ tipsheet available on the BREEDPLAN website (breedplan.une.edu.au). Note that the predicted responses to using each of the Charolais selection indexes (based on selecting the Top 10% of published sires in the February 2011 Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis) is to lower retail beef yield. To improve retail beef yield, it may be necessary to sacrifice a higher selection index bull with a lower Retail Beef Yield EBV for a bull with a moderate selection index and a higher Retail Beef Yield EBV.

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When using the Charolais selection indexes for selection decisions: 1. Identify the Charolais selection index of most relevance Identify which Charolais selection index best fits your breeding objectives. 2. Rank animals on selection index Sort animals on selection index to identify the most profitable animals for the particular Charolais selection index. 3. Consider individual traits Animals with the same selection index value can have very different individual EBVs. Therefore, identify which traits are of particular importance in your breeding program. Consider doing a secondary selection on traits of most importance. For example, if breeding for both quantity (retail beef yield) and quality (marbling) carcases, you may wish to rank animals on the relevant selection index, and then do a secondary selection where the individual Retail Beef Yield and Intramuscular Fat EBVs are considered. Animals which don’t fall within a certain percentile band for these individual traits (e.g. Top 10%, Top 20%, Top 50%) could then be discarded as selection candidates. 4. Consider other information It is also important to consider other information available on the selection candidates. Is the animal sound? Is the animal fertile? Does the animal have any known genetic conditions?

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The approach suggested above should allow Charolais producers to make genetic progress in retail beef yield, without having an adverse effect on other important traits. The ‘EBV Enquiry’ facility in Internet Solutions is a useful tool; allowing users to set minimum and/or maximum EBVs for individual traits when conducting searches.

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From the Archives - 1973 “the message has stood the test of time and still rings true”

NO NEED FOR COMMENT

The following figures represent the reason “why” you are breeding Charolais. These are the weights and scanogram details of the cattle breeds exhibited at the 1973 Royal Easter Show.

Breed

Our Cover Photo this month is our President, Mr Anthony Hordern, inspecting the Champion Pen of Three Carcasses at the recent Homebush Fat Stock and Carcass Show. This award was won by Cloonty Charolais, Robertson, NSW, with Charolais/Angus crosses. There were 57 entries in this class and the exhibitors read like a Who’s Who of Beef Cattle Producers. This was a prestige win and we would like to congratulate Brian Shaw and his Cloonty Charolais.

Ave age of Class in mths

Ave Weight kg

Ave Fat Depth cm

Ave EMA sq cms

Charolais

836

0.5

132

Murray Grey

762

1.0

108

Hereford

716

1.4

107

Poll Hereford

711

1.5

106

Poll Shorthorn

705

1.7

103

Devon

693

1.0

107

Santa Gertrudis

672

1.0

106

Beef Shorthorn

664

105

Dairy Shorthorn

654

1.1

Red Poll

622

0.6

Angus

621

1.7

Brahman

535

0.4

Join the Champions, Get with Charolais - “The best carcass I’ve ever seen” That’s how prominent Perth butcher, Bill Waddell (pictured far left) described the Charolais carcass that won the recent Beef Week carcass contest and which he purchased for 40.5 cents per lb. The champion carcass was from a 10 month-old, half Charolais steer that dressed out at 494 lbs. It was one of seven Charolais entries from northern and southern areas of W.A. that won five of the seven awards in the competition. Another 14-month-old Charolais steer that took third place, on the hoof, dressed out at 664 lbs. and was one of two carcases to share the top sale price of 42.5 cents per lb. Mr Waddell said the champion, 494 lb. carcass yielded 36 lb. of saleable flesh. This was a yield at 70.5 per cent., well above the average yield of 65.25 per cent. He said the meat had an extremely delicate texture and its colour was perfect. Fat covering was uniformly thin over the whole carcass. 56

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Champion steer on the hook, Charolais/Angus (by Carabinier) at the W.A. Steer & Carcass Competition, Beef Week, bred by M.A. Lenthall, Albany

HIGH PRAISE FOR CARCASS ENTRIES 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 weight 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.

Thirty per cent of the milk tooth section scored more than 75 per cent. In the two-tooth section of 55 per cent of the entries scored full points for fat cover but only 12½ per cent of the entries scored full points for body length. None of the entries got full points for eye muscle area.In the twotooth section 36 per cent of the entries scored 75 per cent or more. Mr Barker explained that the improvement in fat covering was due to management changes but improvement in length and eye muscle was due to improved breeding techniques. This meant that the response to length and eye muscle would be slower than the fat covering. He was confident that improvement in length and eye muscle would come. He congratulated exhibitors or being able to turn out such high quality entries at a difficult time of the year and said producers’ judgement of their own animals was improving every day. It was noticeable that the number of unfinished & overfat entries was declining each year. Mr Jim Stewart, who judged the cattle on the hoof, said he was pleased to see a number of new people entering cattle in the competition. Competition, particularly in the milk tooth classes, was the best he had seen in a long association with the Beef Week contest. There was little tail and few entries carried too much fat. However, Mr Stewart said he, like the breeders, was learning something each time the competition was held. In awarding points, Mr Stewart said some exhibitors had possibly been confused by the points system. Thirty had been awarded for maturity and these were most deserving.

(June 1973)

Some animals which appeared in good condition were penalised for maturing too slowly. Only about 80 people attended the presentation of awards on Thursday night following the finalisation of the competition. This was a big drop on previous years and could be attributed to the fact that for the first time in years the United Beef Breeders dinner was not held in a nearby building on the Royal Show Grounds. Some of those present expressed disappointment at the poor attendance. Results of the competition were: On the hoof, milk tooth heifers, Summerlea Pastoral Company, Capel, with a Hereford-AIS Cross, 1; R.B. Smart Northam, Santa Gertrudis-AIS cross, 2; C.P. Roynolds and L.A. Kennett, Wonnerup, Poll Hereford, 3. Milk tooth steer; Haseley Stud, Toodyay, Brangus, 1; G.W. and G.G. Pearce, Shady Hills, Bullsbrook, Charolais-Friesian cross, 2; J.M. and M.A. Lenthall, Albany, Charolais-Angus cross 3. Two-tooth steer, Woodside Pastoral Co., York, Red Poll, 1: H.M. and D. Yelverton, F.L. and R.A. Quartermaine, Northam, Angus, 3. On the hook, milk tooth steer: J.M. and M.A. Lenthall, Charolais-Angus cross, 1; R.J. and K. Buller, Augusta, Murray Grey, 2; G.W. and G.G. Pearce, Charolais-Friesian cross, 3. Two-tooth steer, P.T. Sandland and Co., Moora, Red Poll 1; Cable (1956) Ltd., Busselton Poll Hereford, 2; Woodside Pastoral Comp, Red Poll, 3. 57

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COLLECTOR NSW 2581 T: 02 4848 0020 M: 0418 497455 E: jvr.sheridan@bigpond.com DUNALTO (JAS)

DM & M SMITH 2036 MAYBOLE ROAD BEN LOMOND NSW 2365 T: 02 6733 2198 M: 0427 852 356 E: mariandavidqld@yahoo.com KYAN PARK (DMS) DEBORAH SNAITH 514 KINGS PLAINS ROAD INVERELL NSW 2360 T: 02 6721 4408 M: 0427 290 567 E: deborah.snaith@det.nsw.edu.au CALAIS (DAS) FRANK & ANDIS SORRAGHAN “WISCONSIN” 7844 TUMBARUMBA RD WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 T: 02 6928 1114 M: 0428 575 990 E: sorraghan@bigpond.com ROCKWOOD (ROC)

M & H SWORDS 78 OAKLAND’S ROAD MOUNT FROME MUDGEE NSW 2850 M: 0478 653 781 - MALCOLM E: swordshelen@gmail.com OAKLAND (SWS) SR & JA TAYLOR TAYLOR MADE, “WANDEWOI” LEMINGTON ROAD SINGLETON NSW 2330 T: 02 6576 1303 TAYLOR MADE (VV) CHRIS & LISA THOMAS 879 THUNDERBOLTS WAY BARRINGTON NSW 2422 T: 02 6558 4111 E: ozthunderbolts@bigpond.com THUNDERBOLTS (CDT) POLLDALE CHAROLAIS BEN TOLL & KIM WILLIAMS 11 RENSHAW DRIVE DUBBO NSW 2830 T: 02 6888 5191 M: 0438 843 767 E: bentoll999@gmail.com POLLDALE (POL) RODNEY TRUSTUM PO BOX 521 TAMWORTH NSW 2340 T: 02 6766 7114 M: 0438 635 288 E: rod.trustum@elstonpartners.com.au TRUSTUMS (RGT) KW TURNER, DL & J SMALL 120 MILLBANK RD TERARA NSW 2541 T: 02 4423 2154 MILLBANK (JHT) PERFECT CHAROLAIS 8 BRANKSOME WAY GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745 T: 02 6778 7380 (GLEN) M: 0413 549 623 E: stephenurio@hotmail.com PERFECT (PER)

WARNER & CO CAITLIN WARNER 332 LANGINS LANE MOORE CREEK NSW 2340 T: 02 6767 1583 M: 0419 238 216 E: ashlincharolais@hotmail.com ASH-LIN (ACW) C & J WESTWOOD “SKIWOOD” 281 NEWELL HIGHWAY GILGANDRA NSW 2827 T: 02 6847 0383 E: skiwood6@bigpond.com SKIWOOD (SKI) 4 WAYS CHAROLAIS “HAVILAH PARK” HAVILAH PARK ROAD INVERELL NSW 2360 M: 0428 847 391 E: four.ways@optusnet.com.au 4 WAYS (4WC) NIGEL & CASEY WIECK “DAYLONG” DELUNGRA NSW 2403 T: 02 6723 6477 M: 0429 236 477 E: cb.charolais@bigpond.com CB (CBL) AL & DL WIGGINS KINTORE BINNAWAY NSW 2395 T: 02 6844 6250 BLUE CHIP (BC2) DR RC LB & LJ WILKINSON EURIMBLA RMB 126 MIDWESTERN HWAY WEST WYALONG NSW 2671 T: 02 6975 7334 EURIMBLA (EUR) T WILL & C ATKINS “SWINTON” HAYWOOD ROAD DELUNGRA NSW 2403 T: 02 6724 8331 M: 0400 795 820 Tyson E: tcwlivestock@hotmail.com TCW LIVESTOCK (TCW) 61

NSW FULL / LIFE

NSW INTERMEDIATE

NSW YOUTH

TRACTOR CHAROLAIS 6 KAMILAROI STREET MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 M: 0400 029 566 E: travis.worth@hotmail.com TRACTOR (TLW)

CODY EVANS 175 LOOMBERAH ROAD TAMWORTH NSW 2340 M: 0419 697 550 E: jde24@bigpond.com ($C8)

TAWN CHAROLAIS TOM NOONAN, PO BOX 91 WARREN NSW 2824 M: 0429 706 561 - Tom E: tawncharolais@gmail.com TAWN (TAN)

HAMISH KEN ALLITT GUNEDRA WEE WAA NSW 2388 T: 02 6795 5336 E: ham2002@live.com.au ($H3)

WAYNE & INGRID YEO “KIANGA” 187 KRUSE ROAD EMERALD HILL NSW 2380 T: 02 6743 1667 M: 0447 431 664 E: ingridwayne@hotmail.com.au YEO (YEO)

LANE EVANS 175 LOOMBERAH ROAD TAMWORTH NSW 2340 M: 0419 697 550 E: jde24@bigpond.com ($L3)

AARON AND KAHLEE O’LEARY RIVERVIEW ELONG ELONG NSW 2831 T: 02 6886 6116 M: 0429 866 118 E: cecilparkcharolais@yahoo.com.au

AMY-LEE BOWDITCH MUTTAMA VALLEY CHAROLAIS 1560 COOTAMUNDRA RD MUTTAMA NSW 2722 T: 02 6943 6211 MUTTAMA VALLEY (AMY)

NATHAN O’SULLIVAN PO BOX 709 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 M: 0421 200 739 E: nate1992@live.com.au GHOSTGUM (NOS)

PHILIPA BOWLER ALLAWAH HOLBROOK NSW 2644 T: 02 6036 3727 M: 0487 917 517 E: rbbowler@bigpond.com ($P3)

WR & AM YOUNGER MUNDAMUTTA BUNDURE NSW 2700 T: 02 6956 1129 MUNDAMUTTA (WMY)

NSW INTERMEDIATE LUKE ALLEN LOT 5 LESLIE LANE TUCKURIMBA NSW 2480 M: 0449 100 426 E: lukestorm1@hotmail.com TANBERLUCKY (CL9) BLAKE ALEX BALE 14 ELLANDGROVE RD SOUTH GRAFTON NSW 2460 T: 02 6643 4120 E: dianne.bale@bigpond.com YARRADEEN (POP) NICHOLAS BOWLER ALLAWAH HOLBROOK NSW 2644 T: 02 6036 3727 M: 0467 231 941 E: rbbowler@bigpond.com ($N3) SALVATORE BRANCATO 10 HEATHERFIELD CLOSE CATHERINE FIELDS NSW 2557 T: 02 9606 4930 M: 0438 864 795 E: salv.brancato@gmail.com ($SA) BRADLEY WILLIAM DOAK “BOX MOOR” 1936 GWYDIR RIVER ROAD BUNDARRA NSW 2359 T: 02 6723 7330 M: 0408 306 842 E: bdoak8@gmail.com BOX MOOR (BWD)

July 2016 Charolais Magazine

CHRISTOPHER ICKINGER 415 CALF FARM RD MOUNT HUNTER NSW 2570 T: 02 4654 5942 M: 0406 641 118 E: m.ickinger@bigpond.com ($IS) CHLOE ICKINGER 415 Calf Farm Road MOUNT HUNTER NSW 2570 T: 02 4654 5942 ($I2) KATE LOUDON 8R TERRA DRIVE DUBBO NSW 2830 T: 02 6887 3367 M: 0437 723 202 E: amloudon@bigpond.com ($L6) RYAN MARKS 185 BLAKE’S LANE ELSMORE NSW 2360 T: 02 6723 2106 M: 0488 142 936 E: birondaba_dexterstud@hotmail.com

OMEERA (MKS)

SARAH MESZAROS PO BOX 248 NORTH RICHMOND NSW 2754 T: 02 4776 1732 M: 0422 544 644 E: meszlinestud@hotmail.com MESZLINE (SCM) CURRAGINDI CHAROLAIS ATTN: L, S & G NESBITT “CURRAGINDI” 815 NUMERALLA ROAD

COOMA NSW 2630 T: 02 6452 6169 E: sharonnesbitt5@gmail.com CURRAGINDI (CCN)

CATHERINE & HEIDI NICHOLLS 59 ROSEBERRY ROAD RUKENVALE VIA KYOGLE NSW 2474 M: 0427 364 155 E: mn.nicholls@bigpond.com NICANA (NIC)

CECIL PARK (CPC)

MEG PARSONS 81 MEADOW STREET KOORINGAL NSW 2650 T: 02 6723 2831 M: 0400 557 499 E: mparsons@live.com.au 6 ACRE (C6A) JAHODERO CHAROLAIS JASMIN RAMAGE LOT 75 OBAN ST GUYRA NSW 2365 T: 02 6779 2089 M: 0427 194 038 E: jasminramage@hotmail.com JAHODERO (JAZ) SAM REYNOLDS “NIOKA” 442 HENRY LAWSON WAY YOUNG NSW 2594 M: 0400 251 508 E: sambo_reynolds@hotmail.com ESSAR (NSR) TYLER SMITH “THE VALLEY” 1664 OGUNBIL ROAD OGUNBIL NSW 2340 T: 02 6769 4119 E: Smithfamily_1@outlook.com COWGIRL CATTLE CO (TS1) TAMSYN WALKER TAMSYN WALKER 25 MACQUAIRE STREET COOPERNOOK NSW 2426 M: 0438 516 669 E: billabong2426@hotmail.com MFC (MFC) EDDIE WEBB 1 First Street WARRAGAMBA NSW 2752 M: 0431 314 056 E: eddie_boof@msn.com ($W1)

RYCE CHAROLAIS TUMUT HIGH SCHOOL (Attn: Tony Butler, RYCE Manager)

PO BOX 70 TUMUT NSW 2720 T: 02 6947 1077 M: 0417 774 438 E: tbvineyard@gmail.com RYCE (RYC)

WILLIAM CORNISH PO BOX 67 DUBBO NSW 2830 T: 02 6887 2142 E: joe.cornish@bigpond.com ($WC) EMMA & THOMAS COSTELLO MOONA PLAINS STATION WALCHA NSW 2354 T: 02 6777 8144 E: npangus@bigpond.com ($E3) WARANA CHAROLAIS ATTN JAKE CRACKNELL PO BOX 215 INVERELL NSW 2360 M: 0427 740 104 E: jbcracknell99@gmail.com WARANA (JAK) KBD CHAROLAIS PO BOX 322 KYOGLE NSW 2474 T: 02 6632 3735 M: 0427 784 380 E: brendan@ongmac.com.au KBD (KBD) JAMES DURHEIM 6 BANKSIA COURT LISMORE HEIGHTS NSW 2480 T: 02 6624 8882 M: 0422 866 081 E: jamesandcockieseggs@hotmail.com

DURHEIM (JLD)

NSW YOUTH DUNROMING CHAROLAIS 50 TANTALLON BOULEVARD BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 T: 0426 206 177 - GLEN M: 0424 035 625 E: firey88@gmail.com MIGHTY (SAJ)

LAURA LOCKHART 99 QUEEN ST WARIALDA NSW 2402 T: 02 6729 1418 M: 0429 098 855 E: nklock@bigpond.net.au INTEGRITY (INT)

JR CHAROLAIS JUSTIN ROHDE, BETHLEE PALLAMALLAWA NSW 2399 T: 02 6754 9331 M: 0427 071 736 E: justin.rohde@icloud.com JLR (JR1)

MS MICHELLE FAIRALL 180 WOBURN ROAD HARDEN NSW 2587 T: 0447 819 749 E: micanker@gmail.com MICANKER (MAK)

WILL LOCKHART LKT CHAROLAIS 99 QUEEN STREET WARIALDA NSW 2402 T: 02 6729 1418 M: 0428 651 212 E: nklock@bigpond.net.au LKT (LKT)

BEAU ROHDE “OLD GUNNEMBENE” ORANGE GROVE RD GUNNEDAH NSW 2380 T: 02 6743 1778 BEAUVAIS (BJR)

JOSHUA & JORDAN FENECH 30 SILVERWOOD ROAD BROWNLOW HILL NSW 2570 T: 02 4655 5568 M: 0407 906 974 E: karenfenech@bigpond.com STONEY CREEK (SCR) JORDAN FENECH 30 SILVERWOOD ROAD BROWNLOW HILL NSW 2570 T: 02 4655 5568 M: 0407 906 974 - Karen E: karenfenech@bigpond.com ($F2) NEW ENGLAND GIRLS SCHOOL ATTENTION - MARK FISHER URALLA ROAD ARMIDALE NSW 2350 T: 02 6774 8700 M: 0408 952 644 - MARK E: mark.fisher@negs.nsw.edu.au NEGS (NGS) ELLICE VALE CHAROLAIS “OLD MUNDAR” CURBAN NSW 2827 T: 02 6848 3573 E: kanoona.park@bigpond.com ELLICE VALE (LAH) TIM IBBOTT THURLOO COONAMBLE NSW 2829 T: 02 6825 6208 M: 0458 023 377 E: sdibbott@bigpond.com ($TI) LAURA & CODY KIRK “WARRAMUNGA” PEAK HILL NSW 2869 T: 02 6869 7242 E: pskirk6@outlook.com WARRAMUNGA (LCK) ANTHONY LABIB 19 GRANGEWOOD DRIVE DUBBO NSW 2830 M: 0468 557 545 E: labib.ivette@gmail.com AXIOS A (AXA)

BRENDEN LYDFORD 2L THURLOO ROAD DUBBO NSW 2830 M: 0428 089 778 (YBL) MERINDAH CHAROLAIS “WATTLE GROVE” 162 WATERS ROAD GUYRA NSW 2365 T: 02 6779 1096 M: 0427 758 347 - Katrina E: dkmckemey@gmail.com MERINDAH (JMK) LAUREN MOODY “MANDALAY” 609 CORNUCOPIA ROAD NARROMINE NSW 2821 T: 02 6889 3391 E: rnwilga@bigpond.com ($L5) MADISON MORGAN COOLIBAH GLASSERS RD GUYRA NSW 2365 T: 02 6779 7665 E: coolibah07@bigpond.com THE DOUSKIE (CMM) OLD DUBBO CHAROLAIS THOMAS NELSON 16L OLD DUBBO RD DUBBO NSW 2830 T: 02 6884 2838 M: 0417 449 075 E: martinnelson@bigpond.com OLD DUBBO (TJN) JAKE NOBLE 1055 NORTH BANK ROAD BELLINGEN NSW 2454 T: 02 6655 4903 M: 0431 283 932 E: jakeee@hotmail.com.au INFINITY (JTN)

LAYLAH E. RYFFEL GOLDSMITH 123 RICKARD RD WARRIMOO NSW 2774 M: 0412 967 105 E: eric_ryffel@hotmail.com RUBY (RUB) MACINTYRE HIGH SCHOOL DEB SNAITH, SWANBROOK RD INVERELL NSW 2360 T: 02 6722 1555 M: 0427 290 567 E: deborah.snaith@det.nsw.edu.au SWANBROOK (MHS) MADELINE THOMPSON 385 Cherry Tree Hill Rd INVERELL NSW 2360 T: 02 6725 6533 E: sixwetfish@bigpond.com WETFISH (MAD) ST CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE SINGLETON 30-40 COMBO LANE SINGLETON NSW 2330 M: 0416 376 063 E: joanna.towers@mn.catholic.edu.au

ST CATHERINES (CAT)

MITCHELL & LACHLAN TRUSTUM 9350 SUMMERLAND WAY LEEVILLE NSW 2470 T: 02 6664 1283 E: weonabrangus@gmail.com FAIRTHORN (MLT) CASINO HIGH SCHOOL ATTN CHELSEA WENHAM 90 QUEENSLAND ROAD CASINO NSW 2470 T: 02 6662 3077 M: 0428 401 469 E: chelsea.wenham1@det.nsw.edu.au CASINO (CSO) DYNAMITE CHAROLAIS AMY WHITECHURCH 151 HAVILAH PARK ROAD INVERELL NSW 2360 T: 02 6723 2849 M: 0437 617 149 E: possam11@hotmail.com DYNAMITE (TNT)

NSW ASSOCIATE MR & MRS BENNETT PO BOX 47 CANOWINDRA NSW 2804 T: 02 6344 1701 (^ZB) MICHAEL BOND LOCHEDEN 323 SHEEPWASH ROAD GLENQUARRY NSW 2576 T: 02 4887 1208 M: 0419 482 754 E: michael@mclachlan.com.au (^EV) COL CULLINAN PO BOX 513 BURONGA NSW 2739 T: 08 8091 9435 (^MF) ANTHONY AND HELEN FERRIS ABERGELDIE 1976 OLD BUNDARRA ROAD BARRABA NSW 2347 T: 02 6783 3138 M: 0427 938 664 E: ahferris@bigpond.com (^AF) JOHN FULLER 114 BRISBANE STREET TAMWORTH NSW 2340 T: 0403 285 814 M: 0403 285 814 DANDASHELL (JHF) G HANNING PO BOX 6014 GOULBURN NTH NSW 2580 M: 0427 014 149 (^G6) ALF JARRETT NEWPARK 27 COLLINS CREEK ROAD KYOGLE NSW 2474 T: 02 6632 1924 (=KH) LR & MF JONES ELBAR 744 MUSCLE CREEK MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 T: 02 6543 4433 M: 0448 822 128 (^MQ) SC & JF LEWIS PO BOX 27 BERRY NSW 2535 M: 0429 815 352 MEADOWS (LEW)

NSW ASSOCIATE GC & AM LOVE “CHANTILLY” 653 CASINO RD SOUTH GUNDURIMBA VIA LISMORE NSW 2480 T: 02 6629 0258 M: 0428 866 229 E: graemelove@bigpond.com CHANTILLY (CL1)

S & L MOODY ELAH 8264 NEWELL HWY COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 T: 02 6842 2741 M: 0478 069 465 E: steveandlisamoody@gmail.com RIVERSDALE (RDE)

MARGARET MCCABE PO BOX 351 NORTH RICHMOND NSW 2754 T: 02 4571 4494 M: 0428 926 196 E: margaret.mccabe6@bigpond.com QUAVER PARK (MCC)

K.D. MOORE 3 HARPER RD BASIN VIEW NSW 2540 T: 02 4443 4661 (^K2)

HUGH MCDONALD “ALFREDA” WOLLOMOMBI NSW 2350 T: 02 6775 8401 (^ZD)

KENNETH PARTRIDGE 875 SMITH CREEK ROAD STOKERS SIDING NSW 2484 T: 02 6677 9247 M: 0428 400 682 E: kpartridge52@gmail.com (^JZ)

GARRY F MCGRATH FORT ROSE MOUNT DAVID NSW 2795 T: 02 6337 9677 (^GD)

GEORGE & FUHRMANN PO BOX 541 CASINO NSW 2470 T: 02 6662 2500 (^JW)

RR MILLER TYRINGHAM VIA DORRIGO NSW 2453 T: 02 6657 8153 (^HY)

MARGARET ROSE “ST HELENA” 641 BLACK CREEK ROAD BLACKVILLE NSW 2343 T: 02 6747 4097 M: 0418 474 097 E: sthelena@activ8.net.au (^NC)

VE MILLER 131 WELSHMAN CRK RD WALLAROBBA NSW 2420 T: 02 4995 6134 M: 0407 956 134 E: vmiller13@bigpond.com CHARVEIN (CVM)

G & P ROSSI 14 BUCKLEUP ROAD WINSTON HILLS NSW 2153 T: 02 4567 7308 M: 0425 262 202 E: bruna_pettenon@hotmail.com ROSSI (GPR) G.M SCICLUNA “KUNGARI” TIMOR ROAD COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 T: 02 6842 3536 M: 0413 311 030 E: gmsgrazing@bigpond.com PURLEWAUGH (GLC) WARREN & CARLENE SCIFLEET “POPAGUNDI” PO BOX 56 BINNAWAY NSW 2395 T: 02 6842 7864 E: popagundi@exemail.com.au (^WC) BERRICO (GLOUCESTER) PTY LTD BERRICO PO BOX 185 GLOUCESTER NSW 2422 T: 02 6558 3168 (^IN) RM & EL SWEENEY 589 WHEELERS LANE DUBBO NSW 2830 T: 02 6882 9130 M: 0428 866 126 E: elsweeney@bigpond.com (^SR)

ELLERSTON PTY LTD 1 ELLERSTON DRIVE ELLERSTON NSW 2337 T: 02 6540 7111 E: robert@ellerston.com (^ZC) MANAREE CHAROLAIS TERALBA MOREE NSW 2400 T: 02 6752 4623 M: 0419 246 857 E: manaree1@bigpond.com MANAREE (RV) DURNDRAX PTY LTD “CHIPPENDALE” 576 PHILLIPS CREEK RD CATTLE CREEK NSW 2339 T: 02 6747 5637 E: barbara.ward777@gmail.com (^WR) STUD STOCK DEPT LANDMARK PO BOX 486 LAVINGTON NSW 2641 T: 02 6025 1677 (!DX) R & J WHITBREAD PO BOX 33 MANILLA NSW 2346 T: 0429 851 141 M: 0429 851 141 (^D5) AR & FL WILLIAMS PO Box 60 URALLA NSW 2358 T: 02 6778 4324 M: 0412 969 090 E: ar_flwilliams@bigpond.com (^TW)

Queensland QLD HON LIFE D & P BONDFIELD STRATHGARVE DALVEEN QLD 4374 T: 07 4685 2390 E: bondfield@palgrove.com.au PALGROVE (PK) D.G NOLLER PTY LTD PO BOX 4695 TOOWOOMBA EAST QLD 4401 T: 07 4695 5120 M: 0408 700 949 - GARY E: noller@bigpond.com GUNNADOO (GN1)

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QLD FULL WILL AND SUSAN APPLETON APPLETON CHAROLAIS PO BOX 170 CLERMONT QLD 4721 T: 07 4983 1559 M: 0419 184 101 E: susanappleton4@bigpond.com APPLETON (ZWA) G.J BARR & D.A BROWN “GLENDALOCH” BURGESS RD, PO BOX 217 NEBO QLD 4742 T: 07 4950 5373 M: 0428 182 085 E: barr.brown@bigpond.com LAZY B (BRR)

BA & SA BARRON PO BOX 34 KINGAROY QLD 4610 T: 07 4164 3117 M: 0407 643 119 E: bsbarron@bigpond.com GLENWARREN (BAS) MRS LISA BARRY PO BOX 117 FERNVALE QLD 4306 T: 07 3344 3487 M: 0409 470 904 E: billrose000@yahoo.com.au NORTHBROOK (L2B)

ID & KM BEBBINGTON MOUNTVIEW 164 RAMSAY ROAD CAMBOOYA QLD 4358 T: 07 4630 9347 M: 0427 583 412 E: bebbo61@bigpond.com MOUNTVIEW (IJB) M & L BERTHELSEN COORANGA CHAROLAIS PO BOX 246 MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 T: 0408 731 330 MARK M: 0428 656 101 E: mlbbert@bordernet.com.au COORANGA (MLB)

QLD FULL N J BISCHOFF 15 Shane Street SHAILER PARK QLD 4128 T: 07 5426 4270 M: 0413 967 462 E: bischy01@hotmail.com BISCO (BCO) DAVID & CHRISTINE BLAKE ROBERTS RD M/S 29 CLIFTON QLD 4361 T: 07 4695 9002 M: 0418 878 028 E: shiiloh@bigpond.com SHIILOH (SCB) G.K & K.A BLANCH CHARNELLE CHAROLAIS 255 INGOLDSBY RD TENTHILL VIA GATTON QLD 4343 T: 07 5462 7705 M: 0427 622 410 E: charnellecharolais@bigpond.com.au

CHARNELLE (GKA)

RV & JC BLANCH “SILVERWOOD” 641 KUMBIA ROAD ELLESMERE QLD 4610 T: 07 4164 7230 M: 0409 677 611 E: lindsayblanch@hotmail.com SILVERWOOD (5EB) G E & T D BLOOMFIELD 9720 KENNEDY HWY UPPER BARRON ATHERTON QLD 4883 T: 07 4095 0228 M: 0428 950 229 E: dawnbloomfield@telstra.com BARRON VALLEY (GDB) MR ROBERT BROWN KOOROON PO BOX 44 BOLLON QLD 4488 T: 07 4625 6129 M: 0438 109 840 E: heatherstation@bigpond.com KOOROON (KRN) CAMERON CHAROLAIS COMP. BOONGALLA THE GUMS QLD 4406 T: 07 4665 9140 E: organic.2@bigpond.com CAM (CCC) A & N CASS GLEN LAUREL GULUGUBA QLD 4418 T: 07 4628 2109 M: 0428 286 660 E: anccharolais1@bigpond.com ANC (ANC)

G, RM & DG CASS MUNGABUNDA MOURA QLD 4718 T: 07 4996 3127 E: grdcass@activ8.net.au AYR (AYR) CHEYENNE CHAROLAIS C/- RICK CASTEN & ASHLEY CASTEN 253 GILLAM ROAD NOBBY QLD 4360 M: 0409 448 080 E: ac.29coveroadmalibu@gmail.com CHEYENNE (CCQ) RIDGEVIEW CHAROLAIS BERNADETTE LONGDEN 10 ANDREW CLARKE RD WHITESIDE QLD 4503 M: 0418 924 600 E: ridgeviewcharolais@gmail.com RIDGEVIEW (RV1) LJ & BL CHRISTENSEN “TATIARA” PO BOX 240 THEODORE QLD 4719 T: 07 4993 1818 E: ljblchristensen@bigpond.com TAROME (4A+) BALLYVOLANE CHAROLAIS PO BOX 481 EDGE HILL QLD 4870 T: 07 4053 8041 M: 0417 538 000 E: greg@elitecairns.com.au BALLYVOLANE (CSR) C, C & J COOPER 195 COOPERS ROAD WILLOWBANK QLD 4306 T: 07 5464 3262 M: 0419 658 041 E: andrewshaylee@hotmail.com CCJ’S (CCJ) ASERLAY FARMS DR THERESA CRAIG PO BOX 1147 MALENY QLD 4552 M: 0419 029 622 E: tmcraig@tara-source.com ASERLAY (AF9) CRITERION REGAL CHAROLAIS O’NEILL DOWLING SUPERANNUATION FUND 10/2 ST PAULS TERRACE SPRING HILL QLD 4000 T: 07 3831 9177 M: 0418 745 395 E: ron@bindariv.com.au CRITERION REGAL (CRC)

PETER & ROBERTA DALEY “LOCHABER” 90 LOCHABER RD PITTSWORTH QLD 4356 T: 07 4693 2866 M: 0427 272 290 E: robertadaley@bigpond.com.au LOCHABER (OPR) BW & LA DAVIS BARAMBAH-DALE P.O. BOX 405 MURGON QLD 4605 T: 07 4168 4717 M: 0417 639 454 E: b_dale@westnet.com.au BARAMBAH-DALE (DAV) ROCKVIEW LODGE CHAROLAIS NO. 57 4AK ROAD OAKEY QLD 4401 T: 07 4691 2963 M: 0400 730 741 E: michaeldawidowicz@yahoo.com.au

ROCKVIEW LODGE (RVW)

CHELBROOK CHAROLAIS “CHELBROOK” PO BOX 1924 EMERALD QLD 4720 T: 07 4984 8118 M: 0407 653 641 E: chelbrook@bigpond.com CHELBROOK (CHB) D & A-M ELLIOTT 748 ROSEWOOD-LAIDLEY ROAD CALVERT QLD 4340 M: 413710578 E: torgalenarabians@yahoo.com.au

TOR-GALEN (TOR)

WG & CG & WIS EWART 171 SILVERLEAF ROAD MURGON QLD 4605 T: 07 4168 1529 M: 0427 681 529 E: c.ewart@bigpond.net.au NORFOLK PARK (CGE) MM FERGUSON PO BOX 115 KINGAROY QLD 4610 T: 07 4164 4030 M: 0418 644 031 E: karindacharolais@bigpond.com KARINDA (KAR) P.W & K.L FOREMAN MOUNTAIN ASH CHAROLAIS 237 SOUTHEBROOK-FELTON RD SOUTHBROOK QLD 4363 M: 0408 734 658 - PAUL E: karen.foreman@bigpond.com MOUNTAIN ASH (PKF)

R & J FREEMAN 236 TALLEGALLA RD TALLEGALLA QLD 4340 T: 07 5464 4326 M: 0419 669 765 E: 07rnjs@gmail.com RNJ’S (RJ7) M.B & L.M FREEMAN 43 TIERNEYS BRIDGE ROAD ROSEVALE QLD 4340 T: 07 5464 9315 TREVLAC (WF7) SCOTT FREEMAN 3 WIANGAREE DRIVE TOOWOOMBA QLD 4455 T: 07 4635 7602 M: 0428 727 518 E: sandlfreeman@bigpond.com NARRACOO (SF1) A FUARY 195 OLD COACH RD MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650 M: 0407 210 179 E: allanfuary@gmail.com LOWER TULLY (PAJ) KD & RB GLASSON 18 SAINT IVES COURT MOUNT LOFTY QLD 4350 M: 0418 716 476 Keith E: crathescharolais@internode.on.net

CRATHES (KRG)

WARREN GLEESON “FAIRVIEW” ALPHA QLD 4724 T: 07 4985 1159 FAIRVIEW CHAROLAIS (KG3) BW & EA GODFREY LANIFER STATION WINTON QLD 4735 T: 07 4657 3084 M: 0428 573 084 E: beg98@bigpond.com BOOBI (BEG) CLARE GRAZING “CLARE” MS 324 THEODORE QLD 4719 T: 07 4993 2298 M: 0408 260 795 E: clarecharolais@skymesh.com.au CLARE (4NG) T & N HARTWIG “GLANDORE” MS 101 MONTO QLD 4630 T: 07 4167 8936 M: 0429 611 855 E: taniahart@bigpond.com TANIC (TNH)

QLD FULL ELLENTEE CHAROLAIS LEITH HARTWIG PO BOX 978 DALBY QLD 4405 T: 07 4669 8153 M: 0427 921 139 E: leith@goldenwestjoinery.com.au

ELLENTEE (LNT)

LEN, PAT & TANIA HAYNES WATERFORD LINVILLE QLD 4306 T: 07 5424 7188 M: 0428 256 558 (Tania) E: linville50@hotmail.com RIVER RUN (PLT) SB HAYWARD ADVANCE CHAROLAIS STUD ELDERFIELD, 123 WARFIELDS RD ALLORA QLD 4362 T: 07 4666 3417 M: 0419 642 992 Steve E: advancek5x@activ8.net.au ADVANCE (ADV) PONDAROSA CHAROLAIS JOHN P HENRY 16 NORMAN STREET ALLORA QLD 4362 M: 0467 421 358 E: johnphenry@hotmail.com PONDAROSA (JHC) LT & BL HINDLE “FAIRFIELD” ROMA QLD 4455 T: 07 4626 8353 E: fairfield1@activ8.net.au LVH-FAIRFIELD (LVH) JEFFREY RUSSELL HOLZWART PO BOX 773 EMERALD QLD 4720 T: 07 4982 2378 M: 0429 822 378 E: bauhinia-park@bigpond.com BAUHINIA PARK (BAU) MV & SH & MJ HOPGOOD ENMORE 31708 CUNNINGHAM HWY, MS 88 GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390 T: 07 4675 4653 M: 0409 622 673 E: msmhopgood@bigpond.com HOPGOOD (1RY) MAC HOUSTON PO BOX 30 YULEBA QLD 4427 T: 07 4623 5167 M: 0427 235 167 LORELLE DOWNS (U8W)

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JR & CM IRWIN BIKINI, 171 FORESTRY ROAD YULEBA QLD 4427 T: 07 4623 5171 M: 0458 644 264 Jon & Rodrick BIKINI (IRW) DAVID JEFFERIS & D PRIDDLE PO BOX 405 OAKEY QLD 4401 T: 07 4691 3997 M: 0429 466 355 E: jefferisandpriddle@bigpond.com BERWICK (JEF) AUSTRALIAN RURAL EXPORTS PTY LTD

(AUSTREX) GPO Box 132 BRISBANE QLD 4001 E: austrex@austrex.com.au AUSTREX (ATX)

COLINTA HOLDINGS PTY LTD PO BOX 1433 BRISBANE QLD 4001 T: 07 4778 1730 M: 0409 345 830 E: Gary.johncock@glencore.com.au

COLINTA (ISA)

RON JOHNSTONE PO BOX 388 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 M: 0411 182 111 E: milfordpastoral@gmail.com MILFORD (JOH) KIMBERLEY PARK D JONES AND J THOMAS PO BOX 993 KINGAROY QLD 4610 T: 07 4162 2180 M: 0427 523 709 DAVID E: davidtjones@netspace.com.au KP (KPI) STEPHEN AND ALISON KAJEWSKI PO BOX 33 GINDIE QLD 4702 T: 07 4982 3605 M: 0429 823 705 E: bettafieldstud@gmail.com BETTAFIELD (6KC) JUANDAH GRAZING PTY LTD “GILIGULGUL” 208 GILIGULGUL ROAD VIA MILES QLD 4415 T: 07 4628 2193 M: 0409 729 186 E: juandahcc@bigpond.com JUANDAH (KEL) PT & G KROPP PO BOX 50 KILCOY QLD 4515 T: 07 5497 1590 FALCONCREST (PTK)

LANG FAMILY CHAROLAIS “BROADMEADOWS” PO BOX 748 ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 T: 07 4934 8124 M: 0408 458 110 E: rjdmlang@bigpond.com BROADMEADOWS (BLS) LAWLOR PASTORAL VERBENA PARK TAROOM QLD 4420 T: 07 4627 3078 M: 0428 745 095 E: kilkennycharolais@bigpond.com KILKENNY (LAW) DIAMOND L CHAROLAIS & CHARBRAYS

GREG LEE 193 ROBIN & LEE ROAD NANANGO QLD 4615 T: 07 4163 1430 M: 0427 622 577 E: diamondlstud@bigpond.com DIAMOND L (DIA)

JD & RJ MERCER 1229 KANDANGA CREEK RD KANDANGA QLD 4570 T: 07 5484 3359 M: 0427 448 668 E: info@kandanga-valley.com KANDANGA VALLEY (KAV) BA & SJ MIKKELSEN 145 KALPOWER RD GAETA QLD 4671 T: 07 4156 7536 M: 0427 561 166 E: basjmikkelsen@bigpond.com WILUNA (JOY) ARGENTUM PASTORAL CO MOUNT VIEW 5422 WOOLOOGA ROAD WOOLOOGA QLD 4570 T: 07 5484 7330 M: 0488 011 633 PHIL E: stanford@skymesh.com.au ARGENTUM (AG1)

P & V LEWIS 208 CLUTHA CREEK ROAD TAMBORINE QLD 4270 M: 0400 789 361 Vicki E: pvlewis4@bigpond.com LEWIS PARK (VPL)

JAYNE JACQULYN NEWCOMBE JUANDAH PLAINS 798 BUNGABAN ROAD WANDOAN QLD 4419 T: (07) 4627 4253 E: info@newcombescharbrays.com KAYLAMAH (1JN)

EP & DE LYONS MANAPOURI 307 LYONS ROAD NOBBY QLD 4360 T: 07 4697 2163 E: emmettlyons@bigpond.com MANA LYON (EPL)

CHARNOLAE CHAROLAIS MARK NOLLER WEEMALA, 127 GREENUP ROAD CAMBOOYA QLD 4358 M: 0447 343 735 E: mark.noller@mail.com CHARNOLAE (CH1)

LIAM P LYONS PARK LYON, MS 223 NOBBY QLD 4360 T: 07 4697 2164 M: 0417 972 164 E: parklyon@bigpond.com PARK LYON (4PL)

JEFF & LYNN NOLLER KIALLA 189 MCNALLY RD GREENMOUNT QLD 4359 T: 07 4627 4290 M: 0427 274 290 E: jeff@nollercharolais.com NOLLER (JLN)

NADIA BEVILAQUA MARTINS 201/150 OXLADE DRIVE NEW FARM QLD 4005 T: 07 4683 4275 E: gary.johncock@glencore.com.au TUNAS (NBM) TERRY MCCULLOUGH 8 ANDREW CLARKE ROAD WHITESIDE QLD 4503 T: 07 3285 4900 M: 0429 914 914 E: cliftonparkcharolais@hotmail.com

CLIFTON PARK (TV1)

O’SULLIVAN CATTLE CO PO BOX 7 HIGHFIELDS QLD 4352 M: 0428 793 186 E: beau@oscattleco.com.au OSULLIVAN CATTLE CO (OSC) J.D. OTTO AND SONS “REDVALE” 1757 NEW ENGLAND HWY UPPER YARRAMAN QLD 4614 T: 07 4163 9143 M: 0407 580 154 E: brayellecharolais@bigpond.com BRAYELLE (RDV)

QLD FULL BRIAN PATERSON PO BOX 434 NANANGO QLD 4615 T: 07 4163 3034 M: 0427 645 774 E: banjolyn@activ8.net.au KURRAJONG HILLS (KH1) CHAROLAIS CATTLE COMPANY PINE HILL 10226 CONDAMINE HIGHWAY CONDAMINE QLD 4416 T: 07 4628 1299 M: 0429 495 078 E: luke.jenn@bigpond.com OMEGA (PAP) KIMBERLY PICKERSGILL “GENEVA” THEODORE QLD 4719 T: 07 4993 2299 M: 0447 158 783 E: kimmypick90@hotmail.com GENEVA (KKP) JAMES PISATURO INGA DOWNS DINGO QLD 4702 M: 0429 188 523 E: pisaturo89@hotmail.com VEEJAY DOWNS (VJ) S, A, R & L PLATZER 131 HARWOODS RD KARRABIN QLD 4306 T: 07 5460 9407 E: saplatzer@aapt.net.au SANLARA PARK (SLP) JT & LK POSTLE DOBOY 2042 WESTGROVE ROAD INJUNE QLD 4454 T: 07 4626 1481 M: 0429 635 526 E: doboy2000@bigpond.com VIVA (VIV) ANDREW POSTLE 229 BRANCH CREEK ROAD DALBY QLD 4405 T: 0427 682 277 M: 0427 682 277 E: branchview@bigpond.com BRANCH VIEW (BVC) KEDDSTOCK PTY LTD IVAN PRICE, MOONGOOL YULEBA QLD 4427 T: 07 4623 5215 M: 0428 265 031 E: moongoolcharolais@bigpond.com MOONGOOL (DP2) ALISON PRICE MOONGOOL YULEBA QLD 4427 T: 07 4623 5215 A.J (AJ2)

J.W, RM & CM RANGER “AVONHILL” 143 PILTON VALLEY ROAD PILTON QLD 4361 T: 07 4696 4571 M: 0427 820 201 E: avonhill710@gmail.com AVONHILL (YWH) DJ & HL REID 17 OLD TAABINGA RD KINGAROY QLD 4610 T: 07 4164 5690 M: 0427 102 257 E: d.hreid@bigpond.com REIDS (RCS) NM & PI ROWLANDS & SONS “HUMBOLDT” COMET QLD 4702 HUMBOLDT (HU) BRENDAN SCHEIWE PO BOX 113 MARBURG QLD 4346 T: 07 5464 4440 M: 0410 706 871 E: mscheiwe@bigpond.com BRENDALE (BS2) P.C. SCHEIWE 46 PLAINLAND LAIDLEY RD PLAINLAND QLD 4341 T: 07 5465 7602 M: 0419 642 156 LOCKYER (8PS) CHESTER & JAN SCRIVEN “MERIBAH” ST GEORGE QLD 4487 T: 07 4625 3898 E: cjscriven@bigpond.com MERIBAH (SAM) MOOMBRA CHAROLAIS “AMAROO” 314 OLD GYMPIE ROAD THEEBINE QLD 4570 M: 0400 299 985 E: rohan.sippel@seminis.com MOOMBRA (MOM) STEPHEN & KELLY SKILLINGTON STRATHGARVE 21869 NEW ENGLAND HWY DALVEEN QLD 4374 M: 0407 968 022 E: skillingtons@hotmail.com CASSAGLEN (SKS) J & J SPREADBOROUGH 15 JIMS ROAD WEST BLENHEIM QLD 4341 T: 07 5466 4295 E: janice9@bigpond.com BIRD HILL (T8K)

D & C STEINBACK NUKKU PARK, 19 NEMIRA STREET CARSELDINE QLD 4034 T: 07 3263 9399 M: 0408 885 808 NUKKU PARK (NPK)

WHITAKER CHAROLAIS STUD 117 GAYNDAH MUNDUBBERA RD MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 T: 07 4165 3612 M: 0488 270 467 E: burnettpark@bigpond.com WHITAKER (WIT)

STICKLEN BROS LILYDALE 484 MA MA LILYDALE ROAD LILYDALE VIA HELIDON QLD 4344 M: 0438 625 505 - ROSS E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com LILYDALE (SBL)

TOM & ANN WILKINSON “SOUTHBANK” 1681 BRISBANE VALLEY HIGHWAY FERNVALE QLD 4306 T: 07 5426 7208 E: fernvalecharolais@bigpond.com FERNVALE (FEN)

RIVERGLEN PAST. COMPANY “RIVERGLEN” GLENMORGAN QLD 4423 T: 07 4628 1252 E: davsul@bigpond.com RIVERGLEN (JDS)

DR MJB WILSON PO BOX 2528 SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 T: 07 5532 1327 M: 0412 913 291 E: mjbco@bigpond.net.au RONDELAY (RON)

E: charmaine.steinback@bigpond.com

JUDITH TURNER 24-28 RIVERBEND AVENUE CARRARA QLD 4211 T: 07 5579 9818 M: 0409 479 653 JAY TEES (JT) ELITE CATTLE CO. C/- GLEN WALDRON PO BOX 34 MEANDARRA QLD 4422 M: 0427 614 979 E: info@elitecattleco.com.au ELITE (EL1) CH & JV WARREN 1531 NOOSA ROAD TANDUR QLD 4570 T: 07 5483 53 06 (F) M: 0418 749 340 E: elridge@bigpond.com.au SIRRAH (4BV) ROSS AND PAULA WARREN 1531 NOOSA ROAD MOTHAR MOUNTAIN MS 2209 VIA GYMPIE QLD 4570 M: 0438 866 213 E: elridge@bigpond.com.au ELRIDGE (RUU) ASCOT CHAROLAIS “NORTH TOOLBURRA” 1123 WARWICK-ALLORA RD WARWICK QLD 4370 T: 07 4667 3999 M: 0419 714 652 E: jim@ascotcattle.com.au ASCOT (JAJ) WELSH CATTLE COMPANY CARRABAH TAROOM QLD 4420 T: 07 4628 6034 MATTHEW E: info@huntington.net.au HUNTINGTON (WCC)

QLD INTERMEDIATE TENIEL L DUKE 689 HENDON-MT MARSHALL RD MT MARSHALL QLD 4362 M: 0488 005 277 E: tduke@live.com.au TLD (TLD) W & J & B GOETSCH PO BOX 28 KALBAR QLD 4309 SIDELINE W J & B (WJG) TROY HAGENBACH “BOTTLE BRAE” 211 COOCHIE RD DALVEEN QLD 4374 T: 07 4685 2141 M: 0429 201 086 E: bottlebrae@virginbroadband.com.au

BOTTLE BRAE (BBC)

MAYFIELD RIDGE CHAROLAIS 960 BRISBANE VALLEY HWY FAIRNEY VIEW QLD 4306 T: 07 5427 0774 M: 0400 263 413 E: harrisrt@westnet.com.au MAYFIELD RIDGE (MR1) TONYA HAYWARD 2991 TOOWOOMBA-KARARA RD FELTON QLD 4358 T: 07 4695 8158 M: 0419 793 363 E: toniebabe1@hotmail.com COLBY (QTH)

QLD INTERMEDIATE RYAN WILLIAM HOLZWART PO BOX 773 EMERALD QLD 4720 T: 07 4982 2378 M: 0447 313 126 E: bauhinia-park@bigpond.com MAMBOO PARK (MAM) MITCHELL LOLLBACK 92 KERRS ROAD ALLORA QLD 4362 T: 07 4666 2255 M: 0459 594 180 E: mitchelllollback@live.com.au YURANGA PARK (M4L) MYLES RICHARD NEWCOMBE JUANDAH PLAINS 798 BUNGABAN ROAD WANDOAN QLD 4419 T: (07) 4627 4253 E: info@newcombescharbrays.com BLUE DIAMOND (1MN) HOLLY PENDER 46 PLAINLAND LAIDLEY ROAD PLAINLAND QLD 4341 T: 07 5465 7602 M: 0401 788 643 E: hpender1@hotmail.com ($H8) NATASHA SCHULTZ 40 ROPELEY ROAD BLENHEIM QLD 4341 M: 0413 034 198 E: tashschultz@hotmail.com SANDY RIDGE (NBS) KRISTOPHER STOCKBRIDGE 15 WOTAN RD CHURCHABLE QLD 4311 M: 0421 370 885 E: kstockbridge.ks@gmail.com ELVIEW (EVC)

QLD YOUTH BEAUDESERT STATE HIGH SCHOOL C/- KATE BANDROWSKI PO BOX 104 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 T: 07 5541 1833 BEAU HIGH (DEQ) PETER HENRY 41 Schulz Road COOLANA QLD 4311 T: 07 5426 8419 M: 0414 782 884 E: dandkhenry@hotmail.com PH DIAMOND (PJH)

July 2016 Charolais Magazine

QLD YOUTH

QLD ASSOCIATE

WEST MORETON ANGLICAN COLLEGE

GALLANANI GRAZING “GLENVIEW” 204 ESK CROWS NEST RD ESK QLD 4312 T: 07 5424 2570 M: 0417 714 285 E: bdrynan@bigpond.com GALLANANI (BMD)

BEE-KAY-EM CHAROLAIS “SEL-WYN”, 561 RUMBALL RD CLIFTON QLD 4361 M: 0412 482 990 - Kent E: gandkgmeacle@gmail.com BEE-KAY-EM (BKM)

ROBERT FAWCKNER BONNIE DOWNS WINTON QLD 4735 T: 07 4657 3001 (^IK)

C/- SHANNON LYNES LOCKED BAG 8004 IPSWICH QLD 4305 T: 07 3813 4555 M: 0407 125 892 E: slynes@wmac.com.au WEST MAC (AC2)

B WEBER KNUST ROAD MT TYSON QLD 4356 T: 07 4993 7136 M: 0428 460 952 E: belinda.web98@hotmail.com BELERVALE (BLV)

QLD ASSOCIATE BEN ADAMS KINGSWOOD 150 AQUA PARK ROAD TAROON QLD 4420 T: 07 4627 3745 M: 0427 061 081 E: ben@dangarfield.com.au (^SN) DJ & DJ ANNING 20/32 DUNMORE TCE AUCHENFLOWER QLD 4066 T: 07 3371 5284 LOLWORTH (DJA) JOHN ATKINSON UNITED CATTLE BREEDING SERVICE

71 HAIGS ROAD ALLORA QLD 4362 T: 07 4666 3376 E: ucbsone@gmail.com (^KR)

NICOLAS J CURRAN 72 ABBOTSFORD RD BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006 T: 07 4628 1194 M: 0422 876 131 ($NN) ROBERT DENMAN ETOWRI FARMING 674 MACKAY - HABANA RD MACKAY QLD 4740 (!KU) SC DENNIS 13 ATHERTON STREET MOSSMAN QLD 4873 T: 07 4098 1637 E: zebusue@yahoo.com.au SILVER BEEF (SCH)

RJ FINDEN KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREEN PO BOX 46 DAYBORO QLD 4521 T: 07 3425 1220 (^7J) GEORGE & FUHRMANN PO BOX 248 WARWICK QLD 4370 T: 07 4661 4644 E: warwick@gnfrealestate.com.au (^JX) L.A.GERAGHTY “BANDAMILL” PO BOX 24 MURGON QLD 4605 (^LA) GRANT GERICKE “DERARBY”, M/S 805 2640 BEERON ROAD MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 (^GG) DAVE KRIENKE “LONGSDALE” 51 KRIENKE ROAD GOWRIE JUNCTION QLD 4352 T: 07 4630 7041 M: 0407 171 434 (^DO) STEVE LEE & SUE GROGAN 165 MT SIBLEY RD NOBBY QLD 4360 T: 07 4696 3359 M: 0428 363 405 MOB E: leegrocharolais@bigpond.com LEEGRO (SGL)

G & J MCPHERSON 17 BURGESS ST CALOUNDRA QLD 4551 T: 07 5491 8321 M: 0428 711 018 E: jmcp2@bigpond.com (^J1) JOHN & JENNY MILLER “COOL HILL” 489 HOGGS ROAD WOOROOLIN QLD 4608 T: 07 4164 2243 M: 0428 773 706 E: coolhill@bigpond.com (^J2) SJ MULLER 27 GUTKE ROAD CHARLWOOD QLD 4309 T: 07 5463 7373 M: 0412 533 375 SURRADALE (SJM) STEPHEN L. MURRELL 9 BRADLEY CR HODGSON VALE QLD 4352 T: 07 4615 2274 E: sjsmurrell@gmail.com CAMELOT (SRM) C NASON BANOONA ROMA QLD 4455 (^MC) R.A POINTON PO BOX 206 KILCOY QLD 4515 T: 07 5497 1080 M: 0427 549 713 (^RP) BASIL S PRATT MS 571 BUNYA HIGHWAY MURGON QLD 4605 T: 07 4168 1796 (^LF) LORRAINE PRENDERGAST 329 WOODLANDS RD GREENMOUNT QLD 4359 T: 07 4697 1131 M: 0428 971 131 (^LV)

G.LEWIS 4 FERGUSON AVENUE BUDERIM QLD 4556 T: 0409 063 717 M: 0409 063 717 (^GL)

LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION PTY LTD

CJ & VN MADSEN SHALIMAR CONDAMINE QLD 4416 T: 07 5428 1192 (^78)

I ROLFE CORANDERRK SPRINGSURE QLD 4722 (^63)

PO BOX 6122 MAROOCHYDORE BC QLD 4558 T: 07 5451 0125 E: amassy@lallemand.com (^QS)

QLD ASSOCIATE MR & MRS BILL ROSE PO BOX 117 FERNVALE QLD 4306 T: 07 5426 7161 M: 0418 806 330 E: billrose000@yahoo.com.au (^RB) TARA FRANCES RULE “MANNING” TAMBO QLD 4478 T: 07 4654 9324 M: 0428 768 313 E: tl9tara@live.com.au TEE-L-NINE (TL9)

SAVAGE, BARKER & BACKHOUSE 266 DENISON ST ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 (^MD) LANDMARK PO BOX 547 ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 T: 07 4927 6188 M: 0409 229 651 E: mark.scholes@landmark.com.au

(^RK)

R. SHARPE HOMELEA PO BOX 76 BILOELA QLD 4715 (^RS) GDL STUD STOCK PO BOX 1016 DALBY QLD 4405 T: 07 4669 6955 E: dalby@grantdaniellong.com.au ($RL)

SILVERDALE PO BOX 53 ALBION QLD 4010 T: 07 4685 7120 M: 0418 857 120 E: fwhitbrd@aapt.net.au SILVER (FFW)

Victoria VIC HON LIFE HAROLD SEELEY A.M. UNIT 105 85 YARRBAT AVENUE BALWYN VIC 3101 M: 0418 389 001 ASHWOOD PARK (HAS)

VIC FULL MOUNT WILLIAM CHAROLAIS MT WILLIAM STATION 118 MT WILLIAM ESTATE RD WILLAURA VIC 3379 T: 03 5354 1265 MANAGER M: 0417 502 692 Rob E: rob@mtwilliamcharolais.com.au MOUNT WILLIAM (BS) ABS AUSTRALIA 2 FLEET ST SOMERTON VIC 3062 M: 0428 293 498 (^E8) R & E ACKLAND 114 THOMAS LANE GRETA SOUTH VIC 3675 T: 03 5727 6341 KIMBERLEY (HR) ROBERT ALDRIDGE 1427 PRINCES HIGHWAY HEYWOOD VIC 3304 E: robert.aldridge@live.com.au CONQUEST (QST) KARINGAL CHAROLAIS STUD 110 DEEP CREEK ROAD ARTHURS CREEK VIC 3099 T: 03 9714 8216 M: 0418 385 280 KARINGAL (YK)

VIC FULL DAVID R BRAIN, MOUNT VITE PARTNERSHIP “MOUNT VITE” RR No 619 VITE VITE SKIPTON ROAD DERRINALLUM VIC 3325 T: 03 5597 8120 MOUNT VITE (SDB) KING VALLEY CHAROLAIS “WILLOW PARK” PO BOX 11 MOYHU VIC 3732 T: 03 5727 9327 M: 0447 121 954 - Stuart E: brain.stuart.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

KING VALLEY (KVC)

CHRIS CALDER 350 EDWARDS ROAD TALLYGAROOPNA VIC 3634 M: 0475 519 103 GLENFABA (FAB) BF & JA CASEY PO Box 141 KORUMBURRA VIC 3950 T: 03 5659 8243 M: 0439 209 257 E: bjcasey9@bigpond.com SUNNY CREST (BKC) MONUMENT VALLEY CHAROLAIS DINO CONTE PO BOX 304 ROSANNA VIC 3084 T: 03 5767 2242 M: 0425 851 666 E: dino@silverstreamconstructions.com

MONUMENT VALLEY (MVC)

GRAEME COOK FAMILY TRUST PO BOX 930 WODONGA VIC 3689 T: 02 6071 8453 M: 0419 429 696 E: ranganpark@gmail.com RANGAN (RAN)

KACTUS POINT PASTORAL 1530 BLOOMFIELD RD CROSSOVER VIC 3821 T: 03 5628 1146 M: 0417 334 821 KACTUS POINT (KPP)

WESTELLA CHAROLAIS 245 SOUTH YANNATHAN ROAD YANNATHAN VIC 3818 M: 0400 502 892 E: ricky.F@optusnet.com.au WESTELLA (RMF)

NARWEENA CHAROLAIS G.J CROCOMBE, R.C. PERKINS & A. PERKINS BOX 8 PENSHURST VIC 3289 T: 03 5577 8228 M: 0428 515 895 E: crocombeg@yahoo.com.au NARWEENA (CGJ)

A.L & A.M FORTE ALLENDALE 390 ELLIS ROAD TONIMBUK VIC 3815 T: 03 5629 8431 M: 0428 828 807 E: aforte@dcsi.net.au FERN GLEN (FGN)

APRIASH CHAROLAIS STUD 131 JOHNSTONS ROAD BARJARG VIC 3723 M: 0438 331 700 E: apriash@bigpond.com APRIASH (APR) ALLAN J CROZIER PO BOX 145 HAMILTON VIC 3300 T: 03 5573 4561 E: jenn.walsh@hotmail.com MORGIANA HOUSE (CAC)

GENETICS AUSTRALIA CO-OP LTD NIGEL SEMMENS PO BOX 195 BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340 T: 03 5367 3888 M: 0439 417 941 E: nsemmens@genaust.com.au GENETICS AUSTRALIA (GAC) WARDSTON PTY LTD 437 GOODWOOD ROAD WOOLSTHORPE VIC 3276 T: 03 5569 1501 WURROIT (WUR)

DENISE & STEVE CUSACK PO BOX 193 NATHALIA VIC 3638 M: 0417 522 312 E: sdcusack@cobram.net.au AVERLAIS (VA)

D.E GIDDINGS 1 COUGHLIN CRT HORSHAM VIC 3400 T: 0402 749 413 Daryl M: 0427 832 215 Barbara SEDALIA (DEG)

LORNA DOONE CHAROLAIS C/- J DUGGAN & R COCHRANE 28 ALCORN STREET DROUIN VIC 3818 M: 0410 261 654 E: orangeshowgirl@hotmail.com LORNA DOONE (DUG)

SEMEX P/L PO BOX 509 MELTON VIC 3337 T: 03 9743 0344 M: 0418 107 863 E: semex@semex.com.au SEMEX P/L (SMX) 69

VIC FULL D & S HALLIDAY PO BOX 1004 MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 M: 0428 605 060 Deb E: waterforddowns@bigpond.com WATERFORD (WET) S & L HARVEY 12 PRINCESS STREET BUNYIP VIC 3815 T: 03 5629 6203 M: 0408 602 018 E: harveypark_charolais@bigpond.com

HARVEY PARK (LSH)

TARCOMBE CHAROLAIS 577 CAVEAT-DROPMORE ROAD SEYMOUR VIC 3660 M: 0439 257 693 E: temagong@bigpond.com TARCOMBE (THC) PAUL & HELEN HILDEBRAND FALLS VIEW ESTATE 4543 MELBA HWY YEA VIC 3717 T: 03 5797 8362 M: 0409 254 451 E: fallsview@bigpond.com FALLS VIEW (CHH) QUOIN HILL PARTNERSHIP OAKLANDS, RMB 1080 647 VENTNOR ROAD VENTNOR VIC 3922 T: 03 5956 8237 QUOIN HILL (QHP) R KEELEY & C PICKERING PO BOX 23 BRIDGEWATER VIC 3516 T: 03 5438 3668 M: 0417 885 277 E: chenu@tpg.com.au CHENU (RLK) TWOTREES CHAROLAIS 1173 BORALMA-RUTHERGLEN ROAD SPRINGHURST VIC 3682 T: 02 6021 7233 M: 0434 745 137 E: jkeys@sje.com.au TWOTREES (JEK)

THOMAS & OLIVIA LAWSON PO BOX 203 YEA VIC 3717 T: 03 5797 3003 M: 0434 146 795 E: info@paringalivestock.com.au PARINGA (TOL) KALLARDO CHAROLAIS NATHAN LILLEY 46 GARDEN STREET WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 M: 0438 861 010 E: nlilley88@hotmail.com KALLARDO (KDO) LINGA LONGA PARK CHAROLAIS SIMON AND MICHELLE BEARD 560 CARDINIA ROAD OFFICER VIC 3809 M: 0407 847 601 E: simon@rouseabout.biz LING LONGA (LLP) K.C MANTON 414 SCHOOL RD HANSONVILLE VIC 3675 T: 0437 585 605 M: 0437 585 605 E: ken.manton@hotmail.com CLARINDA (KEN) WELCOME SWALLOW 259 BACK GLENLYON ROAD GLENLYON VIC 3461 M: 0418 577 627 - Suzy E: welcomeswallow@iinet.net.au WELCOME SWALLOW (CMA) GREG & JEANETTE MCGRATH ST CLAIR CHAROLAIS 392 JEETHO ROAD JEETHO VIC 3945 M: 0427 675 435 E: gregandjeanettemcgrath@hotmail.com

ST CLAIR (SCJ)

AGRI-GENE 123-125 TONE RD WANGARATTA VIC 3677 T: 03 5722 2666 E: chris@agrigene.com.au AGRI-GENE (AGG)

G.R & N.E KING 2/629 NEPEAN HIGHWAY FRANKSTON SOUTH VIC 3199 T: 03 9775 3369 M: 0407 227 704 E: kingcharolais@bigpond.com.au HAZEL DOWNS (RHK)

KATIE MCINTYRE HORIZON HILL 80 QUEENS ROAD PEARCEDALE VIC 3915 M: 0421 084 875 E: katrinafurlong@hotmail.com (KTS)

CLEARWATERS CHAROLAIS LOUISA KING & PETER DUNN 20 HOLLIS ROAD NORTH BLACKWOOD VIC 3458 M: 0418 887 144 E: louisajanek@gmail.com CLEARWATERS (CWC)

MCKNIGHT FAMILY 465 MEENIYAN PROMONTORY RD BUFFALO VIC 3958 T: 03 5663 6209 E: dc.mcknight@bigpond.com AVABUNDY (DBR)

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HELEN MCNAUGHTON 1309 MATHERS ROAD NATHALIA VIC 3638 M: 0428 322 601 KAARIMBA (HNM) G.J & M MEGGETTO PO BOX 440 NEERIM SOUTH VIC 3831 T: 03 5628 1219 BAW BAW VISTA (GMJ) PENINSULA CHAROLAIS 37 HUNTS ROAD BALNARRING VIC 3926 T: 03 5983 1517 M: 0414 580 447 E: alysiamein@hotmail.com PENINSULA (PEN) RIVERSTONE CHAROLAIS 1168 KILLINGWORTH ROAD YEA VIC 3717 M: 0409 330 885 E: raelenemold@gmail.com RIVERSTONE (RFM) JENNIFER MORRISON 187 WATERFORD RD TANDARRA VIC 3571 T: 03 5436 1166 M: 0434 104 052 E: jen.morrison2@bigpond.com JENBAR (JBR) DP & JJ MURRAY 255 SOUTH LARPENT ROAD BARONGAROOK WEST VIC 3249 M: 0447 264 481 E: djmurray5@bigpond.com SPRING GULLY (NJT)

TJ ROBINSON PO BOX 7 PAYNESVILLE VIC 3880 T: 03 5156 6397 E: kyra1@wideband.net.au KYRA (ATR) G.W. & I. SMITH PO BOX 112 YARRA JUNCTION VIC 3797 T: 03 5967 1320 M: 0412 621 102 E: charolais@langbrook.com.au KALINKA (NKA) D.M. & J.T. TAYLOR 431 WANDELLA ROAD KERANG VIC 3579 P: 0477 274 020 M: 0428 385 522 E: allednaw@bigpond.com.au ALLEDNAW (AKT) J.R. AND C.F. TUCK 6 CAVERSHAM COURT NUNAWADING VIC 3131 T: 03 9877 9620 M: 0419 337 923 E: tuck@netspace.net.au BEAU RIVAGE (BEA) MICHAEL TURRA 575 KALIMNA WEST RD NUNGURNER VIC 3909 T: 03 5156 3181 M: 0423 130 697 E: dimontee30@gmail.com DIMONTEE (MTT)

DIANE NAYLOR 290 COOMBS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST VIC 3757 M: 0418 376 335 OAK VALLEY (OVS)

WON-CANYA FARMS 956 LAKE GOLDSMITH ROAD BEAUFORT VIC 3373 T: 03 5349 5509 M: 0418 107 230 E: won-canya1@hotmail.com WON-CANYA (RJU)

TAMBO RIVER CHAROLAIS 45 THE PARADE YEA VIC 3717 T: 03 5797 3115 M: 0418 873 765 E: d.newcomen@people.net.au TAMBO RIVER (DWN)

PC VEEVERS 2303 / 26 SOUTH GATE AVE SOUTHBANK VIC 3006 T: 03 9681 6321 M: 0411 474 784 E: jennyveevers123@gmail.com DEEPDALE FARM (DDF)

T & T Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;HALLORAN 450 BENA-KONGWAK RD BENA VIC 3946 T: 03 5657 2150 M: 0400 570 450 E: winterhillcharolais@bigpond.com WINTER HILL (WHC) OSWALL CHAROLAIS 21 ARUNDEL STREET NORTH BENALLA VIC 2672 T: 03 5762 3724 M: 0418 575 E: tbosbourne@bigpond.com.au OSWALL (CFJ)

JL & JH WADDELL 241 BROWNS ROAD BURNBANK VIC 3371 T: 03 5463 2577 LAWALUK (LK) SHIRALEE CHAROLAIS PETER WALLIS 561 GUNDOWRING RD GUNDOWRING VIC 3691 T: 02 6027 5127 M: 0428 616 419 SHIRALEE (SHR)

VIC FULL WATERFALL RIVER CHAROLAIS 62 COOLART ROAD BALNORRING VIC 3926 M: 0409 024 476 E: trevorwaterfall@bigpond.com WATERFALL RIVER (WAT) JM & GA WEEKS PO BOX 1162 ECHUCA VIC 3564 T: 03 5483 7677 M: 0421 312 582 E: john.m.weeks@bigpond.com WARILLA (JGW) V.I, N.J, & A.J WILSON 1 DOWKER ST EPSOM VIC 3551 T: 03 5448 5320 M: 0429 368 337 E: vern.wilson@bigpond.com VERNOLA (VIW) EDWINA C WILTSHIRE PO BOX 326 BALNARRING VIC 3926 T: 03 5989 0807 M: 0408 822 705 E: windjammercharolais@bigpond.com

WINDJAMMER (ECW)

GLENALLA PARK CHAROLAIS 764 GRETA ROAD GLENROWAN WEST VIC 3672 T: 03 5766 4274 E: ejwortmann@bigpond.com GLENALLA PARK (EJW) YAUGHER CHAROLAIS C/O SHELLEY SCOTT 150 SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD GERANGAMETE VIC 3243 T: 03 5236 6287 M: 0415 604 779 E: sscott_yaugher@hotmail.com YAUGHER (ATS)

VIC INTERMEDIATE NELLIE PATTERSON PO BOX 311 RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 T: 03 5428 6985 M: 0409 172 509 E: patto.96@hotmail.com LLENOVA DOWNS (LD) JNP CHAROLAIS JOSH PHILLIPS PO BOX 946 WARRAGUL VIC 3820 T: 03 5997 8353 M: 0458 581 200 E: jnphillips92@gmail.com JNP (JNP)

VIC YOUTH

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EBONI BOYD PO BOX 441 KERANG VIC 3579 T: 03 5457 9271 M: 0447 060 767 E: bcboyd@bordernet.com.au KOORABAEL (EJB) JC CHAROLAIS PO BOX 930 WODONGA VIC 3689 T: 02 6071 8453 M: 0448 069 997 E: cook6434@gmail.com JC’S (CJC)

VIC ASSOCIATE DAVID & KATHY ALLAN 265 BARONGAROOK ROAD COLAC VIC 3249 T: 03 5833 8329 CLIFTON VALE (CVL) DELAMERE PASTORAL CO. DELAMERE 1006 YARRAM GAP ROAD WILLAURA VIC 3379 T: 03 5354 1248 M: 0428 541 248 E: delamerepastoral@bigpond.com DELAMERE (ARM) PAT BETHERAS 308 DARNUM SHADY CREEK ROAD DARNUM VIC 3822 T: 03 5628 7529 (^PB) CAMERON BROS 651 MONARO HIGHWAY CANN RIVER VIC 3890 T: 03 5158 6302 E: cameronbros@bigpond.com (^G2) P & N DOUGLAS 83 HARRIS ROAD ELIMINYT VIC 3250 M: 0437 303 202 E: pdouglas@charlesstewart.com.au

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TP & MJ DOVE & FAMILY 450 DEWINGS BRIDGE RD GERANGAMETE VIC 3249 T: 03 5236 6150 M: 0407 825 125 COLBEEWARRA (TMD)

CISTERCIAN PROPERTY ASSOC TARRAWARRA ABBEY YARRA GLEN VIC 3775 T: 03 9730 1306 ABBEY (KF) RON GOFF SPRINGFIELD CHAROLAIS PO BOX 26 GARFIELD VIC 3814 M: 0418 377 891 (^RI) SKILLINVEST LTD ATTN: BARRY RAY PO BOX 930 HORSHAM VIC 3402 T: 03 5362 2214 M: 0427 943 712 E: bray@longy.com.au (74) C & V GOY 17 SWANSTON STREET GEELONG VIC 3220 T: 03 5229 5432 RODONDO (GOY) SI & CA HARRISON 72 EPPELSTAN RD GIFFARD WEST VIA SALE VIC 3851 T: 03 5146 4214 M: 0427 310 057 (^SC) TIM HEALEY 9 GLENTINE BRUCKNELL ROAD ECKLIN VIC 3265 M: 0409 559 201 (^TI) WILLIAM HENRY 55 INGRAM RD COLDSTREAM VIC 3770 T: 03 9739 1324 (^MA) BERLAM PTY LTD. 4 SYMES STREET LOWER PLENTY VIC 3093 T: 03 9439 3411 M: 0419 382 367 E: bernard.lamers@bigpond.com WONDALLEE (BGL) STEVE LINEHAN PO BOX 30 GENOA VIC 3891 T: 03 5158 8383 M: 0407 260 971 E: genoafarm@gmail.com (^SL)

PM MARSHALL OLIVER CHAROLAIS 3 TALBOT COURT WENDOUREE VIC 3355 T: 03 5339 2687 OLIVER (OM) TANIA MOSCRIPT 280 SOLDIERS ROAD LEONGATHA SOUTH VIC 3953 M: 0408 643 279 E: tnmossy@gmail.com (^IU) ALISTER NASH 625 WIRIDGIL ROAD WEERITE VIC 3260 M: 0427 932 264 E: anash@charlesstewart.com.au (ACN) SUE PIKE PO BOX 271 EAST MELBOURNE VIC 8002 T: 03 9417 4759 M: 0402 089 371 E: sue.spp@bigpond.net.au POSSUM HILL (POS) N & H POWARCHUK 54 ROCKBANK ROAD ARDEER VIC 3022 T: 03 9363 5521 (^I9) RK & JM PRETTY MAIL BOX 4131 JINDIVICK VIC 3818 T: 03 5628 5264 M: 0428 353 146 E: jacandra@sympac.com.au (^R1) MJ & GL SCHULZE 79 HAIG’S ROAD COWLEYS CREEK VIC 3268 T: 03 5595 9220 M: 0429 173 451 GLENMAC (MJS) FRANK STEPHENS 71 GRANT DRIVE BENALLA VIC 3672 T: 03 5762 3481 VERMONT (VT) D.B & G.A WEBSTER 715 WILLOWMAVIN RD WILLOWMAVIN VIC 3764 T: 03 5782 1759 M: 0401 882 904 E: gwen.webster@hotmail.com (^GW)

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SA ASSOCIATE

DR S.B BARKER BOX 133 MOUNT BARKER SA 5251 T: 08 8391 1011 M: 0438 622 838 CAITHNESS (SBB)

JOE SFARRA PO Box 726 GOOLWA SA 5214 M: 0447 270 007 E: joe@chilledrefrig.com.au J&S CHAROLAIS (JSS)

SD & BL BELLINGER 462 Catalpa Lane FURNER via MILLICENT SA 5280 T: 08 8734 3068 M: 0438 043 433 E: goodnwindi@bigpond.com GOODNWINDI (SBD)

LOUISE & TIMOTHY SMITH BOX 605 LOXTON SA 5333 T: 08 8587 6218 M: 0400 373 791 SCHARWYN (LAS)

M.K. WOOLLETT & S.E. CARRISON

12 MILLICENT ROAD PENOLA SA 5277 T: 08 8737 2982 M: 0418 812 964 E: loch-sloy@bigpond.com DOULTON (DSM)

MR & JH FERME PO BOX 3 CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 T: 08 8636 4031 E: gumview@activ8.net.au GUM VIEW (GVW) KADLUNGA PROPRIETORS PO BOX 2 MINTARO SA 5415 T: 08 8843 9015 M: 0427 439 015 E: hamishaegosse@gmail.com KADLUNGA (KDA) CAROL A HEADING BOX 73 MENINGIE SA 5264 T: 08 8575 1808 E: caheading@internode.on.net AMBERLEY (ACH) LR NUTT BOX 119 ORROROO SA 5431 T: 08 8651 6014 BUSY CORNER (BUC) M.W. & J.F. OSBORNE “RYEVIEW”, BOX 387 MILLICENT SA 5280 T: 08 8733 3393 M: 0408 838 568 E: ryeview@bigpond.com RYEVIEW (MJO) C & A PIKE PO BOX 58 MUNDULLA SA 5270 T: 08 8758 6215 M: 0429 601 123 E: yaccamoo@activ8.net.au YACCAMOO (PIK) 72

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RF JJ & DR WILSON PO BOX 204 BALAKLAVA SA 5461 T: 08 8864 5030 M: 0429 645 030 E: arabar@rbe.net.au ARABAR (DRW) IMPERIAL PARTNERS JOSHUA WILTSHIRE PO BOX 210 HAHNDORF SA 5245 M: 0410 678 458 E: moohaki@optusnet.com.au MOOHAKI (JJW)

SA INTERMEDIATE TRACEY WEDDING PO BOX 277 NARACOORTE SA 5271 M: 0428 938 889 E: wedding.tracey@gmail.com BLACKFISHER (WLT)

KALYRA CHAROLAIS STUD 12 ZENITH AVENUE BURNSIDE SA 5066 T: 08 8333 2420 KALYRA (AWC) JD HAIGH 9 WOODLAND ROAD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062 T: 08 8379 0186 THE LODGE (LSP)

AJ, TR & EJ FOGDEN PO BOX 95 LOXTON SA 5333 T: 08 8587 2272 M: 0427 872 272 E: pjfogden@activ8.net.au BOULVIEW (BPB)

SA ASSOCIATE SIMONE J BERECRY PO BOX 204 MEADOWS SA 5201 T: 08 8388 3033 E: simone.bond@thomasfoods.com DON REN SIM (PEB)

L.I. MILLNER ROBLEY PARK NORTH PO BOX 240 WOOROLOO WA 6558 T: 08 9573 1018 M: 0417 939 536 E: downundercharolais@bigpond.com

DOWNUNDER (1LP)

WA FULL

ALLAN JOHN MILTON BOX 71 HAMLEY BRIDGE SA 5401 T: 08 8528 2335 M: 0408 848 345 E: allanjmilton8@bigpond.com (^AM)

TALISKA SECURITIES PTY LTD 36 PONTE VECCHIO BOULEVARD ELLEN BROOK WA 6069 T: 08 9297 3470 M: 0418 591 949 GREG E: bellevuecharolais@hotmail.com BELLEVUE (S11)

BEERENBERG PTY LTD PO BOX 240 HAHNDORF SA 5245 T: 08 8388 7272 BEERENBERG (BNB)

BW & DJ BELL PO BOX 136 CAPEL WA 6271 M: 0427 966 126 E: bwdjbell@live.com BARDOO (BDB)

LYLE WHITEHEAD 271 LUCINDALE RD NARACOORTE SA 5271 M: 0417 857 031 E: lylewhitehead@hotmail.com (^I4) GV WOHLING 10 STEPHENS AVE STRATHALBYN SA 5255 T: 08 8536 3597 M: 0408 829 734 E: gvwohling@gmail.com (^65)

SA YOUTH CAMERON FERME PO BOX 63 CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 M: 0473 625 050 ($F3)

WA HON LIFE

NT ASSOCIATE J & A STANES T/AS LYNDAVALE STATION PMB 209 ALICE SPRINGS NT 872 T: 08 8956 2907 (^FQ)

AS & M CAMPBELL & SON COOARA, 316 WESTCOTT ROAD KEYSBROOK WA 6126 T: 08 9525 2361 M: 0418 947 872 E: cooara@wn.com.au COOARA (CX5) DAVID & MARY CORKER RMB 115 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 T: 08 9765 3061 M: 0412 390 315 E: bullshop1@westnet.com.au WUNDAM GLEN (DMC) AIMEE C COURT PO BOX 1036 BUSSELTON WA 6280 T: 08 9755 9038 M: 0400 479 690 E: truleecharolais@hotmail.com TRULEE (ACC) A.W. & J. CUNNINGHAM 4 BASILICA PLACE PELICAN POINT WA 6230 T: 08 9724 1607 M: 0438 764 699 E: blaweary@westnet.com.au BLAWEARY (BLO) THREE BEARS CHAROLAIS GARY DAVIES 367 YELVERTON NORTH ROAD YALLINGUP WA 6282 T: 08 9681 4036 M: 0427 814 036 E: threebearsfarm@hotmail.com THREE BEARS (TB6)

Western Australia WA YOUTH

WA FULL T & J EDWARDS 34 PERKINS AVENUE BUNBURY WA 6230 T: 0429 932 447 Tony & Karen M: 0400 063 323 E: info@jpedwardsplumbing.com.au

TJ (TJE)

DE & JR ELLIS PO BOX 346 PINJARRA WA 6208 T: 08 9530 3225 M: 0427 170 965 E: david.kooyong@hotmail.com KOOYONG (H2E) M FAIRBRASS & A COURT PO BOX 1036 BUSSELTON WA 6280 T: 08 9755 9038 M: 0427 475 041 E: fairbrasspark@hotmail.com FAIRBRASS PARK (FP4) D FERGUSON WILLOW TREE CHAROLAIS PO BOX 640 TOODYAY WA 6566 T: 08 9574 4183 WILLOW TREE (TW7) LM & KE GIGLIA PO BOX 105 DARDANUP WA 6236 T: 08 9728 0082 M: 0407 931 036 E: leon.giglia@bigpond.com.au SINAGRA (LMK) DOUG & DANI GILES QUICKSILVER CHAROLAIS PO BOX 118 NEWDEGATE WA 6355 T: 08 9872 0010 M: 0427 720 010 DOUG E: quicksilver95@bigpond.com QUICKSILVER (1QS) KATALANIE CHAROLAIS STUD 5 HELENA STREET MUNDARING WA 6073 M: 0422 130 960 E: zacnemma@hotmail.com KATALANIE (KC1) PJ, VM & DBP HOWELL PO BOX 259 DONNYBROOK WA 6239 T: 08 9731 6382 M: 0419 968 747 CHELMSFIELD (VPD)

EAGLES TOR PO BOX 174 SERPENTINE WA 6125 M: 0403 489 365 E: eagles.tor@optusnet.com.au EAGLES TOR (RC3) FE & JA LAMBERT PO BOX LOWER KING ALBANY WA 6330 T: 08 9844 3327 E: tokenstud@bigpond.com TOKEN (4FJ) P LUBOUT & J MCCULLOUGH PO BOX 416 BRIDGETOWN WA 6255 M: 0427 612 697 E: wandilup@yahoo.com.au WANDILUP (7WA) GRANGE CHAROLAIS GIOVI LTD ATTN: TIM MACNAMARA PO BOX 796 FREMANTLE WA 6959 E: admin@giovi.com.au GRANGE (TGC) P.G. & J.A. MILTON PO BOX 29 DARDANUP WA 6236 T: 08 9728 0067 M: 0408 933 168 E: petermilton7@bigpond.com COPPLESTONE (CPM) J.A POLGLAZE 16 HANKS WAY AUSTRALIND WA 6233 M: 0425 325 839 E: jarvis.polglaze@hotmail.com BROOKSIDE (B1D) ELGIN PARK JIM AND BELYNDA QUILTY 242 BELL ROAD ELGIN WA 6237 T: 08 9727 3283 M: 0419 953 489 E: elgin.park@bigpond.com ELGIN PARK (EP7) DR J ROSENTHAL PO BOX 1458 SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 T: 08 9368 1494 M: 0407 773 966 E: johnrosenthal@bigpond.com SPRINGTIME (R2U)

GAVIN RUSSELL CALLANISH GRAZING CO. 628 THOMPSON BROOK ROAD DONNYBROOK WA 6239 T: 08 9731 8216 E: gavinrussell@westnet.com.au CALLANISH (ZH9) WE & G SPENCER 15 CASTLETOWN QUAYS ESPERANCE WA 6450 T: 08 9071 1179 M: 0428 711 179 SPENCER PARK (SPS) SPRING VALLEY CHAROLAIS PO BOX 262 DONNYBROOK WA 6239 T: 08 9727 1745 M: 0428 311 246 Mark E: brighton.farms@bigpond.com SPRING VALLEY (SV4) D.A. & A.E. THOMPSON PO BOX 229 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 T: 08 9767 1355 M: 0429 379 135 E: venturon01@bigpond.com VENTURON (VE7) ANNE THOMPSON PO BOX 229 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 E: anne@bbiga.com (VE8) WAYNE WOODS PO BOX 200 MOONYOONOOKA WA 6532 T: 08 9924 1170 M: 0427 004 464 E: miarrasprings1@bigpond.com FOUNTAINHEAD (WC4) R YOST & D FERGUSON CULHAM CHAROLAIS STUD PO BOX 1 TOODYAY WA 6566 T: 08 9574 2035 E: libertycharolais@gmail.com CULHAM (CU1) LIBERTY CHAROLAIS STUD PO BOX 1 TOODYAY WA 6566 T: 08 9574 2035 M: 0411 651 013 E: libertycharolais@gmail.com LIBERTY (Y1K)

WA INTERMEDIATE HARRIS THOMPSON BOX 229 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 ($H7)

ACE CHAROLAIS AMANDA CAVENAGH 242 BELL ROAD ELGIN WA 6237 T: 08 9727 3283 M: 0408 085 799 E: elgin.park@bigpond.com 1AC (1AC)

WA ASSOCIATE BLEWETT FAMILY PARTNERS PO BOX 319 KOJONUP WA 6395 T: 08 9832 1152 M: 0427 250 224 REDDIVALLEN (GKK) ASHLEY M CHITTY RMB 333 KOJONUP WA 6395 M: 0427 778 841 E: celtlea4@activ8.net.au (^AC) PETER GILL PO BOX 190 DARLINGTON WA 6070 M: 0437 863 648 E: gogallop@iinet.net.au (^PG) BERNARD HERRERA TRINITY FARM PO BOX 20 BULLSBROOK WA 6084 T: 08 9571 4320 M: 0413 381 665 TRINITY FARM (TF1) JM ITALIANO & SON HILLSIDE PARK BENGER WA 6223 T: 08 9726 9248 HILLVIEW (H5P) KAU & SONS PO BOX 12 YARLOOP WA 6218 (^KS) WT MCNAIR 596 BOYUP BROOK -KOJONUP RD BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 T: 0417 023 667 M: 0417 023 667 E: horseshoeart@bigpond.com BONNYBROOK (MCN) BRUCE NIEUWENHUYZE 8 ELVEY PLACE BUNBURY WA 6230 T: 08 9795 5299 M: 0439 009 757 E: carmel16@bigpond.net.au (BNW) 73

Tasmania / International TAS HON LIFE DW & RA DIXON RELBIA PARK 351 GLENWOOD ROAD RELBIA TAS 7258 T: 03 6344 8334 M: 0409 974 008 E: davidrosemary@bigpond.com RELBIA PARK (WD)

TAS FULL / LIFE H.D & S.L DOBSON 567 CLUAN ROAD CLUAN TAS 7303 T: 03 6393 1330 M: 0409 176 228 E: dobson@pinepark.com.au HSD (HSD) D. R. DOBSON 567 Cluan Rd Cluan TAS 7303 T: 03 6393 1330 M: 0409 176 228 E: oakholm@bigpond.com PINE PARK (PX) NEVILLE FENTON 609 GORDON RIVER ROAD GLENORA TAS 7140 M: 0417 015 921 MURTON (MTN)

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TAS FULL / LIFE NICHOLAS FENTON MAIN ROAD BUSHY PARK TAS 7140 T: 03 6286 1347 WYNDARII (WIN) DUNLIN CHAROLAIS 338 DELMONT ROAD CRESSY TAS 7302 M: 0402 841 476 E: penny_rigney@hotmail.com DUNLIN (DLN)

TAS YOUTH DANNIELLE CHANDLER 23 WALKER CRESCENT BRIDGEWATER TAS 7030 T: 03 6263 4895 M: 0409 217 038 E: danniellechandler@live.com.au BERNHARDINER (STB) MADDISON FENTON 525 GORDON RIVER ROAD BUSHY PARK TAS 7140 M: 0488 727 582 MADDISON PARK (MGF)

TAS ASSOCIATE MH & GA DE JONGE PO BOX 55 STANLEY TAS 7331 T: 03 6458 1184 M: 0418 581 184 E: miltondejonge@hotmail.com FOUR WINDS (MG4) GM & JM FIELD 351 WEAGENA ROAD KIMBERLEY TAS 7304 T: 03 64972141 (^IH)

N.J. STRICKLAND 142 WEST MOOREVILLE RD BURNIE TAS 7320 M: 0429 387 721 E: nandjstrickland@bigpond.com (^SJ) WATERLOO PASTORAL PO BOX 281 GEEVESTON TAS 7116 M: 0419 137 312 E: dpashwood@gmail.com (WTP)

LISA IRELAND PO BOX 9 RAILTON TAS 7305 M: 0419 140 630 E: lisa_m_ireland@hotmail.com JUNCTION FARM (JFB) B MCINTOSH BOX 289 SHEFFIELD TAS 7306 T: 03 6492 3204 E: beverly.mcintosh@bigpond.com MERTON RUSH (BM) AUDREY SCOTT PO BOX 69 STANLEY TAS 7331 M: 0419 306 028 E: anthonys.highfield@bigpond.com.au

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Charolais Society DNA Requirements “101” Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is an exceptionally important molecule found in the nucleus of all bovine cells. It is often described as the ‘blueprint’ of an organism because it codes the instructions for how that organism will develop, function and appear. In plants and animals, DNA is bundled into chromosomes. Beef cattle have 30 chromosome pairs, each pair including one chromosome inherited from the sire and one from the dam. Because the progeny inherit chromosomes from both parents, the DNA ‘blueprint’ is passed on from one generation to the next. DNA looks like a long twisted ladder, or double helix. The sides of the ladder are made up of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules. The rungs connect to the sugar molecules and are known as nitrogenous bases. It is the bases which provide the key functionality of DNA and exhibit variation between individuals. There are approximately 3 billion base pairs in bovine DNA. There are four different bases, Adenine (A), Thyamine (T), Gaunine (G) and Cytosine (C). Each rung of DNA is made up of two bases linked together, either G to C or T to A. The sequences of these base pairs make up the ‘message’ of DNA, and differences in sequences provide the basis for variation between individuals. What is a Gene? A gene is a base pair sequence at a particular location on the chromosome which codes for a specific product. It is estimated there are between 22,000 and 28,000 genes in the beef animals. Genes are separated on chromosomes by areas of ‘non-coding DNA’ for which no function has been identified, but still makeup part of the animal’s genotype. 76

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For each gene there may be 2 or more variations, known as alleles, which can result in different phenotypes or observable characteristics. For example one of the genes influencing coat colour has three alleles, the “e” allele for red coat colour, the ED allele for black coat colour and a “Wild type” E+ allele. Which alleles the animal has, and how those alleles interact with each other determines the coat colour of the animal What is a Gene Marker (or DNA Marker)? A gene or DNA marker is a known, heritable base pair sequence which is associated with a particular gene. The DNA marker sequence does not necessarily have to be part of the gene that codes for the trait but only associated with it, therefore the value of the genetic marker will vary. There are several types of DNA markers, but those most commonly being used in the beef industry are microsatellites, SNPs (pronounced “snips”) and Indels. What is a Microsatellite? A microsatellite is a repeat of a particular base pair sequence at a specific location in an animal’s DNA, for example CACACACA. The number of base pair repeats differs between animals. Microsatellites form the basis for traditional DNA parent verification, which use multiple microsatellites to determine a calves’ parentage through the exclusion of possible candidates which do not have the same microsatellites. What is a SNP? Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are markers where there is a difference in a single base pair. For example, in the figure below, the top animal has a “C & G” base pair at the particular location in the DNA, whereas the bottom animal has a “T & A” base pair.

DNA Testing Request Form PERSON SUBMITTING FORM Tattoo

Member Name

Type of sample (please circle one) HAIR HIDE STRAW **NB Hair samples must be submitted in the UQ test bag otherwise a $2.20 handling fee will be charged by the laboratory. Please contact the office for test collection kits.

SOCIETY REGULATION DNA SNP PROFILE (Base test for Parent Verification only)

SEQ1

ET DONOR DAM (PV + use in Genomic Evaluation)

GGP-LD

SIRE SNP DNA PROFILE MINIMUM TEST TO REGISTER CALVES IN CSA HERDBOOK SNP 80K DNA PROFILE TO REGISTER AN OVERSEAS AI SIRE

SOCIETY ID OF ANIMAL

TEST NAME

GGP-LD GGP-HD

HORN/POLL TEST

POLL

MYOPHOSPHORYLASE TEST

MYO

If submitting samples for Parent Verification please fill in Page 2 PARENT VERIFICATION GGP-LD + (If the animal is to be used as a Sire or ET Donor in the future) PV PARENT VERIFICATION (If parents have a MIP DNA profile) MIP + PV (If the animal is not to be used as a sire in the future) PARENT VERIFICATION SEQ1 + PV (If the animal is not to be used as a sire in the future) Please tick each test required per animal NB: Members requiring Pestivirus testing are advised to either discuss with your local veterinarian or send samples direct to Elizabeth Macarthur Animal Laboratory, Menangle NSW.

Post samples to: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, PO Box 772, Armidale NSW 2350 Request forms can be emailed to office@charolais.com.au

The Charolais Society has regulations relating to DNA Technology. Our Society uses Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) for our DNA testing requirements. In the past we used Microsatellite technology which we no longer accept. DNA testing has several key functions. Firstly it allows the use of the technology to establish parentage and protect the integrity of the Herdbook. Secondly we use it to track genetic conditions allowing members to make informed breeding decisions. Thirdly the information can be incorporated into our performance evaluation to improve accuracy of the evaluation. Breeders are also using DNA technology to track Qualitative Traits such as polledness. Currently the Society is performing DNA Testing at the University of Queensland Laboratory at Gatton. We request where possible to send hair or semen samples to the office to ensure that you are requesting the correct tests. If you submit the samples direct to the DNA Lab you also need to ensure that the results are sent to the Society as well. DNA collection kits can be ordered from the office.

All sires that members intend to register progeny in the Herdbook must have at a minimum a GGP-LD test. Overseas AI sires need a GGP-HD test. The case number for the test result must be stored on the Society database before the calf registration request is submitted to the Society. The process can be very easy and having the test results with the Society in a timely manner will ensure that your registration requests process without delay. TIPS: 1. Collect hair sample from sires in your herd when the bull enters the mob for joining. 2. Send sample for testing before applying for calf registrations, tests can take up to 6 weeks to complete. 3. Collect two samples of each animal and store a backup sample until a result is obtained. Sometimes mail goes missing! 4. If in doubt contact the office for assistance.

When collecting a hair sample it is crucial to pull the hair from the tail and not use scissors to cut the hair sample off the animal. We have recently updated our Request form to allow several animals to be included on the one form. We have also included explanations for each test. We strongly encourage members to consult with the office if you are in doubt which test you require as there are considerable pricing differentials.

To further discuss DNA Technlogy, contact staff at Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS) Tel: 02 6773 3357 or email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au 77

2016 Events For the latest information go to

www.charolais.com.au for event updates and new events

Jul 1-3rd

Charolais National Youth Stampede Dubbo NSW. Contact 02 6771 1666 www.charolais.com.au

Jul 3rd

Charolais National Show Dubbo NSW. Contact 02 6771 1666 www.charolais.com.au

Jul 4th

Allflex Charolais National Show & Sale Dubbo, NSW. Contact 02 6771 1666 www.charolais.com.au

Jul 2-5th

Victorian Stud Beef Handlers Camp Bendigo Showground, Bendigo Vic. http://handlerscamp.studbeef.com.au/

Jul 8th

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

Jul 15th

Golden Guitar Bull Sale Tamworth NSW. Contact Steve 0407 599 567

Jul 18-21st

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

Jul 29th

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

Jul 30th Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. John 07 5484 3359 www.kandanga-valley.com .....................................................................................................

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Aug 3-5th

Royal Brisbane Show Cattle Judging

Aug 10th

Airlie Annual Bull Sale On property, Cowra NSW. Warren 0423 396 014 www.mclachlan.com.au

Aug 11th

DSK Annual Bull Sale Gunnedah Saleyards, Gunnedah NSW. Chris 02 6842 9101 or 0427 600 278 www.dskangusandcharolais.com.au

Aug 12th

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

Aug 12th Aug 13th

4th Annual Coolabunia Classic Bull Sale Coolabunia Saleyards, Kingaroy Qld. Charnelle, Diamond L, River Run and Silverwood Charolais. Contact the agents - Aussie Land and Livestock: 0427 710 018

www.royalqueenslandshow.com.au

Lilydale Invitational Bull Sale Toogoolawah Saleyards, Qld. Commencing 11am 40 Bulls and 15 females, Contact Ross Sticklen 0438 625 505

Aug 16-18th Aug 20th

AgQuip Field Days Gunnedah NSW

Aug 22nd

Elstow Annual Bull Sale On property, Baradine NSW. Contact Bruce McConnaughty 02 6843 6258

Aug 26th

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

Aug 31st

2016 Spring Charolais HMF deadline

The Victorian Region looks forward to welcoming you to our prestigious event.

Advance Annual Bull Sale Roma Selling Centre, Roma, Qld. Stephen Hayward 0419 642 992

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Royal Adelaide Show Cattle Judging http://www.theshow.com.au/show-entries/schedules -entry-forms.jsp

Sep 6th Sep 8th

5th Annual Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale Eidsvold Qld. Vendors: Clare, Reids, Elridge/Sirrah Charolais Paringa On Property Sale On property, Yea Vic. www.paringalivestock.com.au Tom 0434 146 795

Sep 9th

Palgrove Annual Bull Sale On property, Strathgarve, Dalveen, Qld. www.palgrove.com.au David 0419 665 971

Victorian Feature Show Charolais Feature Judging Melbourne Showground Saturday 24th September 2016 Commencing 10.00am

Sep 20-22nd Henty Field Days Henty NSW Sep 23th

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

There will be an auction of Charolais from judging, semen packages and embryos, following judging which will be on line through Elite Auctions and live auction on the ground.

Sep 23-26th Royal Melbourne Show Cattle Judging Charolais Feature Breed Charolais Judging 10.30am 14th September

Entries are now online www.rasv.com.au

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

Sep 26th

****Victorian Region will subsidise every entry at Moongool On Property Bull Sale the Show to the value of $50.**** Yuleba Qld. Ivan 0428 265 031 Ian 0427 235 215 www.moongool.com.au

Generous sponsorship already to hand. New sponsors welcome, please contact the Victorian Region

Sep 24-29th Royal Perth Show Cattle Judging Charolais Judging 12.30am 26th September www.perthroyalshow.com.au/

Interbreed Judging Melbourne Showground Monday 26th September 2016 Commencing 2.00pm

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

Dec 1st

Kandanga Valley Nebo Bull Sale Nebo Qld. John 07 5484 3359 www.kandanga-valley.com

Chairperson: Geoff King 03 9775 3369 Secretary: Gwen Robinson 03 5156 6397 79

Advertising Index: July 2016 Charolais Magazine CHAROLAIS STUDS Advance Bull Sale Airlie

7 IFC

ANC 11 Ascot

Ayr 33 Clarinda 41 DSK 35 Elstow 30 Glenlea 51 Kandanga Valley

Kenmere 50 Minnie Vale

Moongool Palgrove

31 & BC

Paringa 36 Rangan 27 Rosedale

IBC

Temana 17 Venturon

Wakefield

Wundam Glen

50th Anniversary Australian Charolais 2020 The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Charolais in Australia with the first Charolais cross calf arriving in 1970. Hindsight has proven the drive of those early innovators involved in the introduction of European genetics into the Australian industry. The Charolais Society of Australia will host the 2020 Charolais World Congress as part of the celebration of this important milestone. Heres a look back at some of the early images of our breed in 1970/71.

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Charolais Magazine: July 2016 Editor: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Design: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Printed by Lithoart, Darra Qld. Contributors: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, Farm Weekly, Anna Fisher, J Kelly, SBTS, M Dejonge, Photographic Credits: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, Farm Weekly, Herdbook Charolais de Mexico, Winchester Charolais, Sydney Royal, B Toll, W Miller, J Kelly, Rosedale Charolais, M DeJonge, A & G Thomson

32nd Annual

BULL SALE

Friday 9th September ‘Strathgarve’ Dalveen QLD - 12 Noon

120 Charolais Bulls (100 polled) includes outstanding sons of: Palgrove Formula (P)

Leading registration sire in Australia for 2014 born calves. Moderate birth weight and a 200D Trait Leader. His sons are impressive!

CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W (P)

Silverstream Evolution (P)

Our exciting new generation polled NZ sire. Exclusive genetics that are having a real impact at Palgrove and internationally.

Palgrove Hallmark (P)

True calving ease sire with ‘grunt’. His sons have outstanding carcass figures and shape. Trait Leader for low Birth Weight & Scrotal.

High selling Charolais bull in Australia in 2014. Homozygous polled and red factor his first sons sell in our 2016 Annual Sale.

David Bondfield M: 0419 665 971

Genetics built on generation after generation of ‘leading edge’ sires