Charolais Magazine July 2023

Introducing the “SVY” Influence

The Canadian program influencing the world

Venturon Livestock announce Australian Rights to

CanadianAgribition SVY Mayfield 30H (P)

2022 Agribition Supreme Champion Bull

2023 Denver National Western Charolais Champion Bull

Born: 3rd February 2020 Agribition Wt Nov 2022: 1,180kg This bull takes it to the next level!

&

SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

Venturon Livestock are super proud to introduce the SVY Starstruck family. One of the most proven maternal families across the world. She has a stacked, proven, powerful pedigree which shows in her calves.

SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

Sire: TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET (P)

Dam: SVY Starstruck 8X (P)

Dam of SVY Trust 6H (P), sold for $CAN 123,000 3/4 Share

Pedigree | Phenotype | Performance | Predictability

VENTURON SHOWBIZ (P)

Sire: SCR Triumph 2135 (P)

Dam: SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

Sydney Royal Junior Champion 2023

Retained Herd Sire.

VENTURON STARSTRUCK 157S (P)

Sire: SCR Triumph 2135 (P)

Dam: SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

Sydney Royal Junior Champion 2023

Adelaide Royal Grand Champion 2022

VENTURON STARSTRUCK 172S (P)

Sire: SCR Triumph 2135 (P)

Dam: SVY Starstruck 409B (P)

Celebrating 30 years of Charolais breeding in 2024, join us at our On Property Bull Sale

February 2024 to celebrate this milestone.

Our sincere appreciation to all purchasers, under bidders and interested breeders at our 2023 On property Bull Sale. Our goal is to provide high performing genetics to take you to the highest level and provide value for money invested. We will continue to invest in the best genetics available globally to achieve this, such as Mayfield & 409B.

Your visit is welcome anytime by appointment,

Grand Champion Charolais Bull Sydney Royal 2022 & 2023

Congratulations to Bauhinia Park Charolais for your belief in our program and purchase of VENTURON START THE PARTY (P) Ryan and Rachel selected “Start The Party (P)” for the top price of $26,000 at our 3rd On property Sale before he was awarded Sydney Royal Show 2023 Senior & Grand Champion Bull Perth Royal Show 2022 Supreme All Breeds Beef Junior Bull

Charolais sired calves from Angus females, A great example of crossing into profit in Southern Australia. Image: Holbrook NSW.

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Honorary Life Members

Anthony Hordern (dec)

Harry Wadds (dec)

J Martin Lenthall (dec)

Rick Pistauro AM (dec)

David Dixon (dec)

Bill Hayes

John Sullivan (dec)

Harold Seeley AM (dec)

Trevor Cottee (dec)

Helen Trustrum

Lesley Millner (dec)

Rob Millner (dec)

Michael Hargreaves (dec)

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Gary Noller

David Bondfield

Federal Board

President: Matthew Collins

PO Box 25

HOLBROOK NSW 2644

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Vice President: David Whitechurch

Havilah Park, Havilah Park Road

INVERELL NSW 2360

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Honorary Treasurer: Brendan Scheiwe

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MARBURG QLD 4346

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Youth Co-ordinator: Sapphire Halliday

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THEODORE QLD 4719

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Year Identification for

2023

Born Calves:

23U

Tattoo Letter for 2023: U

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Victoria:

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Western Australia:

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Charolais Youth Committee

Chairperson: Laura Lockhart Tel: 0429 098 855

Vice Chairperson: Joshua Fenech Tel: 0418 605 959

Secretary: Amy Whitechurch Tel: 0437 617 149

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Youth Committee Email: charolaisyouthau@gmail.com

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Servicing South East Queensland

50 years in 2023 since our first Charolais progeny and 49 years of continuous registered Charolais in 3 states!

OUR SALES FOR 2023

Offering Sires that are fully performance recorded, genetically measured for 21st century beef production, sensibly fed and prepared, ready to work and provide a long productive lifespan.

Winton QLD

14th July ~ 40 Bulls

Big beefy 2 year old sires. Ready to work big paddock and mobs.

Clermont QLD

18th August ~ 40 Bulls

2 year old sires. To suit the weaner and bullock producer alike.

Roma QLD

13th September ~ 80 Bulls

Our largest draft including our lead yearling bulls. Suitable for heifer matings and stud sire prospects.

Casino NSW

3rd November

100 Females & 10 Bulls

Females across the seedstock spectrum from entry level females, bull breeding cows, to elite stud females and show prospect heifers.

Bulls include early release sires from our 2024 sale bulls.

Paddock Bulls are available now with free delivery to all major centers.

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* START your Charolais herd from just 1 animal

* GROW your herd with numbers or specialized genetics

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And you can JOIN the Glenlea Beef Marketing Program.

2023 Sale Bull at 23 months. By Glenlea Just Red (PP) R/F

2023 Sale Bull at 27 months. By Rangan Round Up K18 (PP)

Top Priced Yearling (PP Polled) at our Roma Sale 2022 by OW Glenlea Neptune (P)

Glenlea Beef News ...

Mawarra Herd Dispersal

Glenlea’s presentation of the Mawarra herd dispersal in April this year had a surprising outcome with pre-sale inspections resulting in a offer for the entire catalogue and herd. The details were negotiated and Zarin and Carla Barber are the proud new owners of the Mawarra herd. Now based near Taree on NSW north coast, the herd will remain in the Glenlea Beef marketing program and together with Zarin and Carla the Glenlea Beef team will bring progeny from the herd to market in our future sales. Be especially on the look out for progeny of Glenela Kowboy (P) R/F a “Glenlea Red sire” and our top priced bull at our Clermont sale in 2021, which were a feature of the sale.

Glenlea Chiffon 10th

Chiffon has produced two successful E.T. Flushes to our exclusive sire SCX JEHU. She is now residing at Longreach with her new owners Lance and Tracey Horsley and family, Hereward Beef. We have pregnancies and are excited to see her progeny coming through in the next couple of years. Her first daughter calved to Glenlea Kowboy in April and he is already booked a spot in our Roma 2024 bull sale!

The Charol Family

A phone photo of Glenlea Charol 135th with her 4 day old heifer calf, sent to us from Pinebrush Charolais at Dungog. Pictured in her working clothes (condition wise) having been in the “calving paddock with modest feed”. Lachie and Kellie are in love with their new elite Glenlea heifer Charol 135th. This cow family traces back 45 years in the Glenlea herd, and with an udder and milk capacity evident in this photo it’s not hard to see why the Charol cow family is one of our most valued. The heifer calf is by LT Countdown and already has a presence, we are sure she will see a show ring or two! We have Charol’s for private sale now and may have another one in our casino female sale in November!

Glenlea Adwana 7th (PP) R/F GLE Q2E. Feature lot in Glenlea Beef’s presentation of the Mawarra herd dispersal.

Glenlea Charol 135TH (P). Equal top priced heifer at our 2022 Casino Female Sale. Sold for $15,000.

Glenlea Chiffon 10th (P) R/F Top priced lot at our Casino 2022 Female Sale.

Sold for $40,000 ~ A NSW CHAROLAIS RECORD PRICE FOR A COW.

President’s Perspective

Matthew Collins, CSA President

There have been unexpected changes that have affected many of our members since the weather returned to a more normal pattern at the start of January 2023. For many districts that has resulted in returning to feeding again as pasture and crops struggled to meet expectations on the back of 2022.

Another surprise for cattlemen arrived early in the year when there was a price reduction that amounted to $1.50 to $2.00 per kilogram from processors and exporters during a period that normally kick started the year. It certainly immediately impacted southern markets and quickly spread across Australia and appears that the revised benchmark will be with us for this year. Unfortunately, it may be reality, that accepting the reduced price on offer may be the best option and look forward knowing feed will be available for this year’s calves.

In March this year the Board travelled to Western Australia to visit and meet Charolais members. One of many highlights was the opportunity to see the cattle from the west and enjoy the hospitality – of particular note was the dinner held on the eve of the Annual General Meeting of the Society. On behalf of the Board we would like to thank those members who made this possible.

Last month the Sydney Royal Easter Show was celebrated and congratulations to all our Charolais members who worked so hard individually preparing their animals to compete in their respective classes and represent our breed in a major competition.

On Charolais judging day our congratulations are extended to Greg Frizell whose entry Wakefield Amaze 38 was awarded Senior Champion Female who then went on to win Grand Champion Female and later received the Best Exhibit. This was a tremendous result for the Frizell family. The Venturon Livestock team travelled from Boyup Brook in Western Australia and were rewarded when Venturon Starstruck 157S won the Junior Champion Female. That success was continued when Venturon Showbiz 161S won Junior Champion Bull.

Venturon Start the Party S97 (P) then took the Senior and Grand Champion Bull awards. Further to finish the Venturon success, they won the Premier Breeder Competition selected from all Beef exhibitors at the Sydney Show. It is important to recognise all the members who made the effort to exhibit the cattle and assisted the organisation on Charolais judging day.

Another news worthy event has emerged from the Sydney University Beef Herd, Faculty of Science based at Camden in NSW. The University has a teaching role where students learn how to manage health issues and animal well being as an important part of their veterinary degree training. A nuclear stage has now commenced where the University has decided to breed Charolais, Brahman and Angus based cattle with the ultimate goal that the University will have high quality cattle that will become industry beef standard that ultimately will be resold into the market with complete recording history including commercial EBV’s and scan data.

Coincidentally the Board recently discussed evaluating Regional Workshops aimed at empowering the membership in a range of skills including animal selection, breeding programs, presentation and marketing. Further updates will be provided on this program in the near future.

It has been wonderful to watch with interest the success of the Society’s promotion of the “TIP THE TANK LISTING” whereby a Charolais Semen Listing is available to members that enables members to access genetics at an affordable cost that may suit your budget.

Over the last six months as President I cannot express the outstanding dedication and support that I have received from Hayley, Deearn and Colin. Finally I wish to thank so many members for their support and encouragement through this period.

Matthew Collins, President

The heritage of the past is the seed, that brings forth the harvest of the future

Phillips

GM’s View

Apparently, time flies as your age increases! A year seemed to take forever when at school and now January blends into November. March 2023, marked twenty years of breed society management for me. It just doesn’t seem that long. When doing my day to day office routine, I am grateful that I had a practical farming background. Raised on a family farm and then having twenty years of stud cattle management including Charolais and many other breeds offers some advantages in management of a breed society. Having a practical knowledge of gestation length, calving intervals etc helps maintain the integrity of the Herd book. It’s super easy to make a mistake on dates and sometimes asking a question provides clarity on the registration of an animal. For members filling in Society forms, requesting DNA tests etc can be daunting and ensuring documents are clear and easy should make breeding Charolais more enjoyable.

It’s easy to be passionate about Charolais promotion when you have seen the benefits first hand. Although I am a big believer in “all breeds have a place” and “breed diversity is essential in our industry” the abilities of the Charolais breed resonates deeply. The concept of pushing to achieve maximum return through the utilisation of heterosis and breed complementarity is just so engrained in my mind. When we look at the pork and chicken industries, crossbreeding rules supreme. It is so well proven. Somewhere along the way, the beef industry got highjacked into other thought processes.

At times it seems logical to surrender our heritage and take the easy route like so many have done, but Charolais over many centuries were bred for a purpose, came to Australia for a purpose and have proudly proven that purpose day in, day out for over fifty years.

Whilst perceptions on premiums may be colour coded, performance is reality based. Saleyard scales do not calibrate on coat colour when weighing our weaner calf pens or the steers leaving the feedlot. As Charolais breeders with the successful motto “cross into profit” we have the tools to give so much to successful commercial beef breeding programs.

We should look to highlight our core strengths. These could include our awesome growth rate, muscle development and versatility in marketing options. We know Charolais infused genetics can perform equally well on grass or grain. We know Charolais genetics thrive equally as well in the northern, southern and western states of Australia. Perhaps light coloured coats assisting in heat stress reduction is an under promoted advantage?

Recent heat spells across the globe saw substantial death rates in cattle on feed, but white coated cattle didn’t feature in any of the images I saw of these unfortunate incidents. In an American study at the USMARC Feedlot involving four breeds, one Black coated, one dark red, one tan and Charolais, different respiration rates, panting scores, and surface temperatures were evident. Behaviour data showed that heat stress increased drinking and standing behaviour, and decreased eating, lying, and agonistic behaviours, and that dark-hided cattle adjusted their behaviour more than light-hided cattle. When we consider the northern cattle industry and that hotter environment, Charolais should be a logical choice for many crossbreeding programs. Different research programs across the world have all shown similar results indicating our breed can master a hot environment.

Wendell

Colin Rex, General Manager

Blast from the Past, “Saturn” Scott Vellacott and Colin Equal Top price Charolais bull, Rocky All Breeds Sale 2000 Image: QCL, Kent Ward

Charolais sired crossbred steers finishing on grass at Yea, Victoria. A great example of crossing into profit in a grassfed program. Images: Cheviot Hills, Yea, Victoria

GM’s View

...cont from page 12

The article on page 18 of this publication reproduced from the American International Charolais Association is very interesting reading. Whilst this research is US based there is no doubt that it resonates here in our hot environment. Feedlots offer the ability to finish cattle all year and during drought periods. It is well documented that the rainfall for many beef production areas in this country can be erratic. Maintaining beef production all year round is crucial to maintain supply chain demand and consumer satisfaction.

Agricultural conferences globally now have the topics sustainability and efficiency on their agendas and we need to take this on board. Political pressures from non farming groups will see our industry held to higher levels of accountability. As bull breeders, we need to ensure Charolais genetics entering the commercial industry have the traits to ensure efficiencies for all segments of the production chain along the line to the final consumer.

We are fortunate to breed cattle that are renowned for their growth efficiencies and ability to improve muscle scores. If steers enter a feedlot at entry weight and have predetermined exit weight, the better growth rate animals with an ability to fatten will take less time on feed. Data from our feedlot trials in Queensland highlight the variation between animals fed under the same conditions.

Industry consultant, Dr Alex Ball speaking recently at an industry conference said “Growth was still king in northern breeding systems. Renowned Meat Scientist, Dr Peter McGilchrist was reported in an article on Beef Central saying “The other point not to miss with increasing muscling is production efficiency. Putting down a kg of muscle takes 4 to 6 times less feed and energy than laying down a kg of fat. When we start calculating and trading carbon, more muscular cattle are going to shine brightly.

The feed conversion ratio of more muscular animals is far lower than lighter muscled animals, which can only be celebrated in a world of limited resources and changing environments.” These are positives for Charolais as the agricultural industry becomes more accountable to the consumer and government influences.

Earlier this year the international Charolais community lost a great advocate of performance cattle with the passing of Bruce Fisher, Silverstream Charolais, New Zealand. Bruce and Maureen became involved in the breed in 1968 and have been passionate about all things Charolais ever since. A popular visitor to our shores, many members will have fond memories of a true gentleman and outstanding cattle breeder. I was fortunate to catch up with Bruce and Maureen in December, whilst in New Zealand and have a catch up on all things Charolais and years gone by. We pass on our condolences to the Fisher Family. The Society also extends their condolences to the families of Phil Bower and Michael Hargreaves who also have been long term contributors to our society.

Looking ahead our Youth Committee have been working to establish our Youth programs again after the Covid era. Their first activity was publishing the calendar which contains great images of our breed and has been a great fundraiser for the group. More activities are in the pipeline and members will be informed of these as they mature.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Society in Bunbury Western Australia, Matthew Collins was re-elected President with David Whitechurch Vice President. The annual financial report was presented showing a surplus of $74,297 for the 2022 trading year. This is a consolidated amount including the activities of the Federal body and the Regions. The meeting had a good attendance with the Western Australian members in strong support.

Cross into Profit with Charolais

Western Australian Chair, Andrew Cunningham presents David Ellis with Life Membership of the Western Australian Region for his extended contribution to the Charolais breed, seen with Robin Yost, Western Australian Board Member.

Western Australian members and the Board of the Charolais Society had an informal dinner prior to the Society Annual General Meeting in Bunbury, Western Australia.

Early in 2023 we lost a great advocate for the Charolais breed globally, Bruce Fisher (1946-2023) from the renowned Silverstream herd in New Zealand. A long term member and friend of the Charolais Society of Australia, Bruce will be fondly remembered and missed by many.

GM’s View

...cont from page 16

During the Board meeting held prior to the Annual General Meeting, discussion was held on the genetic condition Bovine Progressive Ataxia. All species carry genetic conditions and their effects depends on the actual condition. It should be noted from initial testing here, that the frequency of this gene in the Australian population is low. Another popular breed in Australia tests for eight genetic conditions and as with most genetic conditions, where testing is available they can be managed exceptionally well. The Board has decided to recognise this condition and in conjunction with Neogen Australasia put steps in place for breeders to be able to test for the gene in their herd.

Progressive Ataxia is an incoordination observed, starting in the rear legs, of young adult cattle. The disease progresses over a period of weeks to months until cattle are unable to stand up without assistance. The incidence of this disease and mutation in the Charolais breed has been traced back to an influential sire born in 1964. Palmer et. al., described this disorder in the United Kingdom in 1975. The pattern Palmer described was consistent with a recessive trait.

Charolais cattle can carry the gene associated with this condition, but the condition has not been identified in other breeds. For an animal to be affected by the condition it must inherit a gene from both parents. This means that Charolais sires being used in crossbreeding programs (non Charolais, Charbray herds) can carry the gene, but should not produce affected calves. Breeders with queries are welcome to contact the Society with any questions.

Also, at this Board meeting it was approved to commence utilising genomic profiles in a Single Step BREEDPLAN analysis. The first run to incorporate genomic data will take place in January 2024. This data will enhance trait data in our analysis. On page 66 of this edition there are some explanations on the benefits of the Single Step process.

In other exciting news the Feedlot and Carcase Trial hosted by the Queensland Region has commenced its third competition. This year numbers are well up with over 300 head currently on feed. All the cattle with at least 50% Charolais content are evaluated on feed for 100 days and then assessed for carcase merit on MSA Grading. Not only do entrants receive great feedback on their animals’ performance, the society is generating a great database of actual performance data.

Globally the Charolais Charbray International Virtual show is on again this year. Members can enter a video between now and the end of November to be assessed by an international panel of judges. Each entry receives an advert in the online show booklet that is produced and the animal’s video is available for viewing through Youtube. This is a great way to promote your breeding program to the world. Entry is easy and this year, unled animals can be videoed and entered.

Beef Australia 2024 also presents a tremendous opportunity to showcase your herd. There are a variety of competitions available including the National Carcase Competition that you can benchmark against the industry in. The Society will have a site at this event and we would love to see Charolais cattle and their progeny in all the Beef events.

To wrap up this report from a Society perspective our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are tracking exceptionally well. The statistics on the 2022 bull selling results give great confidence in sales for this year. Autumn bull sales have topped at $30,000 to date and clearance and averages are encouraging. The majority of Charolais bulls sold at auction are in spring and these sales are just around the corner. Membership of the society has been maintained and calf registrations are well up in the 2022 processing year. This all augers well for the future and the positioning of the Charolais breed in the Australian beef industry.

Colin Rex, General Manager

Meat vending machine seen at a showground in the Czech Republic.

Congratulations to David Hobbs seen here with World President Helge By. David has clocked up 40 years service to the American International Charolais Association (AICA). David is the AICA Vice President of Operations and is a wealth of knowledge on the breed and ag industry.

Feedlot research leads scientists to seek Charolais-influenced cattle

South Dakota’s Land Grant University uncovers potential for Charolais genetics to help solve cattle feeding challenges.

By Hilary Rossow and Amy Blum

While black-hided cattle have long been seen as desirable in feedyards and packing plants across the country, research from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD gives colored cattle – specifically Charolais-sired cattle – exciting new legs to stand on. There is no real dispute over the value of heterosis or “hybrid vigor,” which occurs when two breeds are crossed. Usually, the best traits from each animal are exhibited in the offspring resulting in an animal that is superior to either parent.

Cattlemen know that although Angus beef, for example, may have more marbling than continental breeds, Angus cattle are generally lighter muscled and cutability often suffers when they are fed to greater slaughter weights. Crossing Angus cattle with larger-framed continental breeds like Charolais often results in high-performing cattle without sacrificing quality carcasses.

Enter South Dakota State University’s research team. The university boasts two locations in eastern South Dakota designed to perform research using real-world feedlot environments. Graduate students and Animal Science PhDs create and execute experiments at each the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Ruminant Nutrition Center located near Brookings, SD and the Southeast Research Farm located near Beresford, SD.

A rolling population of cattle is required for accurate testing. Recent research projects include testing feed ingredient inclusion accuracy, trace mineral delivery methods, and the effects of different cattle receiving protocols. Dr. Zach Smith and Dr. Warren Rusche oversee the operations of both facilities and are largely responsible for ensuring accuracy of many research components as well as supporting graduate students.

“The goal is to make sure the grad students graduate with their masters. These research projects are a huge component of that,” said Dr. Rusche. In the spring of 2019, SDSU’s cattle buyer was given a budget and sent to the Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction in central South Dakota to purchase cattle for the Brookings site. There, he found an impressive set of Charolais-influenced cattle. Uniformity in size, age, and finish are important in a research setting, and the Charolais calves met each of those requirements.

Additionally, the cattle used in SDSU studies need to be adaptable to the harsh climate of eastern South Dakota where temperatures vary from -20 to over 100 degrees including wind, all forms of precipitation, and humidity. Since the Charolais-influenced cattle were born and raised in South Dakota, there was little concern they would be able to adapt. After the first experience feeding the Charolaisinfluenced calves, the SDSU research team decided to purchase calves from this ranch in subsequent years.

A variety of research projects were conducted, none of which focused on cattle breed. After the projects were concluded, the cattle were harvested. According to Rusche, here is when highlights specifically tied to breed composition emerged. The steer calves purchased in the fall of 2021 were finished to 1,475 pounds and harvested in July. Even though they were heavy, and July was particularly hot, the Charolais-influenced cattle’s feed intake was not affected. The cattle graded exceptionally well with over 50% grading upper 2/3 Choice or Prime and only 17% Yield Grade 4 or 5. Only 12% of the cattle did not grade Choice or better. Interestingly, the heifers from this ranch graded even better than the steers with nearly 80% grading upper 2/3 Choice or Prime with only 15% Yield Grade 4 or 5.

Charolais steers on feed at South Dakota State University remain on feed during heat stress events whereas the feed intake of black-hided steers suffered.

Breaking this down according to Rusche, even though the cattle appeared to be over-finished, they did an exceptional job of depositing fat in the muscle rather than backfat or KPH fat. While the Charolais-sired calves were fed in Brookings, black-hided calves meeting the same research criterion were fed simultaneously at the Southeast Research Farm. These cattle were fed through the summer, and their feed intake suffered during heat stress events. Because of the differences in how cattle responded to heat stress, the SDSDU researchers are considering a limitation on the number of black-hided cattle on feed during the summer months. With the current year’s group of Charolais-influenced calves already on feed for research in Brookings, work is underway to ensure the next round of cattle brought into Brookings will be sourced from the same rancher. The South Dakota rancher’s herd handling techniques coupled with the herd’s uniformity in size, age, and genetics, plus overall herd health at receiving make these Charolais-influence cattle ideal for research.

Having quality, healthy, productive stock from day one is key. The cattle can perform immediately while letting graduate students, staff, and faculty gauge the efficacy of protocols, feed ingredients, and environment without having to hypothesize about why certain animals in groups do not perform or dealing with health issues. “SDSU’s Ruminant Nutrition Unit and its faculty are evaluated on publishing, grad students completed degrees, and mentoring. The cattle are the tool.

The research SDSU does answers questions for cattle feeders in the upper Midwest. How can we use feedstuffs grown here combined with genetics available here?

The ultimate goal is to turn the cattle into something that provides a high degree of eating satisfaction to consumers,” Rusche says. Rusche considers himself a “breed agnostic” stating there are “good ones of every color”. Yet, the veteran cattle producer turned researcher finds the possibilities triggered by early research exciting. “I think we’ve used color as proxy for quality and value,” he says. “But, we’ve had a chance to feed enough of these [Charolais-influenced cattle] that I’d put them up against an awful lot of cattle in an awful lot of places.”

Rusche continues, “As our knowledge advances, we can evaluate cattle based on their value while being color blind. Biological basis of heterosis has not changed. There are real advantages to using breeds complementary. These [Charolais-sired] cattle have been grading particularly well. The producer has made decisions to use Angus on the female side to make these good calves. It’s hard to find cattle that excel in everything from feed conversion plus quality grade and cutability, but I think we’re seeing that.”

To say SDSU has been pleased with the way their Charolaisinfluence cattle have performed is an understatement. “Combining Charolais and Angus genetics to keep quality without having excess fat while maintaining feed efficiency has proven very effective. Small differences in feed conversion adds up in a hurry with the rising cost of feed,” Rusche says.

Identifying cattle sources with exceptional growth, efficiency, and carcass potential is a key component to the future of South Dakota State University’s feedlot research program. Charolais-influenced cattle have proven to meet those criteria well. Given all that’s already been learned, Charolais genetics will likely continue to be an important tool in the university team’s mission to find answers to today’s cattle feeding challenges while also training the next generation of animal scientists.

Reproduced with permission: Charolais Journal, January 2023 American-International Charolais Association.

While the Charolais-sired calves were fed in Brookings, black-hided calves meeting the same research criterion were fed simultaneously at the Southeast Research Farm. These cattle were fed through the summer, and their feed intake suffered during heat stress events. Because of the differences in how cattle responded to heat stress, the SDSDU researchers are considering a limitation on the number of black-hided cattle on feed during the summer months.

Charolais-sired calves on feed for research at South Dakota State University. Sourced from a South Dakota ranch, Charolais calves began filling pens at SDSU in the spring of 2019.

“I think we’ve used color as proxy for quality and value,” he says. “But, we’ve had a chance to feed enough of these [Charolais-influenced cattle] that I’d put them up against an awful lot of cattle in an awful lot of places.”

Dr. Warren Rusche

Charolais Female Demand

On the back of record Charolais bull prices there has been significant demand for Charolais registered females in 2023. Major auction sales this year have included the annual Charnelle sale and the Clarinda Dispersal sale.

Both these sales saw excellent competition for the stock on offer. Members have also held online sales such as Auctionsplus and this has assisted in a strong increase in registered female transfers. Female transfers processed by the office to the end of April showed close to fifty percent increase in activity. May sales will add substantially to this data and the expectation is that midyear analysis will show the volume of transfer processed to be substantially higher than the prior year.

Top auction price for Autumn 2023 has been Langi Ghiran Eloise 6 (P) sold for $16,000 at the Clarinda dispersal sale. This donor female sold to Glenlea Charolais at Coffs Harbour, NSW to top this sale. Recognised as the dam of well known Australian AI sire, Clarinda Downtown Q32 (P), this female has an excellent EBV set. Immediately following her was her 10 month old ET sons with Clarinda Duty Free T33 (P) topping the bull section of this sale at $8,500 selling into the NSW DPI Multibreed project. Glenlea also selected a daughter of Ismael (P) for $8,500 and was a volume buyer at this sale. Several local breeders took the opportunity to add to their herd at this sale.

Golden Rose Charolais added to their herd outlaying $12,500 for Clarinda Geddes Maid (AI)(P) with a Turnbulls Duty Free heifer calf at foot. Clarinda Lonato Barcardi 2nd (P)(R/F) made $11,500 during the sale. Across the sale at auction the females average was $4,250 which included cow calf units to freshly weaned heifers.

The 13th Charnelle Invitational Female and Genetics Sale in Toowoomba drew a strong crowd and saw sales across the country. This sale topped at $14,000 for Calmview Festoon P76E offered by Taylor Livestock, Coolangatta NSW. This red factor female with a heifer calf at foot sold to Daniel and Nicki Ferme, Gotta-Do-Well stud in South Australia.

The four-year-old daughter of Ascot Jack Flash J105E and out of Calmview Festoon M9E was rated in the top 10 per cent of the breed for Milk, 200-day, 400-day, 600-day and Carcase Weight. Five cow calf units averaged $10,400. Judy Turner offered four cow calf outfits topping at $12,000 for Jay Tees Qaristicracy 3 (AI)(ET)(P) purchased by the Berwick stud and averaged $7,750 for these females.

Topping the joined heifer section was Lot 26, Bauhinia Park Flame 15 selling for $9,500 to Tony Belfield, Ocean View Qld. This heifer was offered by breeders, Ryan and Rachel Holzwart. Joined heifers averaged $5,258 just ahead of unjoined heifers averaging $4,280.

Unjoined heifers topped at $8,000 for Challambi Estella S42 (P) offered by Nigel Spink and selling to Charnelle Charolais and Darryl Hughes, Gatton Qld.

This sale traditionally has a strong genetics offering with a flush in Charnelle Emma (P) selling for $7,500 to Gavin Russell, Callanish Charolais, Donnybrook WA. Embryos topped at $2000/ per embryo for two embryos from Charnelle Emma E50E x Johnny (P) offered account Charnelle Charolais. The buyer of these embryos was Melanie Fink, Echuca Vic.

Over four hundred straws of semen sold to average $88 per straw, topping at $800/ straw for 8 straws of Tattenhall Impeccable semen offered by Judy Turner Qld. and bought by Juandah Charolais. Semen packages of HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F) offered by Venturon Livestock averaged $137 a straw.

In mid March Palgrove Charolais hosted online via Auctionsplus a female sale. Four unjoined red factor heifers at 16 months sold for $6,050 ahead. A similar pen of 6 white heifers made $3,650 per head selling to Hopgood Charolais. Calmview Charolais also took advantage of the genetics on offer taking a pen of 6 heifers at $3,650. All the Charolais females in this online auction meet spirited bidding and a total clearance was achieved.

Georgie and Ken Manton sold their donor female, Langi Ghiran Eloise 6 (P) for $16,000 at their herd dispersal in May to Roderick Binny, Glenlea Charolais.

Calmview Festoon P76e topped the Charnelle Female and Genetics Sale at $14,000. Offered by Taylor Livestock she was purchased by Daniel and Nicki Ferme, South Australia.

Winchester Charolais also had an online production sale with the Charolais section topping at $14,000 for Winchester Miss Cooley S14E, (15 months) by Venturon Maximum Impact M60E. Bred from the Miss Cooley cow line and tracing back to Impair in her pedigree, Miss Cooley S14E was a full sibling to Sydney Royal Show 2022 reserve senior, Miss Cooley Q6E, and sold to Sophie Inder, Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa. This heifer was shown at Sydney Royal where she was awarded Reserve Junior Champion Heifer. A full flush of Winchester Miss Cooley Q6E also sold for $4,500 to seedstock producer, Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, WA.

At the annual Rosedale Bull sale in May, the Millner family offered five weaner heifers. Four of the five heifers, all of which were yearlings, offered were sold to the Inder family, Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa. They topped at $8,000, twice, for Rosedale Beatrix T10 (P) and Rosedale Amy T13 (P), both red factor heifers sired by Rosedale Maverick (P).

Apart from auction results, transfers indicate volume female sales being made privately as members take the opportunity to invest in new genetics. These sales have been recorded across the country showing a confidence in the Charolais breed. This herd rebuild has also been reflected in Embryo transfer calves being registered with a 100% increase over the same period in 2022. Other indicators of breed growth including female inventory and AI sire applications are positively represented compared to 2022. This augurs well for the future development of the breed.

Further to female numbers building up, the early feedback from the second edition of “Tip The Tank” semen catalogue has also been strong. Vendors reported telephone enquiry and sales within a hour of the catalogue being released. This sale offers members with small packages of semen surplus to their requirements an opportunity to market across the membership. The Society will run Edition 3 of this sale listing prior to spring joining later in the year.

Youth Member Sophie Inder paid $14,000 for Winchester Miss Cooley S14E (P) at the Winchester Online sale. The heifer was then awarded Reserve Junior Champion Heifer at Sydney Royal. l-r Gavin O’Brien, Gerry Anderson, judge Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi and purchaser Sophie Inder.

Vale: Michael Hargreaves

The Society was informed that Charolais Society Life Member, Mr Michael Hargreaves passed away in January this year. His Life Membership was awarded in March 2005. Michael was the Honarary Treasurer of the Charolais Society from 1990 to 2003. Michael and wife Denise also operated the Delconnen Charolais stud.

When the Life Membership was bestowed on Mr Hargreaves, the President in 2005, Michael Bond reflected on the thirteen years of service to the Society that was given so freely. Mr Bond commented on his special talents, foresight, intuition and lateral thinking that was afforded to the Charolais Society during those thirteen years.

These thoughts were also repeated in Joan Vickers book “Charolais in Australia” to celebrate 40 years of the breed here in Australia. This book quoted ‘he assumed responsibility for the Society’s finances at a time when his expertise as an accountant was invaluable. Members of Council during his tenure in this position speak highly, not only of his ability to manage complex accounting requirements but also the perspective he brought to many discussions on planning and strategies to forward the work of the Society and the promotion of the breed. The term lateral thinking and creative challenges characterised his contributions to discussions and are often mentioned with appreciation by his fellow Councillors.”

During this time the former Society Office at Technology Park in Armidale was sold. In July 2021 after the publication of the Charolais magazine advising the purchase of an office building again, the following email was received.

“Colin, As one who was actively involved in all the changes on page 42 of the Charolais magazine up to 2005 I would like to congratulate you and the board on the purchase of new office space. It shows that the society is here to stay and grow. You no doubt will make good use of those large windows with some tasteful advertising ( Beef 2021 ). Proud to be a Life member” Michael.

This is a true reflection of the dedication Michael gave to the Charolais Society. His sage advice and wisdom benefited the Society during his years as Treasurer and his interest and desire for the Society to prosper never diminished.

The road to the Charolais breed’s success here in Australia is in part due to members like Michael. Financially the Society is in a strong position thanks to the decision making process in the days when the breed did not enjoy the success it does today. Strong judgement and leadership in the past have contributed to where we are today. On behalf of the Charolais Society we extend our sincere condolences to Michael’s family.

Michael Hargreaves; Charolais Society Life Member Honarary Treasurer 1990 - 2003

Pasture Powered Productivity

High rainfall and fertile soils drive productive pastures high in the Great Dividing Range at Dorrigo, New South Wales that enhance crossbreeding outcomes. Hugh and Janniene McDonald intercross Brahman and Charolais genetics to great advantage. Using heterosis principles and the two complimentary breeds allow Hugh and Janniene to present top quality weaners for sale on an annual basis.

The farming area around Dorrigo in New South Wales, 746 metres above sea level is ascetically stunning with lush pastures on rolling hills next to sub temperate rainforests across the plateau. Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of the Australian World Heritage Area, this area is an extensive strip of diverse rainforest providing a direct window into the past. Under the influence of a very high annual rainfall, basalt weathered to form the impressive escarpment and chocolate soils around Dorrigo.

Located 18km from Dorrigo is Bellbowrie, 106 hectares of pure productivity wedged between the Junuy Juluum National Park and the Cascade National Park. Bellbowrie is operated by Hugh and Janniene McDonald. Their house offers commanding views over the local landscape and the couple operate a B&B, “Fays Cottage” on the property. Visitors to the cottage interact with the cattle and its imperative for the herd to have impeccable temperament.

Hugh and Janniene have owned and operated this property for five years as a semi-retirement enterprise, shifting from the well-known larger scale, “Alfreda” property between Guyra and Ebor where they farmed for 19 years. At Alfreda, Hugh and Janniene ran 350 breeders and ran the progeny through to finishing on the 810 hectares.

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Feature image: Awesome Charolais sired calf on a high grade Brahman dam.

Below: Minnie-Vale Magic M14E relaxing after breeding season.

Hugh and Janniene McDonald, Dorrigo NSW have been achieving outstanding success on Bellbowrie with their Charolais and Brahman crossbreeding program highlighting the advantages of Heterosis. Right: Hugh demonstrates the oustanding temperament of the herd with an appreciated scratch.

Pasture Powered Productivity

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Originally from the Boyne Valley in Queensland, Hugh’s family property “Cluden” outside Calliope consisted of 4,856 hectares. It was here Hugh first used Charolais sires with two bulls selected from Palgrove for use over high grade Brahman females. The local Water Board was looking to resume land in this area and with uncertainty about the future viability of the property, Hugh moved south to the New England where Janniene was living at the time. Prior to the Charolais, Hugh had used Simmental genetics in his herd and was impressed with that progeny. The Charolais progeny of the initial sires had outstanding temperament and growth and Hugh was impressed enough to continue with Charolais ever since.

When selecting his Charolais sires, Hugh looks for a pedigree with proven milk production, good scrotal size and length from hip to pin. Sires must be good headed bulls with good shoulders and have a great temperament. Hugh sees sire selection as an important investment and is well aware of the impact the sires have on his herd. Hugh pointed out the sire must be correct to produce the right article at the end of the day.

This region on average receives 1,770mm of rain annually with a predominantly summer rainfall. Couple this rainfall with highly fertile soils and pastures in this district are enviable. The local district supports many dairy farms due to its productive pastures. Pastures comprise cocksfoot, fescue and kikuyu species. Fertiliser is applied to maintain the productivity of the pasture and soil fertility. Hugh rotational grazes the herd around the property to maximise growth in the developing calves.

Bellbowrie at 106 hectares is currently running 60 breeders with two sires. A Charolais sire purchased from Minnie-Vale Charolais at Narrabri and a Cluken Brahman sire. Replacement heifers are retained with Hugh being very strict on their quality. Hugh looks to retain only 15 heifers a year so selection criteria is extreme. Hugh’s formative years in Queensland has given him a good understanding of Brahman genetics and which lines suit his production system at Bellbowrie.

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A well fleshed Charolais sired calf from a dam of Bos Indicus breeding.

Brahman sired calf from a high content Charolais dam showing great muscle.

Top: Higher content Brahman sired females with their Charolais sired progeny in the complementary breeding program maximising heterosis.

Below: Higher grade Bos Indicus dams with Charolais sired calves at foot.

Pasture Powered Productivity

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Time spent with leading breeders over the years has tuned his eye to select for heifers with temperament, quality udder structure and the ability to finish. The goal at Bellbowrie is to maximise hybrid vigour with the Charolais type females joined to the Brahman sire and vice versa. Some Angus type females have been added to the herd over the years when extra replacements were required.

Hugh’s selection process is working, with the herd of varying Bos Indicus content showing beautiful deep bodies and sound productive udders raising excellent calves. The temperament of this herd is outstanding with a zero tolerance for this important trait. Heifers are selected on type and quality over breed content. Replacements are joined at 20 months to allow them to develop to their full potential. Hugh pointed out several cows reaching 18 years of age in the herd with their excellent structure assisting their longevity.

The Charolais sired calves take advantage of excellent milk supply and quality pasture and just power ahead. Calving from June to September, Hugh and Janniene aim to sell their weaners in April/May at local weaner sales. Last year at Grafton their weaners fetched $2,166 per head.

Although abundant rainfall and good pastures are given the district does have some issues. The area is very deficient in Selenium and the herd is treated in May and November to counteract this. Wild dogs from the surrounding national parks can cause problems with the stock and Paralysis Ticks are a big issue. During calving Hugh treats new born calves as soon as possible with Cydectin to give them protection against the ticks. The herd is vaccinated with Ultravax 7in1 and the breeding herd is drenched in April annually. Hugh also devotes considerable time to controlling weeds on the property which also benefit form the fertile soils and rainfall.

Although scaled down in size the breeding program at Bellbowrie is producing results. Crisscrossing the quality Brahman and Charolais genetics is producing high levels of heterosis with the feed availability to really showcase the resultant calves potential. The results are spectacular and provide Hugh and Janniene with a great deal of satisfaction. Their calves are keenly sought after and perfectly highlight the society motto of “Cross into Profit.

Current Charolais sire, Minnie-Vale Magic M14E after joining season.

Retained Charolais cross heifers in the Bellbowrie herd.

Top: Higher content Charolais sired females that are being joined back to the Brahman sire in the complementary breeding program. Below: Higher grade Bos Indicus dams with Charolais sired calves at foot.

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Charolais Weaners Dominate

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recommendations for the Charolais breed is the annual Shepherdson and Boyd Toogoolawah Weaner sales. This annual event in May features lines of weaners predominantly from Bos Indicus cross dams from the breeding country of the Brisbane Valley.

This year for the first time the sale has been split into two days, 5,000 steers on the 19th May and 3,000 heifers on the 26th May. Of these two thirds will carry Charolais genetics. Charolais pens always start this sale with renowned breeding herds such as Lyndhurst, Eskdale Cattle, Paradise Grazing, Tandora and Luck Farming to name a few in the leading pens. The first thirty three pens at this year’s steer sale featured Charolais calves. With a cattle market correcting from prior years, the sale started off with the first two pens of Lyndhurst steers making $1300 each.

Charolais sired from Hereford Brahman cross dams, these steers showed great growth and muscle expression and will go like steam on feed. A three-breed specific or terminal cross results from mating Charolais bulls to the Hereford Brahman cows. In the three-breed cross, both individual and maternal heterosis are maximized. Maternal heterosis is maximized because the breeds crossed to produce the maternal line (the Hereford and Brahman) have no common composition. The Hereford Brahman cross female achieves maternal heterosis and adaptation to the environment, while the Charolais (terminal sire breed) produces the most acceptable turnoff animals.

Charolais infused calves from Grieve Brothers, Colinton topped the sale at $1,400 per head. (The steer sale in 2022 at the peak of the cattle market topped at $2,400 a head)

In the pre-sale judging, Eskdale Cattle was awarded the Champion Overall pen of Steers with their 20 head in Pen 25. At auction this pen made $1380 a head selling to Freestone Feedlot at Warwick. Freestone Feedlot went strong on the Eskdale Cattle weaners buying five pens in the first draft from this vendor. Eskdale Cattle were featured in the July 2022 edition of this magazine. The Eskdale pens are all clearly displayed with their pretreatments under their “Prepared to Succeed” motto. The calves are yard weaned and tailed, pre dipped and have an extensive vaccination record. This ensures the calves have every opportunity to express their genetic potential for their purchasers.

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Agent Dick Boyd said “Toogoolawah has built a well-earned reputation over many years as a major source of top quality high performing weaners.”

The annual Shepherdson and Boyd Weaner Sale at Toogoolawah is dominated by Charolais cross weaners, pen after pen are filled with Charolais genetics.

These pens involved 126 head and averaged $1,270 per head. Freestone Feedlot feed the Queensland Region Charolais Feedlot trial cattle and have done a great job with this competition. In only the third year this competition has attracted well over 300 head for the 2023 event.

Moteham Pty Ltd (Lyndhurst Station) placed second in the pre-sale judging Charolais Infused section. This pen of 18 head sold for $1,290. Taking third place in this section was JR, BJ & SR Gittens. This pen with a different judge won the Queensland Region Charolais Breeders $500 cash prize for best pen of Charolais steers. Several Queensland Charolais studs offer Bull sale vouchers to reward their clients at this prestigious event.

Lyndhurst Stations’ first run of 139 steers averaged $1,280 a head. In the first breed run which saw 690 Charolais sired steers sold in 33 pens, the average was $1,263 a head. Fifteen of these pens sold for $1,300 or more. Luck Grazing with their well-bred calves are always at the top of the prices. They sold their top pen of 17 Charolais sired calves for $1,360. Paradise Grazing, Nanango sold a pen of 25 Charolais infused calves for $1,370 a head. Attending this sale, it is easy to see why buyers place such strong recognition of these calves ability. The majority of these calves are bred in ticky forest type country which having Bos Indicus genetics in the female herd is an advantage.

These cows when joined to European type sires especially Charolais, breed calves with the frame and muscle that once on good feed will power ahead. Look at the topline on the calf on the front cover, the width and muscle expression is outstanding.

The pens of Charolais sired calves present with strong uniformity even though the breed content of their dams can be as wide as the spectrum. As Eskdale Cattle manager, Trevor Watson said in last year’s editorial when interviewed “the best thing about a Charolais, you can put them with any type of crossbred cow and you will get an even line of calves”. Due to the ticks, regular dipping is required and these weaned calves have super quiet temperaments due to their repeated handling.

The next week 2,720 calves were yarded in the heifer sale. Moteham P/L (Lyndhurst) were awarded the champion pen of the sale with a pen of Charolais cross heifers selling for $1,050 head. Moteham also had another two pens for $1,050 head with 162 heifers averaging $952 head. G and D Francis, Anduramba, sold Charolais cross heifers for $1,000 head.

Luck Farming, Mt Mort, sold Charolais cross weaner heifers for $980 head. Eskdale Cattle, Toogoolawah, sold 314 heifers with pens topping at $920, $890 and $850 head. Great to see strong commercial demand for Charolais genetics.

Cross into Profit with Charolais

A pen of Eskdale Cattle Charolais sired steers showing their treatments on the pen. This pen made $1,310 selling to Freestone Feedlot, Warwick Qld.

A super uniform pen of Paradise Grazing steers that made $1,260 a head

Charolais sired calves from Hereford x Brahman dams, three way heterosis. #crossintoprofit

The uniformity of the pens is a credit to the vendors and agents.

Another pen of Eskdale Cattle steers that returned $1,260 a head. Charolais sired from Bos Indicus based breeding females, #crossintoprofit

We sincerely thank all who attended our 8th Annual Yearling Bull Sale & Liberty Charolais 30 Year Celebration. A special thank you to all purchasers and under bidders for your support and selection in our Liberty breeding program.

In the Yards

Silverdale Weaner Sale

April 15th, 2023

A pen of Charolais-cross steers was crowned champion pen of weaners at the first of three Silverdale weaner sales. Neuendorf Farming’s Charolais Droughtmaster-cross 10-month-old steers, some weighing around 400kg just off their mothers, brought $1,480/head on the day, and Wilson Neuendorf said it was a very pleasing result amid a large yarding of 1,393 weaners. ”Good breeding is the secret, as well as what you feed them, and having good cows that won’t let you down,” Mr Neuendorf, based at Kalbar, said.

It’s the seventh year he’s won the champion pen ribbon and he said Palgrove bulls had performed well for him in that time. The other awards at the sale were dominated by Charolais-cross cattle, with 3rd place for a pen of steers going to D & L Johnson for their steers, making $1,330/head. Mountview Pastoral was awarded second place for its pen of Charolais-cross heifers that made $1,090/head, and G&N Lucas took out third place with their Charolais-cross heifers that made $870/head. Sourced from Queensland County Life.

Biggenden Weaner Sale

May 5th, 2023

Burnett Livestock and Realty’s Biggenden weaner sale on Friday May 5 saw a yarding of 2,600 head. Cattle were drawn from Eidsvold, Rosedale, Eumundi, Crownthorpe, Goomeri, Tansey, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Booubyjan, Windera, Gin Gin and all local areas. In the pre sale judging the award for Charolais or Charolais infused weaners was won by AL and SM Fowler, Coalstoun Lakes. This pen also won the Overall Champion Pen of Weaners. The pen of Charolais infused steers made 398cents/kg or $1,451. Sourced from Queensland County Life.

Beaudesert Euro Show & Sale

April 1st, 2023

Agents Bartholomew and Co reported an outstanding line-up of European infused cattle at their 18th annual Beaudesert Euro show and sale on the 1st April. Jim and Lindy Kirchner, Harrisville, sold the Champion Pen of Steers, Charolais cross weaners, for $1,610. Palen Creek Correctional Centre, Rathdowney, sold Charolais cross weaner steers for $1,430. Oppermann Pastoral, Teviotville, sold backgrounding Charolais cross steers for $1,300. Tru Investments sold Charolais cross weaner heifers for $930. Graeme and Karen Richards sold Charolais cross weaner heifers for $900. Sourced from Queensland County Life.

Sold to Silverstone Livestock

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LIBERTY TOPHAT T83E

Sold to Waterford Charolais

CULHAM TRAVLIN SOLDIER T4E

Sold to Minnie-Vale Charoalis

CULHAM TEXAS TIME T3E

Sold to Kooyong Charolais

Our breeding program is going the distance

Wakefield Amaze 38 (P) at eight years of age was awarded Sydney Royal 2023 Supreme Charolais Exhibit.

Brisbane Interbreed Champion 2019

Taroom Feature 2023

Queensland breeders hosted a very successful Charolais Feature show at Taroom in early May. Breeders from Queensland and New South Wales exhibited under the eye of Mr Andrew Bassingthwaighte, Yarrawonga Santa Gertrudis. Associate judge was Mr Oscar Cass, ANC Charolais. Close to 70 head paraded and attracted a great deal of spectator interest. The judge introduced himself explaining in addition to their Santa Gertrudis stud herd they crossbreed extensively in their commercial herd and use Charolais sires. He explained that Charolais were his European sire of choice and he rated their performance ability highly.

The Whitechurch family from Inverell, NSW had a great day out winning grand champion female, Supreme Charolais Exhibit and then Interbreed Champion Female. Their well developed red factor heifer, 4 Ways MLR Frankie S45E (P) (R/F) was a daughter of Moongool Lunar Rise (P). This bull held the Australian record auction price for many years and his progeny have met keen demand when offered. A paternal half sister was the Reserve Senior female, this time for youth member Amy Whitechurch and her TNT stud.

Senior and grand champion bull was Moongool Silver Bullet (P) exhibited by the Price Family. This bull was sired by proven sire, Temana Golden Logie (P)(R/F) from a Silverstream Evolution E168 (P) daughter. This sire also placed second in the separate event at Taroom, The Super Bull Challenge.

Moongool also exhibited the Junior Champion bull, Moongool Trademark sired by 4 Ways Noble Khan (P/S).

Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe had a great day out at Taroom. In the Junior Bull Challenge contests, in an all breed format, they won three of the five classes on offer. Brendale Saxby by 4 Ways Phantom (P) was then awarded the Junior Bull Challenge Reserve Champion. In the Charolais classes, Brendale Thunder T7E (P)(R/F) sired by Ascot Maximus M607E (P) was awarded Calf Champion Bull. Brendale Scooter (P)(R/F) by Colinta Levi (P) was Reserve Junior champion bull and Brendale Yvette S57E (P) also by the Phantom sire was Junior Champion Female. Brendale won the Exhibitors Group, Sires Progeny and Pair of Bulls. Paul Scheiwe took the Reserve Senior champion bull with his Lockyer Senator (P) (R/F). The Brendale Exhibitors Group then won this section in the Interbreed classes.

Stephen and Kelly Skillington from Dalveen exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion female, Cassaglen Snowflake (P). Their success continued with Reserve Calf Champion Bull, this time with Cassaglen Tommy D (P/S). This bull is one of the first progeny of Brisbane Interbreed Champion bull Cassaglen Raptor (P)(R/F).

Charnelle Emma 6 (P) was Calf Champion for Graham and Katrina Blanch. At only nine months this heifer was sired by Silverstream Landis (P). Lilydale Charolais won the Reserve Calf champion female with Lilydale Queensland 7 sired by homebred sire, Lilydale Maddox.

4 Ways MLR Frankie S45E (P)(R/F) Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, Interbreed Champion Female exhibited by 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell NSW.

Judge: Mr Andrew Bassingthwaighte

Associate Judge: Mr Oscar Cass

Moongool Silver Bullet (P), Senior and Grand Champion Bull exhibited by Keddstock Pty Ltd, Yuleba Qld.

Left: A strongly contested Heifer class at the feature.

Right: Queensland Regional Secretary, Lauren Platzer keeping the books up to date. Lauren maintained her Queensland Secretary role during her stint in Canada for several years, FaceTiming in to meetings here in Australia. Commitment +

Youth members were very successful at the feature, The Stokes Family, Gabriella, Alexander and Lachlan with their Clearview stud won one class and placed second three times. Their best result was Clearview Actress 3 winning the 9 to 12 months Heifer class. Molly Hartwig from Ellentee Charolais placed second in the Heifer 15 – 17 months and second in the Pair of Females class. SHB Charolais owned by Stephanie Hartwig placed second in the Heifer 9 -12 months with SHB Little Gem Tinkerbelle.

In other Queensland Region news, Queensland breeders have entered over 300 steers and heifers into a Feedlot Trial at Warwick. The cattle will be evaluated on feed and then processed for carcase evaluation in August. Now in its third year this competition continues to grow and provide valauable feedback to entrants as well as Charolais performance in the real world. A presentation dinner will be held in November for this event.

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Branchview Charolais, 4 Ways Charolais

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Clare Charolais Juandah Charolais

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Moongool Stagecoach (P)(R/F), Junior Champion Bull exhibited by Keddstock Pty Ltd, Yuleba Qld. Queensland Chairperson Ross Sticklen presents Hunter Price with the ribbon.

Bardoo Charolais, established in 1994,

Sydney Royal 2023

Leading cattle breeder, Ms Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi from Dalby in Queensland judged the Charolais at Sydney Royal show, an event where she has an enviable record in Interbreed success with her GK Red Angus stud. In the junior heifer section the Thompson Family, Venturon Charolais, Boyup Brook were well rewarded for their long trek to the event. Venturon won three of the six junior heifer classes starting with Heifer under 12 months. Venturon Reminisce T54 (P) sired by the $52,000 Moongool Pilgrim, took this class with her power and performance. Their Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D daughter, Venturon Fancy Like T24 (P) won the next class and was praised by the judge for her neck extension and capacity. It was their class winner from Heifer 19 to 20 months that won the division. Imported embryo Venturon Starstruck 157S (P) was selected as Junior champion heifer. She appealed to the judge for her capacity and she combined everything to make the total package. She was a power heifer in a moderate frame with a stack of capacity who moved out freely with a heap of top in her. This heifer had previously been grand champion at Adelaide Royal show. This heifer won the Phil Bower Memorial Trophy donated by Nigel and Casey Wieck in honour of the late Phil Bower who sponsored this section for many years.

Reserve Junior Champion heifer was Winchester Miss Cooley S14 (P) exhibited by the O’Brien Family from the 16 to 18 months class. She is sired by Venturon Maximum Impact (P). The judge commented this heifer was super feminine, very free moving and was a complete package. Winchester also won the 18 to 19 months class with a WC Milestone 5223 (P) daughter, Winchester Daisy Duke S5E (P). This heifer was a daughter of the Interbreed champion female in 2022 at Sydney Royal show and was described as having tremendous capacity in a more moderate frame.

Winner of the Heifer 14 to 16 months was CB Lady In Snow White (P) exhibited by Nigel and Casey Wieck. This heifer was sired by Winchester Lock N Load (P) who was in turn sired by Venturon Maximum Impact (P) highlighting the consistency in type the judge was selecting. Ms Johnson-Iseppi commented favorably on the strength of the junior heifer section.

In the senior females, youth member Sarah Frost placed first in the Heifer 20 to 24 months with her Destiny Saige (P). A heifer carrying pure Palgrove genetics she was sired by Palgrove Milestone (P) and from the Clara family. Vanessa Selleck exhibiting Charolais at Sydney for the first time won the 24 to 30 months senior class with Myona Penny R15. This young female on her first calf was sired by 2019 Sydney Grand champion bull, Caloona Park Nugget (P).

Myona Charolais exhibited the class winner in the Female 30 to 36 months with a SVY Grizzly 521C (P) daughter, Myona Rosie R8 (P). Myona prefixed females placed in every senior female class.

The winner of the senior female class, Wakefield Amaze 38 (P/S) exhibited by Greg and Jenny Frizell really caught the judge’s attention. Parading as an eight-year female her structure and presence stood out. The judge used the word amazing more than once, commenting on the udder structure, correct feet and legs and her ability to rear her calf, she appreciated the cow’s clean front end blending into a high capacity body. She was a free moving female with tremendous femininity and for a cow to be as structurally sound as an eight year old was very impressive. This female was last shown in 2019 where she was Supreme Charolais Exhibit at the Charolais National show and also Grand champion Charolais and Interbreed champion female at Brisbane Royal show. Sired by Advance Domino (P) and from a French influenced female line this cow had many admirers around the grounds.

Wakefield Amaze 38 (AI)(ET)(P/S) Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit exhibited by GJ & JM Frizell, Wollomombi via Armidale NSW.

Judge: Ms Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi, GK Livestock, Dalby Qld.

Venturon Start The Party (P), Senior and Grand Champion Bull exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, WA.

Kirrily then used the Senior champion female for her Grand champion female and Supreme Exhibit. She commented “Some might say she belongs in the paddock, but with a cow that’s as amazing as this, is eight years of age, and with an udder structure that’s still really fine and tidy, is totally sound in those feet and legs and strides out well and she’s still doing a really good job on that young heifer calf, you’ve really got to appreciate her”.

Reserve Senior cow was from the Winchester team. Winchester Miss Cooley Q6E placed second in the mature cow class and paraded with a very well developed calf. This female was a full sister to the Reserve junior champion heifer. This female won the same award in 2022 to her stablemate Winchester Daisy Duke N16E (P).

In the junior bull section new members, Erin Ferguson and Murray Van Der Drift from Victoria won the 9 to 12 months class with Golden Rose Trigger (P)(R/F). Sired by HJR Bulletproof 411B (P) and from a DSK bred dam he had a daily weight gain of 1.8kg/day and weighed 562kgs. His flush sister placed second in the Heifer 9 to 12 months class. His dam is from the well known and successful DSK Flossy family.

Myona Charolais placed first and second in the class 14 to 16 months. Class winner was Myona Stoplight S18 (P) sired by Myona Platinum P22 (P) and second place getter was Myona Starlight S17 (P) sired by Silverstream National N40 (P).

Nigel Spink at his Sydney debut exhibited Challambi Sargent (P)(R/F) to win the 18 to 19 months class and eventual Reserve Junior Champion bull.

Sargent was sired by Palgrove Hannibal (P) who has bred exceptionally well for the Mount William herd in Victoria. Sargent has a daily weight gain of 1.33kg/day and scanned 123cm² EMA. This bull was very long and showed impressive muscle development.

Venturon returned to the division lead with Venturon Showbiz 161S (P) taking the 19 to 20 months class and Junior Champion bull. From the same imported flush as the junior champion heifer this young sire had a daily weight gain of 1.33kg/day.

The junior bull, Venturon Showbiz 161S, was praised for its muscle and softness by Ms Johnson-Iseppi. “He has a really good head and neck, and I liked the way he moves out and cruises around the ring. When we stand behind him, he’s really wide in the pins and got a stack of muscle in him while retaining that softness and the ability to cover really well.” His dam SVY Starstruck 409B has had direct progeny be declared champions in four different countries, Canada, USA, Mexico and Australia.

Venturon Showbiz 161S (AI)(ET)(P)

SYDNEY ROYAL CHAROLAIS SPONSORS

Phil Bower Memorial Award, Junior Champion Female sponsored by CB Charolais

Senior Champion Female sponsored by Kenmere Charolais

Grand Champion Female sponsored by Winchester Charolais

Junior Champion Bull sponsored by Minnie-Vale Charolais

Senior Champion Bull sponsored by Australian Premier Genetics

Grand Champion Bull sponsored by Ashdan Charolais

Supreme Charolais Exhibit sponsored by Stoney Creek Charolais

Pair of Bulls sponsored by Elstow Charolais Breeders Group sponsored by Caloona Charolais

Vale: Philip (Phil) Bower

In 2022 the Charolais breed lost a great supporter in Phil Bower. Through his Rational Nutrition company and 4U2 Charolais herd founded in 1998, Phil has been a tremendous supporter of the Charolais breed. Rational Nutrition were major sponsors of the Charolais Youth shows and the Junior Champion Female at Sydney Royal show. This year in memory of Phil, Casey and Nigel Wieck, CB Charolais and Select Fitting Services who have a long relationship with Phil, donated the Phil Bower Memorial Award. Phil was greatly respected by those that had the pleasure to meet him in the rural industry, Charolais family and will be greatly missed.

Venturon Starstruck 157S (AI)(ET)(P) Junior Champion Female with Harris Thompson, Gerry Anderson, judge Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi and Casey Wieck presenting the Phil Bower Memorial Trophy for Junior Champion Heifer.

Wakefield Amaze 38 (AI)(ET)(P/S) Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit. Handlers Nigel and Casey Wieck, Michael MacCue, Judge Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi and exhibitor Greg Frizell. cont page 44....

Junior Champion Bull with Harris, Andrew & Anne Thompson, Boyup Brook WA.

Sydney Royal 2023

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Venturon Livestock placed second in this class with Venturon Spotlight S154 (P) and second in the class 18 to 19 months with Venturon Shake N Bake S182 (P). Greg Nicolson placed second in the 9 to 12 month class with Black Duck Thor (P) sired by Silverstream Manhattan M171 (P).

In the Senior bull classes, the Senior and Grand bull was Venturon Start the Party S97 (P). This bull won the 20 to 24 months class and was described by the judge as having softness and performance while maintaining the muscle shape required. This bull was Interbreed Champion Junior bull at Perth Royal in 2022 and won his class at Sydney in 2022. Sired by Venturon Hamish (P), Start The Party (P) was sold for $26,000 to Bauhinia Park stud at Emerald, Qld at the Venturon sale in February. This is the second year that Venturon’s top price bull at their on-property sale has traveled to Sydney and taken out Grand Champion male.

Reserve Senior Champion bull was Wakefield Raise The Bar (P) sired by Venturon Maximum Impact (P) and shown by Myona stud. Myona purchased this bull as the top price bull at the Wakefield on property sale in 2022 for $31,000. This bull is also out of the Wakefield Amaze family that provided the Supreme Exhibit.

Caloona Park won the 24 to 30 months class with Caloona Park Sonic Boom (P). The heaviest Charolais bull on the grounds at 970kg at just 24 months he scanned 142cm² EMA.

Charolais Idents

All Charolais calves born after the 1st January 2022 have an extra year reference in their identification number. This is illustrated to the right. The year letter will be replaced by a three digit code being the last two numerals of the year of birth and the applicable year letter. eg 2022 born animal will be 22T instead of T.

When registering calves members only need to use the year letter as in the past. The Society adds the yy reference when processing the calf registration. Animal tattoos will remain in the present format and only the year letter would need to be tattooed. The inclusion of the yy will only be required in society transactions.

The Thompsons’ family top day continued in the group classes with their trio of broad ribbon winners adding to their tally, winning the Breeder’s Group class. They paraded three ET calves from the joining of SCR Triumph and SVY Starstruck 409B to win both Sires and Dams progeny classes. A great result for them after travelling across Australia to compete at Sydney Royal. Myona Charolais exhibited the Pair of Bulls. After judging Venturon Charolais were named as Most Successful Charolais Exhibitor and then Premier Beef Breeder across all breeds. This award is based on the success of each exhibitors prefixed animals success. Considering this is across all exhibitors in the beef section this is an outstanding achievement for the Thompson Family.

When searching on the Charolais Online database the full identification as shown above would need to be included if searching for a spsecific animal on Animal Identifier. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to talk to the Society staff.

Female class 30 to 36 months

Venturon Start The Party (P), Senior & Grand Champion Bull with exhibitors Harris, Andrew & Anne Thompson, judge Kirrily Johnson-Iseppi, sponsor Ashley Humphrey (Ashdan Charolais) and RAS Chairman Michael Millner.

Graeme, Liz and family would like to thank all bidders, underbidders, and all who attended ourRECORD-BREAKING 2023 BULL SALE.

Look out for our 15th Annual Sale to be held in March 2024. We will be offering Females from the very heart of our herd as well as 50 polled Charolais Bulls.

SOLD $16,000

LOT

SOLD $22,000 LOT

SOLD $15,000

19 │ Rangan Goldrush S34

Downs Six Shooter S34E

Understanding Carcase EBVs

Selection for increased carcase yield and carcase value has become an increasingly important objective for breeders of cattle. So how do cattle producers evaluate and identify animals for use within their breeding program that have desirable genetics for the important carcase attributes? Visual appraisal is challenging as it is difficult to “see” many of the carcase traits and selection on raw scans alone is limited as no account is made for non-genetic factors such as age and nutrition. Thankfully, there are a range of BREEDPLAN Carcase EBVs available which provide producers with a useful tool when trying to answer this question.

INTERPRETING CARCASE EBVs

BREEDPLAN currently produces six Carcase EBVs in the Charolais Analysis; these are Carcase Weight, Rib Fat Depth, Rump Fat Depth, Eye Muscle Area, Intramuscular Fat (Marbling), Retail Beef Yield.

(i) CARCASE WEIGHT

Carcase Weight EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight (as defined by AUSMEAT) at 650 days of age. Carcase Weight EBVs are expressed in kilograms (kg). Larger, more positive, Carcase Weight EBVs are generally more favourable. For example, an animal with a Carcase Weight EBV of +40 kg would be expected to produce progeny with heavier carcases at 650 days of age than an animal with a Carcase Weight EBV of +30 kg. Carcase Weight should not be confused with yield. The Carcase Weight EBV is an indication of the animal’s carcase weight and not an indication of the animal’s yield percentage.

ii) EYE MUSCLE AREA (EMA)

Eye Muscle Area (EMA) EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at 12/13th rib site in a standard weight steer carcase. EMA EBVs are expressed in square centimetres (cm2).Larger, more positive, EMA EBVs are generally more favourable. For example, a bull with an EMA EBV of +4 cm2 would be expected to produce steer progeny with a larger eye muscle area than a bull with an EMA EBV of +1 cm2, relative to carcase weight

iii) RIB FAT

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. Rib Fat EBVs are expressed in millimetres (mm). More positive or more negative Rib Fat EBVs may be more favourable, depending on your breeding goals relating to the finishing ability of your animals. A bull with a Rib Fat EBV of -0.4 mm would be expected to produce leaner calves than a bull with a Rib Fat EBV of +0.4 mm, relative to carcase weight.

(iv) RUMP FAT

Rump Fat EBVs are estimates of the genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a standard weight steer carcase. Rump Fat EBVs are expressed in millimetres (mm). More positive or more negative Rump Fat EBVs may be more favourable, depending on your breeding goals relating to the finishing ability of your animals. A bull with a Rump Fat EBV of -0.6 mm would be expected to produce leaner calves than a bull with a Rump Fat EBV of +0.6 mm, relative to carcase

weight. Stock with positive Fat EBVs are likely to produce progeny that are fatter, or earlier maturing, on average than stock with lower or negative Fat EBVs. Increasing fat depth leads to a decrease in retail beef yield, but most market specifications require a minimum fat depth. Breeders aiming to breed leaner, higher yielding cattle may select for lower Fat EBVs. Breeders wishing to finish their animals earlier may tend to select animals with moderate Fat EBVs. Caution should be placed on selecting for extremely low Fat EBVs for replacement females as this may produce females that are more difficult to get in calf. Differences between Rib Fat EBVs and Rump Fat EBVs can indicate differences in fat distribution among animals..

(v) RETAIL BEEF YIELD (RBY)

Retail Beef Yield (RBY) EBVs are estimates of genetic differences 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 generally more favourable. For example, an animal with a RBY 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 RBY EBV of +0.1%.

(vi) INTRAMUSCULAR FAT (IMF)

Intramuscular Fat (IMF) EBVs are estimates of genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13 rib site in a standard weight steer carcase. IMF EBVs are reported as differences in percentage (%) IMF. Larger, more positive, IMF EBVs are generally more favourable. For example, an animal with an IMF EBV of +0.8% would be expected to produce progeny that would express more marbling in a standard weight steer carcase than an animal with an IMF EBV of +0.1%. For markets where marbling is important (e.g. Meat Standards Australia (MSA), Japanese B2/B3 market, restaurant trade), higher IMF EBVs can increase carcase value.

COLLECTING ULTRASOUND SCAN RECORDS

For producers who wish to collect ultrasound scanning records on young animals in their herds, it is important to observe the following when collecting scan information:

Use a BREEDPLAN accredited scanner BREEDPLAN can only analyse scanning data that has been measured by a BREEDPLAN accredited scanner. A list of BREEDPLAN accredited scanners for Australia and New Zealand is available on the BREEDPLAN website.

Only scan animals when they are between 300 and 800 days of age. BREEDPLAN can analyse the scanning performance from animals that are between 300 to 800 days of age when measured.

Ensure animals are in sufficient condition to scan. Aim to scan your animals when they are in the best condition possible. As a rough guide, animals should have an average minimum rump fat depth of 5mm and an average minimum rib fat depth of 3mm. The IMF results are further optimised if the majority of animals have between 2% and 8% IMF at the time of scanning.

Only submit one set of ultrasound scanning records per animal to BREEDPLAN. BREEDPLAN will only analyse one EMA, one rib fat, one rump fat & one IMF ultrasound scanning measurement on each animal

The two graphs below show the genetic improvement gained in the Charolais breed for carcase traits. The breed has made good progress in these important traits that contribute to carcase quality. With increased selection pressure further improvement is available to breeders. Using carcase scanning and the BREEDPLAN analysis, breeders can make great gains in these traits which are not easily detected by the eye such as IMF%.

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

Figure 1: Charolais Breed Average EBV Genetic Trend Carcase Weight

Figure 2: Charolais Breed Average EBV Genetic Trend IMF%, RIB & EMA

Beef Australia

The official countdown to Beef 2024 is underway, with less than 12 months to go to the country’s largest beef industry exposition. Beef Australia Chairman Bryce Camm said, “with the event taking place between the 5th and 11th May 2024, anticipation is building for what promises to be a spectacular showcase of the Australian beef industry”.

“Since its inception in 1988, the event has grown and evolved to become the flagship event in the Australian beef community that provides the opportunity for industry leaders, farmers, producers, consumers and everyone else in between to connect, share ideas, and showcase the very best of the Australian beef industry to the world, and the 2024 event will be no exception.

“Over the course of the week, we’re expecting to meet over 115,000 visitors from across the country and 10,000 international delegates back to the gates or online via our new Beef TV program. “The program is shaping up to be one of the best yet, with more beef, more trade, more tech, more education, and more entertainment across a brandnew precinct-based program”. Mr Camm said.

Members can access details of the many competitions available to enter such as the Stud Cattle Championships, Commercial Pen cattle at Gracemere or the National Carcase Competition at the Beef website. Trade Fair sites are now open for booking and the event is ramping up in scale.

The Charolais Society will have a site at the event and other activiites are in the planning stage. It would be fantastic to see the prior success of the Charolais breed emulated at this comming Beef Australia 2024.

Accommodation is always a chore to get so if you are planning a trip get your accommodation sorted.

May 5 - 11, 2024

www.beefaustralia.com.au

Moongool Radical 26 (AI), Interbreed Champion Female exhibited by Moongool Charolais at Beef Australia 2021.

Sire Moongool 747

Son Clare Snoop Dog (P)

Victorian Weaner Circuit

Southern Weaner sales across Victoria feature from January to March. Victorian Charolais breeders present a Charolais champion pen at the major sales in their state rewarding vendors for presenting top calves for auction. Champion pen vendors receive a drench pack made available by Region sponsors, Boehringer Ingelheim who have supported this initiative for many years.

Across the Victorian circuit of weaner sales, a staggering number of calves change hands in a tight timeframe. Stock and Land reported in January alone, 67,110 young cattle went under the hammer across the state. The gross value of the 67,110 head was $107,505,899 on a softer market than the previous year. Charolais calves offered in these sales presented with top weight for age and muscling and vendors saw strong demand for their product.

At Mortlake the Champion pen of Charolais calves was sold by Delamere Pastoral, Willaura with 21 calves averaging 377kgs making $1,794. Delamere’s heifers weighed in at 344kg and returned $1,554. S & Y Drake offered a pen of steers with a tremendous 413kg weight to achieve $1,734 per head. At the Birragurra sale in western Victoria saw a pen offered by Graeme and Lachlan Inglis, Colac take the champion award. Their 15 Charolais sired crossbred steers weighed 399kg and returned $1,930.

At Wangaratta the same day Rangan Charolais stud offered a pen of 413kg steers to post a $2,050 return. Champion pen at this sale was Deepdale Pty Ltd from Tallarook with their 10 steers making $1,660. PH & RF Creamer, Dederang sold 18 Charolais sired heifers to return an impressive $1,850.

At Barnawatha in the north of the state on the 10th January, Boehringer Ingelheim Champion Pen was awarded to JM & KI Neilson, Sandy Creek Vic. This pen of 17 Charolais x steers weighed 394kgs, sold for $4.44kg to generate $1,750 per head. A heavyweight pen from BA, JP & TP Petzke, Mitta Mitta, Vic, sold well with their 11 Charolais 404kg x heavyweight steers returning $1,910 each.

Pakenham has always been a great sale for Charolais infused genetics. Alex Scott and Staff agent Dane Perczyk working from Leongatha and Pakenham loves the versatility of the breed. In the Stock and Land he said “I like the fact that Charolais can be sold over different categories. They can be sold as vealers, in the store pens, as bullocks and can be grainfed in feedlots. They cover a lot of markets.” Dane backs this up, breeding Charolais himself adding “I kill my own cattle for meat, and they produce tasty meat that is very tender”. The Champion pen at Pakenham in January was entered by Graeme and Marg Derix from Tinamba. Their 389kg heifers impressed the judges and were keenly sought after for $1,710. The same vendors sold 421kg steer weaners for $2,150.

Charolais sired weaners cracked the $2,000 mark at Yea on the 14th January. Long time users of Charolais sires, Peter, Val and Daniel Hauser sold 408kgs calves for $5.14kg returning a hefty $2,100 per head. This pen was awarded the Champion pen by the judge, long time Charolais identity, Duncan Newcomen. G & H Hauser sold a pen of 17 Charolais weaners for $1930.

At the Hamilton Hereford and Euro mixed sex weaner sale in January, agents’ yarded 2473 weaner cattle. The average weight across the yarding was 329kg, 11kg less than the prior year. Agents attributed this to the wet weather during the year. Liz, Jordan and Ricky Willis, Carney Dale, Byaduk sold a pen of 29 Charolais sired calves weighing 380kg for 510c/kg returning $1,939. This pen was also awarded the Champion Charolais pen sponsored by the Victorian Charolais breeders.

Luke Deimel - Paull & Scollard Nutrien Ag Solutions Albury, Champion pen vendor, Craig McNabb - C.M. Pastoral and Ty Stanton at the Barnawatha sale on the 2nd March.

C.M. Pastoral Co, Moama Champion pen of Charolais x Santa Gertrudis steers at Barnawatha, Vic. The pen averaged 448kgs and returned $1,760 per head.

Associate members Graeme and Roslyn Kurtze, Hamilton Victoria, also sold well with a pen of 8 Charolais steers weighing 408kg selling for 470c/kg or $1,921.

Wrapping up the sales in March, Craig McNabb trading as C.N. Pastoral Co from Moama sold an impressive pen of Charolais Santa Gertrudis cross steers taking the award for Champion pen. Weighing in at 448kgs the calves returned $1,760 a head. Mr. McNab interviewed at the sale, said it had been a very wet season with their breeder block at Ivanhoe in NSW still underwater. He added their Moama block had between 6,000 to 7000 hectares flooded still.

The Victorian sales traditionally conclude with the Mountain Calf Sales in the High country. A pen bred by Bernard Carroll from Hinnomungie took champion honours at the Benambra sale in March. These sales are sold per head and the champion pen sold for $1,750. Charolais have a presence in this area which is traditionally Hereford through and through.

The Victorian Region extend their appreciation to Boehringer Ingleheim for their valued support over many years. The vendors of the Champion pen all received an Ivomec drench pack, always handy. When you combine great genetics, excellent herd health and feed availability the ability of these Charolais calves is unsurpassed.

Cross Into Profit with Charolais

Chas Armytage, Delamere Pastoral, Willaura, Victoria with his champion pen of Charolais at Mortlake that made $1,794 a head.

Hamilton Charolais Champion pen offered by Liz Jordan and Ricky Willis with the judge Rob Abbott. This pen of 29 Charolais sired steers weighed 380kg, sold for $5.10kg or $1,938. Image courtesy Stock and Land.

Purchaser Gary Briscoe, Mirboo North with Charolais Champion pen vendor Bernard Carroll at the Benambra, Mountain Calf sale.

Birragurra vendors Lachlan and Graeme Inglis flank Malcolm Schulze presenting the Champion pen award. The Inglis steers in the background made $1,930 a head and weighed a hefty 399kg.

Barnawatha vendor, John Neilson from Sandy Creek, Victoria sold the Charolais Champion pen of 17 steerrs weighing 394kgs for $1,750.

Judge Mr Gary McCorkel, Vendors Mr Charlie Veevers & Mr Steve Clarke, Deepdale P/L Tallarook at the Wangaratta Sale.

Champion pen vendors at Yea, Victoria, Daniel, Val & Peter Hauser, Yea, their pen of 19 Charolais sired steers returned $2,100.

International Virtual Show

The VIRTUAL SHOW is back! Instigated originally during the Covid no travel years to maintain global promotion of Charolais and Charbray cattle, feedback from participants has encouraged Charolais Charbray International to run the event again.

There are three divisions of judging – Full French, Purebred and Charbray. The Entry fee is $CAN75 and includes an advertisement in the Virtual Show Book. This year animals do not have to be haltered for the video. This is a change to make it easier to include mature herd bulls.

A panel of of judges will be selected globally and there will be three for each division. In the 2021 competition Australia was honoured to have two judges on the judging panel, Mr David Bondfield and Mr John Mercer. Other judges involved came from France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, United States of America and Brazil. There will be a People’s Choice Grand Champion Bull and Female. This will be voted on through Facebook at International Charolais. Follow the International Charolais page for all updates.

Before setting out with your video camera please take the time to read the rules of the competition. The Entry Form and Rules are available on the Charolais Charbray International website www.charolaisinternational.com

Just as most breeders in Australia are looking for that next herd sire to take their program to the next level, so are other breeders from across the globe. When you consider the spread of Charolais genetics bred in Australia globally there is no doubt that our programs are regarded with high esteem. With promotion this international export has potential to grow significantly.

The social media attention the Peoples Choice judging generated was significant and offered breeders considerable exposure. Brynn Steppler in Canada achieved tremendous success in the 2021 event with her heifer, Steppler Gabby 546H attracting attention from across the globe.

This competition offer all members the opportunity to step outside our border and go international. This competition is a cost effective promotion of your program to an international audience as well as bragging rights for championship winners. Members of Charolais Society of Australia are eligible to enter as the society is a financial member of the international organisation.

The Charolais Society encourage members to participate in this event and build an international profile. With Australia set to host the Charolais Charbray International World Congress in 2026 having an international presence in the build up to that event could pay dividends.

Technical Conference

2023 Hosted by Czech Republic

Charolais and Charbray breeders met in the Czech Republic for the bi-annual International Technical Conference. Thirteen countries were represented with three delegates from Australia. Charolais breeders and staff from the Czech Republic delivered a great event with an excellent program fostering global cooperation.

After the frustration of postponing their planned 2021 Technical Conference, Charolais breeders in the Czech Republic had the opportunity to deliver their program in April this year. Delegates from thirteen countries assembled in Prague for the event. For the hosts this was the second time they have conducted an International Charolais event after hosting the 2008 World Congress. The event had delegates from Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Slovakia, Sweden, USA and local Czech breeders. The first night saw most of the delegates arrive to the central Grandium Hotel in Prague where welcome drinks and dinner was held. Here we met Jiri, one of our guides and received a briefing on the next few days.

This hotel was close to Wenceslas Square, which in November 1989 became the cradle of the movement that swiftly ended four decades of communist rule in Czechoslovakia. (During the tour we were given an insight into the effects of the Communist era especially in regard to land ownership.) An officially sanctioned march in the city, commemorating the death of a student at the hands of Nazis in 1939, resulted in police violence and public disorder. Indignation at the current regime kindled further unrest, and in the second half of November some half a million people demonstrated in the streets of the capital.

Cows and calves grazing at the Hatlak’s family farm.

Subsequent pressure led to the resignation of the entire Communist Party leadership and the formation of a coalition government headed by noncommunists. When Czechoslovakia itself was dissolved into its constituent republics on January 1, 1993, Prague maintained its prominent international status as capital of the Czech Republic.

To start the second day of the Conference, delegates enjoyed a historical walk from the Castle downhill to the Old Town with our guide a fountain of information. From the high set castle grounds, the spires that make the city famous made a great vista. Our guide provided a broad insight into the history of the city and the influences over the centuries. Prague has been settled since the Palaeolithic Age with trade routes connecting southern and northern Europe passing through the area and adding influences. Prague although in the centre of Europe has over 600 years of architecture virtually untouched by natural or war disasters.

Starting from the Castle we toured cathedrals, the palace grounds and other historical buildings as the tour meandered down to the river. We crossed over the Vltava River on the historical 14th century Charles Bridge heading into the Old Town. A highlight in the Old town was the Prague Astronomical Clock. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the thirdoldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. The walk continued to the Vltava River where delegates enjoyed a luncheon cruise on the river. Unfortunately, due to water levels the cruise could not access all areas but the scenery and catering was very enjoyable.

The tour then headed to our next base, Brno in the eastern area of the country. The tour visited the Kozel Brewery on the way and were given an insight into beer, a subject close to the Czech’s heart. The annual volume of beer consumed in the Republic in 2021 was 129 litres per capita. The first batch of Kozel, a dark beer was brewed in a 60 hectolitre cauldron on December 15th 1847 in the village brewery in the Velké Popovice. The water for brewing is sourced from a well at a depth of 141 metres. In 1919 a French painter gifted the brewery a painting of a billy goat for giving him food and shelter. Since the 1930’s a dedicated Billy Goat mascot has grazed the brewery grounds. Every Billy goat that been named Olda with the current mascot “Olda XV”. The brewery has been extensively modernized and the automated production systems were very impressive. A small tasting on site confirmed their brewing credentials.

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic with just under 400,000 inhabitants and around 200 kilometres from Prague. Our tour was in early spring with trees just budding however pastures and some crops seemed very advanced. Along the freeway were considerable forests with forest areas covering 33 percent of the Czech land area.

Brno hosts the Czech National Beef Cattle show. This is a biannual event and is the largest livestock show in the Czech Republic. The next hotel, the Quality Hotel Brno Exhibition Centre for the next five nights was on the exhibition grounds boundary making it very convenient on show day. Approximately 350 head of beef cattle were displayed including 70 Charolais.

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Images from Prague, a beautiful city.

Kozel Brewery had many goat statues reflecting their Billy Goat mascot.

Technical Conference

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Day two of the conference involved three cattle visits. The first was to the farm of Agrochyt at Mohelno where Vláďa Chytka and his family welcomed the tour. Vlada was a participant in the first Charolais International Youth program in Canada back in 2018. This farm started breeding beef cattle in 2003 with herds of Charolais, Limousin and Simmental. Prior to this the farm was involved in breeding pigs. The family run 80 cows on 105 hectares with 65 hectares growing fodder such as maize and Lucerne silage as well as wheat and barley. The family has had great success with a young Charolais bull winning a major French show before being sold into France. This bull Agrochyt Demon was a homozygous poll sire. Further to this a young Simmental sire was sold to influential Simmental herd, Kilbride Farm in Northern Ireland.

The poll gene is very important in their breeding selection as their organic status does not allow dehorning. The females on display had good milking ability which is selected for and were larger framed females. The type of cattle on this farm were very similar to our Australian type. The replacement heifer pen had strong consistency in type across all three breeds and the heifers exhibited great depth of body. Only one young Charolais sire was on display with other bulls at a test station.

The farm averages 400mm of rain a year and the females spend considerable time in sheds. Eighty percent of the herd calves between October to January. A hot wire strung across the shed pens provide a creep area for the calves and it works very well. Each pen in the shed was well bedded and the cattle had access to an outside pen where the feed lane runs. In the distance, one of the two Czech nuclear power stations was on the horizon.

Lunch was at a village pub where a chef cooked on a wood fired Barbeque and put on quite the show constructing burgers and plates in front of the group.

The second visit for the day was to the Redu, spol. sr.o. herd where the 1158 hectare property was more corporate owned. On arrival we were shown a video outlining the enterprise which was very informative. After hearing from speakers two of the herd sires were paraded and their muscularity was very impressive.

Yearling heifer at Agrochyt Mohelno farms.

A very impressive cow and calf at Agrochyt Mohelno farms. The herd is shedded for a good part of the year.

Outside feeding bunks at Agrochyt Mohelno farms.

Breeders in the shed at Agrochyt Mohelno farms. The cattle had access to outside feeding areas

Here the sheds and bull handling facility were first class and very impressive with ten employees on farm. In addition to the breeding herd there was an associated bull test station and Biogas plant.

Market crops are gown including wheat, winter barley, rapeseed, sunflower and corn for grain and silage. Lucerne is also gown for animal nutrient and the operation of the 550kw biogas plant. Rotational grazing is used and animal health and welfare is paramount to the operation

The Charolais breeding herd of 200 Charolais cows is bred with a emphasis on the Myostatin gene (F94L) and the Q204X gene combinations. Combining these genes correctly can provide a significant increase in meat yield. Other selection criteria include structure, meat yield and calving ease. Eighty percent of genetics used are from France and 20% from Czech bloodlines. At their on-farm auction in 2022 a French imported sire, “Origan” was sold back to France. Several of his calves were on display in the pens. Future development will see emphasis on poll genes in the herd. The display here was very comprehensive with pens of breeding females with calves by sire groups. The herd on display was very well muscled and the consistency of the sires used was evident.

The third visit for the day was to the bull testing station associated with Redu. The station tests four groups of bulls a year. Bulls are fed undercover in pens to achieve a standard weight gain. The aim of the test station is to provide standard conditions for all animals to evaluate genetic excellence. Standards are set by the Czech Cattle Breeders Association and must be adhered to.

Of the 2000 animals tested annually, half are tested on farm and half in testing stations. Bulls are weighed every 14 days and this is conducted by an employee of the cattle breeder’s organization. For our inspection each bull had a pen card showing pedigree, genomic test results and performance date which was quite extensive. The bulls on test would also be structurally evaluated and semen tested prior to sale.

Mature sires at Redu, spol. sr.o. farms.

A younger bull in the impressive bull facility at Redu, spol. sr.o. farms.

Breeding females at Redu, spol. sr.o. farms.

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In the evaluation system every breeding bull has to pass the testing system either on farm or at a testing station. Bulls are fed for 120 days for the testing and all data is collected by inspectors of the Czech Beef Breeders Association (ČSCHMS). Bulls are classified and selected according to the selection criteria by a committee of the Association staff and farmers. They evaluate these traits: fulfilment of the breeding standard, relative breeding value for growth in test, weight at the age of 365 days, height at hips at the end of the test, linear classification at basic selection, average daily gain from the birth to the end of performance test and special attention is paid to the conformation of feet and legs. Along with the Charolais bulls in the test station there were some Simmental, Limousin, Piedmontese and Red Angus bulls on test. The Charolais sires here were very uniform in type with great muscle expression.

Dinner tonight was traditional foods at a local Brno Brewery pub with accordion music for entertainment. Green coloured beer was on offer for those so inclined.

Day 3 was the Czech National Beef Show at the Exhibition grounds. French judge Sebastien Cluzel judged the Charolais classes in an indoor exhibition hall. Around the ring different breeds had display booths where merchandise and hospitality were available. The Czech Charolais breeders looked after the delegates with tremendous attention and the showing was available to view from this area. In the show ring the champions were both exhibited by the Redu Farm. Champion Bull and Supreme Exhibit was a French import, Pop Rock (P) sired by Eden SC P. This bull was four years old at the show and showed great depth through out and great body length. A proven sire we had inspected calves the previous day on farm. Redu also showed the Champion female, Suzy who was also imported from France by Redu. The classes on display were a great display of Charolais cattle and many entrants would suit our production systems here in Australia. It was interesting watching Sebastien judge and seeing his emphasis on different selection criteria.

The pens at the Bull testing station.

Information displayed on each animal in the pens at the Bull testing station.

Above & Below: Impressive young sires on test at the Bull Testing Station.

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Cattle stalls were undercover and adjacent to the judging ring at Brno.

Charolais Supreme Champion, Pop Rock (P) and the team from Redu herd, the exhibitors.

Reserve Overall Champion, Suzy(P) exhibited by Redu herd.

International delegates presented awards in the classes during judging, Australians Colin Rex, Andrew & Anne Thompson present in the calf class. Image courtesy D Hobbs.

French judge, Sebastien Cluzel working through a class of yearling heifers.

Cheese and speciality smallgoods stall on the Exhibition grounds.

Judging the Charolais Breeders Group. The Champion group to the left exhibited by the family farm of Mr. Leoš Slavík also won the Interbreed Breeders Group.

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The Brno Exhibition also featured many other breeds of cattle, horses, sheep and farm machinery. Delegates could visit many other trade sites around the grounds. Interesting in the beef exhibition hall there was a meat vending machine where you could purchase the cut of your choice with a credit card. A whole pavilion was dedicated to game keeping and hunting with all sorts of weaponry on display and available for sale. Dinner on this night was a combined event with exhibitors.

The Technical Day was held in the hotel meeting rooms with three speakers from the Czech Republic starting proceedings. Josef Kucera from the Czech Moravian Breeders Corporation spoke on beef cattle breeding in the Czech Republic. He explained the Czech Republic has 10.5million inhabitants, 4.2 million hectares of agricultural land of which 1.1 million hectares is permanent grassland or pasture. Cattle production of total agriculture production is 19% milk and 6% beef. In 1996 there was 712,000 cattle of which only 38,000 were beef. In 2022 the national breeding herd has reduced to 358,000 of which 230,000 are beef females. The majority of beef herds are less than 200 head. Meat consumption per capita is low at 85kg per head of which only 8kg is beef.

The CMSCH also track animal registration and movements and distribute eartags for registered animals. Along with beef genetic evaluations they also operate a milk recording laboratory and a Genomic laboratory. Genetic material of endangered breeds are stored in a cryo bank and the company conducts research and development to aid farmers.

View from the bus on the way to visit farms.

A warm greeting at the Hatlak’s farm.

Delegates inspecting the replacement heifers at the Hatlak Family herd.

Above & Below: Impressive Charolais breeding females at the Hatlak Family herd.

Yearling bulls on farm testing at the Hatlak Farm.

Alena Birovaš presented on the Czech Beef Breeders Association. The Czech Beef Breeders Corporation (CSCHMS) is an organization authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture to coordinate and organise a genetic selection program for all beef breeds in the country. Included in the main objectives are performance recording certified by ICAR, exterior linear classification, selection of young bulls for breeding, provision of EBV’s, maintaining the herdbooks and promotion of beef cattle.

Each breed has their own Breeders Club which are independent in coordinating the activities and objectives for their breed. Of the 25 beef breeds in the country, Charolais, Angus, Beef Simmental and Limousin are the most popular. Charolais numbers have increased from 1,698 performance recorded calves in 1999 to 5,597 in 2022. Charolais bull calves born in 2022 averaged 46kg birth weight and 570kg at twelve months. Alena expanded on the selection and testing process for young bulls.

Zdeňka Veselá, Institute of Animal Science, Prague (Department of Genetics and Breeding of Farm Animals) presented on the genetic evaluation of beef cattle in the Czech Republic. She highlighted the first Czech breeding values were produced in the year 2000. An analysis is run four times a year. Her presentation showed excellent responses for calving ease and weaning weight since the introduction of EBVs with strong positive trends. Of interest the Angus breed are about to introduce scanning data for analysis.

With most of the European beef market having a low fat specification this has not been high priority in the past. Angus and Limousin breeds are also due to introduce a Single Step genomic evaluation in 2023. The Czech Republic also participate in Interbeef (European Evaluation) two times a year which is useful when selecting AI sires for import.

After these speakers the Annual General Meeting of Charolais Charbray International was held. Outgoing President, Kamil Milat (Czech Republic) handed over to Helge By from Canada as the incoming President. Canada is hosting the next World Congress in 2024. Colin Rex was re-elected as Chairperson of the International Breed Development committee which also held a meeting after the Annual General Meeting. This meeting allowed delegates from around the globe to raise items for discussion and feedback. Discussion on items such as Progressive Ataxia were extremely useful to assist each country to formulate their policies on the topic.

The next International Youth program will be hosted by Ireland with Australia hosting in 2024. The next Technical Conference will be hosted by Mexico in 2025. Australia will host the World Congress in 2026. After lunch each country in attendance presented on Charolais breeding and marketing in their countries and robust discussion took place between delegates. The Charolais breed has a presence in 80 countries around the world and it is a testament to the breeds ability to be able to meet market specifications in such diverse markets.

Dinner this night was in a wine cellar underground, where we had a wine explanation, wine tasting and Moravian folk music. The cellars were used as cells during the communist regime. Built soundly of brick the acoustics made for a super night of entertainment and conversation.

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Czech Barbeque lunch, it was so good on a beautiful spring day.

Josef Kucera presenting at the Technical Day.

Traditional musicians performing in the wine cellar where we enjoyed a great dinner.

In the wine cellar with the brick ceiling, good music, wine, food and dancing resulted in a great night of entertainment.

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The final day of the Conference saw us visit the Highlands region (480m above sea level) where the Hatlak family farm. The family have seen seven generations on this farm and before the communist regime had 19 hectares of land and 3 hectares of forest. After the communist regime the family requested the land to be returned and now farm 140 hectares with 40 to 50 breeders. Grassland is cut for silage as well as grazed and 3 hectares of potatoes are grown. Their Charolais herd started in 1993 with 7 French breeding heifers. The breeding herd is closed and they use AI extensively. Again, there is a strong emphasis on poll genetics, milk production muscling and temperament.

The herd was very impressive with superb temperaments. The bulls in the test pen all wanted a scratch and showed excellent muscle development for their age. Out in the fields we saw the replacement heifers and cows and calves. The cows on display had great volume and well developed calves at foot. From the farm there was a beautiful view across the valley. Once again, we were treated to a vast spread of cooking to ensure that we were not hungry.

The tour returned to Brno where delegates could do a tour of the city or prepare for the final dinner that night at Valec Castle. Prior to dinner we were given a guided tour of the castle and grounds including the torture rooms. The castle now operates as a hotel and the room we had the dinner in was stunning. During the meal traditional dancers and musicians entertained the delegates before the final speeches commenced.

Charolais breeders and Kamil’s team presented an awesome Technical Conference that was enjoyed by all. Delegates from Societies had time to visit during bus trips, breakfasts etc and discuss items of interest and the technical day was very informative. We had the opportunity to visit and inspect some tremendous cattle programs and the show and we all gained a better understanding of the type of cattle being successful in the Czech Republic.

These events allow cooperation and transfer of information between the official organisations of the Charolais world as well as developing networks across the globe. The exchange of information, research and genetics make our breed stronger in a global sense and I encourage Australian breeders to participate in future events.

On behalf of the Charolais Society of Australia we presented an engraved Condamine Bell to the Czech Charolais breeders as a token of our appreciation of a tremendously successful event. The hospitality and organization was outstanding and we all enjoyed the smooth planning. Special thank you to Juri and Tomas from E-Tours for all your assistance and information along the way, it was appreciated.

Looking forward to the World Congress in Canada, June, July 2024. Details will be circulated to members as soon as they become available.

Australian delegates, General Manager Colin Rex, Anne and Andrew Thomspon, Boyup Brook WA.

Traditional Folk dancing at the Final Gala dinner at Valec Castle.

The Final Gala dinner was held in the historical Valec Castle.

Above: Charolais Charbray International Voting Delegates 2023. Image courtesy Helge By.

From the Chair

I would like to take time to congratulate youth members on their recent success’s between Sydney Royal, WA handlers camp, Taroom Feature Show and many more shows and events in between. It isn’t an easy thing to get animals of your own out and about so a big congratulations to you all. On behalf of the Youth Committee, I would also like to thank everyone who was involved in our Calendar Fundraiser from sponsoring months and sale dates to purchasing calendars. From this generous support we were grateful to sell 84 calendars, 6 month stud sponsorships, 15 sale dates and raised a profit of $1,800. We thank everyone involved, your support goes a long way. We look forward to starting the 2024 calendars later in the year, so get your cameras out now and try to win our front cover photo!

We recently planned and sent out a survey to members that was well received. The youth committee have collated the data that was gained and we are working towards using that information to help us move forward whilst we plan what comes next. What is next? We have some exciting things on the horizon.

The committee are currently working towards our first “Charolais Youth Australia – Funding the Future” Auction which will help raise money for youth events and scholarships. Expressions of interest have been sent out to get the ball rolling as the auction is set the take place on the 15-16th of August on AuctionsPlus. Keep an eye out as there will be a range of items to suit everyone.

We are also currently in the planning stages of running an education day in late September, where we have some great ideas coming together. It will be a great day out for all ages, so watch our Charolais Youth Australia Facebook page and your emails for coming details on this!

Our committee recently spoke about what happens next for our committee and how we involve more youth members. Moving towards the end of the year expressions of applications will be sent out to youth members to grow our committee. I encourage everyone who would like to be involved to put in your expression of interest. The more ideas the better! We can’t wait to see the next few months of events unfold.

Youth Committee Chairperson

Laura Lockhart

ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop

The Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association [ARCBA] have set the dates for the third Young Breed Leaders Workshop. This will be in Brisbane on the 24th and 25th October. The Charolais Society will have the opportunity to send 2-3 delegates to this multi breed leadership workshop. Designed to develop leadership in the beef industry the first two events received tremendous reviews from participants.

Each members of ARCBA is invited to send delegates based on a membership formula and the program is designed to push participants comfort zone as they work collaboratively to develop solutions to industry issues.

Lauren Platzer attended the inaugural event and reported “The workshop was a great way to foster development of cattle breeders within the cattle breeding industry. It gave us the opportunity to learn of the varying perspectives towards breeding cattle within Australia, as well as the opportunity to develop our own perspectives. The Breedplan process was an interesting idea to learn more about. It was not only the debate over EBVs and Breedplan which were covered, but also how young cattle breeders can become more involved in their respective breeding societies. However, I believe the most important part of the Young Breeders Workshop was not only the learning aspect, but the chance for young cattle breeders to meet over a common passion for a future in such a growing industry. It was an illuminating workshop as well as a valuable learning opportunity.

The age group for the workshop is 18 to 35 years and members will be sent details on how to apply as event details become available.

August 15th & 16th

Charolais Youth Funding the Future Auction

Online via Auctions Plus

Commencing 6am the 15th of August 2023

Ending 9pm the 16th of August 2023

Watch your emails for details

September TBC

Charolais Youth Education Day - Queensland

Youth education event

Watch your emails for details

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Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still. Chinese Proverb

Charolais Youth Out and About

We love seeing our youth succeeding on the show circuit across Australia. Youth members have been active at major shows and achieved great success. Some recent results from our youth members are listed below.

Sydney Show

Sophie Inder

1st with Winchester Miss Cooley S14E

Female class 16-18 months

Reserve Champion Junior Female

Sarah Frost

1st with Destiny Sage

Female class 20 to 24 months

Laura Lockhart

4th with L J Tennessee Quist

Female class 12 to 14 months

Taylor Miller

3rd with Blue Gene Sharpshooter

Male class 20 to 24 months

Taroom Charolais Feature Show

Molly Hartwig-

2nd with Ellentee Gypo

Female class 15 months & under 17 months

3rd in the Pair of females (Ellentee Sarah & Ellentee Gypo)

Stephanie Hartwig

2nd with SHB Little Gem Tinkerbelle

Female class 9 months and under 12 months

4th with SHB Little Gem Sovereign Special

Male class 19 months and 21 months

Gabriella Stokes

2nd with Clearview Actress 5

Female class 6 months & under 9 months

1st with Clearview Actress 3

Female class 9 months & under 12 months

2nd with Clearview Timebomb

Male class 6 months & under 9 months

3rd with Clearview Tuxedo

Male 9 months & under 12 months

2nd in Sires Progeny with Brendale Ridley

Amy Whitechurch

1st with 4 Ways Refine R32E

Female class 30 months & over

Reserve Senior Champion Female with 4 Ways Refine R32E

1st in the Cow & calf class with 4 Ways Refine R32E

Alongside judge Mr Andrew Brassingthwaite Oscar Cass from ANC Charolais stud had the opportunity to learn as the Associate Judge at Taroom. Oscar reports,

My name is Oscar Cass, I am 20 years old and currently residing at St Alberts College studying a Bachelor of Agriculture and Business at the University of New England. Growing up on a cattle property quickly developed my love for cattle and the Charolais breed. I work at ANC Charolais, when I am not at university, which is my parents Charolais stud at Guluguba. It is through my parent’s association with the Charolais breed, where they have taken my brother and I to Charolais youth camps and many stud sales, Beef Australia, and cattle forums over the years. This has allowed me to develop my interest and I wish to continue learning more in the Agricultural industry. In my gap year, I chose to work for a large Poll Hereford Stud in Southern NSW, to continue my interest in the stud cattle industry. This gave me the opportunity to work with another breed, learn vast amounts about genetics, and different environmental conditions. When I finish University, I wish to return home and continue ANC Charolais with my family.

I was honoured to be an Associate Judge with Andrew Bassingthwaighte at Taroom Charolais Feature show as it was my first time to judge at a show. Although I was nervous, I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to gain knowledge and experience and how difficult it can be to choose only one winner in some classes. The large number of Stud cattle presented was a credit to the Charolais Society and members.

I highly recommend youth members to join and be involved in the industry, it is very diversified, with many members who are extremely knowledgeable and willing to help younger people get established. I encourage the youth to be part of the Charolais Society, to be keen to take up any offered opportunities, like judging or being a part of any event. Definitely accept and use these opportunities to gain vast amounts of knowledge and meet many established people in the cattle industry.

Judges at Taroom Feature show, Andrew Brassinthwaite and Associate judge Oscar Cass, ANC Charolais stud, Guluguba.

Noller Family Support Youth

Jeff Noller was well known across the Charolais world and after he passed away in 2019, his family donated the contents of his genetics tank to support the Garrett Youth Scholarship fund.

This scholarship fund was established in 1997 by the late Joe Garrett and his wife Carolynne. Joe at the time was the Executive Vice-President of the American International Charolais Association. They made the initial donation and then Australian breeders added to the fund. Since then scholarship funding for Charolais youth has been provided to many youth to assist in their tertiary education.

Over 25 scholarships have been handed out over the years. Well known cattle breeder and judge, Donna Robson (Knox) won the first scholarship back in 1998.

When Lynn Noller reached out to the Charolais Society to offer the genetics that her late husband Jeff had stored we were touched. In her letter Lynn wrote “ Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to a very worthy cause and something Jeff would have been proud contributing to.” Jeff was a renowned cattle breeder and had achieved considerable success, firstly with the family Gunnadoo herd and then his Noller herd with Lynn and sons Mark and Brendan. Jeff was also the quintessential Aussie bloke that loved a laugh and was always fun to be around. Jeff always seemed to have time for those around him.

With the generous support of Auctionsplus hosting the sale the semen and embryos were auctioned off in late March. Held over two days the sale attracted spirited bidding from across the country. The offering had a great mix of imported semen as well as the best from the Noller breeding program and sires purchased in, such as DSK WE Jammer Rammer (P)(R/F).

It is not everyday you get a chance to access some of the sires in the offering. Semen and embryos were sold on a per straw or embryo basis. Top price in the semen was $395 for four straws of well known French sire, Impair. Full French genetics were keenly sought after with three straws of Full French sire, Palgrove Champagne making $115 per straw. Also making the $100 per straw mark was 10 straws of LT Bluegrass 4017P (P).

In the embryo offering the joining of WCR Sir FA Mac 2244 (P) and interbreed champion Airlie Noisette Q303E topped at $620 per embryo for a package of 5 embryos.

Overall the auction realised just under $22,000 which is an outstanding result. All proceeds from the sale were placed into the investment account to generate interest to fund future scholarships. The Charolais Society extend their sincere appreciation to all successful buyers and under bidders that assisted in generating such a great result. This makes a significant addition to the investment fund and will aid in being able to offer more scholarships in the future. The team at Auctionsplus were outstanding in firstly hosting the sale but their efforts during and after the sale were first class.

Members are welcome to donate to the GYS investment account at any time by contacting the Charolais office. The more the fund grows the more interest it generates and more scholarships can be offered.

Applications for the 2023 Garrett Youth Scholarships are currently out and applicants will be evaluated in August with the successful applicants announced in August.

Jeff Noller with Gunnadoo You Little Ripper, just one of many champions you saw Jeff on the halter.

Carolynne and the late Joe Garrett, founders of the Garrett Youth Scholarship back in 1997.

Inaugural scholarship winner Donna Robson (Knox) with David Bondfield, Charolais Society President 1998.

One of the semen lots on offer, Noller Bonzer B16E

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“ Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to a very worthy cause and something Jeff would have been proud contributing to. Lynn Noller

How Will Genomic Selection Benefit Australian Charolais Breeders?

By Catriona Millan, ABRI’s Beef Extension Services

For the last five years, the Charolais Society of Australia, the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (ABGU) and BREEDPLAN have been working together to prepare for genomics. Charolais Singlestep Genomic Evaluation is scheduled to commence in January 2023. This article will outline what genomics is, how genomics works, and will also outline how the inclusion of genomic information into the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis is expected to benefit Australian Charolais breeders.

What Is Genomics?

The genome is the genetic material of an organism; that is, all of an organism’s DNA. Genomics is the study of the genome, while genomic selection refers to the inclusion of DNA information into the genetic evaluation program (BREEDPLAN). The DNA information (or genotypes) used for genomic selection will be in the form of thousands of genetic markers, known as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). Genotypes containing these thousands of SNP markers are generated by analysing a DNA sample from the animal on a SNP chip. SNP chips are available in different densities; for example the SNP chip might have 20,000 SNP markers (20K), 50,000 SNP markers (50K) or 800,000 SNP markers (800K).

When genomics becomes a reality for Australian Charolais, Charolais breeders will be able to take a hair sample from their animals and request for a genomic test to be done on the sample. The DNA gets extracted from the hair sample, and the obtained DNA run on a SNP chip (density specified by the breeder, with the denser chips being more expensive). The resulting SNP genotypes will then be used, along with pedigree information and performance information, in the calculation of Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs.

How Does Genomic Selection Work?

When genomic information is not included in the BREEDPLAN analysis (the current situation for most Australian breeds, including Charolais), the BREEDPLAN analysis uses pedigree information and performance data (both on the individual and the progeny) to generate EBVs. When genomic information is implemented for the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis, Charolais breeders will be able to take a hair sample on an individual animal, send the sample to the lab, and have the sample genotyped on one of the available SNP chips. The genotype information needs to be supplied to the breed to be included in the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis and used, in conjunction with pedigree and performance information, to generate EBVs.

For genomic selection to work, a reference population is required. The reference population consists of thousands of Charolais animals which have both phenotypes (performance data) and genotypes (Figure 1). Setting up a reference population has been one of the challenges in implementing genomics in many breeds of beef cattle; there simply have not been enough animals with both phenotypes and genotypes available to form an effective reference population. The ideal reference population has phenotypes collected on all traits of economic importance and interest to the breed.

The second group of animals in Figure 1 are those which have genotypes, but do not have phenotypes collected. Typically these are young animals which have not yet reached an age where they can be performance recorded. However; any animal with a genotype but no performance data fits into this second group.

Genomic selection uses the known relationships between the phenotypes and genotypes of the Charolais animals in the reference population to calculate genomic EBVs for young Charolais animals (Figure 1).

There are several factors that will influence how well genomic selection works. Firstly, the size of the reference population is important. For genomic selection to work successfully in Australian Charolais, it is expected that a large reference population will be needed. Secondly, genomic selection works best when the reference population is closely related to the young animal population for which genomic EBVs are being calculated. For this reason, the reference population should be designed to represent the whole Charolais genetic pool, rather than just a subset of genetics within a breed. This is also one of the reasons that genomics will not replace performance recording – there will need to be new Charolais animals with both genotypes and phenotypes coming into the reference population over time. It is important that Charolais breeders understand that genomics will not replace performance recording; the work that you as Charolais breeders do to performance record your animals will be critical for the success of genomics in the future.

Charolais Singlestep BREEDPLAN Analysis

CALCULATE GENOMIC EBVS

GENOTYPES

PHENOTYPES (Performance Data)

GENOTYPES

PHENOTYPES (Performance Data)

Figure 1. A reference population is critical to the implementation and ongoing success of genomic evaluations. The reference population consists of all Charolais animals which have phenotypes (performance data for economically important traits) and genotypes available. The relationship between the genotypes and phenotypes of the reference population can be used to calculate genomic EBVs for young Charolais animal, which have genotypes but do not have phenotypes (performance data).

What Benefits Can Australian Charolais Breeders Expect from Genomics?

When genomics is implemented, a Charolais breeder will be able to take a hair sample on an individual animal, send the sample away for genotyping, and the genotype information will be included in the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis and used to generate EBVs. This will have two main applications for Charolais breeders:

1. EBVs can be generated for animals which do not have performance data

Within any breed, there will be a number of animals which do not have performance information as they are from herds which do not record performance data. In the future, with the inclusion of genomic information into the BREEDPLAN analysis, these animals could be genotyped and get BREEDPLAN EBVs.

There are also a number of animals which are in BREEDPLAN herds, but do not have performance information for some traits. This may be because:

• The animal is too young to have been measured for that trait. For example, a 200 day old calf will not have been ultrasound scanned, so is unlikely to have EMA, Rib Fat, Rump Fat or IMF EBVs. Where the 200 day old calf does have carcase EBVs, these are likely to be mid-parent EBVs of fairly low accuracy.

• The trait is hard and/or expensive to measure. For example, Retail Beef Yield. Measuring Retail Beef Yield is very expensive because the carcase has to be completely boned out and the individual retail cuts trimmed and weighed.

• The trait is only able to be measured in one sex. For example, Mature Cow Weight is only recorded for females.

• The trait can only be measured once the animal is dead. For example, abattoir carcase information, including Retail Beef Yield and Marbling, is only measured on carcases, and not from live animals. The beef industry utilises live animal ultrasound scanning measurements as a way around this problem, but the actual carcase measurements can only be done on dead animals.

• Even when an animal does have performance information, this information may not be able to be used effectively by the BREEDPLAN analysis. For example, when an animal is placed in a single animal contemporary group, its performance information cannot be used by the BREEDPLAN analysis to calculate EBVs. As a result, most animals in single animal contemporary groups have midparent EBVs until performance information can be collected on their own progeny.

How Will Genomic Selection Benefit Australian Charolais Breeders?

By Catriona Millan, ABRI cont from 79....

Whatever the reason an animal does not have performance information; the animal will either not have EBVs for the trait in question, or have mid-parent EBVs of fairly low accuracy. With genomics, these animals could be genotyped and get EBVS for a range of traits (provided that the inclusion of the genomic information into the BREEDPLAN analysis means that the EBVs reach the minimum accuracy threshold required to report). Animals which are too young to be performance recorded for a trait could be genotyped at a young age (e.g. at birth) and get EBVs that normally they would not receive until they were much older (e.g. rising 2 year olds with scan data). Similarly, where a seedstock producer wanted EBVs on stud animals for hard to measure traits, genomics would mean that relevant animals could be genotyped and EBVs generated using the genomic information.

2. More accurate EBVs can be generated for animals with limited performance information

Currently, a young Charolais animal with no performance data (either of its own or its progeny) will have mid-parent EBVs with quite low accuracy. With the addition of its own performance data and performance data of its progeny, the EBVs will change (depending on how well the individual and its progeny perform within their contemporary groups) and the accuracy associated with the EBVs will increase.

Genomics will “boost” the accuracy of Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs; this benefit is most pronounced when the animal has EBVs with low accuracies. For example, a young Charolais animal may have an accuracy of 30% for one EBV; with the inclusion of a genomic test, the accuracy for that EBV might become 40%. However, an older Charolais animal, which might have an accuracy of 90% for the same EBV, might only have an increase to 92% accuracy for that EBV with the inclusion of genomic information.

In this way genomics can be considered similar to the addition of progeny performance data into the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis; when the accuracy of an EBV is low additional data has a large effect, and when the accuracy of an EBV is high, additional data has a small effect. Of course, the improvement in the accuracy of an EBV due to the inclusion of genomic information will vary for each trait (depending on the size of the reference population and the heritability of the trait) and for each animal (depending on how closely the animal is related to the reference population).

The applications of genomics as discussed above will allow Charolais breeders to identify elite bulls and heifers at younger ages than is currently possible. For example, consider an ET program where 10 full sibling bulls have been born (Figure 2).

Figure 2. An ET breeding program results in 10 full sibling bull calves. In A) these 10 calves are too young to have performance information recorded, and so have identical mid-parent EBVs and Selection Index values. In this instance, all 10 calves have a Selection Index value of $100. In B) each of the 10 calves has had a genomic test done, and the genomic information has been included in the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis. Here, due to the inclusion of genomic information, the Selection Index values range from $89 to $114.

To further discuss Genomic Evaluation contact staff at ABRI Beef Extension Services Telephone 02 6773 3357 or email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au

As full siblings, these ET calves will share on average 50% of their DNA (e.g. full sibling ET calves are not genetically identical). These young bull calves, at marking time, will have identical mid-parent EBVs with low accuracy. This is illustrated in Figure 2A, where all 10 bull calves have a mid-parent Selection Index value of $100. Which one(s) should be kept as bull(s) for breeding purposes, and which ones should be steered? This is a difficult decision, because the Charolais breeder has limited knowledge of the genetic potential of these young bull calves, and thus has no way of differentiating these calves based on their genetic potential.

Figure 2B shows the Selection Indexes generated after the inclusion of genomic information into the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis. As illustrated in Figure 2B, following the inclusion of genomic data into the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis, the Selection Index values for these 10 full-sibling bull calves now range from $89 to $114. As the Charolais breeder can now differentiate between calves on their genetic potential, the breeder is now able to identify which of these young full-sibling bull calves has the desired genetics for their breeding program. The Charolais breeder can now use the best young bulls for yearling mating. Of course, the use of one Selection Index is for illustrative purposes only; in reality the Charolais breeder would need to consider both Selection Indexes and individual EBVs of importance, and do a visual assessment for structure, when making selection decisions.

As the Figure 2 example shows, the power of genomics is the identification of elite Charolais bulls and heifers at a young age. This allows Charolais breeders to make selection decisions at younger ages than are currently possible, and thus shorten the generation interval. In turn, shortening the generation interval should increase the rate of genetic improvement, both for individual Charolais breeders and the Charolais breed as a whole.

Summary

As this article has outlined, the inclusion of genomic information in the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis is expected to have several benefits for Australian Charolais breeders. These benefits include the potential to calculate EBVs on animals that cannot or have not been measured for particular traits. In addition, the inclusion of genomic data in the BREEDPLAN analysis is likely to increase the accuracy of EBVs for young animals with limited performance data.

While the inclusion of genomic information in the Charolais GROUP BREEDPLAN analysis will not (and should not) replace the need for the recording of good quality performance information, genomic information will provide an additional source of information on Charolais animals. Therefore, genomics looks set to be an important tool for Australian Charolais breeders who wish to continue making genetic improvement into the future.

From the Archives - 1976’s

“the message has stood the test of time and still rings true”

Bushfield Julian

November 1976 Magazine

Bushfield Julian by Apollon from Tipapa Herrique by Aylsham Fistic. (Both sires quoted are free from genetic defects). Julian was Junior and Grand champion Bull at Sydney Royal 1976, Senior and Grand Champion bull Melbourne Royal 1976 and Grand Champion at Adelaide Royal 1976. A show record not equalled in any other breed and attained in competition with leading imported and local bulls including past champions.

Judge at Sydney Royal said “An outstanding bull with length and muscle, looks like a bull and walks like a bull, beat the runner up on length, obviously an exceptional champion bull”.

Judge at Adelaide Royal said “exceptional bull, correct in every way, not overdone, beat runner up on length”.

Judge at Melbourne Royal said “Stands right out, the type of bull we require for the Australian environment, long, walks well, a magnificent bull a worthy champion. d Note: Julian is well known for siring Gilmandyke Park Rebecca R42 who founded the Rosedale Rebecca family.

Charolais Shine at Homebush

November 1976 Magazine

The Homebush Hoof and Hook Carcass show promoted and sponsored by the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board attracted a large showing of steers of All Breeds. On the Hoof awards went to Mr. and Mrs. JD Hawkins, Ginghi, Bylong NSW, Mr & Mrs Stan Hilditch, Cobrabald Station Walcha NSW and Mr & Mrs Ken Kelly, Riverview-Wallah Pty Ltd, Rugby NSW.

Reserve Grand Champion steer on the Hoof went to a Riverview-Wallah steer selected from a pen of nine.

In the Carcass Section, Charolais crosses accounted for five First prizes and three Thirds. Mr & Mrs Jim Hawkins had a first and Reserve Grand Champion Carcass of the show. Mr & Mrs Ken Kelly won the Pen of Nine, two Pens of Three and also a Third award.

Mr & Mrs Stan Hilditch won a Pen of Three Carcasses award and a Third in the a Single Steer Event. Other exhibitors with Charolais crosses were the Millner Family from Blayney, Rick Pisaturo from Mandalong and Hawkesbury Agricultural College.

Once again Charolais crossed performed well at this major New South Wales fixture and it is quite evident that the breed is now well respected by the Trade. Judges now refer to Charolais as though they have always been here and the early attitudes are now fading out.

I would like to congratulate Mr & Mrs JD Hawkins and Mr & Mrs Ken Kelly for their continuing support with such excellent cattle. Perhaps, next year, the big one will be theirs! Mr & Mrs Stan Hilditch’s cattle caused considerable interest. This was the first consignment from Cobrabald and I am certain that we will hear a lot more of these top cattle. Thanks Charolais supporters, you made everyone work for their awards.

Charolais Feature Show

January 1976 Magazine

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland, Toowoomba in conjunction with the Queensland Region will stage the first Charolais Feature show to be held in Queensland. This will form part of the Toowoomba RAS Annual show from 31st March to 3rd April 1976.

Every effort is being made to encourage members to enter fat cattle, and the committee is hopeful of a total of 100 nominations from Charolais breeders. $100 will be offered for the Grand Champion Fat Bullock or Steer and $100 for the Grand Champion Carcase. Excellent trophies will be offered in the stud classes, including 10 straws of Excalibur semen donated by Ambreed Pty Ltd.

Rob Millner, George Tallents, Don Good and Tony Fountain in 1976.

Editorial

Frank Hodder, Chief Executive Officer January 1976 Magazine

I would like all members who think they have DETERMINATION, to stand up and be counted! Talking to a cab driver over the Christmas break, he informed me that this is a critical word if we are to achieve the ultimate for Charolais. As a matter of fact we had an argument on the most appropriate word as I was trying to get him to agree that it should be CO-OPERATION.

As it is to no purpose just showing a determined look on your face all the time. I thought I had better make a list of some of those things where I consider you should exercise your “fixedness of purpose”.

Each member must be DETERMINED to:-

1. Win one carcase competition in the next 24 months;

2. Advertise and sell 3/4 and 7/8 blood bulls;

3. Cull every animal that does not measure up to a performance yardstick;

4. Sell only those females he would, himself, keep;

5. Be loyal to the Charolais breed;

6. Contribute one article, at least, for the newsletter and the local press;

7. Enrol one member each year;

8. Approach your local show Society for show classes or exhibition space;

9. Make plans for your Charolais project to be a legend in your own lifetime;

10. Keep calm at all times and do unto others as you would have they should upon you;

11. Co-operate and be full of enthusiasm for the future.

When I commenced writing, I was determined that this editorial would be so phrased to encourage your co-operation and I seek this with true sincerity as we must all work together for the benefit of our breed. I would like your ideas on ways to improve every facet of our operation. Suggestions on promotion and advertising are always welcome.

If I could only fill a pressure pack with some of my concentrated enthusiasm I could very effectively kill the scourge of all breed societies - the bug we all know as APATHY. This disease overhangs everything we do and it needs a powerful spray to destroy it. Collectively, the members have the spray’s ingredients so I ask you to use your determination to ensure that our Breed is never quarantined for that reason.

Everyone thought that the commercial cattle breeders would besiege us with orders for Charolais cross bulls as we kept winning top carcase awards but we underestimated the traditional hold on the market. We underestimated the adverse public relations that undermined every success we had. As I said in November, ‘a little less than gracious” but we must be determined to find ways and means or pressure pack ingredients of such strength to kill our predators. I am told that cab drivers are great philosophers.

New Pure Bred Bull Arrives

March- 1976 Magazine

It is with great pleasure that Henderson’s Federal Industries would like to announce the arrival of Blythe Leonardo which we believe to be the first Pure Polled Charolais bull imported into this country. The bull was bred by Mr. R. MacDonald of the Blythe Cattle Co, Kaiapoi, New Zealand. His sire was Fisherlea Champ and his dam Chesham Insidieuse. This young man shows a lot of style and character, stands on four very good feet and is a very stretchy calf. He will be used in our breeding up program to a pure polled Charolais herd. This program has been based on only Hereford base cows. Up to this point we are very satisfied with this cross as it produces calves with plenty of size and cows capable of having them. There is also not the variation of type and colour that I have seen using other breeds as base cows.

As can be read from the above statement I feel that we have the best cross but the breeder who has used Angus or some other breed will argue that his cross produces the best type of Charolais, which makes me think that we are missing the boat if something is not done about classifying the whole of the Charolais breed in Australia.

Having attended sales in both New South Wales and Victoria and the Royal shows in both states I would like to say that I have seen some very good cattle but in my opinion the majority of the cattle available for sale were the seller culls. We have a good breed in Charolais with a lot of dedicated breeders who rightly or wrongly believe they are on the right track in their breeding programs. But until the time arrives, when there are knowledgable people available to breeders to judge and advise on their herds as a whole and not a few in the show ring or sale ring then the time will have arrived when we shall stop breeding our individual type of Charolais cattle.

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KARRABIN QLD 4306

T: 07 5460 9407

E: saplatzer@aapt.net.au

SANLARA PARK (SLP)

C & C POSSELT,

T/A GUMTREE FARMING PO BOX 1346

WALKAMIN QLD 4872

T: 0439 764 616

M: 0408 876 313

E: gumtree_13@yahoo.com.au

GUMTREE (GT6)

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

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)

MJ & MCM & GJ PRICE

MARENGO, 7069 TORRENS CREEK RD

ARAMAC QLD 4726

T: 07 4658 5644

M: 0469 210 555

E: potosi_01@hotmail.com PRICE (PRI)

DJ & HL REID

629 STUART VALLEY DR

HALY CREEK QLD 4610

M: 0427 102 257

E: d.hreid@bigpond.com

REIDS (RCS)

NM & PI ROWLANDS & SONS

“HUMBOLDT”

COMET QLD 4702

T: 07 4984 4115

M: 0427 202 847

E: jode_toad@activ8.net.au

HUMBOLDT (HU)

BRENDAN SCHEIWE PO BOX 113

MARBURG QLD 4346

T: 07 5464 4440

M: 0410 706 871

E: bscheiwe@hotmail.com

BRENDALE (BS2)

P.C. SCHEIWE 9 SCHIEWE ROAD

PLAINLAND QLD 4341

M: 0419 642 156

LOCKYER (8PS)

NATASHA SCHULTZ 40 ROPELEY ROAD

BLENHEIM QLD 4341

M: 0413 034 198

E: tashschultz@hotmail.com

SANDY RIDGE (NBS)

FRONT PADDOCK PASTORAL CO PTY LTD

C/- SCOTT & JANENE MCLELLAN

WARRINA, 123 DEAD HORSE LANE

DALBY QLD 4405

M: 0427 026 016

E: fppc@bigpond.com

FPP (FPP)

AG & TM SIBSON

BUNDABAROO STATION

MS 984

CHARTERS TOWERS QLD 4820

T: 0428 779 665

M: 0438 594 457

E: tascha.sibson@activ8.net.au

SHADOWVALE (SC3)

STEPHEN & KELLY SKILLINGTON

PALGROVE, 555 PALGRAVE ROAD

DALVEEN QLD 4374

T: 0488 419 494

M: 0407 968 022

E: skillingtons@hotmail.com

CASSAGLEN (SKS)

J & J SPREADBOROUGH

15 JIMS ROAD WEST

BLENHEIM QLD 4341

M: 0419 655 478

E: janice9@bigpond.com

BIRD HILL (T8K)

STICKLEN BROS

LILYDALE, 44 STICKLEN ROAD

LILYDALE QLD 4344

M: 0438 625 505 - ROSS

E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com

LILYDALE (SBL)

STOCKS CATTLE CO

C/- KRIS STOCKBRIDGE PO BOX 273

ROSEWOOD QLD 4340

M: 0456 360 857

E: kstockbridge.ks@gmail.com

SCC (KSB)

J & SA STRAZZERI & SONS

UPPER BARRON, KENNEDY HIGHWAY

ATHERTON QLD 4883

T: 07 4095 0230

M: 0408 655 162

E: barronessafarming@gmail.com

BARONESSA (JOE)

RIVERGLEN PASTORAL COMPANY 65 CONNORS ROAD

BAUPLE QLD 4650

T: 07 4628 1252

E: davsul@bigpond.com

RIVERGLEN (JDS)

JUDITH TURNER

24-28 RIVERBEND AVENUE

CARRARA QLD 4211

T: 07 5579 9818

M: 0409 479 653

E: judy.turner@turnerseng.com.au

JAY TEES (JT)

ELITE CATTLE CO.

C/- G & K GRONER, PO BOX 34

MEANDARRA QLD 4422

T: 0433 333 805 - Kim

M: 0438 662 117 - Glen

E: info@elitecattleco.com.au

ELITE (EL1)

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: 0419 714 652

M: 0419 714 652

E: jim@ascotcattle.com.au

ASCOT (JAJ)

WELSH CATTLE COMPANY

CARRABAH

TAROOM QLD 4420

T: 07 4628 6034 MATTHEW

M: 0427 004 253

E: info@huntington.net.au

HUNTINGTON (WCC)

WHITAKER CHAROLAIS STUD

117 GAYNDAH MUNDUBBERA ROAD

MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626

T: 07 4165 3612

M: 0488 270 467

E: burnettpark@bigpond.com

WHITAKER (WIT)

TOM & ANN WILKINSON

“SOUTHBANK”,1681BRISBANEVALLEYHWAY

FERNVALE QLD 4306

T: 07 5426 7208

E: fernvalecharolais@bigpond.com

FERNVALE (FEN)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

BEN ADAMS

KINGSWOOD

150 AQUA PARK ROAD

TAROOM 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)

NICOLAS J CURRAN

72 ABBOTSFORD RD

BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006

M: 0483 039 150 ($NN)

SC DENNIS

13 ATHERTON STREET

MOSSMAN QLD 4873

T: 07 4098 1637

M: 0473 060 251

E: dennissue1954@gmail.com

SILVER BEEF (SCH)

DMSF FARMING, (D & M BROWN)

27 MOUNTAIN CAMP ROAD, JONES GULLY VIA CROWS NEST QLD 4355

T: 07 4698 4196

M: 0429 979 562 (^SF)

ROBERT FAWCKNER

BONNIE DOWNS

WINTON QLD 4735

T: 07 4657 3001 (^IK)

S FLANAGAN & T CORFIELD

PO BOX 196

CHARTERS TOWERS QLD 4820

M: 0429 147 150

E: sflanagan@qldrural.com.au (^ST)

R & J FREEMAN

236 TALLEGALLA RD

TALLEGALLA QLD 4340

T: 07 5464 4326

M: 0419 669 765

E: 07rnjs@gmail.com

RNJ’S (RJ7)

SCOTT FREEMAN

3 CLAUDIA COURT

TOP CAMP QLD 4350

T: 07 4630 9068

M: 0428 727 518

E: sandlfreeman@bigpond.com

NARRACOO (SF1)

A FUARY UNIT 5

6 THIRD AVENUE

SCARBOROUGH QLD 4020

M: 0407 210 179

E: allanfuary@gmail.com

LOWER TULLY (PAJ)

GEORGE & FUHRMANN PO BOX 248

WARWICK QLD 4370

T: 07 4661 4644

E: warwick@gnfrealestate.com.au (^JX)

GRANT GERICKE

“DERARBY”, M/S 805

2640 BEERON ROAD

MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626

T: 07 4165 6116

M: 0407 211 542

E: derarby@gmail.com (^GG)

KD & RB GLASSON

4 BURNS STREET

EAST TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

M: 0418 716 476 Keith

E: crathescharolais@internode.on.net

CRATHES (KRG)

TROY HAGENBACH

236 RANGER ROAD

ROSENTHAL HEIGHTS QLD 4370

M: 0455 600 629

E: troyhagenbach95@outlook.com

BOTTLE BRAE (BBC)

RF & DK HAMS PO BOX 557

ST GEORGE QLD 4487

T: 07 4625 4759

M: 0429 831 101

E: deliahams@bigpond.com (^R5)

CJ & JA HEWITT 490 MT MEE ROAD

DELANEY’S CREEK QLD 4514

T: 0428 239 730

M: 0417 796 604

E: judel6@bigpond.com

(^H6)

JR & CM IRWIN

BIKINI 171 FORESTRY ROAD

YULEBA QLD 4427

T: 07 4623 5171

M: 0458 644 264 Jon & Rodrick

BIKINI (IRW)

STEVE LEE & SUE GROGAN

882 MANAPOURI ROAD

PILTON QLD 4361

T: 07 4696 3359

M: 0428 363 405 MOB

E: leegrocharolais@bigpond.com

LEEGRO (SGL)

Please note that members postal addresses are supplied in this directory, actual property address may differ from the postal address. This directory is correct as of the 15th May 2023 with information supplied by the member. The online Member Search at www.charolais.com.au is updated daily and has all updates recorded with the Society.

GRAHAM MCPHERSON

17 BURGESS ST

CALOUNDRA QLD 4551

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)

WARREN & MARYELLEN MULLER 105 PETERS ROAD

FASSIFERN VALLEY 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

M: 0467 747 998

E: sjsmurrell@gmail.com

CAMELOT (SRM)

JT & LK POSTLE

DOBOY, 2042 WESTGROVE ROAD

INJUNE QLD 4454

T: 07 4626 1481

M: 0429 635 526

E: doboy2000@bigpond.com

VIVA (VIV)

LALLEMAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PO BOX 6122

MAROOCHYDORE BC QLD 4558

T: 07 5451 0125

E: lan-aus@lallemand.com (^QS)

MR & MRS BILL ROSE PO BOX 117

FERNVALE QLD 4306

T: 07 5426 7161

M: 0418 806 330

E: billrose000@yahoo.com.au (^RB)

CHESTER & JAN SCRIVEN 43 KENNY LANE

ST GEORGE QLD 4487

T: 07 4625 3898

E: cjscriven@bigpond.com

MERIBAH (SAM)

UNITED CATTLE BREEDING SERVICE PTY LTD

JOHN OSBORNE 108 MT LOOKOUT ROAD

DEUCHAR QLD 4362

M: 0448 292 707

E: ucbsone@gmail.com (^KR)

JV WARREN 1531 NOOSA ROAD

TANDUR QLD 4570

M: 0438 866 213

SIRRAH (4BV)

GDL STUD STOCK PO BOX 1016

DALBY QLD 4405

T: 07 4669 6955

E: dalby@gdlrural.com.au ($RL)

BARRY & CAROLE WHITAKER 1012 SALTWATER CREEK ROAD

MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650

T: 07 4121 5174 (^W2)

SILVERDALE PO BOX 2822

ASCOT QLD 4007

T: 07 4685 7120

M: 0418 857 120

E: fwhitbrd@aapt.net.au

SILVER (FFW)

Queensland

YOUTH MEMBERS

DR & HF BEATTIE

3 BEATTIE RD

GLAMORGAN VALE QLD 4306

T: 07 5426 6026

M: 0408 887 534 - Jason (Dad)

E: jasonbeattie1104@gmail.com

JAHDAN (JJ1)

MAGGIE BURLING

2573 TAROME R+OAD

ROSEVALE QLD 4340

M: 0428 204 347

E: maggieburling04@icloud.com

MB (M23)

CLANCIE & DUSTY DULL

500 MOUNT BEPPO ROAD

TOOGOOLAWAH QLD 4313

M: 0429 427 777

E: dullysdesignerhomes@outlook.com.au ($D5)

ELLENTEE CHAROLAIS

PO BOX 978

DALBY QLD 4405

M: 0477 775 050

E: molly.hartwig@icloud.com;

ELLENTEE (LNT)

STEPHANIE HARTWIG

27 MOUNTAIN CAMP ROAD

JONES GULLY QLD 4355

T: 07 4698 4196

M: 0429 520 070

E: mel-2906@live.com.au

SHB (SHB)

ANGUS HAYNES

WATERFORD

LINVILLE QLD 4314

M: 0428 256 558

E: linville50@hotmail.com

RIVER RUN A (AH1)

ANNA, CHLOE & LILY KEMPH

PO BOX 205

HIGHFIELDS QLD 4352

E: nmkemph@bigpond.com

BUNYA-VALE (BYV)

SAM KINGSTON

3 SUNSET COURT

LAMMERMOOR QLD 4703

M: 0414 028 078

E: samkingston581@gmail.com

($6)

New South Wales

TOMMY LEESON

131 KURRAJONG ROAD

WARWICK QLD 4370

M: 0435 558 656

E: tommyleeson07@gmail.com

BOWYANG (BEF)

HEIDI NICHOLLS PO BOX 79

GLEN APLIN QLD 4381

M: 0459 363 914

E: nichollsh98@gmail.com (HMN)

BENN REID 629 STUART VALLEY DRIVE

HALY CREEK QLD 4610

M: 0414 343 098

E: bennreid62@gmail.com

REIDS B (BHR)

F, D & E SKILLINGTON 555 PALGRAVE ROAD

DALVEEN QLD 4374

M: 0407 968 022

E: skillybros@hotmail.com ($SK)

G, A & L STOKES

2 STOKES CROSSING ROAD

MT WALKER QLD 4340

M: 0409 613 260

E: clearviewcharolais@hotmail.com

CLEARVIEW (STK)

BRIANNA VAN DOREN

1180 EEL CREEK ROAD

LANGSHAW QLD 4570

M: 0448 728 648

E: bvandoren04@gmail.com

LANGROCK (VD4)

B WEBER

3 ROSSVALE ROAD WEST

PITTSWORTH QLD 4356

T: 07 4993 7136

M: 0428 460 952

E: belinda.web98@hotmail.com

BELERVALE (BLV)

WEST MORETON ANGLICAN COLLEGE

LOCKED BAG 8004

IPSWICH QLD 4305

T: 07 3813 4536

M: 0407 898 975

E: mstewart@wmac.com.au

WEST MAC (AC2)

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

ALEX MCLACHLAN A.M.

C/O MCLACHLAN GROUP PTY LTD PO BOX N859

GROSVENOR PLACE NSW 1220

T: 02 9251 6511

M: 0419 482 754

E: michael@mclachlan.com.au

AIRLIE (A1S)

L.A & H.M TRUSTUM

BENTLEY DOWNS

BENTLEY

VIA LISMORE NSW 2480

T: 02 6663 5283

M: 0407 431 725

E: helen-trustum@hotmail.com

BENTLEY DOWNS (LHT)

ORDINARY MEMBERS

BEVERLEE ADAMS

PO BOX 644

SCONE NSW 2337

T: 02 6545 0246

M: 0438 440 082 - Alan Wood

E: alan.wood@sanstache.com.au

SANS TACHE (BJA)

BLAKE ALEX BALE

14 ELLANDGROVE RD

SOUTH GRAFTON NSW 2460

T: 02 6643 4120

E: dianne.bale@bigpond.com

YARRADEEN (POP)

WINESHOP CHAROLAIS

S & K BARNIER, 26 COALDALE ROAD

MOLEVILLE CREEK NSW 2460

M: 0421 083 139

E: wineshop.charolais@gmail.com

WINESHOP (SDK)

RODRICK & SUELLEN BATT

PO BOX 290

SEAFORTH NSW 2092

T: 02 6550 7669

M: 0438 229 259

E: office@kynhavencharolais.com

KYNHAVEN (SRB)

SCOTT BEAUMONT

87 DOME RD

DORRIGO NSW 2453

T: 02 6657 1181

M: 0428 572 389

E: scottbeaumont2@bigpond.com

SHANDON (GWN)

PINEBRUSH CHAROLAIS

BW & KA BERRY

PO BOX 116

DUNGOG NSW 2420

M: 0439 626 322

E: kellie@wirraleepartnership.com.au

PINEBRUSH (WIR)

RODERICK BINNY

PO BOX 6540

COFFS HARBOUR PLAZA NSW 2450

M: 0409 911 791

E: rbinny@australiangrassfedmeats.com

GLENLEA (GLE)

THE BRIDGES FAMILY 19 MORTIMER STREET

WINGHAM NSW 2429

T: 02 6557 0981

M: 0429 150 133

E: kcandlmbridges@bigpond.com

LITTLE VALLEY (GKB)

ADAM JEFFREY & CAROL BROOKER PO BOX 1295

MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482

M: 0402 284 043 - Adam

E: adam@willyama.net.au

WILLYAMA (WLL)

BUREEN CATTLE COMPANY

C/- T WORTH & A GREEN 660 HORSESHOE ROAD

MARTINDALE NSW 2328

M: 0400 029 566

E: travisworth87@hotmail.com

BUREEN (BRN)

BURNS FISHER PTY LIMITED 227 BERKELEY ROAD

UNANDERRA NSW 2526

T: 02 4272 2611

M: 0418 461 413

E: brian@burnshaw.net.au

NOELENE (BFP)

FUTURITY CHAROLAIS

C/- J & K CATTS

GLEN AYR, 212 WANGMANS ROAD

BARADINE NSW 2396

T: 02 6843 6744

M: 0429 479 249

E: catts@futuritypastoral.com

FUTURITY (FCS)

GR COLE & SL COLE 160 PUTTY ROAD

SINGLETON NSW 2330

M: 0419 630 159

E: s.cole93@hotmail.com

ELLERSLIE (GRC)

MJ & AM COLLINS PO BOX 25

HOLBROOK NSW 2644

M: 0412 608 043

E: ann-mariecollins@bigpond.com

KENMERE (MCS)

BILL CORNELL ST PAUL’S GENETICS

31 THE GROVE

THURGOONA NSW 2640

M: 0428 293 498

E: billcornell@bigpond.com

ST PAULS (STP)

CORRY’S GLEN BEEF

82 WAMARA CRESCENT

FORSTER NSW 2428

T: 02 6654 9963

M: 0427 974 344

E: wendycorry@bigpond.com

CORRY’S GLEN (WEC)

PF CRANE

37 SPENCER ROAD

MOSMAN NSW 2088

T: 02 9953 1523

M: 0417 226 044

E: philip@harbenvale.com.au

HARBENVALE (HBV)

DARREN CRAWFORD

3969 MUTTAMA ROAD

MUTTAMA NSW 2722

M: 0412 134 808

E: crawford130@bigpond.com

OUTLOOK (DC1)

DAINTREE PARK, J & R DAINES PO BOX 65

LORN NSW 2320

M: 0404 884 543

E: accounts@lifeplanners.com.au

DAINTREE PARK (DTP)

LW & LW DAVIES

SUNNYSIDE, 50 MONTPELIER DRIVE

THE OAKS NSW 2570

T: 02 4657 1125

E: daviessunnyside@gmail.com

PICTON (LWD)

THE OTHER MELBURN

C/- MELANIE DENNY

PO BOX 152

CORAMBA NSW 2450

T: 0410 588 110

M: 0431 915 369

E: melanie@theothermelburn.com

MELBURN (TOM)

AG DICK PO BOX 71

BINGARA NSW 2404

M: 0416 030 988

E: derra@outlook.com

DERRA (A1D)

BRUCE DICK PO BOX 638

ARMIDALE NSW 2350

M: 0438 459 337

E: bruce.dick@hotmail.com

BEE DEE (BDE)

BRADLEY WILLIAM DOAK

BOX MOOR, 1936 GWYDIR RIVER RD

BUNDARRA NSW 2359

T: 02 6723 7330

M: 0408 306 842

E: bdoak8@gmail.com

BOX MOOR (BWD)

PJ CHAROLAIS (PETER DONNELLY)

“BALD NOB”, GRAFTON ROAD

GLEN INNES NSW 2370

T: 02 6732 6132

M: 0429 673 770

E: pjcharolais@bigpond.com

PJ (PJ1)

ANTHONY & JAMES DURHEIM

6 BANKSIA COURT

LISMORE HEIGHTS NSW 2480

T: 02 6622 1147

M: 0416 242 092

E: tony@durheimpainting.com.au

JAMBAL (AJD)

PALOMA CHAROLAIS

C/- CASEY FAHEY & TRENT STATHAM

8492 ARMIDALE ROAD

TYRINGHAM NSW 2453

M: 0422 391 580

E: c.fahey29@gmail.com

PALOMA (PF3)

CALMVIEW CHAROLAIS

TONY FARRELL, PO BOX 4

SUFFOLK PARK NSW 2481

T: 02 6687 8880

M: 0417 212 692

E: tfarrell@byronbayrea.com.au

CALMVIEW (CVW)

KATIE FISHER

168 WELSHMANS CREEK ROAD

WALLAROBBA NSW 2420

M: 0427 817 016

E: katiejean_1997@hotmail.com

ELLENBROOK (ELN)

LOUIE & STEVEN FRANCO

5 LEE STREET

COBBITTY NSW 2570

M: 0407 599 567 Steven

E: stevebrookefranco@bigpond.com

CALOONA PARK (LSF)

GJ & JM FRIZELL

WAKEFIELD

WOLLOMOMBI, VIA ARMIDALE NSW 2350

M: 0427 781 346

E: wakefieldstud@bigpond.com

WAKEFIELD (BIS)

BJ & M GALVIN

33 MITTAGONG YERONG CREEK RD

YERONG CREEK NSW 2642

T: 02 6920 3572

M: 0409 169 712

E: talgoonacharolaisstud@gmail.com

TALGOONA (CG)

LUKE & LEIGHA GARDNER

209 GLENDON LANE

GLENDON NSW 2330

M: 0428 206 803

E: lukegardner3@hotmail.com

TALLIMBA (LLG)

Please note that members postal addresses are supplied in this directory, actual property address may differ from the postal address. This directory is correct as of the 15th May 2023 with information supplied by the member. The online Member Search at www.charolais.com.au is updated daily and has all updates recorded with the Society.

DAVID & JUDY GRAY

“GRANITE HILL”, 1917 URANA RD

JINDERA NSW 2642

T: 02 6026 3329

M: 0427 808 395

E: davidjudygray@bigpond.com

HUON (DG1)

YENDARRA CHAROLAIS

A GREEN, 1023 BUREEN ROAD

BUREEN NSW 2328

T: 02 6579 4518

M: 0429 994 518

E: yendarra5362@gmail.com

YENDARRA (YC1)

VALLEY VIEW CHAROLAIS

110 FIG TREE LANE

MCKEES HILL NSW 2480

T: 02 6663 1302

M: 0428 675 116

E: vlwcharolais@gmail.com

VALLEY VIEW (VLW)

L & K HAMILTON

32 BRAEFARM ROAD

MOOMBI NSW 2353

T: 0459 566 670

E: finedesigncharolais15@gmail.com

FINE DESIGN (LKH)

H.J & B.M HEDGER “MONTANA”

81 NIMMO ROAD

BERRIDALE NSW 2628

T: 02 6456 8865

E: beverly.harley@skymesh.com.au

MONTANA (HBH)

RAFTER L LIVESTOCK

C/- JESSICA HOBBS & MITCH LITTLER

160/600 BOOMEY LANE

BOOMEY NSW 2866

M: 0466 032 389

E: j.hobbs_07@hotmail.com

RAFTER L LIVESTOCK (RLL)

BEVERLEY HOGLAND & S MARTIN MYONA, 789 TOORAWEENAH ROAD

COONAMBLE NSW 2829

M: 0428 221 424

E: hogland1@bigpond.com

MYONA (MYO)

J.C. & J.T. HOPWOOD PO BOX 74

PATERSON NSW 2421

M: 0427 212 693

E: joanne.hopwood1@health.nsw.gov.au

FAIRFIELDS (HOP)

G & A HUGO

1065 CHICHESTER DAM RD

BANDON GROVE NSW 2420

T: 02 4995 9249

M: 0400 946 634

E: wellbeth2@activ8.net.au

KOORAWATHA (HGA)

ASHLEA & DANIEL HUMPHREY PO BOX 5336

PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

M: 0432 032 319

E: ashlea.humphrey1992@gmail.com

ASHDAN (ADB)

CHRIS & ASHLEIGH ICKINGER

ERINGANERIN, 4301 CASTLEREAGH HWY

BREELONG NSW 2827

M: 0499 789 007

E: chris.ickinger95@hotmail.com

HERLO PARK (HLO)

D.R, K, & S.A JENKINS

VIOLET HILLS

882 HAMPTON ROAD

RYDAL NSW 2790

T: 02 6359 3221

M: 0428 639 674

E: violethills@bigpond.com

VIOLET HILLS (VHV)

New South Wales

ORDINARY MEMBERS TRACEY & DARREN MELLROSS

PO BOX 977

YOUNG NSW 2594

T: 02 6382 5350

DAVID JEREMY

379 MARTELLS ROAD

BRIERFIELD NSW 2454

M: 0438 551 371

E: david@jeremys.id.au

TOURNESOL (TOU)

C KNOX & H ALEXANDER

BORAH STATION, BORAH CREEK RD

COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

T: 02 6842 9101

M: 0427 600 278 - CHRIS

E: dskangusandcharolais@westnet.com.au

DSK (DSK)

L & E LAIDELY

WILLOW VALE, PO BOX 451

PARKES NSW 2870

T: 02 6866 2143

M: 0427 189 949

CANOBLAS (L+L)

ERIC LINDNER

22 BAROOGA STREET

BERRIGAN NSW 2712

M: 0437 768 711

E: ironbarkpark@gmail.com

CHARDONNAY (EAT)

ST ANTONIO CHAROLAIS STUD

PO BOX 247

CONDELL PARK NSW 2200

T: 02 9709 3746

M: 0458 566 422

ST ANTONIO (MGB)

ALLISON MCCABE

2200 ASHFORD ROAD

INVERELL NSW 2360

T: 02 6725 5656

M: 0488 179 058

E: mccabe_a_22@hotmail.com

SAPPHIRE (A1M)

T&S MCCALLUM & J&R MCCALLUM

103 ORARA DOWNS LANE

LEVENSTRATH NSW 2460

T: 02 6614 9713

M: 0448 897 339 - Tom

E: tom.susi.mcc@gmail.com

ORARA DOWNS (TSJ)

B & M MCCONNAUGHTY

ELSTOW PASTORAL COMPANY

ELSTOW

BARADINE NSW 2396

T: 02 6843 6258

M: 0421 489 619

E: elstowcharolais@gmail.com

ELSTOW (BMM)

TALIS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

PO BOX N859

GROSVENOR PLACE NSW 1220

T: 02 9252 9221

E: alex@mclachlan.com.au

TALIS (TAL)

M: 0429 347 129

E: tracey@mellrosshomes.com.au

TORRIE LODGE (BAP)

TAYLA MILLER

3473 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY

PARKVILLE NSW 2337

M: 0427 209 073

E: taylamiller161@hotmail.com

BLUE GENE (BLU)

JM, MJ & JL MILLNER

“ROSEDALE”

BLAYNEY NSW 2799

T: 02 6368 2735

M: 0409 682 339 - MICHAEL

E: millner@rosedalecharolais.com.au

ROSEDALE (MR)

CG & B MORRISON PO BOX 8201

ORANGE NSW 2800

M: 0414 808 066

E: bianca@thefarmingcoach.global

PHORCE FIELDS (PFS)

NESBITT PARTNERSHIP

“CURRAGINDI” 815 NUMERALLA RD

COOMA NSW 2630

T: 02 6452 6169

M: 0419 434 153

E: sharonnesbitt5@gmail.com

CURRAGINDI (CCN)

RICHARD NEWELL

63 BACK SWAMP RD

DUNKELD NSW 2795

T: 02 6337 3804

M: 0428 963 768

E: rin@designnet.com.au

BSF (BSF)

STEPHEN & SUSAN NICHOLAS

NICOLSTOKE FARM, 250 BTU ROAD

NOWRA HILL NSW 2540

M: 0428 726 260

E: nicolstoke.salers@gmail.com

NICOLSTOKE (SJN)

M, N, C & H NICHOLLS

59 ROSEBERRY CREEK ROAD

RUKENVALE

VIA KYOGLE NSW 2474

M: 0427 364 155

E: mn.nicholls@bigpond.com

TOOKAWHILE (CHN)

TOM NOONAN PO BOX 91

WARREN NSW 2824

M: 0429 706 561 - Tom

E: tawncharolais@gmail.com

TAWN (TAN)

GAVIN & KRISTIE O’BRIEN PO BOX 5226

ORANGE NSW 2800

M: 0427 359 447 Gav

E: winchestercharolais@westnet.com.au WINCHESTER (GAV)

P.M. O’GRADY

89 FLORIDA ROAD

PALM BEACH NSW 2108

T: 02 9974 4070

M: 0407 892 108

E: pandjogrady@bigpond.com

TIDAPA (EBB)

PALGROVE PASTORAL CO P/L

86 MACINTYRE STATION ROAD

BUKKULLA NSW 2360

T: 07 4685 2390

M: 0427 700 949

E: livestock@palgrove.com.au

PALGROVE (PK)

M & N PATRICK PO BOX 63

GILGANDRA NSW 2827

T: 02 6847 0492

E: oldnardoo@bigpond.com

OLD NARDOO (DMP)

LESLIE & JENNIFER PIGGOTT PO BOX 803

CASINO NSW 2470

T: 02 6667 5169

M: 0421 045 159

E: piorapastoral@bigpond.com

AMORAQ (JLP)

MAYFIELD PARK STUD

PO BOX 131

SYDNEY MARKETS NSW 2129

T: 02 9746 5145

M: 0418 387 307

E: domenic@allseasonsproduce.com.au

MAYFIELD PARK (MPS)

MERV & BETH PRESLAND

PO BOX 234

WINGHAM NSW 2429

T: 02 9614 7592

M: 0427 942 152

E: jmpresland@bigpond.com

BEKADAN (BKD)

MOONDOOGUNDI CHAROLAIS

C/- M REDDING & S FORGIONE

433 MELROSE ROAD

MOUNT FROME NSW 2850

M: 0487 162 737

E: moondoogundicharolais@gmail.com

MOONDOOGUNDI (MDG)

STEWART ROBERTSON

101 COOK ROAD

MAROM CREEK NSW 2480

T: 02 6629 8240

M: 0410 039 185

E: coolsprings2480@gmail.com

TUCKI DOWNS (SWR)

IRONBARK CHAROLAIS STUD

17 POST OFFICE ROAD

CASTLEREAGH NSW 2749

T: 0410 697 351 (Paul)

M: 0407 704 639 (Monica)

E: monica.said@bigpond.com

IRONBARK (IBC)

J.D. & S.G SALIER

BEXLEY

498 BACK CREEK ROAD

NARRABRI NSW 2390

T: 02 6783 4272

E: info@minnievalecharolais.com.au

MINNIE-VALE (SGS)

JUSTIN & JANE SANDERSON

WARRISTON, 269L COLLIE ROAD

DUBBO NSW 2830

M: 0409 654 280 - Jane

E: jane.sanderson2@gmail.com

ALPINE (J04)

JOE SCOTT

“VALLEY VISTA”

COOLAC NSW 2727

T: 02 6945 3234

M: 0429 220 492

E: josephscott@valleyvista.com.au

VALLEY VISTA (VVC)

R & D SHEPHERD

920 BARKERS LODGE ROAD

MOWBRAY PARK NSW 2571

M: 0414 349 237

BLUE GATE PARK (BGF)

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)

N A SPINK

512 WELUMBA CK RD

TOOMA NSW 2642

M: 0427 828 804

E: challambicharolais@gmail.com

CHALLAMBI (CHA)

N STANBOROUGH PO BOX 641

BEGA NSW 2550

T: 02 6492 7235

MARGARET PARK (A5N)

STGENETICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PO BOX 3116

ALBURY NSW 2640

T: 02 6040 4373

M: 0437 218 116

E: cbourke@stgen.com

STGEN (STG)

K.A. STOCKS

“WILLOW PARK”

COWRA NSW 2794

M: 0428 373 585

E: warrendine@yahoo.com.au

WARRENDINE (WOM)

M & H SWORDS

78 OAKLAND’S ROAD

MOUNT FROME, MUDGEE NSW 2850

M: 0478 653 781 - MALCOLM

E: swordshelen@gmail.com

OAKLAND (SWS)

TAFE NSW RICHMOND COLLEGE

CORNER BLACKTOWN ROAD & CAMPUS DRIVE

RICHMOND NSW 2753

M: 0427 219 062

E: rebecca.coventry1@tafensw.edu.au

TAFE NSW (TFE)

TAYLOR CHAROLAIS & LIVESTOCK

1153 B BOLONG ROAD

COOLANGATTA NSW 2535

T: 02 4448 8671

M: 0410 485 244

E: granttaylorbuilding@bigpond.com

TAYLOR (TC3)

SR & JA TAYLOR

SYLVANIA, 115 WARRAH PARK LANE WILLOW TREE NSW 2339

M: 0428 525 333

E: perastation@outlook.com

TAYLOR MADE (VV)

MARG TAYLOR PO BOX 7

HARDEN NSW 2587

T: 02 6386 2287

M: 0411 044 149

E: gromarg3742@icloud.com

WOONGARRA (MES)

THT PASTORAL CO

C SILFVERSWARD, 79 GLENTHORNE RD

GLENTHORNE NSW 2430

M: 0414 896 066

E: roxsec@msn.com

THT (THT)

ROAD & RAIL CIVIL PTY LTD

ALAN TICKLE, PO BOX 125

DUNGOG NSW 2420

M: 0408 685 307

E: alan@roadandrail.com.au

CAIRNSMORE (CTT)

RODNEY TRUSTUM

PO BOX 1454

TAMWORTH NSW 2340

M: 0438 635 288

E: rtrustum1@gmail.com

TRUSTUMS (RGT)

TAMSYN WALKER

94 MOTO ROAD, GHINNI GHINNI

VIA CUNDLETOWN NSW 2430

M: 0438 516 669

E: billabong2426@hotmail.com

MFC (MFC)

B C PARTNERSHIP

BOUNDARY CREEK, 2432 JIMENBUEN RD

DALGETY NSW 2628

T: 02 6456 6710

E: bcp@rosskin.com.au

ROSSKIN (BCP)

PETER WALTON

312 LAFFING WATERS LANE

LAFFING WATERS NSW 2795

M: 0410 478 863

E: peterwalton299@icloud.com

MACQUARIE VALE (MV1)

WARNER & CO

C WARNER, PO BOX 583

COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

T: 02 6767 1583

M: 0419 238 216

E: info@australianpremiergenetics.com

ASH-LIN (ACW)

DOUBLE J CHAROLAIS

219 MENARCOBRINNI ROAD

CLYBUCCA NSW 2440

M: 0488 688 667

E: jesswells0712@gmail.com

WELLS (JWJ)

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C & J WESTWOOD

SKIWOOD, 281 NEWELL HIGHWAY

GILGANDRA NSW 2827

T: 02 6847 0383

E: jane.westwood@transport.nsw.gov.au

SKIWOOD (SKI)

4 WAYS CHAROLAIS

HAVILAH PARK, HAVILAH PARK RD

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)

WILDES PASTORAL

72 ARCADIA ROAD

GALSTON NSW 2159

M: 0400 219 188

E: wildesneville@yahoo.com

MAW (MAW)

WAYCO CHAROLAIS

OLIVIA WITT, 491 GLENDON ROAD

BIG RIDGE NSW 2330

M: 0427 764 022

E: olivia-witt@outlook.com

WAYCO (WCO)

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)

WR & AM YOUNGER

MUNDAMUTTA

BUNDURE NSW 2700

T: 02 6956 1129

MUNDAMUTTA (WMY)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

MICHAEL ALEXANDER 611 GLENDONBROOK RD

GLENDONBROOK NSW 2330

T: 02 6577 6099

M: 0400 801 716

E: alexanders611@outlook.com

ALEX (DIJ)

GA & LJ BALL

GRENELL, 522 BOWMANS CREEK RD

SINGLETON NSW 2330

T: 02 6577 2536

M: 0429 772 539

E: gregleonie@harboursat.com.au

GRENELL (BAL)

KEN AND JACKIE BENNETT PO BOX 47

CANOWINDRA NSW 2804

T: 02 6344 1701 (^ZB)

COL CULLINAN PO BOX 513 BURONGA NSW 2739

M: 0400 646 757

E: candscully@gmail.com (^MF)

T.J. & M.K. GRIFFIN 18R ROSEDALE ROAD

DUBBO NSW 2830

T: 02 6884 4661

M: 0428 854 150

E: maylenegriffin@gmail.com

TEMANA (TJ)

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)

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)

New South Wales

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

SHANNON MCCONNAUGHTY

ELSTOW, BARADINE NSW 2396

T: 02 6843 6258

M: 0427 197 901

E: outbackcharolais@gmail.com

OUTBACK (SM1)

HUGH & JANNIENE MCDONALD PO BOX 290

DORRIGO NSW 2453

M: 0467 867 178

E: jannienemc@gmail.com (^ZD)

GARRY F MCGRATH

FORT ROSE

MOUNT DAVID NSW 2795

T: 02 6337 9677 (^GD)

RR MILLER

TYRINGHAM, VIA DORRIGO NSW 2453

T: 02 6657 8153 (^HY)

S & L MOODY

ELAH, 8264 NEWELL HWY

COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

M: 0478 069 465

E: steveandlisamoody@gmail.com

RIVERSDALE (RDE)

MARK MURRAY

31 CORONATION STREET

OLD BAR NSW 2430

M: 0412 606 246

E: mmdougal@yahoo.com.au (^MY)

KENNETH PARTRIDGE

875 SMITH CREEK ROAD

STOKERS SIDING NSW 2484

T: 02 6677 9247

M: 0428 400 682

E: kpartridge52@gmail.com (^JZ)

GEORGE & FUHRMANN

PO BOX 541

CASINO NSW 2470

T: 02 6662 2500 (^JW)

MARGARET ROSE

4 MATILDA PLACE

HILLVUE NSW 2340

T: 02 6747 4097

M: 0418 474 097

E: sthelena@activ8.net.au (^NC)

G.M SCICLUNA

“KUNGARI”, TIMOR ROAD

COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

T: 02 6842 3536

M: 0413 311 030

E: gmsgrazing@bigpond.com

PURLEWAUGH (GLC)

CARLENE SCIFLEET

“POPAGUNDI”, PO BOX 56 BINNAWAY NSW 2395

T: 02 6842 7864

E: popagundi@exemail.com.au (^WC)

JVR SHERIDAN

2448 GUNNING COLLECTOR ROAD COLLECTOR NSW 2581

T: 02 4848 0020

M: 0428 404 210

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)

SOUTHERN AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK SERVICES

SUITE 2, UNIT 19, 669 DEAN STREET

ALBURY NSW 2640

M: 0421 282 947

E: breeders@sailsxp.com (^SA)

KH & CE TANKARD

AVONDALE PARK, 201 HAWKESCOTE RD

WIRLINGA NSW 2640

T: 02 6043 1442

M: 0403 199 883

E: tankard.kevcol@yahoo.com.au

KCT (1KT)

ELLERSTON PTY LTD

1 ELLERSTON DRIVE

ELLERSTON NSW 2337

T: 02 6540 7111

E: robert@ellerston.com (^ZC)

STUD STOCK DEPT

LANDMARK PO BOX 486

LAVINGTON NSW 2641

T: 02 6025 1677 (!DX)

LB & LJ WILKINSON

EURIMBLA

3357 MIDWESTERN HIGHWAY

WEST WYALONG NSW 2671

T: 02 6975 7334

M: 0427 757 334

E: landlw3357@bordernet.com.au

EURIMBLA (EUR)

AR & FL WILLIAMS PO BOX 60

URALLA NSW 2358

T: 02 6778 4324

M: 0412 969 090

E: ar_flwilliams@bigpond.com (^TW)

YOUTH MEMBERS

BRYONY ALLEN PO BOX 162

WEE WAA NSW 2388

M: 0455 101 177

E: bryonyallen003@gmail.com ($B0)

PHILIPPA BOWLER

166 BOWLERS ROAD, ALLAWAH HOLBROOK NSW 2644

M: 0456 987 654

E: pip.bowler@outlook.com.au ($P3)

RYCE CHAROLAIS (TUMUT HIGH SCHOOL)

(Attn: Tony Butler, RYCE Manager) 6053 BATLOW ROAD

GILMORE NSW 2720

M: 0417 774 438

E: tbvineyard@gmail.com RYCE (RYC)

CHEVALIER COLLEGE

C/- V GETT, 11 CHARLOTTE STREET

BURRADOO NSW 2576

M: 0447 953 997

E: gettv@chevalier.nsw.edu.au

CHEV (CHV)

LEISL COOPER

“MOOREFIELD” 443 KELSOS LANE

BITHRAMERE NSW 2340

M: 0429 680 081

E: leisl.cooper@yahoo.com

WHITE DIAMOND (LKC)

JAKE CRACKNELL PO BOX 215

INVERELL NSW 2360

M: 0427 740 104

E: jbcracknell99@gmail.com

WARANA (JAK)

JOSHUA & JORDAN FENECH

30 SILVERWOOD ROAD

BROWNLOW HILL NSW 2570

T: 02 4655 5568

M: 0407 906 974

E: joshuafenech56@gmail.com

STONEY CREEK (SCR)

JAKE ANTHONY FOWLER

12514 SUMMERLAND WAY

CEDAR POINT

VIA KYOGLE NSW 2474

M: 0407 614 428

E: rtillman7@bigpond.com

JAF (JAF)

KIRRA LYN FOWLER

12514 SUMMERLAND WAY

CEDAR PT

VIA KYOGLE NSW 2474

M: 0407 614 428 Laurie

E: rtillman7@bigpond.com

CEDAR VIEW (KLF)

SHARNIE & OLIVIA FRANCO

5 LEE STREET

COBBITTY NSW 2570

M: 0407 378 190

E: francosharnie@gmail.com

2FG (SOF)

SARAH FROST PO BOX 431

SCONE NSW 2337

T: 02 6545 3931

M: 0488 243 517

E: countrycarpets@bigpond.com

DESTINY (SAF)

LAUREN HENRY

“OLD MUNDAR”

CURBAN NSW 2827

M: 0498 150 556

E: laurenhenry452@gmail.com

ELLICE VALE (LAH)

SOPHIE INDER

ROCKWELL, 500 KILLOE ROAD

MERRIWA NSW 2329

T: 02 6548 5100

M: 0476 209 643

E: sophieinder1@gmail.com

ROCKWELL (RCK)

LAURA & CODY KIRK “WARRAMUNGA”

PEAK HILL NSW 2869

T: 02 6869 7242

E: pskirk6@outlook.com

WARRAMUNGA (LCK)

BREANNA KNOTT 154 MASON ROAD

TUCKI TUCKI NSW 2480

M: 0493 466 893

E: breeknott2006@gmail.com

ECRU (EC2)

LAURA LOCKHART 99 QUEEN ST

WARIALDA NSW 2402

T: 02 6729 1418

M: 0429 098 855

E: ljcattle@outlook.com

LJ (LJC)

MIA MACKAY PO BOX 325

KYOGLE NSW 2474

T: 02 6633 5217

M: 0402 284 825

E: fulmac09@gmail.com

DIAMOND DOWNS (DMD)

P MCMILLAN & J ROBINSON

99 JOHNSTON STREET

CASINO NSW 2470

M: 0434 351 762

E: phoebemcmillan95@gmail.com

ROSEWOOD HILL (RW2)

PEEL HIGH SCHOOL

88 GUNNEDAH ROAD

TAMWORTH NSW 2340

T: 02 6765 7088

M: 0488 916 397

E: martin.mccabe@det.nsw.edu.au

PEEL HIGH (PHS)

HEIDI PURVIS

6237B NEWELL HIGHWAY

GILGANDRA NSW 2827

T: 0424 536 223

M: 0481 957 727

E: marthaguy.charolais@gmail.com

MARTHAGUY (HP4)

J & S ROBSON

531 WESTWOOD ROAD

ADELONG NSW 2729

M: 0428 599 544

E: donna@mvob.com.au

JSRL (JSR)

BEAU ROHDE

“BALLYDINE”, 68 HILLVIEW RD

URALLA NSW 2358

M: 0427 523 104

E: rohdedg@bigpond.com

BEAUVAIS (BJR)

LAYLAH E. RYFFEL GOLDSMITH

123 RICKARD RD

WARRIMOO NSW 2774

M: 0412 967 105

E: eric_ryffel@hotmail.com

RUBY (RUB)

ELLA SAUL

6 OLD COAST ROAD

KUNDABUNG NSW 2441

M: 0439 668 312

E: ggecsaul@yahoo.com.au

CH6 (CH6)

OLLIE SHEARMAN

431 UPPER DARTBROOK ROAD

SCONE NSW 2337

M: 0427 451 358

E: shearmanfencing@gmail.com

MARCODY (FPO)

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)

ST JOHN’S COLLEGE WOODLAWN PO BOX 6

LISMORE NSW 2480

T: 02 6626 2600

M: 0409 173 988

E: tania.fraser@lism.catholic.edu.au

WOODLAWN (SJW)

L STONE AND H JOHNSTONE BIRANG

PURLEWAUGH NSW 2357

M: 0418 238 335 (Lonnie)

E: stone_lonnie@hotmail.com

LITTLE ROCK (LRL)

BA TILLMAN

12514 SUMMERLAND WAY

CEDAR PT VIA KYOGLE NSW 2474

T: 02 6633 5299

M: 0407 614 428

E: rtillman7@bigpond.com

PALM VIEW (PVH)

ADAM VICKERY PO BOX 6540

COFFS HARBOUR PLAZA NSW 2450

M: 0434 268 403

E: adndaz@hotmail.com

SIMPSON (AKV)

MEGAN WALTON

312 LAFFING WATERS LANE

LAFFING WATERS NSW 2795

M: 0438 274 739

E: m.walton2106@gmail.com

MWM (MWM)

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)

AMY WHITECHURCH

151 HAVILAH PARK ROAD

INVERELL NSW 2360

T: 02 6723 2849

M: 0437 617 149

E: possam11@hotmail.com

DYNAMITE (TNT)

Northern Territory

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

J & A STANES

T/AS LYNDAVALE STATION

PMB 209

ALICE SPRINGS NT 872

T: 08 8956 2907 (^FQ)

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Tasmania

ORDINARY MEMBERS

D. R. DOBSON

68 RICE STREET

PORT SORELL TAS 7307

M: 0418 134 540

E: oakholm@bigpond.com

PINE PARK (PX)

H.D & S.L DOBSON 499 GLENORE ROAD

WHITEMORE TAS 7303

M: 0409 176 228

E: office@dobsoncattle.com.au

DOBSON (HSD)

NEVILLE FENTON 609 GORDON RIVER ROAD

GLENORA TAS 7140

T: 03 6286 1115

M: 0417 015 921

E: neville.murton@hotmail.com

MURTON (MTN)

DUNLIN CHAROLAIS 338 DELMONT ROAD

CRESSY TAS 7302

M: 0402 841 476

E: penny_rigney@hotmail.com

DUNLIN (DLN)

Canada

ORDINARY MEMBERS

ROSSO CHAROLAIS

DARWIN ROSSO

78-325, 4TH AVE SW, MOOSE JAW

SASKATCHEWAN S6H 5V2

M: 1-306-690-8916

E: rosso.c@sasktel.net

ROSSO (RSO)

VALLEY’S END CHAROLAIS

C/- DEBORAH ORAM

PO BOX 386, CENTRAL BUTTE

SASKATCHEWAN SOH OTO

M: (306) 796 7514

E: oram@sasktel.net

VALLEYS END (END)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

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)

YOUTH MEMBERS

DANNIELLE CHANDLER 23 WALKER CRESCENT

BRIDGEWATER TAS 7030

T: 03 6263 4895

M: 0409 217 038

E: danniellechandler@live.com.au

BERNHARDINER (STB)

New Zealand

ORDINARY MEMBERS

BRENT & ANNA FISHER

SILVERSTREAM CHAROLAIS

2105 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA RD, RD2

CHRISTCHURCH NZ 7672

T: 0011 64 3 329 7990

E: silverstreamcharolais@gmail.com

SILVERSTREAM (83)

Victoria

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

W.T HAYES & R.A & G.A RITCHIE

GLANVILLE VILLAGE

226 SERVICE STREET

ECHUCA VIC 3564

T: 03 5485 5396

MEDBURN (DWH)

ORDINARY MEMBERS

MOUNT WILLIAM CHAROLAIS

MT WILLIAM STATION

118 MT WILLIAM ESTATE RD

WILLAURA VIC 3379

M: 0417 502 692 Rob

E: rob@mtwilliamcharolais.com.au

MOUNT WILLIAM (BS)

ABS AUSTRALIA

15 SCHOLAR DRIVE

BUNDOORA VIC 3083

T: 03 8358 8800 (ABS office)

M: 0458 227 277 Annie

E: annie.pumpa@genusplc.com; ABS (^E8)

R & E ACKLAND

114 THOMAS LANE

GRETA SOUTH VIC 3675

T: 03 5727 6341

KIMBERLEY (HR)

AGRI-GENE

123-125 TONE RD

WANGARATTA VIC 3677

T: 03 5722 2666

E: chris@agrigene.com.au

AGRI-GENE (AGG)

KARINGAL CHAROLAIS STUD

BRIAN & ANDREW ALFORD

110 DEEP CREEK ROAD

ARTHURS CREEK VIC 3099

T: 03 9714 8216

M: 0418 385 280 Brian

E: alford.a@bigpond.net.au

KARINGAL (YK)

ALTA GENETICS AUSTRALIA

C/- JAYDE LEE, PO BOX 314

TULLAMARINE VIC 3043

T: 03 8336 1458

M: 0419 677 209

E: info.au@altagenetics.com (AGA)

C & E ARTHUR

PO BOX 403

ECHUCA VIC 3564

T: 0429 802 442

M: 0417 750 011

E: jordanarthur236@gmail.com

TINTAGEL (TIN)

LAKES AND CRATERS CHAROLAIS

C/- DANIEL BAKER, 23 SCOTT STREET

CAMPERDOWN VIC 3260

M: 0439 031 316

E: danielbaker83@gmail.com

LAKES & CRATERS (LCC)

D BRAIN, MOUNT VITE PARTNSHIP

“MOUNT VITE” RR No 619

VITE VITE SKIPTON ROAD

DERRINALLUM VIC 3325

T: 03 5597 6585

M: 0437 795 940

E: mtviteorganic@gmail.com

MOUNT VITE (SDB)

CHRIS CALDER

350 EDWARDS ROAD

TALLYGAROOPNA VIC 3634

M: 0475 519 103

GLENFABA (FAB)

M COLEMAN & S FILMER

209 TAVERNER ROAD

KERANG VIC 3579

M: 0428 990 701

E: mickcoleman3@gmail.com; shanell215@live.com.

ASHENDELLE (MNS)

GRAEME COOK FAMILY TRUST PO BOX 930

WODONGA VIC 3689

M: 0419 429 696

E: ranganpark@gmail.com

RANGAN (RAN)

G.J CROCOMBE, R.C. & A. PERKINS BOX 8

PENSHURST VIC 3289

T: 03 5577 8228

M: 0428 515 895

E: angelaperkins@talk21.com

NARWEENA (CGJ)

BRENDAN AND TRISH CROWLEY

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: janecrozier84@hotmail.com MORGIANA HOUSE (CAC)

JAMIE & FELICITY DELANEY

1354 CURDIEVALE-PORT CAMPBELL RD

TIMBOON VIC 3268

M: 0408 051 654

E: smith_f_j@hotmail.com

GREAT WHITE (JFD)

HILLTOP PASTORAL CO PO BOX 66

DOOKIE VIC 3646

M: 0438 258 979 Rebecca

E: hilltoppastoralco@outlook.com

HTC (HTC)

J DUGGAN & R COCHRANE

352 WEEBAR ROAD

DROUIN VIC 3818

M: 0410 261 654

E: orangeshowgirl@hotmail.com

LORNA DOONE (DUG)

LOUISA & PETER DUNN

20 HOLLIS ROAD

NORTH BLACKWOOD VIC 3458

T: 03 5424 1518

M: 0418 887 144

E: clearwaterscharolais@gmail.com

CLEARWATERS (CWC)

WESTELLA CHAROLAIS PO BOX 444

DROUIN VIC 3818

M: 0400 502 892

E: westellaagservices@gmail.com

WESTELLA (RMF)

M & C & M FINK

1413 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY

ECHUCA VIC 3564

M: 0428 542 059

E: melanie2611@y7mail.com

MARITANA (MCM)

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)

GENETICS AUSTRALIA CO-OP LTD PO BOX 195

BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340

T: 03 5367 3888

M: 0417 575 932

E: jgommers@genaust.com.au

GENETICS AUSTRALIA (GAC)

SEMEX P/L PO BOX 748

BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340

T: 03 4367 7841

M: 0431 303 853

E: semex@semex.com.au

SEMEX P/L (SMX)

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: 0409 183 508

E: pixielh@icloud.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 FARMS

4543 MELBA HWY

YEA VIC 3717

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

M: 0411 436 505

QUOIN HILL (QHP)

R KEELEY & C PICKERING

PO BOX 23

BRIDGEWATER VIC 3516

T: 03 5438 3668

M: 0417 885 277 Beck

E: chenu@tpg.com.au

CHENU (RLK)

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

HAZEL DOWNS (RHK)

K.C MANTON

414 SCHOOL RD

HANSONVILLE VIC 3675

T: 0437 585 605

M: 0437 585 605

E: ken.manton@hotmail.com

CLARINDA (KEN)

WARREN MARTIN

PO BOX 252

ROCHESTER VIC 3561

M: 0418 505 889

E: wokanmel@bigpond.com

WOKANMEL (WOK)

GREG & JEANETTE MCGRATH

392 JEETHO ROAD

JEETHO VIC 3945

M: 0427 675 435

E: gregandjeanettemcgrath@ hotmail.com

ST CLAIR (SCJ)

KATIE & CAM MCINTYRE

HORIZON HILL, 262 BREW ROAD

TYNONG NORTH VIC 3813

M: 0421 084 875

E: horizonhillcharolais@gmail.com

HORIZON HILL (KTS)

MCKNIGHT FAMILY

465 MEENIYAN PROMONTORY RD

MEENIYAN VIC 3956

T: 03 5663 6209

M: 0439 478 251 Ryan

E: dc.mcknight@bigpond.com

AVABUNDY (DBR)

G.J & M MEGGETTO

PO BOX 440

NEERIM SOUTH VIC 3831

T: 03 5628 1219

M: 0407 076 675

BAW BAW VISTA (GMJ)

V.S MITCHELL

305 GUYS FOREST ROAD

WALWA VIC 3709

T: 02 6037 6201

M: 0429 069 057

E: vonstar100@hotmail.com

BIG SNOW (KRL)

DIANE NAYLOR

290 COOMBS ROAD

KINGLAKE WEST VIC 3757

M: 0418 376 335

E: dmnaylor@outlook.com

OAK VALLEY (OVS)

M NEUTZE & D WOODFINE

40 LYNCH ROAD

CARDINIA VIC 3978

T: 0400 942 625 - Deborah

M: 0408 954 355 - Martin

E: deborahwoodfine@yahoo.com.au

NORTH BANK (NBC)

D AND S NEWCOMEN

45 THE PARADE

YEA VIC 3717

M: 0418 873 765

E: dwnewcomen@gmail.com

TAMBO RIVER (DWN)

SAMANTHA O’DONNELL

57 CUMMINS ROAD

MURRINDINDI VIC 3717

M: 0410 476 801

E: booralea.livestock@bigpond.com

BELBOURIE PARK (BEL)

M & L PATTERSON

10 GLENLYON LITTLE HAMPTON RD

LITTLE HAMPTON VIC 3458

M: 0425 618 297

E: ellmack40@gmail.com

ELLMACK (ELC)

TJ ROBINSON PO BOX 7

PAYNESVILLE VIC 3880

T: 03 5156 6397

E: kyra1@wideband.net.au

KYRA (ATR)

MJ & GL SCHULZE

8 WILLIAM STREET

NHILL VIC 3418

M: 0429 173 451

GLENMAC (MJS)

VANESSA SELLECK

226 BALNARRING ROAD

MERRICKS NORTH VIC 3926

M: 0417 886 556

E: vanessaselleck@icloud.com

WINKEL (WFS)

SMALL FAMILY

C/- ROBERT SMALL, 901 HENDYS RD

NUMURKAH VIC 3636

M: 0419 146 312

E: rjsmall4@bigpond.com

Please note that members postal addresses are supplied in this directory, actual property address may differ from the postal address. This directory is correct as of the 15th May 2023 with information supplied by the member. The online Member Search at www.charolais.com.au is updated daily and has all updates recorded with the Society.

WATERMILL (FW)

TY STANTON (TYSUBI BEEF)

WOODLANDS 1077 SHERIDANS BRIDGE RD

LILLIPUT VIC 3682

M: 0457 211 222

E: tysubibeef@gmail.com

TYSUBI (TYS)

DM & JT TAYLOR 431 WANDELLA ROAD

KERANG VIC 3579

T: 0428 385 522 Sam

M: 0477 274 020 Dennis

E: allednaw@bigpond.com

ALLEDNAW (AKT)

GPP & SK TAYLOR PO BOX 83

RUTHERGLEN VIC 3685

T: 03 5726 5273

M: 0427 265 273

E: sktleather@iprimus.com.au

BLOODWOOD (GSE)

NOEL FRANCIS TAYLOR PO BOX 145

CAMPBELLS CREEK VIC 3451

M: 0408 053 215

RAINBOW GRANGE (NFT)

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)

M VAN DER DRIFT & E FERGUSON

184 HAYDEN LANE

MACORNA VIC 3579

M: 0427 265 002

E: foleama04@gmail.com

GOLDEN ROSE (MEV)

PC VEEVERS

2303 / 26 SOUTH GATE AVE

SOUTHBANK VIC 3006

T: 03 9681 6321

M: 0411 474 784

E: jennyveevers1234@gmail.com

DEEPDALE FARM (DDF)

WADDELL LIVESTOCK P/L

40 POUND CREEK ROAD

NAVIGATORS VIC 3352

M: 0497 172 089

E: jhwad48@gmail.com

LAWALUK (LK)

PETER WALLIS

561 GUNDOWRING RD

GUNDOWRING VIC 3691

T: 02 6027 5127

M: 0428 616 419

E: pjwlivestock@gmail.com

SHIRALEE (SHR)

RJM & TM WALSH

42 LYNCH ROAD

CARDINIA VIC 3978

T: 03 5917 2402

M: 0428 517 381

E: tressa.walsh@hotmail.com

ROWALLAN PARK (RTW)

JANE WEDGWOOD & TERRY DE VRIES 40 DERRIL ROAD

TUERONG VIC 3915

M: 0428 280 005

E: jwedgwood1@gmail.com

TUERONG SPRINGS (TSW)

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)

SIMON WILLIAMSON

1612 YARRAWONGA ROAD

KILLAWARRA VIC 3678

M: 0438 269 099

E: simonsaway@gmail.com

BOUNDARY CREEK (SEW)

EDWINA C WILTSHIRE PO BOX 326

BALNARRING VIC 3926

T: 03 5989 0807

M: 0408 822 705

E: windjammercharolais@bigpond.com

WINDJAMMER (ECW)

WORLD WIDE SIRES AUSTRALIA

C/- GEOFF WOOD, PO BOX 7538

SHEPPARTON VIC 3632

T: 03 5831 5559

M: 0427 391 355

E: gwood@wwsaustralia.com

SSI (SSI)

Victoria

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

DELAMERE PASTORAL CO.

DELAMERE, 1006 YARRAM GAP RD

WILLAURA VIC 3379

T: 03 5354 1248

M: 0428 541 248

E: delamerepastoral@bigpond.com

DELAMERE (ARM)

EST. I.S. BLACK

135 GLENORMISTON ROAD

NOORAT VIC 3265

T: 03 5592 5338

MOUNT NOORAT (ISB)

ANTHONY BLACKSHAW

SYLE PTY LTD

9 EASTERBROOK ROAD

THORPDALE VIC 3835

M: 0447 083 266

E: anthonyblackshaw76@gmail.com (AAB)

CAMERON BROS

651 MONARO HIGHWAY

CANN RIVER VIC 3890

T: 03 5158 6302

E: cameronbros@bigpond.com (^G2)

ANNE COCHRAN

COBRAKILLUC, 630 CHATSWORTH RD

HEXHAM VIC 3273

T: 03 5599 7248

M: 0429 177 848

E: anneabbott10@gmail.com (^AH)

CRH & KM DOIG

790 BOLOND ROAD

BOORHAMAN VIC 3678

T: 03 5721 8186

M: 0415 058 619

E: camdoig85@gmail.com (^BO)

TP & MJ DOVE & FAMILY

450 DEWINGS BRIDGE RD

GERANGAMETE VIC 3249

T: 03 5236 6150

M: 0407 825 125

COLBEEWARRA (TMD)

WAYNE F DRAKE

1004 CHILDERS COVE ROAD

NULLAWARRE VIC 3268

T: 03 5566 3266

EVOC (WFD)

BD & EA DUNNE

498 DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD

SPRINGHURST VIC 3682

M: 0428 265 231

BDD (^ZF)

D.E GIDDINGS

1 COUGHLIN CRT

HORSHAM VIC 3400

T: 0402 749 413 Daryl

M: 0402 139 711 Barbara SEDALIA (DEG)

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: bray45@outlook.com.au (74)

C & V GOY 17 SWANSTON STREET

GEELONG VIC 3220

T: 03 5229 5432

M: 0418 513 020

E: marinets@tpg.com.au

RODONDO (GOY)

WILLIAM HENRY

55 INGRAM RD

COLDSTREAM VIC 3770

T: 03 9739 1324

M: 0419 346 994 (^MA)

ROSLYN KURTZE

PLEASANT VIEW, 122 THOMPSONS RD

HAMILTON VIC 3300

T: 03 5572 3991

E: rozkurtze700@outlook.com

PLEASANT VIEW (9PV)

PM MARSHALL 3 TALBOT COURT

WENDOUREE VIC 3355

T: 03 5339 2687 OLIVER (OM)

DON & KERRY MCMILLAN

AIRLY FARM, 351A CLYDEBANK RD

AIRLY VIC 3851

T: 0407 965 313

M: 0428 498 320

E: donandkerry1@bigpond.com

KMAC (^M4)

HELEN MCNAUGHTON

1309 MATHERS ROAD

NATHALIA VIC 3638

M: 0428 322 601

KAARIMBA (HNM)

TANIA MOSCRIPT

280 SOLDIERS ROAD

LEONGATHA SOUTH VIC 3953

M: 0408 643 279

E: tnmossy@gmail.com (^IU)

NORWOOD PASTORAL PTY LTD

285 ONDIT WARRION ROAD

ONDIT VIC 3249

M: 0427 041 505

E: skjellrup@icloud.com PSR (PSR)

N & H POWARCHUK 54 ROCKBANK ROAD

ARDEER VIC 3022

T: 03 9363 5521 (^I9)

THE TRUSTEE FOR TARRAWARRA ABBEY FOUNDATION

659 HEALESVILLE-YARRA GLEN RD

TARRAWARRA VIC 3775

T: 03 9730 1306 ABBEY (KF)

G.W. & I. SMITH PO BOX 112

YARRA JUNCTION VIC 3797

M: 0412 621 102

E: cottage@langbrook.com.au KALINKA (NKA)

FRANK STEPHENS

23 MAUD STREET

BENALLA VIC 3672

T: 03 5762 3481

M: 0417 587 602

E: fstephens@westnet.com.au VERMONT (VT)

HEATH TAYLOR PO BOX 318

PAYNESVILLE VIC 3880

M: 0418 301 872

E: kyracharolais@gmail.com (^H4)

MICK WEARNE

46 SNODGRASS STREET

YEA VIC 3717

M: 0417 309 558

E: michael.wearne@bigpond.com (^M3)

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)

DJ WIGG PO BOX 123

MAFFRA VIC 3860

M: 0418 597 828

E: david.wigg@brownwigg.com.au MAFFRA (WIG)

V.I. WILSON

187 WATERFORD ROAD

TANDARRA VIC 3571

M: 0429 368 337

E: Vern.wilson1@outlook.com

VERNOLA (VIW)

WOODROWVALE PAST. COMPANY 37 GRANT STREET

COLAC VIC 3250

M: 0418 520 467

E: mstewart@charlesstewart.com.au WOODROWVALE (^WP)

IGNATIUS ZANETIDIS PO BOX 2159

GLADSTONE PARK VIC 3043 (^Z1)

YOUTH MEMBERS

JAMES BARTON 8 NORMAN ROAD

MOUNT MARTHA VIC 3934

M: 0481 135 142

E: james.barton2210@gmail.com

HAZEL PARK (JB1)

EBONI BOYD

2513 LAKE CHARM QUAMBATOOK RD

BAEL BAEL VIC 3579

T: 03 5457 9271

M: 0447 060 767

E: bcboyd@bordernet.com.au

KOORABAEL (EJB)

CHLOE BUTTERWORTH

45 THE PARADE

YEA VIC 3717

M: 0447 710 383

E: dwnewcomen@gmail.com ($7)

SOPHIE BUTTERWORTH

45 THE PARADE

YEA VIC 3717

M: 0447 710 383

E: dwnewcomen@gmail.com ($9)

JESSICA COOK PO BOX 930

WODONGA VIC 3689

T: 02 6071 8453

M: 0448 069 997

E: cook.jk00@gmail.com JC (CJC)

WILLIAM GARNER

825 UNION ROAD

INVERGORDON VIC 3636

M: 0475 557 315

E: will.garn12@icloud.com

SUMMER VIEW (SV1)

AUS HARWOOD

320 COLAC BALLARAT ROAD

IRREWARRA VIC 3249

M: 0490 042 921

E: aussie.harwood04@gmail.com

WARRADINGO (WD1)

CJ HILL PO BOX 1162

ECHUCA VIC 3564

E: john.m.weeks@bigpond.com

($6C)

MONIQUE MILLER

360 PINE LODGE NORTH ROAD

PINE LODGE VIC 3631

M: 0499 005 033

E: monique9119@hotmail.com

MLM (M1M)

TEAGAN AMY NEUTZE

40 LYNCH ROAD

CARDINIA VIC 3978

T: 03 5998 8187

M: 0481 091 040

E: teagan12345@icloud.com

TANZE (TNZ)

JAIME VOSPER PO BOX 306

RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431

M: 0417 616 979

E: poppylala1@gmail.com

MONTAARO (JMV)

South Australia

ORDINARY MEMBERS

DR S.B BARKER

BOX 133

MOUNT BARKER SA 5251

T: 08 8391 1011

M: 0438 622 838

CAITHNESS (SBB)

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)

PETAR & SIMONE BOND PO BOX 204

MEADOWS SA 5201

T: 08 8388 3033

M: 0439 715 603

E: simone@bondpastoral.com

BLACKSTONE (BS8)

DANIEL MURRAY R & NIKKI FERME PO BOX 12

CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523

T: 08 8636 4031

M: 0408 774 946

E: odfarmingenterprises@outlook.com

GOTTADO WELL (GDW)

MR & JH FERME PO BOX 3

CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523

T: 08 8636 4031

E: gumview@activ8.net.au

GUM VIEW (GVW)

CAROL A HEADING

BOX 73

MENINGIE SA 5264

T: 08 8575 1808

E: caheading@internode.on.net

AMBERLEY (ACH)

Please note that members postal addresses are supplied in this directory, actual property address may differ from the postal address. This directory is correct as of the 15th May 2023 with information supplied by the member. The online Member Search at www.charolais.com.au is updated daily and has all updates recorded with the Society.

M.W. & J.F. OSBORNE “RYEVIEW”, BOX 387 MILLICENT SA 5280

M: 0408 838 568 - Michael

E: ryeview@bigpond.com

RYEVIEW (MJO)

C & A PIKE PO BOX 58

MUNDULLA SA 5270

M: 0429 601 123

E: capike@activ8.net.au

YACCAMOO (PIK)

JOE SFARRA PO Box 726 GOOLWA SA 5214

M: 0447 270 007

E: jandscharolais@outlook.com

J&S CHAROLAIS (JSS)

LOUISE & TIMOTHY SMITH BOX 605 LOXTON SA 5333

T: 08 8587 6218

M: 0400 373 791

E: scharwyncharolais@gmail.com

SCHARWYN (LAS)

HELEN SMITH BOX 605 LOXTON SA 5333

T: 08 8587 6218

SPINIFEX (SPI)

TRACEY WEDDING PO BOX 277

NARACOORTE SA 5271

M: 0428 938 889

E: wedding.tracey@gmail.com

BLACKFISHER (WLT)

RF & DR WILSON PO BOX 204

BALAKLAVA SA 5461

M: 0438 848 741

E: eclipse.meats@outlook.com

ARABAR (DRW)

IMPERIAL PARTNERS

JOSHUA WILTSHIRE, PO BOX 210 HAHNDORF SA 5245

M: 0410 678 458

E: moohaki@optusnet.com.au

MOOHAKI (JJW)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

BERRAGULLA PASTORAL PO BOX 364

KINGSCOTE SA 5223

M: 0428 862 715

E: johnson.earthmovers@bigpond.com (^M5)

KALYRA CHAROLAIS STUD 12 ZENITH AVENUE

BURNSIDE SA 5066

T: 08 8333 2420

M: 0417 836 111

E: sales@tonycolyer.com.au

KALYRA (AWC)

AJE HAIGH PO BOX 161

BALHANNAH SA 5242

T: 08 8372 7026

E: balcrest@balcrest.com.au

THE LODGE (LSP)

CHRISTOPHER ALLAN LIMMER 57 CLIFTON STREET MALVERN SA 5061

M: 0434 306 848

E: chris@28private.com (^L2)

ALLAN JOHN MILTON BOX 71

HAMLEY BRIDGE SA 5401

T: 08 8528 2335

M: 0408 848 345

E: allanjmilton8@bigpond.com (^AM)

BEERENBERG PTY LTD PO BOX 240 HAHNDORF SA 5245

T: 08 8388 7272

BEERENBERG (BNB)

LYLE WHITEHEAD 271 LUCINDALE RD

NARACOORTE SA 5271

M: 0417 857 031

E: lylewhitehead@hotmail.com (^I4)

YOUTH MEMBERS

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)

Western Australia

ORDINARY MEMBERS

BW & DJ BELL

PO BOX 136

CAPEL WA 6271

M: 0427 966 126

E: bwdjbell@live.com

BARDOO (BDB)

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: bullshop@activ8.net.au

WUNDAM GLEN (DMC)

A.W. & J. CUNNINGHAM

4 BASILICA PLACE

PELICAN POINT WA 6230

M: 0438 764 699

E: blaweary@westnet.com.au

BLAWEARY (BLO)

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 225

BRIDGETOWN WA 6255

M: 0427 475 041

E: fairbrasspark@hotmail.com

FAIRBRASS PARK (FP4)

DOUG & DANI GILES PO BOX 118

NEWDEGATE WA 6355

T: 08 9872 0010

M: 0427 720 010 DOUG

E: quicksilver95@bigpond.com

QUICKSILVER (1QS)

P LUBOUT & J MCCULLOUGH PO BOX 416

BRIDGETOWN WA 6255

M: 0427 612 697

E: wandilup@yahoo.com.au

WANDILUP (7WA)

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)

AMY NEAVE & JAI BOYER PO BOX 409

MUNDARING WA 6073

M: 0431 408 489

E: amyneave3@gmail.com

STELLA RESERVE (SR3)

J.A POLGLAZE

9 MARSHALL ROAD

AUSTRALIND WA 6232

M: 0409 629 599

E: jarvis.polglaze@zoetis.com

BROOKSIDE (B1D)

JIM AND BELYNDA QUILTY

242 BELL ROAD

ELGIN WA 6237

T: 08 9727 3283

M: 0419 953 489

E: elgin.park@outlook.com

ELGIN PARK (EP7)

GAVIN RUSSELL

CALLANISH GRAZING CO.

628 THOMPSON BROOK ROAD

DONNYBROOK WA 6239

M: 0427 398 152

E: callanishgrazing@gmail.com

CALLANISH (ZH9)

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)

VENTURON LIVESTOCK DA, AE & HA THOMPSON PO BOX 229

BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

T: 08 9767 1355

M: 0429 379 135

E: info@venturon.com.au

VENTURON (VE7)

ANNE THOMPSON PO BOX 229 BOYUP BROOK WA 6244

E: anne@bbiga.com (VE8)

CULHAM CHAROLAIS STUD

MORGAN AND JESSICA YOST PO BOX 1

TOODYAY WA 6566

T: 08 9574 2035

M: 0427 609 350

E: jess-yost@hotmail.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)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

MH COLLINS & CO

C/- GRANT COLLINS

1288 NYABING PINGRUP ROAD

NYABING WA 6341

M: 0428 291 171

E: grant.trace@bigpond.com

COLLINS (1CO)

BERNARD HERRERA

TRINITY FARM, PO BOX 20 BULLSBROOK WA 6084

T: 08 9571 4320

M: 0413 381 665

TRINITY FARM (TF1)

JM ITALIANO C/- PO BOX 605

HARVEY WA 6220

T: 08 9726 9248

M: 0419 865 562

HILLVIEW (H5P)

YOUTH MEMBERS

AMANDA CAVENAGH 242 BELL ROAD

ELGIN WA 6237

T: 08 9727 3283

M: 0428 849 802

E: mandy.cav100@gmail.com

1AC (1AC)

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Events 2023

July 15th

Lilydale Invitational Charolais Bull Sale

Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Toogoolawah Qld

Contact Ross Sticklen 0438 625 505

July 14th

Glenlea Bull Sale

Winton Qld

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

July 28th

Minnie Vale On Property Bull Sale

“Bexley”, Narrabri NSW.

Contact: Jason Salier 02 6783 4272

Web: www.minnievalecharolais.com.au

July 28th

Kilkenny & Barambah-Dale Charolais Sale

Woolooga Saleyards, Woolooga Qld

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

July 29th

Kandanga Valley On Property Bull Sale

Kandanga via Gympie Qld.

Contact John & Roz Mercer 07 5484 3359 Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au

July 29th

Casino All Breeds Bull Sale

NRLX, Casino NSW Web: www.casinoallbreeds.com.au

August 3rd

Caloona Charolais & Mala-Daki Simmental Sale

On property, Tamworth NSW

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

August 11th -12th

Brisbane Royal [EKKA] Cattle judging

Brisbane Qld

Web: https://www.ekka.com.au/competitions/animals/beef-cattle/

August 14th

Bureen Charolais Bull Sale (with Pentire Angus)

Singleton NSW.

Contact: Travis Worth 0400 029 566

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

August 15th & 16th

Charolais Youth Australia

Online Fundraising Auction, Auctionplus

Contact: Youth committee: charyouthau@gmail.com

August 17th

Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale

Coolabunia Sale Complex, Coolabunia Qld.

Contact: Graham Blanch 0427 622 410

August 18th

Wakefield Charolais Bull Sale

On property, Wollomombi via Armidale NSW

Contact: Greg Frizell 0427 781 346 Web: www.wakefieldcharolais.com.au

August 18th

Glenlea Bull Sale

Clermont Qld

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

August 23

Bauhinia Park Charolais Bull Sale

AgGrow Selling Complex, Emerald Qld

Contact: Ryan Holzwart 0447 313 126 Web: www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au

August 25th

ANC Annual On Property Bull Sale

Glen Laurel, Guluguba Qld.

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

August 28th

Advance Bull Sale

Roma Selling Complex, Roma Qld.

Contact : Steve Hayward 0419 642 992 Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633 Web: https://advancebullsale.com/

August 31st

Futurity Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale

On property Glen Ayr, Baradine NSW

Contact Jason & Kylie Catts 02 6843 6744 Web: www .futuritypastoral.com

August 31st -Spring HMF Status reports due.

September 4th

4 Ways Charolais & NK Brahman Bull Sale

Ag Grow Complex, Emerald, Qld.

Contact: David Whitechurch 0428 847 391 Web: https://www.facebook.com/4-Ways-Charolais

September 5th

Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale

Eidsvold Saleyards, Eidsvold, Qld.

Contact: Ross Warren 0438 866 213 Alan Goodland 0434 594 721

September 7th

Premier CQ Charolais Bull Sale

CQLX Gracemere Qld

Contact James Pisaturo 0429 188 523

Vendors: Reids, Veejay, Bettafield, Mountview, Appleton, Tanic

September 8th

Palgrove Annual Bull Sale

Chinchilla, Qld.

Contact Ben Noller 0427 700 949 Web: www.palgrove.com.au

September tba

Adelaide Royal Show

Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide SA https://theshow.com.au/competitions/livestock/beef-cattle-led-steers/

September 11th

Ayr On Property Bull Sale

On property, Mungabunda, Moura Qld.

Contact: David Cass 07 4996 3127 Web: www.ayrthebeefycharolais.com.au

September 12th

Golden Opportunity Sale

Coonamble Saleyards, Coonamble NSW

Contact: Steven Martin 0435 092 023 Web: www.goldenopportunitysale.com.au

September 13th

Elstow On Property Bull Sale

On property, Baradine NSW.

Contact Bruce McConnaughty 02 6843 6258

September 13th

Glenlea Bull Sale

Roma Qld

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

September 15th

Ascot Annual On Property Bull Sale

On property, North Toolburra Warwick Qld.

Contact Jim Wedge 0419 714 652 Web: www.ascotcattle.com.au

September 15th

Curragindi Annual Sale on The Monaro

Online Auctionsplus

Contact: Sarah Nesbitt 0419 434 153

September 18th

Moongool On Property Bull Sale

On property, Moongool, Yuleba Qld.

Contact: Ivan 0428 265 031 Ian 0427 235 215 Web: www.moongool.com.au

September tba

Royal Perth Show

Claremont Showgrounds, Perth WA Web: www.perthroyalshow.com.au/

September tba

Royal Melbourne Show

Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Vic. Web: www.rasv.com.au /Events/RMS_Home/RMS_BeefCattle_Home/

October 28th

Mountview 2023 On property Female Sale

On property, Ramsey Qld & Online Elite Livestock Auctions. Contact Ian Bebbington 0427 583 412 Web: www.mountviewcharolais.com.au

November 1st

Brendale “Signature Collection” Online Female Sale

Marburg., Qld. Online Auctionsplus

Contact Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633

November 3rd

Glenlea Female & Bull Sale

Casino Qld

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

November 24th

Bardoo On Property Bull Sale

On property, Elgin WA.

Contact Barry Bell 0427 966 126 Web: www.facebook.com/bardoocharolais

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Charolais Magazine: July 2023

Editor: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd

Design: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd

Printed by Lithoart, Darra Qld.

Contributors: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd,

Photographic Credits: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, Australian Community Media,K Ward, American International Charolais Association, G Taylor, G Blanch, D Hobbs, H By, Branded Ag, Studstocksales.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Council of the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd. Neither the Editor nor the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd takes any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken by readers or other based on information contained therein. The publishers reserve the right to refuse or cancel without notice any advertisement in a publication issued by them.

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