the Australian BRANGUS | Autumn 2024

Pheasant Creek Sultan S166 $45,000

Purchased by Sowden Stud

ROCKHAMPTON SALE 2023

9 BULLS AV. $17,333

Our thanks to all supporters, new and old clientele, bidders, buyers for your faith in the Pheasant Creek breeding programme.

We’d especially like to acknowledge the following operations and wish all the very best with their purchases

• Coolmaringa Pty Ltd.

• Daly Creek Stud

• Hewitt Australia Pty Ltd

• Kenwill Holdings

• M1B Stud

• Roseberry Creek Stud

• Sowden Stud

• Stutzview Stud

BLING SALE BEEF 2024 PHEASANT CREEK TABITHA T009

the Executive Paper

Welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition of the Australian Brangus magazine.

First and foremost, I extend my sincere gratitude to all Brangus members who have warmly welcomed me into my new role as CEO. I am excited to join the Brangus Australia community, and eager to collaborate with our members, board, and dedicated staff.

I must take a moment to recognize the outstanding efforts of the Brangus Australia staff over the past six months. Both Kayla and Simone have demonstrated exceptional capability, professionalism, and dedication as they stepped up to fill the void between CEOs. Your contributions have been invaluable, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to both of you.

As I embark on this journey with Brangus Australia, I am particularly excited about the current position of the breed. With significant growth in recent years, substantial investments in DNA technology, the introduction of Single-Step BREEDPLAN, and the development of an Ultra register, the Brangus breed stands poised for even greater success.

The maternal characteristics of the Brangus cow, combined with its remarkable survivability and adaptability, render it well-suited to a diverse range of environments, aptly described as 'for any country.' The adoption of Ultra cattle by Brangus breeders further broadens the spectrum of environments in which these cattle can thrive, enhancing their market suitability and presenting a significant opportunity for Brangus Australia as we move forward.

Additionally, Brangus cattle boast inherent carcass quality traits, further enhancing the value they offer to the commercial cattleman.

I am genuinely excited to engage with our members and industry stakeholders as we navigate Brangus Australia through the next stage of its growth journey. Drawing upon my extensive background in seedstock production and marketing, gained both from my family enterprise and my professional career, I am confident in our collective ability to achieve great success.

I encourage you to reach out directly with any questions, thoughts, or ideas you may have. You can contact me at 0437 986 081 or via email at ceo@brangus.com.au

Nathan O'Sullivan Chief Executive Officer Australian Brangus Cattle Association Ltd

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Autumn 2024

Breeds Diamond Anniversary celebrated in style

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New records in $2.891M Rockhampton result

Heifers make $20,000

Inaugural showing of Ultras in Australia

Bonox top of Roma Brangus

Quarter of a Century of Brangus Youth Encouragement

Inaugural Lunar Sale hits $30,000

Records topple at Telpara Hills

Brangus hit $16,000 at All Breeds

Redline headlines Monto All Breeds

Brangus triumphs at the 2023 Central Queensland Carcase Classic

Callide Dawson Beef Carcase CompetitionBrangus perform on grass or grain

JK Cattle Company Field Day serves up 'one-for-all' outlook

President's Report

I am pleased to report that we have secured our original dates for the Rockhampton Society Sale.

The heifers will be sold on Monday, October 14th, and the bulls on Tuesday, October 15th.

Welcome all members and Brangus enthusiasts to the Autumn edition of the 2024 Brangus Magazine.

Following widespread rain across much of the country, the cattle market has experienced much-needed strengthening, placing the rural sector in a very strong position.

The two ABCA Sponsored Sales yielded mixed results. The Roma sale faced challenges due to less than favourable seasonal conditions at the time, while the Rockhampton sale recorded a very strong outcome. Vendors at both sales presented a robust and well-organized line-up of bulls and heifers. Members conducting on-property sales and participating in multi-vendor sales achieved strong results despite testing circumstances.

Regarding sales, I am pleased to report that we have secured our original dates for the Rockhampton Society Sale. The heifers will be sold on Monday, October 14th, and the bulls on Tuesday, October 15th. I extend my gratitude to Gary Wendt for his efforts in restoring these original dates.

Congratulations to Georgie Spencer on receiving the 25th Burnham Youth Award and to Henry Sinnamon for being awarded the Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship. Both young members are outstanding ambassadors of the Brangus breed, and I wish them the best in their future endeavours.

Our Diamond Anniversary Dinner was a delightful evening filled with shared history. Once again, I express my gratitude to our forebears for their tireless efforts in establishing a solid foundation for us. Special thanks to Kayla Preston and Simone Roll for organizing such a wonderful event, and to Simone for setting up the venue. I also thank Kent Ward for his excellent work as emcee.

On behalf of the Board and Office, I extend a warm welcome to Nathan O’Sullivan, our new CEO. Nathan has seamlessly integrated into the team, and we eagerly anticipate working with him in the future. I commend Kayla for her dedicated efforts over the past 12 months, wearing many hats.

The Brangus Youth camp was once again a resounding success, thanks to the committee's excellent organization. The positive feedback from this event reflects the dedication of all involved. The high level of competency displayed by our youth ensures a promising future for our breed.

Looking ahead, I extend my best wishes to all exhibitors of Brangus and Ultras at Beef Australia 2024.

Here's hoping for a wet end to summer and a favourable winter.

Brad Saunders President Australian Brangus Cattle Association Ltd

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New records in $2.891M Rockhampton Result

2023 Sale Results

47TH ANNUAL ABCA ROCKHAMPTON SALE

Gross $2,891,912

187 Bulls

Averaged $13,096

Top $70,000 (twice)

Clearance 86%

54 Registered Heifers

Averaged $6268

Top $20,000

Clearance 86%

116 Commercial Females

Averaged $883

Top $1540

Clearance 100%

2 Semen Packages

Averaged $1030

In short:

> New record benchmarks set at $55,000 for a herd bull and registered red bulls

> 24 red bulls averaged $11,333

> 163 black bulls averaged $13,514

> 14 Herd bulls averaged $10,857

> 173 Registered bulls averaged $13,277

> 96 lots (40 percent) sold for sums of $10,000 or more

> 65 withdrawals from catalogue (18.4%)

> Males averages declined by $7390/hd as compared to 2022

> Registered heifer averages fell by $4127/hd compared to 2022

> Commercial females averages dipped by $1637/hd compared to 2022

> Overall auction sale numbers increased by eight bulls and 11 registered heifers compared to 2022

> Clearance rates for bulls dropped by 12 percent and 14 percent for heifers compared to 2022

Two prefixes were catapulted into the spotlight at the 2023 sale. Sunday Camp and Bonox stables saw their best share top sale honours at $70,000 each.

Two other operations, Jateebee and Doonside enjoyed red letter days at the event with both nurseries achieving and setting individual breed records. The sale topping $70,000 mark is just shy of the seasonal best, $74,000, set earlier in the year at the 40th Anniversary Belview Sale.

A combined weight and effects of seasonal conditions, market uncertainty and a huge surge in breed numbers offered and catalogued, brought about by years of increased demand, saw a marked market correction. There was a decline in sale averages, clearance levels to an extent that gross revenues slid by $1.760m as compared to the 2022 Rockhampton result.

Counterbalancing those figures were glimpses of demand where records were established and demand was electric. This was borne out when statistics revealed the last run of 59 bulls offered through GDL cleared 92 percent of the offering on the path to a $17,268 average ($4172 above the sale average and 5.5 percent higher clearance than the sale average). That group of males was lauded to the extent that $932,500 was contributed toward the sale bottom line.

Making a huge headline splash was the 11 year old sire, Gunnadoo Park Famous.

In the past two years, Famous (Valley View Force) bred and owned by Jeff Parker, Gunnadoo Stud, Manilla, New South Wales has become hot commodity within the two ABCA Sales. His seven sale sons at the Roma and Rockhampton outlets in that period have averaged $34,645. In the same period a trio of daughters (two red) have averaged $7000 topping at $9000.

Three Famous sons headed the 2023 sire list of averages at $45,833.

This result included the equal top seller the $70,000, Sunday Camp S010 (P) (ET) (23-months) (885kg) 14/9mm)

(140 EMA) (5.6 IMF). Second time vendors at Rockhampton, Dan Lowe and Jenna Lawrence, Sunday Creek Stud, Bellbrook, New South Wales sold two full ET siblings, Sunday Camp S010 and S027. In the process and with the result from the Carinya Park Stud, it handed the top sire average to Gunnadoo Park Famous (Valley View Force), who’s trio achieved $45,833. The pairs dam, Belview Darcia (ET) (CRC Guardian 9U8U5 (ET) (US)) has 40 progeny on the ABRI database. The top seller, Sunday Camp S010 sold to the MacKenzie family, Coolmaringa Stud, Dingo. Sunday Camp’s two full flush siblings averaged $48,750 with their other entry, S027 selling to Jay and Elizabeth Hampson, Sunshine Stud, Warialda, New South Wales. As vendors the Sunshine Stud sold four to average $12,000 topping at $20,000 for an artificially bred, Bonox 830 son, selling to Mick and Tanya Maddern, Earlwood Stud, Duaringa. The other price tag holder at the $70,000 mark was Bonox 1453 (Bonox 830) (35-months) (1020kg) (13/9mm) (146 EMA) (4.4 IMF) offered by consistent supporters, Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom. Taking the sire aspirant was Ian Francis, Cedar Valley Stud, Chelmsford. As the largest vendor, Bonox tackled the tougher market conditions head on with their 12 selling for a healthy $24,500 average. The result afforded to Bonox included the second top selling red bull of

the sale, the $50,000, Bonox 1521 (Bonox 1098) (26-months) (930kg) (13/10mm) (135 EMA) (5.2 IMF) selling to John and Nerida Allen, Mawson Stud, Murgon. At $32,000 Bonox 1459 (Bonox 1039) (37-months) (880kg) (13/10mm) (140 EMA) (4.7 IMF) sold to Gavin and Lenore Eiser, Moonshadow Stud, Alton Downs, while at $22,000 Bonox 1460 (Bonox 1082) (36-months) (877kg) (10/8mm) (137 EMA) (4.8 IMF) was purchased by David and Tracey Muscat, Brangaloo Stud, Dows Creek.

A new record price of $55,000 was achieved for a red Brangus bull.

Raising the record level to the new height from the previous mark of $50,000 was Jateebee Yellowfin. Yellowfin (Jateebee Romeo) (24-months) (1028kg) 17/12mm) (145 EMA) (4.8 IMF) offered by Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore sold to Ian and Anne Galloway, Duarran Sud, Roma in a three quarter share full possession settlement.

Main: The equal top selling $70,000 Sunday Camp S101 (AI) (ET) with connections, Matthew Olsson, Ray White Livestock Rockhampton, purchaser, Catherine MacKenzie, Coolmaringa Stud, Dingo and vendor, Dan Lowe, Sunday Creek Stud, Bellbrook, New South Wales

Above: Record priced red bull, the $55,000 Jateebee Yellowfin with connections, buyer, Ian Galloway, Duarran Stud, Roma and vendors, Jack and Charley Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore

Top 10 Vendor Averages

MALES

1. Sunday Camp – 2 av $48,750

2. Bullakeana – 5 av $32,400

3. Doonside – 2 av $30,000

4. Wildcard – 2 av $26,500

5. Bonox – 12 av $24,500

6. M1B – 5 av $22,500

7. Stutzview – 4 av $21,000

8. Sandy Banks – 5 av $17,500

9. Pheasant Creek – 9 av $17,333

10. Jateebee – 7 av $16,286

Top 5 Vendor Averages

FEMALES

1. Murray View – 6 av $14,333

2. Barronessa – 4 av $9125

3. Oaklands – 5 av $8200

4. Maccaboyz – 2 av $8000

5. Jardine – 3 av $6000

Sire Averages

MALES

1. Gunnadoo Park Famous – 3 av $45,833

2. Yaraandoo Wylie – 2 av $38,750

3. Bonox 830 – 3 av $35,333

4. Palgrove Prime Mover - 4 av $32,500

5. Bullakeana Rock Solid – 4 av $28,500

6. Bonox 876 – 2 av $26,500

7. Triple B Lexus – 2 av $25,000

8. Pheasant Creek Lewis – 2 av $18,000

9. Telpara Hills Heavy Duty 99P5 (AI) (ET) - 3 av $16,333

10. Lunar Lantern – 4 av $14,250

FEMALES

1. Alkoomie Three D 468P16 – 3 av $15,333

2. Telpara Hills Eisenhower 468M19 (AI) (ET – 2 av $12,000

3. River Run 20 – 2 av $10,000

4. DMR Climax 30E46 (ET) (US) – 2 av $8750

5. Bonox 1093 - 3 av $6000

Top Supporters

1. Bottle Tree Cattle Trust – 10 av $5900

2. Oakdale Pastoral Company – 8 av $9125

3. Aspley Cattle Company – 6 av $6666

4. T, J and D Perrett – 6 av $5500

5. Lunar Brangus – 5 av $20,800

6. Gidyea Brangus – 5 av $14,600

7. Blackburn Agri Trust – 5 av $8400

8. Flinders River Cattle Company – 4 av $6500

9. Hillview Homestead Stud – 4 av $5000 (all females)

In 2021 at the same venue the Dingle family, Redline Stud, Eidsvold, sold their entrant, Ravenshoe 20/251 for $50,000 to No. 27 Pastoral Company, Acton Station, Richmond. Jateebee’s seven averaged $16,286 with a pair destined for duties at a stud level. Supporting the Jateebee result were the Burrumbush Stud, Goovigen taking a $14,000 Duarran Haystack son and Gary and Kylie Maguire. Honeycombe, Dingo taking a pair for on average $10,500.

Hewitt Cattle Australia Pty Ltd, Bylong Station, Bylong, New South Wales waited patiently until the second last lot to make their presence felt. The pastoral giant outlaid $55,000 setting a new breed record for herd bulls when they secured Doonside 2787 (34-months) (1210kg) (16/11mm) (151 EMA) (6.7 IMF). Bred by Bill and the late Kay Geddes, Doonside Stud, Barmoya, Doonside 2787 is from a granddaughter of US import, XS Johnny Lee 369H (S), Greendale U172 (AI). Greendale U172 (AI) was purchased at the final stage of the Greendale Stud, Dispersal Sale, Roma. Doonside averaged $30,000 for their pair. The previous record for a herd bull was set at the 2021 Central Brangus Classic Sale when Tannyfoil P79 bred by Gavin Mackenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater sold to Hardy and Amanda Woodard, Taloumbi Stud, Eidsvold for $52,500. Hewitt Cattle Australia outlaid $15,000 early in the sale for a Pheasant Creek entry.

Spearheading the nine males from the Wowan based prefix, Pheasant Creek Stud was the $42,500 Pheasant Creek Sultan S166. Sultan (Yaraandoo Wylie) (23-months) (814kg) (13/10mm) (132 EMA) (5.9 IMF) consigned by breeders, Brad and Nicole Saunders is no stranger to headlines, snaring the Grand Championship sash at the 2023 Rockhampton Feature Show and the 2023 Reserve Senior Champion at the Brisbane Royal. Owners, Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud saw their top seller head immediately to stud duties for new members, Matt and Shannon Sowden, Sowden Stud, Booie. Losing bidder on the bull were the Comiskey family, Lunar Stud, Yamala. Other nurseries contributing to the Pheasant Creek result were the Daly Creek Stud, Coolmaringa Stud, M1B Stud, Roseberry Stud and the Mace family, Toorilla Plains, Kunwarara.

After a four year hiatus, it was a triumphant return to the ring for Brad and Vicki Hanson’s, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore. Their five, all Palgrove Primemover P1135 (U) sons averaged $32,400, topping at $40,000 with all

01: Dan Sedgman, Bulla Stud, Dalma

02: Sue Fawcett, Lazy S Stud, Condamine and Leeanne Lee, Leegra Fitting Service, Silverleaf

03: Chris Edmunds Marian, Mackay

04: Scott Sheahan, Beckers, Ayr

05: The $42,500 Pheasant Creek Sultan S166 with buyers, Shannon and Matt Sowden, Sowden Stud, Booie and Tyler Hayden and Rory Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan

06: Jake Daley, Carinya Park Stud, Kyogle, New South Wales with his $40,000 Carinya Park Sargeant (AI) and new owners, Jason Jeynes and Julie Sheehan, Kraken Stud, Dalma

Main: Purchaser, Ian Francis, Cedar Valley Stud, Chelmsford with Bruce Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom with the equal top seller, the $70,000, Bonox 1453

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headed to seedstock addresses. Topping the draft was Vanadium (23-months) (890kg) (11/8mm) (130 EMA) (5.4 IMF) selling to the Comiskey family, Lunar Stud, Yamala. Lunar will also be the home of the $36,000 stablemate, Verified (22-months) (908kg) (11/9mm) (1134 EMA) (6.8 IMF). At the same figure, Will and Tempe Caldwell and family, Milwillah Stud, Young, New South Wales secured V.I.P. (22-months) (884kg) (17/13mm) (135 EMA) (6.0 IMF). The GL Stud, Duaringa will be the home of the $32,000 Unreal (19-months) (827kg) (11/8mm) (140 EMA) (6.4 IMF) with Ray Gross, GPB Stud, Eton selecting the $18,000 Voyager (23-months) (944kg) (10/8mm) (134 EMA) (5.0 IMF).

M1B Salute S800 made $37,500 for Wowan breeders, Mark and Katrina Brown. Salute S 800 (M1B Scrubee 7-W9V) (24-months) (812kg) (16/11mm) (132 EMA) (6.8 IMF) selling to the MacKenzie family, Coolmaringa Stud, Dingo. The five from M1B averaged $22,500 with the result containing the $27,000 Sandman S192 (Triple B Lexus) (22-months) (737kg) (17/10mm) (136 EMA) (5.2 IMF) going to the Salisbury family’s foundation prefix, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto. Another of the Lexus sons made $23,000 for his owners in the form of Silverado S309 (22-months) (895kg) (9/7mm) (142 EMA) (5.0 IMF) off to the Cedar Valley Stud, Chelmsford operated by Ian Francis.

Dan and Rebecca Radel, DBR Grazing, Burenda, Augathella took the $20,000 M1B Skipper S103 (Pheasant Creek PCB P-124) (Tannyfoil Jackson) (25-months) (786kg) (12/7mm) (129 EMA) (5.1 IMF). Four of the five from M1B are destined for stud duties. M1B invested $15,000 in new sire material in the form of Bonox 1467 (Bonox 1069) (22-months) (870kg) (16/10mm) (141 EMA) (6.3 IMF).

Peter Donovan and Marie Anne Elliott, Blackbrook Holdings, Allambie, Springsure purchased the $35,000 Wildcard Jeremy (Bonox 876) (17-months) (645kg) (10/7mm) (122 EMA) (5.0 IMF) from Tim and Prue Flynn’s, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands. Losing the battle for ownership of Jeremy left the River Run prefix, Dingo without a purchase. Wildcard averaged $26,500 for their pair with their other bull, the $18,000 Julius

(Bonox 876) selling to the Shane and Angela Jackson, Sandy Banks Stud, Tiaro.

The Sandy Banks prefix had another solid result with their five topping at $30,000 on the way to setting a $17,600 average. Making the $30,000 mark was Stutzview Sheriff (Bullakeana Rock Solid) (24-months) (752kg) (10/6mm) (138 EMA) (3.7 IMF) selling to Neil and Rosalie Watson, Watasanta, Santaco Rural, Tamworth, New South Wales. Another from the draft was the $26,000 Solid Rock (Bullakeana Rock Solid) (26-months) (829kg) (10/7mm) (137 EMA) (4.7 IMF) going to Dan and Rebecca Radel, DBR Grazing, Burenda, Augathella. Immediately beforehand the Dennis Jackson owned, Stutzview Stud, Tiaro sold four setting a $21,000 average. Their top was also $30,000 for another of the Rock Solid (Yaraandoo Wylie) sons, Stutzview774 (25-months) (820kg) (12/9mm) (131 EMA) (4.7 IMF) selling to Nev and Megan Hansen, Oaklands Stud, Kalapa. Losing bidder on the bull was the Triple B Stud, Dingo. Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan invested $28,000 in another of the Rock Solid sons from Stutzview, 785 (25-months) (800kg) (19/13mm) (138 EMA) (6.5 IMF).

Adrian and Megan Forrest, Gidyea Stud, Augathella outlaid $17,000 for another by Rock Solid from Stutzview, 743 (30-months) (847kg) (16/11mm) (138 EMA) (5.7 IMF). As investors, Stutzview will be home for the $12,000 Pheasant Creek S108 (Pheasant Creek Lincoln L-033) purchased in a three quarter share and full possession arrangement from the Saunders owned stable, Wowan.

James Hayden, West Oak Stud, Tara took a $28,000 sale for his entry, Maximus 315 (Fearnely Hercules 1331 (ET)) (21-months) (751kg) (12/9mm) (132 EMA) (5.7 IMF) when it sold to Reynco Stud, Gin Gin operated by Richard Reynolds and family.

Upper Barron breeders, the Strazzeri family, Barronessa Stud ended with a $15,375 average for their eight head. Their top for 2023 was the $27,000 Walsh 468S22 (AI) (Mr New Blood 50H (US)) (25-months) (980kg) (14/11mm) (146 EMA) (6.4 IMF) selling to Giles Family Trust, Charters Towers. Another in the team was the $22,000 Munster S19 (AI) (Barronessa Mr Blockbuster 236 (AI)) (24-months) (893kg) (15/12mm) (138 EMA) (6.5 IMF) going to the Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan. Munster was the runner-up in the ACM Sire Shootout and the winner of the Tropical Bull section of the same competition. He delivered a Tenderness Score of nine.

01: At $55,000 was the new record priced herd bull, Doonside 2787. With the bull are purchaser, Warren Miller, Hewitt Australia Pty Ltd and vendor, Bill Geddes, Doonside Stud, Barmoya

02: Bullakeana V.I.P. made $36,000 selling to the Milwillah Stud, Young, New South Wales. With the bull are Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore and purchaser, Will Caldwell, Milwillah Stud (middle)

03: Catherine MacKenzie, Coolmaringa Stud, Dingo and vendors Mark and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan with the $37,500 M1B Salute S800

04: Prue and Tim Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands with their $35,000 Wildcard Jeremy

05: The $27,000 Barronessa Walsh 468S22 (AI), vendor, Jeff Strazzeri, Barronessa Stud, Atherton with and buyer Chris Giles and Chet Giles, Gener8 Reproduction, Charters Towers

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Two of the Barronessa bulls fetched $18,000 going to Ray Gross, GPB Stud, Eton and Matt Mahony and Amanda Flohr, AOS Stud, Kabra.

Jack and Jennifer Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana averaged $13,000 for their five. These topped at $16,000 twice for paternal halves sired by Lunar Lantern L51 (Castle Heathcote H208 (ET)) selling to Jackie Comiskey, Aberleigh, Alpha and Gavin and Lenore Eiser, Moonshadow Stud, Alton Downs. Four sons of Lunar Lantern set a $14,250 average.

Paul and Denise Studt, Coolibah Stud, Capella set a $9600 average for their five with their top seller, the $18,000 Kidd (Suhn’s Business Line 30D26 (ET) (US)) going to the Caldwell family’s, Milwillah Stud, Young, New South Wales.

Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Stud, Comet set a $15,000 for their five topping at $19,000 for Telpara hills Heavy Duty 99P5 (AI) (ET) son, Solution selling to the Forrest family, Gidyea Stud, Augathella. A paternal half brother, Samson sold

to Ian Gross, GPB Stud, Eton. Other nurseries supporting the prefix were Silvester family, Forest Hills Stud, Capella at $15,000, the Jardine Stud, Jardine with a $14,000 acquisition and the Gidyea Stud returning minutes later for another $11,000 selection. Jeff and Raelea Holzwart, Circle H Stud, Emerald sold eight to a top of $10,000 on two occasions. David and Julie McCamley, Palmal Stud, Dingo sold four attaining a $12,750 average. These topped at $17,000 for a M1B Pearcy (Pheasant Creek 4-381) son selling to Dan and Abby Maguire, Talfino Stud, Emerald. Another from Palmal was a $16,000 Triple B Payrise P554 (ET) son selling to Matt and Janelle McCamley, Eulogie, Dululu.

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01: With their $32,000 seller, Bullakeana Unreal purchased by the Goodwin family, GL Stud, Duaringa are Hayden (front), Annaka, Arianna, Isabella, Vicki and Brad Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore

02: Rhys Innes, Marcella Stud, Booubyjan

03: Kimberley Dove, Wandal, Rockhampton and Laura Eiser, Cumberland Downs, Alton Downs

04: Gidyea Stud principal, Adrian Forrest, Augathella

05: Hardy Woodard, Taloumbi Stud, Eidsvold

Semen fetches $110/straw

Two packages in the still active 12-year-old, Glenoyra Fair Dinkum (Glen Heart 1722) offered by Sue Fawcett, Lazy S Stud, Condamine sold to average $103 per straw. Each package consisted of 10 straws. Backing up their previous purchases in the same bull offered at the ABCA Roma Sale were the breeders of the bull, Mark and Melinda Beckman, Glenoyra Stud, Aubigny.

The first package made $960 and the following made $1100.

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Heifers make to $20,000

Another of the many success stories to come out of the sale appeared during the registered female section of the catalogue. It was a landmark day for first time vendors, David and Heidi Campbell, Murray View Stud, Mount Ossa. On debut, Murray View heifers topped the section and in the process claimed top average honors.

Selling for $20,000 was Murray View Miss Sage 236S15. The 20-month-old featuring a double cross of Southern Dealmaker 468W400 (US) was snapped up by Bauhinia Park Stud principals, Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Comet. All six from Murray View carried safe tests to Forest Hills Hammer Time on the path to setting an average of $14,333. Hammer Time (Weona 2869) was the top selling $20,000 graduate from the 2021 Forest Hills Sale, Emerald.

Murray View Miss Shakira 392S4 made $16,000. The daughter of Telpara

Hills Gentleman’s Jack (ET) sold to Robin and Michelle Garrett’s, Swan Bay Stud, East Coraki, New South Wales. At $15,000 another Murray View heifer, Miss Shandy 510S1 (Alkoomie Three D 468P16) went into the newly formed Sowden Stud, Booie operated by Matt and Shannon Sowden. Robin and Michelle Garrett, Swan Bay Stud, East Coraki, New South Wales claimed the $13,000 Miss Stella 920S8 (Telpara Hills Eisenhower 468M19 (ET)) while a paternal half, Miss Savvy 541S10 fetched $11,000 selling to Andy Shay, Bulugen Stud, Bromelton. At the same

figure another of the Alkoomie Three D 468P16 daughters changed hands going to Rodney and Emma Prior, Hillview Homestead Stud, Charters Towers. Three daughters 0f Alkoomie Three D 468P16 averaged $15,333 for Murray View.

Upper Barron breeders, the Strazzeri family, Barronessa Stud ended their day with a $9125 average to top at $13,000. Barronessa High Quality 146T40 (AI) (MC High Quality 535Y (US)) (11-months) sold to Brendan English, Balpark Stud, Balnagowan. Others contained in the Barronessa

draft included the $9000 DMR Climax 30E46 (ET) (US) daughter, Climax 281 T4 (AI) (21-months) selling to Robert Ramage, Hilltop Stud, Sarina Range and a paternal half sister, Climax 450 T21 making $8500 and going to William Walpole, Sandalwood Stud, Bowen.

Nev and Megan Hansen, Oaklands Stud, Kalapa took with them a $8200 average for their five. These topped at $12,000 for a daughter representing the first season calves of former ABCA Rockhampton 2020 sale graduate, the $65,000, River Run 20. Oaklands Betty sold to the Lamb family, N-Bar P Stud, Banana. Another stablemate, Dottie (Pheasant Creek Leroy L-123) sold for $10,000 to Richard Reynolds, Reynco Stud, Gin Gin while a maternal half to the $100,000 Oaklands Johnny, Faye (River Run 20) sold to the Fernie family’s, Boombah prefix, Dingo for $8000.

Jason and Suella McCormack, Maccaboyz Stud, Aubigny averaged $8000 for their pair topping at $12,000 for the 14-month-old, Utopia (Maccaboyz Rocko) selling to the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore. Their other entry made $4000 selling to Hayley Sheehan, Kraken H Stud, Dalma.

Five red heifers averaged $3900 topping at $5500 for the sale opener, Jateebee Flame 495 (AI) (Redline Casper). Offered by Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore the heifer and her paternal half averaged $4500 with both selling to Marion Keir, Sarina. Michael and Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Stud, Capella sold a pair of red daughters by the $36,000 Doonside Spur 2412 topping at $4000. Kraken Peaches 1141T (Dayview Athol) offered by Julie Sheehan and Jason Jeynes, Kraken Stud, Dalma made $3500.

Largest supporter to the section, Millstream Springs Stud, Ravenshoe owned by Brett and Mandie Scott averaged $4167 for their nine topping at $7500 for the Suhn’s Business Line 30D26 (ET) (US) daughter, Millstream Springs MS BL 468T8 (ET) selling to Nathan Hughes, Dirran Creek Stud, Minbun. Another of the high sellers for Millstream Springs was the $5000 Palgrove Kingpin K1250 (U) daughter, Ms KP 468t9 (ET) selling to David and Miranda Smith, Ben Lomond, New South Wales.

John Collins, Yaraandoo Stud, Gogango sold four to average $4875. These topped at $8000 for the 11-month-old, Yaraandoo Fine Lady (Charlevue Blacksoil) selling to the Lamb family, Bar-N P Stud, Banana. Six maidens from the Stutzview prefix averaged $3917 to top at $5000 on two occasions.

Dave and Kay Franks, Jardine Stud, Jardine returned a $6000 average for their trio topping at $7000 for the 22-month-old, Charlotte 2321 selling to the Sedgman family, Bulla Stud, Dalma. All Jardine maidens were sired by Bonox 1093, a son of the high performing, Bonox 876, domiciled at the Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands.

Rodney and Karen Johannesen, Folkslee Stud, Brooweena sold daughters of Tannyfoil P94 to $3500 while the Bonnydale prefix, Moffatdale owned by Mike and Rob Introvigne, Bridgetown, Western Australia marketed maidens by Telpara Hills Swift 30N (ET) for $4500. Jason Beckman and Erin Demspey, Rockyview Stud, Oakey sold daughters of their resident retainee, Propaganda for up to $4500.

Agents: Ray White Livestock, GDL, Elders. Simulcast on StockLive.

Main: Top selling heifer the $20,000 Murray View Miss Sage 236S15 with purchaser, Bauhinia Park Stud principal, Ryan Holzwart, Comet and vendors, Heidi and David Campbell, Murray View Stud, Mount Ossa.

01: James and Kaitlyn Campbell, Murray View Stud, Mt Ossa

02: Brent and Holly Hanson, B A Bindaree Stud, Murgon

03: Brenton and Holly Bradford, River Run Stud, Dingo

04: Richard Pender, Boonderoo Stud, Tansey

05: Roger Davis (right) with son-in-law Rohan and grandson Dylan Treasure, Kimberley Downs, Victoria

06: Bryan Gaukroger, GL Stud, Duaringa

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Commercial females hit $1520

Getting the two day sale off to a great start was the Annual Brangus Commercial Female Sale.

Conducted by Ray White Livestock Rockhampton, the sale featured a three state buying panel where No.3 heifers made to 356c/kg while their No.2 counterparts hit highs of 327c/kg. Making top money of 356c/kg were a pen of red No.3 heifers offered by Tim and Rebekah Dwyer, Hidden Valley, Goovigen. Coming back after an average scale weight of 337kgs the heifers sold for $1200/head to Lloyd Hick and family, Bezuma Pastoral Company, Stornoway, Jambin.

A run of three pens heifers (26 head) from Jason and Maria Lloyd, Beeblee, Nebo averaged $1397/head. Top of these was a pen of eight weighing on average 465kg and selling for the top No.2 section of 327c/kg the pen came back at $1520/head selling to head to Victorian buyer, Steve Chapman and family, Woodend. A pen of seven from Beeblee weighing an average 452kg, made $1440/head selling to Drew and Lisa Callander, Oakdale Pastoral, Blue Mountain. Drew and Lisa Callander also took the 11 head pen from Beeblee with a scale weight of 468kg for 274c/ kg for an average return of $1280/ head. Tony and Sharon Fernie and family, Boombah, Dingo offered 12 No.2 heifers (two pens) that sold for 184c/kg and 202c/kg. The top sellers for Boombah with an average scale weight of 460kgs made $930/head selling to Bezuma Pastoral Company, Jambin. Their other Boombah pen weighed 456kg and made 184c/kg coming back at $840/head selling to Phil and Deborah Reid, Black Springs, Paringa, Capella.

Jim Maguire, Bingegang, Dingo sold 11 head in two pens for $740/head and $720/head (187c/kg and 219c/kg). With an average weight of 395kg and 329kgs respectively both pens sold to Clarrie Horrocks, Thangool.

Stephen and Dominique Biles, SMID Cattle Company, Comet sold a pen of No.2 heifers for 201c/kg and with their

average weight of 378kg they sold for $760/head to Steve and Zoe Corrie, Gracemere.

Colin and Kim Kime, Amaroo, Nebo rounded out the No.2 heifer offering with two pens (14 head). Their first pen fetched 215c/kg to come back at $720/head (335kg) selling to Travis Parry and family, Blair Plains, Blue Mountain. The remaining pen weighing 334kg sold for 234c/kg making $780/ head selling to Jack Crowe, Milman.

Stephen and Dominique Biles, SMID Cattle Company, Comet put together three pens of No.3 heifers (20 head) that sold for between 189c/kg to 262c/ kg. Their top selling pen of seven weighed 290kg selling for 262c/ kg making $760/head and going to Lawson and Helen Woodard, Allen Road, Gracemere. Ben and Hayley Hutton, Pakington, Wycarbah took the SMID pen of five at 189c/kg for a $620 per head average. Pakington will also be the home of the other pen from SMID which was a pen of eight weighing 293kg selling for 205c/kg and making $600/head.

Closing out the sale were 22 head (three pens) from Troy and Debbie Bates and family, Tolsworth Hay and Grazing, Tolsworth, Nebo. Their top sellers at 227c/kg and with a weight of 255kg made $580/head going to Ken Mclean, Wallabadah, New South Wales. Jack Crowe, Milman took the other two pens for 208c/kg and 215c/ kg. These weighed 289kg and 251kg liveweight retailing at $600 and $540/ head respectively.

Agents: Ray White Livestock. Simulcast on StockLive.

Main: Section of the yarding

01: Top selling $1200 red heifers with vendor, Tim Dwyer, Burrumbush Stud, Goovigen

02: Jason Lloyd, Beeblee Pastoral Company, Beeblee, Nebo

03: Ray White Livestock Representative, Matthew Olsson

Planning on exhibiting at a Brangus Feature Show in 2024?

Here’s a quick checklist to make sure your animals will be eligible:

• All animals (including calves at foot) are registered on the ABCA database

• All animals (excluding animals entered in calf classes) have a Brangus Bundle completed*

• Animal details on the database are correct eg. Name, Pedigree, DOB

• Animals meet the standard of excellence

• ABCA membership is financial Nominations will be submitted directly to show societies and requirements set by show society must also be met. *Brangus Bundle includes 100K SNP, Parent Verification, Poll, Coat and Tenderness tests.

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Inaugural showing of Ultras in Australia

Beef 2024 will mark an exciting new era in the development and promotion of the Ultrablack and Ultrared breed in Australia with the first showing of Ultra cattle in Australia.

Ultras will be a stand-alone breed in the Beef 2024 show ring, separate from the Brangus show ring.

Palgrove are going to return to the showring for the first time in over a decade to exhibit a team of Ultrablack cattle to support the breed and commemorate the first showing in Australia.

Palgrove General Manger Ben Noller noted this will be a once off return to the showring for Palgrove.

“Not only are we going to return to the show ring as a once off to mark the first showing on Ultra cattle, but we are going to offer the entire show team of 18 head in a sale on Thursday 9th May at Beef 2024”.

“It will be the first time the breed will stand alone in the show ring and the first time Palgrove will offer access to our Elite Ultrablack Females,” said Mr Noller.

Bullakeana principal Brad Hanson has been a strong supporter in the effort to add a dedicated show ring for Ultra cattle.

We have been breeding Ultras for a while now and there has never been a chance to put them in the public eye.

BRAD HANSON, BULLAKEANA

“It is exciting to be able to showcase the attributes and qualities of Ultra cattle at Beef 2024 for the first time” Mr Hanson said.

The Ultra judging will follow the Brangus judging at Beef 2024 proving an excellent spectacle of both breeds.

Youth Auction raises $6685

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Nine donors backed the highly successful Annual Brangus Australia Youth Auction, held during the 2023 Rockhampton Brangus Sale at Gracemere in October.

Conducted at the ‘Meet & Greet’ and after the conclusion of the female sale the event saw both semen packages and merchandise offered.

Kicking off proceeding was a five straw parcel in Greendale Xciting donated by the Woodard family, Bonox Stud, Taroom. Paying $120 per straw for the parcel was Lachlan Trustum, Weona Stud, Leeville, New South Wales. Tim and Prue Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands saw their donation of five straws in Bonox 876 make $650 ($130 per straw) selling to

Jason Beckman and Erin Dempsey, Rockyview Stud, Oakey. Last year’s top selling red bull, Burrumbush Pedro P19 was represented by a five straw parcel donated by the Goodwin family’s, GL Stud, Duaringa. Picking up the parcel for $330 per straw was Cody Booth, Booth Stud, Alton Downs. Top selling semen package at $425 per straw was in Yaraandoo Wylie. Donated by the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore the parcel went to the Lamb family, N-Bar P Stud, Banana.

Elders Rockhampton outlaid $220 for a white wood hat rack donated by the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud and Doug Barnard. GDL Mackay paid $240 for two pieces of garden art donated by Deniece Clarke and Peter Gossen. Ray White Livestock Rockhampton took the red wood hat rack donated

by Spartan Livestock while an original painting on canvas by artist, Teegan Armatage. Taking home the artwork were Jason Jeynes and Julie Sheehan, Kraken Stud, Dalma for $400. FeedPro Australia donated a $500 voucher which was sold for $500 to the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore.

The proceeds will go toward supporting the Brangus Australia Youth Program and the Brangus Youth Camp. These programmes assist the Brangus Australia Youth members with their education and development within the Brangus breed and the seedstock and beef industry.

Agents: Ray White Livestock, GDL, Elders. Simulcast on StockLive.

Ultrablack Sale

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Bonox top of Roma Brangus

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It was a buyers market at the 2023 Roma Brangus sale, as bulls sold to a top price of $30,000 and females hit $12,000 on two occasions.

Overall, 90 of 150 lots sold for a clearance of 60 per cent, achieving an average price of $6742.

In a breakdown; 24 of 41 heifers sold to clear 59pc, averaging $4783, and 66 of 109 bulls sold for a clearance of 61pc, averaging $7455.

Top price honours went to lot 155, Bonox 1472, offered by Bruce and Leanne Woodard of Bonox, Taroom, and purchased by Richard Reynolds, Glenrosa, Gin Gin for $30,000.

A son of Bonox 1082, out of Bonox B638, the 36-month-old polled sale topper weighed 998 kilograms, with an EMA of 143 square centimetres, IMF of 5.3 per cent, scrotal circumference of 45 centimetres, and P8 and rib fat measurements of 12 and 9 millimetres, respectively.

The Woodards sold four bulls averaging $19,000.

Mr Reynolds said the sale topper would go back into their stud Brangus herd as one of their lead sires.

"I was looking for the depth in breeding in the bull, as far as pedigree goes," he said.

"He's a very balanced bull in all of the traits that I'm looking for - good constitution, good feet, good testicles, strong growth, with a fair bit of sire appeal."

Bonox stud principal Bruce Woodard said he was pleased with their result.

"It's changing times at the moment with the store market being so low and the fat market still going down, so I was very happy with what happened on the day," he said.

Speaking on their top priced offering, Mr Woodard said they had admired

18TH ANNUAL ABCA ROMA SALE

Bulls

Offered 109

Sold 66

Clearance 61%

Averaged $7455

Top $30,000

Females Offered 41

Sold 24

Clearance 59%

Averaged $4783

Top $12,000 (twice)

Vendor Bruce Woodard, Bonox, Taroom with buyer Richard Reynolds, Reynco, Gin Gin and Andrew Meara, Elders with top price bull Bonox 1472

him enough to use the sire in their own herd for four months last year.

The first to achieve the $12,000 top price for the females was lot 9, Yabba-Do Tiger Beetle 468T19, offered by Yabba-Do Brangus, Kandanga, and purchased by Bulugen Brangus, Bromelton.

At 14-month-old leading female was the polled daughter of Yabba-Do Quality Time 7Q1, and out of Yabba-Do Locust 468L14.

Stablemate Yabba-Do Tutu 10T3 followed soon after, being purchased for $12,000 by David and Prue Bondfield, Dalveen.

The 14-month-old polled female was the daughter of CB Final Cut 924X, out of Yabba-Do Quilt 10Q20.

Bulk buyers included Voewood Brangus, Mount Alma, who secured four heifers averaging $3000 and a bull at $5000, the Zahl family, Springsure, buying four bulls averaging $5000, and Rockyview Farming, Oakey, purchasing three heifers averaging $3000 and a bull at $7000.

In 2022, 80 of 88 bulls sold to average $12,213, and all 14 females sold to average $5392.

Agents: Elders, GDL. Simulcast on StockLive.

01: Yabba-Do Tiger Beetle 468T19

02: Yabba-Do Tutu 10T3

Quarter of a Century of Brangus Youth Encouragement

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A special milestone for the Brangus breed was marked in Gracemere at the ABCA AGM in October. The 25th recipient of the Burnham Youth Award was presented with the trophy, in the 25th year of the award. Bruce and Barb Burnham instigated a new award in 1998 to encourage youth in the Brangus breed - known ever since as the Burnham Youth Award.

Georgie Spencer (pictured left) received her trophy from Amanda Salisbury (nee Burnham). The Salisbury family has continued the Burnham Youth Award legacy after taking over management of Bimbadeen (from Amanda's parents Bruce and Barb) around 15 years ago.

'Georgie exhibits the kind of enthusiasm, energy, commitment and skill that we love to see in our young members. Her passion for Brangus really shone through and it was a delight to add her name to the illustrious collection of Brangus 'movers and shakers' who have preceded her." Amanda said.

Georgie began showing cattle in year 8 and attended the inaugural Brangus Youth Camp in 2019, enjoying great success the following year with overall commercial judge and placings in the junior parading and stud judging.

"I decided to start my own Brangus Stud, called Daly Creek Brangus. For the past couple of years, I have been slowing building up my numbers with registered Brangus heifers. It has been interesting to match up semen to the heifers, and see how the calves turn out.

"I have been showing my own heifers for the last two years, with great results at this years Rockhampton Brangus Feature Show and other local shows. Recently this year I have been selecting cattle that will be going to Beef 2024 where I hope to take 5 head."

Georgie has enjoyed further success in her judging career, taking out the regional finals in Central Queensland for Stud Judging.

"Winning the Burnham Youth Award was a wonderful opportunity and experience,' said Georgie.

I have fallen in love with the Brangus breed, as I love the breed character and the style that they carry whilst still being a tropical breed and having a high market value

Breed recognition 25th Year Membership Awards

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With a rich and diverse history of over 62 years the Australian Brangus Cattle Association has in recent times taken the opportunity recognize breeder and member milestones.

At the 2023 Annual General Meeting held at CQLX, Gracemere the ABCA presented two operations and their owners with 25 Year Membership Awards. Both prefixes and their stewards have continually supported the ABCA and fellow members and the breed over that time.

Bullakeana

Given seasonal and economic pressures 2023 has been a year many of us would like to forget.

For Brad and Vicki Hanson and family it’s been a year that they will surely remember for some time to come.

The couples prefix, Bullakeana, 1998 celebrated 25 years in the breed and an award for this milestone was presented at the Annual General Meeting in Rockhampton last year.

With humble beginnings the couple put together their breeder base at Crownthorpe, outside Murgon in 1998. Since then, the stud has seen relocations to Moura (2007) and more recently to their current address Woolthorpe, Theodore in July of 2021.  During that time the couple and their four children Isabella, Hayden, Arianna and Annaka have seen the evolution of the stud to a stage where it’s now a nursey with a stable of six sires producing 60 to 70 bulls annually marketed through the sale ring and via private negotiation.

This year the Bullakeana prefix and its cattle collected a vast number of accolades and tri-coloured ribbons. Most notable of these were Grand Championship titles at both the Rockhampton Feature Show and the Brisbane Royal.

Vicki summed up the family’s sentiment saying, “We believe the Breeders Group award is by far the greatest compliment any stud can receive, it highlights consistency in breeding, which is what we’ve been working toward since foundation.

For a long time, Brad has dreamt of filling a row at Ekka and this year we achieved that.

VICKI HANSON

We’ve been fortunate enough to have won in excess of 30 Breeders Group classes since BEEF 2021”. Vicki added, “Our family really enjoy showing Brangus. This year we attended 16 shows, more than ever before, receiving many accolades”.

Another gong for the family was the results attained at the 2023 Annual Rockhampton Brangus Sale.

After a four year break it was a triumphant return to the ring for the stud. Their five bulls all sons

of Palgrove Primemover P1135 (U) averaged $32,400, topping at $40,000. The entire team of sale graduates are destined for stud duties. Another of the passions Brad and Vicki share is the education of youth within the industry and the breed. The family has a history of being to the forefront of these type of awards with Brad, Isabella and Hayden all been past recipients of the prestigious, Burnham Youth Award.

Another initiative created by the couple is the Brangus Youth Camp. With Vicki giving us some background on the formation saying, “About six years ago Brad suggested to the Australian Brangus Cattle Association that we should host a Junior Brangus Camp. He approached Bonnie Geddes, Katrina Brown and Gemma Van Itallie to form the Committee for the inaugural Brangus Youth Camp (BYC)”. Since its inception Brad has continued to serve as President of the BYC President whilst Vicki coordinates sponsorship and their three eldest children are Group Leaders and or presenters, whilst their youngest participated in the camp.

As show of support and their ongoing commitment toward the BYC the stud this year prepared 16 head for the event, the largest team they’ve assembled to date. This gesture assisted children who attended the BYC without cattle the opportunity to show a Brangus animal.

Vicki went further adding, “We’ve just held our 4th Annual BYC at Theodore which was attended by 96 participants aged from four to 21

year old’s. Geographically this year participants came from Myponga, South Australia through to Atherton, north Queensland and west to Clermont and areas in between”.

“The camp was another great success, across the board we received great levels of sponsorship, and increased general support”. “For some children the 2023 BYC was their fourth such event and this year we had around a 30 percent participant

Kuraby

Gavin Klibbe, Kuraby Stud, Goomeri was also a recipient of the 25th Anniversary Membership at the recent Annual General Meeting, CQLX, Rockhampton in October.

Some 40 years ago the Kuraby Brangus stud was formed. Gavin’s parents, Ted and Joy Klibbe, to transitioned to Brangus after seeing the poll and other many outstanding attributes of the breed of the time.

The stud was founded on 16 Brangus females based on Sar-Chee genetics along with the foundation sire, Kuraby Duke.

Some 30 plus years on Gavin now runs around 250 breeders around the South Burnett and Beaudesert districts. After taking over the operation from his parents, in 2002 Gavin travelled to the US to purchase what some would say were the best examples of the Brangus breed with the finest genetics in the world. Having visited several major ranches in Texas and also touring South America, my research showed me a valuable method to evaluate the cattle’s performance in different counties and environments. This provided me with insight into which cattle would suit our Australian environment and enhance my own breeding program.

On that US trip Gavin had the opportunity to view the legendary herd sires, Sundance, Burton’s Transformer and Lombardi Of Brinks at Ultimate Genetics Collection Centre. This was the catalyst for Gavin to utilize the best of the US genetics available. Since that time semen and embryos have been imported as well as sourcing quality US genetics from Australian operations.

rate of novices attending their first camp”.

Brad has recently been assisting the board of The Australian Brangus Cattle Association with implementing rules and regulations for showing Ultrablacks as a standalone breed at the forthcoming triennial expo, Beef 2024.

The studs motto, ‘BEEF BONE BALANCE’ developed many years ago not only describes the prefixes cattle, but is used as a selection criterion that is continually applied in herd.

Currently the prefix owns the sole Australian semen rights in KL Mr Commander 69E (Skyhawks Presidente/McCrea Of Brinks/Cadence Of Brinks). Bred by Kevin and Laurie Pawelek and family, K&L Brangus, Floresville, Texas. The seven year old bull has been utilized extensively in AI programmes.

Gavin gave an added insight to his overseas experiences, “Returning from the US, I had the opportunity to purchase embryos with the specific genetic attributes that I wanted. This has directed the breeding program to include genetics from Lombardi of Brinks, Csonka of Brinks, Suhn’s Alydar and Watt Lead Gun. The trip also resulted in me gaining further knowledge encompassing embryo transplants, recipient programs and IVF procedures”. “We have in the past utilised Angus genetics for producing Ultrablacks, this amalgamation of the

progeny of current American sires and females is now coming to fruition”. Whilst Gavin is proud of these achievements to date, the vision of a quality herd of black animals in green pastures, keeps him inspired and committed to improving his operation even further.

Earlier this year Gavin joined the Evolution Genetics Group, a newly formed partnership of Brangus breeders who are focused on identifying, sourcing and providing the most versatile, adaptable and profitable Brangus and Ultrablack genetics available. Joining Gavin in the group are the prefixes of Yabba-Do, Swan Bay and Diamond Valley.

Gavin is greatly assisted by his niece, Bronwyn Kilgour who is a lifesaver doing the office and recording side of the business.

Burnham Youth Roundup at CQLX

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A remarkable roundup of eleven Burnham Youth Award recipients was achieved at the 2023 Rockhampton Brangus Sale in October. The spontaneous group photo was snapped as many of the group prepared for the sale at CQLX.

The gathering included current recipient Georgie Spencer and inaugural winner of the award, Tim Flynn who now runs Wildcard Brangus with wife Prue, along recipients who are now well-known Brangus and industry identities.

Various industry roles were represented in the group including agents, auctioneers and specialist contractors.

The 'back end' of the sale itself was also supported by past Burnham Youth Award winner Tammie Robinson (online with StockLive).

It's fantastic to see so many past recipients building on their early enthusiasm for the Brangus breed - with many really hitting home runs with their studs and their cattle.

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Eight of those pictured were vendors at the sale, with some terrific results posted. Over $450,000 worth of sales was racked up between the studs now run or assisted by these past Burnham Youth Award winners at the 2023 Rockhampton Brangus Sale.

A gathering of BYA winners is currently being planned for Beef 2024.

Award recipients (with year of their win and current stud name)

BACK ROW - Jason Beckman (2010 - Rockyview Brangus), Tammie Robinson (2001 - Three Hearts Brangus Stud), Hayden Hanson (2020 - Bullakeana Brangus), Lachlan Trustum (2015 - Weona Brangus), Kris Dingle (2003 - Redline Brangus), Brad Hanson (2000 - Bullakeana Brangus).

FRONT ROW - Jack Salisbury (2021 - Bimbadeen Brangus), Georgie Spencer (2023 - Daly Creek Brangus), Tim Flynn (1998, inaugural winner, Wildcard Brangus), Sean Wright (2013 - Ramsey Creek Brangus), Stevie Jackson (2014 - Sandy Banks Brangus).

Henry Sinnamon wins Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship

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“In a relatively short space of time I’ve taken on an ever-growing group of passions with both hands, with every new challenge it’s helped grow my knowledge of the commercial and seedstock cattle industries”. These words show the commitment and vest that 24-year-old, Henry Sinnamon, Jackson, Queensland has for Brangus and the beef industry as a whole.

Henry is the winner of the 2023 Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship which was presented at the 2023 ABCA Sale in Rockhampton. The young breeder has been a Brangus enthusiast from an early age and registered his prefix, Kulkyne, in 2011. After graduating from Toowoomba Grammar School, Henry returned home to work for his parents for 12 months along with casual work on stud and commercial cattle properties in his local. Then in 2017 he went to New Zealand working for four months on a lamb and beef property. Upon his return Henry commenced full time work on various properties whilst completing a Certificate 4 in Agribusiness online.

Henry is heavily involved in promoting his prefix and the through the showing at regional and Feature Shows and Beef Expos. Another highlight for the winner is the Brangus Youth Camp as both a participant and an instructor helping and assisting younger participants that attend those events.

Another interest connected to the breed is his current committee position for the ABCA Roma Brangus Sale. ‘This is another learning experience, I get to interact with members, some who have been a part of the breed for many years”, Henry added.

Henry supports the annual sale outlet as a vendor with the best Kulkyne bulls of their drop and in a short space of time has achieved that according to him, “The younger me would have only dreamed of, selling bulls to both stud and commercial operations across Queensland and New South Wales”.

Outside his ever-increasing workload of breeding stud and commercial Brangus cattle, Henry also works for Elders Rural Services as a Livestock Sales Manager at Miles.

“This job has taught me more than I could have hoped for about the ins and outs of marketing and supply chains within the Australian beef, lamb, and goat industry”.

Regularly I witness how well Brangus cattle are received in domestic and international markets and I regard myself as being fortunate that I'm part of a breed that is growing so rapidly in popularity

HENRY SINNAMON

As the winner of the young Scholarship, Henry is aware of the importance of both the cultural and personal exchange that the experience will bring adding, “Being awarded the Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship will be valuable for several reasons, firstly recognizing the influence that US bloodlines have had on the Australian cattle industry. This scholarship presents a unique opportunity for me, establishing new connections, fostering relationships between Australian and US breeders, collaborating and exchanging knowledge with industry experts and ultimately enhancing the quality of Brangus cattle, striving to produce superior animals that meet the demands of today’s market”.

“During my time in America, I aim to build new contacts, study cutting edge genetics, herd management

practices and emerging trends. This will help me with the of introduction of innovative genetics and management styles, crucial for diversifying our breed’s genetic pool and further improving upon its finest traits”.

After accepting the Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship, a clearly emotional Henry did not lose sense of the occasion saying, “I view this opportunity as a long-awaited dream come true, it’s provided me with a chance to travel and observe firsthand US Brangus and seedstock operations, their genetic selections, through to nutritional advancements and marketing.

“This award will would not only enrich my own skills and knowledge but also contribute to the continuous development and success of the Brangus breed within the broader agricultural industry”.

Breeds Diamond Anniversary celebrated in style

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There was no better way to commemorate this monumental breed milestone than an anniversary event at the address where it all started, Rockhampton, Queensland.

Seventy-six guests, members and attendees from two states converged on Rockhampton Leagues Club, Rockhampton, Saturday, November 18th to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association.

The evening was a cocktail style event with guests treated to a terrific three course meal interspersed with speakers. The menu included Calamari or Peking Duck for entree as an alternate serve while MSA Sirloin and grilled chicken also served as alternate for the main course. A photo booth, rolling pictorial slide show and terrific table setting were arranged by Marketing and Communications Manager, Simone Roll.

In all seven past and the current presidents attended along with eight Life Members.

Past Presidents included Jim Maguire, Scrubbee, Dingo, Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda; John Fawcett, Coreen Stud, Kingsthorpe; Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto; Peter Dingle, Redline Stud, Monto and Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto. Current President, Brad Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan joined the illustrious list.

The eight Life Members attending the evening were Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto; Trevor and Colleen Jorgensen, Belview Stud, Delungra, New South

It's a huge deal to celebrate 60 years. ABCA has been around a long time and grown enormously in the last five to six years and we owe a lot to the older members who put together such a solid foundation for us.

BRAD SAUNDERS PRESIDENT

Wales; Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda; Wendy and John Fawcett, Coreen Stud, Kingsthorpe along with Barbara and Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto.

Both past presidents and all Life Members present were given the honour of cutting the 60th Anniversary cake that was later served as desert.

First of the speakers on the night was foundation breeder, Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto. Bruce spoke of the early days, the formation of the Association and the way breeders rowed against the tide of resistance and the reasons behind

that decision to found the breed. As a founding member of the ABCA, Bruce formed his Brangus stud (Fairview) at 17 years of age in 1957. The prefix later changed to Bimbadeen. Bruce is the only surviving member of the original nine breeders that formed the ABCA and he served as President from 1987 to 1990. Bimbadeen is the oldest remaining Brangus stud within the breed and is now into its 66th year of existence.

Next speaker also another Life Member, Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda. Lex entertained the crowd with a history of the breed and it’s early achievements. Lex joined the ABCA in 1972 and published ’The First 40 Years Of Australian Brangus’ in 2001. He has been a member for over 50 years and was an active board member, past president and showed and exhibited his cattle throughout that time. Lex was President of the ABCA from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2003 to 2005.

Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto delivered a speech on the early days of showing and the champions of the past and the early Feature Shows and the Brisbane Royal. Jeff, another life Member has been associated with showing of Brangus for nearly 50 years. The Punchagin prefix was founded in 1968 by Les and Dennis Frank (Jeff’s

01: Presidents past and present, Brad Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan, Jim Maguire, Bingegang, Dingo, Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda, John Fawcett, Coreen Stud, Kingsthorpe, Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto, Peter Dingle, Redline Stud, Monto and Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto

02: Kristine Dingle, Redline Stud, Monto and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore

03: Juanita and Lachlan Trustum, Weona Stud, Leeville, New South Wales with Prue and Tim Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands

04: Alicia Magee, Beejay Stud, Capella, Mim Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan

05: Speaker and Life Member, Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda

06: Divina Corfield, Gigoomgan and Julie Sheehan, Kraken Stud, Dalma

07: Mark Salisbury, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto, Mark Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan and Dan Maguire, Talfino Stud, Emerald

father and brother) with Jeff joining as a partner in in the operation in 1976. Jeff and the Punchagin team of Brangus graced the RNA showings for 21 years consecutively until 1995. He also served the board of the ABCA as President from 2000 to 2002.

Back in 1983 Trevor and Colleen Jorgensen founded the Belview Stud at their northern Rivers address in New South Wales. Trevor was the next Life Member to deliver an address.

Over the years the Belview prefix is become one of the breeds household names when the subject of stud, show and seedstock conversations are concerned. Trevor and Colleen laid the foundation of their herd with acquisitions from the Bimbadeen and Coreen Studs and their foundation sire was 1982 Rockhampton All Breeds Champion, Punchagin Eclipse. In 1991 the couple relocated the herd to the north west slopes and plains of New South Wales at Myall Creek near Delungra. Both Trevor and Collen have held executive roles on the Australian Brangus Cattle Association and committees over different periods.

Trevor gave an insight into the journey the couple have taken from those early days through to this year when the prefix celebrated their prefixes 40th Anniversary and involvement in Brangus. As Trevor said in this address one of the more overriding features of their time with the breed is and longlasting friendships they’ve formed with many fellow breeders over this period.

The final of the five guest speakers was Lachlan Trustum, Weona Stud, Leeville and he spoke on his terrific life achievements through his awarding of the inaugural Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship. Lachlan told of his hope for the breed, the youth and the younger breeders and members and what he thinks the future holds for all concerned.

Delivering the final address of the evening was current ABCA President, Brad Saunders who gave a brief outline of the current status of the breed and its standings within the Australian beef industry. He also indicated that Ultrablacks and Ultrareds will be able to be shown at the forthcoming triennial event, Beef 2024. Brad has held the position of President since 2021 and in that time has seen the breed enjoy unprecedented growth and popularity and embrace vital changes such as the implementation of DNA testing and recording, Single Step BREEDPLAN evaluation and the introduction of Ultrablacks into the Herd Book register.

All guests received a complementary bag of Australian Brangus Cattle Association merchandise that included writing pen, sticker, magnet, keyring, stubby cooler and we allowed to take home the commemoratively engraved 60th Anniversary glassware present on all tables.

01: Life Members, Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto, Trevor and Colleen Jorgensen, Belview Stud, Delungra, New South Wales, Lex Kunst, Sunnyside Stud, Gunalda, Wendy and John Fawcett, Coreen Stud, Kingsthorpe along with Barbara and Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto 02: Past recipients of the Burnham Youth Award, Amy Drake ARD Stud, Wycarbah (2011), Sean Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana (2013), Brad Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore (2000), Lachlan Trustum, Weona Stud, Leeville, New South Wales (2015) and the inaugural winner Tim Flynn. Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands (1998). In the front are Jack Salisbury, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto (2021) with instigators of the award, Barbara and Bruce Burnham, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto

03: Sam Bates and Phoebe Penny, Bates Stud, Wycarbah

04: Bonnie Geddes, Couti Outi Stud, Kunwarara and Prue Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands

05: Jennifer Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana and Karen Howe, Tannyfoil, Blackwater

06: Dan and Leanne Sedgman, Bulla Stud, Dalma

07: Colleen Jorgensen, Belview Stud, Delungra, New South Wales, Elaine Barlow, Emu Park and Juanita Trustum, Weona Stud, Leeville, New South Wales

08: Speaker and Life Member, Trevor Jorgensen, Belview Stud, Delungra, New South Wales

09: Georgie Connor, GDL, Rockhampton and Rachel Holzworth, Bauhinia Park Stud, Emerald

10: Justin and Kate Boshammer, JK Cattle Co Stud, Condamine

11: Amanda, Mark and Jack Salisbury with Barbara and Bruce Burnham and Sarah Salisbury, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto

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Bruce Burnham FOUNDATION MEMBER

My love affair with Brangus started back in 1954. At this time, most beef producers bred Herefords, with some Angus operations and Brahmans just beginning to make their mark in northern Australia. I was 14 years of age, travelling back to boarding school in Brisbane after burying our father (who had battled a brain tumour). I was sitting in a bus somewhere near Esk, in the Brisbane Valley, when I first laid eyes on some beautiful, polled, shiny black cattle.

The seed was sown right there – I dreamed of breeding an animal that was slick and vigorous and able to handle our seasons. It wasn’t long at all before I decided to try and bring this dream to fruition.

In the years before my father’s death, he began to stock our largely undeveloped property ‘Upson Downs’. In 1951 a bush fire came in and wiped everything out (grass, trees and we had very big stock losses. Then in 1957 (after a very wet 1956 where we recorded 56 inches) we had more stock losses as our Hereford breeders were unable to digest the dry native grasses. Mother was not too keen to have my ‘Brangus experiment’ on Upson Downs – back then, anything with any Brahman in it was considered ‘inferior’ (they were not originally allowed to be shown at the Ekka beside other breeds - only allowed to be on display beside the pigs in that pavilion).

As a result, I ran my original Brangus cattle at ‘Fairview’ (which was my father’s family’s dairy farm at Wooroolin, near Kingaroy). The stud was originally called Fairview after the property, before my sister came up with the name ‘Bimbadeen’ (‘grand view’ in the local Aboriginal language). When I eventually brought my Brangus to ‘Upson Downs’ from Wooroolin’s paspalum and kikuya grasses to the granite and spear grasses on the Nogo, they handled it without fuss so I knew we were on a winner. The introduction of Brangus did away with sore eyes, and extensive dingo losses and ticks – our cattle started working for us, rather than us for them.

Ossie Clark of ‘Allawah’ had started breeding Brangus after purchasing the ‘original’ Brangus herd from Lionel

De Landells (Cherokee). This herd was part of the last live cattle importation from America before it was closed.

Ossie sold me three Brangus heifers to get me started – Pretty, Amber and Betty. He also bred Allawah Black Bounty – a bull with fantastic conformation, growth and nature – the first Brangus in Australia to win an interbreed competition. We were lucky enough to purchase Bounty, who bred us some great heifers and lived out his final years at Bimbadeen.

I had trouble sourcing quality Angus heifers in the early years, as the stud men weren’t keen to share their bloodlines. I finally got a pick of Mr Hector Goody’s Angus heifers (Malacoff, Monto). Hector was a noted stud cattle judge, officiating at royal shows all over Australia.

I was very lucky with my family. Dad (Harold Burnham) died at the age of 43, but he was able to prepare both myself (as oldest child) and Mum (formerly Jean Burgess) for the road ahead. Mother was a very strong and capable woman and she was able to hold things together (with a two-yearold as well) until I was ‘a bit of use’.

I met visiting pharmacist Barbara Martin in Monto in 1963, and we married in 1965 – she has always been a tower of strength on our Brangus journey. Her creative, scientific, and leadership abilities not only helped Bimbadeen’s book-keeping and registrations) but she was also a guiding light in the early years of the Brangus magazine and advertising of the breed. She was also chief AI technician, and could often found hand-feeding weaners or checking her cows in the paddock.

Our first attempt at having Brangus cattle represented in a breed society was the Australian Tropical Beef Breeders Association (which included Droughtmaster and Brafords).

At a meeting on November 29, 1961 in Rockhampton at Duthies Leichardt Hotel, the Australian Brangus Cattle Association was formed. There were nine members of which I was the youngest (at age 21). I took the last number handed out at this meeting, so Bimbadeen became Stud Number 9. (It remains the only foundation stud

still operating.) It was an exciting time and I remember thinking that Brangus would go a long way.

The challenges of the Beef Depression of the 1970s kept development of the breed steady in these early years – we were very fortunate to have Mr Bill Fordyce on the ABCA Board (and later as President) to help guide us.

The ABCA has been lucky to have other dedicated members who continued to show and promote Brangus at this time. So many good cattlemen and women were (and are) promoting the breed through carcase competitions and shows, which has helped get our breed to where it is today.

I spent many years on the ABCA board and was President between 1987-1990 (while the ABCA was based at Brahman House, Rockhampton). During this period, Barb and I toured America, visiting Brinks Brangus & Cow Creek Ranch – including some exceptional red Brangus which inspired us to promote reds more in Australia.

With the sourcing of heifers and cows (to begin Bimbadeen) so very difficult, we have shared Brangus females to start many studs over the past five (plus) decades. We also wanted to ‘do our bit’ to encourage young Brangus breeders by launching the Burnham Youth Award in 1998 (25 years ago).

We get great pleasure in seeing the ongoing achievements of Burnham Youth Award recipients, with so many being well-recognised in the breed and the beef cattle industry today. We also get satisfaction in seeing Bimbadeen Brangus in the very capable hands of Mark and Amanda (and family). As you all know, one has to be able to deal with floods and fires and famine and failing markets. Brangus helped us make that happen.

I also believe the Brangus female is really the ultimate matron – with fertility, mothering ability, feed conversion and ability to finish at any age. In 70 years of breeding cattle, I haven’t seen any better able to handle the conditions sent to try us than the red and black Brangus.

I firmly believe ANY country is Brangus country!

01: Julie McCamley, Palmal Stud, Dingo, Sharon Fernie, Boombah Stud, Dingo and Shelley Fawcett, Rockhampton

02: Kay and Dave Franks, Jardine Stud, Jardine 03: Col and Deb Goodwin, GL Stud, Duaringa

04: Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Theodore. 05: Mim and Jack Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore

06: Sue Fawcett, Lazy S Stud, Condamine, Jeff Frank, Punchagin Stud, Monto and Karen Mai, Brisbane

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Magic win for Ramsey Creek

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It was a magic win for Jack and Jennifer Wright of Ramsey Creek Brangus when their bull, Ramsey Creek Magic M85, took out grand champion bull in the Brangus division at this year's Ekka Stud Beef Cattle Show.

The win was an emotional one for Jack Wright, who gave all credit for the win to his son, Sean, adding the animal "is a bit of magic".

Mr Wright said the win was great for the family as they had not competed at the Ekka for about six years.

"It's great for us to finally get a few ribbons in the big ring," he said.

Mr Wright said his family had been away from the Ekka as his son had been working away for that time and had only recently returned home.

"Sean is the brains behind the stud, he's always been the brains behind the stud and I've just been managing it since he's been away working for seven years," he said.

Mr Wright said Ramsey Creek Magic was a home grown bull, with his mother winning her class at Beef Australia 2021. He said he took some ribbons in the local area last year so they kept him and were very proud of him.

Ramsey Creek Magic is 19-monthsold, weighs 674 kg, with a 114 sq cm eye muscle area, and has P8 and rib

fat measurements of 13 and 10 mm, respectively. His dam is Ramsey Creek Karma K50 and his sire is a Ramsey Creek K68.

"We are probably going to retain him for the moment and take him to Beef Australia next year - haven't decided yet," Jack said.

Ramsey Creek Magic was up against the senior champion bull Bullakeana Volte, exhibited by the Hanson Cattle Co, Theodore, for the top prize.

Grand & Junior Champion Bull Ramsey Creek Magic M85 with handler Blake Killey

Before announcing the grand champion bull, judge Matthew McCamley of Lancefield Brahmans, Dululu, said the decision could have gone either way.

Mr McCamley said he was taken by the broadness of Ramsey Creek Magic's head and the width between its eyes, its "sirey" outlook and the correctness of its feet and legs.

"He's a beautiful young calf and he's got a long career ahead of him, I think a lot of that calf," he said.

"As with the older sire (Bullakeana Volte), you look at the underline of that bull, you look at the testicles, the feet and the legs - everything about those two bulls was exceptional.

"Anyone could have gone either way today, but I've been asked to pull a champion from these two and today I'm going for the junior (bull) as my grand champion."

There were 39 entries in the Brangus, which was dominated in many respects by the Hanson Cattle Co, who won a swag of awards including grand champion female for Bullakeana Unaware.

Brad Hanson of Hanson Cattle Co said he and his wife, Vicki, were pretty humbled and chuffed with how their team performed.

"We got six out of eight of the broad ribbons and took out all the groups," he said.

The other major awards won by the Hanson Cattle Co included the reserve junior champion bull for Bullakeana Who's Handsome; junior champion female for Bullakeana Winning Star; reserve junior champion female for Bullakeana Who's Gorgeous; senior champion bull for Bullakeana Volte and senior champion female for Bullakeana Unaware.

Before winning grand champion, Ramsey Creek Magic was named junior champion bull while another entry from Ramsey Creek Brangus, Ramsey Creek Layla, nabbed reserve senior champion female. The reserve senior champion bull went to Pheasant Creek Sultan exhibited by Nicole and Brad Saunders, Wowan.

Below: Ramsey Creek Magic M85 with its owners Jack and Jennifer Wright, presenter Ian Galloway, Roma, and handler Blake Killey

01: Grand Champion Female Bullakeana Unaware with Brad Hanson, calf handler Riley Jensen

2023 Ekka Stud Beef Winners

Grand Champion Bull

Ramsey Creek Magic M85

Exhibited by Ramsey Creek Stud

Senior Champion Bull

Bullakeana Volte

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Reserve Senior Champion Bull

Pheasant Creek Sultan S166 (P)

Exhibited by Pheasant Creek Stud

Junior Champion Bull

Ramsey Creek Magic M85

Exhibited by Ramsey Creek Stud

Reserve Junior Champion Bull

Bullakeana Who's Handsome (P)

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Grand Champion Female

Bullakeana Unaware

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Senior Champion Female

Bullakeana Unaware

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Reserve Senior Champion Female

Ramsey Creek Layla L26

Exhibited by Ramsey Creek Stud

Junior Champion Female

Bullakeana Winning Star (P)

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Reserve Junior Champion Female

Bullakeana Who's Gorgeous (P)

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Breeder's Group

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Progeny Stakes Group

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Pair of Bulls

Exhibited by Hanson Cattle Co.

Reserve Senior Champion Female Ramsey Creek Layla L26 with

Blake Killey, calf Ramsey Creek Nellie N19 with handler Sam Kingston

Multiple awards for Tocal at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza

Tocal Agricultural College was awarded champion carcase at the recent Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza (UHBB) Carcase Competition. It also placed first in the light-middleweight class.

Tocal had a team of 14 Certificate III students, taking 14 Tocal bred Brangus steers and heifers to White Park, Scone. The UHBB attracts high quality cattle and tough competition, this year with 405 carcases entered in the carcase competition and 680 beef enthusiasts competing over the weekend.

“While the focus of the weekend is an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of beef cattle and

network with other passionate Beef Industry enthusiasts, Tocal has achieved some excellent results that provide valuable feedback for the direction of the Brangus breeding herd," said Tocal Centre Manager Robert Rein.

"We select from the Tocal Breeding herd, which are a selfreplacing herd of Brangus bred on site at Tocal. Livestock Lecturers and the Beef Team work together to involve the students in all aspects of the management of the breeding herd. Students are involved in paddock observations, calf marking, drafting, and sorting, animal health treatments, selection of AI sires for our AI program, breeding objectives and traits and the selection of replacement females."

Stevie Jackson represents Brangus at ARCBA

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Learning and upskilling opportunities were not lost on young Brangus representative, Stevie Jackson, when she travelled to Brisbane for the ARCBA young breed leaders workshop in October last year.

Miss Jackson works in a consultancy role for Total Rural Supplies in Rockhampton alongside her involvement with the family Brangus stud, Sandy Banks Brangus, Tiaro, Queensland. Her passion for the beef industry extends from working with producers in the areas of animal health and pasture management, to understanding the requirements and personal attributes behind sound leadership and team management.

Combine the two, and you could say Stevie was the perfect nominee to attend the 2023 ARCBA workshop.

Hosted by the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association (ARCBA), the 1.5 day intensive drew together 32 representatives from 13 breeds and offered attendees insight into both people and business management development.

The collaborative effect challenged delegates to consider the ways in which individual breeds could better interact, from both an interbreed perspective and in terms of increasing the connection between seedstock and commercial producers.

Miss Jackson said her desire to attend the workshop was based on her goals to better understand what different breed societies were doing to gain more traction in the industry, along with the unique networking opportunities available.

“I’ve always entertained the idea of becoming involved with an industry board or committee one day, so I particularly enjoyed the presentation from Christian Coffey from ACC who spoke about the ins and outs of looking after a team,” she said.

Australian Country Choice (ACC) property division manager, Mr Coffey, manages 120 staff spread across 42 properties and said empowering and valuing members of the organisation was key. “Ultimately, the most important thing for me is trust,” he said. “Not just trusting the people in all parts of our widespread business, but being trusted by those people.”

Miss Jackson said workshop discussion dove into the importance of connection between all beef industry players.

“There was certainly a focus on the fact that the beef industry is looking for more and more young people to become involved with industry groups, to bring fresh ideas and concepts to the table,” she said.

“We spent time working through a variety of tasks and group discussion sessions which revolved around what different committees could be doing better.

“We brainstormed methods for bringing the stud and commercial sides of the beef industry closer together to increase involvement and contribution from commercial breeders with seedstock suppliers.”

Miss Jackson said she highly recommended the workshop to any young people with leadership goals for the future.

“The networking opportunities were fantastic and collaboration between breeds can only lead to better outcomes for everyone.”

Stevie Jackson, Sandy Banks Brangus, Tiaro

Inaugural Lunar Sale hits $30,000

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In a classic display of demand and confidence and bucking many market trends, registered Brangus bulls topped at $30,000 and herd bulls hit $28,000 at the inaugural Lunar Brangus and Ultrablacks Bull Sale in September.

Conducted on property outside Yamala, by vendors, Brad and Briony Comiskey and family, Lunar Stud and Josh and Sam Comiskey, Braveheart Stud, Baralaba the result witnessed a 90 percent clearance at auction. In all 60 bulls averaged $12,016 to post a gross of $721,000. Such was the consistency of the catalogue that buyers paid little preference to the registration status and value placed on the end product. In a catalogue split, 53 registered individuals set a $11,906 average while seven herd bull counterparts ended with an average of $12,858.

Lunar Standout S168 (PP) (Telpara Hills Kenworth 392L4 (ET)) (24-months) (856kg) (11/8mm) (130 EMA) (6.1 IMF) topped the day’s proceedings. Claiming the sale topper and two others for on average $27,333 were Eric and Lynn Slacksmith, Gladevale Station, Richmond. Standout, with a tenderness score of six, is a full brother to former Beef Expo Champion, Lunar Revolver R004 (P) who now resides at Rodney and Wendy Streeter’s, Rowen Stud, Marian.

Eighteen sons or 30 percent of the offering were by the $32,000 2017

Rockhampton Sale topper, Telpara Hills Kenworth 392L4 (ET) and these averaged $11,778. The Gladevale trio included the top selling $28,000 herd bull, Lunar S172 (P) (24-months) (878kg) (14/9mm) (133 EMA) (5.0 IMF). Bred from a Pheasant Creek Olaf L-017 (Millah Murrah Jupiter J194 (ET)) sired dam the bull had a tenderness score of seven. The other bound for Gladevale Station was the $24,000, Silverado (Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4 (ET)) (24-months) (968kg) (17/12mm) (145 EMA) (6.3 IMF) with a tenderness score of seven.

Riley Comiskey, Lunar stud, Yamala with the sale topping $30,000 Lunar Standout S168 (PP)

Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan selected the $26,000 Lunar Stakeout (River Run 27) (25-months) (814kg) (13/11mm) (141 EMA) (6.1 IMF) with a tenderness rating of six. Stakeout represented the first auction son of the $50,000 ABCA Rockhampton Sale graduate, River Run 27. The bulls six auction sons by River Run 27 averaged $10,667. Palgrove Stud, Macintyre Station, Bukkulla, New South Wales took a sire aspirant and one of the youngest on offer, the $22,000 Lunar Safari (PP) (Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4 (ET)) (22-months) (830kg) (13/11mm) (120 EMA) (6.4 IMF) with a tenderness score of six as their only selection. Sid and Tricia Godwin, Tanderra, Springsure took with them five for a $12,800 average. Top of the Tanderra purchases was the $22,000 sale opener Lunar Shotgun (PP) (Telpara Hills Kenworth) (26-mths) (904kg) 15/11mm) (140 EMA) (6.0 IMF).

Greg and Alicia Magee, Beejay stud, Capella claimed the $22,000 Lunar Sawdust (PP) (Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4 (ET)) (23-months) (914kg) (13/9mm) (134 EMA) (6.4 IMF). Drew and Lisa Callander, Oakdale Pastoral, Blue Mountain made their presence felt securing four at an average $16,750 topping at $20,000 for a 26-month-old by Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4(ET) son, Lunar Scuffle (PP). The Callander draft also included a $18,000 son of the ‘freshman’ sire, Lunar Orion (Telpara Hills Kenworth 392L4 (ET)). Seven by Orion averaged $11,000. Thirty percent of the offering sold to two parties. The Bush family, Bush Holdings, Charlton Station, Clermont accounting for 11 head for on average $12,363. Their selections topped at $16,000 three occasions. Swans Lagoon Pastoral Company, Swans Lagoon Station, Millaroo signed off on seven for a $7000 medium.

Paul and Denise Studt. Coolabah Stud, Capella took the final lot of the sale securing the $10,000 25-monthold, Braveheart Elfred (River Run 06) offered by Josh and Sam Comiskey, Braveheart Stud. River Run 06 is a $22,000 2017 ABCA Rockhampton Sale graduate whose services are utilized by both Pheasant Creek and Ramsey Creek prefixes.

Adrian Esmond, Emerald signed off on four for a $9250 average topping at $12,000 for a Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4 (ET) son. Gavin McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater secured the $12,000 Lunar Swordsman (PP) (Telpara Hills Dealmaker 240K4 (ET)). Peter Quinn, Essex, Middlemount took a single bull for $12,000 as did Richard Reynolds, Reyco Stud, Gin Gin for the same amount for a Kenworth 392L4 (ET) son.

Beak Cattle Company, Bonnie Doon, Gindie purchased the $18,000 Lunar Scallywag (PP) (Kenworth 392L4 (ET)). Col Goodwin and family, GL Stud, Duaringa picked up another of the River Run 27 sons for $12,000, Lunar Saint, a maternal half brother to the retained, Lunar Orion. Tim and Prue Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands outlaid $10,000 for a herd bull son of Pheasant Creek Mako M150 while at the same price tag Mark Collins, Unumar, Moura selected another of the Kenworth sons on offer. Five Mako (Pheasant Creek Jerry J011) sons set a $9800 average.

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LUNAR BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK INAUGURAL SALE

Bulls

Offered 66

Sold 60

Clearance 90%

Averaged $12,016

Top $30,000

01: Sale topper of $30,000, Lunar Standout S168

02: Lunar Signal S172 sold for $28,000

03: Lunar Stakeout S176 sold for $26,000

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Records topple at Telpara Hills

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The atmosphere reached fever pitch at the 2023 Telpara Hills on-property sale, when Telpara Hills New Limit 801S7 set a new UB1 UltraBlack bull world record.

Bidding was fierce on the lot five bull until the peak of $100,000 was reached. The 24-month-old, 854 kilogram sire drew maximum attention for his phenotype combined with impressive EBVs.

Successful purchasers Shamrock Black Brangus, Gladstone, were drawn to the bull for his ability to influence a higher proportion of UltraBlack progeny in their breeding program. Stud principals Dr Colan and Gail McGree said the bull would first head to Rocky Repro for semen collection and storage prior to meeting 80 Brangus breeders on their property near Gladstone.

“In terms of breeding values, his tenderness score of 10 was particularly appealing as we’re placing a big emphasis on that in our herd,” Dr McGree said.

Sired by Chiltern Park Moe M6 and out of Telpara Hills Miss Brickhouse 801Q5, New Limit 801S7 measured P8 and rib fat scores of 7 and 10 millimetres respectively, an EMA of 130 square centimetres and an IMF percentage of 6.1.

The icing on the cake came not once but twice for the Telpara Hills stable when Telpara Hills Miss Geddes 468S29 set a new UltraBlack heifer breed record price, reaching $40,000.

Secured by Wayne and Kellie Dobe of CPR Brangus, Ravenshoe, the 21-month-old female was sired by

Varilek Geddes 7068 and out of Telpara Hills Miss Foundation 468Q13. Notably, the heifer was a full sister to UltraBlack bull Telpara Hills Avalanche 468S12, who himself sold for $50,000 to the team at CPR Brangus.

Miss Geddes ranked in the top one per cent of the breed for all growth breeding values and the top two per cent for EMA.

Alongside their stud operation, the Dobe family run a commercial breeding operation from DeSalis Station, 60 kilometres inland of Gumlu, Queensland.

Main: $100,000 new UB1 Ultrablack bull world record holder, Telpara Hills New Limit 801S7

01: Telpara Hills Avalanche 468S12 sold for $50,000

02: Ultrablack record top female, Telpara Hills Miss Geddes 468S29 sold for $40,000

03: Telpara Hills Expedition 468S15 sold for $32,000

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Trading as DeSalis Grazing company, the family were among the top volume buyers on sale day, picking up 22 bulls to average $13,636 and topping at $22,000 three times for lot six, Telpara Hills Ascent 801S8, lot seven, Telpara Hills Summit 468S17 and lot eight, Telpara Hills Hard-Core 820S11.

Mr and Mrs Dobe said the introduction of UltraBlack genetics had come about within the last 18 months and noted Avalanche and Miss Geddes would have great influence in both their commercial and stud operations moving forward.

Also in the bulk buyer line-up were Bush Holdings, Clermont, who took home 13 bulls to average $15,692 and topping at $24,000 twice for lot 11, Telpara Hills Apex 541S61 and lot 16, Telpara Hills Pinnacle 541S54. Sharamel Farming, St George, secured five sires averaging $10,400.

In the female category, Owen Rankine and Roma Starczewsk, Malanda, purchased 10 heifers averaging $13,100 to top at $23,000 for lot 109, Telpara Hills Miss Silver Bullet 541S14.

Leading the sire averages, Telpara Hills Executive contributed 16 bulls and 14 heifers for the 2023 event, averaging $11,233 and topping at $22,000.

Not far behind, Telpara Hills Cornerstone produced 11 sons and 3 daughters for the sale averaging $12,429 and topping at $22,000.

Consistency was the buzz word of the day, based on both quality of cattle and prices.

A further nine reference sires produced an average of five sale bulls and two sale heifers for a combined average price of $14,965.

Noteworthy dam performances came from Telpara Hills Miss Final Cut 541L70 who produced eight bulls and one heifer for sale, averaging $13,100 and topping at $28,000.

Telpara Hills Miss High Quality 541M14 offered two bulls and two heifers averaging $14,000 and topping at $23,000, while Telpara Hills Miss High Quality 541M15 echoed these volumes for an average of $11750 and top of $15,000.

The value of the online platform spoke for itself, with Elite Livestock recording 139 online bids and 32 knockdowns via the portal.

Total sale statistics stood at a 98 per cent clearance for bulls, with 99 of 101 lots sold to average $13,545.

100 per cent of the heifers sold, averaging $14,897.

Among the record highs, there were certainly some good buying opportunities placing the producer on the front foot.

At the completion of sale, Telpara Hills stud principal Stephen Pearce noted the sale presented value for money for astute buyers.

“Given tough market conditions, this sale was a good representation of quality receiving strong buyer demand and support.”

01: Wayne and Kellie Dobe of CPR Brangus, Ravenshoe purchased the Ultrablack record top female, Telpara Hills Miss Geddes 468S29, with Fiona Pearce of Telpara Hills Brangus and Ultrablacks

02: Telpara Hills sale team

TELPARA HILLS BRANGUS + ULTRABLACK BULL + FEMALE SALE

Bulls

Offered 101

Sold 99

Clearance 98%

Averaged $13,545

Top $100,000

Females

Offered 39

Sold 39

Clearance 100%

Averaged $14,897

Top $40,000

Brangus hit $16,000 at All Breeds

The breed topped proceedings on the final day of the two day Annual February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, CQLX, Gracemere recently.

Fifty two lots sold for an aggregate of $355,000, a decrease of almost half that of the 2023 result which grossed $682,000 (77 lots). Clearance levels dropped from 86 percent in the corresponding period to rest at 63 percent a reduction of 23 percent.

In 2023 69 bulls averaged $9507 topping at $30,000 for an 86 percent clearance at auction and eight heifers averaged $3250 topping at $5000 for a total clearance of that section. Averages values fell by $2680 per head when compared to the 2023 result and $3430 per head as compared to the 2022 sale result. Counterbalancing that was the fact that the number of bulls sold increased by a mere one head compared to that of 2023 and 31 head extra were sold when comparisons are made with that of the 2022 sale.

Despite all of these factors, Brangus again held down forth spot in the average rankings compared to Charbrays (38 averaged $7237), Brahmans (67 averaged $7090) and Droughtmasters (43 averaged $7000). Charbrays cleared 95 percent of their section, Brahmans 83 percent and Droughtmasters 56 percent. Purchasing habits were more varied with 26 catalogued not carrying Genomic/DNA results. Nine of those offered sold to $14,000 setting a $6000 per head average. The others were either withdrawals or failed to sell.

IH Bar None 820Y8 (AI) (US) had a small but considerable presence in the offering. Two sons sold from two prefixes averaging $12,000. These included the top seller, the $16,000, Kraken Seminole 712S (AI) (28-months) (932kg) (10/7mm) (147EMA) (5.8IMF) offered by Jason Jeynes and Julie Sheehan, Kraken Stud, Dalma. The bull sold to Rick and Barbara Bowman, Lornavale, Marlborough. Kraken ended with an average of $12,000 for their

pair. Stablemate, Marmite (Pheasant Creek Quartermaine Q98) sold for $8,000 to the Kenny family, Barwon Park, Middlemount.

Two bulls fetched sums of $14,000.

First of these to attain that mark was Diamond Valley Hank 468S4 (AI) (Suhn’s Foundation 331Z28 (US)) (28-months) (870kg) (12/7mm) (137 EMA) (6.6 IMF). He was the sole entrant offered by Matthew Sirett and Jodie Renwick, Diamond Valley Stud, Gatton and sold to Matt and Kenny, Barwon Park, Middlemount. Ben and Karla Woodard, Benarla Stud, Baralaba sold their single entry Benarla 64 (Bonox 1268) (28-months) (718kg) (12/9mm)

The $16,000, Kraken Seminole 712S (AI) with Rick and Barbara Bowman, Lornavale, Marlborough and Jason Jeynes, Kraken Stud, Dalma.

FAST FACTS

• 73 percent of entries carried Genomic/DNA Tests.

• 28 bulls (25 percent) were withdrawals from the catalogue.

• Clearance rates fall by 23 percent compared to 2023 sale.

• Average values fall by $2680 per head compared to 2023 sale.

• Brangus hold down fourth spot in the breed averages.

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(130 EMA) (5.9 IMF) for same amount to the Kime family, Amaroo Stud, Nebo. Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom averaged $8500 for their pair that both going to the Kime operation, Amaroo Stud, Nebo. Topping the Bonox draft at $10,000 was a son of $80,000 2021 ABCA Rockhampton

Sale topper, Bonox Regret 1251, Bonox 1567 (28 months) (848kg) (13/10mm) (137 EMA) (6.6 IMF). This was the first auction son of Regret that is currently serving stud duties at the Bauhinia Park Stud, Comet, owned by the Holzwart family.

Circletee Stud, Taroom owned by Rowan and Jenny Woodard averaged $6000 for their pair topping at $8000 for a grandson of the $46,000, 2015 ABCA Rockhampton Sale topping graduate, Charlevue Centre Time, selling to the Moore family, Banana. Condamine breeder, Sue Fawcett, Lazy S Stud sold a pair for on average $6500 topping at $8000 for Humdinger (Lazy S Legend) (28-months) to Ian Canning, Cunnamulla.

John and Alison Bell, Inavale Stud, Boonah also sold five for a $4800 average hitting a high of $6000 for a son of Inavale 727 going to Jan Bauer and family, Tristleigh Hills, Kokotungo. Mark and Melinda Beckman, Glenoyra Stud, Aubighy ended with an average of $5833 for their six topping at $9000 for a 34-month-old by Boonderoo Jenson. Another of the Jenson sons fetched that figure for Jason Beckman and Erin Dempsey, Rockyview Stud, Oakey. He sold to the Galea family, Eton.

Barry O’Sullivan, Ripplevale Stud, Meringandan sold four for an average $7250. These topped at $11,000 for Ripplevale Revolver 820S10 (Telpara Hills Revolver 541M6 (AI) (ET)) (30 months) (837kg) (10/8mm) (135EMA) (6.1IMF) selling to the Trebbin family, Mel-Arish, Kingaroy.

Richard and Dianne Pender, Boonderoo Stud, Tansey sold their trio to a top of $10,000 on the way to setting a $8000 average. Boonderoo Peter Pan 765 (Bimbadeen Peter Pan P0126) (30-months) (876kg) (12/9mm) (137 EMA) (6.4 IMF) sold to Josh Abell, Mt Charmers. Henry Sinnamon, Kulkyne Stud, Jackson took $8000

sale for his only entry, Kulkyne Spotfire S42 selling to Mark and Pauline Lloyd, Bullrush Pastoral, Mavis Downs, Nebo.

Bill and Janette Cook, Karingal Stud, Monto sold their two sons of Miltopp 02 for $4000 each while New South Wales address, Sheldara Stud, Dorrigo owned by David Gibson and Shona Maguire sold both of their bulls for $6000 apiece to the Kenny families, Barwon Park and Devlin. Jeff Franks, Punchagin Stud, Monto sold a pair for $4000 each. Noel Courtice, Cobblegun Stud, Ladras Downs, Glenmorgan sold a trio for $4000 each while Mount Byron Stud principal, Adrian Sclosa, Mount Byron, took with him a $5500 average for two topping at $7000 for a son of Glenoyra Napolean (Nettle Creek Sovereign) selling to Jim Maguire, Bingegang, Dingo.

01: The $16,000, Kraken Seminole 712S (AI)

02: Matthew Sirett, Diamond Valley Stud, Gatton and the $14,000 Diamond Valley Hank 468S4 (AI).

03: Matt and Dan Kenny, Barwon Park, Middlemount and Develin, Marlborough.

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Bill Geddes, Doonside Stud, Barmoya sold a herd bull for $4000 while Rodney and Karen Johannesen, Folkslee Stud, Brooweena averaged $6714 for their seven topping at $9000 for a member of the four sons of Bonox 1031 on offer. Taking the top from Folkslee was Nick and Rhonda Dudarko, Kangarin, Biloela. Kangarin will be the home of two purchases for on average $8500.

James Hayden, West Oak Stud, Tara sold two Fearnley Hercules 1331 (ET) for $6000 each. Bimbora Stud principals, Jarrod and Leanne Deguara, Nebo sold an IVF herd bull son of Bonox 330 for $8000. Taking the 25-month-old was Mary Valley Stud, Kandanga, principal, Vince Holland.

Kevin Lucke, Ironbark Stud, Mt Larcom rounded out the catalogue offering with three bulls on the way to setting a $7667 average. These topped at $8000 on two occasions for sons of

Indian Hills Bar None 820Y8 ((AI) (US)) and Castle Jandowae J310 (ET) selling to Nick Dudarko and Barwon Park, Middlemount respectively.

The fixture had all the hallmarks of being a tough market place in the period leading up to sale .

Catalogue numbers swelled by 21 head over the 2023 book coupled with the ‘hangover’ effects of an extended depressed market place, general industry confidence levels and seasonal fortunes. Taking advantage of the market flux, buyers were able to fill their orders in more economical fashion as compared to previous sales.

The Wilson family, Banana Station, Banana signed off on 10 for a $5300 average topping at $8000. Dan and Katherine Kenny, Develin, Marlborough along with Matt and Kerri Kenny, Barwon Park, Middlemount were also major supporters. The two operations

took seven for on average $8145, Barwon Park will be the home of five for on average $8800 while Develin collected two for a $6500 medium. Jim Zlotkowski, Arcoona, Moura purchased four to average out at $5000. Jeff Hyden, Mt Pleasant, Rolleston claimed three for a $6600 average.

Agents: Elders, Nutrien Ag Solutions and StockLive.

FEBRUARY ALL BREEDS BULL + FEMALE SALE

52 Bull averaged $6827

Clearance 63%

Top $16,000

Gross $355,000

JK Cattle Company 2nd Annual On-Property Sale

Article SUPPLIED Images J HAWKER

Support was strong from repeat and new buyers alike at the 2nd annual JK Cattle Company on-property bull sale held near Condamine in August 2023. Despite increasingly challenging seasonal conditions at the time, the 47 Angus and Brangus bulls offered by Justin and Kate Boshammer sold for a full clearance, to a sale top of $28,000 and an overall average of $14,127.

The Brangus and Ultrablack offering reached $20,000 twice, with both bulls being secured by long term commercial clients.

The first of these bulls was JK Cattle Co Sincere S505 (U) (P), who sold at lot 24, and ranked in the top 5% of the breed for IMF. He represented one of the last chances to purchase a direct son of Glenoch Hinman H221 – a high marbling, calving ease Angus sire, used heavily in the JK herd for his consistency and correctness, and his ability to produce progeny that excel in not only production, but also eating quality and carcase weight. Sincere S505’s maternal line featured herd sires Triple B Lamont L594 (P) and Nindooinbah F707.

He was purchased by Bim and Susan Struss, JJ7 Partnership, Mitchell, who have been using Justin and Kate’s bulls for over 15 years, with pleasing results. In the sale they secured five bulls for an average of $15,400.

Equal top price Brangus was lot 45, JK Cattle Co Salute S532 (P), who was selected by Stuart and Kira Reddan, Reddan Organic Beef, Augathella. Salute was sired by Belview Posiedon P052 (P), and had been used as a yearling in the JK operation. He offered high ranking performance data, including top 1% for both $Indexes, 600 day weight, EMA and scrotal size. Additionally, he scored straight sixes for his structural assessment, and hailed from a highly fertile cow line –his grandmother was still going strong, having produced nine calves for a 365 day average calving interval.

The Reddans also secured the top priced Brangus bull in the 2022 sale, and this year selected four bulls for their operation for an avg. of $12,000.

Another bull heading for the Augathella country was lot 18, JK Cattle Co Sombre S533 (P), who sold for $16,000 to Dan Radel & Rebecca Burnham, DBR Grazing. The young

sire was selected for seedstock duties, with strong appeal across both phenotype, structure and performance data. The Bimbadeen Q Picus P108 (P) son offered very balanced EBVs, ranking particularly high for both $Indexes, growth, scrotal size, milk, carcase weight, EMA, RBY and IMF.

The team from Ray White Rural Dalby kept the sale running smoothly, carried by the calls of professional independent auctioneer Wayne York. StockLive Elite worked behind the scenes to manage online bids on 66% of the catalogue, with 13 bulls knocked down to online buyers.

A charity lot featured once again at the conclusion of the sale, to raise funds for the Zara’s Day charities – the Steve Waugh Foundation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Section, in memory of Justin and Kate’s baby daughter Zara. The 10kg of donated Stockyard Gold Striploin sold for $4500 to Roger Boshammer, with strong bidding competition across the floor, and from final underbidder Homestead Agribusiness. This amount was matched by Justin and Kate, and combined with contributions on the day, a total of $9300 was raised for the charities.

Justin and Kate expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported their sale, and are looking forward to offering more bulls this year, with 80 lots selected for their upcoming sale on Monday 5th August 2024.

JK CATTLE COMPANY ANNUAL SALE

Brangus & Ultrablack Bulls

Offered 18

Sold 18

Clearance 100%

Averaged $11,722

Top $20,000 (twice)

Main: Buyers from across Queensland came to support the sale, held in the couple’s recently built complex north of Condamine

01: Justin and Kate Boshammer with their sons Theo and Mac, who was just 11 weeks old for his first bull sale

02: Local repeat client Kay Taylor, TC Grazing, Miles inspects the bulls

03: Emily Roberts, Belview Brangus, Delungra with Belinda Williams, Broadmere Grazing, Taroom and Kate Boshammer, JK Cattle Company, Condamine

04: Enjoying some post-sale refreshments were Nathan Mura, Cannington Pastoral, McKinlay, Adam Keen, Homestead Agribusiness, Tim Emery, Beef Extension Officer – DAF, Roma and Stewart Taylor, Blue Sky Beef, Blackall

05: Justin Boshammer catches up with clients Kate and Matt Brown, YLE Grazing, Roma

06: Chris Bartlett, Bowenville with Jeff McCartney, Baralaba and Lindsay Barlow, Triple B Brangus, Dingo

07: JK Cattle Co Sombre S533 (P) sold for $16,000

08: JK Cattle Co Sincere S505 (U) (P) sold for the equal top price of $20,000

09: JK Cattle Co Salute S532 (P) sold for the equal top price of $20,000

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Triple B Brangus hits $22,000

Bull sold to highs of $22,000 on the way to setting a $8766 average while commercial purebred No.3 heifers made to $1500 per head to average $954 at the 2023 Triple B Annual Production Sale, in September.

Witnessing a strong online presence, vendors, Lindsay and Fiona Barlow, Triple B Brangus Stud, Dingo saw 166 viewers, 45 buyers logged in with 24 lots or 32 per cent of all animals on offer attracting bids culminating in 12 lots selling to that medium. Clearance levels for males came in at 75 percent whilst all 120 commercial heifers found homes.

Staked with repeat buyers, return clientele and seedstock support from two states the 2023 sale team averaged 23-months, ranging from 19 to 25 months. Their average liveweight came in at 719 kilograms, with fat depth scans of 10/7mm, a 130 EMA average reading with an average IMF of 5.8 percent.

The 23-month-old Triple B Stockman S157 topped proceedings at $22,000.

Stockman (Bonox Millionaire 1138) (780kg) (13/8mm) (133 EMA) (6.6 IMF) produced 12 indices in the top percentiles for the breed out of 16 different BreedPLAN categories.

Stockman heads for duties at Bruce and Leanne Woodard’s, Bonox Stud, Taroom. Bonox will be the home of three sire aspirants for on average $14,000. As a sire, Bonox Millionaire 1138 had five sons in the sale setting a $11,600 average. The other Bonox acquisitions were a pair of Triple B Networth N284 sons at $12,000 and $8000.

Bill and Margot Fordyce, Mabbin, Clermont selected as their only purchase the $18,000 Triple B Spartan S240 (Riverview Xander (Bonox 750)) (25-months) (782kg) ) (12/8mm) (136 EMA (6.8 IMF). The MacKenzie family, Coolmaringa Stud, Arizona, Dingo returned taking four for on average $13,000 topping at $18,000 for a Triple B Landmark L248 (Bonox 660) sired, Scotch S275 (24-months) (766kg) (10/7mm) (129 EMA) (5.2 IMF). The other three destined for Arizona were a pair of Networth sons that topped at $14,000 and a $15,000 Triple B Navigator N230 (Triple B Global G112) son, Triple B Networth N284 (Bonox

821) was again the focus of buyers attention. Top of his 10 sons that averaged $9400 was the $16,000 Sparkling S218 (AI) (24-months) (668kg) ) (7/5mm) (129 EMA (6.8 IMF) selling to Ray and Leah Vella, Breadalbane Plains, Proserpine. The Vella operation secured upon their return three for on average $14,333 including a $15,000 Global G112 entry and a $12,000 Navigator N230 son. Global’s (Blackhawk Of Brinks 607M12 (US)) four sons averaged $9250. Disappointingly, one of the high profile Global sons, Satellite S272 (AI) was a late withdrawal due to injury.

Lawrence Camilleri, Sarina secured as his only purchase a $15,000 Triple B Platinum P552 (Brinks Bright Side 607L11 (US)) son. Michael and Kym Ellem, Diamond View Stud, Kolonga paid $14,000 for yet another of the Triple B Platinum P552 sons. Another to carry a $14,000 price tag was Triple B Survivor S301 (24-months). This son of Triple B Powerhouse P544 (IH Bar None 820Y8 (US)) carried nearly

a full red panel of indices indicating above breed average for traits. He was the single purchase for Lenera Farm Trust, Ilbilbie. Trevor and Colleen Jorgensen, Belview Stud, Myall Creek, New South Wales returned investing $14,000 Triple B Score S485 by the ‘first season sire’ Pheasant Creek Powerpack P125 (Tannyfoil Jackson) (21-months).

Justin and Lindy Bolton, Cooinda, Dingo paid on average $9000 for their two, topping at $12,000 for Triple B Platinum P552 son. Andrew Melville, RAM Station, Dungog, New South Wales made the journey north taking four at a $10,500 average. At $14,000 their top selection was a 22-monthold Triple B Networth N284 son. Volume support came in the form of Ian Windsor, WEC Industries, Mellew Station, Barcaldine who claimed nine for on average $7555. Shane and Amanda Watts, Sonoma Station, Collinsville again returned taking six to average $6333 as were long term supporters, Rob and Annie Donoghue, Baradoo, Moura signing on five for a $5600 average.

Sale opener was a $10,000 Bonox Millionaire 1138 son secured by Jack and Yvonne Fletcher, Serocold, Rolleston. Adrian and Megan Forrest, Gidyea Stud, Augathella reinvested through the online portal taking two for a $7500 average. Robert Bella and family, Nebar, Banana paid on average $5000 for their three while Jamie Bowman and family, Lornavale, Marlborough picked up a pair for a $10,500 average topping at $13,000 for a Belview First Class M177 (MC High Quality 535Y (US)) sired entry. Susan Vail and Rod Barrett, Salisbury Plains, Bowen operated again securing two for a $7000 average. Kiandra Farming, Kilcummin signed off on four bulls for on average $6500 while Bill Matton, Gracemere took with him a trio for

on average $5333. Brent and Maree Woodard, Parkes, Duaringa selected another of the Bonox Millionaire 1138 sons for $9000. Another of the Global sons destined for seedstock duties was the $5000 Triple B Starlink S316 (AI) (22-months) (636kg) (11/8mm) (122 EMA) selling to Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood Stud, Calliope.

Given the complexity of current market and seasonal conditions demand for the yearling purebred commercial heifers was again, spectacular.

Sale toppers at $1500 per head were 10 selling to Campsie Downs Pastoral Company, Mundubbera. Campsie Downs ended with two pens (20 head) for on average $1475. Charlie Wilson and family, Laguna, Yeppoon returned taking two pens to average $1075 topping at $1150. Ben and Hayley Hutton, Double H Cattle Company, Pakington, Wycarbah took a pen for $850 per head while Paul Deguara, Deveraux Creek, Mackay took a pen for $1000. Joe Pedley, Calliope accounted for four pens to average him $731.25 topping at $850. Travis Parry, Blue Mountain selected a pen for $825 per head while Emily Wallace, Brigalow, Clarke Creek purchased her pen for $750.

Agents: GDL.

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TRIPLE B BRANGUS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Bulls

Offered 85

Sold 64

Clearance 75%

Averaged $8766

Top $22,000

Pen of 10 Females

Offered 120

Sold 120

Clearance 100%

Averaged $954

Top $1500

Main: Triple B Stockman S157 the $22,000 sale topper with purchaser, Bruce Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom and vendors, Lindsay and Fiona Barlow, Triple B Stud, Dingo

Above: Emily Wallace, Clarke Creek with her pen of heifers purchased for $750 per head

01: Triple B Spartan S240 sold for $18,000

02: Triple B Stockman S157 sold for $22,000

03: Triple B Supanova S277 sold for $15,000

Lunar stages Zone 1 Field Day

Article + Images KB CONSULTING

Close on 90 people attended the ABCA Zone 1 Field Day at Barrinja, outside Comet on Saturday 23rd September. Hosted by Brad and Briony Comiskey and family, Lunar Stud the Field Day included bull display and guest two speakers.

After smoko the day commenced with an official opening by ABCA President, Brad Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan.

The assembled gathering listened to the first of the presentations delivered by Dr Ced Wise, Ced Wise AB Services, Glen Aplin. Ced delivered an informative a timely session on Bull Breeding Soundness Examination (BBSE), sperm and physical examination, semen production, morphology, the effects and side effects that environmental, genetic and phenotype can have on the animal and it’s longevity as a breeding asset. Ced delved into these detailed processes that help identify the animals that are or may be of potential risk and those that will lead a more productive life.

Matthew Noakes, principal, Progressive Livestock & Property Marketing, Morinish was the second speaker. Matthew gave an informative address on understanding processor feedback and how to best use this information to improve kill and MSA outcomes. Matthew pointed out that most of the data relative to MSA grading had a corresponding EBV.  The use of correctly validated genomic information could go a long way to helping people improve their grading outcomes.

After each speaker there was time for interaction between attendees and presenters with some interesting questions and points of view in both directions.

After a beautifully prepared lunch guests were invited to stay on and take the opportunity to view and preview the 2023 Inaugural Lunar Brangus and Ultrablack Bull Sale team prior to the Inaugural Sale that was held on property on Friday 29 September.

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Stud Cattle Championship

The Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud Cattle Championship stands as a crown jewel within the triennial Beef Australia lineup, earning recognition from the seed stock sector as the pinnacle of our nation’s stud cattle accolades.

STUD CATTLE JUDGING will take place on

Tuesday 7th May and Wednesday 8th May

A PARADE OF CHAMPIONS will take place on Thursday 9th May and will be showcased in alphabetical order of each of the 30 breeds represented.

The INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP will immediately follow The Parade of Champions, when the Supreme Champion (Interbreed) Bull, Female and Exhibitors Group will be judged from the Grand Champions of each breed.

Junior Parading & Judging

Highly competitive junior competitions will also take to Centre Ring, providing a great opportunity for young cattle enthusiasts to test their skills against their peers.

Datamars Livestock JUNIOR PARADERS Competition –8.30am Monday 6th May.

Datamars Livestock JUNIOR LED STEER Competition –Monday 6th May in the afternoon.

Datamars Livestock YOUNG JUDGES Competition –8.30am Friday 10th May.

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Commercial Cattle Championship

The Nutrien Ag Solutions Commercial Cattle Championship is a permanent fixture on Beef Australia’s calendar of events where Australian commercial cattlemen and cattlewomen compete for a chance to have their cattle awarded the best in the country.

Sunday 5th May

9am Judging Commences

1 - 4pm Young Commercial Judges Competition (presentations to follow)

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07: Speaker and presenter, Matthew Noakes, Progressive Livestock & Property

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Monday 6th May

8am Official Opening of the Sale and Announcement of Champions

8.30am Sale of Champions and Feature Sale Commences

6.30pm Awards Presentation Dinner

Main: Zone 1 Field Day hosts, Brad and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Stud, Yamala 01: Alastair Besch, Almavale, Dululu

02: Don Gordon, Burn Meadows, Emerald

03: Speaker and presenter, Dr Ced Wise, Ced Wise AB Services Pty Ltd., Glen Aplin 04: Nigel Hasthorpe, Emerald

Sean Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana

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Charles McKinlay, Bloodwood, Yamala

Josh Comiskey, Braveheart Stud, Alton Downs

Tony Prentice, RBV Rural, Emerald

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Redline headlines Monto All Breeds

Article LUCY MOORE

Monto All Breeds stalwarts Redline Cattle Co, Eidsvold, were once again high performers from the Brangus contingent at the 2023 multi-breed event.

Held in September, the sale attracted nine Brangus sires, of which Redline contributed four top class Red Brangus bulls for buyer competition.

Lots 52 and 53, Redline Theodore 22/011 (PP) and Redline Tambo 22/095 (P) shared top price honours at $9000, selling to Karen Hockey and PM & GM Connor respectively.

The 22-month-old son of Jateebee Nemo (P), Redline Theodore, was a powerful homozygous polled sire with the solid backing of EBV data to support his appealing phenotype.

His counterpart, 23-month-old Redline Tambo, sired by the homebred Redline Quickstep 9/044, also recorded exceptional breeding values with data in the top 5 per cent among Brangus cattle for a number of traits.

Also of note was the impressive IMF scores of the top priced lots, at 5.1 per cent and 5.5 per cent for lots 52 and 53 in that order.

Moving into the Black Brangus group, Richard Reynolds of Reynco Brangus sold lot 61, Reynco S149 for a second top price of $6000, with bloodlines featuring the Telpara Hills and Glenrosa stables.

Lachlan Brown, Somerville Brangus, sold the young 20-month-old Somerville 22/19 (P) for $4000.

Of interest, the 2019 top priced Bimbadeen Brangus bull, Bimbadeen Preacher, who sold to Lachlan and Maddy Brown for $15,000, sired Somerville 22/19 and a striking visual resemblance could be drawn between the two Brangus bulls. Bimbadeen Preacher had EBVs in the top 10 per cent for milk, scrotal size and EMAheritable traits ideally passed on to progeny such as Somerville 22/19.

The overall 2023 Monto All Breeds sale returned a clearance of 88 per cent across Brangus lots, for an average of $5812 and a gross of $46,500.

MONTO ALL BREEDS SALE

Brangus Bulls

Offered 9

Sold 8

Clearance 88%

Averaged $5812

Top $9000 (twice)

01: Equal top-price bull, Redline Theodore 22/011 (PP)

02: Equal top-price bull, Redline Tambo 22/095 (P)

Agent: Kellco.

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Aussie Angus and Brangus firm despite dry

Article LUCY MOORE

Prevailing dry conditions did not significantly impact the Aussie Angus and Brangus sale as it embarked on its second year in operation in August 2023.

Held at the Coolabunia selling complex, the sale saw 15 Brangus bulls offered and 14 sold, for a strong 93 per cent clearance.

A solid average of $7,500 was recorded for Brangus lots, to gross $97,500.

The top price of $9,000 was awarded to lot 42, Miltopp 144, on account of David and Robyn Gnech, Milbong, Queensland. Purchased by Link and Tracey Davies from Mundubbera, the 22-month-old sire was noted to “ooze thickness, depth and muscling while maintaining softness all over.”

The vendors commented on his tidiness and testicular development, straight top line and fleshy Brangus skin- an overall structurally correct and stylish sire.

The Miltopp prefix offered three Brangus sires in total for a healthy average of $7000.

The Gnech family credit much of the growth of their Brangus herd and stud operation to John and Alison Bell of Inavale Brangus Stud.

David Gnech said their breeding focus on masculinity among sires and feminine features within their cow herd was made possible via the Inavale cattle purchased and used in stud duties.

Sale topper Milltop 144, sired by Inavale 631, provided a good example of this breeding influence.

Four bulls of the Inavale prefix were also on offer at Coolabunia, averaging $7250.

Lot 39, Inavale 1248, did not enter the ring and sold after the sale for $9000 to B & J Lord.

The 26-month-old homozygous polled and black sire by Earlwood 3357 offered a strong tropical skin, fleshiness and heavy bone.

The second top priced bull through the ring was lot 40, Inavale 1207, selling for $8000 to Jake Hoey.

Very similar in phenotype to lot 39, the homozygous polled pair were an indication of the consistency on offer from the Inavale stud.

Reaching the $7000 mark were lot 38, Inavale 1239, selling to Matthew Wason, and lot 43, Miltopp 141, selling to J & L Bourke.

Vendors Pineview Brangus, Three Heart Brangus, Kraken Brangus and Bindaree Brangus were also in operation on sale day, with the majority of bulls selling locally and into Queensland’s North Burnett region.

Agents: Aussie Land & Livestock. Simulcast with Elite Livestock.

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Main: Aussie Angus Brangus sale crowd

01: Vendor David Gnech and son Harry, Miltopp Brangus stud

AUSSIE ANGUS BRANGUS BULL SALE

Brangus Bulls

Offered 15

Sold 14

Clearance 93%

Averaged $7500

Top $9000

Brangus triumphs at the 2023 Central Queensland Carcase Classic

Images AMANDA SALISBURY

The 2023 Central Queensland Carcase Classic, held at the Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton in July last year, marked the largest event on record and once again garnered strong support from numerous Brangus breeders, including Boombah Cattle Co, Couti-Outi Brangus, Lisle Holdings, Rockhampton State High School, and Voewood Brangus.

In addition to the returning participants, the Lamb family of Parraweena Cattle Co and the Comiskey family of Lunar Brangus and Ultrablacks emerged as new competitors, adding a fresh dynamic to the competition in 2023.

Brangus and Ultra cattle continued to dominate the carcase accolades, with several breeders clinching awards at the Central Queensland Carcase Classic presentation dinner.

Notable highlights included the Fernie family of Boombah Cattle Co, who exhibited the highest MSA index at 66.54, underscoring the market suitability of Brangus.

Meanwhile, the Quinn family of Voewood Brangus showcased the highest individual daily weight gain at 2.93 kilograms per day, emphasizing the value Brangus add across all segments of the supply chain.

Brangus Australia proudly served as a Gold Sponsor for the event.

Congratulations are in order for the following breeders:

Boombah Cattle Co (Fernie family):

Winner - Highest MSA index

2nd - Pen of 3 trade steers/heifers 180300kg (2 teeth)

5th - Grainfed single steer/heifer 300420 kg (max 4 teeth)

Voewood Brangus (Quinn family):

Winner - Highest individual daily weight gain (2.93)

2nd - Pen of feed on steers

Couti-Outi Brangus (Geddes family):

4th - Single grassfed steer/heifer, 300-420kg (max 4 teeth)

6th - Single grassfed steer/heifer 180-300kg (max 2 teeth)

6th - Pen of 3 grassfed trade steers/ heifers 180-300kg (max 2 teeth)

Lunar Brangus & Ultrablack (Comiskey family):

5th - Pen of feed on steers (99 days)

6th - Pen of feed on steers (99 days)

Brangus/Ultras also excelled in the hoof and hook led steer sections of the CQCC.

Three steers exhibited by Rockhampton State High School and bred by Gavin Goerg (Eastfield Pty Ltd) earned awards:

‘Bubbles’: Led Steer Hoof class.

‘Nemo’: 2nd Led Steer Hook class.

‘Marlin’: 6th Led Steer Hook class.

Main: Bryce, Sharon and Tony Fernie, Boombah, Dingo

01: Gavin Goerg (Eastfield Pty Ltd) and Rockhampton High School student Megan Mitchell with awards for Hoof and Hook led steer sections

02: Lawson and Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi Brangus, Kunwarara

03: Brad and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Brangus & Ultrablack, Comet

04: Denise Quinn, Voewood Brangus, Calliope

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Tivoli tops 2023 Bimbadeen Sale

Article AMANDA SALISBURY Images AMANDA SALISBURY, SUSIE McLAUGHLAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Strong local support alongside spirited competition from a number of Brangus studs in an extended dry season provided an outstanding opportunity for attending buyers at the 2023 Bimbadeen Brangus Sale.

In what proved a tough season overall for bull sales, savvy breeders snapped up some great young Brangus sires in a sale that attracted buyers from Sarina in the north to Delungra in the south and west to Augathella.

Trevor and Colleen Jorgenson of Belview Brangus selected their pick of future Bimbadeen sires prior to sale during an inspection in early September. Bidding via online platform Elite Livestock Auctions, they nabbed two standout young sires, including top-price bull of the sale, lot 20 Bimbadeen TIVOLI T17 (P) for $23,000. Tivoli offered highlights right across the board in his measures - with a 132cm EMA and 6.0% IMF in his scans, a 40cm scrotal and very strong Breedplan EBVs right across the board - ranking him in the top 15% for 200 day weight, EMA, IMF, rib and rump fat measures. The 23-monthold has homozygous poll and black coat results and is DNA sire verified to the super-consistent Bimbadeen MEMPHIS, out of quiet achiever Bimbadeen L116 (by Bonox 505 and who has produced eight quality registered calves in eight years).

‘This young bull definitely exhibits his sire’s strong athletic build and easy movement, along with terrific slick skin – he’s gone to a great home and we look forward to seeing his progeny at Belview,’ said Bimbadeen’s Mark Salisbury.

The Jorgenson family also took home lot 9 Bimbadeen TEMPLE T81 (P). This outstanding young sire is by Forest Hills Fair Dinkum 1168 and out of EBV star and donor prospect Bimbadeen P0230 (full sister to Memphis, by Oaklands Ambassador out of Bimbadeen D0135). Temple was consistently in the top 3 weights of the draft and offers phenomenal weight and yield EBVs – top 1% in the breed for 200 day weight, Milk and Retail

Beef Yield and in top 5% for 400 and 600 day weights, carcase weight and export steer index.

Dan Radel and Rebecca Burnham of DBR Grazing, of ‘Burenda’ Augathella, took home three exciting young Bimbadeen sires, including second-top price bull Bimbadeen THERMAL T57 (P) for $14,000. Thermal is a beautifully put-together young bull by Triple B Pinnacle P313 (P) and is the first calf for stylish dam Bimbadeen Q77. He offers great EBVs across weight and carcase traits, including top 2% Retail Beef Yield and top 3% for EMA (with scans reflecting this score, revealing 140cm EMA and 6.3% IMF).

DBR Grazing also picked up superb Memphis son Bimbadeen TALISMAN T1 (P) (138cm EMA) and Bimbadeen TARZAN T8 (P)(IVF), a high content son with 136cm EMA by the great Oaklands Ambassador over stylish Brahman female purchased by Bimbadeen in 2020, Cambil Flipper 6058 (IVF) (by Clukan Axel 333/7).

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01: Top-price red bull, Bimbadeen Teacher T222 (P)

02: Second top-price bull Bimbadeen Thermal T57 (P)

Thanks to all buyers & underbidders of our Bulls sold at the CBC Sale & Rockhampton Brangus Sale.

We wish them all the very best with their purchases.

Top-price red Brangus bull was Bimbadeen TEACHER T222 (P), snapped up by long-time clients, the Dingle family of Redline Brangus for $11,000. A phenotype stand-out, Teacher drew plenty of focus in the lead-up to the sale for his great slick cherry red coat, superb underline design and perfect polled head (PcPc and e/e DNA results). This exciting young bull sired by Redline Oakley 8/135 (P) brought in 92% morphology results.

Redline also picked up strong, superfertile young sire, lot 35 Bimbadeen TOMAHAWK T228 (P) by Tannyfoil Maverick (P) who returned a 94% morphology sample.

Bulk buyers took great advantage of the market, putting together strong drafts of Brangus bulls for their commercial enterprises. G and M Nagle of Eidsvold collected seven great young bulls at an average of $6715, including stylish Bimbadeen Titus T12 (P) for just $8,000 and the uber-quiet Bimbadeen Truman T3 (P) nabbed for $9,000.

Meanwhile HCT (Harvey) and DL Campbell selected five quality bulls (four black, one red) for their operation at $5000 average.

Dean Mathiesen of Koobooda Grazing, Gayndah, gathered together three terrific young sires with some very astute purchasing, averaging $6,000 for his investment. The run included the outstanding, growthy Bimbadeen TITAN T9 (P) noted for his incredible temperament and top 5% weight and steer index EBVs, and lot 25 fertile EBV powerhouse Bimbadeen Triumph T93 (Bimbadeen QANTAS/Bimbadeen P109) whose scans showed a 133cm EMA and 7.2% IMF.

Jason Beckman and Erin Dempsey of ‘Rockyview Brangus’, via Dalby, picked up lot 23 Bimbadeen TERRAIN T53 (P) for $11,000. This soft, thick, easy doing young bull with a strong Aussie genetic-heavy pedigree, offered great

semen results reflecting his dam L91, who has been a great Bimbadeen producer (with seven registered progeny in seven years).

Regular clients Lachlan and Trudy Mace (Red Ridge Grazing) took home lot 11 Bimbadeen Trinidad T382 for $10,000. Trinidad is another a supersolid Memphis son with outstanding weight, fertility and mothering EBVs. Another great purchase was made by Mick Goggi from Miriam Vale, taking

super-slick, fertile and stylish lot 7 bull, Bimbadeen TAURUS T13 (P), for $9000.

‘While it was a tough year in the market for beef and seedstock producers in general, we were pleased to see some great bulls go to excellent homes – and have already had great feedback from some very happy buyers,’ said Bimbadeen’s Amanda Salisbury.

Agents: Kellco and Elders Biloela

Bulls

Offered 66

Sold 45

Clearance 68% Averaged $6644

Top $23,000

01: Kristine Dingle, Redline Brangus with granddaughter Blossom

02: Bruce and Barb Burnham, Bimbadeen with Bimbadeen Tomahawk T288 (P)

03: Bimbadeen's Mark Salisbury welcomes sale goers, with Elders Randall Spann (left) and auctioneer Brian Wedemeyer (right)

04: Jason Beckman, Rockyview Brangus (foreground) and Jason McCormack, Maccaboyz Brangus 05: 2023 Bimbadeen Sale team

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BIMBADEEN GENETICS SALE

Bonox Brangus tops 2023 Central Brangus Classic Sale

The Woodard family of Bonox Brangus, Taroom, claimed top honours at the 2023 Central Brangus Classic Sale after their 34-month-old bull reached the top price on Friday (September 22).

The 128 registered bidders that gathered at CQLX, Gracemere, as well as the many more following Friday's sale online via Stock Live, had to wait until lot 98 for the top price of $35,000 to be set.

Twenty two central Queensland-based vendors sold an impressive line-up of Brangus bulls and females, with a total of 150 lots offered and 132 selling, to represent a 88 per cent clearance, average $8,785, and $1,600,000 sale gross at the fall of the hammer on Friday at 1pm.

In a further breakdown of this year's sale, a draft of 135 Brangus bulls were offered, with 118 sold, to average $9068, while 14 out of the 15 females offered sold to average $6429, and achieved a top price of $13,500.

Following post sale negotiations on Friday afternoon, a further six bulls

sold to bring the total bulls sold to 124 and average of $8870, while one heifer sold, bringing the overall clearance for heifers sold to 100 pc, and average of $6133.

The top price for bulls was back on the $40,000 recorded at last year's sale, the average also back from the $17,505 for 99 bulls achieved in 2022.

Overall, 139 lots sold out of the 150 offered, representing 92 per cent clearance, sale average of $8576, and total sale gross of $1,192,000.

Hitting the $35,000 high note was Bonox 1426, who was the 34-monthold son of Bonox 1035 and out of Bilyana Grevillea G7.

He weighed 950 kilograms, had P8 and rib fat measurements of 12 and nine millimetres respectively, an eye muscle area of 148 square

centimetres, measured 40 centimetres for scrotal and was knocked down to buyer Paul and Denise Studt, Coolabah Brangus at Capella.

Claiming the distinction of being the sale's second-top price was Bonox 1511, which was knocked down for $30,000 by R and D Pender, through Sullivan Livestock, Gympie.

The 31-month-old son of Bonox 830 and out of Bonox B958 weighed 950kg, had P8 and rib fat measurements of 17mm and 12mm, an EMA of 143 sq cm, measured 41cm for scrotal size.

Sale top price bull, Bonox 1426, with buyer Paul and Denise Studt, Coolabah Brangus, Capella, vendor (middle) Breanna Woodard, Bonox Brangus, Taroom, and Nutrien Stud Stock's Dane Pearce and Jack Simmons

Both top bulls were offered by Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Brangus Stud, Taroom.

There wasn't a shortage of quality females offered on the day. Topping the female draft was Couti-Outi Cutie 1028, which was knocked down to Jarrod and Leanne Deguara of Bimbora, Dawnia Station, Nebo, for $13,500.

Offered by the Geddes family of Couti-Outi Brangus, Kunwarara, the 19-month-old PTIC registered female was sired by Couti-Outi Worcestershire and out of Couti-Outi Zilla 1021.

Cutie is a fourth generation Brangus heifer and was shown at local shows and cattle camps throughout the 2023 show season in Central Queensland.

Among the sale's other volume buyers was Shane Stretton of Morganbury Pastoral Company, Charters Towers, which purchased 23 bulls at an average of $6783.

Agents: Nutrien Stud Stock Rockhampton. Simulcast on StockLive.

Vendor breakdown

Bates Brangus: 5 bulls sold, $6800 av.

Benarla Brangus: 5 bulls sold, $9400 av.

Bimbora Brangus: 2 bulls sold, $5000 av.

Black Downs Brangus: 1 bull sold for $7000.

Bulla Brangus: 2 bulls sold, $7500 av.

Bullrush Pastoral Pty Ltd: 3 bulls sold, $10,333 av.

Circlette Brangus: 3 bulls sold, $9,667 av.

Coolabah Brangus: 11 bulls sold, $8454 av, and 5 females sold, $5600 av.

DR & KA Geddes: 10 bulls sold, $6600 av.

Couti-Outi Brangus: 9 bulls sold, $9000 av, and 2 females sold, $8000 av.

M1B Brangus: 6 bulls sold, $7166 av.

M & T Madden: 6 bulls sold, $13,667 av.

AE & DP Maguire: 14 bulls sold, $6357 av.

WJ & MF Maguire: 6 bulls sold, $7500 av.

M & A Marks: 1 bull sold for $28,000.

G Mckenzie: 11 bulls sold, $8181 av.

C & Z Russell: 1 bull sold for $9000.

Sandy Ryan: 1 bull sold for $5000.

BM & MJ Woodard: 9 bulls sold, $7666 av.

BN & LJ Woodard: 6 bulls sold, $17,166 av, and 5 females sold, $6400 av.

NB & AL Woodard: 2 bulls sold, $9500 av. Yaraandoo Brangus: 10 bulls sold, $10,500 av, and three females sold, $5333 av.

CENTRAL BRANGUS CLASSIC Bulls

Offered 135

Sold 124

Clearance 92%

Averaged $8870

Top $35,000

Females Offered 15

Sold 15

Clearance 100%

Averaged $6133

Top $13,500

ABCA 2024 Champion Prize Program

The Champion Prize Program is to award members who achieve overall success in the show ring, led steer competition or in carcase competitions.

The ABCA recognises the time and dedication entering competitions take and would like to recognise and reward members. Entering these events helps create recognition for the breed and Brangus animals receiving high levels of success is a great marketing opportunity.

Feature & Royal Shows Local Shows Carcase Competitions Led Steer $250 $50 $100 $100

Champion Interbreed Male Champion Interbreed Male Champion Lightweight Champion Led Steer Champion Interbreed Female Champion Interbreed Female Champion Mediumweight Champion Interbreed Champion Interbreed Champion Heavyweight Breeders Group Breeders Group

$250

How to Enter

Grand Champion Carcase Grand Champion Pen

For members to be eligible to receive the prize money the following criteria MUST be met –

• Copy of official results provided by competition organisers/committee

• Animals entered in carcase or led steer comps must clearly be nominated as Brangus or Brangus X animals

• Photos and details of results to be provided to the ABCA for use on the website and the Australian Brangus magazine

Profound Palgrove performance at brand new venue

Article LUCY MOORE Images SUPPLIED

It goes without saying the team behind the Palgrove prefix have long been regarded as movers and shakers within the wider beef industry.

Their 2023 on-property sale at new venue, Glen Wilga, Chinchilla, set a new milestone for the group with the limits of time aptly stretched to ensure clients received the familiar Palgrove touch by the time September 8 rolled around.

The selling complex was constructed from the ground up in a few short months and buyers were not disappointed- both the venue and cattle were at their usual exceptional best and sale results aligned.

The entire sale offered 186 Brangus, UltraBlack and Charolais bulls for 100 per cent clearance and an average of $17,102.

The 11 Brangus bulls averaged $23,863 and reached a top of $57,500 for lot 137, Palgrove Simply Dreaming S1041.

The homozygous polled ET sire was out of donor female, Castle Felicity N1383, whose sons previously topped at $22,000.

Sired by DMR Investment (P), a bull the stud noted as having transferred breed character, bone and depth of body to his progeny and with 12 sons in the sale draft, Simply Dreaming himself offered tremendous volume, capacity and bone with what Palgrove principals described as the ideal skin type in a higher Brahman content package.

Simply Dreaming was in the top five heaviest of his Brangus cohort at 400 days and promised high yields and carcase performance through his EBV indices.

He sold to Parshot Pty Ltd, Anderleigh, and offered raw data including P8 and rib fat measurements of 13 and 8mm respectively, a 130 square centimetre EMA, IMF of 4.6 per cent and weighed in at 850kg.

The Brangus bull contingent achieved a sale gross of $262,500. It was also an exciting occasion for the Palgrove

UltraBlack team, when a then sale and breed record price of $80,000 was reached for lot 114, Palgrove Sugar Ray S853, purchased by Hewitt Cattle, Mudgee, New South Wales.

Sugar Ray was a homozygous polled and black son of Palgrove Patent, noted as breeding “incredible capacity into his progeny.”

Palgrove principal Ben Noller had high praise for Sugar Ray, stating “phenotypically, you couldn’t design a better beef bull.”

“He’s right where you want to be in terms of frame: great butt shape and thickness, easy fleshing and free moving- we could go on.

$80,000 top priced Ultrablack bull

Palgrove Sugar Ray S853 pictured with purchaser Warren Miller, Hewitt Cattle Aus, Colby Ede, Nutrien AgSolutions and vendor Ben Noller, Palgrove Stud

“He’s a phenotype bull that’s backed by strong performance data and it’s not easy to breed bulls of this quality, ideal for use in a Brangus stud or bull breeding program.”

Palgrove retained semen from the top priced sire, further confirming their confidence in his genetic potential.

The 26-month-old weighed in at 878kg, measured an EMA of 144 square centimetres, an IMF of 6.7 per cent, and P8 and rib fat scores of 14 and 11 respectively.

The 57 Palgrove UltraBlack bulls averaged $18,412, with a further 22 UltraBlack yearling bulls offered and sold to average $16, 681.

The standout in the yearling section was lot 159, Palgrove Top Gear T419, purchased by Boombah Cattle Co for $55,000. Top Gear semen was also retained, with the stud commenting on the bull’s strong pedigree and “built in consistency, combining two high performing sires- Foundation and Three D.”

Prior to his 2023 contribution in Top Gear, Palgrove Paramount sons had reached $34,000- and so the bar rises again.

Volume buyers on the day were notably Katherine River Pastoral, taking home five UltraBlack sires averaging $13,600, and Hacon & Sons,

who acquired seven UltraBlacks to average $12,428.

To complete the sale, the total UltraBlack gross stood at $1,416,500 for two-year-old and yearling bulls, while the entire UltraBlack and Brangus offering returned a sale average of $18,655 to gross $1,679,000.

01: Top priced Brangus, Palgrove Simply Dreaming S1041

02: Top priced Ultrablack, Palgrove Sugar Ray S853

03: Top priced yearling Ultrablack, Palgrove Top Gear T419

PALGROVE ANNUAL BULL SALE

Brangus Bulls

Offered 11

Sold 11

Clearance 100%

Averaged $23,864

Top $57,500

Ultrablack Bulls

Offered 79

Sold 79

Clearance 100%

Averaged $17,930

Top $80,000

Fitzroy Crossing grosses $941,500

Article + Images JODIE RINTOUL, QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE

Buyers from across the country were not afraid to bid up on the 170 bulls offered, ensuring all the bulls found new homes. An excellent line-up of bulls and solid buying support at the Fitzroy Crossing Invitational Bos Indicus bull sale combined to ensure another successful event for the Northern Rural Supplies selling team.

Prices hit a high of $9000 twice for two Red Brangus sires and the sale grossed more than $900,000 for the 170 bulls offered by 17 Queensland studs.

The buyers were made up of mainly Kimberley pastoralists, however there were buyers from as far south as Narrikup and from across the border in the Northern Territory.

Irrespective of where they had come from, they were not afraid to bid up on the 170 bulls offered, ensuring all the bulls found new homes, selling for an average of $5538 and a gross of $941,500.

Compared to last year's sale where 182 were offered and sold for an average of $6528, the number of bulls offered and sold was back 12 head, while the average fell by $720.

Sale auctioneer Pearce Watling, Elders Donnybrook, made the trek north again and said it was a good day with

a 100 per cent clearance of the 170 bulls offered.

"It was a good even draft of bulls right through the catalogue and their presentation was a credit to the vendors," Mr Watling said.

"Once again the sale was wellsupported from new and repeat buyers, who provided good competition on all the bulls offered.

"The majority of the bulls stayed local but they did sell across the border into the Northern Territory and as far south as Narrikup."

Northern Rural Supplies branch manager Ken Bryant said it was a very solid and even sale throughout which was probably a reflection of the evenness of the line-up of bulls.

"The bulls coming over each year keep getting better and better and I think this year's line-up was one of the most even we have seen," Mr Bryant said.

"It was pleasing to see a mix of new and return buyers operating on the sale as well as a couple of new vendors offering.

"Given how the industry is in the north at the moment, particularly around the markets and prices, the final sale result exceeded our expectations.

"Also we would like to thank the Barlyne stud for its support of charity lots which raised in excess of $12,000 for the Todd Walsh Foundation."

Redline 22/351, the $9000 equal toppriced red Brangus bull purchased by Harvest Road Pastoral were Jubilee Downs stations Olivia Brown (left), Courtney Lee, head stockman Freddie Brown and station manager Adam Smith, Redline stud principal Peter Dingle, sale auctioneer and Elders, Donnybrook representative Pearce Watling and Elders State general manager Nick Fazekas

The sale kicked off with two very special lots - a Queenslander bull and a working dog pup, donated by Jim and John Edwards, Barlyne stud, Gayndah, with the aim of raising funds for the Todd Walsh Foundation.

Both the bull and the pup were well received by all in attendance and in light of the good cause buyers weren't afraid to bid up.

Eventually the bull sold at $6250 to Thieseldo Pty Ltd, Broome while the pup made $6000 when it was knocked down to Ruby Plains station, Halls Creek.

Red Brangus

The $9000 top price honours went to two Red Brangus bulls from the Redline stud, Eidsvold, Queensland, which was the only vendor of Red Brangus sires.

The first bull to make the price was the homozygous polled 23-month-old Redline 22/260 in lot 132, which was by Doonside Buddy (P).

Then matching its teammate's price in lot 133 was the 24mo, homozygous polled Redline 22/351, which is a son of Durran Jazzbo (P).

Both bulls were purchased by Harvest Road Pastoral, Jubilee Downs station, Fitzroy Crossing.

Along with picking up the two toppriced bulls Harvest Road Pastoral also purchased another four bulls from the Redline offering at $8000, $7500, $4750 and $4250 to finish with a team of six at an average of $7083.

Liveringa station, Derby, was also a strong purchaser in the run paying $8500 and $8000 for its two selections.

All up the Redline stud offered and sold 10 Red Brangus sires at an average of $7400, which was the best stud average and breed average recorded.

FITZROY CROSSING INVITATIONAL BOS INDICUS BULL SALE

Brangus Bulls

Offered 10

Sold 10

Clearance 100%

Averaged $7400

Top $9,000 (twice)

Equal top price red Brangus bull, Redline 22/260

Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition Brangus perform on grass or grain

Images BRANGUS AUSTRALIA

The results from the 2023 Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition, held in July last year, underscore the performance of Brangus and Ultrablacks across both grass-fed and grain-fed systems. With a sold-out presentation dinner attended by over 140 beef producers and industry representatives, both breeds featured prominently in the awards.

Tom and Joy Surawski of Croftby, emerged as top performers, securing the Reserve Champion Grain-Fed Steer Carcase, the All-Round GrainFed Carcase, and the 1st place Pen of Grain-Fed Steers prizes with their Brangus exhibits.

Beau and Renee Surawski from Renamark, Theodore, enjoyed success with a red Brangus x Charolais cross steer, taking home Reserve Champion Grass-Fed Steer.

David and Lyn Anderson of Pindara, Banana, took out the coveted Champion Grain-fed Trade Steer Carcase and back it up with Reserve Champion Grain-fed Trade Heifer Carcase with Ultrablack x Senapol entries.

Amongst the notable Brangus results for the night, Nev and Megan Hansen (Oaklands Brangus & Brahmans) took out 3rd and 5th in Grain Assisted Steer/Heifer categories. DW & LJ Anderson secured 3rd and 5th in the Single Grainfed Trade Steer category with their Ultrablack entries. Additionally, the Quinn family of Voewood Brangus stood out, claiming 3rd place in the Pen of Grainfed Steers competition.

The ABCA thanks all Brangus and Ultrablack members who tirelessly promote the breed through such competitions.

Main: Sponsor Chas Nobbs presenting winners Renee and Beau Surawski, Renamark, Theodore

01: Tom Surawski, Croftby presented by sponsor Matilda Fairley

02: Girlie Goody presenting winner David Anderson, Pindara, Banana

Brangus ladies Team learning with social outing

Article + Images LUCY MOORE

There is no doubt the women of Brangus know how to combine shopping, coffee and cattle after the Brangus Ladies Day was enjoyed on August 18 at Arubial, Condamine.

Event organiser Sue Fawcett of Lazy S Brangus said the day aimed to treat Brangus ladies and some of their male counterparts to interesting and relevant industry discussion alongside a social outing.

Ms Fawcett’s brother and AI specialist, Greg Fawcett, completed a comprehensive presentation on female fertility and all aspects of artificial insemination. Mr Fawcett and wife Shelly have worked in the AI space for 44 years, having witnessed numerous changes and updates to systems and technology in that time. Mr Fawcett said perhaps the most noteworthy change was the uptake of fixed time AI programs, allowing producers to inseminate females as a mob inside a four hour window. While the science behind AI work has not changed in terms of the procedure, quality of the semen product and correct female selection, Mr Fawcett said modern technology now opened doors for increased efficiency in cattle breeding. “The relevance of AI is that we are able to remove inefficiency, whereby we place semen directly into the uterus,” Mr Fawcett said. “In a natural joining, one ejaculation is enough to produce one pregnancy, however one ejaculation in an AI program can equate to 250 straws.”

This obvious multiplication of genetics can now be improved even further, with exciting new technology recently implemented in northern Australia.

ST Genetics started producing sexsorted semen earlier this month at its newly acquired facility within CQ University, Rockhampton. Previously, the only availability for sex-sorted semen was in Victoria, where it was predominantly used in dairy herds seeking to reproduce majority female calves. Beef breeders looking to

utilise the technology were required to transport bulls to a collecting base nearby the Victorian facility, as semen is required within five hours of collection for sorting.

For this reason alone, the use of sexed-semen was largely underutilised in northern beef breeding operations. Now, with the recent adoption of ST Genetics in Rockhampton, producers have this exciting new technology at their fingertips.

The University was contacted for comment however were unavailable for reply at the time of printing.

Mr Fawcett said advances in technology were definitely further highlighting the advantages of AI practices, however emphasis still remained on selecting reproductively sound cattle for best results. To finish, Mr Fawcett strongly advised producers to “sacrifice” one or two semen straws for testing before investing in an AI program, to ensure

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the semen would thaw efficiently first and avoid unnecessary financial loss.

The Brangus ladies day offered attendees an in-depth view into a productive feedlot operation, with a tour of Lillyvale Feedlot on property at Arubial.

Many thanks to Mrs Margaretta Morgan for hosting the day and leading what was a comprehensive and interesting tour.

Event organiser Ms Fawcett also briefed attendees on best practices around on-farm safety and honed in on awareness and communication as the biggest “holes” in agricultural workplaces.

The day featured a mini retail experience with local chandler Judy Rainer of Lustre Candles present, the lovely scents of her creations wafting on the breeze throughout the morning.

The ladies of Brangus left the day brimming with new information topped off with a well-earned social experience, looking forward to a similar event in the days ahead.

01: Judy Rayner, Lustre Candles, Condamine

02: Sue and Robert Bliss, Condamine

03: Nicole Saunders, Katrina Brown, Sue Fawcett and Kate Boshammer

04: John, Sue, Greg and Wendy Fawcett

More Bullish in 2024 Australian cattle markets on the improve

Article + Images ANGUS GIDLEY-BAIRD, SENIOR ANIMAL PROTEINS ANAYLST, RABOBANK

After a pretty ordinary 2023, things are looking better for the Australian cattle market in 2024. But we feel the market is just adjusting itself back into a more balanced position given the current conditions.

With increasing herd inventory numbers leading to increased production and weak consumer markets, the main influencer of Australian cattle prices – we feel at least for the first half of the year –will remain the producer and this will have a lot to do with the seasonal situation.

Producer pessimism on the back of poor seasonal conditions drove cattle prices down last year. If you map Australian cattle prices against seasonal conditions in 2023, in a fairly crude analysis, it can be seen that whenever there was a month of below average rainfall, cattle prices dropped while months of above average rainfall usually meant prices held or rose.

We also saw this in the Rabobank Rural Confidence index with some quarters showing some of the lowest producer sentiment in the history of the index reported during the second half of the year. While not in anyway wanting to dismiss the seriousness of the conditions or the drop in the market – for many cattle categories it was the biggest 12 month price drop in over 20 years – generally speaking the seasonal conditions were not as bad as recent droughts and prices, although lower, were similar to 2019 or 2014. It did look like producers, with recent dry conditions in mind, were making earlier decisions, possibly involving larger stock numbers.

The drop in producer confidence and the subsequent drop in prices was exaggerated by the lack of consumer demand. Although export volumes looked good – overall up 27 per cent in 2023 – they did not tell the whole story about weak consumer demand and congested supply chains. In many cases – the US market being an exception – we were trying to push more beef into already full markets. With higher numbers of stock becoming available - due to good seasons and cattle inventory

increasing - and this weak demand situation, processors had no need to chase cattle, As such the price floor in the market was being determined by the producer buying stock or reducing their sales numbers. And with the producer being very pessimistic, prices went into freefall.

Bull prices also took a hit. Across all the sales that I tracked last year the average price dropped 42 per cent - similar to but not quite as large as the drop in cattle prices recorded in October last year. Clearance rates also fell by about 20 per cent.

But it is amazing what rain can do for the Australian cattle market and as we move into 2024 we believe things are going to be more positive this year for cattle producers. We have already seen prices for cattle jump 50-80 per cent since the lows in late October. National restocker heifer prices have more than doubled in this time, reflecting the producer demand out there.

Cattle prices are now sitting close to the high they got to in early 2020 after the initial jump following the rain. Assuming the seasonal conditions remain favourable we believe cattle prices will start to level out and trade at current or slightly higher than current levels for much of the next six months.

For the next big lift in cattle prices we are waiting on demand in Asian nations to improve and the US cattle market to move into a rebuild phase. Consumer demand in Asian markets is and continues to remain weak. With

Asian countries accounting for about 70 per cent of our exports, weak consumer demand leads to soft prices and low volumes creating margin pressures for processors.

Our expectations are that these markets will improve through the course of the year but that the improvement will be restrained and more likely in the second half of the year. The US has just reported the lowest cattle inventory since 1951 after successive years of cow liquidation due to dry conditions.

Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Animal Proteins Analyst, Rabobank

Heifers are currently making up 40 per cent of cattle on feed at the moment in the US, so no real indications that they are rebuilding. We know what cattle prices did here in 2020 off the back of improved seasons and producer restocking activity.

Rabobank US analysts are expecting the US will go through a similar process, pushing cattle prices to new records, which in turn pushes US beef prices higher and that drags the rest of the world up. We are all just

waiting at the moment but we don’t think there will be any rebuild until the second half of this year and then more likely into 2025.

So improved seasonal conditions should support producer sentiment and that will support Australian cattle prices through the first half of 2024. Then we will move into territory where some significant upside influences will start to impact the market.

Figure 1: US cattle inventory lowest level since 1951.

JK Cattle Company Field Day serves up 'one-for-all' outlook

Article + Images LUCY MOORE

As the saying goes, we’re only as strong as our weakest link, and the JK Cattle Company

Zone 2 Brangus Field Day reflected this team mentality from all angles. The open day was held on Justin and Kate Boshammer’s Camilaroi West property at Condamine on July 18, with both Brangus and Angus sale bulls penned for inspection in the couple’s immaculate new yards and selling complex.

Open to all industry members and featuring a vast array of topics delivered by highly regarded industry professionals, the day was wrought with learning and networking opportunities ripe for the picking.

Stud co-principal, Justin Boshammer, said the open day was not only about showcasing their cattle operation but also giving back to the beef industry.

“It’s an opportunity to view our bulls in a relaxed atmosphere, while also introducing speakers to present on topics that might add value to fellow producers’ operations,” Mr Boshammer said.

This reciprocal relationship and purpose was echoed by Brangus Society president, Brad Saunders.

“We’re all in this together and we really need to edify one another,” Mr Saunders said.

“The whole industry needs to be successful for our breed to move forward, so we need to be banding together and trying to build each other up as much as possible for better outcomes for Brangus and the beef industry in general.”

The field day featured presentations relating to numerous aspects of beef cattle production, from marketing and relationships to practical components around bull soundness and structural assessment skills.

General manager of livestock operations at Stockyard Beef, Marcus Doumany, delivered on the key areas

of interest regarding becoming a premium grain fed supplier of choice. Notably, predictability and consistency were the punch words with a definite focus on data collection and trials linking to strong, positive client relationships.

Mr Doumany said the importance of low stress weaner handling and ensuring young cattle faced a rising plane of nutrition should not be overlooked.

ABCA President Brad Saunders, Pheasant Creek Brangus, Wowan, and Justin and Kate Boshammer, JK Cattle Company, Condamine

“Animal health on a whole can make or break a feeding program, so things like pre-vaccination against respiratory illness and insisting on good temperaments in your cattle go a long way towards securing supplier relationships,” he said.

Local cattleman Philip Hughes, Rangeland Quality Meats and Banchory Grazing, Dulacca, furthered Mr Doumany’s sentiments regarding building and maintaining strong industry relationships.

The whole industry needs to be successful for our breed to move forward, so we need to be banding together and trying to build each other up as much as possible for better outcomes for Brangus and the beef industry in general.

BRAD SAUNDERS ABCA PRESIDENT

“In markets, you work your way up to securing optimal relationships and then strive to maintain those relationships,” Mr Hughes said.

Having built his family’s branded beef enterprise, Mr Hughes elaborated to say that efficiencies came down to management.

“The lead cattle look after themselves, it’s the tail that are costing us money,” he said.

“We should be striving to knock the tail out of our cattle and know our product inside out to attract those

premium markets and create ongoing relationships,” he said.

With another link to product assurance, Roma Veterinarian Dr Tim McClymont’s presentation on the relevance of Bull Check in today’s industry gave attendees a thorough understanding on the systems involved and overall goals.

“Fundamentally, a sub-fertile bull has to work twice as hard to achieve pregnancies,” Dr McClymont said.

“With Bull Check, we’re completing a real time assessment on the bulls and trying to identify those sub and infertile bulls, which can stem not only from issues with semen but also poorly structured feet and legs and physical abnormalities in the reproductive system.

“The positive outcomes from Bull Check were proven in the North Australian Bull Power report, which highlighted that using fewer bulls that had passed a Bull Check achieved more pregnancies than using a greater number of untested bulls.”

In the final presentation of the day, Tim Bayliss, Beef Class structural assessor and livestock sales manager, Ray White Rural, Dorrigo, gave attendees a practical demonstration on completing a structural cattle assessment.

Mr Bayliss explained the assessment system used a scoring method for feet and leg structure, muscle, sheath and navel, and temperament to evaluate the overall structural correctness of an animal in a breeding herd.

When reflecting on the array of topics, there was undoubtedly a consistent

theme relating to quality assurance and its link to producer-client relationships.

JK Cattle Company co-principal, Kate Boshammer, said she saw the day as a learning opportunity for all attending. “You didn’t need to be a Brangus breeder to get a lot out of the day due to the calibre of speakers and their relevance to the industry,” she said. In its most simple terms, it was a day for value adding all round!

01: Toya and Charlize Monk, Chinchilla, and Emily Etheridge, Chinchilla.

02: Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Brangus, Wowan and Amanda Salisbury, Bimbadeen Brangus, Eidsvold.

03: Joanne Bell, Condamine, Jeremy Brown, Jandowae, and Bradley Bell, Condamine.

04: Lydia Newbury, JK Cattle Company, Dulacca, with Angelique and Greg Boyce, Mullamuddy Brangus, Gunnedah, NSW.

05: Justin Boshammer, JK Cattle Company, Condamine, with Liz and Tanya Wales, Meandarra.

06: Chris Bartlett, Bowenville, and Philip Hughes, Dulacca.

Marcella bulls head west

Article LUCY MOORE

The sixth annual Marcella Brangus, Angus and Ultrablack bull sale saw strong support from central and south-west Queensland cattlemen and women at Goomeri in August 2023.

49 bulls went under the hammer before a full grandstand, with 40 per cent of the catalogue shifting to buyers in the Taroom and Injune regions.

Of note, Homeward Properties, Injune, accounted for six Brangus and Ultrablacks averaging $6500. 17 of 18 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls sold under the hammer, topping at $10,000 and averaging $6705, while all 31 Angus bulls sold to a top of $16,000, averaging $8206.

The top priced Brangus sire, Marcella Southern Comfort S316, was a polled son of Yabba-Do Quality Time 7Q1 (P) (AI) and out of Yabba-Do Mainstay 23M7 (P). He sold to J&H McMillan, Cinnabar, for $10,000.

The Marcella stable commented the young sire offered huge eye appeal and beautiful confirmation with a perfect temperament to match.

Comparing the 2023 sale result with that of the previous year, trends based on decreased market optimism and impending dry conditions undoubtedly impacted the Marcella stable as they did for the vast majority of bull sales throughout the Spring of 2023. Stud principal Amy Innes said the result was fair considering seasonal indicators.

“We appreciate the support from repeat and new buyers and hope they are happy with their purchases,” she said.

“There was a good spread of buyer support both locally and further west, with bulls heading as far as Tambo.

“Overall we were extremely proud of our 2023 sale line-up and felt they were the most even line we had presented to date.”

Top price Brangus bull, Marcella Southern Comfort S316 sold for $10,000

4th Brangus Youth Camp

Article + Images AMANDA SALISBURY

It’s a huge challenge to top a consistently outstanding event every twelve months, but Australia’s own Brangus Youth Camp has done it once again. The fourth annual event, run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers from the Brangus community since January 2020, was heralded as another huge success by attendees, supporters and spectators alike.

96 young Brangus enthusiasts, ranging in age from four to 21 gathered at Theodore, Central Queensland, in mid-December.

The spread of attendees at the 4th Brangus Youth Camp was the largest ever, from Myponga, South Australia (in the south) to Atherton, Qld (in north) and covering an area of around 1 million square kilometres.

President Brangus Youth Camp Committee, Brad Hanson, said despite the wide variety of backgrounds and vast levels of experience, all the participants had come through the event with flying colours.

‘Some kids are on their fourth Brangus Youth Camp - with around 30% of participants novices trying their first camp.

‘Some arrived not confident enough to even touch animals initiallyand finished it confidently and independently leading them.’

The event started with pairing up each attendee with an animal (led heifer, steer or bull), before working on basic handling rules and establishing skills such as equipment preparation for leading, grooming and caring for the cattle.

‘We provided more animal parading and grooming time this year - allowing for a greater connection between kids and cattle,’ Mr Hanson said.

The schedule then moved onto an education day, working on more technical aspects such as animal health, animal breakdown, judging sessions, working dogs.

Experts presenting the sessions included a veterinarian and a technical expert demonstrating how to fly a drone and what a drone could be used for on farm. There were also sessions

on photography of stud cattle and for marketing.

Each part of the program was tailored to age groups and abilities, and there was even a poultry class for the PeeWee age group.

The final day tested the skills and experience gathered over previous sessions, with judging covering both prime cattle and stud parading and judging.

Four pens of commercial cattle (Surowski family, Theodore) were assessed by each participant, who were asked to give rankings and support their decisions clearly. They were also expected to identify the market they would be suitable for.

In the stud section, a number of wellknown Brangus showing identities led animals for each group while the youngsters used their public speaking

The camp is about educating, public speaking and assessing cattle, so if they wanted to go out and buy commercial stock (they learn) what they should be looking for - like (the animals) structure and meat capacity.

BRAD HANSON

skills to allocate placings and justify their decision-making.

“We’ve got some participants who have been to all four camps and from where they started to where they are now is incredible.” Mr Hanson said.

This is the first time the camp (known as BYC) has been run in December, with previous events scheduled in early January. The change has gone smoothly with next year’s event once again looking at a December date.

Support was stronger than ever, not just from the numbers of young people attending, but also from sponsors, parents and community volunteers.

‘Our volunteers and parents have provided incredible support (for the event) this year – from working bees in the leadup right through to packing up,’ Mr Hanson said.

He also praised cattle donors for their time and generosity.

‘We had more cattle than kids – 116 head which was unprecedented.’

ABCA president Brad Saunders praised the BYC committee for their efforts.

‘They have done a really good job and really deserve a pat on the back.

Attendees praised the positive energy around the BYC, with over 200 people being fed three times a day at the Theodore Showgrounds canteen with the majority camping on-site.

‘It’s great to the energy and enthusiasm in the younger generation as show at the camp –I have been

greatly impressed by the number and the quality of young people coming through,’ Mr Saunders said.

‘I have had people comment to me about how the vibe around this breed is so strong – that Brangus has an energy that is different to other breeds.’

Working hard behind the scenes to make the event run smoothly over the three-and-a-half days were long-time BYC committee members Trina Brown and Gemma Van Itallie.

‘Speaking on behalf of all the committee members, there are a lot of volunteer hours that go in to organising the camp It’s a great positive team to be a part of as there is great focus on providing learning opportunities and memories for the participants. All of the hours organising are worth it when we see all those happy faces,’ Mrs Brown said.

The event also offered great opportunities for future leaders in the beef industry, with a number of roles encouraging younger members to be involved from committee responsibilities through to mentoring in the stalls and show and commercial cattle rings. The youngest groups were supported by attendees in their teens and early 20s, keeping their charges safe and on schedule throughout the event.

Among the group leaders was dual award winner (Robert Barlow Scholarship and Burnham Youth Award) Lachlan Trustum. Another

previous BYC attendee and Burnham Youth Award winner, Sean Wright took on the challenging role of BYC Secretary in 2023.

‘After having been away from the Brangus space for 8 years, it’s such a positive feeling to be on the BYC committee and seeing first-hand how much the Brangus youth movement has grown from when I was at a similar age.

‘I look forward to being involved further and endeavouring to promote Brangus further in future especially in our youth where I believe we can have the most impact.’

The BYC is expected to transition into a more youth-led event in the future, guided by and building on the strong foundations built over the past four years and providing a great base and experience for future committee work within Brangus Australia.

‘The breed is in pretty safe hands,’ Mr Saunders said.

Major Awards Leadership

Overall Herdsman Clare Hills

Sponsor: Bullakeana Brangus

Overall Parader Cody Mortimer

Sponsor: Triple B Brangus

Overall Stud Judge Amity Nimmo

Sponsor: Rabobank

Overall Prime Judge Mila Van Itallie

Sponsor: Teys Australia

Golden Show Cane Annaka Hanson

Sponsor: N-Bar Brangus

Novice Paraders

WINNER SPONSOR

Claire Goodwin Parkside Mill Theodore

Bo McLennan Outpost Ammunition

Ella Sainsbury Taroom Vet Surgery

Harrison Gnech Neogen

Gracie Carseldine Datamars

Chesel Hay Cracow Stations

Ben Hampson Brangus Youth Camp

WINNER SPONSOR

Hayes Hanson Hourn & Bishop

Alyssa Jansen FeedPro

Max Sedgman Wildcard Brangus

George Streeter Moore Australia

Mila Van Itallie Isenring Electrics

Demi Van Itallie Elders Theodore

Annaka Hanson JK Cattle Co

Beau Magann Bulla Brangus

01: Overall Herdsman Award, Clare Hills. 02: Overall Parader Award, Cody Mortimer 03: Overall Prime Judge Award , Mila Van Itallie. 04: Overall Stud Judge Award, Amity Nimmo 05: Golden Show Cane Award, Annaka Hanson, presented by Megan & Dan Lamb, N-Bar P Brangus Stud

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Most Improved

WINNER SPONSOR

Austin Hewitt Dodson Ag

Hunter Hewitt Theodore Sport & Rec.

Alan Carseldine FBA

Ella Sainsbury M1B Brangus

Ruby Brunton Colin Boyce MP

Hunter Pitkin Warnoah Feedlot

Annie Walsh Roundyard

Sophie Cutting Bimbadeen Brangus

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Quiet Achiever Encouragement

WINNER SPONSOR

Luke Schmaling Pheasant Ck Brangus

Narlah Cooke Insight Repro

Quinn Lawrie Spartan Livestock

Tessa Brunton Bryson Head MP

Jared Mahony Daly Creek Brangus

Abby Sainsbury Moura Vet

Bella Cook Weona Brangus

Holly Cook Holmes Enterprises

WINNER SPONSOR

Pippa Finger Acres Rural Supplies

Henry Streeter Triple B Brangus

Shelby Pitkin Beef Australia

Charlie Mclean South Geldard Group

Ella Phillips Extreme One Servo

Phoebe Moffatt NuTank

Hannah Neil Teys Australia

Jill Werth Dodson Ag

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR...

Group Leaders

Abigail Cutting • Arianna Hanson • Georgie Spencer

Hayden Hanson • Isabella Hanson • Lachie Martin

Lachlan Trustum • Piper Christensen • Prue Flynn

Sean Wright • Skye Titmarsh • Taylor Humphreys

Instructors

Emily Pelling - Moura Veterinary Clinic

Vaughan Campagnolo – Savannah Simmentals

Matt Sowden - Five Star Creative Promotions

Brad Hanson - Bullakeana Brangus

Isabella Hanson – Rural Style

Jeff Franks – Punchagin Brangus

Tim & Prue Flynn – Wildcard Brangus

Tammie Robinson - Three Hearts Brangus

Juanita Trustum – Weona Brangus

Lucy Roche – Dynamite Brangus

Rebecca Jeffriess & Meagan Garvey - Moore Australia

James Warren – East Coast Drones

Alex Dodson – Hourn & Bishop Qld

Beau Surawski – Warnoah Rural

Annie May – Fitzroy Basin Association

Judges

Angus Creedon, Stock Co - Prime Cattle Judge

Ben Hill, Buliac Angus – Stud Cattle Judge

Juanita Trustum, Weona Brangus – Parading Judge

Tim Flynn, Wildcard Brangus – Parading Judge

06: BYC Committee: Back (from left): Amanda Salisbury, Renee Surawski, Lachlan Trustum, Sean Wright, Brad Hanson, Dan Sedgeman, Dan Lamb, Juanita Trustum.

Front (from left): Beau Surawski, Megan Lamb, Gemma Van Itallie, Katrina Brown, Vicki Hanson, Leanne Sedgman

Group Winners

Peewees

Age Champion Dawsen Dodson

Sponsor: Brangus Australia

Herdsman Award Jace Lamb

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 1

Age Champion Jaxon Dodson

Sponsor: Williams Stockfeeds

Herdsman Award Ben Hampson

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 2

Age Champion Adisyn Dodson

Sponsor: Williams Stockfeeds

Herdsman Award Adisyn Dodson

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 3

Age Champion Skye White

Sponsor: TradeMutt

Herdsman Award Mac Surawski

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 4

Age Champion Mila Van Itallie

Sponsor: Westside Corporation

Herdsman Award Taylor Larsen

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 5

Age Champion Polly White

Sponsor: N-Bar Brangus

Herdsman Award Summer Church

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 6

Age Champion Tyler Hyden

Sponsor: N-Bar Brangus

Herdsman Award Clare Hills

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Group 7

Age Champion Charli White

Sponsor: Bullakeana Brangus

Herdsman Award Cody Mortimer

Sponsor: Heilbronns Rockhampton

Paraders

Spon. Kaydeeay Brangus

1st Hayes Jansen

2nd Dawsen Dodson

3rd Luke Schmaling

4th Jace Lamb

5th Digby Phillips

Paraders

Spon. Callide Valley Toyota

1st Jaxon Dodson

2nd Maisy Brunton

3rd Johannah Lamb

4th Alyssa Jansen

5th Adelyn Mclean

Paraders

Spon: Ray White Gracemere

1st Aidsyn Dodson

2nd Max Sedgmen

3rd Jacob Schmaling

4th Quinn Lawrie

5th Reid Surawski

Paraders

Spon. Kimberly Downs Brangus

1st George Streeter

2nd Skye White

3rd Trey Lawrie

4th Mac Surawski

5th Priya Jansen

Paraders

Spon. Lazy S Brangus

1st Mila Van Itallie

2nd Jack Lamb

3rd Lawson Sedgmen

4th Ella Phillips

5th Jared Mahony

Paraders

Spon. Murray View Brangus

1st Polly White

2nd Demi Van Itallie

3rd Lucy Sedgmen

4th Ava Brown

5th Jorja Campbell

Paraders

Spon. Bushlands Black Cattle

1st Heidi Christie

2nd Tyler Hyden

3rd Clare Hills

4th Bella Cook

5th Amity Nimmo

Paraders

Spon. GDL Rockhampton

1st Cody Mortimer

2nd John Lamb

3rd Charli Werth

4th Jill Werth

5th Beau Magann

Prime Spon. Fairy Springs Brahmans

1st Jace Lamb

2nd Luke Schmaling

3rd Dawsen Dodson

4th Kaitlyn Campbell

5th Toby Mclean

Prime

Spon. Dynamite Brangus

1st Ayla Phillips

2nd Narlah Cook

3rd Emily Holland

4th Henry Streeter

5th Brian Phillips

Prime Spon. Hewitt Consulting

1st Max Sedgmen

2nd Jake Joyce

3rd Bo McLennan

4th Reid Surawski

5th Quinn Lawrie

Prime Spon. Coolabah Brangus

1st Mac Surawski

2nd Ella Sainsbury

3rd Skye White

4th Trey Lawrie

5th Taylor Phillips

Prime

Spon. BJ Brangus

1st Mila Van Itallie

2nd Lawson Sedgmen

3rd Jared Mahony

4th Phoebe Church

5th Ruby Brunton

Prime

Spon. Kraken Brangus

1st Abby Sainsbury

2nd Amy Goodwin

3rd Hunter Pitkin

4th Summer Church

5th Demi Van Itallie

Prime

Spon. Lunar Brangus

1st Clare Hills

2nd Matilda Cutting

3rd Tyler Hyden

4th Annie Walsh

5th Annaka Hanson

Prime

Spon. GDL Rockhampton

1st Bella Mahony

2nd Holly Cook

3rd Beau Magann

4th John Lamb

5th Charli White

Stud

Spon. Medway Brangus

1st Dawsen Dodson

2nd Digby Phillips

3rd Kaitlyn Campbell

4th Austin Hewitt

5th Jace Lamb

Stud

Spon. Bruce Chater Medical

1st Macy Sainsbury

2nd Narlah Cooke

3rd Brian Phillips

4th Alyssa Jansen

5th Theo Boshammer

Stud

Spon. Rocky Repro

1st Adisyn Dodson

2nd Maddie Carseldine

3rd Shelby Pitkin

4th Jacob Schmaling

5th Reid Surawski

Stud

Spon. Howard Helicopter

1st Ella Sainsbury

2nd Trey Lawrie

3rd Logan Joyce

4th Skye White

5th Mac Surawski

Stud

Spon. CPC Australia

1st Gracie Carseldine

2nd Phoebe Church

3rd Jack Lamb

4th Jared Mahony

5th Ruby Brunton

Stud

Spon. Curtis Livestock

1st Summer Church

2nd Ava Brown

3rd Jorja Campbell

4th Phoebe Moffat

5th Keira Campagnolo

Stud

Spon. Yarrandoo Brangus

1st Amity Nimmo

2nd Annaka Hanson

3rd Heidi Christie

4th Tyler Hyden

5th Hannah Neil

Stud

Spon. GDL Rockhampton

1st Charli White

2nd Holly Cook

3rd Sophie Cutting

4th Bella Mahony

5th Clare Goodwin

Thailand cattle breeders visit Belview

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Leonn and Fon Herrmann, members of the Thailand Brangus Cattle Association visited Belview in November last year.

Leonn and Fon operate a Brangus Stud North Eastern Thailand, where they have six Brangus cows and another two due in February, all which are AI’d to American sires using sexed semen to produce female calves. Their cattle are housed and hand fed because of the limited land available, monsoon conditions and to reduce the risk of disease. Leonn and Fon took the opportunity to visit an Australian Brangus stud on their recent trip to Australia, where they gained an insight intoinsight into the operation at Belview. During their visit they inspected the yearling bulls, cows and calves, yearling and weaner heifers.

"We really enjoyed their visit giving us the opportunity to share knowledge about our two completely different production systems," said Trevor Jorgensen.

Main: Thailand Brangus visitors Leonn and Fon Herrmann with Colleen and Trevor Jorgensen

Strong bloodlines link top sellers at Casino

Article LUCY MOORE

The Casino All Breeds bull and female sale held on July 29, 2023, saw 174 stud and herd bulls offered alongside 29 registered females.

A total of 16 Brangus bulls went under the hammer with 10 selling to average $6,600. Of the Brangus sire contingent, top price honours went to Valley View 872, on account of Brian Hartman, Dungowan, and purchased by Jakaen Pty Ltd, Inverell for $10,500. Sired by Bonox 1096 and out of a Valley View female, the sale topper was one of two lots offered by Mr Hartman and a half-brother to his stable mate.

Two of the eight Brangus heifers sold to a top of $5000, averaging $3750.

Jeff Parker’s Gunnadoo Park 2712 attracted the $5000 premium and sold to Kenny McLean. The heifer was sired by the homebred Gunnadoo Park Hector, a bull that has seen success for the prefix in recent years, noting last year’s $11,000 price for a son sold at Casino All Breeds.

CASINO ALL BREEDS BULL & FEMALE SALE

Brangus Bulls

Offered 15

Sold 10

Clearance 66%

Avg. $6600

Top $10,500

Gidyea's focus on function pays off

Article LUCY MOORE

After 15 years in the bull selling arena, it is safe to say Adrian and Megan Forrest of Gidyea Brangus, Bellona, Augathella, know their way around the ring and the goals and requirements of their clients.

With 100 per cent of their focus on the commercial operator, the Forrests run a herd of 120 registered Brangus females alongside 3100 Brangus and Angus commercial cows.

Aiming to produce high quality, high performing cattle suitable for backgrounders, lot feeders and processors, while maintaining fertility, functionality and temperament, the Gidyea on-farm sale is a testament to the family’s breed focus over 30 years and the commitment made to their clientele.

The 2023 Gidyea sale held in August featured 47 pasture reared, paddock condition two-year-old Brangus and Ultrablack bulls.

The sale cleared at 81 per cent averaging $7052 for a gross of $268,000. The top priced offering, Gidyea 2235, sold to Joe and Nat Henry of Moorak, Morven for $20,000.

The Gidyea sale operates via the helmsman auction system, and Adrian Forrest said they felt this method provided a relaxed and equitable environment for purchasers.

Brangus Females

Offered 8

Sold 2

Clearance 25%

Avg. $3750

Top $5000

Agents: George and Fuhrmann, T & W McCormack, Ian Weir and Sons, Ramsey and Bulmer, Ray White. Simulcast with StockLive.

“With ample time to make their choices, people can reassess their bull options,” Mr Forrest said.

Even with 15 years notched up, the Forrest family still have plenty of goals for the future of Gidyea Brangus.

“We wish to continue to supply an excellent paddock condition article that provides a great service for our clients,” Mr Forrest said.

“Time and time again we see over fed and grain prepared bulls failing to deliver, both structurally and through semen quality.

“Being in good paddock condition, there’s the ability to see a bull’s conformation in their natural environment.”

Fertility is also a priority, starting with the Gidyea females and ultimately genetically linking through to all progeny- sale bulls included.

Gidyea Brangus bulls are bred from cows joined as yearlings to calve at two years of age, and there is a requirement for cows to continue to produce a calf every year.

“All females are joined for 12 weeks and all females that return an empty pregnancy test are culled,” Mr Forrest said.

“Any cows that don’t provide a calf at branding are also culled- ensuring we’re breeding fertile, functional females.”

The 2024 Gidyea Brangus sale is scheduled for August 29, with approximately 50 bulls catalogued for buyer competition.

GIDYEA BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK BULL SALE

Offered 47

Sold 38

Clearance 81%

Averaged $7052

Top $20,000

AUG

2024 Calendar

MAR

MAY

8th / 9th Proston Show - Brangus Feature Proston Showgrounds, Proston Qld

5th - 11th Beef Australia

Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton Qld

9th Palgrove Special UltraBlack Sale Beef Australia, Rockhampton Qld

10th Brangus Ladies Invitational Notable Genetics Sale (BLING) Brangus Boulevard, Beef Australia, Rockhampton Qld

16th - 18th Primex Field Days

Richmond Valley Events Centre, Casino NSW

JUN

1st Belview Open Day

Inverleigh, 212 Fairweather Rd, Myall Creek NSW

4th - 6th Elders FarmFest

Kingsthorpe, Toowoomba Qld

7th Palgrove Hunter Valley Bull Sale

Scone Saleyards, NSW

20th - 22nd Ag Grow Emerald Field Days

Capricorn Highway, Emerald Qld

21st Belview Annual Sale

Inverleigh, 212 Fairweather Rd, Myall Creek NSW

JUL 27th Marcella Angus Brangus Bull Sale

On Property, Booubyjan, Goomeri Qld

27th Casino All Breeds

Bull & Female Sale

NRLX, Casino NSW

3rd Grafton Angus Brangus Sale

Grafton Regional Livestock

Selling Centre, Grafton NSW

5th JK Cattle Co Annual Bull Sale

On Property, Camilaroi West, Condamine Qld

9th - 11th International Brangus

75 Years Celebration Fort Worth, Texas

10th Kempsey Stock & Land

All Breeds Bull Sale

Kempsey Saleyards, Kempsey NSW

10th - 18th EKKA

Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane

17th Aussie Angus Brangus Bull Sale

Coolabunia Saleyards, Kingaroy Qld

18th Tablelands Better Beef Open Day Atherton Tablelands

28th Bonnydale Bull Sale

Roma Saleyards, Roma Qld

29th Gidyea Brangus Bull Sale

On Property, 'Bellona', Augathella Qld

30th Bimbadeen Genetics Sale

'Arthur's Knob', via Eidsvold/Monto Qld

30th Fitzroy Crossing Bull Sale

Rodeo Grounds, Fitzroy Crossing WA

SEPT 6th Roma Brangus Sale

Roma Saleyards, Roma Qld

13th Palgrove 2024 Annual Bull Sale

'Glen Wilga', Chinchilla Qld

14th Monto All Breeds Bull Sale

Monto Saleyards, Monto Qld

21st Telpara Hills Brangus + Ultrablack Bull + Female Sale

Telpara Hills Bull Block, Tolga Qld

27th Central Brangus Classic

CQLX Gracemere

27th Annual Lunar Brangus & UltraBlack Sale

On Property 'Barrinja', Comet Qld

OCT 2nd Triple B Brangus

Annual Production Sale

On Property, 'Araluen', 1228 Alsace Rd, Dingo Qld

14th / 15th Rockhampton Brangus Sale

CQLX, Gracemere Qld

JATEEBEE YELLOWFIN ($55,000)

Congratulations!

Celebrating new life and new beginnings

Lachlan Trustum and Elizabeth Flatley are excited to announce their engagement on the 11th of February. Proud parents Juanita and Ritchie Trustum, along with Tony and Delma Flatley, share in their joy.

Lachlan proposed during a heartwarming moment on the farm while they were amidst mothering up calves. Liz was unsuspecting as she diligently wrote numbers in the ute when Lachlan surprised her with a proposal.

The perfect proposal - sporting the inaugural Brangus Youth Camp cap and their beautiful Brangus in the background.

The Stutzview family would like to announce the safe arrival of Henry Christopher Jackson. Arriving on 2nd February 2024 at 5.56am weighing 9lb 3oz and 53cm long.

Henry is the first child of Christopher and Brianna Jackson, fourth grandchild of Gerard and Danielle Hynes, fifth great-grandchild of Dan Jackson, and another one to tease for great uncle Ryan Jackson! Our next generation of Stutzview Brangus breeders are coming along nicely!

HAD ME AT HELLO PHOTOBOOTHS & PHOTOGRAPHY

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

ROMA SALEYARDS

ALL REGISTERED ANIMALS

> BRANGUS DNA BUNDLE

ALL BULLS

> OVER 60% CRUSH SIDE SEMEN RESULT

> MINIMUM QUALIFYING PASS MORPHOLGY RESULT

MONDAY 14TH & TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER

CQLX GRACEMERE

P:

Australian Brangus Cattle Association PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350

BrangusAustralia

BrangusAustralia AusBrangus

brangus.com.au

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Nathan O'Sullivan

02 5775 9900 / 0437 986 081 ceo@brangus.com.au

MEMBER SERVICES OFFICER (MSO)

Kayla Preston 02 5775 9900 office@brangus.com.au

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Simone Roll 02 5775 9913 marketing@brangus.com.au

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PRESIDENT

Director Zone 1

Brad Saunders

'Pheasant Creek' Wowan Qld 4702 0458 359 105 pheasantcreekbrangus@gmail.com

Director Zone 3

Juanita Trustum

'Weona'

Leeville via Casino NSW 2470 02 6663 7205 weonabrangus@gmail.com

Director Zone 4

Michael Bush

'Castle' Euroa Vic 3666 0427 319 780 castlebrangus@bigpond.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Federal Representative

Amanda Salisbury 'Bimbadeen' Eidsvold Qld 4627 07 4167 5141 0427 677 381 bimbadeen@skymesh.com.au

Federal Director

Jack Wright 'Killara'

Banana Qld 4702 0427 944 083 jack.ramseycreek@gmail.com

Federal Director

Sue Fawcett 'Lazy S' Condamine Qld 4416 0428 745 186 lazys.stud@gmail.com

TREASURER

Director Zone 2

Justin Boshammer 'Elgin'

Condamine Qld 4416 0427 665 128 jb@jkcattleco.com

Federal Director

Lindsay Barlow 'Araluen'

Dingo Qld 4702 0407 760 079 barlow@triplebbrangus.com

BREEDPLAN

02 6773 3555 brangus@breedplan.une.edu.au breedplan.une.edu.au

ABRI EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICER

Paul Williams

0427 018 982 paul.williams@abri.une.edu.au tbts.une.edu.au

18-month-old replacement heifers joined to calve as two year olds.

DOB: 31/07/2022

Sire: Telemon History

Dam: Elara Faithful (active at 9 years, 8 calves)

DOB: 05/08/2022

Sire: Inavale 1087

Dam: Elara BW 528 (active at 12 years, 10 calves)

DOB: 07/08/2022

Sire: Elara Officer

Dam: Elara KX 674 (active at 9 years, 8 calves)

Weaner heifers available for private sale from May and paddock bulls available from January

Elara Faithful 3rd

Elara Alison

Elara Questa