ROMA DROUGHTMASTER BULL SALE 2021 Supplementary Information Understanding Veterinary Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (VBBSE) Reports by the Australian Cattle Vets (ACV)
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General A VBBSE generally includes an evaluation of the feet, legs, scrotum and other structural aspects in the Physical section. Crush-side assessment of semen motility is compulsory and laboratory evaluation of Sperm Morphology is optional but results must be declared if tested. If a bull records a “Q” for semen motility (crush-side) it is excluded from the sale unless the bull passes a morphology test. Scrotum and Physical ACV standards for Scrotum are the scrotal contents are normal on palpation, and that scrotal size is within normal ranges for the breed, age, and nutrition of the bull. The standards for Physical require compulsory assessment of eight components. If a bull is noted to fail on any of these, he fails this category. Report Indicators Tick = Pass: All attributes for this component measured were consistent with the ACV standards. No risk factors for reduced fertility were identified during this part of the VBBSE examination. Q = Qualified: Not all attributes for this component were consistent with the ACV standards but these abnormalities may not necessarily preclude the bulls use. A further comment is provided on the individual animal VBBSE certificate. The standards for Crush-side Semen and Sperm Morphology Crush-side Semen evaluation and laboratory evaluation of Sperm Morphology are strong indicators of whether a bull is fertile or sub-fertile. If a physically-normal bull is rated as having passed these evaluations, he is expected to be fertile, i.e., if mated, he can impregnate (pregnant at day 42 of gestation) by natural service at least 60% and 90% of 50 normal, cycling, disease-free females within 3 and 9 weeks, respectively. The ACV has 2 pass levels for crush-side semen evaluation. The highest level - Tick – indicates that the bull is fertile with 60% or higher progressively forward motile sperm. Further, it is very likely that the semen of this bull will be fertile after freezing. The lower level (“Q”) was introduced to indicate that a bull may be fertile under natural mating, but it is likely his semen is not suitable for freezing. The Q level is given to bulls with between 30% and 59% motile sperm in a crush-side semen evaluation. Bulls have to pass thresholds for eight Sperm Morphology categories and achieve 70% or higher normal sperm, as assessed by a sperm morphologist, to gain a Tick for Morphology. A “Q” for Morphology means the bull doesn’t meet all the criteria for a Tick and that some risks have been identified which may impact the bull’s fertility in the short or long term. The veterinarian conducting the test will provide an explanation of these risks in the comments section. It is possible that physically normal, Q-level bulls (and especially those close to the lower threshold) may be shown to be less than fully fertile when mated. Such bulls are acceptable under multiple-sire mating, but veterinary advice should be considered before single-sire mating of such bulls. Bulls in the Droughtmaster catalogue with semen motility in the Q category are required to have passed a semen morphology test prior to acceptance in the sale. Changes in semen quality in sexually-mature bulls Once bulls are sexually mature and producing satisfactory quality ejaculates, testes function is relatively stable, ie, if the bull is tested 3 months prior to sale and passes a semen evaluation, then, if managed under the same conditions without experiencing conditions that cause problems with function of the testes, there is a high probability (based on research done in northern Australia) that if tested again on the day of sale it would produce an ejaculate containing a similar proportion of normal sperm.
If a bull experiences trauma, fever, inflammation, fat insulation or stress, that are sufficient to impair sperm formation and maturation, semen quality may be affected within days and may persist for several months. It takes about 60 days for a sperm cell to develop and then a further 10 days for it to mature and be available for ejaculation. Therefore, a sperm quality assessment reflects function of the testes in the preceding 70 – 80 days. Conversely, if a bull experiences problems such as trauma, fever, inflammation, fat insulation or stress, which are sufficient to impair sperm formation, he may produce effective ejaculates for at least 2 months. If a bull has passed a semen evaluation, and does suffer an event that causes temporary sub-fertility, it is most likely that fertility will be restored once the bull is returned to sound stable management. Dentition The dentition reported in the Supplementary Sheet is relevant to the date of the veterinary inspection which may be performed up to 60 days prior to the sale. There is evidence that the time taken from emergence to fully erupted of a pair of permanent teeth can be as little as 2 weeks, therefore an additional set may have appeared within the allowable inspection window. ACV Soundness Evaluation – Explanation Codes Tick in Physical = Pass Q in Physical = Pass with Qualifications Tick in Semen = 60% (or greater) Progressively Motile Sperm NT = Not Tested Q in Semen = 30 to 59% motile – requires a mandatory morphology test result of >50% Normal Sperm. ACV Soundness Evaluation Vet Code 6. Sascha Mooketsi 1. Adam Wise 7. Kimberley Groner 2. Abigail Guthrie 8. Essie Houlden 3. Mac Kneipp 9. Timothy McClymont 4. Joanne Hanssens 10. Dianne Sorley 5. Rebecca Bayly Ultrasound Scanner Code 1. David Reid
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Andrew Morley David Thomson Michael Read William Roughan Ced Wise
16. Glen Borrowdale 17. James Staunton 18. Christine Powell 19.
2. Roger Evans
DNA & Genetic Test PV – Parent Verified SV – Sire Verified DV – Dam Verified Profile – Bull has been DNA Profiled
HornPoll Testing; PP – Homozygous Polled PH – Heterozygous Polled I - Indeterminate
Pompes Testing Y – Tested Free
Pesti Testing Y – Tested Negative
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Disclaimer:-
The descriptions of the animals including their pedigree and other genetic Information has not been verified by the Droughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents, unless stated otherwise. Whilst all care is applied in producing this catalogue, industry experience suggests that up to 4-5% of DNA parent verification tests may have errors. Consequently, the Droughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors and the Selling Agents and their representative(s) do not assume any responsibility whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue. The Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors and the Selling Agents make no warranties about the animals in relation to disease, ailments or genetic disorders.
Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale Supplementary Sheet 2021 Rib Fat
EMA
IMF %
Scanner Code
JBAS Score
DNA Tests
Pompes tested neg
BVDV tested neg
1 1 1 1
6 6 6 6
SV SV SV SV
10 7 8 11
138 143 140 128
5.7 3.7 4.4 4.4
1 1 1 1
6 6 6 6
SV SV SV SV
15 14 14
13 12 12
138 130 133
5.6 5.2 5.4
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV SV SV
15 15 16 14
12 13 13 11
135 132 135 133
5.5 5.8 5.5 5.2
1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7
SV SV SV SV
948 15 Withdrawn 752 14 750 11 9 704
10
138
5.8
1
7
SV
8 8 7
118 127 118
4.7 6.5 5.8
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV SV SV
785 739 723 714 702
14 13 12 12 15
10 10 8 10 10
137 126 137 128 123
4.8 4.8 5.7 5.6 4.5
1 1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7 7
Profile SV SV DV Profile
1 1
921 801
12 14
9 12
131 127
5.2 4.7
1 1
7 7
SV SV
1 1
782 846
13 13
8 8
127 130
5.7 5.3
1 1
7 7
SV SV
8
750
9
6
120
3.7
1
7
SV
8
850
12
8
118
4.5
1
7
SV
Withdrawn 653 11 Withdrawn
9
128
4.7
1
7
Profile
PP PP PH HH
2 0 2 0
45.5 41 40 41
NT NT NT NT
2 2 2 2
PH PH PH PP
0 2 0 0
40 43 40 32
NT NT NT NT
2 2 2 2
PP PH PH
2 0 2
37 39 40
10 10 10
802 728 764
PH PP PP PP
0 0 2 0
41 39 40 38
10 10 10 10
756 752 822 816
PH
4
39
1
HH PH PP
2 2 0
38 42 36
1 1 1
PH PP PP PH PH
0 0 0 0 0
42 37 39 40 34
NT NT NT NT NT
4 4 4 4 4
PH PP
4 2
35 35
PH PP
2 2
37 37
PH
0
39
P
0
37
PP
0
34
Weight
Vet Code
4.1 6.2 4.6 3.6
Morphology
148 137 133 137
Semen
9 13 9 6
Physical
900 11 1020 17 910 12 820 9 Withdrawn 820 10 865 9 790 10 825 14 Withdrawn
Scrotal
Dalmally 1 25 Mths 2 23 Mths 3 23 Mths 4 23 Mths 5 6 23 Mths 7 24 Mths 8 22 Mths 9 22 Mths 10 Sevenell 11 24 Mths 12 23 Mths 13 28 Mths Lynsey Park 14 24 Mths 15 22 Mths 16 24 Mths 17 21 Mths Vet School 18 33 Mths 19 20 24 Mths 21 26 Mths 22 23 Mths Walm-ley 23 25 Mths 24 24 Mths 25 24 Mths 26 25 Mths 27 18 Mths Oakmore 28 32 Mths 29 26 Mths 30 Withdrawn 31 27 Mths 32 27 Mths 3D 33 23 Mths 34 Withdrawn 35 Withdrawn 36 24 Mths Fernleigh Star 37 38 21 Mths 39
Dentition
Age
Horn Status
Lot
Ultrasound
P8 Fat
ACV Soundness Evaluation
Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale Supplementary Sheet 2021
NT
18
0 2 0 2 0 0
37 36 37 35 38 37
NT NT NT NT NT NT
7 7 7 7 7 7
748 827 772 768 742 740
2 0
41 38
Q
14 14
930 971
4
42
16
0 2
32 34
6 6
6 6 6
SV SV SV
7 7 7 7 7 7
SV SV SV Profile SV Profile
1 1
7 7
SV SV
4.6
1
7
126 127
4.7 5.2
1 1
6 6
SV SV
767 777 801
13 11 12
10 7 7
132 122 135
5.3 5.4 4.7
1 1 1
1026 15 Withdrawn
9
142
5.7
1
7
14 13 15 14 13 13
10 10 10 9 10 8
127 126 131 125 123 118
4.3 5.3 5.6 5.2 5.4 4.7
1 1 1 1 1 1
14 13
9 8
135 137
5.6 4.6
855 14 Withdrawn
8
138
8 7
712 757
12 10
BVDV tested neg
Pompes tested neg
36
DNA Tests
4
JBAS Score
6 6 6
Scanner Code
IMF %
EMA
Vet Code
Rib Fat
Morphology
34.5 36 37
P8 Fat
Semen
2 2 0
Weight
Physical
Marylands 40 24 Mths PP 41 23 Mths PH 42 23 Mths PH Condamine 43 32 Mths P 44 Boiling Springs 45 23 Mths PP 46 26 Mths PH 47 22 Mths PH 48 29 Mths PP 49 23 Mths PP 50 25 Mths PP Major 51 32 Mths PP 52 31 Mths PH Heitiki 53 32 Mths PP 54 Marylands S 55 Withdrawn 56 21 Mths PP 57 24 Mths PH Jembrae & Gen Y 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Black Gully 66 67 68 69 70 71 Crimson Ridge 72 23 Mths PP 73 23 Mths P 74 24 Mths P Coolibah 75 26 Mths PH 76 25 Mths I 77 24 Mths PH 78 24 Mths PP
Scrotal
Age
Ultrasound
Dentition
Lot
Horn Status
ACV Soundness Evaluation
Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn 0 0 0
36 42.5 46.5
Q NT
5 5 5
734 708 775
13 9 14
8 7 10
124 126 120
5.3 4.4 4.8
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV SV
2 0 0 0
42 41 41 40
NT NT NT NT
3 3 3 3
832 842 858 728
13 13 10 12
10 10 8 8
138 137 140 128
4.8 6.4 4.6 5.4
1 1 1 1
6 6 6 6
SV SV SV SV
Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale Supplementary Sheet 2021 Weight
P8 Fat
Rib Fat
EMA
IMF %
Scanner Code
JBAS Score
DNA Tests
Pompes tested neg
BVDV tested neg
140 121 125
4.6 4.8 5.4
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV Profile SV
6 9 10 8
122 133 126 120
4.7 4.4 4.5 4.2
1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7
SV Profile SV SV
NT NT NT
700 7 798 11 745 12 668 11 Withdrawn 8 15 650 15 640 8 15 646 10
6 5 6
116 116 118
4.8 4.2 3.7
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV Profile
9 9
9 18
130 136
4.7 6.3
1 1
7 7
SV SV
9 9
7 10 7 10
134 127 125 121
4.6 4.7 4.4 5.8
1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7
SV SV SV SV
42 42.5
NT NT
12 12
862 812
18 9
12 6
130 126
5.2 3.8
1 1
7 7
PV PV
41 41 40 37 40 40 39 40 42 36 39 39
NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
862 800 820 798 788 828 782 762 738 740 776 678
14 14 12 13 14 12 12 12 11 10 13 10
10 11 8 9 10 8 9 8 9 7 8 6
146 14 142 136 128 143 137 142 136 136 140 126
5.5 4.4 4.8 6.3 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.2 4.1 4.3 4.5 4
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
38 38.5 39 38 40.5 39.5
NT NT NT NT NT NT
13 13 13 13 13 13
686 645 898 816 818 900
16 10 16 13 13 12
9 7 8 8 7 7
120 119 135 130 138 141
6.6 5 5.4 5.9 5.8 5.3
2 2 2 2 2 2
6 6 6 6 6 6
Profile SV SV SV SV SV
Vet Code
8 7 7
Morphology
11 10 10
Semen
905 770 835
Physical
Heitiki 79 23 Mths 0 PP 80 23 Mths 0 PH 81 24 Mths HH 0 Yackatoon 82 23 Mths 0 PP 83 24 Mths 0 PH 84 24 Mths 0 PP 85 20 Mths 0 PP 86 87 21 Mths 0 PP 88 24 Mths 0 PH 89 23 Mths 0 PP Wallace Vale & Eversleigh 90 30 Mths 2 PP 91 29 Mths 2 PP 92 93 24 Mths 2 PH 94 23 Mths 0 PP 95 21 Mths 0 PP 96 25 Mths 0 PP 97 Smithy's 98 24 Mths 0 PP 0 99 24 Mths PH Karragarra 100 23 Mths 0 P 101 22 Mths 0 P 102 23 Mths 0 P 103 22 Mths 0 P 104 20 Mths 0 P 105 22 Mths 0 P 106 19 Mths 0 P 107 10 Mths 0 P 108 19 Mths 0 P 109 21 Mths 0 P 110 19 Mths 0 P 111 19 Mths 0 P Clayfield 112 21 Mths 0 P 113 32 Mths 2 P 114 28 Mths 4 P 115 20 Mths 4 P 116 30 Mths 4 S 117 35 Mths 4 P
Ultrasound
Scrotal
Age
Dentition
Lot
Horn Status
ACV Soundness Evaluation
42 37 38
16 16 16
35 36 39 35
NT NT NT NT
15 15 15 15
33 37 34
40 38
41 46 35 39
9
900 12 962 23 Withdrawn 780 10 796 13 714 12 726 12 Withdrawn
Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale Supplementary Sheet 2021
41 40 37 39 42
NT NT NT NT NT
2 2 2 2 2
I
2
42
NT
2
PP
0
38
7
PH
0
37
7
PH PP PP
0 0 0
39 36 35
5 5 5
Catalogue Updates Lot 46 - Sire Verified to Oasis Magis NNG16655M Lot 47 - Sire Verified to Minlacowie Sherreff SSD138144M
BVDV tested neg
0 0 0 0 0
Pompes tested neg
I PP PH PH P
DNA Tests
2 2 2 2 2
JBAS Score
NT NT NT NT NT
Scanner Code
IMF %
Q
EMA
Vet Code
37 39 38 36 40
Rib Fat
Morphology
0 0 0 0 0
P8 Fat
Semen
PH PH PH PP P
Weight
Physical
Karon 118 24 Mths 119 24 Mths 120 23 Mths 121 24 Mths 122 23 Mths Carlton 123 23 Mths 124 24 Mths 125 24 Mths 126 23 Mths 127 23 Mths 128 129 25 Mths Windy Gully 130 26 Mths 131 132 24 Mths 133 Wildest Dreams 134 21 Mths 135 23 Mths 136 22 Mths
Scrotal
Age
Dentition
Lot
Ultrasound
Horn Status
ACV Soundness Evaluation
838 858 794 776 922
12 9 13 10 15
9 7 9 7 10
144 130 128 138 137
4.5 3.7 4.3 5.6 4.7
1 1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7 7
SV SV SV SV
814 11 862 14 826 12 820 12 826 13 Withdrawn 849 15
8 9 8 9 9
136 130 134 127 134
4.7 4.4 4.2 4.8 4.4
1 1 1 1 1
7 7 7 7 7
SV SV SV SV
8
130
5.5
1
7
SV
774 10 Withdrawn 694 9 Withdrawn
8
131
5.5
1
7
SV
7
130
4.7
1
7
Profile
7 10 9
122 128 116
4.8 5.6 5.4
1 1 1
7 7 7
SV SV SV
772 880 733
10 13 12