HCH
Genetics and Nutrition
HCH Genetics 2018 Beef Catalogue Dale Edwards 0427 806 672 Ben Coad 0408 674 511 Jacqui Aylan-Parker 0429 795 468 highcountryheifers@bigpond.com www.hchgenetics.com
Unzip your herd’s potential
Artificial Insemination HCH Genetics supply and service all your cattle breeding requirements. Products available include: Semen Sales of Globally elite AI sires. For our full range of sires, be sure to refer to our web site, hchgenetics.com. AI services include: Insemination Timed and natural breeding advice and set up Herd genetics improvement advice Nutrition advice HCH Genetics have been in the cattle breeding business for 20 years, consequently our timed breeding programmes are the absolute best in the business. HCH Genetics stays abreast of the latest technology and research in cattle fertility and breeding and apply that knowledge for the benefit of our clients.
Ultrasound Pregnancy Testing HCH Genetics are leaders in the field of ultrasound pregnancy testing. Over 20 years of experience ensures high accuracy levels. Services available include: Confirmation of pregnancy Foetal sexing Foetal aging Pregnancy testing using ultrasound and a trained, skilled operator is a highly accurate, fast and cost effective technique. Ultrasound pregnancy testing allows for early pregnancy detection, ensuring precision on-farm management. Please feel free to contact our staff with any questions. highcountryheifers@bigpond.com Dale Edwards 0427 806 672 Ben Coad 0408 674 511 Jacqui Aylan-Parker 0429 795 468 www.hchgenetics.com www.breednfeedbeef.com
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Quaker Hill Mile High New
$45 + GST
HCH Genetics Exceptional phenotype. High growth sire combined with marbling (top 5% in the US) and rib eye. Calving ease. Superior genomic profile of his flush brothers. Out of a flush sister to Rampage by the genomic superstar, Denver.
EXAR Denver 2002B
EXAR Upshot 0562B EXAR Royal Lass 1067
Quaker Hill Mile High 4EX31 Quaker Hill Blackcap 0A32
MCC Daybreak QHF Blackcap 6E2 of 4V16 4355
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$158
1%
Domestic Index
+$146
1%
Heavy Grain Index
+$174
1%
DNA test results
AMFU CAFU DDFU NHFU
Heavy Grass Index
+$151
1%
reg no
USA18078212
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
DTC CW
EMA
born
25/3/18
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 3.6
2.2
-5.1
4.6
65
118
146
116
18
1.8
-4.0
84
8.4
2.2
acc
35%
66%
76% 76%
75%
72%
70%
69%
69%
35%
20%
27%
57% 1%
1%
1%
7%
21%
45%
52%
52%
rank 7%
-1.4
-2.2
1.7
72% 69%
69%
61%
63% 66%
1%
88%
94%
5%
4%
30%
Owned by: Quaker Hill Farm, Louisa VA., Stratford Seedstock, Pratt KS.
Angus
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Embryo Flush and Transfer
HCH Genetics own and operate Australia’s newest Embryo Flush Center. Located in Mansfield Victoria, the center was built from scratch to the highest standards and was done with bio security in mind. Services include: Embryo Flush on or off centre Embryo Storage Embryo transfer fresh or frozen HCH Genetics can accommodate any sized group and have a fully qualified animal nutritionist on staff to ensure optimum health for donor females. HCH Genetics offer flushing on and off centre Our staff are trained by Australia’s leading embryologist. Please feel free to contact our staff with any questions. Dale Edwards 0427 806 672 Jacqui Aylan-Parker 0429 795 468 highcountryheifers@bigpond.com www.hchgenetics.com
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HA Cowboy Up
$85 + GST
New
HCH Genetics Outstanding, high-demand bull. Big time growth with huge depth and exceptional carcase weight. Outcross pedigree. High selling bull of the 2016 sale season in the US. Moderate framed, heavy quartered bull with a wide base. Structurally sound with excellent feet and legs.
HA Outside 3008
KG Solution 0018 HA Ever Lady 1575
HA Cowboy Up 5405 HA Blackcap Lady 1602
HA Program 7328 HA Blackcap Lady 5515
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$150
1%
Domestic Index
+$151
1%
Heavy Grain Index
+$152
8%
DNA test results
OSF
Heavy Grass Index
+$150
1%
reg no
USA18286467 DOB 30/1/15
CED CEdtrs GL (%)
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
DTC CW
EMA
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 1.3
-7.5
5.5
72
130
153
125
12
2.5
-4.6
97
6.9
0.2
acc
58%
72% 72%
71%
68%
65%
62%
66%
26%
5%
78% 1%
1%
1%
3%
77%
15%
38%
43%
rank 35%
(%)
BW
-2.4
-3.3
3.1
68% 64%
66%
55%
58% 62%
1%
98%
99%
1%
14%
94%
Owned by: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon OK., D&Y Hinman, Malta MT ., Wilks Ranch Texas Ltd, Cisco TX
Angus
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KCF Bennett The Rock
$35 + GST
HCH Genetics Calving ease bull with a massive growth spread. Highly docile, weight curve bending bull. Top 1% for growth and carcase weight while also displaying marbling. Huge scrotal, in the top 8%.
KCF Bennett Southside
Nichols Extra K205 KCF Miss 208 S11
KCF Bennett The Rock A473 KCF Miss Protege W148
GAR-EGL Protege Breela of Conanga 3991
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$155
1%
Domestic Index
+$145
1%
Heavy Grain Index
+$172
2%
DNA test results AMF, CAF, DDF, NHF
Heavy Grass Index
+$147
1%
reg no
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
USA17849954 born
DTC CW
EMA
08/10/13
rib fat docility
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm)
EBV -1.8
0.6
-6.8
4.3
68
123
149
109
16
2.9
-5.0
91
6.6
acc
54%
40%
86%
82% 77%
76%
73%
71%
69%
70%
38%
rank 78%
48%
9%
50% 1%
1%
1%
14%
38%
8%
32%
RBY IMF (%)
(%) 2.3
-2.1
20
1.6
72% 68%
69%
63%
63% 65%
1%
97%
9%
7%
18%
28%
Owned by: Alta Genetics, WBD., Rocky View Country AB. Canada, Knoll Crest Farm Inc, VA.
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Angus
AAR
Frontman
$55 + GST
New
HCH Genetics Sired by one of the best-footed bulls to ever be imported into NZ. Calving ease with tremendous performance. First calf daughters are gentle with great capacity and have excellent udder structure. Superb disposition (docility is in the top 2%) with excellent foot structure. One of the most complete bulls seen in 2018.
Kesslers FrontmanR001
Apex Frontman 081
Apexette Pride 9067
AAR Frontman 3132
BC Matrix 4132
AAR Blackbird 9044
AAR Blackbird 7026
Production
DNA test results
Free from all know genetic defects
reg no USA
17614182
born
21/2/13
Maternal
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
YH
SC
doc
HP
CEM
milk
MW
MH
$EN
EPD
+11
-2.0
+65
+121
+0.19
+0.1
+0.8
+31
+9.2
+3
+31
+10
0
-17.67
acc
51%
80%
76%
70%
29%
78%
69%
71%
27%
+38%
37%
48%
56%
rank
15%
4%
15%
10%
55%
80%
45%
2%
2%
+95%
10%
75%
80%
Carcass
90%
$ Values
CW
marb
RE
fat
$W
$F
$G
$QG
$YG
$B
EPD
+57
+0.30
+0.57
+0.016
78.57
76.90
21.50
21.14
0.36
134.60
acc
47%
37%
38%
36%
rank
10%
75%
30%
60%
2%
15%
80%
75%
80%
25%
Owned by: Arntzen Angus Ranch, Hilger MT
Angus
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Connealy Sandman
$24 + GST
HCH Genetics
Calving ease, low birth weight. Extreme marbling improver with very low birth, but high growth. Phoenotypic excellence with correct feet and hoof shape. Top 5% marbling and milk. Top 1% weaning weight, top 1% yearling weight.
GAR Prophet
CRA Bextor 8725205608 GAR Objective 1885
Connealy Sandman Botrenna of Conanga 2125
DR Sierra Cut 7404 Botta of Conanga 0583
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$139
5%
Domestic Index
+$129
2%
Heavy Grain Index
+$152
8%
DNA test results
AMF, NHF, CAF, DDF, DWF, SHF, OSF
Heavy Grass Index
+$131
5%
reg no
USA17889422 born
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
EBV 0.7
1.6
-4.3
3.3
58
104
123
78
acc
74%
50%
95% 92% 81%
78%
77%
rank 45%
28%
40% 25% 1%
1%
11%
DTC CW
12/1/14
EMA doc
rib ft
(cm) (day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
22
1.2
-5.8
72
4.9
0.5
0.7
-1.1
3.4
76%
72%
71%
40%
74% 69%
66% 70%
63%
64% 67%
75%
3%
78%
19%
11% 47%
77% 30%
25%
95% 5%
-4
rmp ft RBY IMF
Owned by: Alta GeneticsAB., Canada, Connealy Angus Ranch, NE., Nickeson Prime Beef, SD.
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Angus
JD Pay Dirt
New
$55 + GST
HCH Genetics Pay Dirt is the pick of 1682’s sons. He brings style and eye appeal with great numbers. An extreme marbling sire that is big-middled, deep-flanked and soggy! His dam is a top young cow in the Daigger-Orr herd and has exceptional udder structure.
Basin Payweight 006S
Basin Payweight 1682
21AR 0 Lass F24A
JD Pay Dirt 546
AAR Ten X 7008 SA
JD Pride Lassie 3175
JD Pride Lassie 1715
DNA test results
OHF OSF
reg no USA
18241949
Production
born
29/1/15
Maternal
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG YH
SC
doc
HP
CEM
milk
MW
MH
$EN
EPD
9
0.8
72
120
0.15
0.1
0.77
26
12.9
9
24
18
0.2
-10.10
acc
46%
70%
63%
55%
30%
50%
56%
37%
24%
33%
34%
33%
38%
rank
30%
40%
4%
10%
80%
80%
50%
10%
15%
45%
50%
65%
60%
Carcass
70%
$ Values
CW
marb
RE
fat
$W
$F
$G
$QG
$YG
$B
EPD
53
1.02
0.39
0.048
76.82
80.43
38.62
44.73
-6.11
154.74
acc
47%
42%
41%
40%
.
.
.
.
.
.
rank
10%
5%
60%
95%
3%
15%
30%
5%
95%
10%
Owned by: J E Daigger, North Platte NE., A W Mead, Barnett MO., Square B Ranch & Cattle, Warsaw MO.
Angus
Angus
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Poss Element
$45 + GST
HCH Genetics Very few bulls are top performers for calving ease direct and calving ease maternal with low birth weight yet are still in the top 2% for weaning weight. This makes Poss Element a very unique Angus bull. The next big time calving ease bull of the breed. Long, powerful, softly made calves. Highly docile. Poss Total Impact 745
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Elmaretta 736
Poss Element 215
ALC Big Eye D09N
Poss Erica 004
Poss Erica 814
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$136
8%
Domestic Index
+$129
2%
Heavy Grain Index
+$131
28%
DNA test results DDF AMFU CAFU NHFU
Heavy Grass Index
+$135
2%
reg no
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
USA17383988 born
DTC CW
EMA
29/1/12
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 2.6
3.2
-8.4
1.1
53
92
112
77
16
1.6
-7.6
64
7.1
1.3
acc
42%
96%
94% 90%
90%
83%
78%
72%
86%
40%
8%
3%
2%
13%
30%
77%
38%
60%
3%
66%
rank 18%
7%
1.8
2.4
0.3
81% 79%
81%
76%
74% 77%
33% 13%
6%
3%
50% 63%
Owned by: Danny Poss, NE., 4M Angus Farm, NE.
Angus
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Baldridge Compass
$60 + GST
HCH Genetics Pick of the “Great Eight� full brothers who dominated the 2016 Baldridge Brothers Bull Sale in Nebraska. Outstanding Commando son. Smooth-fronted, deep-bodied with excellent feet and leg structure. He is the next generation of calving ease sires with an outcross pedigree. His dam is the leading donor at Baldridge Brothers where her progeny have dominated their annual bull sales. Maternal brother to Baldridge Colonel who recently sold for a record breaking US$580,000. EF Complement 8088
EF Commando1366
Riverbend Young Lucy W1470
Baldridge Compass C041
Styles Upgrade J59
Baldridge Isabel Y69
Baldridge Isabel T935
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$139
5%
Domestic Index
+$136
1%
Heavy Grain Index
+$142
16%
DNA test results AMF NHF CAF DDF OSF OHF MHF
Heavy Grass Index
+$138
1%
reg no
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
USA18229488 born
DTC CW
EMA
14/01/2015
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 2.9
2.6
-3.8
2.6
57
104
122
82
22
1.3
-5.0
71
8.8
1.9
acc
64%
39%
94%
93% 84%
80%
78%
75%
69%
70%
33%
rank 14%
14%
50%
13% 2%
1%
12%
67%
3%
75%
32%
0.5
0.1
0.8
75% 69%
70%
61%
63% 66%
13% 3%
30%
43%
28% 40%
Owned by: Baldridge Brothers, NE., Poss Angus, NE., Accelerated Genetics, WI
Angus
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The Flushing Effect When cattle are in good order and heifers are well grown using a timed AI program should give excellent conception rates. Last year a particularly exceptional result was achieved by one of HCH Genetic’s clients who used a synchronised breeding program and managed nutrition to generate what is commonly referred to as the “flushing effect”. There has been much anecdotal evidence over the years that this effect is real, but why it works has only recently been understood. The flushing effect is created when cattle are fed well above maintenance about three weeks prior to joining. In the past, research focused on the effects of increased
nutrition on gonadotropins (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)), LH (Luteinising Hormone) and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). No relationship could be found. More recently, scientists such as JG Gong in the UK have been investigating the effect of “flushing” at the ovarian level. They have found a marked effect on the growth of small follicles from increased nutrition. Increased nutrition causes increased levels of insulin IGF 1 and bGH. The effect of these metabolites in the blood does not seem to affect GnRH, LH or FSH, but actually have a direct effect on the follicles within the ovaries. This research has been well accepted by the scientific community and a great deal of work has been done on the metabolic pathways involved. It is now accepted that insulin in the blood has a direct effect at the follicular level. The science is very impressive and convincing, but how can this be applied to practical farming? The effect that total nutrition has on fertility is complex, but the main effects discovered in this research have been ENERGY
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dependent. Therefore diets three weeks prior to joining should increase the total energy of the diet while ensuring that water, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals are not limiting and soluble nitrogen sources such as nitrates and urea are not too high. (Some lush rapidly growing pastures can present this problem). It is relatively easy to formulate a diet to increase energy and achieve the flushing effect. If pasture is the only option, then limiting intake for about a month to three weeks and then allowing access to as much as the cattle can eat may create this effect as long as nitrates in lush pasture do not interfere.
A diet that produces high levels of propionic acid in the rumen gives higher levels of insulin in the blood. As we now know, high insulin levels in the blood increase the number of small follicles in the ovary, boosting fertility. Supplementing with (correctly buffered) cereal grains three weeks prior to joining will increase the energy levels consumed by cattle. Cereal grains are known to produce higher levels of propionic acid in the rumen and should therefore; more reliably cause the flushing effect. Feeding cereal grains may present a problem if farms are not set up to handle concentrated supplements. If the set up is there, then buffered cracked grain mixes or pellets, even whole oats are a great option. Increased grain levels in a TMR is an ideal option for those who have the infrastructure. Stock “cubes” with a high grain content can work well if feed troughs are not an option. There are many ways to incorporate grains in to the diet.
Feel free to give us a call at HCH Genetics if you need assistance in this area.
Bruns Thunderbolt 963
$40 + GST
HCH Genetics High growth, dense-bodied power bull. Broody, super feminine dam with perfect feet and udder design, considered by Bruns Angus to be their most complete cow. Adds thickness and performance without adding stature. This bull shines for foot and leg quality. Awesome growth spread along with high docility Very good feed conversion efficiency. Mogck Bullseye
MOGCK Sure Shot Mogck Mary 1255
Bruns Thunderbolt 963 Highland Barbara 809 Baf
Connealy Thunder Highland Barbara 3263 BAF
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$123
25%
Domestic Index
+$123
6%
Heavy Grain Index
+$129
30%
DNA test results
AMFU CAFU DDFU NHFU
Heavy Grass Index
+$122
17%
reg no
USA17680550 born
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
DTC CW
EMA
01/31/2013
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 3.3
2.6
-5.3
4.6
54
101
123
91
20
1.7
-3.3
75
4.9
1.9
acc
49%
33%
84%
83% 74%
74%
69%
67%
66%
71%
32%
rank 10%
14%
24%
57% 5%
3%
11%
47%
9%
55%
65%
-1.3
-2.3
0.5
70% 64%
64%
55%
59% 61%
6%
87%
95%
40% 40%
47%
Owned by: Dan Bruns, SD., Select Sires, OH.
Angus
Angus
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Koupals B&B Titan
$45+GST Super sound-footed, structurally flawless. Tight-sheathed, good top line and great big hindquarter. Fantastic outcross genetics. Owned by master breeder, Brent Theil. Koupals B&B Extra 7080
Koupals B&B Extra 0011
B&B Blackbird Progress 5030 HCH Genetics
Koupals B&B Marathon 8031
B&B Blackcap 0068
B&B Blackcap 8104
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$105
65%
Domestic Index
+$108
45%
Owned by: Vern Edward Koupal, SD., Lindskov Thiel Ranch, SD.
Heavy Grain Index
+$104
67%
DNA test results
AMF NHF CAF DDF DWF OHF OSF
63%
reg no
USA17608631 born
Heavy Grass Index
+$105
1/1/13
CED
GL
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk
SC
DTC
CW
EMA
rib ft
rmp ft
RBY
IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm)
(day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV
-11.6
-6.8
7.1
63
107
127
99
11
1.7
-4.9
79
7.2
-0.1
-1.4
1.7
1.2
acc
58%
92%
88%
77%
79%
72%
67%
66%
78%
30%
70%
66%
66%
59%
60%
61%
rank
99%
9%
96%
1%
1%
7%
29%
84%
55%
33%
3%
12%
53%
83%
5%
65%
Ellingson Guaranteed
$40+GST
Heavily used bull in the Ellingson Angus AI programme. Near perfect foot and leg structure on a heavily muscled frame. Massive scrotal and hind quarter. Phenotypically stunning and free-moving. Sitz Upward 307R
Sitz Dimension 8607
Sitz Everalda Entense 264 HCH Genetics
SAV Net Worth 4200
EA Blacklass 8688
SAV Blacklass 124 EA
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$127
18%
Domestic Index
+$123
6%
Owned by: Chad and Julie Ellingson, ND., Don K Zimbleman, ND.
Heavy Grain Index
+$123
39%
DNA test results
AMFU NHFU CAFU,DDF
Heavy Grass Index
+$130
5%
reg no USA
USA16724980
CED GL
200d 400d 600d
MCW milk
SC
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV -2.3
-3.3
5.8
60
109
141
108
15
2.9
-2.2
80
8.8
-0.7
-1.6
2.2
0.5
acc
59%
91%
88% 81%
82%
84%
76%
72%
80%
42%
75%
73%
75%
70%
69%
69%
rank 83%
60%
85% 1%
1%
1%
15%
48%
8%
83%
2%
3%
73%
87%
2%
88%
Angus
14
DTC CW
EMA
28/02/10
(days) (kg)
(%)
BW
born
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
Ellingson Roughrider
$45 + GST
HCH Genetics Earnan x Curve Bender. 5 of the 10 top selling bulls in Ellingson Angus’ 2018 sale were Roughrider sons, including the top selling bull at US$110,000 Top selling bull in Ellingson Angus’ 2015 sale @$70,000. The stoutest bull Ellingson Angus have ever raised. Phenotypically as good a bull seen in the United States. The most structurally flawless bull inspected on our USA beef tour. Connealy Earnan 076E Ellingson Roughrider 4202 EA Blacklass 8914
Connealy Consensus Brazila of Conanga 3991 839A LT Curve Bender 4810 SAV Blacklass 374
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
$102
70%
Domestic Index
$105
55%
Heavy Grain Index
$96
77%
DNA test results
AMFU CAFU DDFU NHFU
Heavy Grass Index
$105
63%
reg no
USA17933463 born
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d 400d
600d MCW milk SC
DTC CW
EMA
14/3/14
rib fat rump fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(days) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV -5.7
-0.9
-2.7
5.2
56
103
124
96
11
1.8
-3.5
72
4.8
+1.3
acc
63%
47%
93%
91% 81%
84%
78%
74%
71%
85%
40%
rank 97%
73%
73%
73% 3%
2%
9%
35%
84%
45%
62%
1.3
0.1
-0.4
76% 74%
74%
70%
69% 70%
11% 50%
12%
43%
80% 63%
Owned by: Boettcher Angus, NE., Chad and Julie Ellingson, ND., Yellow Top Angus, ND., HCH Genetics, Anvil Angus
Angus
Angus
15
Freys Opportunity
$50+GST Big time growth bull with an extreme EBV spread. Powerful maternal line in Far Princess 214X. Show stopping sire in BSAR Opportunity. Massive growth, heavy carcase weight and high eye muscle area. BSAR Design Doctor 0910
BSAR Opportunity 9114
Bishops Lassie 746 HCH Genetics
Sitz Upward 307R
F A R Princess 214X
F A R Princess 202T
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$127
18%
Domestic Index
+$136
1%
Owned by: Frey Angus Ranch, ND., Semex, ON., Canada.
Heavy Grain Index
+$123
39%
DNA test results
DDF AMFU CAFU NHFU
3%
reg no
USA17644282 born
Heavy Grass Index
+$133
22/02/13
CED
CEdt
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk
SC
DTC
CW
EMA
rib ft
rmp ft
RBY
IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm)
(day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV
-2.7
-0.4
6.4
70
129
157
119
22
0.9
0.5
101
8.5
-3.8
-5.1
3.7
0
acc
53%
31%
78%
73%
72%
69%
67%
64%
66%
30%
69%
65%
66%
56%
59%
62%
rank
86%
65%
92%
1%
1%
1%
6%
3%
88%
98%
1%
4%
99%
99%
1%
96%
Prime Juggernaut
$50+GST Regent son with high growth and muscle. Excellent feet and legs. Has matured into a deep, soft-fleshed bull with big hindquarters. Over 400 registered progeny. Tuwharetoa Regent D145
Te Mania Ambassador Lawsons Henry VIII Y5
HCH Genetics
Te Mania Ulong A41
Prime Lowan F20
Prime Lowan D13
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$119
33%
Domestic Index
+$110
38%
Owned by: Anvil Angus, HCH Genetics, Little Meadows
Heavy Grain Index
+$132
26%
DNA test results
AMFU NHFU CAFU DDF
Heavy Grass Index
+$112
43%
reg no
CXBJ15 born
CED CEdts GL
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
EMA doc
rib ft
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV -3.7
-1.7
-5.6
52
88
112
90
12
0
-4.4
68
9.3
0.3
-1.4
0.4
2.9
acc
84%
74%
99% 97%
97%
97%
88%
84%
97%
61%
82% 85%
90% 85%
84%
79% 83%
rank 92%
83%
20% 10%
22%
30%
49%
77%
98%
42%
20% 2%
58% 38%
83%
45% 13%
Angus
16
DTC CW
7/2/13
2
rmp ft RBY IMF
Angus
Connealy Earnan
$35+GST $235,000 top selling bull at Connealy Angus. Most heavily used sire at LT Ranch and Ellingson Angus, two of the great maternal cow herds in the USA. Super sound, high volume dam sold for $55,000 to Raven Angus. KMK Alliance 6595 I87
Connealy Consensus
Blinda of Conanga004 HCH Genetics
Brazila of Conanga 3991 839A
Connealy Tobin Breesha of Conanga1251
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$87
90%
Domestic Index
+$92
88%
Owned by: Alta Gen., Rocky View County, AB., Connealy Ang Ranch, NE.
Heavy Grain Index
+$84
87%
DNA test results
AMF NHF CAF DDF
90%
reg no
USA16969555 born
Heavy Grass Index
+$90
03/08/10
CED
GL
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk
SC
DTC
CW
EMA
rib ft
rmp ft
RBY
IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm)
(day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV
-11.7
-3.7
6.2
58
103
126
99
10
0.9
-2.5
76
5.7
-0.5
-2.1
0.0
1.6
acc
89%
99%
98%
98%
98%
98%
94%
94%
98%
56%
91%
91%
91%
89%
86%
89%
rank
99%
52%
90%
1%
2%
7%
29%
90%
88%
79%
5%
32%
65%
93%
65%
50%
Ellingson Identity
$45+GST Clean-fronted, structurally correct son of TC Aberdeen, out of one of the great maternal cows at Ellingson Angus. Highly productive, feminine females with lovely gentle natures. Smoothly made, huge hind quartered sons with gentle dispositions. CRA Bextor 872 5205 608
TC Aberdeen 759
TC Blackbird 4034 HCH Genetics
Wulffs Ext 6106
EA Queen Dolly 7813
EA Queen Dolly
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$110
53%
Domestic Index
+$108
45%
Owned by: Carstew Farms IA., Ellingson Angus, ND., Maher Ranch, SD.
Heavy Grain Index
+$105
65%
DNA test results
AMF NHF CAF MAF DDF
Heavy Grass Index
+$114
35%
reg no USA
USA16413257
CED CEdtrs GL (%)
born
24/02/09
BW
200d
400d 600d
MCW milk
DTC CW
EMA
rib fat rmp fat
RBY IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(day) (kg)
(sqcm)
(mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV -0.1
+3.8
-5.2
3.3
49
90
118
80
19
-1.2
70
6.9
0.9
0.1
-0.3
1.7
acc
76%
98% 98% 96%
96%
96%
90%
88%
58%
87%
88%
88%
85%
83%
86%
4%
25% 25% 21%
17%
18%
71%
14%
93%
15%
14%
20%
43%
75%
48%
85%
rank 57%
Angus
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Sitz Right Answer
$45+GST High-selling sons at Brooking Angus, Canada. Siring deep, stout progeny with heavy muscle and perfect feet. Sitz Angus call right Answer a must-use, unique sire. Out of one of the best structured cows at Sitz Angus. SAV Final Answer 0035
Connealy Right Answer 746
HCH Genetics
Happy Dell of Conanga 262 Connealy Onward
Sitz Barbaramere Nell 52S
Sitz Barbaramere Nell 53P
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$122
27%
Domestic Index
+$121
9%
Owned by: Ellingson Angus, Brooking Angus Ranch.
Heavy Grain Index
+$117
48%
DNA test results
DDF AMFU CAFU NHFU
13%
reg no
USA16881209 born
Heavy Grass Index CED
CEdt
(%)
(d)
EBV
1.9
2.2
acc
51%
rank
27%
+$124 GL
21/02/11
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk
DTC
CW
EMA
rib ft
rmp ft
RBY
IMF
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
-5.8
3.4
52
95
119
92
19
-4.5
63
3.9
0.5
0.3
1.2
0.8
38%
81%
81%
78%
77%
73%
71%
70%
38%
73%
68%
69%
62%
64%
65%
20%
18%
28%
10%
8%
16%
45%
14%
40%
36%
67%
30%
38%
15%
80%
Sitz Peak
$36+GST Big time performance bull. Exceptional muscle shape, big scrotal. Peak has recently shown a marked lift in his calving ease figures and now sits in the top 4% for the trait and top 7% for birth weight. Rito 9M25 of Rita 5F56 Pred
HCH Genetics
HCH Genetics
Sitz Barbaramere Jet 770Z
G A R Predestined Rita 5F56 of 1I98 FD Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Barbaramere Jet 135R
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$124
23%
Domestic Index
+$124
5%
Owned by: Sitz Angus Farm, MT., Semex Canada, ON Canada.
Heavy Grain Index
+$121
42%
DNA test results
DDF AMFU CAFU NHFU
Heavy Grass Index
+$125
12%
reg no
USA17775013 born
CED CEdts GL
BW
200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV 4.3
3.6
-5.6
2.1
54
99
117
78
20
2.0
-4.9
79
4.1
1.3
1.5
-0.7
1.8
acc
46%
76% 81% 77%
77%
75%
73%
71%
72%
43%
73% 70%
71%
65%
66%
68%
5%
20% 7%
4%
19%
75%
9%
35%
33%
3%
12%
10%
88%
45%
63%
rank 4%
Angus
18
5%
DTC CW
EMA rib ft
25/01/14
63%
rmp ft RBY IMF
Angus
Mohnen Dynamite
$55+GST Still one of the most heavily used Angus bulls in Australia. Out cross pedigree. Globally elite sire with massive growth. Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF
HCH Genetics
Jauer 353 Traveler 589 27 Pleasanta of Conanga Clearwater Paf Seville 1977
Mohnen Jilt 910
Mohnen Jilt 143 MGGS: Bon View Traveller 181
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Angus Breeding Index
+$104
67%
Domestic Index
+$103
63%
Owned by: Mohnen Angus SD., Peakdot Ranch, SD.
Heavy Grain Index
+$104
67%
DNA test results
AMF NHF CAF MAF DDF
58%
reg no
USA15585939 born
Heavy Grass Index
+$107
23/01/06
CED
GL
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk
SC
DTC
CW
EMA
rib ft
rmp ft
RBY
IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm)
(day) (kg)
sqcm
(mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV
-1.0
-6.3
4.4
48
90
118
111
8
1.8
-1.8
68
3.4
0.9
0.3
0.2
1.4
acc
96%
99%
99%
98%
98%
99%
98%
98%
98%
82%
96%
95%
96%
95%
94%
94%
rank
70%
13%
53%
26%
17%
18%
12%
96%
45%
88%
20%
75%
20%
38%
55%
60%
WAGR Earthquake
$45+GST Grand champion bull at Black Hills Stock Show, South Dakota. “The most powerful Simm. bull I have ever seen.” Steve Mohnen. No Simmangus bull can match this performance and power. Homozygous polled. Homozygous black. MR NLC Upgrade
R&R Chamberlain
R&R Miss Traveler HCH Genetics
RR Wharehouse
WGAR 719T
3C Melody M668
Owned By: Mohnen Angus, HCH Genetics
DNA test results
AMFU NHFU CAFU MAF DDFU
reg no
USA2646486
born
03/02/12
CED CEdtrs GL
BW
200d
400d 600d
MCW milk
DTC CW
EMA
rib fat rmp fat
RBY IMF
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(day) (kg)
(sqcm)
(mm) (mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV -16.4
1.0
10.9
61
97
142
135
3
79
8.3
-2.8
-4.6
4.1
-1.5
acc
86% 80% 66%
62%
66%
57%
28%
46%
40%
50%
46%
40%
41%
99% 99% 1%
5%
1%
1%
99%
3%
5%
99%
99%
1%
99%
44%
rank 99%
(%)
Angus
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Magnesium Magnesium is one of the most important minerals to consider when supplementing cattle. Magnesium is involved in almost every major bodily function imaginable; over 300 enzyme activation pathways, nerve function, muscle function and excitability, bone mineral formation, hormone secretion, energy metabolism throughout the body, tolerance to stress, health of the immune system, the body can’t even read its own genetic code without magnesium. Not surprisingly if our cattle are deficient in magnesium the consequences are serious. The obvious one is grass tetany, which as we all know can result in death and the costs to production systems from dealing with the effects of grass tetany are significant. Grass tetany can be picked up prior to cows going down by noticing a general increase in cattle’s excitability, reduced feed intake muscular twitching of face and ears and stampeding.
Mature beef cows need about 7g of Magnesium per day, equivalent to about 13g/d MagOx or 28g of Epsom salts. Other than the advantage that these are relatively cheap sources, the other advantage to supplementing with Magnesium is that it is very difficult to overdose cattle with it. Excess Magnesium is excreted in the urine. Many Australian farms will face mineral deficiencies and more often than not magnesium will be one of them. It is not a good idea to rely on blood tests to try and determine deficiencies because a normal blood serum result can hide a lack of available magnesium within the cells of
While low levels of magnesium can be a problem, it is often an excess in potassium that is the cause of the magnesium deficiency. When cattle are grazed on rapidly growing pasture, particularly in cool weather, the level of potassium can be extremely high. This interferes with the active absorption of magnesium in the rumen. Pastures fertilised with high levels of potassium and nitrogen make cattle particularly susceptible. Pastures high in nitrates will also interfere with Magnesium absorption. To prevent problems associated with magnesium deficiency it is essential to supplement cattle with this mineral and it must be available on a daily basis. Unlike young stock, mature cattle lack the ability to quickly mobilise magnesium into their blood and so variations in magnesium availability can have a dramatic effect. Magnesium is not an expensive mineral to supply, its availability from sources such as finely ground magnesium oxide, magnesium sulphate and magnesium chloride is good, chelated magnesium is a dearer option, but highly available. Supplementation with magnesium is a surer bet that trying to get enough magnesium in through forage. Availability of magnesium from forage sources is poor. The availability of Magnesium from Dolomitic limestone should be regarded as nil. Magnesium is required in large amounts and when potassium is causing interference, the levels needed to overcome the effects of interference are surprisingly high (Weiss, W. P). This is because we cannot alter the inhibition of active Magnesium absorption due to potassium, so we have to rely on passive absorption. Schonewille, J.T.( et al,) found that in order to maintain a steady level of Magnesium absorption, Magnesium intake must be increased by 4g/d when the dietary Potassium concentration increases by 10g/kg of dry matter.
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the body which will be affecting cellular function. Blood tests together with considerations such as the levels of magnesium and potassium in the rest of the diet should be considered, for example if cattle are being offered bore water high in minerals such as magnesium sulphate, then supplementary Magnesium may not be required at all. If the feed on offer averages levels of Potassium above 1%, then supplementary Magnesium should definitely be under consideration (Weiss, W. P.). Magnesium can be fed to cattle in a number of ways. It can be added to a TMR, added to a concentrated grain mix, added to hay or silage prior to baling or ensiling, drenched, added through the water system if troughs are used or offered in a lick. HCH Genetics offers a basic Magnesium loose lick which is effective and inexpensive as well as loose licks that offer the entire range of required vitamins and minerals. All these options are cheap forms of insurance to ensure optimal herd health. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call on 0429 795 468.
CML Notorious
$30 + GST
New
HCH Genetics Fantastic new Charolais option. Heavy hind quartered bull on a moderate frame. Excellent structure. Plenty of milk. Polled, White.
CML Diablo 2X CML Notorious 617D
Sparrows Sanchez 715T CML PLD Wilma Gerrard Montezuma 6T
Gerrard Evetta 39Y Gerrard Evetta 2L
DNA test results
Free from all known genetic defects
reg no with CCA MC710202
EPD
CE
BW
wean wt
yrl wt
milk
4.5
1.1
38
82
27
23%
20%
18%
50%
80%
55%
acc rank
45%
MCE
MTL
SC
born
01/01/2016
CW
marb
fat
REA
46
17
-.58
0.900
0.25
14%
16%
8%
9%
11%
10%
15%
35%
50%
100%
85%
95%
Owned by: McLeod Livestock, Rocky View County, AB.
Charolais
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TR MR Turton
$65+GST 2011 National champion Charolais bull. Sire of champions. Deep, thickly made, very complete. Super well balanced. Video footage available on hchgenetics.com/mr-turton.html TR Mr Fire Water 5792R ET
HCH Genetics
Thomas Ms Impressive 0641
Thomas Oahe Wind 0772ET P Thomasswissersweet 1764ET JWK Impressive D040 ET BCI Miss Verylimit 6033P
Owned by: Hansen Farms, SD., Cavender Ranches, TX., Thomas Ranch, SD., Acres Wild Ranch, TX., Nathan Suttles, IL.
DNA test results
Free from all known genetic defects
reg no USA
EM790987
born
11/03/10
CE
BW
wean wt
yrl wt
milk
MCE
MTL
SC
CW
marb
fat
REA
EPD
7.5
0.2
27
47
11
5.1
25
1.0
17
0.07
0.007
0.76
acc
62%
87%
82%
75%
56%
52%
59%
37%
31%
33%
35%
rank
35%
45%
65%
65%
40%
60%
35%
40%
60%
65%
25%
45%
LT Bridger
$50+GST Matured into one of the softest and easy-doing bulls of any breed. Extreme docility with high carcase merit. Top 2% carcase weight and top 20% rib eye in the US. Must-use bull of the Charolais breed. M705113 LT Easy Blend 5125 PLD
F1003551 LT Carol 4105 PLD
HCH Genetics
M301930 LT Unlimited Ease 9108 F924572 LT Brenda 1014 PLD M633377 M6 Grid Maker 104 PET F872939 LT Carol 0271
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Domestic Index
+$41
10%
Export Index
+$44
25%
Owned By: Lindskov-Thiel Charolais, SD., Satterfield Charolais, AR.
Northern Terminal Index
+$19
40%
horn
polled
reg no
OAUE0188E
CED CEdtr GL
BW
200d 400d
600d
MCW
milk SC
CW
EMA
24/02/09
rib fat rmp fat RBY IMF
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm)
(kg)
(sqcm) (mm)
(mm)
(%)
(%)
EBV
12.8
-6.8
-7.9
-4.5
2
18
10
-15
18
0.3
13
0
1.4
1.7
-1.3
0.6
acc
75%
70%
91% 92% 88%
89%
85%
80%
84%
85%
77%
68%
77%
76%
71% 69%
rank
4%
95%
1%
73%
95%
99%
1%
85%
83%
96%
7%
10%
98% 15%
1%
Charolais
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born
96%
NJW 78P Twentytwelve
$70+GST
Commanding and powerful, yet smooth and clean in his lines. Wide and expressive from behind, with generous pigmentation. Reserve National Senior Champion Bull in Denver 2015. Topped the NJW Herefords 2014 Bull Sale at $75,000. KCF Bennett 3008 M326
NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W
NJW P606 72N Daydream 73S RU 20X Boulder 57G
NJW BW Ladysport Dew 78P
HCH Genetics
Saddle VLY Ladysport 120
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Supermarket Index
$118
5%
Grass Fed Steer Index
$111
7%
Owned by: N&J Ward, Southern Cattle Co.
Grain Fed Steer Index
$129
9%
horn:
Homozygous Polled
6%
reg no
OSAC03008173PCA born 09/09/12
EU Index
$129
200d 400d 600d MCW milk
CED CEdt GL
BW
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg) (kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg)
(sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%)
(%)
EBV 0.0
4.7
1.9
5.3
70
104
86
24
1.8
-1.0
73
8.1
0.4
acc
61%
42%
93% 91% 87%
86%
84%
72%
51%
80%
40%
rank 57%
10%
93% 72% 11%
2%
1%
8%
1%
48%
85%
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SC
DTC
CW
EMA
HYF DLF IEFU
rib fat
rmp fat
RBY IMF
-0.1
-1.1
2.4
71% 61%
65%
70%
61% 68%
1%
80%
95%
1%
1%
Matariki Holy Smoke
43%
$45+GST Strong NZ pedigree. Within the top 6% for 10 traits! Massive growth uniquely coupled with very high marbling. A true great of the Hereford breed. Capethorne Hot Shot 03 22 P
HCH Genetics
Matariki Girlie 00323 P
Yarram Hot Show P028 H Capethorne Amethyst U21 P Koanui Bulls Eye R 60 P Matariki Girlie 3 P
Selection Index Values Market Target
Index Value
Rank
Supermarket Index
$108
10%
Grass Fed Steer Index
$105
10%
Owned by: Matariki Herefords, James and Becky Murray, Kaikoura, NZ
Grain Fed Steer Index
$130
8%
DNA test results Free from all known genetic defects
EU Index
$117
11%
reg no
CE
CEdt GL
BW
(%)
(%)
(d)
(kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg)
EBV -7.7
-4.9
-3.6 4.3
acc
95% 89%
rank 94% 96%
200
400
600
mcw milk SC
DTC
OSA281070390NZHB born 20/08/07 CW EMA rib ft
rmp ft
RBY IMF doc
(kg)
(cm) (day) (kg) (scm) (mm) (mm) (%)
(%)
13
1.8
-4.0
76
1.2
98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 96%
96%
98%
74%
3%
63%
48%
10%
43
48% 1%
74 1%
96 4%
71 35%
5.6
1.7
2.6
0.5
93% 87%
89%
92%
88% 91% 93%
1%
3%
2%
65% 6%
3%
17 3%
Hereford
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Distributers HCH Genetics
and Nutrition
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