Summer 2019
Capitalise on Carcase 2019 PREVIEW Understanding
DNA
Vic On Farm Challenge Merriwa Feedlot Trial
FROM THE EDITOR
Looking back, moving forward! 2018 was a big year for the Limousin breed, and with the Autumn run of bull sales already upon us, 2019 promises to be just as busy and rewarding.
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ith most of our breeders still experiencing extremely tough conditions, we hope this Summer magazine will provide the opportunity for a short respite, so grab a cuppa and pull up a chair. With three major dispersals, 2018 saw over 600 females distributed across herds in Australia, providing breeders with access to different genetics and an excellent opportunity to increase genetic gain. Even though losing three families of long-time contributors has been a knock to the Limousin community, the fruits of their dedication and persistence will continue by those who picked up the proverbial breeding chalice. In the coming pages, you will notice a small difference in the content from previous editions. The social aspect of breeding stud cattle should never be underestimated, but we also see the need to use this vessel as a resource for our readers. As a result, you’ll notice more technical articles from our colleagues at Southern Beef Technology Services, as well as a few tips and tricks from the staff. We welcome your feedback on the added content, and if there’s something you’d like to see in the next magazine, please let us know. In an effort to realign with industry, the ALBS has begun operating under an updated Strategic Plan, which is available on page five and online. With the broader beef industry moving ahead at such a promising rate, the new direction will allow us to integrate and utilise the very best of what’s on offer to push the breed to new levels. As requested by the membership, promoting the
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competitive advantages of Limousin will be one of our major target areas moving forward. In line with the new direction, May will see our inaugural annual conference held in Armidale, NSW. The conference will cater not only to Limousin members, but also to your clients and greater supply chain contacts. With a focus on ‘Conception to Consumption’ there promises to be something on offer for even the most astute breeder, with a Gala Dinner for the social butterflies. There will also be a special member think tank session that will allow us to brainstorm and plan for our breed’s future. We encourage you to come along for the conference and then join us for breakfast and the AGM the next day. Full details and a program will be available shortly, but in the meantime, check out the preview on page six. Despite the ongoing drought and price fluctuations we’ve been pounded with recently, it really is an exciting time to be in beef. I wish you all the best for the coming year. Lets band together and make it the best one yet! Caitlin Berecry, ALBS Member Services Executive
Contents 4 Presidents Report 6 News
Capitalise on Carcase Preview Vic On Farm Challenge Merriwa Feedlot Trial (cover story)
14 Show Reports 20 Technical Updates
Understanding DNA SBTS Updates Member Services Updates
36 Sale Results 38 Youth Updates 44 Breeder Directory 46 Calendar of Events
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SOCIET Y ALBS MESSAGES
President’s Report
be available will be valued by many members.
2018 has been a year of considerable challenge for many in the Limousin family.
While attending sales and events throughout 2018, I was constantly reminded of the value of the social interaction along with the exchanges of ideas and experiences.
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I invite you to be a part of the 2019 annual conference which will be held in Armidale, 24 – 25 May. ALBS will be hosting a producer focused, Beef industry conference. The opportunity to be involved in workshops and discussions around commercially relevant beef industry topics, and the contribution of Limousin genetics, along with some social events is exciting and I encourage you to attend.
any members are experiencing very difficult seasonal conditions. I sincerely hope that good rains and better than average seasons come our way in 2019. Despite the very widespread drought conditions, our members have continued to excel in various competitions and events. I thank those keeping Limousin at the forefront and recognise the value of your efforts. 2018 has seen some prominent members retire from seedstock breeding - we will miss them and wish them all the best in the future. It has been pleasing to see the dispersal of several herds create great interest and produce very strong results at auction. I am sure that the opportunity to make use of genetics that might not normally
I would like to recognise and thank Mardi for her substantial contribution in the short time she has been with us. Mardi and her staff have been very enthusiastic and productive, and we look forward to their continued contribution in 2019. Mick OSullivan, ALBS President
Business and Operations Manager Report 2018, what a year! o the staff, Board, and to the members who have worked so hard under trying conditions this past year, I dip my hat in salute to you all.
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product end result, we now have to reinvigorate our purpose and reward, with marketing campaigns, and research projects to help solidify our presence in the industry.
2018 has afforded me an opportunity to get to listen to many of you, and I hope that in 2019, that trend will continue. I have heard what has frustrated you, challenged you, and what some of your visions are for the future.
On the service front we will have on offer educational and networking opportunities, more member resources, a new website, marketing, and research projects being just a few of the things that are ear-marked for the year ahead.
There is no denying, 2018 has been a challenging year for all of us, as a Society, and personally, with drought conditions continuing to effect so many. But the wheel of time continues to turn, and a New Year is once again upon us. And so to 2019, where the underlying theme is moving forward. Beef is the clear market leader, capturing 35% of the value share of all fresh meat sold across the country. Individually, and collectively, we need to ensure a strong beef industry voice. We know the quality of our breed, and the paddock to plate
2019 is a year of not just solidifying our place in the industry, it is about us as a collective standing up, standing out, and striding forward. I am rolling up my sleeves and getting ready to embrace, what promises to be a big year ahead and I look forward to working with you all.
Here’s to 2019! Mardi Cook, Business and Operations Manager
ALBS Strategic Plan January 2019 Vision
To be recognised leaders in the delivery of innovative services that advance and promote the value of Limousin/Limousin influenced cattle.
Mission
To increase the profitability and productivity of Limousin members through the delivery of a broad range of innovative programs and services.
Core Values
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Customer centricity Accountability and integrity through transparency Collaboration and connection in the Limousin community
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Increase our members ability to develop, produce and market industry leading Limousin products Increase the rate of genetic advancement in Limousin cattle by maintaining and improving Society services and resources Increase market awareness of the competitive advantages of Limousin cattle
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Goals & Strategies Target Area
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Member Services
Provide a broad range of efficient and educational services for members and their clients
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Breed Development & Extension
Marketing & Communications
Equip members and their customers with industry relevant genetic technologies to improve the rate of genetic gain in Limousin and Limousin influenced cattle
Communicate and promote the competitive advantages of Limousin/ Limousin influenced products
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Maintain and improve current recording services Increase online services and resources Conduct education programs including annual conference, youth events and workshops Provide recording services for commercial Limousin/Limousin influenced cattle Connect with a broad range of industry partners and service providers to allow members greater access to industry resources Provide enhanced genetic evaluation services for registered and commercial Limousin/ Limousin influenced cattle Increase member awareness and understanding of modern breeding principles through a broad range of resources and genetic tools Conduct relevant research and development programs Collaborate with industry partners and service providers to enable effective utilisation of genetic technologies Measure and promote the production value of Limousin via a broad range of print and electronic media Provide breed representation at relevant industry events
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NEWS COC/MLA
ALBS Secures MLA Partnership Capitalise on Carcase Conference Dates: 24th& 25th May 2019 Location: Armidale City Bowling Club
The inaugural annual Limousin conference will see breeders, their clients, commercial producers and wider beef industry personnel meet in Armidale to catch up with the latest in the beef industry.
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esigned with education in mind, the broad range of sessions available will offer something for everyone in an effort to improve productivity across the supply chain and market the competitive advantages of Limousin. Throughout the duration there will be member training sessions, as well as updates on the latest industry technologies and management methods. The Capitalise on Carcase conference will also be an excellent opportunity to network with breeders and industry participants alike with a special Gala Dinner at the completion of the two days. We encourage all members to stick around for breakfast on Sunday morning and the Annual General Meeting.
Keep an eye out for the program in the coming weeks!
In a show of support for the upcoming Conference, the ALBS has secured
$5,000 in sponsorship from Meat & Livestock Australia. Offered bi-annually, the sponsorships are awarded based on how well the event will align with MLA’s priorities and its ability to target red meat producers to increase the productivity, sustainability and profitability of their business. We are very pleased to have received the funding as it highlights how well the conference, and in turn Limousin, parallels with current industry advancements.
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NEWS OFC REPORT
Vic On Farm Challenge Report by SHANE HOHNBERG
The inaugural Victorian On Farm Challenge (OFC), proudly sponsored by Southern Stockfeeds, was run from the 10th –12th of October 2018.
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he event had entries from 21 Victorian Limousin Studs with 90 females + 30 calves and 40 bulls, put on display for judge ,Mr Peter Collins, to assess. Mr Collins stated that the event was a major success for the breed and that the organisers need to be commended on how well the OFC was operated.The quality of animals on display was a major step in the right direction for where the Limousin breed is headed. The travelling party covered just over 2,000km in the 3 days with 27 hours in the vehicle driven by Travis Worm, the Sales Manager of Southern Stockfeeds who generously provided us with a vehicle for our travels.
Day 1 Starting at Cohuna, we travelled east to Greta South, then made our way through Central Victoria and ended up in Hamilton on the first night. To finish off Day 1 we had visited 7 properties and travelled 1000km.
Day 2 Day 2 started in the scenic hills of Byaduk and continued on through the Western Districts. We ended the day in Geelong, taking in some fantastic country side. Another 7 properties were visited and 700kms driven. We then made our way through Melbourne to have a well-earned rest for the night.
Day 3 Day 3 began in Warragul before driving down to East Gippsland where the landscapes were fantastic. We had scheduled a unique opportunity to travel by barge to French Island to inspect French cattle. “How Ironic”. The last leg of the trip was to negotiate our way through Melbourne peak hour traffic. We made it to the last property on the outskirts of Bendigo right on schedule, before taking the judge back home.
OFC Awards Night The OFC concluded with a presentation dinner held in Bendigo where approx. 45 attendees were treated to a wonderful 3 course meal and received some positive feedback on their animals. The night also included a fundraising auction with one lucky punter winning an Engel fridge, wrapping up a fabulous evening. The Vic region of the ALBS would like to thank all exhibitors and sponsors: Southern Stockfeeds, CMTP, GRS, Nationwide AB, Agrigene, Semex. We would also like to thank the Organising Committee as well Mr Peter Collins, Travis Worm, Shane Hohnberg and James O’Brien for all your time and effort. The OFC was considered to be a great promotional event for the breed and will be run again in October 2019 with the view to incorporate an elite Limousin Sale.
Please feel free to contact the Vic/Tas Region Chairman for further details or to offer suggestions for the future sale.
Manoora Park Nadia Junior Champion Heifer and Supreme Exhibit
OFC Awards Night Group Photo
Western Gold Kolt Senior Champion Bull
White Lakes Blueberry Ice Senior Champion Female
OFC Awards Night Surpreme Exhibit
Western Gold Nutcracker Junior Champion Bull
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Merriwa Feedlot Trial Results First published on 8th November, 2018 in The Land by LUCY KINBACHER
Youngsters clean sweep in Merriwa feedlot trial
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Merriwa family have proven they can breed a beef article to appeal to both the hoof and the hook after taking out the top prizes in the prestigious Merriwa Show prime cattle competition recently. Hailed as one of the leading feedback trail competitions outside of the Royal Show circuit, 188 head of cattle successfully completed a 112day feeding program at Alexander Downs before travelling to Tamworth for slaughter on October 5. Under the watchful eye of Flemington Limousins principal, Donna Robson, the initial 198 entries were judged on the hoof at the Merriwa Show where the champion pen of three steers was awarded to Limousin cross Shorthorns from 22-year-old Alicia Medd, Cavan, Merriwa. The trade steers took out the 249-290 kilogram class and had an average daily weight gain of 1.81 kilograms by the show date.
highly, Jacob’s pen scored 448.5 out of a possible 600. He was therefore named most successful exhibitor in hoof and hook and the overall champion. The Medd siblings work on the family’s 5500 acres of cattle and cropping operations. Traditionally Shorthorn breeders, Limousin genetics were introduced into their herd for added muscling, meat and hybrid vigour. They currently run 250 breeders, down from their normal stocking rates of 450, turning off grain assisted yearlings to the supermarket trade. The Medds don’t source genetics from specific studs, rather searching for individuals that suit their program, and even run their own commercially bred sires. While they have supplied steers to St Johns College at Dubbo, the Merriwa Show is one of the only competition they enter their cattle. Mr Medd said they were limited in their selection this year given most of the calves were heavier at the time.
“It’s been a very tough season this year, especially for cows and calves,” he said. “The natural grass has been pretty ordinary. We did get a little bit of feed off our oats but it’s probably one of the toughest that I recall.”
It was Ms Medd’s 19-year-old brother, Jacob, who took out the champion individual beast on the hoof from his pen of ¾ Limousin cross Shorthorns, which had also won the class of trade steers between 291-340 kilograms. They were just as credible on the hook, taking out the champion pen, the highest average dressing percentage of 61.6 per cent and sixth highest average profit margin of $167/head. Most notable was the pen’s evenness across the carcase judging, individually scoring between 84 and 89.5 out of 100. In the overall point score, where profitability and carcase specifications rate
Siblings Jacob and Alicia Medd, Cavan, Merriwa hold their trophies from the Merriwa Show Prime cattle competition with a mixture of Shorthorn and Limousin cross mixed age cows and their calves at foot
NEWS AD/ TOP 10
Real cost to steer feeding process First published on 8th November, 2018 in The Land by LUCY KINBACHER
The commitment of Alexander Downs to buy and feed steer entrants in the Merriwa prime cattle competition wasn’t cheap this year as the cost of feed supplies continued to rise.
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Paying $625/tonne for hay along with additional ration costs, the cattle were fed $117,441 by Alexander Downs and returned a final profit margin of $33/head. Of the 198 head inducted on June 14, one pen was disqualified for entry weights outside of specifications while five head died during the feeding process and two were returned to the paddock for health reasons. A total of 52 head were treated for sickness during the trials, with many bouncing back to finish in some of the top placings. Unlike most carcase competitions, cattle are returned to Alexander Downs after the show judging to be fed for a further 20 days.
n average, the steers ate 10.1 kilograms/head daily costing $602/head across 112 days to achieve an overall average daily weight gain of 1.81 kilograms/head.
Limousin and Angus round out top ten First published on 8th November, 2018 in The Land by LUCY KINBACHER
Limousin and Angus genetics performed strongly in the 2018 Merriwa Show prime cattle competition, taking out seven of the top 10 overall placings.
of 2.37 kilograms in the 91 days feeding prior to the show, just ahead of two pens of Limousin and Limousin cross steers from Clark Livestock, Lyndhurst, with a 2.34 kilogram and 2.23 kilogram weight gain. Overall, the Maben’s steers scored 472.5 points from a possible 600, ahead of Limousin Angus cross steers from MG and DM Inder, Merriwa, in third place on 466 points.
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Limousins from Clark Livestock, Lyndhurst, were sixth with 450 points while a Limousin Angus steer from Eric Crowe, Milton Park, Tamworth, was champion individual carcase and his two pens claimed seventh (448 points) and eighth (442.5 points) overall.
Their pen had the highest average weight gain
Angus steers from Knowla Livestock, Gloucester, rounded out the top ten.
eading the strong performance, the Maben family, Merriwa, claimed overall runner-up with a pen of Limousin Angus cross steers.
Pictured are two examples of the quality in the Clark and Maben pens of steers.
Limousin National Show & Sale Pre-Checklist
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reparations for the National Show and Sale are well underway with the committee confident the sale will be as successful as ever in 2019. The National is open to all financial members from all regions and if you are planning on entering now is the time to start your preparations.
Pre-entry checklist:
Are animals to be entered registered?
Are their registrations details
correct? Sex, DOB, parents, Horn/Poll status, Colour?
N E W S B H H C U P D AT E
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Blockbuster Update The inaugural Blockbuster Hoof and Hook Competition has been a major success with over 100 steers and heifers offered up for appraisal.
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fter 100 days on feed at the Rodgers Creek Feedlot near Warwick, QLD, the Evans Family at Kingaroy were awarded the Champion ribbon for their 15-month-old purebred steer. Sired by home bred bull, Jen-Daview King George from a commercial Limo cow, he weighed in at 482kgs at judging around 160kgs heavier than his induction weight.
Have you submitted a docility score for the animal and its contemporaries?
Have you checked their proto status? Do you need to order testing?
Corey Evans Jen-Daview Limousin Stud, Kingaroy with the champion steer and competition judge Grant Shedden, Casino, NSW.
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The reserve champion came from the same weight class and was awarded to a purebred steer bred by Graeme and Val Wicks, Wooroolin, who tipped the scales at a solid 594kg.
Show Day
The hook results saw the ribbons distributed in a range of different classes include Dressing Percentage and Eye Muscle Area, as well as Overall Carcase Quality.
Sale Day
The champion in the export class was awarded to the Thompson Brother of Nanango for their milk tooth entry with a carcase weight of 321.8kgs, 9mm of fat and an EMA of 92sqcm.
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In the domestic trade carcase section, the Champion ribbon was awarded to an entry presented by Dennis Peters, Paradise Creek Pastoral. The carcase presented an EMA of 68sqcm with 5mm of fat and a carcase weight of 224.5kgs.
Over 50 prizes were awarded throughout the competition with over $12,000 in the prize pool.
Royal Geelong Double Header for Freshwaters Grand Champion Carcase – Royal Geelong Show
Diane and Gary Freshwater are celebrating after taking a clean sweep of awards with their Limousin/Angus heifer entry at this years Royal Geelong Show.
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he 7/8 Limousin heifer dominated her section winning Champion Medium Weight, to then go on to claim Grand Champion title on the hoof under judge Alex Herd (pictured presenting ribbon to Diane). She backed up her success by taking out the Grand Champion Carcass on the hook. An EMA of 98sqcm and scans of 12/7 contributed to the heifers score of 92 out of a possible 100, which eclipsed the second place animal by a full seven points.
Congratulations Diane and Gary.
Diane Freshwater Royal Geelong Show and competition judge Alex Herd
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SHOWS EKKA REPORT
EKKA Report Photos courtesy of the QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE
Hoof & Hook Competition
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he Coonamble High School Bovine Appreciation Club’s Limousin-cross steer carcase accumulated the most points on the hook competition to be awarded grand
champion led steer carcase and the Ken Crotty OAM Perpetual Trophy. The Woolworths champion light weight carcase and the SSF Melrose Memorial Trophy was bestowed on the steer exhibit from Peter and Pauline Grant, The Downfall Limousins, near Stanthorpe. The steer weighed-in at 350 kilograms with a carcase meat yield of 63.5 percent. Pictured below - Peter and Pauline Grant, The Downfall Limousins and Gemma Lydford representing Coonamble High School Bovine Appreciation Club
Peter and Pauline Grant – The Downfall Limousins and Gemma Lydford – representing Coonamble High School’s Bovine Appreciation Club
Champion Junior Led Heifer – Exhibited by St John’s College, Dubbo, sashed by Brian Yep, with judge Berry Reynolds, held by Edwina Tink. Purchased from Coonamble High School.
Champion Junior Led Steer – A purebred Limousin, bred by Ray Zahnow, Fernvale Limousins, exhibited by Brooke Parlane, Pine Mountain
SHOWS EKKA REPORT
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Champion Open Steer – Limousin Angus cross exhibited by Shaun Daley and Julia Simmons, Clifton. Pictured here with Karen Griffiths. He went on to sell for $52/kg to long standing supporters of the Ekka steer auction, The Breakfast Creek Hotel.
Limousin Judging Friday 10th August
Junior & Grand Champion Bull – Warrigal Next G exhibited by the Relf Family
Junior Champion Heifer – Elwanvale Narizma Eight exhibited by the Dwan Family and McAlpin Livestock
Senior Champion Bull – A.T. Meteor exhibited by Adam & Kahlia Williamson
Senior & Grand Champion Female – Ro-Maree Mascara exhibited by Robyn Nobbs
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SHOWS MELBOURNE REPORT
Melbourne Royal Show
Photos courtesy of the Stock & Land
HOOF AND HOOK COMPETITION
HOOF AND HOOK COMPETITION
Grand Champion Steer – bred by Beckenham & Rigdale Limousins, prepared by Matthew Rigano, with help from Annie Pumpa and Bridie Chester.
Winning Borthwick Trophy Team – Interbreed Best Team of Three
STUD CATTLE COMPETITION
STUD CATTLE COMPETITION
Grand Champion Female and Supreme Exhibit – La Valla Namadia owned by Berdihold Limousin, pictured here with judge Jake Phillips, handled by Stuart Hobbs.
Grand Champion bull – Bush Park Night Rider pictured here with owner Patrick Halloran
Young Limo Breeder Top Judge Rylie Cherry, Regal Class Limousin, Victoria, has taken out the prestigious title of Grand Champion Judge at the Melbourne Royal.
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f the win Rylie says, ‘It’s moments like these that help shape the future of young people in the industry. It was at the Royal Melbourne Show in 2009 that my interest in breeding beef cattle really began and my passion for the Limousin breed started to take shape.” Rylie will now represent Victoria at the National Judging Finals at the 2019 Perth Royal. We wish her all the best and we’re very proud to have such a talented judge as an ambassador for our breed.
Grand Champion Judge – Royal Melbourne Show
SHOWS ADELAIDE REPORT
Adelaide Royal Show
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Photos courtesy of the Stock & Land
HOOF AND HOOK COMPETITION
HOOF AND HOOK COMPETITION
Champion & Reserve Heavy Domestic Steer – exhibited by the Spence Family, Keith, SA bred by Mandayen Limousin, Keith, SA
Thomes Foods International Cup Winners for Interbreed Best Team of Three Steers – exhibited by the Spence family and Glental Partnership
STUD CATTLE COMPETITION
JUNIOR PARADERS
Senior and Grand Champion Female – Warrawindi Lady Gem exhibited by Phoebe Eckerman, Korunye, SA
Grand Champion Parader, South Australian State Competition – junior member Mason Galpin, Warrawindi Limousins, SA
Phoebe’s Adelaide Success
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ive years after beginning her stud, 18-year-old junior
member Phoebe Eckermann, of Korunye, has earned a clean sweep of the tricolour ribbons in the Limousin judging, with Aruma winning the junior, senior and grand champion female, as well as junior, senior and grand champion bull. Phoebe then went on to claim the Most Successful Exhibitor of the entire show! Congratulations Phoebe and family - a fantastic achievement.
Phoebe Eckermann – Photo: Stock Journal.
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SHOWS PERTH/HOBART REPORT
Perth Royal Show
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with Morrisvale Newsmaker placing 3rd from 15, Morrisvale Nectarine 5th from 15 and Aldgate place 2nd from 10. The winning group of three heifers came from the Aldgate Stud. They also won the Interbreed Supreme Calf with Aldgate Pink Panther.
In the interbreed, the Limousin placed well
It was a great week for the breed and showed our dominance within breeds in Western Australia.
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erth Royal was judged on Saturday 29th September 2018. There were 14 exhibits from three breeders. It was a small showing but a hugely successful day for the whole breed. This success continued in the interbreed classes.
Junior Bull – Morrisvale Newsmaker
Hobart Royal Show Clean sweep at Royal Hobart for Kanangra
Perth Royal Supreme Exhibit – Aldgate Honey
out her career as part of the Limousin Youth Association.
heree Lawrence from Kanangra Limousins, has had an excellent showing at this year’s Hobart Royal, claiming both Champion sashes.
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Claiming the bull section was yearling bull Kanangra Neon Dream with the females taken by Kanangra Hell on Hills with Kanangra Playin With Fire at side.
Now into her eighth year of breeding registered Limousins under her own prefix, Sheeree started
Congratulations Sheree, a great achievement for a future leader of the breed.
Kanangra Neon Dream
Kanangra Hell on Hills – with Kanangra Playin With Fire at side
SHOWS CHRISTCHURCH REPORT
New Zealand Agricultural Show
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involved with sheep judging as a competitor and did very well.
by GARY KENNETT
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t was a challenging build-up to this year’s show, rebranded the New Zealand Agricultural Show, as we worked through the impact of M.Bovis on cattle showing. After many meetings a protocol was developed with the help of MPI to ensure the cattle at the event were safe from this disease and breeders weren’t exposed to unnecessary risks.
Ben More Harri with an impressive Birubi Jupita bull calf-at-foot, exhibited by Warrick and Cece James, took out the top award by being named Supreme Limousin. Piwakawaka Natalie, exhibited by Gary Kennett and Marilyn Montgomery, took out Champion Limousin Yearling. The heifer has Mandayen Vision Y329 and ROMN Justice in her pedigree background.
Mycoplasma Bovis was recently discovered in NZ and the Ministry responsible (MPI) decided on eradication. Events like A&P Shows were initially considered a potential biosecurity risk. Calf Clubs have been cancelled and there are only three A&P Shows nationwide with the facilities to ensure appropriate protocols are put in place. Entry numbers were down on previous years, but the quality of cattle exhibited was still evident. Limousin were one of the larger classes exhibited.
The Lincoln High School team paraded three Limousin yearling heifers and won against stiff competition from three other teams. Emma Owen was awarded the Youth Ambassadorial Scholarship and will travel to Australia next April to spend time with studs and then onto the Sydney Show. Liz Maslin travelled down from the Waikato for the week and assisted with the preparation and parading. Her experience was very evident and much appreciated.
Australian Michelle Fairall, the 2018 ANZAC New Zealand Exchange Scholarship Recipient, was invited to judge the Limousin class and Interbreeds. On the final day Michelle got
It was a wonderful show and Limousin gained some significant profile. It was wonderful to see other breeders there in support.
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(SOUTHERN BEEF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES)
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is an exceptionally important molecule found in the nucleus of all bovine cells. It is often described as the ‘blueprint’ of an organism because it codes the instructions for how that organism will develop, function and appear. In plants and animals, DNA is bundled into chromosomes. Beef cattle have 30 chromosome pairs, each pair including one chromosome inherited from the sire and one from the dam. Because progeny inherit chromosomes from both parents, the DNA ‘blueprint’ is passed on from one generation to the next.
Animals are made of cells
Within each cell nucleous are chromosomes
Chromosomes are made of DNA
DNA Structure
What is a Gene?
DNA looks like a long, twisted ladder known as a double helix. The sides of the ladder are made up of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules. The rungs connect to the sugar molecules and are known as nitrogenous bases. It is the bases which provide the key functionality of DNA and exhibit variation between individuals.
A gene is a base pair sequence at a particular location on the chromosome which codes for a specific product. It is estimated there are between 22,000 and 28,000 genes in the beef animals. Genes are separated on chromosomes by areas of ‘non-coding DNA’ for which no function has been identified, but still makeup part of the animal’s genotype.
There are approximately 3 billion base pairs in bovine DNA. There are four different bases, Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G) and Cytosine (C). Each rung of DNA is made up of two bases linked together, either G to C or T to A. The sequences of these base pairs make up the ‘message’ of DNA, and differences in sequences provide the basis for variation between individuals.
For each gene there may be 2 or more variations, known as alleles, which can result in different phenotypes or observable characteristics. For example, one of the genes influencing coat colour has three alleles, the “e” allele for red coat colour, the ED allele for black coat colour and a “Wild type” E+ allele. Which alleles the animal has, and how those alleles interact with each other determines the coat colour of the animal.
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Sugar Phosphate Backbone Thymine
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What is a Gene Marker (or DNA Marker)? A gene or DNA marker is a known, heritable base pair sequence which is associated with a particular gene. The DNA marker sequence does not necessarily have to be part of the gene that codes for the trait but only associated with it, therefore
the value of the genetic marker will vary. There are several types of DNA markers, but those most commonly used are microsatellites (traditional, “old” technology and SNPs (pronounced ‘snips’) which are the latest and best technology currently available.
What is a SNP? Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are markers where there is a difference in a single base pair. For example, in the figure below, the top animal has a “C & G” base pair at the particular location in the DNA, whereas the bottom animal has a “A & T” base pair.
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DNA Case Study Genomics enables progeny carcase analysis The power of DNA and the use of genomic parent verification (PV) testing has recently been utilised to determine the sires of client’s commercial calves, sired by Raven bulls. The 92 steers were purchased by Jason & Penny Schulz in December 2017, from two long term commercial clients to form a progeny analysis trial. The trial aims to attain growth and actual carcase information recorded from the Raven sired progeny, with an aim to further improve the accuracies of the EBV data of their sires and provide valuable information for further herd progression and more broadly benefit the ALBS database. To enable the progeny recording, the steers were tissue sampled using an Allflex TSU with the collected individual sample vials sent off to the Neogen laboratory for Genomic PV testing. These two groups of steers were backgrounded together on pasture for 5 months on the Schulz’s commercial lease property before being sold on consignment to TEYS Charlton Feedlot. The steers entered a 155 day feedlot program penned together with weight measurements taken on induction and exit from the Feedlot. Once finished, the steers will be processed in late November, with their carcases measured for recording under the guidelines of ABRI.
While early DNA technology (microsatellites) only evaluated an animal’s DNA for a small number of DNA markers (21 on a standard panel), SNP chips now routinely evaluate animals at many thousands of individual SNPs e.g. a GGPLD test produces ~50,000 SNPs and a GGPHD test will produce ~150,000 SNPs. For some research programs 800K chips are used, and whilst not yet cost effective, it’s possible to map the entire bovine genome using SNP technology.
Boyd Gudex, from Southern Beef Technology Services, commended Jason and Penny for their initiative as there has been no carcase data entered into the Limousin BREEDPLAN analysis for over 5 years. While collecting good quality carcase data is both time consuming and expensive, the rewards can be substantial and add greatly to the Limousin BREEDPLAN analysis. It is also a great example of how meaningful data can be collected from commercial progeny of Limousin sires.
SNPs are now the most common form of DNA marker and are utilised within the Limousin breed for parentage verification, identification of undesirable alleles for genetic conditions, and soon as the basis for the calculation of genomic predictions for production traits.
The Raven progeny analysis trial will soon be nearing completion as it awaits the carcase information from the steers. However, once the information has been gathered and compiled, the recorded data is expected to be entered into ALBS Breedplan early in 2019.
Which DNA test do I need?
Is your animal to be registered as an AI sire?
Does your animal require recessive testing? (see list below)
NO
Does your animal require recessive testing? (see list below)
NO
YES
YES
Will your animal be siring calves or used as a donor dam?
YES
YES
Order a GGPLD
NO
NO
YES
Do the parents of your animal have a SNP Profile on file?
NO
Are you testing to determine parentage?
YES
UNSURE
Does your animal require recessive testing? (see list below)
YES
UNSURE
NO
Order a GGPHD
Do you need more than two tests from the list completed?
YES NO
Do you need more than two tests from the list completed?
NO
Search parents on ALBS website and check for SNP #
Order GGPLD and enter parents SNP numbers in test
Contact the office to discuss your requirements
YES Order the GGPLD + the recessives as standalone tests
Order GGPLD for parents and for your animal
Do you need more than two tests from the list completed?
YES Order a Comprehensive Limousin bundle (it will be cheaper)
Order the GGPHD + the recessives as standalone tests
Order a Standard Limousin bundle (it will be cheaper)
NO
Order the recessives as standalone tests
Recessive Tests Available for Limousin Test Name
Code
Test Name
Code
Coat Colour (Homo Black, Hetero Black)
COAT
Myostatin (F94L)
MSTN
Horn/Poll Test (Homo Poll, Hetero Poll)
POLL
Protoporphyria
PROTO
Tenderness
TEND
Pesti-virus
PI
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TECHNICAL COP REPORT
Completeness of Performance Report
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ow much data do Limousin breeders record?
Many breeders will be familiar with the BREEDPLAN Completeness of Performance (CoP) product, which includes a report and a Star Rating for each herd. The report allows an individual herd to quantify how much performance information they are recording for each trait and can also be produced for an entire breed society. This allows the breed society and its members to identify how much performance data has been collected for each trait, and how this has changed over time.
for when analysing the progeny performance.
Growth and Carcase Traits
• 58% of all calves have their
docility recorded. This has noticeably dropped in the last Between 45% (200d) and 9.5% 3 years, particularly in heifers. (Mature Cow) of animals have Approximately 5% more bulls are weights recorded. The percentage recorded for docility than heifers. recorded decreased with age. This not unexpected as animals are Conclusion expected to be lost from the system with time (e.g. from sale, slaughter The collection of performance or illness) data underpins the Limousin BREEDPLAN analysis, allowing for 13% of all calves registered the identification of genetically with the Australian Limousin superior animals for a range of Breeders Association have economically important traits. ultrasound scan data on file (EMA, rib fat, rump fat and IMF) The amount of performance data This percentage is slowly increasing that is recorded by Limousin over time (approximately 1% breeders varies by trait. per year over last decade), approximately 2-3% more bulls are For tips on how to increase the amount of performance scanned than heifers despite the data that you collect, advantages in scanning heifers.
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The amount of performance data being recorded varies from trait There has been no abattoir to trait. From Figure 1, we can see carcase data collected in this time that between 2012 and 2016 (5 yr average) in the Limousin breed: Fertility and Docility
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Birth/Mating Traits
however, this EBV cannot be generated in the future unless there is data to analyse.
• 17% of all male calves have their Scrotal Size recorded
head to the SBTS & TBTS YouTube channel www.youtube.com/sbtstbts and watch the two new short videos on how to interpret and improve your BREEDPLAN CoP report.
• Registered more males than • Only 77 days to calving records females (ratio 0.9) Alternatively, for further have been recorded between contact • 91% of all calves registered 2012 and 2016. This is likely to information, Boyd Gudex, SBTS Technical have a calving ease score recorded
• 62% of all calves have a
birthweight recorded (This has increased from below 50% in 2011)
be a reflection of the fact that the days to calving EBV is not currently Officer for Limousin, on (02) 6773 1711 or via email generated for the Australian boyd@sbts.une.edu.au Limousin Breeders Association,
• Most ET recipient dams
are recorded (94%). Recording recipient dam information is important to allow variation in the non-genetic/recipient dam’s maternal ability to be accounted
Figure 1. The percentage of registered Limousin calves born in the 2012 to 2016 calving drops that have performance data on file for a range of traits.
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T E C H N I C A L D AY S T O C A LV I N G
Improving Limousin Female Fertility with Genetics: Now and into the Future
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eproductive performance is a key determinant of profitability in a beef cattle enterprise. Consequently, selection for improved reproductive performance should be an important consideration for all beef cattle producers (though of lesser importance to those focussed on producing terminal sires).
trait to be included in Limousin BREEDPLAN.
new traits to include in the BREEDPLAN Analysis.
The Days to Calving EBV describes the genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to the bull) until subsequent calving, and is expressed in days. Most of the variation in this trait occurs in how long it takes the female to get pregnant (e.g. did she get pregnant in the first cycle, second cycle or not at all), with only a small amount of variation in this trait being due to gestation length (Figure 1).
In order to evaluate new traits, the scientists at the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) require data on these traits to analyse. However, it is of limited value to the beef producer to record these traits when there is no feedback (EBV) available and no guarantee that the data will prove to be valuable to future analyses.
Lower, more negative Days to Calving EBVs are more desirable, as they indicate females that conceive earlier in the joining period (i.e. shorter Days to Calving). Females with lower, more negative Days to Calving For Limousin breeders who are EBVs also tend to be those that using BREEDPLAN, the only show early puberty as heifers, fertility EBV currently available earlier return to oestrous after is Scrotal Size. The Scrotal Size calving and higher pregnancy EBV is a measure of reproductive rates. maturity, and although measured on bulls, it’s useful for identifying which heifers will reach puberty Want Days to at an earlier age and return to Calving EBVs for the oestrous earlier after calving. Limousin Breed? Although positively correlated with pregnancy rate, it is not a There is a stereotypical chicken direct measure of this trait. and egg scenario (which comes first) when it comes to evaluating A second fertility EBV, Days
The following is a quick summary of the types of data required for the calculation of the Days to Calving EBV and other potential future female fertility EBVs. Breeders interested in recording this data should refer to the “Recording Days to Calving Information” and “Collecting Better Female Fertility Data” tip sheets for more detail. This information should be submitted directly to BREEDPLAN via a BREEDPLAN compatible herd recording software package or via the Microsoft Excel template for “Submitting Joining Information”.
The data required is:
• All joining details of all females in herd. This includes dry or
to Calving, is also available in some BREEDPLAN analyses and, when available, it forms a critical component of any self-replacing BreedObject Indexes. With only 77 records submitted to BREEDPLAN during the 5 year period 2012 to 2016, there is not enough Limousin data currently available for the Days to Calving
Figure 1. Measure of Days to Calving
TECHNICAL BREED OBJECT SELECTION INDEXES
culled cows and all matings, not just the successful ones. • The Days to Calving EBV currently reported in other breeds is for naturally mated cows only but there is research underway looking at incorporating data from artificial breeding programs into the trait. • For this research to occur, data on all events (e.g. synchronisation) associated with artificial breeding is required.
• Pregnancy test results are
not currently part of the Days to Calving trait, but breeders are
Limousin BreedObject Selection Indexes
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election Indexes make selection decisions easier by condensing the influence of each breeding value (EBV) into a single dollar value. Groups of animals (e.g. sale bulls) can then be sorted on their index values to find those that would be most profitable for a particular commercial enterprise. Like EBVs, Selection Indexes are a well-established, scientifically based methodology that is used in many livestock species around the world. The Selection Indexes in BREEDPLAN are generated using a software package called BreedObject. BreedObject works by creating
encouraged to submit them for potential future inclusion.
• All births (dead or alive). If
dead calves are not recorded then the dam will be incorrectly assumed to have been dry.
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information submitted routinely to your Breed Society. • This information may also be used in a future female longevity EBV.
• Details of all females
For more information, there are a number of tip sheets available disposed of from the herd. This on the BREEDPLAN website that is important so the cow is not discriminated against if she didn’t explain the Days to Calving EBV have a calf recorded, because she trait and how to record it. left the herd for reasons other than reproductive performance (e.g. injury). • Note that the fate/disposal codes for Days to Calving are different to the disposal
Alternatively, please feel free to contact the SBTS Technical Officer for Limousin, Boyd Gudex at (02) 6773 1711 or boyd@sbts. une.edu.au
a computer representation of a What Limousin production system that includes Selection Indexes all of its characteristics (e.g. calving rate, calving difficulties, are available? feed availability, market There are four different selection specifications, etc.) that impact the cost and income components indexes currently calculated for Australian Limousin animals. of farm profit. Each selection index describes a different commercial production/ The software then evaluates market scenario and relates to the economic benefit to the a typical herd using Limousin production system of each EBV trait. This produces an economic bulls and targeting the following specifications. value for each EBV, which is then used to create a Selection These indexes are: Index that reflects the amount of emphasis required on each Domestic Terminal Index – for EBV to achieve the maximum Limousin bulls to be used over profitability in the production British bred females targeting the system and market end point that domestic market. All progeny to that index was designed for. be slaughtered (Terminal).
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Selection Indexes reflect both the short term profit generated by a bull through the sale of his progeny, and the longer term profit generated by his daughters if they are retained in the herd.
• Self-Replacing Index – for a
pure Limousin herd targeting the production of grain fed heavy steers. Daughters to be kept so maternal traits are important (Self Replacing).
T E C H N I C A L B R E E D O B J E C T S E L E C T I O N I N D E X E S / FAT S CO R E S
• Heavy Steer Terminal Index -
Interpreting
for Limousin bulls to be used over British bred females targeting the Selection Indexes heavy steer market. All progeny The Selection Index value for to be slaughtered (Terminal). an animal is effectively an EBV of the animal’s profitability Vealer Terminal Index - for in that particular commercial Limousin bulls to be used over British bred females targeting the production scenario and market. production of vealers. All progeny Ranking seedstock animals on their Selection Index value sorts to be slaughtered (Terminal). them based on their progeny’s expected profitability for the More detail on the Limousin targeted production system. selection indexes can found
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on the Tip Sheets page in the Technical area of the BREEDPLAN website.
Future BreedObject Development Limousin breeders may have observed that there is a new version of the BreedObject software available and that some breed societies have received new indexes from the software.
Selection Indexes are expressed as “net profit per cow mated”. For example, if we compare a bull with an Index of +$60 with a bull that has an Index of +$30, we can estimate that the difference in net profit from the progeny of the bulls would be :
= ½ x difference in Index = ½ x (60-30) = $15 per cow mated
(Note: We need to multiply by ½ because only half the progeny’s genes come from the sire)
The good news is that the Limousin society is on the list of If the two bulls were joined to societies whose indexes will be 200 cows during their breeding reviewed and enhanced using the latest version of the software. life, this would equate to a difference of (200 x $15) = $3000. The downside is that the update It is important to note that this difference includes profit across process is quite involved with the entire production chain from ~170 questions (per index) relating to characteristics (prices, costs, production levels etc.) of commercial Limousin production systems requiring answering to form the new indexes.
Using Fat Scores on Farm
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joining to slaughter and also considers the long term profit generated by a sire’s daughters (if a self-replacing Selection Index).
Using Selection Indexes As a guide to using Selection Indexes, it is recommended that producers complete the following steps: (i) Identify the Selection Index of most relevance (ii) Rank animals on the Selection Index (iii) Consider the individual EBVs of importance (iv) Consider other traits of importance (genetic conditions, BullCheck, structure etc). For bull sales, a shortlist of bulls can be generated using steps (i) to (iii) can be done at home before you even go to the sale. This leaves you more time to concentrate on the other important aspects of the sale.
For more information regarding Selection Indexes, please contact the SBTS Technical Officer for Limousin, Boyd Gudex at (02) 6773 1711 or boyd@sbts.une. edu.au. The fatness of your cattle determines more than just their suitability to market specifications. Within a breed herd, fatness is a key indicator on the herds ability to meet key production goals such as joining, calving and weaning.
by ALISTAIR RAYNER, For more information on the RAYNERAG latest enhancements to the BreedObject software, look at scoring is one of the most for an article in the upcoming valuable skills you can learn as Summer 2018 SBTS & TBTS Update a producer. There are six fat scores used to Magazine.
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T E C H N I C A L U S I N G FAT S CO R E S O N FA R M
describe the level of fat on an animal. These scores are based on the depth of fat between the animals hide and the muscle or bone beneath the skin. Fatness is assessed at both the 12th rib of the animal and at the P8 site.
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deciding if cattle have sufficient fat for market requirements. However in a breeding herd, fat scores are also a really useful tool. In the first instance, fat score at calving time will influence how long it will take a cow to recommence cycling after The P8 site is quite a specific When most people think of using calving. The higher the fat score, point, and many producers often fat scores, its often in terms of the more likely it will be that the cow will return to oestrus within the minimum time frame to Score P8 site (mm) 12th Rib (mm) achieve a calf every year. 1 0-2 0-1 ask me where it actually is on an animal. If you draw a line from the high bone of the animal – the third sacral vertebrae down until it intersects with a line drawn at right angles from the pin bone, that is where you find the P8 site.
2 3
Over 2 up to 6 Over 6 up to 12
2-3 4-7
4 5 6
Over 12 up to 22 Over 22 up to 32 32+
8-12 12-18 18+
We know that it normally takes a Fat Score 3 cow about 50 days to return to oestrus. Where as a cow that is Fat Score 2 will take another 20 days. So when you do the maths of pregnancy at
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TECHNICAL MEMBER SERVICES ‘HOW TO’ TIPS
282 days, plus a period to return to oestrus, you’ll work out you don’t have a big window of opportunity to have fat Score 2 cows successfully delivering a calf every 12 months. In practical terms, fat scoring is a useful way to draft your cattle into management groups. I actually think your cow management groups need to be constantly reviewed. If you can draft your cows into groups based on size, weight and fat score, you will be better positioned to efficiently meet their feed requirements.
drop, you have to be prepared to action some immediate strategies to prevent significant weight loss and to avoid compromising animal welfare. Once your animals approach a Fat Score 2 level, they are starting to metabolise body reserves of muscle and are losing weight. If you can recognize this in your cows you can move to correct their nutrition or make decisions about decreasing stock numbers before weight loss becomes significant.
Once a beef animal falls into the category of Fat Score 1, they Drafting cows into groups are considered to be AT RISK based on these factors, means from a welfare perspective. This you will have the opportunity means you have to commence to adjust nutrition to lower fat a program of management to score animals if you need to with address their condition through the use of supplements. Or if feeding programs. You would you are planning on selling a be looking at ensuring calves are group of cattle, these can often weaned off – to allow the cow to be the easiest and most readily use all the energy she consumes identified group of cattle to sell. for herself and not have to produce milk. I reckon it’s also important to recognize that as Fat Scores Calves should be weaned onto a
Member Services
‘How To’ Tips:
How to search and sort your herd listing online
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f you’re looking to inventory your herd numbers, or simply get a complete listing of your animals, the search function in your online member area can be a very powerful tool. Follow the instructions here to view your herd.
Searching your entire herd:
ration that allows them to grow correctly and without setbacks that are lily if there was no intervention. Cows that are AT RISK (Fat Score 1) should be drafted into a separate group and managed so that all animals are able to achieve their daily intake requirements. This also means it will be easier to monitor these animals as a group and provide other treatments if required such as parasite controls. One of the key things I’ve learnt is that producers have been looking at their cows for so long, they don’t notice the variation in the herd, until we’ve drafted them up. Once they are drafted and plans set in place, its rewarding to see the pressure ease on producers and a clear plan of action taking place.
If you are unsure about how you can use fat scores properly, or you’ve been looking at your cows for too long, perhaps it’s time to ask for some help. ‘Ownership Selection’ 5. Select ‘My Ownership’ 6. Click Search
1. Head to www.limousin.com.au The initial landing page will only and click on ‘Member Login’. 2. Enter your Member ID and password in the fields provided and then click Sign On. If you are yet to have your online member area activated, please contact the Office. 3. In the top menu bar, click Animal Enquiry 4. Scroll to the fourth available search option, labelled
show the first fifteen animal records. If you wish to view your entire listing on one page, select ‘Show All Entries’ in the top lefthand corner. Also in the top left hand corner, there will be an option to ‘Show ALL EBVs’. This will display in table format the ident of your animal, alongside their EBVs. Clicking
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Member Services - Statistics
on the blue EBV table headings will sort your animal highest to lowest for that particular trait e.g. Current Members clicking on the blue ‘Milk (kg)’ header will pull up the animals in Full: 355 your herd with the highest Milk Life: 10 EBV. Junior: 109 Commercial/Associate: 18
Sorting your herd: Bulls or females only:
1. Follow steps one to five
outlined in Searching your herd. 2. Scroll to the sixth available search option, labelled ‘Select If’ 3. Using the dropdown arrow, select either ‘Animal is Male’ or ‘Animal is Female’ 4. Click Search Depending on your selection in step three, this search will return all the males/females in your ownership. Polled, Black Females:
1. Follow steps one to five
outlined in Sorting your herd. 2. Scroll to the sixth available search option, labelled ‘Select If’ 3. Using the dropdown arrow, select ‘Animal is Female’ 4. In the Horn field, select ‘Polled’ 5. In the Colour field, select ‘Black’ 6. Click Search There is no limit to how many options you can use at once, as long as your search criteria does not cancel each other out e.g. searching for ‘Animal is Female’ at the same time as ‘Animal is an AI sire’ will not yield results as there’s no such thing as a female AI sire.
Be sure to login to your online member area and try out the available options.
New Members for 2018 Full: 26 Life: 1 Junior: 51 Commercial/Associate: 3
Registrations by Grade Base: 0.5% Grade 1: 1.5% Grade 2: 1.5% Grade 3: 0.5% Rank 1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 11 11 13 14 14 14 17 17 19 20 20 20 20 24 24 24
Purebred: 85% French Pure: 11%
Registrations by Region ACT: 154 NSW: 3553 VIC: 1638 QLD: 1100 SA: 596 WA: 509 TAS: 36 NT: 66 NZ & International: 623 Total: 8275
Transfers by State ACT: 0 NSW: 706 VIC: 75 QLD: 97 SA: 102 WA: 92 TAS: 1 NT: 4 NZ & International: 82
Most Used Sires by Progeny Registered Sire Indent Sire Name IMUPJ341 WULFS AMAZING BULL T341A MATPK140 BIRUBI KAISER K140 IMUPH51 LFLC ZEST 51Z FPPL12 FLEMINGTON LEGEND L12 MATPL5 BIRUBI LUMINARY L5 IMCPK24 IVY’S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B IMUPL37C HUNT CREDENTIALS 37C IMCFH17 POSTHAVEN P ZANSIBAR OAKPK5 OAKLEIGH KINGMAKER K5 MATPJ15 BIRUBI JUPITA J15 KGRPK9 SOUTHWEST NOBEL PRIZE K9 IMUPF233 WULFS XTRACTOR X233X EDMPH1279 THE EYRIE H1279 FPPL36 FLEMINGTON LONGYARD L36 MDNPJ2355 MANDAYEN JACKAROO J2355 IMUPB850 RUNL STETSON 850S AMSPM602 MARYVALE MAMMON M602 IMUPA08 COLE ARCHITECT 08A FPPJ33 FLEMINGTON JOKER J33 MATPG215 BIRUBI GOULASH G215 PAFPK257 OAKWOOD CUTT MASTA MRJPL8 MORRISVALE LADYS MAN IMUPF252 WULFS XCELLSIOR X252X USAP701B LFLC BANK ACCOUNT 701B HLGPL25 SUMMIT ZANE L25 IMCPL706 GREENWOOD CANADIAN IMPACT
Progeny Count 55 41 41 38 37 34 32 31 31 29 28 28 25 24 24 24 23 23 22 21 21 21 21 20 20 20
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NEWS MISS LIMOUSIN/BULL SELECT WORKSHOP
Miss Limousin World Wins for Australia
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he Australian ladies have been very successful on the international Limousin stage recently claiming a Gold and Silver in the Limousin Miss World Competition run by LimousinBreeder.net. The 2017 Miss World Competition (presented late 2018) saw Jasmine and Hayden Green’s exhibit, Summit Meadowgrass 2149 H39 claim the Gold medal. After collecting the Supreme Exhibit sash at the Sydney Royal Feature Show, Meadowgrass went toe to toe with Limousin females from every corner of the Earth to come out on top.
In the recently judged 2018 competition, it was another Sydney Royal Supreme Exhibit belonging to Paul & Janelle Relf representing the green and gold. Warrigal Golden Caviar L4 blitzed through the southern hemisphere competition to claim the Silver medal on the World stage, in what was a very tight second to a French born female.
Well done Relf family - a champion example of the maternal power of the Limousin breed.
Warrigal Golden Caviar L4
Summit Meadowgrass 2149 H39
Pelican Rise Bull Select Workshop By CHRIS MEADE
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n Friday 30th November we held a Bull Select Workshop on our property at Irrewarra near Colac. The workshop was facilitated by Catriona Millen and Boyd Gudex from Southern Beef Technology Services and was attended by a group of commercial vealer producers and some of the local stock agents from the Colac area. While the weather was not the best, at least none of the attendees were distracted by their harvesting responsibilities. As a stud breeder, I was not sure how the workshop would be received, however I was very pleased with the support and the involvement by the attendees. The areas we covered related to understanding EBVs and using these along with a visual assessment of the bulls to select the most ideal bull for each producers’ operations. There was also a mock Helmsman auction to finish off the day and some good-hearted competitive spirit showed out in this. Many times, the workshop covered other topics associated with the breed
and particularly with the understanding of horn status and percentage of purity of animals relative to the status of French Pure. Calving ease, growth, shape, temperament, IMF, EMA and genomics were discussed during the day. The positive feedback I received on the day, and over the following week, proved that this was a worthwhile event with one of the stock agents looking to expand this next year. One of the breeders made the comment “I learned a lot of stuff that I did not know about farming”. Not only did our guests learn more about breeding and EBVs, so did I. As well as the workshop, I had Catriona and Boyd run through our own EBV records and provide comments on the areas I can improve in, offering many tips on making the process more efficient. I have a view that to promote our Limousin Breed we need to promote it to our customers, rather than to our fellow members, and the involvement and acceptance of the day vindicates this thought.
NEWS ILC REPORT
ILC Wrap Up from the Aussie Contingent
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International Limousin Congress 2022 by GAVAN BUDGE
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e started in Denver with the opening ceremony on the 38th floor at the Hyatt, with 14 Limousin national bodies represented and 23 Australians attending from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. We attended the National Western Stock Show, where we had a presentation on the US Beef Industry explaining the logic behind the direction for the industry and some current threats. Later we watched the judging of the “All American Limousin Futurity Show�, which is designed to train and develop young breeders and show handlers. We were able to walk around the mainly black cattle and talk to the different studs. We visited two ranches and the Five Rivers Feed Lot (a set up to support one hundred thousand cattle at any one time). On the way to Colorado Springs we went up to Cheyenne, to the Frontier Day (a major rodeo and cultural event) and also the Budweiser Brewery where they put out 2000 cans of beer per minute. The technical day focused on genomics with some information on epigenetics (the change in gene expression caused by outside influences) and the effects of nutrition (read supplements) on growth, fertility and immunity. It also covered the US Premium meat grade program with the different criteria and their relative dollar value. We visited two more ranches, including the biggest US Limousin stud, Running Creek Ranch, in Elizabeth. The ranches we visited were all experiencing drought and the rain that fell while we were there. The hospitality and friendship from the hosts and other international delegates is a stand out aspect of this and other congresses. Yours Sincerely, Judy and Gavanh Budge
LBS has accepted an invitation to host the International Limousin Congress in 2022. It will be held in Victoria and South Australia late Septemberearly October 2022. The tour will include parallel programmes at times to attract wider interest. One programme will target seedstock producers and the other commercial producers. In 2006, Australia hosted the ILC which started in Melbourne and finished in Sydney. This time a tour starting in Melbourne and moving through to Adelaide was considered equitable. There will be opportunities for pre and post-tours and expressions of interest have been called from APGs to host these. One of these post-tours will be to New Zealand, flying into Queenstown and visiting the very scenic Fiordland and cattle operations in Southland. The next Congress will be held in France in 2020. It is hoped that a strong contingent of Australians and New Zealanders will attend this to support our Congress two years later. ALBS invites members interested in joining the Organising Committee to come forward. Alternatively, a member may have specific skills that could be offered to the Committee.
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NEWS BIRUBI SALE REPORT
Terrific interest in Limousin dispersal First Published on 14th November, 2018 in The Land
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ager to access the genetics Annette Tynan, Birubi Limousins, Borambola, has built up over more than 20 years of breeding Limousin cattle, breeders assembled from every state keen to take home their choice of the females and bulls on offer. “It has been a bit heart rending choosing to sell and disperse the cattle. I just love my Limousin cattle,” Ms Tynan said at the conclusion of the sale, which saw her bloodlines disseminated to many stud and commercial breeders across the nation. “But there comes a time for everything… as the good book says, there is a time for sowing, and a time for reaping, but thank you to everyone who came to the sale from far and wide, just about all states were in the bidding and that was extremely pleasing because these are tough times through the drought and I appreciate your support.” Top price among the bulls was $18,000 paid by Talana Limousins, Memerambi, Qld and purchased through AuctionsPlus. Birubi Jupita J15, a May 2013 drop son of Donna Valley Poll Dictator, was a leading sire at Birubi. Talana Limousins co-principal, Anthony Graham said they were keen to access the Birubi genetic base because of the known pressure placed on the performance of the females. “The bull is exactly the type we like in our own herd, where we breed bulls for clients in the Central Highlands,” Mr Graham said. “He is moderate size, has good bone and a soft skin with plenty of dewlap.” Mr Graham noted the last two traits were important to tolerate the heat in central Queensland.
balanced and with a lovely well-set udder,” Sherrie Whitty said. “She is very feminine and her heifer calf is a cracker.” Ms Whitty said their purchase would go to the Sydney Royal. Mr and Ms Whitty bought a total of 11 females, with a second purchase at $14,000. Birubi Lady Luck L10, a March 2015-drop daughter of JYF Yieldmaster Boy, was bought by Tony Starr, Starrs Limousins, Thuddungra, for $16,500. Mr Starr was looking to expand his stud and said the cow, with a heifer calf by Wulfs Amazing Bull, would bring increased genetic depth. “She is extremely well-balanced, with great legs and a near perfect udder,” he said. “Her moderate but productive size is what I’m aiming for in my herd.” In other sale results, the syndicate of Sarana Limousins, New Day Limousins and Calderwood Limousins, outlaid $15,500 for Birubi Genteel Lady G111 and her bull calf by Wulfs Amazing Bull, while Summit Livestock, Raven Limousin and Toebell Limousins purchased Birubi Wind Charm K54 for $14,000. Mount View Orchards, Batlow, purchased Birubi Black Satin for $10,000 and Van Der Drift and Sons Pty Ltd, Macorna, Victoria, purchased Flemington Black Honey for $10,500. Among the bull buyers, L.D Mandayen and D.P Gommers, Brinkley, paid $12,000 for Oakleigh Kingmaker, while Phill and Barbara Bricknell, purchased a yearling bull, Birubi North Wind for $7,000. The auction was settled by Landmark studstock and interfaced with Auctions Plus, with Landmark’s Peter Godbolt as auctioneer.
“The bull has also been progeny performance recorded and he is a known entity,” he said. In the female section, two sold for $16,500 to leading studs in NSW. Birubi My Lady M88, a June 2016 drop daughter of Southwest Nobel Prize K9, was purchased by Luke and Sherrie Whitty, Mt Pleasant Limousins, Forbes. “She has a beautiful temperament, is well-
Equal top-priced female – Glenn Trout and Annette Tynan, Birubi Limousins, Tony Starr, Starrs Limousins, Tuddungra and Landmark auctioneer Peter Godbolt.
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Thank you to all those that attended and supported the Birubi Dispersal Sale. Special thanks to the Whitty Family - Mt Pleasant Limousins with their multiple purchases including Lot 143 - Birubi My Lady M88 for $16,500 - equal top price female. Tony Starr - Starrs Limousins Lot 126 - Birubi Lady Luck L10 for $16,500 - equal top price female. The Graham Family - Talana Limousins Lot 253 - Birubi Jupita J15 for $18,000 - Top priced bull.
Glenn Trout Mob: 0409 322420 gdtrout@outlook.com
Annette Tynan Ph: 02 9522 9448 annette.tynan1@gmail.com
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Three-way cow interest First Published on 20th November, 2018 in The Land by STEPHEN BURNS
Three studs purchased a cow in partnership at Birubi Limousin dispersal.
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states, was once considered a logistical nightmare. But, thanks to developments in livestock reproduction technology, it’s now a common option. At the recent Birubi Limousins dispersal sale at Borambola, the trio of South Australia’s Raven Limousin and New South Wales breeders Summit Livestock, Uranquinty, and Toebell Limousins, Dunns Creek, purchased Birubi Wind Charm K54 for $14,000.
urchasing a Limousin breeder The four year-old daughter in a three-way partnership, of CJSL Windfall 9072W was a and across two different
shared purchase. Speaking for the buyers, Raven Limousins’ Jason Schulz said the syndicate planned to use Wind Charm K54 as a donor female and would enter her in a flush program to harvest embryos to be utilised across the three herds.
Three-way cow Birubi Wind Charm K54
NEWS BFG SALE REPORT
BJF Limousin bull sale tops $16,500 The second BJF Limousin Bull Sale held on-property at Yarraman, Friday August 17, with 44 bulls offered and sold to average $6,114 with a top price of $16,500.
the Grant family, The Downfall Limousin Stud. BJF Limousins sold the top priced cow and calf, BJF Yankee Spice Girl K162 and calf, for $6,500 to George Massam. Vendors included the Frohloff family, Yarraman, Hayden Beresford, Boompa, Dustin Dowrick, Caffey, Evans family,
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Kingaroy, Peter and Pauline Grant, Wilsons Downfall, NSW, Darren and Shelly Hartwig, Crows Nest, Peter Marriage, Maclagan, Simon and Kerri McCarthy, Mount Molar, Craig Taylor, Murgon, Adam and Kahlia Williamson. Ballandean and Ray Zahnow, Fernvale also penned stud cattle.
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radley and Jodie Frohloff, BJF Limousin, were pleased with the 100 percent clearance of the sale given the tough conditions. Laurence Jones, Malo, of Theodore, purchased the top price bull, The Downfall Grants Red Martini (pictured), offered by
Top priced bull –The Downfall Grants Red Martini purchased by Laurence Jones, Malo, Theodore
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Sales Results Northern Limousin Breeders
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lthough back on previous years, the quality was still evident at this year’s sale in Scone. The top honours went to Andrea and Jerome Simpson’s River View Maximiser (pictured), a 23-month-old son of Wulfs Ridgely from River View Kute Desire. At 735kg with an EMA of 124cm and a scrotal of 35cms, he was snapped up by Tony Cotter, Brinsley Stud at Sackville for $7,000.
Cross Sale saw solid results given second year Alexander Downs the number of breeding females has purchased the top priced bull offered openly throughout 2018. from the Longyard sale, having previously purchased another A top of $5,000 for the bulls was Warrigal bull in 2017. brought by Max Rossi’s Deneen Mambo, a RUNL Stetson son from a Wulfs Realtor daughter. The homo polled, black bull ranked in the Top 1% for EMA and Docility with Calving Ease DIR and Birth weight EBVs in the Top 5% and 10% respectively. Thirteen from the 16 bulls offered sold on the day. Females experienced a solid clearance, with four from five finding new homes. The top of $4,500 was reached for Goldstein Park Karisma (pictured), a four-year-old female with heifer calf at foot by Goldstein Park Loadmaster, offered by the Corby’s at Wandella.
Having been sashed Grand Champion Limousin Bull at the Ekka earlier that month, Next G led the bulls to average at $4,857 with 14 from 21 bulls selling on the day.
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Top priced bull – River View Maximiser Purchased by Tony Cotter, Brinsley Stud
The top female lot was Back Creek Lucinder, a polled, apricot daughter of Harlees Mr Jock with heifer calf Back Creek Le Payday at side, for $3,000.
Top priced bill – Warrigal Next G Purchased by Alexander Downs
Top priced female – Goldstein Park Karisma with heifer calf at foot
n extremely dry conditions, 20 of 26 bulls offered sold to $11,000 to average $5,600. The top price was paid for Talana Poll Marco (pictured), who scanned fats of 12/12 and EMA 148sqcm, by long time buyers Lawrence and Pat Hack, Alpha.
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ugust 31st saw Harlees, Overall, 20 from 39 lots sold, with Warrigal and Ryradan Park three bulls withdrawn prior to studs collectively offer 21 bulls sale to average $4,343. on property at Tamworth.
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umbled by the support received from new and old supporters alike, the Southern
Paul and Janelle Relf’s consignment, Warrigal Next G (pictured) topped the sale at $9,000, selling to the Gill family at Alexander Downs. This is the
Top priced bull – Talana Poll Marco Purchased by Lawrence and Pat Hack, Alpha
The Hack family also purchased
N E W S S A L E S R E S U LT S the second top priced bull at Southern Limousin $8,000, Talana Poll Monarco, sired Breeders by Talana Poll Helix. Bulls also sold to Dysart, Banana, Clermont. his year’s sale saw bulls top Given the seasonal conditions, at $5,000 twice, with females vendor Garry Graham was selling to $2,500. First to reach pleased with the result. the top price was Peter Kylstra’s entry, Progress Major League Graneta (pictured). The homo polled son of Wulfs Amazing Bull was epeat clients supported purchased by Peter Wojcicki, this year’s annual Graneta Cirvan. Sale well, with tough seasonal conditions and no significant rain the area seeing a reduction in their normal clearance rate. The top selling bull was Graneta Matador M43, a homo polled son of Mandayen Fortune F1606, weighing 702kgs at 22 months on sale day.
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Return buyers Robert and Melinee Leather, Barfield Station, Banana accounted for four quality bulls for a $5,750 average and paid up to $7,500 for a low birth weight, dark, red polled son of Mandayen Horseman H2241 in Graneta Meat-Ant M70. 33/40 bulls sold through the ring, with a further five sold privately post sale. The bulls topped at $10,500 to average $5,379.
Top priced bull – Progress Major League purchased by Peter Wojcicki, Cirvan
Offered by Tony Starr, Starrs Maestro, was next to reach the top figure, when purchased by the West Plains partnership at Forbes. Nine from 17 bulls sold to an average of $4,055. Progress Limousins again led the prices in the females, with Progress Little Legend selling to VMC Corp P/L for $2,500. Not far behind was Donna Valley Polled Chilli Gold, offered by Starrs Limousins, who fetched $2,250, carrying a Birubi Jazz Legend pregnancy.
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he Blue Ribbon Sale was held at the new location of the Pittsworth Showgrounds on 24th November. Considering
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the sale followed on from three major dispersal sales this year, results were strong. Ryan Watts from Etonvale Limousins put together a quality line of black females, including the top priced Kalara Jingle Bells (pictured), with a whopping bull calf at foot for $7,500. The second top priced was Ro-maree Mascara and her heifer calf for $6,000 as well as Kalara Southern Donna N08 PTIC for $2,500. Top priced heifer Elwanvale New Flower sold to young stud breeder Callum McNicol for $5,250. The Hartwig’s, from Gold Crest Limousins, were another volume buyer securing Ruby Park Nutella $4,500, Elwanvale Nectarita $4,500 & Kents Lagoon Naughty but Nice $3,250. Kalara Gutz N Glory, a 9 ½ month old black polled bull, sold to Ro-maree Limousins for a future stud sire for $3,500. Led steers topped twice at $1,600.
Next year there will also be held in conjunction with the sale, the Blue Ribbon Showcase. This will be a show section featuring females purchased from previous Blue Ribbon Sales, or their direct daughters that are still owned by the purchaser. There will be fantastic prize money up for grabs.
YOUTH COMMIT TEE REPORT/ RHET T LIMOGES EXCHANGE
From the Committee By KATE LOUDON
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his year has been a sad one with the dispersal of three studs (Red Rock, Longreach, and Birubi), that were heavily involved within our youth program.
2018/19 Limousin Youth Committee
We cannot offer enough thanks for the support that has been given to the youth program, especially with sponsorship of the junior judging
Rhett Limoges Exchange By RHETT O’CONNOR
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hat an opportunity the Limoges International Travel Award has offered me.
My travels started in Denver, Colorado USA, then on to Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. I then left the USA to journey to Canada - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. My five week tour included visiting many ranches and a little site seeing in between. The tour involved seeing fourteen ranches, one dairy operation and a semen collection center. I saw many great operations and met a lot of influential cattlemen in the beef and dairy industries. The Limoges Award has given me an experience that has not only allowed me to grow in confidence and knowledge as a person, but has also permitted me to network and gain valuable contacts that will influence my industry decisions in the future. A bonus was the experiences and
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competition, and the donation of heifers for the Most Potential Breeder award from Mrs Tynan and Mrs Tooth. Since our junior show separated from the National Show and Sale, there has been an incredible amount of support given and we cannot express our thanks enough. Never the less, we are excited for what new beginnings may arise. In 2019, our junior show will be held in Mossvale NSW, on the 5th,6th, and 7th of July. With some judges already being confirmed, and a few more letters to be sent out, we’re hoping for one of our most organised shows yet! We’re also looking to introduce some new competitions, and bring back some old ones, to increase the education and teamwork within our competitors at the show. With the loss of some of our biggest sponsors through herd dispersals, there will be more sponsorship opportunities arising. More information about this is to come, so stay tuned and make sure you check our Facebook page, ‘Limousin Youth Association’, and the weekly Limousin newsletters for more information. people encountered on a social level. I was able to be hosted by many families on their ranch, and learn not only about life in their country, but also about the challenges / benefits of particular farming methods. This comprehensive insight into the farming practices allowed me to learn so much about our industry. It was a well-rounded tour. I was fortunate to be able to spend just over a week of my travels with great mentors of mine – Hayden and Jasmine Green, and one of my best mates – Michael. It was great to see the farming operations with them and share the experience. A huge thankyou to John & Sue Sheehy of Limoges Limousins for sponsoring this award and to the Limousin Youth Association for making opportunities like this possible.
You are most welcome to read about my travels at limogesinternationaltravelaward. wordpress.com
YO U T H C S U WAG G A L I V E S TO C K T E A M
New university livestock team to bridge the gap First Published on 31st October, 2018 on The Land By HANNAH POWE
Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga is taking an innovative approach to creating opportunities and interest in agriculture by establishing the first university based show team.
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ut, showing a steer at the Sydney Royal Show is only a minor goal for the new livestock show team. Aimed at creating a link between agriculture programs within high schools and tertiary education, the group hopes to facilitate learning and encourage people within the wider community to step into agriculture. Club president, Janet Cantwell, said the team behind the club is all about giving back, by using the skills they have to help educate others. Many high schools that offer agriculture as a subject don’t have the facilities, funding or connections to run a show team, whether it be cattle, pigs, sheep or poultry, she said. “We hope to extend what we are doing to the greater community, to run clinics and events accessible by high school students, to allow them to learn and gain all the knowledge needed to help drive them forward,” Ms Cantwell said.
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”A vision I hope to see is individuals within this group help mentor students from schools that do not have a show team, to allow them to show livestock of any species at events,” he said. Students that have access to a show team at school as their extra curricular activities may come to university and have nothing to do, therefore, Michaela Glasser said, they aim to bridge the gap between high school and university, to provide students with the opportunity to pursue their interests, which might not be possible on an independent level. The club offers students to extend their involvement in activities or networking opportunities that are not just set on events, such as balls or university nights. Club vice president, Brenden Lydford, said the biggest aspect of the group was to link both university and high school students to industry.
“We wanted to offer a social and hands-on opportunity to students, to allow them to apply what they were learning in some of their classes, to bring it back to an industry level, and why it is important,” - Brenden Lydford PhD student ,Tom Williams, said whether it was nutrition or animal handling, students would be able to see how their classroom teachings translated into some form of agricultural product.
CSU lecturer in farming systems Michael Campbell said he has always thought of showing livestock like a carrot –
“It brings everyone together and helps draw students into agriculture.”
Five steers have been donated in preparation for the Sydney Royal Show 2019, including a purebred and a crossbred Limousin from Le Matres Limousin, Lavington, NSW
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YOUTH NLJS REPORT
National Limousin Junior Show
Champion Pee Wee Judge: Zara Gill
Champion Senior Herdsman: Nathan Hanson
Reserve Champion Pee Wee Judge: Campbell Walsh
he 2018 Goldstein Park National Limousin Junior Show was held in Coonabarabran NSW, from the 6th to the 8th of July.
Champion Junior Judge: Jack Whitty
Reserve Champion Senior Herdsman: Rachel Relf
Paraders Competition
Champion Intermediate Judge: Erica Bayliss
The Paraders Competition was held on Sunday morning, judged by Miss Annika Whale, Double A Cattle company. Results are as follows;
Reserve Champion Intermediate Judge: Sam Parish
Champion Pee Wee Parader: Campbell Walsh
Reserve Champion Senior Judge: Rachel Relf
Reserve Champion Pee Wee Parader: Thomas Devine
Grand Champion Judge: Jack Whitty
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Reserve Champion Junior Judge: Hamish Maclure
Champion Senior Judge: Alana Wade
Champion Junior Parader: Caitlin Porter
Champion Intermediate Parader: Ryan Carpenter
Grand Champion Junior Judge – Jack Whitty
Champion Senior Parader: Rachel Relf
Herdsman
Reserve Champion Senior Parader: Emily Polsen
The Herdsman Competition ran throughout the duration of the show and was judged by Mr Bede McAlpin and Miss Kate Johnson, McAlpin Livestock. The results are as follows;
Grand Champion Parader: Rachel Relf
Champion Pee Wee Herdsman: Zara Gill
Grand Champion Parader – Rachel Relf
Junior Judging The Junior Judging Competition was judged by Mr Jason Catts where the top point scorers from each age group were given the chance to justify their placings. The results are as follows;
Grand Champion Herdsman – Emily Shannon with judges Kate Johnston and Bede Mcalpin
Cattle Classes The Cattle Classes were held Saturday morning and were judged by Mr Paul Forman, Oakwood Limousins. Results are as follows;
Reserve Champion Junior Parader: Hamish Maclure
Reserve Champion Intermediate Parader: Sam Parish
Grand Champion Herdsman: Emily Shannon
Reserve Champion Pee Wee Herdsman: Thomas Devine Champion Junior Herdsman: Caity Porter Reserve Champion Junior Herdsman: Western Wendt
Champion Bred and Owned: Triple Three HSJ Wattle N6 Exhibited by Josh McLachlan Champion Owned and Exhibited: Triple Three HSJ Wattle N6 Exhibited by Josh McLachlan Champion Steer: Sheraton Midnight Exhibited by Gemma Lydford Reserve Champion Steer: M&M Exhibited by Caitlin Porter Champion Commercial Heifer: Oakvale Neda Exhibited by Callum McNichol Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Mandalay Nano Exhibited by Alana Wade
Champion Intermediate Herdsman: Rebecca Hatch
Champion Bull: Back Creek Notabull Exhibited by Erica Bayliss
Reserve Champion Intermediate Herdsman: Sam Parish
Reserve Champion Bull: Ruby Park Naradale Exhibited by Campbell Walsh
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Longreach Ebony Miss Teree. As there was such a high standard of applicants, Mrs Tooth decided to award a runner up prize to Jack Whitty.
Champion Calf Female: Triple Three Tasha Exhibited by Madison McGill Reserve Champion Calf Female: Ridgeview Gwyneth Exhibited by Jasper Anderson Champion Junior Female: Ruby Park Nelly Exhibited by Nathan Hanson Reserve Champion Junior Female: Ryradan Park Temptress N1 Exhibited by Rachel Relf Champion Senior Female: Warrigal Foxy Lady, Exhibited by Rachel Relf Reserve Champion Senior Female: Longreach Mary Poppins, Exhibited by Jack Whitty Supreme Exhibit: Ruby Park Nelly, Exhibited by Nathan Hanson
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Surpeme Exhibit – Ruby Park Nelly Exhibited by Nathan Hanson
Sires Progeny:
The Pelican Rise steer was awarded to Kempsey High students Hugh Shannon, Emily Shannon, and Liana Tyne, with the 2018/19 Limousin Youth Ambassador award granted to Victoria Lee and Phoebe Eckermann.
1st RPY PAYNES DERBY 2nd MANALI FICTION F53 Our International Travel Award rd 3 DEEPFIELDS HONEY WINSTON was presented to Patrick Rankmore, while our brandnew scholarship, the ANZAC At the 2018 Alexander Downs annual dinner, scholarships were Travel Award, was given to Michelle Fairall. The Val Littleton also awarded. Award was presented to Lauren Moody, and the James Maxwell The Longreach Most Potential Award was awarded to Caitlin Breeder Award was given to Kate Loudon where she received Porter.
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YOUTH QLD YOUTH CAMP REPORT
Juniors shine at the annual Queensland Youth Camp by the EVANS family
The annual Queensland Limousin Breeders Youth camp and Heifer show was held on the 28th- 30th of September 2018 at the Wondai Showgrounds in the South Burnett. 65 keen young competitors attended the camp from near and far. Participants travelled from Bundaberg, Dalby, Stanthorpe and all local areas. 90 head of cattle were supplied and allowed the competitors plenty of opportunity to be hands on for the weekend. This years camp saw plenty of fresh ideas come forward. Participants rotated through tutorial sessions on halter making, knot tying and approaching animals, permanent identification of livestock, photography and promotions, washing and grooming, general products and show day prep, clipping and EBV, and bull selection as well as Aus-Meat. Competitors had the opportunity to learn about assessing prime cattle before putting what they learnt into judging 3 classes of prime cattle supplied by Jen-Daview Limousin Stud, and Travis Luscombe. A different approach was had on the stud cattle judging this year compared to previous years. 3 classes of cattle were judged under 3 over judges, allowing a much more time effective afternoon than the traditional junior judging system. The Champion Junior Judge for the weekend was Mitch Franz, Darr Creek.
Saturday night Neil Goetsch and Corey Evans oversaw the youth auction, however it was our competitors who sold all of the donations and did an outstanding job. A great night was had by all. Over $9,200 was raised for our Queensland Youth development. Sunday was an early start for all as it was show day. The morning started off with a buzz of hype as participants prepared their animals for the day’s events. First was the Heifer Show over judged by Jon Gaffney, Graneta Limousins at Bell. This year an All Other Breeds section was included and we had a strong support from local Angus, Braford and Brahman Breeders. Following the completion of the heifer show, it was time to start off in the Junior Handlers competition. Again 2 rings were run for the Paraders Competition. Adjudicating this year was Rachael Relf, Warrigal Limousins, and Kate Johnston, McAlpin Livestock. Although proceedings were held up due to a much needed and appreciated rain delay, it did not dampen the spirits of anyone in attendance. Taking out top award for champion Junior Parader was Mitch Franz, Darr Creek. The Reserve Champion Parader was Carmen Sowden, Five Star Limousins, Kingaroy. This year Rabobank was the Major sponsor of the Youth Ambassador Award, not only allowing the winner to attend the National Camp, but also offering support in development for future plans. It is exciting to note that Rabobank want to come on board and support this award in the future. The Rabobank Queensland Youth Ambassador is Carmen Sowden, Five Star Limousins Kingaroy. Another of the highly contested annual awards is the Jean Plaistead Memorial Herdsman Award. Competitors were judged over the weekend for participation, effort they put into their cattle, how they conducted themselves during the camp, and how they helped there fellow competitors out for the weekend. The 2018 award, and completing a very successful weekend, went to Mitch Franz, Darr Creek Limousins.
Brent Evans, Jen-Daview presenting the Overall Champion Judge to Mitch Franz and Reserve Champion Judge to Gorgie Plowman
Champion Herdsman – awarderd to Mitch Franz and Reserve Champion Herdsman – Chloe Kemph
Limousin Youth Competitors conducting the Youth Auction on Saturday Night.
2018/2019 Queensland Limousin Youth Ambassador – Carmen Sowden, pictured with event Sponsor Phil Kelly, Rabobank
QLD LIMOUSIN YOUTH CAMP 2018 – Group Shot
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SOCIETY BREEDER DIRECTORY
Where Only Qual
CHATEAU
LIMOUSIN STUD Where Only Quality Counts We would like to invite you to Our 5th Annual Bull Sale. Monday 18th March, 2019
654 Boralma-Rutherglen Road, Boralma 3682 via WANGARATTA, VICTORIA
Featuring French Pure, Polled & Black Bulls. Denis & Pam O’Connor Dinnings Lane, Greta, South Vic Mob: 0428 279 431, denisoconnor@mistletoelimousin.com
A dra� of Bulls & selected Females will be on display at “Stock & Land Beef Week” Day 1: Saturday 26th January 2019. John & Bev McIntyre: (03) 5721 8280 Andrew & Jenna McIntyre: 0428 191 282 www.chateaulimousins.com chateaulimousins@live.com.au www.facebook.com/chateaulimousins
BULLS & FEMALES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Beef Week Open Day Jan 26th 2019
S O C I E T Y D I R E C TO R S / S TA F F / S TAT E CO N TAC T S
Director Contacts President: Michael O’Sullivan +61 412 765 284 os.cattle@outlook.com Senior Vice President: Jason Schulz +61 417 863 268 jason@ravenlimousin.com.au Junior Vice President: Pat Ryan +61 428 485 090 meridenlimousin@bigpond.com Treasurer: Gary Kennett (NZ) +64 29 377 4545 garykennett@gmail.com Director: Kevin Beal +61 427 451 363 kevinbeal101@gmail.com Director: Bradley Frohloff +61 410 022 750 bjfrohloff@gmail.com Director: Peter Grant +61 417 531 364 pgrant@bordernet.com.au Director: Helen Masters +61 439 309 728 masters.helen@gmail.com Director: Chris Meade +61 418 520 574 chris@pelicanrise.com.au
Staff Directory Business & Operations Manager: Mardi Cook +612 6771 1648 +61 429 093 184 office@limousin.com.au Member Services Executive: Caitlin Berecry +61 429 197 415 caitlin@limousin.com.au Registrar: Eliza Borchardt +61 455 682 132 registrar@limousin.com.au
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Secretary: Mary Parsons mparsons2403@gmail.com Treasurer: Michael Stacey michael.stacey@macgregor.com
Queensland President: Peter Grant pgrant@bordernet.com.au Vice President: Corey Evans evansdoova@bigpond.com Secretary: Pauline Grant pgrant@bordernet.com.au Treasurer: Kerry McCarthy gracekatefarms@gmail.com
South Australia Chairperson: Jason Schulz jason@ravenlimousin.com.au Vice-Chair: Gary Collins pebblyrangelimousin@bigpond.com Junior Vice-Chair: Tim Modra limeklimousin@gmail.com Secretary: Cathy Burnard cathy.burnard@outlook.com Treasurer: Caitlin Brook caitlin.brook@hotmail.com
Victoria & Tasmania Chair: Shane Hohnberg wildwestlimos@yahoo.com.au Treasurer: Bev McIntyre chateaulimousins@live.com.au Secretary: Deb Reynolds dereynolds@netspace.net.au
Western Australia President: Kevin Beal kevinbeal101@gmail.com
New South Wales
Secretary: Sue Nettleton sue.netts@unisonsystems.com.au
Chairperson: Garry Hedger hedger59@optusnet.com.au
Treasurer: James Morris morrisvale@westnet.com.au
Calendar of Events 2019 25th January
Limousin National Show & Sale Entries open
13th February
Mandayen Bull Sale on property, Eight Mile Sale Complex, Brinkley SA
15th February
Limousin National Show & Sale Entries close
20th February
Maryvale Limousin Bull Sale on property, Kapunda, SA
21st February
Raven Limousin and Lim-Flex Bull Sale on property, Field, SA
22nd February
Warrawindi Limousin Sale on property, Penola, SA
24th February
ALBS Queensland Region AGM on property at Elwanvale Limousins, Allora, QLD
22nd-24th Feb
Canberra Royal Show Canberra Showgrounds, Canberra, ACT
1st March
Gingin Bull Sale Gingin Recreation Centre, WA
3rd March
ALBS Victorian/Tasmanian Annual General Meeting
18th March 9-13th April 12th-23rd April 30th Apr - 3rd May 24th - 25th May 26th May 5th - 7th July
Chateau Limousins 5th On Property Bull Sale Wangaratta, VIC Auckland Royal Show Auckland, NZ Sydney Royal Easter Show Sydney Olympic Park, NSW (judging dates TBC) Limousin National Show & Sale Wodonga Racecourse, VIC Capitalise on Carcase Conference Armidale, NSW Australian Limousin Breeders Society Annual General Meeting, Armidale, NSW National Limousin Junior Show Mossvale, NSW
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GRILLED SIRLOIN, ZUCCHINI AND SWEET POTATO SALAD 4
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Ingredients • 600g sirloin steak, fat trimmed • 3 tbsp olive oil • 350g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3mm slices • 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthways into 5mm slices • 1 red onion, quartered • 2 tbsp lemon juice, plus grated zest of a lemon • 150g rocket leaves • 30g parmesan cheese, shaved • 20g toasted pine nuts
METHOD 1. Preheat a chargrill or barbeque to hot. Brush the Beef on both sides with 2 tsp olive oil and cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest and cover loosely with foil. 2. Place the sweet potato, zucchini and onion into a large bowl and toss with 3 tsp olive oil. Place on the grill and cook for 1½ minutes on each side, or until tender and lightly charred. 3. Slice the Beef thinly and place into a large mixing bowl with the grilled vegetables, lemon juice and zest and remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. 4. Place the rocket onto a large serving platter, top with the tossed Beef and grilled vegetables, parmesan cheese and pine nuts, and serve.
TIPS Brush each steak lightly with oil. Preheat the barbecue to hot before adding the steak. The steak should sizzle as it makes contact with the plate or grill. Cook one side until the first sign of moisture appears on the upper side, turn and cook the other side. Turn once only for rare and medium. Test for doneness with tongs. Rare is soft when pressed, medium is springy but still soft and well done is very firm. Remove steak and cover loosely, rest in a warm place for a few minutes before serving.