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Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Balonne Sale ............................................7 Banquet ................................................23 Booroomooka ..........................................4 Burenda ................................................28 Carabar ..................................................32 Hazeldean ..............................................24 Lawson ..................................................28 Raff ........................................................31 Sandon Glenoch ....................................10
B R A FO R D Ascot Neimen ........................................19 Ballyduggan ..........................................17 Baroma Downs ......................................16 Bethonga ..............................................18 Carinya ..................................................19 CCC Brafords ..........................................15 Chadwick Downs......................................9 Currumbin Valley ..................................17 Downfall Creek ......................................17 National Braford ....................................22 New Dimension ....................................18 Taroela ..................................................21
BRANGUS Brangus Society of Aust ........................11
CHAROLAIS & C H A R B R AY
Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Ayr ..........................................................6 Balonne Sale ............................................7
G E L BV I E H Gelbvieh Sale ........................................13 Midas ....................................................13 Norolle ..................................................13
H E R E FO R D & P O L L H E R E FO R D Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Elite Poll Hereford..................................25 Glen Innes Sale ......................................25 Ironbark ..................................................3 Mountain Valley ......................................4 Roma Invitation Sale..............................12 Southern Cross ....................................14 Wallan Creek ........................................32 Warren Point ........................................30
LIMOUSIN Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Limousin & Senepol Infused Sale ............6 QTL ........................................................29
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SA N TA GERTRUDIS Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Balonne Sale ............................................7 Dangarfield ............................................10 Diamond H ..............................................8 Hardigreen Park ....................................12 Heartland ..............................................26 Moongana..............................................27 Northern Breeders ................................29 Rosevale ..................................................5 Rockhampton Santa Gertrudis ..............30 Santa Gertrudis Australia ......................34 Wandoan Sale........................................33
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SHORTHORN Redmarley................................................4
S I M M E N TA L Ag Show Sale ........................................27 Country Capital ......................................25
‘On the Rump’ this year is showcasing the best bulls, from the best studs that money can buy. With information on a number of studs from a variety of breeds, you won't find a more comprehensive and informative publication out there. With this being our nineth year of publication, 'On the Rump' is proud to be seen as a useful marketing outlet for most of Australia's leading seedstock producers. It has been a pleasure to deal with these studs who are proving to be leaders of our
beef industry with their innovative practices and commitment to providing us with the some of the world's best beef genetics. ‘On the Rump’ has sought to provide the stud breeders with a marketing option that is price competitive and of great value for building abd branding their business. We look forward to always giving that personal service that comes from a commited team. We look forward to making improvements for 2012 that will add extra benefits for our long term supporters.
Big Red Santa Week 2011 The Big Red Santa Week is set to be held from September 26 - 28. Over the 3 days a total of 400 Santa Gertrudis bulls will be on offer. This is a great opportunity for prospective purchasers of Santa Gertrudis bulls to select from a wide range of genetics, in a short period of time, from sale venues within a short travelling distance from each other. Sales included in this year's Big Red Santa Week are: DANGARFIELD, Taroom WANDOAN GROUP, Wandoan ROSEVALE, Jandowae SANTA CENTRAL, Nobby
Monday Sept 26 (am) Monday Sept 26 (pm) Tuesday Sept 27 Wednesday Sept 28
400 bulls in 3 days
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“Ironbark has 78 years of stud breeding by one family behind it and ranks high in the Annuals of Herreford history in Australia
38th Annual Bull Sale: Friday 26th August 215 Bulls for sale Mulwarree Yards, Barraba, NSW Start Time 12.30pm “Ironbark has 78 years of stud breeding by one family behind it IRONBARK B490 NORTHSTAR E217 Birth Date:of 17thHereford October, 2009 history in Australia and ranks high in the Annuals Sire: Ironbark Northstar B490 (AI) (H) Dam: Ironbark N190 Minerva W085 (AI) (H) 2011 WINTER GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS
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Birth Wt. (kg) +8.0 53%
200 Day Wt. (kg) +39 62%
400 Day Wt. (kg) +66 64%
600 Day Wt. (kg) +95 62%
Mat. Cow Wt. (kg) +93 53%
Milk (kg) +15 44%
Eye Carcase Muscle Wt. Area (kg) (sq.cm) +56 +2.7 53% 46%
Rib Fat (mm) -0.6 47%
Retail Beef Yield (%) +1.4 46%
Rump Fat (mm) -0.9 51%
IMF (%) -0.2 43%
Traits Observed: 200WT, 400WT, FAT, EMA, IMF
IRONBARK Z002 NASHDALE E191 Birth Date: 26th November, 2009 Sire: Ironbark W001 Nashdale Z002 (H) Dam: Ironbark 1L Corolla Z104 (AI) (H)
2011 WINTER GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS
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Birth Wt. (kg) +7.5 55%
200 Day Wt. (kg) +38 65%
400 Day Wt. (kg) +74 67%
600 Day Wt. (kg) +95 64%
Mat. Cow Wt. (kg) +97 55%
Milk (kg) +18 47%
Eye Scrotal Carcase Muscle Wt. Area Size (kg) (sq.cm) (cm) +57 +3.1 +1.8 55% 48% 51%
Rib Fat (mm) -0.8 49%
Rump Fat (mm) -1.0 54%
Retail Beef Yield (%) +1.6 48%
IMF (%) 0.0 46%
Rump Fat (mm) -0.6 53%
Retail Beef Yield (%) +1.6 47%
IMF (%) 0.0 45%
Traits Observed: 200WT, 400WT, FAT, EMA, IMF
IRONBARK B220 NEON E589 Birth Date: 19th October, 2009 Sire: Ironbark Neon B220 (AI) (H) Dam: Ironbark SF Minnie L W294 (AI) (H)
2011 WINTER GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS
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Birth Wt. (kg) +7.2 55%
200 Day Wt. (kg) +43 64%
400 Day Wt. (kg) +70 66%
600 Day Wt. (kg) +96 63%
Mat. Cow Wt. (kg) +92 55%
Eye Carcase Muscle Wt. Area (kg) (sq.cm) +63 +3.8 55% 48%
Milk (kg) +12 47%
Rib Fat (mm) -0.4 49%
Traits Observed: 200WT, 400WT, FAT, EMA, IMF
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PADDOCK PREPARED PREPARED BULLS BULLS PADDOCK Selection of of Redmarley Redmarley Stud Stud Females Females ++ Selection Penned for Private Sale 21 to 22 September at Redmarley Gordon Mundell 07 4627 7152; 0427 177 152 E: redmarley@bigpond.com
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As the 2010 Mini Sale at Redmarley was very well received, and the bulls on offer all sold, Gordon and Vicki Mundell will once again be holding their Mini Sale or open days on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September 2011. These open days will coincide with the other Condamine Shorthorn Stud Sales. This year has been different from the previous drought years and the floods, which did no damage to the house but took a great toll on the fences, has left Redmarley covered in feed. The Lagoon was filled for the first time since 1998. The 2 year old bulls up for offer this year, have all been paddock prepared and have been grazing on the oats for some time.
The Sires of the cattle up for sale are Tipperary Zazu, Hazelgrove Bon Scot, Conomandine Warchief and a small number by Clargo Stockbroker. All the cattle are penned for easy inspection and Gordon will be on hand, to discuss any information, regarding the bulls and the selected females offered for sale. AND JUST REMEMBER‌ S H O R H O R N C AT T L E D O N ' T N E E D TO B E M I N C E D.
For more information contact Gordon and Vicki Mundell at Redmarley Shorthorns on (07) 4627 7152 or 0427 177 152 Email redmarley@bigpond.com
joining buyers and sellers ing for the best way to market your bulls
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On the Rump office: PO Box 138, Chinchilla Q4413 E ontherump@chinchillanews.com.au
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210 ways to increase fertility and carcase quality On Friday 19th August - 210 of "Booroomooka's Best Bulls" are to sell. The bulls have been rigorously selected to help you improve valuable traits in your herd. Booroomooka Angus was established in 1926. Booroomooka cattle are renowned for resilience, high fertility, outstanding doing ability, good growth and superior carcass quality genetics. Hugh Munro says "We have a long term commitment to the beef industry where our integrity is never compromised". Booroomooka Angus bulls are highly proven to improve MSA grading. Doug and Wendy Collins reported an outstanding sale of 192 steers to JBS on 7th April 2011. The steers were 100% Angus, 19-20 months of age, Average dressed weight 307kg, 96.4% grading in boning group 1-6. Sinclair Munro proudly states, "By using Booroomooka Angus Bulls in a well managed cow herd - the potential for growth, finishing ability and carcase quality are phenomenal" Sinclair Munro believes: Increasing fertility in our customer's herds is of high importance - fertility is a major profit driver. Booroomooka does this with balanced genetic selection with adequate maturity patterns and doing ability. The bulls are structurally sound and ‘ready to work'. The sale bulls have passed
18th Annual Bull Sale Thursday August 18th at 1pm on property mountain valley Coolatai nsw 40 quality sire prospects all bulls grass fed - no grain Contact Ian Durkin 0427 299 012 or CL Squires & Co (02) 6722 2588 Mike Wilson 0418 960 036
a veterinary bull breeding soundness evaluation and are in robust condition to adapt to new environments. High quality sons of industry leading sires will sell including 27 sons of the exciting new outcross sire - Dynamite. Equator A241 will have 26 sons to sell - the bulls have 'slick coats', quiet temperament with good growth, large scrotal size with marbling and muscularity. To improve calving ease 40 sons of Pendleton and Objective are to sell. You can pick from - 26 sons of the structurally sound/easy doing/quiet/high marbling sires Booroomooka Yogi and Y120. Yearling bulls sired by the exciting new sire Sitz Upward are to sell. Sinclair Munro sums up "We are proud of this Outstanding line up of sale bulls - They are ready to work for cattle producers, and are a result of our disciplined production system that produces large numbers of high quality bulls to meet customer needs. Eighty Six Years of committed breeding is displayed in the depth and consistency of the sale bulls" An open day will be held at 10am on Thursday 4th August where people can have a relaxed, informative inspection of the sale bulls.
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Website www.rosevalesanta.com.au
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EASY DOING, CLEAN SHEATHED, MUSCLE POWERED SANTAS
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Annual on Property Sale Mungabunda Moura QLD
Top price 2010 sale.
19th September 2011
120 Bulls
The Beefy Charolais
Monday 12 noon
Born and Bred in Tick Country
SEMEN TESTED EMA & FAT SCANNED
AYR Fidel’s Elgata
FREE DELIVERY to Alpha, Rockhampton, Clermont, Taroom, Tenterfield, Casino and Mundubbera LARGEST BREEDER OF FULL FRENCH IN AUSTRALIA
PADDOCK SALES AVAILABLE BULLS AND FEMALES
AYR Marquis’s Edmund
AYR Edward’s Delstone 2nd
First sons sell in the sale. GEORGE, RUTH & DAVID CASS Phone/Fax 07 49963127 Email grcass@bigpond.com
AYR Charolais bulls produce the ideal crossbreed that suit todays markets
VENUE CHANGE — EMERALD AG-GROW SALEYARDS
Senepol & Senepol Infused Bull Sale Wednesday 28th September 2011 Sale commences at 1pm BULLS FULLY ASSESSED
LIMOUSIN - Meat yield 20% more no extra feed FEDERATION GROUP - ALWYN WOLFF PH: 07 4166 3849 MOB: 0428 765 311
SENEPOL - Says it all BOOMERANG PARK SENEPOLS & SENEGREYS -
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AGENTS: ELDERS Phone 07 4982 1055 Wayne York Mobile 0409 694 696 Gavin Colwell 0417 195 690 HAYES & CO: Peter Hayes Mobile 0418 755 732 LEN COOMBS Mobile 0428 440 024 C O N TA C T V E N D O R S F O R G E N E R O U S F R E I G H T A R R A N G E M E N T S - 3 % T O O U T S I D E A G E N T S
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Balonne Beef Breeding Bulls Prove Popular The Balonne Invitation Bull Sale has developed a formidable reputation for delivering a dynamic draft of bulls that meet the demands of commercial cattlemen. Now in its fourth year the Balonne Invitation Bull Sale at "Myall Plains", Nindigully, 11am Monday 12th September will showcase 155 quality Angus, Senegus, Santa Gertrudis and Charolais from seven vendors. Grant Daniel Long Stud stock agent, Bill Till, said the Balonne Shire's only bull sale is seeing a big percentage of repeat buyers driving big miles. Cattlemen know the trip to Nindigully is very worthwhile as they will see a consistent line of very buyable bulls. Previously the buyers have come from as far as Ivanhoe, Collarenebri and Moree in New South Wales and from Hughenden, Thargomindah, Springsure and Blackall in Queensland. The multi-vendor Balonne Invitation Bull sale gives beef producers a wide range of genetics in large numbers, on the one day, at the one sale. Mr Till added "the secret to the sale's success is that vendors have to be invited to participate. We've sought out vendors who are committed to the success of the sale and selected the best bulls from these highly regarded stud breeders. The continued and improving consistency of the line-up has built trust and confidence with the buyers." Vendors this year include Darren Hegarty Carabar Angus Stud Meandarra, Lawsons Angus Stud Toobeah, Lindsey and Belinda Hindle LVH Fairfield Charolais Stud Roma, Ivan and Helen Price Moongool Charolais Stud Yuleba, Craig Hindle Bullamakinka Santa
Gertrudis Stud Bungunya, The Russell family Swan Hill Santa Gertrudis Stud Blackall and Jason Goodland Wightfields Santa Gertrudis Stud Chinchilla. Selling agents GDL and Elders advise all the bulls are backed by full performance figures and offer fertility, mobility and value for money.
Lawsons Angus Lawsons Angus will be offering 25 Angus and 5 Senegus (Senepol Angus cross) bulls. Bulls are again by some of the leading sires in the breed including Lawsons Dinky Di Z191, Lawsons Tank X1235, GAR Predestined, TC Total, Lawsons Payload X951, GAR Ultimate and SS Objective just to name a few. These bulls offer great calving ease with tremendous growth. All bulls have been vaccinated with 7 in 1, Vibrio and 3 day vaccine and come vet checked. For more information on a great line of Angus bulls please contact Kate Todd 0427 761 228.
weeks on oats by sale time. All the bulls have been vaccinated for 7in1, 3 Germ Blood, Vibrio, Pestivirus and are Semen Tested, Vet checked and have full Breedplan figures. Emphasis has always been on breeding, high performing, fertile, well-muscled, easy finishing poll cattle. This year's Bulls are sire by Rosevale ZinZan Z8, 12 of his sons average $7,705 last year. Sire also represented in the sale are Rosevale Francesco Y36 (P), Rosevale Matlock W28 (P) and Greenup C196 (P).
Carabar Angus This year's draft of 20 Carabar Angus Bulls includes 13 Embryo Transfer Bulls, Comprising 7 son of Ardrossan Admiral A2. These Bulls are High Growth, Eye Muscle and IMF. Other E.T. Bulls are by 1407, Yellowstone, T C Total, Te Mania Yorkshire and Better Beef. Inspection of all sale bulls is welcome at any time with notice.
Swan Hill Santa Gertrudis
LVH Fairfield Charolais
Swan Hill Santa Gertrudis Stud has put together a draft of 13 Santa Gertrudis bulls. They have a quiet temperament and will be approximately 24mths old at the sale. The bulls selected for the sale are easy doing and have a light tropical coat. They are suited to buyers looking for quality and value for money for their herd. This is the third time Swan Hill has offered bulls at the sale and have been met with strong demand and repeat buyers at the previous sales.
LVH Fairfield Charolais will be returning to Nindigully with over 30 quality Charolais bulls this year. Fairfield has invested heavily into new genetics and therefore presenting the best quality line of bulls so far, with many bulls having overseas bloodlines and most with very low birth weights and a high percentage of polled bulls. A huge emphasis is placed on temperament of cattle bred on Fairfield with detail placed on the importance to fatten and finish. Anybody purchasing a Fairfield bull can feel confident as they come with a full guarantee.
Wightfields Santa Gertrudis Wightfields Santa Gertrudis Wightfields Stud will offer 10 bulls, 6 of these are poll or poll scur. With the better season this year all bulls will have had 15
Bullamakinka Santa Gertrudis Bullamakinka Santa Gertrudis The Hindle family's Bullamakinka stud
is represented this year with 19 select classified "S" and 7 classifier approved commercial bulls that are rising two year old. They are sired mostly by the studs top sires including Warenda Random, Warenda Sentry(P), Rosevale Quilpie Z292, Strathmore Z218, Kelly Wallah Z100(P) and Warenda Sleuth(P). In addition we are offering four top quality poll bulls by two of our AI sires, Warenda Sherlock(P) and Rosevale Battalion(P). These sale bulls have had a good preparation coming off a good early crop of oats with limited supplementation. All bulls have been fully vet checked and ready for work. In 2009 the Bullamakinka Stud purchased a magnificent sire in Canowindra Gold Edition for $28000. At 29 months Gold Edition weighed 1110 kgs and is a very high content tropical bull. With his growth and bone, bos indicus type and softness, Gold Edition is typical of the Santa cattle we aim to breed. His calves have impressed us and we look forward to presenting his bulls for sale next year. Visit our website, www.bullamakinka.com.au for our sale lots and early August open day.
Moongool Charolais Moongool Charolais Stud principals Ivan and Helen Price said "the Moongool bulls all carry moderate frame, plenty of muscle and have good fat coverage. They really are delivering a complete package to the commercial producer". "All Moongool bulls carry a full guarantee, so a buyer can be confident in investing in a Moongool bull", added Ivan.
Balonne WIGHTFIELDS SANTA GERTRUDIS
INVITATION BULL SALE
155 Selected Bulls 50 Santa Gertrudis • 60 Angus 40 Charolais • 5 Senegus CARABAR ANGUS
Monday 12 September 11am (QUEENSLAND TIME)
BULLAMAKINKA SANTA GERTRUDIS
Myall Plains Stud Selling Complex – Nindigully VENDORS
Bill Till 0429 961 195 Andrew Wardle 0427 255 560 SWAN HILL SANTA GERTRUDIS
Lawsons Angus Carabar Angus Moongool Charolais
Blake Munro 0428 862 469 Mat McGee 0427 719 117
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Bullamakinka Santa Gertrudis Swan Hill Santa Gertrudis Wightfields Santa Gertrudis Fairfield Charolais
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Thursday, 15th September 2011 at Diamond Downs Middle Creek Rd Wandoan at 12noon SALE DRAFT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO SALE 3 Germ, 5 in 1, Semen Tested, EMA & Fat Scores
Free Delivery - Wandoan area, Miles, Roma, Taroom, Moura, Theodore, Eidsvold Hatton family “Murungha” Chinchilla Q 4413 Roger Hatton 07 4669 3238 Shane Hatton 07 4669 3226 DIAMONDH@bigpond.com shanehatton@bigpond.com
Wandoan (07) 4627 4200
Wandoan (07) 4627 4433
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25 years ~ from Australia to the World For the past 25 years the name Chadwick Downs is synonymous with Braford Cattle. However, Chadwick Downs has been one of Australia's most significant exporters of cattle genetics for 15 years. Supplying the ever increasing demand for this truly Australian breed around the world with Braford genetics. Brafords are a real Australian success story; bred to withstand the harshest seasons while remaining fertile and functional. Now backed by feed efficiency data and meat quality awards, the modern Braford has a lot to be proud of. It's these very qualities of fertility, efficiency and functionality combined with the added benefit of proven eating quality and market acceptance, that have seen Brafords become one of the world's fastest growing breeds. Stephen, Elaine and Martin Lill of Chadwick Downs have been breeding Brafords for a quarter of a century and have grown to love the breed that not only does well in the rugged, mountainous and often harsh climate of the Warrumbungle mountain ranges at Coonabarabran, NSW but are proud of the breed that has put them on the global map. ‘We breed Brafords for their outstanding adaptability, fertility and resilience under any season' said Stephen Lill, Principal of Chadwick Downs. “This ability to rear a great calf in the toughest of seasons continues to impress us and it's reflected in the global popularity of the breed.' To date Chadwick Downs have sold semen to five continents around the world, with the countries of South America importing the majority. “Australia represents something very attractive to countries like Argentina,
Paraguay and Brazil' Stephen said. “Australian cattle producers have bred animals with constitution, fertility and longevity built right into the product and that's something that many other cattle producing countries around the world have left by the wayside. The type of livestock we select for are the ones that do well on our properties and for our repeat clients.” Chadwick Downs have chosen a draft of eight selected Braford bulls to represent the herd at the National Braford Sale September 12 in Rockhampton. “The bulls we are offering are a very modern take on the traditional Braford, Stephen said. “We've added extra performance without increasing mature size. We've improved the carcase of the bulls while maintaining calving ease and most importantly, all bulls are semen tested and come backed by a fertile breeder herd with proven efficiency and confirmed by over 100,000 cows around the world”. In addition to the popular Braford herd, Chadwick Downs is home to a relatively new but increasingly successful Brangus Stud. ‘We began to breed Brangus in response to Australian and International demand. “Brangus are one of the world's most successful breeds and their popularity has just taken off here in Australia.”
“Being polled and having the ability to inject a bit more carcass and having a big hit of fertility without shaking up the consistency of the breeding herd too much are Brangus strong points.” Chadwick Downs is predominantly breeding Red Brangus and although the stud is now a decade old, Chadwick Downs has Champion Awards at Rockhampton's BEEF 2009 and at the EKKA in 2008 and 2010. Red Brangus were chosen for their ability to fit right in to existing breeding programs in our immediate area but also in herds across central and northern Australia.
Chadwick Downs is offering 14 top quality Red Brangus bulls at the Red Brangus Classic Sale September 27 at the CQLX Gracemere. As with all Chadwick Downs bulls offered for auction, the sale bulls will be health checked, semen tested, fully vaccinated and guaranteed. They also come backed by a cow herd raised under real world conditions. For more details contact Stephen Lill Chadwick Downs Cattle Co 02 6842 1033 Martin Lill 0450 467 620 cattle@chadwickdowns.com.au Or check out the website www.chadwickdowns.com.au
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Angus Bulls That Work! Bulls that work is our belief and we focus on function, fertility, calving ease, growth and carcase performance. We are a cows that calve every year program and we like to meet a range of requirements from heifer bulls to terminal sires and all areas in between. Our bulls are prepared to a joining weight, not a finishing weight, on Leucaena pastures and oats to ensure their longevity and quick adaptations to their new environments. Sandon Glenoch Angus was established in 1971 and last breeding season we joined just over 500 cows. We measure all traits and we have been performance recording since 1986. On Wednesday 17th August, 82 bulls will go under the hammer for our 20th annual on-property sale. These 82 bulls will meet a range of requirements that are backed by our three year breeding soundness guarantee. They are structurally assessed as well as semen and morphology tested. The bulls have been vaccinated for 3 Day, Vibrio, 5 in 1, and Lepto. They've also all been blooded for tick fever and have been ear notch tested negative for pesti-virus. In addition to supplying the bulls' full
Sitz New Design 458N has six sons in the sale. He is a trait leader for 200, 400 and 600 day weight, milk and carcase weight.
Te Mania Infinity is a trait leader for scrotal size and IMF and has three sons in the SGA sale.
pedigree and EBV information in the sale catalogue, we also provide data on every bull's dam including the number of calves she has had and her average calving interval. Presentation of this data objectively proves breeder fertility and functionality. This year the genetics of our bulls are little more diverse with a number of new sires being used. This will be an added advantage for past clients looking for something new while still under a breeding philosophy such as ours. A breeding philosophy that keeps to a tight calving period, places pressure on female function and maintains a multitrait focus to ensure progeny have the right balance. A breeding philosophy that allows form to follow function to produce growth, carcase performance and phenotype. For more information please visit our website www.bullsthatwork.com.au or feel free to contact us on 07 4665 5128.
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This November marks the 50th anniversary of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association as a breed society. From humble beginnings the Brangus breed has forged ahead to be a leading breed in the Australian industry with excellent growth in the last decade. The success of the Brangus breed has largely been due to the dedication of breeders to breed adaptable cattle that can meet market specifications. Many of the traits that Brangus breeders take for granted are qualities that commercial breeders aspire to have throughout their herd. Brangus offers the poll gene into commercial herds with the known benefits of no dehorning stress on calves and operators. With labour on properties becoming more expensive reducing the workload makes economic sense. Add to this no weight loss due to stress and the benefits can quickly add up. Commercial breeders that have Brangus females in their herd report on their strong maternal instinct and ability to raise heavy calves. Equally as impressive as the maternal base to a herd or injected through sire purchases Brangus genetics offer producers versatility in their marketing options. Brangus dams in the right country will turn off heavy vealers or weaners that will grow on and finish either on grain or grass. The highly regarded Toogoolawah Prime Cattle Show recently proved the ability of the Brangus breed to meet specifications. The judging resulted in Brangus cattle winning the Champion Pasture Fed Female Exhibit, Champion Pasture Fed Steer or Bullock, and Champion Pen of Grain Fed Steers or Bullocks. The Champion Pasture Fed Steer or Bullock was the winner of the Single steer class, showing no permanent teeth. The Brangus/Brahman cross steer weighed in at 642kg at 23 months. The Champion Pen of Grain Fed Steers or Bullocks was the winner of the Pen of three steers or bullocks bred and owned by the Exhibitor and showing no more
than two permanent teeth. The pen had an average weight of 612kg, milk teeth and an average age of 21 months. In reality the Brangus breed combines efficiently two of the largest gene pools in the world Brahman and Angus. Selecting for the benefits of both breeds has produced a breed that can endure and conquer the harshest environment and still produce a keenly sought after marketable product. Brangus breeders could be considered ahead of their time. Recently CSIRO reported a world first; researchers had inseminated 30 young Brahman bulls with stem cells from the testicles of European Angus bulls, so the Brahmans will deliver Angus sperm. It's hoped they'll eventually father a hybrid species
combining the Brahman's heat tolerance with the valuable marbled flesh of the Angus. Brangus breeders have been achieving this for fifty years without the need for technical intervention. The 6th Brangus World Congress to be hosted by Australia during the Beef Australia 2012 in Rockhampton will highlight the quality of the Brangus breed A Red Brangus and all cattle breeders are invited to female showing a very inspect the display at Beef 2012. Australia desirable poll head, a breeders are justifiably proud of their product benefit of breeding and are planning to showcase the breed to both with Brangus. local and international visitors. Before then commercial breeders can select sires with confidence at either of the Brangus Association sales, member on farm sales or privately from the paddock. The Association sales are based at Roma (2nd September) and Rockhampton (10th & 11th October). Bulls at these events are inspected for type and quality. Commercial breeders can find more information on the Brangus breed on our recently updated website www.brangus.com.au or by contacting the Brangus office 02 6773 3373. A list of Brangus sales is regularly updated on the site with contact details. Australian Brangus is now a member of the World Brangus Federation (FIBRA) and is the next host of the World Brangus Congress. This event will be held in conjunction with Beef Australia 2012 and is promising to be an excellent opportunity to showcase the Brangus breed. Take the opportunity to investigate the Brangus breed Champion Brangus steers at the 2011 Toogoolawah show highlighting the muscle and the benefits this great breed of cattle has and ability to finish that a Brangus sire can offer. to offer.
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Queensland’s Premier 9th
Roma Poll Hereford Invitation Bull Sale
Monday 12 September
ROMA SALEYARDS 10am START SELLLING AGENTS
BULLS
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• EMA measured • Fat scanned • Semen tested • Soundness evaluated
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T & P Saal 07 4626 7157
A,G & P Weir 07 4623 3883
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P & K Bredhauer 07 4654 0160
TREFOIL PARK
WARARBA PARK
R & M Alexander 07 4666 6043
Dobson Family 07 4665 6204
Pick of the crop from Hardigreen Park Hardigreen Park prepares for another year
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Oaks Farmhand, Warenda Rolex, Wave Hill Z146 (P), Dangarfield Morocco, Glenn Oaks Banker (P) and Glenview Barbados (PS). According to the principals this year's offering is even in consistency as has been the experience in past offerings at previous Santa Central Sales. It is anticipated that five of the sale team members will be exhibited at the Brisbane Royal. Adding strength to the genetic depth at the address, next year buyers will have the opportunity of competing on progeny of the 'first season sires' , the $46,000 Gralyn Defender (P) - the top selling bull from the 2010 Santa Central Sale and Wave Hill Cowboy (PS) the $45,000 record priced unled bull sourced from the same sale.
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Hardigreen Park Stud is once again preparing to send a quality team for the forthcoming Brisbane Royal. The operation is already beginning preparations to make 2012 a memorable one as it is the 40th anniversary of the stud, being registered in February 1972. Through careful development and selection, Moreton Rolfe and his stud manager, Colin Patterson have developed the operation to a stage where the nucleus of classified females are now in excess of 200. The high profile seedstock operation also supports a commercial operation run at Hardigreen Park, Wallabadah and Santa Vale, Woolomin, New South Wales. The 2011 show and sale team from Hardigreen Park comprises son of Glenn
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Midas heads back to Toowoomba Midas once again will field a strong team at the annual Gelbvieh sale in Toowoomba this year. We will have 13 good quality bulls on show this year with different genetics to satisfy the stud breeder. For the first time bulls sired by the great Midas Collosus will be on sale with Midas E039 and E029 being 2 outstanding sons. Other sires represented for the first time are Magnus Lexus and Norolle Backbencher. An ET bull by Canadian sire PLD Resource should create some interest as he is a complete outcross from other genetics in Australia. Our five females presented has a mix of genetics with both open heifers and pregnancy tested in calf heifers due to calve this spring. I hope to see the cattlemen who believe in quality cattle at the sale.
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2011 Gelbvieh Sale 20 August at Toowoomba Showgrounds Midas Windlass E020 after she won the Interbreed champion heifer at the Gympie Show while 3 days before this she won the Supreme Exhibit at the Biddenden Show.
For more information contact Chris Braithwaite on 0429 073 758 or visit the Midas website www.midasgelbvieh.com.au
Offering 13 Bulls and 5 Females For enquiries or inspection prior to sale day, please contact Chris Braithwaite 0429 073 758
Norolle Gelbvieh do it all - WELL!
10 BULLS For the 2011 GELBVIEH SALE SATURDAY 20 AUGUST TOOWOOMBA
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The name Norolle is synonymous with the Gelbvieh breed in Australia being one of the first studs to produce this quality breed. Norolle have lotted 10 bulls for the 2011 Sale. All are in active working condition, coming through on forage sorghum and grass; and will be ready for sale off oats. They are mostly either honey red or rich red in colour, and have been blooded. All the bulls are polled and display great length, have good top lines and adequate muscling. They are well suited for both straight breeding and cross breeding. Norolle bulls add more kilos to the carcase and commercial cattle are still sold by the kilo! These bulls will produce beautiful first cross replace-
Clyde Johnson pictured a sale lot, Norolle 2R Empire E87 ment females. Norolle Gelbvieh perform well in the show ring, in the paddock and on the plate; and the new sires introduced to the herd continue to endorse the outstanding Gelbvieh traits of fertility and
productivity. NOROLLE BULLS AND FEMALES FOR PRIVATE SALE Contact: Clyde Johnson Mobile 0429 952 793
Gelbvieh - King of crossbreeding 2011 GELBVIEH SALE
GELBVIEH TRAITS
The 2011 Gelbvieh Sale to be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on Saturday 20 August at 11 am.
Christian Duff of SBTS Armidale NSW said "That in trials at the US Meat Animal Research Centre, Clay Centre, Nebraska; on a breed basis, the Gelbvieh breed was found to excel in High Growth Rates and Retail Beef Yield."
Chairman, Mr Chris Braithwaite of Murgon said "Buyers are assured of a quality offering. The sale provides a great opportunity to select foundation females for a stud; and bulls for stud and commercial herds. These bulls will produce beautiful first cross replacement heifers".
CHAMPION CARCASE At the 2010 Brisbane Royal Show a 12 months old Red Angus x ¼ Norolle Gelbvieh steer was named Champion Heavyweight Led Steer carcase in a massive Led Steer Show. He won his class of 39 before winning the championship and the MLA meat standards class 7B eating quality award. Over 330 led steers competed at Brisbane. This steer scored 93 points on the hook and also won the heavyweight jackpot.
"The trial data with 26 breed sires represented, showed that Gelbvieh ranked #1 for Age of Puberty, #1 and #2 respectively for % Born and % Weaned and #1 for Kg calf weaned per cow exposed." The results indicate that Gelbvieh are ideal for crossbreeding.
VENDORS
The sale lots come predominantly from Queensland. They include females from Midas, and bulls from Midas Murgon; Norolle Millmerran; Weetalabah Chinchilla; Sunshine Cooroy; Urdiamond Cinnabar and Excel Tamworth NSW.
AGENTS: Elders and Landmark
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2011 Gelbvieh Sale LOTS
Saturday 20 August 2011 Toowoomba Showgrounds • 27 Bulls • 13 Females Contact: Qld Secretary 07 4665 5127 www.gelbvieh.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN GELBVIEH ASN. INC. General Manager Ph: 02 6773 3126 www.gelbvieh.asn.au CATALOGUE: Printed late July. On-line at www.gelbvieh.com.au
Gelbvieh yearling bulls.s.
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Bald Blair Angus Bull Sale - "Bald Blair" Guyra NSW Eastern Plains Angus Bull Sale - "Eastern Plains" Guyra Wattletop Angus Bull Sale - "Wattletop" Guyra NSW Clunie Range Angus Bull Sale - "Springfield", Wallangra NSW Yalgoo Poll Hereford Bull Sale - "Yalgoo" Walcha NSW Glenell Shorthorn Bull Sale - Walcha NSW RNA Led Steer Sale & Judging - RNA Showgrounds QLD Sprys Shorthorn Bull Sale - Tamworth NSW Waitara Angus Sale - Tragie NSW Highland Court Angus Bull Sale - Glen Innes, NSW Sandon - Glenoch Angus Bull Sale - "Glenoch", Chinchilla QLD 17 Wombramurra Black Simmental Sale - Wombramurra Sale Complex, Nundle NSW 18 Hazeldean Angus Northern Performance Bull Sale - Pinora Selling Complex Jackson QLD 18 Mountain Valley Poll Hereford Bull Sale - “Mountain Valley”, Coolatai NSW 18 Watasanta Invitation Bull Sale - 'Watasanta' Tamworth NSW 19 Birubi Limousin/Angu/Limflex Sale - "Borambola", Wagga Wagga NSW 19 Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale - “Keera”, Bingara NSW 19 Twynam Angus Bull Sale - Jemalong Station Sale Complex, Forbes NSW 19 Beggan Hill Hereford Bull Sale - "Beggan Hill" Harden NSW 19 Rosskin & N Bar Angus Bull Sale - Goulburn NSW 19 Kildare South Devons - Barraba NSW 19 Waverly Station Angus - Scone NSW 20 Glenisa Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale - Silver Downs Selling Complex, Tenterfield NSW 20 National Gelbvieh Bull & Female Sale - Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba QLD 20 Knowla Angus Bull Sale - Gloucester NSW 20 Glenisa Angus Bull & Commercial Female Sale - Silver
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Downs Selling Complex, Tenterfield NSW 20 Gelbvieh Bull & Female Sale - Toowoomba Showgrounds QLD 22 Gobongo Charolais & Charbray Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards 22 Thornleigh Hereford Sale - "Thornleigh", Bingara NSW 23 Noller Charolais Bull & Female Sale - Wandoan Saleyards 23 Cudgell Creek Angus Bull Sale - Young NSW 24 Country Capital Simmental Sale - Tamworth NSW 24 Myall Charolais & Charbray Bull Sale, "Myall", Roma QLD 24 Glen Innes Hereford & Poll Hereford Show & Sale - Glen Innes, NSW 24 Hicks Beef Bull Sale - Glen Innes, NSW 24 Moona Plains Charloais Bull Sale - "Moona Plains", Walcha 24 Milwillah Angus Bull Sale - "Milong" , Young NSW 24 Naim Park Angus Bull Sale - "Moona Plains", Walcha NSW 24 Wakefield Charolais Bull Sale - Armidale NSW 24 Yamburgan Shorthorn Bull Sale - Narrabri NSW 25 Rennylea Angus Bull Sale - Culcairn NSW 25 Reedy Creek Hereford Sale - Tamworth NSW 26 Palgrove Charolais & Charolais X Bull Sale - "Strathgarve", Dalveen QLD 26 Golden West Limousin Sale - Roma QLD 26 Dunoon Combined Angus & Hereford Sale - Holbrook NSW 26 KO Angus Annual Bull Sale - Kangaloon NSW 26 Ironbark Hereford Bull Sale - "Mulwarree" Barraba NSW 27 New Dimension Braford Bull & Female Sale - "Jimbour Station", Jimbour QLD 27 Bannaby Angus Bull Sale - Taralga NSW 27 Liandillo Hereford Bull Sale - "Apsley Downs", Bathurst NSW 29 Moongana Invitation Bull Sale - Springsure Showgrounds QLD 29 BCM Simmental/Simbrah Bull Sale - Gracemere Saleyards 29 Cobrabald Charolais - Senegas & Composite Bull Sale Walgett Saleyards, Walgett NSW 30 Gunnadoo Charloais Bull & Female Sale - Clifton QLD 30 Central Brangus Classic - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 30 Marellan Shorthorn Bull Sale - "Marellan", Yeoval NSW
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Elite Poll Herefod Bull Sale - “Eulalia”, Scone NSW Vitwood Bull Showcase Sale - Susan River QLD KM Cattle Company Bull Sale - "Kendara", Biloela QLD Kanimbla Poll Hereford Sale - Holbrook NSW Futurity Shorthorn Bull Sale - "Glen Ayr" Baradine NSW Millah Murrah Angus Bull Sale - "Goonamurrah", Bathurst Roma Brangus Bull & Female Sale - Roma Saleyards QLD Clonlara Droughmaster Sale - Glenmorgan QLD Ascot Niemen Braford Sale - Banana QLD Talooby Angus Bull Sale - Rylstone NSW Yulgibar Santa Gertrudis Production Sale - "The Broadwater", Baryulgil NSW Gunyah Poll Hereford Sale - Cooma NSW Oldfield Poll Hereford Bull Sale - "Rosewood", Emerald Hill N Reiland Angus Sale - Brungle NSW Reiland Angus Bull Sale - Gundagai NSW Glen Fosslyn Droughtmaster Bull Sale - Roma QLD Great Western Select Brahman Female Sale - Rockhampton Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale - Gracemere Saleyards Moongool Charolais Sale - Roma QLD Billabong Droughmaster Sale - Moura QLD Dunbeacon Shrthorn Bull Sale - Upper Horton NSW Glenlands Droughtmaster Bull Sale - Gracemere Saleyards Q Gunnadoo Charolais Bull Sale - Headingly Sales Complex, Clifton QLD Kidman Poll Hereford Bull Sale - "Dulcidene", Dubbo NSW
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TALBALBA – Steve Reid – Milmerran 0427 631 014 • www.talbalba.com
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DEVON COURT – Tom Nixon – Drillham 0427 276 182 • (07) 4627 6179
600 day +80
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Brafords 2011
Australian Braford Society Inc PO Box 749, 122 Denham Street, Rockhampton, Qld 4700 Phone: 0749275196 Fax: 0749275708 info@braford.org.au, www.braford.org.au
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With these values and weight gains, a margin of approximately $100 per head is possible. The downside for consideration are the non doers, with a possible his question is 1% of cattle on feed, falling into this category. Exfrequently asked tremes of weather, hot, wet or cold can cause variby many cattle proDWLRQ LQ SHUIRUPDQFH DQG RI FRXUVH Ă&#x20AC;XFWXDWLRQV LQ ducers. The answers market prices. If possible, it is worth the effort to are often complex REWDLQ D SURÂżWDEOH FRQWUDFW IURP DQ DEDWWRLU SULRU WR where margins are a kill date. small and markets <RX GR QRW ORVH PRQH\ LI \RX KDYH D SURÂżW ORFNHG variable. in or alternately take the price on the day where preFeedlotting has bemiums sometimes exist if cattle are not available. FRPH D VLJQLÂżFDQW Butchers will often pay a premium for the right arpart of our beef inticle in the saleyard for local trade weight animals. dustry and is in fact :LWK WKHVH YDULDWLRQV LQ PLQG LW LV RIWHQ GLIÂżFXOW WR value adding to a ÂżQG D SURÂżW PDUJLQ DQG D SURGXFHU QHHGV WR ORRN D product, which has a market value as a feed-on steer little closer to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole operation. or heifer. I believe a store steer walking a dry paddock waitThe principle value to the consumer is to provide a ing for rain, is of little value, and becomes the most uniform product in areas such as age, fat cover and XQSURÂżWDEOH DQLPDO RQ WKH SURSHUW\ JDLQLQJ OLWWOH RU size of cut. The product should not vary, regardless of no weight. seasonal conditions. Not knowing how long the dry spell will last, you The steer producer who breeds a better than average may have to sell on a depressed market or feed a sussteer, should, I believe, endeavour to claim some of tenance ration until it rains. WKH EHQHÂżW IURP D SDUWLFXODU EUHHGLQJ SURJUDP E\ In such circumstances, a cattle producer is better off feeding steers in a small feedlot operation on propcarrying an extra heifer in a low weight gain year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at erty, if labour is available. Alternately, custom feedOHDVW ÂżQLVKLQJ ZLWK D FDOI WR LQFUHDVH WKH KHUG YDOXH ing in a larger commercial feedlot where economy of This aspect needs to be considered when taking the scale can provide cost advantages. feedlot option. Current feeding costs are approximately $260 per ton $V D IUHTXHQW XVHU RI WKH IHHGORW RSWLRQ , ÂżQG WKDW fed. This varies with the price of grain, hay and addiBraford or Braford Cross cattle are most suitable for tives. A good-doing steer will eat up to 12-14 kgs of the feedlot industry. Feeder cattle must have the conration per day costing $3.60 per day or $364 over 100 stitution to achieve good weight gains, be early madays, with a daily weight gain of 2.2kg or 220kg over WXULQJ ZLWK JRRG Ă&#x20AC;HVKLQJ DQG HYHQ IDW FRYHU 7KH\ 100 days on feed. The cost is approximately $1.90 PXVW KDYH WKH DELOLW\ WR UHDFK D ÂżQLVKHG ZHLJKW LQ WKH per kg live. minimum time of 100 days for Jap Ox and 70 days by Ray Kidd â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cashmereâ&#x20AC;? St George Qld.
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for a local trade heifer. Any animal that requires 130 GD\V WR UHDFK WKH SURSHU ÂżQLVK TXLFNO\ HDWV LQWR \RXU SURÂżW Cattle education will speed up the induction process, with cattle that have been encouraged to eat from a trough or feeder prior to entry into the feedlot will take less time to settle in, making the transition period less stressful. Temperament also determines your bottom line with animals of nervous disposition often slow to learn and poor performers. Although margins are generally small, feedlotting is a useful management tool and should be considered as an additional option. A margin of 5-7% rolled over 3 months on feeder cattle, should return in the order of 15-20% on capital investment. The ideal weight for a steer destined for the Jap Ox trade is 420-490kg, 15-20 months of age in forward store condition with no permanent teeth. On average this steer should kill in 100-110 days and yield 340390kg dressed. Heifers of similar age or younger for local trade, should enter the feedlot in the 340-370kg range and dress at 240-260kg. Currently, with the high Australian dollar hindering WKH SURÂżWDELOLW\ RI H[SRUW PDUNHWV LW KDV EHHQ HDVLHU WR ÂżQG D SURÂżW LQ ORFDO WUDGH KHLIHUV RSSRVHG WR day Jap Ox. When feed costs and weight gain values DUH HTXDO D SURÂżW FDQ EH IRXQG ZLWK WKH LQFUHDVH LQ value of the feed-on animal. For example â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A feedon steer @ $1.80 per kg at time of induction, may be ZRUWK SHU NJ DW VODXJKWHU UHWXUQLQJ D SURÂżW RI $80. I join more than 1000 Braford breeders and turn over EHWZHHQ IRXU WR ÂżYH KXQGUHG KHDG WKURXJK IHHGORWV annually. I choose Brafords for their dual-purpose appeal, having a high level of fertility and the ability to produce steers ideally suited to feedlot requirements.
Phone: 026754 5240 Fax: 02 6754 5343 Mobile: 0427 103 608 Email: baromadowns@activ8.net.au
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Offering 8 bulls at the National Braford Sale 2011
Visitors always welcome
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2 x 2year old heifers by Strathgyle Wrangler, PTIC 8 months to our new stud sire Lochlomond 647, s t n e s 1 x 22 month old heifer by Strathgyle Wrangler, running with Burradoo Jasper Pre 1 x 22 month old Bull by Strathgyle Wrangler.
* Enquiries-: Robert and Lesette Hoffmann, 07 4628 2284 *
“ , SXUFKDVHG P\ ¿UVW EUDIRUG EXOOV over thirty years ago to cross with hereford breeders. We now breed a braford simmental infused herd. Our steers attract plenty of interest and above average prices when sold at store and feed on weights. Our family will continue to use the braford breed as we know how they perform in tough times and are excellent mothers.”
Quality Cattle Bulls/Heifers/Calves
““Bob” Bob” Son of “Maelstrom”,
(Grand Champion Sydney Royal Easter Show)
Anthony & Janelle Hay and Family, Moonya, Wandoan
BILL and DI WILD 1685 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley PHONE 07 5533 0014
Ballyduggan we breed it.... we grow it using the best genetics Phone: 0741579537
Michael & Joan Hawe Fax: 074157 9751 Email: joan.hawe@activ8.net.au
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* Selling at the National Braford Sale *
Gavin Robinson, Stud Owner 1011 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aguilar Highway, Wamuran, Qld 4512 Phone/fax: P +61 (7) 5496 6515, F +61 (7) 5496 6075, Mobile: 0407 032 029 email:gavinr@bethonga.com.au Website www.bethongabrafords.com.au
New Dimension Braford Sale
* 22 Braford Bulls * * 57 Braford Females *
Saturday 27th August 2011 commencing at 11.00am at the Jimbour Station Jimbour 0409 970 044
Studnsted: Ashby, Banyula, Burradoo, Carinya, Lake View, Limevale, represeMontana, Pen-Leigh, Old Cashmere, Rarcamba, Strathgyle, Sunny Lawn The vendors of the New Dimension Sale are in preparation for this years sale to be held on Saturday 27th August, 2011 at historic Jimbour House, located at Jimbour on the Darling Downs, with the sale commencing at 11.00am. Now, in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th year, the New Dimension Braford Sale has a reputation for not only quality cattle but also for being an enjoyable social occasion. On offer will be 22 Braford Bulls, 33 Registered & 24 Commercial Braford Females. All animals will have been vaccinated for 3 Day Sickness & Tick Fever. All bulls will be under 30months of age and will be semen tested, soundness evaluated, scanned & weighed prior to sale. Females being offered range in age from weaner heifers through to PTIC heifers. All females over 24 months either having a calf at foot or PTIC on the day of the sale. Jimbour itself is located in a tick free area, and cattle will be free to move anywhere on sale day. The New Dimension Sale is the largest multi vendor Braford female sale.
Vendors will again be supporting transport arrangements to minimize freight costs to buyers, and are also offering a Freight Rebate of $100 per bull for buyers of 4 or more bulls sold in the sale ring. An invitation is extended to everyone to join the vendors at an informal function at the Dalby RSL in the Kurrajong Room on Friday night from 6.30pm onwards. Meals and drinks at your own cost. Complimentary morning tea will be provided. BBQ Lunch can be purchased after the sale. Again this year all purchasers will receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Also, one lucky purchaser will win a nights accommodation at 3DWKÂżQGHU 0RWRU ,QQ Âą 'DOE\ WR EH XVHG LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ with next years sale. Vendors are very positive about the quality of the animals that will be offered for sale, and your attendance at this sale is recommended. In early August a sale poster complete with photos and a sale catalogue will be available and both the poster & catalogue can be viewed online at www.braford.org.au.
If you would like any information regarding the sale, please contact Nick Lowery at Elders Dalby on 0409 970 044 or the Sale Committee Secretary Kerrie Donovan on 0746 636 118 a/hrs.
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‘Anzac’ leads Ascot Neimen in 2011
Lot 1 - Ascot Anzac (p) By Neimen Two Up (p)
50 Braford Bulls For Sale 2 Sept - On Property - 1pm
Including 47 paddock reared bulls with 10 weeks sale preparation
80% Polled All Affordable & Ready to Work 46 Years of Breeding Graham, Jill and Dan Galloway ‘Ascot’ Banana
P: 07 4995 7101
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Full catalogue available at www.ascot-neimenbrafords.com.au
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A lifetime of dedicated breeding, with a focus on length, bone, muscling, docile temperament and softness, has led to the success of Carinya Brafords. Carinya Bulls have topped the National Sale at Gracemere and the New Dimension Sale at Jimbour Station the last five consecutive years. This year, 13 young sires including 11 polled and 9 heifers are in sale preparation—9 bulls and 2 females for the National Sale and 4 bulls and 7 females nominated for the New Dimension Sale. Six sires are represented to include 6 polled sons of outstanding sire, Carinya Endeavour , 3 sons of Carinya Hudson with the remainder of the draft by Carinya Irwin, Carinya Julius, CCC Arran and Taroela Bradman. At the recent Braford/Braford infused store sale in Roma, Carinya milk tooth, feed-on steers, weighing 494kg, sold for 208c to return $1028. Enquiries and inspections are welcome. John & Jacklyn Amor “Carinya” Dulacca Q 4425
P: 0427 276 272, E: jhamor@activ8.net.au
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Taroela No. 1
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BULLS FOR THE BUSH FOR SALE
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir, It has come to my attention that commercial cattleman need a TAROELA BRAFORD BULL. In my travels I have noticed at many fat and store sales from northwest Queensland, down to southern NSW, there has been a premium paid for Braford and Braford infused cattle. Their ability to handle the extremes of cold , wet winters through to hot dry summers and still thrive, make Brafords an alternative for cattle people wanting to have a SURÂżWDEOH SURGXFWLYH EHHI HQ-
terprise. The great mothering ability, ease of calving, ability to meet markets whether for the vealer market through to bullocks, and the resale value of the cull cow, or the extra weight , feed conversion, earlier turnoff to market from a Taroela Braford bull would be EHQHÂżFLDO WR FURVVEUHHGLQJ RU a pure Braford herd. This year, Taroela Brafords decided to support the Watkins and Co Braford infused store sale at Roma with a line of heavy feeder steers. Their top pen of steers sold for 208.2c/kg to return $1012 and their line of 115 steers
WEATHER REPORT 2011 has been a fantastic summer following on from the record breaking rain of 2010 on Redbank. 1260 mm fell in 2010 (just RYHU LQFKHV DQG WKH ÂżUVW PRQWKV RI KDV VHHQ PP hit the ground. Most of the access roads are now open, however some internal roads are still impassable.
averaged a tad over $950. In the female section, 405 kg replacement heifers sold to 204c/kg. Commission buyers at the day reported that a 5-10 cent premium was paid for a well presented line of Braford cattle. Just another reason to buy Taroela bulls. At the National Braford Bull sale at Gracemere saleyards on September the 12th of this year, TAROELA have nominated 16 bulls. They will comprise a line of rising 2 year old bulls and a line of 30-36 months old bulls. Polled and scurred bulls by Taroela Tallon and Ascot Ark dominate their draft of bulls. At the beginning of June , Taroelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior sire â&#x20AC;&#x153;TALLONâ&#x20AC;? passed away. He has KDG D ELJ LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RQ WKH VWXG herd running at Taroom over the last decade. Taroela stud is run on 2 properties, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taroelaâ&#x20AC;? at Taroom and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redbankâ&#x20AC;? at Mitchell. It is a commercial based operation running 2000 breeders at Redbank and then they grow the steers out at Taroela, normally for the meat trade. I strongly suggest that your readers should seriously consider looking at putting a Taroela bull into their herds this year. Yours Wazza
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th commencing 9am CQLX, Gracemere
For further details or to order a catalogue: The Australian Braford Soicety Inc 0749276188 Phone: 07 4927 5196, Email info@braford.org.au Catalogue available on the internet in July 0749276122 www.braford.org.au Outside agent & freight rebates available * Conditions apply, 1 heifer will be given to a lucky bid card holder and 1 heifer given to a buyer
On the Rump 2011 ... Stud Sales - SEPTEMBER
7 Capricorn Droughmaster Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 7 Kenny's Creek Spring Bull Sale - "Hillgrove", Boorowa NSW 7 Beef Galore Show & Sale - Dalby Saleyards QLD 7 Tamworth Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - Tamworth NSW 7-8 Toowoomba Ag Show Bull Sale - Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba QLD 8 Big S Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba QLD 8 Dalkeith Hereford Bull Sale - "Dalkeith", Cassilis NSW 8 Gilmandyke Angus Bull Sale - "Kangaroobie", Orange NSW 9 Weebollabolla Bull Sale - Moree NSW 9 Valera Vale Droughmaster Bull Sale - Charleville Qld 9 Wheebollabolla Shorthorn Bull Sale - "Weebollabolla", Moree NSW 9 Sevenbardot Poll Hereford Bull Sale - "Murrumbo", Bylong NSW 9 Southern NSW Limousin Breeders Sale - Moss Vale NSW 9 Pine Creek Angus Bull Sale - Bylong NSW 10 Myanga Angus & Murray Grey Sale - Crookwell NSW 10 Brangus Society Sponsored Female Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 10 Artesian Droughtmaster Bull Sale - Blackall Saleyards QLD 11 Brangus Society Sponsored Bull Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 11 Wolfang Annual Bull & Female Sale - Longreach QLD 12 Roma Poll Hereford Invitation Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards QLD 12 Baloone Invitation Bull Sale - "Myall Plains", Nindigully QLD 12 Blue Ribbon Poll Hereford Sale - Roma QLD 12 Warren Point Poll Hereford Sale - "Warren Point", Mitchell QLD 12 Rockhampton Braford Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 12 Lawsons & Burenda Angus Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards QLD 12 National Braford Sale - CQLX, Gracemere QLD 13 Noonee Angus Bull Sale - Claremont Cattleyards, Larras Lee NSW
TALKING B ULLS AND B EEF 13 Merawah Poll Hereford Bull Sale - "Merawah, Boggabilla NSW 13 True Blue Charolais & Charbray Bull Sale - Murgon Saleyards QLD 13-14 National Droughtmaster Bull & Female Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 14 Cootharaba Hereford Sale - "Duarran", Roma QLD 14 Heartland Santa Gertrudis Breeders Group Sale - Roma Saleyards, Roma QLD 14 Stockmans Limousin Bull Sale - Tamworth NSW 14 Gold City Brahman Sale - Charters Towers QLD 15 Southern Cross Bull Sale - Pinora Selling Complex, Jackson QLD 15 Diamond H Santa Gertrudis Bull & Female Sale - "Diamond Downs", Wandoan QLD 15 Doonside Brangus Bull Sale - Millmerran QLD 15 Ardrossan Angus Spring Sale - Holbrook NSW 15 Glenrowan Angus Bull Sale - Newbridge, NSW 16 Wallan Creek Invitation Hereford/Poll Hereford Bull Sale "Lilydale", Jackson QLD 16 Roma Simmental & Simbrah Bull Sale - Rome Saleyards QLD 16 Roma Simmental Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards, Roma QLD 16 Yarrawonga Santa Bull Sale - Wallumbilla QLD 16 Forres Angus Bull Sale - "Under Wycombe", Dungog NSW 16 Kimpton Park Poll Hereford Sale - Goulburn NSW 16 Seven Bar Dot Poll Hereford Bull Sale - Bylong NSW 16 Weebollabolla Shorthorn Sale - Moree NSW 17 Swan Hill Santa Gertrudis & Santa Gertrudis X Bull Sale Blackall QLD 17 Brahman Bull Sale - Gracemere QLD 17 Goulburn All Breeds Bull Sale - Goulburn NSW 17 NSW Brahman Breeders Bull Sale - Tamworth NSW 18 Strathmore Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - "Ravensbourne", Blackall QLD 18 Barcoo Breeders Santa Gertrudis Sale - Blackall QLD 19 Ayr Charolais Sale - Moura QLD 19 Raff Angus Bull Sale - "Mundibulanga", Drillham QLD 19 Duarran Red Brangus & Red Angus Bull Sale - Roma QLD
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20-21 Roma Tropical Breeds Bull & Female Sale - Roma QLD 21 Rockhampton Charbray Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 21 Riverglen Charolais Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards, Roma QLD 22 Gyranda Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - Theodore QLD 22 The Grove Shorthorn Bull Sale - Myall Grove", Condamine 22 Gyranda Santa Gertrudis Sale - Theodore QLD 23 Woolcott Shorthorn Bull Sale - Condamine Showgrounds QLD 23 Eidsvold Station Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - Eidsvold Saleyards QLD 23 Double D Angus Bull Sale - Millmerran QLD 23 Roma Beef Breeders Sale - Roma QLD 24 Valorbrook Angus Bull Sale - "Valorbrook", Bell QLD 26 Dangarfield Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - "Kingswood", Taroom QLD 26 Wandoan Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - Wandoan Saleyards QLD 26 5 Star Senepol Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD 27 Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale - "Rosevale", Jandowae QLD 27 Red Brangus Classic Sale - Rockhampton QLD 28 Limousin & Senepol Infused Bull Sale - Emerald Ag-Grow Saleyards QLD 28 Santa Central Sale - Headingly Sales Complex, Allora QLD 29 Gowrie Simbrah Sale - Charleville QLD 29 PB Fenech Spirit of Australia Sale - "The Chase" Sarina QLD 30 Huntington Charolais & Charbray Bull & Female Sale Taroom Saleyards QLD 30 Rockingham Santa Sale - Cobar NSW 31 Tartrus Lancefield Bull Sale - Gracemere Saleyards QLD
Stud Sales - OCTOBER 10-11 Brangus Bull & Female Sale - Roackhampton QLD 12 Burenda & Lawsons Angus Bull Sale - Roma Saleyards QLD 28 Dai Manu Hereford Dispersal Sale - Cobar NSW
Stus Sales - 2012 - February 23 Banquet Bull Sale
Banquet cattle positively different ‘Angus bulls with a positive difference' could well be the catchcry of Stephen and Noeleen Branson's Banquet herd, based in south western Victoria. Since foundation the Bransons have aimed to produce a high growth Angus herd that is both objectively and subjectively different from most Angus cattle. They are extremely docile as a non-negotiable starting point, but it is their extra frame size and, with balance they are longer. This alone is not necessarily an asset, but when combined with Banquet's stronger bone and wonderful muscling, the end result is a line that has thickness and constitution added to that extra length. Thus, it is not hard to imagine why these cattle are so successful and popular. "As seedstock breeders we are producing cattle that put extra dollars in the pockets of our clients," Stephen Branson said. "We find these types not only have the growth and muscling being sought by proces-
sors, feedlotters and backgrounders, but also cattle breeders in all environs. They also give greater flexibility of market options. We witness this first hand through our southern markets where clients are topping both steer and heifer weaner markets through to heavy weight steers. That gives us great satisfaction and confidence we are on the breeding track," Stephen said. The Bransons have been attracting increasing numbers of Queensland clients over the last 5 years, as astute Queenslanders have researched their qualities and found they are also ideal for crossing over the dominant Bos Indicus cattle, increasing growth rates and carcase quality in the progeny. To cater for Queensland market growth, the Bransons are offering 10 typical big, bold
Banquet Angus bulls in the GDL Longreach sale to be held on 28th October. Stay tuned for more details on this offering. The Bransons have established their successful breeding philosophy around top genetic cow breeding families within their herd, producing consistent high quality and bulls with repeatability of their strengths. "The 600 day growth and mature cow EBVs in our cattle are very similar which is the strongest objective indicator of good young cattle that have the genetic capacity to keep growing rapidly and laying down muscle right through their development", Stephen Branson said. Banquet has produced many standout bulls for the beef industry, but one of their newest sensations is the pre-potent Banquet
Ballis. This outstanding sire had 51 sons in this year's annual Banquet bull sale at Mortlake in February that averaged $9382, 22% above the sale average. The good news is there will be another 50 in their next annual bull sale offering and probably some in the October Longreach offering. For those Queenslanders who want to explore options beyond the limited Longreach offering, Banquet has private sale bulls becoming available all year round, or you can attend their next 150 annual bull offering at Mortlake on Thursday February 23rd 2012.
To discuss breeding options with the bigger and bolder Banquet Angus, phone Stephen or Noeleen on 03 5599 2764 or email:banquetangus@westvic.com.au
BUY BIG, BOLD BANQUET BULLS They’re different! Bigger Framed, Longer & Thicker
Banquet bulls are ideal for crossing with both Bos Indicus & Bos Taurus cows
Send to Banquet for more information &/or a catalogue
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Next Annual Sale - approx 150 Angus Bulls
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Hazeldean offers proven genetic performance
Cattle producers seeking high reproductive performance and increased prices for their stock in a total package of sound structured animals would be wise to inspect the Hazeldean Angus Northern Performance sale team for 2011. Hazeldeans high performance herd is built on a long history of breeding cows with sound structure, docile temperament and natural doing ability. Feedlotters consistently recognize steers from clients with Hazeldean Angus bloodlines by paying premiums for lines of these steers. Hazeldeans goal is to produce animals that will turn grass into dollars and reap the highest returns for their clients; a highly fertile herd producing heavy carcases that command a price per kg premium due to superior eating quality. Jim Litchfield stressed that all sale bulls are unconditionally guaranteed for 12 months under the Hazeldean guarantee. "We realize that there is a significant investment in time and money when
NORTHERN PERFORMANCE BULL SALE 140 Bulls 100 Angus & 40 Senegus
Thursday 18th August 2011 Sale commences 11am Pinora, Jackson QLD 80km east of Roma on the Warrego Hway . Bulls above breed average for 600 Day Weight . High Fertility . Bulls by trait-leading sires . Blooded, 3 day vaccinated & ready to work . Free delivery to major centres within 1000km
order to make money in the beef industry. "Getting a live calf on the ground out of every cow in your herd is the essential starting point for a profitable business. A dead calf costs money." says Jim . Having a herd with exceptional fertility lower than average birth weights, excellent calving ease teamed with high growth is the focus of Hazeldean . Hazeldean's average EBV's for the herd exemplify these attributes, they are also above breed average for 600 day weight , fertility EBV's and for all carcase traits. Hazeldean Angus is renowned for it's easy handling cattle with excellent temperament "Temperament is highly heritable; it affects
Hazeldean Angus 2 year old Sale Bulls. purchasing bulls and the worst thing for a long term business is to have a client dissatisfied with his acquisition. So we ensure only the soundest bulls are put up for sale and have them all independently structurally assessed. However in addition to this we cover our bulls unconditionally for 12 months" In addition to Angus bulls Hazeldean also has some exciting Senegus bulls on offer. Senegus are a cross between Senepol, the tropically adapted Bos Taurus from the Caribbean, and Angus. The Senepol has a slick coat that gives the breed heat tolerance and parasite resistance and Senegus will retain all of this advantage provided the slick coat is inherited. Senegus cattle offer an exciting option for cattle producers looking to maintain heat and parasite tolerance while producing beef that gains a premium in the market due to lower Bos Indicus content. Hazeldean 's core business is providing functional, profitable bulls to the commercial beef industry and this means first of all maximising the number of live calves hitting the ground, building onto that base rapid growth rates and on top of that superior carcase data. It has to be in that
carcase quality, growth rates, and handling - any animal that shows bad temperament is culled." Says Jim. The breeding program continues full steam ahead and Hazeldean is particularly excited about the recent purchase of top performing sire Te Mania Berkley, for a record $65,000. Berkley has exceptional performance data from a moderate birthweight EBV of +4.7 he follows through to explosive growth EBv's that reach +103 at 400 days and +126 at 600 days and carcase data that puts his Long Fed CAAB index at +$153 Importantly with all this his fertility and calving ease EBV's are equally outstanding. He also has a very quiet temperament and super sound structure - his first calves at Hazeldean are very impressive. He fits in perfectly with Hazeldean's breeding goals. Hazeldean has undertaken extensive AI programmes with sons and grandsons of Sitz New Design 458N, Leachman Boomtime, LT Bando 9074 plus sons of Hazeldean bred sires featuring in the impressive 2011 line-up.. Sale bulls are available for pre-sale inspection any time by appointment.
FOR INFORMATION & CATALOGUES Call 02 6453 5555 admin@hazeldean.com.au
www.hazeldean.com.au Hazeldean Senegus 2 year old Sale Bulls.
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On the Rump 2011 ... Country Capital Simmental sale The third Annual Country Capital Simmental Sale will be held August 24 2011 at the Tamworth Regional Livestock Marketing Centre (Tamworth Sale Yards) NSW. The sale will consist of more than 35 bulls and 20 females all of which will have been assessed for suitability for the sale by an independent assessor. The sale is again a multi vendor sale with lots being provided by eight registered Simmental Studs from the Hunter/north west area of New South Wales and southern Queensland. The sale is inclined towards the commercial buyer as evidenced by the results of last year's sale where they represented the majority buyers in attendance. Of the 20 bulls sold 18 sold for $4000 or less.
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The sale will include bulls, cows and calves, heifers ptic and heifers by at least 15 registered sires and provide a cross section of types that will insure satisfaction for both the stud and discerning commercial buyer alike. This year's sale will see the inclusion of Black and Red Simmentals along with the Traditional Simmentals. Buyers can attend the sale with confidence knowing that the type of bull or female they are seeking will be available. The sale will provide cattle producers in the north west, Northern Tablelands and southern Queensland with the opportunity to purchase Simmental Bulls and introduce the natural growth promotant of European content into their herds.
A CATALOGUE FOR THE SALE MAY BE OBTAINED BY PHONE (02) 6785 1486 OR CONTACTING THE SELLING AGENT V.J FLETT OF MANILLA ON (02) 6785 1704 .
Two keys to breeding success At the end of the day it all comes back to profit, and at Elite Poll Herefords, the objective is to produce sale bulls with the genetics to increase profits and ease the workload for our clients. As stud principal, Kay Payne explains, her breeding program places emphasis on two key areas to achieve this objective, namely, genetic calving ease and top carcase attributes. “By increasing calving ease, there are more calves to sell, more dams that go back into calf and less time and labour needed for supervision, so ultimately more profits for clients", Mrs. Payne said. “It is very important to realize that our successful selection for easily born progeny comes from breeding genetic ability to calve into our females. It doesn't mean light calves with no growth potential. Our heifers can deliver
40+kg calves that have been bred to be in the top 10% of the breed for subsequent growth. “So, our heifer's calves are our genetically superior, and most valued replacements and, of course, our sale bulls carry the calving ease genetics.” At Elite Poll Herefords, the herd is run as a commercial operation with selection aided by EBVs. Selling to a range of markets including both domestic and export, MSA and the EU, has ensured Elite bulls are selected to produce top progeny for these specific markets. “Demand for cattle that will meet the MSA market is increasing, so our sale bulls with good growth and higher IMF will produce progeny with high compliance rates for that profitable outlet.” “Our cattle are noted for their quiet temperament, which
greatly assists in the ease of general management and contributes to better meat quality and grid compliance", Kay explained. In the past two years nine steers have been prepared and have averaged a creditable 85 points, including silver and bronze medal awards, which demonstrates the stud's consistency and success in herd selection. Elite Poll Herefords have been donating steers to local students to prepare for carcase competitions for a number of years. This year, 35 bulls, most with Market $Indeces in the top 20%, or better, of the breed will be offered at the stud's on-property sale to be held on 1st September. Further details can be obtained by contacting Kay Payne on 02 6545 8135 or via email at elitepollherefords@bigpond.com
Offering 87 Beefy sires from a range of studs The 2011 annual Glen Innes Hereford bull sale sees 87 Big Beefy Sires catalogued for competition from a variety of studs throughout the region. The quality line up of bulls will all be Vet inspected and semen tested, ready to go out to perform in the cow herds across the region. The change in seasons has brought with it a resurgence of interest and support to the beef industry and the Hereford breed is now poised to again be the leader in producing the ideal beef product for the market place. Herefords are renown for their wonderful temperaments which leads to a more easy doing beef producing unit and this intern leads to a higher conversion of feed to beef and faster turn- around from paddock to plate, which makes for a better bottom line for the producer. The uptake of MSA also provides extra opportunities to increase returns from the beef processors along with Herefords being
ideal for the lucrative EU markets. At the 2011 Royal Easter show a team of Poll Hereford steers were half a point from winning the prestigious Stan Hill Trophy for overall hoof and hook carcase excellence which really does demonstrate the capabilities of the Hereford breed as an outstanding meat machine. While most studs are able to embrace Breedplan all bulls will be scanned for carcase attributes the day before the sale with this information readily available on supplementary sheets, for day of sale selective comparisons. The annual Glen Innes bull sale has always been a discerning place for stud producers to snap up a relatively cheap new stud sire and 2011 will be no different with a number of studs offering their top lines of bulls for competition. The 2011 judging team of Rory and Peter Murphy of the famed Monreid Hereford and Simmental studs have enjoyed
many successes over the years at Glen Innes breeding many bulls that have made significant contributions to the successes for this breed and their comments will be well received. An interesting statistic to consider from the average price of last years' sale bulls is $3563, joined to 50 cow's means that investment generated a calf for $71, and that's just the first year of service from that investment.2011 sees the introduction of heifers to the sale with 10 registered heifers catalogued for competition. Some of these heifers will already have participated in the Northern regions Junior Heifer Show, for and run by the regional youth group at the Inverell Showground during the midyear school holidays. The sale has again attracted huge support from local businesses in the form of sponsorship to help defray costs for which the vendors are eternally grateful and follow through with support of those businesses.
Vendors who displayed bulls as part of Northern Beef Week at the Glen Innes saleyards include Angus, Eunice and Will Vivers from Jindalee, Grant Kneipp from Battalion, Roger Kneipp from Dundee Echo Park, Greg Scurr from Tahlan and seated Lachlan Scurr from Lachdale and Geoff hayes from Damona.
Hereford Prime will again support the sale with a carton of mouth wateringly juicy beef to the purchaser of the most lots.
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Lawsons & Burenda Angus third annual Roma bull sale Ninety Angus Bulls Sell Wednesday 12th October 2011 at 11am. Burenda Angus joins again this year with Lawsons Angus to present 90 plus Angus bulls. Breeding philosophies are similar in both studs and buyers can be assured they will have the choice from some of the best bloodlines in Australasia. Burenda Angus was originally located at Augathella in the 1990's but has been operating at "Dalby Downs" Kaimkillenbun for nearly 10 years. It is conducted in conjunction with our Burenda Brangus stud. About 450 registered Angus breeders are joined mainly by A.I. with back up natural matings and embryos are transferred into a number a recipients. Leading Australian Sires are used along with selected US Sires to
improve certain traits. This year's E and F bulls had a hard time during the 2 months of flooding but have done well since moving onto oats in May. We will present about 33 two year old E bulls and 22 eighteen month old F bulls. Sires represented in the Burenda Angus line up include; Te Mania bulls VTMB580, VTMY437, Ardrossan Bulls NAQA2 and NAQA241, Dunoon BHRA017 and Burenda QBUY4 Full details of our Roma sale bulls will appear on our website www.burendaangus.com.au during August including full information and videos of each lot. We grow our own bulls out on Leucaena and grass and they move onto oats when it is ready. This combination proves successful on achieving good weight gains and the bulls
receive no grain in their preparation. There is a good blend of various traits and types in this year's sale and buyers are assured they will have good choices. Carcase quality is of paramount importance in our breeding philosophy and as the Angus breed are world leaders in this trait, consumers like the Angus product. The Burenda draft of bulls in our 2010 Roma sale topped the Queensland average with $6156. This year Lawsons Angus are offering 35 two-year old bulls all bred by AI from high accuracy proven Angus sires including Lawsons Dinky-Di Z191, Lawsons Tank X1235, Lawsons Payload X951, Wilson Downs Equator V191, SS Objective, TC Total, Ythanbrae Pono V346, GAR Ultimate and Leachman Boom Time. Bulls are well grown and ready to go to work!
Lawsons Angus has been in business since 1969 and is the largest Angus seedstock producer in Australia. Lawsons Angus 42ndAnnual Production Sale in March 2011 is the largest Angus bull sale in Australia, which saw 210 bulls sold with 100% clearance to average over $5,700 and 260 females averaging $2,270. Lawsons Angus is regarded as the leading Angus seedstock herd in Australia, which produces around 1,000 Angus bulls per year with an unmatched balance of calving ease, feed conversion, fertility, high growth and exceptional carcase yield and quality. The bulls on offer at Roma are the same quality and sired by the same world high accuracy AI sires. Lawsons Angus is not only Australia's Angus largest seedstock but has divi-
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sions in Queensland (Goondiwindi), Victoria (Yea) and Western Australia (Esperance). All herds are 100% AI with a disciplined PLANNED MATING PROGRAM that delivers consistent, predictable genetics. Last year's Roma Sale bulls had a rough period prior to sale with the floods and did not present well visually (phenotypically) but we have had very positive feedback on how these bulls adapted to their new homes. The calf-getting ability of Angus bulls and the extra growth and marketability of the Angus cross calves sired by proven performance Angus is what sets Lawsons Angus bulls apart. Breedplan (EBVs) may be abstract to most commercial buyers it is the most accurate way to make consistent, predictable progress so we urge you to take make use of this data and not focus on actual sale weights and scans as these are more indicative of management/environment. Breedplan information reflects how these bulls and their siblings have performed relative to their mates and other Angus across Australia. The Breedplan EBVs accurately describe and predict what will be passed onto their calves and is a very accurate way of ranking bulls for key traits including calving ease, growth and carcase traits. This is rock solid, simple technology that is still being under utilised by northern breeders and this is often accentuated by a focus on actual weight on sale day. There are many differences in an individual bulls' weight even between contemporary groups with factors such as date of birth, calving season, paddock, age of dam, fighting and social group impacts. All this raw data is analysed in Breedplan and through genetic linkage within and between herds we can compare animals accurately using Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs). Some simple practical advice on Breedplan is if you are mating heifers select bulls that are under breed average for birth weight (<4.6 BW EBV) and 600 Day growth is the best predictor for how fast progeny will grow, we refer this to a bulls 'horsepower' rating and is highly correlated to growth rates and feed conversion of calves. Again, no other herd can match the calving ease, high growth combination of Lawsons Angus. Currently 800 registered Angus cows are run under a disciplined 100% AI program at Kinbeachie near Goondiwindi under a joint venture with the Sullivan family. Cows are inseminated to the best Angus proven sires available, selected mainly from Australia and the United States. All cows are synchronised for two rounds of AI over 25 days so there is huge selection pressure on fertility. As Harry Lawson commented "Just because we performance record doesn't mean we don't focus on structure, temperament, udders and conformation, in fact we have a better handle on than most because we individually mate every cow and have large sire lines by the world leading AI sires so we know all the strengths and weaknesses of bulls even before we use them widely across the main cow herd." Kate Todd and Harry Lawson look forward to meeting you at Roma along with the Burenda team who we are pleased to be able to work with to put together a great selection of Angus bulls adapted to Queensland conditions that are ideal for hitting top end MSA specifications or high quality feedlot markets. This year's bulls will again sell with full information including, pedigrees, EBVs, ultrasound scanning details, scrotal measurements and daily weight gain and will also be blooded for tick fever, vaccinated for three day sickness, botulism, vibrio, and 7 in 1 vaccine. They will be independently assessed for soundness and fertility and carry a two year warranty. FREE TRANSPORT IS AVAILABLE TO SEVERAL CENTRES
Paddock inspections are welcomed at any time by arrangement with either Jonathan Schmidt from Burenda Angus 0429 067 313 or Kate Todd from Lawsons Angus
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A gene found naturally in Limousin cattle can provide an increase in the amount of high priced cuts in a beef carcase. University of Adelaide researcher Dr Wayne Pitchford said research showed the eye muscle area is 19 percent larger in cattle carrying the gene than cattle with no copies of the gene. Similarly, the weight of the silverside muscle was also 19% larger. "The size of the muscle fibres does not change but there is a reduction in connective tissue caused by an increase in the number of muscle fibres," Dr Pitchford said. "The good news is that animals with the gene do not require any more feed. "You are basically getting more meat for the same cost of production.
higher dressing percentages which account for about 8 cents per kg liveweight and the higher yields of retail beef from the carcase," Mr McDonald said. "At the carcase level an increase in yield of four percent on a 250 kg carcase represents 10 kg more saleable meat. At an average retail price of $16.50/kg this represents $165 at retail level. "The producer gets paid more but the wholesaler wins because he gets a heavier carcase and the retailer wins because of the increased yield of retail beef." Mr McDonald said Limousin cattle
"The good news is that animals with the gene do not require any more feed. "You are basically getting more meat for the same cost of production. "The gene is a modification of the myostatin gene and is found naturally in Limousin cattle although there is a low frequency of the gene in other breeds such as Angus and Droughtmaster. Meanwhile an analysis of 1.5 million cattle sold in eastern Australian saleyard has shown that buyers are willing to pay large premiums for muscling. Limousin Society general manger Alex McDonald said the higher proportion of high priced cuts in better muscled cattle was the reason for the willingness to pay the premium. "The reasons for the premium prices paid for better muscled cattle are due to
also enable breeders to avoid the increasingly controversial Hormone Growth Promotants. Mr McDonald said crossbreeding and selection within breeds enabled producers to get better gains than HGP could provide. "Breeds such as the Limousin breed can provide large increases in retail beef yields and increased tenderness when used in cross breeding programs," he said. "The increased retail beef yield provided by Limousin exceeds the effect of treatment with HGPs especially in heifers and increases rather than decreases tenderness and eating quality."
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19% more high value cuts 8% more in yield of retail cuts 6 -11% more tenderness ...with no need for hormones! Source; Dr Wayne Pitchford, University of Adelaide
Top quality sires being offered at Tamworth 35th Annual Bull Sale Wednesday 7th September 2011 11am @ Tamworth Selling Complex
37 Bulls on offer - 66% polled 8 PTIC classified females also on offer Commercial sale consisting of Santa Gertrudis infused cows, heifers and steers will commence at 11am Bull sale to follow at 12 noon
Join us for dinner @ 7.30 pm ‘WE HAVE THE BULL FOR YOU AT THE ‘BULL September 6th 20 11 WELCOME DR SUPERMARKET’ – OFFERED BY 10 STUDS INKS ON US! Best selection and best value
for the serious beef breeder! ENQUIRIES, CATALOGUES AND DINNER BOOKINGS
Gary Waldock “Rosgar Stud” Tenterfield Ph 02 6736 1234 or M 0447 458 567
rosgar.farming@bigpond.com.au 02 6765 3900
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Thirty eight beasts will be on sale at the ‘Bull Supermarket' this September. The Tamworth Northern Breeders Group 35th annual bull sale will take place at the Tamworth Selling Complex from 11am on Wednesday, 7 September. Ten studs will be present, offering their finest animals from across the Northern Breeders region, spanning from Victoria up to Tenterfield. The 2010 sale a top price of $11,000 for Naganoo Promoter. For the first time a commercial cattle sale will precede the bull sale with commercial cows and heifers commencing the sales from 11am. The bull sale proper will then begin from around 12pm. A dinner will again be held the night before the sale. Commencing from 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 6, bookings can be made on (02) 6766 5400 or (02) 6736 1234. All bulls will be classifier inspected before sale, with veterinary soundness
checked and semen tested. Buyers can be supremely confident in their purchases at the Northern Breeders Group Bull Sale. For further enquiries contact Gary Waldock of Tenterfield's Rosgar Stud on (02) 6736 1234 or 0447 458 567 or on email at rosgar.farming@bigpond.com.au
Those who will be in Tamworth on the evening prior to the sale (September 6) are invited to join the group members for dinner and drinks at 7.30pm, for bookings please phone 02 6766 5400
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The vendors of the Rockhampton Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale invite all cattle producers to attend their 7th annual sale on Wednesday, August 31st commencing at 11am at the Gracemere Selling Complex. All 95 bulls on offer have been born and reared in Central Qld and are suited to the modern beef industry. For any pre-sale inspections, inquiries or catalogues, please contact the vendors: Cree 4995 1105 Glencol 4995 7271 Mandu 4995 3139 Rowanlea 4975 6132 Yarrabee/Yarrajay 4987 3046 OR Landmark Rockhampton 4927 6188
57% bulls sold @ 2010 sale $2500-$4000 38% bulls sold @ 2010 sale $4500-$8000 Pestivirus tested & vaccinated Vaccinated for botulism, tick fever, 3 day sickness & 5/7 in 1 Pre-treated for easy movement to tick free areas Vet checked with crush side and/or morphology tests Breedplan EBV's, dam calving history plus EMA & fate scanned 4% outside Agent Rebate Generous Freight Rebates available
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75th Anniversary breeding top quality poll herefords 2011 marks the 75th anniversary of breeding top quality Poll Hereford cattle at Warren point.
As Queensland's oldest and largest registered Poll Hereford herd Warren point genetics are the nucleus of many successful commercial and stud operations today. All Warren Point bulls are rigorously tested by a veterinarian for performance ability and fertility with only bulls declared as 100%
sound offered for sale. All bulls are paddock reared to ensure they harden up and are adapted to work in the same harsh climatic conditions in which we operate. 42nd annual on-property bull sale, Monday 12th September.
42nd Annual S ale Monday 12th September 2011 at 2 pm
OFFERING 70 FERTILITY TESTED BULLS 70
CONTACT ROB LETHBRIDGE 0428 583 244 CHRIS LETHBRIDGE 0400 309 397 E: warrenpoint@warrenpoint.com.au Agents: TOPX We are offering 4% rebate to all other agents under the usual conditions
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130 Raff Angus bulls sell at Drillham on 19th September Monday 19th September will see a record number of Raff Angus bulls go up for auction at the annual Raff Angus Bull Sale at “Mundibulanga" Drillham Queensland. This year's sale offering represents the first progeny to sell of new sires that resulted from the importation of new genetics into the Raff Angus breeding program in recent years. In addition, a number of direct progeny from these genetics will sell including flush brothers to many of the sires that have been retained. The 2010 Brisbane Royal Show Grand Champion Angus Bull and Runner-up Interbreed winner Raff Dallas D216 will have his first sons cataloged. At the Adelaide Royal Show last September, where he was awarded the Reserve Senior Champion Angus Bull, he weighed in excess of 1200 kg's with an EMA measurement of 138 sq cm and IMF% of 7.0%. A number of son's sell by Raff Defender D218 who himself sells as ‘Stud Sire Feature Lot 2'. He is an import sire whose two full flush brothers sold at auction to average $19,500 in 2009. Danny Boy is outcross in pedigree to the mainstream Angus. Raff Dakota D85 has his first progeny sell. Dakota was used as a yearling and is a ¾ brother to the outstanding stud sire Hoff Limited Edition 594 who himself will again have son's sell.
Raff Dynamite D345 sells himself as ‘Stud Sire Feature Lot 1' and will have some high performance son's sell also. His flush sister Raff Blackbird D349 has been a Supreme Exhibit during this years show circuit and will feature at the Brisbane Royal Show later in the year. Raff X-Factor X3 has son's sell after being re-introduced as a stud sire into the Raff breeding program after selling as the 2003 high selling bull. Now nine years of age X-Factor excels for marbling on all performance indicators. The sire of both this years Sydney Royal Show ‘Senior' and ‘Junior' Champion Bulls J & C Appeal A10 will again have a number of progeny in the sale. To date his progeny have met with strong demand averaging $8,750 at auction sales. J & C Appeal is the sire of Raff Empire E269, this year's Sydney Royal Junior Champion, who has won nine Supreme Inter-breed Championships at NSW and QLD shows. In 2008 Raff Angus purchased O'Neill's Royal Edge K337 from America. With a direct son selling privately for $20,000 at this year's Sydney Royal Show he again has son's selling. Canadian sire DMM Shift 78S had the
Australian semen rights purchased by Raffs that same year as Royal Edge, he also has more sons selling 19th September. Fully imported embryo progeny sell including sons of Papa Equator, Shady Brook Prime, Leachman Prompter, Hoff Trail Boss, Hoff Charger, O'Neill's Renovator, O'Neill's Expedition and TC Dividend. All Raff Angus Bulls that sell on Monday September 19th sell with generations of Pedigree Documentation, HD50k for Angus Molecular Value Predictors, Estimated Breeding Values and Ultrasound Scanning Information. They are also Semen Tested and Breeding Soundness evaluated, blooded for Red Water 3 Germ, and are 3Day Sickness, Botulinum, Pestiguard, Vibrio and 7in1 vaccinated. All raw data such as weights, daily gains, scrotal size, frame score and scanning information along with within group % ratios will also be available on sale day for those in attendance. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Selling agents are Elders with Auctions Plus operating sale day.
F O R A N Y F U RT H E R I N F O R M AT I O N B E S U R E TO C O N TAC T Andrew & Anna Raff on 0746 276 064 or email raffangus@bigpond.com Inspections are always encouraged with sale catalogues or internet viewing at www.raffangus.com.au available in the first week of September.
2011 Sydney Royal Show Junior Champion Angus Bull Raff Empire E269.
11 Country Shows for 11 Inter-bbreed Supreme Exhibit Championships We believe Raff Angus has made history this year by winning the Supreme Beef Exhibit title at every country show they exhibited at in Queensland and New South Wales in 2011. From Dubbo and Guyra in NSW to Stanthorpe, Allora, Clifton, Tara, Goondiwindi, Taroom, Mitchell and Longreach in the west and Farmfest Raff Angus were undefeated at all 11 shows under 22 different judges representing many different breeds of cattle. Raff Empire E269 reigned Supreme at nine shows including the Farmfest 'Battle of the Bulls' title while Raff Enforcer E41 claimed the 'Super Bull Challenge' title at Taroom. Raff Blackbird D349 won the Supreme Exhibit at the Tara Angus Feature Show as well as taking out the 'Fantastic Female' title at Farmfest. Raff Empire E269 was also awarded the Junior Champion Angus Bull award at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show. Raff Angus will complete this year's show season following the Brisbane Royal Show in August and the Melbourne Royal Angus Feature Show 30th September.
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Carabar Angus Stud Putting quality into the cattle you produce SELLING ANGUS BULLS Available for private sale â&#x20AC;˘ 20 Balonne Bull Sale - 12 Sept â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Ag Show Sale 7 Sept
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Carabar Angus for top quality bulls At Carabar Angus a strong focus is placed on growth, eye muscle IMF. These traits allow the purchaser of bulls to target any market and add dollars to the offspring. Top females have been purchased from leading studs and used in embryo programmers producing about 70 ET calves a year. Carabar Docklands D62 (Pictured) was record priced angus bull at last year's AG Show sale, selling to Kansas Angus Boggabri for $18,000. Semen is available from AGRI-GENE. At AG Show sale this year on September 7th Bulls include Carabar Direction
QHEE52, Champion British Breed Bull at Wandoan, Roma and Champion Junior Bos Taurus Bull at Emerald. Two other Top Quality Bulls in QHEE76 and QHEE131 will sell at AG Show. Carabar Angus will sell 20 Top Quality Bulls at the Balonne Invitation Sale Nindigully on September 12th. Seven impressive sons of Ardrosson Admiral A2 will sell. Other sires include
1407, Yellowstone, T C Total, Te Mania Yorkshire and Better Beef. Some Bulls and Females are available for private sale. Inspection of all sale bulls and females is welcome at any time with notice. For more information contact Darren Hegarty on 07 4665 6164 or 0428 748 542
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BREMERVALE Matthew Wainwright 07 4661 9432
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CELAMBA Celia Mackay 07 4627 5030
BULLAMAKINKA Craig Hindle 07 4687 7730 DUNDEE Duncan McMaster 07 4652 1617
JAMALLY Jamie & Ally Becker 07 4627 0364 TRIPLE S Jason & Kylie Bruggemann 07 4628 3115
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This year is the first ‘On the Rump’ that has been delivered without our passionate Kym Ellem, unfortunately Kim has moved into a new career and we, and I am sure our stud breeders also miss her greatly. She has left very large footprints that will take a lot of filling. This year we have just concentrated on producing our ‘On the Rump’ publication and you will notice that we do not have our extra publication of ‘Big Beef Business’ and our ‘Boarding School’ feature. The intention is that this will be re-introduced in 2012. 2011 has already brought many challenges for our rural industries, with record rainfall and the
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