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$40,000 PHEASANT CREEK POWERPACK P126

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2020 ROCKHAMPTON BRANGUS SOCIETY SALE 5 BULLS AVERAGED $22,500 TOP $40,000

Pheasant Creek Powerpack P126 $40,000 Lindsay & Fiona Barlow Pheasant Creek Pablo P75 $27,500 Jack & Jen Wright Pheasant Creek Presley P10 $18,000 Mark & Katrina Brown Pheasant Creek Parker P88 $18,000 Craig & Latisha Mace Pheasant Creek P53 $9,000 Craig & Latisha Mace We wish all the very best with their purchases. Special mention to our repeat & new paddock buyers for your continued support.

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BURNHAM YOUTH AWARDED TO HAYDEN HANSON Hayden’s preferred breed of cattle and his involvement in the Brangus community now and into the future is assured.

FIVE RECORDS AT $1.57M TELPARA INAUGURAL ON PROPERTY SALE Staging their inaugural on property sale provided immediate success together with new breed records for the Pearce family, Telpara Hills Stud, Atherton.

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After a turbulent year globally, beef particularly in Australia, performed brilliantly. River Run 20 was the $65,000 headline act for the breed in 2020. A total of *464 bulls sold at auction to average $10,126 with a market clearance level of 90%, ending with the third highest average against all breeds level at auction (100 bulls sold or more). We salute all Brangus connections on this outstanding result. * Source Stud Stock Sales

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Record $1.776M result at Rockhampton

Records tumbled across the board at the 44th Annual Australian Brangus Cattle Association (ABCA) Rockhampton Sale. The blistering result firmly confirmed and cemented the sales reputation as the breeds premier sale outlet for Brangus bulls.

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ABCA ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT OFFICE AND PLANS FOR ULTRABLACKS The Australian Brangus Cattle Association President Brad Saunders recently announced that two important decisions had been made by the ABCA Board, at the recent meeting in Biloela.

KEEP UP WITH THE HERD AND GENETICALLY TEST YOUR ANIMALS TODAY An unprecedented number of Brangus breeders are using Neogen’s GGP Taurus 100K Brangus Bundle to test their animals and accelerate genetic gains.

BRANGUS GRASS AND GRAINFED CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CQCC In yet another dominate display, the Brangus breed reasserted itself against all other breeds and at the same time reinforced themselves as major players in the 2020 Central Queensland Carcase Classic.

FAIRVIEW FIELD DAY SUCCESS The threat of imminent storms and showers could not dull the enthusiasm of more than 100 graziers, agronomists, service providers and extension staff who attended the Fairview Leucaena Field Day.

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Record $1.776M result at Rockhampton Records tumbled across the board at the 44th Annual Australian Brangus Cattle Association (ABCA) Rockhampton Sale. The blistering result firmly confirmed and cemented the sales reputation as the breeds premier sale outlet for Brangus bulls. In what was a commanding performance, the 2020 result saw the breed record its best ever result at a multi vendor level. Buyers from three states pushed registered bulls to $65,000, registered heifers to $12,000 and commercial heifers to $1850. These figures culminated in a record $1.776M gross at the two day fixture conducted at the CQLX Sale Complex, Gracemere, last October. In a massive show of breed confidence, leading seedstock and commercial producers relished the quality of the cattle on hand, pushing average male values upward by $2560 over the 2019 result. Interestingly, clearance levels remained static for the same period. However, increased demand was also seen in the other two sectors with registered females averages increasing by $1252 over the same period. The strength of the commercial market across the board was clearly evident with average values climbing by $582 per head as compared to the 2019 result coupled with a slight increase in the numbers offered and sold (215 were sold in 2019). In the space of three years the Rockhampton Sale has seen average male values rocket by a staggering $4393 per head. In the same period there has been a 16 percent increase in clearance levels with a reduction in the number of bulls sold at auction (33 less bulls that 2018). 4

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2020 SALE STATS

2018 SALE STATS

Bulls 117 Bulls averaged $12,590 – Top $65,000 94% clearance Gross $1,473,030 Females 25 Registered Heifers averaged $5,042 – Top $12,000 100% clearance Gross $126,050 Commercial Females 126 Commercial Females averaged $1,409 – Top $1,850 100% clearance Gross $177,550 Total Sale Gross $1,776,630

Bulls 150 Bulls averaged $8,197 – Top $34,000 78% clearance Gross $1,229,550 Females 41 Registered Heifers averaged $5,146 – Top $34,000 97% clearance Gross $210,986 Commercial Females 118 Commercial Females averaged $745 – Top $1,250 100% clearance Gross $87,900 Total Sale Gross $1,528,436

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2017 SALE STATS

Bulls 115 Bulls averaged $10,030 – Top $50,000 (twice) 94% clearance Gross $1,153,450 Females 46 Registered Heifers averaged $3,668 – Top $13,000 81% clearance Gross $168, 728 Commercial Females 215 Commercial Females averaged $810 – Top $1,100 100% clearance Gross $174,150 Total Sale Gross $1,496,328

Bulls 129 Bulls averaged $9,147 – Top $32,000 93% clearance Gross$1,179,963 Females 43 Registered Heifers averaged $3,816 – Top $26,000 100% clearance Gross $164,088 Commercial Females 142 Commercial Females averaged $750 – Top $1,700 100% clearance Gross$106,425 Total Sale Gross $1,450,476 5

“He’s was always been a well balanced bull. A bull that’s been pretty hard to fault. Right from the start he took your eye, very complete, very correct and he just kept developing through his preparation.” Brendon Bradford, River Run Stud, Dingo.

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River Runs $65,000 sale topper heads a record Rocky result Sale Summary ANNUAL ABCA ROCKHAMPTON BULL SALE 117 Bulls Average $12,590 Top $65,000 Gross $1,473,030 Sale clearance 94% 1 Semen Package Gross $900 Sale clearance 100%

The strength and consistency of the quality on offer and the demand for bulls was laid bare when statistics revealed 68 individuals (58 percent) sold for sums of $10,000 or more. However, balancing those figures and pointing to affordability, 36 bulls (31 percent) sold in a range from $4,000 to $8,000. In a further breakdown of the sale result six herd bulls averaged $5,667 to top at $16,000 for a red entry while 111 registered counterparts averaged a hefty $12,964 ending in the bottom line figure of 117 individuals averaging $12,590. The sale commenced on an extremely robust and confident boosting fashion with the opening lot fetching $24,000. This sentiment flowed through to the very end with the second last bull recording a price tag of $12,000. Top billing for 2020 was the $65,000, 26-month-old, River Run 20 offered by Brenton and Tahnee Bradford, River Run Stud, Dingo. Sired by Bonox 996 (S) the sale topper recorded an 808kg liveweight, an 137EMA, scans of 15/11mm and an IMF reading of 6.6%. Taking home the youngster were Hardy and Amanda Woodard, Taloumbi Stud, Eidsvold. Immediately after the sale it was announced that a share in market topper had sold to the Pearce family, Telpara Hills Stud, Atherton.

Top selling bull, the $65,000 River Run 20 (P) with purchaser Hardy Woodard, Taloumbi Stud, Eidsvold and vendor, Brenton Bradford, River Run Stud, Dingo.

A final bid of $50,000 was enough to secure the rights in River Run 27 for Brad and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Stud, Emerald. Their selection from the Bradford stable, a paternal half brother to the top seller and was the youngest bull in the sale. At just 21-months he weighed 842kg, delivered scans of 12/9mm and a rib eye measurement of 128 cq cm. Losing bidder on the bull was the Telpara Hills Stud. Five from River Run saw the prefix top the sale averages at a figure of $33,400. This result included another of the Bonox 996 sons fetching $20,000 taking up duties for Gavin McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater. Other investors in the River Run draft included the Amaroo Stud Nebo with another of the Bonox 996 sons, River Run 24, costing owners, Colin and Kim Kime $14,000. Four sons by Bonox 996 averaged $37,250 while the remaining

River Run entrant, sired by Bonox 803 sold for $18,000 to Mark Lloyd’s, Bullrush Stud, Mavis Downs, Nebo. Taking with them a $22,500 sale average and top of $40,000 were Wowan breeders, Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud. Pheasant Creek Powerpack P126, a 964kg, 146 EMA by Tannyfoil Jackson (Glenwood Elliott) sold to Lindsay and Fiona Barlow, Triple B Stud, Dingo. Jack and Jennifer Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana secured the $27,500 Pheasant Creek Pablo (26-months) (Pheasant Creek Levi). Mark and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan selected new sire material in the form of the $18,000 Pheasant Creek Presley (Riverview Xylon) while Craig and Latisha Mace, Torilla Plains, Kunwarara took with them the $18,000 Pheasant Creek Parker (Weona 3380) (25-months) (894kg) (131EMA). CONTINUES PG 8

Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom sold nine to average them $20,722. Topping their 2020 team was the $45,000, Bonox 1188 (Bonox Mick) (35-months) (792kg) (125EMA) selling to Mick and Tanya Madden, Earlwood Stud, Duaringa. David and Julie McCamley, Palmal Stud, Dingo paid $32,500 for Bonox 1170 (37-months) (828kg) (138EMA) while $24,000 saw Bonox 1167 (37-months) (868kg) (134EMA) head to Michael and Kellie Silvester’s, Forest Hills Stud, Emerald. The Bonox results included three two-yearold’s that averaged $9,667 topping at $11,000 while the six older bulls averaged $26,250.

Gayndah. Another to reach a five figure sum for Oaklands was the $11,000 Surefire (Bonox 806 – Telpara Hills Miss Csonka 820G2 (AI) (ET)) (25-months) (944kg) (137EMA) selling to the Johnson family, Hillside, Injune. Grady Hansen, Black Mountain Stud, Kalapa sold his single entry, Black Mountain Alpha (Beejay L52) (32-months) (908kg) (141EMA) for $11,000 to the Ian and Sharon Bush, Maytoe, Alpha.

(976kg) (137EMA) by the current breed record holder, the $110,000 Telpara Hills Van Damme 541H30 (AI) (ET). Parraweena, Banana will be the home to the $11,000 Stockyard P37 (AI) (ET) (Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J19 (AI (ET)) (30-months) (826kg) (133EMA).

Another first time vendor achieving success were Mark and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan taking with them a $15,750 average for their Paul and Denise Studt, Coolabah Stud, four bulls. These topped at $20,000 Capella averaged $20,000 for their for the Triple B Lexus L161 (AI) son, pair of Coolabah David (Coolabah M1B Pontiac (766kg) (23-months) Arthur) sons topping at $28,000 (134EMA) selling to the Jim and with both entries selling to David Glenda Maguire, Bingegang, Dingo. and Tracey Muscat, Brangaloo Stud, Another Lexus son made $18,000 Top for the younger draft was a son of Dows Creek. Top for the duo was selling to Ian and Sharon Bush, Bonox Coolabah (Coolabah Arthur) the 23-month-old, Harrison (914kg) Maytoe, Alpha. Other prefixes to (26-months) (736kg) (122EMA) going (128EMA) from a dam daughter of invest in the M1B team were the to Bill and Kay Geddes, Doonside Coolabah B.J. Palmal Stud, Dingo ($14,000) and Stud, Barmoya. Another of the young Rob and Sarah Cook, Rosa Cattle The burgeoning values in the counterparts sold for $10,000, Company, Bucca ($11,000). commercial and seedstock sectors of Bonox 1241 (26-months) (778kg) the beef industry has given rise to an Brett and Mandy Scott, Millstream (127EMA) going to the Michael (Jim) increase in new Brangus operations. Springs Stud, Ravenshoe were and Shannon McEvoy, The Springs, The sale saw clear evidence of this another of the first time vendors Eungella. Forest Hills Stud, Emerald scenario with an array of prefixes with their trio of full US blood will be the home of the $24,000 selling at the fixture for the first time. entries topping at $8,500 to average Bonox 1167 (Bonox 830) (37-months) $7,167. Also making their debut were (868kg) (134EMA) while the Wallace First time Rockhampton vendors, Ridgelands breeders, Tim & Prue Stud, Clarke Creek owned by Stewart Joe and Sharon Strazzeri and family, Flynn, Wildcard Stud. Their pair by Barronessa Stud, Atherton averaged and Kerry Wallace took the $20,000 Bonox 335 (Greendale Xciting) for a Bonox 1165 (Night 792) (35-months) $15,500 for their three topping at $11,500 average topping at $14,000 (908kg) (138EMA). Ian Francis, Cedar $20,000. Their two black entries for Wildcard Jackpot 244 (30-months) averaged $17,000. The 24-monthValley Stud, Chelmsford selected the (784kg) (130EMA) selling to Michael old, Barronessa Mr Blockbuster (AI) $18,000 Bonox 1210 (38-months) and Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Stud, (1002kg) (151EMA). The Lamb family, (CRC Guardian 9U8U5 (AI) (US)) Capella. (894kg) (137EMA) sold to Mackenzie Parraweena, Banana selected the family, Coolmaringa, Dingo. The Hick Jason Jeynes and Julie Sheehan, $18,000 Bonox 1173 (Valley View Kraken Stud, Dalma sold their single 760) (38-months) (942kg) (154EMA). family, St Elmo, Julia Creek took the $14,000 Barronessa Mr Shazam entry, Kraken Vegemite 040P (Kraken Sale opener Oaklands Earl (AI) (ET) (Suhn’s Foundation 331Z28 (US)) Maverick 820M) (25-months) (788kg) (Bonox 637) (27-months) (914kg) (26-months) (950kg) (125EMA). (127EMA) for $15,000 to Justin (143EMA) made $24,000. Offered and Kerrie Wall, Banskia, Stanage by Nev and Megan Hansen, Oaklands Also making their sale debut were Bay. Ian and Sharon Bush, Maytoe, Fleetwood Grobler and Margaret Stud, Kalapa he sold to Leyton and Alpha purchased four for on average Charter, Stockyard Stud, Daruka, New Kimberley Young, Mt Wilkin Station, $13,750 while the Mackenzie family, South Wales. Their six sold to average Clermont. Full flush sibling, Chester Coolmaringa, Dingo took three for a $11,417. Top for them at $18,000 was (27-months) (842kg) (137EMA) $18,000 medium. Dan and Katherine the 964kg, Stockyard P13 (AI) (ET) fetched $12,000 selling to Ashley, Kenny, Dartmoor Station, Collinsville Christine and Eliza Trompf, Traveston (Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J19 (AI) selected five to average them $8,800. (ET)) (30-months) (145EMA) selling Park Stud, Gympie. Another from Bruce and Judith Lord, Mount Stanley to Tony and Sharon Fernie, Boombah Oaklands at $12,000 was the Stud, Mt Stanley purchased four for Stud, Dingo. The Hick family, St 22-month-old, Palmer (Bonox 806) $8,250 average while Ian, Anne and Elmo, Julia Creek took the $14,000 (882kg) (130EMA) selling to the Dan Lamb, Parraweena, Banana took Stockyard P34 (AI) (ET) (30-months) Matheson family, Koobooda Grazing, four for a $14,750 average. 8

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The Hick family, St Elmo, Julia Creek signed off on a trio for a $11,333 average. Taking three also were Matt and Kerri Kenny, Tralee, Middlemount at an average $14,667. Gayndah based Koobooda Grazing selected four for $9,250 average while the Rea family, Woodstock, Marlborough picked up three for $10,166 average. Former RNA and Feature Show Champion, Diamond Valley Keen Edge 468L2 (ET) was back in the news. Sons of the $26,000 2017 Rockhampton Sale graduate found instant favour at an auction level for owners, the Emerald based prefix, Bauhinia Park Stud, operated by Warren and Rachel Holzwart. The pair of Keen Edge sons averaged $16,500 topping at $21,000 for the 25-month-old, 880kg, 135EMA, Western Force Peacemaker selling to the MacKenzie family, Coolmaringa, Dingo. Diamond Valley principals Matt Sirett and Jodie Renwick sold, their single entry for $11,000 in the form of the 848kg, Diamond Valley Benefactor 541P2 (AI) (MC Onstar 924W4 (US)) (26-months) (133EMA) to the Martin family, Tolga. Shane and Angela Jackson, Sandy Banks Stud, Tiaro set a $11,000 average for their pair topping at $12,000 for a Bindaree 092 (Lunar Fred) 26-month-old son weighing 820kg and selling to the Cormack family, Mackland Grazing, Wavering Downs, Clermont. Indicating the strength of the market was the draft of seven bulls offered by John and Alison Bell, Inavale Stud, Boonah. Their seven were the last of the black phenotypes in the catalogue and set a $10,000 average topping at $16,000 for the 25-month, Inavale 984 (Inavale 580) (848kg) (136EMA) selling to Wavering Downs, Clermont. Another to invest in the Inavale team were Matt and Kerri Kenny, Tralee, Middlemount taking the $15,000

Inavale 1013 (Earlwood 3357). Bush Holdings, Maytoe, Alpha secured another of the Inavale 580 sons for $11,000. Richard Reynolds, Glenrosa Stud, Gin Gin sold his Weona 2871 son, Glenrosa Weatherby P3 for $11,000 to John Dickens, Allandale, Theodore. Setting an overall average of $11,938 for their eight and topping at $20,000 was Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood Stud, Calliope. Top for 2020 for Voewood was the 23-month-old, 762kg, 145EMA, Voewood Pancake (Voewood Lawman (AI) (ET)) selling to Tralee, Middlemount. Another of the Lawman sons fetched $15,000.

FROM TOP LEFT River Run 20 for $65,000; River Run 27 for $50,000; Bonox 1188 for $42,500; Pheasant Creek Powerpack P126 for $40,000; Bonox 1170 for $32,500; Coolabah Harrison for $28,000; Pheasant Creek Pablo for $27,000; Oaklands Earl for $24,000; CONTINUES PG 10 Bonox 1167 for $24,000. 9

Voewood Peter Pan (23-months) (866kg) (135EMA) sold to Bush Holdings, Maytoe, Alpha. The Kenny family, Dartmoor Station, Collinsville outlaid $13,000 for another Lawman son aged 24-months. Six Lawman sons set a $12,250 for Voewood. Full brother to Lawman, Voewood Law Firm (AI) (ET)was represented in the catalogue when a semen package of 10 straws in the RNA champion sold for $900 to Richard Reynolds, Glenrosa Stud, Gin Gin. All proceeds of the semen share, the only one offered in the 2020 catalogue went to benefit the Brangus Youth Camp. Jack and Jennifer Wright, Ramsey Creek Stud, Banana took a $11,400 average for their five entries. These topped at $19,000 for the 25-month, 822kg, 129EMA, Ramsey Creek Jagger (Jett Tyrell 061 L21) selling to the Glenrosa Stud, Gin Gin. Ian Francis, Cedar Valley Stud, Chelmsford took the $15,000 Ramsey Creek Julian (25-months) (778kg) (136EMA) by the ever consistent, Pheasant Creek Duke.

FROM TOP Burrumbush M19 for $16,000; Tannyfoil P225 for $16,000; Redline Quantong for $14,000 Jateebee Spartacus for $14,000.

Dennis and Lola Jackson, Stutzview Stud, Owanyilla averaged $10,000 for their pair topping at $12,000 for a 26-month-old son of Triple B Logo L393 selling to East West Angus, Emontha, Bingara, New South Wales. Gary Taylor, Ginoondan Stud, Gayndah set a $11,333 average for his trio topping at $15,000 for the 25-month, 818kg, 134EMA, Cochise 418 (Oaklands Csonka 146F (ET)) selling to Richard and Diane Pender, Boonderoo Stud, Tansey. David and Julie McCamley, Palmal Stud, Dingo sold a Triple B Levi L375 son for $11,000 to the Kenny family, Dartmoor Station, Collinsville. Red bulls topped at $16,000 on two occasions. These were offered by Tim and Rebekah Dwyer, Burrumbush Stud, Goovigen and Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater selling to buyers from Marlborough and Banana. First of the reds to make $16,000 was the 956kg, 140EMA, 37-month, Burrumbush M19 (Redline Joker) catalogued by the Burrumbush

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Stud. The bull sold to the Rea family, Woodstock Station, Marlborough. Burrumbush averaged $12,500 for their pair by Redline Joker (Duarran Elmes). Gavin McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater sold his three red entries for a $9,333 average also topping at $16,000. His top was the top selling herd bull of the sale, sired by Tarramba Sir Marco (S) (23_months) (782kg) (132EMA) selling to the Lamb family, Parraweena, Banana. Largest supporters of the red section of the catalogue were Peter, Kristine, Kris and Donna Dingle, Redline Stud, Eidsvold. Nine from Redline set a $8,444 average. Their top was the $14,000 Redline Quantong 9/073 (Tannyfoil Khalil) (22-months) (892kg) (141EMA) selling to the Coombs family, Meura Plains, Bouldercombe. Ian and Anne Galloway, Duarran Stud, Roma selected the $13,000 Redline Queenstown 9/031 (Duarran Latrobe) (24-months) (912kg) (127EMA) while Mackland Grazing Company, Wavering Downs, Clermont picked up the $12,000 Redline Quirindi (Doonside Omar 1963 (AI)) (25-months) (130EMA) (808kg). Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore ended with a $9,583 bottom line average for their six. Their top at $14,000, Jateebee Spartacus (Redline 2/096) (24-months) (804kg) (137EMA) selling to the Lamb family, Parraweena, Banana. Gavin McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater took the opportunity and invested $11,000 in another of the Tannyfoil Lane sons from Jateebee securing Jateebee Starlight (25-months) (830kg) (131EMA). Ben Maguire, Honeycombe, Dingo took the $10,000 Jateebee entry, Scooter a herd bull son of Tannyfoil Lane. Another investor in the Jateebee draft was the Rea family, Woodstock Station, Marlborough outlaying $10,500 for the 26-month, 790kg, 138EMA, Sinclair (Tannyfoil Lane).

The Mawson Stud, Wondai purchased the $12,000 single red entry catalogued by the Strazzeri family, Barronessa Stud, Atherton in the full US blood, 816kg, 24-month, 122EMA, Barronessa Mr Alvarez 406 (AI) (MBJ Red Cash A/84Y (US). As vendors the Mawson prefix sold a pair for a $5,500 average topping at $7,000 for the 25-month-old, 722kg, 115EMA, Mawson Maloo O30 (Redline Jambin 3/222) in a three quarter share and full possession arrangement going to Jim and Deirde Walker, Thorpedale, Jackson. Major supporters of the male section from a field of 71 buyers were the Bush family, Maytoe, Alpha taking four to average $13,750. The McKenzie family, Coolmaringa Pty Ltd., Dingo signed off on a trio for on average $18,000. The Kenny family, Dartmoor Station, Collinsville took five to set a

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$8,800 medium while the Matheson family, Koobooda, Gayndah paid on average $9,250 for their four. Also taking four were the Lord family, Mt Stanley Station, Mt Stanley for an average $8,250. The McKillop family, Pemberley Station, Yaraka were in the market taking four for a $5,500 average while the Lamb families, Parraweena, Banana also took four for on average $14,750. Ian Francis, Cedar Valley Stud, Chelmsford took a pair to average him $16,500 while Craig and Latisha Mace, Toorilla Plains, Kunwarara ended with a pair also for a $13,500 average.

Reaco Pty Ltd., Woodstock Station, Marlborough ended with three to average out at $10,167. The Hick family, St Elmo Station, Julia Creek signed off on three for a $11,3333 average to top at $14,000 twice while the Bluff based Watermark Pastoral Company, Tallawalla Station operated by Garrett and Kate Kirk ended with their three costing them on average $7000. Matt and Kerri Kenny, Tralee, Middlemount took home three to come back on average $14,667 topping at $20,000. Mirani based Blackburn Family Trust owned by Graham and Robin Blackburn secured three also for a $9000 average.

The Cormack family, Wavering Downs, Selling agents: Ray White Rural, SBB/GDL, Elders and Stocklive Clermont signed off on three for a $13,333. Goomeri producers, Russell and Trish McIntosh, Jagera selected three at $4000 each.

CENTRAL BRANGUS CLASSIC SALE 24th SEPTEMBER ROCKHAMPTON BRANGUS SALE 12th OCTOBER

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Brad Saunders, President, Australian Brangus Cattle Association Ltd

President’s Report Welcome to my first Presidents Report. It is indeed a great honour and privilege to have been elected to the position of President of the Brangus breed. My appointment comes at a time where there is unparalleled demand for all descriptions of cattle in all sectors and a world wide need for protein. In recent times Brangus, both here and overseas, have seen a positive increase in terms of demand and growth in all fields, whether it be in the stud and commercial sale rings, online auctions, store and prime sales or carcase competitions. Week after week we are seeing records tumble at cattle sales across the nation and Brangus are sharing in these highlights both in Queensland and interstate. On the back of decisions made in the last two years by the ABCA in regard to a raft of changes, including DNA profiling and the collection of genetic data and evaluations at our fingertips, I believe we are positioning the breed in the very forefront in the area of meat quality and the premiums that it can deliver. Firstly, on behalf of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association Board of Directors and the membership I would like to make acknowledgement and pay tribute to the outgoing President and Zone 2 Director, Mark Beckman. Mark’s dedication, leadership and forward thinking over the past five years has been unwavering. Under his stewardship, guidance and experience there has been a myriad of significant and hugely beneficial changes for both the breed and the Association. As well as his role as President, Mark was also the Chairman of the ABCA Roma Sale Committee. On behalf of the membership and the ABCA Board I would like to thank Mark for his commitment and dedication and wish he and Melinda and their extended family all the best for the future. We extend a warm welcome to the new Board members, Justin Boshammer, Edward Quinn and Jack Wright. Justin is the new Zone 2 Director and was appointed after the resignation of Mark Beckman. The other two appointees, Edward Quinn and Jack Wright were both elected as Federal Representatives after the last election in October 2020. In welcoming both Edward and Jack I take this opportunity of paying tribute to outgoing Federal Representatives, Megan Hansen and Lucy Roche. I’d like to make mention of the amount of voluntary work, their tireless efforts toward the betterment of the breed and its profile through their varying roles and the passion they both brought to the board and its direction. We are in the process of finalizing a range of exciting major changes which the Board believes will reflect our continued efforts to reduce costs and streamline the business side of the Association. These will be an independent ABCA office and the introduction of Ultrablack cattle onto the ABCA database. The board unanimously agreed that the transition to a more autonomous office arrangement would allow the breed to further grow and build on the success achieved over recent years. This move strongly reflects a transition to online activity by members due to in more recent times by COVID-19. 12

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“We are in the process of finalizing a range of exciting major changes which the Board believes will reflect our continued efforts to reduce costs and streamline the business side of the Association. These will be an independent ABCA office and the introduction of Ultrablack cattle onto the ABCA database. The board unanimously agreed that the transition to a more autonomous office arrangement would allow the breed to further grow and build on the success achieved over recent years.”

The support and guidance with the affiliation with ABRI since 1994 has been invaluable and been appreciated by the ABCA and our members. We will of course maintain strong working relationships with ABRI particularly with regards Breedplan and TBTS. Our current ABCA EO, Tessa Pearson will remain with the ABCA and operate the new office arrangement from her residence. We envisage the transition period to the new independent office being approximately three months. I also welcome the decision by the Board to work towards allowing Ultrablack cattle onto the Herd Book. The decision reflects the number of Brangus breeders who already utilize Ultrablack cattle in their herds. A new section will be created within our database allowing a specific registration status for these animals, making it easier for those adding Ultrablacks to their registered programs, or bringing Brangus across to their Ultrablack herd. I recently attended and was involved in the highly successful Annual Brangus Youth Camp. Conducted at the Biloela Showgrounds in mid January, 73 attendees stretching from Melbourne to Capella and across to Stanage Bay came together for the three day camp. The enthusiasm and energy in our next generation of Brangus breeders is inspiring to say the least. The backbone of the majority of these events is the volunteers. Without these tireless individuals the camp would not be the success that it has become. To all the committee and the volunteers behind this great event we cannot thank you enough for your untiring efforts. Entries close very soon (March 10th) for the Annual Brangus Carcase Competition. I encourage as many producers as possible, no matter how big or small to seriously consider this terrific concept. It’s an invaluable promotional tool for both the individual and the breed as a whole due to the DNA profiling and testing that is now behind the competition. The competition will be open to both purebred and Brangus composites encompassing both steers and heifers. A Field Day is planned for the Waterfall Feedlot Wednesday June 16th with the meat from the competition available from The Bracken Ridge Tavern, Brisbane, Keppel Bay Sailing Club, Yeppoon, The Rocky Sports Club, Rockhampton and Yeppoon Central Meats during ‘Brangus Month’ in August. If you have any questions or queries, please direct them to the Brangus Carcase Competition Committee. I’d like to make mention of a great gesture initiated by Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Moura that will ultimately benefit the Brangus Youth Camp. Brad and Vicki have donated a heifer ‘Bullakeana The Gift’ in a raffle with all proceeds going to the Youth Camp. Fully trained and educated, the heifer valued at $6000 has been nominated for Beef 2021 and will be shown at regional shows in the run up to Beef 2021. Various ticket prices are available with all details on the ABCA website. Entries close on May 1st with the winner announced on May 2nd. On the subject of the triennial event, Beef 2021 has finally been given the green light and preparations for the huge event are in full swing. The ABCA have taken the initiative to ensure the same integrity and standards that apply to our sales extend to the show ring. With that, all Brangus shown (excluding calf classes) are required to have the Brangus Bundle DNA test completed prior to the inspections done on ground at Beef 2021. All nomination and closing dates are fast approaching and are available on our website along with the programme of events. It is with regret that I have to inform the membership of the recent passing of Robert (Bob) Ezzy, Tilkah Stud, New South Wales. Bob passed away in early January aged 78. To his wife Margaret and their entire family may I extend on behalf of the membership of sincere condolences. We understand a private family service was held for Bob and a public memorial service will be held at a time and date to be advised. In conclusion I certainly hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and a New Year and we look forward to what looks being another exciting year ahead for the Brangus breed. Your continued support, enthusiasm and involvement in the breed is to be commended especially in what has become a most challenging and changing global situation due to COVID-19. Kind Regards,

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Bonox tops females at $12,000 Sale Summary ANNUAL ABCA ROCKHAMPTON FEMALE SALE 25 Females Average $5,042 Top $12,000 Gross $126,050 Sale clearance 96%

Market topper for the section was the $12,000 Bonox B1204. Catalogued by Taroom breeders, Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox Stud the 23-month-old granddaughter of Bonox Mick sold to John Collins, Yaraandoo Stud, Gogango. Next best at $9,000 was another of the Bonox entries, Bonox B1190 a 24-month-old granddaughter of Coolabah Arthur selling to David and Tracey Muscat, Brangaloo Stud, Dows Creek. Bonox averaged $9,333 for their three. The Bonox result included the $7,000 Bonox Mick daughter, Bonox B1156 (23-months) selling to Jamie and Jane Saunders, Charlevue Stud, Dingo. 14

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Yaraandoo stud will also be the home for the $8500 Jardine Abigail (Maccaboyz No Fear) (20-months) offered by Dave and Kay Franks, Jardine Stud, Jardine. Jardine averaged $6,333 for their trio. That result included the $5,500 Ms Doris Brinks a 20-month-old paternal half to Abigail selling to the Mark and Amanda Salisbury, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto. A daughter of Weona Adbul from an Elton female (Csonka) from the Jardine prefix aged 19-months sold for $5,000 to Tammie Robinson, Glen Heart – T Stud, Toogoolawah. As a vendor John Collins sold 10 to average $3,550. These topped at $6,000 for a granddaughter of Bonox Mick aged 11-months selling to Tony and Sharon Fernie, Boombah Stud, Dingo. Another Yaraandoo entry, Coda (Yaraandoo Wasim) (11-months) fetched $5,000 selling to Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan. Two from Yaraandoo sold for $4,500 each. These were daughters of Yaraandoo Wasim and Ascot International M309 selling to Morgan and Addison Marks, Niagara, Clermont

and Charlie and Carmel McKinlay, Bloodwood, Emerald respectively. Dennis and Lola Jackson, Stutzview Stud, Owanyilla sold six to average $5,667 topping at $6,500 on two occasions for a pair of daughters by Bindaree 0707 (Kajarabie 994) selling to Charles Stewart, Colac, Victoria and Magnum Young, Bauhinia Stud, Wowan. Charles Stewart ended with a pair of Bindaree 0707 daughters to

average him $6,250. Another of the ‘0707’ daughters sold for $6,000 to Charlie and Carmel McKinlay, Bloodwood, Emerald. A paternal half sister made $4,500 selling to the Goodwin family, GL Stud, Duaringa. Five daughters of Bindaree 0707 averaged $5,900. Gary Taylor, Ginoondah Stud, Gayndah sold three to a top of $2,500 for a daughter of Bullzye Avatar 50.

OPPOSING PAGE The $12,000 Bonox B1204 with breeder, Bruce Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom and purchaser, John Collins, Yaraandoo Stud, Gogango along with auctioneer, Josh Heck, SBB/GDL Rockhampton; Bonox B1204 for $12,000; Bonox B1190 for $9,000.

ABOVE FROM LEFT Jardine Abigail 1943 for $8,500; Bonox B1156 for $7,000; Stutzview Queen Gem for $6,500; Stutzview Queen Lola for $6,500.

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Commercial heifers at Rockhampton hit $1850 Sale Summary

the Kime family, Amaroo, Nebo selling for $1750 per head (368c/kg) to Phil ANNUAL ABCA ROCKHAMPTON and Deborah Reid, Black Springs, COMMERCIAL FEMALE SALE Capella. Black Springs were the major 126 Commercial Females buyers at the sale taking 44 head from Average $1409 Goondicum, Monto, Amaroo, Comet Top $1850 and Rosa Cattle Company, Bucca for Gross $177,550 on average $1399. These consisted of a pen of nine No. 8 heifers from Sale clearance 100% Goondicum for 313c/kg or $1325/ head, the remaining 29 being No.9 heifers that sold in a range from A quality line up of females averaged 349c/kg to 384c/kg to return at sums between $1100/head to $1650/ $4.07c/kg at the sale that saw No. head. The top No.9 heifers destined 8 heifers top at $1750, their No. 9 for Black Springs were seven offered counterparts hit $1850 while No. 0 by Greg and Sue Barlow, Amaroo, heifers sold to $1450 per head. Comet weighing 429kgs, selling for Six vendors shared in the spoils that 384c/kg to return at $1650. The saw values hit 476c/kg selling to a Barlow family, the major supporters panel of buyers from Gracemere, of the sale sold 36 heifers (all No.9) Capella, Bloomsbury, Banana, Baralaba, to average $1644/head in a range Taroom, Moura, Cressbrook and as from $1500 to $1850 or 384c/kg to far south as Casino and Manilla, New a high of 458c/kg to average $1644 South Wales. per head for the entire team. Sectional toppers for the No. 9 heifers were a Market toppers in the older section pen of nine heifers sold on account were a pen of six No. 8 heifers from 16

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of Greg and Sue Barlow, Amaroo, Comet making $1850 (458c/kg) and selling to Troy Dunn and family, Bloomsbury. Troy Dunn took two pens of the Barlow heifers (16 head) for on average $1741/head in a range from 452c/kg to 458c/kg or $1600 to $1850/head. Rob and Sarah Cook, Rosa Cattle Company, Bucca sold one pen consisting of eight No. 9 heifers for 369c/kg or $1350/head to Black Springs, Capella. Colin and Kim Kime and family, Amaroo, Nebo kicked off proceedings with two pens of No. 8 heifers that averaged $1725 equating to prices between 368c/kg to 396c/ kg or $1700 head for the lighter pen (429kgs) to $1750 for the heavier sale openers (475kg). Circle Tee Brangus, Beilside, Taroom operated by Rowan and Jenny Woodard claimed the second pen (six head) of the No.8 heifers offered by the Kime family, Amaroo, Nebo for $1700/head or 396c/kg. The lead pen of the Kime heifers sold to Black Springs, Capella.

John Collins, Yaraandoo, Gogango sold a pen of six No. 0 heifers for 440c/kg or $1400/ head to Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana, Moura. Peter Slater, Gracemere selected a pen of seven No. 0 heifers from Goondicum for 362c/kg or $750/head. Jayne Robinson, JKR Stud, Cressbrook took a pen of five No. 0 Bonox heifers with a weight of 214kg for 444c/ kg to return at $950/head. Gus and Sam Wilson, Banana claimed 12 heifers from Bonox and Goondicum for on average $1202/head. Their Bonox pen of seven weighed 346kg and sold for 404c/kg to come back at $1400/head while the five from Goondicum weighed 240kg selling for 385c/kg to cost $925/head. Robert and Nadia Campbell, Goondicum, Monto again supported the sale concept selling 35 EU heifers in a range from $750 to $1325/head or 313c/kg to a high of 385c/kg to average $1103/head for the entire draft. Topping the youngest section of the day were a pen of seven No. 0 heifers offered by Bruce and Leanne Woodard, Bonox, Taroom. These fetched $1450 per head and came back at 471c/kg selling to Jacob and Lee Daley, Carinya Park Stud, Kyogle, New South Wales. Top sellers in the dollar value per kilogram where also offered by the Woodard family. The pen of 10 No. 0 heifers sold for $1300 per head (476c/kg) selling to Darryl and Vanessa Ahern, Rosedale, Baralaba. The Bonox draft of 29 No. 0 heifers averaged $1300/head selling from $950/head to $1450/ head or in a range from 405c/kg to 476c/kg and sold to four different destinations. Jacob and Lee Daley, Carinya Park Stud, Kyogle, New South Wales accounted for 20 head for on average $1498 /head from the Bonox and Barlow operations. These ranged in price from $1450 to $1550/head or 405c/kg to 471c/kg.

ABOVE Rob & Nadia Campbell, Goondicum, Monto with their line of 35 EU heifers that sold to a top of $1325 per head at the 2020 Commercial Brangus Female Sale. Goondicum sold No. 8, No.9 and No. 0 heifers with their No. 0’s making 385c/kg or $925 per head; John Collins, Paige Crystal & Aiden Collins, Yaraandoo Brangus, Gogango with their pen of No. 0 heifers reaching $1400/head. OPPOSING PAGE Colin Kime, Amaroo, Nebo with a pen of No. 8 heifers selling for $1750/head.

Tessa Pearson, Executive Officer, Australian Brangus Cattle Association Ltd

The Executive Paper Dear Members, While 2020 provided many unanticipated challenges for all Australian industries and businesses, it is a testament to the strength of the Brangus breed in Australia and of ABCA Members that, despite lock-downs and Covid-19 restrictions, we were able to achieve great stud stock sale and commercial results. The annual ABCA Carcase Competition, and the Roma & Rockhampton Society Sponsored sales were highlights of the year for Brangus. The success of these three events is due to great support from vendors, who commit to offering animals of the highest quality, buyers who understand the value of great Brangus influences in their herds, and the Committees who donate substantial time and expertise to ensure these are events are evolving with market demands and ever-improving. I was able to venture over the border in mid-January this year, for the first time since February 2020 (due to border restrictions), to attend the 2nd Brangus Youth Camp in Biloela. This event was another terrific success, with 73 participants being provided with a range of hands-on experiences and information sessions. Some of the highlights in the packed program were the great demonstration by Brangus breeder Tim Flynn who shared techniques on how to move and handle cattle with working dogs and the presentation by Dr Stacey Roe, Monto Vet Surgery and Bull Convener for the Australian Cattle Veterinary Society, who showcased important elements in bovine structure and soundness. It was great to see Brangus Youth Member, Henry Sinnamon attend the camp as a Presenter, demonstrating to the participants safe and effective breaking-in techniques. Henry attended the camp in 2020 and went on to sell his own bulls very successfully at the 2020 Roma ABCA Sale. One of the great aspects of the Brangus Youth Camp was that over 80 animals were available for the participants to handle and parade. Providing suitable animals for participants to use is a key part of these events – something that sometimes can be overlooked. The Society and Committee are extremely grateful to those who took the time to prepare and provide animals and gear for the event. I would urge Members who can support the event by providing animals in 2022 to please contact the Committee. 2021 is set to be a year full of growth and development for the breed, with many exciting improvements being rolled out. An important milestone reached by the Brangus breed, after close to three decades with the ‘secretariat service’ of ABRI, is that we are now able to have a fully independent office. The rollout of the new office setup should be seamless and not create much disturbance in the provision of services to Members. I look forward to continuing in my position with the ABCA and working closely with the Board, Committee and Members to promote the breed and capitalise on the momentum provided by strong stud sales and consistently great results through saleyards. The opportunity for Ultrablacks to soon be registered on the ABCA Herdbook will provide those Brangus breeders who already run Ultrablack cattle in their herds. A new section will be created within the ABCA database allowing a specific registration status for these animals, making it easier for those adding Ultrablacks to their registered breeding programs, or bringing Brangus across to their Ultrablack herd. The inclusion of Ultrablacks will aid the growth of the Society’s registration and membership numbers. Another milestone in the growth & development of the Brangus breed is the transition to electronic certificates and reports. The Board made this decision to help decrease the postage costs incurred by the Society and to assist in a more streamlined and efficient reporting process for members. Animals will still have certificates and reports produced when they have been registered, upgraded, updated or transferred, however instead of being printed and posted, they will be emailed directly to the Member. Members may still request printed copies from the ABCA office, or print their own copies to file at their leisure. The transition towards electronic certificates and reporting is outlined below; March 2021 – All certificates and reports will be sent electronically unless hard copies are requested at the time of processing. July 2021 – All certificates and reports will be sent electronically. Hard copy certificates can be requested as a paid service. If you do not have an email address currently listed with the Society, we strongly encourage you to add it to your membership details to ensure you are kept up to date with all things Brangus. If you have any concerns about the transition from hard copy to electronic certificates and reporting, please do not hesitate to contact me. The roll out of our new online portal, ILROnline, provides Members with a platform to register, transfer and fate animals. ILROnline is an excellent tool for monitoring the animals in your ownership with a user-friendly listing of animals in your ownership. If you are not currently a user of ILROnline and would like to access the portal, please email tessa@brangus.com.au I am excited to be a part of Australian Brangus with so much energy and vision in the breed. I very much look forward to seeing many of you at Beef Australia in May, Roma on the 3rd of September, and in Rockhampton on the 11th & 12th of October. Kind regards,

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........................ We wish to congratulate Palgrove on their exceptional annual sale result. Of the 55 ultrablacks sold 6 were by Castle bred sires. The equal 3rd highest price of $26,000 was paid for a 2 year old Castle Kingower son. Castle Kingower also sired the top priced yearling for the 2nd year running with the 4th highest priced ultrablack at $25,000. The 6 Castle sired bulls achieved an average price of $18,333.

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Third generation Brangus breeder, Hayden Hanson is the 2020 Burnham Youth Award recipient. Hayden, currently a Junior Member of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association (ABCA) keeps alive the strong ties the family has with the prestigious award. He’s the third member of the Hanson family to have their name on the plinth. Hayden’s father Brad Hanson, was the third recipient of the award in 2000 while the new latest recipient’s older sibling, Isabella took it out in 2018. Image: KB Consulting

Burnham Youth awarded to Hayden Hanson Hayden’s preferred breed of cattle and his involvement in the Brangus community now and into the future is assured. His parents Brad and Vicki operate the Bullakeana prefix outside Moura in central Queensland. The Bullakeana prefix was established over twenty years ago so it understandable that the young man has had numerous experiences in both the commercial and seedstock arenas from an early age.

Hayden has been a member of the Rockhampton Grammar School Show Team for five years and looks forward to further achievements this year, his final year of schooling. “Some of my fellow team members haven’t shown cattle or lived on a cattle property before joining the Show Team, it’s these fellow team members that I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills with at Cattle Club every week. The great thing is that twice a week I get to leave the school grounds “Bull selling season is one of my favourite and do what I love the most, hang out times of year, I thoroughly enjoy with cattle,” added Hayden. researching catalogues, comparing data and inspecting bulls to see what genetics In the past three years Hayden has can be added to our herd to improve our competed in shows and cattle youth genetics,” said Hayden. camps in Victoria, New South Wales, southern and central Queensland. At the tender age of seven Hayden In 2019 he attended the Cooyar attended Junior Beef in Rockhampton Brangus Feature Show, winning Junior and this is where the seed was planted Parading and Prime Judging at the and as he puts it, “I’ve been hooked event. He took out the Darling Downs on showing cattle ever since. Every Sub Chamber finals for Prime Judging year my father and I draft our weaners making him eligible to compete at and select bulls, steers and heifers to the 2019 Brisbane Royal where he break in to compete at local shows and claimed third place in the State Prime carcase competitions.” 20

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Judging Competition and placing in the top five in the Junior Paraders competition. Last year he selected 11 head to break in and prepare for both regional and Feature Shows and Beef 2021. Haydon like many other youngsters in the Brangus fraternity attended the inaugural Brangus Youth Camp along with his three sisters and a team of eleven head. He particularly enjoyed mentoring and assisting other participants throughout the camp, sharing knowledge and experience with juniors that may not have had those opportunities that he had previously been given. At the conclusion of the hugely successful Brangus Youth Camp Hayden took home a chest of awards, first in the Junior Stud Judging (16 – 25 years), Herdsman Award for the same age bracket, Overall Junior Stud Cattle Judge and Grand Champion Herdsman enabling him to become the Associate Brangus Judge at Beef 2021.

“My goal for the 2021 Brangus Youth Camp is to be a mentor and or team leader for the younger age groups, in the future I’d like to become a member of the Brangus Youth Camp Committee. I’m really passionate about the longterm future of this camp, after all, my older sister Isabella and I have been persuading or some call it nagging, our father for ages beforehand to establish a Brangus Youth Camp in central Queensland,” added Hayden. With plans for the future Hayden has already commenced his own breeding programme under the umbrella of Bullakeana prefix by assembling a group of seven registered females, adding, “As long as I can remember I’ve been attending the ABCA Rockhampton Sale and the Central Highlands Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack Bull Sale (CHABUS), I sold my first bulls at CHABUS in 2016 and again in 2017.” In 2020 he and Isabella combined, pooled their resources and purchased a heifer at the ABCA Rockhampton Sale National Brangus Sale with Hayden adding, “This year I’ll be looking for another heifer in a bid

to introduce different genetics to our stud. I’ve recently purchased a steer from my uncle to grow out with the intention of entering him in the Central Queensland Carcase Competition. I’ve also selected a homebred steer which was broken in on the 2020 September holidays along with bulls and heifers that have been selected for a prospective show team.”

large-scale Australian cattle operation and a stud operation in America gaining knowledge and skills to support my application into Marcus Oldham College, Victoria where he intends undertaking a Bachelor of Agriculture. “What appeals to me the most about the Brangus breed is their ability to thrive in different environments, market suitability, their aesthetics, eye appeal and adaptability. My aim is to breed fertile lines coupled with balance, proportion, natural softness, muscling, coverage with an importance placed on doing ability and low maintenance. Like many others we’re aiming to breed a product that retains commercial relevance. That’s why Brangus, in my opinion, are popular and practical in terms of their functionality, ease of maintenance, high grading quality and the market suitability.”

Hayden eyes other aspirations as far as the future goes saying, “I’d like to pursue a career in the agricultural industry, follow in my father’s footsteps, become a seed stock producer and a Stock and Station Agent. I’ve always been passionate about working with cattle and meeting people and taken every opportunity to go with my father learning to market cattle and be an agent. As well as being agent I’d like to become an auctioneer. From the very first sale I attended I have always wanted “Through family, I’ve been surrounded by to learn how to make that magical Brangus all my life and the opportunities rhythm as well as auctioneers could.” that they and the breed have given me Following the completion of his instils the wish to continue working with secondary studies at Rockhampton my family’s stud and to advance what the Grammar School, Hayden plans to breed was designed for, top quality beef,” spend the next two years working on a said Hayden.

Australian Brangus Cattle Association PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350 www.brangus.com.au Twitter: AusBrangus Facebook: AustralianBrangusCattleAssociation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TESSA PEARSON (02) 6773 3373 0437 986 081 tessa@brangus.com.au BreedPLAN (02) 6773 3555 brangus@breedplan.une.edu.au breedplan.une.edu.au TBTS Technical Officers PAUL WILLIAMS 0427 018 982 paul@tbts.une.edu.au TIM EMERY 0408 707 155 tim@tbts.une.edu.au tbts.une.edu.au

PRESIDENT Director Zone 1 BRAD SAUNDERS ‘Pheasant Creek’ Wowan Qld 4702 0458 359 105 pcbrangus@bigpond.com

VICE PRESIDENT Federal Representative AMANDA SALISBURY ‘Bimbadeen Q’ Eidsvold Qld 4627 (07) 4167 5141 0427 677 381 bimbadeen@skymesh.com.au

TREASURER Director Zone 4 LUKE KEOGH ‘Cobwell’ Barham NSW 2732 (03) 5453 7137 0428 536 587 keoghcattle@activ8.net.au

Director Zone 2 JUSTIN BOSHAMMER ‘Elgin’ Condamine Qld 4416 0427 665 128 jb@jkcattleco.com

Federal Representative EDWARD QUINN ‘Voewood’ Calliope Qld 4680 0418 716 442 brangusvoewood@bigpond.com

Federal Representative JACK WRIGHT ‘Killara’ Banana Qld 4702 0427 944 083 jack.ramseycreek@gmail.com

Director Zone 3 FLEETWOOD GROBLER ‘Stockyard’ TAMWORTH NSW 2340 0428 135 652 fmgrobler@gmail.com

Federal Representative SUE FAWCETT ‘Lazy S’ Condamine Qld 4416 0428 745 186 lazys.stud@gmail.com 21

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Five records at $1.57M Telpara inaugural on property sale Sale Summary TELPARA HILLS BULL AND FEMALE SALE 96 Bulls Average $12,526 Top $44,000 35 Heifers Average $10,500 Top $40,000 (half share) Sale gross $1,570,000 Sale clearance 100%

Staging their inaugural on property sale provided immediate success together with new breed records for the Pearce family, Telpara Hills Stud, Atherton, September 2020. Conducted outside Tolga, on the Atherton Tableland the sale saw the creation of five new breed records culminating in a complete clearance. The records established were, a record sale average, record bull and female average for a private vendor sale, a record gross for a private vendor sale and a record for a half share in a female. Grossing a record $1.570M and setting a bottom line average of $11,503 the fixture saw 96 bulls average $12,526 top at $44,000 while 35 heifers topped at a record $40,000 for a half share to record an average $10,500 for a total clearance. Buyers from three states descended on the property or competed via the electronic platform for an offering that saw the male section that averaged in age at 25-months, set an EMA average of 131 cm sq, an IMF average of 6.47% and fat depth scan average of 7.3/10.5mm. In all 34 animals went into seedstock addresses, nine are headed for interstate destinations with 27 head selling online from a field of 208 registered online bidders and another 76 physically present at the auction. 22

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Setting the pace at market level was the $44,000, Telpara Hills Foreman 541P93 (Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J19 (AI) (ET)) (21-months) (778kg) (133EMA) (6.0 IMF) (7/1mm). From the CB Final Cut 924X (US) daughter out of the $70,000, Oakes Ms Csonka 541T7(US) (Csonka) the youngster sold to Doug and Helen Keough, Welcome Downs, Einsleigh. Ranked in the top one per cent for all growth indices, Telpara Hills reserved the right to collect semen from Foreman for in herd usage at a later date. Welcome Downs ended their day as one of the major players in the sale with 11 head averaging $12,955. This haul included two males for $31,000 average and nine females for a $8911 average. Top of the female selections at $12,000 was a 22-month-old daughter of Telpara

Hills Ace Of Spades 541K65 ranked in the top one percent of the breed for rib and rump fat, top ten percent for 200 day growth and the top five percent for IMF and 400 day growth

along with a top ten percent for 600 day growth. Two selections made by Welcome Downs made $11,000 each being daughters of Ace Of Spades 541K65 and Csonka (US). As a breed leading sire, Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J10 out shone many of his sire rivals with six sons setting an average $17,167 while his single daughter in the offering, Telpara Hills Miss Real McCoy 541P92 set a breed record, $40,000 for a half share in a female. A full flush sibling to the top selling bull, Miss Real McCoy 541P92 (21-months) sold to Brad and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Brangus, Emerald. Lunar also selected the $14,000 Telpara Hills Encasement 392P16 (21-months) (Legacy 302A4 (US)) (126EMA) (6/8mm) (734kg). Three flush siblings involving two bulls, one of those the top seller and record breaking female averaged $31,667. Miss Real McCoy 541P92 was one of the youngest females on offer, yet weighed 737kg, recorded an 85cm sq EMA and an IMF reading of 7% and was the heaviest in her contemporary group despite her age. As one of the major influences in the offering 14 Legacy sons averaged $10,964 while five daughters averaged $10,100. Another significant sire contribution was that made by Ace Of Spades 541K65. His 13 sons averaged $14,462 while seven daughters set a $10,000 average.

New South Wales breeders, Tristram and Lynette Davis, Watership Downs Stud, Keerrong outlaid $33,000 to secure Telpara Hills Grand Design 468P15, (Telpara Hills Ace Of Spades 541K65). The 25-month-old weighed 848kg, recorded an EMA of 136 cm sq, a fat depth scan of 11/6mm and an IMF of 7.5 percent. He was ranked in the top one percent for 200 and 600 growth, top five percent for 400 day growth and the top 10 percent for marbling. Although Singapore based, Peter and Roz Alexander, HVB Stud, Bayshore Park, NSW selected the $33,000 Telpara Hills Miss Remington 801Q14. The 16-month-old ‘first release’ daughter of the $22,000 2018 Roma Sale graduate, Telpara Hills Remington 541M18, Miss Remington 801Q14 is ranked in the top one percent for all three growth categories and recorded a 7.7% marbling measurement. HVB Stud ended with a pair of heifers to average them $21,250. The other heifer was a $9500 Kenworth 392L4 daughter aged 18-months. Telpara Hills Remington 541M18 is owned by Charles and Carmel McKinlay, Bloodwood, Yamala and Will and Tempe Caldwell, Milwillah Angus, Brangus and Ultrablacks, Young, NSW.

Brett and Mandy Scott, Millstream Stud, Ravenshoe outlaid $21,000 for the 24-month-old, Telpara Hills Miss Hollywood 920P17 (Hollywood Of Salacoa 23A53 (US)) a maternal half Telpara Hills Cornerstone 468P22 sister to three bulls that averaged (24-months) (794kg) (136EMA) (6.4 $12,500 during the sale. Will and IMF) (8/10mm) sold for $37,500. Tempe Caldwell, Milwillah Angus, Taking the son of the homebred Brangus and Ultrablacks, Young, NSW retainee, Telpara Hills Kenworth 392L4 took a pair of bulls for a $21,000 (MC Real Deal 541R3 (US)) in a three average topping at $26,000 for the quarter share and full possession proven sire, the 1010kg, 142EMA, arrangement were John and Kathy 8/12mm, 35-month-old, Telpara Collees, Wetherby Stud, Mount Molloy. Hills Bollinger 541N83 (101 Ranger Wetherby ended with two bulls and 99W11 (US)) ranked in the top one two females for an average $16,500. percent of the breed in all growth indexes, the top 10 percent for EMA Three sons of the $32,000 former and the top five percent for marbling. 2018 ABCA Rockhampton Sale Jim Connolly, Townsville ended his topper, Kenworth averaged $20,167 day with six bulls topping at $15,000 while a trio of his daughters averaged to average $12,167. His top selection $8667. Kenworth 392L4 is owned by was a 28-month-old by Ace Of Spades the Lunar Stud, Emerald. 541K65.

ABOVE Telpara Hills Cornerstone 468P22 for $37,500; Telpara Hills Grand Design 468P15 for $33,000; Telpara Hills Miss Remington 801Q14 for $33,000; Telpara Hills Bollinger 541N83 for $26,000. OPPOSING PAGE FROM TOP Buyers of the $44,000 Telpara Hills Foreman 541P93 Doug and Helen Keough, Welcome Downs, Einsleigh with Maureen and Trevor Pearce; Telpara Hills Foreman 541P93 for $44,000; Telpara Hills Miss Real McCoy 541P92 for $40,000 (half share).

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Another taking six was Andrew Horn and family, Theodore whom set a $11,917 average to top at $20,000 for Telpara Hills Builder 911N2 (Ace Of Spades) (33-months) (976kg) who posted the largest EMA of the sale at 150cm sq. Another of the Ace Of Spades sons in their draft was the $18,000 Telpara Hills Formwork 801P2 (31-months) (852kg). Frank, Fay, Rick, Barbara, James and Joella Bowman, Lorna Vale, Marlborough selected three for a $11,667 topping at $12,000 on two occasions. Vince Holland, Mary Valley Stud, Gympie signed off on three males for a $12,000 average topping at $14,000 and a single female for $6500. Jarrod and Leanne Deguara, Bimbora Stud, Nebo selected the $16,000 Telpara Hills Mega Build 99P2 (24-months) (BWCC Big Town 192B16 (US)) and two for Moorvale Pastoral, Moorvale, Nebo for a $13,500 average topping at $15,000 for the two-year-old, Telpara Hills Tanker 146P3 (Telpara Hills Revolver 541M6).

for two clients picked up six bulls. Three were secured for Green Acres Pastoral Company, Julia Creek for on average $12,000 topping at $14,000 for Contractor 541P62 (AI) (Hollywood Of Salacoa 23A53 (US)) (24-months). The remaining trio were purchased for other clients and averaged $11,000 topping at $14,000 for a two-year-old by VF-Oaks Online 918Y3 (US) (824kg) (134EMA). Santaco, Tamworth, New South Wales took two to average $14,000 with their top being a $15,000 son of Legacy 302A4 (US).

Tim and Megan Atkinson, Lucky Downs Station, Greenvale took four to average them $8375 while Drew and Lisa Callander, Oakdale Pastoral Company, Blue Mountain purchased four to average them $13,125 topping at $14,000 for a MC Real Deal 541R3 (US) son aged 30-months. Eric Johnson and family, Boonderoo Station, Hughenden took three to average $10,000 with John Collins, Yaraandoo Stud, Gogango selecting a trio of females for on average $8167 Major supporters in the form of a haul topping at $9000. Dallas Kropp, of 14 bulls were Russell and Janelle Toowoomba outlaid $12,000 for an Dobe, Inkerman Station, Bowen. The 18-month-old MC High Quality 535Y 16,665ha holding will be the home for (US) daughter. Repeat clients, Turnbull the new acquisitions that averaged Brothers, Augathella took a single $11,571. The top Inkerman purchases purchase that being a 22-month, was the $15,000, Renovation 468P8 $14,000 Ace Of Spades 541K65 son. (29-months) (Telpara Hills Real Kahma Family Trust, Mackay secured McCoy 920J19) closely followed by two for a $11,000 average topping the two-year-old, High Profile 920P16 at $17,000 for a Suhn’s Foundation (Hollywood Of Salacoa 23A53 (US)). son, Plumber 820P6 (30-months). Chris Greenwood, Morganbury Bourke family Trust, Marionvale Pastoral, Walkamin purchased five for Station, Mt Garnet picked up a pair $10,000 average while Jeff, Raelea, for $13,000 averaged topping at Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Circle H $15,000. Lawson Dunne, LTD Stud, and Bauhinia Park Studs, Emerald Wowan selected the $17,000 Legacy outlaid $16,000 for the services of 302A4 (US) daughter, Miss Legacy the two-year-old, Telpara Hills Heavy 541P73 (24-months) a maternal half Duty 99P5 (BWCC Big Town 192B16 to the $50,000 ABCA Rockhampton (US)) in a three quarter share full Sale graduate and equal sale topper, possession arrangement. The full US Telpara Hills Grange 541N34. Miss import weighed 898kg and recorded Legacy 541P73 delivered a 114cm sq an 141cm sq EMA reading. EMA reading and a 6.7% IMF reading. Another investor in the females was Lucy Roche and Martin Nolan, Noel Young, Georgetown taking two Dynamite Stud, Gympie took the for a $8750 average. Don and Kay $15,000 Telpara Hills Element Gordon, Burn Meadows, Emerald 468P42 (Telpara Hills Ace Of Spades took the sale opener, the proven 541K65). Kennedy Rural acting sire, the $16,000 Mr New Blood 24

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50H (US) son, Benchmark 801P14 (24-months) (872kg) (125EMA) while Robin and Michele Garrett, Swan Bay Stud, Coraki, New South Wales took an $12,000 Ace Of Spades son. Linton Livestock, Evelyn selected a bull and three heifers. The bull as a $8000 entry and the heifers averaged $10,625 topping at $15,000 an Ace Of Spades daughter with a 7.8% IMF reading and ranked in the top five percent for 200 day weight and top one percent for the other two growth indices. Their other high priced female was a $13,000 daughter of Legacy 302A4 (US) and a three quarter sister to the $34,000 Telpara Hills Miss Csonka 392N2 (HVB Stud). Kanda (NT) Pty Ltd., Rangeside Station, Torrens Creek took two males to average $15,000 and a heifer for $6000. Their top selection was the $18,000 Sone 468P34 (23-months) (Legacy 302A4 (US)). WEC Industries, Mellew Station, Barcaldine secured four males for a $10,250 average topping at $14,000 for a BWCC Big Town 192B16 (US) son aged 24-months. Agents: Elders and AuctionsPlus

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WAT Lead Gun 33P6 $70 per straw Chief of Indian Hills 23P68 $70 per straw IH Rudder 504Y2 $70 per straw IH Bar None 820Y8 $70 per straw DCC Mr Paladin 915U5 $50 per straw IH CROW 504Z (P) $30 per straw IH BLACK BEAR 504X (P) $30 per straw

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ABCA welcomes new Federal Representatives As a result of elections and a resignation there have been changes to the ABCA Board which has resulted in three new appointees. The new Federal representatives Edward Quinn (left) and Jack Wright (right) were both elected after the last election in October 2020. Edward and Jack replace outgoing Federal Representatives, Megan Hansen and Lucy Roche. EDWARD QUINN, his wife Kara and their four daughters, Texas, Hudsyn, Billie-Mae and Harriet operate the Voewood prefix outside Calliope in central Queensland. The family run business encompasses 1100 breeders (300 registered and 800 commercial females) and they specialize in the production of heavy feeders, both steers and heifers that are marketed direct to feedlots. Voewood, Wyalla and Rockfield all adjoin each other totalling some 9100ha (22,500ac) in the Mt Alma district outside Calliope. Abbotsford a 900ha (2200ac) block is located in the Manumbar district in the South Burnett and is also run under the company umbrella. Under Edward’s stewardship the Voewood breeding unit has undergone a radical transformation from more than 50 percent purebred Brahman to 95 percent flatback/ crossbred within six years. Edward has previously already served a four year term on the ABCA Board and has served as Chairman of the Brangus Carcase Competition and served on the Brangus Youth Camp committee since its inception. He’s also a familiar figure at most Beef expos and is always involved in nearly all things Brangus.

JACK WRIGHT and his wife, Jennifer and family, operate their registered and commercial herd, Ramsey Creek from two properties in the Dawson Valley near Banana and Baralaba. The prefix, Ramsey Creek is located at Killara, Banana where Jack and his family are based. Currently Ramsey Creek encompasses and mates 130 registered females annually with mated female numbers to increase to approximately 170 registered females in 2021. Approximately 40 bulls are marketed annually to all regions of Queensland, all purebred, registered and all sold privately. A small select number of males are aligned each year for the Annual Rockhampton Brangus Sale. As a new appointee to the ABCA Board, Jack is also a member of the Rockhampton Sale Committee and a board nominee for the BEEF 2021 committee.

Jack spent eight years working for Ray White Rural Property and Livestock, Rockhampton assisting with the development of the Commercial Brangus Female Sale which still continues to this day. He spent seven years until August 2019 as a Land Access Coordinator for a CSG company based in Moura where he managed several Edward added, “Beef is all I know. After leaving school I roles during this time including Civil earthworks, Rehab, worked on properties from Charters Towers to Taroom, Maintenance and Landholder Issues and Complaints. returning home to expand our own endeavours, stud cattle, He also managed the CSG tenements involving areas in diversity, productivity, profitability and the longevity.” Richmond, Collinsville, Theodore and Moura districts. He completed a one year contract with the Gas Field Edward’s goals are many and varied with him saying, “I’d like to improve the market share of Brangus, I fully support Commission Qld from August 2019 to August 2020 as the CQ area Manager providing assistance to landowners the whole concept of DNA profiling of cattle and want who were impacted by the CSG industry on their private to expand the Brangus Carcase Competition to involve property. more cattle, I’d really like to grow ‘Brangus Month’ and in the process gain more acceptance of Brangus beef at a Jack added, “There are some exciting times are in front of consumer level. Let’s be a breed that sets the standard, we all the cattle industry, there’s great interest in the Brangus all know how good this breed really is, so let’s sell it.” breed and cattle from all quarters.” 26

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Justin Boshammer joins ABCA Board Recently the Board of the ABCA announced that Justin Boshammer, Condamine had been appointed as the Zone 2 Representative to the ABCA Board of Directors. Justin was appointed after the resignation of Mark Beckman.

Justin and his wife Kate reside outside Condamine in southern Queensland. The couple operate their beef operation, JK Cattle Company which is purely a beef cattle unit involving production on 4000ha (10,000 acres) composed of both owned and leased country. The breeding nucleus the couple own involves 500 females comprising both registered and commercial in equal proportions, comprising roughly half Brangus and half Angus females. The majority of bulls produced by the operation are marketed privately from 14 months of age onwards. The couple’s commercial operation encompasses breeding and growing progeny out to feeder weights, with most of the feeders sold direct to Stockyard Beef.

All seedstock animals are registered and BreedPlan recorded. Heifers are yearling mated, dam fertility data is highlighted, and equal emphasis is placed on type, fast growth and function.

chair of the Queensland Angus State Committee, a co-founder of the annual Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma and is currently a director for the Australian Beef Research Institute (ABRI).

Justin’s family have been breeding Angus for almost 50 years, which was the basis for his interest in seedstock and starting to develop his own Angus herd. In 2002, Justin established a Brangus herd as well, believing their Brangus cow herd has come together more strongly towards their breeding objectives.

Justin looks forward to working collaboratively with the current board and meeting fellow Brangus breeders. He believes it’s an exciting time for Brangus as the Australian beef industry continues shifting towards higher eating quality, whilst continuing to balance these traits with traits that are important for adaptation and function in the Australian landscape and fertility and fast growth for on-farm profitability.

Justin has served on the AgForce Cattle Board, held positions within the North Australian Beef Research Committee and Cattle Council of Australia. He has also been a past

LUNAR. The expansion plan. Last year was certainly was a big year for us. We purchased ‘Hinemoa’ a 4456 hectare (11,000 acre) holding centrally located in the Dawson Valley, 32km from Baralaba and 46km from Moura. The motivation for this purchase was to allow us to expand our breeding herd. Another exciting acquisition earlier last year was when we were given the opportunity to purchase a run of established breeders from Mal and Sue Burston, Brookston Pastoral, Moranbah. We believe that these females possess some of the best blends of genetics from within Australia and overseas and it’s allowed us to widen and broaden our bloodlines in our breeding herd. This additional country has also allowed us to retain steers and we are very excited about becoming involved and entering steers in the 2021 Brangus Carcase Competition for the first time. We purchased River Run 27 at the 2020 ABCA Rockhampton Sale. This bull took our eye on our first inspection, he ticked all the boxes, he was what we were looking for. We wanted a sire for our operation that was all Australian genetics, we’d been looking for a phentotype like this bull for a period of time, he matched that criteria perfectly, strong head great topline, muscling all the way to his hocks, fleshy, great skin, excellent sheath and a fantastic temperament. I think this bull will cross very well with our US genetics. Lunar also purchased a half share in Telpara Hills Miss Real McCoy 541P92 at 21 months of age. This daughter of the prepotent Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J19 is a granddaughter of the record priced $70,000 (US) matriarch, Oaks Miss Csonka 541T7 (US). Miss Real McCoy 541P92 is currently being multiplied through our joint ET program with Telpara Hills. We are extremely excited and looking forward to her progeny hitting the ground. With work commitments and juggling the expansion of the stud, we as a couple made the very difficult decision to not sell any of our bulls through the sale ring in 2020. This decision was also supported by the strong demand we are receiving for our paddock bulls from both new and returning clientele. We are really looking forward to presenting a great line of bulls destined for the 2021 ABCA Rockhampton Sale. We are also preparing a team of youngsters for Beef 2021.

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Palgrove smashes all records Sale Summary ANNUAL PALGROVE SALE 55 Ultrablack Bulls Average $16,727 Top $34,000 Gross $920,000 Sale clearance 100%

In what can only be described as an amazing result, bulls sold to an event record $34,000 culminating in a record average of $16,727 at last year’s Annual Palgrove Sale. When a comparison is made between the previous year’s result, averages jumped by a staggering $10,151 per head with four less bulls on offer. Buyers from two states battled for a share of the catalogue that featured 27 American and colonially bred sires ending in yet another complete clearance. Demand was so great that buyers did not differentiate between the two age categories contained in the offering. Statistics show that when the catalogue is broken down 41 two-year-old bulls averaged $16,878 to top at $43,000 while their 14 yearling counterparts on offer made to $25,000 on the way to setting an average $16,286. The entire draft averaged a youthful 21.8-months-old, weighed on average 791kgs, recorded an EMA measurement of 127cm sq and fat depth scans of 12/9mm and an IMF reading of 6.1%. When we compare these figures to the 2018 sale draft we see the genetic progress and the commitment shown by the Palgrove team to carcase excellence. The 61 bulls set for sale in 2018 set an average EMA measurement of 124cm sq, fat coverage average of 11/8mm and the then highest IMF average recorded by the stud to date, 6.0%. 30

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Setting the new benchmark and breed record for Ultrablacks was the sale opener. Palgrove Primemover (24.5-months) (918kg) (135EMA) (9/13mm) (6.2IMF) a son of the former record holder, the $24,000, Palgrove Kingpin K1250 topped proceedings at $34,000 Primemover selling to Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Moura. Primemover, a homozygous polled prospect, already proven at stud is part of a huge niche of paternal siblings doing duties across many prefixes. Kingpin resides at Mick and Tanya Maddern’s, Earlwood Stud, Duaringa and his sons topped the 2019 Palgrove Sale at $18,000. A pair in the 2020 sale by Kingpin averaged $27,000. The other son, Pinnacle (25-months) (818kg) (12/8mm) (120EMA) fetched $20,000, another proven sire selling to the Martin family, Elimbah. Eric and Lynn Slacksmith, Gladevale Station, Richmond took with them the 24.5-month-old, Premiere for $32,000. Sired by MC Embassador 541Z15 (US), Premiere (950kg) (138EMA) (6.6IMF) again a proven sire was offered in a threequarter share and full possession arrangement. Four by Embassador averaged $18,500. Major player in the market was Institutional Investments, Roma

Downs, Roma taking nine for on average $18,778, Top of their acquisitions were five bulls making $20,000 each. Another heavy supporter was the Morganbury Pastoral, Amarra Station, Charters Towers accounting for seven at an average $11,571. Top of their selections at $14,000 was a 23.5-month-old by Triple H574 (Csonka). The Hick family, St Elmo Station, Julia Creek signed off on five topping at $16,000 on two occasions to average $13,800. Top of the yearling bulls was the $25,000 Quota (Castle Kingpower K49) (17.5months) (692kg) (14/9mm) (124EMA) (6.3IMF) selling to the Maller family, Homeward Properties, Rocky Hills, Injune. Quota was ranked in the top one percent for EMA and the top two percent for Retail Beef Yield and is grandson of Texas Star 9U8Y (US). The Maller family secured two for a $25,500 average while three Kingpower sons averaged $22,333. Joining Quota at Rocky Hills will be another of the Kingpower sons and one of the two individuals that made sums of $26,000. Palgrove Pearson P2169 (22.5-months) (868kg) (14/10mm) (134EMA) (7.2IMF) while the 22.5-month-old, Patent P2243 (Palgrove Murdoch M1738)

(864kg) (15/11mm) (135EMA) (6.2IMF) sold to Lawson and Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi Stud, Kunwarara. Couti-Outi claimed a pair for on average $23,000. The other was the $20,000 Perseus (22.5-months) (878kg) (133EMA) (6.4IMF) (Palgrove M1711). The Couti-Outi purchases were the youngest and second youngest Ultrablacks offered in the mature section of the sale. Nine bulls made $20,000. The first being Pinnacle (25-months) selling to Martin family, Elimbah, followed by Perseus (22.5-months) going to Couti-Outi, Kunwarara. Palgrove Payrise (25-months) (Palgrove Knockout K261) (156EMA) went to Roma Downs, Roma while the Clunie Range Kookaburra son, Phantom (24.5-months) was also purchased by Roma Downs. The following lot, Pilot (23.5-months) (Chadwick Downs Frederick) was another off to Roma Downs. A Suhn’s Template 415C19 (US) product, Panther (24.5-months) went to the John Bailey and family, Paradise Downs, Blackall. A 23-month-old by Palgrove Merlin M1735, Paddy, was picked up by Roma Downs while Quasimodo (17.5-months) (CRC Guardian 9U8U5 (US)) was claimed by Ray White, Bingara, New South Wales. The last at the $20,000 price tag was the 17.5-month-old, Quintus (ET) another by Guardian 9U8U5 selling to Roma Downs, Roma. A maternal half-brother to Quintus (ET), Porche (ET) (TJM Three D 302A (US)) (24-months) sold to Sand Country Beef, Yellow Bank Station, Injune. Sand Country Beef signed off on a trio for on average $15,333. Four sons of Clunie Range Kookaburra averaged $17,000 while five by Chadwick Downs Frederick (Chadwick Downs Midnight Oil) set a $16,800 average.

by the result and the response adding, “This particular group of bulls we always considered pretty special, terrific individuals, I guess it was perfect timing and it was a great year to have and market them.” “We’re extremely gratified with the strong support shown from both commercial and stud sectors. Our Ultrablack average was over $10,000 per head up on our 2019 result, we could not be happier, we’re absolutely blown away by the support.” “It’s great to see the industry in such a positive space, there’s a great deal of confidence in agriculture, particularly beef and I think that’s having a great impact on values across the board.” Bailey Properties, Paradise Downs, Blackall signed off on three to average them $18,000. Echo Hills Farming Company, Echo Hills, Wallumbilla operated by the Thompson and Dunn families claimed a pair for on average $17,000. The Lansdowne family, Southernwood, The Willows returned to take two to average $15,000 while Lawton and Lawton, Strathalbyn, Hannaford also purchased a pair at $18,000 each. Don and Kay Gordon, Burn Meadows, Emerald also returned to secure an $18,000 17-monthold by CRC Guardian 9U8U5 (US). Agents: Elders, Nutrien, George and Fuhrmann and AuctionsPlus

ABOVE Palgrove Premiere for $32,000; Palgrove Patent for $26,000; Palgrove Pearson for $26,000; Palgrove Quota for $25,000. OPPOSING PAGE Record priced Ultrablack bull Palgrove Primemover sold for $34,000 at the 2020 Palgrove Annual Bull Sale.

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Leucaena success on ‘second rate’ country highlights productivity gain potential The successful result on Bruce and Lucinda Mayne’s property near Gladstone in Central Queensland is one part of a leucaena development that has their operation now well on track to achieve an ambitious aim of doubling weight gain and doubling carrying capacity – in effect a fourfold increase in production levels. Mr and Mrs Mayne have been growing leucaena for more than 30 years. A field day on their property last Saturday gave producers the opportunity to see first-hand the results of an innovative trial they have been overseeing for the past three years, with support from Meat & Livestock Australia and the Leucaena Network. The Maynes established the new psyllid resistant variety Redlands on the property three years ago to test it in a coastal environment where leucaena has not been well established in the past, largely due to psyllid pressure. Redlands has been well established on creek flats on the property but the real point of interest for many producers at the field day was the additional success the Maynes have had in establishing leucaena in far more marginal country on the same property, not previously considered suitable for the forage tree. “We are going into narrow leaf ironbark ridges, growing it virtually into gravel pits,” Mr Mayne explained.

A breakthrough trial which has shown leucaena can be successfully established on second rate gravel ridges is highlighting the potential that exists for producers in many areas to unlock further productivity gains using the tropical forage legume.

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“Where leucaena grows normally, like on creek flats, people are finding it is already quite productive, but we have all got ridges we wish we didn’t have, they’re good for running water off and not much else.” The approach they have taken to establish leucaena on ridge country has involved building mounded contour banks above deep placements phosphorous. CONTINUES PG 34

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“So that is the idea of the deep placement, that the roots of the plant get a lot longer to access the phosphorous, that is really the idea.” The trial results so far have reinforced the definitive weight gains and increases in dryland stocking rates that are being made possible with the addition of leucaena, compared to cattle on grass alone. Mr Mayne said under normal circumstances cattle on grass on the property would typically gain about 120kg of weight gain per year. Their goal is to lift weight gains to 250kg per beast per year (weight gains off grass alone on the property are around 120kg per beast per year) and to increase liveweight gain per hectare to 300kg per year (from around 80kg per hectare per year off grass). “Liveweight gain per hectare is the big one we really need to be focusing on because we get paid on weight,” he said. The ability to enhance weight gain and carrying capacity with the successful establishment of leucaena not only on the better country but also on the second-rate ridge country has helped to meet those targets. Bruce Mayne with psyllid resistant Redlands leucaena.

The contour banks are designed to trap the water on the side of the hill when it rains, and to also provide a soil bed more conducive to establishment, “because leucaena seems to like disturbed mounds to grow in,” Mr Mayne explained. A noteworthy point is that the property has had three years of well below average rainfall during the entire establishment period. While the leucaena on the rises is not looking at its best at the moment due to the dry conditions, it has established successfully, and Mr Mayne is looking forward to the result when some decent storms finally arrive. “We’re hoping it will hold a two to three inch (50mm75mm) storm before the banks are full, but we have been going three years and we haven’t had a single storm of two inches or more to fill the darn thing,” he said. “It is surviving and when we get back to normal seasons it will certainly thrive in the gravel ridges.” Deep placements of phosphorous have also aided in the establishment. “What we have done here is put phosphorous down first and then we build our mounds over the phosphorous, which means the phosphorous is in nice and deep, and your plants can access that,” Mr Mayne explained. “Phosphorous is a very stable element and it doesn’t move through the soil very much. “If you put it on top of the soil it will virtually stay on top of the soil, and the only time the plant can really utilise it is when there is moisture up there and the roots can be active near the top. 34

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In the past nine months the steers in the trial have added 170-180kg of weight, and, provided some useful rain falls in coming months, they are on track to achieve 250kg per beast for the year, Mr Mayne said. “We’re also trying to get 300kg per hectare of liveweight gain and we’re going to achieve that very comfortably, we’re nearly there now,” he said. Mr Mayne said the cost of establishing leucaena was in the vicinity of $1500 per hectare, particularly if contractors were used all the way through. That cost estimate also factors in the cost of having land tied up out of production for 12 months as well. At current cattle prices, the value of increasing liveweight gain per hectare from 80kg to 300kg is astronomical, but the returns also look favourable at more modest price levels of around 300c/kg liveweight, which would equate to a $900 return per hectare per year. Mr Mayne, who is a licensed supplier of Redlands seed, said the dry seasons of the past three years have meant psyllid pressure has been virtually non-existent anyway. But he expects the variety to prove its worth in the coastal environment when wetter seasons return. “I equate it to being like Brahman cattle as opposed to British breeds,” he said. “It is not like Brahman cattle cannot get ticks, but the ticks won’t kill them. “Whereas that is a bit the same with the Redlands, it can get psyllids, but they don’t get to those decimating levels as a rule.”

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ABCA announces independent office and plans for Ultrablacks The Australian Brangus Cattle Association President Brad Saunders recently announced that two important decisions had been made by the ABCA Board, at the recent meeting in Biloela. Mr Saunders said the ABCA will transition to an independent office and work towards introducing Ultrablack cattle onto the ABCA database. The transition to a more autonomous office arrangement will allow the ABCA to build on the growth and success achieved by the Brangus breed over recent years. This move takes place after almost 27 years with the Agricultural Business Research Institute’s Breed Secretariat Service, run at the University of New England in Armidale, NSW.

to members, with a ‘pop-up’ office operating at events such as Beef 2021, Field Days and ABCA Sale events.” Current ABCA EO, Tessa Pearson will remain with the Association, not only assisting in this transition, but also continuing her present duties in the new office arrangement. Mrs Pearson brings with her outstanding knowledge and experience with the ABCA Membership and management, along with a strong background with other breed associations. She is already well-recognised by ABCA members and has a passion for helping to foster the growth of Brangus in herds. A new section will be created Australia. within the ABCA database allowing a Mrs Pearson said those who weren’t specific registration status for these online yet would not be left behind animals, making it easier for those in the new office setup, with mail and adding Ultrablacks to their registered phone communications continuing to breeding programs, or bringing Brangus across to their Ultrablack herd.

“The decision to become more independent was made unanimously by the ABCA Board after noting strong sustained growth within ABCA membership, outstanding results in stud and commercial arenas, a move to mostly online activity by members, and the very effective operation of a ‘virtual’ office during the COVID-19 lockdowns last year,” Mr Saunders said. “Our affiliation with ABRI’s ‘secretariat service’ since 1994 has played an important role and has seen our Association through almost three decades of change and growth. Their support and guidance has been appreciated by the ABCA and our members, and we look forward to maintaining a strong ongoing relationship in other ABRI fields (including BREEDPLAN and TBTS). Mr Saunders assured ABCA members that there would be no real change in the service they receive, with the ABCA office already operating ‘virtually’ for many months. “This step is a natural one, and will ensure the ABCA office can respond better to new opportunities and challenges. We plan to make the ABCA office actually more available 36

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service these ABCA members. There will be a transition period to the new independent office of approximately three months (with all contact details available via the ABCA website: www. brangus.com.au Mr Saunders also welcomed the decision by the ABCA Board to work towards allowing Ultrablack cattle onto the Herd Book as a big step forward for the Association and its members.

The addition of the Ultrablack register/section to the ABCA Herd Book is expected to roll out later this year. These announcements came after the ABCA’s very successful second Annual Brangus Youth Camp held at the Biloela Showgrounds in mid January. This event saw 73 young beef enthusiasts gather from as far afield as Melbourne, Capella and Stanage Bay. The youngsters, aged between five and 17 years spent three days at the Biloela Showgrounds learning about Bovine structure, soundness, reproduction, care and showing.

“The enthusiasm and energy in our next generation of Brangus breeders is inspiring and we are proud to build on the outstanding foundations set by “Australian Brangus will still be the generations before us,” “Australian recognised as 25% to 75% Brahman content, with Ultrablacks documented Brangus is looking towards an exciting future.” said Mr Saunders. in the ABCA Herd Book as animals with 5% to 24% Brahman content,” he For further information on the above explained. please contact: He said the move reflected the Brad Saunders, ABCA President on number of Brangus breeders who 0458 359 105 or ABCA CEO already run Ultrablack cattle in their Tessa Pearson on 0437 986 081.

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Satisfaction came in many forms for the Salisbury family, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto at their fourth onproperty sale in August last year. Australia’s longest running Brangus operation, Bimbadeen principals, Mark and Amanda Salisbury made certain subtle changes to their sale. The entire catalogue was offered through the sale ring as opposed to previous sales where the offering was offered physically and via the Helmsman system. Demand was evident early in the sale. The first 11 bulls set an $12,000 average in a market that witnessed a sale top of $15,000 reached on four separate occasions throughout the proceedings. The sale resulted in a clearance of 95 percent at auction with 11 repeat buyers returning to secure cattle from a sale that saw seven lots sell through the online platform, Elite Livestock 38

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Auctions. In a phenotype breakdown of the offering five red entries set an average $7600 to sell to $15,000 while their 32 black counterparts hit $15,000 on three occasions to end with a bottom line average of $8422. First to make the $15,000 mark was the sale opener, Bimbadeen Quatermain (Oaklands Ambassador (AI) (ET)) (23-months) (803kg) (12/9mm) (136EMA) (4.7IMF) selling to Ross and Heather Milner, Bushlands Stud, Yeppoon. The following lot, Quartz (MC Granite (US)) (24-months) (810kg) (12/8mm) (142EMA) (5.8IMF) sold to Bevan and Liz Radel, Burenda, Augathella. The next at the same level was the red entry, Queanbeyan (Tannyfoil Marcc)

(23-months) (824kg) (15/10mm) (132EMA) (5.2IMF) selling to the Dingle family, Redline Stud, Monto. The last at $15,000 was Quality (Telpara Hills Maxx Force 541L51 (AI) (ET)) (23-months) (806kg) (9/6mm) (144EMA) (4.2IMF) selling to Ian Trigger, Hopewell, Biggenden. Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan outlaid $14,000 to secure Qez, (Telpara Hills Mundine 820J2 (AI)) (23-monhts) (754kg) (9/7mm) (140EMA) (4.8IMF) while the Leeson family, Maloneys, Moura selected the $13,500 Quell (Bimbadeen Kosciuszko) (23-months) (742kg) (10/7mm) (124EMA) (6.2IMF). Lachlan and Trudy Mace, Red Ridge Grazing Company, Kunwarara secured

the $12,000 for Quine (Telpara Hills Jackman 541H17 (AI) (ET)) (23-months) (718kg) (13/8mm) (124EMA) (6.4IMF). Telpara Hills Jackman 541H17 was the most prolific sire represented in the offering with six sons selling to $12,000 to average $7250. Three red sons of the ‘first season sire’, the top selling $20,000 2017 Classic Red Sale graduate acquisition, Tannyfoil Marcc (Tarramba Sir Marco 2663 (S)) topped $15,000 to average $9333. Peter and Nancy Warren, Spring Hills Stud, Booyal accounted for four bulls at a $9000 average. The Spring Hill haul included a $12,000 son of Oaklands Ambassador (AI) (ET) and an $11,000 Telpara Hills Jackman 541H17 (AI) (ET) son. The Warren’s purchases included a $7000 red by Tannyfoil Marcc. Kyle and Jodie Cormack, Mackland Grazing, Wavering Downs, Clermont took five head to average them $7400. These topped at $12,500 for the 24-month-old, Quid (Mr New Blood 50H (US)) (740kg) (16/10mm) (125EMA) (5.8IMF). Rob and Sarah Cook, Rosa Cattle Company, Bucca were active operating through Elite Livestock Auctions signing off on three. The Rosa Cattle Company herd is founded on Bimbadeen females with the couple purchasing the top selling bull at the inaugural Bimbadeen Sale in the form of the $6,500, Bimbadeen M133. Upon returning they secured their trio for an average $9000 topping at $10,000 on two occasions for the only sons of Greendale Zeus

in the offering and one of the Telpara Hills Maxx Force 541L51 (AI) (ET) offspring. Rob and Annie Donoghue, Baradoo, Bauhinia took with them a pair for a $5750 average while Richard and Diane Pender, Boonderoo Brangus, Tansey took the $6000 Quamby (Bimbadeen Litchfield L12 (AI) (ET)) (23-months) (732kg) (10/6mm) (133EMA) (5.7IMF). Taking an Oaklands Ambassador son for $7000 was Phil and Beth Lord, Mt Stanley Stud, Mt Stanley. Mt Stanley ended with a pair to average $6000. Harvey and Delphine Campbell, Gin Gin secured their only purchase late in the catalogue in the form of the $10,500 23-month-old, Qaltaqa an AI son of Oaklands Geronimo (AI) (ET) (676kg) (11/7mm) (128EMA) (4.8IMF). Russell and Trish McIntosh, Jagera, Goomeri selected a $7000 Bimbadeen Manly son while Winter Hamon, Clifton Station, Boyne Valley took with him an $8000 son by MC Granite 834B (US). Commenting after the sale Amanda Salisbury said, “We’re delighted with result, it’s our fourth on-property sale and the first time we have had a complete live auction setup. With such an uncertain year with COVID-19 and clients unable to travel from interstate it was gratifying to see so many repeat buyers from both stud and commercial operations.” Agents: Monto Cattle & Country, Elders and Elite Livestock Auctions.

OPPOSING PAGE FROM TOP Bimbadeen Q Queanbeyan equal top selling bull at $15,000 with Mark (left) and Amanda (right) Salisbury and buyers Peter and Arnie Dingle, Redline stud, Monto; Bimbadeen Q Quartz (AI) (ET) for$15,000. RIGHT FROM TOP Bimbadeen Q Quatermain for$15,000; Bimbadeen Q Quality Q045 for$15,000; Bimbadeen Q Quez for $14,000; Bimbadeen Q Quell for $13,500. 39

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$3000 Brangus heifers top Casino market The recent Annual Feature Breeder Sale, Casino, New South Wales and hosted by agents, Ramsey and Bulmer along with T and W McCormack saw future Brangus breeders in demand.

sold for a market topping $3000/head to Michael Johnston, Bentley. Lachlan also sold another pen of 10 PTIC heifers for $2900/head to Jason Kay, Tucki Downs Brangus, Tucki Tucki, New South Wales. Jason Kay intends to register the resultant progeny.

their second and third calves selling to EC Thorsby and George and Fuhrmann Casino.

John Fitzhenry, Lismore took $1400 per head for his nine Brangus heifers. Paul Savins, Shannon Brook sold five cows and calves for $2520 per unit In a yarding of 1450 head composed and took $1780 per head for his pen of 400 PTIC heifers, 300 heifers and Taking the opportunity to secure offspring and 500 cow/calf units, breeders, Lachlan purchased two pens of nine Brangus cross PTIC heifers selling to Dave Collins, Tunglebung, agent reports stated that breeder of Brangus 18-month-old maiden New South Wales. units averaged $2634 to top at $3040 heifers bred by Barry Morgan and while cows averaged $1780 per head family, Riverview, Mummulgum and topping at $2280. Heifers averaged Mondoro heifers bred by the Morgan $2034 and hit highs of $3000 per family, Mummulgum for $1820/head. head. Lachlan intends to offer these females next year as PTIC females. Lachlan Trustum (pictured), Leeville outside Casino sold a pen of 16 Maggie Maloney, Bentley sold her foundation Brangus heifers, PTIC pen of five Brangus heifers PTIC to Gunnadoo Park Longreach 2489. for $1860 per head to RC Sweeney Longreach (Gunnadoo Park Hector) while the Morgan family, Riverview, was the top selling bull of the 2019 Mummulgum received $2776 per Casino All Breeds Sale. These females head for their 10 breeder units on 40

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$15,000 tops Triple B Sale Summary TRIPLE B ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE 81 Bulls Average $6,506 Top $15,000 Sale clearance 92% 180 Commercial Heifers Average $1,347 Top $2,200 Sale clearance 100% Gross $765,500

Buyers from two states and an increased demand for data and bulls were just some of the stand out features of the 2020 Triple B Brangus Annual Production Sale. Vendors, Lindsay and Fiona Barlow, Triple B Stud, Dingo marketed 16 more bulls with a slight reduction in average values and clearance levels when compared to their 2019 result. Setting the pace was the $15,000 Triple B P313 (AI) (Bonox 493) (24-months) (700kg) (116EMA) (10/8mm) (6.4IMF) selling to repeat clients and foundation address, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto operated by Mark and Amanda Salisbury. A heifers first calf, P313 was ranked average or above average for 10 traits. Two sons of Bonox 493 averaged $10,000.

Triple B P313 (below) with connections, Mark Salisbury, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto and Lindsay Barlow, Triple B Stud, Dingo.

sale with 11 sons averaging $5727. Peter and Cathy Muscat, Kungurri Springs, Mt Charlton picked up the $13,000 ET product, P543 (IH Bar None 820YB (US)). Andrew Melville, RAM Station, Dungog, New South Wales was another to return taking a pair for on average $11,500. These included the $12,000, P383 (23-months) (Bonox 960) and an $11,000 Riverview Xander son aged 24-months. Seven Xander sons averaged $7857.

Mark and Melinda Beckman, Glenoyra Stud, Aubigny were in the market snaring the $11,000 Triple Triple B P239 changed hands for B Huxley son, P272, (25-months). $14,000. The son of Couti-Outi Quart Bruce and Leanne Woodward, Bonox Pot was a 25-month-old, 744kg, Stud, Taroom outlaid $11,000 for 130EMA individual and ranked average a 25-month-old by Coolabah 2278 or above average for 12 traits. Taking while the Scott and James McKinnon, home, the youngster were Brad and Eagle View Stud, Wyuallah, New South Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wales selected the $10,000 P361 Wowan. Pheasant Creek secured two (Huxley) aged 23-months. Justin and for on average $13,500. Their other Kerry Wall, J and K Grazing, Stanage acquisition, a $13,000 son of the Bay took a trio for a $10,667 average homebred Triple B Huxley, Triple B topping at $11,000 twice for sons of P271 (24-months). Couti-Outi Quart TCB Catawba Warrior R532 (US) and Pot was heavily represented in the the homebred retainee, Legacy L 213. 44

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Three full flush Bar None 820YB (US) sons averaged $8667 while 10 sons of the now deceased Huxley averaged $7200 topping at $13,000. Local interests, Don and Kay Gordon, Burn Meadows, Emerald outlaid $9000 for another of the Riverview Xander sons aged 25-months. Colin and Kym Kime, Amaroo Stud, Nebo invested in two for an average $8500 topping at $9000 for a 24-month-old Couti-Outi Quart Pot son. Tony and Sharon Fernie and family, Boombah Stud, Dingo secured a $9000 TCB Catawba Warrior R532 (US) son with nearly a full panel of EBV’s ranking in as either on or above breed average. Fellow Dingo district breeders, David and Julie McCamley, Palmal Stud purchased the $8000, P554 (AI) (ET) (Brinks Bright Side 607L11 (US)). CONTINUES PG 46

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Regular and long time supporters, Rob and Annie Donoghue, Baradoo, Moura returned to take 15 for on average $5600 topping at $10,000. The top Baradoo section was a 25-month-old son of Riverview Xander with 10 traits ranking him in the average to above average categories. Joe and Felicity Streeter, Woodbine, Taroom took four for an average $6500 while Shane and Amanda Watts, Sonoma, Collinsville returned taking four to average $5250. Mark and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, Wowan returned taking the $8000

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ABOVE Triple B P239 for $14,000; Triple B P271 for $13,000; Triple B P543 (AI) (ET) for $13,000; Triple B P383 for $12,000. RIGHT Ron Milne, Woodbury, Yeppoon with his pen of 10 No.9 Brangus commercial maiden heifers he purchased for $2200 per head.

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Reflecting the current strength of the market and the scarcity of quality commercial Brangus females the Triple B heifers were in hot demand. So tight is the supply and the availability of future breeders that average values for the Barlow product increased across the board by nearly $750 per head over the values attained at the 2019 sales. Sectional sale openers were 40 No. 9 heifers that averaged $2075 per head. These hit a high of $2200 per head for the first 30 head (three pens) through the ring selling to Brett Hall and Elsa Vanden, Kuttabul; Michelle and Robin Garrett, Swan Bay Stud, Coraki, New South Wales and Ron Milne, Woodbury, Yeppoon. The other pen sold for $1700 per head to David and Leanne Petersen, Kumbia. David and Leanne Petersen, Kumbia also purchased the lead and

Triple B Legacy L213 (101Ranger 99W11 (US)) son, P343 displaying 13 traits where he was ranked either average or above average. Paul Gersch, Lenera Farm Trust, Illbilbie outlaid $8000 to secure a 25-monthold Riverview Xander son and the same amount for a IH Bar None 820Y8 (US) ET son on offer. John Forrest, Oakleigh, Alligator Creek returned taking the $7000 sale opener by Riverview Xander and a $6000 for a 22-month-old by Triple B Jasper J531. Agents: SBB/GDL and Elite Livestock Auctions

top selling pen of No.0’s for $1800. The 140 No. 0 heifers were sold in a range from $650 per head to $1800 per head setting an average $1139 per head. Taking a pen of ten were Brad and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Brangus, Emerald at $1700 per head, the Mills family, Biloela a pen for $1600 per head while at the same money another pen went to Brett Hall and Elsa Vandenberg, Kuttabul. Major buyers in the No. 0 section were Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood, Calliope whom ended with 50 heifers (five pens) topping at $1000 per head for two pens to average them $950 per head. Ben and Hayley Hutton, Waratah, Clermont took two pens for $1100 and $650 respectively while Kelvin Allery, Allery and Sons, Blackbutt signed off on two pens for $1150 and $900 per head with the final pen of No. 0’s selling for $650 per head and going to Cracow Station, Cracow.

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Brangus Youth Camp reaches new heights In stark contrast to the inaugural 2020 event, rain heralded the commencement of the annual Brangus Youth Camp, Biloela Showgrounds, January 10th to 12th. But even this failed to dampen the spirits of the competitors and the committee behind the event. The three day camp involved 73 competitors from across Queensland and interstate ranging in age from five up to 17 years. Supporting the eager participants were over 80 head of donated cattle brought to the event to help and assist with the educational and the handling, parading, grooming and various other student activities. The committee of the Brangus Youth Camp received overwhelming support from within Brangus community along with a huge bevy of sponsors which was reflected with the impressive array of prizes and trophies up for grabs. Again, this year’s programme focused on technical, practical and educational sessions in the areas of parading, animal structure, show box and shed preparation, rope tying, grooming, handling, nutrition, ear tag management and Breedplan systems. Presenters included Dougal McDougal, Calliope who gave a presentation to the younger groups on structure and the parts of a bull. Monto Vet Surgery vet and Bull Convener for the Australian Cattle Veterinary Society (ACVS), Dr Stacey Rae spoke on structure and soundness. Jason Jeynes, JJ Fitting, Dalma gave an educational and practical demonstration session on cattle handling and parading. Tim Flynn, Wildcard Brangus, Ridgelands took students through the techniques on working cattle with cattle dogs. Committee chairman and cattle donor, Brad Hanson, Bullakeana Stud, Moura along with Henry Sinnamon, Kulkyne Stud, Dulacca guided students through the various methods of breaking in and handling uneducated cattle as well as the safety aspects surrounding these activities. Monto breeder, Jeff Franks, Punchagin Stud gave demonstrations on ropes tying, show bed preparation while Greg Fawcett Operations Manager and Jane Smith, Morphologist, Beef Breeding Services, Rockhampton spoke on Bovine reproduction which included in depth and hands on demonstrations. James Pisaturo, Inga Downs, Dingo, was another of the presenters giving students practical demonstrations on clipping, washing, cattle presentation and the grooming of cattle for the showring.

FROM TOP John Lamb, Paraweena, Banana with his Champion Led Steer ‘Dozer’; Sponsors Brad & Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana, Moura presenting the Overall Herdsman trophies to Piper Christensen.

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The parading competition was judged by Julie Sheehan, Kraken Stud, Dalma while adjudicating in the Led Steer Competition was Dougal McDougal, Vale Royal, Calliope. The Junior Judging component of the camp was judged by Tim Flynn, Wildcard Stud, Ridgelands while Beau Surawski, Theodore was the Judge for the Junio Prime Cattle Judging component. Commenting on the second event of it’s kind, Brangus Youth Camp committee member and organiser Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi Stud, Kunwarara pointed to the many challenges the preceding year and the early part of 2021 had played out behind the scenes saying, “Last year we got through and had a successful camp on the back of a horrific drought event, then came a seasonal break and then the outbreak of COVID 19. It’s restrictions, together with the additional health and paperwork requirements, has been a challenge to say the least. We’ve managed and it’s been a great achievement. When the kids all come away all smiles, you know it’s definitely been a success.” The majority of participants were under the age of 12 and this fact brought its own set of challenges, with Bonni adding, “Matching and pairing up the right cattle with the young handlers, first timers was very tricky, bearing in mind the majority of the cattle had very little or no education in this field either, so it’s been very much grassroots, ground level stuff that we’re dealing with, trying to build their confidence and educate them at the same time.” FROM TOP Michael Fletcher, Rabobank presenting Isaac Day with the Overall Stud Cattle Judging award; Georgie Spencer receiving the Overall Prime Cattle Judging award from Beau Surawski, Theodore; Lindsay & Fiona Barlow, Triple B Brangus with Overall Junior Parader Alexandra Olive and judge Julie Sheehan. OPPOSING PAGE The 73 attendees at the 2021 Youth Camp. 50

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Piper Christensen, Theodore took out the Overall Herdsman award. The 17-year-old also claimed third place in the Junior Judging section of her age group along with the Herdsman award for her group (15 – 17 years). Junior Parader was taken out by Alexandra Olive, Apis Creek, Marlborough while Georgie Spencer, a member of the

St Brendans Cattle Club from St Ursula’s College, Yeppoon was the winner of the Overall Prime Cattle Judging segment. Georgie was third in the paraders competition for her age group (14 years), first in the Prime Cattle segment and ranked third in the Stud Cattle judging for her group. Overall Stud Cattle Judging was won by Isaac Day, Mudloo, Kilkivan. Isaac previously took out first place in the 14 years Stud Cattle Judging. At the conclusion of the presentation of trophies the committee auctioned a mural painted by all the camp members. The proceeds of the auction went back to the Brangus Youth Camp with the successful purchaser being the Australian Brangus Cattle Association for $1200. The painting will be on display at Beef 2021 at the Association’s site. Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood Stud, Calliope paid $500 to take ownership of the work after the tri-annual event with the Barlow family, Triple B Stud, Dingo and the Salisbury family, Bimbadeen Stud, Monto each donating $100 toward the cost of the artwork. Indicative of the commitment shown by the Brangus fraternity toward the event was the Treasure family, Beaconsfield, Victoria. Fourteen year old, Dylan Treasure who made the 4000klm journey with his father, Rohan Treasure from their Victorian home. Dylan took out two placings in his age division, a first in the Paraders section and a second in the Prime Judging for the same division. His charge was the steer ‘T Bone’ bred and exhibited by the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud, Moura. The Treasure family aren’t strangers to the breed as Dylan’s grandfather Roger Davis operates the Kimberley Downs Stud outside Leongatha South, Victoria. Roger and his wife Clare are Honorary Life Members of the ABCA. Roger attended the inaugural Brangus Youth Camp and this was Dylan’s second camp. He also competed at the 2020 inaugural event.

Grand Champion Led Steer was ‘Dozer’, paraded by John Lamb, Parraweena, Banana. Dozer is a 15-month-old second cross steer bred by John’s parents, Dan and Megan Lamb. Sired by Weona 3096, Dozer is bred from a first cross Brangus dam and the 2021 Youth Camp was his first outing. Weona 3096 (Riverview Impress – Weona 1712) was purchased for $2500 as a part of a group of other Brangus bulls by the Lamb family at the 2015 Annual February All Breeds Bull

and Female Sale. Weona 1712 is a paternal granddaughter of Greendale Norseman (Greendale Kingswood) and a maternal granddaughter of Greendale Pack Up (Belview Impact (AI)). Riverview Impress has a wide genetic spread throughout the breed with 220 recorded progeny to his name. His progeny has been registered and recorded by Barwonga, Eagle View, Glenoyra, Gunnadoo Park, Montego, Riverview, Valley View and Weona. Now rising nine years in age, Weona 3096 is still active within the

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After a light preparation Dozer ventured off to the camp and quickly became to ‘go to’ animal for parading, grooming and an all round favourite of most of the attendees.

Led Steer Competition

Overall Herdsman Sponsor: Bullakeana Brangus Piper Christensen

Encouragement Award Sponsor: Ramsey Creek Brangus Kai Wilson

Overall Junior Parader Sponsor: Triple B Brangus Alexandra Olive

Voewood Up and Coming Award Sponsor: Voewood Brangus Arianna Hanson

Overall Stud Cattle Judge Sponsor: Rabobank Isaac Day

Golden Show Cane Award Sponsor: Beef Australia Bryce Foster

Overall Prime Cattle Judge Sponsor: Teys Australia Georgie Spencer

BYC Wheelbarrow Award Sponsor: Brangus Youth Camp Mac Ahern

Grand Champion Led Steer Sponsor: Nu Tank Rockhampton ‘Dozer’ – John Lamb

herd at Parraweena. Interestingly Belview Impact (AI) is a paternal half brother to the former breed record holder in Weona Cochisee who has some 236 progeny registered and recorded with the ABRI.

Class 1 Sponsor: Beau and Renee Surawski Ist ‘Bill’ – Surawski family 2nd ‘Onion’ – St Brendans College 3rd ‘Crusher’ – St Brendans College Class 2 Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers Ist ‘Dozer’ – Lamb family 2nd ‘T Bone’ – Hanson family 3rd ‘Rugs and Rump’ – Hanson Family

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Age Champions 5 & 6 YEARS Harriet Ahern, Maisy Burton, Johanna Lamb, Billie Mae Quinn, Harriet Quinn, Libby Schuh, Reid Surawski, Molly Walker Participation Medals Sponsor: Jateebee Brangus Encouragement Awards Sponsor: Beef Australia 7 YEARS Paraders Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers 1st Charlie Walker 2nd George Streeter 3rd Max Sedgman Prime Cattle Sponsor: Ray White Rural Gracemere 1st Charlie Walker 2nd Tessa Brunton 3rd Lucy Geddes Stud Cattle Sponsor: Wildcard Brangus 1st Lucy Geddes 2nd Max Sedgman 3rd John Brown Participation Medals Sponsor: Coolabah Brangus Encouragement Awards Sponsor: Forest Hills Brangus 8 & 9 YEARS Paraders Sponsor: Grant Daniel & Long 1st Milla Van Itallie 2nd Ella Geddes 3rd Jack Lamb Prime Cattle Sponsor: Lonsdale Agribusiness 1st Ella Geddes 2nd Darcy Ahern 3rd Ruby Brunton Stud Cattle Sponsor: Bimbadeen Brangus 1st Darcy Ahern 2nd Georgie Troeth 3rd Charlie Brazier and Ella Geddes Herdsman Award Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers Milla Van Itallie Age Champion Sponsor: Ray White Rural Biloela & Rockhampton Ella Geddes

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10 – 11 YEARS Paraders Sponsor: Wildcard Brangus 1st Demi Van Itallie 2nd Ava Brown 3rd Texas Quinn Prime Cattle Sponsor: Ray White Rural Biloela & Rockhampton 1st Tom Smith 2nd Jared Mahony 3rd Sinclair Newman Stud Cattle Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers 1st Jared Mahony 2nd Ava Brown 3rd Texas Quinn Herdsman Award Sponsor: Bimbadeen Brangus Demi Van Itallie Age Champion Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers Jared Mahony

14 YEARS Paraders Sponsor: Ray White Rural Biloela & Rockhampton 1st Dylan Treasure 2nd Abigail Parry 3rd Georgie Spenser Prime Cattle Sponsor: Beau & Renee Surawski 1st Georgie Spenser 2nd Dylan Treasure 3rd Abigail Parry Stud Cattle Sponsor: Grant Daniel & Long 1st Isaac Day 2nd Arianna Hanson 3rd Georgie Spenser Herdsman Award Sponsor: Couti-Outi Brangus Abigail Parry Age Champion Sponsor: HHH Partners Georgie Spenser

12 – 13 YEARS Paraders Sponsor: Ray White Rural Biloela & Rockhampton 1st Riley Jensen 2nd Aiden MacDonald 3rd John Lamb Prime Cattle Sponsor: Callide Valley 4x4 1st Jayden Silvester 2nd Heidi Silvester 3rd Sydney Newman Stud Cattle Sponsor: Marcella Brangus & Angus 1st Tyler Hyden 2nd John Lamb 3rd Luke Day Herdsman Award Sponsor: ABCA Riley Jensen Age Champion Sponsor: Bimbadeen Brangus Riley Jensen

15 – 17 YEARS YEARS Paraders Sponsor: Ray White Rural Biloela & Rockhampton 1st Alexandra Olive 2nd Sarah Salisbury 3rd Abagail Cutting, Rory Saunders, Korbin McDonald Prime Cattle Sponsor: South Geldard Lawyers 1st Korbin McDonald 2nd Abigail Cutting 3rd Sarah Salisbury Stud Cattle Sponsor: Kraken Brangus 1st Rory Saunders 2nd Abigail Cutting 3rd Piper Christensen Herdsman Award Sponsor: Voewood Brangus Piper Christensen Age Champion Sponsor: JJ Fitting Abigail Cutting

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Bullakeana heifer aids Brangus Youth In a first for the breed, the Hanson family, Bullakeana Stud, Moura have donated a heifer with the proceeds benefiting the Brangus Youth Camp.

Bullakeana The Gift, an attractive black heifer bred and owned by Brad and Vicki Hanson and family was a recent attendee at the annual Brangus Youth Camp, Biloela. Born in February 2020, Bullakeana The Gift is valued at $6000 and is currently being prepared for local and regional shows and has been nominated for Beef 2021. The heifer will be shown by the Hanson family and travel with the Bullakeana show team if the winner permits. Bullakeana The Gift is a daughter of the ‘first season sire’ in Punchagin Major (Bonox 801) and from the dam, Bullakeana Queen Of Tears (Inavale 603/Bullakeana Grand Justice). Bullakeana The Gift is the first progeny of Bullakeana Queen Of Tears. The heifer’s great grandmother, Yaraandoo Night (Coolabah Payday) is still active and has produced 12 recorded progeny. These include the females, Yaraandoo Pretence (Telemon Stud), Stingray (Southwell Stud), Tactful (Brangaloo Stud), Uma (retained), Weep (Bullakeana) and Xana (Glenrosa). Her male deliveries include Year’s End (Bingegang) and five others. On the sire’s side, the heifer’s paternal grandmother Jay-Eff 80 (Glen Heart Reigner) has produced notables such as Major and an older maternal sibling, Lawman (Boonderoo). The raffle commenced in November 2020 with tickets still on sale and due to close on the May 1st 2021 with the winner announced on the following day, May 2nd 2021.

The winner will be announced and appear on the ABCA website www.brangus.com.au and rafflelink.com.au/byc2021 on that same day. The competition and tickets are on sale and open to residents of New South Wales and Queensland with all proceeds going directly to the Brangus Youth Camp - Australian Brangus Cattle Assoc Pty. Persons under the age of 18 years are unable to enter. Tickets are on sale for $5 per ticket or can be purchased in bulk in the following manner, two for $10, three for $15, five for $20 or 14 tickets for $50. Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash with the raffle hosted for a service fee by RaffleLink a registered business of Lighthouse Group Pty Ltd ABN: 83161197860, PO Box 6758, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122. Lighthouse Group Pty Ltd as RaffleLink is committed to selling raffle tickets responsibly to support community and charitable organisations.

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$40,000 tops record $901,000 CBC result Sale Summary ANNUAL CENTRAL BRANGUS CLASSIC SALE 86 Bulls Average $10,476 Top $40,000 Gross $901,000 Sale clearance 97%

A change of sale date, combined with the increased demand and a tightening of the supply for quality bulls, saw a massive change of fortunes for all connections at the annual Central Brangus Classic Sale, CQLX, November, last year. All these factors combined paid dividends for the 17 vendor participants in the final Brangus sale for 2020.

The $40,000 top seller, Earlwood 3741 with breeder and vendor Mick Madden, Earlwood Stud, Duaringa along with new owners, Anne and Ian Galloway, Duarran Stud, Roma.

(137EMA) sold to Peter and Cathy Muscat, Kungurri Springs, Mt Charlton. Duarran Brangus will also be the home Sale averages jumped by nearly 50 to another acquisition and another percent to come in at $10,476, the of the equal top selling herd bulls, Taking home, the sale topper were Ian gross of the sale more than doubled the $22,000, 24-month-old, 848kg, and Anne Galloway, Duarran Stud, while clearance levels climbed by 18 12/9mm, 6.4IMF, 134EMA, Bates Roma. Losing bidder on the 36-monthpercent in the same period to record 01, (Telemon Illusion) offered by Sam old via phone were the Pearce family, the best result in the 13th year history Bates, Westwood. The Bates prefix set Telpara Hills Stud, Atherton. The son of the sale. These results are a massive a $16,667 average for their trio. of the highly consistent, Telemon turnaround in demand, values and Galen (Telemon Boris), Earlwood Gavin McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, confidence when compared to results 3741 weighed 932kg, producing an Blackwater scored a $17,333 average attained in 2019 where 82 bulls EMA of 135cm sq and fat depth scans for his three entries. These topped averaged $5250 to sell to a top of of 15/12mm and an IMF reading of at $18,000 on two occasions for $15,000 to gross $430,500 and clear 5.7 percent. herd bulls both sired by Bonox 335 79 percent of the catalogue. (Greendale Xciting) selling to Greg Earlwood sold five to average $28,600 Statistics revealed 38 registered and Sue Barlow, Amaroo, Comet and which included a trio of sons by their bulls topped at $40,000 to average the Boombah prefix, operated by Tony leading sire, Palgrove Kingpin that $11,434, while 48 herd bull and Sharon Fernie and family, Dingo. set a $27,000 average. Top of the counterparts hit highs of $22,000 Kingpin sons at $37,000 was the Bonox 1217 fetched $24,000. on three occasions to set a sectional two-year-old, Earlwood 3856 (842kg) Offered by Bruce and Leanne average of $9792. (132EMA) (15/10mm) selling to Gavin Woodard, Bonox Stud, Taroom the Setting a blistering average of McKenzie, Tannyfoil Stud, Blackwater. 35-month-old grandson of Bonox $28,600 for their five bulls after The remaining two Kingpin’s sold for 330 with a weight of 934kg, an EMA recording a new event record of $22,000 each to Peter Comiskey and of 145cm sq, 15/9mm scans and an $40,000 were Duaringa breeders, family, Lyra Park, Capella. One of these IMF reading of 4.8 percent and a Mick and Tanya Madden, Earlwood was another of the $22,000 herd bulls Tenderness rating of seven sold to Stud. Earlwood 3741 (P) topped in the sale. Lyra Park took with them the Bullrush Stud, Nebo. Bonox’s four proceedings and in the process six for on average $15,500. Another averaged $17,250 with the result surpassed the previous record of of the equal top selling herd bulls involving the $23,000 proven sire, $34,000 set in 2016 for Moola Epic was a member of the Earlwood draft. Bonox 1182 (37-months) (968kg) offered by the Ryan family, Moola Earlwood 3749 (Earlwood George) (11/8mm) (150EMA) (5.6IMF), a son Stud, Anakie selling to the Charlevue (36-months) (972kg) (12/10mm) of the $46,000 Charlevue Centre 54

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Stud, Dingo. Previous to that the highest paid was $30,000 in 2012 for Couti-Outi Quart Pot selling to the Triple B Stud, Dingo.

Time selling to Brent and Maree Woodard, Parkes Stud, Duaringa.

200) (830kg) (143EMA) (7/5mm) selling to the Schneider family, Yaamba. Parkes also had the only red entry in Duncan and Karen Geddes, Telemon the sale, the 39-month, 790kg, herd Stud, Springsure averaged $10,036 bull son of Savannah Banjo Manso for their draft of 14. Their top at making $12,000 and selling to Duncan $20,000 was the 23-month-old, and Karen Geddes, Telemon Stud, 770kg, 11/7mm, 5.3IMF, 128EMA, Springsure. A paternal half to the entry, Telemon Neon selling to Matt red bull, a black entry, Parkes 274 and Kerri Kenny, Tralee, Middlemount. (38-months) fetched $17,000 selling Others to secure males from the to the Bonox Stud, Taroom. Telemon draft were Jason and Maria Lloyd, Beelee Pastoral, Beelee, Nebo One of the larger supporters of taking the 22-month-old, Telemon the sale, Paul and Denise Studt, Napolean (Telemon Frank) for Coolabah Stud, Capella sold 12 to a $13,000. Abby and Dan Maguire, high of $10,000 twice to set a $7042 Tafino Stud, Emerald at the same average. These were herd bull sons of money selected a another of the Frank Coolabah retainees, David and Baron sons aged 25-months. Yet another (AI) selling to RCE and LG Robinson, Frank son from Telemon made five Humberstone, Capella and Tralee, figures. This was in the form of the Middlemount respectively. $14,000 Ned (24-months) (695kg) Gogango address, Yaraandoo Stud (125EMA) selling to Wayne and owned by John Collins secured Marcia Maguire, Scrubbee, Dingo. a $7643 average for a team of Telemon New York (Telemon Frank) seven topping at $12,000 for the (22-months) (704kg) (132EMA) sold 35-month-old, Yaraandoo Adversary for $10,000 to John and Shannon (Yaraandoo X-Calibre) (856kg) Maguire, Ashgrove, Dingo. Ten by (138EMA) (6.0IMF) selling to the Telemon Frank (Telemon Boris) Bonox Stud, Taroom. Ben and Karla averaged $9650 for the parent Woodard, Benarla Stud, Taroom prefix. Matt and Kerri Kenny, Tralee, sold their 34-month-old, Benarla 17 Middlemount signed off on a pair for a (Bonox Mick) herd bull to Bill and Kay $15,000 average. Geddes, Doonside Stud, Barmoya for Mark and Katrina Brown, M1B Stud, $13,000 setting an average $9750 for Wowan secured a $12,667 average for their pair. their trio. These topped at $20,000 for Bruce and Leanne Woodard were also a herd bull son of Bonox 814 selling to in the market for new material ending Lyra Park, Capella. Others to invest in the day with five for a top of $17,000 the M1B draft were Shane and Amanda to average them $10,800. The other Watts, Sonoma Station, Collinsville and main supporter of the fixture was Rob Coorumburra Rural, Coorumburra, and Kelly Caskey, Durella, Morven Marlborough. taking five bulls with a top of $8000 Lawson and Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi for an average of $6200. Bill and Stud, Kunwarara sold 10 to a top of Margo Fordyce, Mabbin, Clermont $16,000 to set a $7100 average. Their returned taking a pair for on average top was a 36-month-old herd bull $12,000 topping at $13,000. (820kg) (130EMA) selling to Mark and Dartmoor Pastoral Company, Pauline Lloyd, Bullrush Stud, Nebo. Dartmoor, Collinsville operated by Successful show team member, CoutiDan and Katherine Kenny claimed Outi Yaamba 969 (Couti-Outi Tanami) three for a $7000 average while Paul (36-months) (898kg) (138EMA) made Deguara Engedi Feedlot, Pleystowe, $10,000 selling to Lyra Park, Capella. claimed a pair for on average $12,000. Brent and Maree Woodard, Parkes Agents: Nutrien and Stocklive Stud, Duaringa sold eight to average $10,875 topping at $21,000 for the 35-month-old, Parkes 300 (Parkes

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Brangus Grass and Grainfed championships at CQCC Champion Grassfed Carcase Boombah Brangus (Brangus) Champion Grassfed Carcase Boombah Brangus (Brangus) Champion Feed On Steer Couti – Outi Brangus (Brangus) Largest Eye Muscle Area Boombah Brangus (Brangus) Most Even Pen Couti-Outi Brangus (Brangus)

In yet another dominate display, the Brangus breed reasserted itself against all other breeds and at the same time reinforced themselves as major players in the 2020 Central Queensland Carcase Classic, Rockhampton. The awards night cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions saw awards posted online in late July last year. Brangus took out five of the major awards on offer and 17 individual placings at the 13th annual event. The 2020 competition saw a field of 389 head represented by 161 grassfed entries, 228 grainfed cattle, including 45 led steers and 45 entered in the ‘Feed On’ Class (100 days feed). The annual Central Queensland Carcase Competition has been a highly successful area for the breed with 15 major titles on the championship board over the 13 year period.

ABOVE Bryce Fernie with the Champion Grassfed Pen trophy won by Boombah Brangus RIGHT Tony & Sharon Fernie, Boombah Brangus with the Champion Grassfed Carcase trophy.

Their two tooth heifer delivered a HSCW of 283.9kg, fat depth of 10/8mm, EMA of 82cm sq, MSA Index of 56.99 ending with a score of 138.08 points. Class 2 – Pen of Three Grassfed Trade Steers or Heifers, Maximum 2 Teeth (180-300kg) This class attracted a field of 15 pens (45 head).

Class 1 – Single Grassfed Trade Steer Claiming forth place in the class was Lachlan and Trudy Mace, Red or Heifer Maximum 2 Teeth (180Ridge Grazing, Kunwarara with a 300kg) pen of Brangus heifers scoring a The class attracted a field of 45 total of 380.41 points. The Mace competitors with a Brangus heifer pen of two tooths ranged in weight exhibited by the Lachlan and Trudy from 271.4 to 297.9kg HSCW, P8 Mace and family, Red Ridge Grazing, reading of between 11to 12mm, Rib Kunwarara taking fourth place. Fat reading of between 5 to 120mm, 56

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EMA measurements ranging from 71 to 78cm sq and MSA Index scores of 56.19 to 56.96. Also in the class were the eventiual winners of the Most Even Pen. These Brangus two tooth heifers were exhibited by Lawson and Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi, Kunwarara. The Couti-Outi heifers were extremely even with their HSCW coming in with two on 258.4 and the other entrant on 259.4kg. Their P8 readings ranged from 9 to 11mm while the Rib measurement for the three ranged from 3 to 8mm and their EMA recordings came in a range from 64 to 73cm sq. The pen ended with MSA Index scores of 54.39 to 58.71.

Class 3 – Single Grassfed Steer or Heifer, maximum 4 teeth (300420kg) With 38 entries this class the breed, it’s composites and exhibitors collected three placings, first second and sixth with steer bodies. Lachlan and Trudy Mace, Red Ridge Grazing, Kunwarara claimed the class with their Brangus steer with a final points score of 137.52. The body was a purebred four tooth entry delivering a HSCW of 316.9kg, scans of 15/12mm, an EMA of 88cm sq and a MSA Index of 55.09.

Champion Grassfed Carcase and the Redbank Trophy. The individual had a HSCW of 384.9, fat depth scans of 12/10mm, an EMA reading of 116cm sq, a MSA Index of 56.15 to end with a final score of 150.02 points. Yet another Championship awardee came from this pen. Taking out the Zee Tags Largest Eye Muscle award was the Boombah entry with a EMA recording of 124cm sq which was eight cm sq above his team mate on 116cm sq who was ranked second in this category. Next best opponent in this field was another Brangus entry from Red Ridge Grazing on 105cm sq a member of the pen that placed forth in the class.

Swagger placed second in the Hoof competition and claimed victoiry over the other competitors whern he placed first in the Hook section of the class. With a HSCW of 346.4kgs, Swagger scanned 13/10mm for P8 and Rib measurements, an EMA reading of 94cm sq and a MSA Index score of 60.2 to end with a score of 38 points and clear eight points ahead of his nearest rival a purebred Santa Gertrudis steer.

There were at least 10 Brangus and Brangus composite steers in the competition. Bruce and Sandy Ryan, Second on 136.77 points was a four Mooloo Stud, The Willows entered tooth Brangus steers from the Fernie three Brangus steers claiming family, Boombah, Dingo with a HSCW Lachlan and Trudy Mace, Red Ridge second spot with a Brangus entry of 388.4kg, scans of 15/12mm, a Grazing, Kunwarara also took the with a HSCW of 285.9kg, 13/10mm, 74cm sq EMA measurement the entry third ribbon in this class with their trio EMA of 77cm sq and a MSA Index recorded an MSA index of 54.01. of a four tooth Brangus steers with of 60.5 points. The same operation Boombah also claimed six spot in the a final score of 397.77 points. These claimed ninth spot with another of class with another Brangus steer, this steers killed out at between 349.9 to their Brangus entries with a HSCW time a two tooth entry with a HSCW 352.9 HSCW, 12 to 17mm (P8) and of 333.9kg, 10/8mm, 88EMA of 342.4kg, scan of 8/6mm, EMA of 10 to 13mm (Rib) with an EMA range measurement and a MSC Index 116cm sq and MSA Index of 53.64. of 74 to 85cm sq and MSA Indexes of score of 60.3 points. That steer was between 54.25 to 59.73. Red Ridge placed eight in the Hoof section of the Grazing also claimed forth spot with competition. Placing fifth in the Hoof Class 4 – Pen of 3 Grassfed Steers another three Brangus steers. The pen section was another of the Mooloo or Heifers, maximum 4 teeth (300comprised a two, three and four tooth entries a 359.4kg HSCW entry, with 420kg) Brangus steers with a HSCW range scans of 11/8mm, an EMA of 84cm sq This class attracted a total of 11 pens 362.4 to 369.9kg, P8 scans between and an MSA Index of 61.4 points. with Brangus entries taking first, third 9 to 17mm, P8 scan of between 7 to 10mm, EMA readings of 83 to 105cm Other Brangus steers entries in the and forth placings. class came from Greg and Alicia sq and MSA Index scores of between Claiming first for the breed and Magee, Beejay Stud, Capella (three 53.22 to 56.51. owners, Tony and Sharon Fernie and entries) and the Capella State High family, Boombah, Dingo where a pen School (three Brangus cross entries). of two tooth Brangus cross steers Class 9 – Led Steer Hoof/ Hook Class Greg and Alicia Macgee took out with a total score of 433.43 points. sixth spot in the Hoof class with This class attracted a field of 45 The Boombah steers were the clear their Brangus entry with a HSCW of steers that was previously judged on winners in the class with second place 311.4kg, 9/7mm, 82EMA and a MSA the Hoof by Matthew Noakes, Teys scoring 414.41 points. The blue ribbon Index score of 57.7points. Australia, Rockhampton. winners from Boombah delivered HSCW range from 377.9 to 396.9kg, Winner of Aggregate Champion Led their scans ranged from 9 to 12mm Steer was ‘Swagger’ exhibited by Class 10 – Feed On Class (Pen Of (P8) and 8 to 10mm (Rib) while their Lucy Prentice from the Rockhampton Three Grainfed Steers - 100 days EMA spread was from 93 to 124cm Grammar School, Rockhampton. feed – Maximum 4 Teeth – 300sq and MSA Indexes of between 56.15 Swagger was a purebred steer 420kg). to 58.85. This pen would go onto donated by Brad and Nicole Saunders, This class consisted of 15 pens take out the Boehringer Ingelheim Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan as part (45 head) fed and prepared at the Champion Grassfed Pen and the of wiining prize for Lucy Prentice Conaghan family, Barmount Feedlot, Chas P Ward Trophy. A member of after she took out the Highest Scoring Marlborough. the Championship Pen added to the Student in the youth competitions at trophy cabinet for the Fernie family the 2019 Rockhampton Show. taking out the Williams Stock Feeds CONTINUES PG 58 57

Brangus entries took out the first, fifth and sixth place in the class with purebred Brangus entries.

and posted average daily gains of between 2.55 to 3.06kg/day for the period.

Lawson and Bonni Geddes, CoutiOuti, Kunwarara claimed the winners prize with their two tooth entries with a HSCW range of between 387.9 to 418.9kgs, MSA Index scores of between 55.3 to 57.9, a set of fat depth scans of 9 to 14mm (P8) and 6 to 10mm (Rib) and an EMA recording of between 92 to 103cm sq on the way to scoring a total of 582.85 points. The Couti-Outi entries gained between 212 to 254kg in their feed

The Fernie family, Boombah, Dingo rounded off a great competition with the purebred entries filling fifth and sixth spots. The fifth placed team composed of two milk tooth and one two tooth steers delivered HSCW figures of between 352.9 to 410.4kgs, fat scan ranges from 10 to 13mm (P8) and 4 to 15mm (Rib) together with EMA measurements of 78 to 100cm sq and MSA Index scores of 50.3 to 51.1.

This pen posted liveweight gains of between 230 to 250kg with an average daily gain of between 2.77 to 3.01kg/day. The Boombah team of a two tooth and two four tooths placed sixth in the competition. Their HSCW range was from 384.4 to 404.9kgs, their P8 rand was from 11 to 12mm, their Rib scam ranged from 7 to 10mm and the rib eye measurements werew from 85 to 93cm sq ending with MSA Index scores of between 58.6 to 62.5.

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Riverview York scores high in Interbreed Showing Rebecca Humphreys’ Brangus operation, Eureka Park Stud, Tallygaroopna, Victoria took out the Reserve Champion Bull at the Interbreed showing at the Moama Show last year. Her entrant was the four-year-old, Riverview York. Rebecca said, “Due to all the shows being cancelled down here due to the COVID 19 outbreak, Echuca Moama Show Society decided to run the event as online show. The class that we entered York into was the Bull (19mths and over). In all there were 15 entries in the class, ranging from 19 months to five years old. The breeds in this class included Brangus, Charolais, Murray Grey, Shorthorn, Red Angus, Limousin, Maine-Anjou and Speckled Park.”

had similar breeds representatives to those listed above with Rebecca adding, “This was a great result for us Judging the event was Courtney and the Brangus breed down here, Hazledean, Ganado Murray Grey plus a little fun while we were not Rebecca also entered a cow and calf Stud, Bendigo, Victoria. allowed in the show ring. Hopefully unit in the Female (19 months and Riverview York is a Riverview Undone over) class that was awarded 6th place the shows will start up soon and we will be back representing this great (Kyamba Undone) son from a Belview from a field of 21 head. In the Heifer breed once again.” Uno (Elton Black Jack) - Weona 1355 (6 to 18 months) class another of the (Greendale Norseman) bred female Eureka Park entries came in sixth from and was purchased by the Eureka Park a class of 18. Both of these classes 58

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Stud from the 2018 ABCA Roma Sale in 2018 for $7000. York is currently the leading sire at the Eureka Park operation since his purchase.

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ABRI implements advanced prediction model to support large numbers of genotypes for genetic evaluation The Agricultural Business Research Institute has become one of the world’s first users of the Single Step Genomic Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (GTBLUP) prediction method, which allows for an almost unconstrained use of genomic data in calculating Estimated Breeding Values.

GTBLUP is being implemented through ABRI’s advanced system of genetic evaluations, BreedPlan, to address the challenges faced by increasing rates of genotyping* for its clients.

“Some do this by using a small number of SNPs and changing the model to a quite simple one,” Dr Crook said. “Others seek to keep the full genotypes, but reduce the genotypes used to priority animals in the evaluation,” he said.

The move was made possible through developments at the Animal Genetics The GTBLUP method has been and Breeding Unit (AGBU) led by implemented by BreedPlan to keep principal scientist Dr Vinzent Boerner. all the SNPs and all the genotyped animals in a way that seems to be ABRI’s genetics research and unlimited in its capability. development manager Dr Brad Crook said the issue that had arisen from Dr Stephen Miller, AGBU deputy increasing rates of genotyping was director explains the significance of that when the number of genotyped this milestone. individuals exceeds the number of “The implementation of genomics Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms** has been the biggest development in (SNPs) in the genotype used, the livestock breeding around the world process of evaluation does not always in recent decades. The increase in function properly. the rate of genotyping in beef cattle, This issue is not exclusive to including Angus cattle in this case, BreedPlan, rather an industryis truly remarkable. Equipping the wide problem, regardless of industry with the latest technology to service provider. Yet each provider best harness the power of these new approaches this constraint in different genotyping technologies is something ways. AGBU is quite proud of, with the 60

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launch of GTBLUP within BreedPlan,” Dr Miller said. In a test case scenario of around 400,000 genotypes and 50,000 SNPs per genotype, AGBU was able to demonstrate that the GTBLUP method was not only computationally feasible, but was able to outperform other single-step approaches in terms of processing times and computational costs. AGBU made GTBLUP available within BreedPlan in October, and ABRI has implemented the technology for the Trans-Tasman Angus Cattle Evaluation. With GTBLUP available within BreedPlan, ABRI is capable of servicing any breeding organisation regardless of the number of genotypes and number of animals. ABRI’s managing director, Hugh Nivison, said ABRI’s decision to embrace GTBLUP, was a conscious effort to maintain position at the forefront of providers for genetic evaluations.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the inclusion of substantial amounts of genomic data in BreedPlan multi-trait evaluations,” he said. “This unlimited capacity provides BreedPlan users with an enormous amount of flexibility to submit as much genomic data as they want, without limitation,” Mr Nivison said. So what does the development mean for beef producers? Genetics Research and Development Manager, Dr Brad Crook said as far as he was aware, there were no other beef evaluation services using this approach in large scale multi-trait and multi-country evaluations. “With some genotyping companies now offering 100K products, our implementation of GTBLUP means we can continue using in our SingleStep BreedPlan evaluations the full SNP result available per animal and all genotyped animals available,” he said.

“Using the genotypes in this way makes best use of the density of genomic tests being purchased by seedstock breeders – if they pay for 50K, we will use their 50K, and if they pay for 100K, we will use their 100K, and so on.” Some evaluation services only use around 2K of SNPs, regardless of what density of test the breeder has opted to pay for, while other services might use all genotypes, though not use them all equally. “In contrast, BreedPlan is striving to utilise all SNPs and all genotyped animals to their full extent in the evaluation,” Dr Crook said. * The process of determining differences in an animal at a DNA level ** The building blocks used to analyse DNA

To find out more about GTBLUP and BreedPlan, readers can contact ABRI through its website.

Hugh Nivison was appointed Managing Director of ABRI in October 2015. Hugh has a Veterinary Science degree & is Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Veterinary Science at UQ. He is a Director of Australian Wool Innovation, a board member of the Australian Sheep Industry Co-operative Research Centre, Chairman of UNE Rural Properties, Director & CEO of Australasian Rural Investments Pty Ltd & remains Chairman of Australian Farmers Fighting Fund (AFFF). His focus at ABRI is to ensure the connection between ABRI & the end users, primarily breeders & societies. Hugh is also keen to explore how the expertise within ABRI can be further used to help livestock industries throughout the world. Hugh Nivison, Managing Director, ABRI 02 6773 3555 hugh.nivison@abri.une.edu.au

2021 SELLING BULLS at Casino, Kempsey, Roma and Rockhampton

Thank you to all our buyers and underbidders in 2020

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$10,500 twice for Redline at Monto All Breeds Sale Summary ANNUAL MONTO ALL BREEDS SALE 4 Bulls Average $8625 Top $10,500 (twice) Gross $34,500 Sale clearance 100%

Brangus held their own at last year’s Annual Monto All Breeds Sale, in September. Local breeders the Dingle family, Redline Stud had four entries that topped at $10,500 on two occasions to average $8625 to record a total clearance at auction. Peter and Kristine together with Kris and Donna Dingle, Redline Stud, Eidsvold saw their quartet sell to buyers from as far away as Roma and Eidsvold and near local areas. First to make $10,500 was the 24-month-old, Redline Qantas 9/448 (Jateebee Nemo) with a scan of 11/8mm and an EMA recording of 127cm sq with a 5.3%IMF. Bred from a Doonside Drummer female the homozygous poll sold to Rob and Sharon Ramage, Baywulla, Monto. At the same money Redline Quaker 9/374 (23-months) (Doonside Shiraz) (13/9mm) (128EMA) (5.3IMF) sold through TopX Roma acting as agents for a client. The homozygous poll from a Doonside 629 (AI) daughter was ranked in the top 25 percent for his 400 day growth index. Another of the homozygous polls and another by Doonside Shiraz was the 22-month-old Redline Quinnell 9/378. From a Valley View 444 daughter, the bull scanned 10/7mm with an EMA recording of 127cm sq and 4.8 percent IMF recording. He fetched $7000 to sell to the Tucker family, Lurnea, Eidsvold. The other bull on offer was the 22-month-old, 6/5mm, 135EMA, 3.8 percent, Redline Quota 9/011 (Duarran Latrobe) from a granddaughter of the US semen import, Paleface Ranch Icons 707/6. Ranked above the breed average for 200 day growth the bull sold for $6500 to the Graving family, Mt Shaw, Monto. Agent: Monto Cattle & Country.

FROM TOP Redline Quaker 9-374 for $10,500; Redline Qantas 9-448 for $10,500; Redline Quinnell 9-378 for $7,000; Redline Quota 9-011 for $6,500.

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BURENDA ANGUS & BRANGUS OPEN DAY “DALBY DOWNS” Tuesday 3rd August

On Display will be over 600 head of quality Angus & Brangus cattle. Smoko and lunch provided.

BURENDA ROMA ANGUS & BRANGUS BULL SALE 11am Wednesday 25th August

130 POWERFUL EBV FOCUSED ANGUS BULLS 20 QUALITY BURENDA BLACKS

BURENDA CLERMONT ANGUS & BRANGUS BULL SALE 10am Wednesday 15th September

45 QUALITY EBV ANGUS BULLS 45 OUTSTANDING EBV SUPPORTED BURENDA BLACKS

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Burenda’s $28,000 record at Clermont Sale Summary ANNUAL BURENDA ANGUS AND BRANGUS SALE 36 Bulls Average $9375 Top $28,000 Gross $337,500 Sale clearance 100%

Brangus completely outshone their Angus counterparts on all fronts at the annual Burenda Angus and Brangus Sale, Clermont in October 2020. The breed topped proceedings and also the averages as online buyers and those physically present at the sale competed for the product on offer. The breed topped proceedings at $28,000 to record an excellent average of $9375 on the way to posting a total clearance after the two bulls that were originally not sold in the ring were sold during the auction. The Angus component set a high of $14,000 on four occasions to average $7919 for a total clearance of that part of the offering.

Glen McKinlay, Callandoon, Springsure with the sale topping $28,000 Burenda Specialist P976 (AI) (pictured below) with Jonathan Schmidt, Burenda stud.

top seller went to Glen and Loye McKinlay, Callandoon, Springsure. His performance ranked him in the top 10 percent for 400 and 600 day Manager, Burenda Stud, Dalby, growth and carcase weight Jonathon Schmidt addressing buyers and the top 15 percent for at the conclusion of the sale said that the operations goal was to present an fertility. Glen said the bull would be used over Angus even and consistent line of cattle for females. Losing bidder the fixture and that he and Burenda would pursue and continue that quest. on the market setter was Hardy and Mandy Woodard, The 2020 sale saw the inclusion of the electronic platform, AuctionsPlus Talombi Stud, Eidsvold. which had an immediate effect with 10 At $25,000 Burenda bulls purchased online including the Emperor P1042 (Burenda Emperor second top seller. M957 (AI)) sold to the Palgrove Stud, Dalveen through the AuctionsPlus Top seller and event record breaker network. Ranked in the top 10 was the 24-month-old, 1002kg, Burenda Specialist P276 (P) (13/9mm) percent for gestation length and EMA readings, the bull recorded a weight (138EMA) 6.2 IMF) a homozygous poll posting a daily gain of 1.38kg/day. of 858kgs, an EMA measurement of By Burenda Specialist L921 (AI) (CRC 126cm sq, a daily gain of 1.23kg/day and scans of 11/8mm with an IMF Specialist 392T2 (US)) and from a Suhn’s Distinction 331T48 female, the reading of 4.7%.

Emerald breeders, Michael and Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Stud took the $19,000 Burenda Pleasure P1105 (25-months) (968kg) (124EMA) (13/10mm) (1.27kg/day) (5.3IMF). The full Valley View blood entry was a son of Valley View 783 and from a daughter of Valley View 581, a doubled sided granddaughter of Bonox 392 (Greendale Xciting). CONTINUES PG 66

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Kraken Pirate 535P (P) . KNG18R535P . 02/11/2018

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Brent and Holly Hansen, BH Bindaree Stud, Murgon secured the $17,000 Burenda Singletory P961 (AI) (Singletary Of Brinks 675R (US)) with a top five percent ranking for 400 and 600 day growth, carcase weight and Export Steer and Domestic Steer indexes. He weighed 974kg with a daily gain of 1.33kg/day, 13/8mm scan and a ribeye measurement of 132cm sq and an IMF reading of 7.4%. Greg and Alicia Magee, Beejay Stud, Capella took with them the $16,000 Burenda Deal Maker P984 (AI) (Southern Dealmaker 468W40 (US)) ranked in the top one percent for 400 and 600 day growth, the top 10 percent for EMA and the top one percent for Domestic and Export Steer Index values. At 24-months the bull weighed 968kg, posted a daily gain of 1.33kg/day, scanned 14/11mm, recorded an EMA of 138cm sq and an IMF reading of 6.4. Major support was lent by Rostron Grazing, Eulimbie and Craven Block, Alpha taking six for on average $8000 topping at $11,000 for Burenda Deal Maker P967 (AI) a 25-monthold by the US import, Southern Dealmaker 468W40. Gary Hobson, Pinedale, Chinchilla took a trio for a $7667 average. His top was the $8000, Burenda Dealmaker P1055 a grandson of Southern Dealmaker 468W40 (US). The Bowman family, Bowman Cattle Company, Lorna Vale, Marlborough selected a pair for a $9000 average topping at $11,000 for a 23-monthold Burenda Kenson K850 while Creagh Cattle Company, Meandarra took three at an average price tag of $6667 for a top of $8000 on two occasions. ABOVE FROM TOP Burenda Emperor P1042 for $25,000 ; Burenda Pleasure P1105 for $19,000; Burenda Singletory P961 for $17,000; Burenda Dealmaker P984 (AI) for $16,000.

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Ian Francis, Cedar Valley Stud, Chemlsford took the $12,000 Burenda Deal Maker P972 (AI) (Southern Deal Maker 468W40 (US)). Bred from one of the operations leading females, Burenda Lily K851 (Burenda Haiku (AI)) the bull was ranked in the top all round EVB’s for growth, scrotal, EMA, retail beef yield and IMF and is in the top one percent

for Export and Domestic Index values. Add to this his weight at a two-yearold of 952kg, EMA of 137cm sq, IMF reading of 4.8%, scans of 12/9mm and a daily gain of 1.31kg/day. Kim Evans and Tony Lawlor, Demipique, Capella took the $12,000 Burenda Specialist P1076 (AI) (24-months) (CRC Specialist 392T2 (US)) while at the same money AR, C and NJ Hamilton, Taroom took the two-year-old, Burenda Hombre P1074 (AI) (CB Hombre 541T3 (US)). Brad Hanson, Hourn and Bishop Qld Pty Ltd acting for clients, Southwick Pty Ltd., Hobartville Station, Alpha secured three Brangus bulls for the operation for on average $8333. Top of these at $12,000 was 23-monthold, Burenda Specialist P1076 (AI) another of the CRC Specialist 392T2 (US) sons on offer. Matthew Wason acting through Nutrien Dalby took a $10,000 son of Valley View 783 (S) aged 26-months and ended with a pair for on average $7000. The Todd family, Munnaweena, Mitchell took with them a pair for a $6750 average topping at $7500. Ian Farmer, Uralaba, Thangool signed off on two for a $8500 average topping at $9000 for a Burenda Kenson K850 male. Agents: Hoch and Wilkinson, Savage Barker & Backhouse/GDL and AuctionsPlus.

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Nutrien Livestock Stud Cattle Championships The Nutrien Livestock Stud Cattle Competition is one of the jewels in the triennial Beef Australia program, and is recognised by the seed stock sector as our Nation’s premier stud cattle awards. The results of years

and for some producers … decades of work will be showcased over five days, as our team of esteemed and highly qualified judges consider and assess in excess of seventeen hundred entries from over 30 breeds of beef

cattle. The competition will be closely contested, as owners vie to secure a prestigious Beef Australia broad ribbon, and be rewarded for their efforts devoted to the pursuit of excellence.

JUNIOR EVENTS 26 April Nominations Close 28 April Arrivals Open 8:30am 30 April All Exhibitors on grounds by 11:00pm 1-2 May Inspections, weigh-in and scanning

MONDAY 3 MAY

WEDNESDAY 5 MAY

JUNIOR EVENTS 8.30am Junior Paraders 11.30am Junior Schools Team Judging (Time is approx After Paraders) Afternoon Junior Led Steers

STUD CATTLE JUDGING 8.00am Centre Ring

SUNDAY 2 MAY

BRANGUS ‘MEET & GREET’ 6.30pm Rocky Sports Club (Tickets $20-$45)

Schedule

‘OFF THE LEAD’ STUD CATTLE EXHIBITORS MEET & GREET 5.30pm Rocky Sports Club SUNCORP BANK ‘BATTLE OF THE BREEDS’ TUG OF WAR Evening Rocky Sports Club

THURSDAY 6 MAY STUD CATTLE JUDGING 7.30am Centre Ring PARADE OF CHAMPIONS 3.00pm Centre Ring INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP 3.00pm Centre Ring (after the Parade of Champions)

TUESDAY 4 MAY STUD CATTLE JUDGING 7.30am Brangus Judging Ring 2

FRIDAY 7 MAY YOUNG JUDGES COMPETITION 8.30am Centre Ring 11:00pm Departures begin

Nutrien Livestock Commercial Cattle Competition The Nutrien Livestock Commercial Cattle Competition is a permanent fixture on the Beef Australia calendar and presents an opportunity for commercial cattlemen and women to

test their skills against the best in the country. The competition provides producers with a unique opportunity to benchmark their stock against

national standards, to gather feedback from experienced judges and identify areas where they can continue to improve to ensure our industry remains productive and profitable.

Schedule SATURDAY 1 MAY

SUNDAY 2 MAY

MONDAY 3 MAY

Cattle penned at CQLX, Gracemere by 5pm

COMMERCIAL CATTLE COMPETITION 9.00am Judging commences JUNIOR COMMERCIAL JUDGING COMPETITION 1.00pm Judging commences

COMMERCIAL CATTLE COMPETITION 8.30am Official sale opening & announcement of Champions 8.30am Sale of Champions and Feature Sale commences 6.30pm Awards Presentation Dinner

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Image: KB Consulting

Ben Noller set to judge Brangus at Beef 2021 Brangus nominations for the Stud Cattle section of Beef 2021 totalled 112 entries. As we go to print these numbers rank the Brangus breed in fourth position of the 27 major breeds on display at the tri annual event.

is also well known for its Ultrablack and Angus genetics. Palgrove owns and operates a diversified portfolio of seven properties totalling 21,600 ha across five regions stretching from Emerald in central Queensland through to the Riverina in southern New South Wales.

Adjudicating over the field of contenders in their respective individual and group classes in Ring 2 The prefix conducts two bull sales on Tuesday, May 4th, will be Ben Noller. annually. The first of these is the Ben is General Manager Seedstock Hunter Valley Bull Sale, Scone in June at the Palgrove Stud, Dalveen. The followed by the Annual Palgrove Palgrove operation encompasses Sale in September at Dalveen. The Charolais, Ultrablack, Brangus, Angus operation recently conducted the and Charolais composite programmes. ‘Window Of Opportunity’ Charolais Female Sale in March 2021. The Palgrove seedstock herd consists of approximately 3,600 registered Some of the many duties he (Ben) breeders, in addition, it operates oversees at Palgrove are the a commercial livestock enterprise seedstock production, sales and consisting of approximately 2,000 research and development. breeders and 3,000 crossbred ewes. Ben’s family previously owned and Palgrove is the nation’s largest operated the Gunnadoo Charolais registered herd of Charolais cattle and

Stud outside Oakey and he has been involved in the seedstock industry all of his life. After completing tertiary studies in Engineering he was appointed to the role as the General Manager of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association for three years before joining Palgrove. Ben, his wife Gemma, two sons Charlie and Ted reside at Dalveen, Queensland.

Property Tour

Brangus Stud Cattle Exhibitors

WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY

Aust. Global Agri Solutions Pty Ltd Beejay Brangus Bimbadeen Cattle Co Bullakeana Brangus Diamond Valley Brangus Doc’s Brangus Forest Hills Brangus Galloway Cattle Co Innes Brangus Kaydeeay Pty Ltd Kraken Brangus Kulkyne Brangus Lunar Brangus Mawson Pastoral Oaklands Brangus Ramsey Creek Brangus Redline Cattle Company Rockyview Brangus Voewood Brangus Watership Downs Brangus Yabba-Do Brangus Yaraandoo Brangus Stud

‘Doonside’, Milman (Half Day) – SOLD OUT ‘Doonside is a high quality generational grazing property located to the north of Rockhampton featuring a diverse mix of country and pasture types. This coastal property is in a high rainfall region and serviced by the Alligator Creek and showcases a variety of pasture improvement projects including both the pondage pasture infrastructure as well as a new improved pasture planting technique trial. The Geddes operate a multi breed commercial and stud enterprise which has been refined over a lifetime. The Wagyu commercial enterprise operated by Billy and Jo Geddes, focuses on producing a consistent quality product through good supply chain management from the grassfed weaner through to the branded boxed beef product and a world class eating product. This tour will provide guests an opportunity to understand not just the production aspect of a high quality beef product but will also include full paddock to plate experience; an eating experience to be remembered. ‘Doonside’ is a one-of-a-kind coastal property in close proximity to Rockhampton and has featured in several property tours in the past and is back by popular demand.

Images: Cavender Draggin’ M Ranch

$56,000 tops Cavender Draggin’ M Sale Sale Summary CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M RANCH SALE 222 Bulls Average $6542 Top $56,000 67 Registered Females Average $8328 Top $38,000 Sale Gross $2.010M

MS DMR Empire 415G was sold the year previous for $32,000 to Lackey Ranch, Yorktown, Texas. His dam, MS DMR Coronado 415A7 is one of the best producing daughters of the now deceased ‘415R23’ donor that made a lasting impact in the Brangus world. DMR Empire 415G35’s maternal sister, MS DMR Beacon 415E133, fetched $51,000 at auction as an open heifer selling to the TTT herd owned by Jimmy and Nolan Trice, Fayette, Alabama.

Next best at $48,000 was DMR Empire 535G45. Another of the The 16th Annual Fall Bull and Empire sons, he is also out of the Female Cavender Draggin’ M Ranch dam of DMR Cash Flow 535F30, Production Sale conducted at who is arguably the most exciting Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, young Ultrablack herd sire in recent Jacksonville, Texas, November 20th times. DMR Empire 535G45 sold and 21st 2020 featured an inaugural to the Salacoa Valley Farms herd, registered female section. Buyers Fairmount, Georgia and was offered from 15 American states gathered in a half share semen interest and full for the increased offering. The possession arrangement with Draggin’ inclusion of females was met with M Ranch retaining a half share semen instant success with 20 selling for interest. He was one of five flush sums of $8000 or more. brothers offered in the sale. Topping proceedings at $56,000 and Yet another of the Empire sons to selling to a partnership involving Gold attract competition was DMR Empire Creek Brangus, Georgia and Jose 30G36. Fetching $45,000 and selling Medina, Las Palomas Brangus Ranch, to JRT Brangus, Cumming, Georgia. Marietta, Georgia was DMR Empire His dam, a Chairman daughter is out 415G3 (DMR Empire 795D12). Draggin’ M Ranch retained a half share semen interest. Las Palomas purchased two thirds and Gold Creek took the remining one third share in the top seller. DMR Empire 415G35 was a presale favourite and a standout Empire son from one of the best flushes that Draggin’ M has had to date. His flush sibling sister,

FROM TOP LEFT DMR Empire 415G35 for $56,000; DMR Empire 535G45 for $48,000; DMR Empire 30G36 for $45,000; DMR Capitalist 795G26 for $20,000. 70

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of the $60,000 ‘30X6’ female, the bull (Empire 30G36) was also sold in a half share semen interest and full possession with Draggin’ M Ranch retaining a half share semen interest. A maternal brother to the now deceased $80,000 DMR Crossroads 795F7, DMR Capitalist 795G26 sold for $20,000 to Quail Valley Farms, Blountsville, Alabama. The parent stud retained a half share in semen rights and the successful purchaser claimed the remaining half share in semen interests and full possession of the bull. Best of the females was the open heifer, MS DMR Business Line 60H4 (Suhn’s Business Line 30D26) selling for $38,000 to Peanut Carr, Columbia, Louisiana. MS DMR Business Line 60H4 had one of the most impressive spreads from birth to yearling in the entire offering. This tremendous young female weighed 394kg (869 lbs) at weaning, relegating her to the top 2% for WW and top 1% for YW and was ranked in the top 1% for both REA and IMF, top 2% for SC, top 15% for TM and top 20% for Heifer Pregnancy, all the while maintaining a modest CED in the top 30%. CONTINUES PG 72

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Phillips Ranch, Bunnell, Florida and Bo, Jill and Sky Herndon, Herndon Farms, Lyons, Georgia outlaid $36,000 for MS DMR Cash Flow 166H. A daughter of Cash Flow she was toted as one of the most exciting donor prospects to sell within the sale and was the first progeny to auction by DMR Cash Flow 535F30 (SAV Resource 1441). Out of the highly proven TJM Three D 302A daughter, 166C7, the heifer posted nine EPD’s in the top 25% of the breed or higher, including top 1% WW, top 2% YW, top 10% REA, top 15% for TM, SC and IMF. Elias Brangus, Caborca, Sonora, Mexico went to $25,000 to secure the mature donor, MS DMR Coronado 795C5. Coronado 795C5 (TJM Coronado 535) is the dam of the now deceased $80,000 DMR Crossroads 795F7. The prepotent Coronado has produced more donors for the Draggin’ M Ranch

than any other sire to date. MS DMR Coronado 795C5 is a maternal sister to DMR Empire 795D12 and out of the $29,000 MS DMR Jethro 795Y2 (MC Jethro 0053) donor that now resides at TTT. Previously she had been flushed to Crossfit, Majestik Beacon, Resource, Capitalist, Cash Flow and Final Cut and was sold pregnant carrying safely to Suhn’s Innovation 919E8. The five-year-old, MS DMR Texas Star 535C2 (Texas Star) out of the $30,000 SF MS Newsman 535R3 (MC News Man 81H13) sold for $20,000. Buyer of female who carried a safe test to DMR Empire 795D12 was Milton Villareal, Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas. Another female at $20,000 was MS DMR Monument 166G11 (BWCC Monument 10D7) selling to TTT Farms. At the exact figure MS DMR Empire 392G18 (DMR Empire 795D12) changed hands selling to Villa Ranch.

FROM TOP MS DMR Business Line 60H4 for $38,000; MS DMR Cash Flow 166H for $36,000; MS DMR Coronado 795C5 for $25,000.

Selling bulls at Roma & Rocky 2021

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Intercollegiate Meat Judging bound for Rockhampton The second running of the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association’s (ICMJ) Northern Conference has the professional development of young beef industry participants in its sights. Held in Rockhampton in early April, the Northern Conference offers anyone working in the livestock and meat supply chain the chance to network, improve their understanding of the northern beef supply chain and learn new skills in meat judging from the best in the business. ICMJ Northern Committee chair and Teys Australia’s General Manger of Operations in Biloela, Ethan Mooney, said the conference had bounced back bigger and better after last year’s Covid-enforced hiatus. “We had to take a break last year, as many conferences did, but we are back with an exciting and unique program that mixes big picture presentations from industry leaders, technical lectures from meat scientist, and practical training sessions to improve participants meat judging skills,” Mr Mooney said.

Hosted by CQUniversity and Teys Australia in Rockhampton, the conference is designed as a specialist event to showcase the northern beef industry. Unlike ICMJ’s flagship Wagga event, which provides meat science training in beef, lamb and pork for university students through a competitive environment, the Rockhampton Conference is focused on the unique challenges and opportunities that the broader Northern Australian beef industry offers. CQUniversity’s Michael Thomson said the program would connect all sections of the supply chain, from the field based demonstrations at Belmont Research Station, through to the abattoir at Teys Lakes Creek facility. “We always endeavour to make these events as practical and interesting as possible and the 2021 Northern Conference will be no different,” he said. “Attendees will get a chance to meet industry leaders while also getting out in the paddock and getting their boots dirty and, of course, tasting some great meat,” he said.

122 head enter feedlot in the ABCA Carcase Competition All entires and in and the cattle have entered the Waterfall Feedlot, Tansey for the Annual ABCA Brangus Carcase Competition.

The steer section sees two new members throw their support behind the concept with Lindsay and Fiona Barlow, Triple B Stud, Dingo entering 11 head and Brad This years list of competitors and Briony Comiskey, Lunar Stud, involves six addresses stretching Emerald sending eight steers. Other from The Willows to Calliope and competitors in the steer section north to Capella. include the Magee family, Beejay This year heifers dominate the Stud, Capella (2 head) and Edward numbers with a field of 65 head while and Kara Quinn, Voewood Stud, there are 57 steers entering the race Calliope with 36 head. for honours in the 2021 competition. 74

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Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan have assembled a team of 42 heifers for the competition while the Voewood prefix has aligned 14 head for the same section. Colin and Trina Hoy, Green Valley, Bogantungan have again supported the concept with seven head of heifers while a pair of females has been entered by the Magee family.

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Inavale reaches $15,000 at All Breeds Sale Summary ANNUAL FEBRUARY ALL BREEDS BULL AND FEMALE SALE 31 Bulls Average $8420 Top $15,000 Gross $261,000 Sale clearance 84%

Brangus faired extremely well in comparison to other breeds at the recent Annual February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, CQLX, Gracemere. Black phenotypes topped at $15,000 while their red counterparts hit $13,000 on the way to a result whereby 31 bulls averaged $8420 to clear 84 percent at auction. The 2021 result for averages for the breed is $450 ahead of that recorded against the average of the 12 breeds and composites on the second and final day and seven percent higher in the clearance level category. When compared to the male averages over the two days the Brangus average is $522 higher than the medium and seven percent better than the average for clearances attained at auction. Buyers stretched from across Queensland and into the Northern Territory in a result that saw sale averages increase by $3761 per head compared to the 2020 result. Clearance levels jumped by 21 percent in the same period and an extra nine bulls were sold at auction. Since 2019 averages for Brangus bulls have increased by a staggering $4461 per head. Last year 22 bulls averaged $4659 to top at $10,000 resulting in a 63 percent clearance of the catalogue. Topping the market for the breed was the 30-month-old, proven sire, Inavale 1043 (808kg) (134EMA) offered by John and Alison Bell and family, Inavale Stud, Boonah. Snapping up the son of Inavale 604 was Geoff Shaw, Bayfield Cattle Company, Alton Downs. The Inavale result included the $13,000 sale of Inavale 1011 (29-months) (920kg) (138EMA) (Inavale 631) that sold to Matt and 76

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Kerri Kenny and family, Tralee, Middlemount. Inavale averaged $8400 for their five bulls. Renelle and Nathan Ring, High Camp Stud, Wildash sold their 35-month-old, High Camp Braxton Of Brinks 481P2 (AI) (935kg) (140EMA) for $14,000 to Gavin Scott John and Alison Bell, Inavale, Boonah with their $15,000 top priced bull at the February All Breeds Sale. and family, Rosetta, Collinsville. Both High Camp entries sold to G977 (AI) (ET) (Suhn’s Alydar 416N3 Rosetta after averaging $11,750 (US)) made $13,000 selling to Frank and were three quarters brothers. and Barbara Bowman, Lorna Vale, Both were sons of Braxton Of Brinks Marlborough. This led to Gavin’s four 392T36 (US) and from Nindooinbah bulls setting a $9125 average. dams by Suhn’s Distinction 331T48 Topping the averages for the (US). breed were Jason Beckman and Gin Gin breeder, Richard Reynolds, Erin Dempsey, Rockyview Stud, Glenrosa Stud sold his 26-month-old Yargullen. Their three set a $12,667 herd bull by Bimbora 177 (Coutiresult. Rockyview One Shot 70 (PP) Outi Pannikin) for $13,000 to Tralee, Middlemount. Gavin Klibbe, Kuraby Stud, (26-months) (728kg) (Rockyview Goomeri took $14,000 for his 27-month- M60) sold to the Bowman Cattle Company, Lorna Vale, Marlborough old herd bull by Kuraby 1164 (WAT Lead Gin 33P6 (US)) to Bill Darcy, Battlin for $14,000. The couples red entrant, Opulent 66 (PP) (32-months) (748kg) Pastoral, Mallapunyah Springs Station, 132EMA) (Nettle Creek Sovereign Tennant Creek, NT. Another of the 834) made $13,000 selling to Kevin herd bulls from Kuraby by Nindooinbah

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Hockey, Kolonga, Monto. The other Rockyview entry, Overdrive 71 (PP), a paternal half to One Shot and from a Tarcoola General female made $11,000 selling to the Davies family, Calliope. Terry and Susan Connor, Timbrel, Rockhampton sold a 38-month-old herd bull, Timbrel Humpfree (NCC Elmore) from a 7/8 Angus dam for $14,000 to the Rea family, Woodstock, Marlborough. Ian and Anne Galloway, Duarran Stud, Roma set a $6125 average for their four selling to a high of $11,500 for the 23-month-old, Duarran P030 a son of the $29,000 Charlevue Atlantis selling to the Murphy family, Benbullen, Seaforth. A pair by Atlantis averaged $7750. Top red entry from Duarran was a 36-monthold herd bull by Duarran Kipparing making $5000 and also selling to the Murphy family, Benbullen, Seaforth. Adrian Sclosa, Mount Byron Stud, Mount Bryon sold two entries for a $7250 average topping at $8500 for a 31-month-old son of Glenoyra Fabian 107 (Tarcoola General) to Wowan breeders, Brad and Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek Stud. The other entry from Mount Byron a paternal half to his stablemate made $6000 selling to Mallapunyah Springs Station, Tennant Creek, NT. Neville Tarry, Coaldust Stud, Monto set a $4667 average for his trio topping at $5000 twice for sons of Telpara Hills Double Down 920K15 (AI) (CRC North Star 9U8W3 (US)). Stephen and Kelly McBride, Robuck Hills Stud, Wooderson sold their single entry by Telpara Hills Explorer 209K12 (AI) (ET) for $4000 to Sid Godwin and family, Tanderra, Springsure. Bill and Kay Geddes, Doonside Stud, Barmoya sold two grey entries for a $6500 average. Top of these was a $7000 26-month-old herd bull by Doonside Tanami selling to the Kenny family, Dartmoor Station, Collinsville. The other Doonside entry made $6000 selling to the Hullock family, Yambungan Station, Cloncurry. Rodney and Karen Johannesen, Folkslee Stud, Gin Gin took with them a $5625 average for their four topping at $7500 for a Glen Heart Warner son aged 36-months going to Troy Dunn, Bloomsbury. A son of Bonox 813 from Folkslee made $7000 selling to Bevan Comerford, Exmoor Station, Collinsville. Battlin Pastoral, Mallapunyah Springs Station, Tennant Creek, NT took three to average $8000 while the Kenny family, Tralee, Middlemount also claimed three for a $10,333 average. Troy Dunn, Bloomsbury signed off on a pair for a $5750. Simon, Kaylene and Ronan Hullock, Yambungan Station, Cloncurry ended with two for a $5000 while the Bowman family, Lorna Vale, Marlborough averaged $13,500 for their two. Agents: Elders, Nutrien Ag Solutions and AuctionsPlus

SELLING BULLS AT THE ABCA ROMA SALE IN SEPTEMBER 2021 and also privately

Paddock inspections welcome by appointment Breedplan figures available

Elara DOB: 11/08/2018; Sire: Elara Officer – calved at 2 years with Elara CHRYSSIE 1201 (DOB: 22/08/2020; AI Sire: Elara Black Hawk – 2011 Brisbane RNA 1110 Champion Brangus Bull). Maternal strength stacked on maternal strength.

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DOB: 28/07/2019 Sire: Elara Officer Dam: Elara 617 A sample of the bulls being offered for sale this year.

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Source & Images: St Paul’s Catholic Primary School

Brangus involved in Gracemere education course Ross Newman, an Agricultural and Pastoral Consultant, based at Gracemere, has been giving demonstrations to Year 5 and 6 students interested in representing St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Gracemere in the School Judging competition during Beef 2021. Only three children out of the group of 25 students have ever had judging experience before. For the past five weeks, they (the students) have been meeting on Monday afternoon to learn not only about the adjudication of cattle but at the same time developing and honing their public speaking skills. The sessions are being run by Year 5 teacher Elizabeth Smith, aiming to engage more students in Agriculture. Ross and his family took the steer to provide a live demonstration of identifying the key points to look for when judging cattle after they had learnt the theory on paper.

at auction last year in the Charlevue Brangus Genetics Sale. The proceeds of the sale of this steer went directly toward the Breast Cancer Foundation. Purchased by the Gracemere Veterinary Surgery the steer was bought to support both Jane and the cause.

The Newman family are currently preparing the steer to enter a feeding regime for the Led Steer Competition section of the Central Queensland Carcase Competition where they intend The red Brangus steer originally to donate his proceeds to the known as ‘Teddy’ was offered same cause.

Pictured is leader and handler, Sydney Newman, the ever patient ‘Teddy’ and instructor Ross Newman with the students at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Gracemere.

Brangus to defend their ‘Tug Of War’ title One of the first major competitions the breed and it’s supporters will be involved in at Beef 2021 will be the traditional ’Tug Of War’ competition. This fiercely contested event sees the Brangus breed as title holders after taking out the event in 2018. The 2021 competition labelled the Suncorp ‘Battle of the Breeds’ Tug of War will see if team Brangus can go back to back pitting their co-ordinated display of weight and muscle against all comers and challengers. The event will be a part of the ‘Off the Lead’ Cattle Exhibitors Meet and Greet which will feature three current and former sports stars, Australian, 78

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Queensland and Brisbane Bronco Women’s team captain, Ali Briggenshaw, plus former Australian, Queensland and NRL players, Scott Prince and Jason Hetherington. All three guest speakers will then turn off their microphones and judge the hotly contested, Tug Of War. Tickets for the event are Adults ($30) which includes your choice of house made beef burger or slow cooked pulled brisket burger and waffle fries, with two beverages (beer, wine or soft drink). Children ($15) includes a kid’s burger and a soft drink, water or juice. Dress: Casual. Tickets: beefaustralia.com.au

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Source & Images: Justin and Kate Boshammer

The road less travelled Our journey over the past 12 months isn’t something we could have ever planned for or expected. It has been a path of adjustment and acceptance, endurance and anguish, and deep, heartbreaking grief. Our lives took a sudden detour down a rough and rocky road. It was a track that jolted the steering wheel from our hands and took us to valleys where the horizon vanished. As we supported each other in gentling adapting to our new path, we were able to learn surrender, and with this came the blessings of gratitude, empathy and compassion, and unconditional love.

The decision to share our story with the wider community isn’t one we made lightly, and writing this isn’t easy. Our purpose in sharing is to increase awareness and develop empathy for families whose lives have been touched by rare disease. For people with medically complex children, the journey of parenting can be so far removed from the norm. There are so many families quietly and dutifully providing a high level of care to their child that can be difficult to imagine. On a broader level, we hope that our journey may inspire feelings of hope, gratitude and perspective. On 4th April 2020, we welcomed our second child into our family – this time a dark-haired baby girl, a younger sister for Theo. Zara Hilary Boshammer calmly arrived at full term, naturally, and without intervention. She spent her first three weeks at the special care nursery at St Vincent’s in Toowoomba. We didn’t know it at the time, but this would be the start of a medically complex journey that would be incredibly emotionally challenging for all of us. We took our baby girl home to Condamine, and instead of basking in the newborn bubble, we had to start to navigate the path forward.

we knew everyone was trying to help her, but it was often torturous to watch our new baby have to go through this. We soon started to realise that in isolation, most of Zara’s challenges would be manageable occurrences – there were many times we adjusted our expectations for our child’s future and our lives. But as time went on and more was revealed, we knew in our hearts that there was a deeper explanation connecting her challenges. We saw a highly regarded geneticist in Brisbane, and he undertook a full genetic blood test. When the results came back completely clear, there was a feeling of relief, but it was tainted with confusion. When we saw the geneticist again, with Zara now a little more grown, he carefully looked her over again, and sat us down. I will never forget the heartbreaking, gut-wrenching moments when he delivered the news that he strongly felt Zara had an extremely rare chromosomal condition, Pallister Killian Syndrome (PKS). As PKS is mosaic (not occurring in all cells), it can be hard to detect, and would not have necessarily shown up on the blood test we did, so we started further tissue testing.

Receiving a diagnosis is bittersweet. Finally having an answer to the question that has been eating you up Over the coming months, we travelled frequently to inside, that has been driving you to spend endless long Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, for medical nights researching and wondering…it’s a relief. But what appointments and therapies. The road and routine became if it’s not the answer you were hoping for? This is when familiar, it was a 10-hour round trip we made at least 25 surrender is the only option, acceptance that the universe times, including visits every week for the first two months. has something in mind for you that wasn’t in your plan. We This period tested our family’s emotional, mental and listened as he explained PKS meant severe to profound physical endurance. In Zara’s first six months of life, she intellectual disability, and that children with PKS will spent three months attending appointments, or in hospital. often never walk or talk, or be able to feed or care for She endured these procedures without complaint – themselves. 80

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They experienced a long list of varied medical complications. There were only around 20 children diagnosed with PKS in Australia, which made Zara one in 1.3 million. Worldwide, she was one of 500, making her one in 15 million. While PKS is a genetic condition, it is not hereditary – this was simply an exceptionally rare occurrence that had happened to Zara, to us, without explanation. At the end of August, Zara and Kate were flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Her cold symptoms had quickly escalated, and we spent almost six weeks in hospital. During this time her long recovery was supported, and swallow and sleep study tests were done, which resulted in using a nasal gastric tube for feeding to avoid aspiration, and fulltime oxygen to support Zara’s severe obstructive sleep apnoea. When Zara was well enough to return home, it was to a new normal. This time we had a feeding tube and machine, and oxygen bottles that she was connected to around the clock. Her favourite times were when we could go outside, for walks and to simply sit in the garden, a gentle breeze tickling her skin as she watched the leaves sway. The difficulty of this time was offset by the inherit simplicity it also brought. We had found a simpler way of being, we focused on the joy in moments, and gently existed in our acceptance of our new future as a family. This quality time with Zara is a period we will always remember and cherish – void of hospital trips, interventions and logistics. It was only three weeks later that Zara became sick again, and we were flown to Brisbane. We quickly packed in preparation for another long stay, but it wasn’t to be. The next day, Zara gained her angel wings, as a result of acute respiratory complications at almost seven months of age. Losing our baby in such traumatic circumstances was a life-altering experience, and it’s a grief we will carry with us forever. Amidst the early days of our loss, we decided that we would honour Zara’s legacy for the benefit of others. For the next 10 days, we channelled our energy and purpose into planning a funeral that would be perfect for sweet Zara, as well as organising “Zara’s Day”. CONTINUES PG 82

This was a fundraiser that we held in our garden following Zara’s funeral service, to raise funds for our nominated charities – the Steve Waugh Foundation (which supports children and young adults with rare disease), and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland section). Initially, we thought around $30,000 seemed an achievable figure to raise. But as we progressed with the planning and securing auction items, our expectations were exceeded, and we were blown away by the level of support offered by others to make the day a success. Zara’s Day was attended by over 200 people, and we fundraised on the day through raffles, and live and silent auctions. We also created a Go Fund Me page in the lead up to the day, which was supported by 269 donors. In total, we were able to raise $150,000 for the two charities, and purchase high flow oxygen facilities for our local hospital in Miles – something that will benefit the whole community for many years to come. We were also able to raise $1270 for the PKS Foundation of Australia through a recent birthday fundraiser on Facebook. The support for Zara’s Day and for our family was overwhelming, and something we are truly grateful for. It’s incredible to think that this is all due to one beautiful little girl who endured a challenging, short life. The impact she has made on so many has been profound, and her legacy will make a real difference in the lives of others for a very long time to come. We will always remember Zara’s sweet smile and gentle soul. Her peaceful presence has taught us so much, about ourselves and life. Gratitude, transcendence, and empathy are some of the most meaningful blessings she has given us. Kate & Justin Boshammer

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Images: KB Consulting, Forest Hills Brangus

$21,000 high for Forest Hills Sale Summary FOREST HILLS BRANGUS BULL SALE 44 Bulls Average $7784 Top $21,000 Gross $342,500 Sale clearance 80%

Increased averages and numbers of bulls sold along with a top seller at $21,000 were just some of the features at the Forest Hills Brangus Bull Sale, AgGrow Selling Complex, Emerald, September, last year. For vendors, Michael and Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Stud, Capella their result saw their cattle sell to all areas from Collinsville through to the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. In a breakdown of the offering 44 sold at auction which was six more than at the inaugural fixture in 2019, averages increased by $180/head over the same period. After sale activity saw clearance levels jump to 86 percent with a slight decrease in average values. Sale day statistics revealed a catalogue offering that averaged 23-months of age with average fat depth scans of 11/8mm, an average EMA of 121cm sq and average IMF reading of 5.2 percent ending in an average weight of 705kgs

Top seller Forest Hills Get It Done 1352 with vendors Michael & Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Brangus and purchasers Christian & Melissa Cormack and their children Mia & Darcy, Glen Bowen Station, Collinsville.

(133EMA) and the $12,500, paternal half, Garth 1432 (21-months) (722kg) (10/7mm) (121EMA). They also claimed two at $11,000 being sons of Lunar Kayne and Southwell Hercules. The Cormack family purchased the $15,000 top seller at the inaugural Forest Hills Sale, Forest Hills Free Mover 1175 for Johnny Cake Station.

Cook, Karingal Stud, Monto took with them a pair to average $8500 Sale topper at $21,000 was the topping at $10,000 for the 22-monthtwo-year-old, Forest Hills Get It Shane and Amanda Watts, Sonoma old, Gamblin Guru 1385 (Forest Done (774kg) (129EMA) (8/6mm) Station, Collinsville retuned to sign off Hills Equalizer) (650kg) (12/9mm) (5.9IMF) (pictured) selling to Christian on five to average them $6800. Top (117EMA). David and Robyn Gnech, and Melissa Cormack, Glen Bowen, of the Watts purchases heading for Milltop Stud, Milbong outlaid $10,000 Collinsville. Get It Done (Triple B the 14,400ha holding at $11,000 was for Gallant 1373 (Bindaree D652) J410) heads into a herd of first cross the 22-month-old, Gentleman 1435 (23-months) (762kg) (14/9mm) Brangus and Brahman/Santa females (Forest Hills Dollars) (767kg) (8/5mm) (128EMA) while Peter and Cathy on the 950ha (2300ac) holding. (120EMA). Another of their purchases Muscat, Kungurri Springs, Mt Charlton Seven by the Triple B introduction was the $10,000 Good Operator took with them the $14,000 Go For averaged $8071, while the Cormack 1369 (Bindaree D652) (24-months) Gold 1322 (Forest Hills Equalizer) family owners of Wavering Downs, 724kg) (11/7mm) (126EMA). (23-months) (766kg) (12/9mm) Clermont, Johnny Cake Station and (132EMA). Carl and Gail Morawitz, St Glen Bowen Collinsville, accounted Andrew Melville, RAM Station, Aubins, Comet purchased a pair for on for nine from the sale purchased Dungog, New South Wales purchased average $9750 topping at $11,500 for for on average $9778. Involved in a pair setting an average $9000 and the haul was the $13,000 Genuine topping at $14,000 for the 23-month- a Triple B J410 son aged 23-months Risk 1431(Forest Hills Dollars) old, Gifted 1298 (Lunar Kayne) (714kg) and weighing 740kg. (21-months) (772kg) (10/7mm) (15/10mm) (123EMA). Bill and Janelle 84

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Colin and Trina Hoy, Green Valley, Bogantungan took a $9000 single purchase while David Howard, Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, Marlborough signed off on two for a $10,250 average. These topped at $11,500 for the 23-month, Garfunkel 1382 a herd bull sired by Weona Calypso (AI) (ET). Len Perrett, Farmleigh Grazing, Womblebank, Injune returned taking a trio at $4000 while the Baker family, Tally Ho, Springsure selected a single $7000 entry. Monique Pastoral

Company, Capella bought two for $5000 each while Kapunda Station, River Run, Balnagowan took a pair for on average $5500. Tolsworth Hay and Grazing, Tolsworth Station, Nebo selected a trio topping at $10,000 to average them $6000. Their top selection was the 21-month-old, Ghost Rider 1438 (Forest Hills Dollar) (708kg) (12/10mm) (120EMA). Dean and Shannyn Eyles, Dooedyn, Capella, picked up a trio to average them $4667 topping at $6000.

FROM LEFT Forest Hills Go For Gold for $14,000; Forest Hills Gifted for $14,000; Forest Hills Genuine Risk for $13,000.

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Fairview field day success

The threat of imminent storms and showers could not dull the enthusiasm of more than 100 graziers, agronomists, service providers and extension staff who attended the Fairview Leucaena Field Day on 20 February 2021.

visits to an earlier conclusion than expected, the attendees received comprehensive updates on current leucaena activities and opportunities, the Fairview trial findings to date, and an opportunity to view the innovative leucaena plantings on ‘Fairview’.

During the past nine months, field day hosts Bruce and Lucinda Mayne of ‘Fairview’ Calliope have agisted 100 head of cattle from nearby ‘coastal’ properties on both their native grass pasture paddocks and their leucaena and sown grass pasture paddocks as part of a trial to compare the live weight gain from leucaena and native grass pastures. The cattle were provided by Calliope graziers Philip and Claire Mann of Wycheproof, Edward and Kara Quinn of Voewood and Will and Kate Wilson of Calliope Station.

Mick Sullivan, Rockhampton Beef Extension Officer reported that over the 262 days from 29 May 2020 to 15 February 2021the average daily weight gain for steers grazing the leucaena and signal grass pastures was 0.653 kilograms per head per day. The steers grazing native pastures gained 0.440 kilograms per head per day.

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of Faecal NIRS analysis of samples analysed to date. Kylie said, “The diet crude protein and dry matter digestibility data show the much higher quality of the diet on the leucaena and sown grass pastures. Another interesting component of the work is the Delta Carbon analysis showing the increasing percentage of leucaena in the diet as the dry season progressed”.

Bruce Mayne and independent agronomist Ross Newman were generous in sharing their knowledge and experiences in implementing Fairview’s pasture development program. By converting 60% of the 1600 hectare property to leucaena On 15 February 2021, the steers on and improved pastures over a six year the leucaena were 59 kg heavier than period, the program aims to increase those on the native grass pasture (450 carrying capacity from 660AE to kg v 391 kg). 1200AE. “As expected, the weight gains from Bruce feels that whilst the total cost of the leucaena pastures were higher, the property development may seem however the weight gain of steers in expensive, (in the order of $1500 a the native grass paddock was better hectare); the costs can be justified than expected due to the cattle having when the rise in production levels is access to Hymenachne and Para grass applied. in a lagoon.” Mick said, “Cattle on coastal native grass pastures would “By undertaking the land improvement normally only maintain weight in activities, carrying capacity has winter or experience weight loss”. doubled and there is significantly increased weight gain. This is only Kylie Hopkins, Beef Extension Officer early days, but it is encouraging Rockhampton presented the results

when you consider that we have only “This lift in forage production, coupled received 60% of our average rainfall in with a significant improvement in the last three years.” diet quality with leucaena will result in ‘Fairview’, when fully developed, “Obviously there have been some turning off up to three times the activities that are more ‘experimental’, original liveweight turn off of 100,000 like planting leucaena into man-made kilograms,” Ross said. banks on low production Narrow Leaf Iron Bark ridges. This shows a lot of “In this coastal environment, there promise; but we don’t have any data is usually never an issue in growing a on it yet.” large body of pasture, however, feed quality becomes the limiting factor. Ross Newman concurs. “Through Leucaena and sown grass pastures serious investment in ‘Fairview’s’ provide a higher quality diet for a land, soil and pastures, Bruce and longer period and particularly in Lucinda have been able to improve the autumn and winter.” quality and the quantity of dry matter when compared to its previous native Full details of the live weight gain data pasture base. from the ‘Fairview’ trial are available at www.leucaena.net.

It is planned to conclude the trial with sale of the steers at the CQLX Special Weaner and Feeder Sale on 31 May 2021. For further information contact: Bron Christensen The Leucaena Network 0488 931 691 Bruce Mayne Fairview 0437 699 942 Mick Sullivan DAF 0428 104 374 Ross Newman Agricultural & Pastoral Consultant 0419 200 373

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Voewood steers competing and performing well in Leucaena trial Brangus steers from Edward and Kara Quinn’s, Calliope operation, Voewood are holding their own in the latest set of data released by the Leucaena Network from the trial being conducted at Fairview, Calliope involving the variety of the tropical variety of Leucaena, Redlands. The trial involves five group of steers (four on Leucaena) and one group as the plesbo group running on grass. The aim of the trial is to compare the performance of cattle on a Redlands variety and sown grass pasture with cattle on native grass pastures for 12 months (May 2020 - May 2021). There are two trial paddocks with Redlands leucaena and signal grass established on black soil flats while the balance of paddocks are Ironbark hills and a creek line with thatch grass and black spear grass. The Leucaena and signal grass is 46ha in total area 88

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of 114 ha while the grass paddock is 38ha on frontage country with access to Hymenachne and Para grass in a lagoon. Data has been collected since the steers inducted on 29th May 2020, after a week together on grass at Fairview and they have been weighed every eight weeks. Faecal samples are collected at weighing and from paddocks between weighings for Faecal NIRS to assess diet quality. The 20 Voewood entries were the second lightest entering the competition on 228kg live weight and at the lastest weigh in (15/2/21) recorded a live weight of 398kg to rank them as third heaviest in the Leucaena group . As a group the Voewood team have been assessed as having a Body Condition Score of 3.8 (1 is the lowest and five the highest). This score is the average for the trail involving both groups and that ranges from 3.5 to 3.9.The Brangus steers off Voewood are gaining on average

.648kg/head/day for the length of the trial thus far (262 days) (29/5/2018/01/21) with results showing that this field ranges from .44kg/head/day to .697kg/head/day. This result places the Voewood steers in forth place overall. As for interim daily gains are concerned, the Voewood team half way through the latest period when the field day was conducted showed that they were gaining .932kg/head/ day pushing them to third position in the trial. From figures supplied the Voewood steers performance levels in this category have been increasing with every period of weighing with data collected showing the following numbers .161kg/head/day; .613kg/ head/day; .811kg/head/day; .921kg/ head/day and half way through the latest period with 28 days showing a gain of .932kg/head/day. The day length for the data collections prior to the field day were 63days, 56 days, 56 days and 59 days.

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Nindooinbah Ultrablacks hit $14,000 Sale Summary ANNUAL NINDOOINBAH SPRING SALE 19 Ultrablack Bulls Average $5763 Top $14,000 7 Brangus Bulls Average $4786 Top $8,000 34 Ultrablack & Brangus Females Average $2743 Top $4250 Sale Gross $240,250

Ultrablack bulls sold to a top of $14,000 while their Brangus counterparts sold to $8000 at the Nindooinbah On Property Spring Sale outside Beaudesert, October 8 last year. In tough trading and market conditions, 19 Ultrablack bulls sold to average $5763, while seven Brangus averaged $4786 that saw the physical product sell into two states. Sale topper at $14,000 was the 25-month-old, Nindooinbah P200. The grandson of Telpara Conroe 541D14 (ET) sold to repeat buyers, Wayne Frank, Melrose Station, Killarney. The 848kg youngster boasting top of the range growth EBV’s for 200, 400 and 600 day indices along with mature cow weight figures is from a CB Final Cut924X (US)/Patton Of Brinks (US) configured granddaughter. Melrose Station signed off on a pair for on average $9000.

length, EMA and retail beef yield. Stuart Dougall took four to average $7000. Stuart Mitchell, Cashel Vale, Bollon also returned to Nindooinbah, this time paying to a top of $7000 for his trio that averaged him $6167. Top selling Brangus at $8000 was Nindooinbah P286. The 24-month-old by MC Something Special 889Y2 (US) and from a Griese Of Brinks 803R27 (US) dam was purchased by New South Wales based and Northern Rivers region producer, John Barber and family, Mallanganee. The 37.5 percent content bull weighing 758kg came with a range of exceptional figures including scrotal size, growth and intramuscular fat. The Barbers also outlaid $7000 for an Ultrablack and signed off on a card if three males (two Brangus and one Ultrablack) for on average $6833. Pacific Agricom, Glen Eagle took with them a trio for a $4000 each while Redrock Park, Dingo took a pair for $4000 each. Romald Cattle Company, Laravale selected a pair for $5000 average topping at $6000.

Next best at $13,000 was Nindooinbah P395 (24-months) (Telpara Hills Lampasas). Purchaser was again another of the many repeat buyers in attendance, Stuart Dougall, Wilrose Trust, Tiaro.

The catalogue included 34 PTIC Ultrablack and Brangus heifers which topped at $4250 per head to average $2743. The top sellers were a trio selling for $4250 going to Lex Freeman, Rosehill, Beaudesert. Rod and Julie Edwards, Beaudesert were in the market selecting a pen of three 19 and 20-month-olds for $3500 per head.

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2020 Brangus Sales Summary ABCA ROCKHAMPTON SALE 117 Bulls Average $12,590 Top $65,000 Sale clearance 94% 25 Heifers Average $5042 Top $12,000 Sale clearance 96% 126 Commercial Females Average $1409 Top $1850 Sale clearance 100% Gross $1,776,630 ABCA ROMA SALE 59 Bulls Average $7449 Top $17,000 Sale clearance 89% 7 Heifers Average $5214 Top $6500 (twice) Sale clearance 100% 40 Straws of semen Average $10/straw Sale clearance 48% Gross $439,500 BIMBADEEN BULL & FEMALE SALE 37 Bulls Average $8310 Top $15,000 (four times) Sale clearance 95% Gross $307,500 BURENDA DALBY SALE 11 Bulls Average $10,727 Top $17,000 Sale Clearance 100% Gross $118,000 BURENDA CLERMONT SALE 36 Bulls Average $9375 Top $28,000 Sale Clearance 100% Gross $337,500 CASINO ALL BREEDS SALE 13 Bulls Average $6385 Top $8500 Sale clearance 100% Gross $83,000

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CENTRAL BRANGUS CLASSIC SALE 86 Bulls Average $10,476 Top $40,000 Sale clearance 97% Gross $901,000 CHARLEVUE GENETICS SALE 23 Bulls Average $5957 Top $14,000 4 Heifers Average $5750 Top $8000 30 Steers Average $1116 Top $1140/head 1 Led Steer Top $1420 4 Semen Packages Average $287.50 Top $130/straw Sale clearance 70% Gross $188,050 FEBRUARY ALL BREEDS SALE 22 Bulls Average $4659 Top $10,000 Sale clearance 63% Gross $102,500 FITZROY CROSSING SALE 10 Bulls Average $5675 Top $8500 Sale clearance 100% Gross $56,750 FOREST HILLS SALE 44 Bulls Average $7784 Top $21,000 Sale clearance 80% Gross $342,500 GRAFTON ANGUS AND BRANGUS BULL AND FEMALE SALE 9 Bulls Average $6778 Top $12,500 Sale clearance 100% Gross $61,000

JK BRANGUS SALE 5 Bulls Average $11,300 Top $15,000 Sale clearance 100% Gross $56,500 MONTO ALL BREEDS SALE 4 Bulls Average $8625 Top $10,500 (twice) Sale clearance 100% Gross $34,500 NINDOOINBAH SPRING SALE 26 Bulls Average $5500 Top $14,000 34 Heifers Average $2743 Top $4250 Gross $240,250 PALGROVE SALE 55 Ultrablack Bulls Average $16,727 Top $34,000 Sale clearance 100% Gross $920,000 RAY DONOVAN BRANGUS SALE 9 Bulls Average $6778 Top $12,500 Sale clearance 100% Gross $61,000 TELPARA HILLS SALE 96 Bulls Average $12,526 Top $44,000 35 Heifers Average $10,571 Top (half share) $40,000 Sale clearance 100% Gross $1,507,000 TRIPLE B PRODUCTION SALE 81 Bulls Average $6506 Top $15,000 Sale clearance 92% 180 Commercial Heifers Average $1347 Top $2200 Sale clearance 100% Gross $765,500

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Robert & Elaine Barlow celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a quite family gathering. Robert & Elaine were married at the Nambour Registery Office on the 9th of March, 1961. Elaine’s Bridesmaid was her best friend Joan Knott and Best Man was Robert’s brother Kevin Barlow. The couple went to Byron Bay for their honeymoon where it rained the whole time!

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Braxton Wyatt Beckman is the first child for parents, Reilly Beckman and Faith Baillie, Pittsworth. Born in the Toowoomba Base hospital at 10.46pm on the 21st December, 2020, weighing 8.9lbs and measuring 51.5cm. Braxton is the first grandson and second grandchild for Mark and Melinda Beckman, Glenoyra Stud and great grandparents Noel and Bette Beckman, Aubigny and Ned and Margaret Winter, Ned’s Corner, Cecil Plains. Image courtesy of Bridie Jayne Photography

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