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2019 Sale Offering ROCKHAMPTON BRANGUS SOCIETY SALE Tuesday 15th October CQLX, Gracemere
10 BULLS • Highest MSA Group (Brangus) • Highest MSA Group (Brangus Cross) • Highest IMF Brangus • Highest IMF Brangus Cross • Highest EMA Brangus • Highest Weight Gain (Brangus) • Highest Weight Gain (Brangus Cross) • Most Successful Exhibitor • Champion All Rounder • Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus) • Reserve Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus) • Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus Cross)
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IMPROVING YOUR PRODUCTION THROUGH PROFITABLE PASTURES Today, most beef producers can provide somewhat of an answer when posed the question of, “how many head do you run?”
BRANGUS DOMINATE GRASSFED AWARDS AT CQCC In another dominate display, the Brangus breed were a major force at the annual 2019 Central Queensland Carcase Classic, Rockhampton in late July.
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Record entries in 2019 Carcase competition
Now in its fourth year a record yarding of 205 head were on display in June at the Annual Brangus Carcase Competition and Open Day, Waterfall Feedlot, Tansey.
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GENETICS VERSUS GENOMICS Genetics is the study of heredity, or how the characteristics of organisms (in this case sire and dam) are passed on (inherited) from one generation to the next via DNA.
IMPROVING BRANGUS FEMALE FERTILITY WITH GENETICS Reproductive performance is a key determinant of profitability in a beef cattle enterprise. Consequently, selection for improved reproductive performance should be an important consideration for all beef cattle producers.
SCHOLARSHIP ENDS UNIVERSITY DROUGHT Cattle farmer Tim Bonner always hoped to send his son Adam to university. When a decade-long drought drove the family into financial hardship, a UQ Young Achievers scholarship provided Adam with the chance to achieve his dream of going from bush to business.
UPCOMING SALES A comprehensive list of the forthcoming Spring Bull Sales as a preview.
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Record entries in 2019 Carcase Competition
Now in its fourth year, a record yarding of 205 head were on display in June at the Annual Brangus Carcase Competition and Open Day, Waterfall Feedlot, Tansey. This year’s field of steers was drawn from twelve participants north to Capella, across to Marlborough, south to Beaudesert and all areas in between, featuring both red and black genotypes.
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Pictured after the annual Carcase Competition and Open Day were Michael Fletcher, Rabobank Rockhampton; Michael White, Bracken Ridge Tavern; Shane and Angela, Sandy Banks and Ryan Jackson, Stutzview, Tiaro; Ron Hanson, Bindaree, Murgon; Ben White, Bracken Ridge Tavern, Brisbane; ABCA President, Mark Beckman, Glenoyra, Aubigny; Payton Jennings, Livestock Coordinator, Nolan Meats, Gympie; Robert Maudsley, Waterfall and Nangur Feedlots, Tansey; Tom Briggs, Sales, Nolan Meats, Gympie; Nathan Axam, Bracken Ridge Tavern; Adrian Anderson, Allendale, Theodore; Peter Townsen, Rabobank Brisbane; Edward Quinn, Voewood, Calliope; and Kevin Lucke, Ironbark, Mt Larcom.
Highest daily weight gain in the 100 day feed competition was this Pheasant Creek steer posting a gain of 3.57kg/day for the period.
Pheasant Creek’s Brangus cross steer recording a 3.28kg/day.
Conducted at the Maudsley family’s, Waterfall and Nangur Downs Feedlots, Tansey the competition was again open to accommodate both purebred Brangus and Brangus composites.
will announced at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Bracken Ridge Tavern, Brisbane, August 7th.
The 2019 contestants included Mark and Katrina Brown, Lancen Creek, Wowan, Ron and Narelle Hanson, Bindaree, Murgon together with Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana, Moura; Greg and Alicia Magee, St Omer, Capella and the Edward and Kara Quinn and family, Voewood, Calliope. Brad and Nicole Saunders, Thendara, Wowan again supported the concept along with the Dickins family, Nulambie, Theodore and Tim
and Rebekah Dwyer, Burrumbush, Goovigen. First time competitors this year included Ian and Sue Harrison, Ladybrook, Darlington; Tweed and Anderson, Allendale, Theodore; Russell and Trish McIntosh, Jagera, Goomeri; Marlborough based, Coorumburra Rural Enterprises and Brenten and Virginia Lowe, Waverley, Mundubbera.
A snapshot of the competition shows the gains achieved since its inception: • 2019 - 205 steers gained on average 1.84kg/day (curfew weight). • 2018 - 140 steers gained on average 1.9kg/day (curfew weight).
The entire competition, 100 day feed, • 2017 - 126 steers gained on average HGP Free, trade steers was processed 1.52/kg/day (curfew weight). just days after the Open Day at • 2016 - 146 steers gained on average Nolan’s Meats Abattoir and facility, 1.8kg/day (curfew weight) Gympie. As has been in the past each team involves seven steers with the best six carcasses being judged and CONTINUES PG 6 assessed. The final results of the trial 5
This years steers entered the competition with an average entry weight of 362.34kg liveweight and finished the competition with an exit average weight of 544.01kg curfew weight. There was an average gain over the competition period of 181.67kgs resulting in an overall average daily gain of 1.84kg/day. Highest daily weight gain was recorded by a Pheasant Creek steer that posted a gain of 3.57kg/day for the period. Pheasant Creek also claimed the runner-up in the weight gain with another team member in the Brangus cross section of the competition recording a 3.28kg/day result. Brad and Nicole Saunders entered a team of 56 steers with an overall average gain of 1.88kg/ day. The largest competitors in the competition, the Pheasant Creek team had a weight gain range of between .6kg/day to 3.57kg/day with a trio of steers gaining over 3kg/day. As a group the Pheasant Creek steers averaged 379.14kg in liveweight upon entry. They averaged a 564.96kg weight at the completion of their feed and averaged 186.17kgs liveweight gain as a group for their feed period. Pheasant Creek also had the competitions heaviest steer hitting the scales at 711kgs at the end of trial. This individual came into the contest at 404kgs and piled on 301kgs for the period gaining on average 3.10kg/day. The highest performer in the weight gain category entered Waterfall with an induction weight of 352kgs and finished the period hitting the scales at 705kgs to gain a total of 353kgs or 3.57kg/day. Forty steers were entered by Wowan breeders, Mark and Katrina Brown, Lancen Creek. Their steers gained on average 1.80kg/day and delivered a gain range from between .51kg/day to a top of 2.91kg/day. Two individuals attained a figure of 2.59kg/day. Heaviest steer from the group was a 589kg entry that commenced his feed at a liveweight of 345kg showing a 244kg liveweight increase for that period gaining on average 2.46kg/day. Their biggest weight gainer entered 6
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the race at 271kgs and left at 559kgs after putting on 288kgs and recording a gain of on average 2.91kg/day. As a group the Brown steers entered the feedlot at on average 325.2kgs and completed their feed with an average weight of 504.25kgs posting an average 179.05kg gain for the entire period to record an average 1.80kg/ day for the 40 members. Ron and Narelle Hason, Bindaree, Murgon combined with Brad and Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana, Moura to enter 33 steers. The top weight gainer of their 2019 team was an entrant attaining a 2.60kg/day result. The Hanson steers gained in a range from 1.02kg/day to 2.60kg/day. The group of Hanson steers entered the feedlot at an average 369.27kg liveweight and finished their time with an across the board gain for the period of 159.48kg. They finished the competition with an average weight of 541.84kgs with their star performer a 350kg entrant that gained 2.60kg/day to post a final weight of 607kgs. The heaviest Hanson steer crossed the scales at 631kgs after gaining 2.01kg/day and recording an entry weight of 432kgs. Local producers, Russell and Trish McIntosh, Jagera, Goomeri entered a pen of seven steers. These attained a 1.50kg/day result for the feed period. Their top weight gainer posted a 1.99kg/day and their pen went down to 1.16kg/day. The Jagera team entered the competition with a liveweight of 384kg and finished with an average liveweight of 533.28kgs gaining on average 149.28kg for the feeding period. The heaviest steer in the team was a 637kg individual that gained a total of 197kg for the period and achieved the highest daily gain of the pen at 1.99kg/day.
on average 192.71kgs for the period. Heaviest team member scaled 705kgs after entering at 436kg gaining a total of 269kgs and in the process posting the highest daily gain of 2.72kg/day. The Dickins family, Nulambie, Theodore entered a trio of steers with a weight gain range of between 1.75kg/day to a top of 2.60kg/day for a 2.30kg/day medium. The Nulambie steers entered with an average liveweight of 324kgs and at the end of their feed averaged 551.6kgs for an average gain of 227.6kgs. High performer for the trio was a steer that finished his feed period weighing 581kg while gaining a total of 257kg for that period and posting the highest daily gain for the three at 2.60kg/day. Tweed and Anderson, Allendale, Theodore another of the inaugural supporters had three steers that averaged 2.65kg/day. These gained on average from 1.95kg/day to a top of 3.02kg/day. These steers averaged a 262.3kg for their period on feed after entering at on average 309.3kgs and ending their time at on average 571.6kg liveweight. Top of the team for weight gain was a steer that weighed 304kg upon entry and finishing at 603kgs, in the process of gaining 3.02kg/day and adding 299kgs bodyweight in the same period. The heaviest individual for the Allendale team was a 629kg steer that gained 295kgs for the period averaging 2.98kg/day after entering the competition at 324kgs.
Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, Marlborough entered two pens (14 head) in their inaugural foray into the competition. The team put on an average 1.91kg/day. The lowest ranked steer gained 1.26kg/ day and top individual attained a Another of the first time supporters result of 2.21kg/day. The entire team of the concept were Ian and Sue from Coorumburra gained on average Harrison, Ladybrook, Darlington. 189.42kgs liveweight for the period. Their pen of seven ranged from .47kg/ Their entry weight was on average day to a top of 2.72kg/day to deliver 341.57kgs with an average exit weight an average of 1.94kg/day. of 495.28kgs. The biggest performer of the group was the highest weight The Harrsion steers enetered the gaining steer (2.21kg/day) that exited feedlot at on average 416.57 and at 599kg after gaining 219kgs with an finished on average 609.28kgs gaining entry condition of 380kg liveweight.
A pen of seven red steers was entered by first time competitors, Brenton and Virginia Lowe, Waverley, Mundubbera. These put on an average 1.31kg/day in a range from -0.37kg/ day through to a top of 2.05kg/day. The Lowe steers averaged 395.71kgs upon entry and exited at an average 526.14kgs with an across the board average gain for the period of 130.42kgs. Their heaviest steer posted a trial ending weight of 619kgs with a 195kg gain for the period (1.97kg/day) while the largest gainer posting the 2.05kg/day entered the competition at 412kgs live and finished at 615kgs with an increase of 203kgs for the competition period. Seasoned competitors, Greg and Alicia Magee, St Omer, Capella supported the concept with a pen of seven steers. These set a 2.15kg/ day ranging in performance from 1.83kg/day through to a top of 2.49kg/day. As a group the Magee steers averaged 338.8kgs upon entering the feedlot. They attained an average exit weight of 552.42kgs and in doing so posted an average gain for the period of 213.57kgs. Heaviest of the group was a 591kg member that entered at 344kgs to put on 247kgs for the period at 2.49kg/day. The other red entries came from Tim and Rebekah Dwyer, Burrumbush, Goovigen. Their seven participants gained on average 2.13kg/ day in a range from 1.59kg/day to a top of 2.58kg/day. The Dwyer team saw a trio of steers gain 2.33kg/day while a pair gained 2.23kg/day. The Burrumbush steers collectively averaged 338.85kgs liveweight at point of entry and ended their feed with an average weight of 552.42kg/head on the way to posting a 213.57kg average gain for the feed period. Their heaviest steer ended the competition at 561kg live after coming into the feedlot at 340kgs to gain 2.23kgs while the biggest weight gain (2.58kg/day) was attributed to a 541kg individual that entered at 286kgs live and gained 255kgs of that time. CONTINUES PG 8
COMPETITION STEERS FROM TOP Brenton & Virginia Lowe, Waverley, Mundubbera Mark & Katrina Brown, Lancen Creek, Wowan Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, Marlborough Tim & Rebekah Dwyer, Burrumbush, Goovigen Ron & Narelle, Bindaree, Murgon & Brad & Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana; Moura 7
Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood, Calliope entered a total of 21 steers. These topped with an individual performance of 2.82kg/day to a low of .64kg/day to end with an average gain of 2.13kg/day. In all 57 percent of the Voewood entries (12 head) gained over 2kg/day. The Voewood steers came to the competition with an average 372.76kg liveweight and ended their feed with a 562.80kg average recording. Across the board they gained on average as a group 190.04kgs for the period of the trial. Their standout performer was their top weight gainer coming into the competition weighing 342kgs and gaining 279kgs for the period to end with a 621kg scale weight to record a 2.82kg/day result.
2019 Carcase Awards
Commenting on the competition and its outcome at the Open Day was committee member, Edward Quinn saying, “This event continues to grow, there’s been considerable work put into gaining new participants and it’s paid off. The event gives producers and breeders an opportunity to become involved and witness first hand the benefits of this great breed and at the same time receive valuable feedback on their cattle’s performance.”
• Highest Weight Gain (Brangus) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #327) – 2.755kg/d
This year the Bracken Ridge Tavern, the Keppel Bay Sailing Club and the Rocky Sports Club will be serving Brangus beef derived from the competition during ‘Brangus Month’ (August). Consumers can also purchase the beef from the competition at Yeppoon Central Meats in August as well.
• Highest MSA Group (Brangus) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #314) – 65.58 points • Highest MSA Group (Brangus Cross) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #350) – 64.76 points • Highest IMF Brangus Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #314) – 6.0 IMF • Highest IMF Brangus Cross Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #348) – 5.0 IMF • Highest EMA Brangus Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #302) – 104cm2 EMA • Highest EMA Brangus Cross Mark & Katrina Brown (Animal #440) – 101cm2 EMA • Highest Weight Gain (Brangus) Boomfield Grazing (total 1302kg) (Pen 289 - 295) • Highest Weight Gain (Brangus Cross) Greg & Alicia Magee (total 1322kg) (Pen 400 - 406)
• Highest Weight Gain (Brangus Cross) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #350) – 2.794kg/d.
2019 Major Awards • Most Successful Exhibitor Brad & Nicole Saunders • Champion All Rounder Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #350) – 339 points • Champion Trade Carcase (Brangus) Ron & Narelle Hanson (Animal #273) – 68 points • Reserve Champion Trade Carcase Mark & Katrina Brown (Animal #410) – 67 points • Champion Trade Carcase (Brangus Cross) Ron & Narelle Hanson (Animal #279) – 68 points • Reserve Champion Trade Carcase (Brangus Cross) Tweed & Anderson (Animal #377) – 66 points • Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #302) – 73 points • Reserve Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #335) – 71.5 points • Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus Cross) Brad & Nicole Saunders (Animal #350) – 71.5 points • Reserve Champion Jap Carcase (Brangus Cross) Mark & Katrina Brown (Animal #440) – 68 points • Champion Pen Carcases (Brangus) Edward & Kara Quinn (Pen 359-365) - 398 points • Reserve Champion Pen Carcases (Brangus) Coorumburra Rural Enterprises (Pen 379-385) - 393 points • Champion Pen Carcases (Brangus Cross) Mark & Katrina Brown (Pen 435-440) - 381.5 points • Reserve Champion Pen Carcases (Brangus Cross) Greg & Alicia Magee (Pen 400-406) - 380 points
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COMPETITION STEERS FROM TOP LEFT Dickens Family, Nulambie, Theodore Tweed & Anderson, Allendale, Theodore COMPETITION STEERS FROM TOP RIGHT Edward & Kara Quinn, Voewood, Calliope Ian & Sue Harrison, Ladybrook, Darlington Brad & Nicole Saunders, Pheasant Creek, Wowan Greg & Alicia Magee, St Omer, Capella Russell & Trish McIntosh, Jagera, Goomeri 9
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Brangus perform well at Collingvale The owners of Collingvale Station, Proserpine can lay claim to the fact that they have carried out livestock production on the 10,000ha (24,710ac) aggregation since 1904. Collingvale has been the home of four generations of the Deicke family, on a holding that was taken up by the current owner’s great grandmother, Mena Deicke.
Marvin gave an insight into the mainstay of the operation adding, “Our principal market outlet is the live export market. We supply boat steers around a liveweight of between 270 to 350kg in an age bracket range from that 18 to 24 months, season dependant.”
Current stewards of the property are Marvin and Pauline Deicke with their family consisting of their sons, Edward (32), Johannes (30), their daughter Emma (25) and their respective There is approximately 283ha (700ac) families. of highly improved country of which 100ha (250ac) is allocated to cane Located just 18klms outside production with a large percentage Proserpine the property carries a 14klms frontage to the Gregory River of the remaining improved pasture on the western boundary and includes consisting of Pangola country used for both fodder/hay production and for coastal creek flats, running into hilly country on its eastern boundary. Much weaner and fattening/finishing. of the fodder as far a grasslands are Collingvale currently carries 1,300 concerned is a balance of both natural breeders along with their progeny and improved varieties of grasses. 12
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and replacement heifers equating to around 2,500 head. The resident herd is basically a 50 percent Brahman 50 percent Brangus production unit that are run as two separate entities. While the main destination is the Indonesian feedlot industry Marvin gave an overview into the requirements for accessibility and the parameters of the physical product
for that destination, “The exporters don’t want any hairy animals, you need sleek, tropical coats with a few other requirements. We annually send 160 to 170 Brangus steers to the Live Ex job and will continue down that path unless things change radically.” We have found with the Brangus steers that we can get a more consistent uniform line of steers as well as the added advantage of Brangus cattle growth pattern we readily have steers available at any point of time when boat demand requires. This also means that steers can be sold at a younger age as they carry the required fat coverage consistency compared to Brahmans at a similar age. “Lead on Legs” as Marvin puts it. Brangus were introduced on a permanent basis on Collingvale in the mid 1980’s with Marvin adding, “My grand father had them of sorts with him crossing Angus bulls over Brahmans, my father took the operation in more of a Brahman direction whereas we started introducing Brangus bulls back into the unit in a permanent way in the mid 80’s.” With the topography and the environment comes the need for a specific phenotype with Marvin saying, “Up here we have to have a certain amount of content, you don’t want a thick hide or much form of a coat, cattle have to handle and adapt to a tick and a Buffalo Fly burden here so you need a slicker coat, a finer hair type. With our Brangus herd we aim for a 60/40 split between Brahman/ Angus, this gives the animal the slick coat and toughness of the Brahman while retaining the superior beef attributes of the Angus.” “We also find that the Brangus have a better conception rate with fertility being a major focus at Collingvale.
Two pens of quality Brangus steers purchased by Collingvale Station at the annual Weaner Feeder Sale, Gracemere.
More calves on the ground means more profit.”
working bulls to a similar age. Cast for age females are usually fattened and disposed of through processors Marvin and Pauline run a bull breeding like Borthwicks Mackay. “Sometimes program with their replacement sires we sell cows and calves, seasonally and genetic material sourced privately adjusted, it is a rare occasion, but from northern breeders. All bulls must they sell readily, we usually have no go through three stages of review, as problem getting rid of them”, added calves only calves that are structurally Marvin. correct, good temperament and easy doing are kept. Once weaned they are “Temperament is paramount and reassessed to see if they still meet our number one here, you’ve got to standards and at 18 months a final have quite cattle, it’s so beneficial assessment is done to see growth for us and our buyers, educate your pattern, temperament and structurally wearers properly and there will be correctness is still up to standard. downstream benefits, we wean into At around 2 years of age we pick the yards and the whole process will take tops to retain within our herd with the three to three and half weeks. They’re remaining being sold privately. Nearly given a big education in the yards 90 percent of the bull requirements before tailed out for the final part (25 bulls joined annually) are met of the process and then when we’re by the male produced in the bull happy with them they are given a fresh multiplying unit. paddock of Pangola to get them over this period.” The Deicke commercial herd has a joining ratio of one to 20 females with females kept until 10 years in age and CONTINUES PG 14 13
“We’re currently weaning this year’s calves and we work these along with the other sections of the herd on horses with the occasional use of motorbikes, we don’t use dogs and find that in this country we are limited with the amount of time we can handle cattle on bikes, it’s more suited to horses.” As with most coastal operations supplementation is an integral part of grazing and the management systems. Where Collingvale is concerned Marvin tells us his strategy into the retention of breeder condition and wellbeing saying, “In the drier months we feed out a dry lick that is made and manufactured in the Burdekin. It’s a
phosphorus-based supplement with added Cotton Seed Meal and trace elements. This is usually fed out to stock from the end of August until the season breaks.” Along with supplementing the cattle all animals are drenched 6 monthly to ensure they are pest and parasite free, this gives the cows the best chance of getting back in calf as well as ensuring all bulls are performing at their maximum. Replacement heifers are joined as rising two-year-olds with these future breeders joined at the same rate as those in the older herd (1 bull to 20 females).
Commenting on the purchase of the Moorvale bred steers that the company purchased at the Annual Gracemere Weaner and Feeder Sale conducted at CQLX, in June, Marvin admitted “This year we had the opportunity present itself, so we decided to branch out a buy some steers. These came in at around that 260kg liveweight mark, so with any luck this time next year at around that 350kg mark they’ll be destined for the live export boat and markets. I was looking for breeders (cows and calves) but we’ll give these steers a go, they’re beautifully handled and educated lot of steers and that goes a long way to increasing their profitability, whether for us or others.”
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Beejay Brangus takes out Clermont Challenge Capella breeders, Greg and Alicia Magee, Beejay Stud took out the recent ‘Clermont Cattle King Cattlemen’s Challenge’ for 2019. Conducted and announced at the annual Clermont Show the award involves a competition that evolves over nearly one year. This year’s competition involved some 16 pens teams of five head with a restriction of a single pen per competitor.
be slaughtered at a processing facility approximately 14 days prior to the Show with a rib fillet retained for the ‘Taste Testing Competition’ and at the same time this steer is also judged as a 100 Day Grainfed Carcase.
One steer is removed from the competition and it may be entered elsewhere in the Grain Fed section, taken home, A pen of five steers is entered and sold at show sale, or privately judged as stores most suitable to grow consigned elsewhere. for the 100 day grain fed market. (After approx. 260 days on grass and The competition carries a multitude then 100 days grain fed in a feedlot). of competitions including: Three steers with the highest weight gain; Steers are then weighed as a pen the highest weight gain on grass; the after an overnight curfew. Estimated highest weight gain on grain; single optimal live weight (280 to 320 kg). carcase most suitable for the 100 Steers are judged on suitability in day grain fed market; taste testing this weight range. The committee competition; grain fed steers most recommends that all entries be suitable for the 100 Day Grainfed treated with Tick Fever Vaccine, long market. There are bonus points acting Botulinum, Ultravac 7in 1, awarded for individuals those under Dectomax, Compudose 400 and all 320kgs before entering the final stage entries to be agisted for approximately of the competition. The taste testing nine to ten months. part of the competition involves a Of the pen of five store steers most panel of five judges and the ‘consumer’ suitable to grow for the 100 day section of the taste testing involves grain fed market are selected and anything up to 30 to 40 people. The entered in the 2018 Show. At the cattle that completed the 2019 2019 Show, three steers are judged competition are continually assessed as a pen ‘On The Hoof’. One steer will and judged through out the entire 14
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challenge and are placed from first to fifth place in all categories. Greg and Alicia have had a great reputation in the competition since entering it five years ago. They have won the competition twice and have placed third on another occasion. The Beejay entries consisted of three head and took out the following: 1st Pen Of Store Steers with Highest Weight Gain On Grain 1st Pen Of Grain Fed Steers Most Suitable For 100 Day Grain Fed Market 1st Taste Testing ‘Consumers Choice’ 2nd Single Carcase Most Suitable For 100 Day Grain Fed Market 2nd Taste Testing Competition
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Mark Beckman, President, Australian Brangus Cattle Association Ltd
President’s Report I would like to commence my Presidents Report by welcoming all Members, old and new, as well as every Brangus enthusiast and supporter to the 2019 Spring edition of “The Australian Brangus” magazine. The past 12 months has been rather hectic for the Australian Brangus Cattle Association Board of Directors and has required them to sacrifice a lot of personal time to attend Management meetings. This has arisen from my review of the Management Meeting Motions Register to ensure the currency of these decisions have been implemented across the business. One of the most complex tasks was the review of the ABCA Regulations and with the assistance of Alex McDonald we have completed this and the new updated Regulations will be distributed prior to the AGM. Succession planning and long term plans to ensure a larger market share for Brangus remain a high priority for the committee and staff of the ABCA. The introduction of the Neogen Brangus Genomic Test has seen a good uptake and not only are we seeing Stud Sires and Donor female tests coming in we are also receiving a pleasing number of this year’s sale bulls as well. Brangus breeders have already started to use the test for checking parentage and to get a ranking on their sires for genetic tenderness as well as the recent inclusion of coat colour in the Brangus bundle. June has been a very busy month with our members attending Farmfest, Primex and AgGrow field days promoting our wonderful breed. Thank you to all those members who contributed to setting up, providing cattle, manning and dismantling these displays. August 31st will see Triple B Brangus Stud host the zone one field day and I would like to thank Lindsay and Fiona Barlow and family in advance for opening up their property to stage this event. Lindsay advises that planning is well underway for the day with great line up of guest speakers and visitors will be able to cast their eyes over the 2019 Triple B sale team. The Society Sponsored Sales are approaching us fast and at the close of entries for the 2019 Roma Sale 124 bulls have been catalogued along with 27 females and 2 semen packages. Rockhampton sale entries have also closed cataloguing 155 bulls, 64 females, 6 semen and 4 embryo packages. The Carcase competition committee have once again done an amazing job in obtaining record entry numbers of steers (205) and the cattle looked excellent at the feedlot open day. As my 3rd term as President of the ABCA draws to a close I wish to express my personal thanks to the membership, fellow Directors, Sale committees and staff for all their hard work and assistance they have given me in the progression of our wonderful Breed. I’m thankful for the opportunity to promote Australian Brangus Cattle and even more thankful for the friendships that have been made both here in Australia and internationally during my 3 terms as President. In conclusion I hope to catch up with many members old and new between now and October and hope for a favourable change in our seasonal outlook in the lead up to the bull selling season. Kind Regards,
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“One of the most complex tasks was the review of the ABCA Regulations and with the assistance of Alex McDonald we have completed this and the new updated Regulations will be distributed prior to the AGM. Succession planning and long term plans to ensure a larger market share for Brangus remain a high priority for the committee and staff of the ABCA.”
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Mercedes takes Rockhampton Interbreed crown Edward and Kara Quinn’s entry, Voewood Mercedes (P) (AI) (ET) claimed the Interbreed title against tough competition at the annual Rockhampton Show. Earlier in competition she’d claimed the Grand Champion Female in the Tropical Breeds competition and then went onto take the title from a field that included Brahman, Limousin and Lowline females. Mercedes stellar run in the show ring started last year as a junior taking the Junior Champion Female title at Beef 2018. She returned to the ring this year after successfully delivering a heifer calf at took out the Supreme Exhibit and the Grand Champion Female at the Cooyar Feature Show staged by the Brangus breed in Cooyar. Judges for the Rockhampton Show were Ben Hill, Bulliac, Miles; Glen Waldron, Elite Cattle Company, Voewood Mercedes (AI) (ET) and heifer calf, Voewood Porsche (AI) with Julie Sheehan Meandarra and Ross Milner, and Jason Jeynes, JJ Feeding Fitting, Dalma. Presenting the ribbon and the sponsorship Bushlands, Yeppoon. Mercedes, a trophy is Damien Kenny (right), Elders, Rockhampton. daughter of US import, CB Final Cut 924X (P) and from the Braxton Of Brinks 392T36 (US) daughter, Elton SC Sweet Time 1119 (P) (ET) nurses a heifer calf, Voewood Porsche (AI) by Greendale Zeus. Mercedes next big assignment will be at the Brisbane Royal Show. Spokesman for the trio of the Interbreed Judging panel, Ben Hill said, “It was a pleasure to find such a feminine female, she’s structurally correct, has the length and depth of body and is smooth coated.” Dalma district breeders Julie Sheehan and Jason Jeynes, Kraken Stud took with them two broads in the same competition. Early in the day they scored a win in the under 12 months heifer class with Kraken Miss Bubba 541P (AI) and a second with stablemate, Sapphire (Chief Of Indian Hills (US)). Bubba is the first in the Australian registry by US import, Mr New Blood Kraken Miss Bubba 541P (AI), 50H and from the RNA broad ribbon winner, Alkoomie Reserve Calf Champion Tropical Female. Miss Foundation 541M. Miss Bubba 541P took out the Reserve Calf Champion Tropical Female. Kraken also claimed a first (Bull 21 to 24 months) and the eventual Pearl 535N (Stutzview 130) claimed a ‘blue’ in the Female Reserve Senior Champion Bull with Kraken Promite 21 to 24 months. The address also scored a second place (Stutzview 130). Promite’s maternal half, Vegemite in the Commercial Led Heifer class with their Brangus/ (Coolabah Endeavour) placed third in the under 12 Droughtmaster composite entry, Sizzle. month class. 2018 ABCA Rockhampton Sale acquisition, Gunnadoo Park Kylie (Gunnadoo Park Hector) took a third ribbon in the Female 18 to 21 months class while Kraken 18
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Kunwarara address, Couti Outi, operated by Lawson and Linda Geddes and family took a third in the Sires Progeny Class with their trio by Couti Outi San Luis. They claimed a second place in the 24 months and under 30 month class with Couti-Outi X-Celsior (San Luis). Also coming their way were two thirds in the 15 and under 18 month class and the 21 months and under 24 months class with Couti Outi Yoda (San Luis) and Yarrai (Couti Outi Worcestershire) respectively. In the revamped Commercial Cattle Section the operation scored a second place in the 4 Tooth and Under, Unrestricted Feeding Class. Jamie and Jane Saunders, Charlevue Stud, Dingo took out the Calf Champion Female with Charlevue Morgan while her travelling partner, Charlevue Fergus (Charlevue Melvin) took with him the Reserve Calf Champion Bull award. Charlevue also took another two placing in class competitions and a second in the Breeders Group. Along with the seedstock exhibited by Charlevue they also brought with them a team of led steers achieving a third in the Liveweight class up to 400kgs with Charlevue Freckle. Another third ribbon went to the Liveweight Class 501kgs and over with Charlevue Big Fella. In the Junior Led Steer Class 300-501kgs the entry, Charlevue Ralf, shown by Rory Saunders claimed 3rd spot.
Steer donation set to compete in 2020 Brad and Nicole Saunders and family, Pheasant Creek Stud, Wowan generously donated a Brangus steer as part of the recent Rockhampton Show. The competition is run during the annual Rockhampton Show and is awarded to the Highest Individual Scoring Competitor in the School and Junior events held during the show. Run over two days , the competition involves Stud Beef and Prime Cattle Junior Judging and also the Junior Paraders segment of the show. This years recipient was Lucy Prentice, Jamar, Emerald. Lucy, a student at the Rockhampton Grammar School, was the highest performing entrant in the competition. The Pheasant Creek steer is awarded to the wining student’s school and will form part of the 2020 led steer component of the Rockhampton Grammar Show Team. Presenting the award to Lucy and her school was Rory Saunders representing the Pheasant Creek Stud. 19
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Jateebee claims Callide Dawson Carcase Championship In what can only be described at a ‘great night’ for connections of the Classic Red Brangus Sale and their members and the Brangus breed, the 2019 Callide Dawson Carcase Competition saw a bevy of awards for all. At the Annual Awards Dinner held in July at Biloela, five awards were gained by Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee Stud, Theodore and Peter and Kristine Dingle, Redline Stud, Monto. The awards are even more gratifying when you consider that the competition is one of the largest in the nation. Now in its 31st year the 2019 competition attracted a field of 783 cattle entered by 75 destinations from across two mainland states including 15 new competitors. In all there were 534 head entered in the Grainfed pen classes. Again the Grainfed cattle were fed at Ian Hutchinson and familys, Warnoah Feedlot, Theodore and the entire field were processed through Teys Biloela. The 100 Day Placegetters, winners and champions Peter & Kristine Dingle, grainfed cattle averaged 2.13kg/day while those in the Redline, with Hugh, Mim & Jack Walker, Jateebee. 70 Day Domestic steers and heifers gained on average 2.17kg/day. At a glance this was the list of awards taken by the two prefixes: • Champion Grainfed Trade Steer Carcase - Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee • 3rd Class 8 - (Single Grainfed Trade Steer) - Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee • 4th Class 8 – (Single Grainfed Trade Steer) - Jack and Mim Walker, Jateebee • 3rd Best Liveweight Gain in Feedlot – (Trade Steers) 2.58kg/day - Peter, Kristine, Kristopher & Donna Dingle, Redline • 3rd Best Liveweight Gain in Feedlot – (Trade Heifers) 2.31kg/day - Peter, Kristine, Kristopher & Donna Dingle, Redline Jack and Mim Walker entered a team of 10 Red Brangus steers. The team comprised of two entries in the Single Grainfed Export Steer class (100 Day Feed), a Pen (three head) in the Grainfed Export Steer class (100 Day Feed) and two in the Single Grainfed Trade Steer class (70 Day Feed) and another pen (three head) in the Grainfed Trade Steer class (70 Day Feed). The two ribbon winners and place getters for Jateebee were from the single steers in the Trade Class (70 Day Feed). The Jatabee entry that claimed the Champion Grainfed Trade Steer Carcase was the third place getter in his class. The milk tooth entered the competition with a start weight of 334kg and finished at a scale weight of 476kg with a competition gain of 142kgs (1.97kg/day). The champion 20
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entry posted a fat depth measurement of 13/8mm, an EMA measurement of 86cm sq with a HSCW of 238.2kg, a Lean Meat Yield Percentage (LMY%) of 61.32% and with an MSA Index of 63.08. Coming in at forth place for the Walker team was another milk tooth body with a fat depth measurement of 16/7mm, EMA of 90cm sq, a HSCW of 252.8kg, a LMY of 61.88% and MSA Index of 58.30. He entered the competition at 338kgs in weight and completed his feed at 514kg with a gain of 176kgs (2.44kg/day). Peter, Kristine, Kris and Donna Dingle, Redline Stud, Eidsvold also scored a very good result taking out the 3rd place in the Best Live Weight Gain in Feedlot for Trade Steers and Trade Heifers. Their 3rd Best Live Weight Gain in Feedlot in the Trade Steers Section averaged a daily gain of 2.58 kg/day while the heifer counterparts also placing 3rd in the Best Live Weight Gain in Feedlot in their respective class, with a daily gain of 2.31kg across the pen. Thangool producers, Matt and Tara Pavey and sons, Jack and Tom, Mardale, took out a championship title with their Brangus cross heifers. These females claimed third in their respective class (Pen Of Grainfed Trade Hiefers and a member of this team went onto take out the Champion Grainfed Trade Heifer. The Pavey heifers were all sired by Brangus bulls sourced from the Bullakeana prefix, operated by Brad and Vicki Hanson, Moura. In the Senior Live Assessment Class competition Edward Quinn, Voewood Brangus, Calliope claimed second place. Voewood also took fifth place in Single Grainfed Steer Class.
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The Executive Paper Dear Members, As I sit here looking out my window the sky is blue and the sun is shining, under normal circumstances this would be a fantastic day, however, this simply means another day without rain. Even Armidale for the first time ever has level 4 water restrictions, something that we never thought would happen. I feel for our Members suffering this extreme drought and can only hope and pray that it will end sooner rather than later. Even though it is too late for the New England to get any growth in winter, it would give people a boost and fill some dams and put moisture in the ground for when it does warm up. The Roma and Rockhampton National Sales will be here before we know it and I look forward to seeing as many Members at those events as possible. Entries for the Roma Sale are looking good and hopefully it will be as successful as the 2018 Sale. The Board had their annual face-to-face budget meeting in Armidale in May and have set the budget for 2019/20 and will have their next face-to-face meeting in Brisbane during the EKKA. We are currently in the midst of our Annual Audit of the Company and are confident that we will have it completed in plenty of time to send to the Members with the Notice of the 2019 AGM. Our new website should be up and running shortly and the Board have also approved new designs for the Roma and Rockhampton Billboards, which will hopefully attract the attention of people entering both towns. Wishing you all lots of rain and high prices for the upcoming Sales. Kind regards,
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Source & Images: Ross Newman, Senior Agronomist, Northern AgriServices, Rockhampton
Improving your production through profitable pastures Today, most beef producers can provide somewhat of an answer when posed the question of, “how many head do you run?” A lower percentage would be able to tell you the average kilograms per head per year gain that they achieve. However, if you posed the question, “How many kilograms of dry matter do you produce per hectare?” or “what is your annual kilogram of liveweight gain produced per hectare?”, the common answer is “I don’t know and why does it really matter?” In the cattle industry, numbers are the KEY; from the grid that your bullocks are paid on to the EBVs used to evaluate genetics, so why is it, that so often, we don’t focus on the numbers of our pastures? Knowing these figures will allow you to evaluate your production system on a dollar value and ensure that improvements will provide a return on investments. We often think of pasture improvements as expensive. But, without the numbers… “Compared to what!” Valuing Feed
beef genetics, need to have their merits evaluated over the long term and usually, when carried out with planning can provide a significant return on investment in the immediate future. Growing More Tonnes The first thought, to increasing production or reducing dry matter cost, is to increase the amount and the quality of the feed grown. This can be done via pasture renovation, reseeding with improved grasses and legumes and increasing soil fertility via fertilising.
It is usually not until we are experiencing extended periods of dry weather, that we begin to appreciate the value of the grass and fodder that has been grown within our boundary fence. However, we need to consider that this has a value and a cost to grow. What has this feed cost to grow? Example: Paddock Size – 100 Ha Fixed Costs (Rates, Insurance, Maintenance, Interest) - $10000 / year Tonnes DM / Ha Grown- 3T / Ha Utilization Of DM– 40% Cost of Utilization DM / = ($10000 / 100) / (3 * 40%) = $83.33 / T DM This would be a Buffel Grass stand (4 – 6 plants /m2) standing approximately 40cm high (without flag leaf) and running an Adult Equivalent per 2.4Ha, producing 160kg / year. With this starting point, for the cost of dry matter production, decisions can now be made as to if further improvements can be or should be carried out, and the impact these will have on the overall operation. Unfortunately, pasture improvements, Figure 1 - Legumes such as Vetch, Desmanthus, Stylo and Centro’s provide extended feed similarly, to investing in the latest quality to pastures as well as fixing nitrogen for the grass pastures to access.
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Pasture renovating and reseeding can be risky, particularly in drier seasons, but with a well thought out plan to rest country, can be financially rewarding. Soil testing to determine accurate sub soil moisture levels combined with good weed control and smart sowing techniques will ensure excellent seed soil contact, resulting in positive outcomes even in the worst of years. Given that the dry years are currently far outweighing the wet years, we need to use every tool we have available to us, to be move forward in the dry years and not just mark time. Let’s run the scenario of renovating this example paddock, by aerially spraying out the old pasture and direct seeding with a new pasture including legumes when there is a suitable profile of moisture. Operation
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Based on these figures, and the cost of Dry Matter production before renovation, the new pasture would need to produce 7.7T / Ha of Dry Matter in the year of planting to justify this investment. This is a hard ask in the first year but would be possible by increasing inputs. However, research has shown that these increases in tonnage over the 2-3year period are easily achievable by introducing the correct legumes. The increase in diet quality also offsets this, where increases on 20 – 30kg / head/year have been demonstrated year on year through numerous independent trials throughout northern Australia, many without the requirement for further supplementation. Fertilising pastures is another effective means to increase dry matter production, whilst also improving feed quality. Also, by fertilizing pastures, the soil fertility increases, and pasture growth becomes more aggressive, allowing the pasture to compete with problem weeds such as Lantana, Giant Rat’s Tail and Parthenium. This cost saving mechanism needs to be considered in evaluating the true cost of fertilizing. Many of our soils in Australia are low in phosphorus, but many of our introduced grasses and legumes require a high availability of phosphorous for optimum growth. Increased availability of phosphorus also assists in reducing the requirement for phosphorus supplementation of breeding stock. Common phosphorous soil test levels are around 3 – 10mg /kg Colwell P, which, for rain grown pastures, would require 30kg / Ha of Phosphorus to be applied to restore soils to sustainable levels. Depending where you are located throughout the country and your soil types, the type of phosphorus fertilizer used will vary, and so will cost per unit difference between products. In this example, we will
Figure 2- Six months earlier, this paddock was Wire Grass & Bladii Grass providing approximately two months’ worth of feed after being burnt, before being sown to improved pastures providing increased carrying capacity and year round production.
examine the coastal region around Rockhampton. Method of application will depend on the accessibility of your country, ie, is it possible to drive a machine over the land comfortably or does it need to be applied by air. Based on these figures, the response required to provide a Operation
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cost benefit based for the example paddock, the fertilizer application would need to produce an additional 2T of utilizable Dry Matter / Ha in the year of application, to pay a positive response. However, the net benefit of an application of fertilizer in this type of system, could be seen for up to two years, depending on the level on legume content and how much production has been increased within the paddock. It is evident that when we consider our original cost of dry matter production, as well as adding in the two perceived expensive improvements (pasture improvement and fertilizer application) the numbers demonstrate that we will have a positive response to our production system and balance sheet. This is particularly valuable considering the exorbitant cost of buying in hay in dry times. CONTINUES PG 26
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Increasing Utilization Increasing pasture utilization is the other most common means of reducing the cost of dry matter. We need careful management to ensure that the pasture is not overgrazed, particularly in the non-growing season. However, this feed has also come at a cost to grow, so the last thing we want to see is it go to waste and be underutilized, and then be offered as a low quality diet resulting in the requirement to supplement your livestock. To ensure maximum utilization and minimal waste, careful calculation on available feed is required and effective feed budgeting will determine the potential number of grazing days required and available.
Figure 3- Aerial applying DAP fertiliser as the clouds roll in.
Through stricter grazing management, understanding your pasture species, and potentially increasing its responsiveness to heavier grazing pressure through fertilizer application, you will be able to run a more efficient operation. Even a 10% increase in feed utilization, can have a massive impact on the cost of your annual dry matter production. In areas where rainfall regularity can be measured in seasons rather than years or under irrigation, the level of utilization can be higher, particularly by using the knowledge of moisture availability for plant growth and the right pasture mixture. Utilization under 60% will impact negatively upon your production bottom line as well as the quality of feed on presentation to your grazing stock. The Wrap Up
About the Author
If you are to only take one thing out of this, all I ask is to start calculating on a year by year basis, what your annual cost of dry matter production is for your property. Effective beef production, particularly grass feed beef production, revolves around how well we utilize or harvest the feed that we produce each year. Understanding this figure, will assist not only in formulating the best possible pasture improvement strategy for your property and operation, but it will also allow you to understand the cost efficiencies available to you from certain supplementation programs.
Ross Newman is a Senior Agronomist working for Northern AgriServices, Rockhampton with nearly 20 years in field experience backed by his Bachelor of Applied Sciences – Rural Technology (Hons) majoring in Crop & Pasture Agronomy from the University of Queensland.
As beef producers, we think little of investing heavily in new bull genetics and property infrastructure, but by also investing in our pastures, we can dramatically improve our bottom line. We need to assess improvements as per the numbers and when done correctly, pasture improvements are not expensive compared to their return on investment. With the ongoing unpredictable of our seasons, pasture improvements will shield us from the alternative of buying in expensive fodder. As always though, knowledge is key, and it is important that we seek our answers from agronomists and sound science. 26
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Ross’s experience includes working 8 years in the tropical pasture seed industry, where he was able to experience different pasture systems throughout both Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. His major career highlight being the youngest presenter at the Paraguayan Cattlemen’s Conference, speaking on pasture rundown in semi-arid & humid pasture systems and teaching Argentinian plant breeders how to select grasses on palatability. These experiences and the observed decline in pasture systems around Ross’s home town of Rockhampton, prompted him to get back to grazier level so could have the potential to assist producers to make a difference to their pasture systems rather than just supplying the seed. 266 Denison Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700 07 4927 1677 0417 670 139 rnewman@northernagri.com.au www.northernagriservices.com.au
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ABCA ROMA SALE FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2019
Lot 75: Elara TH 866
DOB: 02/08/2017 Sire: Telemon History Dam: Elara Celine 184 A big, growthy bull from a top producing cow. His half brother is currently being used in the Elara herd. Great EBV profile. 50% Brahman.
Lot 76: Elara ET 929
DOB: 12/08/2017 Sire: Elara Tristan 708 Dam: Elara Miss Cameo 6th 686 – A long, growthy young sire. From a top producing cow line with a great EBV spread. 57% Brahman.
Lot 79: Elara ED 935
DOB: 16/09/2017 Sire: Elara NN Donny 637 Dam: Elara Nancy 653 A thick bodied, low content sire – 31% Brahman, with balanced EBVs.
Lot 80: Elara ED 951
DOB: 30/09/2017 Sire: Elara NN Donny 637 Dam: Elara PF 669 A heavily muscled, low content sire – 43% Brahman.
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Concessional farm business loans Loans up to $2million for farm businesses affected by drought and up to $5million for those affected by the North Queensland floods. Terms and pricing The ten-year loans are currently at an interest rate of 3.58%, with no application or other fees. Drought loans of up to $2million are interest only for the first five years. North Queensland floods loans of up to $5million are interest free for the first two years, then interest only for the next three years. The main eligibility requirements are that your farm business must be: • located in an eligible area; • registered for tax purposes in Australia with an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST; • and in financial need of a loan. Some things to be aware of: • The farm must be viable and have the capacity to repay the loan, so a set of budgets and forecasts are essential. • A drought management plan for drought loans is required. • Security for these loans can be second mortgage security. • Loans may be used to recover, refinance and enhance productivity. • You will need ongoing involvement of a commercial lender, although this can be a new lender in some cases.
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How we can assist? We can assist in preparing the application forms for a successful loan which may include a drought management plan, budgets and forecasts and where necessary, negotiate an extension or refinance with your commercial lender. Call for a complimentary no-obligation consultation. Abi Curtis I 0448139340 I abi@directiongroup.com.au Geoff Green I 0404885062 I geoff@directiongroup.com.au Jonathan Weinstock I 0403 064 576 I jon@directiongroup.com.au
Ram Station takes major awards at MSA contest Andrew and Jo Melville, Ram Station, Dungog, NSW have enjoyed considerable success with their Brangus entries at the recent Wingham Beef Exports MSA Competition. Wingham Beef Exports conduct their MSA Competition with the winners announced at a dinner held in conjunction with Wingham Beef Week. This year the competition attracted a total of 540 entries from the supplier base of the processor from throughout the region. Breaking the stranglehold on the competition by the Angus breed was Ram Station. 28
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The Ram Station consignment of 19 Brangus heifers were mostly milk tooth (a couple having two teeth). From each consignment only the top ten bodies are taken through to the final judging. The purebred heifers entered by Ram Station were surplus to requirements with the winning group of 10 sired by bulls purchased from Belview, Bonox, Elton, Jett and Nindooinbah herds. All had been running on forage sorghum at the Cassilis property prior to their processing. In the wash up of the 16 major awards on offer, Ram Station collected a total of five major accolades.
Ram Station was awarded the Second place in the Highest Scoring Pen Of 3 Carcases with a score of 264.44 points and the Highest Scoring Pen Of 10 Carcases with a score of 858.19. They also collected the Highest MSA Marbling Score with a total 610 points together with Highest MSA Marbling Score Pen Of 5 Carcases coming in with a score of 476 points. Another award was the Highest MSA Marbling Score Pen Of 10 Carcases with a tally of 420 points.
BURENDA CLERMONT ANGUS & BRANGUS SALE Thursday 3rd October 2019
10am Clermont Saleyards
40 Angus Bulls • 40 Brangus & Burenda Black Bulls
Lot 62 Burenda Kindle N939 (P)
Lot 72 Burenda Hombre N865 (AI) (P)
Lot 78 Burenda Distinction N867 (AI) (P)
Lot 69 Burenda North Star N900 (AI) (P)
SIRES REPRESENTED: Suhn’s Distinction • CRC North Star • CB Hombre • MC X Factor • TJM Three D Burenda Kenson K850 • Burenda Kindle K914 • Burenda Brinks L916 Scan Data • EBV’s • Semen & Morphology Tested • Vaccinated Transport post sale by arrangement. Jonathan Schmidt 0429 067 313 schmidtjk@bigpond.com www.burendaangus.com.au FERTILITY, DOCILITY, GROWTH AND CARCASE QUALITIES ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BURENDA HERD
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New research to optimise heifer development and increase whole herd profit Acknowledging the connection between whole herd profitability and heifer conception rates, calving ease, mothering and early re-breeding, a new Davies Research Centre, University of Adelaide led project will seek to identify the impact of growth path from weaning to joining on heifer productivity. The project is one of 13 on-farm research, development and adoption (RD&A) projects from the 2018-19 annual call to receive Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) funding, instigated through MLA’s RD&A regional consultation process. The process enables grassfed beef and sheepmeat producers to have input into the direction of RD&A funding most relevant to them. The project will aim to increase the ‘wet-and-pregnant early’ (WAPE) status of heifers joined in temperate production systems by at least 10% relative to current on-farm levels.
Researchers will work with producer groups, commercial beef producers and their advisors to develop up-todate, regionally relevant and practical management recommendations across a region comprising more than two million breeding cows. University of Adelaide scientist, Dr Stephen Lee, said the project will provide clear management recommendations for producers to increase productivity without increasing risk or management complexity. “By collecting detailed animal performance and feed records from autumn and late winter/spring calving systems across southern Australia, we will develop a better understanding of the optimum growth path for modern phenotype heifers to achieve WAPE. This will allow us to benchmark the current status of heifers across southern breeder regions and drive improvements in whole herd profitability,” Dr Lee said. “The research will provide enhanced knowledge of interactions between heifer growth, mating weight and joining season nutrition with heifer pregnancy conception rates and dates. This information will then help inform better management practices for producers seeking to increase heifer performance.” The project is being delivered in partnership with Holbrook Vet Centre and Agriculture Victoria and will work with producers across the Limestone Coast in South Australia, the NSW Riverina, and Victoria, and cover a range of calving periods. MLA General Manager – Producer Consultation and Adoption, Michael Crowley, said the project was an exciting and important piece of work for the beef industry. “This project represents an excellent opportunity for data underpinning recommended heifer management strategies to be refreshed and updated,” Mr Crowley said. “Links between heifer performance and whole herd profitability are well established. The ability of this research to inform clear management recommendations which will assist southern producers to cost effectively increase productivity without increasing risk or management complexity is very promising.” MLA’s annual call is aimed at attracting one to five-year projects which address the RD&A priorities identified for the sheepmeat and grassfed beef industries.
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ROCKHAMPTON BRANGUS SALE
12 Bulls
12 Heifers
14 th & 15 th OCTOBER 2019 CQLX GRACEMERE
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$8500 Brangus tops Casino All Breeds Sale Summary CASINO ALL BREEDS SALE 100 Bulls Average $4,345 6 Females Average $1,688 Top $8,500 Gross $448,000 Sale clearance 73% 9 Brangus Bulls Averaged $5,333
The 21st annual Casino All Breeds Bull and Female Sale was conducted at the Casino Saleyards in late July. The catalogue featured seven breeds and was a resounding success for the Brangus breed. Brangus achieved the top selling individual and in the process attained the top breed average. The Brangus section of the offering saw all nine bulls from two vendors ending in a complete clearance for the section and a $5333 medium at auction. Overall the sale saw 100 bulls average $4345 (138 bulls offered) equating to a 72 percent clearance at auction while six of the eight females on offer sold at auction. In a comparison by breed, Brahmans bulls (16 sold) to average $3953, 14 Limousin bulls sold averaging $4053, 12 Simmentals averaged $4666, 10 Charolais averaged $3850 (2 Charolais females sold to average $2000) and a single Shorthorn bull made $3500. Thirty one Angus bulls sold to average $4564 while a trio of Angus females averaged $2666, five Poll Hereford bulls averaged $3600, two Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $4500 while a single Brahman female fetched $1500. 32
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Market topper (pictured) at $8500 was the rising three-year-old, Gunnadoo Park Jethro. Offered by Jeff and Kerri-Ann Parker, Gunnadoo Park Stud, Manilla, NSW the son of Gunnadoo Park Famous (Valley View Force) sold to Warren and Robyn Bulmer and family, Weona Stud, Casino. Gunnadoo Park set a $5536 average for their seven entries and these included the two-year-old, Gunnadoo Park 2372. The bull was a paternal half to the top seller and fetched $6000 selling to Brain Smith. Ramsey and Bulmer as agents and acting for an undisclosed client, picked up a $5750 son of Maccaboyz Play Boy (Greendale Terrific) from Gunnadoo Park. Boonah breeders, John and Alison Bell, Inavale Stud took a $4625 average for their pair. These topped at $5000 for a 33-month-old son of Inavale 604 from a Valley View Barney female. The entry, Inavale 901 was purchased by B and T Holloway. The other Inavale bull was a three quarter blood brother to Inavale 901 and made $4250 selling to Eric Holcombe.
Agents: Ray White Rural and Livestock, George & Fuhrmann, T & W McCormack Pty Ltd, Ian Weir & Son Pty Ltd, Ramsey & Bulmer.
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Craters, Brangus and varied career creates experience Clare Webb is a 2019 State Finalist in the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl Awards.
been exposed to or had been involved in, while also expanding her knowledge in sales and communication which she required in her role as Farm Supplies Sales Representative with Elders Rockhampton.
up and contribute voluntarily in the lead up and during the show, not only offering a great opportunity to meet more people but also to feel part of the community. Without these country shows, the businesses and economy within small, rural communities The 22-year-old is representing the struggle year-round, lacking draw Clare is now employed by the Burnett region and was nominated card events to attract those that live Goondicum Pastoral Company, Monto and sponsored by the Monto Show remotely, tourists, travelers or people and works as a Project Manager for Society. from adjoining regions. These country the Research Foundation, “CRATER”, a shows also allow our city cousins the “I grew up on a beef cattle property privately-owned research foundation chance to see some of the products near Thangool, being the fifth that aims to share their learning’s rural-based people are responsible for generation of my family to contribute about Regenerative Agriculture, and capable of producing.” to primary production. This has allowing beef producers to benefit instilled a strong passion for cattle and from useful or varying methods of When asked about change and the beef production in me from an early land management and beef production future of agriculture and the youth age and has been an area of interest techniques. factor she said, “I believe there needs that I have continued to explore and to be numerous changes to ensure enjoy throughout my schooling, study Recently Clare also ventured into the future of agriculture in rural the world of beef production and and career, thus far, and hope to Queensland. Just some of these purchased a group of Brangus heifers. continue being involved with in the changes would include offering future,” said Clare. On the subject of shows Clare is more support for the youth who steadfast in their benefits adding, are interested in contributing to After attending boarding school at Agriculture. This could be through The Cathedral College, Rockhampton “I believe agricultural shows are an integral part of the community itself, tertiary education scholarships or where she completed her secondary showcasing the produce of the area, education and training programs schooling, Clare enjoyed a gap year talents and crafts and quality of teaching practical skills (which is even as a “Jill Of All Trades” for a family livestock. These occasions are always more essential now following the on a beef cattle property located vibrant, busy, social and exciting. As closure of Queensland Agricultural near Eidsvold. Following this she a child, I remember that the show Colleges earlier this year, as well relocated to the UQ Gatton campus as many practical subjects being to study a Bachelor of Applied Science was the most exciting time of year, and to this day that opinion hasn’t removed or lessened at Universities) majoring in Animal Production. After changed. Rural agricultural shows still and subsidies on start-up loans to completion of her degree, Clare include financial support in not only furthered her horticultural production draw so many new and old friends, allowing the opportunity to catch up purchasing property, but also stock, experience by taking a position at and share whilst exploring the talents machinery and improving or adding the Australian Mungbean Company (sometimes hidden) of locals. Country infrastructure. I believe to maintain as their Receivals and Dispatch shows are also an event that allow a viable future the agricultural and Officer. This position allowed her the regions new-comers and longrural sector of Queensland also the opportunity to learn about a standing locals a chance to all meet need to support a state government side of agriculture that she had not 34
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who is eager to aid our primary producers, who understand the Queensland agriculture industry and the producers’ needs and struggles and want to see the rural areas of our state continue to thrive. Not only do the Government influence and maintain the policies that primary producers must adhere to, they are also responsible for influencing the services and resources those living in rural areas are able to access. Therefore, it needs to be a priority that Government Departments are appropriately resourced to offer assistance to graziers, producers and farmers including workshops, webinars and events able to provide useful information and education to producers. The state government also needs to be prompt in deciding on and employing an effective drought management plan that minimizes impacts of droughts, floods, and major
weather events. By doing so, this would prepare producers best for the unknown involved with climate changes’ influence on seasons and primary production. As well as these changes, support needs to be offered for producers who are attempting to manage Natural Resources, this could be achieved through the introduction of more manageable vegetation laws, which are researched, proven and effective for our Queensland climate and conditions. In order to see our rural communities still present in years to come, the Government needs to ensure facilities, schools and businesses are maintained and supported in small, rural townships and these towns are still capable of attracting new comers to rural parts of Queensland. I think it would also be a step in the right direction for Queensland’s rural and agricultural sector to encourage regulatory
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bodies, corporate businesses and financial institutions to introduce initiatives that support our producers in benchmarking their successes achieved by implementing infrastructure that allows efficient use of resources and ultimately reduce financial risks and increase productivity. Not only does this reward producers’ who are improving and sustaining their land, it also supports those effectively employing natural resource management practices. However, these are just some of the changes that I believe need to be employed efficiently in order to ensure a viable future for agricultural and rural Queensland.” When drawn on her motto in life, Clare’s answer is put quite simply, “It may take a year, it may take a day ... but where there is a will, there is always a way.”
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Brangus dominate Grassfed awards at CQCC Champions Champion Grassfed Carcase Couti-Outi Brangus Reserve Champion Grassfed Carcase Boombah Brangus Champion Grassfed Pen Of Carcases Couti-Outi Brangus
In another dominate display, the Brangus breed were a major force at the annual 2019 Central Queensland Carcase Classic, Rockhampton in late July. Grabbing three of the major accolades at the awards dinner held at the Frenchville Sports Club and 22 individual placings on offer, the breed upheld its reputation as a major player and competitive force in the event now in its 12th year. This year the field of 575 head were represented by 237 grassfed entries, 189 grainfed cattle, 71 led steers and 90 in the ‘Feed On’ Class (100 days feed).
Lawson Geddes, Couti-Outi Brangus winner of the Champion Grassfed Carcase & Champion Grassfed Pen of Carcases.
Class 1 – Single Grassfed Trade Steer Class 2 – Pen of Three Grassfed or Heifer Maximum 2 Teeth Trade Steers or Heifers, (180-300kg) Maximum 2 Teeth (180-300kg)
This class attracted a field of 21 pens (63 head). Claiming third in the class was Lawson and Bonni The annual Central Queensland Geddes, Couti – Outi, Kunwarara Carcase Competition has been a with a pen of Brangus heifers scoring fruitful one for the breed with 13 a total of 394.24 points. The Geddes major titles on the championship pen of two tooths ranged in weight board over the 12 year period. from 260.5 to 279.0kg HSCW, P8 Included in those titles is the members In sixth place was another Brangus reading of between 9 to 16mm, Rib entry. This time from Couti-Outi of the Geddes family who have Fat reading of between 6 to 13mm, entered by Lawson and Bonni Geddes, featured in 10 championship titles in EMA measurements ranging from 55 Kunwarara. The Couti-Outi Brangus that period. to 78cm sq and MSA Index scores of entry displaying one permanent tooth 57.38 to 58.91. came back with a HSCW of 293.5kg, scans of 9/6mm, EMA measurement of 76cm sq, MSA Index of 60.6 and a points total of 136.90. CONTINUES PG 38 36
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Attracted a field of 48 entries and was taken out by Bruce and Sandra Ryan, Moola, The Willows. Their milk tooth steer delivering a HSCW of 290kg, fat depth of 15/10mm, EMA of 82cm sq, MSA Index of 85.33 ending with a score of 145 points.
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Class 3 – Single Grassfed Steer or Heifer, maximum 4 teeth (300-420kg) With 57 entries this section provided the breed and it’s exhibitors a further two placings, that of third and forth. Tony and Sharon Fernie and family, Boombah Cattle Company, Dingo claimed third with their Brangus steer with a final points score of 138.32. The Boombah body was a purebred two tooth entry delivering a HSCW of 347.5kgs, scans of 11/8mm, an EMA of 98cm sq and a MSA Index of 138.32. Forth on a total of 137.30 points was a two tooth Brangus steer entered by Bruce and Sandy Ryan, Moola, The Willows. With a HSCW of 360.0kg, scans of 14/11mm, a 86cm sq EMA measurement the entry recorded an MSA index of 56.03. Class 4 – Pen of 3 Grassfed Steers or Heifers, maximum 4 teeth (300-420kg) This class attracted a total of 23 pens with Brangus entries taking first, third and fifth placings. Claiming first for owners, Lawson and Bonni Geddes, Couti-Outi, Kunwarara where a pen of Brangus steers with a total score of 432.15 points. The CoutiOuti entries were the clear winners in the class with second place scoring 419.90 points. The blue ribbon winners from Couti-Outi were all two tooth bodies with a HSCW range from 363.3 to 382.0kg, their scans ranged from 12 to 13 (P8) and all recorded a 10mm (Rib) measurement while their EMA spread was also tight ranging from 82 to 85cm sq and MSA Indexes of between 57.02 to 62.24. This pen would go onto take out the Boehringer Ingelheim Champion Grassfed Pen and the Chas P Ward Trophy. The pen also produced and contained the Williams Stock Feeds Grand Champion Grassfed Carcase and the Redbank Trophy. The individual had a HSCW of 363.5kg, fat depth scans of 12/10mm, an EMA reading of 82 cm sq, a MSA Index of 62.24 to end with a final score of 149.74 points. Bruce and Sandra Ryan, Moola, The Willows took the third ribbon in this 38
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class with their trio of a single two and two four tooth steers scoring a total of 417.85 points. These steers killed out at between 373.0 to 382.0 HSCW, 12 to 16mm (P8) and 10 to 13mm (Rib) with an EMA range of 84 to 89cm sq and MSA Indexes of between 58.81 to 60.52. CONTINUES PG 40
COMPETITION STEERS FROM TOP LEFT Moola Isaac, 6th Hook class, 3rd Led Steer 553kg & under Moola Iron Man, 4th Led Steer 553kg & under Moola Indigo Jones, 5th Hook class, 5th Led Steer 553kg & under Hanson’s Vegan, 6th Led Steer 553kg & under COMPETITION STEERS FROM TOP RIGHT Moola Roland, 2nd Led Steer Over 553kg Moola Ishmael, 3rd Led Steer Over 553kg Hanson’s Salt & Pepper, 2nd Hook class, 4th Led Steer Over 553kg Schneider’s Dusty, 5th Led Steer Over 553kg Charlevue Bumble Bee, 6th Led Steer Over 553kg
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Fifth spot was taken out by Tony and Sharon Fernie and family, Boombah Cattle Company, Dingo. The Boombah pen of milk (two) and a single two tooth entry scored a total of 404.87 points. Their HSCW range was from 322.0 to 339.0kgs, 10 to 15mm (P8) and 8 to 12mm (Rib) with an EMA range of 73 to 90cm sq and MSA Indexes of between 53.85 to 59.98. This trio contained the eventual Coopers Animal Health Reserve Champion Grassfed Carcase. Scoring a total of 146.95 points the milk tooth individual had a HSCW of 339.0kgs, a scan of 13/10mm, an EMA of 90cm sq and a MSA Index of 59.98. Class 5 - Single Grainfed Trade Steer or Heifer Maximum 4 Teeth (300 - 420kg) With 46 entries this section in the class there were no placings for the breed. However, the breed was represented with entries from Edward and Kara Quinn, Voewood, Calliope; Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, Marlborough; Boombah Cattle Company, Boombah, Dingo; Greg and Alicia Magee, St Omer, Capella and Jamie and Jane Saunders, Charlevue, Dingo. Class 6 - Pen of Three Grainfed Steers or Heifers Maximum 4 Teeth (300-420kg) Fifteen pens contested this section of the competition with the breed not landing a placing. Jamie and Jane Saunders, Charlevue, Dingo represented the breed with a total of two pens while Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, Marlborough also entered a single pen. Class 7 - Pen of Three Grainfed Trade Steers or Heifers Maximum 2 Teeth (180 - 300kg) Seventeen pens contested this class with the Marlborough based, Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra claiming sixth position. Their three steers scored a total of 412.79 points. Composed of milk tooth entries the trio delivered a HSCW range of 257.0 to 271.0kg, 40
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10 to 13mm (P8) and 5 to 8mm (Rib) with an EMA range of 66 to 76cm sq and MSA Indexes of between 54.07 to 58.99. Class 8 – Single Grainfed Trade Steer or Heifer Maximum 2 Teeth (180 - 300kg) With 46 entries, this class proved elusive for the breed with no placegetters. Brangus were represented with entries from Coorumburra Rural Enterprises, Marlborough; Jamie and Jane Saunders, Charlevue, Dingo and Greg and Alicia Magee, St Omer, Capella.
ABOVE Neil Rogers, Coopers Animal Health presenting Sharon Fernie, Boombah with the Reserve Grassfed Carcase ribbon. BELOW Carlie Ward, Namgooyah Grazing Co, Dingo receiving the Champion Feed On Steer award , sponsored by the ABCA from Megan Hansen.
Class 9 – Led Steer Hoof Class 553kg and Under This class of led steers was previously exhibited and judged by Chloe Gould, Teys Australia at the Rockhampton Junior Beef Show. When the results were read out the breed claimed four of the six placings. These were from third to six place. Third place went to the entrant, ‘Isaac’ owned by Bruce and Sandy Ryan, Moola, The Willows. Isaac yielded a HSCW of 317kg, a scan of 12/10mm, EMA of 88cm sq and an MSA Index of 52.1. Moola took forth with entry ‘Iron Man’ with a HSCW of 301kg, a scan of 13/10mm, EMA of 72cm sq and an MSA Index of 56.9. Fifth in the class was another of the Moola entries, ‘Indigo Jones’ with a HSCW of 292.0kg, a scan of 12/10mm, EMA of 88cm sq and an MSA Index of 55.0. Sixth in the strong class was Brad and Vicki Hanson’s, Bullakeana, Moura entry, ‘Hansons Vegan’. The red entry claimed a MSA Index of 51.8, a HSCW of 313.5kg, a scan of 10/8mm and an EMA of 76cm sq. The sixth and 11th placed red steers of Bulleakeana were sired by Tannyfoil bulls and bred by Dave McAuley.
Class 9 – Led Steer Hoof Class Over 553kg This class proved to be great result for the breed with these also exhibited and adjudgicated over by Chloe Gould, Teys Australia at the Rockhampton Junior Beef Show. The breed took five of the six placings on offer. Running second in the class was the Bruce and Sandy Ryan, Moola, The Willows with their entry ‘ Roland’. He delivered a HSCW of 373.0kg, scans of 12/10mm, EMA measurement of 90cm sq and an MSA Index of 52.7. Next in line and taking out third spot was another of the Moola entries, ‘Ishmael’ recording a HSCW of 321.0kg, scans of 20/18mm, EMA measurement of 84cm sq and an MSA Index of 54.3. CONTINUES PG 42
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Claiming forth was Hansen’s ‘Salt & Pepper’ exhibited by Brad and Vicki Hansen, Bullakeana, Moura. ‘Salt & Pepper’, bred by Kevin, Kellie and Taylah Lucke, Ironbark, Mt Larcom and sired by Voewood Johnny, was a regular winner on the 2019 show circuit taking with him Grand Champion Led Steer at Mundubbera Show and Grand Champion Led Steer at Junior Beef. ‘Salt & Pepper’ came back with a HSCW of 355.5kg, a fat depth set of scans of 14/11mm, an EMA recording of 90cm sq and a MSA Index of 58. By ranking forth in his hoof class and second overall on the hook, ‘Salt & Pepper’ was the runner up in the aggregate in the section to the Aggregate Champion Led Steer section. Fifth place went to the Jeff and Scott Schneider, Yaamba with their steer, ‘Dusty’, scoring an MSA Index of 60.5, a HSCW of 343.0kg, scan of 20/18mm and a 77cm sq EMA reading.
Class 10 – Feed On Class (Pen Of Saunders, Charlevue, Dingo. Their Three Grainfed Steers - 100 days milk tooth steers came back with feed) Maximum 4 Teeth (300-420kg) HSCW recordings of between 368.0 to 384.0kgs, MSA Index scores of In all, 18 pens were prepared at the between 49.3 to 55.2, fat depth scans Conaghan family, Barmount Feedlot, of 12 to 15mm (P8) and 10/12mm Marlborough. Brangus entries took (Rib) and EMA recordings of between three of the six placings. These were 75 to 90cm sq with daily gains of third, forth and sixth. between 2.35 to 2.58kg/day. Rodney and Glenda Lisle, Grosvenor In sixth place was Coorumburra Park, Kunwarara took with them third Rural Enterprises, Coorumburra, spot with their milk tooth entries with Marlborough with a final score of a HSCW range of between 313.0 587.68 points. In attaining this result to 344.0kgs, MSA Index scores of the Coorumburra pen delivered between 50.1 to 54.5, a set of fat depth HSCW of between 302.5 to 355.5kgs, scans of 10 to 17mm (P8) and 8/15mm fat depth scans of between 12 to (Rib) and an EMA recording of between 13mm (P8), 10 to 11mm (Rib), EMA 78 to 82cm sq to score 597.68 points. ranging from 75 to 78cm sq and MSA The Lisle entries gained on average Indexes of between 49.3 to 55.5. The between 2.10 to 3.20kg/day. pen daily gain was from between 2.37 Close behind on 597.57 points was to 2.76kg/day. forth placegetters, Jamie and Jane
Rounding out the class and taking sixth place was Charlevue’s entrant, ‘Bumble Bee’ shown by Jamie and Jane Saunders Charlevue, Dingo. That entry had a HSCW of 334.5kg, MSA Index of 51.5, a set of fat depth scans of 18/16mm and an EMA recording of 84cm sq. Class 9 – Led Steer Hook Class Second spot was taken out by Hansen’s ‘Salt and Pepper’ exhibited by Brad and Vicki Hansen, Bullakeana, Moura. He scored a total of 40 points, just two points behind the overall winner. Fifth and sixth spots were filled by Bruce and Sandy Ryan, Moola, The Willows with their entries, ‘Indigo Jones’ and ‘Isaac’ respectively with both scoring 36 points.
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ABOVE Lauren McKinnon, Bryce Fernie, Boombah, James Acton and Georgia Lewis. BELOW FROM LEFT Sandy & Caitlin Ryan, Moola; Nev & Megan Hansen, Oaklands; Kara Quinn, Voewood & Julie Sheehan, Kraken; Ashla Doherty, Partnership Manager, RACQ Capricornia Helicopter Rescue Service with Vicki Hanson, Bullakeana.
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Emerald special weaner and feeder sale 4th June 2019 Agents yarded 4580 head with a large majority of local lines and other drafts from Moranbah, Nebo, Alpha and Koumala. Once again quality was a feature of this sale with conditions back somewhat when compared to previous show sales. Overall a good attendance (buyer wise) with local buyers providing plenty of competition. The best of the feeder steers sold to 283c/kg and averaged from 270 to 280c/kg for the good quality end. Feeder heifers sold were to top at 250c/kg and sold from 236c/kg to 249c/kg for the better quality end. In all 1520 Weaner steers were yarded with (one isolated pen to 339c/kg), however, most sold from 260c/kg up to 300c/kg for the heavier better quality end. The lighter plainer type steers sold in the 240 to 260c/kg range. Weaner heifers sold to 229c/kg and averaged from 185c/kg to 225c/kg. Within the yarding the judges handed the ‘Best Pen of Brangus Heifers’ to those exhibited by Gary, Penny and Breann Bulger, Carinyah, Willows. Mitch Stranks and Jackie Privett, Budgiewillie, Anakie exhibited the Best Pen of Brangus Steers at the same fixture. Both parties received a $500 credit at the Forest Hills Sale, Ag-Grow Selling Complex, 1st October 2019. In the same sale Fred Spannagle, Ridgeview, Yamala sold his Brangus weaner steers for 286.2c/kg and with an average weight of 303kgs they returned $868 per head.
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ABCA enters the Genomics era Genomics tests (DNA tests) provide available in Australia about two years a number of opportunities for stud ago and is now used by the Brahman, breeders and their breed associations: Angus, Hereford and Wagyu breeds in Australia. IBBA currently have over • They can be used to test for genetic 17,000 animals with genomically conditions and also for traits enhanced EPDs. such as increased tenderness or homozygous polled animals. Genomic test results increase the accuracy of Estimated Breeding • Parent verification to increase the Values (EBVs) and the increase accuracy of the herd book in accuracy depends on the initial • Once a critical number of animals accuracy of the EBV and the strength of a breed are tested a genomic of the correlation with the genomic test can be used to predict the test. Genomic tests are most valuable genetic value of an animal for a wide for low accuracy or hard to measure range of traits such as fertility and traits such as female fertility, carcase traits including marbling and tenderness and marbling. tenderness. However there are no “free lunches” Dr Tommy Perkins, the CEO of the in the the development of useful International Brangus Breeders predictions from genomic tests. A Association recently said, “As leader of minimum of 3000 and preferably an association, I feel like DNA will only 5000 genomic tests on animals with become a larger portion of all future performance measures are required genetic progress that is made in the for the Single Step analysis to work. livestock industry. Therefore, I highly These can be accumulated over time. recommend breeders to embrace the technology and cut costs other places so they can afford the DNA testing Steps taken by ABCA to introduce (particularly parent verification).” Genomic testing for members Members of the International Brangus • ABCA have negotiated with the Breeders Association (IBBA) are now Neogen Australasia laboratory at doing genomic tests on large numbers Gatton, Qld to provide a customised of registered Brangus each year (just genomic test for Brangus animals under 10,000 animals tested in 2017). which includes the GGP-50K Density (GGP-50K) genomic test The way that genomic results are (approximately 40,000SNPs), incorporated into a genetic analysis parentage (where parents have is through the recently introduced also been tested), a test for horn/ “Single step” analysis which became poll (homozygous polled) plus the
calpastatin and calpain tenderness tests known as the Neogen Brangus Genomic test. The cost is $60 (GST inclusive). • From 1 July 2019 it will be a requirement for all new AI sires and Donor dams to have had a Neogen Brangus Genomic test result recorded with the Association before any progeny can be registered. • It will be a requirement for the sire of all calves born after 1 January 2020 submitted for registration to have a Neogen Brangus Genomic test result recorded with the Association. What are the advantages to members of these new steps? • Having a genomic profile recorded for AI sires and donor dams will allow members to check the parentage of any future progeny if they have any doubts. • As of 1st January 2020 all current sires are required to have a genomic test result recorded. Members will be able to check the sire of any calves whose sire is in doubt. This would be particularly useful for calves resulting from multiple sired joinings. • The Brangus test will identify animals that are homozygous polled (carry two copies of the polled gene and therefore produce 100 percent polled progeny). • The Brangus test will provide information about whether the animal carries the favourable copies of the calpastatin and calpain tenderness genes. • Once a critical number of animals have been genomically tested and a Single Step genetic analysis is implemented for the Brangus breed genomic tests will be able to be used for prediction of the genetic potential of Brangus animals for important production traits such as fertility and carcase traits
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The DNA Tenderness Test The ratio of the enzymes calpain and calpastatin strongly influence the tenderisation process that occurs when beef is aged after slaughter. A high ratio of calpain to calpastatin enhances the tenderisation during ageing and a low ratio inhibits the tenderisation process. Bos Indicus cattle have naturally higher levels of calpastatin which inhibits the action of calpain. Results from the genomic test for tenderness will currently be reported on a 1 to 10 scale. The higher the score the more genetically favourable the animals genes are to be produce tender beef. Data will be collected for Tenderness traits to determine a base
line value for Brangus cattle in the future. Neogen Brangus Genomic Test Bundle The Neogen Brangus Genomic Test Bundle includes the following tests; GGP50K SNP Parent Verification Horn/Poll Test Tenderness Test
The DNA Application & samples are to be sent to the ABCA, C/- ABRI The Short Run, UNE Armidale NSW 2351 If members have any questions or concerns regarding DNA Testing we encourage you to contact Tessa Pearson on 02 6773 3373 or brangus.registrar@abri.une.edu.au
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Genetics versus Genomics Genetics is the study of heredity, or how the characteristics of organisms (in this case sire and dam) are passed on (inherited) from one generation to the next via DNA. Genomics, in contrast, is the study of the entirety of an organism’s genes – called the genome. Using powerful computers and statistical analyses (bioinformatics), genomics researchers analyze enormous amounts of DNA-sequence data to find variations that affect production, health, disease or drug response. In cattle that means searching through about 3 billion units of DNA or bases (any of A, G, C or T) across 23,000 genes.
In other words, the main difference between genomics and genetics is that genetics scrutinizes the functioning and composition of the single gene whereas genomics addresses all genes and their interrelationships in order to identify their combined influence on the growth and development of the organism1.
Figure 1: DNA and the bases that build it.
Genomics is only a very recent field relying on the huge advances in computing and genotyping technologies over the last decade, and until very recently used in research only due to costs associated with these technologies. That has changed however (more below). While in the past we may not have understood the HOW (genes involved), Cattle Breeders have been using genetics for decades, if not hundreds of years, selecting animals based on a desirable trait (phenotype) and breeding this into future generations (called selective breeding). In the case of Brangus cattle, this is best exemplified by the visual traits such as Coat Colour and Polledness. Both are relatively easily measured/observed and being highly heritable, can be selected for within a population. Direct Tests: The simple YES or NO answer Direct DNA tests look directly at the base/s in question for differences between animals. Examples include genetic diseases caused by inborn abnormalities in genes Inherited, and where the causative mutation has been identified. Errors in the DNA may be a single base change (called SNPs) as in Figure 2 or more complex mutations with 10’s or hundreds of based inserted or deleted (indels). Direct tests provide an unambiguous YES/No answer for the testing lab and the breeder, often reported as Normal (N), Carrier (C) or Affected (A). Different types of errors or “mutations” are found in different disorders. To date there are over 200 different genetic defects have been identified in cattle, with new ones identified periodically. AM, CA, DD, NH and E7 are examples of diseases for which direct tests exist and that Neogen provides for ABCA members. Parentage: Most mutations (SNPs) do not adversely affect cattle, and we take advantage of this to select those that are highly variable in Brangus cattle to be able to accurately determine the sire and dam of a calf. Taking advantage of the fact that the sire and dam contribute half of a calf’s DNA, our technology uses several hundred direct tests to generate profiles for tested animals and allows us to exclude those animals that cannot be a true parent by a process of elimination. As the odds of any 2 unrelated animals sharing the same profiles is extremely low (less than 1 in 1 million), this is a powerful tool to identify the parents of your calves but to work most effectively it is important to test and nominate all possible sires and dams. 50
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Figure 2: Example of a mutation (SNP) that could be associated with a genetic recessive disease. Alternatively, the SNP may have no clinical effect at all but be a useful marker of parentage analyses with 1 copy inherited from Sire and Dam respectively.
Poll Testing: An example of an Indirect Test To date, science has not been able to identify a single mutation that prevents horn development in Cattle. Instead we have markers (SNPs) located nearby that is strongly associated with and therefore predictive of Polledness. If an animal inherits certain SNP, they are more likely to be Polled. This is an example of an indirect test. We apply such a test for Polled in cattle. While using this Poll test does not result in a simple ‘yes/no’ outcome, sires with the “PP” genotype will produce significantly more offspring with polled status
than sires a ‘heterozygous’ “HP” genotype or the “HH” genotype. While not a major issue in polled breeds like Brangus, the test provides an opportunity for breeders to identify sires and dams that may have a copy of the Horn gene, leading to Horns or Scurs in the herd. There is currently no gene identified for Scurs meaning we are unable to test for the likelihood of this in cattle, although it is most common in animals with 1 copy each of Poll and Horn genes (HP). Genomics:
The current Brangus Bundle, developed in partnership with and available through ABCA, provides Parentage, Poll, Tenderness and Coat results in a single test at a significantly lower price than ordering each test individually. As the bundle is run using the GGP50K Array, the 50,000 SNP genotypes are stored until sufficient numbers are available for predictions to be generated. This is one small way in which Neogen and ABCA can help accumulate the genomics data to support the future develop Australian Brangus gEBVs. TSUs: An easier collection method
Genomics, in contrast to genetics, is the study of the entirety of an organism’s genes – called the genome. Using high-performance computing and math techniques known as bioinformatics, together with innovations in the genetic technologies, genomics researchers analyze enormous amounts of DNA-sequence data to find variations that affect health, disease or production traits. In cattle that means searching through about 3 billion bases of DNA across more than 23,000 genes. When members genotype their animals on the likes of a GGP50K array (https://genomics.neogen.com/pdf/ag311_ ggp_bovine50k_brochure.pdf) through ABCA, approximately 50,000 SNP are measured. These SNP have been strategically selected to best represent the animal’s genome and allows researchers to predict patterns associated with traits of interest. This is especially valuable for hard to measure traits including fertility and carcass traits, and when combined with EBVS will increase EBV accuracy (called genomically-enhances EBVs, gEBVs). It also allows earlier selection for these traits of interest to the breeder. Genotypes alone however are not enough to develop accurate predictions using genomics requires thousands of animals with both a genotype and excellent trait records to allow scientists to identify the patterns and make predictions. These patterns will vary across breeds and hence using an Angus or Brahman prediction in Brangus cattle will not be as accurate as is needed. But the cost of genotyping so many animals is a barrier for many breeds. Neogen recognized this and have built breed-specific bundles that are intended to provide value TODAY for the member, while also collecting the genotypes for a future date when they can be analyses.
You may be aware that an increasing number of livestock breeders are making the change to collecting DNA samples via tissue sampling units (TSUs). They find them a much easier method of collecting samples on-farm and here at Neogen, they are also the best form of DNA sample for efficient and successful processing within our laboratories. TSUs offer producers and processors alike several benefits. TSUs: • Do away with manual data entry and data manipulation, leading to fewer ID errors; • Suits Neogen’s automated sample processing equipment, leading to reduced turnaround times; • Result in consistent sample type and quality, leading to fewer rejections & fails. For these reasons, Neogen has made the decision to change our pricing structure to encourage more producers to adopt DNA sampling best practice on-farm, as well as ensure that Neogen can continue to deliver the highest quality genomic processing at the lowest possible cost. References: 1. WHA 57.13: Genomics and World Health, Fifty Seventh World Health Assembly Resolution; 22 May 2004 (https:// www.who.int/genomics/geneticsVSgenomics/en/
About the Author Dr Russell Lyons is Senior Director, Research and Business Development at Neogen Australasia Pty Limited, Previously Science Leader and Director of The University of Queensland’s Animal Genetics Laboratory, Russell has more than 20 years of experience in the genetics field underpinned by his specialization in molecular biology. He has a Masters of Agribusiness and farming experience. Neogen® offers agrigenomics services worldwide that deliver innovative, affordable DNA testing for the discovery and commercial application of genomic advances in the agriculture sector. UQ Gatton Campus, Gatton, Qld, 4343 (07) 3555 9410 0434 618531 RLyons@neogen.com http://genomics.neogen.com/au 51
Source: Lisa Bard, 2018 Beef Improvement Federation’s Research Symposium and Convention
Who owns your data and where is it? In today’s world, it seems that every industry is collecting more and more data on every possible metric – and in turn is using that data for a huge variety of things, including marketing, research and development, risk management, financial evaluation, performance evaluation and more. The beef industry’s seedstock sector has been collecting and recording phenotypic data for decades with the purpose of evaluating individual performance, predicting future performance and predicting the performance of the individual’s offspring. With the onset of genomic testing and the huge increase in genetic samples that can provide even more data, the question of who owns the data and where it is becomes very legitimate. At the recent 50th anniversary of the Beef Improvement Federation’s Annual Research Symposium and Convention, industry experts addressed this topic. Wade Shafer, American Simmental Association (ASA) executive vice president, represented not only ASA, but also International Genetic Solutions (IGS), a collaboration between several U.S and Canadian breed associations. Shafer said IGS partners handle data ownership in a variety of ways. The Canadian partners “share data,” meaning the breeder owns their animal genotypes and shares data with their respective associations. Some American partners share data, and a few own breedersubmitted data. “As for IGS, all data submitted becomes a permanent record in the IGS genetic evaluation,” Shafer said. Shafer said he appreciates the collaboration that built IGS and hopes members of the beef industry can continue to work together. “I would like to see the industry maintain an open and free-flowing type of platform,” Shafer said. 52
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“I understand the importance of intellectual property rights and the need to innovate and continue to make progress, but I hope to find a reasonable balance between the two.” Finding and maintaining this balance will be beneficial to the entire industry, which he believes is more important than individual gain. “There is an element of resource reallocation when we collect data, and we think of ways to collectively raise everyone’s boat. We all gain – even those who do not collect data – by doing what we are doing in genetic evaluation,” Shafer said. “If we believe that having many viable options for crossbreeding is in the best interest of the beef industry, then doing genetic evaluation on all breeds is helpful to all.” According to Dan Moser, president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) and director of performance programs for the American Angus Association (AAA), long ago the AAA established agreements with its members pertaining to data transfer and ownership. These agreements are more vital than ever before, due to the vast amount of records and genetic samples AGI stores. When a genetic sample is submitted for evaluation, ownership is then transferred to AGI, which permanently maintains ownership as a “steward” of that sample. This is done so that further testing and evaluation can be performed on the animal if needed or if beneficial to the industry. “When a member sends in data to the American Angus Association, that data then becomes the property of the association,” Moser said. “But of course, the member retains a copy of that data, and they have the right to use that data in any way they see fit for their own marketing and research efforts.
“Our job is to provide the best possible tools and the best analysis of the data to put our members in the most competitive position possible.” John Genho, geneticist and owner of Livestock Genetic Services LLC, evaluates genomic information for commercial ranches as well as 10 different breed associations. Data ownership is important, but so is sharing that data for the mutual benefit of all. “I started working with King Ranch 15 years ago to develop a genetic evaluation program for traits they did not have EPDs [expected progeny differences] for,” Genho said. “They have a whole suite of traits they are selecting for and now have a symbiotic partnership with Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI).” King Ranch did what was best for their business and is still sharing data with SGBI. They don’t share all of their data but do share information important to the association. In exchange, SGBI provides King Ranch with data. “People respond to incentives, particularly economic incentives,” Genho said. “Data exchange only works if the one contributing the data gets something in exchange for sharing that data. “If you’re asking breeders to contribute data and you can’t show them why it’s going to benefit them, then they won’t contribute. Nobody wants to share something if they don’t get value from that relationship.” The next frontier is the commercial sector, which is fertile territory due to volume, but is harder-pressed to collect data. Under current production systems, it’s simply not feasible for commercial producers to collect data on each animal utilizing traditional collection methods.
“Technology and innovation will help the commercial sector collect data,” Genho said. “Look at what camera grading did for packing plants and what GrowSafe technology has done for intake evaluation for the feedlot sector. Innovation will help solve collection problems in the commercial sector.” The seedstock sector has made a considerable investment in data collection and a concerted effort to make sure that ownership has been carefully and fully addressed so that their data can benefit all.
“Do I want to own my DNA data before I send it in? Yes I do. It infuriates me that they own my data. However, when I give the association my data and in turn they give me a genomic prediction of value that I can use to improve my operation and cattle, I am happy to give them the data.” – Don Schiefelbein
genomic prediction of value that I can use to improve my operation and cattle, I am happy to give them the data,” he said. This is the same thought process with any discussion on intellectual property. The key to getting data from operators – or giving it if you are the producer giving the data – is that the value to giving the data must be greater than the one-way direction of taking it. As the industry gets better at giving value back to operators who supply the data and there is more win-win for all, the issue of ownership becomes less of an issue.
Putting it All Together Asked to “listen closely, and then be brief,” Don Schiefelbein of Schiefelbein Farms in Kimball, Minn., wrapped up the session with a synopsis of “What I Heard This Morning.”
“Unless they have a selfish, rational response of ‘if I give this, I get that’ in return, they won’t give the data.”
He went on to explain that in his family’s operation, they do not want He started out with a few disclaimers to transfer ownership of their data to stating that some of the best of the Angus Association when they send what he heard was not in the actual it in, but they do so because they get sessions, but out in the hallways where great value in return. “All the issues of informal discussions take place, and data ownership go completely away if then he cautioned all in attendance to you translate enough value when you keep things in perspective. take ownership,” he said. “If you listened to the presentations “Do I want to own my DNA data as well as to what was said in the before I send it in? Yes I do. It hallways, the discussion was about infuriates me that they own my data. what is the next greatest, biggest However, when I give the association frontier in the industry,” Schiefelbein my data and in turn they give me a said. “And if you read between the lines and listened to what people are actually shouting out loud, the answer to that is how do we get our arms around commercial data.” Schiefelbein suggested that the first company – be it a breed association or an AI company or some other entity – that can figure out how to utilize commercial data in a way that benefits the industry and give back to those supplying the data, will be the leader. “People are not going to be willing givers of data unless they are given something in return,” Schiefelbein said. 53
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Brangus steers to 272.2c/kg at Weaner Feeder Sale The annual Rockhampton Weaner Feeder Show and Sale was conducted by agents at CQLX Gracemere on 5th June of this year.
Agents yarded 3354 head comprising 1939 steers and 1415 heifers with the market quoted as at least 30c/kg above the rates attained at previous weekly stores sales. Steers topped at 306c/kg while heifers hit highs of 224c/kg. The Brangus breed held their own against some stiff opposition. Here are just a few of the highlights: Moorvale Pastoral Company, Daunia Station, Nebo Jarod and Leanne Deguara family sold a line of 141 Brangus steers in range from 256.2c to 272.2c/kg. In a weight range from 214.5kg to 306.9kg they sold from $553.90 to $806.70/head. The entire draft averaged 255.37kgs to sell for on average $682.01/head. Their top selling pen of 22 head made $806.70/head. These top sellers (pen of 22 steers) fetched 272.2c/kg and with an average pen weight of 296.4kg they came back at $806.70/head. Another pen of 31 steers sold for the same amount and with an average weight of 270.5kgs they came back a $736.26/head. Both pens were purchased by Marvin and Pauline Deicke, Collingvale Station, Proserpine through Landmark Mackay. The heaviest pen offered by Moorvale was a pen of eight with an average weight of 306.9kg that sold for 260.2c/ kg to return $798.49/head selling to Andrew Fordyce, Galong Pty Ltd, Mackay. CONTINUES PG 58
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Collingvale Station were the major purchasers of the Moorvale team taking 67 head for on average $718.50 in a range from $603.06 to $806.70 and a price range from 256.2c/kg to 272.2c/kg. The Teale family, Biloela was another to take advantage of the quality on offer purchasing 67 head for on average $621.86/head in a price range from 258.2c/kg to 270.2c/kg. Barlow Cattle Company, Araluen, Dingo Lindsay and Fiona Barlow and family, Araluen, Dingo supported the sale again and sold 22 Brangus lightweight heifers for on average 150c/kg and with an average weight of 178kg liveweight they averaged out at $267/ head. The heifers sold in a range from 150c/kg to 180.2c/kg. The Barlow consignment also involved a line of 199 Brangus steers that sold from 120c/kg to a top if 270.2c/ kg. The line averaged 262.3c/kg and with an average weight of 231.6kgs to return on average $607.65/head. The top selling pen (22 head) reached $794.25/head.
ABOVE Landmark selling team in action at the sale. BELOW Robert Barlow, Barlow Cattle Company, was on hand to watch their weaners sell.
Top selling pen for the Triple B operation was a pen of 24 with an average weight of 300.6kgs that fetched 264.2c/kg to come back at $794.25 per head selling to Andrew Fordyce, Galong Pty Ltd, Mackay. Ian and Kate McCamley, MCC Pastoral, Lowesby, Rolleston took 58 head at 270.2c/kg for $$682.26/ head. The pen had an average weight of 252.5kgs. The Teale family, Biloela, accounted for two pens (74 head) of the Barlow steers. A pen of 60 with an average weight of 223.4kgs were purchased for 264.2c/kg and came back at $590.27/head. The remaining pen of 14 head sold for 250.2c/kg and with an average weight of 180kgs were picked up for $451.25/head.
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Keitley and Macelroy, Monto took with them 30 head for between $446.54 and $468.58. These two pens averaged between 175.5 and 184.3kgs liveweight and were purchased for 254.2c/kg. In comparison a line of 180 Droughtmaster and Brahman cross weaners weighing on average 271kg sold for 273c/kg returning $741/head. Droughtmaster steers weighing 297kgs sold for 284c/kg coming back at $845/head.
TOP The Franks family, Jardine Brangus, Milman, were one of the vendors at the sale. BELOW Nott and Mahood, Darling Plain, Banana offered Brangus cattle at the sale.
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Source of Champions Sale grosses $54,420 Sale Summary SOURCE OF CHAMPIONS SALE 46 Lots Gross $54,420 1 Bull $15,000 3 Heifers Average $6,583 37 Semen Packages Average $373.50/package ($72.75/straw) Pick Of A Flush $4,600 1 Flush $6,000 3 Embryos Average $450 ABOVE MR L Amp 804F for $15,000 BELOW CX Ms Dream Forever 314F1 for $9,750
Conducted by the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association in July and held in conjunction with the National Junior Brangus Show, Texarkana, Arkansas the sale saw bulls top $15,000 (U$S), heifers hit $9750 (US$), a flush sold for $6000 (US$), embryos made $450 (US$) each, the pick of a flush set $4600 (US$) and semen sold to a top of $450/straw (US$). Headlining for the sale and top seller was the sale opener MR L Amp 804F (DDD Wall Street 150C - DDD MS Abagail 804X3) (18-months). Consigned by Maddox Hartman the Grand Champion at the 2019 Texas State Brangus Show fetched $15,000 (US$) and was offered in a full possession and 50 percent semen rights configuration.
Land and Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee, the purchaser was guaranteed six embryos. Top selling semen package was five straws in BWCC Cross Fit 541B28 selling for $450 (US$) per straw. Donated by Blackwater Cattle Company, Lake Park, Georgia, Cross Fit is currently not available on the open market. Top selling red in the online offering was Dream Forever 365A selling for $175/straw (US$) and was donated by Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas.
A package in SJCC Trio’s CEO 175C5 fetched $130 (US$) per straw. Donated by Trio Cattle and Genetics, Ponder, Texas the bull is the Top selling live female was the $9750 past International Houston Grand (US$) red entry, CX Ms Dream Champion Bull. Another high selling Forever 314F1 (12-months). Offered red entry also offered by Trio Cattle by Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas, and Genetics was, Aristotle 175A. Ms Dream Forever is a daughter of CX Aristotle 175A was the 2015 Reserve Dream Forever 365/A, Show Sire of National Grand Champion Bull the Year 2018/2019. and sired the 2018 World Brangus Congress Grand Champion Heifer, Top selling flush at $6000 (US$) was MCC Ellie Mae 72E. His package sold in MC Night Star 95C (SBR Night for $125/straw (US$). Aristotle is a Train 781RZ). Consigned by Traci, son of Yucatan 175Y whom semen Rick and Teresa Middleton, Mill Creek 62
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recently commanded over $700/ straw (US$) at the Diva’s in Red Sale. The pick of a flush in three donors fetched $4600 (US$). Offered by Triple Crown Ranch whom guaranteed six embryos with no cap, the purchaser was offered a rare flush opportunity out of the famed 222 cow family. This was a choice of three outstanding 222 donors, TCR Diva 222E (Grand Champion Heifer 2018 TJBBA State Show, Grand Champion Brangus 2019 San Antonio Junior Heifer Show and Grand Champion Brangus 2019 Austin Junior Heifer Show), TCR Dreamgirl 222E1 (2018/2019 Show Heifer of the Year) or TCR Halo 222A3, the dam of TCR
Queen Tara 222G1, the 2019 Texas Invitational Reserve Champion Heifer. Three embryos were offered in a pairing between Mr.101 LTD Slugger 915Z11 and Miss JLS Becky 157T8. Consigned by Diamond K Ranch, Hempstead, Texas the package made $1350 (US$) or $450/ embryo (US$). These embryos are full siblings to Diamond K’s former many-time open show division champion female, KK Miss Rina 157D4. The Sire of this mating, Mr. 101 LTD Slugger 915Z11 is Diamond K’s former herd sire and the sire of Diamond K’s IBBA Grand Champion Brangus Female Houston 2018 and 2019.
FROM TOP LEFT BWCC Cross Fit 541B28 SJCC Trio’s CEO 175C5 Trio’s Aristotle 175A Mr. 101 LTD Slugger 915Z11 FROM TOP RIGHT MC Night Star 95C TCR Diva 222E TCR Dreamgirl 222E1 TCR Halo 222A3 Miss JLS Becky 157T8 63
Source: Paul Williams, Technical Officer, Tropical Beef Technology Services
Improving Brangus female fertility with genetics Reproductive performance is a key determinant of profitability in a beef cattle enterprise. Consequently, selection for improved reproductive performance should be an important consideration for all beef cattle producers (though of lesser importance to those focussed on producing terminal sires).
For Brangus breeders who are using BREEDPLAN, the only fertility EBV currently available is Scrotal Size. The Scrotal Size EBV is a measure of reproductive maturity and although measured on bulls, is useful for identifying which heifers will reach puberty at an earlier age and return to oestrous earlier after calving. Although positively correlated with pregnancy rate, it is not a direct measure of this trait. A second fertility EBV, Days to Calving, is also available in some BREEDPLAN analyses and, when available, it forms a critical component of any self-replacing BreedObject Indexes. With around a few hundred records submitted to BREEDPLAN in the last three years, there is currently not enough Brangus data currently available for the Days to Calving trait to be included in Brangus BREEDPLAN. The Days to Calving EBV describes the genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to the bull) until subsequent calving, and is expressed in days. Most of the variation in this trait occurs in how long it takes the female to get pregnant (e.g. did she get pregnant in the first cycle, second cycle or not at all), with only a small amount of variation in this trait being due to gestation length (Figure 1). Lower, more negative Days to Calving EBVs are more desirable, as they indicate females that conceive earlier in the joining period (i.e. shorter Days to Calving). Females with lower, more 64
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Figure 1. Measure of Days to Calving
negative Days to Calving EBVs also tend to be those that show early puberty as heifers, earlier return to oestrous after calving and higher pregnancy rates. Want Days to Calving EBVs for the Brangus Breed?
to the “Recording Days to Calving Information” and “Collecting Better Female Fertility Data” tip sheets for more detail. This information should be submitted directly to BREEDPLAN via a BREEDPLAN compatible herd recording software package or via the Microsoft Excel template for “Submitting Joining Information”.
There is a stereotypical chicken and egg scenario (which comes first) when The data required is: it comes to evaluating new traits to include in the BREEDPLAN Analysis. • All joining details of all females in In order to evaluate new traits, the herd. This includes dry or culled scientists at the Animal Genetics and cows and all matings, not just the Breeding Unit (AGBU) require data on successful ones. these traits to analyse. However, it is • The Days to Calving EBV currently of limited value to the beef producer reported in other breeds is for to record these traits when there is naturally mated cows only but there no feedback (EBV) available and no is research underway looking at guarantee that the data will prove to incorporating data from artificial be valuable to future analyses. breeding programs into the trait. The following is a quick summary of • For this research to occur, data on the types of data required for the all events (e.g. synchronisation) calculation of the Days to Calving associated with artificial breeding is EBV and other potential future female required. fertility EBVs. Breeders interested in recording this data should refer
• Pregnancy test results are not currently part of the Days to Calving trait, but breeders are encouraged to submit them for potential future inclusion. • All births (dead or alive). If dead calves are not recorded then the dam will be incorrectly assumed to have been dry. • Details of all females disposed of from the herd. This is important so the cow is not discriminated against if she didn’t have a calf recorded, because she left the herd for reasons other than reproductive performance (e.g. injury).
• Note that the fate/disposal codes for Days to Calving are different to the disposal information submitted routinely to your Breed Society.
For more information, there are a number of tip sheets available on the BREEDPLAN website that explains the Days to Calving EBV trait and how to record it. Alternatively, please feel • This information may also be used in free to contact the TBTS Technical a future female longevity EBV. Officer for Brangus, Paul Williams or paul@tbts.une.edu.au.
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Colin Gnech 15th May 1942 – 22nd March 2019
The Brangus breed lost one of it’s most avid supporters on March 22nd this year with the passing of Colin Gnech. Colin John Bradley Gnech was what could be referred to as a ‘legend’ in the Boonah district. Born in 1942 Colin grew up on a farm at Coulsen, outside Boonah milking cows and generally doing any form of stock or farm work. Colin would be seen droving mobs of cattle from anywhere in the district to the local saleyards at Boonah, Harrisville or the meatworks at Beaudesert or at Ipswich. Colin worked at the stock and station agency firm, McTaggarts as a cattle painter on sale day and then would cart many of the cattle to their new destinations after the sale. All the while he worked the family farm at Coulsen. Colin’s reputation was unsurpassed when it came to working and drafting cattle. Later he came into his own as a cattle buyer firstly for Smorgans, then Tancreds and latter on for Australian Meat Holdings which is now JBS. Colin was also bought calves for Highester through the Beaudesert saleyards. Colin helped many other graziers by drafting their cattle as well as purchasing cattle for them. With the help of his wife Lynne, Colin purchased properties in the Boonah district and stocked them with his beloved Brangus cattle. As he was heard to utter on numerous occasions, “they’re bloody beautiful they are”. There’s a small part of Australian history that Colin could have played a major part in if it wasn’t for the intervention of his parents. On a school trip to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens in 1947 Colin and his school saw The Monkees presumably for the first time. Colin was mesmerized and they could hardly tear him away. Whilst there with The Monkeys Colin had his picture taken with his new ‘find’ and that image appeared on the front page of the Courier Mail in an article on Saturday 8th November 1947. From there Colin was offered to play the movie character ‘Smiley’ but Max and Emily (his parents) thought Colin too young as he was only five. For many years Colin and Lynne attended many of the ABCA Brangus Sales in Rockhampton and Roma. At his last Brangus sale at Rockhampton he successfully purchased a Coolabah bull from Paul and Denise Studt. Colin was an ardent believer in purchasing quality cattle. He was always prepared to pay for quality bulls as was evidenced at Roma in 2018 where bought an Inavale bull. He outlaid $20,000 for Valley View 640. CONTINUES PG 68
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Being too sick to attend the forthcoming coming Roma Sale, Colin and Lynne visited the Inavale Brangus stud to inspect their sale bulls. Lynne drove around, so that Colin could assess all of them. The outcome was that Colin and Lynne purchased Inavale 865 for $10,000 over the phone. He sought cattle, quality cattle wherever he could and payed for them as well. In 2017 at the annual Toogoolawah Weaner Sale he outlaid $1110 per head for Brangus weaner steers bred by Graham and Carmel Lynch. At the 2018 ABCA Roma Sale he paid to $10,500 to secure the right bull at that sale. Colin and Lynne were avid supporters of the Boonah Show for which he was awarded a Life Membership. He was also the Chief Steward at the Prime Cattle section at the Boonah Show from 1985 to 1993 The Brangus breed is certainly well promoted by people like the late Colin Gnech who not only recognized a structurally correct animal but was prepared to keep purchasing Brangus genetics to improve his herd. Colin is survived by his wife, Lynne, his children, Cathy Milano, Bradley Gnech, Debbie Herrmann and Jennifer Miles along with 11 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Vale.
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Intercollegiate Meat Judging arrives in CQ More than 80 university students and young agricultural professionals embraced the latest science and industry on-farm practices to improve beef eating experiences for consumers at the inaugural Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Northern Conference being held in Rockhampton in late April. The conference is designed to build the pool of intelligent young meat industry representatives through a mix of industry presentations, hands-on workshops, field tutorials, and a meat judging competition. ICMJ Northern Conference Coordinator Ethan Mooney of Teys Australia, said the new event had been created to cater especially to the needs of the northern beef industry, to attract skilled workers and equip them with a comprehensive knowledge of the factors influencing meat quality.
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Keynote speaker Troy Setter, Chief Executive of the Consolidated Pastoral Company, told participants of how attending ICMJ as a young student had contributed to his career. “Events like these are really important because the broader your skill set and the broader your experiences, the more employable you are,” Mr Setter said. Mr Setter provided delegates a comprehensive overview of red meat market trends, and the factors influencing consumer decisions to eat beef. The ICMJ Northern Conference was hosted by CQUniversity Australia and Teys Australia, with support from major program sponsors Meat & Livestock Australia and the Australian Meat Processing Corporation. Until now, ICMJ has run only one tertiary competition each year at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, attracting students from across Australia and overseas with training spread across beef, lamb and pork. CQUniversity Agriculture spokesman Michael Thomson said the new Northern Beef event had opened up the benefits of ICMJ participation to more people than ever and overcome the barriers of distance and qualifications that had prevented many young northern cattle men and women from participating. The program included presentations on the factors influencing meat eating quality from the likes of Dr Peter McGilchrist from the University of New England, new on-farm technologies which can maximise production and carcase quality from CQUniversity’s Professor Dave Swain and how industry is dealing with activists challenging the sector’s social license to operate, from Teys Australia Chief Value Chain Officer, Tom Maguire.
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01. Overall individual champion Alistair Scott, of UNE, and runner up Lawton Elliott of UQ receive their awards from Clarissa Colliss of Meat & Livestock Australia. 02. The overall champion team was made up of Alexandra Ross, Alistair Scott, Elizabeth Argue and Sophie Cooper of UNE, who received their award from Teys Rockhampton plant manager Wasantha Mudannayake. 03. Winner of the individual award for commercial evaluation was Lawton Elliott, UQ, with Mia Doering, UQ, the runner up. 04. The beef judging category individual award winners was Alexandra Ross, UNE, who pipped runner up Alistair Scott, UNE.
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05. Retail cuts and saleable items identification individual winner Camilla Stokes of CQUniversity, and runner up Belinda Weber of the University of Queensland.
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Scholarship ends university drought Cattle farmer Tim Bonner always hoped to send his son Adam to university. When a decade-long drought drove the family into financial hardship, a UQ Young Achievers scholarship provided Adam with the chance to achieve his dream of going from bush to business. It’s a vivid memory that will never fade for Adam Bonner (Bachelor of Commerce /Bachelor of Business Management, ’18): the emotional phone call he received in 2011 from his father, Tim, during morning tea break at school. After many years of financial and mental strain for his parents on their cattle farm near Stanthorpe, Queensland, Adam could be forgiven for immediately assuming his life was about to be turned upside down by whatever his father had to so urgently share with him.
“Every father wants to be a provider, but it got to the stage where I couldn’t do it.” “We couldn’t send Adam to university, we couldn’t fund it, we couldn’t rent a house for him, we couldn’t do anything.” Adam was a model student in high school. He played sports at a representative level, and his ambition and work ethic was evident in his high grades and his determination to help on the farm whenever he could.
But his family’s rural isolation and lingering financial issues meant “Adam, you’ve got the Young Achievers chasing his dreams of a university scholarship,” Tim said through his education remained out of reach. tears. “When the scholarship came through, “You’re going to university.” I just thought, ‘it’s happening, my boy’s Sending their eldest child to university going to uni’,” Tim said. had seemed a distant prospect; a His father’s relief was not lost on hurdle they were unlikely to be able to Adam. overcome. And turned upside down it was.
“Every father wants to be a provider, but it got to the stage where I couldn’t do it.”
With his parents’ anxieties alleviated, Adam knew the onus was on him, now more than ever, to continue working towards an overall high school score that would secure his position at UQ. Adam’s first Young Achievers camp in Year 11 provided him with clarity around study options and career pathways. But his keenest memory of the camp was of the program mentors – current UQ students who volunteer their time to counsel participants through
“Receiving that scholarship meant that Adam was the first person in our family to ever go to university.”
The family’s farm had been suffering from the same drought that has ruined many families’ livelihoods throughout “When the scholarship came through, their final years of high school and Australia, particularly in the last I just thought, ‘it’s happening, my boy’s support and motivate them through to decade. going to uni.” university life. The financial toll on the Bonner family “In Dad’s voice you could really hear “The mentors were so full of energy, had been crippling. how deeply it had affected him,” Adam so inspiring,” Adam said. said. “We were in a really bad way at that “I walked out of that camp feeling so time,” Tim said. “He and Mum now had the peace-ofempowered about my school journey mind that I would receive a university and empowered to get into university.” “I felt like I might have failed my boys.” education.” 74
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Adam working on the family’s cattle property.
While he chose to play to his strengths when selecting a course, Adam credits his family’s financial history with his decision to study commerce and business management. “My interests and strengths were in those areas,” he said.
program myself,” he said. During his time as a mentor, Adam counselled 10 students from similar backgrounds to his own.
“But with the financial struggles that my family had been through, I knew “It was an amazing that if I could study and learn those experience to see them skills, then I could also directly help my graduate,” he said. own family.” In his final year at As a resident of St John’s College UQ, Adam secured an at the St Lucia campus, Adam internship with a ‘big participated fully in the student four’ accounting firm, experience at UQ. which progressed to a permanent role after In addition to his study, he worked as his graduation. a student ambassador, was involved in the UQ Idea Hub, undertook an Adam is keen to use exchange program to China, and his education and closed the loop on his Young Achievers experience to help Program (YAP) journey by becoming a young adults who find program mentor. themselves in a similar situation to his own. “Having been through the program as a student and knowing how much “I would like to create a financial of an impact those mentors have had education program for young on my life, I wanted to be able to give students,” he said. back and become a mentor of the
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Tim Bonner and his son Adam on the family’s cattle farm near Stanthorpe, Queensland.
“I would like to implement a financial education program within schools around Australia.” In addition to his goal of providing financial education to students, Adam is using his new-found knowledge to help improve his family’s farm. He has completed a business analysis on their farm and is helping to implement new strategies to improve the financial stability of the business. “He was never destined for the farm, we knew that, and we knew he had everything he needed, personally – the intelligence and the drive – to go to university,” Tim said.
“For him to miss out would have been horrible.
“It made me feel like I had made a difference in their lives, just like my mentors had made a difference in mine.”
Adam Bonner presents a talk to high school students.
While it’s a heartwarming portrayal for a father to share of his son, theirs is not a unique story. There are countless talented and deserving students struggling to overcome their own barriers to education, hoping to pursue their own dreams. YAP continues to expand each year, but only with growing and continued support from our valued donors.
To help more students like Adam “If it wasn’t for the Young Achievers achieve their university goals, visit Program… well, it would have been giving.uq.edu.au. a tragedy for someone with Adam’s abilities and talents to have missed the opportunity to have pursued his dreams.”
What is the Young Achievers Program? The Young Achievers Program (YAP) is one of The University of Queensland’s most transformative and long-term scholarship programs, beginning when the recipient is in their senior years of high school and lasting, for most students, through the entirety of their undergraduate studies at UQ.
These on-campus experiences are an important means of building students’ educational aspirations, establishing mentoring relationships and delivering activities that foster social, academic and personal growth.
During these senior high school years, YAP Students are selected in Grade 10 based on students receive financial assistance for their demonstrated academic potential to education costs. They also receive crucial succeed at university, as well as their strong ongoing support and mentoring from sense of motivation despite financial hardship. current UQ students – often previous YAP participants – which can provide clarity In Years 11 and 12, YAP participants on study options, as well as education and attend residential camps held at a career pathways. University college on UQ’s St Lucia campus. 76
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Once they have gained entry to UQ, YAP students receive tailored support services as well as significant financial assistance. These senior YAP participants often also choose to give back to the program by becoming mentors themselves, providing the next generation of YAP students with the support they themselves have received. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018, the power of YAP can be seen in an entire generation of truly outstanding graduates – like Adam Bonner – who have benefited from this flagship scholarship program.
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Tips to improve MSA compliance for Queensland producers As Queensland beef producers targeting Meat Standards Australia requirements face what is historically the most challenging time of the year for meeting compliance, some timely tips to help improve compliance have been compiled for producers. Average MSA non-compliance for Queensland producers throughout 2018 peaked in July at 8.65 percent, and remained high throughout August and September, as a result of high meat pH (above 5.70). A smaller proportion of cattle, less than 2pc, also did not meet MSA’s fat coverage requirements of a minimum of 3mm. Queensland producers consigned more than 1.42 million head for MSA grading in 2018, and total non-compliance averaged just over 7pc throughout the year. With 65pc of Queensland drought declared and many other livestock production areas managing ongoing dry conditions, MSA Producer Engagement Officer, Laura Garland, said there were some key areas that producers can target to address pH and improve MSA compliance.
“Ultimate pH is heavily influenced by on-farm practices and there are two major components to this – nutrition and stress,” Ms Garland said. “Carcase pH levels are driven by muscle glycogen, which is built up through good nutrition and then depleted by stress. “To address issues of non-compliance to pH, producers need to maximise the amount of glycogen at the point of slaughter by optimising nutrition and minimising stress.” Ms Garland encouraged producers to look carefully at their production systems to identify what might be contributing to issues of high pH. “Monitor feed on offer and pasture quality to achieve the desired rate of growth and a rising plane of nutrition,” Ms Garland said. “If you notice higher rates of dark cutting in your cattle despite abundant feed, do a feed test to clarify pasture quality. “If pasture is in short supply, supplementing cattle with other nutritious feed sources will help to optimise their performance. “Ensuring that cattle are achieving growth rates of at least 0.9kg/day will help to reduce the risk of dark cutting. When cattle are gaining weight at these growth rates and above, their muscle glycogen will be ‘full’, allowing them to cope with stressors like handling, exercise and transport and still have enough stored glycogen at the point of slaughter. “A high-energy ration for at least 30 days before slaughter can increase muscle glycogen and reduce the risk of dark cutting.” Ms Garland said producers should also assess their cattle management in the lead up to slaughter to identify potential stressors and consider the following tips: • Muster and handle stock as quietly and efficiently as possible • Familiarise animals to handling and train stock persons in handling skills • Maintain animals in their social groups – don’t mix mobs within 14 days of dispatch • Ensure livestock have access to water at all times prior to consignment.
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From Australia to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Every time we leave home, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and recently we had the pleasure of travelling overseas to Houston, Texas to attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) and take in all things Brangus. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet with Brangus affiliates and breeders abroad to add extra skills, knowledge and gain a varied perspective in regards to International Brangus.
We have appreciated the opportunity to observe and compare the Brangus Cattle traits in America along with Showing and Judging techniques; this was made very easy with a wonderfully facilitated show program and schedule.
A very big highlight during our time at the Houston Livestock Show was when Annalee and Sylvia Godwin became actively involved and participated in the Show by preparing and leading some cattle for Skyhawk and G-Bar Brangus. The wonderful Undoubtedly this has been an relationships and opportunities that incredible learning experience and evolved throughout the duration of we look forward to exploring America the show were very gratifying. We further including their Brangus stud’s, had many delightful experiences with genetics and properties in much more numerous International Brangus depth over the next coming years Members whilst learning all about along with meeting more International their various stud locations and what Brangus Breeders. Sincere thanks to particular traits they are focusing on the Executives of the International within our Brangus Breed. Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Another highlight during our time for their kind invitation to attend this in Houston was being able to attend incredible event and we appreciate the Genetic Edge XXIV Sale which the many interesting and valuable was an amazing experience. It was discussions, meetings and forums that particularly interesting as my husband, we attended during our visit to discuss Michael is a professional cattle buyer Brangus. here in Central Queensland and The NRG Arena is an incredible and epic venue for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where this annual event has been held since 1931 and is now well recognised world-wide as the largest indoor livestock show in the world with 2,506,263 people attending this year. This number included us; my fellow Brangus Colleague and President of The Australian Brangus Association Ltd, Mr Mark Beckman and his son Jason along with one of our junior members, Annalee Godwin and her younger sister Sylvia, who are from Central Queensland.
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travels large distances to inspect, consult, draft, and purchase various cattle along with attending many cattle sales throughout the year. This was a magnificent sale with terrific results and we would like to congratulate all the vendors, purchasers and underbidders along with all the Agents and the IBBA for hosting such a wonderful sale. We would love our cattle sales to be in an air-conditioned room over here with lovely food and cold beverages too! Throughout the duration of this trip we remained in Houston, Texas to attend the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show and focus on meeting various Brangus Breeders and Executives from The International Brangus Breeders Association. Subsequently, many wonderful relationships were established at both executive level and with various members and stud stock producers. I anticipate that this will assist with future international communications and meetings between both Australia and America to evolve our breed together. CONTINUES PG 84
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Throughout our recent liaisons with the International Brangus Breeders, we discovered that there is significant interest to travel to Australia to attend our next premier event of “Beef Australia 2021” to compare our breeding traits of Brangus along with our country’s climate, land variations and its adaptability towards our breed and we would anticipate another large showcase of Brangus Cattle and members to be present. We were fortunate enough to spend some time with the very knowledgeable Dr Tommy Perkins; who officially resigned from his well acclaimed role as Executive Vice Present of the International Brangus Breeders Association and his wife Rhonda.
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It was also a privilege to have diverse meetings with President Eddy Roberts, and well-respected members Allen Goode, Joe Cavender, along with Marketing and Communication Specialists Macee Prause and Registry Services Coordinator Kelsey Wages from IBBA along with many other Brangus Breeders who attended the Houston Show. These encounters have been incredibly valuable to our breed and we look forward to continuing these relationships and sharing knowledge from abroad. Sincere thanks and compliments to the IBBA and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for their wonderful hospitality during our recent visit and also congratulations on a very successful and well-run event. It was not only very rewarding and pleasing
to see the level of enthusiasm towards our Brangus Breed but also the level of promotion and recognition given to the Agriculture Industry and the encouragement of youth towards such a wonderful and important industry. Our Agricultural Industry and representatives deserve to be well recognised and appreciated World Wide and this was acknowledged very well in America and we congratulate and applaud them for this. To learn more about Brangus abroad in Houston was a great privilege and a wonderful learning experience that we have thoroughly enjoyed and we look forward to returning again. It has certainly proved that ... “Any Country is Brangus Country”
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DDD Spring Production Sale hits $25,000 Sale Summary 2019 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH SPRING PRODUCTION SALE 25 Brangus Bulls Averaged $5,755 100 straws semen Averaged $300/straw 51 Registered Females Averaged $5,975 5 Commercial Open Heifers Averaged $1,295 2 Commercial Pairs Averaged $2,500
Earlier in the year at the Doguet Diamond D Ranch Sale, Poteet, Texas bulls sold to $23,000 (US$) and heifers to $25,000 (US$). The fixture was conducted by Mike and Lisa Doguet, DDD Ranch, Beaumont, Texas in April of this year.
ABOVE DDD Miss Full Circle 88F for $25,000 (US$) BELOW DDD Wall Street 38E23 for $23,000 (US$)
Top selling female and overall high seller of the sale at $25,000 (US$) was DDD Miss Full Circle 88F selling to GKB Cattle. Sired by DDD/Rafter L Full Throttle 157C5 the 15-month-old donor prospect had recently claimed the Reserve Junior Calf Division Champion at the 2019 International Brangus Show, Houston. Top selling bull at $23,000 (US$) was DDD Wall Street 38E23 (18-months) selling to Lackey Ranch. Sired by DDD Wall Street 150C and from DDD MS Iselie 38W5 the vendors comments were that the bull was perhaps one of the most intriguing Wall Street sons to sell through the Doguet Sale Ring. The top seller was a maternal sibling to the flush mates DDD Final Source 38D21 and DDD Sweet Source 38D22 who recorded show victories throughout the year capturing multiple grand champion selections at a National level. Earlier in the year at the ‘Friday Night Lights Frozen Genetics Sale’, Wall Street 150C semen sold for over $700/straw (US$) and a flush out of the prolific 38W5 sold for over $16,000 (US$). Second top seller was the 17-month-old, DDD Stunner 150F4 (MC Stunner 628B2/DDD Masterplan 1019W10) selling to Lackey Ranch for $20,000 (US$). The six-year-old dam, DDD Ms Dede 804A12 (MC Crossover 834Y) and her CCC/DDD Unlimited 74C7 sired heifer calf, DDD Miss Dee Dee (4-months) sold to GKB Cattle for $16,500 (US$). The rising six-year-old Two Hearts Cricket 820A8 (2H Hammer 804T50 - 820A8) and her DDD Good Choice 150C6 heifer calf (six-months) were sold separately with 86
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both going to Robert Fuchs and Jared Desormeaux for $15,500 (US). A rising nine-year-old breeder of Skyhawks Presidente, Skyhawks BT 610X5 and her DDD Fortunate Son 118B3 heifer calf, DDD Miss Toni 610F (seven-months) sold to Brad Cotton for $9,750 (US$). Ten packages of semen in of DDD Masterplan 1019W10 (Doguets Hercules 88S3) sold for on average $300/straw (US$).
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Divas In Red Sale grosses $76,000 Sale Summary DIVAS IN RED SALE 19 Lots Average $4,047 Gross $76,000 1 Pair Averaged $10,500 9 Open Heifers Averaged $4,283 3 Exposed Heifers Averaged $3,583 5 Straws of Semen Averaged $775 2 Flushes Averaged $4,250 12 Embryos Averaged $393.75
Sponsored by the International Red Brangus Association and staged at the TAMU Beef Centre, College Station, Texas, US the sale saw Lot 16 and 16A consigned by Indian Hill Ranch of Cranfills Gap, Texas. Both were daughters of IH Bar None 820Y8 and out of a Chief of Indian Hills 23P68 daughter sold to Marvel Farms of High Springs, Florida. Five straws of semen in Trio’s Yucatan 175Y (Trio’s Sequoia 112S) was competitively sought after by many in the crowd and online but ultimately commanded $775/straw (US$) and was purchased by GKB Cattle of Waxahachie, Texas. The package was offered by Trio Cattle and Genetics,
Trio’s Yucatan 175Y
MBJ Ranch and New City Cattle Co. Yucatan 175Y was the 2013 IBBA National Grand Champion and he was awarded the “IBBA Red Brangus Sire of the Year” in 2017/2018. In 2019, he is the ‘Runner Up Sire of the Year’. The last package of the bull’s semen will be offered at the “Legends of the Brand” Sale in September 2019.
An open Yucatan granddaughter, WRC MS Yucatax 575F2 offered by Cox Excalibur, Weimar, Texas sold to Tom Moore, Houston, Texas.
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Queensland breeders visit the US Earlier in the year central Queensland breeders Edward Quinn, Voewood Stud, Calliope and Kevin Lucke, Ironbark Stud, Mt Larcom travelled to America taking in the annual Houston Livestock Show. Whilst there they took the opportunity of visiting breeders and other facilities 28th February -3rd March We started our US visit by attending the annual Houston Livestock Show, Houston, Texas. Bull judging and watching those events unfold took all of the first day and the following day the females were shown. Due to travel commitments we didn’t attend The Genetic Edge Sale where heifers sold to $50,000 (US), donors sold to highs of $60,0000 (US). We were unsure of the numbers on show for the breed in Houston, however there were more females exhibited than their male counterparts. Houston is the forth largest city in US with 2.35 million people. The Houston Stock Show runs with a volunteer base of 46,000 people and the nightly rodeo alone attracting an audience of between 50,000 to 60,000 people. We attended the Texas A & M Meeting of the International Beef Cattle Academy. The ATM is the largest animal science department in the world and now has some 1300 students from 90
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a total number of 68,000 students. The ATM has a 1000 head of breeding beef cows that it owns and they also have their own processing facility where the outside public are able to purchase meat. Buck and Sidney Thomason, Indian Hills Ranch, Texas have donated $25,000 (US) to this project. Buck was instrumental in getting this programme off the ground and he wants ATM to grow outside Texas USA. A 12 month online course costs $12,000 (US) and already one Australian student has enrolled in the 2019 course with the downstream view that Scholarships will be offered in the coming years to help offset costs. It’s no secret that ATM wants to become the world leaders in agricultural science globally. 3rd - 5th March Over the next two days we travelled with Buck visiting Indian Hills, Mound Creek and Elgin Veterinarian. Elgin Veterinarian is one of the best vet practices in America where they can fix anything from bucking bulls to stud bulls from broken legs to torn tendons. You name it they can fix it. We also visited Elgin Breeders and Integrated Breeders in temperatures of below 0c for the entire time. 6th - 7th March From there we flew to Amarillo and met up with Justin Gleghorn, Cactus Feeders. Cactus Feeders operates 130 feedlots in a 150 mile radius of Amarillo and has approximately 2.5 million head of cattle on feed at any given time. The operation produces 30 percent of the nations beef requirements and 88 percent of the meat that Texans consume. One of every 25 fed cattle in the US is Cactus beef. Each week, 20,000 head of Cactus cattle produce 5,443,000kgs (12 million lbs) of boneless red meat. One of the feedlots under that umbrella is the Cactus Wrangler Feedyard that has a number of dedicated pens for research and conducts approximately 160 tours per year. CONTINUES PG 92
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Cactus is the largest privately owned feed yard in the US and feeds 500,000 at a time over 10 feedlots. The Wrangler feedlot has a staff of 46 workers for the 50,000 head operation and covers some 500 acres, 400 of which are pens. Cattle are fed for 170 to 190 days depending on their frame score. Around 40 percent of the cattle are custom feed for clients with cattle drawn from Texas, Florida and even Mexico. The Mexican sourced cattle must stay at the border for a 40 day quarantine before entering the feedlot and heifers must be spayed. Vets flank spay all these females. Built in the 1960’s the feedlot workers are also company share holders after a period of five years employment. It has been found that this helps the work ethic. Over 90 percent of all the cattle are ‘flat backs’ (Angus, Hereford, Charolais and their composites) and all feed (stream flaked rations) is processed on site. Finished cattle are processed at the Tyson Plant, Amarillo with 5500 head slaughtered in a 10 hour day. The operation works on a beast being slaughtered every nine seconds. Around 30 to 40 percent of Tyson’s throughput is supplied from the Cactus feedlots. 7th - 8th March We then headed to Dallas and New Orleans where we met up with Shep Batson of Rocking B Polled Brahmans and Trey Cuevas, T3 Brangus. Shep operates an Alligator Farm of some 650 animals where they collect and incubate eggs selling one week old Alligators for $50 (US$) each. Alligators are fed for six months of the year on a ration that is 50 percent protein. They gain around .9kg (2lbs) per week and grow to between 2.4 to 3m (eight to ten feet) in length. The animals are reared in ponds supplied by natural spring that produces 1800 gallons a minute. 11th -12th March Our Journey was coming to an end as we took in Lettiler Brangus, a family business that has been operating for 35 years in central Florida by Joe, Beverly, Lauren and Emily Lettiler. 13th March We spent our last day at the gun range and then it was time to head to the airport for the journey home.
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Ginger Infused Silverside PREP TIME 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS 2.5 kilogram silverside 2 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Ginger 1.25 litres ginger ale
METHOD 1. Remove fat from silverside and rinse silverside with cold water. 2. Place the silverside into the slow cooker. 3. Sprinkle with lightly dried ginger and season with cracked pepper. 4. Pour over ginger ale. 5. Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours or until silverside is soft to slice and succulent.
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Upcoming sales JK Cattle Company
Justin and Kate Boshammer, JK Cattle Company, Condamine, are proud to offer four Brangus bulls at the Sandon Glenoch Bull Sale, Glenoch, Chinchilla, Wednesday, August 14th at 1pm. This group has been carefully selected and kept for auction and presents an impressive package of phenotype, EBVs and exceptional temperament. There are three sons of Nindooinbah F707, whom now approaching his eighth joining season has been used with great success. F707 offers 100% USA genetics and has almost 200 progeny analyzed through Breedplan. He’s in the top 1% of the breed for EMA, and offers fast growth and Carcase weight (top 15%), and scrotal size (top 10%). All bulls have all been Sire verified and have the double black coat gene (ED/ED). Three are homozygous polled (PP) with one, heterozygous polled (Pp). Dam data is provided on all bulls, which is reflective of the fertility pressure in this herd. For more information visit www.jkcattleco.com.au.
Bimbadeen Helmsman Sale
An exciting line of young Brangus bulls, with pedigrees, genetics and fertility to burn will be showcased at the 2019 Bimbadeen Brangus Sale, Saturday, August 24th. The annual on-property event will again be held at the stud’s, ‘Arthur’s Knob’ facility, with 40 19 to 22 month-old bulls and 50 purebred Brangus heifers (rising 10 months) on offer. Commencing at 10am, 11 bulls will be sold in a live auction with the remainder through the Helmsman system. All bulls (34 black and six red) are ABCA registered and Bimbadeen is J-BAS 7. “We are delighted with this very even line of young sires, and very proud of their great results across the board for EBV’s, genetic and semen testing,” said stud principal Mark Salisbury. For more info visit bimbadeenbrangus.com or phone Mark and Amanda Salisbury on (07) 4167 5141.
13th Annual Roma Association Sale
This years annual ABCA Roma Sale will see 124 bulls and 27 females along with two genetic lots on offer. To be staged at the Roma Saleyards, Friday, 6th September. The male section of the offering is composed of 119 registered and five herd bulls while the entire female section is a registered field. Twenty four vendors from three mainland states have supported the offering. Vendors include Karingal, Bonox, Burenda, Boonderoo, Bindaree, BH Bindaree, Rockyyview, Glenoyra, Belview, Castle, Elara, Folkslee, Gunnadoo Park, Inavale, Fearnley, Kulkyne, Miltopp, Night, Coal Dust, Maccaboyz, Parkavenue, Lazy S, Telpara Hills and Valley View.
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Central Highlands Angus, Brangus & Ultrablacks Sale
The Central Highlands Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack Sale will be conducted this year on Monday, 9th September at the Emerald AgGrow Selling Complex commencing at 10am. The premier sale boasts a catalogue of 85 commercially focused, industry relevant bulls from eight of the leading studs throughout central Queensland. Studmasters for the sale have offered attractive incentives this year with a repeat buyer rebate, outside agent rebate and a bulk buyer incentive. All bulls have been inspected, morphology tested and will be scanned for raw data prior to sale so that bull buyers can bid with confidence in knowing that they are purchasing bulls that will perform. Please join selling Agents Hourn & Bishop QLD and Emerald Land & Livestock on the afternoon of Sunday, 8th September at AgGrow Bull Selling Complex commencing at 3pm for a bull walk and light refreshments. Further enquires contact Alex Dodson, Hourn & Bishop QLD on 0437 837 520.
Central Brangus Classic Sale
In all 111 black and red bulls will be catalogued for the forthcoming Central Brangus Classic Sale, CQLX, 10am Wednesday, 11th September. On offer will be 110 black and a single red bull ranging in age from rising twoyear-olds to rising three-year-olds. This year’s vendor list involves 18 prefixes with bulls drawn from Amaroo, Benarla, Bimbora, Bonox, Coolabah, Couti-Outi, Earlwood, Moola, Needmor, Parkes, Parkes C, Schneider, Scrubbee, Tafino, Tannyfoil, Telemon, Terelea and Yaraandoo. Sale contacts: Julian Laver (Landmark) 0427 169 862, Duncan Geddes (Chairman) 0408 268 731 or John Collins (Secretary) 0414 815 630.
Palgrove Sale
Palgrove is looking forward to celebrating its 50 year old commitment to beef in Australia as they present 60 quality Ultrablack bulls at their 2019 Annual Bull Sale, Friday, 13th September at their Warwick property. We’re really pleased with the client feedback on the versatility, doing ability and tremendous carcase attributes of the Palgrove Ultrablack bulls, which are now well entrenched in many of the larger pastoral herds of the north. These bulls are producing IMF percentages that place them at the top end of the Angus rankings, yet there’s no compromise on muscle shape, weight gain or constitution. Palgrove maintains strict selection criteria and produces pedigrees that carry some of Australia and America’s best breeding sires including, TJM Three D, Hollywood of Salacoa, Clunie Range Kookaburra, Millah Murrah Klooney and SAV Sensation 5615. Palgrove Ultrablacks continue to confirm their place as one of the most exciting genetic choices to produce premium progeny in less than perfect environments in the north.
Monto All Breeds Sale
A total of 11 bulls of red and black genotypes will be involved in the Annual Monto All Breeds Sale, Saturday, 14th September at 10am. Five black bulls start the offering with a single entry from the Bunya Creek prefix with four catalogued from local breeders, the Karingal Stud. The six red bulls catalogued will all be drawn from the another local prefix, Redline. Contact agents: Monto Cattle and Country, (07) 4166 1662 or 0428 780 414.
Classic Red Brangus Sale
Now into it’s second decade, a new logo and look to better represent the unprecedented quality of the red Brangus cattle that the sale now presents, the Classic Red Brangus Sale will be staged at CQLX, 23rd and 24th September. Nine leading red Brangus Studs have selected 67 bulls and 12 registered heifers for this year’s annual sale. Special emphasis has been placed on temperament, growth and highly functional, fertile bulls, with VBBSE semen results and scanning data available to aid buyers. The Registered Heifer Helmsman Sale will be held with the Bull Walk, 3pm Monday 23rd September. Light refreshments will be available at the Helmsman Sale and Bull Walk. The following morning the bull sale will commence at 10am. Sale vendors include Redline, Duff, Tannyfoil, Jateebee, Charlevue, Mawson, GL, BVL and Ruby Red Brangus. More information at www.classic redbrangus.com.au or Facebook. Contact: Vendors or Elders Rockhampton 07 4838 9000.
Forest Hills Bull Sale
Michael and Kellie Silvester, Forest Hills Stud, Emerald are excited to announce their Inaugural Brangus Sale, Tuesday, 1st October, at the AgGrow Bull Selling Complex, Emerald. All their bulls will be exclusively offered for sale here along with some quality classy females. Forest Hills Brangus focus on producing quality cattle that are quiet, functional, well balanced and structurally correct. Strong emphasis is placed on fertility in females and producing bulls that are adaptable and ready to work in any environment. They pride themselves on relationships built with customers and appreciate the confidence customers have in them and their cattle. A kind invitation is extended to join them at their upcoming sale where they welcome you to inspect their cattle and catch up with old and new friends to discuss our great Brangus Breed. Your support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at Emerald.
Triple B Annual Production Sale
Eighty bulls and over 200 commercial purebred females are catalogued for the Annual Triple B Production Sale, Araluen, Dingo, Wednesday, 2nd October. Nearly half of the bulls are by the Triple B sires, Global G112 (7), Huxley H583 (13), Hugo H534 (4), Jasper J531 (3), Kingston
K585 (8), Koumatsu K548 (4) and Kent K574 (5). Others sires represented are Couti Outi Quart-Pot (8), Bonox 821 (12), Csonka (2) and Belview Zorro (5). Current EBV data indicates the sale team average is in the top 35 percentile band or higher for 12 out 16 traits. Sourced from the most comprehensively recorded Brangus herd with over 20 years of data recordings, the average age of the bulls will be 23 months at sale. All will be semen tested, carry current morphologies and full scan data. All are J-BAS 7 negative with all bulls carrying vaccinations for 3 Day, 7in 1, Botulism, Pesti- Virus and 3 Germ Blood. The heifer component have all been vaccinated with 3 Germ Blood.
Burenda
The 10th Annual Burenda Clermont Angus and Brangus Bull Sale will be conducted at the Clermont Saleyards, 10am Thurdsday, October 3rd. This year’s Brangus component in the sale comprises 40 black Brangus bulls. Genetically, these bulls represent some of Queensland’s best bulls on offer. Catalogued are the progeny of some of Australia’s and America’s leading AI sires together with several outstanding homebred and retained, Burenda sires. A good number of the bulls have excellent EBV’s suitable for joining to heifers for calving ease whilst others possess the growth and carcase qualities the majority of producers are chasing. All have been sire verified, genomics and poll tested, Pestivirus tested and vaccinated, Vibrio, Botulism, 7 in 1, 3 Day Sickness, Tick Fever, semen and morphology tested. For more information contact Jonathan Schmidt via email at schmidtjk@bigpond.com or 0429 067 313. Visit www.burendaangus.com.au.
ABCA Rockhampton Sale
The annual ABCA Rockhampton Sale will this year see a total of 155 bulls, 64 registered females, six semen packages and four embryo packages. Staged over two days, Monday and Tuesday, October 14th and 15th the sale kicks off with the registered female section of the catalogue followed by a commercial female offering. The following day, Tuesday 15th October the all male component comprises 145 registered and eight herd bulls together with two used bulls. Completing the catalogue with be the genetic packages, the six semen and four embryo packages. In total there are 34 vendors from two states represented in this years catalogue. Vendors supporting the fixture are Doonside, Ginoondan, Bullakeana, Beejay, Black Mountain, River Run, Cainbable, Charlevue, Braveheart, Double Creek, Jardine, Stutzview, Diamond Valley, Voewood, Folkslee, Glenrosa, Barwonga, Inavale, Yaraadoo, Kraken, Dynamite, Shadow Valley, Bullrush, Yabba-Do, Oaklands, Pheasant Creek, Ramsey Creek, Sandy Banks, Sheldara, Telpara Hills, Traveston Park, Western Force, Bonox and Lunar. 99
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A. Sample type chart: SeekSire
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3. Order your sample collection supplies online at order.igenity.com or call 877-IGENITY.
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4. Collect your samples and send them in with your Igenity order form. We will sign you up for Igenity Beef Dashboard and set up your report.
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By Igenity profiling your heifers, you can assess the performance efficiency and carcass values they will pass on to their calves and use Igenity decision tools to make confident selections for the future.
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B. Time to sample chart: What animals to test
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The Advantage of Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs) Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) are a rapidly growing sample type for DNA testing in livestock. This technology, while highly advanced, makes it easy to take DNA samples during routine cattle-handling processes while providing high-quality samples for genomic testing. Neogen® has worked closely with Allflex to enhance the convenience and reliability of DNA testing in the field.
Why TSUs? • Faster, easier, cleaner • Less hassle, more weather proof • Sample at any age, even a day-old calf • Neogen can use same TSU for BVD PI screening and genotyping • Uniquely barcoded, preserves high-quality DNA
One simple step opens a whole world of insightful predictions • Fast – Loading the applicator, taking the sample and recording the animal ID can take as little as 10 seconds per head. • Easy – With one squeeze, a DNA ear notch sample is taken, sealed and preserved in a uniquely bar-coded vial. • Clean – Unlike blood or hair, TSUs have little chance for cross contamination. The vial protects the sample from weather and grime. • Flexible – Take DNA while handling young calves or during animal-health protocols.
More benefits with TSUs: More data from one sample • Tissue in the vial can be used for multiple tests. • Screen samples for BVD PI and run genomic tests. • Store at the lab or breed association for future testing. Integration with animal ID • Match with visual tags and/or EID tags using the same identifier. • Integrate with other record keeping or data collection. • RFID readers and downloadable CSV files are available from Allflex.
Visual tag and EID match TSU barcode and visual number on the vial.
• As export markets look to U.S. beef producers, ID needs change. Your ID and TSU system can meet your needs both in marketing and DNA testing. • A new handheld device from Allflex combines a barcode scanner and EID reader for chute-use. (See more at AllflexUSA.com.)
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Putting TSUs To Work
Collecting DNA while working heifer calves
1. Rancher separates cows from heifer calves.
2. TSU loaded into applicator.
3. Heifer calves in chute are weighed, vaccinated, wormed and DNA sampled.
4. Heifer calf ID noted on TSU vial packaging. Weight data collected.
When is a good time to collect cattle DNA?
What is the bottom line?
Any time cattle are handled. Samples can be taken at birth, branding or calf processing, vaccination, weaning and breeding soundness exams. Earlier DNA collection helps producers take greater advantage of DNA test findings.
Seedstock producers using GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler™ or Angus GS™ and and and commercial cattle producers using Igenity Profiles can take full advantage of the benefits of TSUs to collect DNA.
Can TSUs be stored?
Where can producers purchase Allflex TSUs?
When processing DNA, Neogen reseals and stores the vial for future use. Producers can store vials out of direct sunlight at room temperature for one year and after that store them in a non-defrost freezer.
Purchase Allflex TSUs from Neogen at order.genity.com. They also can be purchased from animal health suppliers or breed associations.
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Hair Sample Instructions
1. Pull (do not cut) hair from the tail switch, not tail head. Pull hair in the opposite direction from which the hair is laying. This results in less breakage than pulling straight out from the tail.
2. Make sure hair is free of fecal material and dirt. Save the hair roots (follicles), which contain the DNA.
3. Roots must be clearly visible. Approximately 30 hair roots are needed. For animals with finer hair, a minimum of 50 to 60 hairs is desired. For animals younger than three months, TSUs are recommended since hair roots will likely not be visible.
4. Open the collector and peel back the plastic cover. Insert the root end of hairs in the middle of the collector. Seal the plastic cover over the hair roots and then close the collector cover tab.
5. Trim excess hair extending from the collector. Write animal ID and other information in the spaces provided (do not cut off follicles, which contain the DNA).
6. Properly record animal IDs on the collector cards and correctly enter that information on your order form to match the DNA to the animal.
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Blood Sample Instructions
1. Appropriately restrain the animal. Locate a blood vessel, visually or by feel. Clean the area so the sample is not contaminated with dirt or manure. Use a clean needle or lancet for every animal.
2. Blood can also be sampled with a syringe or blood tube from the vein on the underside of the tail. This may be easier than sampling blood from an ear vein that is covered with long, thick hair.
3. Collect two to three drops of blood on the collector portion of the collection card by allowing the blood to drip or squirt onto the card. Do not wipe the needle, ear or tail on the collection card. Discard the needle in an appropriate disposal container.
4. Before placing blood drops on blood cards, write an accurate name and animal ID in the spaces provided. Let the cards sit open and air dry before closing cover flap. If blood is sticky and gets on the top of the card, the sample is not useful.
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On Friday 5th of April, 2019 Edward McCamley and Casey Dahl were married in front of 120 family and friends. The ceremony and reception were held at The Church Events Venue in Rockhampton. Edward is a son to David and Julie McCamley, “Palmalmal”, Dingo and Casey is a daughter of Des & Karen Dahl, “Brolga Gully”, Baralaba. The happy couple have made their home at “Timbaroo”, Dingo. Photos by Madelyn Holmes Photographics
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Stephen McBride and Kelly-Anne Lucey were married on Thursday 23rd May 2019. Kelly is the daughter of Philip and Jennifer Lucey, Windsong, Beechwood, NSW. Stephen is the son of (late) Mervin and Heather McBride, Socorro, Gogango, Queensland. The ceremony was held at Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard in Port Macquarie, NSW in front of 40 family and guests coming from as far as Broome, Townsville, Rockhampton and Calliope. A duo from Brisbane sang on the balcony of one of the old cottages as Kelly walked up the aisle towards her new husband. The reception followed at Rydges overlooking the beautiful Hastings River at sunset. Stephen and Kelly were accompanied by Maid of Honour, Kendall (Kelly’s daughter) and Best man Lachlan (Stephen’s son). Floral arrangements were by Ginger Says and the wedding dress was by Gladstone Bridal Boutique. The happy couple are yet to honeymoon and have plans on travelling overseas and will make Robuck Hills, Calliope their home. Photos by Photography By Melissa Lee
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Lachlan and Maddie Brown, Somerville Stud, Monto welcomed into the world Hamish Fraser Brown on the 11th of March 2019. Hamish weighed 3722 grams and was 48cm long. He is a gorgeous little brother to doting big sisters Amelia and Eleanor.
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Corbyn Jade Hynes was born 4 weeks early and arrived on Sunday 17th February 2019. She weighed 3420 grams and was 48cm long. Corbyn is the first child for Jordan and Lauren Hynes, first grandchild for Gerard and Danielle Hynes and first great grandchild for Dan and Lola Jackson of Stutzview Brangus, Tiaro. Dan and Lola are proud to welcome the 4th generation into their Stutzview family.
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Around 70 family and close friends gathered at Kanangra Heights Restaurant, Tanby Road, Yeppoon on 6th April to celebrate Elaine Barlow’s 80th birthday. Elaine was born on April 9th 1939 and was originally from the Glass House Mountains on the Sunshine Coast. Robert and Elaine were married on the 9th March 1961 and in their early married life the couple grew Pineapples. In the years ahead the couple went onto co found the Triple B Brangus Stud, Barlow Cattle Company and Barlow’s Earthmoving. Robert and Elaine have been blessed with five children, Jeffery, Janelle, Michael, Stuart (Tub) and Lindsay, 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One of the many highlights on the day for Elaine was a ride in an MG owned and lovingly restored by her brother, Glen. Photos courtesy of Chapters by Jordie
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Sales & Events. We wish all vendors and exhibitors all the best with their sales and events in 2019/20.
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3rd Grafton Angus & Brangus Sale 4th Ray Donovan Brangus Sale 5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 6th Burenda Open Day Dalby 7th Carcase Competition Awards Dinner, Bracken Ridge Tavern 8th Brangus Judging Royal Qld Show (Ekka) 9th - 18th Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) 20th - 22nd Ag-Quip Gunnedah 23rd Fitzroy Crossing Sale WA 24th Bimbadeen On-Property Sale 31st Zone 1 Field Day Triple B Brangus Dingo 30th - 8th september Royal Adelaide Show
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5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 6th 13th ABCA Sponsored Roma Brangus Sale 9th Central Highlands Angus, Brangus & Ultrablack Sale 11th Central Queensland Brangus Classic Sale 13th Palgrove Charolais & Ultrablack Sale Warwick 14th Monto All Breeds Sale 21st - 1st october Royal Melbourne Show 13th Palgrove Charolais & Ultrablack Sale 23rd - 24th Classic Red Brangus Sale 28th - 5th Perth Royal Show 1st Forest Hills Brangus Sale Emerald 2nd Triple B Annual Production Sale 5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 3rd Burenda Angus & Brangus Sale Clermont 10th Nindooinbah Spring Bull & Female Sale 14th - 15th 42nd ABCA Rockhampton Brangus Sale 23rd - 26th Hobart Royal Show
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5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 11th - 12th All Breeds Sale Rockhampton 28th - 1st march Canberra Royal Show 5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 26th - 28th Toowoomba Royal Show
5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 3rd - 14th Sydney Royal Easter Show 5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 21st - 23rd Primex Casino
5th Brangus Group Breedplan Data Cut Off 2nd - 3rd Emerald Show 2nd - 4th Farmfest Toowoomba 20th - 21st Mt Larcom Show 18th - 20th AgGrow Field Day Emerald
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