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Te Whanga Angus Established in 1936 by PJ Borthwick, and used as a training farm for returned servicemen after World War II, Te Whanga is one of New Zealand’s iconic sheep and beef stations producing quality meat with genetic integrity. Located at Gladstone, the 1650ha station is home to 10,000 sheep and 700 Angus cattle. The Te Whanga Angus stud was established in 1936 and initially purchased cattle from the Waiterenui and Pharazyn studs. These ÿ rst animals had more than a week’s journey by foot and rail from Hawke’s Bay before reaching their new home. In 1972 Robin’s Overshiels Stud was combined with the Te Whanga Stud to add depth and allow the stud cattle to ÿ t into a commercial station system and be top producers o° ering reliability and quality proven genetics. PJ believed the fundamental business would always be commercial bulls and his philosophy was to breed the best commercial bulls in New Zealand around temperament, soundness, growth and fertility.
Eighty-two years later the approach remains the same. 2016 saw another addition to the stud with the purchase of a large portion of the females making up the Farÿ eld stud from Canterbury.
We feel it is important that these cattle are born and bred on the hill country, only coming down to be wintered as rising yearlings”
These females have arguably some of the best performance genetics within the Angus breed in New Zealand and blended with Te Whanga’s strong, traditional type and reliability, are sure to take the stud to another level. In the photo is some of the 140 bull calves born every year, which are making their way out to hill country paddocks out the back of Te Whanga where they will spend the ÿ rst few months of their lives. We feel it is important that these cattle are born and bred on the hill country, only coming down to be wintered as rising yearlings. It is a testament to this type of management that makes the cream rise to the top. The cows are also made to work hard all year every year, cleaning up behind ewes, and getting set stocked among ewes, only coming on to better country and feed pre-mating for the management of a synchronised AI programme. The line-up of bulls available this June is what we believe to be our best to date.
Due to the constant pressures in the herd, and now the injection of more performance genetics, we are well on track to producing animals that are not only functional but also have power plus performance - something that is not easy to achieve. Nothing happens overnight in the cattle breeding game, but progress is deÿ nitely in the air out here.
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CONTACT: Jason Co° ey (manager) M 027 457 0526 E te_whanga@borthwick.co.nz
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Hinewaka Shorthorns This year will be Hinewaka Shorthorns’ 19th on-farm bull sale. The past two years have seen a lot of turmoil and uncertainty with the world being ravaged by Covid 19. Farming has got o˜ relatively lightly and it has been work as usual. Prices at the farm gate haven’t taken the huge drop that some anticipated and there is conÿ dence in the meat industry going forward. At present we are receiving record lamb prices and very high cattle prices. We are really happy to present the line-up of bulls for sale this year. The bulls look great. They are well-grown with real thickness, easy ˛ eshing and soundness. They are backed up by some very good data and you are able to see the genetic progress being made in the breed-plan ÿ gures of each bull and where they sit within the breed for each trait. There are bulls that are suitable for both heifer and cow mating. There is a strong emphasis on producing cattle that are commercially focused, that can thrive in summer dry conditions, and are fertile and fast growing.
This year’s sale line-up includes bulls sired by three of the breed’s highest performing sires. New to this year’s line-up is Sprys Gigabytes N122. He is a real impact sire. He is breeding an exceptional phenotype and his progeny exhibit real soundness, deep-bodied, easy-doing cattle. Most impressive is that he is backed up with breed leading data in most traits. There are seven Gigabytes in the sale. Royalla Rembrandt K417 is a breed trait leader for seven traits. He is below average for BW and then he has tremendous early growth for 200D and 400D. He is a real curve bender and Rembrandt and sons of his are represented by seven bulls in the sale. Yamburgan Anzac L278 is a sire with extremely good carcass traits with high fats for Rib and Rump and high IMF. His progeny just get better and better and we are excited about his future in our programme. With the increase in dairying and dairy support on the better class of land in New Zealand, a lot of beef cattle breeding operations have been pushed to harder hill country properties, and as a result, the type of bulls needed for this class of country has changed.
Lot 3.
Gone are the very big framed, later maturing cattle. An e˝ cient animal is moderate framed, with good early growth, able to ÿ nish at 18-20 months of age.
The bulls are all semen and service tested and guaranteed fertile at the time of sale. The bulls have all tested negative and vaccinated for BVD.
Fertility is the most important trait determining proÿ tability in beef breeding operations.
If you would like further information on sale lots or our breeding programme, please contact us any time. We hope to see as many of you as possible on sale day.
Shorthorns are one of the best maternal breeds of cattle and are an ideal breed in crossbreeding programmes.
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KayJay Angus Established in 1958 this is our 64th year of breeding. KayJay Angus is run by Roddy and Sam, and Neil and Joan Kjestrup, and located 30 minutes east of Masterton on the eastern hills of Wairarapa. The total farm size is 590ha, consisting of 60% hill and 40% cultivatable land. The 185 stud cows and heifers are born on the hills and stay on the hills through their lives. The stud operation is run alongside 2300 ewes, with the cows playing a key role in the success of the sheep performance. We farm to the seasons with the ability to wean both sheep and cows early if necessary.
Therefore, we need a moderate frame cow that milks well and rear calves that display rapid growth through to weaning, with many of our cows weaning around 60% of their own body weight. We aim to breed an Angus female that will outstrip any cross-breeding programme. The KJ animal then has to add value at every stage of its life, whether it be male or female. Only the best females born each year make it into the herd. They are put to a bull as a yearling and then expected to get in calf every year thereafter. KJ bulls are becoming wellrecognised for adding depth and thickness into commercial breeding programme around the country with bulls being sold all over the North Island and some even heading south.
Sam, Zara and Rod with KayJay BigMac Q324. Our clients are consistently topping weaner and yearling fairs with a premium being realised from the demand by ÿ nishers for these genetics. 2021 saw some real highlights for the KJ team with some record highs through the sale rostrum and ÿ ve bulls selling for stud duties including KayJay BigMac Q324 who sold for $56,000 to Shian Angus. The biggest highlight of all though was the number of local and return clients repeatedly endorsing our program.
Central Wairarapa Angus Breeders BULL WALK - THUR 19 MAY 2022 9-9.30am Tapiri Stud Rob & Lucy Thorneycroft
11.25-11.55am Pinebank Stud Willie & Angela Falloon
1.10-1.40pm KayJay Stud Neil, Joan, Rod & Sam Kjestrup
9.55-10.25am Te Whanga Stud Jason Co˜ ey, Paddy, Sarah & Rob Borthwick
12.05-12.35pm. Light lunch provided at Gladstone Inn Gladstone Inn. If intending having lunch contact Joan: P 06 3722838 or E: centralwaiangus@xtra.co.nz
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10.40-11.10am Dandaloo Stud Angus & Trish Thomson
3.05-3.35pm Glanworth Angus Joe & Lea, Shaun & Fi Fouhy all welcome
This year we have 44 bulls coming through to sale with the last sons sired by Merchiston Steakhouse who has bred phenomenally well with close to 60 sons selling at auction for an average of over $11,000. He is a sire that breeds cooky cutter consistency and never leaves a tail end. We also have the ÿ rst sons by Taimate laser N22 the $86,000 high seller, coming through to sale on Friday 3 June at noon.
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expand into McFadzean Cruizy Calve Angus
The Wairarapa-based McFadzean family name is well-recognised as a leading producer of weaner cattle. In recent years, the family has broadened its focus and has started selling their own line of yearling bulls. After more than a decade of selling bulls to a few people directly, over time customers returned and more people started approaching the stud. So in 2018 McFadzean Cattle Company was born.
a top calf is a key ingredient to strengthen a herd’s performance.”
Cow and her calf.
Now, after four successful sales of Meat Maker and Super Angus bulls, for the ÿ rst time The McFadzean Cattle Company will also be selling McFadzean Cruizy Calve - Low birth weight short gestation registered Angus yearling bulls. Last May John and Johnie were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to head to Northland and purchase capital stock registered Angus cows from Craig Davie-Martin at Puketi Stud. Craig has specialised in low birth weight heifer mating for over a decade. “We will be forever grateful for the opportunity that Craig and his family have given us,” says manager Johnie McFadzean. This year we calved over 100 cows to start our low birth weight herd
and we will have 30+ Cruizy Calve bulls up for auction on September 8th.”
This commercially focused selection criteria are mirrored in their stud bull operation.
Over the years the McFadzean family has grown their cow herd from 40 to a consistent 1400-strong cow herd. Investing in top genetics without compromising constitution has always been a priority for the McFadzeans.
“Our focus is on performance under hill country commercial farming conditions. We have a very harsh selection criteria for bulls. If they don’t meet our criteria, we won’t sell them. We select based on type, constitution, temperament and cow quality. Just like our commercial operation we put a strong focus on the maternal role in genetic improvement and performance. In our bull sale catalogue, we not only detail key data on the bulls but showcase the mother.
“The focus has been on having a sustainable and high performing cow herd. We expect our cows to wean a calf that is in excess of 50% of her body weight for heifer calves and in excess of 58% for a bull calf year-on-year regardless of the season. “Replacement heifers are selected under a strict criteria considering type, constitution, temperament, and durability.”
“We felt it was imperative that clients get to view the cow as well as the bulls. The mother’s ability to withstand varied seasonal and pastoral conditions while raring
After four years of o° cial operation the McFadzeans have been thrilled with the results seen from their clients. The weaner fairs in March/April were very strong with McFadzean Cattle Company sired calves leading the way with top priced black Meat Maker/Super Angus steers reaching $1180 p/h at Masterton with an average of over $1000 p/h. At Te Kuiti steers got $885 for October-born calves, Fraser Eddowes was very happy with the premiums he received for his McFadzean bred steers. McFadzean Cattle Company Bulls topped the sale again at Masterton, getting a top price $1335 with an average of $1120. “We are very pleased the following of our cattle that we and our clients are getting for our McFadzean bred cattle,” Johnie says. The ÿ fth annual yearling bull sale for 2022 will be held on Thursday 8 September. It will feature 35 Meat Maker/ Super Angus bulls and 30 McFadzean Cruizy Calve Bulls. The McFadzeans will have an open day on Wednesday 24 August.
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Otapawa Station Otapawa Poll Herefords are the leading e˜ cient breed of beef cattle, says Stuart Robbie, Stud Master of Otapawa, at Puketoi, east of Eketahuna. “Using Herefords in crossbreeding is one of the fastest proven ways to improve farm gate proÿ ts. This is one of the reasons why crossbred Hereford calves have topped most of the weaner fairs across New Zealand this year.” A common sense approach to breeding e˜ cient and proÿ table beef cattle are the founding principles at Otapawa Poll Herefords - Proven genetics producing progressive sound progeny. “Carcass quality is especially important. It is proven that the Hereford is the most e˜ cient converter of grass, and we are always reÿ ning and testing this in our breeding system,” says Stuart. The basic knowledge about Hybrid Vigour (Heterosis) has existed for more than 50 years but seems to have been overlooked in recent years as some breed groups are trending towards a genomics bred animal while o˛ ering selective premium incentives. “There are good reasons why our forebears utilised cross-breeding
Stuart Robbie with dog Duskie.
for optimum proÿ tability. We’ve observed that a commercial Angus herd can expect to achieve a 15% increase in weaning weights from Heterosis,” says Stuart. “Hereford Sired Progeny will beneÿ t from ongoing consistent advantages from feed conversion, to improved average daily weight gains, longevity, and fertility, while still conforming to the selection criteria of many premiums o˛ ered. “It is pleasing to see our clients continually topping the weaner fairs with Hereford and Hereford/ Angus-cross progeny. That is a constant goal for our breeding programme.” The table below highlights an example of the Dollar value di˛ erence that can be achieved using crossbreeding. Steer Avg 300kg CWT (kgs) Heterosis 15% Gain CWT Value $6kg
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Otapawa makes selecting for cross breeding easy. Identifying and selecting genetics which thrive in the environment in which you farm makes a lot more sense than trying to manipulate the system or environment to suit the livestock, says Stuart.
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“We are a commercial farming operation ourselves, so we see the advantages ÿ rst-hand that re˝ ect our breeding selections from our Stud Hereford herd into the commercial herd. Longevity, maternal ability, and carcass quality are important proÿ t drivers, and with heterosis, you get more bang for your buck.”
does she reach puberty earlier, allowing for ideal heifer mating, a higher rate of pregnancy throughout her life means signiÿ cantly less replacements are required, resulting in an improved e˜ ciency across the herd.”
Another signiÿ cant advantage to cross breeding is the utilisation of the resulting female.
Otapawa is putting forward a great line-up of bulls this year, including sons from feature Sire TH Frontier 174E as well as progeny from Okawa Rommel, who was purchased in 2019 for $60,000.
“The crossbred cow is undoubtedly superior in its characteristics for increasing performance across any herd. With the superior fertility of a cross-bred female, not only
“We encourage all cattlemen serious about increasing the proÿ tability of their herd, particularity those with Purebred Angus herds, to come and see the bulls ÿ rst-hand and discuss
CONTACT: Stuart Robbie M 027 848 4408 Douglas Robbie M 027 919 7150 E otapawa@xtra.co.nz www.otapawa.co.nz your breeding programme with us. At Otapawa we have a longterm commitment to our clients. Our purpose is to help improve your results through a focus on quality breeding.” This year Otapawa has 43 high performance station bred Bulls on o˛ er. Sale Day is Tuesday 7 June. The On Farm Action starts at noon and Live on Bidr.
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What is the Falkirk Index System? The Falkirk Index System is a holistic approach to livestock measurement, assessment and selection. It recognizes that the key to achieving the optimal animal is to merge the use of technology with stock judgment and appraisal skills. Developed in New Zealand over 4 decades, the Falkirk Index System is used to estimate the retail meat value of live animals based on a wide range of inputs. Farmers have more control over their product, and that is an important aspect of being successful in business. This holistic approach to animal selection is now applied to many commercial flocks and herds to breed animals to exact market specifications in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. How the Falkirk Index System works The system uses ultrasound scanning technology to scan the livestock carcasses, gather data and produce an accurate index value. The Falkirk Index System is the exact description of the physiology of a particular animal as defined by measured data, bone-fat-meat ratio relative to mass (liveweight). This accounts for 50% of the assessment to define the optimal animal. Then the Falkirk hand/eye methodology is applied to observe the skeletal/structural correctness that indicates and subscribes to functionality and longevity. This combination of main trait abilities is input into an epigenetic selection process. The genetic difference between groups of peers can be calculated to a high degree of accuracy, to support a specific commercial animal selection process. This system is applicable across breed and species.
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How the Falkirk Index can help farmers Feed conversion efficiency is the prime economic driver to determine the optimal animal. Which by default develops towards prepotency with lower gas emissions, that is directly attributed to an efficient metabolic function. In fact this type of animal consumes 24% less feed than the inefficient animal that is proven to be of low productivity and high gas emissions. • It is simple to assess each animal’s index value and then rate stock from the highest to the lowest. • It can be used for determining the selection of breeding stock. • It assists in efficient production
and achieving optimal returns at the “Farm Gate”. • It assists in marketing of stock to fellow breeders, meat buyers and feed-lots. • It is an objective tool to function a progeny test analysis.
Feed conversion efficiency is the prime economic driver to determine the optimum animal Proven results A series of lamb cutting trials conducted over time, along with analysis trials, ratified the Falkirk Index animal assessment system as being correct to the point that structural correctness and trait balanced physiology provides:
• A lack of traditional tail end lambs • Evidence that Falkirk certified lambs are superior by • specification • Pre-slaughter cleanliness and health status • Higher yielding carcasses • Bone-fat-meat ratio that is predictable • Superior meat quality • Predictable portion size • Superior by-products and runners • Form and capacity in the shoulder/chest region to accommodate superior organs that influence better metabolic function and higher meat yield • Superior pelts inclusive of wool on pelts • Validation that the GR grading system is flawed as a reliable
About the Falkirk Scientific Foundation Ian Walsh is Managing Director of the Falkirk Scientific Foundation and the key developer and promoter of the Falkirk Index System. He has been involved in farming his entire life and has been a dedicated career producer and breeder for 62 years. Ian was greatly influenced at an early age by his paternal grandmother who was a profound judge of livestock and reliable genetic material. In the late 1980s he recognised the need for ultrasound technology in conjunction with a carcass probe that was capable of accurately measuring meat yield, quality and additional data, that clearly audits outcomes. Brian Hennessy, a precision instrument manufacturer, taught Ian many aspects of measurement including VIA, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound and Fibre Optic Systems. Ian has undertaken almost 100 trips overseas as part of his research to better understand the implications of geopolitics, genetic development , and the selection and the marketing of branded high quality product that ensures a positive profit line for producers. This background and knowledge drives the assessment programme of the Falkirk Index. Today Ian is assisted by fully trained technicians and has clients in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. “The Falkirk System was developed to ensure genetic integrity for commercial producers and astute breeders alike,” says Ian. “The motivation is to optimize the genetic ability of animals, then to advance to high quality branded product.”
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Dandaleith Angus Dandaleith Angus has been breeding quality Angus cattle since 1950 and this year we bring an exciting line-up of bulls to sale for our on-farm sale on 14 of June at 9.30am to be held at 102 Laws Road, Dannevirke.
To round out our offering, we have some excellent bulls by our purchased sires – Te Mania Garth & Rangatira 537. Lot 2 and Lot 4 are exciting prospects which were used over the yearling heifers last year. They both have a great positive EBVs, and are strong grunty bulls which are proven, getting 93% of the yearling heifers in calf. They are both in the top 5% for growth and self-replacing index.
Dandaleith Angus was established in 1950, by Bill Philip, who was a Scottish immigrant from Dandaleith, near Aberlour in the Moray district of Scotland. He started the stud and ran it at Anui near Dannevirke. Willy Philip has carried on the stud continuing to grow it. His brother John Philip bought into the stud and the cows were moved out to John’s genuine summer dry hill country/hard hill country block at Weber. As we have moved through succession, John’s son George has moved home three years ago to run the hill block. Dandaleith now run 240 cows on their hill block at Weber, which are used to groom pastures for our 4000 breeding ewes and 1200 replacements. The bulls are moved into Anui at Dannevirke in winter to grow them out to realise their potential for sale.
Our focus is to breed strong, well structured, functional animals that handle our hill country environment. Our cows have to get in calf as a yearling and have a calf as a two year old, then get back in calf early to remain in the herd.
focus for our animals to ensure they are easy and safe to manage and also keep their pH in good check so finished animals can hit beef premiums available. We continue to try and breed for the future to ensure our customers returns are maximised.
We target a moderate sized cow that calves easily and has a calf that will grow quickly.
There are some exciting bulls in this year’s sale from a few new AI sires.
We use the best genetics we can source nationally and internationally that align with our breeding objectives and to bring in the carcass traits we are trying to express, so an animal that will get up and grow and finish quickly with good fats and IMF is part of our focus.
In particular the high performing Deer Valley Wall Street and GAR Inertia.
Temperament has been a big
Additionally, there are some strong bulls sired by Kaharau Cobra and Kaharau George. Furthermore, there are some exceptional bulls from our homebred Dandaleith Intensity.
Lot 9 is a strong boned well fleshed bull sire by Kaharau Cobra which goes back to Dandaloo Admiral. We seriously considered keeping this bull for our own herd, he is a strong well-balanced bull, with a good EBVs to back him up. These are just a few standout of what we feel is a strong even line-up of well-boned, strong, meaty bulls with great performance data to back them up and give you confidence in their ability to perform for you. Our bull walk is on 27 May at 1.30pm, the bulls will be available all afternoon to inspect at 102 Laws Road, and we would love the opportunity to host you and show you our bulls over a light refreshment. Regards, Willy, John, George and the team at Anui Stud Livestock.
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and lived to 11 years, doing a great job for both studs.”
Oregon Angus
2019 was a notable year for the stud when it achieved the ÿ fth highest average for the Angus breed in New Zealand and a sale topper of $45,000 to Waiterenui Angus. This season Keith and Gae are particularly excited about the o° spring of Turihaua Tender - a moderately framed bull that is very structurally sound and with a nice balance of EBVs. Consistence has always been the name of the game at Oregon, Keith says.
celebrating 25 years of breeding from Marlborough to Masterton Moving house is a big enough challenge for any family. But it was even more so for Keith and Gae Higgins when they uplifted their entire Oregon Angus and Romney studs, transporting everything from Wairau Valley in west Marlborough to Wainuioru, 20 minutes’ drive east of Masterton in 2009. This year the couple are celebrating the 25TH anniversary of their Angus stud with a Bull Sale that will be something special. Keith is the fourth generation of a Marlborough sheep & beef farming family, but with grapes replacing sheep & beef in Wairau, “we wanted to get back to a region which is very strong in sheep and beef,” says Keith. In 2009 the couple bought Morland (once part of Brancepeth Station), and added a neighbouring property to create a 567 hectare two-man unit with 5000 Romney and Angus stock units. “We were in our early ÿ fties and it was a big upheaval and
Keith and Gae Higgins.
“You have to consistently produce the type of animal that suits your commercial clients. At the end of the day, you are breeding for them. We have phenomenal passion for our stud but it has got to be proÿ table as well.”
challenge,” says Gae, “but coming here has been amazing and we made the right choice. It’s a great community.” The name “Oregon” comes from the archway of Oregon trees that lined the entrance to the Marlborough farm. These are reputedly some of the tallest Oregon trees in New Zealand and the couple have had them protected. The Oregon Romney Stud was established 60 years ago, with the Angus stud added in 1997. Keith is a huge fan of the Angus breed which he describes as “ the ultimate animal. “I’m one-eyed, but I think it is one of the only breeds bred for hill country in New Zealand. It’s hardy and loves to fossick which is very important for commercial breeds living in tough conditions.” When it comes to the stud’s breeding philosophy, “Oregon is a stud that goes straight down the middle. We like a sire that looks good to the eye, as well as
Brackenfield Timbertop. on paper with the EBVs - animals that are medium framed and structurally sound, with quality, type, a good carcass,” Keith says. The stud got o° to an excellent start with its ÿ rst bull, Brackenÿ eld Timbertop, which Keith and Gae purchased for $3500. “We used him for four or ÿ ve years and then sold him to Tapiri Stud for $8500. It’s not often that another stud will pay you more for your bull than you paid in the ÿ rst place. He was an extremely sound bull and his genes are in our stud to this very day. We’ve used his grandson and greatgrandson. He had real longevity
As per Oregon tradition, this year’s Sale Day will be held on the ÿ rst Tuesday after Queen’s Birthday Weekend, which this year falls on June 7, starting at 3pm. Keith and Gae want to make this sale a special one as they don’t expect to be in the stud business by the time the 50th anniversary comes around. So they are adding some extra touches with gifts and giveaways for such things as the highest priced bull and most “furious” bidder, with every buyer getting a bottle of wine, and some big spot prizes. “Come and enjoy our after-sale hospitality with us. We look forward to giving something back to our clients and the people who help make it work for us.”
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ANNUAL BULL SALE TUESDAY 7 JUNE AT 3PM
OFFERING 35 BULLS
Consistency is the name of the game. That’s always been our aim.
PHENOTYPE • PERFORMANCE • PROFIT • PASSION
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Keith & Gae invite you to join them at their sale to celebrate their 25 years of Angus Bull breeding.
For Further enquiries contact Keith P: 06 372 2782 | E: oregonangusstud@gmail.com
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Millstone Red Devon In today’s economic climate with increasing farm running costs, increased cost of feed, and changing weather patterns, operating a more e˜ cient unit is paramount. Red Devon cattle have always been regarded as one of the most e˜ cient breeds available. In New Zealand today, demand for dairy bull Red Devons exceeds supply due to the good temperament, solid colour progeny and great meat the breed o° ers, says Heughan Gordon, owner of Millstone Red Devons and president of Red Devon Cattle Breeders Association. With only 40 registered Red Devon breeders in New Zealand, and several small lifestyle breeders, it is di˜ cult to keep up with the demand, he says. Heughan and wife Carol farm Te Wai Station at Waipukurau, a 480ha property they bought in 2020, with son Ben the farm’s stock manager. The cattle have to compete with 2000 sheep and all are run under commercial conditions. Heughan formed Millstone Red Devon stud in 2009 with the registration of approximately 30 heifers. Today the stud comprises over 100 cows and winters 100
yearlings (50 bulls and 50 heifers). Each spring approximately 20 low birth weight bulls are sold as yearlings for dairy service bulls with the balance as rising two year for beef herd sires in May or processed for meat. Millstone puts emphasis on growth rate and structural soundness. All cattle are recorded on breed plan for birth weight, 200, 400 and 600-day weights.
Te Taumata Poll Herefords
All females are spring calved and calve at two years of age and males are left entire. Red Devons are an early maturing breed. Bull calves average 1.2 kilograms per day from birth to weaning and heifers 1 kilogram.
The team at Te Taumata are looking forward to o° ering a strong line-up of Poll Hereford bulls for sale at Te Taumata on Wednesday 1 June at 1pm.
They combine rapid weight gain as well as adequate muscle and carcass characteristics, with the ability to fatten at an early age and will normally yield upwards of 60%. By maintaining feed quality on steep country, they play a major role in proÿ tability on these farms. more
CONTACT: Heughan Gordon M 027 874 6195 E hcgordon@xtra.co.nz
The bulls catalogued are the result of six decades of breeding for constitution and doing ability, maternal ability, soundness, longevity and carcass weight and quality. Our programme continues to focus on producing bulls that will produce fastgrowing steers and proÿ table, quality replacement heifers for our hill country clients.
and is out of the top cow in the Tycolah herd. We are impressed with the quality and consistency of his progeny. Te Taumata Horizon sons feature strongly again this year - his sons displaying his length, depth of body and constitution and carcass. Te Taumata bulls are working from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island and are guaranteed to shift and perform anywhere. There is an electronic version of our bull sale catalogue on our website. Follow us on Facebook at Te Taumata Genetics. more
There is no greater reward for us than helping our clients to meet their farm production targets. Our 2022 sale bull catalogue is dominated by the ÿ rst sons of Tycolah Queenscli° , an exciting new sire line from Australia. Queenscli° has a tremendous amount of length and carcass
Millstone Red Devons
CONTACT: Alistair McWilliam M 027 455 0099 P 06 372 7861 www.tetaumata.co.nz
Poll Herefords Est. 1962
30 recorded bulls for private sale
BEEF INDUSTRY DRIVEN PERFORMANCE
June 1st 2022 at 1pm Sale catalogue and pictures of sale lots on
Selected for growth rate and calving ease, EBV’s available Contact: HG & CL Gordon 368 Boyle Rd, Ashley Clinton, Waipukurau Ph: 027 874 6195 hcgordon@xtra.co.nz
www.tetaumata.co.nz FREE DELIVERY
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Alistair & Eileen 06 372 7861 Email: studstock@tetaumata.co.nz 150 Te Kopi Road, RD 4 Masterton 5884 Te Taumata Genetics
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DANDALOO ANGUS BULL SALE WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 2022 AT NOON
ON FARM SALE | VIEW FROM 10AM ONWARDS
902 ADMIRAL RD, RD3, GLADSTONE, MASTERTON
34 BULLS FOR SALE Fully vaccinated, semen tested & BVD tested Lot 33
Lot 32
# 0036 Dam had the top price bull at the 2020 sale, another great bull from her.
# 0038 Granddam was a leading cow with 14 calves in 14 years.
Lot 27
Lot 15
# 0004 From a 12 year old cow, constitution.
# 0033 Angus’s pick of the Sale, got to see it in person.
Lot 13
Lot 11
# 0063 Has a good maternal background.
# 0031 A deep meaty bull.
Lot 9
Lot 6
# 0076 A bull with meat and depth.
# 0026 A deep solid Bull.
Contact us for a pre sale viewing or a 2022 catalogue
06 372 7065 | DANDALOOSTUD.CO.NZ
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Mt Mable Angus
Gladstone Gelbvieh
Mt Mable Angus is named after the trig point on the original home farm in Ohura in King Country where it was established in 1967.
Richard and Lauren Cameron are excited to o˛ er a strong line-up of 2-year-old Gelbvieh bulls and in-calf females for private sale.
Today the stud is located on a a 650 acre property south of Dannevirke in the Kumeroa farming district and run by Kevin and Megan Friel. Originally tested on steep, wet hill country for over 40 years, the present farm has a good mix of hill country for the cows and good ˜ ats where the bulls can be brought on slowly, and naturally on grass and hay/ silage only as has been the couple’s practice for the past 20 years or more. The cow herd is rigorously culled on performance and conformation. All cows are expected to rear an exceptional calf, get back in calf and return to good condition every year – no exceptions. Sales have been held on-farm since 1986, with Sale Day this year being Monday 13 June at 2.30pm. The sale will also be hosted on Bidr.
2062 Lot 3, son of Intrigue 1790
A bull walk is being held on Friday 27 May with bulls available from 2.30pm. Inspection at other times is also welcomed. 49 bulls have been catalogued and they are all sire/parent veriÿ ed, DNA proÿ led and from a herd which is completely free of known genetic defects. All bulls carry a threeyear comprehensive money back
guarantee, also provided on all yearling bulls sold at auction. The bulls this year are sired by mostly Mt Mable bred bulls, but also with a couple of bulls sired by Rangatira 13-38 (sold to Cricklewood Angus in 2015 for a then on-farm record sale price of $100,000), and sired by Mt Mable Thor 660 who was bought by the Dowdings of Rangatira Angus at auction in 2012. Rangatira 13-38 sired bulls have sold exceptionally well wherever they have been o˛ ered. There are also a couple of bulls sired by Kaharau Class 790, with one of these, Mt Mable Colin 2024, having been used in the stud over mixed aged cows. Mt Mable also has several low birth weight and calving ease bulls sired by Tangihau Deano N415 who is breeding well at the stud. The stand-out bulls of the o˛ ering however are those sired by Mt Mable Intrigue 1790 who is in turn sired by KayJay Bond H521, bought as an aged sire in 2016 from KayJay Angus. more
CONTACT: Kevin & Megan Friel P 06 376 4543 E kev.meg.co@xtra.co.nz
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The Gladstone Gelbvieh herd was established by Peter and Sue McWilliam - Lauren’s parents - who have spent over 30 years dedicated to improving the breed and adapting it to suit our tough hill country conditions. Gelbvieh are a unique breed in the beef industry as they combine strong maternal traits with outstanding growth rates and excellent muscle development. Because of their quiet temperament and early maturing, they begin laying down fat at an early age. The result is an animal that reaches market weight younger, with optimum ÿ nish and tender, tasty meat. The breeding philosophy for Gladstone Gelbvieh remains the same today as it did when it was established – to produce a proÿ table beef cow that has a fantastic mothering ability, calving ease and overall temperament while maintaining great growth rates and heavy carcass weights. Several South Island high country stations have been using Gladstone Gelbvieh genetics to
improve the performance for their beef herds. Introducing new genetics has been high on the priority list for Richard and Lauren. They have been sourcing semen from Canada and America. “We are really impressed with the new genetics and we’ve seen the impact within our herd providing added thickness and growth.” There is large gene pool to select from, as the Gelbvieh breed is very popular in the United States and Canada. Unlike most growth and high muscling breeds, Gelbvieh doesn’t force you to choose between maternal and growth traits - with Gelbvieh you can have both! “We welcome you to come and inspect the herd. All the bulls come with a three-year guarantee for soundness and fertility and are available for inspection.” more
CONTACT: Richard Cameron M 027 469 7035 E richie.cameron@xtra.co.nz
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Ngakouka Herefords
2022
Ngakouka Herefords’ sixth annual bull sale will be held on Thursday 2 June on-farm at Mironui Station, Dannevirke.
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Bruce and Chrissina Donald have 22 bulls for auction.
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Established in 2000, the Donalds’ stud is a 150-cow herd situated at Mironui, a 567ha hill country property 18kms east for Dannevirke on the Weber road. Ngakouka Herefords’ cattle are born and raised as genuine, quiet, grass-fed hill country cattle in commercial conditions with sheep. Bruce says he applies enough pressure to expose weakness in the cows “and enough kindness to see the positive potential that we like to pass on to the commercial breeder.” The Donalds have two new AI sires’ progeny due this calving. “Both are from America and have fantastic meat and fat stats which is a signiÿ cant focus in our stud. “Not only do they feature those traits, they measure up well above most with fertility, milk and calving traits. “Rarely do you ÿ nd the package in one bull, but we feel these two will click nicely with the Ngakouka herd.”
Bruce Donald with two bulls.
This year’s bulls feature sons of two Matariki bulls and an Australian bull called Yavenvale Nockout. “Matariki bulls are real movers with power, meat and growth. Nockout has bred some of the best ÿ gured cattle in New Zealand this season.
“We rate these bulls highly and believe they will attract buyers New Zealand-wide. “The 22 bulls up for auction are ° eshy and well-structured and will deÿ nitely perform. “Come and have a slice of Ngakouka genetics that are proven ‘Alliance’ yield graders.”
22 Stud Bulls for sale Thursday 2 June 2022 10am Viewing from 8am On farm at Mironui, 1877 Weber Rd, RD 10, Dannevirke Proven Alliance yield graders for the handpicked premium.
Bruce and Chrissina Donald 06 374 2939 | 027 230 2112 | ngakoukaherefords@gmail.com Catalogues available online at ngakoukaherefords.co.nz
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CONTACT: Bruce Donald P 06 374 2939 M 027 230 2112 ngakoukaherefords.co.nz
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Tapiri Angus 61 years of breeding
Tapiri Angus, run by Rob and Lucy Thorneycroft, is located 10 minutes north of Masterton in Rangitumau. The stud was founded in 1961 by Ross McLachlan and his father Stuart. Today, it is run by Ross’ daughter Lucy, and her husband Rob. The breeding philosophy remains the same today as it was then to produce sound, quiet cattle with constitution, longevity, and fertility - the backbone of the herd. Investing in top genetics has always been a priority. “In 2021, we were very pleased to purchase Kaharau Olympic Q327, in partnership with Elgin Angus, for $106,000,” says Lucy. “He is a very well balanced, meaty bull, thick and deep, and extremely quiet. We are really looking forward to his progeny on the ground this spring.” The Tapiri/Elgin Angus purchase of Kaharau Olympic for $106,000 set a New Zealand on-farm all breeds auction record.
Kaharau Olympic Q327 Rob believes that Kaharau Olympic’s strong positive rib and rump fats and IMF ÿ gures will strengthen their clients’ ability to secure premiums for Angus beef. The stud also continues to invest heavily in leading AI sires in order to secure top genetics. This year’s line-up of bulls are mainly sired by the famous Braveheart of Stern, and Tapiri Outlier 890 (by the highly regarded Matauri Outlier FO31). “We are very pleased with the even line of bulls for sale this year,” says Rob. “They are thick, solid and quiet, structurally sound with balanced EBVs. They have all been sire veriÿ ed, semen and soundness tested, BVD tested
Tapiri Sale Bull, Lot 3 and vaccinated, and come with a 3-year guarantee.” As part of the Wairarapa Angus Bull walk, Tapiri is holding an open day on Thursday 19 May, from 9am to 9.30am. The on-farm bull sale will be held on Wednesday 8 June, starting at 9.30am. Inspections are also welcome any other time.
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CONTACT: Rob and Lucy Thorneycroft P 06 3725701 M 027 538 1842
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Koanui Polled Hereford Stud
2022
Fred and Annette Chesterman established Koanui Polled Hereford Stud in 1972.
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Purchasing several complete herds allowed the herd to grow rapidly to 200 cows. Today, at over 800 females, Koanui is still a passion project managed with total commitment, honesty and integrity - without a doubt the values behind any successful business. The stud is now run by Fred and Annette’s son and daughter-in-law Chris and Jennifer Chesterman. Commitment to the Koanui breeding programme has always been prioritised with numerous purchases of high-priced bulls over the years. These investments plus many more including the early importation of semen from North America and Australia has led to the establishment of a herd to be proud of.
SALES Gerard Chesterman, Hugh Chesterman, Chris Chesterman, Jennifer Chesterman, Bryar Clayton, Allie Chesterman, Lachie Davidson, Izzy Barbalich and Glen Chesterman. We can’t wait to see you at the Sale June 16. With over 800 registered Hereford females calving this year, all these animals need to earn their place in the herd.
Blueprint was a Meat and Wool Cup winner on the show circuit in the 1990s. His progeny sold for record prices on-farm and overseas where he was used in 11 countries worldwide and was Sire of the Year in Australia in 1995.
They are continually challenged by rigorous selection from first calving at two years of age. Fred, Chris and the Blueprint Meat and Wool Cup in 1991.
Over the years, the business has given the family, including the next generations, a lot of satisfaction, joy and success through hard work, passion and commitment.
Koanui had a lot of enjoyment and success from the show ring over the years but as the next generation of Chesterman at Koanui began to arrive and with better understanding of the nuts and bolts of performance recording large mobs, the Koanui programme was refocused in the mid-1990s.
preferentially treated (which the show-ring necessitates) became the priority. Koanui’s focus on performance, structural soundness and maternal strength with total commitment to the commercial viability of the cow herd remains key.
Without doubt the arrival of Koanui Blueprint in 1989 was a high point in the stud’s success.
Being able to observe the genetic expression of animals within their peer groups with no animals
Sound, functional and productive females are the future of the Koanui herd.
The strategy is to cull hard, test and evaluate every animal produced and guarantee what is sold for ongoing profitability of Koanui’s clients. The Chestermans are very grateful for the support of their clients, agents and staff over the past 50 years. They are planning to celebrate the 50th on-farm bull sale in Maraetotara on Thursday 16 June by offering 10 rising two-year stud heifers for sale. A golden opportunity!
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Rauriki Charolais
WAIRARAPA
Power and Performance
SALES
Rauriki Charolais is holding its ÿ fth annual R2 Charolais Bull Sale on-farm at 18 Ahiweka Rd, Dannevirke on Tuesday 31 May at 2pm.
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Rauriki Charolais is located in both the Whetukura and Flemington districts with 660ha plus 194ha lease at a height of 340m to 750m. We run 100 Charolais cows, plus 50 Angus x cows, and 3100 Romney ewes and replacements.
2022 Sale Bulls while still maintaining growth. The bulls have good temperament, and high degree of structural soundness. Around half of this year’s sale bulls are polled or scurred. Rauriki Charolais’ catch phrase - “Power and Performance” - is very well represented with this year’s Rauriki Charolais R2 Sale Bulls.
We predominantly breed bulls for the beef industry, but we are getting increasing enquiries from the dairy Industry, where last year we sold 20 bulls to dairy farmers.
We are happy for private inspection of the sale bulls pre-sale.
We have some R2 Sale bulls that have identiÿ ed as potentially suitable for the dairy industry.
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This year’s sale bulls are carrying a lot of volume and capacity, and would be the heaviest line-up of bulls that we have bred. A lot of this year’s sale bulls have good maternal values with calving ease, moderate birth weight, and positive fat covers
CONTACT: Simon & Wendy Collin P 06 858 8045 M 027 636 3243 E s.collin@xtra.co.nz www.raurikicharolais.co.nz
RAURIKI CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Tuesday 31st May 2pm 18 Ahiweka Rd, Dannevirke Selling 20 top quality R2 Charolais Bulls of proven performance and outstanding pedigree.
Bull Walk - Tuesday 17th of May 12 - 2.00pm, or by appointment Simon Collin: 027 636 3243 | s.collin@xtra.co.nz George Collin: 027 782 5237 www.raurikicharolais.co.nz
Sale Bull, Lot 2 Rauriki Royal R6
Sale Bull, Lot 1 Rauriki Ralph R17
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2022 WAIRARAPA
BULL SALES From left, Jack Wakeling, Andrew Griffith, Ellen O’Hara, John Griffith and Jock Cameron.
John Grifÿth & Co Ltd Kaimoa South Devon John Gri˜ th & Co Ltd is now into its second generation as an independent livestock company serving the Wairarapa and Manawatu.
The South Devon breed is great for putting extra weight into your weaners. They are known for having the best temperament of all cattle breeds, along with the ability to produce an excellent carcass.
It was founded in 1989 by John Gri˜ th Senior. John Gri˜ th Jnr, Andrew Gri˜ th, Jock Cameron and Jack Wakeling are all local lads who are based in the business’ Wairarapa o˜ ce at 116 Chapel Street, Masterton, while Scott Reilly is the Manawatu agent.
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John and the team wish all the bull breeders the best for sale season.
CONTACT: Ellen O’Hara P 06 378 7778 E johngri˜ th@xtra.co.nz
Kaimoa South Devons have the biggest selection of polled South Devon bulls in New Zealand. Our mission is to produce polled only bulls. In addition, we are committed to producing meaty bulls with good constitution and excellent temperament.
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE 2022 WAIRARAPA BULL SALES
We have pleasure in putting forward 20 Polled Bulls in 2022. Inspection welcomed. All the bulls come with a threeyear guarantee for soundness and fertility and are available for inspection.”
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CONTACT: Mark and Di Eagle M 027 440 8356 Anthony Eagle M 027 440 8356
On Farm Sale
Monday 23 May 2022, 1:30pm ‘Chessfield’, 1775 MANGAONE VALLEY ROAD EKETAHUNA
Specialising in the marketing of store stock, prime stock & stock valuations FOR A COMPETITIVE, PERSONAL SERVICE CONTACT:
JOHN GRIFFITH
JOCK CAMERON
Phone 06 378 8432 Mobile 0274 836 679
Mobile 027 353 8394
ANDREW GRIFFITH
JACK WAKELING
Phone 06 307 7553 Mobile 0274 454 091
Mobile 027 455 5330
Administration: Ellen O’Hara Phone (06) 378 7778 Email: johngriffith@xtra.co.nz
Kaimoa South Devons have pleasure in putting forward 20 Bulls in 2022 Kaimoa South Devons have the biggest selection of polled South Devon bulls in New Zealand. Our mission is to produce polled only bulls. In addition, we are committed to producing meaty bulls with good constitution and excellent temperament.
Mark, Anthony and Di Eagle | 06 376 8256 | eagleeketahuna@xtra.co.nz