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The BIN project field day on April 16 was an excellent day and a great promotion for the breed. Thank you to the Wilson family for hosting the field day and presenting an excellent display of cattle.

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An interesting sidelight to the data was Paul’s analysis of the top 5 bulls and the bottom 5 bulls progeny at Banana Station compared to their EBV’s. This showed that the difference in the EBV’s for the two groups of sires is reflected in the weight difference in the progeny.

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Overall the BIN sires are well above average for all of the weight and carcase traits we have analysed so far.

Dr David Johnston explained how the genomics research is moving towards a “single step” method of incorporating genomics into BREEDPLAN EBV’s. This method effectively replaces the pedigrees with genomic relationships to animals with phenotypic data recorded in the database. It potentially moves us closer to the concept of specification genetics with a wider range of traits and higher accuracies. Data recording will continue to be required to make the system work but many more animals will have EBV’s as a consequence of genomic relationships and gene marker testing.

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Inside this Issue... pg 3

Heifers to $3500 at Toowoomba Premier Sale

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John’s been there for many breed milestones

pg 20 Versatile Brahmans allow market flexibility at Waterloo Station

pg 12 Lyndhurst most pg 24 El Ja heifer reaches successful at Commercial $7500 at Fassifern sale Female Show and Sale

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pg 26 Field day shares early outcomes of BIN Project

pg 37 Strong demand for quality females at Nettle Creek Commercial Female Sale

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President’s paragraph We are certainly experiencing a most unusual time in the history of the Australian beef industry. The eastern area within a few hundred kilometres of the Coast has possibly not had a better season while most other areas completely missed a wet season. Added to this the flow on effects of the disastrous closure of the Indonesian trade increasing the oversupply of cattle which for most of our northern and western producers has produced what has been described as a “perfect storm”. I certainly sympathize with everyone caught in this predicament however it does serve to underline the value of higher Brahman content in times of drought to be able to get through compared to the flatback cattle. The Brahman Commercial Breeding Female Show and Sale in April attracted strong entries and an excellent quality line of cattle. While the prices did not reach the heights of previous years they still achieved a premium on the ruling market rate which is a very pleasing outcome.

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Thank you to the vendors and buyers who supported the sale. It was pleasing to see a good attendance at the BIN field day at Banana Station on April 16. There was much positive comment from the crowd who were able to see the round 1 and round 2 steers yarded in sire groups. While we have seen the concept on paper a number of times I think people can now understand what we are trying to achieve with the BIN project. I would like to thank our co-operators, Mark and Belinda Wilson, Banana Station and Rob and Annie Donoghue, Barranga Grazing and CSIRO, including Manager Rob Young for their support for the project. I would also like to thank Mark and Belinda Wilson for hosting the field day and John Croaker, Paul Williams and David Johnston who are keeping the technical aspects on track. While there is a lot of negative sentiment at present, we need to keep in mind that

cycles like this do change and we need to be positioned to take advantage when thinks turn around. It is easy to pull back and stop promotion, however this may not be the best long term strategy. I would urge members who have show teams to consider Brisbane Show as we are in danger if being downgraded in our classes because of lack of numbers. Andrew Olive

Heifers to $3500 at Toowoomba Premier Sale by Lindel GREGGERY

A grey Milldale heifer and a red cow from Misty Mountain shared the $3500 top price honours at the Toowoomba Premier Brahman Female Sale on April 27. The southern Queensland sale cleared 31 head for an average of $1750, with dry conditions contributing to the 57 percent clearance rate. Reds fared better than the greys, with 19 red females averaging $1855 and 12 greys knocked down for an average of $1583. The top-priced grey heifer, 13-month-old Milldale Chelsea Girl, was offered by George Miller, Milldale stud, Mt Whitestone and sold to Kevin and Kathy Eyles, Katin stud, Home Sweet Home, Rolleston. Chelsea Girl, by the stud’s leading sire Milldale Hamish, had been named the champion grey exhibit in the pre-sale judging. She also claimed first prize in the pair of grey females class alongside another Hamish daughter, Milldale Sandy, who sold for $1250 to Morag Watt and Paul Hass, Tobermory stud, Westbrook. Milldale sold six females for an average of $1833.

The $3500 top priced red female Misty Mountain Dillinger 09 and her calf is pictured with vendors Bill and Helen Bailey, Misty Mountain stud, Tenterfield NSW and buyers Sue Hayden and son James, Glen Oak stud, Yaamba Qld

The Eyles family were one of the sale’s major buyers, taking home six heifers including $1750 Milldale Nelly, by Milldale Karuso. The Eyles’ draft also included two red Rodlyn females at $1750 and $1250. The top priced red at $3500 was the 44-month-old cow, Misty Mountain Dillinger, offered by Bill and Helen Bailey, Misty Mountain, Tenterfield, NSW. Dillinger is by Mr Winchester Magnum 999 and had a young heifer calf at foot by Misty Mountain Kendall. This proven performer was bought by Roger and Sue Hayden and their son James, Glen Oak Brahmans, Yaamba. The Baileys were first time vendors at Toowoomba and achieved the best sale average of $3083 for three head. Their quality line-up featured the six-year-old Chudley Yakama cow Misty Mountain Princess who was offered with a bull calf at foot and sold for $3000 to the Noller family, Oakey. The Nollers took home five females, paying $1600 average. Princess’ p.t.i.c. daughter, Misty Mountain Heaven, sold for $2750 to Peter and Joy Jenkinson, Roserae, Goomeri.

Vendor George Miller, Milldale stud, Mt Whitestone Qld and Landmark Auctioneer Peter Brazier are pictured with the $3500 equal top priced female Milldale Chelsea Girl which Peter bought on behalf of Kevin and Kathy Eyles, Home Sweet Home, Rolleston Qld

Second top price of the sale was realised by Tim and Vicki Nicolle and family, Nioka stud, Rockley, Warialda, NSW. They sold 26-month-old polled red heifer Nioka Lucy to the Tranbergs’ Loma stud, Allora, for $30 0 0. Luc y, who is by Abbotsford Ruben and out of Nioka Hana, was sashed champion red female at the pre-sale judging.

The Nicolles sold eight females at Toowoomba for an average of $1906. Their draft included the $2250 heifers Nioka Kathi, purchased by Tobermory stud, and Nioka Kosmo, who one of two Nioka heifers purchased by Ross Werth, Willroy R stud, Oakey. 4 June 2013 3

Heifers to $3500 at Toowoomba Premier Sale 3 The prefix added to its ribbon tally when the Abbotsford Ruben daughters Nioka Leah and Nioka Louisiana were named the best pair of red females. Repeat vendors Rod and Lyn Sperling, Rodlyn stud, Bell, sold eight females for an average of $1343. Their heifers placed second and third in the pair of red females judging. The Lancefield D Zest daughter Rodlyn Miss 75/11 topped their line-up, selling to Kevin and Kathy Eyles for $1750. Close behind was Miss 28/11 who attracted a winning bid of $1500 from Colin and Helen Chevalley, Coliana stud, Tenter field, NSW. The Chevalleys also bought Rodlyn Miss 117/11 6 A group of students from the Dalby State High School Agriculture class attended the sale and undertook a junior judging assignment organised by Committee Chairman Glen Oppermann. Pictured are (standing) Judge Margaretta Morgan, Lucy Kucks, Zoe Lerch, Sophie Carter, Emma O’Mealley, Sarah Wirth, Glen Oppermann, Sue Burrowes (Senior Student Support Worker), (front) Karl Ralph, Brooke Ralph, Shyraah Ross and Elsa Browning

GDL Auctioneer Mark Duthie is pictured with Roly and Betty Robertson, Coweki stud, Bell Qld before the sale

Judge Margaretta Morgan, Walubial stud, Condamine Qld is pictured with Karl Ralph, Dalby State High School winner of the Red section junior judging

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Vendors Linda and Jack Gaiter, Ellenjay Pastoral, Warwick Qld are pictured with Letitia Nicolle, Nioka stud, Warialda NSW

Judge Margaretta Morgan, Walubial stud, Condamine Qld is pictured with the winner of the grey section junior judging Emma O’Mealley from Dalby State High School

Judge Margaretta Morgan presented George Miller, Milldale stud, Mt Whitestone Qld with the awards for first place in the pair of grey heifers judging sponsored by Ancare

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Heifers to $3500 at Toowoomba Premier Sale 4 and another red heifer, Nioka Larissa, for $1250 each. The prefix invested an average of $1292 for six head, their picks including three greys: Milldale Skye, Milldale Elisa and Tangalooma Post Card.

Three greys from Bill and Lyn Dalheimer’s Tangalooma s tud averaged $1417, their top female Tangalooma Quey going for $1750 to Jeremy and Angela Hanson, Beaumont Park, Clifton.

Roy and Kim Werth, Willroy, Oakey, secured a second place ribbon for their pair of grey females Willroy A Lady Constans and Willroy A Lady Gran. Both heifers sold to A. and M. Logan for $1250 each.

Judge Margaretta Morgan presented Kim Werth, Willroy stud, Oakey Qld with the award for second place in the pair of grey heifers judging sponsored by Bayer

Judge Margaretta Morgan (right) is pictured presenting the award for third place in the pair of grey heifers to Lyn Dahlheimer, Tangalooma stud, Brigalow Qld

Sponsorship Co-ordinator Bill Dahlheimer and Judge Margaretta Morgan are pictured presenting the awards for Champion grey female won by Milldale Chelsea to George Miller, Milldale stud, Mt Whitestone Qld. Chelsea Girl went on to top the grey heifers at $3500

Sponsor Ben Stephens, Coopers Animal Health (right) and Judge Margaretta Morgan are pictured presenting awards for first prize in the red pair of females to Tim Nicolle, Nioka stud, Warialda NSW

Sponsor David Keivers Drovers Ear Tags (right) and Judge Margaretta Morgan are pictured presenting awards for second and third place in the red pair of females section to Rod Sperling, Rodlyn stud, Bell Qld

Judge Margaretta Morgan (right) is pictured presenting the awards to Letitia Nicolle, Nioka stud, Warialda NSW for Champion red female won by Nioka Lucy who was later sold for the second top female price of $3000

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Switch to one-pod Cue-Mate delivers significant benefits The economic and practical benefits of Bayer’s Cue-Mate® oestrus synchronisation device are being clearly reinforced with results “over and above expectations” in artificial insemination (AI) programs in Queensland.

Producers ‘thrilled’ with Bosynch 4 synchrony program O n th e s treng th of Paul Kenny ’s recommendation and under the guidance of their Bayer representative Sam Stephens, Glen and Mandy Ballin of ‘Tudor Springs’ Gayndah have adopted Bayer’s BoSynchTM4 synchrony program and are “absolutely thrilled with it,” according to Mandy Ballin.

Artificial breeding consultant Paul Kenny says he has used other AI protocols and oestrus synchronisation devices in his 24 years of hands-on experience but has “never had anywhere near the same results” as he is having with Cue-Mates, particularly in Bos indicus breeding programs. Cue-Mate is a Y-shaped intravaginal oestrus synchronisation device with two detachable silicon pods containing the hormone progesterone. The silicon pods are gill-shaped to provide a larger surface area for release from the device and absorption of the progesterone by the cow. After the device is inserted, progesterone is released to block follicular wave emergence and ovulation. Synchronous follicle development occurs upon removal of the device, which is usually followed by timed insemination. With a Cue-Mate, the dose can be halved (i.e. one-pod) when a blank pod is substituted on one of the arms of the device – making it ideal for heifers. Using lower doses of progesterone results in higher conception rates in the Bos indicus breeds. Mr Kenny reported an average synchronisation rate (proportion of females detected in oestrus to total number treated) of 95 percent from seven different AI programs using one-pod Cue-Mates in predominantly Santa Gertrudis and Brahman heifers. “Cue-Mates are perfectly suited to Bos indicus heifers. Comp are d to other o es trus synchronisation devices, using a low-dose

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The Ballin family operate Heiferland.com, a business specialising in providing high quality pregnancy-tested-in-calf (PTIC) commercial replacement heifers that have b e en cus tom joine d via ar tificial insemination (AI). Artificial breeding consultant Paul Kenny is getting exceptional results using the half-pod Cue-Mate oestrus synchronisation device.

one-pod Cue-Mate is cheaper and the heifers are responding to it a lot better,” he said. Mr Kenny, of Paul Kenny Cattle Breeding Services, Caloundra made the switch to CueMates in late 2012 and hasn’t looked back. He now follows and recommends the 10-day Bayer BoSynchTM4 synchrony program which includes the application of a Cue-Mate device – the only registered dose-assured device for progesterone sensitive Bos indicus heifers. “Cue-Mates are very economical, especially when just one pod per heifer can be used in a program and the second pod is hygienically clean and ready for the next program,” said Mr Kenny. “My clients, including Glen and Mandy Ballin, are extremely happy with the product and on the basis of the results we’ve had I will be using and recommending Cue-Mates again in the programs I set up this year.”

“We chose AI as the best, cost effective method of getting heifers in calf due to the scope and quality of genetics we can offer and our ability to exercise maximum control over the joining regime.” The Ballins recently achieved a 100% synchronisation rate using one-pod CueMates in a mob of 93 Bos indicus type heifers - an exceptional outcome that gives them “great confidence in the program.” The BoSynchTM 4 program requires females to be handled on four different occasions over a 10-day period for the administration of Bayer fertility regulators, along with the insertion of a Cue-Mate on day 0 and subsequent removal (using theCue-Mate ‘tail’) on day 9. Timed insemination takes place on day 10, 52-26 hours after Cue-Mate removal. “Like Paul, we use the low-dose one-pod Cue-Mates in our heifers and the cost saving is a definite advantage,” said Mrs Ballin. “Other significant advantages of the synchrony program are that heifers are joined in a short space of time, therefore they calve down in a short space of time, and the calves are a good line born early in the season - delivering heavier weaners at weaning,” she said. The Ballins are trialling resynchronisation of heifers instead of using a mop-up bull, as well as reuse of Cue-Mates a second time af ter thoroughly cleaning the wishbone. The option to purchase replacement tails, and replacement pods with or without progesterone, is a beneficial attribute of the device.

Glen and Mandy Ballin of ‘Tudor Springs’ Gayndah have adopted Bayer’s BoSynchTM4 synchrony program and are “absolutely thrilled with it.”

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John’s been there for many breed milestones by Lindel GREGGERY

Australian Brahman Breeders Association Life Member John Atkinson has been involved in many of the big moment s of the Brahman breed. John was ABBA president from 2007 to 2010, has been a Councilor since 1996 and served as Treasurer from 1997 to 2004. These executive roles have been in addition to spending seven years as Chairman of the North Queensland branch, four years as Chairman of the Townsville Sale Committee, five years as Chairman of the Gold CitySale Committee, five years on the Brahman Services Board, 12 years on the Judges’ Committee and eight years on the Mouthing Committee. His years of dedicated service to the breed have been on top of operating the successful Proserpine Brahman studs Miandaly (sold in 2007) and Laguna, with wife Betty. Back when he joined the ABBA Council in 1996 John was the youngest member at the time and he thinks it is ironic that he is the now oldest member. He said in the early days there were lots of “characters” on council who did not back away from a robust argument. “The council that we have now is certainly more workable and we get business done very effectively because everyone is prepared to listen and also contribute,” John said. One Councillor that he learned a lot from was Lancefield stud founder Jeff McCamley. “Jeff gave many people a lot of inspiration,” John said. “He was a great cattleman and a great salesman and he was someone I respected and had a lot of time for.” Some of the significant milestones that occurred during John’s time as president include the first shipment of Brahmans to Cambodia and a major export shipment of registered Brahman heifers to Malaysia. In 2009 the Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale auctioned it 30,000th bull and John said the nationally renowned three day sale had come a long way since inception in 1977. John has led delegations to two Brahman World Congresses, held in the United States 8 June 2013

Pictured is cricket legend Glen McGrath presenting the ABBA Life Membership plaque and badge to John Atkinson at a special awards presentation at Beef Australia 2012

in 2008 and Brazil in 2010. He said a highlight of the Brazil trip was visiting large Nelore and Brahman studs in the Mato Grosso State near the Amazon River. “One of the studs sold 2000 bulls a year, all performance recorded, and the Brahman breed is really powering ahead over there,” he said. Somewhat closer to home, John presided over the unveiling of a plaque at Charters’ Towers Dalrymple Saleyards in 2009 to commemorate William McDowall who introduced the first Zebu genetics to Australia almost 100 years prior. The ABBAsponsored event was at tended by 30 of William McDowell’s descendents as well as a large number of invited dignitaries and guests. John said that year was also memorable because Brahmans from Elrose were awarded the champion pen of grassfed steers at Beef Australia 2009. He is justly proud of his role in the formation of the Brahman Be ef Information Nucleus (BIN) Project which is part of the CRC/MLA Strategic Plan for DNA Marker

Commercialisation and aims to improve gene markers relevant to Australian production systems. “The BIN Project was developed during my time as president and it took a lot of work to get it up and running. It’s so important to have this science and it’s certainly a big step forward and will improve the breed and give producers an advantage when selling bulls,” he said. Another proud achievement for John has been the success of the Gold City Brahman Sale which he has served as a committee member and Chairman since its inception. John was also Chairman of the Townsville Bull Sale before it moved to Charters Towers and became the Gold City sale. “We had a fantastic sale last year and it should continue to get better and better as we continue to attract quality cattle that perform well in the north.” While his years of service to the ABBA have been extremely rewarding it is clear that John’s real passion is breeding stud cattle. 10

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John’s been there for many breed milestones 8 The Atkinson’s Miandaly stud was registered as stud number 829 and was founded on grey genetics from Apis Creek and Burnside and red genetics from Lancefield. “Lancefield Salem King, a red poll by Indu King, a bull imported by Jeff McCamley, made a big impact on our red herd,” John said. “And it was Walla Houston, a full Hudgins bull by JDH Denver and out of an imported

Hudgins female, that really turned our greys around.” In 2007 the couple sold the Miandaly prefix and established Laguna stud, concentrating on Hudgins bloodlines and offering their bulls through the Gold City sale.

But given John’s track record as a tireless contributor to the breed, it’s likely that he will be involved in more Brahman milestones for many years to come.

“We’re trying to wind down a bit at this stage in our lives and enjoy running a smaller herd,” he said.

John was presented with Life Membership at Beef Australia in May 2012, along with Brett Coombe, Brett Kirk & Rodger Jefferis.

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Lyndhurst most successful at Commercial Female Show and Sale by Lindel GREGGERY

A pen of 12 grey heifers from Delta Grove, Baralaba, took top honours from an impressive line-up at the April 9 Brahman Commercial Breeding Female Show and Sale at CQLX Gracemere Saleyards. Les and Olive Smith’s pen was judged champion of the show from the 954 grey and red females presented before judge David Hill, Clarkewood, Clarke Creek. The pen also claimed first place in the pregnancy-tested-in-calf Brahman heifers under three years class, and was knocked down to E. and J. Craig, Beaudesert, for $900/head. The reserve champion pen and most successful exhibitor titles went to breed stalwart Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela. The pen of 12 p.t.ic. grey heifers sold to Darryl Ahern, Dungowan Station, Augathella, for $1000/hd, recording the second top price of the sale and also second place in the p.t.i.c. heifer class. 13

Second place in the PTIC heifer class and Reserve Champion pen went to the entry of Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela Qld. Eric was not able to attend due to being hospitalised with a leg injury suffered in the cattle yards a few days earlier. He was represented by daughters Helen Shaw and Linda Lynch, Biloela Qld who are pictured with Eric’s Reserve Champion pen

Les Smith, Delta Grove, Baralaba Qld is pictured with his Grand Daughter Cassandra and his champion pen of heifers, winners of the PTIC heifer class 12 June 2013

Lyndhurst most successful at Commercial Female Show and Sale 12 The equal top price of $1050/head was paid by G. and L. Joynson, Howard, for two pens of 12 p.t.i.c. heifers from Paul and Linda Oates, Borilla Creek, Emerald. Tim and Lynette Olive, Apis Creek, Marlborough, collected the first place ribbon in the p.t.i.c. cows under 10 years class. Their pen of 10 cows was secured by Lotus Park Grazing, Marlborough for $750/ head, and was one of six pens bought by Lotus Park on the day. However the top price for this class went to Alistair and Pam Davison, Viva Brahmans, Middlemount, whose pen of 10 cows were snapped up for $850/head by Robert Bond, Tara. Mr Bond bought six pens at the sale, paying an average of $620 for 82 heifers and cows. 14 Tim and Lynette Olive, Apis Creek, Marlborough Qld are pictured with their winning pen of PTIC cows

John Randell, Crinum, Tieri Qld is pictured with his winning pen of weaner heifers

Linda Lynch, Biloela Qld representing her father, Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela Qld is pictured with his winning pen of yearling heifers

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Lyndhurst most successful at Commercial Female Show and Sale 13 Donald Black, Langley, Middlemount, collected first place and the best price in the cows and calves class. His pen of eight grey cows and calves sold for $900/unit to Lotus Park Grazing. First and second place in the yearling heifer class went to pens of 14 Lyndhurst greys. They sold for $900/head and $800/head to Dennis and Denise Quinn, Voewood, Calliope, who invested in four pens in total. A pen of 18 red weaner heifers entered by John Randell and family, Crinum, Tieri, recorded both top price and first place in the weaner heifer class. They sold for $625/ hd to Bridget McAlister and her brother Matt Freegard, BMAC Brahmans, Gracemere. 16

(LtoR) Jill, Harry and David Kemp, Lotus Park, Clarke Creek Qld and Lynette and Tim Olive, Apis Creek Brahmans, Marlborough Qld. The Kemp’s bought Tim & Lynette’s winning pen of PTIC cows for $750

Donald Black, Langley, Middlemount Qld is pictured with his winning pen of Cows and Calves

Ross Olive, Olive stud, Gogango Qld is pictured with his winning pen of calf recorded heifers

Sponsor Russell Collins, Anglestone Steel, Rockhampton Qld presented the awards in the PTIC heifer class to successful exhibitors Una Oates, Mt Brett, Comet Qld (third), Linda Lynch, representing her father Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela Qld, (second) and Les Smith, Delta Grove, Baralaba Qld (first)

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Lyndhurst most successful at Commercial Female Show and Sale 14 Ross and Natalie Olive, Olive stud, Gogango, collected equal top price in a newly introduced class for calf recorded/registered heifers up to 20 months. Their pen of six grey heifers sold for $700/head to Ryan Olive, Raglan stud, Raglan. Heifers from Ken and Wendy Cole’s Kenrol stud, Gracemere, placed second in this class and were knocked down for $700/hd to Greg and Marg Hayes, Figland stud, Kyogle, NSW. The Hayes invested in five pens, paying up to $950/hd. 17 ABBA Senior Vice President Shane Bishop (right) presented the awards for Cow and Calf class to successful exhibitors from left Una Oates, Mt Brett, Comet Qld, (second and third) and Donald Black, Langley, Middlemount Qld (first)

ABBA Senior Vice President, Shane Bishop (right) presented the awards in the yearling heifer class to successful exhibitors, from left Helen Shaw and Linda Lynch representing their father Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela Qld (first and second) and Chris Fenech, Craigleigh, Wowan Qld (third)

ABBA Senior Vice President, Shane Bishop (right) presented the awards in the weaner heifer class to successful exhibitors from left, Ross Olive, Westgrove, Gogango Qld (third) John Randell, Crinum, Tieri Qld (first) and Helen Shaw representing her father Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela Qld (second)

ABBA Senior Vice President Shane Bishop presented the awards in the calf recorded heifer class to successful exhibitors from left Wendy Cole, Kenrol, Gracemere Qld (second) Ross Olive, Westgrove, Gogango Qld (first) and Chris Fenech, Craigleigh, Wowan Qld (third)

The trophies from the Brahman Commercial Breeding Show and Sale finally caught up with most successful exhibitor Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela in his Mater Hospital bed where he was recovering from an injury to his leg

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Lyndhurst most successful at Commercial Female Show and Sale 16 John Roche and Lisa Wallace, Wieta, Middlemount, were the largest vendors on the day. Their 176 head, offered in 15 pens, averaged $705. Volume buyers included Iain and Anneli Day, Liddesdale, Nebo, who took home six pens; the Ferris family, Oakleigh, Bororen, five pens; Jacobba Pty Ltd, Wongalee, Whetstone, five pens; H. McCartney, Malborough, five pens; and J. and C. Stephenson, Moura, six pens. In the final sale tally: 24 pens of p.t.i.c. heifers under three years averaged $813; 10 pens of p.t.i.c. cows under 10 years averaged $770; four pens of cows and calves averaged $825; 30 pens of yearling heifers averaged $534; four pens of weaner heifers averaged $475; and seven pens of calf recorded/registered heifers up to 20 months averaged $507.

RESULTS Class 1 PTIC Brahman heifers under three years: 1st and Champion Pen Les and Olive Smith, Delta Grove, Baralaba. 2nd and Reserve Champion Pen Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela. 3rd R. and U. Oates, Mt Brett, Comet. Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd

PTIC Brahman cows under 10 years: Tim and Lynette Olive, Apis Creek, Marlborough. J. Roche and L. Wallace, Wieta, Middlemount. J. Roche and L. Wallace, Wieta, Middlemount.

Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd

Brahman cows and calves: Donald Black, Langley, Middlemount. R. and U. Oates, Mt Brett, Comet R. and U. Oates, Mt Brett, Comet

Class 4 1st 2nd 3rd

Brahman yearling heifers: Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela. Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela. Fenech family, FBC, Wowan

Class 5 1st 2nd 3rd

Brahman weaner heifers: Randell family, Crinum, Tieri. Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela. Ross and Natalie Olive, Olive stud, Gogango.

Class 6 1st 2nd 3rd

Calf recorded/registered heifers up to 20 months: Ross and Natalie Olive, Olive stud, Gogango. Ken and Wendy Cole, Kenrol, Gracemere. Fenech family, FBC, Wowan.

Most successful exhibitor: Eric Nobbs, Lyndhurst, Biloela.

Brahmans Give Generously to ICPA The annual Rockhampton Brahman Week Charity Semen Auction was held on the 7th of December 2012 in Rockhampton. This event has been staged since 2002, allowing donations to be given to selected organisations. This year for the first time, ICPA Qld was a grateful benefactor in receiving a cheque for $5800.00. Mrs Trudy Mace, member and Treasurer of Capricornia Branch of the Air, attended on behalf of ICPA Qld to accept the gift. ICPA Qld President Mr Andrew Pegler expressed great thanks on behalf of ICPA, saying, “I thank the Australian Brahman Breeders Association for considering ICPA Qld for this donation, it is a most generous gift.” ABBA President Andrew Olive is pictured after presenting cheques for $5800 to Trudy Mace representing ICPA Qld and Alyssah Padgett representing the Asthma Foundation. The cheques were the two organisations share of the proceeds from the 2012 Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale Charity Semen Auction June 2013 17

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Versatile Brahmans allow market flexibility at Waterloo Station by Lindel GREGGERY

The versatility of Brahmans is paying off for Northern Territory beef producer Dougal Brett who has switched his market focus from live export to lot feeding trade cattle. Dougal and wife Emily run 23,000 high grade Brahmans, including 10,500 breeders, on the 1960 sq km family-owned Waterloo Station, 140km south-east of Kununurra. This is their ninth season on the expansive Victoria River basin property and their herd has come a long way from its Shorthorn/ Brahman base. Over the years the Bretts have purchased 500 bulls direct from the McCamley family’s Lancefield stud in Central Queensland and the quality genetics are paying dividends. “The cattle we do export to Indonesia are sought af ter due to their genetics, confirmation and how well they feed over there, which makes them easier to sell in these tougher times,” Mr Brett said. “We have noticed the bone and muscle in our cattle has improved enormously over the past two years.” Property developments and a feral control program have also contributed greatly to improved production. “We got 1500 cleanskin bulls off the place when we came and we’ve shot 9500 donkeys and 2800 horses, and this has opened up a lot of country for us.” Their next target is dingo control, with wild dogs accounting for an estimated 3-5 percent of calf losses.

The live export ban nearly two years ago was a huge financial blow for the Bretts and forced a radical rethink of the way they do business. They engaged rural consultant Steve Petty, Northern Development Company, to help find ways to boost profitability and stay afloat during this tough time. The Brett’s financier has been very understanding and supportive of the business challenges and market changes during this period. Whereas last year they sent 40 percent of their turnoff to Wyndham for live export, this year only 20 percent are being sent offshore. All cull heifers and most of their steers are now fed for 70 days through Mort and Co’s Grassdale Feedlot at Dalby, for the trade market to China. The Bretts have found their conversion and kill yields have improved due to better quality cattle now entering the feedlot thanks to the improved genetics of the herd. “We were heading towards turning off heavier cattle to enter the feedlot for the 100 day Jap Ox market but couldn’t get a quick enough turnaround. Turning them over younger keeps the cash flow moving and frees up our country so we can produce more calves,” Mr Brett said. “We’ve got 3500 backgrounders on agistment at Blackall and Augathella and are feeding 2500 head through Grassdale. “At 180 to 220 kilos you can get them down there as cheaply as possible. We can get between 228 and 240 on a triple road train.” He said freight to Blackall cost $80-90 a head and took four days, including 24 hours spelling along the way.

Dougal Brett, Waterloo Station, NT, has changed his market focus in response to a downturn in the live export trade

The next target for the Bretts is achieving a weaning percentage in the low 80s, last year coming close at 79 percent. Mr Brett said fertile cows were the engine room of the operation and good, sound working Brahman bulls performed the best in the Victoria River basin area. “In this harsh, arid, hot environment where cattle have to walk, be trucked and helicopter mustered over long distances, softer breeds just don’t stand up. Brahmans have been proven to perform up here and we intend to stick with what we know and what performs the best.”

These weaner heifers are being retained for breeding at the Brett family’s Waterloo Station in the Victoria River basin area of the Northern Territory 20 JJun 20 June ne 20 22013 0133 013

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Mogul Bungie named best exhibit in Sydney by Lindel GREGGERY

Young red Brahman bull Mogul Bungie took top honours at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show in April. Queensland studmaster Matt Kirk, Carinya, Gayndah, adjudicated over the 29 entries from seven studs, selecting Mogul Bungie as winner of the 16-20 months class before graduating him through the ranks as junior and grand champion bull and best Brahman exhibit. The 552kg son of Mogul Tesco and Mogul Miss A Indy was presented by George Jacobs’ Mogul stud, Maclean. Mogul also paraded the senior champion bull and 20-30 months class winner Mogul Amory. The 676kg grey is a son of El Ja Data Axcess Manso and the Glengarry Reno cow Mogul Miss Lindelu 62nd. The prefix also won the 16-20 months female class with Mogul Miss Skye Manso 14th, the polled grey daughter of El Ja Budwiser Manso going on claim the reserve junior champion female title. The senior and grand champion cow for the second year running was Bidgee View Rose, shown by Colin and Lin Tink, BT stud, Dubbo. Sired by Lancefield Sir Rich Manso and out of Mogul Miss Wittlesea 53rd, Rose was the winner of the female over 30 months class.

Sponsor Bruce Hunt is pictured with Glen Pfeffer, manager Mogul stud, Maclean NSW, Robert Sinnamon representing the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW presenting the award for the Supreme Brahman Exhibit to successful exhibitor Dr George Jacobs, Mogul stud, Maclean NSW and Jesse Joseph who is holding champion Mogul Bungie

Destys Eternity, a polled red daughter of Palmvale Ace, was sashed the reserve senior champion female. The 20-30 months class winner was shown by Bryan D’Este, Destys stud, Bundarra.

the blue ribbons in the two bulls not over 24 months class, as well as winning the Sire’s Progeny class. Breed spokesman Glen Pfeffer said the quality of entries was excellent with two first time exhibitors Hayley Ellis, Singleton and Lucas Parsons, Dubbo stepping into the ring.

The Tink family also paraded the 9-12 months class winner and junior champion female BT Kylie, by Topline Absolute Mirror Manso.

Penni Sloman and Kim Weller, Blanco Ganado, Nabiac, took first and second place in the 12-16 months class with Blanco Ganado LR Cool Kid and Blanco Ganado Lazarus, both sons of Kabala Yanqui. LR Cool Kid went on the be named the reserve junior champion bull. The stud also claimed

Judge Matt Kirk, Carinya stud, Mundubbera Qld is pictured with exhitbitor Dr George Jacobs, Mogul stud, Maclean, NSW Mogul Bungie - Junior and Grand Champion Brahman Bull, Robert Sinnamon representing the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Mrs Lin Tink, BT stud, Dubbo NSW is pictured presenting the Senior Champion Brahman Bull to Mogul Amery, Robert Sinnamon representing the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Glen Pfeffer, manager Mogul stud, Maclean NSW

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“We are all getting ready for the Brahman Feature Show at Sydney Royal in 2014,” Mr Pfeffer said. “The response so far has blown us away.”

El Ja heifer reaches $7500 at Fassifern sale by Lindel GREGGERY photos QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE

Les and Helen Donald’s El Ja Brahman stud achieved the top two prices at this year’s Fassifern Valley Elite Brahman Sale. Held on March 23 at the Hayes and Co Silverdale Saleyards, the sale averaged $3398 for 32 head. Topping the annual fixture at $7250 was the 24-month-old full Hudgins-bred grey female El Ja Leeanna Manso. Sired by US import JDH Sir Luigi Manso and out of one of the stud’s top donor females, El Ja Miss Brianna 5th, Leeanna was knocked down to Ken Roche, KP stud, Marlborough. Mr Roche also paid $7000 for El Ja Felipa Manso 8271, a daughter of JDH Fredrick de Manso (imp) and the JDH Sir Parker Manso (imp) female El Ja Glamour Girl. Tom Male, Energy stud, Calen was another buyer impressed by the El Ja offering and invested $5000 in El Ja Harmony Manso 8893. The young full Hudgins blood female is the first progeny to be offered by the Donald’s new imported sire JDH Mr Herman Manso (imp). The nine females of fered by Les and Helen Donald averaged $3556. The top priced red at $7000 was the polled Palmvale Rosemarie, presented by Kearin and Beth Streeter, Palmvale, Marlborough. Sired by Mt Callan Jed 34/09, Rosemarie is out of a first calf heifer by $30,000 sire KP Rosemont. She was k n o c k e d d o w n to J a r v is Co l l i n s , Autobreed stud, Glenroy, who secured six new heifers for $3853 average. His purchases included $5250 Palmvale

Buyer Ken Roche, KP stud, Marlborough Qld is pictured with his top-price $7250 purchase of Grey Brahman El Ja Leeanna Manso from vendors Les & Helen Donald, El Ja Brahman stud, Theodore Qld

Anna 3006, a polled daughter of $15,000 Jomanda Walker. The Streeter family averaged $3633 for 15 reds. Another impressive lot was the Mt Callan Jed daughter, Palmvale Joanne 2595, an 18-month-old polled heifer whose dam is by Palmvale Absolute Sting. She sold for $6250 to Bill and Vicki Braun, Bundella stud, Blackville, NSW. Bridget McAllister invested $4000 in Palmvale Bonita 3002, a Jomanda Walker daughter out of Palmvale Bonita. Noni Hare, Wahpunga stud, Kin Kin, secured two Palmvale heifers, paying $3250 for

Landmark auctioneer Mark Scholes is pictured with buyer Jarvis Collins, Autobreed stud, Tungamull Qld & vendor Beth Streeter, Palmvale Red Brahmans, Marlborough Qld and top-priced $7000 red heifer Palmvale Rosemarie 24 June 2013

the polled Palmvale Miss UK Pablo 2988, by Kandoona Ukraine, and $3000 for Palmvale Anthem 2058, an AI heifer by Winchester Magnum. Jason and Regina Donald, El Ja J stud, Theodore, sold five heifers for an average of $3250 including two at $4500. El Ja J Fifi J Manso, a JDH Fred Manso/El Ja Glamour Girl heifer, was secured by Tony and Kathr yn Mor timer, Token stud, Eidsvold for that amount and Zane Male, Somerset Park, Calen, paid $4500 for the JDH Sire Tobe Manso (imp) heifer El Ja J Tabatha J Manso.

Sale vendor Chris McCarthy, Stockman Brahmans, Junction View Qld with Lorelle and Daryl Schubel, Reldarah Red Brahman stud, Gin Gin Qld

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Field day shares early outcomes of BIN Project by Lindel GREGGERY

More than 100 people attended the Australian Brahman Breeders Association’s Beef Information Nucleus (BIN) field day at Banana Station, Banana, on April 16. The BIN Project is part of the CRC/MLA Strategic Plan for DNA Marker Commercialisation and aims to improve gene markers relevant to Australian beef breeds and production systems. The ongoing trial is evaluating 20-25 Brahman sires each year and their progeny of about 650 calves. Cattle have been produced from three co-operator herds: Mark and Belinda Wilson, Banana Station, Banana; Rob and Annie Donoghue, Barranga Grazing, Bauhinia; and the CSIRO’s Belmont Research Station, and many were on display at the field day. ABBA general manager John Croaker said gene marker technology was developing rapidly and the breed needed a good scientifically-proven database to make the most of these advances. “By analysing contemporary groups and getting this direct head to head comparison of all traits we can achieve a much higher prediction accuracy in our EBVs,” Mr Croaker said. The project is expecting its third crop of calves on the ground this year and has already assembled some valuable data.

Speakers at the BIN field day, are host Mark Wilson, ABBA President, Andrew Olive, Paul Williams, Tropical Beef Technology Services, David Johnston, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, Armidale, ABBA General Manager, John Croaker and Chairman, Geoff Maynard

Field day attendees got to inspect the No.2 steers, drafted into sire groups from all 3 co-operators. “The number three weaners were also penned and drafted into their sire groups. They had only been weaned for a week and were an impressive lot, showing impeccable temperament,” Mr Croaker said. Also on display were No 3 heifers from Banana Station and Belmont Research Station.

Guest speaker Paul Williams, Tropical Beef Technology Services, presented data from round one of the project including EBVs for 200, 400 and 600-day growth, and scan results for eye muscle area and rib and rump fat depth. Mr Williams said sire progeny testing had shown a significant difference in weight gain between steers sired by the top five sires and the bottom five sires. Steers sired by the top five sires weighed 27

The Wilson family and staff provided an excellent display with both the No 2 and No 3 steers displayed in sire groups. 26 2 6 JJun June Ju une 22013 un 011133 0013

Field day shares early outcomes of BIN Project 26 an average of 404kg and were 27kg heavier than those sired by the bottom five bulls. Mr Williams said the Round 1 BIN Project Sires 600 day weight EBV averaged +49kg, which was noticeably higher than breed average of 600 day EBV of +34kg. The BIN Sire eye muscle area EBV is +2.99sqcm compared to breed average of 2.3sqcm and their EBV for retail beef yield is +0.2% above the breed average. As well as growth and carcase data, reproductive traits such as days to calving, calving ease, ovarian scanning and heifer teat scores will also be recorded as the project progresses. “We will be collecting carcase data on the steers from 2014 to 2016 and will be recording reproductive data from the heifers from 2015 to 2017,” Mr Croaker said. 28

Dr David Johnston, principal scientist at Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), Armidale, NSW speaking at the BIN Field Day

Wallace Gunthorpe, Tarramba stud, Banana Qld is pictured with Keith and Annabelle Wilson, Samari Plains stud, Roma Qld inspecting the progeny of their BIN sire Samari Plains Luke

Field Day host Mark Wilson, Banana Station, Banana Qld is (third left) pictured discussing the BIN project with BIN sire suppliers Will Fenech (left) and Chris Fenech (right) FBC stud, Wowan Qld and David Raymont (second left) Sha Ann stud, Tuchekoi Qld

Renee Abbott and Ben Corbett, Glenhalven, Banana Qld with Isaac Hotz and Katie McLintock, Wylie, Moura Qld

Ken Murphy, QDAFF, Rockhampton, Qld is pictured with Wendy Cole, Kenrol stud, Gracemere Qld and Greg Fawcett, Beef Breeding Services, Rockhampton Qld June 2013 27

Field day shares early outcomes of BIN Project 27 Dr David Johnston, principal scientist at Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), Armidale, NSW gave an update on the AGBU/CRC genomics project and shared how BIN data will be used in the future. He said BIN Project data was crucial for improving the accuracy of EBVs and taking advantage of new high density genotyping technology. Dr Johnston said the genomic technology is exploding and is now capable of producing 800,000 SNP and whole genomic sequences. The methodology to include this data into Breedplan EBV’s is continuing to be developed.

The outcome is that accuracies for the GBVs in Brahmans ranged from 20 to 40% across the range of growth, scan and reproduction traits. Dr Johnston said the BIN sire data is crucial for calibrating the abattoir carcase traits as no independent data currently exists. The BIN data will also help improve the accuracy of the other traits, particularly female reproduction. He said genomic research is heading towards replacing prediction equation with the “Single Step” method. This replaces the

pedigree with SNP built relationships which are equivalent to prediction equations but simpler. He said the measured phenotypes are still required and key to making the “Single Step” method work. He said genomics would always rely on the measurement of phenotypes particularly strategic influential animals. It will however result in a much higher number of animals automatically having an EBV with higher accuracies.

The outcome of this will be higher accuracy EBV’s for traits on young bulls including the hard to measure traits. This will produce more reliable EBV’s for bull buyers and increase the rate of genetic gain. Dr Johnston said the current method of using genomics is to develop prediction equations to produce genomic breeding values (GBV’s). This involves using dense SNP chips and determining associations with traits from large numbers of animals with genotypes a n d p h e n ot y p e s . T h e p re d i c t i o n equation can then be applied to other animals that are subsequently genotyped to generate a GBV. The GBV is then blended into BREEDPLAN with the existing EBV for the trait. Dr Johnston said AGBU has calculated the Brahman accuracies using CRC data from 100 industry sires as well as 300 young animals which was co-funded by the breeders.

ABBA President Andrew Olive is pictured with John Donovan, Rockhampton Qld and Greg Roberts, National Australia Bank Agribusiness Regional Manager, Rockhampton Qld

BIN field day host Mark Wilson, Banana Station, Banana Qld is pictured with his parents Richard and Libbie Wilson, Rosslyn Bay Qld and Sire supplier Tony Fenech, FBC stud, Wowan Qld 28 June 2013

Young field day enthusiasts Walter Wilson, Charlie Donoghue, Macey Cameron, Lachlan Donoghue and Cooper Brummell

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BIN Round 1 Bulls EBV Update The progeny from the 26 round 1 sires are now over 600 day old and have had growth and carcase measurements recorded and analysed in Brahman GROUP BREEDPLAN. Comparison have been made between EBV’s of the sires before any data had been collected (March 2012) on the BIN progeny, and after the weight and carcase scan data at 600 days (April 2013). The results are below. BRAHMAN BREEDPLAN TRAITS Table 1 is a list of traits that are analysed in Brahman BREEDPLAN and EBV’s are currently available to Brahman animals

information that has been recorded but not analysed is Flight Time, heifers ovarian scanned, Structural score (feet, legs, navel and sheath) and DNA samples collected.

by Paul WILLIAMS TBTS TECHNICAL OFFICER photos QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE +49 kg which is 15 kg above the breed average (animals born in 2011). FIGURE 1: CHANGE IN EBV ACCURACIES FOR GROWTH TRAITS

RESULTS GROWTH

MAR12 MAR13

100

In March 2012 24 of the 26 sires had EBV’s for the growth traits with average accuracies of between 60% and 65%, these are considered EBVs of medium accuracy. EBVs in this range will usually have been calculated based on the animal’s own performance and some limited pedigree i n f o r m at i o n . I n A p r i l 2013 w i t h inclusion of the BIN data all 26 sires have EBVs and the average accuracies have risen by around 20% to the low 80% as shown in Figure1.

80 60 40 20 0

BW

200 DAY

400 DAY

600 DAY

FIGURE 2: CHANGE IN GROWTH EBV’S FOR ALL SIRES 60

TABLE 1: BRAHMAN BREEDPLAN TRAITS

50

Growth

Fertility

Carcase

Other

40

Birth Weight

Scrotal Size

Carcase Weight

Flight Time

30

Milk

Days to Calving

Eye Muscle Area

Shear Force

200-day Weight

Rib Fat Depth

400-day Weight

Rump Fat Depth

600-day Weight

Retail Meat Yield %

MAR12 MAR13

20

BREED AV

10 0

BW

200 DAY

400 DAY

600 DAY

Mature Cow Weight

To date 491 round 1 BIN animals have BREEDPLAN data collected for birth weight (Belmont), 200,400,600 day weights, rump fat, rib fat and Eye Muscle Area (EMA). Other

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Even though the sires only of had medium accuracy the average EBVs for sires changed very little as shown in Figure 2. This graph also shows that the bulls used in BIN had an average EBV for 600 day weight of

Individual Sire EBV’s did change as would be expected, especially for those with lower accuracy levels. Lancefield Ambition with over 550 progeny and accuracy levels for growth traits of 96% EBV’s did not change much at all as shown in Figure 3. 31

BIN Round 1 Bulls EBV Update 30 FIGURE 3: CHANGE IN INDIVIDUAL SIRES 600 DAY WEIGHT EBV’S

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

Although the individuals sire EBVs changed (Figure 3) if comparing the top and bottom 5 sires EBVs before and after the BIN data has been analysed the results show the top bulls still remain at the top and the bottom bulls are at the bottom as shown in Figure 4. To show that this works in practice the estimated difference expected form the average EBVs of the top 5 and bottom 5 sires was compared to the difference in adjusted for age weights of

the Banana Steers progeny as shown in Table 2 (Difference in EBVs needs to be halved as the sire passes on only half the genetic of the progeny). The results show that the actual weights were very close to the estimated difference that was expected by the EBVs. An example of this is at 400 day where the expected difference was 16.5 kg and the actual difference was 17kg. CARCASE

Only 5 sires had EBV’s for carcase traits in March 2012, whereas all 26 sires have EBV’s

LANCEFIELD AMBITION

LANCEFIELD D LASARUS

KP MONTY

BATANDRA TOBY

BATANDRA NEVADA

LANCEFIELD BURTON MANSO

FAIRY SPRINGS JR 2770

FBC D ETON MANSO 858D

CBE 080239

LANCEFIELD M BOUNTY HUNTER

LANCEFIELD M RUTHLESS

THE RIVERS REVOLUTION

NCC SERENGETI

FAIRY SPRINGS RED LEADER 2700

MOGUL YALUMBA

ELROSE SIGNIFICANTLY 5538

FBC BECKER 191/1

ELROSE YOU BET

EL MARIAH LOCKE STOCK “N” BARREL

SHA ANN WISE ‘N’ UP

DANARLA CAINE

RAGLAN MR GALLAGHER

FERN HILLS KINGSTON

600 DAY MAR12 HAZELTON B SIR ANGELO

0

600 DAY APR13

now. The BIN sires have on average bigger EMA 2.99cm2 compared to the breed average of 2.3 cm2 while they were slightly leaner with lower fat EBVs that the breed average. The Bin bulls also had higher Retail Beef Yield than the breed average by 0.2% and their carcase weight is 6 kg heavier the breed average. Comparisons between the sires EBVs prior and after BIN data is not possible due to the fact so few Sires had EBV for carcase traits at the prior to the Bin data. 32

FIGURE 4: CHANGE IN THE AVERAGE GROWTH EBVS TOP AND BOTTOM 5 SIRES (BEFORE BIN DATA) TOP 5 BOTTOM 5

80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 TBTS Technical Officer, Paul Williams presenting collected data at the BIN Project Field Day

0

200 MAR 12

200 APR 13

400 MAR 12

400 APR 13

600 MAR 12

600 APR 13 June 2013 31

BIN Round 1 Bulls EBV Update 31 TABLE 2: ACTUAL DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT OF TOP 5 AND BOTTOM 5 SIRES COMPARED TO ESTIMATED DIFFERENCE OF THE EBVS ON BANANA STATION STEERS Trait

Top 5 av EBV (kg)

Top 5 av Weight (kg)

Bottom 5 av EBV (kg)

Bottom 5 av Weight (kg)

Difference in progeny EBV ½ Sire (kg)

Difference in progeny (kg)

200 Day

36

218

11

207

12.5

11

400 Day

51

257

16

240

16.5

17

600 Day

72

404

25

377

23.5

27

CONCLUSION

The sires used in Round 1 of the BIN are above the breed average for most traits and has a good representation from different seedstock producers. Results show that although individual animals EBVs can change (more likely with lower accuracies) by selecting the top 5 animals for a specific traits as a group those animals will stay at the top with the addition of data even though the accuracy levels of animals may have been low to begin with. The results show that the EBV’s were accurate in predicting the actual difference when comparing the top 5 and bottom 5 sire for the growth traits. For further information contact: Paul Williams Tropical Beef Technology Services Phone 07 4927 6066 or [email protected]

Lyn Coombe, sire supplier Roxborough Brahman stud Moura Qld is pictured with Bin field day speaker David Johnston, Principal Scientist Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, Armidale NSW and BIN co-operator Annie Donoghue, Barranga Grazing, Bauhinia Downs Qld

Over 100 people attended the BIN field day held at Banana Station, Banana Qld

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Nutrition

Acidosis and Effective Fibre

by Alex ASHWOOD

In high roughage diets, ruminal pH is relatively stable at 6.2-7.0. However, rumen acidity can quickly change depending on the rations composition and the level of feed management.

This article explains the concept of effective fibre (eNDF) and its role and importance in maintaining rumen health.

Rations rich in highly fermentable carbohydrates (eg starches and sugars) and low in fibre can reduce rumen pH levels to less than 5.5 – 5.8 which increases the risk of acidosis and laminitis.

HIGH ENERGY DIETS

High grain-low roughage diets lack the fibre necessary to maximise rumination times and production of saliva. Insufficient roughage in the diet reduces chewing and the production of saliva buffers necessary to maintain rumen pH at an acceptable level. “Ruminants require good quality roughage for a healthy rumen” Stock in pasture based systems can produce up to 120 to 180 litres of saliva per day depending on the structural characteristics of the roughage. Factors which are important to saliva production are the dry matter content, particle size and the digestibility of the roughage. Effective fibre must have a high quality and sufficient particle size to ensure maximum dry matter intake for optimal chewing activity. The ability of roughages to stimulate chewing is particularly important to the production of salival buffers (bicarbonates) necessary for the maintenance of an optimal ruminal pH.

“Effective fibre increases the secretion of salival buffers”

High intakes of non structural carbohydrates place stock at the risk of acidosis. High grain–low fibre diets can result in lower rumen pH, reduced feed intake and increased digestive disorders. When ruminal organic acids (ie volatile fatty acids – VFA’s) production exceeds the ability of the rumen to neutralise or absorb the acids acidosis occurs. The severity of acidosis (acute or subacute) depends on the type and level of fermentable carbohydrates and the amount and effectiveness of the roughage in the diet. “Lower pH decreases fibre intake and reduces fibre digestibility” The intent of grain processing is to increase starch availability (NSC) and digestion in the rumen. Highly processed – low fibre grains are more digestible than cracked – high fibre grains. “Maximising starch digestion decreases fibre intake and digestion” The effect of increased starch digestion on the rumen function depends on the magnitude of the ruminal pH depression (metabolic insult) and reduced fibre intake. Subsequently when formulating rations containing high levels of grain it is essential

to supply a suitable source of effective fibre to minimise the incidence of ruminal acidosis.

FIBRE REQUIREMENTS Depending on type of diet being fed, there are different populations of bacteria in the rumen. Cattle on high fibre diets will have a ruminal bacterial population that ferment fibre (cellulose and hemicellulose) resulting in the production of acetic acid. In contrast, digestive sugars and starches yields propionic acid and lactic acid. Long high quality fibre forms a floating mat or matrix in the rumen. Fibre from this mat is regurgitated and chewed producing large amounts of saliva that naturally buffers the rumen. “Low fibre intake and digestion can reduce saliva production by 75 per cent” The fibre mat also modifies the passage of material through the rumen so that digestion occurs at the proper rate. 35

TABLE 1: EVALUATING MANURE CONSISTENCY SCORE

MANURE DESCRIPTION

ACTION

1

Very liquid with consistency of pea soup. Leaves the rectum in a steady stream. Classic sign of acidosis.

• Increase fibre intake • Remove grain source • Seek nutritional and veterinary advice

2

Runny manure which does not form a distinct pile. Manure splashes on contact with the ground and piles are less than 25mm high. Indication of digestive disorder which may eventuate in acidosis.

As above

3

Manure has porridge like consistency. Forms a soft pile 40-50mm high which may • Maintain good feed management have concentric rings and a small depression in the middle indicative of good rumen health

4

Thick manure readily forming pellets

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• Consider the level and type of roughage and the energy-protein ratio of the diet • Check water quality and intake • Possibly seek nutritional advice

Nutrition - Acidosis and Effective Fibre 34 Without sufficient saliva production and the correct rate of passage of food particles the rumen can lose mobility increasing the risk of digestive disorders. Salival buffers contain bicarbonates (sodium and potassium) and adult stock can produce 1000 to 1500 grams of bicarbonates per day when fed high quality roughages and ruminating 10 hours per day. “Low quality roughage reduces rumen flow rates, saliva production and animal performance” Since fibre is digested more slowly than starches and sugars (NSC), including fibre in the diet slows down the rate and pattern of fermentation and subsequently the type of acid production in the rumen. Higher levels of rumen organic acids are produced more quickly with grains compared with fibre. Adding effective fibre (ie high quality-long roughage) to the diet not only increases chewing activity and saliva production it also evens out ruminal acid production. Feeding effective fibre can also shift site of starch digestion from the rumen to the lower intestine which not only reduces the risk of acidosis, swollen joints and feet disorders, but it can improve the overall performance of the ration due to post ruminal starch digestion. The amount and size of fibre particles in the diet is extremely important to maintaining optimal rumen function and health. Abnormal manure (Table 1) and reduced appetite are the first signs to poor rumen health and digestive disorders. “Manure observation is a practical guide to rumen health”

FIBRE VALUES The structural components of roughage include hemicelluloses, cellulose and lignin. Most feed tables describe fibre as neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent fibre (ADF). Since NDF is a measure of total insoluble fibre it is generally the most frequent used to describe fibre. However, because chemical fibre analysis does not take into account the physical digestive properties important to chewing and saliva production, effective fibre (eNDF) in conjunction with NDF better defines the fibre requirements of stock.

EFFECTIVE FIBRE (ENDF) Effective fibre (ie form and particle length of fibre) stimulates rumination, has a

significant impact on chewing time and the production of saliva. It also maintains normal rumen pH and a normal rumen mat. “eNFD is more highly related to the production of saliva”

Effective fibre is a better predictor of chewing activity than NDF and ADF. Table 2 shows the eNDF values and the various feed nutrients (NSC, starches, sugars) that impact on rumen pH. 36

TABLE 2: NUTRIENT VALUES OF VARIOUS FEEDS

DM

ME

CP

Endf

Ndf

Fat

NSC

Starch Sugar

90 90 91 90 88 90 75 90 90 90 90 90

13.0 13.0 12.5 15.6 15.0 13.5 12.5 13.0 11.5 13.5 10.5 13.0

12.3 65.0 47.0 24.0 8.5 9.5 5.5 11.5 10.5 13.5 18.0 13.0

8.0 6.0 10.4 42.5 8.2 7.5 6.6 4.0 9.8 18.5 4.9

20.0 13.0 26.0 50.0 12.6 11.5 10.5 13.5 15.0 41.0 12.3

2.1 2.5 2.6 19.0 3.8 3.6 0.9 3.3 3.1 2.0 50 2.2

64.1 21.7 21.3 5.1 74.5 74.4 82.4 74.8 73.0 68.8 33.3 71.8

53.5 15.4 1.5 1.1 2.0 71.5 0.5 69.0 69.0 60.0 22.5 62.9

5.6 1.7 8.0 4.6 2.0 3.3 55.0 3.5 3.5 8.2 8.3 4.9

90 88 89 85 88 90 90 85 85 89 91 90 91

8.5 9.5 7.5 8.7 8.0 8.5 6.8 9.5 10.0 7.0 8.0 8.2 8.2

11.0 16.0 6.1 19.5 10.5 9.0 8.0 15.0 14.0 6.5 10.5 17.0 10.0

57.5 42.0 68.9 49.3 65.0 59.0 75.0 49.1 63.3 75.0 62.5 52.0 54.5

57.5 42.0 68.9 49.3 65.0 59.0 75.0 49.1 63.3 75.0 62.5 52.0 54.5

2.0 2.7 2.1 2.7 1.5 2.6 1.3 2.6 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.5 2.3

24.5 32.4 15.4 22.5 15.9 23.5 8.7 2.6 12.8 9.4 18.5 20.7 21.5

5.6 2.0 2.5 1.7 2.6 5.2 2.9 4.2 2.0 2.9 2.5 4.0 4.6

14.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 7.4 17.2 3.0 11.5 7.5 3.0 9.5 5.2 13.0

35 38 35 50 49 35

10.9 8.0 8.9 9.5 9.0 6.7

8.7 11.5 12.0 14.0 10.0 5.5

38.2 57.0 50.4 36.9 50.4 61.0

45.0 63.5 56.0 41.0 56.0 63.0

3.3 2.8 4.0 2.6 2.9 1.6

40.7 13.6 19.2 31.8 25.6 25.2

30.0 2.6 3.6 2.5 12.0 1.7

3.5 4.3 9.5 11.0 6.7 17.7

22 25 20 25 21 18 20 30 18 25 26 20 25 18 23

10.5 10.0 11.3 10.2 11.5 12.0 11.5 8.7 9.5 8.5 7.5 8.7 7.2 9.0 8.0

23.0 20.0 25.5 21.5 20.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 25.0 18.0 15.0 16.0 12.0 20.0 15.0

26.4 30.0 34.2 43.2 34.2 42.8 38.2 44.0 49.5 52.2 56.7 54.0 57.5 50.4 56.7

33.0 37.5 38.0 48.0 36.0 45.0 45.0 52.0 52.0 56.0 63.0 60.0 64.0 56.0 63.0

2.7 2.1 2.6 2.7 3.5 4.5 3.5 3.8 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

36.7 35.5 27.9 21.6 29.4 24.4 24.4 23.1 16.6 19.8 16.5 18.5 16.9 16.8 17.3

3.5 4.8 6.1 5.7 4.5 7.0 6.5 7.9 2.0 2.6 2.6 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.6

11.5 11.3 11.2 12.5 14.0 14.0 12.5 11.0 10.5 10.5 8.5 7.3 7.2 9.9 7.2

90 90

7.2 5.7

5.5 4.4

72.5 70.0

72.5 70.0

1.5 2.2

14.3 17.0

14.0 1.5

1.8 1.8

99 20 15.2

39.3 12.5 10.4

4.5 7.5 6.0

11.5 18.5

23.0 37.0

99.5 3.7 1.2

60.3 52.5

17.0 1.2

17.0 33.3

Concentrate Barley (med) Corn gluten Cotton/s meal Cotton/s whole Maize (fl) Maize (ck) Molasses Sorghum (fl) Sorghum (Roll) Triticale (ck) Wheat bran Wheat (ck)

Hay Barley Clover (med) Kikuyu Lucerne (mid fl) Millet Oat Rhodes grass Rye/Clover Ryegrass Setaria Sorghum Soyabean Wheaten

Silages Maize Millet Oat (dough) Ryegrass Soyabean Sugarcane

Forages (temp) Lucerne (early) Lucerne (late) Oats (early) Oats (late) Ryegrass (early) Ryegrass (late) Dolichos (early) Dolichos (late) Kikuyu (early) Kikuyu (late ) Kikuyu (stemmy) Rhodes (early) Rhodes (late) Setaria (early) Setaria (late)

Straws Barley Oaten

Miscellaneous Tallow Citrus pulp Pineapple pulp

Note 1: In dry cracked “slow” grain and hay diets it is generally recommended that the ration should contain a minimum of 25-28 per cent NDF and 23 per cent eNDF. When more fermentable grains (ie fast grains, eg flaked maize and dry cracked wheat) are fed, the level of eNDF provided by forages needs to increase to offset digestive disorders. Note 2: The selection of feeds needs to consider both eNDF and ME values and the level of soluble carbohydrates provided in the ration. June 2013 35

Nutrition - Acidosis and Effective Fibre 35 “Level and source of eNDF needs to consider the level and source of grain” When roughage particle size is reduced and diets contain low levels of fibre, the intake of effective fibre is frequently less than necessary to prevent digestive disorders. The inclusion of “fast” grains accentuates the potential problems of rations low in effective fibre. Increased eNDF intakes can be achieved by increasing the particle size (more than 5–10 cm long) improving quality of the roughage and formulating diets with higher eNDF values (Table 2).

BUFFERING CAPACITY OF ROUGHAGES Roughages differ in their inherent buffer capacity. For instance, legumes (particularly lucerne) tend to have a greater buffering capacity than tropical forages and grasses.

Total ash and cation (Na, K) content of the forage provide an indication of the buffering capacity of forages. The buffering capacity of the forage increases as the minerals increase.

BOTTOM LINE Stock have minimal requirement for fibre in order to maintain normal rumination, chewing and saliva production. Rumen acidosis occurs more often when there is insufficient amounts of total digestible fibre and effective fibre intake. The concept of effective fibre (eNDF) offers a feed management tool to promote rumen health, rumen function, improve feed conversion and increase the overall performance of the diet. Incorporating suitable sources and levels of ef fective fibre and selecting less fermentable sources of energy supplements

can reduce the risk of “off feed” situations. Poor feed management and unsuitable feeding systems increases the risk of feeding problems (eg acidosis). Feed management factors that reduce ruminal pH and depress appetite and roughage intake need to be fully considered to reduce the risk of digestive disorders. “Feeding high quality fibre improves total nutrient intake, reduces digestive disorders and improves feed efficiency and production” Further ABBA Reading: Nutrition - Acidosis & Laminitis - ABBA Jnl Dec 2012; Fast & Slow Grains – ABBA Jnl Sept 2007; Walking on Eg gsh e lls – AB BA Jnl J un e 20 01; Supplements for Beef Cattle – ABBA Jnl Sept 2000; Selection – Structure and Lameness – ABBA Jnl March 2010.

Burnett Livestock and Realty 2013 All Breeds Steer Sale

Markwell Rural Trading, Eidsvold Qld won the ABBA sponsored Brahman Steer class at the Burnett Livestock and Realty 2013 All Breeds Steer Sale at Biggenden in March. The steers sold for 174.2c or $553 per head. Pictured with the winning steers are Lance Whitaker, Burnett Livestock and Realty and Judge Ryan Brown, Smithfield Feedlot, Proston Qld 36 June 2013

Strong demand for quality females at Nettle Creek Commercial Female Sale Top quality breeders and repeat buyer confidence resulted in a very successful 5th annual Nettle Creek Invitational Commercial Female Sale that was held in Grafton, NSW, on Thursday 7th March. Despite the sale having to be postponed for a week due to flooding, good lines of quality Brahman cross replacement females met strong demand, with 420 head going under the hammer to achieve a total sale average of $940/hd. Buyers came from Barrington & Taylors Arm in the south and Larnook in the north with many females heading to local producers in the upper Copmanhurst, Grafton and lower Clarence areas. The Fahey family of the Bizzy Brahman Stud, who instigated the sale 4 years ago, sold 170 F1 Angus & Charolais x Bizzy Brahman females, ranging in age from 18-30 months, for an average of $1130. Topping their sale at $1300/hd, was a pen of rising two year old PTIC F1 Charolais x Brahman females selling to Jason & Joanne Martin from Copmanhurst. The Martin Family also purchased a pen of five young Fahey bred F1 PTIC Simbrah heifers for $1080 and a pen of red PTIC Brahman cows for $1100 from Lilydale producers Mark & Lyn Heyman. The Heyman’s also sold 10 red Brahman cows & calves for $1220 to Collombatti breeders, T & C Sutherland. Volume buyers and repeat purchasers of the Nettle Creek females were David Milton & Julie Sleap from Barrington who put together a line of 56 two year old PTIC F1 Angus x Brahman females for an $1120 average to a top of $1220. Other repeat buyers of these females included Sheryl Rogan, Baryulgil who purchased a total of 20 heifers for an $1190 average, whilst Mike Kena from Larnook, invested in 10 F1 females for $1140. Coffs Harbour Hardwoods, Glenreagh, bought 21 F1 PTIC Brangus heifers for a $1260 average including the top pen of F1 Brangus heifers for $1280. Bill Bultitude, Lantana Downs, Fineflower, put together a line of 50 head including 16 young, unjoined F1 Brangus heifers from Innes & Jessica Fahey, Copmanhurst for a $720 average and a pen of Santa x Brahman PTIC females from the Fahey family. He also paid $920 for a pen of Gelbvieh x Brahman PTIC heifers offered by Seyah Pty Ltd from Upper Orara. The Pigg family from Ulmarra sold 17 F1 Brahman x Angus unjoined heifers

Agent, Ray Donovan, is pictured with Copmanhurst producer Jason Martin who purchased the top pen of F1 Charbray heifers for $1300/hd as well as some F1 Simbrah heifers and Brahman cows from the Nettle Creek Commercial Female Sale

David Milton & Julie Sleap from Barrington put together a line of 56 two year old PTIC Nettle Creek F1 Angus x Brahman females for an $1120 average. They are pictured with sale vendor Elizabeth Fahey, Nettle Creek, Copmanhurst

with 2 pens bought by Keith & Roz Connor, Tucabia, for $760. The third pen of these heifers sold to C & M Hastings from Gulmarrad who also purchased 13 Charbray cross weaner heifers for $500/hd from the Chapman Family, Fineflower. Agents conducting the sale were Ray Donovan, Grafton and George & Fuhrmann, Casino. The sale will be held again in 2014 at the end of February. Bill Bultitude purchased 50 head of Brahman cross breeders for his Fineflower property at the Nettle Creek Sale. He is pictured with vendor Innes Fahey, Copmanhurst who sold a pen of 16 weaner F1 Brangus females for $720/hd June 2013 37

Glengarry calf named supreme champion at The Caves Show by Lindel GREGGERY

Geoff and Scott Angel, Glengarry, Kunwarara, paraded the supreme champion led beef exhibit at The Caves Show on April 28. Glengarry Malibu, who was also the calf and grand champion Brahman bull, is a JDH Ernesto De Manso (imp) son out of the full Hudgins cow Glengarry Godiva 1st. The Caves Show attracted 51 Brahman entries from eight studs and 71 entries from 12 interbreed exhibitors, with the line-up judged by Steve Farmer, Comanche, Glenroy. The Angels added to their ribbon haul by also claiming the senior and grand champion female titles with Glengarry Fantasy 2020; the reserve senior champion bull with Glengarry McCool; the reserve junior champion bull with Glengarry Red Jed; reserve calf champion bull with Glengarry Downtown; and calf champion female with Glengarry L Polled Style. Glengarry also placed first in the Exhibitor’s Group class. Ken and Wendy Cole, Kenrol, Gracemere had a successful show, taking home broad ribbons for the senior champion bull, Kenrol George, and the reserve junior champion female, Kenrol Jilly 0450.

Stud cattle judges Brent Williams, Gracemere Qld (left) and Steve Farmer, Glenroy Qld (right) decorate the Supreme Champion Led Beef Exhibit of The Caves 2013 show - Glengarry Malibu with owner Scott Angel, Glengarry stud, Kunwarara Qld being presented with the Doonside Pepetual trophy by Bill Geddes from Doonside

Reds from Kearin and Beth Streeter’s Palmvale stud, Marlborough performed well. The Jomanda Walker son Palmvale Hillbilly snared the junior champion bull title, while junior female championship went to the Kandoona Big John daughter, Palmvale Princess. Palmvale Sandra Dee was judged the reserve senior champion female. Matthew and Fiona Noakes, Solo F Stud, Marlborough paraded the Garuda WG Monsoon daughter, Solo F Milly Molly Mandy, to win the reserve calf champion female title. In the group classes, Palmvale won the Sire’s Progeny and Dam’s Progeny classes and Glengarry placed first in the Exhibitor’s Group. The show’s 10 interbreed classes for unled cattle attracted nominations from four exhibitors, and nine exhibitors entered 24 head in the led steer classes. 40 38 June 2013

Darryl Hermann presents the Bob Jane T Mart trophy to Trish Draper, representing Kenrol Brahmans, Gracemere Qld for Senior Brahman Bull Kenrol George 2553 at The Caves Show 2013

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Glengarry calf named supreme champion at The Caves Show 38 Graham and Greg Newsome, Newburra stud, Bajool showed the winning pair of purebred bulls and the champion pen of unled cattle from any breed. Barry and Bev Hannam, Batandra stud, Milman took home the blue ribbon for the pair of unled purebred heifers, any breed. The grand champion led steer, RHS Double or Nothing, was paraded by very proud students from Rockhampton High School.

Grand Champion Brahman Female Glengarry Fantasy 2020 with Brahman judge Steve Farmer, Glenroy Qld presenting handler Tim Flynn, representing Glengarry stud, Kunwarara Qld and sponsors Barry & Wendy Williams, Rural Supplements, Bouldercombe Qld

Jim Besley presented the SMW trophy for Junior Champion Brahman Bull to Beth Streeter, Palmvale Red Brahmans, Marlborough Qld with Palmvale Hillbilly

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Supporters of the Pen Classes at The 2013 Caves show (from left) Bev Hannam, Batandra Brahmans, Milman Qld, Graham Newsome, Newburra Brahmans, Parkhurst Qld and Jim Besley, Bungarribee Red Brahmans, Barmoya Qld with judge Steve Farmer, “Commanche” Glenroy Qld

Ponderosa Invitation Sale tops $10,000 photos NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER

Vendors Paul and Debbie Herrod, Ponderosa stud, Katherine NT, Andrew and Roxanne Olive, Raglan stud, Raglan Qld, Ross and Natalie Olive, Olive stud, Gogango Qld and Alister and Pam Davison, Viva stud, Middlemount Qld were pleased with the outcome of the annual sale held at Katherine on May 24. A total of 145 bulls sold to gross $435,500 to sale average of $3003, an 83% clearance. “Given the challenges presently facing the northern beef industry it was a pleasing result” Andrew Olive said on behalf of the vendors. The top priced bull was sold by the Ponderosa stud to Ian and Laura Hoare, Elsie Station, Cherokee FP stud, Katherine NT for $10,000.

Paul Herrod, Ponderosa stud, Katherine NT and Laura Hoare, Cherokee FP stud, Katherine NT are pictured with the $10,000 top priced bull

Major buyers included Thames Pastoral Co, Tanumbirini, Daley Waters NT who bought 96 bulls, Paspaley Pearls Properties, Dry River, Katherine NT, 21 bulls and Heytesbury Cattle Co, 16 bulls. Other buyers included L & S Barden, Charles Darwin University, C & A Howie and RM & PG Murphy. A 12 plait shot-loaded stock whip donated by Alister and Pam Davison was won by Tony Searle, Paspaley Pearls Properties in a lucky lot draw. David Connolly, Thames Pastoral Co, Tanumbirini, Daly Waters NT is pictured with Paul Herrod, Ponderosa stud, Katherine NT and some of the draft of 96 bulls David bought

Richard Walsh, Rural Bank, Katherine NT is pictured with Reg Underwood, Bunda Station, Katherine NT and Stuart Austin, Charles Darwin University, Katherine NT

Tony Hayne, Northern Veterinary Services, Noonamah NT is pictured with Col Young, NT Rural, Katherine Qld June 2013 41

Some considerations on optimisation of Bovine Reproduction techniques by Luiz PORTO Business Development Manager - Inventia Genetic Technologies Pty Ltd - IGT

The conception rate and the number of calves in the field are undoubtedly factors which impact on the financial returns and profitability of any rural property. The quality of the calves and the genetic progress of the herd are also highly relevant to this. In fact the first step towards achieving a successful livestock enterprise is to obtain high quality calves in large numbers. We know that nutrition and health go together when it comes to the productivity of a herd. Abortions and malformed calves can be avoided with a good vaccination and nutrition program. These two factors can also help increase in conception rates. The responsible and effective management of a property requires the constant evaluation of the strategies that are being employed, such as breeding strategies. In times of crisis and reduced cash flow, the first tendency of most farmers is to stop any innovation and cut all investment. However this can have disastrous consequences in the medium to long term. “The cost of doing nothing in some enterprises can be much higher than the cost of doing something”. For a farmer this instinct to reduce or abandon investment during a crisis can have serious negative results in the next generation, such as, in the case of breeding strategies, reduced calf numbers, lower genetic quality and fewer (if any) bulls for sale, all of which will result in reduced revenue and profit. When I talk about breeding strategies, I mean artificial insemination, embryo transfer from superovulated cows and in vitro production of embryos (IFV). A lot of myth and misconception surround these concepts, giving rise to unrealistic expectations. A poor understanding of the dependency of these strategies on other related factors, such as vaccination, disease control, nutrition and recipient quality, also makes any analysis of breeding results difficult and complex. In this article I would like to discuss these myths and false expectations about the results of the various breeding strategies and to provide ideas that can greatly improve the productivity of the mating season for those farmers who are willing to listen. 42 March 2013

Cows that have been empty for a long time should not be used as recipients, nor should very old heifers because we know that they are more difficult to impregnate. If we know that excessively fat cows are known not to impregnate when with bull, why then use them as a recipient, in a program that involves a far greater financial investment?

The artificial insemination technique of propagating genetic material from the male is widely used, especially in heifers, and a lot has changed in this area in recent times with the introduction of FTAI. This method is easy to perform and offers satisfactory results. In FTAI programs without oestrus detection one can expect a pregnancy rate of between 23-62%, with an average of 48% with one insemination (data are from 200,000 cows inseminated in Brazil in 2011). However this technique is not yet suitable for large projects using sexed semen, because the results that it produces are still too variable, and in instances very poor. Embryo transfer from superovulated cow is a multiplication technique involving genetic material taken from bulls and cows in healthy condition. In this technique, hormones are used to generate more than one ovulation. One flushing from one donor can generate from 0 to more than 30 embryos, depending on the age, breed, nutritional status of the animal and capacity to respond to hormone treatment. The average number obtained per flushing is 7 embryos. Again, the use of sexed semen has not been successful with this technique. Not all donors will produce embryos and donors must be selected to improve results. The expected pregnancy rate is around 55-65%. The harvesting of embryos can be performed every 60 days. In most cases it is recommended to perform 3 super-

ovulations after calving, and then to allow for a full term pregnancy by the donor, to regenerate the animal’s physiology. After all, we all want our best cows to be pregnant every year! In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a technique that removes the eggs from the donor by ultrasound, usually without the use of hormones. The aspiration can be performed every 15-20 days. Even when the donor has become pregnant, ovum pick up (OPU) for IVF can still occur up to 90 days into the pregnancy. From 0 to more than 50 embryos can be produced from every donor. The average number is influenced by factors such as breed, age, nutritional status and the batch of semen used. Brahman and composite breeds with Bos Indicus respond very well to this technique. It can be started with aspirations at 40 days postpartum and on average 7 OPUs are undertaken before allowing the donor to become pregnant and rest. This technique is also economical in terms of semen usage. In some cases, eggs harvested from up to 10 cows can be fertilised with one single dose. This technique is very well suited for use with sexed semen, successfully enabling farmers to choose the sex they need. More males or more females! 43

Some considerations on optimisation of Bovine Reproduction techniques 42 The expected efficiency of this technique is 35-50%, with a 40% pregnancy rate being considered good for large-scale programs. Both techniques (superovulation and IVF) require the use of recipients (cows or heifers) that have attained the appropriate size for the future calf birth and enough maternal capability to feed the calf. Those recipient animals will have their oestrus synchronized with or without detection to receive the embryos from either technique. I believe that Fixed-Time Embryo Transfer (FTET) without the oestrous detection technique is the most suitable method for a large-scale IVF program. The expected efficiency in the treatment of synchronisation is 80 to 85%. However, not all ovulated animals will be suitable to receive embryos. For the vast majority the answer will undoubtedly be YES! Recipients should be well managed in terms of sanitation, receive vaccines to prevent abortions and the most common diseases and parasites. They should be handled calmly, provided with good pasture, good water and any mineral supplements. Cows that have been empty for a long time should not be used as recipients, nor should very old heifers because we know that they are more difficult to impregnate. We know that excessively fat cows are known not to impregnate when with a bull. Why then use them as a recipient, in a program that involves a far greater financial investment? Poor milk producing cows should be discarded, as should cows that have aborted or lost previous pregnancies or have a history of calving problems. The correct management of recipients involves the purchase of good cows and the disposal of the deficient ones.

On the subject of breeding efficiency, another important issue is the early diagnosis of pregnancy. Early pregnancy testing is a great management tool that should be considered when using IVF. Without it, farmers are not utilising the full potential and efficiency that is offered by the IVF technique. It is important to emphasise that early pregnancy testing does not interfere negatively with the number of calves born using IVF or any other technique. I can say this on the basis of my 18 years of daily use of ultrasound in Brazil and the countless diagnoses I have made in my career. I am making this claim also on the basis of embryo physiology. The implantation or “attaching” of the placenta in utero in cattle occurs around day 33 of gestation (26 days after implantation of the embryo). Once attached, a competent professional can handle the animal without affecting the pregnancy. Therefore, YES! It is safe for an early pregnancy test to be performed by a competent professional at the appropriate time. As a result of early pregnancy testing, the farmer will have information that he needs to know, such as early pregnancy losses. Early pregnancy loss is an indication of many other potential problems that need to be addressed sooner rather than later, especially diseases and nutrition. Another benefit of early pregnancy testing is the savings on pasture that are made as a result of early disposal of empt y recipients. This can also increase efficiency in the use of recipients by recycling the good ones.

For example: A farmer uses 100 recipients in an IVF program with 40% pregnancy rate: If the pregnancy is tested at 90 days, the farmer will get only 40 calves in 90 days. However, if the pregnancy is tested earlier, say, after 30 days, then the farmer gets 40 pregnancies in the first program and another 24 pregnancies from the recycled recipients. Therefore, the farmer will have a total of 64, instead of 40 calves, from the 90 days program. In this example the farmer would also need to take into account the cost of pasturing empty livestock and the cost of selling his bulls that were born with intervals greater than 90 days. In conclusion, I would like to stress that the rational and judicious management of a herd is always necessary for a farmer, whatever the economic environment, and this includes attention at all times to breeding strategies. In the case of both superovulation and IVF, careful attention must be paid to the quality of the recipients. Neither of these techniques is able to achieve its full potential, in terms of pregnancy rate, if unsuitable animals are used. Early pregnancy testing is another valuable tool that is available to farmers as a means of detecting breeding problems early, avoiding wasted pasture resource and increasing the productivity of good quality recipients. www.inventiagenetictechnologies.com.au [email protected]

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the prime objective with Lindel GREGGERY and Kim WHISSON

Even though the current Queensland market is tough due to dry seasonal conditions in the west, there have been some good quality cattle sold through the yards and top lines marketed in the paddock. Shaun Flanagan, Queensland Rural, Charters Towers said rain was needed to boost the store market and ease the oversupply in the prime market. He said prices had been pleasing for some well presented Brahmans offered through the Charters Towers saleyards in April. At the April 19 sale Matt Stanger and Katrina Gilligan, Tomato Springs, Mingella, sold 78 Brahman heifers, 204kg, for an average of 137.2c. On the same day a pen of 18 grey heifers from Lance and Lisa Fegan, Redlands, Balfes Creek, topped the sale, making 160.2c and weighing in at 190kg to return $304/head. In other Towers highlights, Ernie and Kylie Camp, Floraville Station, Burketown, sold 355 Brahman and Brahman Cross No.2 heifers to a top of 121.1c/kg and $342/hd. They averaged 266kg to return 111.4c/kg or $297/hd. “It was a pleasure to stand up such a well handled quality line of cattle. Although the result is not where it has been previous years it just goes to show that there are buyers out there with grass who will buy quality cattle,” Mr Flanagan said. A roundup of saleyard prices from around the state follows.

NORTH QLD CHARTERS TOWERS

The April 10 Combined Agents Sale yarded 1331 head, consisting of 278 prime cattle and 1053 stores. The best of the prime cattle on offer sold to a stronger market, however plainer cattle struggled to maintain rates. Bullocks were quoted 10¢ dearer, while Cows were 15¢ dearer on last week’s sale. In line with other centres, store cattle struggled to maintain rates. Sale highlights included a pen of six 454kg Brahman steers from Weary Bay Grazing which made 132c/kg to realise $600 per head. 44 June 2013

A line of 172 No.1 and No.2 grey Brahman store condition steers from G. Handford, Torrens Creek topped at 103c/kg, to average 219kg and $220. A total of 568 cattle, mostly prime, were yarded on April 17. A pen of 495kg Brahman steers from K. Cameron, Routh Station, Georgetown, made 115c/kg or $544/hd. A mostly well-finished yarding of 710 cattle was presented at Charters Towers on April 24. Among them were nine 407kg good quality red No.1 steers from Desley Williams, Charters Towers, selling for 121c/kg or $494/hd. The May 8 sale yarded 633 head, consisting of 524 prime cattle and 109 stores. Bullocks were quoted as 6c easier, heifers were 10c dearer and cows were 5c dearer on previous rates

CENTRAL QLD BLACKALL

A total of 2984 head of cattle were yarded at the Blackall combined agents’ regular prime and store cattle sale on April 4. There was a noticeable drop in supply of finished cattle, with the majority of the yarding made up of feeder steers, 350kg-500kg, coming out of the north-west region. Maree Walduck, Fishers Creek Station, Cloncurry sold Brahman heifers that topped at 121c/ kg to average 287kg and return $348.

Pastoral Co, Argyle Station sold 478kg Brahman steers at the first sale in April. They went for 126c/kg or $603/hd. The yarding of more than 4000 head on April 10 was also tough, with the meatworks market continuing to lose ground under the pressure of large numbers. Cam and Julie Maxwell topped the sale with 707kg Brahman bulls which made 146c/kg or $1032/hd. Essendee Cattle Co, Spring Plains, Longreach, sold 395kg Brahman heifers for 111c/kg to return $439. Numbers dropped to 2990 head at the May 1 yarding. The usual export and feeder buyers were present and operating in a subdued market. The better quality light yearling steers sold from 130c/kg to 135c, while the plainer lines averaged about 118c. Lightweight yearling heifers topped at 115c to average close to 100c. A lack of numbers and a prediction of rain for south west parts caused the cancellation of the Longreach cattle sales for a total of three weeks in a row with uncertainty about numbers for the next sale scheduled for May 30. Bill Seeney, Ray White Livestock, Longreach said the cancellations were due simply to a lack of numbers at present. “There’s a bit of enquiry but not enough to be viable for buyers to travel,” he said. GRACEMERE

The April 11 sale saw 1218 head penned as the Queensland market continued to ease due to large numbers flowing in. The yarding at this sale however was reduced on previous weeks due to some handy falls of rain up the Torrens Creek Road and north of Aramac. Presenting Brahmans at the sale were G. and J. Bambling, Glenavon, Aramac, who sold 507kg red heifers for 133c/kg to return $675.

A total of 1259 cattle were presented for sale at a rain depleted yarding on May 17. The small yarding of prime cattle eased on the previous week’s rates as did a quality yarding of weaner steers. All other classes of cattle were firm to stronger, with weaner heifers being met with the best competition of the day.

A yarding of 4320 very good quality cattle came together for the April 18 sale, producing the best result in Queensland saleyards for the week. Agents reported a full gallery of buyers for the large yarding.

Sale highlights included a line of Brahman weaner steers from Tooloomba Cattle Co, Marlborough, which peaked at 166c/kg to return $367/hd. Cedar Bend Pastoral Co, Jambin sold a pen of 213kg grey Brahman heifers for 159c/kg or $338/hd.

P. and J. Bridges, Gilliat Plains, Julia Creek sold 375kg feeder steers to a top 130c/kg to average 126.8c/kg and $476/hd. LONGREACH

By early April cattle were meeting a market that had once again softened. Argyle

The May 3 sale yarded 2137 head with the market for store cattle firming a shade while meatworks cattle were met with restricted competition for the lesser quality yarding. Lines of quality local store cattle were met 45

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with Lindel GREGGERY and Kim WHISSON

44 with spirited bidding from restockers and fatteners. Cedarvale Pastoral Company, Ubobo sold 381kg No.1 Brahman steers for 130c/kg, returning $530/hd. There was strong competition for quality steers at the April 26 sale. Clay NeillBallantine, Bocoolima, Calliope, received 169c/kg for his 272kg steers.

SP Grazing, Evandale, Hughenden sold 362kg p.t.i.c. Brahman heifers for 129.2c/kg to return $467. Paine Brothers Grazing, Wyaldra, Julia Creek sold 389kg No.1 heifers for 137.2c/kg or $534/hd. AC Grazing, Wyaldra, Julia Creek also sold No.1 heifers to 138c/kg, returning $524/hd.

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The combined agents yarded just under 2400 head of mixed quality cattle on April 4. There was a good mix of better conditioned local cattle combined with some larger lines of store cattle from northern and western areas. Heavy bullocks sold up to 151c/kg, feeder steers held firm and reached 147c, light feeders were 7c better than the previous sale to top at 189c/ kg and the best of the weaner steers peaked at 204c/kg to gain 22c. Cunnawarra Pastoral Co, Crewkerne, Muttaburra sold 434kg feeder steers to 147.2c/kg to return $639.

A smaller yarding of 896 head was presented at the fortnightly meatworks and store sale on April 8. All descriptions of cows sold to a firm market and trade heifers over 400kg topped at 168c/kg. An excellent line of breeder quality Brahman heifers sold for 14-30c dearer than rates at the previous sale. The line of 239 No.3 heifers from Hughenden sold strongly with greys going for 169-192c/kg, peaking at $523/hd. The same vendor’s red heifers sold for 170c-200c/ kg or up to $506/hd.

Results were very mixed in a rain reduced yarding of just over 2000 head on April 11. Meatworks competition was strong for all categories. Bullocks made to 165c/kg, to average 17c better than the previous sale. Feeder steers remained firm to reach 161c/ kg and average 135c, light feeder steers topped at 168c/kg to average 142c, weaner steers peaked at 194c/kg to average 142c, back 17c, and light weaner steers peaked at 189c to average 160c and gain 13c.

At the same sale T. and L. Rogers, Booyal, sold milk and two-tooth steers for 161c/kg or $548/hd. Most descriptions had eased slightly by the April 22 yarding of 1502 head. However, quality heifers from Hughenden again sold strongly with the lead Brahman heifers topping at 204c/kg or $519. The weaner sale yarding of 2536 head on May 2 was down on the previous year but

better quality lines sold well. M. and K. Corfield, Coalstoun Lakes, sold Brahman heifers for 191c/$507 and 203c/$510. MIRIAM VALE

The April 23 sale attracted strong local buyer support. Brendan Smith sold No.2 red Brahman heifers for $355 and Greg Larson, Miriam Vale, sold red cows and calves for $700. GIN GIN

A total of 440 store cattle were yarded at Elders’ Gin Gin saleyards on April 15. The quality was good overall with some top lines of Brahman cattle. Among the vendors were Bill and Rex Neubecker who sold red Brahman weaner steers for $405 and $480. Phil and Kay Spencer, Sonoma, Miriam Vale, yarded 40 quality polled No.3 red steers, the best pens making $500. The May 13 sale of 420 head was a stable market, attracting better buying interest than most centres. The yarding mainly consisted of weaner cattle and some of last year’s No.2 weaners. Rheiss Honor sold quality No.2 red Brahman steers for $470. Bucca Station sold No.2 weaned heifers from $320 to $435. Rosedale Station sold fresh, six to seven-month-old weaner heifers for $370. The lighter, younger weaner heifers sold for between $250 and $300.

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Laidley Female Sale continues it’s tradition of fundraising for a worthy cause...Royal Flying Doctor Service BIZZY INVITATIONAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 7 September at Grafton Saleyards George Fuhrmann • Ray Donovan

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