Billaglen Angus 2025 Catalogue by Angus Australia

SALE BULL 2025

Friday 12th September at 1pm

SALE BULL 2025

Friday 12th September at 1pm

35 BULLS

Ian Cargill 0407 228 177

VENDORS

Noelene Cargill 0427 422 713

AGENTS

Anthony Atkinson 0412 777 700

‘Billaglen’, 194 Cargills Lane, BRAIDWOOD, NSW

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WELCOME TO THE BILLAGLEN ANGUS BULL SALE

Welcome

We are pleased to welcome you to our annual on-property Billaglen Bull Sale.

Billaglen is a family-owned and operated enterprise, located east of Braidwood on the Southern Tablelands. The Billaglen property has been in our family for nearly 100 years. Billaglen is run by Ian and Noelene, and remains very much a family business, with the next generation Hannah, Sophie and Zoe all sharing a strong passion for agriculture and playing an active role in driving our future.

We take great pride in continuing to grow Billaglen Angus and are excited about what lies ahead.

Our aim is to breed easy doing, soft, fleshy bulls with a focus on the end commercial market. We’ve been running a purebred commercial Angus herd for over 75 years, consistently producing top-quality animals. The APR-registered bulls on offer today are backed by that deep foundation of commercial breeding.

In recent years we have heavily invested in our breeding program, sourcing top quality genetics from Australia and overseas. Our breeding program’s primary focus is on maternal functionality with great structure, a good temperament and superior carcase.

This year, we’re proud to offer a selection of bulls which will perform across a range of environments and markets, many suitable for heifer joining. They have been pasture-raised, supported with minimal supplementation through the colder months. Their growth and development are a true reflection of their pedigree and genetics.

Thank you for joining us for the fifth annual Billaglen Angus Bull Sale. We appreciate your interest and support.

Warm regards,

The Billaglen Pastoral Family

Sale Information

LOCATION:

Billaglen Angus is located 194 Cargills Lane, Braidwood NSW 2622, 8 kms East of Braidwood, just off the Kings Highway.

FARM BIOSECURITY:

All person’s attending our property will be required to register and record contact details.

INSPECTIONS:

Sale bulls may be inspected by arrangement with either vendors or the agents.

All lots will be penned on sale day by 11 am.

NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN SALE PENS.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A supplementary sheet will be produced for sale day.

REBATE AND GST :

2% rebate to outside agents introducing buyers in writing 24 hours prior to the sale, attending on sale day and settling account within 7 days.

Prices for lots sold will be GST exclusive at the fall of the hammer and 10% will be added at time of invoice.

PHONE BIDDING:

Mobile phone bidding on the day can be arranged prior to the sale through our Agents

The sale will also be on Auctions Plus. To register contact (02) 9262 4222 or visit www.auctionsplus.com.au

REGISTRATION:

Our Sale will be operated under the Helmsman Auction System. Our selling agents will be using the card registration system so please allow yourself time to register prior to the sale and be able to nominate your PIC number.

CATERING:

Morning tea, light refreshments and lunch will be provided on the day.

FERTILITY:

All bulls have passed a crush side semen test, by Robert Richmond.

INSURANCE:

It will be the responsibility of the purchasers to insure their bulls if required. Our agents will be able to help you make arrangements if required. There is no vendor insurance on the sale bulls.

BUYERS INSTRUCTIONS:

Please complete the buyer’s instructions slip with our agents before you leave our sale. No verbal instructions will be accepted.

NLIS TRANSFERS:

Schute Bell Badgery Lumby will be completing NLIS Transfers.

DELIVERY:

The vendors will provide delivery on all bulls Free to 400kms, as soon as possible following the sale. Bulls remaining at Billaglen pending delivery are at purchaser’s risk.

DISCLAIMERS:

All reasonable care has been taken by the vendor in compiling this catalogue to ensure accuracy of information at time of publication. However, neither the vendor or the selling agents make any other representations about the accuracy, reliability correctness or completeness of any information provided in this catalogue and do not assume any responsibility for the use or interpretation of the information included in this catalogue. You are encouraged to seek independent verification of any information contained in this catalogue before relying on such information.

People entering upon this property for any purpose whatsoever including attendance at cattle auctions do so at their own risk. We are not liable to you for any personal injury or death suffered by you or for theft, loss or damage to any property caused or contributed to by us or any other person whether caused or contributed to or by negligence, deliberate act or unlawful conduct. “We” or “us” or “our” refer to the owners, their employees, contractors and agents and each of them.

FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025

SALE DAY SAFETY • PLEASE READ

Visitors enter pens at their own risk.

Children under 16 are not permitted to enter pens.

All care is taken to ensure livestock pose minimum threat to our clients, our staff and us. However, we cannot predict nor guarantee their behaviour.

All the Sale bulls have been assessed for temperament and are quiet to handle under normal circumstances.

Our bulls are not used to a crowd of people hence their behaviour could be unpredictable.

Please while inspecting our bulls, treat them with the respect and don’t over crowd yards.

PARENT VERIFICATION SUFFIXES

The animals listed within this catalogue including its pedigree, are displaying a Parent Verification Suffix which indicates the DNA parent verification status that has been conducted on the animal. The Parent Verification Suffixes that will appear at the end of each animal’s name.

PV: both parents have been verified by DNA.

SV: the sire has been verified by DNA.

DV: the dam has been verified by DNA.

#: DNA verification has not been conducted.

E: DNA verification has identified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.

ANGUS AUSTRALIA DISCLAIMER

Animal details included in this catalogue, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, are based on information provided by the breeder or owner of the animal. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue was correct at the time of publication, Angus Australia will assume no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken based on this information.

PRIVACY INFORMATION

In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must contact Angus Australia in writing. If Angus Australia is not contacted by the buyer, then the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such information.

BILLAGLEN UNIVERSE U18PV

BILLAGLEN ULTRAVOX U35PV

SALE LOTS

BILLAGLEN ULTRAVOX U38PV

ULYSSES U15PV

SALE LOTS

BILLAGLEN UNIVERSE U19PV

BILLAGLEN UNIVERSE U10PV

SALE LOTS

BILLAGLEN UNIVERSE U12PV

BILLAGLEN UNTOUCHABLE U65PV

BILLAGLEN ULTRACOOL U02PV

son, he ticks a lot of boxes with good overall sound data from calving ease, gestation length, 400 day, docility, carcase weight and IMF

BILLAGLEN ULTRAVOX U37PV

BILLAGLEN ULTRAVOX U29PV

BILLAGLEN UNTOUCHABLE U89#

BILLAGLEN UNMATCHED U75PV

UNIVERSE U03PV

SALE LOTS

BILLAGLEN UTAH U69PV

BILLAGLEN UNTOUCHABLE U81PV

BILLAGLEN UNDERDOG U68PV

UTAH U95PV

BILLAGLEN ULTIMATE U55PV

BILLAGLEN UNTOUCHABLE U71PV

BILLAGLEN UNIVERSE U24PV

BILLAGLEN ULTRAVOX U25PV

BILLAGLEN UNMATCHED U63PV

BIRD#

CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018#

COONAMBLE H268PV

TEXAS TOQUE F016#

MATAURI REALITY 839#

MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV

MILWILLAH LAD E158SV

MILLAH MURRAH ROSE D94PV

BILLAGLEN UNTOUCHABLE U84PV

WILLIAM OF STERNSV

BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV

STERN 8819#

Sire: AWTN14 BILLAGLEN NGAPARA N14SV

STERN 5258#

BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV

G A R US PREMIUM BEEF#

STERN 2664#

MATAURI REALITY 839#

MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV

Dam: AWTQ30 BILLAGLEN ABAGAIL Q30PV

AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV

BILLAGLEN ABIGAIL K11PV

MILLAH MURRAH ABIGAIL E190PV

Notes: U84, one of the younger bulls in the sale. He is a good functional bull that is backed with the Abagail family line and Stern Genetics

Understanding the TransTasman

Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE)

What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).

What is an EBV?

An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).

EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.

Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals

TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).

For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20

kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed

EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide:

• the breed average EBV

• the percentile bands table

The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.

For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.

Considering Accuracy

An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.

The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV.

EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.

Description of TACE EBVs

EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.

UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

CEDir % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.

CEDtrs % Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.

GL days Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.

BW kg Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.

200 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.

400 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.

600 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.

MCH cm Genetic differences between animals in the height of mature females.

MBC score Genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females.

MCW kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.

Milk kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.

DtC days

Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.

SS cm Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.

CWT kg Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.

EMA cm2 Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.

Rib Fat mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.

P8 Fat mm

Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.

Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.

Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length.

Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

Higher EBVs indicate taller mature females.

Higher EBVs indicate more body condition of mature females.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.

Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.

Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.

Higher EBVs indicate more fat.

RBY % Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.

IMF % Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.

NFI-F kg/day

Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase.

Doc % Genetic differences between animals in temperament.

Claw

Set score Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).

Foot

Angle score Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).

Leg

Angle score Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at front of the hock).

$A $

$A-L $

Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.

The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low. While the $A aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $A-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.

Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.

Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency.

Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.

Lower EBVs indicate less curl of the claw set.

Lower EBVs indicate more heel depth.

Lower EBVs indicate a less angular leg angle.

Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.

TransTasman

REFERENCE SIRES

BILLAGLEN QUOTE Q09PV

BERKLEY B1PV

AYRVALE EASE E3PV

ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV

CHEYENNE F26SV

J & C MISS CHEYENE A17#

S A V HERITAGE 6295#

S A V EMBLYNETTE 7749#

C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321SV

MERRIGRANGE MILDRED J12+89#

NGAPARA N14SV

RS REFERENCE SIRES

BILLAGLEN PUKEURI P09SV

GB FIREBALL 672PV

REFERENCE SIRES

LANDFALL NEW GROUND N90PV

MOOGENILLA QUINELLA Q33PV

SITZ STELLAR 726DPV

REFERENCE SIRES

MURDEDUKE QUARTERBACK Q011PV

MUSGRAVE AVENGERPV

REFERENCE SIRES

STERLING PACIFIC 904PV

QUANTUM LEAP Q029SV

BILLAGLEN SALE 2025

PURCHASERS INSTRUCTION SLIP

to be filled in and handed to the Auctioneers before leaving the sale

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