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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT THE sustained strength in the beef cattle market provides the ideal backdrop for breeders to upgrade their seedstock during the 2021 Tablelands Better Beef Open Day. Record cattle prices and more favourable seasons have sparked a much-needed rebuild in the national female herd. This is resulting in many breeders seeking to improve the quality of their product by divesting surplus animals (such as cull cows or older bulls) and investing in the latest genetics on offer. The third annual Better Beef Open Day is the perfect opportunity for producers to assess a host of options across 13 studs and 11 different breeds. At their own pace and with their own preferences, visitors can travel from stud to stud to compare what’s available. We are delighted to confirm new studs in the Open Day in 2021 include Maple Downs Murray Greys and Yantee Creek Brahmans – with the 11 studs from 2020 also participating again. A big thank you to the seven major
sponsors who have come on board – businesses all committed to growing the beef industry on the Tablelands. The support of Nutrien, Malanda Rural Supplies, Top Stock Agencies, Tableland Veterinary Services, Cross Custom Meats and two new sponsors in Kennedy Rural and NAB, has enabled the organising committee to invest in growing the event and expanding its promotion. More than 20,000 copies of this official guide have been printed and distributed far and wide. Make sure you hang on to it as your roadmap for the day and a vital future reference for buying bulls and females. Finally we ask that you observe COVID safe practices and bio security measures on the day. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 15th.
Nick Trompf PRESIDENT
the studs
Tallangalook Shorthorns and Santa Gertrudis 10 Yantee Creek Brahmans 12 Gadgarra Murray Greys
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Warrina Droughtmasters 16 Millstream Springs Cattle Co
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Barronessa Farming
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Euluma Droughtmasters
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Figtree Brahmans
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Fassifern Limousin & Droughtmasters
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Reedybrook B Brahmans
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Maple Downs Murray Greys
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Kel-Lee Droughtmasters 28 Telpara Hills
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A big thank you to the highly regarded companies supporting the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
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Open Day is powering on
THE Tablelands Better Beef Open Day is going from strength to strength, with a record 13 studs taking part in the 2021 event. In its third year, the Open Day will feature an array of elite seedstock with stud and herd bulls as well as females on display and for sale. The 13 studs will simultaneously open their gates on Sunday August 15, enabling commercial producers to plan a day of travelling to their preferred choices.
The Open Day is modelled on highlysuccessful similar events in southern parts of Australia. Organising committee president Nick Trompf said the second Open Day in 2020 saw attendances almost double compared to the inaugural event in 2019.
“We were pleasantly surprised how many people turned out in year one but we were blown away by the numbers last year,” Mr Trompf said. “Some individual studs had up to 200 visitors. Importantly bulls and females sold to as far away as northern NSW.
“As well as expanding to 13 studs, the 2021 event has also attracted the support of a record seven sponsors, including new supporters in Kennedy Rural from Georgetown and NAB agribusiness.”
The different breeds featured in 2021 include... Brahman (red and grey) Brangus Charbray Charolais Droughtmaster Limousin Murray Grey Santa Gertrudis
The Open Day in 2021 follows the same format as previously with gates open from 9am until 5pm and visitors free to travel at their leisure from property to property, based on their preferences for cattle breeds.
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THE Atherton Tablelands is fast becoming recognised as fertile territory when it comes to sourcing quality cattle to enable producers to better their beef breeding. The huge success of the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day was the catalyst for one of its foundation participants, Telpara Hills Brangus, to host its first on-property production last last year. The sale was a highlight with 96 bulls selling for an average of $12,526 as well as 35 females at an average $10,571 – the best result ever on the Tablelands. Many of the buyers at the sale had inspected bulls and females several weeks earlier at the 2020 Better Beef Open Day. Open Day committee member and Telpara Hills principal Stephen Pearce said: “Our ambition with the Open Day was to demonstrate to local breeders about the outstanding
seedstock they could buy locally. “The Tablelands is becoming a destination for buyers to source elite bull and female genetics. They are already acclimated to a challenging tropical climate and unlike some southern animals, have been proven to thrive not only locally, but all over Australia. “At the first two Open Days buyers not only came from throughout North Queensland but also NSW and even South Australia.
“The reputation of Tableland beef genetics continues to gain momentum every year.” Telpara Hills will once again host visitors to its bull development property in Tolga as part of the 2021 Tablelands Better Beef Open Day, which will be a preview to its sale on Saturday, September 18th at the same location. The offering will be even larger this year with 110 bulls and 35 heifers on display and catalogued for sale.
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Make the most of the open day in 2021 The Tablelands Better Beef Open Day is a collegiate effort which will see 13 studs simultaneously open their gates on Sunday, August 15. Each stud will have on display bulls and females, including sale animals and breeding stock.
THE STUDS
It is recommended to choose no more than 4-5 properties across the day to visit, allowing yourself enough time for travel and to inspect stock.
EVERYONE WELCOME
BIOSECURITY
There is no need to book or register to attend the properties, you are free to travel at your own leisure.
PLAN AHEAD
Plan your itinerary in advance using the map in this guide (which is also available on the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day Facebook page).
What you need to know STAY COVID SAFE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Stay 1.5m away from others
Please respect biosecurity measures such as parking in designated areas (spread of weeds is a big issue on the Tablelands).
COVID SAFE
When you visit each property you will be asked to register as part of ensuring the event is COVID safe (please respect this).
Stay home if you are sick
Wash or sanitise your hands
Cover your coughs & sneezes
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Tallangalook has paid up to $10,000 each to secure an outstanding group of Rosevale Santa Gertrudis females.
Santa stud launch offers more options
AFTER 23 years of successfully breeding Shorthorns, Tallangalook has added an exciting new option to its program by launching a Santa Gertrudis stud.
The purchase of proven, elite females – with exceptional heifer calves at foot – for up to $10,000 each from the renowned Rosevale Santa Gertrudis stud at Jandowae is providing the foundation for Tallangalook’s herd. The females boast some of the best Breedplan figures in the Santa registry, given Rosevale’s commitment to data recording across more than 25 years. Tallangalook principal Nick Trompf said: “A maternal half-brother to one of the cows we bought sold for $35,000 at the 2020 Rosevale bull sale.
“An extensive ET and AI program will help us fast-track expansion of these top genetics over coming years.” The acquisition of the Rosevale females followed the purchase of an exceptional sire Waco M720 at 2018 Beef Australia in Rockhampton. Waco M720 is proving to be an outstanding breeder, displaying all the attributes sought by Tallangalook including: • Fertility • Early maturity • Quiet temperament • Superb functionality M720’s first composite sons from Tallangalook Shorthorn cows have been keenly sought, highlighted by a $12,000 sale at the 2021 FNQ Rotary Field Days at Mareeba.
Archer on target
Tallangalook Shorthorns has secured one of the emerging star sires of the breed in Bayview Archer M15. In partnership with Beauvista Shorthorns from Victoria, Tallangalook bought Archer for $15,000 in March this year. That same week Archer’s first six sons were sold under the hammer for an average of more than $21,000 at the annual Naracoorte multi-vendor bull auction, including a sale record $29,000.
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Archer boasts outstanding figures under the Shorthorn breed’s IGS
Pure Santa Gertrudis as well as composite bulls and females will feature during the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day.
“Our plan is to combine the best of Rosevale, Waco and other genetics to breed a type of Santa Gertrudis we are confident will be widely sought,” Mr Trompf said. “More and more we are hearing from breeders with Brahman and Droughmaster-based commercial cow herds that they want to add extra meat quality, weight gain and finishing ability to their calves – and Santas can deliver that.” Tallangalook’s principals Nick and Alison Trompf look forward to exploring breeding opportunities with visitors during the Open Day. system with his index of 147.18 putting him in the top 1% of the breed. His data features a rare combination of super low birth weight combined with excellent weight gain and carcase attributes. Archer will join a sire battery headlined this year by Yamburgan Zeus H140, whose first Tallangalook AI sons will be for sale at the 2021 Better Beef Open Day. Also on offer at the Open Day will be Shorthorn+ bulls infused with 25% Red Brahman. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
Breeding Brahmans for performance, not fashion at Yantee
Debbie Coleman has a strong focus on breeding quality Brahmans for performance, not fashion.
“My name is Debbie Coleman, Principal of Yantee Creek Brahmans. I am passionate about everything Brahman.” Yantee Creek Brahmans was started by a true cattleman, Billy Wallace, and has been a registered stud for over 30 years, originating from the Wallace family's old bloodline style Brahman cattle. I have been involved with the stud for 13 years now and running the stud myself for the last three years. On Bill’s passing, I have taken on the breeding of these beautiful cattle. The focus of breeding is on performance not fashion, and maintaining old bloodlines. My style of Brahman is big frame with big bones. They have a lovely quiet temperament. Current sires are from the Bungoona stud. The red bull, Bungoona Ferrero, is a poll bull and the Red Brahman 12
herd is 80 percent poll or scurred. Finally Yantee Creek are getting a lot of poll heifer and bull calves. Many cows go back to old blood lines including Barcelona, Ambassador, Manso and Avondale. All pedigrees are up to date so parentage can be easily identified. Brahrock Boy Scout and BIG Buckeroo were bulls bred by Bill’s sister Laura Wallace and used by Yantee creek for a five-year period so a large percentage of the breeding herd are from this line. A large storage of Brahman bull semen is in stock for future breeding through AI. The main focus is to breed polled cattle, as that is what buyers want these days, while trying to keep the cattle with a good bone quality. Yantee Creek are pleased to say that these traits are finally being achieved in the red herd.
I have recently moved the grey herd to Peeramon on my new partners property who helps me out with the logistics of owning cattle. I am currently getting a lot of scurred and horned progeny, with a percentage of calves being born polled. I keep the red herd at Malanda on my sister-in-law’s property, Nancy Wallace. I have recently sent away Yantee Creek’s first poll genetic test and eagerly await results. Breeding Brahmans in the wet has a lot of challenges. They do not like the wet, but the Brahman breed do acclimatise over an 18-month period and then thrive. Brahman cattle have good tick resistance for the tropical climate. Debbie looks forward to showcasing the cattle and welcoming all visitors to Yantee Creek Brahmans at 468 Clarkes Track, Malanda on Sunday, August 15. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
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BRAHMAN STUD Bred on Performance. Not Fashion.
Debbie Coleman – 0427 354 694 468 Clarkes Track, Malanda
Elite genetics at Gadgarra Murray Grey Stud
Gadgarra Nero at Gadgarra Murray Grey Stud.
GADGARRA Murray Grey Stud began in 1998 with just six registered purebred Murray Grey Heifers purchased from Windwood Murray Grey Stud, owned by the Martin Family from Woodford in Queensland.
“Since then elite genetics have been carefully selected and sourced from Murray Grey Studs from all over Australia from as far away as Western and South Australia, NSW and Tasmania.
“We also purchased a magnificent Murray Grey Bull called Chief from Todrina Murray Grey Stud owned by the Mason Family in Dayboro in Queensland. These seven animals formed the foundation of our herd.
“Our strong focus on structure, high milk figures and low birth weights as well as true type to the breed, has truly paid off for us with phenomenal success in the show rings not just at local shows but also at Beef Australia and the EKKA.
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“Local cattlemen have been extremely happy with the hybrid vigour our bulls have put into their calves from breeds
such as Droughtmasters, Brahman, Angus, British Whites, Composite and Dairy cows. Almost all of them have become return buyers.” Gadgarra Murray Grey Stud is a relatively small stud, but what they lack in numbers, they make up for in quality. For more information contact Terry Leary on 0407 111 092 or email gadgarra_greys@bigpond.com. Visit Gadgarra on Sunday, August 15 at RN164 Gadgarra Road, Lake Eacham. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
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Quality above quantity at Warrina
ESTABLISHED in 1987, Warrina’s selection criteria has focused on highly fertile, medium framed, docile, polled Droughtmasters suitable for all northern conditions and markets. While concentrating on quality above quantity, Warrina Bulls area tropically adapted, easy doing, well-muscled cattle with tidy underlines. As the Stud is located in the Wet Tropics, where conditions and climate are often extreme, replacement females are selected on stringent fertility performance and must be able to resist waves of Tick, Buffalo Fly and thrive in Tropical conditions while still producing Progeny capable of competing favourably against the best Cattle from Sub-Tropical and Temperate zones.
Recent Sires have come from renowned Prefixes, “Yaralla”, “Locarno”, and “Alma” Studs. Apart from selecting for superior physical and performance traits, we recongise that consistency comes from “Depth Of Breeding” and our breeders carry the best genetics of breed “Icons” such as “Billabong Julius Ceasar”,
Peter Bauer and Julie Brotherton look forward to seeing you at Warrina.
“Redskin X-Factor”, “Redskin Vision” and “Jassanda Comanche”. Only the best of our male calves are kept for Sale Bulls which are mostly marketed privately, off grass, at 24 to 30 months. “We believe that this best provides
buyers with peace of mind of obtaining Bulls of high quality that are truly sound, ready for work and not overfed.” Peter Bauer and Julie Brotherton look forward to seeing you at Warrina at 66 Junction Road, Mungalli on Sunday, August 15.
SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
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Millstream Springs Cattle – quality, genetics and temperament in Brangus and Speckled Park
Millstream Springs Cattle Co is a family run business with myself, my husband (the local Tablelands boy) and our four children. Our paddocks are clean, free of Navua Sedge and other weeds. We are not a volume producer, but boutique. The personal handling of each of our cattle, means we have an intimate understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. We want to deliver tailored solutions, not just to stud breeders, but also to the wider beef producing community.
MILLSTREAM Springs Cattle Company ( XM❤ – Cross My Heart) was founded in 2016 by the purchase of “Whataview” – at 1100m above sea level on the very crest of the Great Dividing Range. A small fledgling stud built on the purest clean spring water, fresh air, and pristine soils. The stud is the culmination of almost 50 years of mixed breeds of cattle under the Cross My Heart brand, grown in small numbers at Tolga, and East Barron. These cattle were almost family, and were and are raised with love and careanimal welfare has always been of paramount importance to us, as well as protecting the land, waterways and natural inhabitants of these special places. Brangus is our selected core breed, and we are proud to offer what we believe is a small, select group of bulls for sale. All stud cattle are registered with the Brangus Association. Recently, we added stud Speckle Park, to establish a true, dual-breed stud to satisfy the
Millstream Springs specialises in high quality genetics to deliver stunning and quiet bulls.
demands of beef producers across a larger variety of environments. From the ground up, the land and pastures, through to the genetics of this herd (with emphasis on quality and temperament) has been thought through, to develop what we believe will be the very best – the “Grange”, the “Black Label”– of beef production. This is your opportunity to “springboard” your own herd forward, based on these solid foundations.
We invite inspection of the heifers, cows, and calves – which are the nucleus of our herd – to gauge what you may expect with the successful purchase of our bulls and the progeny they may sire. We look forward to meeting you on the Tablelands Better Beef open day to have a chat about, like us, creating your dream herd for your farm. Cross My Heart. For more information contact Mandie and Brett Scott on 0427 477 652 or email bsc49835@bigpond.net.au
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Exceptional quality cattle at Barronessa
assessed the offspring of top Australian bred cattle along with international sires through AI and ET to ensure each generation of calves is stronger than the last. Across all our breeds of cattle – Brangus, Ultrablack, Charbray and Charolais – we relentlessly select only those cattle that offer performance and profitability for our customers. At this years Better Beef Open Day, we welcome you to view the results of our breeding program.
Barronessa Farming have spent more than 20 years developing well-muscled, early maturing and structurally sound cattle with high fertility.
BARRONESSA Farming aim to breed consistent, high quality animals for the Australian cattle producer with an unwavering focus on the traits
that improve profitability – fertility, carcass quality, longevity and good maternal productivity. Our breeding program has diligently
Any enquiries, feel free to contact us via, Shane on 0429 950 230 or Joe on 0419 271 004 and Elders agent Anthony Ball on 0428 275 499. Email barronessafarming@ gmail.com or visit us on our Facebook and Instagram pages @ barronessafarming
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Shane 0429 950 230 I Joe 07 4095 0230 I Email: Barronessafarming@gmail.com I Facebook or Instagram pages: @barronessafarming CHAROLAIS, CHARBRAY, BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK BULLS FOR SALE FROM THE PADDOCK YEAR-ROUND
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Euluma – Founded in 1963, still going strong GORDON Rasmussen’s Euluma Droughtmaster Stud overlooks the rolling hills of Julatten, 50km northeast of Mareeba.
Droughtmaster is Australia`s own beef breed, created from adversity by pioneering pastoralists. Euluma Droughtmasters strive to breed Euluma was founded in economical and efficient quality genetics. 1963 by his late father Jack, at the time using some of the beef industries finest other beef producers wanting quality bloodlines including Cherokee Cody, replacement breeders. Woondoo Commander, Mungalla Allistair and Kengoon Afro Kaiser, Some bulls are prepared on property son of Truevale Fabian. Upon the at Euluma for locals on property premature death of his father in 1983, sales. Others are sent south to the stud continued to be run by Jack’s Carmila in Central Queensland to two sons Doug and Gordon co-jointly, be prepared for the national sale in September and the All Breeds Sale until Doug’s retirement in late 2009. in February, both held at Gracemere. Euluma is home to 800 Paddock sales of bulls, Heifers and Droughtmasters, with 360 breeding cows are available at most times cows in six single sire herds. On throughout the year. average only 20% of bull calves are kept entire with the remaining sold as As a breeder I am a seed stock store steers to mostly return buyers. producer, I aim to provide the As a general rule the better weaner commercial beef producer with bulls heifers are selected to replace the and females that not only survive, but stud’s aged breeders and sent to thrive with as little input as possible
and produce the best beef possible for the consumer. The Euluma Droughtmaster line has evolved over 57 years of meticulous selection to now provide functional, practical beef cattle, highly adaptable to the subtropical and tropical Australian environment.
At Euluma Important traits selected are for fertility, calving ease, maternal instincts, weight gain, parasite resistance, docility, environmental adaptability and meat quality. Euluma’ s mission statement is to breed the perfect “Beef Machine” for the northern and central Australian commercial beef industry. In short, we at Euluma Droughtmasters strive to breed economical and efficient quality genetics, irrespective of the season or grazing conditions. Visit Euluma Droughtmaster Stud as part of the 2021 Better Beef Open Day at 137 Rasmussen Road, Julatten.
Droughtmaster... Australia`s own beef breed, created from adversity by pioneering pastoralists.
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Grey Polls at Figtree Brahman Stud.
Grey Polls on show at Figtree FIGTREE Brahman Stud was founded by Norm and Val Tuxworth, of the Cairns based trucking firm. They spared no expense in investing in quality grey poll genetics from leading studs and foresaw, earlier than most, the increased importance of the cattle industry of Polls. In 2015 Ron and Jan Collier took over the stud after selling their New England holdings where they were large scale Angus breeders for the B3 market. They wanted to return home to Far North Queensland, which is home to the family. Figtree Brahmans are now almost 100% grey polls. In 2020, 50 Ear Notch samples were sent away for DNA testing with 76% returning as Homozygous Poll (PcPc). This was an outstanding result for a Poll Seedstock producer like Figtree. “We believe polls are increasingly important to the industry. Polls 20
reduce bruising for better meat quality, improve operator safety and avoid extra dehorning costs that the increasing pressure for perceived animal welfare seems set to bring,”
The 2020 Big Country Sale in Charters Towers was a striking turning point Sale for Polls. Polls were what Station Buyers wanted and they traded at a premium to the Hornies. Cattlemen and women no longer voiced the old negative perceptions of Polls. Poll genetics are complicated, not plentiful and present a challenge to stud masters to do it well.
“Fertility is of particular focus as it is the biggest profit driver of all. The days to calving interval and age of first calf are available for each female. We scrutinize this data carefully. “The 2020/2021 summer calf drop gave us 55% of the calves in the first 21 day cycle of the joining. We were particularly proud of this result in our Tropical Brahmans as 60% is considered the benchmark in British Breeds in temperate and kinder climates.”
Avoiding single trait selection for a balanced animal and keeping a strong poll pedigree, but not staying in too close require research and skill.
Bulls and Heifers generally available. Paddock sale bulls are in condition score 3-4 – they are not sale prepped fat. The Collier’s regard this practice as a regrettable, apparent requirement of the leading sales scene.
“We work hard to bring this to the breeding programme by Al and natural joining.
Ron and Jan Collier look forward to welcoming you to ‘Figtree’ on Sunday, August 15. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
Ron & Jan Collier “Figtree” 235 Turner Road, Tarzali QLD 4885 P: 07 4096 6044 • M: 0400 348 481 E: ronandjancollier@bigpond.com
Visit the quiet, quality cattle at Fassifern Limousin and Droughtmaster Stud on display at the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day.
Female focus at Fassifern
FASSIFERN Limousin Stud has been operating on the Atherton Tablelands for the last 19 years. Over the last few years, a small stud Droughtmaster herd has also been established. Genetic diversification through the use of artificial insemination (AI) has allowed each cow to be matched individually to selected bulls that will maximise their full potential. Many hours are spent researching genetics both in Australia and overseas.
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“We pride ourselves in performance recording for both herds and being part of Breed Plan for the Limousin herd. The majority of the Limousin breeding herd are French Pure or high grade Limousins.”
vaccinated against Vibriosis. The Limousin stud is now DNA tested free for Proto (Protoporphyria – light sensitivity), and all DNA tested animals carry two copies of the F94 muscle gene.
The stud is continuing to develop new bloodlines, including a few black Limousins. The Droughtmaster herd are primarily based on Glenlands bloodlines, with the introduction of Minlacowie, Clonlara and Billabong AI sires.
Cross breeding with Limousins increases hybrid vigour resulting in higher growth rates, increased muscling, better dressing percentages and therefore, higher returns for producers.
The herd is tested free and vaccinated for Pestivirus. Herd management includes vaccinating with 7-in-1 and 3 germ tick fever. All bulls are
Visit the quiet, quality cattle at Fassifern Limousin and Droughtmaster Stud as part of the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day on Sunday, August 15. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
FASSIFERN Limousin and Droughtmaster Stud
Quiet, quality assured cattle with a commercial edge.
Come and see us on Sunday 15 August at the Tableland Better Beef Open Day. Mo and Charleene Pedersen RN 195 Seamark Road, Tarzali Mobile: 0427330009
PRIME BEEF CATTLE SHOW RESULTS 2021
With our 2021 Prime Beef show circuit over, Reedybrook B Brahman Stud is very proud of our results considering the high quality of all exhibits at Malanda, Innisfail and Cairns Show. “Our stud is committed to quality beef cattle and we do not use hormone treatments and do not feed our cattle grain.” MALANDA SHOW (12 head entered including bullocks and heifers): First Prize (Single heifer up to 549 kg) 2 tooth. Champion Female of Show. Third Prize (Single lightweight bullock up to 549 kg). Third Prize (Pen of 3. heavyweight bullocks over 550 kg). INNISFAIL SHOW (3 head of bullocks): Third Prize (Pen of 3 - 2 tooth bullocks with an average weight of 495.33 kg) sale price $1,900 per head. CAIRNS SHOW (8 bullocks and 1 export cow): First Prize (Class 7 pen of 3-6, 6 tooth bullocks). Second Prize (Class 6 pen of 3-6, 4 tooth bullocks). Reserve Champion pen of 3-6 bullocks of the show). Second Prize (Single export cow 6-8 teeth). Reserve Champion female of the show. Reedybrook B Brahman Stud also received a special trophy from the ABBA celebrating their 75th Anniversary for Best Brahman Exhibit of Cairns Show. 24
View the cattle and meet stud principal, Brian Harriman at Reedybrook B Brahman Stud. Pictured is Palmvale O’Malley (sire Palmvale Jim Bob dam NCC Robin 3199).
Unwavering dedication and focus on quality cattle REEDYBROOK B Brahman Stud produces low maintenance tick and fly resistant tropical cattle with proven paddock ready performance.
Buyers have access to world class Brahman genetics with little expense spared in our stud stock which includes NCC Brahmans, Lanes Creek, Palmvale, Halgenaes, Lancefield, Elmo and Fenech Brahmans to name a few. Reedybrook B Brahmans offer northern buyers access to JDH Mr Elmo Manso genetics (Beef Australia 2021 Supreme Group Champion sire from NCC Brahmans who delivered breed consistency that put the exhibit ahead of the others in the final lineup) with a number of our NCC cows and bulls representing this sire in their pedigree. Stud principal Brian Harriman has an unwavering focus on quality which manifests itself in the foundation
herd and the quality of bulls currently in use. Reedybrook B Brahman Stud is a local Tablelands based red Brahman breeder, offering registered bulls, herd bulls, commercial heifers and registered heifers for sale, when stock is available. With two properties close to Millaa Millaa and a third property on the East Palmerston, the stud is centrally located with convenient access for primary producers to view and purchase paddock ready stock. Decades of commitment and dedication is seen in the quality of the BAH branded cattle that Brian Harriman brings to the market in the Reedybrook B Brahman Stud. Visit Reedybrook B Brahman Stud at 659 Middlebrook Road, Millaa Millaa and meet Brian Harriman at the Better Beef Open Day 2021.
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REEDYBROOK B Brahman Stud
BAH The brand to buy for better beef! Offering low maintenance tick and fly resistant proven paddock ready performers bred from the best Brahman genetics available globally. We welcome visitors to our Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021 on the 15th August at our property: 659 Middlebrook Road, Millaa Millaa (15 minutes from Millaa Millaa township)
Please ring Brian Harriman with any inquiries on 0448 671 776 or to arrange a private inspection of our stud stock
With a core focus on breeding hardier cattle, Maple Downs also have a strong focus on structurally sound cattle, easy doing and muscular carcass attributes and temperament.
Thriving breeding program results in award winning bulls MAPLE Downs Murray Grey stud is a family-owned business, located just outside of Malanda. On 160 acres, the family run a breeding herd, a replacement herd, commercial cattle, and stud and commercial bulls. Their breeding program is seasonal, and accomplished by the use of Artificial Insemination, where they choose bulls from studs such as Wallawong (NSW), Lindsay (VIC) and Onward Murray Grey (NSW) studs to better the quality of their animals. Estimated Breeding Values (EBV’s) are thoroughly examined when considering bulls to use with their females. “Our first purchase of females was in 2016, with two heifers coming from Victoria. From there, our breeding herd has expanded, to encompass genetics from the leading Murray Grey studs in Australia. A number of calves in specific family lines now demonstrate Maple Downs breeding for their Dam and Sire.” The Murray Grey breed originated in Australia, and is derived from Short Horn cattle and the Angus breed. Displaying the best of both of these breeds, Murray Greys are recognised internationally as high yielding carcass animals with exceptional eye muscle and optimum fat coverage. Murray Grey cattle display a number of sought after attributes including early maturing, high fertility, 26
tremendous weight for age and are also naturally polled.
“Although we have only been in the stud game for a short time, our breeding program is thriving. Bulls bred from our own Maple Downs bloodlines have been recognised and awarded champion status or higher at a number of shows around the Tablelands.” At Malanda show this year judge Brent Evans quoted “this bull has a soft easy doing, early maturity pattern, thick muscle from his topline down his hindquarter. A bull that is structurally correct and walks out on great bone. This bull is a bull that can go out and make a difference in the Murray grey breed and also in commercial breeding.” The bull that judge Evans spoke on was Maple Downs Q-Snorter, at 18 months old, weighing in at 730kg. Maple Downs tries to participate at the local shows every year, and endeavour to attend larger cattle displays such as Beef Australia, and the Brisbane Ekka. The core focus for breeding at Maple Downs is directed at breeding hardier cattle that will do well in any climate, particularly up here in the tropics, which is why we breed slick coated Murray Grey’s. In addition, they have a strong focus on structurally sound cattle, easy doing and muscular carcass attributes and temperament.
“We believe these are important characteristics to display as they will boost productivity in both stud and commercial situations. “We have also had great success crossing Murray Grey cattle with a variety of breeds to improve their commercial quality. Crosses such as Droughtmaster and Charbray have proven great results with adding extra value to these tropical breeds, using the weight for age and carcass superiority of the Murray Grey. Currently, we are trialling Greyman cattle, by breeding Brahman females with Murray Grey bulls. So far, we are seeing promising results, with a number of Greyman bulls ready for sale in the coming year.” Currently, bulls are sold privately, but Maple Downs is eager to begin participating in bull sales around Australia. “We have a wonderful rapport with our clients, with some returning buyers. All sale bulls on the property have had an ultrasound performed to measure their Eye Muscle area (EMA), Intra Muscular Fat (IMF) and fat coverage.” The Kidd family looks forward to seeing you at the 2021 Better Beef Open Day at our home farm on 469 Clarke’s Track, Jaggan. See you there. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
Kidd Family 469 Clarke’s Track, Jaggan QLD
0457 868 008
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Structurally sound and functional droughtmasters
Kel-Lee Droughtmasters strives to produce quiet, quality, structurally sound and functional cattle that thrive in the harsh NQ climate.
KEL-LEE Droughmasters is a family owned and run enterprise situated on the Atherton Tablelands, approximately 14 kilometres from the township of Atherton. Set on 126 acres on the Barron River, Kel-lee runs 40 head of breeders plus progeny and selected young bulls, replacement heifers and steers all year round. The Kel-lee herd was started in 1991 based on Stedon, Mungalla, Kirknie and Bernleigh bloodlines. With Glenlands, Wylandra, Wingfield, Vale View and numerous other leading 28
genetics added over the later years through the increased use of AI. Kel-lee strives to produce quiet, quality, and functional cattle with an emphasis on structural correctness and soundness. Bulls and females are sold at society sales or privately out of the paddock throughout the year. “We try to produce bulls and females to suit many markets from the domestic butcher trade to the later Jap ox market with bulls to go straight out of the paddock to work.
“Each year we try to show cattle at our local shows including Townsville, Malanda, Atherton and Cairns and attend the FNQ Field Days and Beef Australia every three years.” Jeff, Kellie and Amy Williams look forward to opening their gates and welcoming guests to view their cattle and have a chat on Sunday, August 15 as part of the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day. Kel-lee Droughmasters is located at 58 Hemmings Lane, Upper Barron. For more information phone 0417 950 133. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
Jeff, Kellie and Amy look forward to seeing you for the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day!
Stephen, Trevor, and Fiona Pearce of Telpara Hills Brangus and UltraBlacks welcome visitors to their successful stud operation during the Tablelands Better Beef Open Day.
Telpara Hills impresses with 150 on display
2021 promises to be even bigger than before for local Brangus leaders, Telpara Hills. Their hugely popular sale in 2020 firmly re-established the Pearce family as leaders in Australian studstock with their first on-property bull and female sale in Tolga among one of the top performing in the country. This year they will offer an even larger selection of Brangus and UltraBlack bulls and females.
114 Bulls and 36 Heifers will be catalogued for their sale on Saturday, September 18th and all 150 sale lots will be available for inspection during Tablelands Better Beef Open Day in August. “The open day is a great chance for people to have a look around at a relaxed pace and with no pressure to buy. Not only do local people come, but we’ve also had great support from farmers Mackay northwards on the Open Day,” explains Brittany Pearce. 30
“Our Brangus just makes sense for a lot of cattlemen. We have taken all the benefits of Angus such as eating quality, early maturity, polledness, and fertility and added enough tropical adaptation that they can thrive in tough conditions. “Plus the biggest benefit locally is that calves by our bulls consistently make the most money for our customers. They have a wonderful reputation up here for being outstanding cattle so butchers, meatworks and restockers are willing to pay more for Telpara Hills sired calves.
Telpara Hills has built a reputation as being leaders in Brangus, repeatedly topping sales in Rockhampton and Roma. The herd also dominates EBV data, which is a measurement system used to compare animals across different herds. The Telpara Hills sale team more than 2/3rds of this year’s sale team is ranked in the
Top 10% or better Australia wide for growth data, including 20 bulls or heifers that are ranked in the top 1% of the breed. Telpara Hills females are especially revered and are known to be the ‘Source of Champions’ by their customers. In May, a Telpara heifer purchased by a Gracemere stud (Yarandoo) last year was awarded Grand Champion Brangus female during Beef 2021. Telpara Hills females also were the dams of the 2017 and 2018 Ekka Grand Champion Brangus female (Diamond Valley) and the bull who won Interbreed Grand Champion Bull in the Sire Shootout (Barronessa). Local buyers are encouraged to take advantage of this resource in the North. With such a large selection, buyers can attend knowing there should be both bulls and females for every budget. Tablelands Better Beef Open Day 2021
TELPARA HILLS
114 BULLS 36
BRANGUS + ULTRABLACK
FIRST CLASS
TOP OF THE BREED
HEIFERS All Cattle Producers Invited
OPEN DAY: AUG 15th AUCTION DAY: SEPT 18th
Location: Telpara Hills Bull Depot, 157 Marnane Rd, Tolga To Request a sale catalogue and find out more call or visit:
Stephen 0439 532 132 | Fiona 0439 774 309 | Brittany 0417 755 896 email: info@telparahills.com.au | website: www.telparahills.com.au Agents: Anthony Ball 0428 275 499 | Brian Wedemeyer 0409 694 696
YOUR LOCAL LIVESTOCK & RURAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST www.kennedyrural.com.au
Cardwell: Rodney Kennedy 0488 418 577
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Hughenden: Cody Rogers 0488 418 807
Rodney Kennedy is your local enthusiastic Rural Property and Livestock Agent based in Cardwell and travelling all over North and Far North Queensland. Give Rodney a call for a yarn, or to market your Livestock and Property professionally with very good local knowledge and access to all markets. Also ask him about properties he currently has for sale on the Cassowary Coast, Atherton Tablelands and the Peninsula!
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