HW Online Bull Catalogue 070226

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PROFESSIONAL VALUATIONS

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Operating Marts at Borderway, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, Lazonby, Lockerbie, Middleton in Teesdale, St Boswells and Wooler

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General Information & Sale Notes

LOCATION: The Sale will be held on farm at Netherton Farm, Blackford, Perthshire, PH14 1QU.

CONDITIONS OF SALE: All animals are sold under The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society auction rules and conditions of sale drawn up by the N.B.A. These entries will be sold subject to these rules along with the Auctioneers’ General Conditions of Sale, both available on request. In the event of any discrepancy between the two sets of conditions, the N.B.A. conditions of sale shall prevail.

METHOD OF SALE: All cattle will be sold in Guineas

ONLINE BIDDING FACILITY will be available for this sale via Marteye.

REGISTRATIONS: All pedigree stock in the Sale are registered with the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society (Tel. 01738 622477).

PEDIGREE TRANSFERS: Pedigree transfers will automatically be transferred free of charge to all AACS members.

SETTLEMENT AND CLEARANCE OF STOCK: Settlement in full is due immediately at the close of Sale. No animal may leave the Farm without full payment.

NBA WARRANTIES: This Sale is also held subject to the Special Terms and Conditions of Sale recommended for Sales of Pedigree Beef Cattle by the National Beed Association. The preparation of these Terms and Conditions has proved a lengthy and costly process and, in order to defray the legal and other costs involved, and to provide a continuing source of revenue to assist the Association in its vital work for Pedigree Cattle Breeders, the Council of the Association has decided that a special levy, amounting to £10 + VAT per Bull (£5 paid by vendor & £5 paid by purchaser) and £10 + VAT per Female (£5 paid by vendor & £5 paid by purchaser) as of the 1st of May 2025

ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY

Pedigree House, 6 Kings Place, Perth PH2 8AD

Tel: 01738 622477

FOREWORD

We are pleased to welcome you to our second Online Bull Sale on 7th February 2026, following the outstanding success of our inaugural event. The support and confidence shown in our genetics and breeding direction within the Angus breed were truly exceptional, and we look forward to building on that momentum.

This year’s sale will once again be conducted through Harrison & Hetherington, with online bidding available via Marteye. Bidding opens at 3:00pm on Thursday 5th February and will close at 3:00pm on Saturday 7th February. The auction will operate under a racehorse-style closing system, where all lots close simultaneously after 40 seconds have passed without any bids. This format enables buyers to switch between lots freely throughout the sale.

With continued strength in the beef sector, record prices, and a global shortage of supply, market conditions remain highly favourable. We are delighted with this year’s line-up of bulls, which reflect our ongoing commitment to producing moderate-framed cattle with natural width, fleshing ability, and strong growth performance—without compromising on birth weight.

Our bulls are developed predominantly on a grass-based system, receiving only 2–3kg of concentrate daily from weaning. Many of last year’s bulls went to new customers, and the positive feedback on fertility, fleshing ability, and overall performance has been greatly appreciated.

Through the use of high-quality global genetics, our aim continues to be reducing input costs while maintaining strong performance. Whether your objective is the production of premium beef or the development of top-quality replacement females, we believe these bulls offer excellent value within a low-input system.

Performance data shows that the majority of bulls carry three or four traits above breed average for calving ease, providing confidence for use on heifers.

A further update for 2026 is that the Barningham bulls will remain at Barningham in Yorkshire, providing improved access for buyers in the North East. Viewings can be arranged by contacting Rob and Sarah on 07746 002559, and we highly recommend taking the opportunity—you will not be disappointed.

We warmly invite you to visit Netherton Farm, PH14 1QU on Saturday 7th February to view the cattle prior to the close of sale. Food and refreshments will be available. As always, visitors are welcome at any time, and we encourage you to get in touch with any questions.

CONTACT DETAILS

WILLIAM MCLAREN 07740786112

SEONAID MCLAREN 07759658976

AUCTIONEERS FOREWORD

The 2nd HW Angus Online timed sale of Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls is almost upon us, once again we will be selling via the MartEye Online bidding platform employing the same ‘racehorse’ style finish which proved extremely successful last February, where the sale remains open for all lots until bidding has lapsed for 40 seconds, this gives potential buyers the opportunity to revert back to a selection earlier in the sale if the first choice goes past the budget.

This years’ selection of bulls has lifted the bar a notch higher with the very best genetics across the catalogue, providing plenty of power, bags of flesh and true correctness throughout. There is a bull to suit every system here, and with great feedback on the fertilty of last years sale bulls, and the way they have matured, we are sure to have a number of repeat customers.

We encourage new customers to register 48 hours before the sale to avoid last minute angst.

As ever the HW team are always pleased to show you their cattle before the sale. The Barningham bulls will be available to view from Wilson House, contact Rob on 07746 002559. If you have any questions on the cattle or the sale procedure please do not hesitate to contact me.

Scott Donaldson

Group Director & Auctioneer

07801 377626

THE UK’S LEADING

SEVEN SALES CENTRES

PEDIGREE & COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK

OFFICIAL SOCIETY SALES OF BEEF, DAIRY & SHEEP

TRACTORS, MACHINERY & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

SPECIALIST LIVESTOCK SALES & EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL VALUATIONS

ONLINE INTERNET BIDDING

Operating Marts at Borderway, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, Lazonby, Lockerbie, Middleton in Teesdale, St Boswells and Wooler

Sire Reference:

HW MR EQULIBRIUM W202

gs: Te Mania Berkley B1 (AI) (IMP)

Sire: Te Mania Emperor E343 (AI) (IMP)

gd: Te Mania Lowan Z74

gs: SAV Providence 6922

Dam: Netherton Miss Effie M726

gd: Ankony Miss Effie 8433 (ET) (IMP)

If you are looking for a bull to leave easy fleshing and natural width on a moderate frame, without compromising on birth weight then Equilibrium is the bull for you. Sired by one of Australia’s highest ever performance sires who also left functional daughters with super udders and out of Netherton Miss Effie M726 one of our most consistent breeding donors ever at Netherton, producing top sons sired by several bulls to average over £5000. Equilibrium sons were our highest selling sire group last year and his daughter’s have sold to 15,400gns, he is the backbone of our herd with his daughters maturing out into females with great depth of body and udders.

World wide semen for sale contact Phil Halhead at Norbreck Genetics on 07949733747 or email info@norbreckgenetics.Com

Sire Reference:

HW FABULOUS R565

A sire who’s sons in Ai studs HW Farghal and HW Lord Horatio are doing a great job. Kracker a son of our National Cow Champion in 2014 and sired by the cow maker SAV Brave. His maternal sister sold for 8000gns to Rawburn at last year’s sale and in this year’s sale you can see the strength of the Karama family in depth. We highly recommend his daughters in the sale for fleshing ability, good growth and milk.

Sire Reference:

HW MR PRIDE Y705

A bull we regret selling before seeing the calves he produced but we have first rights to buy back when the new owner is finished with him. This will be his only crop of sons and his daughters stopped the heifers in our female production sale last year when one sold for 6200gns to Latvia. Sired by the $200,000 HF Alcatraz who has left progeny with real soft flesh and real maternal daughters. His dam was sold for 7200gns in 2023 to the Parke family in Ireland where she went on to be All Ireland Champion, she was sired by HF El Tigre who was Yearling Champion at the World Angus Forum in Canada 2009.

Sire Reference:

SKAILL EVELIX X530

We used Evelix for the majority of our heifers; he is the popular easy calving Genus ABS sire. His sire is advertised in America for his combination of top end growth genetics and high carcass value continues to be extremely relevant for profitable beef production and having 12 traits in the top 10%.

Maternal Strength... ...Built to Per form

Barnigham Angus is founded on the belief that, great herds start with great females. We select for fertility, maternal productivity, and fleshing ability from grass, to produce Angus cattle that are functional, eicient and profitable in any environment.

Rising 2-year old bulls, females and embryos for sale by private treaty.

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society Sale Herd Health Report

Disclaimer: The health information above is supplied by or on behalf of the breeder. The health status of individual animals may differ from the herd declaration. For the most up to date health status check the pen card above the animal. The responsibility for the accuracy of the information rests solely with the breeder and not The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.

D & M LOWES & SONS

(BARNINGHAM)

WILSON HOUSE, NORBECK BANK, BARNINGHAM, DL11 7EB

• Herd last tested clear from TB in 2023

• Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

• Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

• QUAL 1ST for BVD

• IBR Controlled

• Sale lots individually tested negative for IBR

• Johnes Risk Status Level 2

Declaration notes:

• NEO RISK LEVEL 2

• All bulls semen tested

MESSRS

W & D

McLAREN (NETHERTON) (PER WILLIAM M MCLAREN ESQ)

MCLAREN COTTAGE, NETHERTON FARM, PH4 1QU

• Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

• Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

• Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

• Accredited free from BVD

• Routinely vaccinating against BVD

• Sale lots individually tested negative for IBR

• Herd testing for Lepto

• Johnes Risk Status Level 2

Declaration notes:

• NEO RISK LEVEL 1

• Lot 19 tested Low Positive for IBR, has been Marker Vaccinated

• All bulls semen tested

ALEXANDER W SIMPSON ESQ (MCE)

CASTLE FARM, METHVEN, PERTH, PH1 3SU

• Currently TB Exempt

• Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

• Herd testing for BVD

• Sale lot individually tested positive for IBR

• Lot 33 has been Non-Marker and Marker Vaccinated for IBR

• Lepto Controlled

• Herd testing for Lepto

• Johnes Risk Status Level 2

CONTACT DETAILS

WILLIAM MCLAREN 07740786112

SEONAID MCLAREN 07759658976

(FOR VIEWING BARNINGHAM BULLS) ROB 07746002559

HW & NETHERTON BULL SALE

1 HW ARIZONA Z012

Born 17/12/2023 | (UK546977 104012) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. MILLAH MURRAH NUGGET N266 (AI)(IMP)(NMMN266(AU)44)

Dam - HW ANNIE X559 (ET)(UK546977 303559)

gd. HW ANNIE R538 (ET)(UK546977 600538)

This deep sided fleshy son of Augustus is out of a moderate framed heifer sired by Millah Murrah Nugget whose daughters really know how to raise a good calf and more importantly go back in calf, her 2 full sisters have sold for 6200gns and 5200gns. Grand dam sold to Galawater Angus and was a full sister to the hugely successful Netherton Americano who sold to Genus ABS. With a pedigree stacked with top maternal bulls and having our Annie family on both side, daughters of this bull will make great cows. 10 traits in the breeds top 30% Birth weight 44kg

2

HW DETROIT A036

Born 03/04/2024 | (UK546977 404036) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. QUAKER HILL DEAD CENTER (AI)(IMP)(17831035(US)40)

Dam - HW DUCHESS Y590 (ET)(UK546977 603590)

gd. RAWBURN DUCHESS WINDSOR N664(UK562106 101664)

Another heifer’s calf who is full of thickness and shape which you know is the trademark of these HW Mr Equilibrium sons. This easy calving bull with all 4 calving traits above breed average is out of a real feminine female sired by the high-performance American bull Quaker Hill Dead Centre and out of one of our most prolific donors ever at HW. Maternal sisters to the dam have sold for 6500gns, 6500gns and 5000gns and bulls from this family have sold to 7000gns in last year’s bull sale. Birth weight 31kg

3

HW MANHATTAN A040

Born 13/04/2024 | (UK546977 104040) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW MAY Y581(UK546977 403581)

gd. HW MAY U640(UK546977 201640)

Who says you can’t have it all Pedigree, Performance and Phenotype, this bull who has been admired by all our visitors since he was a calf. His pedigree is stacked with the best from around the world full of performance and maternal greats from a family which comes from the World famous SAV herd which have done so well for us at HW and been so keenly sought after in our sales. His performance for a heifer’s calf is to be admired 13 traits in the breeds top 30% and all calving traits above breed average. His phenotype has made him a stand out from day one he is the thickest and muscly son of Equilibrium to date and still full of breed character, I don’t think you will find a bull with more muscle that doesn’t carry the myostatin gene. You want to produce show commercial show calves then this is the bull for you. Birth weight 39kg

4

HW KENTUCKY A046

Born 23/04/2024 | (UK546977 704046) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW KANDY Y580(UK546977 303580)

gd. HW KANDY U649(UK546977 401649)

I’m only on bull 4 and sound like a broken record, heifer’s calf, easy calving, full of shape and performance but that is the consistency you get from us and especially when sired by HW Mr Equilibrium. His dam is sired by HW Abacus a bull who has done so well for Drumcrow in Ireland with progeny topping many sales and can also be found in Ai Companie, you can see through this catalogue what his daughters are producing as heifers and we are excited to see how they mature out in the herd. This family originate from the famous Kaharau in New Zealand and have produced many top cattle including Kim of Fordafourie who produced over 350,000 in progeny sales. Again a bull full of shape on a moderate frame, all 4 calving traits above breed average and 12 traits in the breeds top 30% stacked from a female line stacked with top maternal genetics. Birth weight 39kg

5

HW GLASGOW A052

Born 28/04/2024 | (UK546977 604052) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. HW FABULOUS R565 (ET)(UK546977 500565)

Dam - HW GAMMER EULANNE W189(UK546977 403189)

gd. HW GAMMER EULANNE T452(UK546977 301452) December 2025 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

A real balanced bull here with good shape and 3 calving traits above breed average. Sired by Augustus whose sons have a little more growth than our other sires and his daughters are going to be some of our top cows going forward. From a family that has done so well here at HW and Glasgow’s granddam was sold for 5800gns to Playfair Farms. Birth weight 37kg

6

HW JASPER A061

Born 10/05/2024 | (UK546977 104061) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. RAWBURN BANNOCKBURN T628 (ET)(UK562106 602628)

Dam - HW JILLY X545(UK546977 303545)

gd. HW JILLY U465(UK546977 102465)

Another big long son of Augustus whose progeny will push the scales down when selling has 3 calving traits above breed average and 10 traits in the breeds top 30%. From a family that came from Cardona and a dam who is sired by Rawburn Bannockburn who as everyone knows rate his daughters very highly and they have been the backbone of our herd for the last few years. Birth weight 38kg

7

HW ADELAIDE A064

Born 13/05/2024 | (UK546977 404064) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Dam - HW ANNIE V675 (ET)(UK546977 102675)

gd. HW ANNIE R488(UK546977 500488)

The reason the Ai Companies have bought many bulls from the Annie family is that they are reliable for producing low birth weight calves that can grow and here is a bull with the Annie family on both sides of the pedigree. This deep sided bull is just ideal for heifers to give you peace of mind, with all 4 calving traits above breed average and 13 traits in the breeds top 30% you know what your’e going to get from a tried and tested family. Dam’s first son sold for 8600gns last year and his grand-dam sold for 7000gns to Norbreck Genetics. Birth weight 34kg

HW FIJI A066

Born 15/05/2024 | (UK546977 604066) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. NETHERTON KRACKER P790(UK542697 500790)

Dam - HW FRANCES V523(UK546977 302523)

gd. JERUSALEM FRANCES K178(UK104007 200178) December 2025 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

A real balanced bull with good growth and thickness and likely one of the top sons of Augustus. From a dam line that has produced many Champions and High Sellers over the years, Fiji’s has many top older genetics behind him that have been proven over time. Dam was sold to Dochas Angus Birth weight 43kg

9

HW RED EDINBURGH A068

Born 16/05/2024 | (UK546977 104068) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0 Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. RED LAZY MC TRADITION 111C (SS)(IMP)(1859022(CA)43)

Sire - HW RED LOUISIANA X270 (ET)(UK546977 103270)

gd. RED LAZY MC MISS 144C (ET)(IMP)(1860376(CA)43)

gs. HW RED DABADOO T566 (ET)(UK546977 501566)

Dam - HW EVERGREEN V757(UK546977 602757)

gd. HW EVERGREEN R603(UK546977 100603)

We really rate the Red bull for his length and depth of body and with a more outcross pedigree from the majority of Reds we feel he’s worthy of a look. Sired by Louisiana who was an easy calving sire with great fleshing abilities whose daughters sold to 5400gns to Latvia in last year’s production sale. Like his father Edinburgh will be an easy calving sire with 3 calving traits above breed average. His dam sold to France in 2024 and her son in last year’s sale sold for 8400gns Birth weight 34kg

10

HW MUTHILL PRINCESS A078

Born 24/05/2024 | (UK546977 404078) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HF EL TIGRE 28U (AI)(IMP)(1469322(CA)34)

Dam - HW MADAME PRIDE V717 (ET)(UK546977 102717)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE S632 (ET)(UK546977 200632) December 2025 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

A bull here with great performance with 13 traits in the breeds top 20%, width of top and thickness right through and sired by Equilibrium who sons last year were our highest averaging sire group and you can see why when you see this year’s group why they are so sought after. Add in a dam and family which originate from SAV are keenly sought after the now in the breed then you have something special here. 2717 has produced sons to 4800gns and her full sister sold for 7200gns and went on to be All Ireland Champion; her dam sold for 7000gns to Reathorn Angus and was voted Miss Europe and 2nd in the world in 2020. Birth weight 43kg

HW MUTHILL PRINCESS A078

11 HW DUNDEE A083

Born 28/05/2024 | (UK546977 204083) | Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. BYERGO BLACK MAGIC 3348 (SS)(IMP)(17803074(US)44)

Sire - SKAILL EVELIX X530 (ET)(UK523853 704530)

gd. BYERGO ELIA CUPCAKE 8074 (ET)(IMP)(19153910(US)46)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW DUCHESS WINDSOR Y683(UK546977 103683)

gd. HW DUCHESS OF WINDSOR U479(UK546977 102479) December 2025

This is the first sons of Skaill Evelix the popular Genus ABS sire who is backed up with some of the highest performance and feed efficiency bulls around, we used him on our heifers and he is truly a calving ease sire as well. This heifer’s calf out of another milky Abacus daughter is full of performance with 16 traits in the breeds top 30% and all 4 calving traits above breed average. His grand dam was sold to Valdeolivas in Spain and has had sons sell to 10,000. Birth weight 36kg

12

HW JEDBURGH ERIC A087

Born 06/06/2024 | (UK546977 604087) | Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. POSS MAVERICK(18962396(US))

Sire - TEXAS ICEMAN R725 (AI)(IMP)(DXTR725(AU)47)

gd. TEXAS UNDINE H647(DXTH647(AU))

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW JAG ERICA Y689(UK546977 703689)

gd. HW JAG ERICA W220(UK546977 703220)

We only select new sires that we know will fit into our low input system that will give our customers what they expect when they buy an HW bull, easing calving and fleshing backed up with good maternal genetics on and moderate frame, and you can see even with different sires used the consistency in these bulls means if can’t get your first choice there is plenty more of that type to buy. Here we have the first son of Texas Iceman the $225,000 high seller in Australia we have sold. Iceman’s progeny is so easy fleshed and quiet that we believe he will have a huge impact on our herd, daughters have already sold to 18,000gns. A female line full of performance and milk with the likes of Boss Hogg and Bannockburn in the pedigree, the Grand dam sold to Calfward Angus last year. Eric like so many in this sale is a heifer’s calf and has all 4 calving traits above breed average and good performance with 14 traits in the breeds top 30% Birth weight 41kg

13

HW EVELIX A092

Born 03/06/2024 | (UK546977 404092) | Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. BYERGO BLACK MAGIC 3348 (SS)(IMP)(17803074(US)44)

Sire - SKAILL EVELIX X530 (ET)(UK523853 704530)

gd. BYERGO ELIA CUPCAKE 8074 (ET)(IMP)(19153910(US)46)

gs. RAWBURN BANNOCKBURN T628 (ET)(UK562106 602628)

Dam - HW EBONY Y653(UK546977 603653)

gd. HW EBONY V756 (ET)(UK546977 502756)

Maybe not as shapely as some other in the sale but this easy calving bull is backed up with great performance and maternal genetics. Again, a heifer’s, all 4 calving traits above breed average and good performance with 14 traits in the breeds top 30%. Evelix like many of the high feed efficiency lines we’ve used some will leave some great daughters and when you add in the dam is by Bannockburn and you can find Millah Murrah genetics further back you know you are going to get females that will have good udders and milk well, this line originates from Hoff Angus which were one of the true Angus performance herds before they dispersed. Grand dam sold for 6800gns to Wardlaw Angus. Birth weight 40kg

14

HW BOLDUC A093

Born 04/06/2024 | (UK546977 504093) | Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. BYERGO BLACK MAGIC 3348 (SS)(IMP)(17803074(US)44)

Sire - SKAILL EVELIX X530 (ET)(UK523853 704530)

gd. BYERGO ELIA CUPCAKE 8074 (ET)(IMP)(19153910(US)46)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW BLACKLASS Y690(UK546977 103690)

gd. HW BLACKLASS W236 (ET)(UK546977 203236)

A nice balanced son of Evelix from a family full of performance, maternal qualities and marbling, dam another lovely Abacus daughter, Grand dam is the dam of HW Banff in the sale. Again, you have a great choice of easy calving bulls in this sale with another with all 4 calving traits above breed average and 16 traits in the breeds top 30%. Birth weight 38kg

15

HW BLACK BANKER A097

Born 05/06/2024 | (UK546977 204097) | Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. ROSEDA POWERBALL23 F091 (SS)(IMP)(19180956(US)45)

Sire - QUAKER HILL CASH4LIFE (AI)(IMP)(19991660(US)46)

gd. QUAKER HILL LASS 6SF4(18842263(US))

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW BLACK GOLD Y680(UK546977 503680)

gd. HW BLACK GOLD U452(UK546977 202452)

Another outcross sire used here and this is likely the first son of Quaker Hill Cash4life to be sold at Auction. We are really happy with the Cash4life calves we have they are like Banker long with good growth and shape, another son has been used this year on heifers. Again, you have another bull from a heifer with all 4 calving traits above breed average with good performance with 13 traits in the breeds top 30%. Birth weight 43kg

16

HW FALKLAND A103

Born 11/06/2024 | (UK546977 104103) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW FRANCES X518(UK546977 403518)

gd. HW FRANCES V754(UK546977 302754)

Another wide, deep and thick son on a moderate frame of Equilibrium. Dam by the highly maternal bull Abacus and grand dam sold for 4600gns last year. This is from a family that has produced many high sellers for us and are the type of females we love to have feminine, functional and fertile. 3 calving traits above breed average and 13 traits in the breeds top 30% Birth weight 38kg

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HW JACKPOT A104

Born 11/06/2024 | (UK546977 204104) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Sire - HW MR PRIDE Y705 (ET)(UK546977 203705)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE V714 (ET)(UK546977 502714)

gs. HW EMANCIPATOR W794 (ET)(UK546977 102794)

Dam - HW JILL Y618(UK546977 603618)

gd. HW JILL W134(UK546977 503134)

The first son to sell from HW Mr Pride whose daughters we the high selling heifers in our sale last year at 6200gns. Mr Pride sired by the $200,000 HF Alcatraz who is leaving some real top females in our herd and out of a cow we sold for 7200gns who went on to be All Ireland Champion in 2024, he is leaving as you can see in this sale bulls with great shape, thickness and full of meat. Dam is sired by a son of SAV President who sold for $750,000 and one of 3 full brothers used in the herd, all their daughters are moderate and deep bodied with super udders. This heifer’s calf has all 4 calving traits above breed average. Birth weight 37kg

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HW BLACK BASHAW A107

Born 20/06/2024 | (UK546977 504107) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Sire - HW MR PRIDE Y705 (ET)(UK546977 203705)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE V714 (ET)(UK546977 502714)

gs. HW EVANDER S051 (ET)(UK546977 101051)

Dam - HW BLACKBIRD Y714 (ET)(UK546977 403714)

gd. NETHERTON BLACKBIRD V908 (ET)(UK542697 400908) December 2025 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

A good long bull here by Mr Pride and has a pedigree full of top maternal lines. Dam calved Bashaw at 22 months of age and is sired by the first SAV bred bull we used Evander who really stamped a type in our cow herd leaving moderate, deep sided thick females with good udders. Grand dam sold to Barningham Angus and is a daughter of the great DMM Blackbird 105A who is one of Canada’s top females not only a multi supreme champion at some Canada’s biggest shows but she has also bred many high sellers and show champions. Birth weight 44kg

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HW FLAME A109

Born 23/06/2024 | (UK546977 704109) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Sire - HW MR PRIDE Y705 (ET)(UK546977 203705)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE V714 (ET)(UK546977 502714)

gs. HW EQUATOR W792 (ET)(UK546977 602792)

Dam - HW FLEUR Y694(UK546977 503694)

gd. HW FLEUR W185(UK546977 703185)

Another thick and shapely son of Mr Pride with lovely soft flesh. Dam by one of the $750,000 SAV President sons we used and from our Frances line who know how to produce the goods in both the sale and show ring and traces right back to our 2010 Royal Highland Show Champion. Grand dam was the dam of our 15,400gns in last years production sale. Again, broken record time all 4 calving traits above breed average. Birth weight 35kg

HW BLACK BOMBASTIC A110 (ET)

Born 23/06/2024 | (UK546977 104110) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. G A R HOME TOWN (SS)(IMP)(19266718(US)45)

Sire - BRISSAC HAMPTON 0030 (IMP)(20134846(US)48)

gd. MARTIN MOMENTUM 9509(19685585(US))

gs. HW ARANGUEZ U630(UK546977 601630)

Dam - HW BLACKBIRD W229(UK546977 203229)

gd. HW BLACKBIRD S182(UK546977 601182)

You can’t say we are not giving you the newest genetics around with another first son to sell at auction of another of our herd sires. Brissac Hampton is a bull we bought in France and is likely the highest performance Angus bull in Europe on the American Angus data base and one of the top $combined parent sires and leading sires for beef on dairy. He is a son of the legendary GAR Hometown whose progeny are some of the highest performance cattle in America. Add in the dam was voted miss Europe last year and was sold for 6000gns to Latvia, grand dam topped our first production sale at 9500gns to Glasnant Angus then you have something special here with this calving ease bull. 3 calving traits in above breed average and 12 in the top 30%. Birth weight 34kg

21 HW KANSAS A112

Born 26/06/2024 | (UK546977 304112) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Sire - HW MR PRIDE Y705 (ET)(UK546977 203705)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE V714 (ET)(UK546977 502714)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - HW KARAMA Y584(UK546977 703584)

gd. HW KARAMA S215(UK546977 401215)

These Mr Pride sons are peas in a pod, wide topped, shapely, correct on legs and full of flesh on a moderate frame. We sold him before we had calves on the ground but we’ve been in contact with his new owners about hopefully getting him back when they are finished with him and you can see why. This will be his only crop for sale for a little while, so don’t regret not buying one. Again, heifer’s calf with all 4 calving traits above breed average and good performance with 14 traits in the top 30% and out of these great producing Abacus daughters. Birth weight 32kg

22

HW BLACK BORDEAUX A113 (ET)

Born 28/06/2024 | (UK546977 404113) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. G A R HOME TOWN (SS)(IMP)(19266718(US)45)

Sire - BRISSAC HAMPTON 0030 (IMP)(20134846(US)48)

gd. MARTIN MOMENTUM 9509(19685585(US))

gs. HW ARANGUEZ U630(UK546977 601630)

Dam - HW BLACKBIRD W229(UK546977 203229)

gd. HW BLACKBIRD S182(UK546977 601182)

This soft fleshed, thick and full of flesh son of Hampton is a full embryo brother to Black Bombastic and same performance with 12 traits in breeds top 30% and 3 calving traits above breed average. A lot of presence about this bull and look at his birth weight, no need to get out of bed or come home when calving to him. Birth weight 28kg

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HW MR PITTSBURG A114

Born 30/06/2024 | (UK546977 504114) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Bred by: HIGHLAND WAGYU

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Sire - HW MR PRIDE Y705 (ET)(UK546977 203705)

gd. HW MADAME PRIDE V714 (ET)(UK546977 502714)

gs. S A V AMERICA 8018 (SS)(IMP)(19249580(US)46)

Dam - HW MADAME PRIDE Y719 (ET)(UK546977 203719)

gd. S A V MADAME PRIDE 7594 (ET)(IMP)(18873107(US)46)

If you want cattle that can put on flesh on a low input grass fed diet then this is the sale for you and this bull should be right up there for your picks. This bull has thickness, muscle, depth and lovely soft flesh. His dam calved him at 23 months old and has already made our donor pen but when you are a daughter of the $1.5 million SAV America and out of a top SAV donor from the famous Madame Pride line then you can see why. All 4 calving traits above breed average and 15 traits in the top 30% Birth weight 38kg

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NETHERTON KATO Z044

Born 29/12/2023 | (UK542697 701044) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. ARDROSSAN ADMIRAL A2 (AI)(IMP)(NAQA2(AU)33)

Dam - NETHERTON KARAMA N782 (ET)(UK542697 400782)

gd. NETHERTON KARAMA K574 (ET)(UK542697 600574) December

This low-birth-weight bull with 3 calving traits above breed average has lovely flesh with great depth is another son of Equilibrium who has bred so well for us and now his daughters are in production we feel they are going to make great cows as well. Dam sired by the great performance and maternal bull Admiral who bred many great breeding females for us, 782 was a donor cow for us and progeny can be found in Europe and Canada. Kato’s Grand dam was not only the dam of Netherton Kracker but with him won the Cridlen Cup at the National Show in 2014 along with several championships that year. Birth weight 29kg

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NETHERTON KNIGHT A051

Born 10/04/2024 | (UK542697 701051) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. RAWBURN BANNOCKBURN T628 (ET)(UK562106 602628)

Dam - NETHERTON KARAMA Y992(UK542697 400992)

gd. NETHERTON KARAMA U896(UK542697 600896)

Lots of power, thickness and shape in this heifer’s calf the trademark of Equilibrium sons. Dam a daughter of the high feed efficiency bull Rawburn Bannockburn who has left us super daughters that sold to a top of 10,200gns last year for us. Grand dam sold to Row Angus and has Danish and UK National winners in her pedigree. 11 traits in the top 30% Birth weight 42kg

NETHERTON AWESOME A052 (ET)

Born 11/04/2024 | (UK542697 101052) |

gs. G A R GRID MAKER (SS)(IMP)(13254554(US)28)

Sire - TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

gd. TC PRIDE 8067(13136398(US))

gs. TC FREEDOM 104 (SS)(IMP)(13977765(US)29)

Dam - SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gd. SCA 56F OF IDEAL 7258 (ET)(IMP)(909500(CA)32)

We definitely named this bull right, he just full of flesh, width and correctness on a moderate frame. A full brother to Netherton Archie who bred so well throughout Europe and a full brother to all the outstanding original Annie’s at Netherton with a full sister selling to Latvia last year for 10,200gns. Sired by the great TC Grid Topper whose calves just oozed class and performance without sacrificing birth weight. Awesome’s dam is who we believe to be the best TC Freedom daughter we saw on our travels so much was her impact on our herd 9 years after we first imported embryos from her, we traced her to a herd in Texas to flush again to the same mating. You know what this Annie family can do and now you can buy the last son with a Netherton prefix from the original mating. Like what you would expect from this family he has all 4 calving traits above breed average and 14 traits in the top 30% of the breed. Birth weight 38kg

NETHERTON MALDIVES A056

Born 05/05/2024 | (UK542697 501056) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. S A V HERITAGE 6295 (SS)(IMP)(15369205(US)36)

Dam - NETHERTON MISS ESSENCE U900 (ET)(UK542697 300900)

gd. DMM MISS ESSENCE 147H (ET)(IMP)(963849(CA)28)

A big long growthy son of Augustus here with 12 traits on the top 30%. His dam was sold to Barningham Angus and knows how to breed bulls with sons like Mexican a high seller of his year and Maximus a 6200gns bull in last year’s sale. This family goes back to the famous Miss Essence line from Miller Wilson in Canada. Birth weight 44kg

NETHERTON TASMANIAN A057

Born 06/05/2024 | (UK542697 601057) | Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. HW ABACUS V500(UK546977 102500)

Dam - NETHERTON TOP LASS X961(UK542697 100961)

gd. NETHERTON TOP LASS V909(UK542697 500909)

This big growthy son of Augustus is great bull for replacement females coning from our highly maternal Top Lass family, dam a real eye-catching daughter of Abacus who as you can see are really producing the goods for us. Grand dam and Great grand dam are both at Barningham Angus. Even with all this growth Tasmanian has 3 traits above breed average.

NETHERTON BLACK BARBADOS A064

Born 29/05/2024 | (UK542697 601064) | AI |

gs. BYERGO BLACK MAGIC 3348 (SS)(IMP)(17803074(US)44)

Sire - SKAILL EVELIX X530 (ET)(UK523853 704530)

gd. BYERGO ELIA CUPCAKE 8074 (ET)(IMP)(19153910(US)46)

gs. HF ALCATRAZ 60F (AI)(IMP)(2043806(US)44)

Dam - NETHERTON BLACKBIRD Y007 (ET)(UK542697 501007)

gd. NETHERTON BLACKBIRD V908 (ET)(UK542697 400908)

December 2025 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

This lovely long bull with good growth we feel will mature out into a real eye catcher. Like his sire he has all the performance you can ask for, 3 calving traits above breed average and 15 traits in top 30%. His dam we believe to be one of the top young females in the herd and embryos from her have sold up to 920gns at auction. She is sired by the $200,000 HF Alcatraz bull who is leaving super daughter in many countries. Grand dam sold to Barningham Angus and was a daughter of the famous DMM Blackbird 105A. if we were going to keep an Evelix son because of his pedigree it would have been this one to produce us top quality daughters. Birth weight 34kg

NETHERTON BLACK BRONSON A072

Born 28/06/2024 | (UK542697 701072) | Myostatin.

gs. TC GRID TOPPER 355 (SS)(IMP)(14526645(US)32)

Sire - HW AUGUSTUS X462 (ET)(UK546977 403462)

gd. SOUTHLAND AWESTRUCK 117R (ET)(IMP)(1295111(CA)32)

gs. HW FABULOUS R565 (ET)(UK546977 500565)

Dam - NETHERTON BLACKBIRD W950(UK542697 400950)

gd. NETHERTON BLACKBIRD L602 (ET)(UK542697 600602)

Likely the best son of Augustus to date, with good growth and width. His dam was our 18,400gns cow from last year selling to Arradfoot Angus and her calf was the star of the sale catching everyone eye. Bronson with a grand dam sired by the legendary TLA Northern Samurai who dominated the breed in the UK in the 90’s after winning Farmfair in Canada and out of a daughter of one of Canada’s top show females Knights Blackbird 9Y, he surely can’t fail to breed good ones. Birth weight 45kg

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BARNINGHAM BLACK BEAR Z668

Born 28/08/2023 | (UK105946 101668) |

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. SITZ UPWARD 307R (SS)(IMP)(14963730(US)35)

Dam - HW BLACKLASS W125 (ET)(UK546977 303125)

gd. HW NETHERTON BLACKLASS 15D (ET)(IMP)(1944871(CA)43)

We have asked our friends at Barningham Angus to consign bulls again after selling our second top price bull last year. The only difference is they will stay at Barningham for people to see. They have built up an outstanding female herd on our genetics and their bulls in this year’s sale a worthy of a visit. Black Bear was used as a youngster on heifers leaving very smart progeny with an average birth weight of 39kg. Add in he is sired by Equilibrium and from our Blacklass family that originate from Cudlobe you know you are going to get power, depth and carcass quality; his dam was a top donor for us before we sold her and she was sired by Sitz Upward a bull with great performance who is behind some of our real top feminine females. This bull knows what to do and has all 4 calving traits above breed average and 16 traits in the breeds top 30% Birth weight 40kg

32 BARNINGHAM KENNY A718

Born 28/05/2024 | (UK105946 201718) | Myostatin.

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HW EVANDER S051 (ET)(UK546977 101051)

Dam - HW KARAMA V531(UK546977 402531)

gd. HW KARAMA S215(UK546977 401215)

Another good thick, deep really soft fleshed moderate framed son of Equilibrium with 10 traits in the breeds top 30% and 3 calving traits above breed average, he also had the heaviest weaning and yearling weight of his group. His dam when sold for 4000gns was described as one of my favorite daughters of Evander, she was just a great breeding female and her daughters at HW are breeding so well. The Karama family is known for its growth, thickness and presence and have done so well in many herds. Again, this bull can be viewed at Barningham you won’t be disappointed. Birth weight 41kg

33 MCE BLACK RUMM A190

Born 21/02/2024 | (UK542634 700190) | Myostatin.

gs. TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI)(IMP)(VTME343(AU)37)

Sire - HW MR EQUILIBRIUM W202 (ET)(UK546977 303202)

gd. NETHERTON MISS EFFIE M726 (ET)(UK542697 400726)

gs. HW EVANDER S051 (ET)(UK546977 101051)

Dam - HW BLACKBIRDD W144(UK546977 103144)

gd. HW BLACKBIRD S075(UK546977 401075)

This bull from the Simpson family at Perth was the calf inside a cow bought from us 2 years ago and has been at Netherton since March. A real eye-catching son of Equilibrium he has some shape, power and breed character to him. Out of an Evander daughter who had a little more growth than others while still retaining that Evander thickness, but with bulls like Rawburn Double Oseven and Nightengale Dunbar in her pedigree you can see why. This family traces back to the original Newhouse lines. 11 traits in the top 30% of the breed. Birth weight 45kg

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UNDERSTANDING THE BREEDPLAN PERFORMANCE RECORDING INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOGUE

Only Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs or INTERIM EBVs with Accuracy (Acc) can be validly compared between herds.

ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

The EBV is the best estimate of an animal's genetic merit for that trait.

ACCURACY

An accuracy value (Acc) is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal's EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives.

CALVING EASE

Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.

DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny. Using a bull in the Top 1% for CE direct (+7.0) is predicted to result in approximately 15% fewer assisted calvings in 2 year old heifers compared with using a bull in the Bottom 1% (-10.2). This range is predicted to be smaller in cows. Remember that the dam’s genetics and management are significant factors influencing calving ease in any mating.

DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.

BIRTH AND FERTILITY

GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.

BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.

SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.

GROWTH

MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal's milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.

200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth to early ages.

400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for yearling weight.

600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.

MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller, or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.

CARCASE

CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.

EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.

FAT: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.

IMF%: Intra-muscular Fat Percent EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intramuscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.

Indexes combine the EBVs with economic information for specific market and production systems to rank animals based on relative profit values.

Terminal index

The Angus Terminal index is aimed at a commercial herd using Angus bulls over dairy cross cows to breed steers and heifers to turn off at 16 months of age. All progeny are destined for slaughter and no replacement females are selected from within the herd. There is some emphasis on calving ease while finishing steers at around 600 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system.

Use this index in a commercial herd to produce progeny for slaughter. The index has moderate emphasis on easier calving (ie getting a live calf with minimal human interference) while producing calves that will then grow quickly to market specifications at around 16 months of age. The index is focused on slaughter animals and does not account for maternal traits and is therefore not suited to breeding replacement females.

If you are using smaller framed cows or heifers in your herd, then you should also put extra emphasis on a higher Calving Ease Direct EBV when selecting a sire using this index.

Self Replacing index

The Angus Self Replacing index is aimed at an Angus herd selecting replacement females from within the herd while breeding steers and excess heifers to turn off at 18 months of age. There is emphasis on calving ease and maternal traits while also looking to finish steers for slaughter at around 615 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system supplemented with extra rations during the finishing phase.

This Self Replacing index is also suitable to using Angus sires over mixed breed cows where replacement females are sourced from within the herd. There may be some hybrid vigour expressed in the progeny depending on the breed type of the cows used. Therefore you should consider placing extra emphasis on the Calving Ease EBVs (more positive) of the sire to allow for possible heavier birth weights of his calves due to hybrid vigour.

Use this index in both commercial and pedigree herds where you are balancing the requirements of selecting replacement females while also producing animals for slaughter.

The Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.

Aberdeen-Angus

Percentile Bands for 2023 Born Calves

All bulls entered at official Society sales have their Myostatin status displayed in the catalogue. Myostatin Status No Carrier, means the bull does not carry the Myostatin variance gene.

Myostatin Status Single Version Carrier means the bull carries a single version either Myostatin NT821 or F94L genes, but still accepted for registration by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society