BONGONGO ANGUS AUTUMN HELMSMAN BULL SALE MONDAY 21ST MAY 2018 AT 11AM AT “RIVERVIEW” COOLAC NSW THE HOME OF BONGONGO ANGUS GENES DO MATTER – CONGRATULATIONS Thursday, October 19, 2017 gundagai independenT page 5 Cattle team's success at Melbourne Show ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW 2017 Nine Gundagai High School agri- culture students have won individ- ual parader ribbons at the 2017 Royal Melbourne Show along with The Champion medium domestic carcass at the Royal Melbourne Show went to a 429kg live weight Angus steer two of their lead steers. The show team travelled to Mel- bourne on September 22 to exhibit exhibited by Gundagai High School and sired by Bongongo K547. the six animals they had prepared for the Beef Carcase competition. The show was held over two days, with the steer judging on the Gundagai High School also exhibited a 506kg Angus steer sired by Bongongo K547, that received Reserve Monday and parader competition on the Tuesday. champion heavy domestic carcass and second place in the School Steers Bonanza. Harry Nicholson (Year 7) was placed first in his age heat and then went on to contest for the Junior Champion Parader ribbon. In the Borthwick Trophy for team of three purebred steers, the Angus team placed second. Sally Scott (Year 7) was rewarded with second place in her age heat along with Tom Sharman in third and Brock White in fourth. An outstanding effort considering that the school have less than ten cows in their herd. Bongongo Angus lend “This is an excellent effort by a group of students at their first major show,” said agriculture them a yearling bull annually for joining with above average carcass traits. teacher Dale Chadwick. The success continued with Jar- rah Ransome (Year 9) placing third and Year 10 students Corey Ben- Thursday, October 19, 2017 gundagai independenT page 5 nBeotnt,a t Ppatlariccikn gD tahlieryd , afnodu rtJha yadnend Cattle team's success at Melbourne Show fifth respectively. “The whole team performed well and are an example of what can be achieved by those individuals who Nine Gundagai High School agri- are willing to have a go,” Mr Chad- culture students have won individ- wick said. ual parader ribbons at the 2017 “The students worked extremely Royal Melbourne Show along with hard to hone their skills in practice two of their lead steers. sessions at lunchtimes and after The show team travelled to Mel- school.” The Gundagai High School 2017 Melbourne Show Team. bourne on September 22 to exhibit The partnership between the six animals they had prepared Gundagai High School and Bon- 79 points. an important role as their financial for the Beef Carcase competition. gongo Angus has again resulted in “Abingdon Station has been a donation enables the cost of the The show was held over two major awards at the 2017 Royal long-time supporter of the Gunda- Show Team experience to be kept days, with the steer judging on the Melbourne Show. gai High School Show Team and I at a minimum, which makes it ac- Monday and parader competition Six steers were prepared by stu- wish to thank Paul Ferry for his cessible to many more students. on the Tuesday. dents for the Melbourne Show and generosity over the past 16 years. I “I would also like to thank Paul Harry Nicholson (Year 7) was 'Jonah' (Bongongo Angus NGX would like to also thank Gary Meggison of AusFarm Nutrition placed first in his age heat and then K547 x GHS Commercial Angus) Williamson for his support and ad- Products at Bomen for his support went on to contest for the Junior was awarded Champion Domestic vice over that time period,” Mr this year donating bags of his Beef Champion Parader ribbon. Carcase in the Open Medium Do- Chadwick said. Feedlot + Bovatec supplement for Sally Scott (Year 7) was rewarded mestic Class (180.1 – 240 Kg) scor- He said the success of the School our ration. with second place in her age heat ing 88 points. Show Team is dependent on the “Thank you also to Elders along with Tom Sharman in third 'Hugo' (Bongongo Angus NGX continued generosity and support Gundagai, another long-time sup- and Brock White in fourth. K547 x GHS Commercial Angus) of the local rural community. porter of the Show Team. Abb and “This is an excellent effort by a was awarded Reserve Champion “I would like to express my Jim continue to sponsors our ban- group of students at their first Carcase in the Heavy Domestic thanks and appreciation to Aaron ners and team jackets. major show,” said agriculture Class (241 – 300 Kg) scoring 90.87 Nicholls and the Nicholls Family “Lastly, my sincere thanks to teacher Dale Chadwick. points just two behind the Cham- Trust who donated 3.5 tonne of Casey Norden who gave up time in The success continued with Jar- pion. barley to the program, and Jamie her holidays to come with me to rah Ransome (Year 9) placing third 'Donny' who was placed sixth in and David Elworthy of Tarrabandra Melbourne as the female supervi- and Year 10 students Corey Ben- his heat live and 13th in the Heavy who continually donate hay and sor. I appreciate her assistance nett, Patrick Daley and Jayden Domestic class (87.08 points), suf- machinery to mix the ration,” Mr with the agriculture students Bonat placing third, fourth and fered a three point penalty for Chadwick said. which was well outside her obliga- fifth respectively. being 5kg over the class weight. He “I would like to especially thank tions as a teacher.” “The whole team performed well would have been placed fourth if Bill and Shauna Graham of Bon- Mr Chadwick said students on and are an example of what can be he were in the Heavy Export class. gongo Angus for their continued the trip conducted themselves in a achieved by those individuals who 'Trevor' was placed 36th in support of the agriculture pro- professional manner and were a are willing to have a go,” Mr Chad- Heavy Domestic with 81.34 points, gram, their Angus genetics have credit to their families and the wick said. and 'Houdini' 57th with 71 points. enabled the Show Team to exhibit school. “The students worked extremely 'Abb', the Angus steer donated by quality animals and win many The students were also able to hard to hone their skills in practice Abingdon Station, was placed 42nd awards over the past 25 years. visit some of the sights of Mel- sessions at lunchtimes and after in the Heavy Domestic class with “Gundagai Meat Processors play bourne on the Sunday. Patrick Daley parading the Champion Cscahrcoaosle.” winner, Jonah. The Gundagai High School 2017 Melbourne Show Team. The partnership between Gundagai High School and Bon- 79 points. an important role as their financial gongo Angus has again resulted in “Abingdon Station has been a donation enables the cost of the major awards at the 2017 Royal long-time supporter of the Gunda- Show Team experience to be kept Melbourne Show. gai High School Show Team and I at a minimum, which makes it ac- Six steers were prepared by stu- wish to thank Paul Ferry for his cessible to many more students. dents for the Melbourne Show and generosity over the past 16 years. 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AUTUMN BULL SALE MONDAY 21ST MAY 2018 AT RIVERVIEW SALE STARTS AT 11AM, INSPECTIONS FROM 9AM VENDORS: AGENT: Bill & Shauna Graham Elders Stud Stock, Goulburn Riverview Office: (02) 6945 3130 Steve Ridley 0407 483 108 Bill 0428 245 208 Elders Gundagai (02) 6944 1155 [email protected] Jim Saunderson 0428 441 317 Tom Graham 0422 050 019 Jake Smith 0400 281 347 [email protected] Rob Stubbs 0417 478 886 THE HELMSMAN SELLING SYSTEM Auctions don’t have to be stressful environments. The Helmsman system combines the best features of an auction system and sale by private treaty. You have more time to consider lodging your bid. You can place genuine bids on any bull of your choice at any time during the sale period. You have the opportunity to reassess each lot during the sale period without any pressure to make an instant decision. You can take home the bulls you want, irrespective of the lot order. If you are considering buying a number of bulls you From Gundagai will have a better chance to average your purchase costs in order to meet your budget. Take the left exit off Hume Highway to Pettit/Coolac then take first right to From Yass Adjungbilly and follow this road under highway, turn onto GobarraPloengo Rpdle fo rs 1a2y that the Helmsman syFsrotmem Ya siss, hbeaudy teorw afrrdise Jnudgiloyn gb. Teackae uthsee C oito ihnienelpe sR dt ahpepmrox igmeatte blye 6tktmesr value for money. The kms. Take Crowes Rd to the left just before crossing the Murrumbidsgieme Ruivltear, neous auction method enables them to swsiotucthh otfo Ju tghioen gb. Reivsetr vvieawlu ise 1d3 kamnsi dmowaln athta ta rnoyad .time during the sale. follow road for 12kms to Riverview. Note: Do not take the Riverview Road sign stay on Crowes Road. VBBSE PRE SALE BREEDPLAN EBV’S GENOMICS TESTED i50K SALE LOCATION MAP Pettit Exit COOLAC 6km Jugiong Hume Highway TO GUNDAGAI TO ADJUNGBILLY Cooininee Road TO YASS 14km Gobarralong 1 Road 2 k m RIVERVIEW Crowes Road 12km Murrumbidgee River Hopewood Road To Jugiong (Tumut) FROM GUNDAGAI FROM YASS Take the left exit off Hume Highway to Pettit/Coolac then take first right to Adjungbilly and follow From Yass, head towards Jugiong. Take this road under highway, turn onto Gobarralong Rd for 12 kms. Take Crowes Rd to the left just the Cooininee Rd approximately 6kms before crossing the Murrumbidgee River, follow road for 12kms to Riverview. south of Jugiong. Riverview is 13km Note: Do not take the Riverview Road sign stay on Crowes Road. down that road. WELCOME TO BONGONGO ANGUS Welcome to our 2018 autumn bull sale which marks the 92nd year of the Graham family breeding Angus cattle. We have experienced a lot drier winter this year with some softening of demand for cattle which has been dictated by more stock on the market earlier. Regular demand for young Angus breeders is an obvious signal to serious producers to capture their share of a premium market for surplus females as the number of quality breeders are down due to export sales and other breeding options especially Waygu. Bongongo Angus is one of the oldest registered herds in Australia. Founded by the Graham brothers in 1926. H.L (Bill) and his brother Bruce Graham ran the stud from 1950. Under their guidance the herd saw a large increase in its commercial base. When H.L. (Bill) Graham died in 2012 at 90 years, his love of livestock, agriculture and family left us an indelible legacy. Generational change saw the stud pass to Bill and Shauna and their family in the late 1990’s. Bill’s passion for agriculture, cattle, genetics and breeding and his huge energy and enthusiasm has seen a big growth in the stud and in its bull sales. Today we have over 600 registered breeders backed up by a very large commercial herd. It was with great pride, a few years ago that we welcomed our son Tom home into the family businesses. Tom who is also a veterinarian joined his father Bill running Coolac Veterinary Services as well as working in our large dynamic family farming enterprise. At Bongongo, we understand the key profit drivers of our commercial clients with fertility the most important. The Bongongo bulls are given rigorous pre sale Veterinary breeding soundness examination (VBBSE) followed in subsequent years by an annual VBBSE where possible. This should be a sale industry standard to maximise bull fertility and protect buyers from poor reproductive performance. All young Bongongo bulls and heifers are are run in large contemporary groups, off grass and bred to perform in this cold, temperate environment. The ability for breeders to select for key traits through ultrasonic scanning has been the single biggest development over the last twenty years giving Angus breeders an enormous benefit for carcass selection traits. Leading Angus sires that fit these criteria are used extensively through artificial breeding to improve the genetics of our herd so our clients herds do the same. The importance of marbling (IMF) is back on the agenda as the red meat sector moves through genetics and nutrition to supply improved eating quality and increased value down the chain. The consumer is becoming more educated, demanding and able to afford and our breed is in a tremendous position to take advantage of their requirements. Those breeders that have concentrated their breeding program through consistent selection of high merit carcass bulls are in a better position to take advantage of supply chain initiatives moving forward. We finally are moving (slowly) into these potential bonuses. An often asked question when larger feedlots and others are purchasing feeder steers and heifers from Angus or Angus infused program is “what is the source of your sires and their relevant genetics”. Over the last year we have decided to use GENOMIC testing (Zoetis i50k test) to enhance our EBV accuracy and check the parentage of all our sale bulls. The future of breeding will involve more molecular testing through DNA. This is a great advance to develop our Breedplan EBV’s into an even better world leading program. Finally, at Bongongo we pride ourselves on our after sales service so please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any problems. Thank you for your interest and support, Bill Graham 2 Bongongo Angus Helmsman Sale 2018 NOTICE TO BUYERS INSPECTION MANAGEMENT From 9am on the morning of the sale or any other time by It is the policy of Bongongo to raise both stud and commercial making arrangements with Bill [P: (02) 6945 3130] cattle under similar conditions to those that are normal for commercial beef production. Under this system all cattle share REBATE the paddocks with sheep and supplementary feeding with hay A 3% rebate will be offered to all outside agents who or silage is provided under tight seasonal conditions. introduce the client in writing to the vendor at email [email protected] 24 hrs prior to the sale VISUAL ASSESSMENT and who settle within 7 days of the sale day. When choosing bulls you need to use both the EBVs and visual assessment. Visual assessment is essential to assess physical and REFRESHMENTS structural soundness and is a reasonable indicator of health Complimentary morning tea and BBQ lunch (CAAB steak) and temperament. EBVs are a tool that will help you to make compliments of Bongongo Angus, sponsored by Rabo Bank. more educated decisions when you are choosing breeding Any donations greatly appreciated for The Cancer Council. stock. Do your homework well before the sale when you have There will be a portaloo available at the sale. plenty of time. SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET AUCTION Will be available on sale day, including scrotal size All lots will be sold subject to the usual conditions governing measurements, weights and a map of the pens. auction sales. Such conditions will be posted in the yards. The auction price will be exclusive of GST. MOBILE PHONE SERVICE No mobile phone service is recieved at the Bongongo Angus DELIVERY Sale Complex. Every effort will be made to co-ordinate delivery after the sale to minimise transport costs. Verbal instruction will NOT be HEALTH AND GENETIC TESTING accepted. Written instructions are required using the slip in All sale cattle have been checked for general health and the catalogue. physical soundness. The Bongongo herd has been tested free of Mannosidosis, Brucellosis and T.B. All cattle receive INSURANCE an annual 7-in-1 vaccination, which includes leptospirosis. All It is suggested that buyers insure their purchases upon the fall of cattle are drenched early winter for liver fluke with Fasinex the hammer. Facilities for insurance will be available at the sale. 120 and wormed with Ivomec Plus or Systamex as per normal Any insurance claims must be lodged within six (6) months from management. DNA test results will be available by sale day the sale date with vendor or agent. regarding status of any bulls that are AM or NH “in doubt” in the catalogue. The bulls are GENOMIC tested through OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY the i50K Zoetis test. This testing increases the accuracy of At the sale, please do not enter pens unnecessarily and do not Breedplan EBVs and checks the percentage. As well, any bulls crowd around the bulls. No children are permitted to enter pens. requiring testing for genetic defects AM, NH, CA or DD have been tested with results in the catalogue. DISCLAIMER All reasonable care has been taken by the vendor to ensure BVDV PI TESTING (PESTIVIRUS) that the information provided in this catalogue is correct at All bulls have been tested NEGATIVE by DNA testing for the time of publication. However, neither the vendor nor the BVDV (Pestivirus). selling agents make no representations about the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided in this BULL FERTILITY catalogue and do not assume any responsibility for the use or All bulls have undergone a bull breeding soundness interpretation of the information included in this catalogue. examination (VBBSE) involving: You are encouraged to seek independent verification of any (i) Structural soundness. information contained in this catalogue before relying on such (ii) Testicle palpation and measurement (scrotal size). information. (iii) Physical examination of internal and external genitalia. (iv) Vaccination against vibriosis, leptospirosis and pestivirus. All bulls have received a double vaccination with the last dose in March 2018. 3 All Blacks Run in Wallaby Country PERCENTILE BANDS FOR 2016 CALVES ti es GRS +108 ti es GRS y trileibtaaetirfoGrP +140+131+126+123+120+118+116+114+113+111+109+108+106+104+102+100+97+94+90+83+61yt ilriebwatoifLorP sf n Index GRN +114 sf n Index GRN y trileibtaaetirfoGrP +176+158+149+143+138+133+129+125+122+119+115+112+109+105+102+97+93+87+79+66+25yt ilriebwatoifLorP hg electio DOM +106 hg electio DOM y trileibtaaetirfoGrP +131+124+120+117+115+114+112+111+109+108+106+105+104+102+100+99+97+94+91+85+70yt ilriebwatoifLorP S S lf ABI +110 lf ABI y trileibtaaetirfoGrP +151+140+133+129+126+123+120+118+116+114+111+109+107+105+102+99+96+92+86+77+48yt ilriebwatoifLorP RS RS -0.2 RS RS d enruooMS +0.6+0.6+0.5+0.5+0.5+0.5+0.4+0.4+0.3+0.2+0.2+0.1+0.0-0.1-0.2-0.4-0.5-0.9-1.4-2.5-4.4 d snsueoLS RH e RH -0.2 RH e RH d enruooMS +3.6+2.5+2.1+1.5+1.3+1.0+0.7+0.5+0.3+0.2+0.1+0.0-0.1-0.4-0.6-0.9-1.3-1.6-2.5-4.0-8.8 d snsueoLS LES FCRA Structur FCRA -2-2 FCRA Structur FCRA dd eennrruuooooMMSS +22+13+17+9+13+7+11+6+9+5+7+4+6+3+4+2+3+1+2+0+1-1-1-1-3-2-5-3-8-5-11-6-13-8-17-10-21-12-28-17-39-25 dd ssnnssuueeooLLSS evaluation B c N REFERENCE TA imfnfipnfifdocilFA Other IMFNFI-PNFI-FDOCFA +1.7+0.10+0.16+5-1 ngus BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation. imfnfipnfifdocilFA Other IMFNFI-PNFI-FDOCFA Fyy rrccMd eeeeeddnnnlttIireereeaa cuooeeeiieeoccoMMrFFrrDiioSGGffffMEE +4.0-0.35-0.45+32+18+3.4-0.23-0.28+24+15+3.0-0.16-0.18+20+12+2.8-0.11-0.12+17+10+2.5-0.07-0.07+14+8+2.4-0.04-0.03+12+7+2.2-0.01+0.01+10+6+2.0+0.02+0.05+9+5+1.9+0.05+0.09+7+4+1.8+0.07+0.12+6+3+1.6+0.10+0.16+4+2+1.5+0.12+0.19+3+1+1.4+0.15+0.23+1-1+1.2+0.17+0.26+0-2+1.1+0.20+0.30-2-4+1.0+0.23+0.35-3-5+0.8+0.26+0.39-5-8+0.6+0.30+0.44-7-12+0.4+0.35+0.51-10-18+0.1+0.42+0.61-13-25-0.4+0.56+0.82-19-36 yyF ccMd err ddnnsseenliIeeeesswwcu eeseeiioccooosLLFFDiiSLLffeffEEL 18 TransTasman Angus BREEDPLAN geneti MID-APRIL 2018 ANGUS BREEDPLA Breed cedcemglbwwwywfwmcwmilkssdccwtemaribp8rby BREED AVERAGE EBVs Calving EaseBirthGrowthFertilityCarcase CEDirCEDtrsGLBW200400600MCWMilkSSDTCCWTEMARIBP8RBY Brd+0.1+0.3-3.9+4.3+43+79+104+90+15+1.8-4.0+58+4.8+0.0-0.1+0.3Avg * Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2016 drop Angus and Angus influenced animals analysed in the Mid-April 2018 TransTasman APercecedcemglbwwwywfwmcwmilkssdccwtemaribp8rbyPERCENTILE BANDS TABLE Calving EaseBirthGrowthFertilityCarcase% BandCEDirCEDtrsGLBWT200400600MCWMilkSSDTCCWTEMARIBP8RBY n tt yye aa rrrrrrgggorrolehrtttttttrrrtteeeeeea ees hhhhhhheFF eellednnntAssihreteeeeuu tiiiiiiatttggggggggutvvvvvvhgssl iiigeaorrtzMhevvvvvvvcceecrooniiiiiiitaaaaaaeegrrtmrieeeeeeeliiiilliiiaigrrrSsaaBaLLLLaacffEehhYeeeeeeLLiaooWWWWWWWffMHieiSLLCCCiiSSLLHHHHHHTCDDMMG 1%+5.1+4.6-9.5+0.7+59+106+141+135+24+3.8-8.6+83+10.3+3.0+3.1+2.45%+4.0+3.5-7.6+1.8+54+97+129+120+21+3.1-7.2+76+8.3+2.0+2.1+1.710%+3.3+2.9-6.6+2.4+52+94+124+113+20+2.8-6.5+72+7.4+1.5+1.6+1.415%+2.8+2.5-6.0+2.8+50+91+120+108+19+2.5-6.0+70+6.8+1.1+1.2+1.220%+2.4+2.1-5.6+3.1+49+89+117+104+18+2.4-5.7+68+6.4+0.9+1.0+1.025%+2.0+1.8-5.2+3.3+48+87+114+101+18+2.3-5.3+66+6.1+0.7+0.8+0.930%+1.7+1.5-4.9+3.5+47+86+112+99+17+2.1-5.0+65+5.8+0.5+0.6+0.735%+1.3+1.2-4.6+3.8+46+84+110+96+16+2.0-4.8+63+5.5+0.4+0.4+0.640%+1.0+1.0-4.3+4.0+46+83+108+94+16+1.9-4.5+62+5.2+0.2+0.2+0.545%+0.7+0.7-4.1+4.1+45+81+106+92+15+1.8-4.3+61+5.0+0.1+0.0+0.450%+0.3+0.4-3.8+4.3+44+80+104+90+15+1.7-4.0+59+4.8+0.0-0.1+0.355%+0.0+0.2-3.6+4.5+43+79+102+87+14+1.7-3.8+58+4.5-0.2-0.3+0.260%-0.3-0.1-3.3+4.7+42+77+100+85+14+1.6-3.6+56+4.3-0.3-0.4+0.165%-0.7-0.4-3.1+4.9+41+76+98+83+13+1.5-3.3+55+4.0-0.5-0.6+0.070%-1.1-0.7-2.8+5.1+40+74+96+80+13+1.4-3.0+53+3.7-0.6-0.8-0.175%-1.5-1.0-2.6+5.3+39+72+94+78+12+1.3-2.7+51+3.4-0.8-1.0-0.380%-2.0-1.4-2.2+5.6+38+70+91+75+12+1.1-2.4+49+3.0-1.0-1.2-0.485%-2.6-1.9-1.9+5.9+36+68+87+71+11+1.0-2.0+46+2.6-1.2-1.5-0.690%-3.4-2.5-1.4+6.2+34+65+83+67+10+0.8-1.5+41+2.1-1.5-1.8-0.895%-4.7-3.4-0.6+6.8+31+60+76+59+8+0.5-0.6+34+1.2-1.9-2.3-1.199%-7.5-5.5+1.2+7.9+23+49+59+43+5-0.2+1.6+23-0.3-2.7-3.3-1.8 n ttyye rrrrgggo aaolerrhrrrrrttttttt tteereeas hhhhhhheeeeeee eelldnnntAFFiehreteeeeuullt iiatggggggggggutttttllrrvvliiiaeow tzMaahhhhhevvvvvvvccoocssrniiiiiiinntaatmrieeeeeeeiiiillliiiammigggggorSMMsssBLLLLaaacffEeYooeeaWWWWWWWffMiiiiiLeeeiSCCCiiLLLLLLLLSSHHTCDDLLG * The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2016 drop Angus and Angus influenced animals analysed in the Mid-April 20 4 Bongongo Angus Helmsman Sale 2018 UNDERSTANDING ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs UNDERSTANDING ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs What is Angus BREEDPLAN? Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be Angus BREEDPLAN is the genetic evaluation program expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull influenced beef cattle. Angus BREEDPLAN uses Best with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded the genetics). cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility). Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed Angus BREEDPLAN includes pedigree, performance EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s and genomic information from the Angus Australia and genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or New Zealand Angus Association databases to evaluate Angus infused animals in Australia and New Zealand. the genetics of animals across Australia and New Zealand. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to: Angus BREEDPLAN analyses are conducted by the ◆ the breed average EBV Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI), using ◆ the percentile table software developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW The current breed average EBV and percentile table is Agriculture and the University of New England. provided in these explanatory notes. Ongoing BREEDPLAN research and development is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia. Considering Accuracy An accuracy value is published in association with each What is an EBV? EBV, which is usually displayed as a percentage value An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its immediately below the EBV. genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible The accuracy value provides an indication of the to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the Values). amount of information that has been used in the Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of calculation of the EBV. Two Animals Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs can be used to estimate the EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50- 74% the expected difference equating to half the difference as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy. (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s). Description of Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within Angus would be expected to produce progeny that are, on BREEDPLAN, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20 kg and structural soundness. A description of each EBV difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the included in this sale catalogue is provided on the sire only contributes half the genetics). following pages. 5 All Blacks Run in Wallaby Country UNDERSTANDING ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs BIRTH Calving Ease (%) Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving Direct born unassisted from 2 year old heifers. difficulties in 2 year old heifers. Calving Ease (%) Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving Daughters calve unassisted at 2 years of age. difficulties in 2 year old heifers. Gestation days Genetic differences between animals in the length of Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation Length time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf. length. Birth Weight kg Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight. birth. GROWTH 200 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Growth days of age due to genetics for growth. 400 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Weight days of age. 600 Day kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Weight days of age. Mature Cow kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight of Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature Weight cows at 5 years of age. weight. Milk kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam. FERTILITY Days to kg Genetic differences between animals in the time from Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving. Calving the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving. Scrotal Size cm Genetic differences between animals in scrotal Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference at 400 days of age. circumference. CARCASE Carcase kg Genetic differences between animals in hot standard Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase Weight carcase weight at 750 days of age. weight. Eye Muscle cm2 Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area. Area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Rib Fat mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the Higher EBVs indicate more fat. 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Rump Fat mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the Higher EBVs indicate more fat. P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase. Retail Beef % Genetic differences between animals in boned out Higher EBVs indicate higher yield. Yield saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase. Intramuscular % Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular Fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. fat. 6 Bongongo Angus Helmsman Sale 2018 FEED EFFICIENCY Net Feed kg/day Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a Lower EBVs indicate more feed Intake (Post standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are efficiency. Weaning) in a growing phase. Net Feed kg/day Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a Lower EBVs indicate more feed Intake standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are efficiency. (Feedlot) in a feedlot finishing phase. TEMPERAMENT Docility % Genetic differences between animals in temperament. Higher EBVs indicate better temperament. STRUCTURE Front Feet % Genetic differences between animals in desirable front Higher EBVs indicate more desirable Angle feet angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel). structure. Front Feet Claw % Genetic differences between animals in desirable front Higher EBVs indicate more desirable Set feet claw set structure (shape and evenness of claw). structure. Rear Feet % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear feet Higher EBVs indicate more desirable Angle angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel). structure. Rear Leg Hind % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg Higher EBVs indicate more desirable View structure when viewed from behind. structure. Rear Leg Side % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg Higher EBVs indicate more desirable View structure when viewed from the side. structure. SELECTION INDEXES Angus $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per Higher selection index values indicate Breeding Index cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using greater profitability. Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular production system or market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall profitability in the majority of commercial grass and grain finishing beef production systems. Domestic $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per Higher selection index values indicate Index cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting the greater profitability. domestic supermarket trade. Heavy Grain $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per Higher selection index values indicate Index cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting greater profitability. pasture grown steers with a 200 day feedlot finishing period for the grain fed high quality, highly marbled markets. Heavy Grass $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per Higher selection index values indicate Index cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting greater profitability. pasture finished steers. 7 All Blacks Run in Wallaby Country BREEDOBJECT $INDEX VALUES BY CVS COOLAC VET SERVICES “Riverview” 1188 Crowes Rd Coolac NSW 2727 • P 6945 3130 • F 6945 3156 Bill Graham BVSc • 0428 245 208 • [email protected] Tom Graham BVSc • 0422 050 019 • [email protected] In November 2014, we saw a change from the old Breedobject $index Values for Angus cattle to a new format to reflect the changes within the industry and the breed following considerable consultation with key stakeholders. The old Breedobject Index were LONG FED CAAB, Heavy grass fed, Short fed domestic and terminal. These have been replaced by Angus Breeding Index, Domestic Index, Heavy Grain Index and Heavy Grass Index. These new index $ values will be more representative of where our Angus breed fits the industry. The angus Breeding Index is a general purpose selection index that is suitable for use in the majority of commercial beef operations whereas the Domestic, Heavy Grain and Heavy Grass selection indexes yare specific to beef operations targeting defined production systems and market endpoints. The following table from the Angus society website www.angusaustralia.com.au is a good summary to improve your understanding. Other tables in this website give you more detailed information on this change such as the weightings given to the respective EBVs to make up this index and the comparison to the other indexes. With the start of the bull selling season, it is in your best interests to update your knowledge and understanding of these changes. There has been no change to how, when and why we measure the individual traits in the field to define individual EBV traits. • Self replacing herd Angus Breeding • Daughters are retained for breeding Index • Identifies animals that will improve overall profitability in the majority of commercial grass and grain finishing systems • Self replacing herd • Daughters are retained for breeding • Steer progeny finished on either pasture, pasture supplemented with grain, or grain targeting the Domestic Index domestic supermarket trade • Steer progeny slaughtered at a carcase weight of 270 kg at 16 months of age • Eating quality traits important to suit MSA prgram • Self replacing herd • Daughters are retained for breeding Heavy Grain • Steer progeny pasture grown with a 200 day feedlot finishing period Index • Steer progeny slaughtered at a carcase weight of 420kg at 24 months of age • Targeting high quality, highly marbled markets with a significant permium for superior marbling • Self replacing herd • Daughters are retained for breeding Heavy Grass • Steer progeny finished on pasture Index • Steer progeny slaughtered at a carcase weight of 340kg at 22 months of age • Eating quality traits important to suit MSA program 8 Bongongo Angus Helmsman Sale 2018