ANGUS NEW ZEALAND 2018 CREATE A WINNING COMBINATION WITH ECLIPSE® WE VALUE YOUR BUSINESS AND BELIEVE WITH THE BEST ANGUS IN THE COUNTRY, YOU SHOULD BE USING THE BEST PRODUCT. GET BETTER RESULTS WITH ECLIPSE. Proudly available from your local veterinary clinic. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand. Trading name of Merial New Zealand Limited. Level 3, 2 Osterley Way, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand |ECLIPSE®is registered trademark of Merial New Zealand Limited. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 | No. A10640, A9270 | ©Copyright 2017 Merial New Zealand Limited. All rights reserved. NZ-13-ECL-158. GLANWORTH ON FARM AUCTION Pinebank sale GLANWORTH ON FARM 2 YEAR BULLS by private treaty yearling sale JUNE 28TH, AT 2.30 october 4TH 2018 IT ALL STARTS HERE Honest, functional and efficient cattle with performance. Bred for New Zealand hill country. VISITORS & ENQUIRIES WELCOME GLANWORTH Establised 1952 — Joe Fouhy PH: (06) 376 7324 E: [email protected] Shaun Fouhy PH: (06) 376 8869 E: [email protected] PINEBANK Established 1919 — Willie Falloon PH: (06) 372 7041 E: [email protected] www.anguswaigroup.co.nz WE’VE MADE BULLS MORE ATTRACTIVE. As the country’s leading rural insurer, FMG is making bulls look more appealing on sale day. With 14 days free Premier Bull Cover, they’ll be automatically insured from the fall of the hammer, including their transit to the farm. And you can keep that cover going for the remaining 12 months for just 6.5% of the purchase price, for bulls up to the value of What builds a good truck? The same things that build a good mate. Reliable. $25,000. So don’t miss this chance to buy bulls covered by FMG. Check out the list of Loyal. Solid. No matter what, Hilux has your back. It’s rebuilt safer than ever, exclusive bull sales where you can get this mighty attractive offer, and find out more with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating across the range. With a powerful 2.8L diesel details, at fmg.co.nz/bulls engine with up to 450Nm torque*, and up to 3.5 tonne towing capacity*, it’s got some serious grunt. Add in a 7-inch touchscreen and reversing camera Please note this is only a summary of FMG products and services and is subject to our specific product documentation. For full details, refer to the relevant policy wordings at fmg.co.nz display across the range, plus more accessories than you can shake a 10-pound trout at, and you’ll find that the benchmark has been well and truly rebuilt. Visit toyota.co.nz to build your new Hilux. We’re here for the good of the country. 2 Angus New Zealand 2018 *Maximum braked towing capacity and torque varies across models. TOY5595 Hilux Angus Magazine - FP_v1.indd 1 16/1/18 2:07 pm WE’VE MADE BULLS MORE ATTRACTIVE. As the country’s leading rural insurer, FMG is making bulls look more appealing on sale day. With 14 days free Premier Bull Cover, they’ll be automatically insured from the fall of the hammer, including their transit to the farm. And you can keep that cover going for the remaining 12 months for just 6.5% of the purchase price, for bulls up to the value of What builds a good truck? The same things that build a good mate. Reliable. $25,000. So don’t miss this chance to buy bulls covered by FMG. Check out the list of Loyal. Solid. No matter what, Hilux has your back. It’s rebuilt safer than ever, exclusive bull sales where you can get this mighty attractive offer, and find out more with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating across the range. With a powerful 2.8L diesel details, at fmg.co.nz/bulls engine with up to 450Nm torque*, and up to 3.5 tonne towing capacity*, it’s got some serious grunt. Add in a 7-inch touchscreen and reversing camera Please note this is only a summary of FMG products and services and is subject to our specific product documentation. For full details, refer to the relevant policy wordings at fmg.co.nz display across the range, plus more accessories than you can shake a 10-pound trout at, and you’ll find that the benchmark has been well and truly rebuilt. Visit toyota.co.nz to build your new Hilux. We’re here for the good of the country. Angus New Zealand 2018 3 *Maximum braked towing capacity and torque varies across models. TOY5595 Hilux Angus Magazine - FP_v1.indd 1 16/1/18 2:07 pm ANGUS YEAR PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Healthy beef industry paying off for Angus breeders Strong, structurally sound cattle, deep, thick and quiet. Hill country born and bred. Overall, 2017 would have to have been one of the most rewarding The profile, use and sales of AngusPure Source and Trace tags and profitable years for the Angus breed in recent times. There have will be boosted by the territory managers. been solid market returns and, in most cases, the industry has been We have seen a boost in new membership from commercial paying good premiums for Angus. Angus farmers to Angus NZ, which is encouraging to see. There are Starting earlier in the year, the weaner calf sales attracted very so many options available at their fingertips that assist in farming strong competition among buyers for Angus cattle, helping the Angus cattle in this new environment. weaner sales around the country contribute to achieving record During the 2017 World Angus Forum in Scotland, the idea was prices. floated that perhaps a universal recording system for registered The healthy beef industry is certainly rewarding for the farmers Angus should be looked at. The newly established role of secretary who have stuck with breeding cows over the years. They have now general for the World Angus Secretariat was also appointed, and come to realise that persevering with the Angus breed has certainly I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to Tim Brittain paid large dividends. of Storth Oaks Angus for his election. With his international One of the main factors fuelling this demand for Angus beef has connections within the industry, I’m sure Tim will serve New to be the several branded Angus beef products being processed Zealand and the Angus breed well. and marketed to consumers, including AngusPure, our very own One thing we must take note of is the wide diversity we have branded product that is partly owned by the registered breeders among the Angus cattle in New Zealand. We have breeders offering of Angus NZ. a vast range of attributes and the relationships they have built up Congratulations must go to Guy Sargent, and the AngusPure within differing market environments is very healthy and to be Board of Tim Britain, Richard Martin and John Bayly for diligently respected. working on gaining markets for AngusPure Special Reserve in the I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Angus board United States and Hong Kong/Macau. for their hard work, extensive knowledge and innovative ideas A highlight of the year has been the implementation of the that have culminated in keeping this breed at the forefront of the genomic programme Single Step into the BREEDPLAN system. beef industry. Angus Australia and Angus NZ have had a great relationship over I wish you all the very best for another great year with Angus. the last two years, holding several meetings in both countries 2018 Bull Sale Monday 25 June at 4 pm to establish this product. It will assist our members in using the Kind regards Zoetis' i50K concept, now providing a far more reliable database Rimunui Station, 410 Goodwin Road, Gisborne for BREEDPLAN with improved accuracies. This programme is well established in the USA. Angus NZ has contracted Zoetis to manage Patrick Lane and collate all the Single Step data required for ABRI BREEDPLAN. Angus NZ President NEW WEBSITE www.kaharauangus.co.nz Angus NZ and AngusPure have recently established new employment roles to assist members with this changing technology. View the 2018 Sale Bulls on the website in May Territory managers will be offering advice to commercial producers and stud breeders, to assist in ensuring everyone understands William of Stern sons for sale this year. these concepts. They will be marketing and promoting the Angus breed at field days, cattle sales and to anyone wanting to better understand Angus cattle. Penny Hoogerbrug: 06 867 4232 - 027 655 7104 Colin Williams: 06 862 7822 Manager - Nick Carr: 06 281 0059 - 021 656 023 The national territory manager is Kim Lowe (based in the North Island) and Jane Allan joined us on April 1 as the South View our Facebook page and click ‘LIKE’ for latest photos and news Island territory manager. The board of Angus NZ decided a new, modern approach was needed to ensure better communication, www.facebook.com/kaharauangus sharing opportunities and the marketing of the Angus breed to all communities within New Zealand. This idea endorses the concept of having employees out in the field passing this knowledge on. 4 Angus New Zealand 2018 Strong, structurally sound cattle, deep, thick and quiet. Hill country born and bred. 2018 Bull Sale Monday 25 June at 4 pm Rimunui Station, 410 Goodwin Road, Gisborne NEW WEBSITE www.kaharauangus.co.nz View the 2018 Sale Bulls on the website in May William of Stern sons for sale this year. Penny Hoogerbrug: 06 867 4232 - 027 655 7104 Colin Williams: 06 862 7822 Manager - Nick Carr: 06 281 0059 - 021 656 023 View our Facebook page and click ‘LIKE’ for latest photos and news www.facebook.com/kaharauangus Angus New Zealand 2018 5 CONTENTS VIEWPOINT ON FARM WITH ANGUS 11 18 Russell Priest Hingaia Angus, King Country Database a treasure trove of genetic information Balanced breeding program stands the test of time for Jolly family 25 Blake Holgate, Rabobank 29 The challenge of alternative proteins Haugh family legacy continues Genetics play key role at The Sisters in North Canterbury 65 Richard Scholefield 47 Embracing genetic technologies taps into big gains Southland commercial operation sees value in Angus Warren and Carolyne Wells, Clinton 33 51 Taimate Angus, Marlborough Hickman family building size and sales 59 Black Ridge Angus, Taumarunui Passions for Angus fuels farming partnership 83 Elgin Angus, Hawke’s Bay Sam and Sarah Duncan take over as the fifth generation 89 Shenley Station looks to the future Next generation brings change to South Canterbury operation 99 Delmont Angus, Otago Cochranes focus on future-proofing with genomics ANGUSPURE SELECTION 33 AngusPure Source and Trace tags add value to commercial operation Otupae Station see tags as marketing tool 83 37 AngusPure Special Reserve Export brand gaining traction 41 Restaurant review 121 Ima Cuisine, Auckland 43 Territory managers proven as valuable assets Field representatives providing boost to farmers’ industry knowledge 107 AngusPure - Our Story The Purest Taste… From the Purest Place… 45 6 109 ANGUSPURE RECIPES ANGUS YEAR 45 4 Perfect AngusPure whole eye fillet President’s Message Healthy beef industry paying off 69 Standing beef rib roast 63 Tru-Test Angus Bull Unit 93 BBQ AngusPure beef short ribs National Video Sale expected to draw in buyers 115 Ultimate steak marinade 70 World Angus Forum, Scotland 2017 Photos by Kelly Brittain RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: World Angus Secretariat Meeting 72 Joe Fouhy reports from Scotland UNDER THE SKIN 73 World Angus Technical Forum 15 B+LNZ Genetics Beef Progeny Test Craig Mitchell reports from Scotland How are the Angus bulls performing? 76 Angus origins explored in UK tour 16 Trans-Tasman Beef Cow Profitability Program Clarence Timplerley reports from Scotland An update delivered by B+LNZ Genetics 95 Meatstock Auckland 17 Lifting beef cow pregnancy rates 104 Bull sale circuit 2017 Findings from the B+LNZ Genetics Beef Progeny Test 121 55 Colin Williams Angus Sire Benchmarking Program A life coloured with black, yet beaming with light How did the NZ bulls perform in Cohort 5? 127 79 Angus on-farm sale calendar 2018 EBVs prove their worth Update from the Dairy Beef Progeny Test 131 List of breeders 117 Embryo transplant multiplies quality females 136 Index of advertisers Kiwi Stud Services has completed their last flush YOUTH: SCOTLAND 89 109 Differences in Scottish farming loomed large for NZ Youth Emma Pollitt reports 111 NZ Youth take out WAF Youth competition Amy Hoogenboom reports Angus NZ Magazine is published by Angus NZ Breed Officer (Acting): Graphic Designer: Guy Sargent Adele Gray, Pivot Design Angus New Zealand 75 South Street Editor: On the cover: PO Box 503, Feilding 4740 Sarah Horrocks (née Ivey) Cover artwork by Phone: 06 323 4484 Sub Editor: Sarah Ivey Photographer Fax: 06 323 3878 Wendy Shailer-Knight Email: [email protected] The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the New Zealand Angus Association or its members. 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