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calving ease and early gestation, but also like to have above average growth and carcase. “It is easy to do this and have reliability in the data when we are using proven Angus AI bulls. We often have a phone call from the purchaser after the heifers have calved to tell us how easy and quickly they calved, which gives us confidence in the data,” said Damon. With fertility key to their business model and the key drivers of production being getting more heifers in calf, the pair cull out females from their herd due to infertility, as well as low weaning weights, structure, and temperament. Joining 75 females this year, which is a continuation of a year-on-year increase in their stock numbers, Damon and Hannah hope to be able to continue to expand their business in the future through investment in farming and development. Damon launched Deep Creek Cattle Services PTY LTD five years ago, citing his passion for genetics and reproduction as the driving objective for him starting the business venture. When looking to the future of his reproduction service, Damon looks to expand on his business and go from strength to strength, with the help of some good seasons and a buoyant cattle market. “It’s been really good to see that the commercial breeder is always wanting to invest in genetics,” said Damon. Damon’s days at GenAngus

Considering his five years at the helm of Deep Creek Cattle Services, Damon recently found himself wanting to step things up professionally and after being made aware of it from a past participant, took part in the 2022 GenAngus Future Leaders Program. When reflecting on the experience and the benefits it provided to his professional and personal development, Damon highlighted the influence the program had on expanding his network and business skills. “I met a lot of new contacts in the business,” he said. “I really wanted to gain some more business skills out of the program, and I did that. And there were areas that I also identified I need to be better at.” “I couldn’t recommend the program enough. The mindset workshop (hosted by Peter Clark of 21Whispers) was really good for me. That has always been my downfall and the big thing for me was implementing change and mindset. We know that we may need to change things but now I have the skills to get it done.”

SPRING YEARLING BULL SALE 30 September 2022, 12pm ⁻ 40 Bulls ⁻ AUTUMN BULL SALE Tuesday 21 March 2023 ⁻ 80 Bulls ⁻

All bulls 100% pasture raised · Cows run at high stocking rates and made work!

SIRES REPRESENTED: · Chiltern Park Moe · Rennylea L519 and P550 · Baldridge Beastmode · Clunie Range Plantation · Storth Oaks Everest J20 · Musgrave Exclusive · Sydgen Enhance