Quarterford Angus Private Treaty Bull Sale 2023

PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE 2023-24

14

SPRING 2022 BULLS

AI sons of Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15, Millah Murrah Marlon Brando M304, Millah Murrah Quixote Q96 and Texas Iceman R725. Home-bred bulls by son of Ayrvale General G18.

TACE performance recorded, independently structurally assessed, genomic tested, equivalent of JBAS Score 8.

For enquiries and inspections please contact either: Ann Bullen: 0407 353 575 Rob Bullen: 0407 353 585 Email:

ann.bullen165@gmail.com

165 Dickins Rd Mount Duneed VIC 3217

About us

Health and soundness

We aim to provide high-quality, Our bulls are: performance recorded and independently structurally assessed • Performance recorded with Angus bulls to commercial TACE producers at a sensible, fixed price. • Independently structurally assessed by Beef Xcel In 2024, 14 exceptional bulls are available to purchase privately, • Equivalent of JBAS Score 8 including 7 sons of $160,000 Angus (JDMap MN3) Record breaker, Paratrooper P15.

• Sire verified Several available bulls are in the • Fully vaccinated with: top 10% of TransTasman Cattle • 5-in-1 Evaluation (TACE) for Angus • Vibrovax® Breeding Index (net profitability per • Pestigaurd® cow joined) and top 10% for Calving • Free by pedigree of the Ease Dir making them perfect for major four recessive genetic heifers. conditions Quarterford Angus is backed by 26 years of purposeful breeding of quiet, no fuss, grass-fed commercial Angus cattle. Our heifers and steers Transport are highly sought after at sales, we Free delivery available within have several long-term clients and 200km, $1.80/km thereafter. our genetics have claimed several gongs in The Land Feedback Trials.

The herd has been closed since 2006 to maintain our strict biosecurity. Prior to this, females were introduced from Te Mania, Woolamai, Ardrossan, Rossander and Glen Elgin. We have continued to use AI extensively to ensure our herd incorporates the best available, data-backed genetics.

3

+1.6

+2.5

-4.3

GL

+4.0

BW

Birth

+50

200

600

+116

400

+90

Growth +100

MCW

+17

Milk

+2.1

SS

-4.6

DTC

+66

CWT

+6.3

EMA

-0.1

RIB

-0.4

P8

Carcase

BREED AVERAGE EBVs Fertility +0.5

RBY

+2.2

IMF

+0.20

+20

DOC

Other NFI-F

+0.84

Claw

+0.97

Angle

Structure +1.03

Leg

+196

$A

+337

$A-L

Selection Indexes

GL

BW

200

400

600

Growth MCW

Milk

SS

DTC

CWT

+10.3 +8.5 +7.3 +6.4 +5.7 +5.1 +4.5 +3.9 +3.4 +2.8 +2.3 +1.7 +1.1 +0.4 -0.3 -1.2 -2.1 -3.3 -5.0 -7.7 -13.4

+10.0 +8.3 +7.3 +6.5 +5.9 +5.3 +4.9 +4.4 +3.9 +3.4 +2.9 +2.4 +1.9 +1.4 +0.8 +0.1 -0.6 -1.6 -2.8 -4.9 -9.4

-10.2 -8.4 -7.4 -6.8 -6.3 -5.9 -5.5 -5.2 -4.9 -4.6 -4.3 -4.0 -3.7 -3.4 -3.1 -2.7 -2.3 -1.8 -1.1 -0.2 +1.9

-0.4 +1.0 +1.7 +2.2 +2.6 +2.9 +3.1 +3.4 +3.6 +3.8 +4.0 +4.2 +4.5 +4.7 +4.9 +5.2 +5.5 +5.9 +6.3 +7.0 +8.5

+70 +64 +60 +58 +57 +55 +54 +53 +52 +51 +50 +49 +48 +47 +46 +44 +43 +41 +39 +36 +28

+122 +112 +107 +103 +101 +98 +96 +95 +93 +91 +90 +88 +87 +85 +83 +81 +79 +76 +73 +68 +57

+162 +147 +140 +135 +131 +128 +126 +123 +121 +119 +117 +114 +112 +110 +107 +104 +101 +98 +93 +85 +70

+163 +142 +132 +125 +120 +116 +112 +109 +105 +102 +99 +96 +93 +90 +87 +83 +79 +74 +68 +57 +36

+29 +25 +23 +22 +21 +20 +19 +19 +18 +17 +17 +16 +16 +15 +14 +14 +13 +12 +11 +9 +5

+4.8 +4.0 +3.5 +3.2 +3.0 +2.8 +2.6 +2.5 +2.4 +2.2 +2.1 +2.0 +1.8 +1.7 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.4 -0.5

-8.7 -7.5 -6.8 -6.4 -6.0 -5.7 -5.5 -5.3 -5.0 -4.8 -4.6 -4.4 -4.2 -4.0 -3.8 -3.5 -3.2 -2.9 -2.4 -1.6 +0.1

+99 +89 +83 +80 +77 +75 +73 +71 +69 +67 +66 +64 +62 +61 +59 +57 +54 +52 +48 +43 +32

EMA

RIB

IMF

$A-L

+451 +418 +401 +390 +381 +373 +366 +360 +354 +347 +341 +335 +329 +322 +314 +306 +296 +285 +268 +241 +190

+276 +253 +241 +233 +227 +221 +216 +211 +207 +203 +198 +194 +189 +185 +179 +173 +167 +158 +148 +131 +99

+0.74 +0.84 +0.88 +0.90 +0.92 +0.94 +0.96 +0.98 +1.00 +1.00 +1.02 +1.04 +1.06 +1.08 +1.08 +1.10 +1.12 +1.16 +1.18 +1.24 +1.32

+0.60 +0.70 +0.76 +0.80 +0.84 +0.86 +0.88 +0.90 +0.92 +0.94 +0.96 +0.98 +1.00 +1.02 +1.06 +1.08 +1.10 +1.14 +1.18 +1.26 +1.40

+0.42 +0.54 +0.62 +0.66 +0.68 +0.72 +0.74 +0.76 +0.80 +0.82 +0.84 +0.86 +0.88 +0.92 +0.94 +0.96 +1.00 +1.04 +1.08 +1.16 +1.30

+45 +37 +32 +30 +28 +26 +24 +23 +22 +21 +19 +18 +17 +16 +15 +13 +12 +10 +8 +4 -2

-0.66 -0.39 -0.25 -0.16 -0.09 -0.03 +0.02 +0.07 +0.11 +0.15 +0.20 +0.24 +0.28 +0.33 +0.38 +0.43 +0.49 +0.57 +0.66 +0.82 +1.11

+6.0 +4.7 +4.1 +3.7 +3.4 +3.1 +2.9 +2.7 +2.5 +2.3 +2.1 +1.9 +1.8 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.7 +0.4 -0.1 -1.0

+2.1 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.1 +1.0 +0.9 +0.8 +0.7 +0.6 +0.5 +0.5 +0.4 +0.3 +0.2 +0.1 +0.0 -0.2 -0.3 -0.6 -1.1

+5.3 +3.4 +2.5 +1.9 +1.5 +1.1 +0.8 +0.5 +0.2 -0.1 -0.4 -0.6 -0.9 -1.2 -1.5 -1.8 -2.2 -2.7 -3.2 -4.1 -6.0

$A

Selection Indexes Leg

+4.3 +2.9 +2.2 +1.7 +1.4 +1.1 +0.8 +0.6 +0.4 +0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -1.2 -1.5 -1.8 -2.3 -2.9 -4.4

Angle

Structure Claw

DOC

Other NFI-F

+14.8 +12.1 +10.7 +9.8 +9.0 +8.4 +7.9 +7.4 +7.0 +6.5 +6.1 +5.7 +5.3 +4.9 +4.5 +4.0 +3.5 +2.9 +2.1 +0.8 -1.8

RBY

P8

Carcase

PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE Fertility

* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

1% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 99%

CEDir CEDtrs

Birth

More Calving Difficulty More Calving Difficulty Longer Gestation Length Heavier Birth Weight Lighter Live Weight Lighter Live Weight

% Band

Calving Ease

* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

Brd Avg

CEDir CEDtrs

Calving Ease

TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation - Mid December 2023 Reference Tables

Less Calving Difficulty Less Calving Difficulty Shorter Gestation Length Lighter Birth Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Live Weight Heavier Mature Weight Heavier Live Weight Larger Scrotal Size Shorter Time to Calving Heavier Carcase Weight Lighter Live Weight Lighter Mature Weight Lighter Live Weight Smaller Scrotal Size Longer Time to Calving Lighter Carcase Weight

Larger EMA Smaller EMA

More Fat Less Fat

More Fat Less Fat

Higher Yield Lower Yield

More IMF Less IMF

Greater Feed Efficiency Lower Feed Efficiency

More Docile Less Docile

Lower Score Higher Score

Lower Score Higher Score

Lower Score Higher Score

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

+196

$A

+162

$D

+258

$GN

+180

$GS

+337

$A-L

+292

$D-L

+403

$GN-L

+378

$GS-L

+144

$PRO

+180

$T

$A $GS

$A-L

$D-L

$GN-L

$GS-L

$PRO

$T

+235 +220 +212 +206 +202 +198 +194 +191 +188 +185 +182 +179 +176 +172 +169 +165 +160 +154 +147 +135 +113

+233 +207 +194 +184 +177 +171 +165 +160 +155 +151 +146 +141 +136 +131 +126 +120 +113 +104 +92 +74 +40

+516 +475 +455 +441 +430 +420 +412 +404 +396 +389 +382 +375 +367 +359 +350 +341 +330 +317 +298 +266 +202

+539 +501 +480 +467 +456 +446 +438 +430 +422 +415 +408 +400 +392 +384 +375 +364 +352 +338 +318 +286 +228

+395 +364 +349 +339 +330 +323 +317 +311 +305 +300 +295 +289 +283 +277 +271 +263 +255 +245 +230 +207 +163

+451 +419 +402 +390 +381 +373 +366 +360 +353 +347 +341 +335 +329 +322 +314 +306 +296 +285 +268 +240 +190

+264 +240 +227 +218 +211 +206 +200 +195 +191 +186 +182 +177 +172 +168 +162 +156 +150 +142 +131 +114 +83

+365 +334 +318 +307 +298 +291 +284 +278 +272 +266 +261 +255 +248 +242 +235 +227 +219 +208 +194 +174 +133

+234 +212 +201 +194 +188 +183 +179 +175 +171 +167 +164 +160 +156 +152 +147 +142 +137 +130 +121 +106 +78

+277 +253 +241 +233 +227 +221 +216 +211 +207 +203 +198 +194 +189 +184 +179 +173 +167 +158 +148 +131 +98

$GN

$D

* The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the

1% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 99%

% Band

PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE

* Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2021 drop Australian Angus and Angus-influenced seedstock animals analysed in the December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation .

Brd Avg

BREED AVERAGE EBVs

TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation - December 2023 Reference Tables

Greater Profitability

Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

Greater Profitability Lower Profitability

+3.6

+8.9

CJI22T997

CJI22T061

CJI22T065

4

5

6

+9.2

-0.5

+2.6

+4.4

CJI22T996

CJI22T989

CJI22T999

CJI22T992

CJI22T002

10

11

12

13

14

Top 20%

+6.7

CJI22T994

9

+2.2

CEDtrs

+2.5

CEDir

+1.6

+2.4

+6.3

+5.4

+5.3

+6.1

+1.8

+0.6

+4.0

+8.0

-0.2

+6.3

+3.9

+3.3

CEDtrs

+4.1

+7.6

+2.6

CJI22T015

CJI22T053

7

8

+5.1

+4.1

+0.4

CJI22T007

CJI22T998

2

+4.6

CJI22T009

CEDir

3

1

Animal Ident

-4.3

GL

-5.3

-9.8

-1.5

-9.9

-6.5

-10.0

-6.9

-9.0

-8.6

-7.5

-5.0

-5.3

-3.2

-6.2

GL

Calving Ease

+4.0

BWT

+2.4

+5.7

+3.7

+4.5

+2.4

+1.0

+4.0

-0.3

+4.2

+5.4

+3.4

+5.9

+1.5

+3.5

BWT

+50

200

+52

+62

+53

+42

+51

+42

+40

+40

+43

+58

+56

+60

+50

+60

200

+90

400

+99

+112

+88

+67

+89

+82

+75

+82

+77

+97

+99

+112

+95

+108

400

+116

600

+133

+142

+109

+81

+114

+100

+90

+114

+92

+129

+121

+140

+106

+133

600

Growth

+100

MCW

+121

+130

+66

+53

+80

+83

+55

+92

+56

+142

+98

+121

+106

+90

MCW

+17

Milk

+17

+18

+23

+13

+18

+7

+21

+14

+21

+13

+13

+24

+15

+28

Milk

+2.1

SS

+2.6

+3.5

+3.4

+0.6

+2.2

+0.9

+3.3

+3.5

+1.2

-3.8

-5.3

-8.2

-6.7

-4.7

-1.6

-6.1

-7.6

-6.4

-2.9

-3.2

-3.4

-6.3

-3.2

DTC

-4.6

DTC

Fertility

+0.8

+0.7

+1.7

+2.9

+2.0

SS

+66

CWT

+71

+80

+70

+46

+63

+56

+47

+53

+48

+68

+73

+88

+66

+77

CWT

+6.3

EMA

+7.7

+5.3

+1.6

+5.9

+6.9

+5.9

+8.9

+12.5

+11.8

+8.8

+6.1

+8.2

+4.0

+3.0

EMA

-1.5

-0.1

RIB

+0.9

+1.0

-0.7

+1.4

+1.4

+1.9

+0.3

+3.3

+1.3

-0.3

-0.4

-0.5

-3.1

P8

-0.4

P8

+2.9

+0.1

-0.5

+0.7

+1.9

+3.0

-0.5

+3.5

+0.5

-2.6

-1.6

-1.2

-4.6

Carcase

-2.5

RIB

EBV Quick Reference for Quarterford Angus

+0.5

RBY

-0.1

+0.2

-0.1

+0.0

+0.4

-0.2

+0.7

+0.7

+1.3

+0.9

+0.5

+0.4

+1.2

+0.4

RBY

+2.2

IMF

+1.4

+0.9

+2.8

+2.4

+2.2

+2.3

+1.9

+2.3

+1.5

+1.2

+2.9

+2.7

+0.7

+2.1

IMF

Feed

+0.20

NFI-F

+0.47

+0.40

+0.26

+0.44

+0.34

+0.40

+0.89

+1.03

+0.22

-0.46

+0.47

-0.09

+0.19

-0.28

NFI-F

+20

Doc

+33

+17

+19

+14

+22

+44

+2

+11

+29

+3

+16

+14

+5

+28

Doc

Temp.

+196

$A

$194

$220

$245

$196

$233

$172

$200

$231

$235

$187

$218

$225

$192

$225

$A

+162

$D

$154

$192

$210

$165

$191

$140

$174

$187

$203

$153

$183

$188

$188

$191

$D

+258

$GN

$258

$282

$313

$256

$307

$238

$255

$289

$300

$249

$298

$306

$238

$302

$GN

Selection Indexes $GS

+180

GS

$179

$203

$228

$176

$215

$151

$185

$225

$217

$167

$196

$207

$172

$202

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LOT 1

QFORD TROOPER T009SV

Animal ID: CJI22T009

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 14/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Dam: CJIP639 QFORD P639#

$225

$D

$191

QFORD JACK J056SV

$GN

$302

QFORD L316#

$GS

$202

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+4.6

+3.3

-6.2

+3.5

+60

+108

+133

+90

+28

+2.0

-3.2

+77

+3.0

-2.5

-3.1

+0.4

+2.1

-0.28

+28

Acc

69%

58%

83%

82%

83%

81%

82%

78%

74%

79%

41%

70%

70%

69%

70%

62%

74%

60%

77%

Structural Assessment

Super quiet Paratrooper son, temperament 1, B- muscling, near perfect structure. Explosive growth, from below average Birth Wt EBV at 3.5, top 11% of the breed for 200 and top 8% for 400 Day wt. Turn your steers off early with this growth pattern. Moderate mature cow weight and exceptional milk at top 2% should produce some great replacement females. Feed Efficiency in the top 9% and Carcase weight top 21%. An incredibly versatile choice of bull for you production system.

5

5

5

6

5

5

Muscle

Temprement

B-

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 2

QFORD TROOPER T007SV

Animal ID: CJI22T007

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 12/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

$192

$D

$188

MILLAH MURRAH NAVIGATOR N312

$GN

$238

QFORD YARRA N488#

$GS

$172

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV PV

Dam: CJIQ695 QFORD YARRA Q695#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

EBVs

+9.2

+3.9

-3.2

+1.5

+50

+95

+106

+106

+15

+2.9

-6.3

+66

+4.0

-1.5

-4.6

+1.2

+0.7

+0.19

+5

Acc

68%

58%

83%

82%

83%

81%

82%

78%

73%

79%

41%

70%

70%

69%

70%

62%

74%

60%

77%

Docility %

Structural Assessment Ideal option for heifers, with great structure and temperament. A perfect curve bender from low birth weight to above breed average 200 and 400 Day wt. This bull scanned a respectable 3rd highest for EMA at 84cm2. We believe he will leave you with some very functional daughters that are not extreme.

6

6

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

8

LOT 3

QFORD TROOPER T998SV

Animal ID: CJI22T998

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 09/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

$225

$D

$188

MILLAH MURRAH MARLON BRANDO M304PV

$GN

$306

QFORD LOWAN N523#

$GS

$207

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Dam: CJIQ693 QFORD LOWAN Q693#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+0.4

+6.3

-5.3

+5.9

+60

+112

+140

+121

+24

+1.7

-3.4

+88

+8.2

-0.5

-1.2

+0.4

+2.7

-0.09

+14

Acc

67%

57%

83%

82%

82%

81%

81%

77%

73%

79%

41%

69%

69%

69%

69%

61%

73%

59%

76%

Structural Assessment Paratrooper sons are stunning, CJI22T998 is no exception with depth, shape, softness. Delivering growth in the top 10% for 200,400, 600 day and carcase wt. You can’t get much better for structure. A good choice for cows, and his daughters would easily fit into any production system with plenty of milk and top 20% for calving ease.

5

5

5

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

2

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 4

QFORD TROOPER T997SV

Animal ID: CJI22T997

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

Date of Birth: 09/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

$A

$218

$D

$183

QFORD JACK J056

$GN

$298

QFORD G851#

$GS

$196

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV SV

Dam: CJIR877 QFORD R877#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+4.1

-0.2

-5.0

+3.4

+56

+99

+121

+98

+13

+0.7

-3.2

+73

+6.1

-0.4

-1.6

+0.5

+2.9

+0.47

+16

Acc

66%

56%

81%

81%

82%

80%

80%

76%

72%

78%

40%

68%

68%

68%

68%

60%

72%

58%

75%

Structural Assessment Quiet and moderate Paratrooper son out of a first calving heifer. Low Birth Wt but still delivering respectable 200 and 400 growth. Good EMA and carcase weight, a perfect choice over maiden heifers. At 6.4% he scanned the highest for IMF.

7

6

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

2

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

9

LOT 5

QFORD BRANDO T061SV

Animal ID: CJI22T061

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Sire: NMMM304 MILLAH MURRAH MARLON BRANDO M304PV Dam: CJIM431 QFORD LOWAN M431#

Date of Birth: 06/09/2022

Selection Indexes

MILLAH MURRAH KLOONEY K42PV

$A

MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER G41PV

$187

$D

$153

WINDORAH PERFORMER E6SV

$GN

$249

QFORD LOWAN A309#

$GS

$167

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

EBVs

+5.1

+8.0

-7.5

+5.4

+58

+97

+129

+142

+13

+0.8

-2.9

+68

+8.8

-0.3

-2.6

+0.9

+1.2

-0.46

+3

Acc

66%

58%

82%

81%

82%

81%

81%

77%

74%

78%

44%

70%

70%

70%

70%

62%

74%

61%

75%

Docility %

Structural Assessment Marlon Brando progeny are some of our favourites for softness. Calving ease, short gestation length and good growth are all attributes this bull combines along with a great structure.

Thickness and top 4% feed efficiency, a very docile temperament, a perfect bull for cows. With his short gestation length he could also work over well grown heifers.

6

6

6

6

5

5

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 6

QFORD BRANDO T065SV

Animal ID: CJI22T065

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Sire: NMMM304 MILLAH MURRAH MARLON BRANDO M304PV

Date of Birth: 08/09/2022

Selection Indexes

MILLAH MURRAH KLOONEY K42PV

$A

$235

$D

$203

QFORD JACK J056

$GN

$300

QFORD G876#

$GS

$217

MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER G41PV SV

Dam: CJIP648 QFORD LOWAN P648#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+3.6

+4.0

-8.6

+4.2

+43

+77

+92

+56

+21

+1.2

-6.4

+48

+11.8

+1.3

+0.5

+1.3

+1.5

+0.22

+29

Acc

64%

55%

81%

81%

81%

80%

80%

76%

72%

77%

41%

69%

68%

68%

69%

60%

72%

59%

74%

Structural Assessment Cows or heifers - a prospective sire for replacement females, with short, top 5% gestation length, low mature cow weight, good milk and positive fats. Top 6% for EMA. Great structure.

Progeny should prove to be broad backed, well rounded and easy doing.

6

5

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

10

LOT 7

QFORD T015SV

Animal ID: CJI22T015

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 15/08/2022

Selection Indexes

AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV

Sire: CJIN484 QFORD NED N484SV

$A

$231

$D

$187

AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV

$GN

$289

QFORD YARRA E642#

$GS

$225

QFORD E697#

Dam: CJIN489 QFORD YARRA N489#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: 400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+8.9

+0.6

-9.0

-0.3

+40

+82

+114

+92

+14

+3.5

-7.6

+53

+12.5

+3.3

+3.5

+0.7

+2.3

+1.03

+11

Acc

68%

60%

83%

83%

84%

82%

82%

80%

76%

79%

46%

73%

72%

72%

73%

64%

77%

65%

76%

Structural Assessment Sleep easy heifer bull option, with very good structure and temperament. Top 4% Calving Ease Direct, top 3% short Gestation Length. Huge EMA - top 4% and very positive fats. Use him to put width and softness back in your cattle. Great carcase merit and delivering high indexing progeny.

6

6

6

6

6

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

2

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 8

QFORD T053SV

Animal ID: CJI22T053

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 29/08/2022

Selection Indexes

AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV

Sire: CJIN484 QFORD NED N484SV

$A

QFORD E697# QFORD JACK J056

SV

Dam: CJIN512 QFORD MISS MOUSE N512#

QFORD LOWAN K181

#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

$200

$D

$174

$GN

$255

$GS

$185

Traits Observed: 400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

EBVs

+2.6

+1.8

-6.9

+4.0

+40

+75

+90

+55

+21

+3.3

-6.1

+47

+8.9

+0.3

-0.5

+0.7

+1.9

+0.89

+2

Acc

62%

53%

81%

81%

81%

80%

80%

76%

71%

76%

39%

69%

67%

67%

68%

58%

72%

59%

72%

Docility %

Structural Assessment An option for cows. Te Mania Berkley blood combined with Lowan and Lawsons Invincible. Our bull N484 produces some fantastic daughters and sons. Short gestation length, great fertility and milk. This bull has great structure and scanned the highest for EMA at 90cm2. Progeny should be easy doing.

6

5

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

2

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

11

LOT 9

QFORD TROOPER T994SV

Animal ID: CJI22T994

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 08/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

$172

$D

$140

QFORD JACK J056SV

$GN

$238

QFORD D515#

$GS

$151

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Dam: CJIQ734 QFORD Q734#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+7.6

+6.1

-10.0

+1.0

+42

+82

+100

+83

+7

+0.9

-1.6

+56

+5.9

+1.9

+3.0

-0.2

+2.3

+0.40

+44

Acc

67%

56%

82%

81%

82%

81%

81%

77%

72%

78%

40%

69%

68%

68%

68%

60%

72%

58%

75%

Structural Assessment A great choice for first calf heifers. This bull combines low birthweight with very short gestation length, top 2% to make him an option for heifers for several years. Positive fats - a bonus. Super structure and very placid, an easy bull to work with.

6

5

6

6

5

5

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 10

QFORD TROOPER T996SV

Animal ID: CJI22T996

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 09/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Dam: CJIQ775 QFORD LOWAN Q775#

$233

$D

$191

QFORD NELSON N493

$GN

$307

QFORD LOWAN N487

$GS

$215

SV

#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+6.7

+5.3

-6.5

+2.4

+51

+89

+114

+80

+18

+2.2

-4.7

+63

+6.9

+1.4

+1.9

+0.4

+2.2

+0.34

+22

Acc

67%

56%

82%

81%

82%

81%

81%

77%

72%

78%

39%

69%

68%

68%

69%

60%

72%

59%

76%

Structural Assessment Paratrooper option for heifers, with very good structure and a docile disposition. From a low birthweight, his progeny are predicted to achieve good growth without increasing mature cow weights.

6

5

5

5

4

5

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

12

LOT 11

QFORD TIM T989SV

Animal ID: CJI22T989

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 05/08/2022

Selection Indexes

S CHISUM 255SV

Sire: NMMQ96 MILLAH MURRAH QUIXOTE Q96PV

$A

$196

$D

$165

QFORD NED N484SV

$GN

$256

QFORD M421#

$GS

$176

MILLAH MURRAH BRENDA N8PV

Dam: CJIR796 QFORD R796#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

-0.5

+5.4

-9.9

+4.5

+42

+67

+81

+53

+13

+0.6

-6.7

+46

+5.9

+1.4

+0.7

+0.0

+2.4

+0.44

+14

Acc

64%

51%

81%

81%

82%

80%

80%

75%

70%

78%

37%

68%

68%

67%

68%

59%

72%

57%

75%

Structural Assessment Quixote son, super quiet, with great structure.Positive fats and good EMA, a good choice to moderate some excessive frame score cows. Top 2% for short gestation length.

6

5

5

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 12

QFORD TERRY T999SV

Animal ID: CJI22T999

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 10/08/2022

Selection Indexes

S CHISUM 255SV

Sire: NMMQ96 MILLAH MURRAH QUIXOTE Q96PV

MILLAH MURRAH BRENDA N8PV

Dam: CJIR826 QFORD R826#

$A

$245

$D

$210

QFORD JACK J056

$GN

$313

QFORD L316#

$GS

$228

SV

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+2.6

+6.3

-1.5

+3.7

+53

+88

+109

+66

+23

+3.4

-8.2

+70

+1.6

-0.7

-0.5

-0.1

+2.8

+0.26

+19

Acc

66%

53%

82%

82%

83%

81%

81%

77%

71%

79%

39%

69%

69%

69%

69%

60%

73%

59%

75%

Structural Assessment Use over heifers or cows, Quixote son with moderate growth and great fertility EBV’s. Low mature cow weight and top 12% milk, this bull should produce some very good replacement females - top 9% for $A index -self replacing herds.

7

5

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

13

LOT 13

QFORD TROOPER T992SV

Animal ID: CJI22T992

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 06/08/2022

Selection Indexes

EF COMMANDO 1366PV

Sire: NMMP15 MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

$A

MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Dam: CJIQ772 QFORD Q772#

$220

$D

$192

QFORD NELSON N493SV

$GN

$282

QFORD N549#

$GS

$203

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+4.4

+2.4

-9.8

+5.7

+62

+112

+142

+130

+18

+3.5

-5.3

+80

+5.3

+1.0

+0.1

+0.2

+0.9

+0.40

+17

Acc

66%

55%

81%

81%

82%

80%

80%

76%

71%

78%

39%

68%

67%

67%

68%

59%

71%

57%

74%

Structural Assessment Paratooper son for cow matings. Calves should come early with top 2% gestation length. With burgeoning growth - better than top 10% for 200, 400 and 600 growth, turn off options for his prodgeny will be numerous with positive fats.

7

6

7

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

LOT 14

QFORD TOBY T002SV

Animal ID: CJI22T002

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU

Date of Birth: 11/08/2022

Selection Indexes

POSS MAVERICKPV

Sire: DXTR725 TEXAS ICEMAN R725PV

$A

$194

$D

$154

QFORD NELSON N493

$GN

$258

QFORD LOWAN N487#

$GS

$179

TEXAS UNDINE H647SV SV

Dam: CJIR848 QFORD LOWAN R848#

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,400WT(x2),SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Birth Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+4.1

+2.2

-5.3

+2.4

+52

+99

+133

+121

+17

+2.6

-3.8

+71

+7.7

+0.9

+2.9

-0.1

+1.4

+0.47

+33

Acc

63%

51%

82%

81%

82%

81%

80%

76%

71%

78%

37%

68%

68%

68%

68%

59%

73%

58%

74%

Structural Assessment Texas Iceman son with a solid set of EBV’s. From a low birth weight his progeny are predicted to achieve good growth, particularly 400 and 600 day weights. He scanned equal highest at 6% for IMF, has very good Carcase and EMA and with positive fats, it makes him a versatile package.

7

6

6

6

5

6

Muscle

Temprement

C+

1

Purchaser:....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $:...................................................................................

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How to use:

The Beef Class Structural Assessment System uses a 1-9 scoring system for feet and leg structure; 1-5 for Temperament (1 being preferable) and 1-5 for Sheath attachment.

• A score of 5 is ideal. (Note: Temperament Score of 1 is preferable) • A score of 4 or 6 shows slight variation from ideal, but this includes most animals. An animal scoring 4 or 6 would be acceptable in any breeding program.

• A score of 3 or 7 shows greater variation but would be acceptable in most commercial programs. However, seedstock producers should be vigilant and understand that this score indicates greater variation from ideal.

•

A score of 2 or 8 are low scoring animals and should be looked closely before purchasing.

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UNDERSTANDING The transtasman angus cattle Evaluation (tace)

What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.

The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).

What is an EBV? An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).

EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.

Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).

For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20 kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

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Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).

Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia.

To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide: • the breed average EBV • the percentile bands table The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.

For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.

Considering Accuracy An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV. The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV. EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.

Description of TACE EBVs EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness.

A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.

Selection Index

Structure

Feed/ Temp.

Carcase

Fertility

Growth

Calving Ease/Birth

UNDERSTANDING estimated breeding values (ebvs) Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.

CEDir

%

Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.

CEDtrs

%

Higher EBVs indicate fewer Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 calving difficulties in 2 year old years of age. heifers.

GL

days

Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of Lower EBVs indicate shorter conception to the birth of the calf. gestation length.

BW

kg

Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.

Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.

200 Day

kg

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

400 Day

kg

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

600 Day

kg

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

MCW

kg

Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.

Milk

kg

Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.

DtC

days

Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period Lower EBVs indicate shorter (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving. time to calving.

SS

cm

Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of Higher EBVs indicate larger age. scrotal circumference.

CWT

kg

Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.

Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.

EMA

cm2

Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.

Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.

Rib Fat

mm

Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a Higher EBVs indicate more fat.

400 kg carcase.

P8 Fat

mm

Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.

Higher EBVs indicate more fat.

RBY

%

Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.

Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.

IMF

%

Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.

Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.

NFI-F

kg/ day

Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and Lower EBVs indicate more feed rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase. efficiency.

Doc

%

Genetic differences between animals in temperament.

Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.

Claw Set

score

Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).

Lower EBVs indicate a lower score.

Foot Angle

score

Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).

Lower EBVs indicate a lower score.

Leg Angle

score

Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at Lower EBVs indicate a lower front of the hock). score.

$A

$

Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index Higher selection indexes is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will indicate greater profitability. improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.

$

Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.

The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system Higher selection indexes where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost indicate greater profitability. of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.

While the $A aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $A-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.

$A-L

Reference Sire

MILLAH MURRAH MARLON BRANDO M304PV

Animal ID: NMMM304

Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF

Sire: NMMK42 MILLAH MURRAH KLOONEY K42PV Dam: NMMG41 MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER G41PV

HBR

Date of Birth: 23/08/2016

Selection Indexes

BOOROOMOOKA THEO T030SV MILLAH MURRAH PRUE H4SV

$A

$245

$D

$209

BT RIGHT TIME 24J#

$GN

$314

MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER C15SV

$GS

$229

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Brith Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

EBVs

+5.9

+5.9

-6.4

+4.3

+45

+84

+104

+85

+17

+1.2

-6.1

+46

+12.5

+1.6

+0.2

+1.4

+2.5

+0.13

+11

Acc

87%

79%

98%

98%

97%

98%

97%

95%

94%

97%

64%

90%

88%

89%

89%

84%

88%

76%

97%

Statistics: Number of Herds: 54, Prog Analysed: 701, Genomic Prog: 443

Reference Sire

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),DOC,Genomics

MILLAH MURRAH PARATROOPER P15PV

Animal ID: NMMP15

Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF

HBR

Date of Birth: 29/01/2018

Selection Indexes

EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV

Sire: USA17082311 EF COMMANDO 1366PV

$A

RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#

$247

$D

$212

MILLAH MURRAH HIGHLANDER G18

$GN

$331

MILLAH MURRAH ELA K127SV

$GS

$228

SV

Dam: NMMM9 MILLAH MURRAH ELA M9PV

Docility %

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Brith Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+6.3

+6.1

-8.7

+3.1

+65

+115

+141

+118

+18

+2.9

-3.8

+90

+7.2

-0.9

-1.8

+0.5

+2.3

+0.20

+20

Acc

90%

78%

99%

99%

99%

99%

98%

95%

91%

98%

59%

90%

89%

90%

90%

85%

88%

74%

99%

Statistics: Number of Herds: 280, Prog Analysed: 5340, Genomic Prog: 3626

Reference Sire

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT(x2),400WT(x2),Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),DOC,Genomics

MILLAH MURRAH QUIXOTE Q96PV

Animal ID: NMMQ96

Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF

HBR Date of Birth: 08/03/2019

Selection Indexes

S CHISUM 6175PV

Sire: USA17298481 S CHISUM 255SV

$A

S BLOSSOM 0278#

Dam: NMMN8 MILLAH MURRAH BRENDA N8PV

$263

$D

$221

MILLAH MURRAH KLOONEY K42

$GN

$342

MILLAH MURRAH BRENDA L73

$GS

$247

PV

PV

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Brith Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+1.9

+8.9

-3.5

+3.4

+58

+92

+116

+77

+25

+3.7

-6.9

+75

+9.6

-0.7

-2.7

+1.0

+2.6

+0.78

+10

Acc

83%

64%

98%

98%

98%

98%

96%

88%

79%

97%

52%

82%

85%

84%

84%

78%

84%

67%

97%

Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),DOC,Genomics

Statistics: Number of Herds: 95, Prog Analysed: 1192, Genomic Prog: 786

Reference Sire

QFORD NED N484SV

Animal ID: CJIN484

APR

Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAF,DDF,NHFU

Date of Birth: 27/07/2017

Selection Indexes

TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV

Sire: HIOG18 AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV

$A

AYRVALE EASE E3PV QFORD BILLY B376

PV

Dam: CJIE697 QFORD E697#

QFORD KK SANDY Y167

#

$214

$D

$181

$GN

$265

$GS

$202

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Brith Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

EBVs

+4.7

+3.6

-9.7

+3.2

+42

+77

+102

+89

+13

+1.8

-7.5

+55

+9.5

+1.4

+0.7

+0.9

+1.6

+0.57

+2

Acc

69%

60%

82%

86%

86%

88%

84%

80%

72%

77%

50%

76%

69%

71%

71%

65%

73%

62%

70%

Statistics: Number of Herds: 1, Prog Analysed: 98, Genomic Prog: 3

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Traits Observed: GL,CE,BWT,400WT,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1)

Docility %

Reference Sire

TEXAS ICEMAN R725PV

Animal ID: DXTR725

HBR

Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF

Date of Birth: 02/04/2020

Selection Indexes

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682PV

Sire: USA18962396 POSS MAVERICKPV

POSS PRIDE 5163#

Dam: DXTH647 TEXAS UNDINE H647SV

$A

$236

$D

$194

BANGADANG WESTERN EXPRESS E10SV

$GN

$317

TEXAS UNDINE Z183PV

$GS

$221

Mid December 2023 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation Calving Ease Direct

Calving Ease Dtrs

Gest.

Lgth (days)

Brith Wt. (kg)

200 Day Wt. (kg)

400 Day Wt. (kg)

600 Day Wt. (kg)

MCW (kg)

Milk (kg)

Scrotal Size (cm)

Days to Calving (kg)

Carcase Wt. (kg)

EMA (sq.cm)

Rib Fat (mm)

Rump Fat (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

NFI-F (kg/ day)

Docility %

EBVs

+2.3

+2.7

-4.2

+3.3

+53

+98

+123

+97

+12

+2.2

-3.8

+75

+12.9

+2.9

+3.3

+0.5

+2.2

+0.21

+40

Acc

78%

59%

98%

98%

95%

94%

90%

86%

78%

91%

48%

80%

80%

80%

80%

74%

81%

65%

90%

Statistics: Number of Herds: 109, Prog Analysed: 692, Genomic Prog: 187

Traits Observed: 200WT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),DOC,Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics

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Lot 1 | QFORD TROOPER T009 SV

Lot 2 | QFORD TROOPER T007 SV

Lot 3 | QFORD TROOPER T998 SV

Lot 5 | QFORD BRANDO T061 SV

Lot 9 | QFORD TROOPER T994 SV

Lot 10 | QFORD TROOPER T996 SV

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