SALE INFORMATION
FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2025 AT 1PM
On Property “Shacorrahdalu” 581 Bogolara Road
Berremangra NSW 2582
60 Bulls
Invitational Helmsman Sale
Vendor: Shacorrahdalu Pastoral
WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL BULL SALE OF THOMSONS ANGUS
We are ecstatic to be offering the highest indexing group of bulls ever to be presented for sale in Australia. Our 60 bulls, 33 18-montholds and 27 yearlings, average $270 on the Angus Breeding Index ($A), putting the average of the group in the top 3% of the breed. This achievement has been 16 years of precise breeding in the making. From our 7 foundation females in 2009, to this year’s elite group of reference sires that are mostly exclusive genetics to Thomsons Angus. We want to sincerely thank our long-term clients who have supported us during this progression.
This year we are offering the first sons of HPCA Zephyr, Wrigley Supreme S2 and Shacorrahdalu Tank T385 in Australia. These highly anticipated sires have delivered in spades. The growth and body mass from Zephyr, the carcase weight and IMF from Supreme and the calving ease, docility and structure from Tank have propelled us forward this year. Most importantly, we are offering a lineup of bulls that have been bred in a high stocking rate system, to perform in realworld commercial conditions.
As such, we would like to reveal our new slogan: “Performance under Pressure”
2025 has been nothing short of pivotal for us as a family and as a business. In January we rebranded from Shacorrahdalu Angus to Thomsons Angus. The name Shacorrahdalu was iconic to our brand as it was made up of the names of the five children; Shane, Corey, Rachel, Damien and Lucas. However, it soon became iconic for being hard to spell, pronounce or recognise. So the decision was made to rebrand to Thomsons Angus and maintain the business’ connection to the family while improving our brand recognition.
Thank you once again for supporting us at our 5th annual bull sale.
Kind regards, The Thomson Family
PREPARATION OF BULLS FOR SALE
INSPECTIONS
Pre-sale inspections are always welcome and can be arranged by contacting Damien Thomson (0429 819 805), Shane Thomson (0499 986 838) or Alex Willson (0432 091 407) the selling agent with Delta Agribusiness. Bulls will be on display from 9am on the morning of the sale.
IDENTIFICATION
All bulls carry 3 forms of identification; management ear tag, NLIS tag and freeze brand. All bulls have been parent verified, phenotypically assessed and genomically tested so that the EBVs you use to appraise them are as accurate as possible.
HEALTH
All bulls have been vaccinated at least twice with Ultravac 7-in-1 (for clostridials and leptospirosis) and Vibrovax, drenched for internal and external parasites and tested to be Pestivirus (PI) carrier state free. The Thomsons Angus herd is J-BAS 6. Our comprehensive animal health program is available upon request.
GENETIC DISEASE STATUS
All bulls offered are free for all known genetic diseases (AM, NH, CA & DD). We maintain that it is our responsibility as seedstock breeders to manage these diseases within our herd and on behalf of our clients, we have taken a strong stance on this and bull buyers can operate with confidence as there are no longer any carrier bulls produced out of our program.
FERTILITY
All bulls have passed a physical examination, Pestivirus (PI) carrier state screening and crushside semen test. Any bulls that have been used as yearlings in the Thomsons Angus herd have received a serving ability test to detect and remove any serving issues they may have acquired.
GUARANTEE
Good fertility outcomes are a key driver of profitability in commercial beef operations, our aim is to provide bulls that achieve high pregnancy rates in tight calving patterns, at the same time as providing significant advantages in the form of profitable genetic gain. We undertake rigorous fertility testing of all bulls to ensure that every bull is fertile at the time of the sale. We will refund the purchase price of the bull if the bulls’ structure or temperament
is not satisfactory, by agreeance or third-party reporting, in the first 2 years following purchase. We do not replace bulls on the basis of acquired injuries or disease, this is the role of insurance. We will absolutely support our clients to ensure good fertility outcomes by the provision of short-term replacement bulls, but it is important for purchasers to manage bulls to limit breakdown. We do not and have never offered credits at our sale. Please see new bull induction guidelines at the end of the catalogue to assist with the management of new bulls.
DELIVERY
Thomsons Angus will cover freight of bulls sold at auction to 300km, purchasers from further abroad are encouraged and freight is by negotiation.
INSURANCE
We encourage purchasers to insure their new bulls for the first 12 months, this covers a dangerous time in a new bull’s life, where they navigate transport to a new environment, induction into a new hierarchy of bulls on farm and their first joining period. This first 12-month period has a higher rate of breakdown than any other year in the life of a working bull and the majority of these issues are acquired. Our agents on the day will be able to assist with all insurance enquiries.
AGENT REBATE
A rebate of 3% is offered to all licensed agents introducing buyers to our business in the form of a written pre-registration at least 24 hours prior to the sale and settling accounts on their behalf within 7 days.
REGISTRATION TRANSFERS
Upon the request of the purchaser, Thomsons Angus will transfer the registration of bulls free of charge.
BREEDING OBJECTIVE
At Thomsons Angus our breeding objective is to bend the growth curve in a way that increases the numbers of calves on the ground, increases performance per calf and increases the number of productive cows in the herd through moderating mature weight.
In our 2025 sale bulls, we have achieved lower birth weight (+2.8 vs. +3.9), higher 200, 400 (+103 vs. +93) and 600-day (+130 vs. +120) weights and lower mature cow weight (+92 vs. +102) than the national recorded breed average. This efficiency through genetics leads to greater profitability, and is represented by the $A index for which our sale bulls average $270 compared to the breed average of $205.
Thomsons Angus bulls bend the growth curve to achieve production and efficiency gains
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).
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.
UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
CEDir %
CEDtrs %
GL days
BW kg
200 Day kg
400 Day kg
600 Day kg
MCH cm
MBC score
MCW kg
Milk kg
DtC days
SS cm
CWT kg
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
RBY %
IMF %
NFI-F kg/day
Doc %
Claw Set
score
Foot Angle score
Leg Angle score
$A $
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in the height of mature females.
Genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.
Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.
Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase.
Genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).
Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at front of the hock).
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.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length.
Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate taller mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate more body condition of mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.
Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.
Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.
Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.
Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency.
Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.
Lower EBVs indicate less curl of the claw set.
Lower EBVs indicate more heel depth.
Lower EBVs indicate a less angular leg angle.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$A-L $
The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost 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.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Excellent all-rounder with high IMF and great performance for the new mature cow traits. We used this bull over our stud heifers in the Autumn. A very sound bull that stands well and tracks well. He holds his head high and has real sire appeal. We like his combination of moderate MCH and high MBC to produce moderate and easy-doing females that handle the pressure of a high stocking rate system.
Purchaser:
Super heifer bull with some extra special carcase quality with top 2% IMF, top 20%
2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Ease:
Observed:
nomics
Conditions:
Purchaser: Purchaser:
Excellent performance across the board. The growth curve does not get any better than this when you consider the calving ease and short gestation length with below average BWT, then up to top 15% growth and back down to below average MCW. He is really in the sweet spot for that growth pattern we are looking for. Excellent carcase to top it off, this bull is the whole package.
Excellent heifer bull with another wonderful growth pattern typical of the Zephyr
J23 has 19 progeny to her name and has been a huge positive influence on our herd. Exceptional heifer bull that will moderate frame and increase muscle with improved IMF as well.
RENNYLEA Q1077PV
RENNYLEA H708PV
RENNYLEA G101SV
RENNYLEA L467PV
RENNYLEA Q213PV
RENNYLEA K907PV
RENNYLEA L110PV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV
RENNYLEA P510SV SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD M15PV
RENNYLEA K498#
You know you are on the right track when your back-up bulls are producing calves like this, and T2 was one of our top sellers last year after he was used in the Autumn. Very tough not to get 3 stars for calving ease, we believe he is suitable for use in heifers within the right management system and with the right genetics in your female herd. If you are having calving difficulties and really need to drive improvement, other bulls will be more suitable for your heifers. I would give him 5 out of 3 stars for carcase if I could. The combination of weight, yield and quality with neutral subcutaneous fats is right on the money.
Purchaser: Purchaser:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,DOC,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
H P C A ZEPHYRSV
Traits Observed: Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
Statistics: Number of Herds: 13, Prog Analysed: 406, Genomic Prog: 386
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A standout in the paddock and in his data. A big strong bull that is suitable for heifers,
August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Ease:
SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
CHILTERN PARK PICASSO P9PV
CHILTERN PARK K26PV
Sire: USA19502726 PINE VIEW MOGUL G241PV Dam: APB22T16 SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD T16PV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
ISABEL Y69# PARINGA JUDD J5PV
MATAURI REALITY 839#
SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD P222PV
SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD J13PV
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SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
BROKEN BOW 002PV SPRING COVE LIZA 021# BALDRIDGE XPAND X743#
KEYSTONE K132PV BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
VITALITY P55SV
EDMUND E11PV LANDFALL ARCHER H807SV BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV ANVIL VITALITY L060SV
ISABEL Y69#
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RISSINGTON SOVEREIGN Q485PV
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF Statistics: Number of Herds: 40, Prog Analysed: 1180, Genomic Prog: 928
PINE VIEW MOGUL G241PV
Sire: JVC21S2 WRIGLEY SUPREME S2PV
WRIGLEY Q83PV
TOPBOS MISS BARTEL L252 N453PV
FRANCHISE P142# EF EVERELDA ENTENSE 6117#
SHACORRAHDALU EDMUND K3SV
SHACORRAHDALU ADELAIDE M22#
Growth, carcase weight and IMF. This bull has always been a standout and earnt a run with the stud Autumn cows. Outstanding producer of feeder steers for premium beef markets but he also has exceptional structure and fertility. He is a big soft bull with excellent body depth and a cool $334 $A Index.
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Purchaser:
Ease:
Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,DOC,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Numbers are off the charts for this Supreme son, particularly for short or medium fed markets. Suitable for heifers with enormous growth, carcase weight, EMA and yield. The dam T56 is by our 2021 sale-topper R17 who has gone on to do great things at Bridgewater Angus, Guyra.
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Purchaser:
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,DOC,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Purchaser:
Handy bull across the board here. Suitable for heifers with a great growth curve and good IMF.
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Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,DOC,Genomics
Highest indexing bull in the sale and easily one of the highest indexing bulls offered for sale this year at $330. Performance off the charts when it comes to
and
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RENNYLEA K907PV RENNYLEA L110PV
K907PV
L110PV
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RENNYLEA K907PV
RENNYLEA L110PV G A R SCALE HOUSEPV
MURRAY SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
MURRAY GRANDO J105SV
Outcross option with excellent calving ease, moderate MCW and positive fats for a heifer bull joining.
COMPASS C041SV
WARGOONA L083#
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
KATZEN K416SV MURRAY SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
PRINCESS L5SV RENNYLEA K907PV RENNYLEA L110PV G A R SCALE HOUSEPV
GRANDO J105SV RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV HAZELDEAN H342#
G6#
WARGOONA
K907PV
RENNYLEA Q213PV
Sire: APB21S350 SHACORRAHDALU STORM S350PV
MURRAY SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
WATTLETOP FRANKLIN G188SV
APBP203 SHACORRAHDALU WATTLETOP P203PV
619# WATTLETOP BARUNAH E295DV CLUDEN NEWRY EQUATOR F10SV
WATTLETOP USUAL L129SV
WATTLETOP USUAL H107#
Outcross pedigree option. Outstanding birth to growth spread, fertility, carcase weight and feed efficiency. Great option for those selling weaners into the saleyards or AuctionsPlus.
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RENNYLEA K907PV
Big growth Storm son with high carcase weight and excellent structure. Suitable for use on heifers
Purchaser:
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV
LANDFALL ARCHER H807SV
Purchaser:
KINETIC K11PV
T63PV LANDFALL KEYSTONE K132PV
WARGOONA P80SV
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
ANVIL WARGOONA L083# TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV
SHACORRAHDALU FOCUS BLACKBIRD F2PV
WATTLETOP FRANKLIN G188SV
WATTLETOP P203PV
WATTLETOP USUAL L129SV August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
WRIGLEY SUPREME S2PV
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF
Statistics: Number of Herds: 13, Prog Analysed: 185, Genomic Prog: 172
Sire:
K907PV RENNYLEA L110PV TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV
N158PV
BLACKBIRD J13PV
Well here they are, the much-anticipated sons of Tank T385. Amazing muscle, depth and softness in all of the Tank progeny. This bull scores full stars with very good calving ease combined with growth in the top 5%. High yielding carcase with CWT, EMA and RBY all in the top 10%, neutral fats and average IMF. Important to note: T391’s dam is APBM18 who was sold due to injury without having any DNA on file, so we could not register her ET calves to her. Rest assured V549 is parent verified with a high-accuracy pedigree. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Calving Ease:
Growth:
Carcase:
Purchaser:
L110PV
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF
Price:
MOMENTOUS M518PV
AFRICA H229SV
RENNYLEA K907PV
M1205PV
RENNYLEA G262PV
Purchaser:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Price:
Purchaser:
Price:
Sire: GTNP9
PARINGA JUDD J5PV LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV
STRATHEWEN BERKLEY WILPENA F30PV
CHILTERN PARK PICASSO P9PV Dam: BHRQ033 DUNOON DANDLOO Q033SV
CHILTERN PARK K26PV DUNOON DANDLOO N691# TUWHARETOA REGENT D145PV
AYRVALE BARTEL E7PV STRATHEWEN
Great heifer bull with high milk and docility. A standout for phenotype in the paddock with an outcross pedigree.
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Purchaser:
AFRICA H229SV CLUNIE RANGE HANK H358SV DUNOON DANDLOO L1067#
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
TUWHARETOA REGENT D145PV
STRATHEWEN BERKLEY WILPENA F30PV
Sire: GTNP9 CHILTERN PARK PICASSO P9PV
MOMENTOUS M518PV CHILTERN PARK K26PV
DANDLOO Q033SV PARINGA JUDD J5PV
BARTEL E7PV STRATHEWEN TIMEOUT JADE F15PV G A R MOMENTUMPV LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV
CLUNIE RANGE HANK H358SV
DANDLOO N691#
DANDLOO L1067#
Flush brother to lot 37. Great heifer bull with amazing fertility, docility and structure. Huge IMF and really good EMA. Q033 has done a really good
Purchaser:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
2053#
Purchaser:
REFERENCE SIRES
SHACORRAHDALU TANK T385PV
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT(x2),400WT,SC,Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF
Statistics: Number of Herds: 1, Prog Analysed: 37, Genomic Prog: 37
M19PV
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J5PV
CHILTERN PARK K26PV
TUWHARETOA REGENT D145PV
STRATHEWEN BERKLEY WILPENA
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NEW GROUND N90PV
BLACKBIRD Q13PV
BLACKBIRD M19PV
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
These Zephyr x P510 are genuine stud prospects and offer industry leading genetics within the HBR register. Outstanding curve-bender in V527 with moderate frame, above average MBC, very high IMF and elite structure. This bull really epitomises the efficiency and profitability of modern Angus genetics. Highly suited to breeding bulls for the high-value long-fed supply chain.
Excellent all-rounder with short gestation length, moderate frame, excellent docility and structure. Very similar to lot 42 with less IMF and more 600-day weight. These Zephyr’s are even better in person with their body depth, softness and calm disposition.
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Ease:
Observed: BWT,200WT,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Exceptional all-rounder very typical of the Zephyr sons. Moderate frame, great body depth, muscle and softness. Excellent
Ease:
Purchaser:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Purchaser:
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Excellent curve-bender with attractive phenotype and plenty of muscle. Suitable for
and has great
and docility. Well suited for short to medium fed programs with high-yielding carcase with average
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Calving Ease: Growth: Carcase:
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
A real standout in the paddock, this meat machine of a bull will add serious weight to weaners early in their life. Suitable for joining cows to produce thumping calves that standout in the saleyards or on the box. You can just imagine the toplines on them with top 10% EMA and top 5% 400-day weight on a moderate frame.
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Purchaser:
ISABEL T935#
August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Ease:
Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
F11PV
Calving Ease: Growth: Carcase:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU A genuine all-rounder with outcross pedigree and some special features. Excels for DTC, docility and IMF in the top 5% of the breed. Otherwise no extremes, just a really solid bull.
Purchaser:
COVE RENO 4021#
ISABEL C773#
EDMUND K3SV
BROKEN BOW 002PV SPRING COVE LIZA 021# BALDRIDGE XPAND X743# BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV
SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD H14PV
R47PV
AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV
BLACKBIRD P6PV
SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD J23PV
Specialist heifer bull with some real carcase merit, moderate frame and a genuine foot-improver status. These carcase traits are pretty serious, top 1% EMA with positive
RBY and over +3 for IMF. That works for the whole
Purchaser:
BALDRIDGE 38 SPECIALPV
ISABEL T935#
LASSIE 71B#
ISABEL P4527#
Traits Observed: Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,MAF,OSF,RGF
Statistics: Number of Herds: 143, Prog Analysed: 2750, Genomic Prog: 1814
BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
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Purchaser:
Q213PV
RENNYLEA K907PV
RENNYLEA L110PV G A R
MURRAY SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
Angus Cattle Evaluation
Purchaser:
PRINCESS L6PV
GENERAL G18PV
WATTLETOP P203PV
Calving Ease: Growth: Carcase:
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Purchaser:
RENNYLEA Q213PV
RENNYLEA L110PV
Sire: APB21S350 SHACORRAHDALU STORM S350PV
G A R SCALE HOUSEPV
MURRAY SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
ANVIL VITALITY P55SV RENNYLEA K907PV
MURRAY
SHACORRAHDALU KINETIC K11PV
APB22T72 SHACORRAHDALU VITALITY T72PV
VITALITY L060SV
Extreme high performance cow bull that is especially well-suited for producing steers for long-feeding programs. Look at the combination of growth, large frame, CWT, low fats, high yield, great marbling and excellent structure. If you’re looking to work closely with your feedlot buyer and drive greater value in your feeder steers, imagine showing them you have used this bull.
August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Purchaser:
K907PV RENNYLEA L110PV G A R SCALE
Another high-performance Storm son well-suited to use over cows for producing high value feeder steers.
Angus Cattle Evaluation
Ease:
Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Purchaser:
Purchaser:
SCALEHOUSE Q17PV
August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
JUDD P4005SV
K907PV
L110PV
KATZEN K416SV
BLACKBIRD M19PV
Full stars for this excellent all-rounder. S17 has produced a stud back-up sire in U35 and our sale topper last year in U453. V586 here has an amazing growth pattern that we always talk about and then the carcase data is off the charts, top 15% of the breed for CWT, EMA and IMF. Great structure and high milk as well.
August 2025 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Calving Ease: Growth: Carcase:
Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,DOC,Genomics Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
REFERENCE SIRES
SHACORRAHDALU PREDESTINED T2PV
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT(x2),400WT(x2),SC,Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
SHACORRAHDALU ROYALE R5PV
Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT(x2),400WT(x2),SC,Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics
Genetic Conditions: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF
Statistics: Number of Herds: 11, Prog Analysed: 79, Genomic Prog: 71
BRINGING YOUR NEW BULL HOME
When purchasing a bull, care and handling after the sale can be as important as the purchase itself. Looking after your bull well during the Initial stages of his working life may ensure longevity and success within your breeding herd.
Purchase
Temperament is an important characteristic when selecting a bull. Selecting a bull that may be flighty or aggressive will make life difficult for you each time he is handled.
Note which bulls continually push to the centre of a mob, run around, or are unreasonably nervous, aggressive or excited.
At the sale, note any changes of temperament by individual bulls. Some bulls that are quiet in the yard or paddock may not like the pressure and noise of the auction and become excited. Others that were excited beforehand get much worse in the sale ring and can really perform. Use the yard or paddock behaviour as a guide, rather than the temperament shown in the ring.
Delivery
When transporting your new bull insurance against loss in transit, accidental loss of use, or infertility, is sometimes provided by vendors. Where it is not, it is worth considering. After purchase tips:
• When purchasing, ask which health treatments he has received.
• Treat and handle him quietly at all times - no dogs, no buzzers. Talk to him and give him time and room to make up his mind.
• With more than one bull from different origins, you must be able to separate them on the truck.
• Make sure that the truck floor is covered to prevent bulls from slipping. Sand, sawdust or a floor grid will prevent bulls from being damaged by going down in transit.
• If you can arrange it, put a few quiet cows or steers on the truck with the bull. Let them down into a yard with the bulls for a while before loading and after unloading.
• Unload and reload during the trip as little as possible. If necessary, rest with water and feed. Treat bulls kindly your impatience or nervousness is easily transmitted to an animal unfamiliar to you and unsure of his environment.
If you use a professional carrier:
• Discuss with the carrier, resting procedures for long trips, expected delivery time, truck condition and quiet handling.
• Give ear tag and brand numbers to the carrier and make sure you have the carrier’s phone number.
• If buying bulls from interstate, organise any necessary health tests before leaving and work out if any other requirements must be met before cattle can come into another State.
When buying bulls from far away, you may often have to fit in with other delivery arrangements to reduce cost. You should make it clear how you want your bulls handled.
Arrival
When the bull or bulls arrive home, unload them at the yards into a group of house cows, steers or herd cows. Never jump them from the back of a truck directly into a paddock—it may be the last time you see them. Bulls from different origins should be put into separate yards with other cattle for company.
Provide hay and water, then leave them alone until the next morning.
The next day, bulls should receive routine health treatments. If they have not been treated before, all bulls should be vaccinated with:
• 5-in-1 vaccine;
• vibriosis vaccine;
• leptospirosis vaccine (if in areas like the Hunter where leptospirosis exists);
• three-day sickness vaccine (if in areas where this sickness can cause problems).
Give particular attention to preventing new bulls bringing vibriosis into a herd. Vibriosis, a sexually transmitted disease, causes infertility and abortions and is most commonly introduced to a clean herd by an infected bull.
These bulls show no signs of the illness. Vaccinated bulls are free from vibriosis, so vaccinating bulls against the disease should be a routine practice. Vaccination involves two injections, 4–6 weeks apart, at the time of introduction, and then a booster shot every year. Complete the vaccinations 4 weeks before joining.
• Make sure the carrier knows which bulls can be mixed together. office@angusaustralia.com.au | 02 6773 4600 | Angus Australia Locked Bag 11, Armidale NSW 2350 www.angusaustralia.com.au
BRINGING YOUR NEW BULL HOME
Consult with your veterinarian and draw up a policy for treating bulls on arrival and then annually. Bulls should be drenched to prevent introducing worms and, if necessary, should be treated for lice. Plan to give followup vaccinations 4–6 weeks later. Leave the bulls in the yards for the next day or two on feed and water to allow them to settle down with other stock for company. A bull’s behaviour will decide how quickly he can be moved out to paddocks.
Mating new young bulls
Newly purchased young bulls should not be placed with older herd bulls for multiple-sire joining. The older, dominant bull will not allow the young bulls to work, and will knock them around while keeping them away from the cows. Use new bulls in either single-sire groups or with young bulls their own age. If a number of young bulls are to be used together, run them together for a few weeks before joining starts. They sort out their pecking order quickly and have few problems later. When the young bulls are working, inspect them regularly and closely.
Managing Older Herd Bulls
Older working bulls also need special care and attention before mating starts. They should be tested or checked every year for physical soundness, testicle tone, and serving capacity or ability. All bulls to be used must be freemoving, active and in good condition. Working bulls may need supplementary feeding before the joining season to bring up condition.
During mating
• Check bulls at least twice each week for the first 2 months. Get up close to them and watch each bull walk; check for swellings around the sheath and for lameness.
• Have a spare bull or bulls available to replace any that break down. Replace any suspect bull immediately.
• Rotate bulls in single-sire groups to make sure that any bull infertility is covered. Single-sire joining works well but it has risks. The bulls must be checked regularly and carefully, or the bulls should be rotated every one or two cycles.
Bulls are a large investment for breeding herds and they have a major effect on herd fertility. A little time and attention to make sure they are fit, free from disease and actively working is well worthwhile.
Northern Australia
Although the Angus breed originated in a cooler climate, they can adapt to subtropical regions with many straightbred and cross bred producers finding success in Northern Australia. Some of the following information may also be helpful for new bulls located in more temperate climates.
Adaptation
They key to Northern success for Angus is that cattle introduced from the Southern regions of Australia be allowed to adapt to their new environment before commencing their working life. If possible, a break of 3 months is advisable before you set your bull to work.
Purchase in cooler months
Ensure your bulls are in good condition before they do commence their working life. The cooler months are an ideal time to purchase and introduce Angus cattle, allowing them plenty of time to acclimatise.
Change of feed source
When inducting Angus cattle into your herd consider their source of feed. Have you taken an animal which has been supplemented on grain straight to a dry pasture? Animals should be gradually changed over to their new feed to ensure they do not lose condition. This may involve using supplements which could include dry lick/urea blocks.
Managing Cattle Ticks
For ticky areas, bulls should be vaccinated prior to transport and given another booster afterwards. Remember male are more susceptible to ticks than females.
*Information is provided by the Department of Primary Industries NSW. For further information visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au or www.angusaustralia.com.au.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GUIDELINES FOR THE RELOCATION & ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF ANGUS BULLS.
Recessive Genetic Conditions
This is information for bull buyers about the recessive genetic conditions, Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Hydrocephalus (NH), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) and Developmental Duplications (DD).
Putting undesirable Genetic Recessive Conditions in perspective
All animals, including humans, carry single copies (alleles) of undesirable or “broken” genes. In single copy form, these undesirable alleles usually cause no harm to the individual.
But when animals carry 2 copies of certain undesirable or “broken” alleles it often results in bad consequences. Advances in genomics have facilitated the development of accurate diagnostic tests to enable the identification and management of numerous undesirable or “broken” genes.
Angus Australia is proactive in providing its members and their clients with relevant tools and information to assist them in the management of known undesirable genes and our members are leading the industry in their use of this technology.
What are AM, NH, CA and DD?
AM, NH, CA and DD are all recessive conditions caused by “broken” alleles within the DNA of individual animals. When a calf inherits 2 copies of the AM or NH alleles their development is so adversely affected that they will be stillborn.
In other cases, such as CA and DD, calves carrying 2 copies of the broken allele may reach full-term. In such cases the animal may either appear relatively normal, or show physical symptoms that affect their health and/or performance.
What happens when carriers are mated to other animals?
Carriers, will on average, pass the undesirable allele to a random half (50 %) of their progeny.
When a carrier bull and carrier cow is mated, there is a 25% chance that the resultant calf will inherit two normal alleles, a 50% chance that the mating will result in a carrier (i.e. with just 1 copy of the undesirable allele, and a 25% chance that the calf will inherit two copies of the undesirable gene.
If animals tested free of the undesirable gene are mated to carrier animals the condition will not be expressed at all. All calves will appear normal, but approximately half (50%) could be expected to be carriers.
How is the genetic status of animals reported?
can be used to determine whether an individual animal is either a carrier or free of the alleles resulting in AM, NH, CA or DD.
Angus Australia uses advanced software to calculate the probability of (untested) animals to being carriers of AM, NH, CA or DD. The software uses the test results of any relatives in the calculations and the probabilities may change as new results for additional animals become available.
The genetic status of animals is being reported using five categories:
Tested AM free
AMFU
Based on Pedigree AM freeAnimal has not been tested
AM_% _% probability the animal is an AM carrier
AMC
AMA
DNA-based diagnostic tests have been developed which AMF
Tested AM-Carrier
AM-Affected
For NH, CA and DD, simply replace AM in the above table with NH, CA or DD.
Registration certificates and the Angus Australia webdatabase display these codes. This information is displayed on the animal details page and can be accessed by conducting an “Database Search” from the Angus Australia website or looking up individual animals listed in a sale catalogue.
Implications for Commercial Producers
Your decision on the importance of the genetic condition status of replacement bulls should depend on the genetics of your cow herd (which bulls you previously used) and whether some female progeny will be retained or sold as breeders.
Most Angus breeders are proactive and transparent in managing known genetic conditions, endeavouring to provide the best information available. The greatest risk to the commercial sector from undesirable genetic recessive conditions comes from unregistered bulls with unknown genetic background. The genetic condition testing that Angus Australia seedstock producers are investing in provides buyers of registered Angus bulls with unmatched quality assurance.
For further information contact Angus Australia (02) 6773 4600.
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Recommendations
for the introduction and management of your new bull: Recommendations for the introduction and management of your new bull:
1. UPON ARRIVAL:
a) Ensure your new bulls socialises with a group of animals, (anything except other bulls) in the yards, when they arrive.
b) Run the new bulls with a small group of empty females, (he has come from a different herd and may not have had exposure to some of the normal pathogens present in your herd –see further information below).
i. This MUST be done with the empty females, for a period of 2 to 4 weeks. Ideally the bull can then be rested for 6-8 weeks prior to joining.
ii. Ideally give the cows prostaglandin every 2 weeks so they continue to cycle.
c) Ideally bulls should be insured for their first year as standard.
2. PRE-JOINING:
a) We recommend a breeding soundness examination (BSE), including structural assessment, testicular palpation, service ability testing and semen testing (essential in single sire matings). This is mandatory for second joining and older bulls each year. It will improve the fertility performance of the herd, by removing infertile bulls from the joining group. If bulls are not service tested it is essential that you observe the bulls serve in the first week on joining.
i. These bulls will be given a risk rating and mating potential which will inf luence joining bull teams.
b) Keep vaccinations up to date; Vibrovax, Leptospirosis 7-in-1, Pestigard and an annual drench, 4-6 weeks prior to joining.
3. JOINING - new bulls have the highest risk of breakdown in the herd, this risk can be reduced by:
a) PROTECT a new bull by not over-joining, 30 females per virgin bull maximum.
b) Recommended to multi-sire join.
i. Ideally mixing bulls of different age groups, experience levels and risk ratings.
c) It is recommended, IF single sire joining with a new bull, to rotate him with a proven bull for at least one cycle. Also, it is good practice to rotate proven bulls for the last cycle with all new bulls.
“Most new bull fertility issues develop or are acquired during the joining period, rather than being pre-existing problems, this means that bull observation during the joining period is essential!
ONCE THE JOINING PROGRAM IS SET UP, MONITORING IS ESSENTIAL TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AS THEY DEVELOP.
Your new bulls need to be run in mobs that are easily monitored, keep them close to promote observation, check them 2 to 3 times a week for the first three weeks and then weekly thereafter. This involves looking for,
1. The bull serving, (this has not been successful until the bull thrusts). If bulls are continually mounting without serving it is often a sign the bull has developed a penile infection and needs to be rested and replaced immediately. Sound bulls should serve every 1 to 2 mounts.
2. Lameness
3. Evidence of penile or preputial swelling or inflammation
4. Signs of ill health, lethargy, etc.
5. Estimate the number of females cycling, (for every 20 females, one cycles each day at the commencement of joining). After three weeks of joining, there should only be one cow cycling every three days in 20 females.
4.
POST-JOINING:
a. Annual breeding soundness evaluation is a non-negotiable procedure.
b. Good management of bulls is a year-round procedure.
i. Keep bulls in working body condition – they should be in body condition score 3/5 at the start of mating, which will involve removing weight following the joining period.
ii. Manage bulls in groups of joining teams to establish stable social hierarchies and minimise bull fighting.
✓ Bulls need to be removed from the cows at the same time, to help create their bull mobs. This will limit the number of potential injuries by reducing the number of bull interactions.
✓ Bull paddock management is very important to minimise injury between joinings. The bulls need enough room to reduce fighting, restricted feed and water will increase interaction. Paddocks will require co-grazing with sheep, or crash-grazing by other mobs to manage feed quality and quantity on offer for the bulls.
✓ The target between joining is to restrict weight gain in older bulls to prevent break downs. Ideally young bulls have access to a higher level of nutrition as they continue to grow.
✓ Early pregnancy testing is essential for good female management and detection of surprises. The earlier the pregnancy testing is undertaken, the more likely the cause of the problem will be identified. This will not only give you early notice of the problem but also help in formulating a plan to help reduce the chance of the problem occurring again in the future.
PENILE INFECTIONS IN BULLS – “Balanoposthitis”:
Penile infections are a common disease in young bulls during their first joining season in any new herd. Mitigating the risk of this disease as outlined above is essential to reduce the number of breakdowns and optimise bull cost per calf.
These infections are caused by a range of bacterial, viral, and other organisms (“pathogens”). The genital form of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR; herpes virus) is commonly implicated. The issue is that any given property has its own population of reproductive tract pat hogens and if the new bulls make their first contact with these pathogens at the time of high workload (such as joining) they are at a high risk of developing a penile injury.
These injuries typically involve a reddened inflamed penis, developing to ulceration and pustules. Some bulls will stop serving due to pain (will continue to mount, but not serve), but other high libido bulls will continue to serve and create significant inflammation commonly leading to preputial tears, abscesses and prolapses. These are often perceived to be a “broken penis”, which they are not and IF treated promptly may regain normal function!
Treatment involves prompt removal of the affected bull from the joining mob, sexual rest (typically for the remainder of the joining) and treatment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. Preputial prolapses require surgical replacement.
If undetected these injuries commonly cause a significant decrease in pregnancy rate and commonly result in permanent infertility in the bull. Observation and intervention are essential!
Prevention of this condition is best achieved as outlined above, by deliberate pre-exposure of new bulls to a small number of females (low workload) well before the joining so that they are exposed and can develop immunity to the herds’ pathogens prior to the high workload of the joining period.
Positive fertility outcomes are a significant driver of profitability in beef breeding enterprises, but this requires informed and active management!
Dr. Shane P. Thomson BVetBio. BVSc. MAnSc. | HVC Production & Breeding.
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Thomsons Angus is located 5.8km down Bogolara Road off the Hume Highway, just 10.3kms from the Bookham exit and 17kms from the eastern Jugiong exit
