Charolais Magazine January 2026

CHAROLAIS Society of Australia Magazine

January July2026 2021

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Federal Board President: Alan Goodland [Queensland] Tel: 07 4993 2298 Mob: 0434 594 721 E: clarecharolais@skymesh.com.au Charolais Society of Australia Ltd ABN: 45 147 918 279 PO Box 772, ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Shop 6, 108 Dangar Street ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Tel: 02 6771 1666 Int: +61 2 6771 1666 General Manager Colin Rex 0408 661 255 manager@charolais.com.au Finance Hayley Clark accounts@charolais.com.au Registrar/Member Services Deearn Walker office@charolais.com.au

www.charolais.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ CharolaisSociety

Honorary Life Members Anthony Hordern (dec) Harry Wadds (dec) J Martin Lenthall (dec) Rick Pistauro AM (dec) David Dixon (dec) Bill Hayes John Sullivan (dec) Harold Seeley AM (dec) Trevor Cottee (dec) Helen Trustrum Lesley Millner (dec) Rob Millner (dec) Michael Hargreaves (dec) Alex McLachlan AM Gary Noller David Bondfield Shirley Barker (Dr.)

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Year Identification 2026 Calves

Tattoo Letter for 2026: X 4 / January 2026

Vice President: Sam Taylor [Victoria] Mob: 0428 385 522 E: allednaw@bigpond.com Honorary Treasurer: Brendan Scheiwe [National] Mob: 0438 513 633 E: bscheiwe@hotmail.com Murray Ferme [South Australia] Tel: 08 8636 4031 Mob: 0411 544 950 E: gumview@activ8.net.au Nigel Spink [New South Wales] Mob: 0427 828 804 E: challambicharolais@gmail.com Ross Sticklen [National] Mob: 0438 625 505 E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com Anne Thompson [National] Mob: 0427 030 167 E: anne@bbiga.com Robin Yost [Western Australia] Tel: 08 9574 2035 Mob: 0411 651 013 E: libertycharolais@gmail.com

Regional Office Bearers Queensland: Chairperson: Ross Sticklen E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com Secretary: Lauren Platzer E: lmplatzer@hotmail.com New South Wales: Chairperson: Steven Martin E: steve.739@hotmail.com Secretary: Laura Lockhart E: ljcattle@outlook.com Western Australia: Chairperson: Belynda Quilty E: elgin.park@outlook.com Secretary: Denise Lynch E: charolaiswa@hotmail.com Victoria: Chairperson: Ty Stanton E: tysubibeef@gmail.com Secretary: Katie McIntyre E: horizonhillcharolais@gmail.com South Australia: Chairperson: Josh Wiltshire E: imp.partners@optusnet.com.au Secretary: Sam Edwards E: charolaissa@outlook.com

Tel: 0438 625 505 Tel: 07 5460 9407

Tel: 0435 092 023 Tel: 0429 098 855

Tel: 0408 085 799

Charolais Youth Committee Chairperson: Eleni Fogden

Tel: 0427 872 272

Secretary:

Amy Whitechurch

Tel: 0437 617 149

Treasurer:

Sophie Inder

Tel: 0476 209 643

Committee: Amanda Cavenagh Gabby Stokes Oscar Cass

Tel: 0428 849 802 Tel: 0409 613 260 Tel: 0437 951 340

Youth Committee Email: charolaisyouthau@gmail.com

Tel: 0408 272 899

Tel: 0457 211 222 Tel: 0421 084 875

Tel: 0410 678 458 Tel: 0424 240 520

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In This Issue

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Society Contacts

8

President’s Perspective

12

GM’s View

20

Technical: Understanding Milk EBV’s

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The Test of Time

26

Charolais Youth Australia

27

Moongool Advancing Charolais Youth

30

Validating the Narrative

42

International Connections

46

Brisbane Royal 2025

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The Success Continues

52

Megan is Aiming High

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Technical: Why EBVs aren’t absolute

58

It’s Our Time, World Congress 2026

60

Perth Royal 2025

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Adelaide Royal 2025

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Melbourne Royal 2025

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Further Success

68

Industry Recognition

72

2025 Sale Summaries

78

From The Archives - 2000

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Building The Future

84

Events Calendar

86

Advertising Index

Features

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The Test of Time A philosophy to keep it simple has consistently produced results for Darren and Kate Mackaway and their sons.

Great breed choices and heterosis has developed their beef enterprise into a productive herd capable of hitting market specifications consistently. Read more about the Charolais contribution.

International Connections Amy Whitechurch ventured to Canada to represent the Charolais Society of Australia at the Charolais Charbray International Youth program. Amy reports back on her trip of a lifetime.

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Validating the Narrative Charolais producers have taken on board the quest for feedlot and carcase feedback with a massive entry increase in the Queensland Region’s Feedlot and Carcase Competition. Over 400 head entered the competition in 2025. Read the full results on this year’s competition.

Industry Recognition Demand for Charolais genetics in 2025 has again increased with the breed average price at auction lifting by $1,122 a head. The breed has been recognised for increasing performance and continues to be a major influence in the European breed sector.

Read the full results of the 2025 Charolais bull and female sales at auction.

Cross Into Profit With Charolais 7

Perspective

President’s

Alan Goodland

First of all, Merry Christmas to all our fellow breeders and supporters and Happy New Year. As I sit down to write my report for the end of 2025, it is great to be hearing all the wonderful reports of rainfall around the majority of the country over the last few weeks. Let’s hope the season remains optimistic for everyone across the country. Discussions around the industry recently, has been enthusiastic and confident with high market prices and encouraging weather conditions. Looking back at 2025, although there were some undesirable weather periods, there was a lot of positives throughout both the stud and commercial industries.

I understand there have been regions across the country that have experienced severe levels of drought.

Suffering long periods of time feeding cows certainly has its challenges. I sincerely hope there is light at the end of the tunnel and the tides have turned.

Bull Sales for 2025 continue to be even stronger than last year reaching an excellent average of $11,885.

Top priced bulls included Moongool Under Contract (P) selling for $100,000, Moongool Mr U1069 (P) selling for $90,000, 4 Ways MK Uptown (P) selling for $80,000 and Palgrove Underdog (P) (R/F) selling for $75,000. It’s great to see the Charolais breed continuing their dominance across the European cross breeding commercial programs.

The commercial world continues to dominate many saleyards with Charolais continuing to prove their worth with weight gain, market flexibility, market demand, growth, quicker turnoff and feedlot demand.

For Charolais cross steers, some highlights I am aware of included steers reaching 495c/kg weighing in at 348kg ($1722). Other steers at the same Sale reached 480c/kg weighing 379kg ($1820). Moving to a different area of the State, Feeder Steers in October weighing 434kg reached 470c/kg ($2040). A great credit to the Charolais breed continuing to prove that market profitability.

The RNA Paddock to Palate competition again proved the domination of Charolais genetics. Charolais took out overall results in the 100 day HGP Export, with five of the top seven places Charolais.

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Charolais also took out overall results for the 70 day HGP Trade Class with Charolais taking out the three of the top four places. The breed also took out highest daily weight gain animal. Congratulations to all the placegetters.

Accompanied by my wife, I thoroughly enjoyed a night out at the Queensland Charolais Feedlot and Carcass Awards Presentation Dinner in early November. A total of 403 head were entered into the Competition representing breeders from Charters Towers in the North to Merriwa in NSW. Heifers outweighed the weight gain with 222 heifers averaging 175.90kg gain over 182 steers with 171.40kg gain.

Congratulations to all placegetters who were up against some tough competition. I would personally like to thank Colin Rex, Ross Sticklen, Brendan Scheiwe, Garth Weatherall and the team at Freestone Feedlot for everything they do to make this competition the success it continues to be.

The 2026 Char Trek Charolais Youth Stampede will be held in January from the 15th to the 18th. This is a great opportunity for our youth to meet up with likeminded Charolais enthusiasts for a few days of a fun and educational experience. The Youth Committee has done an incredible job of pulling this together.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 Charolais Charbray International World Congress from the 5th to the 17th August where we can celebrate all things “Charolais”. The sub committee has been working through a lot of details in the organisation of this event. I am confident we will present an event that will be memorable for our visitors and promote our breed to the wider Australian beef industry.

There is always a lot of work involved behind the scenes in the Charolais office promoting Charolais including the administration and supporting of our Members. Thank you to Colin, Deearn and Hayley for your continued dedication and hard work throughout the year keeping the office running smoothly and efficiently. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers all the best for a healthy and happy 2026!

Alan Goodland, President

2026 Bull Sales

TOWARDS THE 2030

2025 our best ever year at Glenlea! Almost 300 bulls sold at auction and privately, and over 100 females! Our breeding program features our Red Factor charolais bulls, attracting new clients every year!

Thank you to all our central and western QLD bull clients and friends for making our 2025 Winton Bull Sale our most successful ever with 100% clearance and just shy of $13,000 average, with a top price of $26,000. Demand for top Glenlea sires for crossbreeding programs throughout QLD was there from Lot 1 to the last lot, who sold for $13,000!

At Roma in September, increased demand from our southern and central highlands clients landed our average to $10,500 with 100% clearance.

Top price bull at $18,000. Thank you to all our clients and friends who made this sale a success.

Glenlea Bulls are selected for:  Higher calving rates.  More fat cover for earlier turn off.  Built-in maternal traits to add value to your females.  Faster growth and carcass yield.  More bull for your dollar!!

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New genetics, fe aturing large drafts of our Re d Factor bulls.

• Winton - 17 July / 80 Bulls • Roma - 16 Sept / 60 Bulls • 100 Females available

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PADDOCK BULLS AVAILABLE FOR D ELIVERY BEFORE XMAS 20 25!

Follow us on Face book all the latest inform to keep up to date with ation for our Bull Sales!

Sold for $16,000.

Lot 17 - Winton at 27 months Extra carcass yield & bone. Polled. Sire: Glenlea Just Red.

Sold for $14,000.

Sold for $14,000.

Lot 21 - Winton at 22 months

Lot 16 - Roma at 21 months

Double red pure charolais. Carcass & supple skin.

Polled. Sire: Chenu Quibbler

Every growth & carcass trait above breed average!

PP Polled. Sire: SCX JEHU

For more information or to join our mail list for hard copy Sale Catalogues, contact Glenlea Beef or your local livestock agent.

Roderick Binny P: 0409 911 791 E: rbinny@australiangrassfedmeats.com www.glenleabeef.com.au @glenleacharolais

See you at the sales!

17th Annual Sale Friday 20th March 2026

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GM’s View

Colin Rex, General Manager

There is a great old saying, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. After the disappointment of 2020 and cancelling the proposed world congress after so much work had been undertaken, our time is here. Come August we will welcome to the world to show them the work and achievements that Australian Charolais breeders have committed over 55 years. There is no doubt in my mind we have taken a great breed and made the necessary adjustments to fit into the Australian environment and markets. In the last eleven years, over $161 million has been invested at auction for Charolais bulls in this country. In 2025 Charolais bulls at auction averaged $11,885, up from $10,807 in 2024. As a breed we have come of age and have earned a place at the top of the Australian beef industry.

This investment predominantly by the commercial sector has not been the result of fads and “new status”, these results have been driven by known performance and results.

Commercial operators like the Mackaway family featured on page 22, have seen the benefits the Charolais breed can offer over an extended period of time. As Charolais breeders we should take pride in the type of bulls and females we contribute to the industry and the results they achieve in the commercial sector.

The Queensland market where Charolais are used extensively over many breeds from the bos indicus breeds highlight our society motto “cross into profit.” Feature articles in the Queensland Country Life have included quotes such as Darren Clem, Gympie (Charolais x Brahman) “they give me the kind of calves buyers are chasing, plenty of beef, high growth and very marketable”. Ben and Petra Mason, Teeswater, Mitchell (Charolais x crossbred) “the weight for age we get with the Charolais – cross article provide us with the flexibility to sell into the export or domestic markets”.

Alistair & Kym Day, Jaccondoll Station, Barcaldine (Charolais x Droughtmaster) commenting “We have made the decision to go full Charolais due to their fast weight gain and the demand for them in the feedlot. As weaners they are about 50 kilograms ahead of the Droughtmasters generally”. There are many more positive testimonies like this across the industry. Charolais genetics are performing and producing results for their owners.

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The Queensland Regions Feedlot and Carcass trial results reported in this publication highlight so many positives for the breed. The big take away from this trial over several years now, is the value of feeding Charolais influenced heifers in the feedlot and their excellent performance and carcass attributes. When you have heifers punching out close to $2000 in value add during feeding, it adds value to the heifer drop, that’s normally 50% of your production.

Another take away from this trial that featured over 400 entries this year is the desire for producers to obtain feedback. Having a clear vision of the sire attributes required to be introduced into your breeding program has many positives. Every herd can make progress, it’s just a matter of determining priorities.

In August when we welcome delegates from around the world, it will be a tremendous opportunity to commence conversations on our Charolais type and the various markets we breed sires to produce for. Our industry compared to many countries has significant bos indicus cattle in the commercial breeding herd which will be unfamiliar to many visitors. I predict there will be some breeds at Brisbane Royal where Charolais will feature, that some delegates have never seen before.

We are aiming to have a great roll up of cattle in the feature show and prizemoney has been increased for the highly prestigious EKKA led steer competition. The Board is offering $10,000 cash for the exhibitor of the grand champion carcass if it’s a Charolais or Charolais cross and meets the conditions set. Chris Knox and Helen Alexander are offering $2000 for the highest scoring Charolais/ Charolais cross carcass that meets the conditions and we thank them for their support. See page 54 in this publication for the fine print.

I have been fortunate to attend several international Charolais events and have benefited from establishing networks, listening to many viewpoints on a range of subjects and just discovering how different industries operate on a global basis. I urge all Australian members to take the time to either head to Brisbane or one of the other stops and take the opportunity to talk with our visitors. You will be richer for the experience. cont page 14....

ADVANCE BULL SALE

Selling at

ROMA, 31st AUGUST 2026

CATTLEMAN’S BULLS

READY TO BE DOWNRIGHT DIRTY

Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe MARBURG, QUEENSLAND m: 0438 513 633 e: bscheiwe@hotmail.com

Performance drives profit

New Sires 2025

Advance U-Bet U36 (P) (pictured above) Bird Hill Utah (P), Lilydale Unique (P) Mount William Underdog (P) Quicksilver Undoubtable (P)(R/F)

Breeding Charolais in Queensland for 30 years

Brendale sired progeny in the Queensland Feedlot & Carcase Trial

Selected to survive in the ticks, then add carcase punch and growth ,

your profit is our aim!

Class winner Steer 281 -340kg - 94.22pts (Sixth top carcase score - 396 head) Six head in top 16 Heifers - MSA Index

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GM’s View ...cont from page 12

In 2026 we are working on developing different advertising mediums which will feature Charolais success stories. Some of this work will be based on producer testimonials as well as a higher footprint in digital strategies. In the November Charolais Journal produced by American International Charolais Association (AICA) (available online) there is a great quote on page 67 “Advocacy – word of mouth, grass-roots marketing – is one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal.” AICA Executive Vice-President Brett Spader followed in their December journal with “good marketing isn’t about hype; it’s about helping cattle producers see value.”

Every one of us is a huge asset in the marketing of the Charolais message. One of my beliefs and observations over twenty-three years of breed society management has been faith in the collective activity of many. It doesn’t matter to the collective what your promotional activity is, as long as there is promotional activity. A social media presence, a show team, feedlot trial entry, conversation at the school bus pickup, print media, everything contributes to the story (both good and bad). As we move towards our 60th anniversary of Charolais in Australia, I urge everybody involved in this great breed to share the message, it’s worth telling. In my time in the beef industry, I have seen some breeds fall behind by not spreading the word. Yes, it can be costly to develop markets, but I assure you it’s more expensive not to develop market share.

One message I believe we share well is “cross into profit”. Since our marketing rebranding back in 2009, this motto has served us well. It remains the cornerstone of our marketing efforts and will continue to focus heavily into the future. The science of heterosis and extra gain, the free lunch if you will, is proven across many livestock industries.

A Charolais asset when crossbreeding often overlooked, is the ability of the breed to stamp their progeny. Just look at the crossbred calves at the bottom of this page.

The uniformity of these calves from different dam bases is outstanding. Northern or southern breeding programs, similar visual results. Whilst hides come off at processing, when marketing weaners, stores etc through sale yards, visual uniformity across a pen as well as highlighting to buyers these are Charolais cross, is super valuable.

Helge and Candace By (Canada) with retiring Charolais Board member Brendan Scheiwe at the 2018 Swedish World Congress where Brendan was elected Charolais Charbray International President.

Whilst we will have a focus on the World Congress in 2026, it’s business as usual at the office. The board continue to focus on the future and how we can improve the market penetration of the breed into the commercial industry. We extend our congratulations and appreciation to retiring board member, Brendan Scheiwe, who has reached his ten-year board tenure. In his decade of board service, he has been Treasurer, Vice President, President as well as two years as Charolais Charbray International President. It has been a pleasure working with Brendan over these ten years and his contribution in this period will have lasting advantages for the society. We also extend a welcome to the board for Nigel Spink and Anne Thompson. Having a board with diversity is an advantage to the decision-making process and Anne and Nigel will add to our resources.

Come February we congratulate Deearn on reaching her ten-year long service milestone. Our office functions at a high level due to her diligence and capabilities and we are lucky to have her. Hayley in our finance department also makes this breed tick. Hayley first started with the Society in 2005 and apart from some time out for family, has provided the society with outstanding service for many of those years. We take great pride in assisting members with fast turnaround of processing and taking the hassle out of registration work. It’s a pleasure and honour to work within a team including these two ladies and I am proud of what our small team achieves.

As you read this edition, I trust everybody has a safe break over Christmas and New Year, recharges and gets prepared for the year that awaits us. It’s our time and it’s our story, let’s make it worthwhile.

Colin Rex, General Manager

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LOT 19 sold for $26,0 00 Kilkenny Charolais

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Stud sire: UGURCHIN U44F (PP)

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LOT 163 sold for $14,0 00 Donnelly & Sons

Lilydale Invitational Sale

Thursday 23rd of July 2026 Commencing 11am - Toogoolawah Q

50 Bulls Online Bidding Available

Studs:

Bird Hill ǀ Cheyenne Jay Tees ǀ Juandah Lilydale ǀ Reids ǀ Sandy Ridge Lilydale selling bulls at February All Breeds 2026 Contact Ross Sticklen M: 0438 625 505 E: lilydalecharolais@bigpond.com

VIOLET HILLS CHAROLAIS TH 16 ANNUAL ON FARM SALE

Thursday 7th of May 2026 - Rydal NSW Est. 1972 ON OFFER:

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40 Bulls 19 to 20 Months of Age.

20 PTIC Heifers

Charolais x Red Angus.

Joined to Red Angus Bulls.

• At Violet Hills we have spent over 50 years refining our aim to produce easy doing, easy care, polled bulls that are ideal for the grass fed market.

• We select our bulls from a herd of approximately 300 pedigree cows.

• We have both red and white bulls.

Typical Violet Hills Bull!

Contact: Daryl & Kaye Jenkins (02) 6359 3221 / 0428 639 674 or Sean Jenkins 0419 416 197 Agents: Andrew Bickford (Elders Bathurst) 0427 943 781 or Brian Kennedy (Elders Stud Stock) 0427 844 047

Email: violethills@bigpond.com 16 / January 2026

Website: violethillscharolais.com.au

LIBERTY CHAROLAIS & SHORTHORNS

16TH APRIL 2026

ANNUAL YEARLING BULL SALE 40 POLL CHAROLAIS BULLS 15 POLL SHORTHORN BULLS

ON - FARM

“CULHAM” TOODYAY, WA KEVIN & ROBIN YOST 0400651021 0411651013

libertycharolais@gmail.com

16th Annual Invitational Female and Genetics Sale

Toowoomba Showgrounds (Undercover) Saturday 7th March 2026 11:00 (Qld Time)

Charnelle Friesia 36 GKA24V34E – Homozygous Polled - BPA Free – Silverstream Padra x Mac 2244 – Maternal half-sister to current Ekka Grand Champion Bull and new Elstow Herd Sire LHU Ultimate.

Charnelle Emma 9 GKA24V26E – Homozygous Polled BPA free C. Station Master (PP) S46F x Elder’s Blackjack

Charnelle Ja-Cie 18 GKA24V28E – Homozygous Polled BPA Free Silverstream Padra x LT Authority

80 Females including 8 Cows & Calves 50 Joined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Elder’s Blackjack, Silverstream Padra, Silverstream President & Station Master 22 Unjoined Heifers including show prospects – Sires represented include Silverstream Padra & LT Authority Embryo Packages – Sires represented include Palgrove Red Rock, Elder’s Blackjack, Silverstream Saint Martin, Robins RS & Silverstream Sonic

Contact Graham Blanch Ph: 0427 622 410 E: charnellecharolais@bigpond.com

Find us on Facebook @charnellecharolais

The Best Value for Money Charolais Female Sale in Australia!

Technical

Understanding Milk EBV’s, The weight of a calf at 200 days is influenced by many factors. Research has shown that around 70% of the variation in the weight of calves at 200 days can be attributed to non-genetic factors (e.g. nutrition, disease), 20% to differences in the calf’s genetics for growth and the remaining 10% to differences in the maternal contribution made by the mother.

The maternal contribution of the mother is consequently an important consideration for beef enterprises. Differences in the contribution of the dam to the 200 day weight of the calf are influenced by such things as the amount of milk the calf receives, the quality of the milk received and the mothering ability of the dam. Some of this is due to maternal genetics and some to non-genetic maternal effects.

Milk EBVs provide an estimate of the maternal genetic contribution of a dam to the 200 day weight of her calf. In the case of sires, this estimates the maternal genetic effect that his daughters will contribute to the 200 day weight of their progeny. The Milk EBV is expressed in kilograms (kg).

Larger, more positive, Milk EBVs indicate a greater maternal genetic contribution to 200 day weight. For example, a bull with a Milk EBV of +15 kg would be expected to sire daughters that have a greater maternal genetic contribution to the 200 day weight of their calves than a bull with a Milk EBV of +5 kg. With all other factors (e.g. the 200 Day Growth EBVs of calves) being equal, this greater maternal genetic contribution should be reflected through higher weaning weights among the daughter’s calves.

It is important to note that the optimum level of Milk EBV will depend on the production system and environment in which the cows are run. Selection for increased Milk EBVs may be warranted when cows are run under good nutritional conditions and/or calves are sold as weaners.

However, some environments may not support high Milk EBVs. For example, under suboptimal conditions, high Milk EBV cows may not get back in calf as easily as lower Milk EBV cows in the following year.

The Milk EBV is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.

BREEDPLAN does not estimate how much milk a cow gives, rather it estimates how much of her calf’s weaning weight can be attributed to the difference between her inherited milk potential and the breed benchmark. The Milk EBV is expressed as kg of calf live-weight at 200 days ie the expected difference in this weight due to the maternal effect (milk) of the cow.

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Because we do not milk beef cows we can’t get direct measure of milk production, so we have to look at using an indirect measurement such as weaning weight, however there are two genetic factors that influence the weight of a calf at weaning – the amount of milk it gets from its dam, and the inherent growth potential of the calf.

BREEDPLAN uses the calves’ 200 and 400 day weights, and some complex mathematics derived from research results, to estimate how much of the 200 day weight is due to milk.

This amount is then multiplied by the known heritability of the trait to arrive at the EBV. Whilst the actual calculations are mathematically complex, field observations indicate that BREEDPLAN ranking for milk accurately reflect the genetic component of milking ability.

In the case of a sire, BREEDPLAN estimates how much of the 200 day weight of his daughters’ calves result from the genetic component of her milking ability that she inherited from the sire. Therefore, it may take some time before a sire actually has daughters with calves that are performance recorded at weaning. Until a sire has daughters in production, his EBV for 200-Day milk is determined from his relatives’ EBVs. The accuracy of a milk EBV that is based strictly upon pedigree information is relatively low and the possible change in EBV from one evaluation to the next, as daughters are brought into production, could be quite large.

The Milk EBV is the EBV which is most influenced by poor recording of performance data by breeders eg neglecting management groups, selective recording.

Source: BREEDPLAN Help Centre. https://breedplan.une.edu.au/help-centre/

BAUHINIA PARK CHAROLAIS

Special thanks to everyone who supported our 2025 Bull Sale!

40/40 Bulls Sold to a Top of $40,000 - Avg $15,292.

LOT 5 – BAUHINIA PARK UNLIMITED (P) (RF) $40,000 - Lamb Pastoral

LOT 1 - UNIVERSE (P) $24,000 - Kandanga Valley

LOT 4 - UMPIRE (P) (R/F) $24,000 - Waterford Charolais

LOT 10 - UTOPIA (PP) $18,000 - Eldridge Charolais

LOT 17 - UNO (R/F) $20,000 - Lamb Pastoral

LOT 30 - UNDERCLIFF (R/F) $29,000 - Fairview Cattle Co

LOT 44 - UNDERTAKER (P) (R/F) $20,000 - Mulgrave Grazing

GRAND CHAMPION CARCASE! 2025 Qld Charolais Carcase Comp from over 400 head!

2026 Annual Bull Sale Date Claimer: 19th August, Emerald Qld

Enquiries welcome - www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au Ryan & Rachel Holzwart - “Kensington”, Emerald Qld 4720 - Ph: 0447 313 126

The Test of Time A philosophy to keep it simple has consistently produced results for Darren and Kate Mackaway and their sons. Great breed choices and heterosis combined with effective nutrition and good management has developed their beef enterprise into a productive herd capable of hitting market specifications consistently. Charolais have been a constant in the breeding program for thirty years and a major contributor.

Above: Darren and Kate Mackaway, Stony Creek Beef, Walcha with replacement heifers in the background.

Below: We are not saying Kate has a favourite, but!

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At an elevation of 1,290 metres, Kate and Darren enjoy a beautiful part of Australia on their Tumble Downs property 35km south of Walcha, NSW. Tumble Downs is nestled in the eastern fall country between Walcha, Nowendoc and the mountains heading to the east coast. Originally from Merriwa, south of Gunnedah, NSW, the Mackaway family moved to the Walcha area for a more reliable rainfall twenty-nine years ago. Their average rainfall now is 1,170mm compared to the Merriwa average of 595mm. Initially the pair farmed with Darren’s family before heading out on their own in 2020. Their cattle enterprise is based on the home property, Tumble Downs 1,208 hectares and two other blocks of 311 hectares and 460 hectares. The three properties are within 12 kilometres of each other and they routinely walk cattle from one block to the other.

Darren and Kate trading as Stony Creek Beef have one son and his family home on the farm with their younger son piloting helicopters in the Northern Territory. With shelter from close proximity to forestry, rolling hills and flowing water, the properties offer many natural advantages.

Since purchasing properties in the area, considerable attention has been given to weed control, particularly nodding thistle and blackberries. Using planes, helicopters and spot spraying these weeds have been successfully controlled and pastures improved. Darren remarked the helicopters allow more accurate application of the sprays than the planes. It should be noted that this area is very hilly with some steep slopes. After many years of persistence, the family are now mostly using spot sprayers on buggies and bikes to achieve the required results. Pasture mixes include phalaris, cocksfoot, fescue and clover provide a sound nutritional base for the herd. Oats and rye are sown to clean up paddocks as well as the opportunity to develop calves after weaning. Darren and Kate in the future are looking to sow chicory and plantains however these species don’t tolerate the thistle sprays well.

The Charolais influence is apparent in the calves at Stony Creek Beef.

In the past chook manure was used as fertilizer on pastures as the family had access to supplies of this. A drawback to this product was the freight cost due its bulk and the inability to cover the whole farm, due to terrain. Since 2020 aerial application of traditional fertiliser has been used as the family recognize the contribution good soil quality and plant nutrition makes to their production system. Darren has made a large steel pipe roller and this is used to push rocks below the surface. Future property developments planned include more wells for water security, water reticulation and smaller paddocks for more rotational grazing. For drought reserves, the family buried 470 bales of silage in 2021. This area of New South Wales was hit hard by the 2018/2019 droughts with the cow herd maintained on palm meal and purchased hay from as far away as Pinnaroo in South Australia.

Using the palm meal and hay along with mineral supplements, Darren and Kate were able to maintain conception rates in a severe drought. Strong believers in the value of mineral supplements, Kate originally started producing her own brew for the herd including magnesium (grass tetany) lime (calcium) and salt. Seeing the benefits of providing supplement, the supplement use has continued however now a premix is purchased. Kate said the cattle indicate when more supplement is required and feeding the supplements allows close time with the herd. Darren commented a draft of 56 steers that had access to supplement processed recently with no dark cutters. He believes the supplements offered to the cattle assist in achieving results like this. cont page 24....

Well developed Charolais calves on good pasture.

High content Charolais calves pictured at six months back in early 2025.

Image courtesy K Mackaway

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The Test of Time ...cont from page 23 The Mackaway family have embraced crossbreeding for many years and it has served the family well. Darren’s father had cows of many breeds including Braford, Simmental, Hereford and started with the Charolais infusion thirty years ago. The early Charolais bulls were big framed which worked well as the family were marketing older bullocks.

Shorthorns were introduced about 25 years ago to add softness to the herd and these two breeds now form the basis of the crossbreeding program. Some 30 odd bulls have been purchased from Violet Hills Charolais, Rydal NSW with other sires purchased from Temana and Wakefield. Both Shorthorn and Charolais sires are sourced from Futurity Pastoral at Baradine. At both the 2025 Violet Hills and Futurity bull sales, Darren and Kate purchased the top priced bull, in their age group.

Working to eliminate horns in their herd, Darren and Kate are looking to source homozygous poll bulls with good muscle expression. Temperament and structure are critical and the family typically source 8 to 10 bulls each year.

Emphasis is placed on birthweight looking not to go over breed average on EBV for this trait. The selection criteria are working for the herd with only twenty horned calves in 2024 and weaning weights averaging 280kgs and topping out at 430kg. Calving commences in July and weaning is usually late April/May. Darren and Kate are happy to leave their calves on the cows a little longer to assist in keeping the cow herd in suitable condition for the next calving season.

The herd is geared to produce 700 calves a year with a strong focus on the Coles non-grain fed market. When seasonal conditions allow some cattle are bought in to finish. This market requires 240-330kg carcasses, 5 -19mm of fat and be milk tooth. Darren and Kate have been successfully hitting these specs with turnoff starting at 18 months and running through to 24 months. Turning off cattle earlier for Coles started in the 2019 drought and any cattle that do not fit that market are easily placed into other market. Having some diversity in marketing works well for the business. In 2025 close to 400 head were turned off for the Coles market and these averaged over $2,250 a head.

With over ninety % of their annual turnoff the product of their female herd there is a strong focus on having these breeders perform. Cows are mostly run in age groups with each mob having excellent documentation on joining sires, calving records, weaning rates and health treatments.

Selected replacement heifers at 11 months. Image courtesy K Mackaway

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Cows are multi sire joined with some mobs this year achieving a 100% pregnancy status. Yearling heifers for the last two years have been joined in colour mobs, the red factor cattle to Angus sires and the white/grey heifers to Shorthorn. Empty yearling heifers are fattened for the trade and not retained.

This year 240 heifers were joined as the family are building up their breeding numbers. When calving heifers, DNA samples are taken from calves requiring assistance to track sires involved. Kate uses the heifer mobs to graze down grass along the roads by the property to reduce fire risk in summer. This also allows her observation time to study the replacements and store information for future reference. The Charolais bulls and Shorthorns are used on the females for the second calf onwards. Darren commented on the progress the Charolais breed has made in adding softness and moderation of frame.

Driving through the paddocks the females are consistently deep bodied and doing a great job on their calves. The replacement heifers are even as peas in a pod and very calm, the results of sire selection and Kate’s time grazing the mob roadside. Darren also invests time at weaning training the calves with dogs. Every calf retained on the property is put through exercises with their dogs after seeing an experienced farmer do it many years ago.

This process has reduced weaning time in the yard and stress allowing the calves to get out grazing quickly, as well as making them easier to handle later in life.

Tumble Downs under the management of the Mackaway family is a beaming light to the success of crossbreeding and breed complementarity. The Charolais and Shorthorn work so well together and the Angus play their part in calving out heifers. The breed combination and excellent pasture management is allowing Darren and Kate to achieve great growth rates and turn off calves through winter when prices are higher. High content Charolais cross females are throughout the herd and look a treat.

The success of the Charolais influence in this program is clear and the breed has stood the test of time. The beef industry has changed considerably over the thirty years the Mackaway family have used Charolais but the breed has remained relevant.

Cracking Charolais infused calf just prior to weaning at 9 months.

Image courtesy K Mackaway

Cow and calves grazing on the scenic Tumble Downs property.

Charolais breeder with tremendous depth, thickness and udder quality.

The Charolais and Shorthorn influence is clearly visible in the herd.

A group of Charolais calves highlighting the consistency of the calf drop.

A sample of the red replacement heifers showing a closer Shorthorn influence.

Below: Replacement heifers in the white and grey mob, great thickness showing already.

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Auction Success

From the Chair -

It’s a pleasure to present my second Chairperson’s Report for the Charolais Society Magazine, and what a fitting time to be writing it. I’m currently in Canada, travelling through some of their most respected cattle regions, attending major shows, and touring a number of outstanding operations. It has been an incredible experience to witness the strength of the Charolais breed on a global scale, and I’m bringing home plenty of inspiration, ideas, and renewed motivation for the year ahead.

For those who may not know me well yet, whilst my professional career for the last five years has been as an accountant, my partner and I also own and operate a sheep feedlot in my hometown of Loxton in South Australia. I’m also involved in my family’s mixed farming operations as well, where Charolais cattle have long played an important role. Working alongside my partner and our wider family has shaped much of my passion for this industry, one built on hard work, community, and the belief that strong youth engagement is essential to the future of our breed.

That’s why I’m particularly excited about the upcoming 2026 Char Trek Youth Stampede. This event will be one of the most important opportunities we have to support, encourage, and celebrate the next generation of Charolais leaders. The energy and innovation young people bring to our industry is invaluable, and our Youth Stampedes continue to be a testament to the resilience and enthusiasm of our youth program. The 2026 event is shaping up to be something truly special, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team already working behind the scenes to make it a standout success.

As I reflect on my travels here in Canada so far, it’s clear that the future of the Charolais breed both at home and abroad is bright. I look forward to working with our members, youth, committees, and supporters throughout the year as we build momentum toward Char Trek and continue strengthening our society.

Thank you for the warm welcome into this role. I’m honoured to serve as Chairperson and excited for what lies ahead.

Youth Committee Chairperson

Eleni Fogden 26 / January 2026

The annual Charolais Youth development auction hosted by Auctionsplus in August was a tremendous success. Semen packages sold exceptionally well with Palgrove Rockerfella R825E (P) donated by Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais selling for $810 per straw to Warilla Charolais. There were ten straws in this package. Two straws of Silverstream Evolution E168 (P) donated by Moongool Charolais sold for $690 to Cassaglen Charolais. Braden Donnelly, Tenterfield paid $390 for two straws of SVY Mayfield 30H (P) donated

by Venturon Livestock and a package from Hewitt Agribusiness Pty Ltd of Clare Titan (P) sold for $130 to Challambi Charolais.

An imported embryo package offered by Black Duck and Charnelle Charolais sold for $2900 per embryo. Braden Donnelly, Niaroo Charolais, Tenterfield NSW selected the two embryos form the joining of Silverstream Sonic S41 (P) and Silverstream Angelica T151 (P). A range of other items including original paintings, halters, prints and much more contributed over $20,000 to the youth funds.

The support of Auctionsplus, auction donors and bidders made this event a great success. The Charolais Society of Australia extend their sincere appreciation to everybody that supported the auction.

Char Trek Sponsors With our youth members heading to Toowoomba in January for “Char Trek, our youth event we would like to acknowledge our sponsors for this event. Industry sponsors include McGregor Gourlay Agricultural Services Virbac and Colin Say & Co. Studs supporting this event include Palgrove, Moongool, Fine Design, Ascot, Charnelle, Black Duck, Caloona, 4 Ways, Tallimba, Tookawhile, River Run and Elridge Charolais.

The support of these sponsors and all the people that will contribute time and expertise to the education program ensure our youth have the best opportunity to take positives from this event.

Commercial Success Porsha Warren (pic), Elridge P Charolais, was one of eight youth members that entered cattle in the Queensland Region Feedlot and Carcass competition. Youth entrants Porsha, Indiah, Halle & Mac Goodland, Sophie Inder and Paisley Holzwart achieved considerable success in the open section of this competition. Read the full results on page 32.

Moongool Miss W88 (P) has been donated by the Price Family, Moongool Charolais to support youth development.

Moongool Advancing Charolais Youth At the 2026 Char Trek event, the Price Family from Moongool Charolais, Yuleba Qld have kindly donated a heifer for “The Most Potential Breeder award”. This award offers a youth member the chance to kick start their future herd with a heifer from a renowned Charolais herd. In 2024 Palgrove Charolais donated a heifer that was won by Gabby Stokes of Clearview Charolais.

Moongool Charolais was established in 1985 by the Price family and today runs 1,200 registered Charolais females.

As one of Australia’s leading Charolais studs, Moongool is dedicated to producing fertile, structurally sound cattle with the longevity to thrive in commercial operations. Their breeding program focuses on adding growth, softness, and fat cover, ensuring cattle that meet the demands of commercial producers.

Alongside their stud herd, the Price family also operates a large commercial enterprise where Charolais genetics are successfully integrated. Each year, Moongool offers around 80 Charolais bulls at their annual sale, in addition to selling hundreds of paddock bulls privately.

The Price family sold the highest price Charolais bull in 2025 at $100,000 and holds the record for the highest price Charolais bull at auction in Australia at $265,000. Renowned within the industry, the Price family has achieved success in both commercial and stud competitions, cementing Moongool’s reputation for quality and performance.

Moongool Fanmail 8 (R/F) won the prestigeous Urquhart Trophy for Supreme Beef Exhibit at Sydney Royal in 2019.

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Validating the Narrative Queensland Charolais Feedlot & Carcass Competition Over 400 Entries

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Validating the Narrative ...cont from page 30

Charolais producers have taken on board the quest for feedlot and carcase feedback with a massive entry increase in the Queensland Region’s Feedlot and Carcase Competition. As margins tighten in farming, the need to increase performance in herd production becomes critical and feedback plays an important role.

Thirty-three producers from two states entered 413 head. This is a huge increase from the 283 head entered in 2024. The entry numbers this year could make this the largest single breed feedlot performance competition in Australia. Entrants this year competed for a prize pool of $15,000 on offer from sponsors and the Queensland Region. Along with the prizemoney the event generates great actual performance feedback for the entrants. A pleasing part of the competition was eight entrants under 25 year old producers entering cattle in the competition. There is also a significant increase in commercial producers entering cattle in the competition.

The 188 steers and 225 heifers entered the Freestone Feedlot at Warwick in southern Queensland on the 22nd May and had a settling in period before their first official weigh in. With carcasses in the competition being evaluated on Meat Standards Australia (MSA) guidelines, all cattle are Hormone Growth Promotant (HGP) free.

For the official feedlot gain section of the competition the cattle were evaluated on a 100 day feed regime. Daily weight gains were generated and ranked within sex. All cattle in the competition were also price valued based on the results of the Roma saleyard market report to generate a $ value entering the lot. Once processed the actual carcass value was then used to compare actual increase in value from the feeding process.

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The ability of the Charolais sire to genetically empower their progeny to perform is evident when viewing the cattle in this competition, WOW, what a set of cattle.

After 100 days on feed the cattle are processed and carcass data and scoring take place on MSA guidelines. All the above data is provided back to competitors along with an image taken prior to processing. Brendan Scheiwe who has been involved in the event coordination since inception said “we are fortunate to have the great teams at Bartholomew & Co at Beaudesert and Freestone Feedlot, Warwick working in collaboration with the Queensland Region. Garth and his team go the extra mile for this event and ensure vendors receive great prices for their cattle as well as coordinating the Freestone feedlot. Cliff, Wendy and their team at Freestone are simply exceptional and a pleasure to work with. The competition has really found its legs as producers recognise the feedback it provides”.

In the first four years of this event the champion carcass score is even with 2 steers and 2 heifers taking the honours.

Greg & Kel Kelly, Juandah Grazing have produced two of the grand champion carcasses with wins in 2021 and 2022. These two carcasses averaged 92.75 points on the hook. Clare Grazing had grand champion carcass in 2023 with 92.43 points and AK & WA Stanton, commercial producers produced an 87.63 point carcass to win in 2024.

With the results from this year taking the total number of cattle in the competition to over 1,200 in five years, the Charolais Society is building a data set of performance on purebred and Charolais cross genetics. As a breed we have known that a Charolais sired heifer will compete as well as most other breed steers on feed conditions. Results from this trial have well and truly proved this with the best heifer in 2024 having a $ value add of $1,701.44. This heifer entered by breeders, Elridge Charolais gained 2.066kg/day on feed and produced a carcass worth $2,919. With a carcass weight of 420kg she had an eye muscle area of 76cm2.

Colin Rex, General Manager

Glen Poole, Teys Australia presenting Ryan Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Charolais, Emerald Qld the grand champion carcass banner.

Taking the honours for feedlot gain in 2025 was a heifer from Clare Charolais. Their entry gained 279 kilograms on trial averaging 2.683kg/day. Another heifer entered by youth members, Indiah, Halle and Mac Goodland achieved the second best weight gain of 272kg on trial. Clare Charolais topped a great result for feedlot gain by also entering the best steer at 261kg on trial and third best steer at 244kg.

Genetics from the Clare Charolais breeding program provided ten of the top fifteen steers on weight gain and seven of the top fifteen heifer gains.

Moongool Charolais had the third best heifer weight gain at 260kg. Elridge Charolais including daughter Porsha’s entries had great results as well with five placings in the top fifteen heifers and one in the top fifteen steers. In the pen competition focussed on consistency, Elridge Charolais placed second, third, fifth and ninth in the top ten Heifer pens. Daughter Porsha placed seventh in this section to add to the family’s success. cont page 34....

Steers feeding after four weeks in the lot.

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Validating the Narrative ...cont from page 33 Top pen in the heifer section was Indiah, Halle and Mac Goodland, Theodore with a combined weight gain for the three head of 682kg. Their parents took the honours in the pen of steers with first and second places at 669kg and 629kg respectively. Kingsford Farming had the third place in the steer pen with a combined gain of 622kg.

One interesting segment of this competition is valuing the animals entering the feedlot based on the Roma sale report the week of entry. Cattle are allocated the price quoted for that weight range and sex. Entries are valued out based on carcase return and a dollar increase in value calculated. The outstanding performance this year was a purebred Charolais heifer entered by Elridge Charolais. This heifer gained 249 kilograms on feed. Dressing out at 416kg carcase weight she grossed $3,203.20 at processing. Based on her entry value she increased value over 104 days $1,924.65. From this feed costs need to deducted which still resulted in terrific performance and actual return.

Top steer was Clare Charolais returning a value increase of $1,600.92. The top eleven performers in this section were heifers. The top heifers averaged an increase of $1,733.34 per head. The heifers enter the lot on a lower per head basis as our industry operates. The value of the Charolais influenced heifer is her ability to gain weight and muscle without running to fat too early. Continuing to increase weight and then killing out with a quality carcase offers opportunity to feedlots to get great performance out of these heifers, both feed performance and return on investment.

When we look at compliance with Meat Standards Australia, there were 179 steers processed in this competition.

If the highest scoring MSA Index animal from another recent breed association trial was entered in this competition there would be 180 steers. That other breed steer would have placed 179th for MSA Index in this competition. The average MSA Index for the Charolais steers was a score of 60.85. It should be remembered that many of the cattle in this competition are Charolais sired from other breed dams.

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A look at the top ten animals of each sex on their MSA index show that of the twenty head, 16 came from stud herds. If stud breeders can supply the right genetics through to their clients, the industry benefits.

In the analysis of the carcass results we have seen an animal from the lighter classes taking grand champion carcass. Ryan and Rachel Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Charolais, Emerald, Queensland took the honours with a very stylish red factor steer. Their entry won the 240 to 280.9kg class with a carcass weight of 277kgs and strong marks for eating quality.

This carcase was the only one in the light class to score Aus Meat Marbling, 2 and MSA Marbling, 400. This contributes to an MSA Index of 65.25. This carcass scored well for market specifications and Lean Meat Yield as well. This steer was sired by 4 Ways Mario (P)(R/F) from a three quarter Charolais bred dam with a Droughtmaster base. A package of 4 Ways Mario semen sold at the presentation dinner made $520 per straw selling to Elridge Charolais.

Commercial entrants, Golden Pastoral Holdings, Yuleba, Queensland won the reserve champion steer carcass with the second placed carcass in the lighter class. Their entry, a Charolais crossbred scored 95.82 points with indications of good marbling compared to the class average. Golden Pastoral Holdings also placed third in this class with a very similar steer. This class had 14 entrants.

The middle weight steer carcass class had 93 entries with the 93rd placing carcass scoring 85.57 points. Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe, Brendale Charolais won this large class with a purebred Charolais scoring 94.22 points. Ascot Charolais placed second with a Charolais x Angus steer scoring 94.09 points on the hook. Kingsford Farms placed third scoring 94.03 points, merely .19 separating the top three carcasses in the class. The Kingsford Farm steer was a Charolais cross bos indicus steer. cont page 36....

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Validating the Narrative ...cont from page 35

Table 1: Feedlot Weight Gain Steers (Top 15) Rank Exhibitor

Table 2: Feedlot Weight Gain Heifers (Top 15)

Tag # Gain

Daily

1

Clare Charolais

222

261kg

2.510kg

Rank Exhibitor 1

Clare Charolais

Tag # Gain 531

279kg

Daily 2.683kg

2

H, I & M Goodland

253

256kg

2.462kg

2

I, H & M Goodland

560

272kg

2.615kg

3

Clare Charolais

234

244kg

2.346kg

3

Moongool Charolais

426

260kg

2.500kg

4

Clare Charolais

243

241kg

2.317kg

4

Porsha Warren

587

250kg

2.404kg

5

Clare Charolais

236

240kg

2.308kg

5

JD & RJ Mercer

509

249kg

2.394kg

6

Clare Charolais

111

236kg

2.269kg

=5

Elridge Charolais

573

249kg

2.394kg

7

Kingsford Farms

295

231kg

2.221kg

7

Elridge Charolais

570

246kg

2.365kg

8

Elridge Charolais

259

228kg

2.192kg

8

I, H & M Goodland

558

245kg

2.356kg

=9

Ascot Charolais

117

226kg

2.173kg

9

Clare Charolais

540

243kg

2.337kg

=9

Kingsford Farms

148

226kg

2.173kg

10

Elridge Charolais

584

240kg

2.308kg

=9

TP & JE Surawski

149

226kg

2.173kg

=11

Clare Charolais

534

237kg

2.279kg

=9

Clare Charolais

232

226kg

2.173kg

=11

Palgrove Pastoral Co

661

237kg

2.279kg

=9

Natalie Goodland

246

226kg

2.173kg

13

Clare Charolais

551

236kg

2.269kg

=14

Clare Charolais

220

220kg

2.115kg

14

Elridge Charolais

565

234kg

2.250kg

=14

Clare Charolais

242

220kg

2.115kg

15

Clare Charolais

553

227kg

2.183kg

Feedlot Gain: Steers

Feedlot Gain: Heifers

Feedlot Gain: Youth Entrants

1st - Clare Charolais, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.510kg/day Tag: 222

1st - Clare Charolais, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.683kg/day Tag: 531

1st - I, H & M Goodland, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.615kg/day Tag: 560

2nd - I, H & M Goodland, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.462kg/day Tag: 253

2nd - I, H & M Goodland, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.615kg/day Tag: 560

2nd - I, H & M Goodland, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.462kg/day Tag: 253

3rd - Clare Charolais, Theodore Qld. Gain: 2.346kg/day Tag: 234

3rd - Moongool Charolais, Yuleba Qld. Gain: 2.500kg/day Tag: 426

3rd - Porsha Warren, Tandur Qld. Gain: 2.404kg/day Tag: 587

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Feedlot Gain: Pen 3 Steers 1st - Clare Charolais, Theodore Pen Gain: 669kg Tag: 234, 235, 236

2nd - Clare Charolais, Theodore Pen Gain: 629kg Tag: 231, 232, 233

3rd - Kingsford Farms, Warwick Pen Gain: 622kg Tag: 294, 295, 296

Table 3: Feedlot Weight Gain Steer Pen (3) Rank Exhibitor

Tag #s

Gain

Table 4: Feedlot Weight Gain Heifer Pen (3) Rank Exhibitor

Tag #s

Gain

I, H & M Goodland

558, 559, 560

682kg

2

Elridge Charolais

573, 574, 575

679kg

605kg

3

Elridge Charolais

564, 565, 566

678kg

297, 298, 299

592kg

4

Clare Charolais

531, 532, 533

661kg

N Goodland

246, 247, 248

589kg

5

Elridge Charolais

570, 571, 572

650kg

7

Elridge Charolais

255, 256, 257

578kg

6

Clare Charolais

540, 541, 542

644kg

8

Bauhinia Park Charolais

204, 205, 206

575kg

7

Porsha Warren

585, 586, 587

640kg

9

Ascot Charolais

261, 262, 263

572kg

8

Clare Charolais

534, 535, 536

637kg

10

Clare Charolais

243, 244, 245

570kg

9

Elridge Charolais

576, 577, 578

623kg

10

Kandanga Valley Charolais

504, 505, 506

610kg

1

Clare Charolais

234, 235, 236

669kg

2

Clare Charolais

231, 232, 233

629kg

1

3

Kingsford Farms

294, 295, 296

622kg

4

Elridge Charolais

258, 259, 260

5

Kingsford Farms

6

Feedlot Gain: Pen 3 Heifers 1st - I, H & M Goodland, Theodore Pen Gain: 682kg Tag: 558, 559, 560

2nd - Elridge Charolais, Tandur Pen Gain: 679kg Tag: 573, 574, 575

3rd - Elridge Charolais, Tandur Pen Gain: 678kg Tag: 564, 565, 566

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Validating the Narrative ...cont from page 37 Youth exhibitor, Sophie Inder, Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa NSW won the heavyweight steer class scoring 94.81 points.

This carcass was Charolais Angus bred and scored the highest MSA Index of all 397 carcasses. Clare Grazing placed second in this class with a pure Charolais dressing out at 367kgs. Both these carcasses exhibited superior marbling indicators when analysed on the hook.

A heifer from Appleton Cattle Co, Charters Towers won the 280 to 340kg class before taking out the Heifer Carcass championship. This class featured 123 head and was the largest of the event. This heifer scored 93.77 points on the hook. The Reserve Champion Heifer Carcass was entered

by Ascot Charolais, Warwick Queensland. This heifer won the Carcass class 240 to 280kg and was a Charolais Angus cross. In both of these classes, Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe, Brendale Charolais placed second and third. The Brendale heifer that placed second in the 281 to 340kg class was one of three heifers from the 219 heifers assessed to score 500 in the MSA Marbling category. The other two heifers were entered

by Palgrove Charolais and Elridge Charolais.

Elridge Charolais took the honours in the Heavyweight heifer class with their heifer scoring 90.4points. Greg and Kel Kelly placed second with 90.39 points and Clare Grazing placed third. The heifer classes were large with 219 heifers judged in three weight ranges.

In the Youth Division Sophie Inder, Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa NSW took the championship with a Charolais Angus cross entry. This steer was the highest MSA Index steer in the competition and had an ausMarbling score of 3 and a msaMarbling score of 520. Three other steers scored at 520 for msaMarbling, one from Ascot Charolais and two from Juandah Grazing. The Rockwell steer scored 94.81 on the hook overall.

Paisley Holzwart entered the Reserve Youth Carcass with a Charolais Angus cross steer that scored 93.59 points. Twenty four head were entered by youth under 25 years of age and many of these cattle placed in the open section of the competition.

In the pen of three carcass classes, commercial producers won both the steer and heifer sections. Todd Wathen, Golden Pastoral Holdings, Yuleba won the champion pen of three steer carcasses with a combined score of 286.07, These steers included the reserve champion steer carcase and a class third place winner. Reserve pen of three steers was Ascot Charolais with a score of 278.42 for their Charolais Angus cross team.

BN & RK Surawski, Theodore Qld won the Heifer pen with a score of 273.63 points. Appleton Cattle Co, Charters Towers placed second with their team featuring the Grand champion Heifer Carcass at 271.23 points.

To cap off a great competition the Supreme Performance Exhibit was awarded to Clare Charolais for a steer entry. This award is for the best performing animal across feedlot gain, $ Value add and Carcass merit. Their Charolais steer entry scored 9th on feedlot gain, 13th on $ Value add and placed 30th in the carcass.

Results were announced at a breed function in November at Toowoomba, where guests enjoyed an awesome Charolais steak from the competition. Attendee feedback was, the meat was superb highlighting the attributes of the breed.

This competition continues to grow and with $15,000 prizemoney on offer there is great incentive to enter. Feedlot entry dates will be announced for the 2026 event soon and we encourage stud breeders to promote the competition to their bull buying clients.

Carcass: Pen of Three Steers

Carcass: Pen of Three Heifers

Champion Golden Pastoral Holdings, Yuleba, Qld. Team Score 286.07pts

Champion BN & RK Surawski, Theodore, Qld. Team Score 273.63pts

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Reserve Champion Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Qld. Team Score 278.42pts

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Reserve Champion Appleton Cattle Co, Charters Towers, Qld. Team Score 271.23pts

Youth member, Porsha Warren had success in both the Youth and Open section of the competition with sponsor Greg Nicholson, Black Duck Charolais and Natalie Goodland accepting awards on behalf of her children, Indiah, Halle and Mac.

Marnie Scheiwe, Brendale Charolais presenting the Champion Feedlot Gain banner to Alan Goodland, Clare Charolais, Theodore, Qld.

Carcass Results Class 1 Steer 240 - 280.9kg

Class 2 Steer 281 - 340.9kg

Class 3 Steer 341 - 450.9kg

1st - Ryan & Rachel Holzwart Bauhinia Park Charolais, Emerald, Qld. Tag: 103 Score: 96.06 pts

1st - BP & MJ Schiewe Brendale Charolais, Marburg, Qld. Tag: 159 Score: 94.22 pts

1st - Sophie Inder Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa, NSW. Tag: 218 Score: 94.81 pts

2nd - Golden Pastoral Holdings Yuleba, Qld. Tag: 317 Score: 95.82 pts

2nd - Ascot Cattle Co Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Qld. Tag: 262 Score: 94.09 pts

2nd - Clare Grazing Clare Charolais, Theodore, Qld. Tag: 230 Score: 92.73 pts

Class 4 Heifer 240 - 280.9kg

Class 5 Heifer 281 - 340.9kg

Class 6 Heifer 341 - 450.9kg

1st - Ascot Cattle Co Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Qld. Tag: 588 Score: 93.55 pts

1st - Appleton Cattle Co P/L ACC Charolais, Charters Towers, Qld. Tag: 624 Score: 93.77 pts

1st - R & P Warren Elridge Charolais, Tandur, Qld. Tag: 562 Score: 90.40 pts

2nd - BP & MJ Scheiwe Brendale Charolais, Marburg, Qld. Tag: 634 Score: 93.07 pts

2nd - BP & MJ Scheiwe Brendale Charolais, Marburg, Qld. Tag: 635 Score: 93.41 pts

2nd - Juandah Grazing Pty Ltd Juandah Charolais, Gulugaba, Qld. Tag: 410 Score: 90.39 pts

Champion Steer Carcass Grand Champion Carcass

Reserve Champion Steer Carcass

Reserve Champion Heifer Carcass

Champion Heifer Carcass

Sponsor Paul Scheiwe, Lockyer Charolais presenting the Champion Steer Carcase award to Ryan Holzwart, Bauhinia Park Charolais.

Supreme Performance Exhibit

Class 13 Youth Section Sponsor Ross Sticklen, Lilydale Charolais presenting the Champion Pen of Three Heifer Carcasses award to Joy Surawski.

1st - Sophie Inder Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa, NSW. Tag: 218 Score: 94.81 pts

2nd - Paisley Holzwart Emerald, Qld. Tag: 101 Score: 93.59 pts

1st - Clare Grazing Clare Charolais, Theodore, Qld. Tag: 232 Feedlot Weight Gain: 9th $ Value Add: 13th Carcass: 30th

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Validating the Narrative ...cont from page 39 Table 5: MSA Index - Heifers (Top 5)

Table 7: $ Value Add- Heifers (Top 5)

Rank

Rank

Exhibitor

Tag MSA # Index

Exhibitor

Tag $+ #

1

Appleton Cattle Co

624

63.64

1

Elridge Charolais

573

$1,92465

2

Clare Charolais

532

62.74

2

I, H & M Goodland

560

$1,887.82

3

Brendale Charolais

449

62.68

3

Clare Charolais

531

$1,822.98

4

BN & RK Surawski

652

62.39

4

Moongool Charolais

426

$1,784.76

5

Brendale Charolais

236

62.36

5

Moongool Charolais

417

$1,691.82

Table 9: Carcass Pen Three Steers 240 - 280.9kg Rank

Exhibitor

Pts

1

Golden Pastoral Holdings

286.07

2

Golden Pastoral Holdings

184.42

Table 10: Carcass Pen Three Steers 281 - 340.9kg Rank

Exhibitor

Pts

1

Ascot Cattle Co

278.42

2

Kingsford Farms

276.81

3

Kingsford Farms

275.81

Table 11: Carcass Pen Three Steers 341 - 450.9kg Rank Tag: 624, Appleton Cattle Co, Charters Towers Qld.

Tag: 573, Elridge Charolais, Tandur, Qld.

Table 6: MSA Index - Steers (Top 5)

Table 8: $ Value Add - Steers (Top 5)

Rank

Rank

Exhibitor

Tag MSA # Index

1

Rockwell Charolais

218

65.94

2

Bauhinia Park Charolais

103

3

Bauhinia Park Charolais

4 5

Exhibitor

Pts

1

Rockwell Charolais

278.41

2

Clare Charolais

274.47

3

RW & RJ Holzwart

266.95

Table 12: Carcass Pen Three Heifers 240 - 280.9kg

Exhibitor

Tag $+ #

Exhibitor

Pts

1

Clare Charolais

234

$1,600.92

1

65.25

2

BN & RK Surawski

165

$1,581.82

BP & MJ Scheiwe

182.13

2

102

64.06

3

Clare Charolais

111

$1,561.95

BP & MJ Scheiwe

180.73

Clare Charolais

230

64.05

4

Clare Charolais

222

$1,546.96

Ascot Charolais

262

64.04

5

Clare Charolais

242

$1,516.92

Rank

Table 13: Carcass Pen Three Heifers 281 - 340.9kg Rank

Exhibitor

Pts

1

BN & RK Surawski

273.63

2

Appleton Cattle Co

271.23

3

JD & RJ Mercer

270.54

Table 14: Carcass Pen Three Heifers 341 - 450.9kg Rank Tag: 218, Rockwell Charolais, Merriwa, NSW.

Tag: 234, Clare Charolais, Theodore, Qld.

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Exhibitor

Pts

1

Clare Charolais

268.57

2

Palgrove Pastoral Co

262.47

3

R & P Warren

261.09

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International Connections Charolais Youth committee secretary, Amy Whitechurch from Inverell, New South Wales attended the Charolais Charbray International Youth program in Canada in 2025. Amy reports back on her amazing opportunity.

I’ve just returned home from the most incredible adventure in Canada—an experience I will never forget, filled with amazing people and unforgettable moments. Visiting Canada has always been a dream of mine, and when I applied for the Charolais Youth International Scholarship, I never imagined I’d be chosen to represent our breed on such a global stage. It was a huge shock when my name was announced at our breed dinner in Sydney! I’ve been involved with the Charolais breed my entire life, but my real journey began when I started attending youth camps in high school.

Youth program participants Sander Villman (Estonia), Ragnar Hagg (Sweden), Kristjan Jurisalu (Estonian), Will Meadows (USA). front row: Craig Scott, General Manager Canadaian Charolais Association, Amy Whitechurch, Shade Bunke (USA), Makennah Tucker (USA).

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YOUTH PROGRAM

I remember when the international initiative first started and thinking how incredible it would be to one day represent our breed overseas. Little did I know that seven years—and a lot of hard work—later, I would have the chance to do exactly that.

My adventure began on the 10th of July with a rough little hop from Armidale to Sydney, which had me worried about the long-haul flight to Los Angeles. Having never left Australia before, I was a pretty “green” flyer and eager to have my feet back on solid ground. Luckily, I sat next to a young woman who had been travelling solo since she was 18 and was also heading to Canada for the Calgary Stampede.

We teamed up to navigate the daunting L.A. airport, which—much to my surprise—turned out to be far less hectic than I’d imagined. By 10:30 p.m. we landed safely in Calgary… with the sun still up! That was the first of many surprising Canadian moments. Canadian Charolais General Manager, Craig Scott greeted me with a warm welcome in his silver “truck” and drove me to my first motel for a restless night as I tried to adjust to the time difference.

Arriving two days early, I was lucky enough to tag along with Craig and a few friends to the Preliminary Calgary International Auctioneer Finals at the Strathmore selling barn. What an eye-opening experience! Selling cattle in Canada is very different to Australia. Cattle are brought through an indoor ring (which is also a scale), so buyers know the weight before bidding.

Auctioneers call the price they want, not the current bid and prices are quoted per pound, which is much higher than our kilogram-based market. Listening to Canadians, Americans, and even a South African auctioneer was an experience in itself (even if I couldn’t always keep up with their lightning-fast calls!). It was also special to watch our own Australian Matt Pearce in action.

On day two, I met up with Ragnar from Sweden and we headed to the Calgary Stampede—rightly called The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. WOW! What an incredible celebration of agriculture and rural life, with a strong Western spirit that you don’t often see in Australia. From auctioneer finals to steer shows, roping, bulldogging, barrel racing, bronc riding, and chuckwagon races, we saw it all.

The energy and sheer scale of the Stampede was surreal.

Day three marked the official start of the tour, where I met my fellow international travellers for the week: Kristian and Sander from Estonia, Ragnar from Sweden (who I’d met the day before), and Makennah from America, with Shayde from America arriving later that afternoon.

After a rough start due to language barriers, we bonded quickly over breakfast at the famous Tim Hortons—where opinions on Canadian coffee were mixed! I knew right away we were in for a blast of a trip. We then jumped in the van and headed to Banff—a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. No photo can do it justice.

The crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and pure alpine air were absolutely breathtaking. We indulged in a little shopping and exploring Banff’s charming streets, we sampled Canadian treats with open arms. The mapleflavoured ice cream “ Cownadian Maple “ from COWS was a unanimous hit before we drove to Lake Minnewanka, arriving just in time before the rain set in. That night we had our first of many dinners at the Boston Pizza franchise, where the maple bacon burger became an instant favourite!

Rain set in on day four, so after a hearty Canadian breakfast and a quick change of plans, we headed for some retail therapy at Canada’s largest western store, Irvine’s.

Over 130,000 square feet of pure Western heaven—trailers, saddles, tack, clothing, boots, hats, knives, you name it (probably everything except the kitchen sink!). Let’s just say Christmas shopping may have started—and finished—right there. Afterward, we toured the Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplant Centre. cont page 44....

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International Connections ...cont from page 43

Founded in the 1970s, this world-renowned facility specialises in bovine embryo transplants and exports topquality beef cattle genetics worldwide. Listening to Dr. Adam Schierman share his knowledge and passion for the industry was inspiring.

Day five kicked off the Char-Zamm Conference in Stettler, hosted by the Alberta Charolais Youth group.

The first day was all about setting up for the youth show.

Because I’m over 21, I was too old to compete, but I worked alongside Cassidy (the youth Co-Ordinator) and gained a behind-the-scenes look at how Canadian youth events are run—coming home with plenty of great ideas for our Australian camp in 2026.

Day six was devoted to individual judging. Much like in Australia, competitors were split into groups and asked to judge three classes—bred heifers, steers, and heifer calves—before presenting their reasons to the judges. I helped tally scores, which gave me the chance to listen in on the competitors’ reasoning. It was a long but rewarding day.

Day seven was one of my favourites: herd tours!

The Alberta Association organised visits to three very different Charolais operations. Our first stop was Rawe Ranches – Canada’s largest Charolais stud, running 800 registered breeders and selling 200 two-year-old bulls annually (a point of difference, as most Canadian breeders typically market yearling bulls in February). A proud fourthgeneration operation, Rawe Ranches are heavily focused on performance testing and breeding bulls for commercial producers. Next, we visited Prairie Cove Charolais, operated by the Bullick family. Though a smaller program, it is built on a strong foundation of elite donor females, which are heavily utilised throughout the herd via AI and embryo transfer. Each year, they market a select group of exceptional females and young sires, showcasing the strength of their breeding program.

Our third and final stop for the day was EXL/RJ Select Charolais, owned by the Rairdan family. Another thirdgeneration farming enterprise, the Rairdans have recently returned to Charolais breeding while continuing to run a large-scale cropping operation. The next generation—the Rairdan grandchildren—are now driving the program, utilising AI and embryo transfer to rebuild the herd with a strong focus on producing genetics tailored for the commercial industry. It was inspiring to see how each operation, while unique, shared the same passion for quality breeding.

Day eight featured educational sessions and showmanship classes. The young Canadian handlers were exceptionally talented, and our international group even got to compete in a showmanship round—followed by an unexpected dance-off led by judge Will Meadows, an American ag influencer and fellow Charolais breeder.

The final day of Char-Zamm was the confirmation classes (or what we call breed classes). Sitting in the grandstand and watching future industry leaders exhibit such high-quality cattle was the perfect way to wrap up the event.

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As I reflect on this life-changing trip, one lesson stands out:

When opportunity knocks, don’t let fear hold you back. Open the door and embrace what lies ahead.

Afterward, we packed up and gathered for a farewell dinner with great food, lively conversation, awards, and a spirited auction to close the night.

Before heading back to Calgary, we squeezed in a visit to the Discovery Wildlife Park where we saw deers, porcupines, wolves, dinosaurs, lions and bears, we even posed with a real brown bear! From here we headed to McLeod Livestock, where Rod and April McLeod and their daughter Megan gave us a tour of their family operation near Cochrane, Alberta. Running 150 breeders and selling 50 bulls annually, the McLeod’s purchased the standout sire SCX Jehu in 2021 for $245,000, so it was exciting to see his progeny and the impact he’s had on their herd. We capped off the day with a casual axe-throwing session—though I quickly learned it’s not my hidden talent, while Kristian and Sander, the Estonian boys proved to be naturals! After our final farewells, it was sad to leave what had become lifelong friends as the journey back to Australia began.

This trip has truly opened my eyes to the strength and unity within our industry. Despite being over 14,000 km apart, it’s amazing how connected we all are through our shared passion for the Charolais breed and our commitment to future generations.

Amy Whitechurch

The group of young breeders I met were inspiring driven by the same love for cattle and the agricultural way of life. I’ve made friendships and formed connections that I know will last a lifetime.

To all the wonderful Canadians who welcomed us into your farms and hearts, thank you for your warmth and hospitality. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the Charolais Society of Australia for this incredible opportunity, and to the Canadian Charolais Association for hosting such a meaningful event. And a very special thank you to Craig and Cathy Scott, your kindness, generosity, and the beautiful parts of Canada you shared with me will always hold a special place in my heart.

As I reflect on this life-changing trip, one lesson stands out: When opportunity knocks, don’t let fear hold you back.

Open the door and embrace what lies ahead.

2026 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM will be hosted by the American International Charolais Association Emails will be sent early 2026 for applications

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Brisbane Royal 2025 Judge: Mr Andrew Chapman, Rowanlea Cattle Co Calliope, Qld.

With the Charolais breed featuring at the 2026 Brisbane EKKA, an increased number of Charolais paraded this year as members gear up for the feature show. Seventy head paraded with strong entries in junior classes. Andrew Chapman from Rowanlea Cattle Company, Calliope Qld judged with a strong focus on evaluating commercial traits.

Andrew previously judged Charolais at Beef Australia 2018 and remarked favourably on the impact of the Charolais breed on the Australian beef industry.

The baby heifer class was the strongest on the day with seventeen head parading. The Warner Family from Coonabarabran won this class with Ash-Lin Princess V7 (P). Sired by a Silverstream Manhattan M171 (P) son, AshLin Thaddeus T7 (P) this heifer appealed to the judge for her maturity pattern. Commenting on the class Andrew Chapman said “this heifer is well put together, has great length of body, is smooth and has enough muscle for a heifer of this age”. He also commented on the class about balancing maturity patterns in cattle breeding and he believes in sticking to the “middle of the road”. Second in this class was Clearview Lullabelle V8E (P)(R/F) shown by the Stokes Family. This heifer was sired by Yuranga Park Real Impact R01 (P)(R/F). The judge admired her for her body capacity and thickness over the topline commenting on her good carcase characteristics. Third in this large class was Moongool Prime Time 41 sired by full French sire ANC Snazzy (P). Moongool purchased this sire from ANC Charolais for $50,000 at their 2023 sale.

Moongool Charolais won the 12 to 14 months heifer class with Moongool Oregon 15 (P) sired by Moongool Pilgrim (P), a sire that sold for $52,000. The judge remarked “the first two heifers are very strong and powerful in their makeup, showing carcase quality, top heifer very sound tremendous topline and thickness in the hindquarter with feminine attributes”. Second in this class was Ash-Lin Wonder Woman V4 (P). The Wonder Woman line has performed exceptionally well for the Ash-Lin herd.

Moongool also won the next two junior heifer classes, firstly 14 to 16 months with Moongool Fanmail 14 (P), another daughter of Moongool Pilgrim (P). This heifer’s grandmother and great grandmother have both been grand champions at Royal show level. Second in this class was Tor-Galen Vivid (AI)(P)(R/F) sired by Glenlea Quarterback (P) (R/F) entered by Darren and Ann-Maree Elliott.

In the Heifer 16 to 18 months, Moongool Alice 13 (P) took the blue ribbon. Again, sired by Moongool Pilgrim (P) this heifer was also the junior champion female. Andrew Chapman commented “the heifer in first place has all the attributes we need in our cattle, I love her design, she has a lot of thickness with lots of room, body capacity and is very sound”. Charnelle Charolais exhibited Charnelle Digna 201 (AI)(ET)(P) sired by Canadian record priced sire, SCX Jehu 233X for second place. The judge admired her great neck extension and soundness. The Digna family has been a mainstay over many years in Australian Charolais.

Moongool Alice 13 (P) Junior Champion Female, exhibited by Keddstock Pty Ltd, led by Ivan Price and sashed by John Mercer.

Brendale Vegas (P)(R/F) Junior Champion Male, exhibited by BP & MJ Scheiwe, led by Brendan Scheiwe and sashed by Ian Price.

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Bureen Wendy (P) Senior & Grand Champion Female, exhibited by Bureen Cattle Company, Martindale, NSW. Image courtesy Branded AG Marketing.

LHU Ultimate (P) Senior & Grand Champion Male, exhibited by LHU Agribusiness, Wyalla, Qld. Image courtesy Queensland Country Life.

In selecting Moongool Alice 13 (P) as junior heifer Mr Chapman continued “this heifer is a complete package, an animal that is functional and has the beef attributes we need, she has a beefy outlook, has carcase and retains the functional traits that females need, you have to admire the sheer capacity in this female”. The Warner Family’s Ash-Lin Princess V7 (P) was selected for Reserve Junior champion heifer for her great makeup, length of body, lovely neck extension and very balanced outlook”.

Ten young sires paraded in the Bull 8 to 12 months class.

Winner here was Brendale Vegas (P)(R/F) sired by 4 Ways MK S9E (P) entered by Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe. Vegas weighed in at 562kg at 12 months with an EMA of 111cm2 and 9/7mm of cover. The judge commented “this is a very strong class of young bulls, the bull leading the class is certainly something to be reckoned with, great performance and carries it well, very mobile, great testicle development, smooth and softness phenotypically”. Vegas is from the Palgrove Elegance N565E (P)(R/F) dam, purchased from a Palgrove special female sale at Dalveen. This female had a bull calf at foot when purchased, Palgrove Radical R930E (P) who was retained as a stud sire and is also the dam of Brendale Tab (P)(R/F). Tab was the grand champion Charolais bull and Interbreed Champion bull at the Brisbane EKKA in 2024. Tab was also the Junior champion Charolais bull at Beef Australia 2024.

Second in this bull class was another Brendale entry, Brendale Vice Captain (P) sired by the same 4 Ways sire and from dam, Brendale Connie S60E. The judge commented on this calf “he is a bull that is strong in his topline and still has good muscle, depth and capacity”. This calf paraded at 11 months weighing 466kg. Third in this large class was Calais Viking (P) sired by Calais Quartz (P) exhibited by Deb Snaith, Inverell NSW. Ash-Lin Velocity V6 (P)(R/F) weighing in at 630kg and scanning 130cm2 EMA won the 12 to 14 months class for the Warner Family. Mr Chapman commented “this bull has great capacity, is very smooth with lots of ribeye, again a very sound bull on his feet and legs”.

The bull class 14 to 16 months class was won by the Price Family with another progeny of Moongool Pilgrim (P). Moongool Victory (P) at 15 months weighed 726kg and scanned 126cm2 EMA.

Our judge commented “a bull with great sire appeal and presence, he carries his head high, has well laid in shoulders and is very smooth with that bit of softness”. Casey and Nigel Wieck placed second with CB Vanquish (P) weighing in at 840kg at the same age. This bull scanned 137cm2 with the judge commenting “this is a purpose bull that would inject muscle and content, look at his ribeye and hindquarter and the fullness in his twist”. This bull was sired by Winchester Lock N Load (P) sire.

Brendale VB sired by 4 Ways Phantom (P) won the bull class 16 to 18 months. Weighing in at 818kg with scans of 136cm2 and cover of 12/9mm at P8/Rib this calf impressed the judge for the amount of red meat he exhibited. Brendale also won the bull 18 to 20 months with Brendale Un Buttoned (P) sired by 4 Ways MK S9E (P/S). Both of these bulls were from the Brendale Yvette female line. This bull Mr Chapman commented “has lot of red meat, is earlier maturing and has great testicular development”.

For junior champion bull the judge selected his youngest class winner, Brendale Vegas (P)(R/F) commenting “he is stylish with length of body, smoothness and muscle and great weight for age. He is a very complete young calf”.

Reserve Junior champion male was Moongool Victory (P) for the Moongool team.

The first class in the senior females, 20 to 24 months was another very competitive class. Charnelle Shelley 35 (AI)(ET)(P/S) sired by ANC Q Pac (P) this full French bred heifer was from a Johnny (P) sired daughter. Andrew Chapman remarked “there is considerable variation in this class which is an asset to change direction and traits in a herd or breed. The female in first place has balance, is a very free moving heifer, lovely and feminine with softness.

She is a modern style of breeding animal and should have longevity in the herd”. Second place went to Mountview Wesla U51 (P)(R/F) sired by Reids Rocky R77E (P)(R/F) exhibited by Ian and Katrina Bebbington. This heifer was described as a functional type of female, soft easy doing and well-structured by the judge. Third in this large class was Winchester Daisy Duke U3E sired by Eaton’s Royal Dynasty (P) and exhibited by Milford Charolais. cont page 48....

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Brisbane Royal 2025 ...cont from page 47 CB Liberty’s Uno Girl sired by Winchester Lock N Load (P) won the Female 24 to 30 months class for CB Charolais. Parading with her first calf at foot, this female also had class success at Sydney Royal this year. The judge stated “this female was a clear winner, a young female with great structure and a topline straight as a gun barrel.

She appears to be very functional, moderate with a degree of softness, great udder and teats with a good calf”. Second in this class was Calais Digna 134 shown by Deb Snaith.

Bureen Cattle Company won the Female 30 to 36 months class with Bureen Wendy (P) sired by Minnie-Vale Quantong (P) and descending from the famed DSK Wendy line. This three-year paraded with her first calf at foot.

Wendy won her junior class at Sydney Royal in 2024.

Taking the microphone, the judge said “we have a very functional female in first, she displays a lot of correctness in her structure, she has that wedge shape indicating depth and volume, she has the look of a good doing female”. Second in this class was LHU Agribusiness with Moongool Talent (P) sired by DSK K25 Quickshake Q29E (P).

She appealed to the judge as having good structure, a very functional type and doing a good job on her calf.

A purchase from the Charnelle Invitational sale in March won the senior female class 36 to 60 months.

Brendale Charolais exhibited Jay Tees Popcorn’s Talent (P) with a calf at foot for the win. Sired by ANC Popcorn (P) this well grown female had a four-month-old heifer calf at foot by Belbourie Park Royalty (P).

LHU Ultimate (P) Senior & Grand Champion Male, exhibited by LHU Agribusiness, sashed by Stewart Ellem (International Animal Health), Andrew Meara (Elders), handler Cody Leddington-Hill, Robert Wilson (T Cottee’s great great grandson) and judge Andrew Chapman.

Bureen Wendy (P) Senior & Grand Champion Female, exhibited by Bureen Cattle Company, sashed by Alan Biddle (International Animal Health), Andrew Meara (Elders), handlers Josephine and Emily Green, Hon. Tony Perrett MP, and judge Andrew Chapman.

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Mr Chapman commented “this is a class of lovely functional cows, the cow in first has all the balance I am looking for, she has great structure and meat quality with smoothness, a very feminine outlook, just a very functional type of female”. Placing second Bureen Sweet Sensation (P) was described as very similar to the class winner.

In selecting Bureen Wendy (P) as his senior champion female, Andrew Chapman commented “the senior cow is just what I am looking for, balance, structural soundness, carcase, fleshing and she stands out. She is the most complete female in this division”. The judge then used Jay Tees Popcorn’s Tasteful (P) as his reserve for Brendale Charolais. For grand champion the calf at foot and being in production had the judge selecting the senior champion female, Bureen Wendy (P).

The judge did comment that he was very happy to see two females in the grand championship of very similar type.

Brendale continued their great day winning the senior bull 20 to 22 months with Brendale Upside (P) sired

by Palgrove Radical R930E (P), Radical is a maternal half-brother to the junior champion bull on the day. Upside weighed in at 960kg at 21 months and scanning 138cm2 EMA, this was a very thick bull. He appealed to the judge for his muscle, fleshing and great topline.

Second in this class was the Stokes Family with Clearview Undertaker (P) sired by Brendale Ridley.

The eventual senior and grand champion bull came from the 22 to 24 months class. LHU Ultimate, exhibited by first-time Ekka exhibitor LHU Agribusiness of Nanango started his success in class weighing in at 1,044kg at 24 months and scanning 145cm² EMA. Sired by CML Distinction 318A (P) and from dam, Charnelle Friesia 5 (P), Ultimate was an embryo transfer calf. Mr Chapman in class commented on Ultimate “when we are looking for animals to shape our herds and industry we are looking for animals that can do it easily, this bull is a softer type of bull, phenotypically has the softness, good muscle expression, terrific topline and is thick as anything.

He has great depth in the hindquarter and is very sound”.

When selecting his grand champion Mr Chapman applauded the pair of bulls for their type and design. “These bulls are sound, soft, and well structured,” he said. “I love both of them-one’s got youth and potential, and the other is ready to make an impact right now. Today, I went with the senior bull for the grand ribbon.”

LHU Ultimate (P) topped the Coolabunia Classic Bull sale the next week at $25,000 selling to the Elstow Charolais stud, Baradine NSW. Second in the class 22 to 24 months was the eventual reserve senior champion bull, Moongool Under Contract (P) sired by Moongool Pilgrim (P). Moongool Under Contract weighed in at 1,064kg and scanned 152cm² EMA.

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The judge admired this bull for his carcase and muscling adding he would be well suited to the terminal type of breeding program Charolais are known for. Moongool also won the senior bull class 24 to 30 months with Moongool MR U774E (P)(R/F) sired by ANC Kind (P).

In Group classes Pair of Bulls was won by Mountview Charolais, Breeders Group was won by Moongool Charolais and Progeny Stakes by Ash-Lin Charolais. The most successful Charolais exhibitor was won by the Brendale Charolais team.

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Charolais breeders at the Paddock to Palate presentations, Gemma Noller, Ian, Helen and Ivan Price, Ben Noller, Mym, Simon and Callan Daley & Clare Gitto.

The Success Continues Charolais featured prominently during the presentation of the Royal National Exhibition, Paddock to Palate competition results. The Paddock to Palate competition is judged across multiple performance indicators including weight gain, carcase traits, and eating quality, rewarding cattle that perform consistently across the supply chain.

Each year we see the Charolais breed feature prominently in the awards list across the scoring categories indicating industry functionality. This was highlighted in the Class 37, 100-day HGP export section where Charolais and their crosses scored 7 of the top 12 overall places including the top three. Palgrove Pastoral once again achieved success in this class with Simon and Myriam Daley placing second and third. The Daley Family in conjunction with Ben and Gemma Noller have recently purchased the Palgrove Charolais herd from Palgrove Pastoral Co. The successful Palgrove team won the Pen of Six carcasses class. Palgrove’s Ben Noller said “they favoured the competition for its full supply chain analysis that rewarded balance rather than just raw performance. That’s the big benefit of this competition, is it measures at every point along that supply chain, I guess that’s the same breeding philosophy we’ve taken our breeding program that’s breeding with balance.” Palgrove also had the highest individual MSA index score in this class with a Charolais cross entry achieving 60.09points. Condabri Beef won the reserve champion carcass in this class with a Charolais Angus cross. Greg & Kel Kelly, Juandah Grazing, consistent performers in this competition placed seventh overall with Palgrove taking a sixth and twelfth placing.

Moongool Charolais placed eleventh in the 100-day class.

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Moongool continued their success with first and fourth in the overall team competition in the 70 day HGP Export class.

Ivan Price commented after the win “Charolais are great doing cattle in our country and their biggest advantage is the weight they put on but they clearly also produce a very good carcase. Traditionally bullock fatteners, five years ago Moongool started moving more into the feeder market.

That’s where the money has been and it also allows us to increase turnover,”. In this class an entry from Moongool Charolais had the highest individual weight gain with a daily rate of 3.431kg/day.

Second in this class was Cameron Pastoral Enterprises, Boongalla, The Cameron’s run Charolais crossed with Brangus, Ultrablack and Angus on their 3600 hectare property to produce steers for feedlots, turned off just under 500 kilograms at 15 months. They have 350 CharolaisUltrablack breeders, producing a smokey colour calf. Their animals, coming off oats and grass, gained 3.3 kilograms a day in the JBS feedlot, which was only one ounce less than the Price cattle. “The Charolais give us excellent weight gain and very high yield and the black gives us more fat and eating quality,” Mr Cameron said. Rosedale Livestock Partnership placed tenth overall with a Charolais Angus cross team.

Moongool placed first and second in the Pen of Six Carcasses with Rosedale Livestock Charolais cross team giving the Charolais breed the trifecta. Individually an entrant from Moongool was the Reserve Champion Carcass in this class.

In Class 40, the 100 day non HGP Export class, Palgrove Pastoral Company placed second in the Pen of 6 Weight gain with their team averaging 2.247kg/day. Palgrove Pastoral also placed ninth and eleventh overall with Charolais cross teams.

The ability of the Charolais influenced teams to gain weight and produce a quality carcass capable of hitting specifications is a tremendous asset. The results of this competition, year in year out, back the use of Charolais genetics in crossbreeding exceptionally well. Producers benefit from the ability to gain weight and be rewarded financially for the gain. We congratulate all Charolais exhibitors in this competition on their outstanding results for the breed.

Russell Pastoral Company had success with their Angus branded entries with their managing director Adam Armstrong commenting “our entries this year were similar to earlier years: true crossbreds produced from a combination of Angus, Charolais and composite genetics over an original Braford and Shorthorn herd base, produced on Mitchell/Flinders grass country on the company’s extensive Champion Station near Blackall in Central Western Queensland. The reason, I believe why we have been successful in the competition is hybrid vigour”.

Asked whether the beef industry today was putting enough emphasis on the ‘free kick’ provided by heterosis, Mr Armstrong said he believed it was not. “There’s a lot of weight gain advantage which is being overlooked – 100 percent,” he said. Russell Pastoral is buying Charolais bulls again this year to keep the rotation and the heterific effect going – despite the premiums that are available for Angus program-eligible feeder cattle.

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S & M Daley

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Coobyanga Pastoral

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Megan is Aiming High A scholarship program initiated by Joe and Carolynne Garrett from the United States of America in 1997 continues to benefit Charolais youth here in Australia.

Joe worked for the American International Charolais Association and visited Australia regularly. On one of their Australian visits, Carolynne and Joe donated the seed capital to commence the Garrett Youth Scholarship. The scholarship aims to offer Charolais youth members undertaking tertiary study financial assistance. The inaugural scholarship winner back in 1998 was Donna Robson (Knox) with close to 30 youth gaining scholarships over the years.

Many society members contributed with cash or cattle donations and the scholarship capital was boosted significantly by the family of the late Jeff Noller. Lyn, Brendan and Mark Noller donated the contents of the Noller Charolais semen tank to the Garrett Youth Scholarship fund back in 2023. This sale was exceptionally well supported by members expressing their recognition of Jeff’s Charolais genetic knowledge and breeding skills.

Last year, the 2025 scholarship was awarded to Megan Walton, Macquarie Vale Charolais, Laffing Waters, NSW. Megan listed in her application her goals for the future.

She wrote “Upon completion of my medical degree, I aspire to pursue a career as a Rural Generalist, providing comprehensive, community-centered care in the Central West and Central Tablelands regions of New South Wales. Having grown up in this area and completed my training in both Orange and Bathurst, I have developed a strong understanding of the unique health needs of rural populations. My goal is to deliver high-quality, holistic care to people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly farmers who often do not seek medical advice until later in disease progression. I am passionate about reducing health inequities, strengthening continuity of care, and advocating for improved access to medical services for individuals living in rural & remote areas.

Megan commented in her application “outside of my medical studies, I am actively involved in rural and agricultural communities through my passion for horses, cattle, and photography. I am a member of the Charolais Society of Australia Youth and the Central Western Dressage Group, and I regularly compete in horse and cattle events at local Royal and Agricultural Shows. These activities have strengthened my connection to regional NSW and helped me develop a strong sense of discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. I am also committed to giving back through volunteering and advocacy.”

In 2023, Megan proudly served as a fundraiser and ambassador for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, raising over $500 as part of the Oceans to Outback campaign.

Megan was also a medical volunteer at the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Megan said “these experiences have allowed me to support healthcare access and emergency response in rural areas while engaging with the broader community through meaningful service.”

Charolais Society President, Alan Goodland acknowledged the foresight of the Garrett family back in 1997 commenting “the opportunity to support our Charolais youth in achieving their educational goals is of benefit to the wider rural community. Megan is a truly worthy recipient of a scholarship, both as a Charolais breeder but also with her medical aspirations to rural communities.”

Congratulations Megan

I’m very grateful to receive the Garrett Youth Charolais Scholarship. It feels amazing to be supported by the Charolais Society, and this recognition motivates me to continue developing Macquarie Vale Charolais as a leading stud. Through our partnership with St Stanislaus College, Bathurst, I hope to support and inspire other young people in the beef industry.

As I complete my medical degree, I also look forward to giving back by supporting the health of our rural communities as a doctor.

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Key Points: 1. EBVs are reported as deviations from a genetic base to remove environmental and management effects, ensuring they reflect only genetic merit.

2. Non-genetic factors can significantly influence performance, as shown when genetically similar calves produced different birth weights across farms.

3. The genetic base varies between traits and BREEDPLAN analyses, meaning EBVs from different analyses cannot be directly compared.

4. New or imported animals are assigned starting EBVs based on similar animals, with their values refined as DNA, progeny, and performance data become available.

Some breeders have questioned why BREEDPLAN and other genetic evaluations report EBVs (or EPDs) as differences from a genetic base (e.g. +31 kg 600 day weight EBV) instead of as absolute values (e.g. +595 kg). The reason for this is relatively simple, any absolute value will include both genetic and non-genetic components. While both genetic and non-genetic components can influence animal performance, only the genetic component is passed to the next generation and is contained within an EBV for use in breeding. The presence of variation in the non-genetic components also prevents the prediction of trait values from EBVs. The influence of non-genetic components on production traits was recently demonstrated in the Southern Multibreed Project, where a group of highly related (halfsister and above) cows were split across two farms and mated to the same bull via AI. Despite the resulting progeny having similar genetics, there was considerable difference in the birth weights and associated incidence of calving difficulty between the two farms. This variation was due to variation in a number of non-genetic factors that included property location (one inland, one coastal), management and feeding levels.

Accounting for variation in the non-genetic components is a key feature of the BREEDPLAN analysis (see Understanding BREEDPLAN contemporary groups tipsheet for more detail) that allows the resulting EBVs to rank animals in different environments. Although trait performance can be influenced by different environments, the EBV rankings and relative genetic differences between animals are not expected to change.

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Table 1: Percentile Bands for Trait Values for Animals born in 1990 only.

If we have two bulls used in the same mating mob with 600 day weight EBVs of +25 and +31 kg, it is expected that there would be a 3 kg difference between their progeny (6kg difference in EBVs, half (3 kg) is passed onto the progeny with the other half of the progeny’s genetics from the dam).

It is expected that this difference would remain constant regardless of whether the bulls are in Queensland, Western Australia or Tasmania, even though the absolute weights are likely to vary.

What is the Genetic Base?

The genetic base is defined as a historic genetic level of the population. While the average genetic level of the population when the BREEDPLAN analysis commenced is often used as the genetic base, there are some exceptions.

One example of this is when traits have been added to the analysis at a later date (see tables on this page for examples), the average genetic level for these traits may be from a more recent population than that used for the traits included in the original analysis. Additionally, the original Charolais BREEDPLAN analysis in 1992 only contained animals registered with the Charolais Society of Australia, with animals and data from Charolais Breeders New Zealand added in 1997.

Percentile Band

BW

Milk

200 DW

400 DW

600 DW

Top Value

-2.9

6.0

11.1

27.8

31.5

Top 10%

-0.8

1.7

5.3

11.3

17.3

Top 20%

-0.5

0.2

3.8

7.5

12.4

Top 30%

-0.1

-0.5

2.8

4.6

8.0

Top 40%

0.0

-1.4

2.0

1.5

3.8

Top 50%

0.2

-2.2

1.3

-1.0

-0.1

Top 60%

0.5

-3.1

0.4

-3.0

-3.3

Top 70%

0.8

-3.9

-0.5

-4.9

-6.4

Top 80%

1.0

-4.9

-1.7

-9.1

-8.8

Top 90%

1.3

-6.3

-3.3

-13.1

-15.0

Low Value

2.9

-13.4

-9.8

-20.1

-26.5

Table 2: Percentile Bands for Trait Values for Animals born in 2023.

October 2025 Australasian Charolais Single-Step BREEDPLAN - Percentile Bands for all 2023 born animals Use this table as a guide to compare individual animals with the current genetic level of the breed Calv-Ease Dir

Dtrs

%

Birth GL

Growth Bwt

200

400

days +11.0

-8.3

600

Fert Mwt

Milk

kg -4.9

+25

+48

+69

+82

+18

Carcase

SS

Cwt

EMA

cm

kg

sq.cm

+3.1

+39

+3.9

Rib

P8

Indexes RBY

mm +3.1

IMF

DTI

% +4.1

+2.2

NMI

$

High 1%

+15.8

+1.3

+47

+89

High 5%

+11.5

+8.2

-6.4

-3.1

+21

+40

+57

+66

+14

+2.5

+33

+3.1

+2.2

+2.9

+1.6

+0.9

+40

+74

High 10%

+8.9

+6.5

-5.5

-2.2

+19

+37

+51

+59

+12

+2.1

+30

+2.8

+1.8

+2.3

+1.2

+0.7

+36

+66

High 15%

+7.3

+5.4

-4.9

-1.6

+18

+34

+47

+54

+11

+1.9

+28

+2.5

+1.5

+1.9

+1.0

+0.6

+33

+60

High 20%

+5.9

+4.6

-4.4

-1.1

+17

+32

+44

+50

+10

+1.7

+26

+2.4

+1.3

+1.6

+0.8

+0.5

+31

+56

High 25%

+4.6

+3.8

-4.0

-0.8

+16

+30

+42

+46

+9

+1.6

+25

+2.2

+1.1

+1.4

+0.7

+0.4

+29

+52

High 30%

+3.6

+3.1

-3.7

-0.5

+15

+29

+39

+44

+9

+1.4

+23

+2.1

+1.0

+1.2

+0.5

+0.3

+28

+49

High 35%

+2.8

+2.4

-3.4

-0.2

+14

+28

+37

+41

+8

+1.3

+22

+2.0

+0.9

+1.0

+0.4

+0.3

+26

+46

High 40%

+2.0

+1.9

-3.1

+0.0

+13

+26

+35

+38

+7

+1.2

+21

+1.8

+0.7

+0.8

+0.3

+0.2

+25

+43

High 45%

+1.3

+1.3

-2.9

+0.2

+13

+25

+33

+36

+7

+1.1

+20

+1.7

+0.6

+0.7

+0.1

+0.1

+24

+40

50%

+0.6

+0.7

-2.6

+0.5

+12

+24

+31

+33

+6

+1.0

+19

+1.6

+0.5

+0.5

+0.0

+0.1

+22

+37

Low 45%

-0.1

+0.1

-2.4

+0.7

+11

+22

+29

+31

+6

+0.9

+18

+1.5

+0.4

+0.3

-0.1

+0.0

+21

+34

Low 40%

-0.8

-0.5

-2.1

+0.9

+10

+21

+27

+28

+5

+0.8

+17

+1.3

+0.2

+0.1

-0.2

+0.0

+20

+31

Low 35%

-1.4

-1.1

-1.9

+1.1

+10

+20

+25

+26

+4

+0.7

+16

+1.2

+0.1

+0.0

-0.3

-0.1

+18

+28

Low 30%

-2.0

-1.8

-1.6

+1.3

+9

+18

+23

+23

+4

+0.6

+15

+1.1

+0.0

-0.2

-0.4

-0.2

+17

+25

Low 25%

-2.9

-2.6

-1.3

+1.5

+8

+17

+21

+20

+3

+0.5

+14

+0.9

-0.2

-0.4

-0.6

-0.2

+16

+22

Low 20%

-3.8

-3.6

-0.9

+1.7

+7

+15

+18

+16

+2

+0.3

+13

+0.8

-0.3

-0.7

-0.7

-0.3

+14

+18

Low 15%

-5.0

-4.6

-0.6

+1.9

+6

+13

+15

+12

+1

+0.2

+11

+0.6

-0.6

-1.0

-0.9

-0.4

+12

+13

Low 10%

-6.6

-6.0

-0.1

+2.2

+4

+10

+11

+6

+0

+0.0

+9

+0.4

-0.8

-1.4

-1.1

-0.6

+10

+7

Low 5%

-9.3

-7.8

+0.5

+2.7

+2

+6

+5

-4

-2

-0.3

+6

+0.0

-1.2

-2.0

-1.5

-0.8

+6

-3

Low 1%

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It’s Our time, World Congress 2026 We rode the peak of excitement back in 2020 when we rolled out our World Congress program and now we are on the cusp of delivering. It’s been a long time since 1992, when Australia last hosted a Charolais World Congress.

As this magazine works its way to your mailbox, we are in the final stages of organizing the World Congress itinerary.

Arriving in Brisbane in early August the congress will move as far north as Gympie, west to Roma before swinging south to Sydney. The anchor event of the congress will be a Charolais feature show at the 2026 Brisbane EKKA where we aim to present a large display of Charolais from around Australia.

Already there is significant increase in prizemoney for the Charolais judging classes at Brisbane and led steer events. If a Charolais carcass wins grand champion carcass the owner will cash $12,000 with sponsorship from DSK Charolais and the Charolais Society of Australia. Stud classes will be well supported and we hope to present the largest Charolais exhibition at Brisbane for many years.

The first formal international gathering of Charolais breeders was fittingly hosted by France in 1964. Since then global Charolais enthusiast have come together at either World Congresses or Technical Conferences. These gatherings facilitate the exchange of information and offer an insight on how Charolais fit into that countries production systems.

With “bus time” between functions, extended conversations between delegates have seen many lifetime friendships made based on the common respect and admiration of the Charolais breed.

World congresses are aimed to be a blend of cattle, culture and tourism opportunities which for Australia will include naturally, rolling out some koalas and kangaroos (hopefully not in front of a bus). The itinerary being developed will see a cross section of land types across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales with Victorian breeders hosting a post tour.

With the vastness of our country we cannot cover all of Australia but we encourage members to journey to Brisbane to network with the internationals. The congress will commence in Brisbane on the 5th August and head out on the 9th August, Led steers will be judged on the 5th, stud cattle on the 7th and interbreed on the 8th August. New South Wales breeds are mounting a joint display at Tamworth which will be another good opportunity to catch up with the tourists. Once the itinerary is completed, it will be sent to all members and available on the website. We will use the international network of Charolais Charbray International to distribute booking information to our global audience. The July 2026 edition of this magazine will be included in every delegates package.

Through shared experiences and conversations, the value of attending an event connected with the World Congress is monumental. Modern technology means that language does not need to be a barrier and there is always a way to communicate with speakers of other languages.

The world congress will conclude in Sydney on Monday the 17th August where delegates will either head off on the post tour, arrange their own further travels or depart for home shores. Hopefully in the time our visitors are in Australia they will develop not only an insight of what our country offers but also a knowledge of the role of Charolais in the Australian beef industry. Australia may not host this event for over a decade, so make the most of this opportunity to build relationships with our global community.

Remember, watch your email, mailbox or the website for details of events.

The Australian delegates at the 2016 World Congress hosted by Mexico.

Young Charolais bulls on test in the Czech Republic.

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The genetic base for each EBV is also unique to each BREEDPLAN analysis and is one of the reasons why only EBVs produced in the same BREEDPLAN analysis can be directly compared. For example, each of the Trans-Tasman Charolais, British Charolais, Hungarian Charolais and Namibian Charolais BREEDPLAN analyses have their own unique set of genetic bases and thus the EBVs produced in those analyses are not directly comparable with each other.

At the international gatherings, the Annual General Meeting is held with each financial member organisation entitled to, two voting delegates. The voting delegates pictured in Sweden in 2018.

This includes the comparison of the magnitude of EBVs for a given trait, where a different breed analysis may have (on average) larger EBV values for growth than found in the Trans-Tasman Charolais BREEDPLAN analysis. In reality, Trans-Tasman Charolais is likely to have started with a heavier genetic base for growth and the larger EBV values in the other breed is just a reflection that they have placed more emphasis on improving growth to catchup. The relative genetic merit of animals can only be established if they are included in the same analysis (determined by the breed societies) and have either link sires (rare if multiple breeds are involved) or their performance measured in the same environment (e.g. in the Southern Multibreed Project).

Do previously unrecorded individuals start at the Genetic Base?

Inspecting cattle at Kersknowe Charolais in Scotland, World Congress 2022.

World Congresses have a tourism and cultural component, at the Canadian hosted World Congress 2024, the spectacular Niagara Falls was visited.

Most herds at some stage introduce cattle into their herd that do not have EBVs (e.g. an international AI sire). When these animals are first introduced into BREEDPLAN, their EBVs do not simply start with EBVs of 0 (or at the genetic base) but are assigned a starting value that reflects the origin of the animal. In other words, introduced animals are given a starting value that reflects the average EBVs for other ‘similar’ introduced animals that are already in the analysis. Once in the analysis, the EBVs of an introduced animal are then further informed by any relevant data that is recorded on either the Australian or New Zealand Charolais databases. Such relevant data will include any DNA information or data on relatives (including progeny) and the resulting EBVs will change to reflect this information, rather than the original ‘starting’ value it was assigned.

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Perth Royal 2025 Judge: Mr Lee White Bathurst, NSW.

An increase in exhibitor numbers saw Charolais exhibits increase at the Perth Royal show. Strong classes paraded before judge, Mr. Lee White, Bathurst NSW especially in the female classes. Lee and family operate a successful Red Angus stud. At the conclusion of judging Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) exhibited by Venturon Livestock took the Supreme Charolais exhibit, a feat she achieved back in 2021.

This was the third consecutive grand champion female at Perth Royal for Andrew, Anne and Harris Thompson.

Clementine Q11 (P) sired by SVY Grizzly (P) won the female over 33 months on her way to the championship. Parading with a calf by the $50,000 Venturon Talledega T192 (AI)(ET) (P)(R/F) this females dam won broad ribbons across the country including Supreme Exhibit at Adelaide Royal in 2019.

The judge commented on her tremendous depth of body and capacity, cleanness through the front. He continued to praise her for her femininity and her great calf at foot.

Second in the class and the reserve senior champion cow was Elgin Park Californian Girl L4E shown by the Quilty Family. Parading as a ten-year-old this female exhibited excellent structure and longevity in her last show ring appearance. A daughter of Merit Roundup (P) this female has tremendous growth and depth. She won Perth female grand champion in 2016 and 2018 and also achieved interbreed success.

Junior heifer classes were a highlight of the showing.

Venturon Starstruck 257V (P) sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X (P) won the first class. This heifers dam is the highly decorated Venturon Starstruck 157S (P) female that has dominated Charolais judging at Sydney, Perth and Adelaide Royal over the last few years when shown. The winning heifer was praised by the judge for her neck extension great angulation, shape in through the shoulder, all up a top heifer. Second in this class was Elgin Park Viviana V16E (AI) (P)(R/F) from the Quilty Family. Sired by LT Governor (P) from a Kooyong bred dam, this red factor heifer appealed to the judge for her clean wedge shape and for being good in behind the shoulder. On her maternal sire she has two great highly proven sires in the Kooyong herd, Power and Eric.

Venturon Gayle V215 (P) sired by Venturon Showbiz 161S (P) placed third.

HRJ Holy Water 55H (P) daughter, Venturon Hillary V152 (P) won the class, Heifer 14 to 18 months. V152 is a daughter of Venturon Hillary (P), a cow with a show record and also dam of well-known sire, Venturon Maximum Impact (P).

Mr White commented “this heifer is the complete package with natural width, carcase and size. She is clean through the front, has great width through the pin, is really soft with a deep flank”. Second in the class was Elgin Park Topaz V9E (P) sired by KS Level Up 13H (P). This heifer appealed to the judge for her power and performance.

Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) Senior& Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, Qld. Andrew and Anne Thompson, Hannah Powe, Harris Thompson, Jess Yost and Judge Lee White.

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Venturon Clementine Q11E (P) Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, WA.

Venturon Verified V81 (P) Junior & Grand Champion Male, exhibited by Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, WA. Image courtesy Indy Photography

Image courtesy Indy Photography

He described her as deep sided with a great udder attachment. Elgin Park Lorenza V14E (P) sired by Kooyoong Revolver (P) placed third. This heifer’s maternal half sister was grand champion female at Perth in 2022.

Venturon won junior champion heifer with Venturon Victoria’s Secret V29 (P) from the heifer 18 to 21 months class. Sired by Venturon Raise The Bar R1E (P), a Sydney Royal champion purchased by Minnie-Vale Charolais, this heifer appealed to the judge for her great udder development and small teats that were beautifully placed.

The first placed heifer also exhibited great depth of body including through the twist. Second was Elgin Park Vienna V8E (AI)(P) sired by SCR Triumph 2135 (P). This heifer went on to be reserve junior champion heifer. Third in this class was Bardoo Laura 24V83E (P) sired by Bardoo Manhattan S157E (P), an embryo imported by the Bell Family, Bardoo Charolais from Silverstream in New Zealand.

Venturon continued their great show winning two of the three bull classes. Venturon Vengance V218 (P) won the class 9 to 14 months. Sired by Bauhinia Park sire and Sydney Royal Champion, Venturon Start The Party (P) this young calf exhibited great depth.

In the class 14 to 18 months Venturon Verified V81 (P) weighing in at 846kg at 16 months and sired by Venturon Showbiz 161S (P) took the honours. Again, a very well fleshed, deep bodied calf with good structure and strength through the spine, this calf was elevated to junior and grand champion bull by Mr. White. Second in this class and reserve junior champion bull was Venturon The Rizz V103 (P), a bull very similar in type to the bull that won the class. The judge commented on this bulls’ punch and softness adding he would sire awesome show steers with his muscle definition.

Doug and Dani Giles, Quicksilver Charolais placed third in this class with Quicksilver Vodka an Orange (P)(R/F).

Quicksilver won the class 18 to 21 months with Quicksilver Vamoose (AI)(ET)(P), a son of Winchester Lock N Load Q1E (P). This bull appealed for his length capacity through the body and good angulation.

At the conclusion of Charolais judging, Venturon were announced as most successful Charolais Exhibitor. The breed had a strong crowd watching and the cattle displayed were a credit to the exhibitors. cont page 63....

Venturon Victoria’s Secret V29(P) Junior champion female, exhibited by Venturon Livestock with Harris and Anne Thompson.

Venturon Verified V81 (P) Junior & grand champion male, exhibited by Venturon Livestock with Harris Thompson, Kevin Yost and judge Lee White.

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Adelaide Royal 2025 Judge: Mr Jason Strong Gunnedah, NSW.

Venturon Brigette V101E (P) Junior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, exhibited by Summer Kelly, Nalangil, Victoria.

Horizen Hill Valiant (P) Senior & Grand Champion Male, exhibited by Katie & Cam McIntyre, Tynong North, Victoria.

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Two exhibitors from Victoria scooped the major ribbons at Adelaide Royal this year. The judge was Jason Strong, a former MLA managing director from Brisbane and stud breeder from northern New South Wales. South Australia has been rainfall deficient for nearly two years which reduced the number of local exhibitors, and saw only junior exhibits on display.

In the heifer class 14 to 18 months youth member, Summer Kelly, Golden Park, Nalangil, Victoria took the honours with Venturon Brigette V101E (P). Her sire, Venturon Showbiz 161S (P) is a full brother to Venturon Starstruck 157E (P) who has won broad ribbons from the east to west coast. This heifer went on to be the junior and grand champion female before being sashed Supreme Charolais Exhibit. Mr Strong commented “I couldn’t look past the junior heifer from the cow or heifer, 14 months and under 18 months class. As they (her class) came in, this heifer really stood out, she’s got enough scale to her, but she’s not going to be huge-framed. She’s got a tremendous amount of body to her, but she’s put together in a way that’s really quite feminine and sound. She moves very freely and is a female that is going to have plenty of weight to her as she matures, but that functionality as well.”

Second in the heifer class was fellow Victorian exhibitor, Horizon Hill Charolais with their Horizon Hill Showgirl V10E (P) from the renowned Rangan Showgirl family and sired by SCR Triumph 2135 (P).

South Australian breeder, Dr Shirley Barker placed third in this class with Caithness Fleur V31E (P).

Adelaide Royal did not present reserve champion ribbons this year.

Cameron and Katie McIntyre from Horizon Hill then had success in the bull section with Horizon Hill Valiant (P) winning the Bull 14 to 18 months class. At 15 months this bull paraded at 664kgs.

Sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z (P), this calf was exceptionally smooth and paraded freely. The judge also commented on his muscle pattern. Valiant was elevated to junior and grand champion bull. Second in his class was Horizon Hill Vengence (P), a full sibling to the heifer that placed second in the heifer class.

Summer Kelly had further success in the junior bull class 8 to 14 months with Palgrove Valero V1557E (P) achieving success. This bull sired by Palgrove Thunder T1109E (P) is from the Palgrove Clara family that has bred so well. Summer also placed second in this class with a Silverstream Landis L179 (P) son, Golden Park Landis from the Charnelle Friesia family line.

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Summer Kelly, with her Supreme Charolais Exhibit, Venturon Brigitte V101E (P) with SA Regional Chairperson, Josh Wiltshire and judge Jason Strong.

Katie and Cameron McIntyre, with Grand Champion Bull, Horizon Hill Valiant (P) Nutrien representatives, Alan Lintern and Richard Miller and their children Edward and William in the front row.

Junior bull class 14 to 18 months at Adelaide Royal.

Team Venturon then went into overdrive in the interbreed classes winning Supreme Junior Bull, Supreme Junior Heifer, Supreme Senior Female, All Breeds Supreme Pair and Supreme Breeders Group of Three.

Interbreed Junior bull, Venturon Verified V81 (P) was described by judge, Martin Lill “I really liked the performance of the Charolais bull, a bull with huge weight for a 17-month-old bull, plenty of softness and really mobile for a calf carrying this much growth. Outstanding calf, great stretch of spine, a lot of expression up top but a lot of softness, really like its length, length of spine from hip to pin and the way he gets around got him on top.”

In the Interbreed Junior Heifer judging, judge Lee White said it was enjoyable to judge such a good group of junior heifers, which were a credit to the exhibitors right through the breeds. He said the winner, the Charolais heifer (Venturon Victoria’s Secret V29 (P)) had a lot of power and performance. Heaps of spring of rib, love her angulation through its hip to pin and the way she carries it down through her twist and into her lower third, She has a great set of feet and tracks around the ring really well.”

Venturon Clementine Q11 (P) had success in the Senior interbreed female section. Judge Mr Lill said they were impressed with the depth of quality of all females with the top five particularly outstanding. He said when selecting senior cows, they are chasing females that have an added dimension. “Both wedged shaped, deep and broody and the top five females exemplified this,” Mr Lill said. He said in selecting the champion female, judges were unanimous in their appreciation of the female that is not only the best package, but a female that could stand alone, representing refinement up front, matronly characteristics, added dimension of carcase, while still being feminine, sound and productive. “A lot of quality in the Charolais package,” Mr Lill said. “With Euro animals, we are expecting a little more punch and carcase and this female doesn’t disappoint. While having a huge hindquarter and really expressive top, she is really thick through the stifle region, is refined up front, beautiful wedge shape from both directions, narrow in the chest and deep in the flank with an amazing calf, that she’s putting everything into”.

Elgin Park Californian Girl L4 (P) Reserve Senior Champion Female, with Eleni Fogden, Amanda Cavenagh and Denise Lynch.

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Bureen Wendy (P) Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Charolais Exhibit, exhibited by GD Livestock, Singleton NSW. Image courtesy BA Showcase

Winkel Park Very Cool (P) Junior & Grand Champion Male, exhibited by Vanessa Selleck, Merricks North, Victoria. Image courtesy BA Showcase

Melbourne Royal 2025 Judge: Mr Tony Starr Bowning, NSW.

Breeders from two states presented a superb line of cattle for judge Mr. Tony Starr Bowning, New South Wales to adjudicate over. Junior heifer classes were particularly strong. In the first class, Heifer 9 to 2 months a beautifully long bodied heifer, Rowallan Park Victoria (P) took the class win. Exhibited by the Walsh Family and sired by Hazel Downs Troubador (P) this heifer coupled great depth with her length and appealed for her udder setup. Her team mate, Rowallan Park Vixen (P) by the same sire placed third in the class. Geoff and Noelene King exhibited Hazel Downs Viola (P) for the second place. This heifer is sired by Kenmere Quinn Q24E (P) who is the sire of Hazel Downs Troubador (P). The judge commented favourably on this heifers freedom of movement.

Monique Miller exhibited MLM M1309 Beatrix V6 (P) to win the Heifer 12 to 15 months. A daughter of highly successful sire and five trait leader, Turnbulls Duty Free 358D (P) this heifer exhibited refinement through her front end, length, depth and muscling. Her overall softness and well set up udder also appealed to the judge in his placings.

Later in judging Mr. Starr used this heifer as his Reserve Junior Champion heifer. Monique offered this heifer in the Royal Rumble sale and achieved the top price of $12,000.

The heifer sold to return clients, Ivory Downs Speckle Parks, Queensland. Warilla Elegance V17E (P) placed second in class for John and Gayle Weeks. Sired by Palgrove Rockerfella (P) this heifer was commended on by the judge as “having power and grunt, she is nice and deep and walks out well”.

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Kenmere Tant Mieux (P) sired by Kenmere Sizzler S166E (P) exhibited by Geoff and Noelene King won the Heifer 15 to 18 months class. Judge, Tony Starr commented “the female in first is a more moderate type, displays refinement through her neck, has width of muzzle and strength through her shoulders, and walks well”. Youth member, Summer Kelly won second place with her heifer, Venturon Brigette V101 (P), a very deep bodied female. Sired by Venturon Showbiz 161S this heifer was recently Grand champion female at Adelaide Royal. The judge described this heifer as a naturally balanced female, very strong, thick and well made. Golden Rose Charolais placed third in both the previous two classes with purchases, Kenmere Petit Point V109E (AI)(P)

by LT Combat 25941 (P) and Allednaw Brie V67 (P) sired by Allednaw Quantum (P) respectively.

A daughter of the $31,000 Wakefield Raise The Bar (AI) (P) won the final junior heifer class, 18 to 20 months. Myona Rosette V9 (P) exhibited by Vanessa Selleck, Winkel Park Charolais set the bar in class before being elevated to Junior champion Heifer. Judge Starr commented “this heifer took my eye, her natural spine and freedom of movement appeals as does her balance, length and depth, she has plenty of power. There were some really some great heifers in the classes, the junior champion is structurally correct, has great neck extension, is well fronted, wedge shaped, has power and exudes quality and confidence”.

Second in the class was youth member, Laura Cook with her homebred, Danaan Jodie V2 (P) by highly successful sire Ascot Queenslander Q604E (P), who resides at her families Rangan Charolais stud.

Bureen Wendy (P) Supreme Charolais Exhibit, with handlers Gavin Iseppi, Christie Fuller sponsor Rebecca Dalton, Emma-Leigh Green, judge Tony Starr Eliza Babazogli (International Animal Health) and exhibitor Travis Worth.

Image courtesy BA Showcase

Another junior member, James Barton placed third with Kenmere Kristina V12E (P) sired by Kenmere Doc Silver Q107E (P). The junior heifer classes had great depth with the classes consistently filling the ring.

Golden Rose Charolais led Clarinda Duty Maid U14E (P) to success in the Cow 24 to 30 months. Another daughter of Turnbulls Duty Free 358 D (P), she paraded with her first calf at foot.

The next class, Cow over 36 months saw three very impressive young females’ parade. Emerging as the class winner was Bureen Wendy (P) exhibited by GD Livestock, Singleton NSW. This female was recently awarded Grand Champion Charolais female at Brisbane Royal as well. Sired

by Minnie-Vale Quantong (P) this female paraded with a hefty bull calf at foot. The judge remarked on this female as having the desired wedge shape of a productive female, strength and thickness. He admired her angulation of shoulder, power through the loin and top, her softness of hair type and ligament attachment. Mr Starr then used this female as his Senior and Grand champion female Second in the class was Montaaro Quack Like A Duck 3 (P) exhibited by Jaime Vosper. This heifer was the Reserve Junior champion heifer at Melbourne in 2023 and is sired

by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D (P). A large volume female, her impressive bull calf at foot was the Champion calf of the show. The judge remarked on this female’s beautiful long frame and depth. This cow was elevated to the reserve champion award in the judging of the senior champion female. Kenmere Blissful S213E exhibited by Golden Rose Charolais placed third.

Junior bull classes started with Hazel Downs Vincent (P) winning the 9 to 12-month class. The judge commented on this Kenmere Quinn (P) son “he parades with his eye above spine, he has beautiful coupling, a soft hair type, sire appeal, beautiful motion and is neat in the sheath”. Summer Kelly placed second with Golden Park Landis and Rowallan Park Vodka placed third. cont page 66....

Myona Rosette V9 (P) Junior Champion Heifer, with handler Steven Martin, Noelene King, judge Tony Starr and exhibitor Vanessa Selleck.

Image courtesy BA Showcase

Winkel Park Very Cool (P) Junior & Grand Champion Male, with Steven Martin, Graeme Cook and judge Tony Starr. Image courtesy BA Showcase

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Melbourne Royal 2025 ...cont from page 65 Vanessa Selleck took the double in the 12 to 15 months class with Winkel Park Victory Lap (P) and Winkel Park Victory Light (P) placing first and second. Both these calves were sired by Myona Stoplight (P), a son of Silverstream National N40 (P). The winning calf weighed in at 612kgs at 15 months and scanned 119 cm2 EMA. The judge commented that the two bulls were very similar with great hooded eyes, sire appeal, tidy through the sheath and had strength over their spine. Third in the class was Golden Rose Valentino V25 (P) sired by LT Del Ray 6161 (P).

Golden Rose Charolais turned up the power with their Golden Rose Vanilla Slice V19 (AI)(ET)(P) in the 15 to 18 months class. This bull at 18 months weighed in at 978kg and scanned 132cm2 EMA. Sired by HRJ Fan Favourite 804F (P)(R/F) and from a Clarinda bred cow this bull was placed first. Tony Starr commented “the bull in first is full of power and performance, plenty of strength of topline and depth, big testicles and has the biggest EMA in the class”. Second was Laura Cook with Danaan Voldemort V4 (P) sired by Ascot Queenslander Q604E (P). The judge commented “he was a great bull with plenty of softness, refinement through the shoulder who powers out to the loin”. Cam and Katie McIntyre placed third with Horizon Hill Valiant (P) sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z (P).

Vanessa Selleck returned to the front row in class 18 to 20 months with Winkel Park Very Cool (P) sired by SVY Trust 6H (P) placing first. Winkel Park Very Cool was the champion Interbreed calf at Melbourne when his dam Winkel Park Penny (P) was also Reserve Senior champion female. This bull weighed in at 944kg at 19 months and scanned 133cm2 EMA. A very free flowing bull moving, the judge commented on how well he was naturally coupled through the shoulder, he will hunt for cows, great muscle power and length, and a great set of testicles for his breeding future. Mr Starr used this bull as his junior and grand champion bull.

Bureen Wendy (P) Senior & Grand Champion Female, with Gavin Iseppi, Christie Fuller, Sapphire Halliday, judge Tony Starr, Emma-Leigh Green and Travis Worth. Image courtesy BA Showcase

Mr Starr then selected Hazel Downs Vincent (P) for his reserve junior champion bull.

In selecting the Supreme Exhibit, the judge went with the cow in production awarding the ribbon to Bureen Wendy (P) exhibited by GD Livestock. Commenting on this award, the judge commented “we have two really good champions and are both very deserving, we have a really good young female with a superb young calf at foot with a tremendous udder setup that is obviously working, tremendous volume and a very functional female. A bull with extreme length and carries it very well, he moves very neatly and tidily and is free moving bull. The cow with her extra capacity and great udder will be the Supreme Exhibit”.

Golden Rose Charolais won the Pair of Heifers and the Progeny class with their team of Clarinda Geddes Maid progeny. Winkel Park won the Pair of Bulls class. The ring was over flowing for the Breeder Group which was won by youth member, Jess Cook and her Danaan Charolais team.

The judge commented on this class saying the winning group was very similar in type, two deep bodied heifers with a bull similar in type.

Further Success After their success at Beef Australia 2024, where they won the Champion Pen of Feedlot Heifers, Mac and Gayle Shann of Cantaur Park, Clermont have had further success with their Charolais x Droughtmaster breeding program. In late October at the Clermont Beef Expo Sale, they had a triumphant day, taking out the grand champion exhibit, champion grain-fed pen, and champion prime cattle pen. Their pen of 10 No.4 Droughtmaster and Charolais-cross Jap Ox 100-day grain-fed heifers averaged 683 kg and sold for 465c/ kg, returning $3,175 a head. They also won best single exhibit with a Charolais Droughtmaster (Charmaster) cross steer weighing 800 kilograms, which sold for 449c/kg to return $3,592.

Their pen of 10 No.4 Droughtmaster and Charolais-cross Jap Ox 100-day grain-fed heifers averaged 683 kg and sold for 465c/kg, returning $3175 a head. Mr Shann said the Charmaster heifers were a very even line of 24 to 26-month-old heifers and exceptionally good carcass animals, which made them very sought after by the meatworks buyers. “The Charmaster (Droughtmaster Charolais cross) is such an exceptional cross and just has that added softness and fat cover, with a lot of eye appeal,” he said.

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Champion Pen of Feedlot Heifers form Cantaur Park at Beef Australia showing the quality of the Charolais Droughtmaster cross.

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Industry Recognition Charolais sires continued to be strongly sought after during the 2025 bull selling year. The average price for sires sold at auction rose considerably by $1,078 to $11,885. This strong average pushed the gross value of Charolais bull sold at auction to $21,107,479, the second highest in breed history behind the 2022 result.

Head to head with 2024, slightly fewer bulls were offered at auction with similar numbers sold through the ring. The fewer bulls resulted from sale consolidation and some members moving to private paddock sale instead of auction. Pleasingly members are reporting strong paddock sale to supplement the auction results. The $11,885 average is the second highest in history and indicates the strength of the breed in the commercial sector. Thirty-one bulls sold for $30,000 plus of which eighteen went into commercial enterprises including the top priced bull at $100,000. The demand of the breed in Queensland continues to underpin the breeds results.

There is no doubt the performance of the Charolais sired calves from bos indicus type females is the main driver of this demand in the north. Our own feedlot trial shows these Charolais cross calves performing well on feed and delivering a carcass of merit.

A six-figure amount featured again in 2025 with Moongool Under Contract (P) selling for $100,000 at the Price families on property bull sale. This sire, the reserve Senior champion bull from the 2025 EKKA sold to Logan Pastoral Company, Rolleston, Queensland. Doug Logan, who breeds and fattens cattle on grass at Warrinilla, situated beside Lake Nuga Nuga in the Arcadia Valley, said “it was his length of body that attracted me, because you get paid for weight, he also had a nice temperament.” The Logan’s have purchased Moongool bulls before to put over Brahman cows to produce steers for the export market.

Table 1: Charolais Auction Summary 2016 - 2025 Year # Sales Offered Sold Clearance

The 24-month-old son of ANC Kind and Moongool Lust 3, also the junior champion Charolais at last year’s Royal Queensland Show, weighed 1098 kg with a 157 cm2 Eye Muscle Area and nine and seven millimetres, P8 and rib fat depths. Moongool Charolais have sold the top price Charolais at auction for the last four years.

Another past client of Moongool, 4 Ways Charolais outlaid $90,000 to secure a new sire in Moongool Ultimate (P). This bull was sired by ANC Photogenic (AI)(P) the second top price bull at the 2020 ANC Charolais sale. The Whitechurch Family have had great success with Moongool genetics in their herd with a Moongool Kakadu (P) son topping their annual sale at Emerald at $80,000. This was the third highest price for the year. 4 Ways MK Uptown (P) sold to the Beaufort Pastoral Co, Alpha Qld. A homozygous poll bull, his dam has three generations of Moongool sires in her pedigree. The 4 Ways sale had an exceptional strong result averaging $21,333 for their 36 bulls. Moongool Charolais had the second top average at $20,716 for 81 bulls.

Palgrove Charolais had the third best average at auction of $20,215 including the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and equal 8th top price bulls. Palgrove Underdog U1283E (ET)(P)(R/F) topped their sale at $75,000 with the Bode Family, Percal Plains, McKinley the purchaser. The 25-month-old homozygous polled bull was sired by Palgrove Landmark, a 200 Day Weight trait leader and out of Palgrove Festoon L377E. He weighed in at 958kg, had an eye muscle area of 144cm2, 11mm of rump fat, and 7mm of rib fat. They also purchased the equal eighth bull, Palgrove U Do U1600E (AI)(P)(R/F) for $42,000.

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2025

45

1,941

1,776

92%

$100,000

$11,885

$21,107,479

2024

46

1,997

1,800

90%

$75,000

$10,807

$19,453,480

2023

45

1,987

1,724

87%

$60,000

$10,287

$17,735,601

2022

46

1,937

1,823

94%

$265,000

$13,680

$24,938,882

2021

49

1,752

1,678

96%

$75,000

$11,318

$18,990,875

2020

43

1,576

1,486

94%

$64,000

$8,674

$12,888,874

2019

39

1,507

1,228

82%

$38,000

$6,009

$7,379,100

2018

43

1,718

1,457

85%

$36000

$6,304

$9,184,598

2017

47

1,919

1,672

87%

$83,000

$6,648

$11,115,457

2016

44

1,793

1,655

92%

$52,000

$6,436

$10,650,815

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2025 Charolais Top Priced Sires

1

Moongool Under Contract (P) Sold by Moongool Charolais: $100,000 Purchaser Logan Pastoral Co, Rolleston, Qld.

3

Palgrove U Do U U1600E (AI)(P)(R/F) Sold by Palgrove Pastoral Co: $42,000 Purchaser Bode Family, Percol Plains, McKinley, Qld.

Palgrove Underdog U1283E (ET)(P)(R/F) Sold by Palgrove Pastoral Co: $75,000 Purchaser Bode Family, Percal Plains, McKinley, Qld.

6

Palgrove U Rock U1248E (ET) (P) Sold by Palgrove Pastoral Co: $70,000 Purchaser Clare Charolais, Theodore, Qld.

=8

Moongool Ultimate (P) Sold by Moongool Charolais: $90,000 Purchaser 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell, NSW.

4

4 Ways MK Uptown (P) Sold by 4 Ways Charolais: $80,000 Purchaser Beaufort Pastoral, Alpha, Qld.

5

2

Palgrove Unbelievable U1463E (AI) (P) Sold by Palgrove Pastoral Co: $65,000 Purchaser Simon & Mim Daley, Blackall, Qld.

=8 Minnie-Vale Understudy U110E (P) Sold by Minnie-Vale Charolais: $42,000 Purchaser M & G Shann, Cantaur Park, Clermont, Qld.

7

Palgrove Unmissable U2821E (P) Sold by Palgrove Pastoral Co: $45,000 Purchaser Mt Douglas Pastoral Co, Clermont, Qld.

=8 Ascot Upbeat U189E (P) Sold by Ascot Charolais: $42,000 Purchaser Palgrove Charolais, Ben Lomond, NSW, Twin Rivers Charolais, N.Z. and Hemingsford Charolais, N.Z.

=8 Ascot Ultra U173E (P) Sold by Ascot Charolais: $42,000 Purchaser Rosedale Charolais, Blayney, NSW.

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Industry Recognition ...cont from page 69 Palgrove U Rock U1248E (ET)(P), another Palgrove Landmark son, sold for $70,000 to Alan and Natalie Goodland, Clare Charolais, Theodore. This homozygous sire appealed to the Goodland Family for the complete package, a bull without holes. Palgrove Unbelievable U1463E (AI)(P) sired

by Canadian sire, Elders Houlio 4H (P) sold for $65,000 to Simon and Mim Daley. Palgrove Unmissabale U2821E (P) was purchased for $45,000 by Mount Douglas Pastoral Co, Clermont Qld. Including the Ultrablack offering the Palgrove auction grossed $3,489,000, a truly impressive result.

Another three sires sold for $42,000 to round out the top ten auction prices for bulls. Minnie-Vale Understudy U110E (P) enjoyed sustained bidding at the Minnie-Vale on property bull sale before being knocked down to Mac and Gayle Shan, Centaur Park, Clermont, Queensland. Sired by Silverstream Padra (P) and from a Clare Mega Awesome (P) daughter, this bull weighed in at 855kgs at 23 months and scanned 143cm² EMA. Mac Shan commented after the purchase “On the whole, it was [Understudy’s] softness and muscle pattern [that appealed to us] as he is just a beautifully sound bull. Also, his sire appeal, and being homozygous polled, is certainly a big benefit. We breed a lot of Droughtmaster/Charolais bulls for the north, and they’re really chasing a polled animal up in northern Queensland.” Understudy was the only bull in the top ten prices sold outside of Queensland.

Jim and Jackie Wedge at Ascot Charolais sold two sires at $42,000, both to stud breeding programs’. Rosedale Charolais at Blayney NSW purchased Ascot Ultra U173E (P), a homozygous polled son of Ascot Septre S109E (AI)(P) this bull rans in the top 1 per cent for 200 and 600 day weight and IMF. Ascot Upbeat U189E (P)was purchased by a partnership between Palgrove Charolais and two New Zealand studs: Sam and Viki Holland’s Hemingford stud at Culverden and Fergus and Katrina Templeton’s Twin Rivers at Southland.

This bull was also sired by Ascot Septre S109E (AI)(P).

Ascot Septre S109E (P) was sold in 2023 to Loid Appleton for $54,000. Septre was described in the Ascot catalogue by the principals “he instils thickness, softness & some of the best carcass & growth traits in the breed. Septre is the highest ranked bull in the breed for IMF. The Ascot sale had the fourth best average of $15,491 for their 54 bulls offered and sold.

Table 2: Top Ten Averages: Sales 2025 Herd

State

$ Ave

# Bulls

4 Ways

Qld

$21,333

36

Moongool

Qld

$20,716

81

Palgrove

Qld

$20,215

93

Ascot

Qld

$15,491

54

Premier CQ

Qld

$15,339

56

Bauhinia Park

Qld

$15,292

40

Barambah-Dale

Qld

$14,115

69

Ayr

Qld

$13,223

139

Glenlea Winton

Qld

$12,875

52

Ag Grow

Qld

$12,030

33

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At the conclusion of the year four studs achieved million dollars plus sale results. Palgrove had the top gross at $1.880.000 followed closely by Ayr Charolais at $1,838,000, Moongool Charolais at $1,678,000 and ANC Charolais at $1,530,000. The breed overall grossed $21,107,479, well above the 2024 gross of $19.453,480 and 2023 results of $17,735,601.

This data strongly supports the role of the Charolais breed in the Australian beef industry.

In Queensland apart from the top individual sales mentioned prior in this article the Bauhinia Park sale averaged $15,292 for 40 bulls. Their top price bull was $40,000 with Bauhinia Park Unlimited (P)(R/F) selling to repeat client, Phillip Lamb, Biloela Qld. This bull was a son of 4 Ways Mario (P), who has bred exceptionally well in the Bauhinia Park herd. Premier CQ sale returned a $15,339 average which was the best result for a multi-vendor sale. Reid’s Charolais topped this sale for the fourth year in a row. This year the sale topped at $28,000 for Reids Utah U40E (P)(R/F) selling to Yaccamunda Investments, Collinsville, great supporters of the breed.

Barambah-Dale Charolais at Dalby averaged $14,115 for 69 bulls offered with a top of $22,000 twice. The average price indicates exceptionally strong bidding throughout the catalogue. Ayr Charolais averaged $13,223 on the way to their outstanding gross with Glenlea Beef averaging $12,875 for the 52 bulls at their Roma venue. Another multi vendor sale, Ag Grow at Emerald averaged $12,030 for 33 bulls.

A good indication of the breed growth in Queensland in two years the number of bulls sold at auction has increased from 1,196 to 1,344 coupled with an increase of $1,852 a head based on average prices. This growth supports our breed motto of “Cross Into Profit” with many of these bulls heading to commercial breeding programs. It should also be noted when looking at the images of the top priced bulls on the previous page, there is a distinct type evolving in Australian Charolais. These bulls still have the growth and muscling the breed is renowned for, but also feature finishing softness and great structure.

In Victoria the continuation of dry conditions certainly restrained sale activity. The state high seller was Rangan Duty Free U122 (AI)(P)(R/F) at $26,000 heading to stud duties at Calmview Charolais, Backmede NSW. A homozygous poll bull sired by multi trait leader Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D (P), this bull has the backing of the Showgirl family maternally. Buyer Tony Farrell was attracted to the sires genetics. The saletopper boasted estimated breeding value figures in the top 1 per cent of the breed for milk at +20, and figures in the top 5pc for birth weight at -3.7 kilograms and gestation length at -6.7 days, “he is a great heifer bull with fast growth and loads of milk,” Tony Farrell said. Second top priced bull in the state was Rangan Unique U199, which sold for $20,000 to Ascot Cattle, Warwick, Qld. Half the bulls in the sale headed north of the border into New South Wales and Queensland.

Two other sires sold to stud duty at Tarcombe Charolais and Kandanga Valley Charolais. At the Mount William sale in Victoria four sires headed to Queensland including one to Brendale Charolais and three to Appleton Cattle Company.

The top priced bull at Mount William was purchased by Michael Stewart, Charles Stewart Livestock, Colac,for his own 160-cow commercial Charolais operation. It was the sixteenth year Mr Stewart had bought at Mount William and he was “delighted” with his latest purchase.

Alizah, Eleni and Thomas Fogden, Boulview Charolais, SA. took three Charolais bulls to the Alice Springs Show sale and cleared all three at $6,000 to local pastoralists.

The top seller in Western Australia Silverstone Uncle Kracker U100 (P) sold to RJ Lesouef Investments, Tasmania.

Sired by Silverstone Quietly Spoken Q164E (P) this bull ranks in the top 3% for all growth traits. The Silverstone and Quicksilver bull sale averaged $6,920 for 25 bulls. Venturon Livestock sold a sire privately for $50,000 to Bauhinia Park in Queensland. Venturon Talladega T192 (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) is a son of Palgrove Landmark (P), a sire with progeny in great demand. Maternally this bull features the exceptional Palgrove donor, Clara 48. Two bulls that topped Western sales are heading east for stud duties. Clare Charolais, Theodore Queensland purchased Kooyong U Ripper (AI)(P) for $12,000 at the Supreme Sale from David and Jan Ellis.

Futurity Charolais, Baradine, NSW purchased Culham Velocity V9E (P) at the Liberty on property sale.

In New South Wales, Rosedale Charolais had a great sale topping at $40,000 and averaging $10,104. Their sale topper Rosedale Ultimate Fighter (P) sold to Ascot Charolais for stud duties. Homozygous poll and backed with a great set of EBVs this bull was sired by Rosedale Premier (AI)(P). Premier is a trait leader for 600 day weight and is a son of Silverstream Landmark L40 (P). Minnie-Vale and Futurity Charolais sales both averaged in excess of $10,000 with $10,310 and $10,662 respectively. Sales across New South Wales increased the average price by over $500 on the 2024 result.

Female transfers reported to the office indicate a large demand for registered Charolais females through 2025.

The big sale for Charolais females, was the purchase of the Palgrove herd and name by the Daley and Noller families.

Other large drafts have been recorded selling with many herds looking to increase their breeding females.

At auction registered females meet with strong demand at sales across the east coast. Andrew and Norah Cass offered a big draft of females at their annual bull sale and topped at $15,000. The Scott family at Yaccamunda Grazing, Collinsville Qld purchase full French homozygous, ANC Pachino’s Almay (P) for their program. ANC sold 43 heifers for an average of $5,674. The annual Charnelle Female sale topped at $14,000 for Ian and Katrina Bebbington’s Mountview Goldbeef S2 (P) selling to Oakey Breeding Services. Selling with a heifer calf at foot this female was sired by Raile Sovereign J827 Y064 (P).

Another great result for the breed at the Charnelle Female and Genetics sale was Ryan and Rachel Holzwart selling a semen package of 30 straws for $550 per straw. The semen was Bauhinia Park Tribute (P)(R/F) sired by 4 Ways Mario (P) from an ANC Lastovski dam. These bulls have bred exceptionally well in the Bauhinia Park program. Purchasers were Clint Chalmers and Quicksilver Charolais. It is awesome to see confidence in Australian bred AI sires. John and Gaye Weeks paid $810 a straw for Palgrove Rockerfella R825E (AI)(P) in the Youth Auction in August. At the Queensland Region dinner auction 5 Straws in Bauhinia Park herd sire, 4 Ways Mario (P)R/F) made $520 per straw selling to Elridge Charolais and 5 straws of Palgrove Red Rock (P)(R/F)made $570 each selling to Bauhinia Park and Venturon studs.

Monique Miller, MLM Charolais sold a heifer at the Royal Rumble Sale held during Melbourne Royal to equal top price of $12,000. The Charolais heifer was knocked down to Stacey Jones of Ivery Downs Cattle Co, Colinton, Qld. The 13-monthold heifer, M1M M1309 Beatrix V6 (AI)(ET)(P) also won Reserve Junior Champion, prior to being sold.

At the time of writing this article, the annual summary of industry bull sales had not been published. In 2024 Santa Gertrudis topped the non Wagyu sale averages at $11,450. In 2025 they reported on Beef Central their sale average had risen to $11,751. Charolais sale averages went from $10,807 in 2024 to $11,929 in 2025. This is truly reflecting the value the commercial industry place in the reliability of Charolais genetics in their breeding programs.

Table 3: 2025 Charolais Auction Summary by State Year

# Sales

Offered

Sold

Clearance

QLD

26

1,432

1,368

96%

$100,000

$12,972

$17,745,493

NSW

12

300

257

86%

$42,000

$9,066

$2,329,984

WA

5

142

96

68%

$20,000

$6,505

$624,500

VIC

2

65

52

80%

$26,000

$7,490

$389,490

(*Auction results only)

Top $ Average $

Gross $

71

2025 Sale Results

Kandanga Valley Summer Sale

Venturon On Property Sale

Supreme Bull Sale

Offered: 37 Sold: 20 Average $8,550 Top: $16,000: Kandanga Valley Tennyson (P) Sire: Allednaw Prince (P) Purchaser: LW Taylor, Mundubbera, Qld

Offered: 23

Offered: 19

Vendor: Kandanga Valley Charolais Date: 7th December 2024 Kandanga, Queensland.

February All Breeds Sale Vendor: Multi Date: 10th February 2025 Rockhampton, Queensland.

Offered: 48 Sold: 35 Average $6,957 Top: $16,000: Ashlin U18 (SC)(R/F) Sire: LT Venture 3198 (P) Vendor: Warner & Co (Moore Creek, NSW) Purchaser: G & B Ehrlich, Wandoan, Qld.

Vendor: Venturon Livestock Date: 21st February 2025 Boyup Brook, WA. Sold: 14

Average $6,000

Top: $10,000: Venturon Upping The Ante U215 (AI)(P)

Sire: Sparrows Seminole 927W (P) Purchaser: Miell Family, Albany, WA.

Vendor: Multi Date: 19th March 2025 Brunswick, WA. Sold: 15

Average $6,700

Top: $12,000: Kooyong U Ripper (AI)(P)

Vendor: DE & JR Ellis Sire: Milford Braxton (ET)(P/S) Purchaser: Clare Grazing, Theodore, Qld.

Silverstone & Quicksilver Bull Sale

Vendor: Silverstone & Quicksilver Charolais Date: 11th March 2025 Narrikup, WA. Offered: 36

Sold: 25

Average $6,920

Top: $20,000: Silverstone Uncle Kracker U100(P)

Sire: Silverstone Quietly Spoken Q164E (P) Purchaser: RJ Lesouef Investments, Tasmania

Rangan On Property Bull Sale Vendor: Rangan Charolais Date: 21st March 2025 Wodonga, Vic. Offered: 33

Sold: 33

Average $7,985

Top: $26,000: Rangan Duty Free U122 (AI)(P)(R/F)

Sire: Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D (P) Purchaser: Calmview Charolais, Backmede, NSW.

U825

Longreach Outback Invitational Bull Sale

Mount William On Property Sale

Vendor: Multi Date: 25th March 2025 Longreach, Qld.

Vendor: Mount William Charolais Date: 14th February 2025 Willaura, Victoria.

Offered: 32 Sold: 19 Average $6,632 Top: $16,000: Mount William Upswing (P) Sire: Rosedale Puma (P) Purchaser: Michael Stewart, Colac, Vic.

Black Stump Bull Sale

Vendor: Mountview Charolais Date: 18th March 2025 Blackall, Qld. Offered: 19 Sold: 18 Average $11,944 =Top: $18,000: Mountview UB40 (P) Sire: Reids Rocky R77E (P)(R/F) Purchaser: Ben Avery, Allendale, Blackall, Qld

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=Top: $18,000: Mountview Urban U47 (P) Sire: Reids Rocky R77E (P)(R/F) Purchaser: C & M Arnold, Muttaburra, Qld

Offered: 20

Sold: 17

Average $7,706

=Top: $13,000: Glenlea Kowboy U825 (P)(R/F)

Vendor: Glenlea Charolais Sire: Glenlea Kowboy Red Q405 (P)(R/F) Purchaser: L & S Bode, McKinlay, Qld. =Top: $13,000: Glenlea JR U824 (P)(R/F)

Vendor: Glenlea Charolais Sire: Glenlea Just Red (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: L & S Bode, McKinlay, Qld.

Liberty On Property Yearling Bull Sale

Rosedale On Property Bull Sale

Glenlea Fairfield Winton Sale

Offered: 36

Offered: 53

Offered: 52

Vendor: Liberty & Culham Charolais Date: 10th April 2025 Toodyay, WA. Sold: 27

Average $6,019

Top: $13,000: Culham Velocity V9E (P)

Vendor: JM, MJ & JL Millner Date: 16th May 2025 Blayney, NSW. Sold: 48

Average $10,104

Top: $40,000: Rosedale Ultimate Fighter (P)

Vendor: Glenlea Beef Date: 18th July 2025 Winton, Qld. Sold: 52

Average $12,875

Top: $26,000: Taylor Glenlea Valiant (AI)(P)

Sire: Rosedale Premier (AI)(P) Purchaser: Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Qld.

Sire: Palgrove Valiant (AI)(P) Purchaser: JWG Contracting, Alpha, Qld.

Challambi On Property Bull Sale

AgGrow Bull Sale

Lilydale Invitational Bull Sale

Offered: 17

Offered: 33

Sire: Liberty Topeka Y16E (AI) (P) Purchaser: Futurity Charolais, Baradine, NSW.

Vendor: Challambi Charolais Date: 12th April 2025 Tooma, NSW. Sold: 8

Average $6,313

Top: $15,000: Challambi Upwood (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F)

Sire: Tri-N Captain Morgan 340A (P)(R/F) Purchaser: L & M Mekken. Orbost, Vic.

Vendor: Multi vendor Date: 26th June 2025 Emerald, Qld. Sold: 33

Average $12,030

Top: $24,000: Moongool MR U779 (P)

Sire: Moongool Pilgrim (P) Vendor: Keddstock Pty Ltd Purchaser: Yeoman Cattle Co, Moura, Qld.

Vendor: Multi vendor Date: 26th June 2025 Toogoolawah, Qld. Offered: 55

Sold: 54

Average $8,352

Top: $19,000: Bird Hill Utah (AI)(P/S)

Sire: Milford Braxton (ET)(P/S) Vendor: J & J Spreadborough Purchaser: Brendale Charolais, Tallegalla, Qld.

Alice Springs Show Bull Sale Vendor: Boulview Charolais Date: 26th June 2025 Alice Springs, NT. Offered: 3

Top: $6,000:

Sold: 3

Average $6,000

Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale

Minnie-Vale On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 29

Offered: 42

Vendor: D.R, K, & S.A Jenkins Date: 1st May 2025 Rydal, NSW. Sold: 19

Average $7,711

Top: $16,000: Violet Hills Ultimate U130E (P)

Sire: Violet Hills Peronne (P) Purchaser: Stony Creek Beef, Walcha, NSW.

Vendor: JD Salier Date: 24th July 2025 Narrabri, NSW.

Sold: 42

Average $10,310

Top: $42,000: Minnie-Vale Understudy U110E (AI)(P)

Sire: Silverstream Padra P7 (P) Purchaser: M & G Shann, Clermont, Qld.

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Bauhinia Park Bull Sale

Casino All Breeds Bull Sale

Vendor: Ryan & Rachel Holzwart Date: 20th August 2025 Emerald, Qld.

Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 26th July 2025 Casino, NSW. Offered: 22

Sold: 22

Offered: 40 Sold: 40 Average $15,292 Top: $40,000: Bauhinia Park Unlimited (P)(R/F) Sire: 4 Ways Mario (P) Purchaser: Phillip Lamb, Dingley Dell, Biloela, Qld.

Average $10,272

Top: $19,000: PJ Ultimate (P)

Sire: Palgrove Risky Business R1650E (P) Vendor: PJ Charolais, Glen Innes, NSW

Bureen Bull Sale

Vendor: Bureen Charolais Date: 11th August 2025 Singleton, NSW. Offered: 3 Sold: 3 Average $6,667 Top: $7,000: Bureen Usher (P) Sire: Minnie Vale Quantong (P) Top: $7,000: Bureen Universe (P) Sire: Minnie Vale Quantong (P)

Alpine Bull Sale

Barambah-Dale On Property Bull Sale

Vendor: Justin & Jane Sanderson Date: 26th July 2025 Dungog, NSW. Offered: 5 Sold: 5 Average $7,000 Top: $10,000: Alpine Ultraviolet (P)(R/F) Sire: 4 Ways Quinton (P)(R/F)

Vendor: BW & LA Davis Date: 20th August 2025 Dalby, Qld. Offered: 69

Coolabunia Classic Bull Sale Vendor: Multi vendor Date: 14th August 2025 Coolabunia, Qld.

Offered: 57 Sold: 57 Average $11,228 Top: $25,000: LHU Ultimate (AI)(ET)(P) Sire: CML Distinction 318A (P) Vendor, LHU Agribusiness, Wyalla, Qld Purchaser: Elstow Charolais, Baradine, NSW.

Sold: 69

Sire: ANC Medal Purchaser: Price Family, Marengo, Aramac, Qld Top: $22,000: Barambah-Dale Commercial (P)

Purchaser: Paradise Grazing, Nanango, Qld.

Kandanga Valley Spring Bull Sale

Kilkenny Bull Sale

Offered: 56 Sold: 51 Average $10,275 Top: $28,000: Kandanga Valley Urbenville (P) Sire: Allednaw Prince (P) Purchaser: L Taylor, Mundubbera, Qld.

Offered: 79

Vendor: Lawlor Pastoral Co Date: 22nd August 2025 Woolooga, Qld.

Vendor: JD & RJ Mercer Date: 26th July 2025 Kandanga, Queensland.

Sold: 79

Average $10,266

Top: $18,000: Kilkenny U390E (P)

Wakefield On Property Bull Sale Vendor: GJ & JM Frizell Date: 15th August 2025 Wollomombi, via Armidale, NSW.

Offered: 43 Sold: 41 Average $7,902 Top: $16,000: Wakefield Untouchable (AI)(P) Sire: Ascot Recharge R125E (P)(TW) Purchaser: Lawlor Pastoral Co, Taroom, Qld. 74 / January 2026

Average $14,115

Top: $22,000: Barambah-Dale Ultimate (P)

Sire: Kilkenny Q1F Purchaser: Paradise Grazing, Nanango, Qld.

NSW Charolais Classic Bull Sale

Hopgood Bull Sale

Offered: 18 Sold: 12 Average $6,667 Top: $14,000: Myona Trust Me T31E (AI)(P) Sire: SVY Trust 6H (P) Vendor: B Hogland & S Martin Purchaser: Wooroona Station, Coonamble, NSW.

Offered: 43 Sold: 43 Average $10,953 Top: $36,000: Hopgood Underwraps (P) Sire: Hopgood Lightning (P)(R/F) Purchaser: Minnie-Vale Charolais, Narrabri, NSW.

Futurity On Property Bull Sale

4 Ways Bull Sale

Elstow On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 38 Sold: 37 Average $10,622 Top: $17,000: Futurity Vantage V207E (P) Sire: Rangan Rapid Gain R17 (AI)(P) Purchaser: Stony Creek Beef, Walcha, NSW.

Offered: 36 Sold: 36 Average $21,333 Top: $80,000: 4 Ways MK Uptown (P) Sire: Moongool Kakadu (AI)(P) Purchaser: Beaufort Pastoral Co, Alpha, Qld

Offered: 30 Sold: 20 Average $6,850 Top: $15,000: Elstow Vee 8 (P) Sire: Palgrove Privilege P399E (AI)(ET)(P/S)(R/F) Purchaser: D & J Fitzgerald, Carmel, Baradine, NSW

Eidsvold Bull Sale

Premier CQ Bull Sale

Offered: 66 Sold: 64 Average $10,508 Top: $23,000: Elridge Uno U122E (P) Sire: 4 Ways MK R69E (P) Vendor: Ross & Paula Warren Purchaser: M & N Melville, Joliffe Park, Biloela, Qld

Offered: 56 Sold: 56 Average $15,339 Top: $28000: Reids Utah U40E (P)(R/F) Sire: Ayr Egan’s Ando (R/F) Vendor: DJ & HL Reid Purchaser: Yaccamunda Investments, Collinsville, Qld

Advance Bull Sale

Vendor: Advance & Brendale Charolais Date: 25th August 2025 Roma, Qld. Offered: 44

Sold: 37

Average $9,676

Top: $34,000: Advance U Bet U13(P)

Sire: 4 Ways Phantom (P) Purchaser: Brendale Charolais, Tallegalla, Qld

Vendor: Futurity Charolais Date: 28th August 2025 Baradine, NSW.

ANC On Property Bull Sale Vendor: ANC Cattle Co. Date: 29th August 2025 Gulugaba, Qld.

Offered: 131 Sold: 131 Average $11,679 Top: $38,000: ANC Upper Barkly Tablelands (P) Sire: GDA Premier (AI)(ET)(P) Purchaser: Moongool Charolais, Yuleba, Qld.

Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 30th August 2025 Tamworth, NSW.

Vendor: 4 Ways Charolais Date: 1st September 2025 Emerald, Qld.

Vendor: Clare & Elridge Charolais Date: 2nd September 2025 Eidsvold, Qld.

Vendor: Hopgood Cattle Co Date: 5th September 2025 Clermont, Qld.

Vendor: Elstow Charolais Date: 10th September 2025 Baradine, NSW.

Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 11th September 2025 Gracemere, Qld.

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2025 Sale Results

Palgrove On Property Bull Sale

Glenlea Roma Bull Sale

Moongool On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 93 Sold: 93 Average $20,215 Top: $75,000: Palgrove Underdog U1283E (ET) (P)(R/F) Sire: Palgrove Landmark (P) Purchaser: Bode Family, Percol Plains, McKinley Qld

Offered: 45 Sold: 45 Average $10,511 Top: $18,000: Taylor Glenlea Jehu U34 (AI)(ET)(P) Sire: SCX Jehu 233E (P) Vendor: Taylor Charolais & Livestock Purchaser: Calmview Charolais, Backmede, NSW.

Offered: 81 Sold: 81 Average $20,716 Top: $100,000: Moongool Under Contract (P) Sire: ANC Kind (P) Purchaser: Logan Pastoral Company, Rolleston, Qld

Vendor: Palgrove Pastoral Co Date: 12th September 2025 Chinchilla, Qld.

Vendor: Glenlea Beef Date: 17th September 2025 Roma, Qld.

Vendor: Keddstock Pty Ltd Date: 22nd September 2025 Yuleba, Qld.

Sarina Multibreed Bull Sale Vendor: Brendale Charolais Date: 13th September 2025 Sarina, Qld.

Offered: 8 Sold: 8 Average $7,450 Top: $12,000: Brendale Vernon (P) Sire: Reids Rancher R30E (P)(R/F) Purchaser:Vella Grazing, Sarina, Qld.

Barcaldine All Breeds Bull Sale Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 25th September 2025 Barcaldine, Qld.

Silverdale Allbreeds Bull Sale Vendor: Black Duck Charolais Date: 13th September 2025 Silverdale, Qld.

Offered: 9 Sold: 8 Average $11,375 Top: $15,000: Black Duck Vigilante (AI)(P) Sire: Palgrove Justice (AI)(P)

Ascot On Property Bull Sale

Offered: 61 Sold: 48 Average $8,173 Top: $23,000: Belbourie Park Downtown U360E (AI)(ET)(P) Sire: Clarinda Downtown Q32E (AI)(P) Vendor: Belbourie Park Charolais Purchaser: Gladwell Grazing Company, Qld

Vendor: Ascot Charolais Date: 19th September 2025 Warwick, Qld.

Offered: 54 Sold: 54 Average $15,491 Top: $42,000: Ascot Upbeat U189E (AI)(P) Sire: Ascot Septre S109E (AI)(P) Purchaser: Palgrove, Hemingford (NZ) & Twin Rivers (NZ) Charolais studs.

Top: $42,000: Ascot Ultra U173E (AI)(TW)(P) Sire: Ascot Septre S109E (AI)(P) Purchaser: Rosedale Charolais, Blayney, NSW.

Bardoo On Property Bull Sale Vendor: BW & DJ Bell Date: 28th November 2025 Capel, WA.

Ayr On Property Bull Sale Vendor: G, RM & DG Cass Date: 15th September 2025 Moura, Qld.

Offered: 139 Sold: 139 Average $13,223 Top: $32,000: Ayr Emerton’s Ingram Sire: Ayr Isidor’s Emerton Purchaser: Nobbs Grazing, Moura, Qld. 76 / January 2026

Offered: 28 Sold: 15 Average $6,967 Top: $10,5000: Bardoo Vista V84E (P) Sire: Bardoo Quadrant Q40E (AI)(ET)(P) Purchaser: Red Hill Farming, Pingrup WA

2025 Sale Results - Females

Glenlea Heart of the Herd Sale

Lilydale Invitational Sale

NSW Charolais Classic Sale

Offered: 58

Offered: 2

Offered: 2

Vendor: Glenlea Beef Date: 21st February 2025 Online.

Sold: 38

Average $4,980

Top: $10,200: Glenlea Rebby 27th (P)(R/F)

Sire: Glenlea Just Red (AI)(ET)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: Warradingo Charolais, Irrewarra, Vic.

Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 24th July 2025 Toogoolawah, Qld. Sold: 2

Average $8,000

Top: $10,000: Reids Xcell S131E

Sire: Ayr Egan’s Ando (R/F) Vendor: DJ & HL Reid Purchaser: Critview Charolais, Kingaroy, Qld.

Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 30th August 2025 Tamworth, NSW. Sold: 2

Average $5,500

Top: $5,500: Myona Regality U19 (P)

Sire: Wakefield Raise The Bar (AI)(P) Vendor: Myona Charolais Purchaser: Winkel Park Charolais, Merricks North, Vic. Top: $5,500: Myona Miss Caloona U38 (P)

Sire: SVY Trust 6H (P) Vendor: Myona Charolais Purchaser: Winkel Park Charolais, Merricks North, Vic.

Charnelle Invitational Female Sale Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 1st March 2025 Toowoomba, Qld. Offered: 76

Sold: 62

Average $5,387

Top: $14,000: Mountview Goldbeef S2 (P)

Sire: Raile Sovereign J827 Y064 (P) Vendor: ID & KM Bebbington Purchaser: OBB Pty Ltd, Oakey, Qld.

Casino All Breeds Bull & Female Sale Vendor: Multi Vendor Date: 26/07/2025 Casino, NSW. Offered: 4

Sold: 4

Glenlea Roma Sale Average $

Top: $6,000: Calmview Donella V47E (P)

Sire: Palgrove Monarch (AI)(P) Vendor: Calmview Charolais Purchaser: Amoraq Charolais, Piora, NSW.

Embryos sold to $900 and averaged $676.

Semen straws sold to $550 and averaged $95

Vendor: Glenlea Beef Date: 17th September 2025 Roma, Qld. Offered: 10

Sold: 9

Average $6,111

Top: $10,000: MAW Mary 1st (P)

Sire: Ascot Milestone M622E (AI)(P)(R/F) Purchaser: MW Birt, Sesbanie, Corfield, Qld..

Rosedale On Property Sale

ANC On Property Sale

Ascot On Property Sale

Offered: 7

Offered: 48

Offered: 16

Vendor: Rosedale Charolais Date: 16th May 2025 Blayney, NSW. Sold: 6

Average $4,333

Top: $6,000: Rosedale Butterscotch V12 (P)(R/F)

Sire: Palgrove Spectacular S133E (AI)(P) Purchaser: Warrvale Charolais, Pie Creek, Qld.

Vendor: ANC Charolais Date: 29th August 2025 Gulugaba, Qld. Sold: 43

Average $5,674

Top: $15,000: ANC Pachino’s Almay (P)

Sire: ANC Pachino (P) Purchaser: Yaccamunda Grazing, Collinsville, Qld.

Vendor: Ascot Charolais Date: 19th September 2025 Warwick, Qld. Sold: 16

Average $6,188

Top: $9,000: Ascot Dawn V184E (AI)(ET)(P)

Sire: Palgrove Rockerfella R825E (AI)(P) Purchaser: Chrismag Pty Ltd, Tenterfield, NSW.

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From the Archives -2000’s “the message has stood the test of time and still rings true” Australian Charolais Crossbreeder - 2000

President’s Report

Charolais Cattle In This Country Continue To Excel I am once again proud to present this report, as Charolais cattle in this country continue to excel. Acceptance of the breed for crossbreeding has exceeded my expectations, as we see Charolais bulls entering more and more diverse environments.

In witnessing hits great leap forward, I am also reminded of other breeds of cattle which have travelled this path before. Other European breeds have achieved similar levels of market acceptance as the Charolais, only to lose market share by failing to maintain the quality of the product. More specifically, the failure to address problems of temperament and structural soundness has led to the demise of some previously popular breeds of cattle.

During this time of growth that we are currently witnessing, and with demand for our breed high, it is now essential to maintain our culling standards and our performance information. It is also important to be mindful of our early history of calving problems and that we must continue to produce those types of cattle that will satisfy our clients’ needs. We must not become complacent about our clients or our market acceptance. The comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.

I recently presented a session for the New Zealand Charolais Association at their BeefSkills workshop at Christchurch. It was no surprise to see how well Charolais are selling in New Zealand, with an enthusiastic group of breeders doing an exceptional job of breeding and promoting their cattle. I thank the NZ Association for inviting me to speak and look forward to a further development of relations between the two countries.

The Charolais Council has put a great deal of time and consideration into expanding services to our members. We believe that the future lies in providing faster and more efficient means of communications between the office and members.

Council is examining electronic registration of cattle and other innovative methods of transmission of information to members. The number of members online is increasing as more of us discover the power of the internet, and the council believes that it is necessary to update our facilities to allow members to utilise this form of communication more fully.

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I congratulate Charolais members on a most promising first half of the year, with excellent sales being registered in all states. I am positive that these will continue into spring selling season. However please be mindful of the contribution you make to the breed and preserve the high standards that Charolais have maintained in the last few years. David Bondfield - President

Charolais / Brahman steers bred at Stanbroke Pastoral Company’s Cloncurry district property, Donors Hill and finished at the company’s Bottletree Feedlot, Chinchilla clinched the top award at the Beef Australia 2000 PIBA Prime Cattle Championship.

The pen of 10 head averaging 674kg topped the class for grainfed steers (540 - 740kg) before being judged grand champion pen of the show. Stanbrokes Pastoral Co general Manager (pastoral) Andrew McArthur said the cattle had been backgrounded on buffel country at Frankfield, Clermont before being finished on grain for 100days at Bottletree. The steers also impressed the Australian Meat Holdings buyers who paid 195c/kg or $1315 to secure the pen.

Australian Charolais News - Autumn 2000

A Tribute to Joe Garrett It is with great sadness that we relay to Charolais breeders and supporters in Australia the news of the passing of our close friend Joe Garrett, after a short illness, on February 18. Joe was a mate to many in this country, as well as a most generous supporter of our youth, and so it is fitting that recognition is made of him and his life.

Joe was born in Abilene, Texas and raised in Tennessee.

Leaving school at the age of 14 years, he worked on a farm, then joined first the army, and later the air force where he served 14 years active and 13 years in the reserve. Starting college at 32 years of age, Joe was awarded both a BS and MS at Texas A &M, majoring in Agriculture Education and minor in Animal Science.

This was followed by a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, with major area in Animal Science and minors in Higher Education Administration and Agriculture Production Economics.

From there Joe’s working life included terms with agricultural services and instruction, and 6 years as Dean of Agriculture and Director of University Farms at Northwest Missouri State University.

In 1981, Joe and the American-International Charolais Association joined forces and the end of this period saw the Association in a position of great strength in member and cattle numbers, financial reserves, and market share. The hand of a person such as Joe was vital to these achievements. Although he thought he retired on leaving the A-ICA, talents such as his are too scarce and Joe was (finally) convinced to return to part time work with the Santa Gertrudis association in America.

Through these last two associations, many deep friendships were formed between those within the Charolais and Santa Gertrudis fraternities in Australia, and Joe and Carolynne.

A confirmed bachelor, until the age of 53, Joe was married to Carolynne in 1988, a year after they first met, and they were devoted to each other for their whole life together. While some from Australian Charolais had contact with the legendary Joe Garrett earlier, most of us met him first at the regional Charolais convention in Tasmania in 1990. Few of us will have forgotten him tearing his own shirt practically off his back to illustrate a point and delivering the rest of his address with the tatters hanging off of him. Right from those early days, Joe and Carolynne were in love with Australia, and great friends, supporters, and advisers of those within Australian Charolais.

Among their greatest works for Australian Charolais has been the lead which they took in setting up the youth grant scheme which Charolais Council named later the Garrett Youth Education Scholarship, in their honour. The fund holds over $40,000 in contributed assets (the bulk of them from Joe and Carolynne), and has made $1,000 educational grants to five young people so far. This great effort is being supported with funding by the Charolais National Youth Group.

Those of us who knew Joe well hold many fond memories of him in our homes, hearts, and minds. He showed us how to work harder and smarter, and to be more productive. He has left behind a gift, as we remember him and refresh in our minds those valuable lessons.

Australian Charolais News - Spring 2000

Improvements Through Full Herd Inventory (HMF) By now, all Charolais full members should have received a detailed advice of the decision to introduce a Full Inventory system, starting on 1 January 2002. There are many sound reasons in support of this change, the outcomes in those other major breed societies which use this system have been very positive, and so we look forward to the cooperation of Australian Charolais members in making its introduction as smooth and as successful as possible.

The next 15 months give us all an opportunity to prepare for Full Inventory by assessing the quality of the Charolais females in our herds, and making sure that the mating decisions made for our herds are based on quality genetics which best meet our individual marketing plans.

Early in 2001, each breeder member will be provided with information to look at the effect of Full Inventory on their Charolais stud business. In some cases, the cost will be less, in others it will be more, however the main idea behind this change being made is that it will bring clear benefits to the Charolais breed and Charolais breeders as a group. Charolais councillors and I wish members to be as comfortable as we are with the new system and invite all members to feel free to contact any of us to discuss any parts of it which are not clear.

Terry Skuthorpe, NEO.

Right: Carolynne and Joe Garrett are seen with Hamish Gosse (President) in 1998 79

Building the Future With over 55 years of Charolais registration behind us, it’s an interesting exercise to glance back at breed types over the years.

We jumped into the database and generated the reports on the sires with the most calves registered every year since 1970 with the leading sire shown in the images on these pages. Observing the images there are some definite trends in type during phases of the breeds development. I would suggest that these trends were industry widespread and not just reserved for the Charolais breed. Since the domestication of animals, human breeders have set the desirable phenotype. Many readers would be familiar with images of “belt buckle” cattle in the 1950/60’s in historical photographs that were deemed desirable. Similarly, there was a frame score fad in the late 1980’s, early 1990’s. Industry specifications change and sometimes as breeders we have gone to the extreme to reach the desired outcome.

When Charolais entered Australia, semen was available only from full French bred bulls such as Sucre, Crogham Centurion, Apollon to name a few. These sires were used extensively as the fledging Charolais breed took hold. These three sires collectively have 19,744 progeny registered in our herdbook and set a strong base for the breeds progression. The photo below from an early breeder, show that semen in these sires could be purchased for $9.00 to $11.50 back in the early seventies. Within the half-bred calves produced from these sires were many poll calves due to the genetics of the dam. When poll sires became available in the mid to late 1970’s they became very popular. This has been a consistent trend in the industry. Data analysis show that 83% of registered Charolais calves born in 2023, are poll.

Sucre: 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974

Excalibur: 1978

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What we have seen in Australia is am emergence of an “Australian Charolais type”. Breeders have taken the attributes that appealed to the initial breeders such as muscle and growth capability and selectively bred for Australian requirements such as shorter hair types, mobility and earlier finishing ability.

The results of selection for our Australian conditions has seen the breed rise to be the dominant European breed sire in the industry with strong demand for Charolais sires and their progeny. Back in 2019 David Bondfield quoted to Beef Central “Through generation-on-generation of selective breeding based on consumer signals and local production challenges, Australian Charolais have evolved into a Charolais animal like no other in the world. There’s no doubt that in the world of Charolais cattle, Australia has developed a unique sub-type to suit our own market requirements and conditions,”.

The Charolais breed truly has a global footprint with Charolais breeding populations on most continents providing a strong diversity of genetics to work with. As Australian breeders look to fine tune traits including eating quality, feed efficiency and sustainability traits, there is a wide global base to select genetics from. Charolais breeders in other countries have also adapted the breed to suit their conditions and Australian breeders have always been very proactive incorporating international genetics into our Charolais population. We are also observing Australian Charolais genetics heading overseas to contribute to other herd books. There are Australian Charolais genetics working in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.

Diversity in a population allows for selection to progress genetic gain and Australian Charolais breeders can be justifiably proud of the modern Australian Charolais. When we look at where we started back in 1970 to where our breed stands today, the difference is monumental and truly positive. We say that with the results from many trials such as the Paddock to Palate, Beef Australia Carcass, Queensland Feedlot Trial and so many more, great Charolais successes in out trophy cabinet. Charolais have proven to be a breed that delivers in our Australian beef industry, validating our motto “Cross Into Profit”.

Crogham Centurion: 1972

WBF Power (P): 1979

Apollon: 1975, 1976, 1977

Aga Khan: 1980

Mandalong Polly (P): 1981, 1982

Mandalong Pollo (P): 1983, 1984, 1987

LHD Mr Perfect Y416 (P): 1994, 1996

Goldies Unbeatable: 2006

Rangan Roundup K18 (P): 2017

Spruceville President 50H: 1985, 1986

Rosedale Navigator (P): 1997

Pinay: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011

Palgrove Justice (AI)(P): 2018

Mandalong Chock (P/S): 1988, 1989

Gunnadoo Red Baron RF: 1998, 1999

LT Easy Blend 5125 (P): 2010

Palgrove Hallmark(P)(R/F): 2019

Silver Creek Summit (P): 1990

Silverstream Jonah: 2000, 2001

LT Bluegrass 4017P (P): 2012

Elders Blackjack 788B (P): 2020

Wat-Cha Wizard 41W (P): 1991

Palgrove Outback (P): 2002

SVY Pilgrim 655S (P): 2013

Silverstream Manhattan M171 (P): 2021

WCR Sir FA Mac 2244 (P): 1992, 1995

Baldridge Fasttrack 82E (P): 2003

Palgrove Formula (P): 2014

Elders Houlio 4H (P): 2022

BCR Polled Unlimited 003 (P): 1993

LT Wyoming Wind 4020 (P): 2004, 2005

LT Ledger 0332 (P): 2015, 2016

SCX Jehu 233E (P): 2023

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Feedlot Entry: Third week of May 2026 Venue: Freestone Feedlot, Warwick Qld. Breed: Minimum 50% Charolais Minimum Entry Weight: 300kg Carcase Weight: 240kg to 450.9kg Dentition: 0 to 4 teeth at processing Carcasses appraised MSA Specifications.

No HGP in any entry Processing September 2026 Entries welcome - Australia wide

Events 2026

All event/sale information is based on information supplied.

For the latest information, event updates and new events

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January 5th Charolais office opens 2026.

January 15 -18 Char Trek (Charolais Youth Stampede) Toowoomba Showgrounds, Qld Contact charolaisyouthaus@gmail.com January 28 Winchester Livestock Open day Oakdale, 2811 Walbundrie Road, Walbundrie NSW Contact: Gavin & Kristie O’Brien 0427 359 447 January 31 2026 Charolais Membership Fees Due February 9 - 10 February All Breeds Bull & Female Sale CQLX, Gracemere Qld. Contact Agents Nutrien & Elders February 10 Morgiana House Charolais Bull Sale On property, 483 Morgiana Road Hamilton 3300 Email: janecrozier84@hotmail.com February 13 Mt William Production Sale Mt William Station, Willaura Vic. Web: www.mtwilliamcharolais.com.au February 20 Venturon Livestock Bull Sale On property Boyup Brook, WA Web: www.venturon.com.au March 7 Charnelle Charolais 16th Invitational Female & Genetics Sale Toowoomba Showgrounds, Toowoomba Qld. Web: www.charnellecharolais.com.au March 10 Quicksilver On Farm Bull Sale On property, 507 The Pass Road, Narrikup WA. Contact Doug Giles 0427 720 010 March 13 Palgrove Charolais Female Sale Web: www.palgrove.com.au

March 17 Black Stump Bull Sale Blackall Sale Yards, Blackall Qld. Contact: GDL March 18 Nutrien Supreme Bull Sale Brunswick Selling Complex, Brunswick, WA. Contact Agents: Nutrien Livestock March 18 Outback Invitational Bull Sale Longreach, Qld. Contact Agents: Elders Longreach March 20 Rangan On Property Bull Sale Rangan Park, Charleroi Vic. Web: www.rangancharolais.com.au March 31st - Autumn HMF Status reports due.

April 3-5 Sydney Royal Show - Charolais/Interbreed Judging Web: www.sydneyroyal.com.au/cattle.htm April 16 Liberty Yearling Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale On property “Culham” Toodyay WA. Contact: Kevin & Robin Yost 08 9574 2035 April 18 Challambi Online Bull & Female Sale Online format Contact: Nigel Spink 0427 828 804 May 7 Violet Hills On Property Bull Sale On Property Rydal NSW. Web: www.violethillscharolais.com.au May 15 Rosedale On Property Bull Sale On property Rosedale, Blayney NSW. Web: www.rosedalecharolais.com.au June 18 Elite Multi-Breed Beef Bull Sale AgGrow Field Days, Emerald Qld Web: www.aggrow.com.au July tbc Charolais/Charbray International Youth Program Hosted by American International Charolais Association July 17 Glenlea Beef Winton Bull & Female Sale Winton Qld Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au July 23 Lilydale Invitational Charolais Bull Sale Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Toogoolawah Qld Contact Ross Sticklen 0438 625 505

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July 24 Kilkenny Charolais Woolooga Bull Sale Woolooga Saleyards, Woolooga Qld Tel: Michael Lawlor 0428 745 095 July 30 Minnie Vale On Property Bull Sale “Bexley”, Narrabri NSW. Web: www.minnievalecharolais.com.au

September 7 4 Ways Charolais Bull Sale Ag Grow Complex, Emerald, Qld. Contact: David Whitechurch 0428 847 391 September 9 Elstow Charolais On Property Bull Sale On property, Baradine NSW. Contact Bruce McConnaughty 02 6843 6258

July tbc Casino All Breeds Bull Sale NRLX, Casino NSW Web: www.casinoallbreeds.com.au August 5 - 17 Charolais World Congress Brisbane Qld - Sydney NSW

September 4-6 (tbc) Adelaide Royal Show Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide SA

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August 7-8 Brisbane Royal [EKKA] Cattle judging Brisbane Qld August 13 Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale Coolabunia Sale Complex, Coolabunia Qld. Contact: Graham Blanch 0427 622 410 August 14 Wakefield Charolais Bull Sale On property, Wollomombi via Armidale NSW Web: www.wakefieldcharolais.com.au August 15 NSW Classic Charolais Sale Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange, Tamworth, NSW Agents: McCullogh Agencies, Tamworth) August 17 - 22 Victorian Post Tour (World Congress) Victoria August 19 Bauhinia Park Charolais Bull Sale AgGrow Selling Complex, Emerald Qld Web: www.bauhiniaparkbulls.com.au August 20 Barambah-Dale Charolais Bull Sale On property, Wingfield, Dalby, Qld. Web: www.barambahdale.com.au August 27 Futurity Charolais & Shorthorn Bull Sale On property Glen Ayr, Baradine NSW Web: www.futuritypastoral.com August 28 ANC Annual On Property Bull Sale Glen Laurel, Guluguba Qld. Web: www.anccharolais.com.au August 31 Advance Bull Sale Roma Selling Complex, Roma Qld. Web: https://advancebullsale.com/ August 31st -Spring HMF Status reports due.

September 1 Eidsvold Charolais Bull Sale Eidsvold Saleyards, Eidsvold, Qld. Contact: R Warren 0438 866 213 A Goodland 0434 594 721

September 10 CQ Premier Charolais Bull Sale CQLX Gracemere Qld Contact James Pisaturo 0429 188 523 September 11 Palgrove Charolais Annual Bull Sale “Glen Wilga” Chinchilla, Qld. Web: www.palgrove.com.au September 14 Ayr Charolais On Property Bull Sale On property, Mungabunda, Moura Qld. Web: www.ayrthebeefycharolais.com.au September 16 Glenlea Beef Roma Bull & Female Sale Roma Qld Web: www.glenleabeef.com.au September 18 Ascot Annual On Property Bull Sale On property, North Toolburra Warwick Qld. Web: www.ascotcattle.com.au September 21 Moongool On Property Bull Sale On property, Moongool, Yuleba Qld. Web: www.moongool.com.au September 25 Barcaldine Ray White Bull Sale Barcaldine Saleyards, Barcaldine, Qld. Tel: 07 4651 6039 September 27-30 (tbc) Royal Perth Show Claremont Showgrounds, Perth WA September (tbc) Kilkenny Charolais Blackall Bull Sale Blackall Saleyards, Blackall Qld Tel: Michael Lawlor 0428 745 095 October 2-4 (tbc) Royal Melbourne Show Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Vic November 27 Bardoo Charolais On Property Bull Sale On property, Elgin WA. Contact Barry Bell 0427 966 126 December tbc Kandanga Valley Summer Bull Sale Kandanga via Gympie Qld. Web: www.kandangavalley.com.au April 2027 Charolais Charbray International Technical Conference New Zealand

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Charolais Magazine January 2026

CHAROLAIS Society of Australia Magazine

What a Difference

January July2026 2021

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CHAROLAIS SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA LTD.

Profit Cross into lais with Charo

Advertising Index: January 2026 Charolais Magazine CHAROLAIS STUDS ANC 15 Ayr 27 Bardoo 35 Bauhinia Park 21 Brendale 13 Charnelle 19 DSK 54 Elridge 41 Elstow 49 Futurity 11 Glenlea 9 Kandanga Valley 10 Liberty 18 Lilydale 16 Minnie-Vale 55 Moongool 17 Mountview 53 Mount William 28 Palgrove

BC Rangan 10 River Run 40 Rosedale

IBC Venturon

IFC Violet Hills 16 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS Bartholomew & Co Designs By Lucy International Charolais Qld Feedlot Competition

The Charolais magazine back in 1992, reported a summary of Queensland bull sales at auction.

In 1990, 169 bulls sold at auction, averaged $2,834 In 1991, 218 bulls sold at auction, averaged $2,369 In 1992, 239 bulls sold at auction, averaged $3,007 Current update In 2025, 1,368 bulls sold at auction, averaged $12,972

Beef Central Reports On the 4th December, Beef Central released their annual bull sale summary reports. On average price, Charolais ranked third over all breeds, Wagyu ($14,759) and Santa Gertrudis ($11,987) ranked ahead of the Charolais average of $11,885. It should be noted Wagyu only sold 528 bulls at auction.

Only three breeds in the top ten breeds achieved an increase of average price for each of the last three years, Charolais, Santa Gertrudis and Droughtmaster.

Considering many sales for Charolais sires are for terminal use in breeding programs this is an outstanding result for the breed.

Of the two European sector breeds in the top ten, Charolais averaged $11,885 and sold 1,776 bulls Simmental averaged $10,641 and sold 1,102 bulls

Garth Weatherall, Bartholomew & Co, Paula Warren, Ivan Price, Alan and Natalie Goodland at the Queensland Feedlot awards in November.

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Charolais Magazine: January 2026 Editor: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Design: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd Printed by Lithoart, Darra Qld. Contributors/Resources: Charolais Society of Australia Ltd, BA Showcase, K Mackaway, M Ferguson, A Whitechurch, Moongool Charolais, H By, ACM Publications, Charolais sale vendors, Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Council of the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd. Neither the Editor nor the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd takes any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken by readers or other based on information contained therein. The publishers reserve the right to refuse or cancel without notice any advertisement in a publication issued by them.

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Ten years ago, January 2016, we featured the Winterbottom family from Dongara WA in the magazine. These images were taken in 44C degrees heat.Charolais took it in their stride.

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