ABOUT US
At Breeder Genetics, we personally inspect all bulls we market , travelling to research the herds and female lines they originate from. This commitment ensures that breeders have all the detailed information needed to make a wellinformed decision. Our focus is on selecting bulls that will excel in varied Australian environments and perform within the Australian market.
Breeder Genetics was founded in 2019 by Jack Laurie, a sixth-generation cattle breeder with a deep passion for beef cattle and genetics. Jack holds a degree in Rural Science from the University of New England and is committed to balancing phenotype with solid breeding principles, enhanced by data-driven practices.
As a 100% Australian-owned and operated beef semen company, Breeder Genetics is dedicated to providing premium genetics tailored to the diverse needs of the Australian production system. Jack’s travels across Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Europe have given him insight into a variety of breeding practices and operations.
With a dedication to building strong client relationships grounded on trust and shared goals, Breeder Genetics focuses on understanding the unique needs of each breeder. We are committed to advancing the industry and continually improving breeding outcomes, ensuring that our clients achieve long-term success within their operations.
KNOWLA SUPERIOR S44
• The superior choice! Straight from the heart of Knowla Livestocks herd combining a stacked pedigree of the herds top performers. Including Designer L21 the dam of the $190,000 Knowla So Right S48 featuring as his Granddam.
• His dam Q69 has herself headed straight to the donor pen. Giving him 5 generations of donors. Maternal strength!
• Used over multiple joining’s since a yearling as well as heavy use in commercial AI programs, he has proven his performance and popularity. His first calves here at Aarden Angus and at Knowla Livestock have exceeded expectations and are really stacking up.
• Those who used Nobleman were left wanting more here is your chance. Analise the depth of the data set and unmatched combination of profit driving traits. What you see is what you get. Phenotypically rock-solid structure, claw and heel design combined with an exceptional temperament, beautiful skin and hair. We haven’t seen the best of S44 yet.
KNOWLA DESIGNER C16 KNOWLA LOWAN K49 KNOWLA LOFTY L175 KNOWLA DESIGNER Q69 KNOWLA DESIGNER
H59
DUNOON HIGHPOINT H744 KNOWLA PANDA H47
WATTLETOP SITZ 458N E111
CLUDEN NEWR y UPPERCUT U15
• Uppercut has been identified as one of the most complete bulls to be bred on Australian soil, seamlessly blending phenotype and genotype. Recently selling to McKenzie Agriculture for $275,000, he sets a new benchmark for modernday Angus breeders with one of the most powerful data profiles in recent times.
• Uppercut brings soft skin, extra muscle shape with a long and deep body to the table. He stands on solid feet withs a strong depth of heel. Out of a first calf heifer, dam, S233, is a wide based, well uddered female, showcasing where uppercut gets his extra shape and power from.
• With one of the most modern and impactful data profiles, Uppercut excels in offering breeders a unique blend of functionality, power, and genetic value. A true example of phenotype and genotype working in harmony, he is a must use sire for 2025.
DUNOON ELINE M459
KNOWLA SO RIGHT S48
• So Right was the $190,000 selection at the 2022 Knowla Livestock Production Sale, where 8 Alternative E125 sons averaged just under $50,000. So Right has a tremendous amount of spring and depth of rib, stoutness and muscling, all being clean fronted with a great ability to move effortlessly with presence and eye appeal.
• The cow power behind So Right is unmatched, mother entering the donor program, already having two daughters in the donor penalongside her. So Right is a great grandson of Designer V96, who is arguably the best cow to walk at Knowla. The longevity in the pedigree is outstanding, expect So Right daughters to last the test of time.
• His first calves are in the weaning yard, being thick with extra muscling and weight. When you analyse the phenotype and structure of the bull, his amazing temperament, the cow power behind him, and the data set he brings to the table, So Right S48 is the complete package.
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758
• Prime Minister, the top-selling bull from Dunoon Angus in 2020, commanded an impressive $140,000 and claimed the title of highest-selling Angus bull for that year.
• Renowned for his exceptional top-end performance and elite genetic profile, he excels in thickness, capacity, docility and overall structural soundness.
• The first Prime Minister progeny sold in 2022 achieving strong results wherever they were offered and continued to top sales in 2023 and in 2024. His first daughters, now in production, exhibit clean front ends, well-formed udders, and the powerful phenotype you expect of their sire.
• With a proven breeding track record of success, Prime Minister presents an exceptional opportunity for breeders seeking to enhance their bottom line in a well proven package.
H414
E343
JAPARA M100
JAPARA D247
DESIGN Y152
DUNOON JAPARA W008
DUNOON DATA PLUS S603
• Dunoon Data Plus S603 was selected by Sprys & Cottage Creek Angus for $125,000 for his exceptional structural integrity, softness, docility, and ability to promote calving ease while maintaining a balanced, modern, growth curve.
• Data Plus scored perfect 5’s for front and rear claw shape and heel depth with a 46cm scrotal. True to his name, Data Plus offers much more than meets the eye!
• Out of a two-year-old heifer, dam Q226 is a clean fronted, square made, big hipped, good uddered female that has risen to the top of the ‘Q’ draft of females at Dunoon. From the esteemed Princess cow family at Dunoon, dating back to the matriarch Dunoon Princess X9, has a storied history of producing influential semen sires and top-selling bulls.
• Data Plus has added length and depth of body, superior freedom of movement in an easy doing, docile, structurally sound package. His data profile stands unmatched for his combination of calving ease, short gestation, birth to growth spread, fertility, docility, softness, marbling and structure.
DUNOON DANDLOO J762
RENNYLEA L508
DUNOON Q226
DUNOON PRINCESS L559
DANDLOO D267
H414
LAWSONS NOVAK E313
DUNOON PRINCESS F208
Q943
CIRCLE 8 SHENANIGANS S654
• At last, the Paratrooper son the industry has been searching for! The only animal in the breed to have his combination of birth to growth spread, scrotal, docility, carcase quality, and structural data.
• Shenanigans S654 boasts an abundance of red meat backed by a B- muscle pattern, yet he exudes a softness complemented by an exceptional skin and hair type. Added body length, mass, and volume combined with depth of thigh and flank firmly establishes Shenanigans in a league of his own, standing on sound feet and legs with 46cm testicles.
• Shenanigans’ pedigree stands as a testament to its reliability and genetic predictability, featuring six generations of parent verification and tested free of all known genetic defects. This is the most significant stride forward in the Paratrooper lineage, seamlessly merging phenotype, maternal prowess and longevity into a comprehensive data package that positions Shenanigans at the forefront of the breed.
ROSEBUD COW FAMILY
CIRCLE 8 ROSEBUD N117
Rosebud N117 epitomises the ideal Angus cow, seamlessly combining body length and power with excellent foot structure and udder design. Notably, Shenanigans’ grandmother and great-grandmother remain active at Circle 8, with H324 still calving naturally at the impressive age of eleven. N117’s first natural calf fetched $55,000, while her initial seven offspring sold at auction, averaged an outstanding $28,000. Furthermore, a full sister to N117 achieved an Australian record for a yearling heifer at auction, receiving a remarkable $140,000, with the set of eight full sisters averaging $30,250.
KNOWLA MONT y M186
• Monty was purchased by Glenisa Angus as the top selling bull from the 2018 Knowla Sale.
• He was a crowd favourite and arguably one of the best bulls to come out of the Knowla herd.
• Monty is backed by a prestigious donor cow within the Knowla herd, who is regarded as one of their best cows.
• He is an extremely sound bull with a heap of power. His progeny display excellent capacity and overall thickness. The Montys are easily found in the paddock.
INSPECTED
KAROO K12 REALIST N278
• Realist is a bull that will put functionality back into cattle with a very balanced set of data. He covers all the basics then adds so much more.
• His family line is the most prolific cow family at Karoo, with his dam and grand dam combining over 70 head of progeny.
• Realist was one of the most complete bulls to sell in the 2019 sale season, who will add softness, shape, structural soundness and docility.
• Realist calves are born early, exhibiting early growth, flawless phenotype, and showing added length and presence. The best with Realist is just coming to life now, with his first daughter calvinggreat young females.
TIMES INSPECTED / 10+ • LAST INSPECTION / MAR 2024
MATAURI REALITY 839
MILWILLAH REALITY K12
MILWILLAH BARUNAH H8
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 KAROO DORIS F4
KAROO DORIS Y137
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723
MATAURI 06663
COONAMBLE ELEVATOR E11
MILWILLAH BARUNAH A44
PAPA EQUATOR 2928
ARDROSSAN PRINCESS W38
THREE TREES ROCK ON 0059
KAROO FLATS DORIS V96
LAWSONS ROCK y R4010
• Rocky sold for $130,000 to Kelly Angus, Gilmandyke Angus, Dunoon Angus and Knowla Livestock. Rocky commands your attention with his sire appeal and overall balance in an attractive, well-made package.
• Rocky was 34kg born out of a maiden heifer P4005, who is a functional female, with a picture perfect udder.
• His progeny are long-bodied and soft-skinned, presenting a stylish package. The first females are now calving, showcasing beautiful udders, refined fronts, and exceptional mothering abilities.
• The data speaks for itself, he is the only animal in the breed to have his level and combination of calving ease, growth, milk, fertility, and carcase data.
BOWMONT KING K306
• King K306 is a moderate framed bull who is now a proven sire. 11 King sons averaged $16,454 in the 2020 Knowla Livestock Sale, up 25% on the total sale average.
• ASBP Cohort 7 Results: 1st MSA Marble Score, 1st Front Feet Angle, 2nd MSA Index, 2nd Carcase IMF, 3rd Front Feet Claw Set, 3rd Coat Type, 5th Raw Scan IMF & 7th Carcase EMA.
• His progeny display extreme muscle expression and spring of rib. The perfect bull for a commercially orientated cattleman.
TIMES INSPECTED / 10+ • LAST INSPECTION / FEB
PROGEN y OF OUR ELITE AUSTRALIAN SIRES
KNOWLA SO RIGHT S48
So Right x Braveheart of Stern
So Right x Premier Guardian P134
So Right x Ardrossan Equator E151
So Right x Booroomooka Astron D337
So Right x Braveheart of Stern
So Right x Braveheart of Stern
So Right x Braveheart of Stern
So Right x Braveheart of Stern
So Right x General G18
So Right x Granite Ridge Jurassic
So Right x LD Capitalist 316
So Right x GAR Drive
So Right x Moogenilla L210
So Right x Silveiras Conversion 8064
So Right x WK Replay
PROGEN y OF OUR ELITE AUSTRALIAN SIRES
DUNOON PRIME MINISTER P758
Prime Minister x Aryvale Bartel E7
Prime Minister x B. Frankel F510
Prime Minister x EF Compliment 8808
Prime Minister x Millah Murrah C113
Prime Minister x Thomas Up River 1614
Prime Minister x Vermont Dreamline B107
Prime Minister x Baldridge Bronc
Prime Minister x Coonamble Hector H249
Prime Minister x Karoo D145 Generator G220
Prime Minister x MM Emperor H125
Prime Minister x MM Emperor H125
Prime Minister x Dunoon High Point H744
Prime Minister x MM Klooney K42
Prime Minister x MM Klooney K42
Prime Minister x Thomas Up River 1614
Rocky x Karoo Generator G220
Rocky x Wattletop Franklin G188
Rocky x SAV Resource
Rocky x SAV Resource
Rocky x Pathfinder General K7
Monty x EF Complement 8808
Monty x Forres Admiral C29
Monty x Reality 839
Rocky x Gilmandyke Connection X15 B42
Monty x Bowmont King K306
Monty x Bowmont King K306
Monty x Booroomooka Bartel J568
Monty x Lawsons Momentous M518
Monty x Te Mania Epistle E852
Monty x EF Complement 8808
PROGEN y OF OUR ELITE AUSTRALIAN SIRES
KAROO REALIST N278
BOWMONT KING K306
Realist x Boorgaul Docklands K18
Realist x Cascade Heresay H27
Realist x Dunoon Highpoint H744
Realist x Millah Murrah Emporer H125
Realist x SAV Angus Valley
Realist x Vermilion
Dateline 7078
King x Karoo D145 Regent H111
King x Waitara DD Ekroid E12
King x Wattletop Sitz 458N E111
Realist x Boonaroo Kasbah N2
Realist x HF Tiger 5T
Realist x QHF WWA Black Onyx 5Q11
King x Wattletop Sitz 458N E111
King x Ayrvale Bartel E7
King x Reality 839
THE BUSINESS OF BULLS
@breederexchange
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The Breeder Exchange Podcast is produced by Breeder Genetics, an Australian Bovine Semen company. The podcast uncovers the story of the leading sires in the Breeder Genetics program and aspires to educate the world about all things beef.
The guests on the podcast include reputable individuals from successful breeding programs globally and professionals from all areas that contribute to our industry.
ANGUS AUSTRALIA
Christian Duff, Jake Phillips, and Scott Wright join Sam and Jack on this episode to talk all things Angus Australia!
BEN NEVIS ANGUS Stu
Halliday
Interview with Stu Halliday of Ben Nevis Angus. A great look into a great mind for animal health and nutrition.
BOVINE SCANNING SERVICE Roger Evans
Interview with Roger Evans of Bovine Scanning Service. A wealth of knowledge and a fan favorite conversation. “Could be the best episode yet!”- Jack
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