A MESSAGE FROM THE MCINTYRE FAMILY

It is fifty years since the introduction of Limousin’s into Australia and forty years since “Chateau” Limousins were founded. The breed has evolved over the years to an Australian style Limousin suitable for our vast conditions. With changing market conditions Chateau have included Black and Polled Limousins to combine with their traditional French Pure genetics.

In 1983 John & Bev commenced the “Chateau” Stud with the purchase of twelve females from the “Streamville” dispersal under the guidance of Yvonne King-Foster of Tanhill Limousins (UK) and Gavin Wright Snr (manager at Streamville). And over time have carefully selected cow lines to introduce into the herd.

Several of the lots offered still trace back to the original cow families purchased complemented by new genetics from International and Domestic A.I. Sires.

To celebrate and coincide with our 40th year, we will be offering Bulls as well as for the first time on-property Females & Genetic Lots into the Auction.

The sale will be conducted by our regular format with an open cry auction and interfaced with Auctions Plus to allow online bidding. All lots will be on display in Pens on sale day. We also welcome anyone that would like to view the animals prior to sale day to contact us to arrange a time.

Our draft of bulls includes several bulls with performance data the upper end of the breed in multiple traits for Stud Breeders and astute cattle producers though to those looking for shape and phenotype suitable for traditional vealer production to those targeting the heavy domestic and MSA programs.

The female lots will include Polled French Pure & Polled Black Un-Joined and Joined Heifers, Cows calving February/March, a selection of Embryo’s, along with the “Pick of the Spring Drop T calves” & “Pick of the Herd Flush”, which is the first time Chateau have offered this opportunity to hand select from the core of their breeding herd.

We would like to also take a moment to thank everyone that has supported us over the years and we look forward to continue working with everyone and this great breed with future generations.