2025 Droughtmaster Magazine by Droughtmaster Australia

DROUGHTMASTER

DROUGHTMASTER STUD BREEDERS’ SOCIETY

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Patron

John Gardner

Board

PRESIDENT

Steve Farmer 0428 347 555

VICE-PRESIDENT

Todd Heyman 0448 725 060

DIRECTORS

Far Northern Zone

Kellie Williams 0417 950 133

Northern Zone

Alex Power 0429 406 905

Central Zone

Hastings Donaldson 0427 855 318

South East Zone

Bronwyn Betts 0408 700 510

Staff

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Simon Gleeson

Southern Zone

Jenny Underwood 0428 417 120

Far Southern Zone

Todd Heyman 0448 725 060

Western Zone

Olivia Wright 0400 109 858

Special Skills

Andy Hayes 0427 610 956

National

Dean Allen 0427 962 439

Gus McCormack 0429 656 814

Steve Farmer 0428 347 555

Company Secretary Michele Galagher companysecretary @Droughtmaster.com.au

SALES AND EVENTS MANAGER

Leigh Eleison

MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER

Carley Stieler

REGISTRAR, MEMBER SERVICES & DNA COORDINATOR

Jacinta Brown

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & MEMBER SERVICES

Korrina Dull

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FEATURES IN FOCUS

Droughtmaster Steers Enter

AgQuip Committee Serving Up A Taste Test To Grow

Cattlemen Cut Their Costs With

AROUND THE SALE RINGS

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Feb All Breeds, National Female Sale, Glenlands D Summer Selection, Highlands, Munda Reds, Fieldhouse, Cloncurry P27

PRESIDENT’S REPORT “ THEY COME FOR THE CATTLE BUT STAY FOR THE PEOPLE”

Steve Farmer | President | Droughtmaster Australia

IT’S AN HONOUR to present my first President’s Report for Droughtmaster Australia. In stepping into this role, I’ve been fortunate to witness just how deep the roots of this breed run not just in the paddock, but in the hearts and lives of the people who stand behind it.

The past year has given me the opportunity to travel, connect, and reflect on what truly sets the Droughtmaster community apart. It’s often said that people come for the cattle, but they stay for the people and that couldn’t ring truer after this past 12 months. We’re a breed Society, but more importantly, we’re a community bound together by shared purpose, values, and friendship.

Across the country, from saleyards and show rings to field days and school programs, I’ve seen a breed that’s not just thriving but one that is supported by people willing to lend a hand in the tough times and raise a glass in the good. It’s something that has always been a hallmark of our Society, and it’s never been more important than in the challenging environment many producers have faced this past year.

While the broader cattle market has shown some volatility driven by seasonal variation, shifting processor grids, and international trade pressures Droughtmaster breeders have remained steady. We’ve seen signs of stabilisation in some regions and renewed buyer confidence in others, but through it all, our cattle have continued to prove their worth. Functional, fertile, and fit-for-purpose, Droughtmasters are the kind of cattle that get the job done and that’s reflected in the growing interest we’re seeing in both stud and commercial sectors.

This strength hasn’t happened by accident. It’s the result of decades of selective breeding, good management, and more recently, an increased focus on performance data and measurable progress. Under our newly launched strategic plan, Data. Growth. Legacy., we

are sharpening our focus on what will drive the breed forward.

This strategy doesn’t just look good on paper it’s already delivering results. Through projects like the Mort & Co/JBS and Nolan’s feedlot trials, Beef Information Nucleus (BIN) and Repronomics, we’re collecting robust, independently verified fertility and performance data that’s reinforcing the breed’s credibility with both commercial producers and processors. These long-term investments are ensuring we’re not just keeping up, but leading.

But Data is only one pillar. The Growth we’re targeting is evident not only in the increasing number of Droughtmaster females on the books and the growth in overall Society membership, but in the spread of our influence across new regions and enterprises. From Queensland through the Northern Territory to Western Australia, and throughout New South Wales and beyond as well as internationally, Droughtmasters are gaining ground and gaining trust.

And then there’s Legacy. This may be the quietest pillar, but in my view, it’s one of the most important. Legacy is about what we leave behind not just in the paddock, but in the next generation of cattlemen and women. I’ve been particularly proud of our engagement with young people over the past year with much more to come through school programs and our Next Gen community and their support of the Young Beef Producers Forum and ours of the Droughtmaster Futurity. When you see the excitement in a young person’s eyes as they parade their first Droughtmaster heifer, or ask about their ambitions you realise the future is in very capable hands.

Just as exciting has been watching new members, some from outside the breed, some entirely new to stud breeding, embrace Droughtmasters and bring fresh energy and ideas. What they consistently tell me is that while

the cattle brought them in, it’s the people who made them feel like they belong. That’s a credit to each and every one of you. Whether it’s giving advice in the yards, helping at a show, or just picking up the phone to check in, this is a breed full of good people who look out for one another.

This past year also saw us invest in new assets to promote the breed and support members. Our upgraded office is now a more professional and functional hub for member services and operations, and the addition of a Droughtmaster-branded trailer for field days, shows, and educational events is already proving to be a high-impact tool for engagement and awareness.

Looking ahead, we have plenty to be optimistic about. The upcoming spring sale season will be a great opportunity to reconnect with one another and continue building momentum. I wish all vendors and buyers every success as you showcase and select the genetics that will shape the breed’s future. These sales are more than transactions they’re gatherings of our community, celebrations of the work that happens behind the scenes all year, and a chance to catch up with mates old and new.

To the Droughtmaster Board, I want to thank you for your support, guidance, and vision. To Simon and the team in the office, your work behind the scenes keeps the wheels turning and the Society strong. Most of all, I want to thank our members. Your passion, resilience, and generosity of spirit are what give this breed its heart.

I look forward to working with all of you in the year ahead. Let’s keep growing our breed, deepening our connections, and building a legacy that will endure for generations.

See you at the next event and thank you for the warm welcome into this role.

– Steve Farmer, President

CEO’S REPORT

Simon Gleeson | Chief Executive Officer | Droughtmaster

DATA THAT DELIVERS

OVER THE PAST 12 months Droughtmaster Australia has continued to build meaningful momentum, guided by a renewed strategic vision, strengthened by strong member engagement, and driven by a clear sense of purpose and direction. As we transition into a new strategic phase, I’m pleased to report that momentum remains strong across all areas of our breed from performance data and membership growth to national exposure and breed development.

Much of the past year was shaped by strong member engagement and steady progress under our previous strategic plan, The Next Phase. In April 2025, we officially launched our updated strategy, Data. Growth. Legacy. a plan designed to build on what we’ve achieved and lead us into the future.

Strength Through Strategy

Our updated strategy provides a forward-looking foundation while staying true to the values that have long defined the Droughtmaster breed.

• Data continues to be a critical driver of breed advancement. The Society remains firmly committed to the Beef Information Nucleus (BIN) and Repronomics projects, both of which have been extended for another four years in partnership with MLA. These long-term initiatives continue to deliver independently verified fertility and performance data, enhancing the accuracy of BREEDPLAN and strengthening the breed’s genetic reputation.

The BIN project remains a cornerstone of our development strategy. While short-term financial results have been impacted by seasonal and market variability, the project remains in a strong net-positive position, both financially and in terms of long-term genetic value.

A highlight this year was our Taroom field day, which brought together producers, researchers and industry stakeholders to discuss BIN and Repronomics outcomes in a practical, onthe-ground setting. Members were able to see firsthand how the data is collected, interpreted, and applied with

excellent engagement and participation on the day.

• Under Growth , we continue to work toward our strategic targets of 750 members and 40,000 registered females. Growth also means broader national reach, new partnerships, and an expanding commercial and stud presence across Australia.

• Legacy speaks to preparing the breed for future generations. We’ve deepened engagement with schools and ag programs, including a paddock-to-plate initiative at Maleny State High School, support for the Droughtmaster Futurity, and sponsorship of the Young Beef Producers Forum. These programs ensure Droughtmaster remains relevant and visible among the next generation of beef producers.

Sales, Shows & Society Activities

Our calendar remains busy and vibrant. Over the past 12 months, Droughtmaster Australia has delivered or supported a broad range of events, including the Ekka, AgQuip, the Steak Eating Competition at the Norman Hotel, National Bull Sale, Roma Bull Sale, National Female Sale, Commercial Female Sale, Toowoomba Feature Show, and the Futurity.

A major milestone this year was also being the Feature Breed at the 2025 Toowoomba Royal Show, which included both stud and commercial components, including an integrated feedlot and carcass competition. This event provided data feedback to breeders and allowed members to showcase the breed’s commercial strength and carcass quality. At the time of writing, a second feedlot and carcass competition is currently underway in partnership with Nolan Meats further reinforcing our commitment to performance-based evaluation and market relevance.

Strategic Investment in Assets & Member Support

As part of our ongoing commitment to organisational strength, we’ve invested in infrastructure that supports our members and raises our profile.

This includes upgrades to our office facilities, ensuring the

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space remains professional, welcoming, and fit-for-purpose – a long-term asset for the organisation and its members.

We’ve also acquired a Droughtmaster-branded promotional trailer, jointly funded with the Droughtmaster AgQuip Committee to serve as a versatile and high-impact resource at events, schools, and breed promotion activities. These investments reflect our commitment to visibility, connection, and long-term member value.

Member-Focused Progress

We remain focused on helping members access the tools and insights needed to future-proof their breeding programs. This includes keeping BREEDPLAN participation affordable and continuing education around data capture and utilisation.

Of course, none of this happens without our members. The ongoing support, input, and passion of our members is what powers the Society forward. Sharing data, attending events, exhibiting cattle, or simply advocating for the breed - your efforts are what continue to define and elevate the Droughtmaster breed.

Acknowledgements & Looking Ahead

I would like to thank my team Leigh, Carley, Jacinta, and Korrina for their professionalism, dedication, and care throughout another active and successful year. To our Board, led by President Steve Farmer, and to our Company Secretary Michele Galagher, thank you for your leadership and strategic guidance.

Looking ahead, the next 12 months will bring more opportunities to grow, connect and deliver on our strategic goals, from the upcoming spring bull sales, to continued MSA analysis, school engagement, and ongoing investment in performance data.

Thank you for your continued support in the Droughtmaster breed and in the Society. I look forward to working with all of you as we build on the strengths of our past and shape an even stronger future together.

– Simon Gleeson, CEO

LIFE MEMBERSHIP BRIAN AND YVONNE HECK

A 1998 advertisement in the local newspaper for the Gympie Handling School caught Brian Heck’s eye, sparking 27 years of Heck family service to the breed society, members and the Droughtmaster breed.

WITH THEIR THREE young children in tow, Brian and Yvonne first attended the Gympie Handling School to ‘see what it was all about.’ The young family was looking to establish a Droughtmaster breeding program and immersed themselves in the knowledge shared by Droughtmaster Australia members.

Brian and Yvonne joined Droughtmaster Australia in 1998, purchased two females at the Droughtmaster National Female Sale, and established their hugely successful enterprise at Glastonbury Creek, Bryvonlea Droughtmaster Stud.

They were, and continue to be, passionate advocates for the Droughtmaster breed, seizing every opportunity to promote it. Brian and Yvonne and their children Leanne, Tennille and Joshua, went on to run the Gympie Handling School from 2017-2020, providing invaluable learnings for up to 140 attendees.

Brian recalls the Gympie Handling School with fondness, noting the many friendships established with fellow breeders and the opportunities to learn from those well-respected in the industry. In particular, the revered late Noel Perry, who shared his knowledge on Female Selection.

The Heck family has enjoyed much success with the Droughtmaster breed over the years. Among some of their most exciting milestones was the sale of Bryvonlea Elisha to Mungalla Droughtmasters for $55,000, the second highest sale price at the 2005 Rockhampton National Bull Sale. The family

enjoyed another second highest sale price in 2018 with Bryvonlea Rolleston selling to Huntly Droughtmaster Stud for $52,500; and have topped the FAB Bull Sale at Gracemere a few times over the years with a record for Bryvonlea Wallace in 2022. Brian, Yvonne and their children were very familiar faces in the show ring, competing in various judging and show events since 1999 – taking home the royal blue more than a few times.

Brian attributes much of the family’s accomplishments over the years with the support he’s received from Droughtmaster Australia, members and fellow breeders, including Doug Haigh from Haigslea Droughtmaster Stud, Colin Blanckensee from Pine Valley Droughtmasters, the Hicks Family from Billabong Droughtmasters, and the late Droughtmaster Australia Chief Executive Officer Neil Donaldson who passed away in 2022.

Yvonne and Brian Heck from Bryvonlea Droughtmaster Stud receiving their Life Membership at the Droughtmaster National Female Sale, presented by Steven Farmer, Droughtmaster Australia President, and Brownyn Betts, Director South East Zone.

“Neil was a great man who really helped us, especially in the early days when we were starting out with the breed,” Brian said.

“It has been a pleasure to serve the society in many roles over the years as the society has helped us a lot through our time.”

For nearly three decades, Brian and Yvonne have served Droughtmaster Australia and its members with exceptional dedication and distinction. Brian has held many roles with Droughtmaster Australia including South-East Zone Director and organiser of the Gympie Droughtmaster Feature Show. The couple’s unwavering commitment to the breed and its members has been acknowledged with the prestigious honour of Life Membership at Droughtmaster Australia.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP BRUCE WILSON

‘If you do it the right way the first time, you don’t go wrong.’

THERE’S FEW IN the Droughtmaster community who haven’t benefited from the wisdom of the late Bruce Wilson. His Life Membership to Droughtmaster Australia is a fitting tribute for a man who was a great advocate for the breed and mentor to hundreds across the Society since 1990.

While the Life Membership was decided in mid-2024, Bruce tragically passed away on October 29, 2024. Bruce’s wife, Jeanette ‘Netty’ Wilson accepted it in his honour.

Netty said receiving the Droughtmaster Australia Life Membership posthumously was a deeply meaningful honour for the family, celebrating his lasting impact on the breed and its community.

“Bruce would have been absolutely floored,” Netty said. “It would have made his day. To have his accomplishments honoured like that is just tremendous.

“He was so dedicated to the Society – and he always loved to go into the office and annoy the girls, that was a highlight,” Netty laughed.

Growing up in Brisbane with a pony in his backyard, Bruce’s love for livestock never wavered. Former colleague and friend Ashley Stevens spoke at Bruce’s funeral, recalling the day 23-year-old Bruce pulled up on his two-stroke motorbike at the Veterinary Science Farm in Pinjarra Hills in 1976, declaring he’d ‘heard there was a job going.’

Applications had closed but Ashley asked Bruce what else he could

do – ‘I’m bricklaying at present, but I can ride a horse and I’ve done Pony Club and more’, Bruce replied.

So that was that. Bruce was appointed to the Beef Cattle Unit which provided research and facilities for the tuition of veterinary science students. He spent many years educating others and established several friendships, including his long-term mentor and mate, Ray Phillips, from Sunny View Droughtmaster Stud. Bruce went on to found the successful Valley-View Droughtmasters, and as a keen horseman, established stockhorse stud, Valliview.

He served as a classifier for Droughtmaster Australia, a role he carried out with immense pride and dedication. Bruce had a deep

understanding of the Standard of Excellence and was a staunch advocate for their preservation. He was committed to helping other members appreciate their importance and his words continue to resonate among members today. A fellow breeder recently shared with Netty that when Bruce classified his cattle, he told him which ones to keep and which to sell if he ever had to.

“This gentleman said, ‘I wrote them down and last year when things were dry I kept the ones Bruce said and sold the rest’,” Netty recalled with pride.

Bruce was pivotal in helping establish the Gympie Handling School and was a judge at several major Droughtmaster feature shows. He also enjoyed many highs in the ring over the years, including Grand Champion Female at the Ekka.

While the stud’s show success brought him great pride, Netty said Bruce gained the most fulfillment from helping others, particularly the next generation.

“People would come up to him and ask for advice and he was just so knowledgeable on breeding lines that he’d be able to help them straight away,” Netty said.

“Bruce would just draw people in and make friends with them – that’s just what he did.”

Bruce Wilson’s dedication to the Droughtmaster breed, commitment to upholding the Standards of Excellence, and

his efforts to educate and support fellow members make him a truly deserving recipient of Life Membership. This honour is a heartfelt tribute to the impact he made and the legacy he leaves behind.

Bruce Wilson’s wife Jeanette Wilson (centre) receives his Life Membership honour, presented by Steven Farmer, Droughtmaster Australia President, and Brownyn Betts, Director South East Zone.

QUALITY PAYS:

THE DROUGHTMASTER STEERS THAT MADE THEIR WAY INTO THE US PREMIUM ORGANIC MARKET

WHEN 264 DROUGHTMASTER

STEERS walked off The Garden Station in the Northern Territory and commanded premium prices in the US organic market, they proved something every cattleman knows but struggles to quantify: quality pays. The herd’s outstanding average MSA Index of 59.58 at Thomas Foods International didn’t just smash industry benchmarks - it showed exactly how smart producers are cashing in on America’s hunger for premium organic beef.

The timing couldn’t be better. With trade winds shifting and international buyers getting pickier about what ends up on their plates, Australian producers need results they can bank on.

The numbers that tell a premium story

The data from this consignment tells a compelling story of quality and performance. With an average liveweight on arrival of 557.61kg and an impressive dressing percentage of 58.77%, these Droughtmaster

steers delivered substantial carcass weights averaging 327.68kg. But it’s the eating quality metrics that truly set this group of steers apart.

An MSA Index of 59.58 significantly exceeds industry averages, with 97% of the cattle achieving MSA grading - an impressive consistency that premium export markets demand. The top performer reached an exceptional MSA Index of 64.83, showcasing the breed’s potential for superior eating quality.

“These results demonstrate what we’ve been saying about Droughtmasters for years - they’re not just hardy survivors, they’re premium performers,” said Simon Gleeson , CEO of Droughtmaster Australia. “When you see 97% MSA grading with an average index approaching 60, you’re looking at cattle that can compete in the world’s most demanding markets.”

The MSA Index is more than just a number - it’s a predictor of eating quality that correlates directly with consumer satisfaction and

discerning US organic sector, these metrics translate into competitive advantage and market access.

The long game pays off

Andy Hayes from The Garden Station attributes the success to long-term breeding decisions rather than short-term management tricks. “We don’t really know why they performed so well,” Andy said. “They’d been mustered with helicopters, which did a great job without stirring them up, then they had about a 30-kilometre walk through some rough country to get back to the house.”

“I think a lot of it came down to breeding. We’ve been buying good bulls for over 20 years, and it’s starting to pay off now,” he explained. The Garden Station sources their bulls primarily from Western Queensland Droughtmaster properties, focusing on animals that can handle the challenging terrain of the MacDonnell Ranges.

“We’ve got big hills - lots of them. We’re right in the middle of the MacDonnell Ranges just out of Alice [Springs], and there’s a lot of up and down walking,” Andy noted, emphasising the importance of structural soundness in his breeding decisions.

The Garden Station’s involvement with Droughtmasters began nearly three decades ago. “When we bought the place 30 years ago, there were very few Droughtmasters around here. We bought our first mob in ‘97 - some heifers out of northwestern Queensland - and we haven’t looked back.”

Meeting strong U.S demand amid supply gaps

The success comes at a crucial time for Australian beef exports. “There’s been strong demand from the US for a while. Tariffs haven’t affected us yet - they still need to eat meat in America. I’m hoping the tariffs will work in our favour,” Andy noted, reflecting

Petar Bond , beef livestock manager at Thomas Foods International, echoed the sentiment but pointed to mounting logistical and competitive challenges. While U.S. demand for premium, organic products remains stable and strong, Petar said supply consistency is where Australian producers fall short. “Everyone wants to send cattle at the same time - often due to weather constraints like heat, flooding or feed availability. That causes big gaps in supply, which is the biggest complaint we hear from overseas buyers.”

And although Australian beef enjoys a solid reputation for quality, Petar cautioned against complacency. “We’re not the only players in the game,” he said. “The U.S. also imports from Brazil, Argentina, and others - often at a lower cost. That price difference can put us on the back foot, even if the quality is in our favour.”

For producers like Andy, that means staying ahead of the game with strong breeding programs and consistently high standards.

Better

bulls, better beef.

As a long-time livestock buyer and beef production manager, Petar knows a good animal when he sees one: “To me, a well-bred animal will naturally perform well - it’ll grow well, fatten well and grade well. The grading should be the result, not the focus. There are good and bad examples in every breed, and Andy’s cattle are a good example. He spends time and money on selecting the right bulls, and it shows.”

Andy agreed: “If you’re a stud breeder - breed good bulls. If you’re a steer breeder - choose good cattle,” he candidly advised. “There are good Droughtmaster herds all over Australia now. They’re versatile and fit in anywhere.”

As the breed’s versatility appeals to producers across Australia’s varied climates, and international demand grows for premium, traceable protein, Australian Droughtmaster producers are well positioned to capitalise on growing global opportunities.

DROUGHTMASTERS PROVE COMMERCIAL WORTH AT TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW

The 2025 DROUGHTMASTER FEATURE SHOW marked an exciting milestone with the launch of its Feedlot Trial and Carcass Competition, held in conjunction with the Toowoomba Royal Show. This addition to the traditional stud cattle program drew participation from 10 exhibitors across North, Central and South East Queensland who collectively entered 349 purebred Droughtmaster steers. Designed to collect valuable MSA data and demonstrate the exceptional performance of Droughtmasters under commercial conditions, the competition showcased the breed’s capabilities to industry stakeholders while addressing marketplace perceptions.

“We’ve noticed some negativity towards Droughtmasters in the marketplace, and the Society is working to address that,” explained Don McConnel of Mt Brisbane Pastoral Co. “This feedlot and carcass competition demonstrates that Droughtmaster cattle perform exceptionally well on feed, meet required carcass specifications, and deliver excellent eating quality.”

The competition entries spent 113 days on feed at Mort & Co Grassdale Feedlot before processing at JBS Dinmore, where they were evaluated for weight gain, carcass traits, and MSA index. Results were announced at the Virbac Drinks with Droughties at the Moat House where over 100 attendees gathered to hear guest speakers Brett Campbell from Mort & Co, Caitlyn Barton from JBS and Amy Collins from the UQ Meat Judging Team speak about the results.

“The quality across the pen was very good with excellent temperament and the overall performance of the pen was above the average for Grassdale Feedlot for the same feeding period, with 70% of the pen achieving an ADG between 2.0 & 3.18kg per day,” said Brett Campbell, Mort & Co.

Caitlyn Barton, JBS, said, “The results demonstrate the breed’s ability to perform in the grain fed beef production system. The traits of performance in both the feedlot aspect and within carcass traits going forward will only become more and more relevant as the Australian beef sector continues to expand its processing and reliance on feedlot-finished cattle”.

These qualities were exemplified by the McConnel family, whose entries delivered standout results across multiple performance metrics. They dominated the awards, taking first place in Individual Weight Gain, Individual Carcasses, and the Pen of 6 Weight Gain categories, while placing strongly across numerous other classes. Their success is particularly meaningful as they returned to showing at Toowoomba Royal for the first time in 25 years.

“We’re very proud of our results,” said Don. “When you see who we were up against - some very good names who’ve done well in competition - you want to benchmark yourself against the best in the industry. To perform as well as we did was very surprising, but it proved to us the commercial relevance of our herd.”

The Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters story began in the mid-1980s when John and Carli McConnel ,

unable to find bulls with the temperament and quality they required, began purchasing Droughtmaster stud females with quality bull calves at foot. The stud was officially registered in October 1985, and today the operation runs approximately 50 stud cows alongside 450 commercial breeders on their 10,000-acre property.

“Nowadays, we’re looking for softer, easy-doing animals - more earlymaturing types to get the weight on quicker. Fertility in our females is a big focus, then early maturity and that soft body type that handles our conditions better.”

Particularly meaningful for the McConnel family was sponsoring the Individual Carcasses category, named the EJW McConnel Memorial in honour of Don’s late father. “Dad was a self-confessed carcass junkie. We used to do carcass comps all over South East Queensland because he really enjoyed them. We wanted to do a memorial for Dad because he was the one who instilled the love of carcass comps in all of us.”

Don praised Droughtmaster Australia for organising the competition: “We should commend them for being proactive in getting data on the commercial attributes of the animals. For a lot of us, this is the bread and butter of our operations. It’s great to see effort being put into the commercial side.”

The extensive data collected throughout the competition will provide valuable benchmarks for producers and further strengthen the breed’s position in the commercial cattle sector.

GOOD GOLLY! JUNIOR HEIFER CLAIMS SUPREME EXHIBIT AT TOOWOOMBA ROYAL FOR GLENLANDS D

IN A RARE and impressive feat, Champion Junior Heifer, Glenlands D Good Golly Miss Molly, was awarded Supreme Champion Exhibit at the 2025 Toowoomba Royal Show where Droughtmaster was the feature breed.

Exhibited by Glenlands D Droughtmasters , Good Golly Miss Molly claimed the top honour ahead of the Grand Champion Bull, Sylvan Springs Underbelly, exhibited by Sylvan Springs Droughtmasters , and the Senior Champion Female, Glenlands D Elke.

It marked the first time in more than two decades that Glenlands D had taken a team to Toowoomba, making the win even more significant.

“That was the first time we’ve taken cattle down to Toowoomba in over 20 years,” said Darren Childs of Glenlands D. “It’s usually a little early in the season for us, which makes it hard to have cattle ready and still continue on with the Central Queensland

show circuit. But Toowoomba was the feature show this year and we wanted to support it.”

The Junior Champion Heifer’s victory, not only over the Senior Champion Female, but over the Grand Champion Bull came as a pleasant surprise: “Being named Supreme over the bull was surprising - it doesn’t happen often,” Darren admitted. “But we’ve always thought a lot of her. To have that recognised in the ring was pretty special.”

Good Golly Miss Molly’s special moment in the ring was backed by generations of thoughtful breeding and a pedigree that reads like a blueprint for Droughtmaster excellence.

As a full sister to Glenlands D Esprit, who claimed Grand Champion Female honours at the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud Cattle Championship at Beef Australia, she represents the consistent quality of this line of cattle. The same flush also produced Everest, the breed’s record-setting bull who sold for $320,000, and English Rose, who established a new female record at $70,000 - nearly doubling the previous benchmark set in 2007. Her maternal connections extend the

genetic goldmine even further, with her mother being a maternal sister to Fancy Free, who commanded $80,000 at the Beef Genetics in Focus Sale at Beef 2024. “There’s certainly some depth in the pedigree,” Darren understated.

Already enrolled in the Glenlands IVF program and carrying her first calf, Good Golly Miss Molly represents both present achievement and future potential.

“She’s something special - great skin, beautiful natural softness, capacity, femininity, and strong feet and legs. She’s exactly the type of cow we’re trying to breed.”

Plans are underway for her appearance at Ekka, Brisbane, where she’ll continue building on this momentum as a cornerstone of the stud’s donor program.

With over 45 years of Droughtmaster breeding under their belt, Glenlands D is now a third-generation stud committed to producing structurally sound, low-maintenance, high-performance cattle.

“We believe in the breed’s future. Droughtmasters suit where the industry is heading - they’re adaptable, productive, and efficient”.

Supreme Champion Exhibit – Glenlands D Good Golly Miss Molly by Glenlands D Droughtmasters with Jason Jeynes, Steve Farmer, SC Grazing, Kiralee Streeter, Judge, Innes Fahey and Associate Judge, Addison Cooke.

2025 TOOWOOMBA DROUGHTMASTER

FEATURE

Inga Hayes, Sevenell Droughtmasters, Bronwyn Betts, Nindethana Droughtmasters, Jenny Underwood, Eversleigh & Wallace Vale Droughtmasters

Riley, Kirstie, Thomas and Rob Orphant, Seymour

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STUD CATTLE RESULTS

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF

COMMERCIAL CATTLE RESULTS

I ndividual Weight Gain

GAME CHANGER

ALABAMA X BELLES & WHISTLES

GRAND SLAM

GLENLANDS PACIFIC X GLENLANDS OLYMPIA

AN UPDATE FROM NEXT GEN

NEXT GEN CONTINUES to deliver valuable opportunities for young people in the beef industry, with 2025 already seeing strong engagement and growth across its key initiatives.

In November, Next Gen awarded three sponsorships to attend the 25th Annual Young Beef Producers’ Forum (YBPF) – a highly regarded event dedicated to education, networking, and leadership for emerging industry professionals. The 2024 recipients were Tyler Aspinall , Tomas Flohr, and William Chugg

Next Gen has confirmed it will once again offer sponsorships for up to three young producers to attend YBPF 2025. Applications will open in August, with sponsorship covering event registration, accommodation, and a contribution toward fuel expenses. Details will be shared via Next Gen’s social media channels.

Next Gen’s fundraising efforts have also reached new heights. The 2024 Next Gen Auction raised an impressive $10,300, making it the group’s most successful fundraiser to date. These funds will go

directly toward creating more opportunities for young people in the Droughtmaster community.

Following this success, the Next Gen Auction will return at the upcoming Droughtmaster National Bull Sale ‘Drinks with Droughties’ event. Attendees can expect a mix of returning favourites and exciting new auction items.

To stay informed about upcoming opportunities, events, and initiatives, follow Next Gen on Facebook and Instagram. For event collaborations, ideas, or general enquiries, contact the committee at nextgen@droughtmaster.com.au.

Next Gen’s volunteer committee continues to grow and welcomes new members who are passionate about supporting the next generation of the beef industry. Those interested in joining or contributing are encouraged to reach out and get involved.

Reflecting on the experience Tyler Aspinall said, “Attending the 2024 Young Beef Producers’ Forum was valuable and insightful. The opportunity to hear from expert speakers within the industry and panel discussions broadened my perspective and understanding on a number of important emerging topics such as sustainable practices, emissions, market trends, government policies and innovative perspectives.”

Agents and Droughtmaster Next Gen Committee who conducted the Next Gen Auction at the 2024 Droughtmaster National Bull Sale, from left: Riley Bruggerman, Elders, Charles Pittman, GDL, Sam Moy, Nutrien, Lauren Finger, Mikaela Gauci, and Sarah Holloway (Next Gen).

DROUGHTMASTER AGQUIP COMMITTEE SERVING UP A ‘TASTE TEST’ TO GROW THE BREED

The aroma of sizzling steak sandwiches has become synonymous with Gunnedah’s annual AgQuip Field Days, but behind the BBQs are teams of volunteers cooking up more than just lunch. At the Droughtmaster shed, ‘shed captain’ Lynn Heyman and her husband Mark have turned a once-dormant site into a delicious front for breed promotion, community engagement, and youth development.

SINCE TAKING THE REINS in 2016, the Heymans have coordinated everything from steak sandwich sales, breed displays, and donation coordination, supported by a loyal team of volunteers and help from local schools and community groups. “It started because the site hadn’t included steak sandwiches for a few years,” Lynn explained. “As long-term roadhouse operators, we saw an opportunity to help out whilst also promoting the eating qualities of the Droughtmaster breed. We put our hands up and got to work.”

Turning steak sandwiches into studs

What began as a simple volunteer gig flipping steak sandwiches has evolved into something far greater. The committee has since channelled its annual presence at AgQuip

into delivering tangible support for regional communities across an enormous territory, stretching from the Queensland border to Tasmania and South Australia.

The Droughtmaster AgQuip Committee set out to grow membership and raise funds to promote the breed - and they’ve done just that. From infrastructure upgrades to education initiatives, every dollar raised helps lift the breed’s profile and support its expansion across Australia.

Their most visible achievement is a purpose-built BBQ promotional trailer - co-funded through AgQuip proceeds and completed in late 2024. Conceived by Mark Heyman , the trailer was built to provide a mobile promotional opportunity for the breed which was functional and striking.

“One side is equipped for cooking and the other showcases merchandise and promotional materials,” explained Mark. Complete with bold Droughtmaster artwork, it’s a show-stopping mobile presence that tells the story of the breed wherever it travels.

But the committee’s investments extend far beyond equipment. Perhaps their most impactful initiative is their support of Bowraville Central School’s agricultural program. When agriculture teacher, Lori Wilson approached them with a proposal to establish their own Droughtmaster herd, the response was immediate and generous.

“They had some funds, and we matched their contribution,” Lynn explained. “Now they’ve got a

The Droughtmaster AgQuip Committee pictured in front of the Droughtmaster display at AgQuip 2023.

Droughtmaster show team and have been showing them locally.”

The investment has transformed the school’s agricultural program. Lori inherited the school’s existing stud program when she arrived, but after changing direction and working with loaned Droughtmaster heifers from Canco Droughtmasters in 2023, she and the school set their course with confidence. “We found our love for the Droughtmaster breed,” she enthused. “They were so good with the kids. We just loved having them.”

The committee’s contribution, matched with the school’s funds, enabled the establishment of Bawrrung Droughtmaster Stud Working with breeders like David McCabe at Breffni Droughtmaster Stud and Bowman Park Droughtmasters , the school now maintains six head, including a cow with a heifer calf, and students are actively competing in local shows.

The committee’s contributions also include $5,000 for the Aussie Hay Runners during drought and building long-standing partnerships with schools and local clubs.

Driven by breed pride

The crew behind the counter is just as impressive as the menu. Lynn’s son, Todd Heyman who helps coordinate the site, describes the operation as a community-powered effort driven by shared passion for the breed.

“We’ve got a guy with decades of experience, Gordon Fletcher - an ex-butcher who lives in Tenterfield - who helps us prepare meat and camps with us for the event,” said Todd. “Another regular is Earle Ball , a breeder from Hell Creek on the Mid North Coast. We’ve also got Ross Austen and partner Leone from near Grafton, and Noel Warne and his sister Christine who originate from Casino - they’re a group who turn up year after year.”

From commercial breeders to passionate supporters, the team volunteers their time to showcase the versatility of the Droughtmaster breed, support youth in agriculture, and drive long-term growth for the industry. Their collective effort not only ensures the smooth running of the site, but also strengthens the Droughtmaster breed’s presence and reputation within the broader agricultural community. Throughout the event, the team consistently presents themselves as excellent ambassadors, engaging with exhibitors, fostering connections, and promoting the breed with pride and passion. And after hours, their spirited catchups at the Courthouse Hotel are a testament to the strong bonds that make this group not just effective, but truly enjoyable to be part of.

All meat is sourced from Nolan Meats in Gympie, long-time supporters of the breed, and cattle on-site are supplied by both local stud producers and commercial breeders.

“It’s a taste test for the breedand it passes every time. We’re really proud of our product, so we’re putting our time and money into showcasing

Droughtmaster beef at one of Australia’s largest agricultural field days, and the feedback has been fantastic,” said Todd.

This year, StockLive, an online auction platform, will be a guest at the Droughtmaster shed, facilitating both on-site and remote livestock and machinery sales.

“The Droughtmaster AgQuip site is all about catching up with some friendly faces,” said Mark. “So come by, say g’day, and get yourself the best steak sandwich at AgQuip”.

The Droughtmaster AgQuip Committee’s purpose-built BBQ promotional trailer, completed in late 2024, is a mobile hub for breed promotion, community connection, and top-quality steak sandwiches.

Bowraville Central School showcasing their Droughtmaster cattle from their Bawrrung Droughtmaster Stud.

By KENT WARD

Droughtmasters topped the annual February All Breeds Sale, CQLX, Gracemere, in early February. In an event of very mixed fortunes, 37 Droughtmaster purebred and composite males set a $6986 average on the path to a 54 percent clearance at auction. Three Droughtmaster females averaged $3833 for a total clearance of that section. Hamadra Nedrick (P) catalogued by Drew McKenzie , Hamadra Stud, Bluff topped proceedings at $27,500. Nedrick (Calioran Robbie (P)) (25-months) (794kgs) (14/10mm) (142EMA) (5.3IMF) sold via phone to David and Colleen Smith , Vale View Stud, Manumbar. Four from Hamadra averaged $12,125. That result included the $10,000 Hamadra Neo (PP) (Hamadra Jumbo (P)) (25-months) (774kg) (9/7mm) (144EMA) (4.4IMF) going to Alan and Dianne Davies , Boyne Valley. Simon Kinbacher, Garthowen Stud, Biggenden landed a $15,000 sale for his sole entrant, Garthowen Energiser (Needmor Hyatt) (25-months) (807kg) (11/10mm) (134EMA) (4.9IMF). The bull sold to Faye Craddock , McManmon

three for a $7667 average topping at $12,000 for Wantmore Boom (P) (Wajatryn Optimum (P)) (27-months) (858kg) (12/10mm) (132EMA) (4.9IMF). Taking home, the bull was Larry Farquhar, Calco Stud, Rolleston. Riley McKenzie, Hamadra R Stud, Bluff took a $10,000 sale for a three quarter brother to the top seller in the form of Ramardoo Hercules (P) (Calioran Robbie (P)) (25-months) (802kg) (13/10mm) (147EMA) (2.2IMF). Purchasing the bull was Bryson Hawkins , Taree, Aramac.

Peter and Darren Ennis , Diamond Hill Stud, Rosedale achieved a $9000 average for their pair with a top of $10,000 for Diamond Hill Benjamin (PP) (Glenlands J Ambassador (PP)) (26-months) (784kg) (13/10mm) (135EMA) (4.6IMF) selling to Vernon and Christine Goody, Plainview, Monto.

Josh Heck, Bryvonlea JBH Stud, Keppel Sands sold a pair of bulls for a $8500 average, The result included the $10,000 sale of the three quarter Brahman composite entry, Bryvonlea JBH Ya Mate (Carinya L Torrance (IVF)) (28-months) (15/10mm) (140EMA) (4.8IMF) going to Geoff Peter and Denise Comiskey, Old Mt Stuart, Capella.

$5500 for a Minlacowie Zanzibar daughter aged 15-months to Shane and Sarah Hauschildt , View Field Stud, Tallegalla. Bryvonlea principals, Brian and Yvonne Heck Gympie averaged $5572 for their seven bulls topping at $6000 twice. Greg and Linda Nugent Carnudge Stud, Mingo sold a single entry for $5000 while Robert and Kirstie Orphant , Seymour Stud, Gunalda also sold a single for $6000. Jenny Simmonds and family, Marylands Stud , Chinchilla sold a bull for $5000. Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe, Toblo Stud, Marburg took $5000 for their sole entry to the Perry family, Strathfield Stud, Clermont. Chris Turner, Maunsell Park Stud, Gympie sold a pair for a $5500 average topping at $6000. Glen and Alice Schloss , Glenn Valley Stud, Goovigen took a $5000 sale for one. Steven and Ross Pickering RSVP Stud, Windera sold a Bryvonlea Victor (PP) son for $7000. Roger and Carol Webber, Tajana Stud, Cloyna took a single $5000 sale as did Doug and Juanita Birch and family, Birch Stud, Eidsvold.

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The $27,500 Droughtmaster, Hamadra Nedrick (P) claimed overall sale honors on the final day of the two-day February All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, CQLX, Gracemere in early February. With the 25-month-old is Riley McKenzie, Hamadra Stud, Bluff. Picture: Kent Ward.

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GLENLANDS J COMMANDS TOP PRICES IN DEBUT APPEARANCE AT NATIONAL FEMALE SALE

In a remarkable debut appearance, Glenlands J stud set the Droughtmaster National Female Sale alight, commanding the two highest prices and shattering the 2024 record by $13,000 at an otherwise subdued market.

THE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND operation, owned by Jason and Carissa Childs , sold 16-month-old Glenlands J Graceful for $34,000 to Comiskey Droughtmasters of Maleny. Their 17-monthold Glenlands J Golden Girl achieved $23,000, purchased by first-time buyers Double F Droughtmasters from Clermont.

“This was the first time we offered cattle in the sale,” said Jason Childs. “I just wanted to try something different and nominated three specially selected heifers.” “As a multivendor outlet this female sale has been the pinnacle of the breed for such a long time.”

The sale reported a 73 percent clearance rate, with 122 head sold of 167 offered. The average price was $4,861, with approximately 40 lots selling for $3,000 so buyers were able to access quality genetics for an affordable price.

Jason noted the significance of the top-selling heifer in their breeding program. “The top-priced one was my pick - very feminine, very correct. She was only the second Bateman daughter ever sold,” he said, referring to the sire Glenlands Bateman. “The first one went to Sommer Stud Droughtmasters at the Beef Australia 2024 auction and made $57,500.”

For Jason, the validation from industry peers proved particularly meaningful. “We’ve all got a plan, an individual path for your breeding program, but the real acid test is when your product is out there for open competition. I must admit I was concerned about the market, how the sale would unfold. On the day the heifers were really appreciated by the buying audience. That meant a great deal to us.”

Purchasers Steve and Sarah Comiskey of Comiskey Droughtmasters described the qualities that attracted them to the top-priced heifer. “If I were putting together a textbook female, she would be it,” said Steve. “She’s got a beautiful, very feminine head, and perfect colouring. She’s a big, strong girl with width, and obviously her pedigree is fantastic.”

The Comiskey’s plan is to join the heifer with one of their bulls and give her a natural calf before flushing her and doing some IVF. Patrick and Lynette Fry, Double F Droughtmasters , Clermont, acquired the remaining two Glenlands J heifers after unsuccessfully bidding on the sale-topper. “I think the industry recognises what Jason’s got as some of the best,” said Steve. “They seem like they’re at the top of their game, and the bidding demonstrated that.”

The sale’s total value reached $593,000, with buyers primarily from coastal and range areas between the Gold Coast and Rockhampton. Bulk purchasers included Shings Droughtmasters (eight lots, $4,500 average), Aurora Droughtmasters (six head, $3,667 average), and Claymore Cattle Company (six head, $3,167 average).

A cow and calf unit from Will and Ingrid Haviland’s Sugerland stud achieved the third-highest price at $18,000, purchased by K Team Droughtmasters of Biloela. Nine of 11 cow-calf pairs sold (82% clearance), averaging $6,611, while only one of three joined heifers sold at $4,500, and 112 of 153 unjoined heifers sold (73% clearance), averaging $4,723.

The top selling $34,000 Glenlands J Graceful (PP) with Ryan Penbroke, Mary and Steve Comiskey, Comiskey Droughtmasters, Maleny and Jason Childs, Glenlands J Stud, Dingo. Photo by Kent Ward.

Kaytlin Childs, Glenlands J Stud, Dingo with Lynette and Patrick Fry, Double F Stud, Clermont and their polled selections, Glenlands J Golden Girl ($23,000) and Gypsy Rose ($17,500). Photo by Kent Ward.

GLENLANDS D SUMMER SELECTION HEIFERS TO $16,000

By KENT WARD

YOUNG MAIDEN HEIFERS topped at $16,000 to average $6393 for a complete clearance in the Summer Selection Female Sale conducted by Darren and Helen Childs , Glenlands D Stud, Theodore, in March.

The fully integrated online fixture saw buyers from across Queensland compete for the offering of naturally and artificially bred products.

Topping proceeding at $16,000 was Glenlands D Gina (P) (Glenlands D Waco (IVF) (P) (AI)) (19-months) selling to GDL Rockhampton. GDL as agents for the Comiskey family, Comiskey Stud , Maleny. That fledgling operation took two in the offering averaging $10,000.

Two females fetched $12,000. First was the sale opener D Glamour Queen (IVF) (P) (AI)

(Glenlands D Dempsey (IVF) (P) (AI)) (14-months) going to Judi Cullen , Granite Downs Stud, Warwick. The other at the same figure was for D Gabriella (P) (Glenlands D Boundary Rider (IVF) (P) (AI)) (17-months) selling to Rowan Smith , Yangan. Rowan claimed the next lot for $10,000 securing D Gigi (P) (Glenlands D Waco (IVF) (P) (AI)) (18-months).

Samari Droughtmasters , Hughenden took four for on average $4875 while three were purchased by Les Howard , Benjamin Stud, North Aramara for on average $6333. Top of his selections at $8000 was a 20-month-old daughter of Glenlands D Do Wah Diddy (IVF) (P) (AI). Also taking a trio was Sullivan Livestock and Rural , Gympie for on average $4833 topping at $5000 twice. Taking a pair for on average $6000 was Riley McKenzie , Hamadra R Stud, Bluff.

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Peter Meiklejohn , Cooloolbin outlaid $9500 to secure a 19-month-old daughter of Glenlands D Devil’s Advocate (IVF) (P) (AI) as his only purchase while Mikaela Gauci, Sarina picked up a $5500 daughter of Glenlands D Cruz (P). The Gentleview Pastoral , Nerimbera took a $6000 17-month-old daughter of the first season sire, Glenlands D Billy The Kid (P). Gentleview Pastoral ended with a pair for on average $5250.

Katie-Ann Flegler, Buljarra Stud, Tully selected a pair for a $6500 topping at $8500 for a 17-monthold natural daughter of Glenlands D Waco (IVF) (P) (AI). Bradley Strahan , Monisdale took a $4000 daughter of Glenlands D Bradford (P) aged 17-months.

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BIDDING FEVER: HIGHLANDS DROUGHTMASTER SALE SEES RECORD PRICE JUMP

THE 34th ANNUAL Highlands Droughtmaster Sale saw a strong result, with average prices up more than $4,000 on last year, reflecting rising demand for quality genetics.

Held on March 14, the sale attracted producers from across Queensland, with 39 of 56 bulls selling for an average of $11,846 – up significantly from the 2024 average of $7,711. The event grossed $462,000 with a clearance rate of 70 percent. Postsale negotiations brought the total to 41 bulls sold at a slightly adjusted average of $11,512, with an overall clearance of 73 percent, nearly matching last year’s 74 percent.

Battle for the top bulls

The Barton family of Huntly Droughtmasters from Comet topped the sale with their polled sire prospect, Huntly Endorse, which sold for $32,000 after intense bidding. The successful purchaser was Libby Ingram of Skye Droughtmasters near Alpha, who outbid Lenny Bode from Percol Plains participating online.

The 26-month-old Huntly Endorse, sired by Huntly Stable, weighed 860 kilograms with impressive scans showing a 140 square centimeter eye muscle area and P8 and rib fats of 11mm and 8mm.

“He’s a very correct, soft bull with good growth for age which is exactly what I was looking for,” said Libby, who plans to use him with second-calf heifers at their property ‘Skye,’ between Alpha and Tambo.

Sam Barton of Huntly Droughtmasters noted, “He’s an exceptional carcase bull with excellent meat quality, softness, and balanced structure.”

Coming in close second at $30,000 was Vale View M Legend, offered by 13-year-old Mac Smith of Vale View M Droughtmasters. The heavyweight champion of the sale at 925kg, this 25-month-old poll-horned bull was purchased by Shane and Wendy Perry of Strathfield Droughtmasters and Perry Pastoral Co from Clermont.

Two bulls shared third place at $28,000 each – Huntly Escort from the Barton family and Oasis Smokin Joe from the Geddes family’s Oasis Droughtmasters

in Rockhampton. Huntly Escort was purchased by Terry and Katherine Piggot of Aldinga Droughtmasters, while Lenny Bode secured Oasis Smokin Joe online.

Volume buyers strengthen sale’s bottom line

Elders Studstock agent, Anthony Ball , noted that recent rainfall had boosted buyer confidence, and a shift to prioritising quality over quantity led to the significant increase in average sale price.

“The strong competition for standout bulls drove our average up by nearly $4,000 compared to last year, despite similar clearance rates,” Anthony explained.

Four volume buyers, each purchasing four bulls, also provided solid support throughout the catalogue. John Atkinson of Glenavon Droughtmasters, Yaamba, secured his picks at an average price of $10,250. The Bode family from Percol Plains, McKinlay, participated via StockLive and averaged $22,000 for their selections. Dale Sibson averaged $8,250, while Jumba Holdings averaged $5,000.

The sale saw strong results across multiple studs, with Vale View, Manumbar selling 6 of 7 bulls at an average of $16,166; Oasis, Rockhampton clearing all 3 bulls at an average of $18,000; and Huntly, Comet selling 7 of 9 bulls at an average of $16,142. Strathfield, Clermont achieved a perfect clearance with all 8 bulls sold at an average of $10,125.

“For a relatively small sale, we had remarkable geographic diversity among bidders, with buyers from North Queensland, Western Queensland, the Longreach district, locally around Clermont, and down in the Burnett,” said Anthony. “The widespread interest speaks to the quality of the offering.”

As has been tradition for the Highlands sale, all vendors donated $50 from each bull sold. This year the recipient of this donation will be the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A total of $2050 was raised for the service.

Sale top price bull, Huntly Endorse, pictured with Elders studstock’s Anthony Ball, buyer Meg Ingram, Skye Droughtmasters, Alpha, and vendor, Sam Barton, Huntly Droughtmasters, Struan, Comet. Picture by Ben Harden.

MUNDA REDS BULL SALE DEFIES MARKET PRESSURE WITH COMPLETE CLEARANCE

IN A YEAR marked by challenging conditions for Western Australia’s cattle industry, the fourth annual Munda Reds Droughtmaster onproperty bull sale at ‘Glencoe’ Gingin delivered an unexpected triumph with a 100 percent clearance rate. The sale, featuring WA’s largest individual bull catalogue, saw all 133 bulls find new homes despite pre-sale concerns about tough seasonal conditions in northern pastoral regions.

“We were probably expecting prices and clearance rates to be down, but we ended up with 100% clearance, which was incredible. That definitely wasn’t expected,” said Olivia Wright , stud manager at Munda Reds. “Prices were a little softer than last year, but that’s across the board - the market’s been down for a while. It’s not an easy year for anyone selling bulls.”

The sale achieved an overall average of $7,045 across the 54 Breedplan-recorded stud bulls bred at ‘Glencoe’ and 79 commercial bulls from Mundabullangana station in Port Hedland. While stud bull values felt pressure with an average of $8,537 (down $2,972 on last year), commercial bulls saw their average jump $709 to $6,025.

Dane Pearce from Nutrien Livestock, who travelled from Queensland to conduct the auction, praised the quality of the offering and was impressed by the strong results. “100% clearance is a huge achievement, especially after tough years and a challenging cattle market,” he said.

“It was a very even and consistent line of bulls from start to finish, and right through the sale, we saw solid buying support from a long list of return buyers and a few new ones. Buyers were clearly chasing and prepared to bid up on the bulls with high morphology and PP.”

Queensland’s High Country Droughtmaster stud principal Paul Laycock became the day’s top buyer, securing two consecutive bulls for $24,000 each - Munda Iron Fist and Munda Ironjack.

“To me, they’re very commercially sound and carry all the attributes we need,” Paul explained.

“They’ve got the muscle pattern, the growth factor - especially considering the conditions they came through. Things have been quite tough in Western Australia, but their structure, confirmation, and body type are perfect.”

Paul, who has consistently purchased from Munda Reds since their first sale, had high praise for the stud’s approach to bull preparation. “We’ve had 100% success with all the bulls I’ve bought from there. We struggle to get the same success when bulls are over-prepared and overfed. They’re doing a great job of preparation, and that’s given us great longevity in the bulls we get.”

Olivia believes the sale’s success lies with their loyal bulk buyers. “We had four key clients who took out a significant number of bulls - including Rob Jowett from Warrawagine Cattle Company, who bought 33. Without those buyers, the bulls that usually hang around can be harder to shift.”

Warrawagine Cattle Company continued its strong support of the Munda Reds program, with Jowett investing more than $300,000 at an average of $9,667. For the fourth consecutive year, he also secured the Telethon charity bull for $22,000, with all proceeds donated to the charity.

The charity element has become a fixture of the Munda Reds sale. “We’ve always sold the first commercial bull of the sale and donated the proceeds to Telethon,” Olivia explained. “It’s an amazing charity doing really important work for kids and families in WA.”

Other significant buyers included Richard Gratte from Ethel Creek, Marillane, and Walagunya stations, who purchased eight bulls including one stud bull at $15,000, and Joe Paull from Davis River Pastoral, who secured 10 bulls at an average of $6,500.

Their support is a testament to the relationships and trust the Munda Reds team have built over the years.

The strong results reaffirmed Munda Reds’ position as a prominent provider of Droughtmaster genetics for Western Australian cattle operations, combining quality, performance, and charity involvement in a successful annual event that continues to defy market pressures.

Auctioneer Dane Pearce (left), Nutrien Livestock Ag Solutions stud stock, Rockhampton, Queensland, Munda Reds and Glencoe stud managers Olivia and Ben Wright, Gingin, top-priced bull buyer Paul Laycock, High Country Droughtmaster stud, Toogoolawah, Queensland and Trent McKinlay, Nutrien Livestock Ag Solutions stud stock, Rockhampton. Picture by Kane Chatfield.

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FIELDHOUSE DROUGHTMASTER SALE RESULTS TELL A

Wide-ranging seasonal conditions across the state’s northern pastoral regions shaped targeted purchasing strategies at the Mutton family’s third annual Fieldhouse Droughtmaster On-Property Bull Sale at Jurien Bay in April.

The sale presented 88 wellprepared, morphology and DNA tested rising two-year-old bulls, featuring pedigrees that showcase the family’s significant investment in leading interstate and WA Droughtmaster genetics.

“We’ve worked hard over many years to build a program that delivers consistent, high-performing bulls suited to northern pastoral conditions,” Mr Mutton said.

The current conditions among the stud’s pastoral client base told a tale of two seasons – those fortunate enough to receive rainfall stocked up on quality herd bulls, while returning buyers facing drier conditions opted not to purchase this year.

This resulted in a modest buying register of mainly pastoral buyers from the Murchison, Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley, with additional support from the Central Midlands region.

“It was alright considering the season,” Mr Mutton said. “We knew heading in that some of our regular buyers were doing it tough and would be sitting out this year, but we were pleased to see strong support from those who had received a break.”

With reduced competition, buyers could be selective. This resulted in some strong prices throughout and excellent value bulls, but a fair portion of the catalogue was overlooked.

The Nutrien Livestock selling team led by auctioneers Tiny Holly and Dane Pearce sold 57 bulls for an overall average of $5,228 – back $1,465 on the stud’s 2023 sale where it recorded a total clearance of 93 bulls at a $6,693 average.

Mr Holly said the bulls presented very well, but the sale was tougher than expected. “The bulls had great muscle shape and definition and were in good condition, ready to go on and do the task at hand,” he said. “We are always driven by seasonal conditions in the station country, and this year was another where demand was down due to the season.”

Lyndon Cattle Trust, represented by Sean D’Arcy and manager Scott Keilor, paid the $16,000 top price for lot four, Fieldhouse BC7 #195, a homozygous double polled bull sired by Glenlands D Axel. The July 2023-

born bull weighed 636kg, measured 35.5cm scrotal circumference, and tested 75 pc morphology.

Mr D’Arcy said their new sire would be used over heifers in their nucleus program. “He’s got length and muscle and is a bit of an outcross for us with the Glenlands Quartermaster blood,” he said.

The $11,000 second-highest price went to repeat buyers Polly Edmunds and son-in-law Dave Batty from Hooley Station, who purchased Fieldhouse BC7#130, another Glenlands D Axel son.

“He looks like a bull,” Mr Batty said. “He has a big hindquarter, strong legs and a tight sheath. He should breed some good steers.” Hooley Station secured a total of four bulls averaging $6,250.

The De Pledge family of Yanrey Station, Carnarvon, was the volume buyer with 12 bulls at an average of $4,167. Joe De Pledge, who first introduced Droughtmasters to WA station country in the mid-1970s, was buying for his son Cob.

“We were looking for well-muscled bulls with good bone and structure, shorter hair types, and good temperament,” Mr De Pledge said. “We like the breed because they have good temperaments and are short-haired, which means they can handle tropical conditions better. They also suit both the domestic and live export markets.”

Other significant buyers included GoGo Station, Fitzroy Crossing, acquiring 11 bulls averaging $4,273; Winning Station and Wyloo Station, Carnarvon, each purchasing five bulls; and Mardathuna Station, Carnarvon, averaging $6,250 for four bulls.

With many northern producers still navigating dry conditions, the family remains focused on maintaining strong relationships with buyers and building a breeding program responsive to the north’s ever-changing climate.

“We’re thankful to everyone who supported the sale again this year,” Mr Mutton said. “We look forward to seeing how the bulls perform in the paddock.”

With the $16,000 top-priced bull Fieldhouse BC7 #195 (PP) were Mollie D’Arcy and her father Sean D’Arcy and Scott Keilor, Lyndon Cattle Trust, Nutrien Livestock agent Richard Keach, Fieldhouse stud co-principal Ken Mutton, and Damian Halls, Nutrien Livestock.

Picture by Kane Chatfield.

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Sire: Billabong Knightly 114 (PH) Dam: Oakmore Taffy (PP)

Sire: Araketa James (PP) Dam: Billabong Amelia

CLONCURRY SALE HITS $24,500

By KENT WARD

DESPITE HAVING TO be postponed by a month due to weather from its original date, the Annual Cloncurry Bull Sale achieved yet another complete clearance, in late April.

Conducted by Darren and Helen Childs , Glenlands D Stud, Theodore and Eddie and Sharon Maxwell

Crown M Stud, Julia Creek the sale produced an average of $6157.

Supported by buying audience encompassing a vast geographical area covering the central, north and north western areas of Queensland and the Northern Territory.

The day’s sale topper at $24,500 was Glenlands D 30392 (P). The 20-month-old recorded a scale weight of 852 kilograms, fat scans of 12mm and 10mm, respectively, an EMA measurement of 135 square centimetres and an IMF reading 5.3 percent. Sired by the first season aspirant, Glenlands D Crodile Tears (P) the bull sold to Huntley Station , Clermont. Huntley purchased six from the offering for on average $14,200. The result included the second top seller, the $15,500, Glenlands D 10746 (IVF) (AI) (P). At 27-months-old, weighing 824 kilograms with scans of 8mm

and 6mm, an EMA of 140 square centimetres combined with an IMF recording of 5.4 percent.

Glenlands D 11140 (P) sold for $13,500. The 23-month-old son of Glenlands D Blade Runner (IVF) (AI) (P) hit the scales at 728 kilograms, fat scans of 9mm and 6mm, respectively, an EMA reading of 141 square centimetres and 4.8 percent for IMF. Securing the bull was John Lund , Windradene, Clermont. Windradene ended their day with a pair for a $9750 average.

Herd bulls topped out at $19,000. Sectional leader was an individual aged between 22 to 25 months posting a scale weight of 894 kilograms, scans of 10mm and 8mm, respectively, for P8 and rib fat, 148 square centimetres for EMA, and 4.4 percent for an intramuscular fat reading. Taking home the bull was Hale River Cattle Company, Hale River Station, Alice Springs who ended with a pair to average them $12,500. Lester Maclean , Denby, Baralaba signed off on a pair for a $9500. These topped at $11,000 for a herd bull.

Major supporters of the sale were Austrex Brisbane who selected 28 head for a $5036 average. Olivevale Pastoral Company purchased 15

for a $4933 average while Andy Hayes , The Garden Station, Alice Springs picked through the offering to end with 12 for on average $6708 topping at $10,000. James Spreadborough , Spreadborough Pastoral Company, Spoonbill Station, Julia Creek returned taking 12 for on average $4900. Charlie and Jackie Hawkins and family, Herbertvale Station, Camooweal returned taking six for a $5833 while Considerata Australia Pty Ltd ., took with them 14 for a $5893 average.

Locals, Peter and Carol Davies The Nobbies , Cloncurry were back selecting a trio for on average $5167. Also making a return to the buyers list was Craig Scholes , Braemar Investments , Mena Park, Blackall taking three for a $8000 average. Peter Terry, Robin Hood Station , Forsayth purchased four for $5000 each while Alex Stubbs , Ti Tree Farm, Malanda purchased three for a $7833 average. These topped at $10,000 herd bull son of the first season sire, Glenlands D Cheap Shot (P).

• Agents conducting the sale were Hourn & Bishop Qld Pty Ltd., Kennedy Rural with the sale simulcast on StockLive.

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NORTHERN BIN PROJECT: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF DROUGHTMASTER GENETICS

The Beef Information Nucleus (BIN) initiative is one of the most ambitious genetic research programs in Australian agriculture - a genomic reference population established through the MLA Donor Company and co-funded by major breed societies to improve information for economically important traits.

The Northern BIN project, focusing on tropical breeds, is part of this broader initiative that is delivering more accurate estimated breeding values (EBV) through the incorporation of genomic information. The Northern BIN project has purchased approximately 3,500 steers over its decade-long operation. Since genomic EBV accuracy - typically between 30–45% - is directly dependent on the size of the reference population, the expansion of this dataset through the BIN project has led to significant gains, with some sires now achieving greater than 90% accuracy based on BIN-generated data.

“We showcase the breed societies’ steers at the field day, complete with their performance data, while their half-sisters remain at the research stations, where we track their full production and reproductive performance across their lifetime,” said Dr. David Johnston , Principal

Scientist at the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU).

“We are recording the progeny very intensely on those key bulls to firstly grow the reference population data for Droughtmaster BREEDPLAN,” he explained. “The accuracy on those EBVs is a direct reflection of the size of the reference population.”

Multi-breed evaluation and technology

The project’s other major development is multi-breed EBV capability. By running cattle from different breeds together under identical conditions, researchers are establishing genetic relationships needed to align evaluations across breeds.

“At the moment, a plus 20 for the 600d wt EBV across the breeds would be meaningless, but in the future, it would allow commercial producers to compare bulls across the breeds,” Dr Johnston noted.

The project continues to evolve, incorporating technologies like Ceres smart ear tags equipped with GPS and accelerometer technology. These devices communicate with low-level satellites to upload data on animal location, behaviour, and movement, using CSIRO’s eGrazor software technology to interpret accelerometer data into animal behaviour characteristics.

The project is also tackling methane emissions, with Professor Ben Hayes and his team at the University of Queensland using Greenfeed units to measure actual methane output from cattle. This work builds on earlier research at Trangie, which found that animals with lower feed intake also tend to produce less methane - a win-win for productivity and sustainability.

Across the board, data collection is thorough. Researchers are capturing everything from 400and 600-day weights to carcass scans, structural scores, and Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading. Meat samples are even sent to the University of New England for detailed lab analysis. Recent results for Droughtmasters are promising: 86% of the steers at Spyglass and 79% at Brian Pastures graded in the top MSA boning groups (1-8), showing strong eating quality.

With funding secured through to 2028, the project continues seeking new Droughtmaster genetics to broaden its reference population. If you’d like to be part of the project and contribute genetics to help broaden the Droughtmaster reference population, get in touch with the Droughtmaster office. Your involvement will help ensure the continued improvement of genetic evaluation tools, strengthening the breed’s competitiveness in Australia’s tropical beef industry.

Droughtmaster cattle on display at the BIN Field Day, held February 26 at Warraka Station. Photo by Jenny Underwood.

UPCOMING SALES

August 16

Woolooga Droughtmaster Bull & Female Sale, Woolooga Saleyards

The Woolooga Droughtmaster Bull and Female Sale will return at 10am on Saturday, August 16, at the Woolooga Saleyards, showcasing a quality lineup of bulls and females tailored to both commercial and stud operations.

The sale will feature a strong run of Droughtmaster bulls and females from respected local studs in the Gympie and Beaudesert regions.

Online bidding will be facilitated via Stocklive for those unable to attend in person.

For all enquiries, please contact Ethan Carter : 0427 561 923 or Garth Weatherall : 0438 793 100 and follow the Woolooga Droughtmaster Bull & Female Sale on Facebook for updates.

August 22

Fitzroy Crossing Invitational Bos Indicus Bull Sale, Fitzroy Crossing Rodeo Grounds

Now in its 19th year, the Fitzroy Crossing Invitational Bos Indicus Bull Sale continues to attract strong industry support and quality bulls suited to northern operations. This year, a standout draft of 36 Droughtmaster bulls will be offered as part of the multi-breed sale, with entries drawn from six leading Droughtmaster studs that have long supported the event.

Vendors include Don and Robyn Roberton (By-Mingo Droughtmasters), Steve and Claire Farmer (SC Droughtmasters), Lindsay and Lyn Philp and Inga Hayes (Sevenell & Lynsey Park Droughtmasters), Michael and Tracey Flynn (Valera Vale Droughtmasters), and Chris Turner (Maunsell Park Droughtmasters), returning for the stud’s second appearance.

The Droughtmaster bulls have been specifically selected and prepared for the northern market. All are polled or scurred, clean coated, structurally sound, and carrying a tidy sheath. Strong emphasis has been placed on temperament and suitability for the conditions. Bulls are not overfed, and the journey west is carefully managed with regular spelling to ensure they arrive in top physical condition – ready to go straight to work.

All bulls will pass a crush-side semen test with morphology assessment and will be accompanied by full vaccination history, weights, and carcass scan data.

Inspections are welcome on-farm prior to departure, or on route at Cloncurry (QLD), Katherine (NT), or from Tuesday, August 19 at the Fitzroy Crossing Rodeo Grounds (WA).

The sale begins at 10am (AWST) on Friday, August 22. It will be conducted live onsite and online via AuctionsPlus. Catalogues are available through marketing agents Northern Rural Supplies, Broome.

Enquiries

Ken Bryant (NRS Broome) : 0437 081 468

Johnny Edwards: 0428 572 629

UPCOMING SALES

August 23

High Country Sale, Eskdale

The 12th Annual High Country Bull, Female and Genetics Sale will be held on-property in Eskdale near Toogoolawah on August 23. The 2025 sale features a strong lineup of progeny from over 15 sires, including Rondel Whiskey, High Country James Bond, Glenlands D, Bated Breath and Glen Fosslyn Idol.

More than 30 commercially relevant sires, over 30 maternal females, and multiple genetics packages will be on offer. All animals are fully guaranteed for 12 months and come fully vaccinated, vet checked, morphology checked, Pesti and Pompes free, horn/poll tested, DNA recorded, and delivered free of charge.

Pre-sale inspections are encouraged. The sale is available online via Stocklive. For further details, visit the High Country Droughtmasters Facebook page or www.highcountrydroughtmasters.com.au

Sale Contact Steph: 0428 094 456

September 4

Carnarvon Classic Bull Sale, Rolleston

Now in its fifth year, the Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Bull Sale continues to grow in strength. Four well known Central Queensland studs, Oasis, Huntly, Karragarra, and Calco, have again combined to offer a diverse and high quality lineup of registered and herd bulls.

The 2025 sale will be held on Thursday, September 4, at the Rolleston Selling Complex. Buyers are invited to attend a pre-sale bull walk on Wednesday afternoon, followed by breakfast on the morning of the sale. Both stud and commercial buyers will find bulls to meet their breeding objectives.

September 6

Bunya Bull Sale, Coolabunia Selling Complex, Kingaroy

The 12th Annual Bunya Bull Sale will be held on Saturday, September 6 at the Coolabunia Selling Complex, Kingaroy. 74 bulls from 25 vendors have been catalogued, with the sale commencing at 11am. Pre-sale inspections will be available from 3pm on Friday, September 5. All bulls are vaccinated with a minimum of 5- or 7-in-1, 3-germ blood, and 3-day sickness. Registered bulls will be offered with DNA sire verification, horn/poll testing, and Pompes testing. Bulls will also be weighed, mouthed, and scanned, and all carry a minimum semen motility of 60%. This year’s catalogue includes more bulls with BREEDPLAN figures than ever before. Bulls are pre-treated for ticks and pre-scratched, allowing immediate delivery into clean country.

The sale offers free freight on all bulls to six major saleyards: Gympie, Biggenden, Eidsvold, Dalby, Toogoolawah, and Beaudesert. Stocklive will be operating for those unable to attend in person.

The 2025 Droughtmaster Feature Show was dominated by Bunya Bull Sale vendors and clients across both stud and commercial classes, including feedlot and carcass competitions. Of the 80 class ribbons on offer in the stud section, Bunya vendors and clients claimed an impressive 45, culminating in 11 of the 17 champion ribbons. These results highlight the calibre of industryrelevant young sires available at the Bunya Sale. Real world comparisons against breed and industry leaders make this event an obvious choice for buyers seeking access to a large and diverse offering of proven genetics.

Chasing a bull to breed anything from vealers to bullocks or your next stud sire? Then you should plan to attend this value-for-money sale, offering some of the best bulls in the Burnett.

Selling Agents

Mark Duthie , GDL - 0448 016 950 or Midge Thompson , ALL - 0427 710 018

Sale Contact: Graham Brown - 0427 779 707

UPCOMING SALES

September 11

Valera Vale Bull Sale, Warwick

Commencing at 11am on Thursday, September 11, the Valera Vale Annual Sale at “Avilion,” Warwick, presents a draft backed by more than 50 years of selection for fertility and performance in a real world environment. With proven performance across Queensland, the Pilbara and Kimberley regions, and the Northern Territory, this sale is unique in offering DNA genomic analysis on all lots to provide insights into fertility and productivity drivers.

Bulls are grown out on buffel grass and gently prepared on silage to ensure sound structure, strong performance, and readiness to work from day one.

This year marks the first time females will be included in the sale, with 25 heifers selected from the top end of the female calves. Bred in ticky country, these females will be assessed for reproductive soundness via ultrasound prior to sale.

The bulls are the lead of a pool of 1200 bull calves and are selected on phenotypic performance, structural soundness, dam reproductive history, temperament, DNA testing and genomic analysis. Bred by commercial cattlemen to drive profit in commercial herds.

The draft of 100 bulls are:

• All double polled

• Clear of double muscling genes

• DNA analysed and Sire Verified

• Morphology tested

• Pompes and Pesti PI clear

• Weight gain data and carcass scans provided

• Dam reproductive history provided

• Free delivery in QLD to all major centres, freight rebates interstate

• Comprehensively vaccinated

For more information, visit www.valeravale.com.au

September 15-17

Droughtmaster National Bull Sale, CQLX,

Gracemere

The 66th Droughtmaster National Bull Sale, Australia’s largest multivendor Droughtmaster sale, returns to CQLX, Gracemere on September 15-17. This premier sale offers buyers access to an elite lineup of bulls representing the complete breeding package.

Join us for Drinks with Droughties commencing at 5:30pm, September 15 to meet vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in an exciting preview of elite genetics.

This year’s event will feature the Vytelle Queen of the Ring, a showcase of exceptional female genetics designed to complement your bull purchases. These elite females will be sold during the evening. Also on the night, the Next Gen team will host a fundraising auction, with all proceeds supporting youth focused initiatives.

Full details are available on the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale website at droughtmaster.com.au and on the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale Facebook page.

Catalogues will be automatically mailed to buyers from the past three years.

To request a catalogue, visit the Droughtmaster website.

Bull inspections open on Sunday, September 14.

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UPCOMING SALES

September 18

Glenlands Annual Bull Sale, Bouldercombe

The Childs families will offer 200 bulls at their Annual on-property sale, Glenlands, Bouldercombe, 9am Thursday September 18.

The silage prepared team is one of the most youthful yet presented. There is enhanced improvement in areas of performance, raw data, phenotype, genetic strength, sire potential, commercial relevance, consistency and strength.

Comprehensive additional data including DNA, sire verifications, ‘PP’ tests, performance recorded data, dam breeding histories and fertility tests and a new addition RePRO BI.

RePRO BI is a multi-breed genomic selection tool to assist with the selection of tropically adapted beef cattle in Northern Australia. Developed by UQ as part of the Northern Genomics Project, from data collected in over 50 collaborator herds, representing 30,000 animals and all major beef breeds.

RePRO BI provides predictions for eight traits, growth, female fertility and adaptability, age at puberty, rebreed, height, weight, body condition score, tick and fly lesions, temperament, breed composition and horn-poll. These results are reported as a genomic breeding value (GBV) for each trait, a quintile score of 1-5, and a percentile band ranking of 1 – 100. Results are provided for each animal, along with an overall herd profile that can be used to benchmark the genetic level of the herd.

The offering is from a balanced performance proven herd driven by the continual achievements and evaluation from a huge clientele base. The understanding and adherence to the key staples such as fertility, efficiency, adaptability, market suitability and other key parameters is represented in the 2025 offering. These enhancements that back the catalogue reinforces the credibility, certainty, quality and calibre of the bulls on offer.

This year’s team of sale bulls is represented by 66 sires, 35 are IVF individuals and many others are members of the 2024 and 2025 regional, Feature, Royal and Beef Expo show teams.

September 22

Artesian Bull Sale, Blackall Saleyards

The Artesian Droughtmaster Bull Sale will be held on Monday, September 22, at the Blackall Saleyards, commencing at 1pm.

On offer will be 90 high quality sires from Clonlara, Yaralla, Needmor, Locarno & Western Red studs.

Renowned for offering fertile, functional, and affordable bulls with a reliable do-ability, the Artesian Sale caters to both stud and commercial operations.

Bulls can be delivered to major centres across Central and Western Queensland.

Blackall offers a central location for buyers, with lunch provided.

Follow Artesian Droughtmaster Sale on Facebook for updates and sale catalogue.

Online simulcast & bidding available via Stocklive.

Selling Agent: Nutrien Livestock

Sale Coordinator: Dean Allen

UPCOMING SALES

September 23

Central Reds Sale, Emerald Saleyards

The annual Central Reds Droughtmaster Bull Sale will be held at the Emerald Saleyards on Tuesday, September 23, commencing at 10am. This year’s offering includes 60 quality bulls from a team of dedicated vendors who have focused on assembling a genetically diverse draft.

All bulls are presented with an Accredited Cattle Vet bull soundness evaluation, semen testing and structural assessment prior to the sale. A supplementary sheet will be available on the sale day, providing semen test results, scrotal circumference, weights, eye muscle area (EMA), intramuscular fat (IMF) scans, and poll gene test results. All bulls are pre-treated for ticks, and freight assistance will be available to selected centres (conditions apply).

Bulls will be available for inspection at the Emerald Saleyards from 4pm on Monday, September 22. Online bidding will be available through Stocklive.

The sale is conducted by TopX, led by Gavin Tickle, and the Gracemere team.

Further details, including photos and videos, can be found at www.centralreds.com

The Central Reds vendors would like to acknowledge their major partners, Central Isuzu/ Wideland Group and Brown & Hurley Agriculture, for their continued support.

September 25

Cap Droughtmaster Bull Sale, CQLX, Gracemere

The 2025 Cap Droughtmaster Sale will take place at CQLX, Gracemere on Thursday, September 25, starting at 11am.

A total of 65 top quality registered and herd bulls, aged 20 to 32 months, have been catalogued – all are Pompes free and poll gene tested. Weights and carcase scans will be available prior to the sale.

This year’s draft includes the first sons of Needmor Impact, purchased at the 2022 Droughtmaster Sale for $90,000, as well as progeny of Rondel Black Tuxedo, also purchased in 2022.

The Glenavon herd continues to perform strongly in prime cattle competitions, with steers winning Champion Pen of Steers (742kg, 2 tooth), Reserve Champion Single Steer (760kg, milk tooth), and Most Successful Exhibitor at the Rockhampton Agricultural Show. At the Mackay Agricultural Show, Glenavon was awarded Grand Champion Steer, Champion Pen (744kg, 2 tooth steers), and Best Conformation Steer of the Show.

Bulls will be available for inspection at Stewart Street, Gracemere, from September 14-17.

September 26

Donaldson Family Sale, Bogantungan

The annual Donaldson Family Sale will be held at 11am, Friday, September 26, offering up to 100 Droughtmaster bulls.

The 2025 draft has been carefully selected based on commercial relevance, performance in fertility and development.

Bulls undergo assessment before 15 months of age, including feed conversion, scrotal development, weight, and temperament testing, ensuring a uniform and balanced offering. Homebred sires including Boston, Eric, and Dalby continue to produce consistency, balance, and will be strongly represented through this year’s catalogue.

Of special note is the first release of Glenlands Dubbo sons, with five top performing progeny featured, alongside robust sires by Glenavon 3679, who has featured heavily for Huntly Droughtmasters in the last 12 months.

All bulls will be vet checked along with relevant vaccinations and guaranteed fit and healthy ready to work. Lunch will be provided on sale day.

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September 27

Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Bull & Female Sale, Silverdale

The third annual Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale will take place at 10am Saturday, September 27, at the Silverdale Selling Complex, South East Queensland.

The Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale is one of the only multivendor Droughtmaster Sales which offers registered and herd bulls and registered females, as well as lines of commercial females, at the one venue on the one day. The sale will offer buyers a diverse range of Droughtmaster genetics from over 20 studs based throughout the southern corner of Queensland.

The Diamond Genetics Sale is designed to give both emerging and established breeders an opportunity to showcase and access quality genetics. All animals presented meet stringent fertility requirements and breed excellence guidelines, ensuring buyers can invest with confidence.

The Silverdale Saleyards, located on the Cunningham Highway, feature a clearing dip, enabling same day transport of cattle into clean country across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Inspections are available at Silverdale on the Friday afternoon prior to the sale.

The sale will be livestreamed with online bidding available via Stocklive.

For more information visit the website www.diamondgeneticssale.au , follow Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale on Facebook, contact the selling agents, Hayes and Co (Peter and Landon Hayes) 07 5463 8099 or sale coordinator Justin Bowman 0407 938 684.

October 11

BullZeye Bull Sale, Nebo Saleyards

The 2025 Bullzeye Bull Sale returns to the Nebo Saleyards on Saturday, October 11, showcasing 70 bulls from 10 vendors in the heart of Droughtmaster country. The offering includes a mix of stud sires and commercial bulls, catering to a wide range of breeding programs.

With an average price of $7,000 achieved at last year’s sale, the Bullzeye Sale continues to deliver value buying. This year’s lineup includes three new vendors, SOMMER, R AND R, and RED RIVER.

The sale will be broadcast live through Stocklive, allowing remote bidders to participate in real time. Bidding begins at 10am.

For any enquiries about the sale or any of the bulls presented, contact your local GDL agent, Tony Dwyer on 0427589437 or Rockhampton Stud Stock agent, Georgie Connor on 0428347550.

October 17

Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale, Roma Saleyards

A strong lineup of vendors will present over 100 quality bulls at the 29th Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale, where organisers look forward to welcoming both returning clients and new buyers.

Full sale information, including the online catalogue, photo and video galleries, and a request form for printed catalogues, is available on the Droughtmaster Australia website at www.droughtmaster.com.au

Bull inspections will take place from 3pm on October 16, followed by refreshments at 5:30pm.

The sale will commence at 10am on October 17.

Online bidding will be available via Stocklive.

UPCOMING SALES

October 20

CQ Invitational Bull Sale, CQLX, Gracemere

Around 60 Bulls will be catalogued from ten vendors at the 6th annual CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale at CQLX Gracemere, October 20th commencing at 10:00am.

The vendors are all long standing members of the Droughtmaster Society who have been selling bulls for a very long time and operate and run their businesses with the genuine fundamentals of honesty and integrity.

Being one of the last Droughtmaster sales for the year it is the sale worth waiting for. It is a no gimmick value for money bull sale with good honest cattlemen presenting good honest cattlemen’s bulls that are full of top-quality genetics backed by generations of quality breeding with a very diverse line of bulls on offer.

Versatility is one of the key factors of this sale offering a broad selection of Stud Sire potentials, bulls with content or the lower grade bulls as well. Bulls with longevity, plenty of leg underneath them and tidy sheaths. Length and scale being two of the standout qualities of the draft.

The sale will also be listed on the online platform through StockLive Elite. Bulls will be available for inspection at CQLX Gracemere from lunchtime on, Sunday the 19th of October.

Contact Elders Stud Stock: Randall Spann 0429 700 332 - Anthony Ball 0428

November 14

Monty Atkinson Genetics Sale (MAGS), Charters Towers

Affectionately known as MAGS, the Monty Atkinson Genetics Sale is a staple on the North Queensland stud stock calendar. Held at the Dalrymple Saleyards in Charters Towers, the 2025 sale takes place on Friday, November 14.

Long standing vendors Lamont and Mungulla continue to deliver elite Droughtmaster genetics that have made significant impact in commercial breeding operations across northern Australia. MAGS was recently named one of the top five multivendor sales in 2024, underscoring its importance in the industry.

Repeat buyers have achieved strong premiums with MAGS-bred progeny, whether off grass, from the feedlot, live export, or returning to the paddock. The sale continues to reflect the vendors’ deep passion for the Droughtmaster breed and the Australian beef industry.

All are invited to attend this well supported sale and reconnect with old friends and new on November 14.

November 29

Cream of the Crop, Coolabunia Sales Complex, Kingaroy

The Cream of the Crop Droughtmaster Female Sale will be held on Saturday, November 29 from 10am at the Coolabunia Sales Complex, Kingaroy. Approximately 100 registered females are expected to be catalogued for this standout female focused sale.

Inspections are welcome from 3pm on Friday, November 28. The sale will be livestreamed through the Stocklive platform with online bidding available.

The 2024 sale delivered results in line with market expectations, and with a strong seasonal outlook and widespread rainfall, the 2025 event is well positioned for strong buyer interest. The sale continues to focus on marketing high quality females and building a loyal buyer base. Generous bulk buyer and outside agent rebates are available. All cattle will be scratched clean prior to sale, ensuring immediate access to tick free areas.

For pre-sale enquiries please contact sale agents Mark Duthie, GDL, 0448 016 950 or Midge Thompson , Aussie Land & Livestock 0427 710 018.

WHAT A COLD BEER TEACHES US ABOUT FROZEN EMBRYOS

What could a cold beer and a frozen embryo have in common? Turns out, quite a lot. From brewing to breeding, the parallels might surprise you – and maybe even change the way you think about that next sip of your favourite cold one during this sweltering Australian summer.

BRUNO SANCHES is the Vice President of Operations at Vytelle, a precision livestock company reshaping how cattle producers worldwide optimise their herds. Originally from Brazil, the now U.S. based Bruno shares four ways Vytelle has revolutionised the embryo freezing process to now average a 48% success rate globally on frozen transfers with just a 4% gap between its fresh transfers at 52%, in comparison to its competitors with a 50% success rate on fresh, and 27% on frozen.

1. Like beer left too long in the freezer

We’ve all been there. You put a bottle of beer in the freezer – and promptly forget about it until two days later. By that time the water inside the beer has solidified, expanded, and you’ve got an exploded mess on your hands. It’s the same concept for embryo cells, with their composition of

80% water. The water inside the cells can expand to the point the cells explode so that when the embryo is thawed and transferred to the recipient cow, that embryo is dead already. It’s an all too familiar scenario experienced by many cattle producers using frozen embryos in the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) process.

2. Fat embryos, overfilled beer bottles

Imagine an embryo as a beer bottle. The glass bottle is the embryo’s membrane, made of lipids and proteins. If you overfill that bottle with lipids – like overfeeding an embryo – it becomes a ticking time bomb during freezing. When you freeze, you first remove water from the embryo, just like ensuring no excess pressure in a beer bottle. But if the “bottle” is packed with too much fat, the water can’t fully escape, bounces back, and the embryo “explodes.”

Vytelle takes a different approach (a proprietary media solution for embryo protection, the Direct Thaw method, and a hormone-free IVF process) – creating lean, healthy embryos that can handle the freezing process without bursting. It’s about quality over quantity, like brewing a perfect batch instead of mass-producing a subpar one. Competitors might focus on making more embryos, but if they’re overfed and unhealthy, they won’t survive the freeze. Vytelle’s method ensures embryos are built to last, just like the perfect brew stored at the right temperature.

3. Timing makes all the difference

Popping a beer in the freezer on a whim? Sure, why not? Popping an embryo in a recipient cow at any point in the cycle? Not so simple. Fresh transfers require a synchronisation of the uterus of the recipient with the age of the

Bruno Sanches, Vice President of Operations at Vytelle at a recent industry event.

embryo. A seven day old embryo requires a precise environment of a seven day pregnancy, meaning the cow must have been in heat seven days prior. Frozen embryos represent a transformative

advancement in cattle breeding, particularly crucial for countries like Australia with vast distances and complex logistics. As Dr. Sanches explains, the technology allows embryos to remain viable for years, giving producers unprecedented flexibility in their breeding programs - from collecting eggs multiple times before a large transfer to aligning with recipients’ natural cycles. Using Vytelle’s Direct Thaw method, which mirrors the simplicity of thawing semen, producers can efficiently handle and transport embryos while maintaining export eligibility. This strategic approach enables producers to optimize their breeding programs by transferring grade 2 embryos fresh while preserving grade 1 embryos for future use, ultimately allowing for more concentrated calving periods and better coordination with recipient availability. Perhaps most importantly, it eliminates the logistical risks associated with fresh embryo transport over long distances, which Dr. Sanches identifies as a gamechanging advantage for largescale operations in expansive territories. Vytelle’s proprietary media for the embryos means the company has frozen embryos that can be successfully thawed and transferred up to 80 days maturation. A game changer.

4. The beer-friendly guide to transferring frozen embryos There’s a bit more to Vytelle’s Direct Thaw (DT) method than cracking open a cold one – but the similarities remain.

Step one: Air thaw the embryo for 10 seconds in a room temperature of 60-80°F (15-27°C) – like pulling a beer out of the fridge.

Step two: Warm it in a 95°F (35°C) water bath for 30 seconds – think of it as letting your frosty brew settle just right.

Step three: Load into a warmed transfer gun and implant – time to serve it up, perfectly prepped.

Vytelle’s DT method - and the proprietary media that protects the embryo in the thaw stage - reduces handling and improves success rates.

Similar to the way a perfectly timed brew delivers the best flavour, embryos are frozen at the ideal stage for optimal results. And with 95% graded as top quality Grade 1 embryos, you’re getting the best of the best. Frozen embryos, like a well-stocked beer stash, give you the flexibility to match your goals, whether it’s a tight calving window or year-round dairy production. Cheers to genetics made easy.

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CATTLEMEN CUT THEIR COSTS WITH DROUGHTMASTERS

Droughtmasters at Mt Brisbane: bred for performance with minimal input.

WHEN IT COMES TO CATTLE

, cost of production is just as important for profitability as the cents per kilogram returns.

And the Droughtmaster breed’s fertility, feed conversion and resilience equates to less inputs and lower costs from conception to carcass.

While the farmgate price per kilogram is often the first figure flagged by producers and industry, Droughtmaster Australia CEO, Simon Gleeson, says the Droughtmaster’s competitiveness comes from it costing less to produce.

“Looking at the overall economics of breeding cattle, rather than just the end result - Droughtmasters achieve good weight gains in the paddock, and they also do well in feedlots. They are very efficient in terms of feed conversion, therefore don’t require as much time on feed,” he said.

“And they don’t have issues with pink eye and ticks, which means less handling and managing of the animals, and have less long-term requirements due to longer survivability.”

Droughtmasters are tropically suitable cattle without a hump height, and their adaptability to varying conditions means less feed intake in dry times.

Simon says their temperament also offers further advantages for producers and processors.

“The breed is very strict on culling anything that has bad temperament, that has an impact on grading on meat and also production point of view and that plays into the economics and profitability,” he added.

Terry Nolan is a director of Nolan Meats, an export beef processing company and feedlot

And while Terry doesn’t have a breed preference, he says having a Bos indicus element in your herd when running cattle in the north of Australia is essential.

“In a tropical or arid environment some cattle do better, so while we are breed agnostic, we can’t do much about where we live,” he said.

“I think that if you want to have a truly productive beef herd in South East Queensland, right through to up towards the Gulf, you need an infusion of Bos indicus

“You apply less chemicals to tropical adapted cattle, so they handle the burden of cattle tick or buffalo fly on those things better than some of the other breeds.”

Terry cautions producers on chasing consumer fads and marketing directives over

Shane & Sarah Hauschildt Tallegalla

“Do we want to be bringing that particular breed from the coldest environment of Australia, or do you want to bring that particular cheese from the other side of the world,” he said.

“I think we’re naive to think that we can just take a particular breed, plunk it down in a certain part of the globe and expect it to perform when it’s not adapted to the environment.”

For Don McConnel of Mt Brisbane Pastoral Company, Droughtmasters can’t be matched for either their easy care and average daily weight gain.

Don runs 2,000 Droughtmasters on 10,000 acres in the Brisbane Valley, in an 800mm rainfall area.

The breed’s resilience was a saving grace for Don during the most recent drought period, allowing him to retain breeding stock and manage cash flow.

“When you see a paddock that usually feeds 120 steers carrying 250 cows through, and those cows come back at 88% pregnant, you can really start to

realise these cattle can handle tough conditions,” he said.

The joining period was kept at the usual length to avoid a flow-on effect of late calves the following year, and the dry cows were rejoined and sold into a strong herd rebuilding market.

“With the fertility and hardiness of the cattle, we picked up numbers again straight away. One blip, and we were back to full production the next year,” Don said.

On the other end of the spectrum, this year has been one of the wettest summers on record at Mt Brisbane, which hasn’t come without its own hurdles,

Strong, fertile and functional - Droughtmasters at Dunluce Station.

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Sire: Glenlands D Axel (Sire: Glenlands Quartermaster (ET)) Dam: Waringle Style (Sire: Glenlands D Rambo)

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but has meant a “tremendous” grass growing season.

Droughtmaster steers at Mt Brisbane have achieved daily average gains of more than 1kg/day on grass, with the aim being 0.6kg to 1kg/day for the fattening stock and between 0.3kg and 0.5kg/day in the younger growing stock in the summer.

Recent seasonal conditions had pushed the young stock up to 0.8kg/day, and early pregnancy testing has shown a 99% conception rate in heifers.

While the target market for Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters is a 460kg feedlot entry weight, Don says the breed gives the option to fatten and send straight to processors, as well as sell as lighter cattle if the price is right.

“We’ve got an animal that we find the market wants, so we don’t have any issues getting them into feedlots or abattoirs in terms of hump height, we keep that content low,” Don said.

His Droughtmasters recently achieved an above trial average of 2.2kg/day on feed in the Mort and Co feedlot trial, while last year his heifers won all the placings in the Kilcoy carcass

competition, leading in both weight gain and carcass assessment.

And Don isn’t guessing when it comes to cost of production, knowing exactly what it takes to get the job done.

He operates on less than $100/ head treatment cost for the life of the animal (including labour and compliance), and a further $130 of hay and supplements to get to feeder weight after weaning.

“They handle the ticks and buffalo fly really well…we don’t dip here. It is just a couple of drenches a year to get them through...it is an easy care, low maintenance animal that still performs very well,” Don said.

“Weigh scales are in every crush now and every time the cattle go through the yards they are weighed so cattle have to perform.

“The number of cattle on feed is going to grow in the next few years and we need to be looking at that to make sure we have the right article and can attract the premium prices.”

Further north, fertility is front of mind for Jack Stewart-Moore at ‘Dunluce’, Hughenden.

Having always run Droughtmasters at the home block, the purchase

of a second property at Mt Surprise came with a herd of Bos indicus cattle, which are now being bred to Droughtmasters.

Seasons can be challenging in the far north, and getting a calf on the ground and a cow in good enough condition to go back in calf is the first hurdle for Jack.

“We get more fertility out of Droughtmasters in terms of rebreed, and they are still tropically adapted,” Jack said.

“The other huge advantage is the large percentage of polls…even in the crossbred herd we are 90% polled calves coming through the cradle, and dehorning can be a huge setback for the calf.

The Droughtmaster is not only producing more calves, but also opening up plenty of market options for the offspring.

“The main market we are aiming for is the 400 to 420kg feeder steer, that is our golden spot,” Jack said.

“They can handle the ticks but also get into the flatback market for whatever feedlot they are going into, which at the end of the day means more cents per kilogram, so it makes sense for us.”

In September 2024, Nolan Meats processed 257 purebred Droughtmaster ca le averaging an MSA index of 59.50 with the highest animal grading 63.47 placing it in the top 1%. This outstanding result compared against the average national MSA Index of 57.52.

MYOSTATIN MATTERS: WHAT DROUGHTMASTER BREEDERS NEED TO KNOW

The Droughtmaster Office has received a growing number of enquiries over the past 12 months regarding myostatin and its relevance to the breed. In response, we’ve compiled the following Q&A with industry expert, Harry Stewart to help clarify what Droughtmaster breeders need to know.

AS THE BEEF INDUSTRY continues to embrace genomic tools to drive productivity, the myostatin gene has become a focus for many breeders looking to improve muscle development and overall carcass traits.

In this Q&A, we speak with Harry Stewart, Northern Beef Genomics Specialist at Neogen Australasia –Australia’s largest genomics testing facility, providing advanced DNA testing solutions for the agriculture, animal protein, and food processing industries – about what the myostatin gene is, how it functions, and what it means specifically for Droughtmaster breeders.

With a growing interest in using genetic insights to make more informed breeding decisions, Harry breaks down the science and practical implications of managing myostatin variants in composite herds.

Q. What is myostatin and why does it matter in cattle breeding?

Harry: Myostatin is a hormone produced by muscle cells in all animals, including cattle. The main job of the myostatin hormone is to control muscle growth and influence the production of proteins, which control muscle development. In cattle, a mutation (or change) in the myostatin gene makes the myostatin gene inactive, which leads to increased muscle mass, particularly in areas like the hindquarters. This is also often referred to as “double muscling”.

Q: What makes myostatin an important gene to look at when it comes to beef production?

Harry: Myostatin is of particular interest in beef breeding, especially for breeds known to carry deleterious variants, as these can negatively affect both production and reproduction traits. As a result, animals with a myostatin mutation may reduce the overall productivity and profitability of a herd.

Q. How common are myostatin variants in the Droughtmaster breed?

Harry: In a 2025 study of 2,188 Droughtmaster animals in AGBU’s Northern Repronomics Project, Dr Kirsty Moore reported the frequency of the NT821 allele at 0.08 (8%), and the frequency of the F94L allele at 0.01 (1%).

Droughtmaster is a composite breed, and given no myostatin variants were detected in Brahmans in the recent AGBU study, it is likely

NT821 and F94L were introgressed into the Droughtmaster breed from Bos taurus ancestors, where these mutations have been reported previously. Selection for more muscled animals is likely to have led to increased frequency of NT821 and F94L in the breed over time.

Q. Are some myostatin variants more of a red flag than others when it comes to Droughtmasters?

Harry: NT821 is the most common myostatin mutation found in Droughtmaster. It is a “loss of function” mutation that results in increased levels of calving difficulty, lowered fertility, and longevity. On the other hand, F94L has not been associated with reduced fertility and dystocia, and has positive impacts on increased muscle mass and carcass yield in Limousin. But the AGBU study did not find any effect of F94L in Droughtmaster.

Q. Could myostatin play a role in some of the traits Droughtmaster breeders are selecting for, like muscling or adaptability?

Harry: The myostatin NT821 mutation in cattle is a genetic variant that affects muscle growth. It’s a deletion in the myostatin gene, which normally inhibits muscle development. When present in two copies (homozygous), it leads to a “doublemuscling” phenotype, characterized by increased muscle mass and reduced fat. However, it can also be associated with potential drawbacks, like increased birth weight and calving difficulty.

The AGBU study concluded that the allele frequency of NT821 in the Droughtmaster breed, along with the literature reports of increased calving difficulties associated with NT821, indicate that breeders should monitor and manage the presence of the NT821 myostatin variant.

Q. Are there any real-world gains to be made by selecting for certain myostatin variants?

Harry: By testing for myostatin within a herd, breeders can identify animals that are carriers of myostatin variants, enabling more informed breeding and selection decisions.

Carriers – animals with one copy of the mutation – often display improved muscling compared to

unaffected animals (those with no copies), but to a lesser degree than affected animals. Affected animals, sometimes referred to as “double-muscled,” can result when two carriers are mated. Unaffected animals do not carry the mutation and therefore cannot pass it on to their offspring.

Q. Could selecting for certain myostatin traits come at the cost of things like calving ease or fertility?

Harry: Further research is required on the impact of myostatin variants in tropically adapted cattle breeds. Research in Bos taurus breeds suggests the increase in meat yield may be advantageous, but needs to be balanced with the risk of calving difficulties and reduced female reproduction.

Q. How can Droughtmaster breeders test for myostatin variants in their herd?

Harry: Droughtmaster breeders can test for myostatin variants in their herd through DNA testing services. Neogen provides myostatin testing as an inclusion in the Droughtmaster Myostatin Bundle, which includes genomic profiling (GGP TropBeef 50K), parentage verification, horn/poll status, Pompes E7, and Myostatin (5 variants including NT821 and F94L). Or breeders have the option to order the Myostatin test as a standalone test (6 variants including NT821 and F94L).

Q. Once producers get their myostatin results, what should they keep in mind when making breeding decisions?

Harry: By testing for myostatin, breeders can make informed decisions to effectively manage myostatin variants within their herds. Identifying NT821 carriers allows them to avoid mating two carriers together, thereby reducing the risk of producing affected (double-muscled) offspring.

Q. What’s your top advice for Droughtmaster breeders new to genomic testing?

Harry: With all genomic tools having the capacity to make more informed selection decisions, it is key in being able to extract the value from the information delivered. It is important to ensure that breeders have a clear breeding objective to help ensure they can effectively utilise and incorporate genomic data into their breeding program.

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VIEW FIELD ISSAC CLAIMS VICTORY AT DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY

An 18-month-old bull bound for the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale later this year claimed the top honours at the 2025 Droughtmaster Futurity, showcasing the bright future of the breed and its dedicated breeders.

VIEW FIELD ISSAC , exhibited by Shane and Sarah Hauschildt of View Field Droughtmasters, Tallegalla, was declared Champion Bull and Grand Champion Exhibit at the Droughtmaster Futurity held at Toogoolawah Showgrounds on March 1. The competition attracted 107 nominations of stud animals.

The homozygous polled son of Billabong Kosmo and High Country Kimber immediately caught attention with his exceptional structure and breeding.

“He was a standout from the start - a very nice little bull calf from a first-time mum and the first calf from that sire,” Shane Hauschildt explained. “Both his dam and sire come from strong dam lines - in fact his mum currently has another bull calf at foot who is five months old and already better than this one.”

At just 18 months old, Issac weighed 700 kilograms, demonstrating exceptional growth-for-age that caught judge Renee Rutherford’s attention.

“He’s a bull with good growth for age, and his structural correctness was very sound, and he had a very honest type of preparation for longevity,” Miss Rutherford said. “View Field Issac

showed great temperament and was very well shown.”

Associate judge Amy Collins , who earned her judging opportunity after winning the junior judges competition the previous year, was equally impressed with the champion.

“View Field Issac is a credit to his breeders Shane and Sarah Hauschildt, and a brilliant representative of the Droughtmaster breed. A lovely type of bull who was commended on his ideal conformation, structural soundness and overall eye appeal,” Collins said.

The Grand Champion is now bound for the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale in Rockhampton this September, where his superior genetics will likely attract significant interest.

Youth participation, a good indicator of breed’s strong future

If the standard of the junior entrants at the Futurity was any indication, Miss Rutherford says the industry’s future is in good hands.

“I was pleased with the number of younger exhibitors; there must have been 50 under 18 years who participated in the event,” she said.

“It is so important to have them coming through with us to help educate them and keep the breed going forward and staying strong.”

Toogoolawah State High School epitomised this youth success, taking out the title of Most Successful School at their first show of the season. Nine students and five animals represented the school, with many first-time participants.

“Half the kids had never done a show before, so it was great to see them do so well,” said teacher Angela Lynch . “They’d only had four weeks to prepare after coming back from holidays, so they worked really hard and it paid off.”

Despite limited preparation time with animals that had spent summer untouched in the paddock, the students excelled in both judging and parading categories.

“It’s more about the team than the individual - that’s the heart of our show program,” Lynch added. “They were absolutely thrilled. It was a great reward for all their effort.”

The Futurity event, held from February 28 to March 1, continues to be a highlight on the show calendar, drawing quality entries that demonstrate the diversity and strength of the Droughtmaster breed across Queensland.

2025 Droughtmaster Futurity, Grand Champion Exhibit, View Field Issac exhibited by Shane and Sarah Hauschildt, View Field Droughtmasters. Picture Jenny Underwood.

2025 DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY RESULTS

LED STEER OR HEIFER

CHAMPION LED STEER OR HEIFER

Sponsored by: Droughtmaster Australia

Steer - “Betty” Clancy Düll

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER OR HEIFER

Sponsored by: Droughtmaster Australia

Steer - “Payne Hass” Seymour Droughtmasters

STUD CATTLE

CHAMPION BULL CALF

Sponsored by: Droughtmaster Australia

1st: Dusty Düll

Junior 13 yrs & under 15yrs

Sponsored by: Droughtmaster Australia

1st: Parker Cooke

Intermediate. - 15 yrs & under 17 yrs

Sponsored by: Droughtmaster Australia

1st: Sam Butcher

Open - 17 yrs and under 25 yrs

DROUGHTMASTERS MAKE THEIR MARK AT FARMFEST 2025

FarmFest 2025 kicked off with the dedicated efforts of our incredible volunteers, who rolled up their sleeves for the annual Busy Bee to clean, organise, and prepare the Droughtmaster shed. Their tireless work ensured everything was set for a smooth and welcoming event, and their presence remained invaluable throughout.

This year’s event drew a steady stream of Droughtmaster enthusiasts to the shed, where visitors were treated to engaging conversations, informative displays, and the warm hospitality of our passionate members – complete with coffee and homemade cake. It was a great opportunity for newcomers and seasoned breeders alike to connect over their shared love for the breed. One of the major highlights of FarmFest was the highly

anticipated Battle of the Bulls, held on Wednesday and judged by Scottie Hann. The competition was fierce, with over 20 entries representing Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, and Braford breeds. Oakmore Park Droughtmasters’ Oakmore Yellowstone placed an impressive 4th in the Junior Tropical Bull category, earning positive remarks from the judge for his quality and potential.

Thursday featured the Fantastic Females competition. Oakmore Granda secured 5th place in the Junior Tropical Female class, while Oakmore Wanita proudly took out 3rd in the Senior Tropical Female class – an especially competitive class with 18 exceptional entrants, mostly Brahman cow-and-calf units. Oakmore Wanita stood out with her seven-week-old bull calf, Oakmore Ziaire (sired by

Oakmore Winchester), at foot. Judge Scottie Hann praised Wanita for her style, functionality, and impressive presence as a gutsy two-and-a-half-year-old female.

Overall, FarmFest 2025 was a tremendous success. Despite strong competition, the Droughtmasters showcased their quality and held their own across all classes.

We extend our sincere thanks to the FarmFest Livestock Organising Committee, sponsors, and judge, Scottie Hann for their invaluable support. A heartfelt thank you also goes to our dedicated volunteers – Ray White (Marylands), Katie Jack and Jenny Simmonds (Marylands S), Inga Hayes and Lindsay Philp (Sevenell), Sharon and Greg Harms (Oakmore), Cameron and Stan Sorely (Alma) – and everyone else who helped bring this event to life.

Some of the dedicated Droughtmaster Australia volunteers at FarmFest 2025: Katie Simmonds, Marylands S, Ray White, Marylands, Beau Magann, Oakmore Park, Jack Simmonds, Marylands S, Inga Hayes, Sevenell, Sharon Harms, Oakmore Park, Lindsay Philp, Sevenell, Greg Harms, Oakmore Park, Jenny Simmonds, Marylands S.

Droughtmaster National Bull Sale | September 2025 | 5 Bulls

Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale | September 2025 | 2 Bulls, 2 Females

Cream of the Crop Female Sale | November 2025 | 5 Females

Droughtmaster National Female Sale | March 2026

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Annette Henwood

John Bowler

Neil Warne

Margaret Warne

ANNANDALE ACRES Annandale Acres Droughtmasters

GLENAVON Atkinson & Co

MT. OSCAR RJ & EM Baccon

WAYLANBAR WJ & LC Barnes

BIRCH DN & JA Birch

Carli McConnel

Rob Atkinson Snr

Col Blanckensee

Joyce Blanckensee

Ashley Coleman

Carol Coleman

Fred Gallo

Mario Gallo

& Bianca Collins

John & Estelle Baccon 0488 710 752

Wayne J & Lana C Barnes 0438 128 414

Douglas & Juanita Birch 0427 352 774

BROLGA VIEW Brolga View Droughtmasters AC & CJ Wesche 0408 720 535

LATROBE J Brown

GLENLANDS D Bygana Droughtmasters

CAIRO Cairo Droughtmasters

CALCO Calco Droughtmasters

CARINYA Carrinyah Pastoral Co.

WISETREE CJ & MK Chalmers

GLENLANDS B B Childs

GLENLANDS J J & CL Childs

Jody Brown 0428 139 677

Ross Kiernan & Dean Kiernan 0439 788 431

Ryan & Chloe Hodgkinson 0408 169 674

Rebecca Farquhar 0428 843 193

Carol McCormack

Neil Donaldson

Lynn Tompkins

Brian Heck

Yvonne Heck

aa_droughtmasters@outlook.com.au

glenavonacco@hotmail.com

bacco2@bigpond.com

EMERALD waylanbar@outlook.com

EIDSVOLD birchpastoral@westnet.com.au

WELCOME CREEK nettyandcam@icloud.com

LONGREACH jodyjoybrown@gmail.com

CLERMONT byganastation@gmail.com

CLERMONT cairocattleco@outlook.com

ROLLESTON admin@calcodm.com.au

George & Loraine Bartolo 0427 507 177 NEBO carrinyahpark@bigpond.com

Clint & Melissa Chalmers 0428 187 815

COALSTOUN LAKES clintchalmers@outlook.com

Brendon D Childs 0407 446 327 MOURA brendonchilds1999@gmail.com

Jason & Carissa Childs 0427 873 033

GLENLANDS V Childs Val Childs 0417 009 724

MOLAN A & M Clarke

Andew & Molly Clarke 0409 170 393

DINGO alkira@glenlands.com

BOULDERCOMBE val@glenlands.com

THANGOOL clarkepastoral@gmail.com

Prefix Membership Name Contact

COLE VALLEY Cole Valley Droughtmaster Richard & Deborah Cole

0487 578 258 CAWARRAL coleglenstud@icloud.com

COLINTA Colinta Holdings Pty Ltd Nick Clydsdale 0419 407 251 WOLFANG huntly@colinta.net

DAWSON RIDGE Dawson Droughtmasters Kasey Dawson 0487 001 165 OOMBABEER kaseyDawson@outlook.com

DEE AARNN Dee Aarnn Droughtmasters Glenn & Denise Clarke 0419 662 804 SANDRINGHAM aarn74@hotmail.com

DIAMOND HILL Diamond Hill Droughtmasters Darren Enniss 0447 571 293 ROSEDALE diamondhilldm@gmail.com

MEDWAY HW & SE Donaldson

KANGARIN NP Dudarko

Hastings & Sandra Donaldson 0427 855 318 BOGANTUNGAN medwaygrazing@bigpond.com

Nick P Dudarko 0428 922 596 BILOELA kangarin@bigpond.com

ESPERANT Esperant Droughtmasters Tielman Nieuwoudt 0460 822 034 WELCOME CREEK melany@kamassi.com

ELJAY LJ Farquhar

F.C.C. Fernie Cattle Co

FERNLEIGH STAR Fernleigh Star Droughtmaster

RED RIVER TR Flohr

DOUBLE F Lynette & Patrick Fry

GADWELL Gadwell Grazing Company Pty Ltd

WETHERON D & J Garside

OASIS A AM & SM Geddes

CMC D & K Geddes

OASIS NN & RD Geddes

DOONSIDE WR Geddes

GENTLEVIEW Gentleview Droughtmasters

GLENCOE REDS Glencoe Reds

ARRAWARRA LC Greenhill

GUNJARI Gunjari Droughtmasters

KURRAWONG Hampson Family

SUGERLAND W & I Haviland

BILLABONG RJG & CM Hicks

BILLABONG-JC RJG & CM Hicks

JUSTEZ J & T Higgins

CHIPAHILL Hillsborough Pastoral Co Pty Ltd

Larry James Farquhar 0457 000 680 ROLLESTON admin@calcodm.com.au

Colin & Joy Fernie 0428 122 250 BLACKWATER ferniecattleco@outlook.com

Emily & Nathan Horne 0400 088 527 THEODORE enhorne23@gmail.com

Tomas Flohr 0473 118 960 NEBO trflohr@outlook.com

LYNETTE & PATRICK FRY 0487 107 899 CLERMONT hall.lynette@yahoo.com

Daiman Everingham 0429 003 431 ALPHA everingham@gadwellgrazing.com

Drew & Jade Garside 0459 692 825 CAPELLA wetheron@outlook.com

Adam Geddes 0427 500 413 DINGO shelley.92@live.com.au

Duncan & Karen Geddes 07 4984 4150 SPRINGSURE parklands.drg@bigpond.com

Noel Geddes 0416 678 874 WANDAL robyngeddes@bigpond.com

William Geddes 0418 343 151 JARDINE doonside@westnet.com.au

Cameron Rutter & Sharleigh Barker 0439 643 950 NERIMBERA gentleview.pastoral@gmail.com

Lance & Kylie Stephenson 0414 745 158 COLOSSEUM glencoereds@gmail.com

Lasca Greenhill 0429 633 284 SARINA gg.lg.awa.y@bigpond.com

Richard & Leanne Vella 0418 750 818 MT JUKES admin@lnrgroup.com.au

MA & EJ Hampson 0407 760 284 LAWGI DAWES kurrawong106@gmail.com

Will & Ingrid Haviland 0437 849 478 COOWONGA lillypaddam@gmail.com

John & Catherine Hicks 0417 618 844 MOURA billabongbulls@bigpond.com

Justin & Terri Higgins 0407 131 092 KUTTABUL justezdm@outlook.com

Fred & Juleen Johnson 0417 609 883 BILOELA

ROCKDALE P PJ & KM Hinchliffe Peter Hinchliffe 0419 699 672 BOULDERCOMBE rockdalepdroughtmasters@gmail.com

ROCKDALE RK & CL Hinchliffe

Keith & Christine Hinchliffe 0499 220 722 BOULDERCOMBE hinchy58@bigpond.com

HUDA Huda Droughtmasters Steven R & Renae Colley 0407 579 488 RIDGELANDS colley_steven@hotmail.com

JIGSAW Jigsaw Droughtmasters Cody R Hansen & Kellie R Pickersgill 0498 199 428 THEODORE kellie094@gmail.com

DAWSONVALE R Johnstone Robert Johnstone 0448 266 577 BANANA dawsongrazing@gmail.com

JRS JRS Droughtmasters Rebecca & Justin Sutton 0407 704 379 MOUNT LARCOM jr.sutton@outlook.com

JUANDAH Juandah Droughtmasters Gavin Goerg 0409 624 843 ALTON DOWNS gavin.goerg@bigpond.com

K TEAM K Team Kerri McKenzie & Kelli Smith 0427 131 863 BILOELA kteamdroughtmasters@outlook.com

KALAMUNDA Kalamunda Droughtmasters DJ & Alana Cressard 0429 358 991 ORANGE CREEK Kalamunda1301@gmail.com

KALBAR Kalbar Pastoral Company Gavin Winten 0429 851 325 ALPHA admin@kalbarpastoral.com

KANIEL Kaniel Droughtmasters Daniel Boswood 0418 788 710 BARMOYA kaniel.droughties@bigpond.com

KENLOGAN Kenlogan Proprietors Andrew & Sonya Harvey 0427 835 196 CLERMONT kenlogan@bigpond.com

SK Sam Kime Sam Kime 0447 015 131 NEBO samkime7@gmail.com

ELI PARK C Kirby Christopher Kirby 0417 807 533 EMERALD eliparkgrazing@gmail.com

L4 L4 Droughtmasters

Colin & Candice Lawrie 0408 486 649 WESTWOOD cslawrie@gmail.com

LAGOON Lagoon Droughtmasters Alexander & Meghann Wilson 0429 169 395 DULULU mm.wilson@hotmail.com

LOCARNO Locarno Droughtmasters Paul Russell 0429 799 349 DINGO rustyandpaula1@bigpond.com

HUNTLY Mackay & Co Droughtmasters Sam & Jane Barton 0428 856 104 COMET huntly@b2m.com.au

RU ALLEY R & R McGilvray

Rachel & Rob McGilvray 0409 575 437 CAIRDBEIGN rob@carnarvonpanelworks.com.au

LONGWAIT McHugh Droughtmasters Damien McHugh 0429 941 697 ROMA dtmequipment@outlook.com

HAMADRA AB McKenzie

YARALLA KD & KL McKenzie

HAMADRA R RA McKenzie

TRAFALGAR DG Miles

Andrew & Kerri McKenzie 0439 826 275 BLUFF wildhorse14@bigpond.com

Ken & Kerry McKenzie 0427 829 128 BLACKWATER kdklmckenzie@gmail.com

Riley Andrew McKenzie 0408 493 223 BLUFF wildhorse14@bigpond.com

Doug Miles 0428 347 645 MORINISH trafalgarbulls@bigpond.com

MT WILGA Mt Wilga Pastoral Co Brant & Angie Bettridge 0407 161 565 ALPHA mtwilga@activ8.net.au

SAKENSHA S Mylrea Sasha Mylrea 0407 559 343 GOGANGO sasha1974au@yahoo.com.au

NEEDMOR CA Mylrea

Cliff Mylrea 0428 873 066 GOGANGO cliffmylrea1@gmail.com

NOVA VIVO Nova Vivo Droughtmasters Lisa Williams, Brad Dorge & Tania Weston 0414 201 889 BOYNEDALE lisawilliams@austchems.com.au

NUNKERI Nunkeri Droughtmasters

Daniel & Shannon Williams-Roberts 0428 145 126 SPRINGSURE nunkeridroughtmasters@yahoo.com

NYANDA Nyanda Pastoral Company John & Graham O'Neill 07 4984 4524 ROLLESTON nyanda1@antmail.com.au

FERNLEIGH C & E Pelling

STRATHFIELD Perry Pastoral Company

STRATHFIELD 9JE J Perry

BELLE VIEW L Polkinghorne

Cec & Elaine Pelling 0400 088 527 THEODORE cecpelling@gmail.com

Shane & Wendy Perry 0427 836 005 CLERMONT admin@strathfieldbulls.com.au

Josh Perry 0458 983 510 WOOLEIN admin@strathfieldbulls.com.au

Lacey Polkinghorne 0418 962 272 SEAFORTH laceypolkinghorne09@gmail.com

CALAANAH AK Powell Anna Powell 0428 322 272 MOURA akhicks@live.com.au

AP AW Price

CALIORAN M & R Purnell

RED WALI Red Wali

AW Price 0417 198 132 MOURA ap_droughtmasters@yahoo.com

Michael & Rosemary Purnell 0429 815 074 ALTON DOWNS m_t.purnell@bigpond.com.au

Toby & Emily Roberts 0403 176 182 LOWMEAD etroberts@outlook.com.au

ROSEWOOD Rosewood Cattle Co Paul Connor 0437 550 244

ROSS RM Rowlands

ROYAL HEART Royal Heart Droughtmasters

ECHO HILLS WG & KA Russell

REDSKIN KG & DK Rutherford

REDSKIN R R Rutherford

5 STAR S Garland & N Graham

SC SC Droughtmasters

PARAWANGA RJ Scanlan

KENMAY R & K Scanlan

TARA VIEW JM, EG & C Scells

BLUE RIBBON D Schirmer

GLENN VALLEY DG & AL Schloss

SECOND SUNSET Second Sunset Droughtmasters

SWAN Shadyland Pty Ltd

LAMONT M & G Shann

KAPALEE LW & DH Sharpe

KIRALA KW & JE Shields & RF Upchurch

SKYE Skye Cattle Company

PROLINE C & H Smith

MINLACOWIE Spann Family Partnership

WINGFIELD Spann Family Partnership

SPUR H Spur H Droughtmasters

JOKEN J Stevens

PALMVALE B Streeter

SWEET INA Sweet Ina Droughtmasters

TARGINNIE Targinnie Holdings Pty Ltd

R AND R R Thompson

VITWOOD D Torrisi

MENDIP CG Vale

WAINAI Wainai Droughtmasters

KUPALA K & A Ward

Ross (Marty) Rowlands 0428 230 004

Daniel & Holly Dzundza 0408 779 211

Wayne Russell 0417 633 552

Ken & Debbie Rutherford 0427 373 502

Renee Rutherford 0409 058 632

Slade Garland & Nicola Graham 0418 453 427

MORINISH SOUTH rosewoodcharbray@bigpond.com

BARCALDINE annie.w70@hotmail.com

SPRINGSURE info@penjobepastoral.com.au

SPRINGSURE echograzingco@westnet.com.au

ROCKHAMPTON redskin@activ8.net.au

ROCKHAMPTON renee.rutherford@bigpond.com

CHARTERS TOWERS sgarlandngraham@outlook.com

Steven & Claire Farmer 0428 347 555 CANOONA scgrazing@gmail.com

Rob & Karen Scanlan 0404 725 902

AGNES WATER scanlanrobert@gmail.com

Robert & Karen Scanlan 0404 725 902 MT TOM scanlanrobert@gmail.com

Jeff, Elly & Chris Scells 0427 564 774

Donald Schirmer 0427 775 629

SARINA je.scells@bigpond.com

ROCKHAMPTON chrisgabel@hotmail.com

David & Alice Schloss 0407 789 737 GOOVIGEN davidgandalice@bigpond.com

Benjamin John Lloyd-Jones 0488 096 866

BERAJONDO benljones1176@gmail.com

Steven Swan 0428 972 371 MOURA swn@shadyland.com.au

Mac & Gayle Shann 0407 835 246 CLERMONT gayle@cantaurpark.com.au

Lindsay & Dorothy Sharpe 0438 953 140

BILOELA ldsharpe@kapaleedroughtmasters. com.au

KW & JE Shields & RF Upchurch 0429 878 191 SARINA RANGE jshar91@bigpond.com

Libby Ingram 0427 764 321 ALPHA skyestation1@gmail.com

Clayton & Hayley Smith 0407 166 645

DUARINGA prolinepastoral@gmail.com

Jason & Samantha Spann & Nicole Mills 0408 002 154 GOOVIGEN jazbow85@yahoo.com.au

Nicole Mills 0428 910 874 JAMBIN spanndroughtmasters@bigpond.com

Tim & Helen Hutton 0438 957 238 BANCROFT hhutt78@gmail.com

Josh Stevens 0409 631 803 BANANA joshstevens96@outlook.com

Beth Streeter 0427 356 070

MARLBOROUGH palmvaleredbrahmans@bigpond.com

Alma & Andrew Tingle 0407 226 127 CANOONA sweetcattle7aj@gmail.com

Craig Butler & Shannon Hermann 0448 882 917 CALLIOPE shannon.hermann@hotmail.com

Robert Thompson 0409 897 557

OAKENDEN randrdroughtmasters@bigpond.com.au

David Torrisi 0419 744 364 DUNDOWRAN BEACH office@vitwood.com.au

Cyril Vale 0408 069 963

JERICHO mendiphills@bigpond.com

Bruce Jensen 0407 176 833 GARGETT sarahbone84@hotmail.com

Kieran & Annica Ward 0408 767 056

ALTON DOWNS bensonpastoral@gmail.com

WAYLANBAR J Waylanbar J Jesse Barnes 0447 195 193 YAMALA jtbarnes14@outlook.com

MT. OLIVE JB Weir John Weir 0418 720 592 ALTON DOWNS mt.olive.806@gmail.com

BRACKLYN R & W Werth

UNINDA B & B Wieland

MOSTYNDALE K Woolcock

GREENACRES Woolein Pastoral

Rosemary & William Werth 0428 953 193 MOURA bracklyn1@bigpond.com

Ben Wieland 0447 829 881

MIRIAM VALE b.wieland@hotmail.com

Kevin & Leesa Woolcock 0428 841 085 SPRINGSURE k.lwoolcock@bigpond.com

Fred & Jesse Rowe 0427 407 490 RANNES cooperdownsqld@gmail.com

YARALLA D Yaralla D Darcy McKenzie 0447 829 116 COOMOO ddkmckenzie@gmail.com

KARRAGARRA York Cattle Company Pty Ltd Wayne York 0458 823 931 EMERALD karragarra@yorkmail.com.au

CENTRAL ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

RLM & DB Atkinson

Belyando Cattle Co

DL & W Brown

Christmas Creek Cattle Co.

DO & KE Dahl

Robert LM Atkinson 0427 417 138 BARALABA rob@atkinsonpastoral.com

Dean Kiernan 0439 788 431 CLERMONT belyandocattleco@gmail.com

Donald & Wendy Brown 0427 608 021 LONGREACH latrobestation@bigpond.com

Bradley & Kerryn Piggott 0418 155 848

ROLLESTON office@christmascreek.com.au

Desmond Dahl 0428 350 191 BARALABA dkdahl@westnet.com.au

M Dahl Michael Dahl 0429 693 582

Double J Red Droughtmasters

Glenmara Holdings

G Halberstater

Kiernan & Co Pty Ltd

KR & SLD Busteed P/Ship

Lucas Cattle Company

Melandy Harvesting

Sherri Philp

Piggott Pastoral Co.

H Piggott

EL Riethmuller

Simmons Cattle Co Pty Ltd

BJ Soley

Squatters Castle Droughtmasters

GK & CN Westhead

L Wilson

Wade & Tracy Smith 0406 530 093

BARALABA dkdahl@westnet.com.au

MACHINE CREEK machinecreek@gmail.com

Edward Maragna 0428 292 134 YERRA glenmaraholdings@outlook.com.au

Gerard Halberstater 0408 799 620

Ross Kiernan 0419 675 035

Sheryn & Ken Busteed 0416 049 937

Allan & Abbey Lucas 0498 240 779

Melissa & Andrew Deguara 0400 391 098

KABRA gshalby@bigpond.com

CLERMONT kiernanross@gmail.com

TARGINNIE whisperingwinds1@bigpond.com

MORNISH nallaby@bigpond.com

PINEVALE admin@melandy.com.au

Sherri Philp 0428 835 577 CLERMONT office@wyenagrazing.com.au

Terry Piggott 0409 265 410 ROLLESTON piggott@aldinga.net

Hayley Piggott 0479 153 242 ROLLESTON piggott.hayley@gmail.com

Elyse Riethmuller 0420 934 621

PIONEERS REST elyse.riethmuller@bigpond.com

Richard & Robyn Simmons 0429 835 143 CLERMONT rsimmons6@bigpond.com

Barry Soley 0439 244 160 SPRINGSURE barrysoley@bigpond.com

Wayne Teys 0488 561 820 YEPPOON wayneteys@outlook.com

Graeme & Cathy Westhead 0402 009 337 SARINA shardaledroughties@bigpond.com

Luke Wilson 0419 746 018 MONTO luke-wilson84@hotmail.com

CENTRAL ZONE • JUNIOR MEMBERS

CHARDALE Chardale Droughtmasters

ANNANDALE ACRES C C Collins

ROSEWOOD R R Connor

DON RIVER Don River Droughtmasters

FERNVIEW Fernview Droughtmasters

Dale Charles Micallef 0408 704 350 KOUMALA dalemicallef05@gmail.com

Clayton Collins 0421 834 622

Riley Connor 0439 347 550

CALLIOPE aa_droughtmasters@outlook.com.au

MORINISH rosewoodcharbray@bigpond.com

Miranda Schloss 0407 789 737 GOOVIGEN mirandaschloss@icloud.com

Tyler Mills 0438 999 946

RUBYANNA millsy_11@outlook.com

GLENLANDS R Glenlands R Ryan Childs 0427 642 342 DINGO ryan.e.childs@gmail.com

ARH A Hite

SKYE B B Ingram

GOLDSTONE J & A Lucas C/ Lucas Cattle Company

MG MG Droughtmasters

Aaron Hite 0407 139 851

Blake Ingram

Jake & Ava Lucas 0498 240 779

BANANA kellyjoanjohnson@gmail.com

ALPHA skyestation1@gmail.com

MORINISH nallaby@bigpond.com

Mikaela Gauci 0419 771 488 SARINA mgdroughties@gmail.com

MILL VIEW Mill View Droughtmaster Everleigh Violet Noy 0480 462 286 MACKAY donnoy76@gmail.com

MOLAN T Molan T Droughtmasters

JUSTEZ GRANDIES A Moon

PANDORA M Richardson

SKW SKW Droughtmasters

ASHWOOD M Smith

Thea Clarke 0409 170 393 THANTOOL clarkepastoral@gmail.com

Archee Moon 0407 131 092 KUTTABUL justez@bigpond.com.au

Matthew Richardson 0487 745 492 ALTON DOWNS matthew@concretecowboy.com.au

Stirling Ward 0491 079 256 CANOONA stirlingward85@gmail.com

R & RJ J Thompson Jarrad Thompson

R & R MAT M, A & T Thompson Madison, Abbie & Taylor Thompson

YELROTH Yelroth Mack Thorley

FAR NORTHERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

epsmith@bigpond.com

randrdroughtmasters@bigpond.com

mack.thorley@gmail.com

rachael.bowden@bigpond.com WARBUR Warbur Droughtmasters

nburt8@eq.edu.au ENDEAVOUR Endeavour Droughtmasters Glenn Smith

buildersnorth@bigpond.com

tpol1@bigpond.com;mmdrof@gmail. com WYLANDRA M & J Gallo

mjgallo@bigpond.net.au

EDEN ROAD Giueni Investments Pty Ltd Charles Giueni 0448 677 633 INNISFAIL accounts@giuenicorp.com.au

IONA IONA Droughtmaster Stud Michael & Stephanie Daly 0448 036 296 JAGGAN office@ionadroughtmaster.com.au

KANBRAE Kanbrae Stud Barry Shephard 0427 665 536 EAST PALMERSTON kanbrae@live.com.au

LEVERDALE AE & EE Lever Alan, Elaine & Paul Lever 0477 008 650 EURAMO leverdalestud@gmail.com

12 MILE 12 Mile Droughtmasters Martin Lynch 428176305 DIMBULAH fitzgeraldjane2017@gmail.com

MARKEEN Markeen Droughtmasters Mark Williams 0407 031 906 FOSSILBROOK markeendm@gmail.com

EULUMA GW Rasmussen Gordon Rasmussen 0429 941 218 JULATTEN gwrassy@gmail.com

RIVERLAND Riverland Droughtmasters Garry W & Jillian E Little 0429 823 117 MILLAA MILLAA gwje.little@bigpond.com

DINNER CREEK F & C Shephard Fred & Carmel Shephard 0477 599 059 CLONCURRY dinner_creek@hotmail.com

TARA HILL Tara Hill Stud Padhraic McBride 0429 379 255 CRAIGLIE padhraic.mcbride1@bigpond.com

TROPICAL NORTH Tropical North Droughtmasters Roy Cox 0428 433 307 FRIDAY POCKET rmccarpentryfnq@gmail.com

VIS HILL Vis Hill Droughtmaster Stud Nicole Karan

0429 670 628 KURANDA nicole.k80@hotmail.com

WARRALEA Warralea Partnership Peter Bauer 0428 976 345 RAVENSHOE julie_weatherwitch@hotmail.com

BARRON VALLEY AL Williams Amy Williams

0447 087 717

MALANDA jjwilliams5@bigpond.com

KEL-LEE JJ, KE & AL Williams JJ, KE & AL Williams 0418 755 279 MALANDA jjwilliams5@bigpond.com

KEL-LEE A KE Williams Kellie Williams

jjwilliams5@bigpond.com

bettapluto@gmail.com

FAR NORTHERN ZONE • JUNIOR

FAR SOUTHERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

CLAYFIELD J Allan Janet Allan 0447 844 112 CURLEWIS clayfieldstud@gmail.com

ARKUNA Arkuna Droughtmasters Bernard & Barbara Tunsted 0428 791 224 UPPER CRYSTAL CREEK arkuna2484@bigpond.com

RIBY-GROVE CA & SP Bell

Craig & Sue Bell 0412 606 485 CORAKI EAST bellcs@bigpond.com

CANCO Canco Droughtmasters Cameron Johnson 0487 459 988 UPPER TAYLORS ARM cancodroughtmasters@gmail.com

COMMISSIONERS CREEK Commissioners Creek

DD B & M Duff

DUNROUGAN Dunrougan Droughtmasters

GREENVIEW DR & HL Green

Debra Strong 0427 120 212

SWAMP debbiestrong60@gmail.com

Blake & Makayla Duff 0481 236 680 TOOROOKA theduffs@outlook.com.au

Sharon Morrison 0457 362 782

LANSDOWNE sharonmorrison1127@gmail.com

Daniel & Helen Green 0429 677 000 BACKMEDE dgreenview@gmail.com

HALT Halt Droughtmasters Todd Kenny 0401 235 130 CASINO toddkenny@hotmail.com

HEITIKI JS & MA & TS Lloyd JS & MA & TS Lloyd 0429 318 096

COOLIBAH PJ & CE Mailler

MYGUNYAH Mygunyah Droughtmasters

REDROC RedRoc Droughtmasters

RIVERSTONE Riverstone Droughtmasters

Pete & Clare Mailler 0427 265 707

Steven & Therese Moffitt 0437 670 790

Nathan & Naomi Desira 0438 336 237

BOGGABILLA clare_mailler@bigpond.com

MCCULLY'S GAP sandtmoffitt@skymesh.com.au

GOULBURN red_roc@outlook.com

Todd & Naomi Heyman 0448 725 060 GRAFTON todd.heyman1977@gmail.com

SITUATION Situation Droughtmasters Georgina Sheargold 0435 372 082

BINGARA g.sheargold@gjgold.com.au

STONEBRIDGE Stonebridge Droughtmasters Alex Gibbon & Paige Hodkinson 0456 014 004 CAPEEN CREEK Info@sbdm.com.au

THEG Theg Droughtmaster Troy Mitchell 0417 695 915 THORA tmitchell@ljhcoffs.com

TOORALI Toorali Droughtmasters Paul J & Jerah T Hart 0412 122 019 UKI hartjp@ozemail.com.au

JEMBRAE BW & LJ Warne

& Leanne Warne

GEN Y E Warne Emma Warne

jembrae@bigpond.com

FAR SOUTHERN ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

Budda Station Pastoral Co

L & K Grasso

David & Gail Russell 0418 636 050 COBAR david.russell@nutrienrussell.com.au

Len & Kaye

kandlgrasso@bigpond.com

coneacattle@gmail.com

diddilalaa@bigpond.com Rockview Park

wastey@bigpond.net.au TJ Tierney

wilgaroipastoral@gmail.com

FAR SOUTHERN ZONE • JUNIOR MEMBERS

MENABILLY T D'Elboux

NORTHERN ZONE • LIFE MEMBERS

NORTHERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

ajdpcarey@outlook.com

bennyrayinc@gmail.com

andrewken@me.com

brycenslade04@gmail.com

smithy210405@gmail.com

hyrtle@bigpond.com

rachael.ando@gmail.com

RONDEL Rondel Droughtmasters Deleece Carrington & Lakisha Muntelwit

KINGS GULLY S Garland & N Graham

SAMARI Samari Droughtmasters Bill Hawkins & Mark Ber 0427 484 998

TELEMON JD & KJ Stewart-Moore Jack D & Kylie J Stewart-Moore 0427 211 516

NORTHERN ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

YL Cox Yvonne Cox

JM Fegan John Fegan 07 4746 8474

Fletcher Vale Pastoral Company

HC Pastoral Pty Ltd

Jersey Plains Pastoral Co Pty Ltd

Lake Lofty Pty Ltd

Melinda Downs Pty Ltd

The Nobbies Grazing Co

anrod.rondel@gmail.com

sgarlandngraham@outlook.com

admin@samaridroughtmasters.com

kylie@dunluce.com.au

CREEK

Chris & Max Allingham 0477 875 816 BASALT max.allingham@outlook.com

Charlie & Jackie Hawkins 0427 004 463 HUGHENDEN malakoff@westnet.com.au

David & Tracy Corbett 0417 781 396 CLONCURRY chumvale@bigpond.com

Donna Finger 0428 582 466 INJUNE billabalong@hotmail.com

Danny Locke 0427 159 664 CLONCURRY melindadowns@westnet.com.au

Davies

GA & MH Power Garth & Maureen Power

B & L Wetherall

Brett & Linda Wetherall

NORTHERN ZONE • JUNIOR MEMBERS

LOOKOUT J Moffatt

SOUTH EASTERN ZONE • LIFE MEMBERS

SOUTH EASTERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

SS.ALLOWAY S Alloway

TR King & AM Whitehead

AURORA Aurora

King & Anne-Marie Whitehead

Swan

thenobbies1@gmail.com

CREEK debella@activ8.net.au

palmyrak7u@activ8.net.au

bryvonlea@activ8.net.au

tompkinsls@gmail.com

shane_alloway@hotmail.com

trking2006@bigpond.com

auroradroughties@gmail.com WARARBA CREEK B & B Pastoral Pty Ltd

Trask

BALMORAL RIDGE Balmoral Ridge Droughtmasters Peter & Heather Howes

3 SISTERS G Bayliss Geraldine Bayliss

randv8@bigpond.net.au

RIDGE john@firstforest.net.au

546 220 LAIDLEY NORTH alexj98@bigpond.com

BENBULLEN Benbullen Droughtmasters DC & HT Henwood 0475 003 639 CALICO CREEK davidhenwood@hotmail.com

BLACKSTONE Blackstone Ranch Mr Joseph & Mrs Julie Haber 0418 185 030 FARLEIGH Debbie.Muscat@haberx.com.au

BLAIRVIEW Blairview Droughtmasters

Adam & Evonne Blair 0490 056 176 MUTDAPILLY blairsandbees@gmail.com

PINE VALLEY D Blanckensee Dean Blanckensee 0455 244 485 KANDANGA bbvegies@bigpond.com

BNT BNT Cattle Co

Barry & Tracy Hession 0418 431 215 KNAPP CREEK bnt@bntcattleco.com.au

NORMANTON PARK NL Boughen Noel Boughen 0418 799 398 ROSEWOOD normantonpark@bigpond.com

NORMANTON PARK P P Boughen Penni Boughen 0417 751 444 ROSEWOOD penni-boughen@bigpond.com

BOWMAN PARK Bowman Park Droughtmasters Justin Bowman 0407 938 684 ROSEWOOD bowmanpark7@bigpond.com

BUNDY Bundy Droughtmasters

Mitchell & Peter Fleming 0409 593 371 BUNDABERG sonia@motel24.com.au

CALDERA Caldera Droughtmasters Giles Miller 0408 703 551 MOOGERAH calderadroughtmasters@gmail.com

CAMBEWARRA Cambewarra Droughtmasters Bruce & Christine Bell 0499 666 014 ANDURAMBA brucechristine@hitmail.com.au

JEMCAR JP & JL Carter Joanne Carter 0429 840 166 WIDGEE oakleigh.traders@bigpond.com

AMBERWOOD WJ Catlow Bill & Win Catlow 0427 549 140 ROSEVALE w.j.catlow@activ8.net.au

CRAIGLEA Cedar Cattle Company Pty Ltd Jason Johnston 0427 460 161 OBI OBI craigleadroughtmasters@hotmail.com

BINBIRRIM C & K Christensen Christian & Katie Christensen 0414 318 407 MIVA Binbirrim@outlook.com

CHURINGA Churinga Stud Narelle Marks 0412 218 373 GOOTCHIE tjuringa@protonmail.com

CLAYMORE Claymore Cattle Company AJ & BA Mickelberg 0487 495 987 BUDERIM bmickelberg@gmail.com

CREEK amstaib@me.com

coleyvilledroughtmasters@gmail.com COMISKEY Comiskey Droughtmasters

COONDOO SPRINGS Coondoo Springs

CORUNDUM PARK Corundum Park Renata R Baczynski 0428

CRIBRUM Cribrum

MALENY steve@comiskeycorp.com.au

dpt1210@gmail.com

renrose.baczynski@hotmail.com

andrew_percy@yahoo.com

cvdroughtmasters@gmail.com

Prefix

DAKOTA Dakota Droughtmaster Jason Titman 0419 795 218 NORTH ARM jtitman@integr8group.com.au

DARTMOOR Dartmoor Droughtmasters Georgie, Natasha & Trevor Weaver 0447 981 028 MT KILCOY natashal67@bigpond.com

DUGANDAN Dugandan Droughtmasters Craig Smith 0410 552 114 DUGANDAN craigkehm@gmail.com

DULBOLLA Dulbolla Beef Pty Ltd

EDEN SPRINGS Eden Springs Droughtmasters

RIVERGLEN Edwards Rural

Troy Bremner & Hayley Bray 0407 368 730

Michael & Ann Rousseau 0414 582 066

Paul, Josh & Maddy Edwards 0418 200 694

RUNNING CREEK info@international-protein.com

REDBANK CREEK mike@supakwik.com

SILVERDALE paul@eppl.net.au

FAROGAN VALLEY Farogan Valley Droughtmasters Nick & Sarah Hughes 0400 709 124 MOTHAR MOUNTAIN faroganvalley@outlook.com

GAMJARRAH Gamjarrah Droughtmasters Gary John Brennan & Angela Mazzaracca 0411 481 301 WOOLSHED gamjarrah@gmail.com

GREYROCK J Gilbert

GILLMARA AW Gillies

Jennifer Gilbert 0427 146 867

SPRINGBROOK j2familytrust@gmail.com

Allan W Gillies 0428 865 321 DALLARNIL awg773@hotmail.com

GLENNBURRI Glennburri Droughtmaster Josh Thring & Meghann Dunford 0417 327 166 TAKURA josh.thring43@gmail.com

GOLDEN RIDGE Golden Ridges Droughtmasters Brodie Carmichael 0438 828 831 CROFTBY carmichaelentertainment@gmail.com

GOONDABARD Goondabard Droughtmasters Andrew Donaldson 0428 781 785 WIGHTS MOUNTAIN oceanviewbeef@gmail.com

GRANDVIEW Grandview Droughtmaster Greg & Dianne Anderson 0429 440 886

GREY GUM Grey Gum Droughtmasters

LAKE MOOGERAH Gutzke Rural Holdings

WILLUNGA C & K Hanson

OAKLEA Craig & Tammy Harsant & Family

VIEW FIELD S & S Hauschildt

HAZELWOOD CA Hazelwood CA

BRYVONLEA BH & YB Heck

BRYVONLEA JBH J Heck

LANEVIEW Laneview Droughtmasters

NORFOLK CW & SJ Hesse

HILL TOP VIEW Hill Top View Droughtmasters

BOONAH meandarraptyltd@bigpond.com

Craig, Adam & Michele Gee 0433 704 116 BEAUDESERT greygumdroughtmasters@gmail.com

Phillip Gutzke 0437 635 165 SILVERDALE psgutzke@bigpond.com

Colin & Katrina Hanson 0400 644 341 TOORBUL katrinah08@y7mail.com

Craig & Tammy Harsant 0419 178 191 WARRILL VIEW oaklea10@bigpond.com

Shane & Sarah Hauschildt 0448 030 257

TALLEGALLA snshauschildt@hotmail.com

Clayton & Aishah Woods 0448 194 476 OBI OBI woodsman2012@hotmail.com

Brian & Yvonne Heck 0407 714 439 GYMPIE bryvonlea@activ8.net.au

Joshua Heck 0409 732 676 GYMPIE joshua.heck@gdlrural.com.au

Marcus Henderson 0407 035 002 FAIRNEY VIEW admin@laneviewfarm.com.au

Corey & Sarah Hesse 0417 829 644 SUMMERHOLM norfolkdroughtmasters@gmail.com

Norman Parker 0432 568 711 THEEBINE htvdroughtmasters@outlook.com

HILLDALE Hilldale Droughtmasters Mark Austin & Robyn Hohenhaus 0428 494 275 MILBONG m.a.hohenhaus@gmail.com

BEELBI CREEK S & S Hillier

CANE LANDS NW Hinchliffe

KARAWAL W Hodgins

Scott & Stacey Hillier 0427 597 145 TAKURA scottlea39@gmail.com

Neville Hinchliffe 0407 623 220 WOOLOOGA neville.canelands@gmail.com

Walter Hodgins 0431 058 525 BELLI PARK walter.hodgins@gmail.com

HONEY HILL Honey Hill Droughtmaster Ben Woodford 0499 169 444 FULHAM benn12345@outlook.com

DEEP CREEK BL Honor

JACKOBEN G Honor

Boyd & Glenda Honor 0411 549 102 NORTHGATE bnghonor@bigpond.net.au

Glenn & Kathy Honor 0439 684 150 YANDINA glennhhonor@gmail.com

HVD HVD Droughtmasters Ben & Roxanne Hallam 0423 838 747 TRAVESTON hallamcontracting@outlook.com.au

OMAROO J & Y Handy Holdings Pty Ltd Jason & Yvonne Handy 0409 278 679 ARMSTRONG CREEK yhandy@bigpond.com

JAMBA Jamba Droughtmasters Andrew & Amanda Major 0407 377 567 COLEYVILLE jambadroughtmasters@gmail.com

CRIMSON RIDGE J Janke

Jarryd Janke 0437 407 004 ROCKSIDE jarryd@rugbyfarm.com.au

JARAMIAH Jaramiah Droughtmaster Mark Lane 0400 888 126 MOOLOO maralielane@gmail.com

JNS JNS Droughtmasters Jessie Norris & Stephen Baldwin 0427 055 454 FERNY GLEN jessienorris001@gmail.com

JOMA Joma Droughtmasters Josh Edwards 0418 200 694 SILVERDALE jpedwards94@outlook.com

KALILY Kalily Droughtmasters

Tracey & Shane Hart 0488 444 549 TRAVESTON kalilydroughtmasters@hotmail.com

JASANDA BR Kammholz and AB Turner Bevan Kammholz & Amanda Turner 0409 899 597

KARRABIN Karrabin Droughtmasters Warren Cross 0439 773 815

MARONGHI PARK JR & A Kazakoff

KCT KCT Droughtmasters

KEATCON Keatcon Droughtmasters

KONJULI Konjuli Partnership

JR & A Kazakoff 0438 153 196

Melissa McEniery & Richard Walker 0432 621 104

Peter & Jane Keating 0411 693 644

Sean & Evonne Barrett 0427 740 994

NEW FARM Koolyangarra Droughtmasters John Chalk 0417 304 643

KROSS COUNTRY Kross Country Droughtmasters

LANGSHAW VALLEY Langshaw Valley Droughtmasters

LARGE Large Cattle & Co

LAURGUS Laurgus Hills Droughtmasters

HIGH COUNTRY S S Laycock

HIDDEN VALLEY W Lee & D Lee

Matthew James Kross 0467 292 242

William & Joannah Garrett 0427 830 070

Shane & Kelly Large 0405 554 907

Brent & Lauren Knopke 0447 420 772

Stephanie Laycock 0428 094 456

William Lee & David Lee 0451 191 266

LITTLE ED Little Ed Droughtmasters Ben Bamford 0413 109 161

LOCHVIEW Lochview Droughtmasters Damian Gartshore 0438 384 870

SIMTO AC & CL Ludwig

IANBRAE PR Mackay

MAGNOLIA FARM Magnolia Farm Droughtmaster Stud

MAJOR Major Droughtmasters

ARAUCARIA SM & SR Mallet

MANCHESTER Manchester Grazing Company

MARULA Marula Grandview Droughtmaster Stud

Anthony & Chantal Ludwig 0428 540 725

Paul Mackay 0417 304 643

Dianne, David & Katherine-Lee Butler 0419 652 730

Matt & Bec Brooks 0413 448 446

Steve & Sally Mallet 0429 721 455

Ken Shaw 0407 137 571

Barry Steven Geyer & Heinrich de Jonge 0409 952 977

CROWS NEST andrew.turner@originenergy.com.au

KARRABIN warren@skateparks.com.au

CALOUNDRA ajkazakoff@bigpond.com

AMAMOOR meldic@bigpond.com

MONSILDALE keatcon@bigpond.com

WOOLOOGA blackdog@skymesh.com.au

MALENY chalkj@me.com

LOWER WONGA matthewkross1@gmail.com

LANGSHAW langshawvalleydm@outlook.com

WASHPOOL kelly@largecattleco.com.au

BLENHEIM laurgushills@hotmail.com

ESKDALE stephanie@hclivestocksupplements. com.au

PEACHESTER supermum581@iinet.net.au

CHARLWOOD littleedfarms@gmail.com

CHARLWOOD damiang@idec.com.au

LAMINGTON cludwig2301@gmail.com

CONONDALE tandpmackay@westnet.com.au

BLI BLI kathy.b@edgeearlylearning.com.au

WIVENHOE POCKET bec@majordroughtmasters.com.au

MALENY sireline8@bigpond.com

TINBEERWAH kjshawqld@gmail.com

DUGANDAN info@marula.com.au

TALARINGA D & G Matthew

Dan & Geraldine Matthew 0407 595 359 GIN GIN talaringa15@gmail.com

MAUNSELL PARK Maunsell Park Christopher Turner 0421 435 386 TAMAREE maunsellparkdroughties@live.com.au

METEMON Metemon Jonathan Weller 0422 809 344 MARYS CREEK jonathan@bmwca.com.au

MILLERWOOD Millerwood Droughtmasters Glen L & Kimberley A Wood 0407 591 286 FASSIFERN VALLEY glkawood@gmail.com

IRONHIDE S Mills

JOMOCO J & P Mooney

Sabina Mills 0402 355 139 LAIDLEY CREEK WEST ironhidedm@outlook.com

Joseph & Peta Mooney 0477 451 961 MUNDUBBERA jdpamooney6977@gmail.com

MORRWIL Morrwil Droughtmasters Peter Meiklejohn 0499 992 757 COOLOOLABIN morrwil@outlook.com

MT BRISBANE Mt Brisbane Pastoral Co Carli McConnel 0428 986 146 ESK office@mtbrisbane.com.au

MT WHITESTONE Mt Whitestone Droughtmasters

Richard Sutton 0434 157 900 MT WHITESTONE jo@suttonfarms.com.au

NEROHN Nerohn Pastoral Company John & Karen McKeon 0418 781 188 LAKE CLARENDON john@firstforest.net.au

STONEY PINCH P & K Newlove

CAMBROON PARK L Nichols

NINDETHANA JEM Nindethana Jem

NINDETHANA Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd

Paul & Katie Newlove 0427 636 163 MAROON pnewlove2@gmail.com

Leonie Nichols 0487 231 545 CHERRY CREEK cambroonpark@gmail.com

Jackson Hawkins 0499 076 193 CAMP MOUNTAIN jacksonhawkins16@gmail.com

Bronwyn Betts 0408 700 510 CAMP MOUNTAIN bronwyn@hawkins.com.au

NOORAMUNGA Nooramunga Droughtmasters Steve Patrick 0429 890 994 HARRISVILLE lighteningp@icloud.com

NOTABLE Notable Droughtmasters Neville & Tylen Wallace 0458 514 316 SOUTH KOLAN neville.wallace@bigpond.com

CARNUDGE G & L Nugent

Greg & Linda Nugent 0402 411 716 DAYBORO carnudgestud@bigpond.com

PARKLANDS WS & JM Paulger Wayne Paulger 0407 460 167 KENILWORTH janway1@bigpond.com;bdp250@gmail. com

KEDAJA D & K Perry David & Karen Perry 0410 317 497 MT KILCOY david.karen71@gmail.com

PM PASTORAL PM Pastoral Pty Ltd

Stephen & Shannon Pyman 0419 991 488 PEACHESTER spyman@cdilawyers.com.au

PROVENCE Provence Droughtmasters Peta & Stuart Hayman 0414 965 053 ROSEVALE peta@yacatac.com

LORAYNE RA & LE Aitken & IA & HE Aitken Raymond & Lorraine Aitken and Ian & Helen Aitken 07 5496 5015 BELLTHORPE loraynebellthorpe@gmail.com

RANGEVIEW Rangeview Droughtmasters Mark R Pagett 0400 827 247 TRAVESTON rangeviewdm@iinet.net.au

HEITIKI R R & M Rankine Roger & Max Rankine 0408 161 015 SEVEN HILLS frrankine@gmail.com

SILVA RAYNE LJ Rayner Glenn Rayner 0427 024 416 WARRILL VIEW cgrayner4@bigpond.com

REESVILLE Reesville Droughtmasters Nick Colquhoun 0459 992 215 REESVILLE reesvilledroughtmasters@gmail.com

REYNOLDS HEAD Reynolds Head Droughtmasters Shaan Eldridge 0400 279 832 MOOGERAH rc3668@yahoo.com

RSVP RSVP Droughtmaster Stud Steven Pickering 0419 730 836 SAMFORD stevenpickering@hotmail.com

CASTLEVALE SB Ryan Shane B Ryan 0439 196 665 EAST IPSWICH sandjryan@bigpond.com

SADDLEBACK Saddleback Pastoral Wade Batty 0412 342 895 WILSONS POCKET wade@ecoqld.com

BIMBADEEN Samarsu Consultants Bruce Whiteford 0412 453 322 WOOTHA brucewhiteford@bigpond.com

TOBLO BP & MJ Scheiwe Marnie Scheiwe 0410 706 871 MARBURG mscheiwe@bigpond.com

SEYMOUR Seymour Droughtmasters Robert & Kirstie Orphant 0407 616 247 GUNALDA seymour127@outlook.com

SMITHY'S Smithy's Droughtmasters Rowan Smith 0409 620 603 YANGAN rsmit24@hotmail.com

SOMMER Sommer Stud Droughtmasters Pty Ltd Daniel Sommer 0431 247 682 MALENY admin@djsommerhomes.com.au

KIVERTON D & E Spring

David & Elizabeth Spring 0408 441 279 HARLIN kiverton@optusnet.com.au

SPRINGDALE COTTAGE Springdale Cottage Droughtmaster Michelle Fraser 0412 988 521 SPRINGDALE michellefraser70@bigpond.com

STANMORE Stanmore Livestock

MONSILDALE B & J Strahan

John Ryan 0407 688 400 BEAUDESERT johnnyryan1994@gmail.com

Brad & Jenny Strahan 0438 328 948

SYLVAN SPRINGS Sylvan Springs Droughtmaster Steven Pickering 0427 779 707

MONSILDALE brad@strahanconsulting.com.au

SAMFORD stevenpickering75@gmail. com;allstar84@bigpond.com

TARANAVALE Taranavale Droughtmasters Robert Ryan 0412 969 268 MOUNT MEE rob@rjrshopfitting.com.au

MICHICKI M, V & M Tate

Michael, Vicki & Melissa Tate 0408 189 112 CURRA michickidroughtmasters@outlook.com

OBI VALLEY N Tate Neil Tate 0417 639 067 WITTA obivalley@y7mail.com

THOMMO J Thompson

TRUE BLUE J JN Thompson

Jye Thompson 0427 625 218 WIDGEE thommo8725@hotmail.com

Jake Nicholas Thompson 0417 262 064 CHILDERS ken.thompson@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

THREE DAMS FULL Three Dams Full Droughtmasters Amanda & Roger Chittenden 0409 010 008 DUNDOWRAN roger.chittenden@wittenham.com.au

RBT R & B Toft

Richard & Bronwyn Toft 0419 023 735 FERNVALE rjtoft@hotmail.com

TOMAWILL Tomawill Droughtmasters Derek Mays 0413 081 492 TEMPLIN dandlmays@bigpond.com

TOPLINE Topline Droughtmasters Brian & Lynette Thompson 0429 140 761 MT URAH conamore_03@hotmail.com

TOR Tor Droughtmasters

TRAVESTON PARK Traveston Park

Robert Fulker 0427 136 695 FERNVALE fulkerbob@gmail.com

Ashley & Christine Trompf 0418 751 647 TRAVESTON ashleyt@noosatruss.com.au

TRUE BLUE True Blue Droughtmasters Ken & Julie Thompson 0428 921 004 CHILDERS ken.thompson@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

TWIN HILLS Twin Hills Droughtmasters Symon AW Duggan 0458 845 222 WOOLOOGA karasonptyltd@bigpond.com

TWO OKES Two Okes Droughtmasters Kurt Viertel 0411081496 MILFORD kurt@brotherandco.com

VANGUARD Vanguard Droughtmasters Jo & Justin Webb 0439 550 467 GILLA vanguarddroughtmasters@outlook. com

DIAMOND C C Voss Cody Voss 0409 667 765 ESK cody.voss@outlook.com

WAHOO Wahoo Droughtmasters Royce & Karen Perrett 0427 721 723 UPPER KANDANGA wahooplumbingptyltd@bigpond.com

BLUEGRASS AW & MA Walker Allen Walker 0411 725 030 KILCOY bluegrassdroughtmasters@gmail.com

BIARRAGLEN JA & DA Walton John & Debora Walton 0422 388 908 TOOGOOLAWAH waltonjd@westnet.com.au

TENNINGERING NA & EF Ward

Neville & Elizabeth Ward 0439 992 523 THE GAP wardbeth1@gmail.com

WARINGLE Waringle Partnership Paul Dingle 0417 944 496

MALENY waringle@bigpond.net.au

WARRILL PARK Warrill Park Pastoral Ty Bauer 0434 026 436 MOUNT WALKER jd_Bauer@live.com.au

WANTMORE AT & JM Welch

WESTONVALE Westonvale Droughtmasters

PITT VALE G & N Wheeler

PITT VALE T TD Wheeler

YELLOWWOOD J & S Williamson

CEBELLA J & S Williamson

VALLEY-VIEW JM Wilson

KENGOON EJS & EE Windley

AT & JM Welch 0448 230 989

KINGAROY jessica_cunningham15@outlook.com

Andrew Haack 0418 880 258 GLASTONBURY andrewhaack@hotmail.com

Garry & Natalie Wheeler 0448 803 318 KANDANGA CREEK accounts@wheelerfarms.com.au

Thomas Wheeler 0455 554 782

KANDANGA tomwheeler1996@gmail.com

John & Shannon Williamson 0422 218 951 PIMPAMA johnwilliamson208@gmail.com

John & Shannon Williamson 0422 061 590 PIMPAMA johnwilliamson208@gmail.com shannon.williamson1208@gmail.com

Jeanette Wilson 0439 991 737 BOONAH valliview@bigpond.com

John & Edwina Windley 0438 638 003 KALBAR e.windley1@bigpond.com

WINDWHISTLE Windwhistle Droughtmasters Kimla Waugh 0413 271 613 CAMP MOUNTAIN kimlawaugh11@gmail.com

HAZELWOOD HE Woods & Family

WOODVALE Woodvale Droughtmasters

SUNDERLAND JR & SL Yates

YS Yellowstone Droughtmaster

YIMIN Yimin Cattle Trust

Hazel Woods 0448 194 476 OBI OBI hazelwoods1@hotmail.com

Kirstin Wood 0447 831 898 ROSEVALE woodrural@gmail.com

John & Sandy Yates 0416 287 717 CAMP MOUNTAIN j.yates1@bigpond.com

Brian Roberts 0407 544 915 PIE CREEK broberts357@hotmail.com

Allen & Michelle Burton 0407 144 673 BIARRA allenburton@yimindroughtmasters. com.au

SOUTH EASTERN ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

Ashvale Station

Barkala

B Coulter

Exportech Pty Ltd

Fortrus Pastoral

RJ & MJ Harvey

Invalaw Pty Ltd

Lotus Property Pty Ltd

G & H Mears

GB & DJ Shailer

Timothy Collins 0407 626 605 TOOGOOLAWAH tim.collins@ashvalestation.com.au

Glenn & Susan Gainford 0418 884 508 REESVILLE gainford@bigpond.net.au

Barry Coulter 0418 894 767 KILCOY bcoulter1009@gmail.com

Werner Raspotnik 0401 984 444 COORPAROO wernerraspotnik@spaceframe.com

Paul McDonald & Luke Canty 0499 595 550 BELLS BRIDGE luke@fortrus.com.au

Jim & Margaret Harvey 0427 635 830 ROADVALE harveym50@bigpond.com

John & Judy Mewing 0418 154 155 PADDINGTON jmewing@me.com

Thomas Stone 0407 465 531 KINGSHOLME tom@thealicia.com.au

Glen & Heather Mears 0477 775 327 GUNALDA merinda.droughtmasters@gmail.com

Gary & Desley Shailer 0408 857 220 KANIGAN gdshailer@gmail.com Joshua Steinhardt Joshua Steinhardt 0421 831 046 ROPELEY uteman25rpm@hotmail.com

SW & LE Tincknell

Whiston Whanau Trust

G & S Woodward

Stan & Linda Tincknell 07 4156 1553 AVONDALE

Maryanne Whiston 0418 123 400 MT MEE maryanne@maryannebirch.com.au

Graham & Susan Woodward 0466 328 087 MOUNT SAMSON woodwardclan@bigpond.com

SOUTH EASTERN ZONE • JUNIOR MEMBERS

KONJULI GJ G & J Barrett

VALWARRA B & G Bauer

BINBIRRIM A Binbirrim A

Grace & Jade Barrett 0417 905 488

Benjamin & Grace Bauer 0419 840 079

WOOLOOGA blackdog@skymesh.com.au

MOUNT WALKER jd_bauer@live.com.au

Archie Christensen 0414 318 407 MIVA Binbirrim@outlook.com

BLUE VALLEY Blue Valley Droughtmasters Ella O'Neil 0466 099 823

THE BLOCK E Boughen

YIMIN CD C & D Burton

BINBIRRIM JAC J Christensen

Elizabeth Boughen 0487 387 749

JIMBOOMBA ellaoneil247@gmail.com

ROSEWOOD normantonpark@bigpond.com

Chelsea & Daisy Burton 0407 144 673 BIARRA allenburton@yimindroughtmasters. com.au

Jack Christensen 0414 318 407 MIVA Binbirrim@outlook.com

CJB CJB Droughtmasters Cooper Bischoff 0429 878 448 BEAUDESERT labischoffsons@bigpond.com

CJ SILVERDALE CJ's Silverdale

HANDA H & A Cottle

KENVIEW A & S Davenport

Cooper Joseph Burt 0488 222 731 SILVERDALE cburt1706@gmail.com

Heidi & Amelia Cottle 0409 789 119

Amy & Scott Davenport 0429 877 050

DULLEST Dull Acres Droughtmasters Jack Nelson 0415 634 832

ORGULLO C Fagan

CARMINE S Holloway

HOWARD Howard Droughtmasters

KIHAYLA H H Hughes

Cody Fagan 0488 414 891

Sarah Holloway 0431 980 801

Asher & Elias Howard 0400 020 023

Haylee Hughes 0456 418 797

KIHAYLA Kihayla Droughtmasters Kiara Corinne Hughes 0421 563 438

NOBLE H & L Lehmann

ROCKY CREEK Rocky Creek Droughtmasters

TRAVESTON DOWNS KL Rose

SCENIC RIM Scenic Rim Droughtmasters

SEYMOUR R Seymour R Droughtmasters

SEYMOUR T Seymour T Droughtmasters

HAIGSLEA alltypemaintenance@bigpond.com

LAIDLEY amydavenport2000@gmail.com

BLANTYRE obrien_k@icloud.com

GRANTHAM sporzy@bigpond.com;kara@jaracc. com.au

LEICHARDT carminedroughtmasters@gmail.com

COLEYVILLE howarddroughtmasters@gmail.com

GRANDCHESTER bowmanpark7@bigpond.com

GRANDCHESTER kiarahughes01@icloud.com

Hannah & Lachlan Lehmann 0439 803 253 PRENZLAU shane.lehmann@bigpond.com

Jordan Ryan 0421 731 650 SAMFORD jryan8353@gmail.com

Katherine Rose 0427 775 936

Sarah-Jane McCartney 0400 798 824

Riley Orphant 0434 614 866

TRAVESTON travestondownsfitting@gmail.com

PURGA sarahjane6977@outlook.com

GUNALDA seymour127@outlook.com

Thomas Orphant 0434 614 866 GUNALDA seymour127@outlook.com

TALARINGA E Talaringa E Droughtmasters Emma Robertson 0407 595 359 GIN GIN talaringa15@gmail.com

SILVERLEAF J Welch

PITT VALE A A Wheeler

John Welch 0412 708 036

Amy Wheeler 0429 899 630

KINGAROY rwe27204@bigpond.net.au

KANDANGA CREEK amywheeler5@outlook.com

SOUTHERN ZONE • LIFE MEMBERS

DURACK A Atkinson

TRUVALLE Truvalle Droughtmaster Stud

SOUTHERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

alisonatkinson@bigpond.com

info@truvalle.com.au

COVENDALE Covendale Droughtmasters Adam Kratzmann 0400 401 023 WINDERA covendalehay@gmail.com

YALE MJ & AE Ahern Matthew & Anna Ahern 0428 751 740 ROMA bulala@bigpond.com

MUNGALLA Alan Atkinson Investments Kylie Graham 0409 040 030 TAROOM office@mungallastud.com.au

ALMA Alma Droughtmaster Stud Cameron Sorley 0427 631 239 WELLCAMP cameronsorley@bigpond.com

ARAKETA Araketa Pty Ltd Paula Gill 0437 330 886 BLANCHVIEW araketa@bigpond.com

FARNHAM JR & RS Atkinson John R & Rebecca S Atkinson 0438 337 138 BARALABA cashmerecattleco@gmail.com

CASHMERE JR & RS Atkinson John R & Rebecca S Atkinson 0438 337 138 BARALABA cashmerecattleco@gmail.com

GLEN RUTH JR & RS Atkinson

John R & Rebecca S Atkinson 0438 337 138 BARALABA cashmerecattleco@gmail.com

SEVENANGLE IM & D Atthow Ian & Donna Atthow 0429 632 413 MILLMERRAN sevenangle1@outlook.com

AUBURN RIVER Auburn River Droughtmasters Stuart Apel 07 4669 3217 CHINCHILLA stuartapel1@gmail.com

AUZDOWN Auzdown Droughtmasters Emma Thompson 0428 336 086 YANGAN emma@auzdowndroughtmasters.com

PIPER'S GULLY MJS Bardon

Michael Bardon 0427 169 355 DALLARNIL pipersgully@bigpond.com

BRIGALOW PARK Brigalow Park Droughtmasters George, Doris, Clinton & Letitia Sanderson 0455 681 670 WINDERA brigalowparkdroughtmasters@gmail. com

ALLSTAR G & M Brown Graham & Melanie Brown 0419 161 591 WINDERA allstar84@bigpond.com

BURNETT VIEW Burnett View Droughtmasters Jamie Johnson 0428 571 390 DRINAN burnettviewdroughtmasters@yahoo. com

OLD SARUM R Caldwell & J Murray Rachael Caldwell & Jake Murray 0439 617 614 IRONPOT rachaelcaldwell@icloud.com

CALDY Caldy Droughtmasters Jason & Geraldine Barnard 0409 267 474 KAPALDO gjpastoral@bigpond.com

WILGA V Claydon Valerie Claydon 0408 682 011 BONSHAW vaclaydon@bigpond.com

COOLY Cooly Droughtmasters Owen R & Samantha M Hams 0428 651 719 ST GEORGE coolydroughtmasters@gmail.com

GLEN FOSSLYN Cooma Cattle Company Cameron & Cheryl Salter 0458 265 269 SURAT admin@coomacattleco.com.au

COORAGLEN Cooraglen Farming Troy Naylor & Heather Currie 0427 722 106 NORTH MACLAGAN cooraglen@bigpond.com;heather. currie7@outlook.com

BRUSH CREEK R & K Cope

CORMAC RD Cormac Rd Pastoral Company

BLACK GULLY TA Cormack

DALMALLY Dalmally Grazing Co.

URBAN W Daniels & B Le Cornu

AMAVALE Dawney & Rose

BAUPLE VIEW BC & LM Dionysius

TAFON Tony Ferris

VALERA VALE G, M & T Flynn

4 DEE'S G & W Ford

CANIA P & M Francis

Ryan & Kate Cope 0429 349 016 TEXAS rosewooddowns@gmail.com

Rob McCarthy 0477 322 555 KIA ORA Robert.mccarthy@crcqld.com. au;Megan.mccarthy@crcqld.com.au

Todd Alexander Cormack 0428 957 970 WINTON beyonce@blackgullydroughtmasters. com

Robert Brown

0428 268 328 LANGSHAW dalmallygrazing@gmail.com

Wayne Daniels & Beverley Le Cornu 0417 644 398 DALLARNIL urbandroughtmasters@bigpond.com

Jeff & Annette Rose 0427 684 721 CUSHNIE amavale1@bigpond.com

Craig Dionysius 0417 731 655 GUNDIAH beven@dionysiustransport.com.au

Tony Ferris 0447 830 484 CORINGA tafon1@yahoo.com.au

Michael & Tracey Flynn 0427 705 760 CHARLEVILLE michael@valeravale.com.au

Gavin & Warren Ford 0427 654 884 MUNDUBBERA gavin@gavinfordmobiles.com.au

Paul & Mia Francis 0438 678 134 MOONFORD pmfrancis@bigpond.com

GORDONPARK Gordonpark Droughtmasters Greg Pomfret 0408 700 618 GORDONBROOK gpomfret@bigpond.net.au

GRANITE DOWNS Granite Downs Droughtmasters

OAKMORE S Harms

RIDGIE DIDGE C & H Heness

WHITE PARK MJ & GJ Henry

BENJAMIN LJ Howard

Judi A & Ashley J Cullen 0410 406 129 WARWICK jacullen21@outlook.com

Sharon Harms 0413 583 084 GREENMOUNT oakmorepark@gmail.com

Christopher & Hailey Heness 0448 681 060 GOOMERI piggery79@hotmail.com

MJ & GJ Henry 0429 646 852 HODGSONVALE micnglen2@bigpond.com

Leslie Howard 0429 639 044 NORTH ARAMARA thelsmere@westnet.com.au

WINDY GULLY AJ & SA Irwin AJ & SA Irwin 0428 631 139 BELL ajirwin@skymesh.com.au

JAYBEES Jaybees Droughtmaster Stud Timothy Craig 0438 661 409 EIDSVOLD timcraigmpb@gmail.com

JEWEL Jewel Droughtmasters

WYNWOOD JTG Irwin & Sons

GARTHOWEN Kinbacher Family

HORIZON GS Kleidon

Julie & Francis Paterson 0418 768 042 JINGHI patersonpartnership@gmail.com

Adam Irwin 0428 631 139 BELL wynwooddroughtmasters@gmail.com

Ross Kinbacher 0459 699 275 BIGGENDEN kinbacher@activ8.net.au

Gavin Kleidon 0458 350 661 GULUGUBA g.kleidon@skymesh.com.au

STUART VALLEY V, ME & HW Knopke Vince Knopke 07 4164 1133 KINGAROY knopkevh@hotmail.com

CONDAMINE DJ & GM Kroll

TARUKE L & T Grazing

Dalvia & Greg Kroll 0427 095 988 CHINCHILLA

Tara & Luke Cooke 0438 221 558 TANSEY lukara04@gmail.com

LA SHAE La Shae Droughtmasters Lauren Finger 0488 332 350 TAROOM lashaedroughtmasters@outlook.com

LAKE SIDE Lake Side Station

RENCASHA RH & P Leonard

LIMITLESS Limitless Droughtmasters

Sam McGarvie 0434 858 408 LAKESIDE sam@samsplumbingandgas.com.au

Henry & Pauline Leonard 07 4671 1820 GOONDIWINDI

Alex Pomfret 0498 635 488 GORDONBROOK axjamespomfret@gmail.com

LORMIST Lormist Droughtmasters Lorinda Barnett 0408 682 371 GAYNDAH lormist7gd@activ8.net.au

BREFFNI DE & RA McCabe

David E & Robyn A McCabe 0427 658 153 CHINCHILLA wilgapark@hotmail.com

CLONLARA McCormack Family Trust

Ed & Gus McCormack 0429 656 814

NUDLEY Nudley Creek Droughtmasters Thomas Gitsham 0419 670 878

HIGH COUNTRY P & L Laycock Partnership

LYNSEY PARK LR & LJ Philp

SEVENELL LR & LJ Philp & IL Hayes

KARON R Pollock

CARLTON R & KA Pollock

SHELDANVIEW D & S Postlethwaite

BELLARINE WJ & J Ramsey

GRASHAR GW & SL Rawlinson

BY-MINGO DB & RF Roberton

ALLURA J & A Roe

ROSELAH Roselah Droughtmasters

RULAWYNDAH Rulawyndah Droughtmasters

WIRRIGAI C Ryrie

WINGSTAR SK, TL, K & PL Sewell

SHINGS William Shingles

MARYLANDS S J Simmonds

SJK SJK Droughtmasters

SPEEWAH Speewah Droughtmasters

RODLYN RM & LA Sperling

MERRAWINDI KD, KD & JK Stower

3D KA & SE Terry

BORUA The Borua Cattle Trust

EVERSLEIGH Underwood Grazing Co

WALLACE VALE R & J Underwood

Paul & Lisa Laycock 0477 948 882

GLENMORGAN clonlaracattle@bigpond.com

CHINCHILLA yarrawee922@gmail.com

ESKDALE stephanie@hclivestocksupplements. com.au

Lindsay & Lyn Philp 0427 621 365 BELL droughties@sevenell.com

LR & LP Philp & IL Hayes 0428 182 078 BELL droughties@sevenell.com

Ron Pollock 0409 873 858 ROMA polelec@bigpond.com

Robert & Kerri-Ann Pollock 0429 642 319 ROMA carltondroughties@bigpond.com

Daniel & Shelly Postlethwaite 0438 630 745

WJ & J Ramsey 0488 476 324

GW & SL Rawlinson 0456 088 771

Don & Robyn Roberton 0429 171 870

John & Anna Roe 0467 969 364

Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey & Sarah Rose 0411 071 654

Lacy-Jay Shelton & Michael Rice 0499 701 199

Charmian Ryrie 0409 729 355

CORNDALE dandspos@gmail.com

CROWNTHORPE billy.ramsey@hotmail.com

JANDOWAE grashar@activ8.net.au

COALSTOUN LAKES donandrobyn@activ8.net.au

GHEERULLA johneroe5@bigpond.com

GOONDIWINDI roselah215@gmail.com

ELECTRA admin@rulawyndah.com.au

PITTSWORTH barcoobrats@hotmail.com

Scott & Tracy Sewell 07 4654 5107 MORVEN gundare@bigpond.com

William Shingles 0473 147 354 STONELANDS williamshingles@outlook.com

Jenny Simmonds 0400 466 036

CHINCHILLA jasimmonds007@gmail.com

Jasmine Duke & Sammy Duke 0477 580 411 CINNABAR sjk.droughtmasters@outlook.com

Troy James Distant 0409 485 537

INGOLDSBY troy@action-electrical.com.au

Rod & Lyn Sperling 0427 549 160 BELL

Kathy, Ken & Jim Stower 0428 954 145 MILLMERRAN halstead08@optusnet.com.au

Sally Terry 0427 417 392 HADEN sallyterry@bigpond.com

Richard Mark Story & Stephanie Mary Story 0418 778 634 BUNGADOO markstory.fws@gmail.com

Roger & Jenny Underwood 0488 417 385 WALLUMBILLA underwoods@activ8.net.au

Roger & Jenny Underwood 0428 417 120 WALLUMBILLA underwoods@activ8.net.au

VALE VIEW Vale View Droughtmasters David Smith 0438 788 110 MANUMBAR valeview@outlook.com.au

WALM-LEY D & S Walmsley

JOMEDAN RIDGE G & G Ward

David & Susan Walmsley 0447 261 852 CUSHNIE walmsleybuilder@hotmail.com

George & Gayle Ward 0419 964 618 NORTH ARAMARA jomedan@bigpond.com

GLENLANDS W Warrego AG John O'Kane 0417 613 632 WONDOAN john.okane63@gmail.com

TAJANA Roger Webber & Family Roger Webber 0477 006 762 MURGON hauraki47@activ8.net.au

BOILING SPRINGS AJ & SJ Wenham & Family

Allan & Shiree Wenham 0428 790 211 BELL ajandsjwenham@bigpond.com

MARYLANDS RW & TM White Teresa White 0427 133 219 QUINALOW raywhite4403@gmail.com

SOUTHERN ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

D & M Hertrick

MG & KL Jarvis

Kinbombi Station

Dale & Marissa Hertrick 0418 721 896 UPPER YARRAMAN admin@hertricks.com.au

Merv & Kay Jarvis 0417 192 560 KENMORE mgjarvis32@icloud.com

John & Ellen Cotter 0427 684 122 GOOMERI cotcow@bigpond.com

Kurrajong Pastoral Holdings Cameron Bywater 0427 630 760 KINGAROY kurrajong.pastoral@outlook.com

LH & KM McMaster

Meatant Cattle

JA O'Neill

BP & MF Owen

Lachlan & Kate McMaster 0428 776 177

jindabyne10@activ8.net.au

Ian Carmichael 0427 724 386 AUGATHELLA meatantcattle@outlook.com

James & Alex O'Neill 0427 617 386 MUNDUBBERA jaoneill4@bigpond.com

Bart & Merilee Owen 0474 257 521 MEANDARRA bpandmfowen@gmail.com

Risdon Stud Nicholas Suduk 0438 002 764 WARWICK nicholas.suduk@bigpond.com

G, J & J Williams

GL & MJ Wilson

Greg, Julie & Jacinta Williams 0427 616 928

SOUTHWOOD kurmalapc@bordernet.com.au

Greg & Meryl Wilson 0457 123 449 WARWICK mulgabrown@hotmail.com

SOUTHERN ZONE • JUNIOR MEMBERS

amy.s.collins2710@gmail.com

tigmik6781@bigpond.com

lormist7gd@activ8.net.au

MY MIGHTY My Mighty Droughtmasters

SEMLOH A Holmes

GRAND LANE G Rea

HIGHSTONE J Steinhardt Joshua Steinhardt 0487 116 217

VALE VIEW M Vale View M Droughtmasters Mac Smith 0438 788 110

WESTERN ZONE • LIFE MEMBERS

SUNNYVALE JN Gardner John Gardner 0429 915 247

coolydroughtmasters@gmail.com

semlohdroughtmasters@gmail.com

droughtmaster85@gmail.com

nbslivestock@gmail.com

steinhardtak@datawave.net.au

valeview@outlook.com.au

jng241950@outlook.com J & A Henwood John & Annette Henwood 0417 201 120 GINGIN kimberleybred15@gmail.com

WESTERN ZONE • STUD MEMBERS

A.V.O.

cleevecontracting@bigpond.com CALLANISH Callanish Farms Gavin Russell 0427 398 152 DONNYBROOK callanishgrazing@gmail.com DAYBREAK Daybreak Droughtmasters Vern Williamson 0418 915 554 BAILUP vern@watimbersales.com.au

HALE RIVER REDS Hale River Reds Tim & Emily Edmunds 0427 553 834 CLARE tim@haleriver.com.au

YANDOO Haseley Ag Rohan Brown, Adam Hamersley & Anthony Hamersley 0437 078 222 CARNARVON rohan.brown96@outlook.com

DEEP VALLEY G & J Hoskins Glen & Jodie Hoskins 0428 111 170 DONNYBROOK deepvalleyfarm@outlook.com

JAMINU Jaminu Droughtmasters David & Cinnamon Wright 0408 899 806 HAY denmarkfe@hotmail.com

REDWOOD Mia Mia Pastoral Pty Ltd JE, LP, BJ & TL Dorrell 0429 671 668 CARNARVON miamiastn@outlook.com.au

MUNDA Munda Reds Michael Thompson 0417 978 980 BEERMULLAH mundareds@outlook.com.au

FIELDHOUSE KR & SL Mutton Ken & Shelley Mutton 0428 881 067 WICKEPIN ksmutton2@bigpond.com

QUICKSILVER Quicksilver Droughtmasters Doug & Dani Giles 0427 720 010 NEWDEGATE quicksilver95@bigpond.com

RIVERMILL Rivermill Droughtmasters Neil & Ruth Gaden 0407 183 825 GRAHAM'S CREEK ruthgaden@topenddiesel.com.au

SAVANNAH Savannah Droughtmaster Stud Valmai Jones 08 8964 4555 TENNANT CREEK valmai@savannahgrazing.com

WARRAWAGINE Warrawagine Cattle Co Robert Jowett & Alan Barnett 08 9176 5900 MARBLE BAR stationadmin@warrawagine.com.au

WEST COAST West Coast Droughtmasters Ben & Olivia Wright 0400 109 858 GINGIN oliviatrading@outlook.com.au

WESTERN ZONE • COMMERCIAL MEMBERS

K & K Anderson Keith & Karen Anderson 0427 914 748 DANDARAGAN kjanderson371@bigpond.com

Bernburra Farm Russell Clarke 0428 503 989 DONNYBROOK bernburra@bigpond.com.au

W.N.M MacDonald Pty Ltd Adam Giles 07 3456 5500 WEST PERTH adam_giles@hancockagriculture. com.au

Munda Station Michael Thompson 0417 978 980 PORT HEDLAND mike.munda@westnet.com.au

Stamco Beef Pty Ltd Anne Stammers 08 9943 0582 CARNARVON kooline.station@hotmail.com

The Garden Station Andy Hayes 0427 610 956 ALICE SPRINGS the.garden@skymesh.com.au Membership

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

GM Agius Gerrard Agius 07 4954 3007

M & A Corones

KS & LM Garland

GDL Rural

Michael & Angela Corones 0418 774 442

KS & LM Garland 0422 839 036

Nikita Duthie & Georgie Connor 0428 347 550

G Lay Gary Lay 0407 639 985

JM Noonan

Nutrien Stud Stock

P Turner

Cox Pastoral Company

Damian King

Joe Noonan 07 4954 0126

Taryn Mitchell & Dane Pearce 0439 917 428

Pip Turner 0417 770 480

John Cox 0428 131 688

Damian King 0457 296 924

R Grace Ruth Grace 0409 656 472

R Steel Rupert Steel 0419 820 590

Landburd Station

I Risley

GA & KM Burton

AJ & LW Carman

G Gear & G Dodd

D Hutton

Craig Knight 0428 282 169

Ian Risley 0487 236 258

Gabrielle Burton 0411 159 267

Tony Carman 0408 851 608

Greg Gear & Geoffrey Dodd 0419 021 138

Dan Hutton 0475 918 762

MARIAN Central

BOROREN acorones@qldfg.com Central

KABRA klgarland01@bigpond.com Central

ROCKHAMPTON Nikita.Duthie@gdlrural.com.au Central

MACKAY garylay@matilda.net.au

MACKAY

ROCKHAMPTON dane.pearce@nutrien.com.au Central

LOWMEAD plturner87@hotmail.com Central

WALKERSTON johnlcox1@bigpond.com Far Northern

TENTERFIELD damienking1@gmail.com Far Southern

WATERFORD WEST Far Southern

MANILLA rupert.steel@bigpond.com Far Southern

MILLAA MILLAA c.knight67@hotmail.com Northern

EUNGELLA Northern

TEDDINGTON gabrielleburton380@yahoo.com South Eastern

COORAN crmal@bigpond.com South Eastern

WOODFORD dodd.gear@bigpond.com South Eastern

KHOLO huttondan1@gmail.com

South Eastern

Laboo Family Trust

Graham Smith

Stanley River Grazing

D & J Vella

K & G Wheeler Kevin & Glenda Wheeler 0455 554 787

Elders Limited Michael Smith 0428 541 711

Front Paddock Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Scott & Janene McLellan 0427 401 607

VS Jardine Vivienne Jardine 0428 547 110

M5R Droughtmasters Mathew & Mara Rogers 0418 725 847

HONORARY MEMBERS

Biloela High School Rebecca Allen 07 4992 1739

mclellan@bigpond.com.au

candy.02@bigpond.com.au

mat@rftsheds.com.au Southern

BILOELA ralle84@eq.edu.au Central

Mackay Christian College Murray Hair 0407 867 398 NORTH MACKAY bmcquakersilman@mccmky.qld.edu.au

Sarina High School Jon Eaton 07 4943 8111

St Brendans College Bill Oram 0409 006 762

Tully State High School Michelle Baldwin 07 4068 4555

SARINA the.principal@sarinashs.eq.edu.au

YEPPOON oramw@sbc.qld.edu.au

TULLY agriculture@tullyshs.eq.edu.au

E Ball Earle Ball 0428 100 326 SOUTH WEST ROCKS

Bawrrung Droughtmasters Lori Wilson 0413 918 510

G Fletcher Gordon Fletcher

BOWRAVILLE lori.wilson2@det.nsw.edu.au

Central

Far Northern

Far Southern

TENTERFIELD Far Southern

N & L Warne Noel & Lisa Warne 0488 025 002 CASINO warnienoel@gmail.com

Bowen State High School

L Furnivall & G Busteed 07 4786 1500 BOWEN

DAFF/Spyglass Tim Grant 0455 873 318 CHARTERS TOWERS tim.grant@daff.qld.gov.au

Beaudesert State High School Beaudesert State High School 07 5542 9111 BEAUDESERT hstle2@eq.edu.au

Beenleigh High School Peta Lenane 0421 573 697 BEENLEIGH plena4@eq.edu.au

Boonah State High School Boonah State High School 0409 615 474 BOONAH arich185@eq.edu.au

Dakabin State High School Fiona Lester 0436 679 654 DAKABIN flest4@eq.edu.au

Emmaus College Jane Egan 0427 323 589

JIMBOOMBA wgoss@bne.catholic.edu.au

Gympie High School Ian Johnston 0477 700 223 GYMPIE jhans239@eq.edu.au

Ipswich Grammar School Richard Morrison 0427 254 379 WULKURAKA dbrown@ipswichgrammar.com

Kilcoy State High School Paula Mazlin 07 5422 4343 KILCOY

Northern

South Eastern

South Eastern Maleny High Droughtmasters Vanessa Duffy 0438 873 888

St Joseph's Nudgee College Troy Reynolds 0417 845 139

Toogoolawah State High School Ross Tinney 07 5423 4444

MALENY vduff3@eq.edu.au

BOONDALL rwi@nudgee.qld.edu.au

TOOGOOLAWAH alync33@eq.edu.au

South Eastern

South Eastern University of Queensland Tom Connolly 0428 246 651 GATTON a.morris2@uq.edu.au

South Eastern West Moreton Anglican College Laura Edwards 0433 335 603

Corinda State High School Lucas Abel 0448 950 823

IPSWICH ledwards@wmac.com.au

CORINDA agtech@corindashs.eq.edu.au

South Eastern

Southern Dept of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry Tim Grant 0455 873 318

MacIntyre Droughtmasters Brett Hallett & Cassandra de Beer 07 4670 0333

GAYNDAH tim.grant@daff.qld.gov.au Southern

GOONDIWINDI agriculture@goondiwindishs.eq.edu.au

Southern Miles High AG Team Tony Manteufel 07 4628 5111 MILES Southern Monto State High School Lionel Cavenagh 0409 661 361 MONTO the.principal@montoshs.eq.edu.au Southern St George State High School Caitlin Crowe 0487 491 933 ST GEORGE ccrow79@eq.edu.au Southern Warwick State High School 0407 961 696 WARWICK cfirt16@eq.edu.au Southern Department of Industry, Tourism & Trade Jocelyn Coventry 08 8951 8142 ALICE SPRINGS jocelyn.coventry@nt.gov.au Western

Taminmin High School Council Inc Lorna Dudley 08 8988 1588 HUMPTY DOO admin.taminmin@ntschools.net Western