Phone bidding can be arranged by request. Please contact agents prior to sale to do so.
Sale will be interfaced with
Supplementary sheet will be available on sale day with all relevant updates, including scanning, weights, EBV’s and scrotal measurements.
WELCOME to DALES ANGUS
Dales Angus is owned by the Murray family. David and Stephanie Murray have a deep background in commerce and industry and their family predecessors had historical connections with farming. We have been fortunate to have the expertise of our farm Managers Elliott and Natasha McKinnon, and their family including Corey and Monique McKinnon (from Target Livestock & Marketing), which has guided us in the acquisition and development of our Angus stud herd since the early days of our ownership of Dales Angus. Corey has been elevated to his first farm Manager position elsewhere and Monique continues to work closely with Elliott and Tash on our marketing and genetic development.
Dales Angus is located 22 kms north of Merriwa, in the NSW Upper Hunter district (approximately 45 minutes from Scone). Situated in the shadow of the Liverpool Ranges on more than 4,000 acres of undulating pasture, selected crops and the dark rich basalt soil of the Gumman Valley, our farm provides an ideal environment in which to breed and raise superior quality Angus cattle.
Formed in 1958 when members of the AB & B Bettington partnership divided their Coolie property, Dales is steeped in heritage. Here the famously successful Bettington’s accumulated and developed one of the most exceptional farming and grazing properties in the Merriwa district. Dales remained in the care of the Bettington descendants until 2015 when the Murray’s acquired it. Originally established as some of the best sheep grazing country in the nation, the area is now primarily devoted to cattle breeding and grazing.
Soon after purchasing Dales, the Murray family, together with our Manager Elliott McKinnon, began acquiring embryos from elite bloodlines in Canada and America, which can appeal to carcase oriented breeders and those seeking calving ease combined with early growth. In our stud herd we have some uniquely bred cattle from Canada and America, together with cows from advanced studs in Australia such as Knowla Livestock and Booragul Angus, which combine these characteristics in one performance based package.
The Dales Angus stud has shifted its focused entirely now to the development and growth of the stud herd program with this being our third public bull sale scheduled for the 19th of June 2024. We are excited to present to you our 2024 bull sale offering which contains many of our very best North American and Australian bloodlines combined. We are also very excited to offer for the first time ever, two elite HBR registered heifers that are directly from the heart of our embryo transfer and AI programs. We are certain these heifers will do lots of good for their new owners, whether they hit the show ring or the breeding paddocks.
At Dales Angus we aim to add value to our livestock buyers and ultimate consumers focusing on the extremely popular Angus product. Our objective is to achieve this by continuous development of superior and diverse bloodlines through genetics sourced domestically and internationally. We appreciate that this requires a long term commitment including the development of the farm’s management and expertise, infrastructure, pasture quality, as well as the advancement of the genetics we utilise. We seek to embed new, industry leading and progressive genetics throughout our herd by utilising reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Hence our decision to commence and follow a structured genetic programme since the time we acquired Dales in 2015.
We sincerely appreciate the support of all past, present and future buyers, underbidders and simply those who believe in our program. Thank you.
Kind regards,
David & Stephanie Murray
Elliott & Natasha McKinnon
2024 SALE INFORMATION
GUARANTEES: We guarantee all bulls to be structurally sound, fertile and capable of natural service. Bulls are guaranteed for up to one year from date of sale. However, should a bull prove not to be able to perform the above, we will:
• Replace the bull with an agreed substitute if available, or,
• Issue a credit equal to the purchase price less salvage value. This credit may be used at future Dales Angus sales.
The guarentee covers the purchase value of the bull without costs, interest or damages. The guarantee shall apply providing the bull’s incapacity is not caused by injury or misadventure since leaving Dales Angus. A veterinary certificate must also be supplied by the purchaser.
We suggest that insurance be taken to cover your purchases as an additional safe guard which can be organised by speaking with the sale agents.
RISK
AND RESPONSIBILITY/SAFETY RELEASE:
1. All safety precautions and regulations set by the Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre and the Upper Hunter Shire Council must be adhered to. It is recommended that any persons attending the Dales Angus sale please visit the saleyard website for further details at https://upperhunter.nsw. gov.au/our-facilities/saleyards.aspx
2. Any person attending the sale does so at his/her own risk.
3. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to enter the sale pens.
4. Due dilligence is undertaken to ensure the safety of all clients, visitors and staff at Dales Angus however the behaviour of bulls cannot be guarenteed under abnormal circumstances such as sale day.
TRANSFERS: Any purchaser wishing to opt out of Angus Australia (AA) disclosing personal information need to do this in writing to AA. More information regarding AA’s privacy policy can be found at http:// www.angusaustralia.com.au/privacy/
HERD HEALTH: All Dales Angus bulls have been vaccinated with 7 in 1, Vibrovax, Pestigard and administered AD&E, Multimin Evolution and Cydectin LA. They have also been treated against both internal and external parasites in June 2024.
All bulls have undergone a crush side semen test and physical penile examination by Northern Artificial Breeders, Scone.
DISCLAIMER: Whilst all due care and attention has been paid to the accuracy in the compilation of this catalogue, neither the vendor nor the selling agents, breed associations or representatives therefore assume any responsibility (including consequential loss) whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information (including, but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, EBVs, index values) on animals included in this catalogue.
INSURANCE: Enquiries for insurance are to be made through the agents. Please insure your animals as they are your responsibility at the fall of the hammer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: Agents will display their terms and conditions of sale on the day of the sale.
BUYER NUMBER SYSTEM: Buyer bid card and number system will be used on the day. Please register with on site agent conducting the sale or online through AuctionsPlus.
GST (GOODS AND SERVICES TAX): All lots sold are GST exclusive. As outlined in the agents terms and conditions, GST will be added on to the auction purchase price upon invoicing.
CATERING: The Scone Saleyard canteen will be open and operating on our sale day to cater for all of your refreshments and food.
TRANSPORT: Please fill out buyers instruction slip (at back of catalogue) prior to leaving, as no verbal instructions will be accepted for the purposes of the agents coordinating transfers.
All bulls purchased at the sale are required to be picked up from the Scone Saleyards within 24 hours of purchase. Those wishing to purchase bulls are welcome to bring their truck to the saleyards on the day of sale. Dales Angus have organised some available transportation options for those who are unable to provide their own transport needs. Please find some contacts below:
T & J Carrigan Transport
Tom Carrigan - 0410 024 060
C & H Batterham
Craig Batterham - 0419 435 082
Mid June 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation IDENT: LFT22T84 DOB:
Comments: A stout made, moderate framed bull with plenty of power, red meat and muscle. Pulled together in an attractive sound and free moving package, T84 is able to combine this with a high IMF of +3.1 (top 28% of the breed) and a solid early growth, 200 Day Wt of +54 (top 35% of the breed). Sired by Dales R6, a bull that brings together some of the best American IMF bloodlines with a maternal, phenotype focused Canadian blood dam who is an imported embryo from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada.
Comments: A big framed, powerful bull that presents good butt shape and a strong topline. His mother, Dales P49 is a proven quality female that comes from a great line of cows. Her mother L98 has been a top producer in our herd consistently for a number of years.
Dales T6 SV LOT 3
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV EXAR UPSHOT 0562B#
BARBARA T020#
Sire: ALUMY CREEK UPSHOT K39SV
MYTTY IN FOCUS#
ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY F19# ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY D32#
TUWHARETOA REGENT D145PV FARRER K81SV
FARRER FEDERATION F64PV
Dam: DALES N122SV
KAROO D145 REGENT H111SV BOORAGUL L103#
BOORAGUL G4#
Comments: A super attractive, long bodied bull that is tidy in his shoulder set and front 1/3. He comes with plenty of length of spine, muscle shape and red meat. Sired by Alumy Creek Upshot K39, who has been a great producer in our commercial herd through the years, earning himself a spot into the stud program through proven performance.
Purchaser:
Dales T35 SV LOT 4
CARABAR WHEEL WRIGHT H215PV ALUMY CREEK LOOKOUT L069SV ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY C09#
EXAR UPSHOT 0562B# ALUMY CREEK UPSHOT K39SV ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY F19# Dam: DALES Q47#
D15SV ITHACA H63#
Dales T158 E LOT 5
IDENT: LFT22T158 DOB: 10/08/2022 BW: 35kg
LAWSONS DINKY-DI Z191SV
WAITARA DD EKROID E12SV
WAITARA 9150 WILCOOLA A29#
Sire: KNOWLA MACCA M37#
TE MANIA EMPEROR E343PV
KNOWLA DANDALOO J58# DSK RR DANDALOO F40PV
Dam: ANGUS STUD FEMALE
Comments: Sound made and well structured, Dales T158 is a soft bull with plenty of carcase. Overall, we think this young bull is of exceptional quality. A really safe, great package for someone looking for a problem free bull to introduce into their commercial herd. T158 is certainly one to keep replacement heifers from.
Sire: BROOKLANA M REALITY K58SV S A V NET WORTH 4200# MEDLYN TIFFANY F97# MEDLYN TIFFANY B79#
Dam: COMMERCIAL ANGUS FEMALE
Comments: Sired by Brooklana M Reality K58, this commercial bull was too good to cut. Being a standout from a young age and sired by an exceptional bull, this guy is not one to disappoint. He is big boned, long bodied, soft skinned with plenty of depth to increase value in his commercial calves.
Comments: A powerful, moderate framed young bull who comes with plenty of muscle and an attractive set of EBV's. If IMF is something you're looking to increase in your herd, this bull could be the one for you without sacrificing phenotype. Boasting a +3.4 for IMF putting him into the top 20% of the Angus breed. Sired by Dales R6, a bull that brings together some of the best American IMF bloodlines with a maternal, phenotype focused Canadian blood dam who is an imported embryo from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada.
Comments: Dales T75 is a soft skinned bull with plenty of muscle, length of body and depth throughout. He is recommended for heifers with both a low birth weight EBV and actual birth weight of 32kg. For a bull with such a low birthweight EBV, +1.6 (top 9% of the breed), this bull is really able to punch the growth into his calves with a +132 for 600 Day Wt putting him in the top 20% of the breed for that trait while boasting positive rib and rump fats.
Purchaser:
Dales T131 PV
AVF BREAKOUT 5409# MAY-WAY BREAKOUT 1310# MAY-WAY LADY BANDO 086#
Sire: HF ALCATRAZ 60F#
HF TIGER 5T# HF MAYFLOWER 191Z# HF MAYFLOWER
Comments: A quality young bull with a thick frame and bone. He comes with a good scrotal, a lot of growth and consistent with his length throughout. A complete outcross to Australian Angus herds. Sired by the $200,000 record breaking Canadian bull, HF Alcatraz 60F and out of a top Canadian embryo donor, Dales N3, from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada. If EBV's are your thing, this bull is one to watch! Recommended for heifers.
Purchaser:
TARGET ON FIRE T3 PV
CONNEALY EARNAN 076EPV BROOKING BANK NOTE 4040#
A ROSE 918#
Sire: BROOKING FIREBRAND 6068PV
A V BEST INTEREST 0136#
BROOKING ANNIE K 390#
SOO LINE ANNIE K 9165PV
CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028#
LD CAPITALIST 316 PV
LD DIXIE ERICA 2053#
Dam: DALWHINNIE PRUE P5#
ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109PV TROWBRIDGE BBB PRUE E3PV
TROWBRIDGE TRIPLE B PRUE A02PV
Comments: This young sire is well balanced, strong built and massive topped. He is out of our number one female, Prue P5 who has consistently produced our top calf year after year. Combine that with his sire, Brooking Firebrand, and you are guaranteed a bull that will breed replacement females. Firebrand brings together two of the very best Canadian cow families, the Annie K's and Rose's. Target On Fire T3 has a very attractive EMA of +12.3 putting him in the top 5% of the breed, combine that with his low birthweight and he makes a unique heifer bull. Purchaser:
LOT 12
TARGET DENSITY T4 PV
SITZ TRAVELER 8180#
S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004#
BOYD FOREVER LADY 8003#
Sire: S A V 004 DENSITY 4336SV
LEACHMAN RIGHT TIMESV
S A V MAY 7238#
S A R PROSPECTOR MAY 9124#
SOO LINE MOTIVE 9016#
BROOKING DEJA VU 4038#
WERNER ROYAL LASS 4218#
Dam: WHL QUEEN MOTHER 1769EPV BC EAGLE EYE 110-7# THUNDER CREEK QUEEN MOTHER 41Z#
CREEK QUEEN MOTHER 44T#
Comments: Target Density T4 is an exceptionally impressive bull that oozes sire potential. He is the result of one of our very first imported embryos from Canada. His donor dam is an incredible Angus female, beautifully uddered, feminine and packed with depth and power. Combine this with T4's sire, the one and only S A V Density, who is renowned for making impeccable daughters, and you have a bull that could be easily used in a stud breeding program. We love this bull for his overall mass, great feet and length of body, he is the real deal and a complete package in our eyes.
HIGH VALLEY 4C6 AMBUSH# DMM AMBUSH 03M# DMM MISSESSENCE 108J#
Dam: DALES N3#
BLAST HOBSON 16T#
EVERA OF GUMBO GULCH 216W#
OF GUMBO GULCH 186T#
Mid June 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: A full brother to lot 10. T134 is sired by the $200,000 record breaking Canadian bull, HF Alcatraz 60F and out of a top Canadian embryo donor, Dales N3, from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada. This bull, like his full brother, is a complete outcross to any Australian herd. Dales T134 is thick made, well muscled with plenty of length. Recommended for heifers.
Purchaser:
Dales T78 SV LOT 14
Sire: DALES R6PV DMM AMBUSH 03M# DALES N3
Comments: A big powerful bull with plenty of length, softness and a large scrotal. Dales T78 has an attractive data set with strong growth traits and positive rib and rump fats. Sired by Dales R6, a bull that brings together some of the best American IMF bloodlines with a maternal, phenotype focused Canadian blood dam who is an imported embryo from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada.
Purchaser:
Dales
G A R PHOENIXPV G A R PROPHET N744#
Sire: DALES R1PV
MATAURI REALITY 839# BROOKLANA M REALITY K58SV MEDLYN TIFFANY F97#
Dam: DALES Q73#
MILLAH MURRAH EMPEROR H125SV
BOORAGUL FLEUR L25#
FLEUR G172#
June 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: A good topped, soft skinned bull with hindquarter shape to catch any breeder's eye. Sired by Dales R1 who brings together some of best American IMF bloodlines with a maternal, phenotype focused Canadian blood dam who is an imported embryo from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada. His mother combines some of our very best Australian bloodlines from the Brooklana and Booragul Angus herds.
Comments: A young bull with plenty of length. Recommended for commercial herds as this bull hasn't been parent verified. Overall a very tidy bull with a neat sheath, strong toplines and masculine head. Recommended for heifers.
Dales T491 (COMMERCIAL)
IDENT: COMMERCIAL DOB: 08/08/2022 BW: 39kg
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723#
MATAURI REALITY 839#
MATAURI 06663#
Sire: BROOKLANA M REALITY K58SV
S A V NET WORTH 4200#
MEDLYN TIFFANY F97#
MEDLYN TIFFANY B79#
Dam: COMMERCIAL ANGUS FEMALE
Comments: Sired by Brooklana M Reality K58, this commercial bull is a half brother to our previous commercial bull in lot 6. Similar in type, he is well built with lots of bone and depth of body. A good structured bull that moves out well.
Comments: Dales T142 is well muscled and soft skinned. As you can tell at Dales Angus, we really love to see our bulls and cattle be soft skinned, we strongly believe this translates directly into fat cover and carcase quality. T142 is sired by G A R Phoenix who is a leading IMF sire and out of Dales N4, an embryo donor we imported from Miller Wilson Angus in
DALES P5SV
Comments: This is a bull that piles a pedigree directly from the heart of our embryo transfer program with both his sire and dam being embryo calves themselves. This assures you that he comes from some of our very best genetics utilised heavily in our herd. Dales T48 is a stout made, compact bodied bull with lots of muscle and sire appeal. Purchaser:
Dales T56 SV LOT 20
Sired by another one of our bulls that resulted from some of best American IMF bloodlines with a maternal, phenotype focused Canadian blood dam who is an imported embryo from Miller Wilson Angus in Canada. Dales T56 is sound made, masculine and strong topped.
LOT 21
Dales T118
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
Dam: DALES P5SV
WHEEL WRIGHT H215PV ALUMY CREEK TANDIA M090SV ALUMY CREEK TANDIA K89#
Comments: There is plenty of growth in this attractively built young bull, both in the flesh and in his EBV's. Dales T118 is an embryo calf himself sired by American IMF leading G A R Phoenix and out of Dales P5, super consistent, high productive and proven donor female that we have continued to flush again and again.
Purchaser:
Dales T43 SV LOT 22
IDENT: LFT22T43 DOB: 18/07/2022 REGISTER:
CABOODLE C6SV PENTIRE LOONEY TUNES L39SV KENNY'S CREEK BARA F693PV
Sire: DALES Q39SV ITHACA G110
ITHACA L95# ITHACA C26#
ITHACA G110SV ITHACA A24#
Dam: DALES N41#
Comments: A bull with plenty of leg putting him up off the ground that moves extremely well. He is long bodied with a great temperament making him easy to handle and get along with. He comes from a good milking, productive mother. Low birthweight and recommended
Dales T76
G A R SURE FIRESV
G A R PHOENIXPV
G A R PROPHET N744#
Sire: DALES R4PV
NORTHERN VIEW SMW GUSTOV 3ZSV
DALES N8SV
DMM LADY BLACKBIRD 41Y#
PATHFINDER GENERAL K7SV
DALES N76SV BOORAGUL FLEUR L135SV
Dam: DALES Q75#
ITHACA J80SV DALES N17# ITHACA L78#
Comments: Dales T76 is a really attractive young sire that we like quite a lot. He is soft made in his carcase and skin type. Well structured, good boned with adequate shape and sire appeal. A really neat package of a bull overall. With a super low actual birth weight of 25kg, this bull is very comfortably recommended for heifers.
Dales T28 SV LOT 24
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
EXAR UPSHOT 0562B# EXAR BARBARA T020#
Sire: ALUMY CREEK UPSHOT K39SV MYTTY IN FOCUS# ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY F19# ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY D32# TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV ITHACA G95SV
Comments: Another bigger framed, long built bull. If you are looking to add extra EMA in your herd, this bull will be the one to do it with an EBV of +12.0, putting him in the top 6% of the breed. Sired by Alumy Creek Upshot K39, who has been a great producer in our commercial herd
G A R SURE
PENTIRE CABOODLE C6SV PENTIRE LOONEY TUNES L39SV KENNY'S CREEK BARA F693PV
Dam: DALES P9# ITHACA G95SV ITHACA J18#
G111#
Comments: If you are looking for a moderate framed, stout made and red meat packed bull, this could be your guy. A young bull that has great sire appeal and a masculine head, T67 has attractive growth, milk and carcase weight EBV's, not to forget to mention his exceptional feed efficiency also.
Dales T9 PV LOT 27
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
EXAR UPSHOT 0562B#
EXAR BARBARA T020#
Sire: ALUMY CREEK UPSHOT K39SV MYTTY IN FOCUS#
ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY F19# ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY D32#
R/M IRONSTONE 4047#
BOORAGUL IRONSTONE H144SV
BOORAGUL GLAZE Z93PV
Dam: BOORAGUL FLEUR L116# S A F 598 BANDO 5175#
BOORAGUL FLEUR A90#
FLEUR Y23#
Comments: If you are in the business of producing or wanting to increase yield in your commercial herd then this is the bull for you. Jam packed with a massive amount of red meat, Dales T9 is exceptionally big hipped, strong topped and bold ribbed. On a good foundation of sound feet and legs, this bull would be a great asset to any breeder wanting to sell heavy weaner calves.
Purchaser:
Dales T119 PV LOT 28
CONNEALY IN SURE 8524#
G A R SURE FIRESV CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A
Comments: Soft made, deep bodied throughout and good shaped, Dales T119 is a really neat bull. He presents with a large EMA, top milk, exceptional calving ease and low birth weight accompanied by high growth numbers. This bull is perfect for someone looking for a curve bending heifer bull. Not to forget to mention, he ranks in the top 1% and 2% of the entire Angus breed for his selection indexes. An embryo calf from our ever reliable donor female, Dales P5. Recommended for heifers.
Purchaser:
Dales T11 LOT 29
PENTIRE CABOODLE C6SV
PENTIRE LOONEY TUNES L39SV
KENNY'S CREEK BARA F693PV
Sire: DALES Q50PV
ITHACA G95SV
ITHACA J18#
ITHACA G111#
EXAR UPSHOT 0562B#
ALUMY CREEK UPSHOT K39SV ALUMY CREEK TRILOGY F19#
Dam: DALES Q55#
ITHACA D15SV ITHACA J60#
ITHACA A126#
Comments: Dales T11 has an exceptionally strong spine. A lighter boned bull that packs a punch in his hindquarter, a bull that will really add yield into his calves. He is masculine headed with a crested neck and smooth shoulder.
Dales T62 SV LOT 30
G A R SURE FIRESV G A R
Sire: DALES
Dam: DALES R59#
Comments: Dales T62 is a smaller framed bull that is compact and sound made. Combining some of our very best pedigrees and high quality genetics used throughout the Dales herd, this young bull is a good example of what we are breeding from these bloodlines.
Comments: A younger bull in the sale draft that is not two until September, Dales T124 is sired by the Canadian bull, Brooking Firebrand 6068. Firebrand is an exceptional sire with a very strong maternal backing deep throughout his pedigree. T124 is also backed by some great cows on his dam's sire of the pedigree, this leads us to believe that this young bull is destined to make some impressive daughters.
Sire: BROOKLANA M REALITY K58SV S A V NET WORTH 4200# MEDLYN TIFFANY F97# MEDLYN TIFFANY B79#
Dam: COMMERCIAL ANGUS FEMALE
Comments: Another younger bull in the sale draft, Dales T122 is long bodied and soft made. Sired by Brooklana M Reality K58, this bull is a generational heifer bull. Recommended for heifers. Purchaser: __________________________________________________________________________
Sire: DALES ANGUS BULL
V A R GENERATION 2100PV
EF PRIME QUARTER 5369PV
EF RITA 3422#
Dam: DALES Q23#
ITHACA G95SV
ITHACA K26#
ITHACA G44#
Comments: The youngest bull in the draft being a December born calf, Dales T169 is soft skinned with plenty of growth and good shape. Sound made with a tidy sheath, this young guy would be a great addition to any commercial herd. Recommended for heifers.
Purchaser:
NOTES
Dales U3 # LOT 34
IDENT: LFT23U3 DOB: 06/06/2023 REGISTER: HBR
AVF BREAKOUT 5409# MAY-WAY BREAKOUT 1310# MAY-WAY LADY BANDO 086#
Sire: HF ALCATRAZ 60F# HF TIGER 5T#
HF MAYFLOWER 191Z# HF MAYFLOWER 78P#
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
Dam: DALES P5SV CARABAR WHEEL WRIGHT H215PV ALUMY CREEK TANDIA M090SV ALUMY CREEK TANDIA K89#
Mid June 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Comments: Now here is a special opportunity. The very first stud heifer to be offered from the Dales Angus program and she is directly from the heart of our embryo transfer program. Sired by none other than the $200,000 record breaking Canadian Angus bull, HF Alcatraz 60F and out of our ever reliable donor, Dales P5. U3 is soft as butter, easy fleshing and as sweet natured as they come. She would make a fantastic show heifer for a youth member looking to start their own stud or would be a highly valuable breeding addition to any herd. Purchaser:
Comments: Dales U146 is a feminine, long fronted and smooth shouldered baby heifer that boasts muscle shape and big potential to grow into an attractive breeding female. She is a double cross of our Canadian embryo donor, Dales N3, who was an imported embryo herself from Miller Wilson Angus, Canada. Combine this with her maternal grandsire being the first retained bull produced here at Dales and the US carcase bull, G A R Phoenix as her paternal grandsire, you have a heifer who should suit a diverse range of breeding operations. Another great show and breeding prospect.
UNDERSTANDING The transtasman angus cattle Evaluation (tace)
What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).
What is an EBV?
An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).
EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.
Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals
TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).
For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20 kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed
EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia.
To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide:
• the breed average EBV
• the percentile bands table
The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes. For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.
Considering Accuracy
An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.
The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV.
EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.
Description of TACE EBVs
EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.
PERCENTILE BANDS
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Animal details included in this catalogue, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, are based on information provided by the breeder or owner of the animal. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue was correct at the time of publication, Angus Australia will assume no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken based on this information.
Parent Verification Suffixes
The animals listed within this catalogue including its pedigree, are displaying a Parent Verification Suffix which indicates the DNA parent verification status that has been conducted on the animal. The Parent Verification Suffixes that will appear at the end of each animal’s name.
Privacy Information
The suffix displayed at the end of each animal’s name indicates the DNA parentage verification that has been conducted by Angus Australia.
PV : both parents have been verified by DNA.
SV : the sire has been verified by DNA.
DV : the dam has been verified by DNA.
# : DNA verification has not been conducted.
E : DNA verification has identified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively.
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Updated 25/11/2020
CEDir %
CEDtrs %
GL days
BW kg
200 Day kg
400 Day kg
600 Day kg
MCW kg
Milk kg
DtC days
SS cm
CWT kg
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
RBY %
IMF %
NFI-F kg/ day
Doc %
Foot Angle score
Claw Set score
$A $
UNDERSTANDING estimated breeding values (ebvs)
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.
Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.
Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase.
Genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.
While the $A aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $A-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
