Talooby 2007 Bull Sale Report
Three Times Lucky, Hat Trick at Talooby hits $5000 high.
The Land 13.9.07 - Brad Wilson
A total of 48 Angus Bulls sold to $5000 three times and averaged $3234, in an 81 per cent clearance at the Grieve family's 19th Annual Bull Sale, at Bylong last week. More than 140 people attended the sale with 33 buyers registering for the Helmsman sale.
Equal-top price of $5000 was paid by Wal and Sue Thorne, “Umbiella”, Glen Alice, for Talooby Anzac A44, displaying GeneStar figures of two stars for Marbling, seven for Tenderness and five for Feed Efficiency.
Anzac was a July-2005 drop son of Talooby Viking V94.
Repeat buyers, the Thorne family join 450 commercial cows, trade in feeder steers and use Angus bulls to cross with Charolais cows to produce vealers on their 2024-hectare property.
“Talooby bulls are good functional cattle- we have been repeat buyers of Talooby bulls for a very long time”, Mr Thorne said.
Equal top price of $5000 was also paid by the Martin Family, “Kyeema”, Willow Tree, for Talooby APR A354, by Brightview New Design W8, while Roger Fuller Pty Ltd, Singleton, purchased five bulls to gross $16,750, also equally top price of $5000 to average $3350.
Repeat buyer Andrew Wallings, Wallings Pastoral Company, “ Helvetia ”, Bylong, purchased three bulls topping at $4250, to gross $12,000, while averaging $4000.
Mr Walling joins 700 commercial cows in Bylong, aimed at producing European Union accredited steers, turning them off between 500 and 600 kilograms.
“I like Talooby cattle - they are good honest cattle which have not been dressed up. I will back them all the way”, Mr Wallings said.
Other volume buyers on the day include the Spicer family, “Wangabutta”, Connabarabran, who purchased three bulls to a $4000 top and averaged $3667, Dan Lee-Walker, “Mullee”, Aberdeen , purchased three bulls for $2500 each. The sale was conducted by Elders.
2007 Sale Photos
Talooby Spring News
Welcome to our 2007 Bull Sale . This years bulls have like most studs, had their share of tough times particularly the Winter/Spring of 2006. They have however recovered well with excellent results, particularly EMA at scanning on May 9 th .
This year we are particularly pleased to welcome Dick Whale as a part of our management team. Dick will be available on sale day to finally inspect the bulls (in addition to the usual vet checks etc) and assist clients with their selections. We urge you to take advantage of this new service.
We once again have Genestar tested the bulls to provide extra information to those requiring it. Please remember it is early days with Genestar and decisions should not be made based exclusively on the results of Genestar but rather a phenotype and where applicable, Breedplan. Perhaps a word or two about the breeding guidelines at Talooby would be appropriate.
Talooby aims to produce cattle of sound structure and good temperament-that should be a given! We endeavour to produce bulls with birthweights below breed average and as much growth as this allows, consistent with maintaining mature weights that are sensible. Remember the cow herd consumes 70% of the feed produced annually.
Also it is worth noting that a bull passes on half of the EBV value to the progeny, the cow contributes the balance eg. Two bulls that are 30kg different at 600 day EBV will be 15kg apart at 600 days in their progeny. Our analysis of Breedplan graphs shows that the Talooby herd is a high fertility herd being some, .5% above breed average for calving ease-daughters
.6% above breed average for calving ease-direct
.7%below breed average for days to calving
And some 20kg less for mature cow weight.
This combination results in more calves per 100 cows joined and a more sustainable cow herd under the conditions experienced over the last six years.
My thanks to Ben Simpson, Outcross Genetics Australia for his input and catalogue production and especially the photography, Dick Whale for his input and our staff for their efforts.
Again we welcome you to Talooby on September 7 th and hope for continuing rains for the rest of 2007.
Talooby Angus steers average $1033-The Land 10/5/07- Mike Harvey
It was a good result at the Mudgee weekly cattle sale for the Grieve Family, Talooby Angus, Rylstone, with agent Jason Pearce reporting a top of $900 for 43 Angus, with 22 steers, 2 to 2 ½ years, averaging $1033, 19 cows averaging $776 and two heifers averaging $583.
A pair of 960kg 3 ½ year-old bullocks averaged 145.2 cents a kilogram and $1393, while cows averaged 134.8c/kg and heifers 140c/kg.
2007 Sale Date
Friday 7th Sept, 2:30pm
60 Red and Black Bulls.
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CHRISTMAS GREETING
Pat, Ronald, Jill and Peter would like to take this opportunity to thank all our website visitors and supporters of Talooby Angus during 2006. We wish you all a joyous and festive season and a Very Happy 2007 with much green grass!!
SEASONAL UPDATE
Conditions at Talooby are much the same as most of South east Australia- dry, indeed very dry.
Drought feeding has been the order since February 2006. Along with the yearly weaning of calves etc, and the regular arrival of various fodders on large trucks at a considerable expense.
However, the cow head is in good shape, the calves are weaning well (150kgs plus at 14 weeks) and the 2007 sale bulls are in excellent conditions.
It is my firm conviction that our moderate maturity, positive fat and high fertility, Talooby Angus have made the task of drought survival, so much easier.
With exceptionally dry conditions persisting over majority of SE Australia , fodder supplies are tight, agistment very scarce and water is becoming a problem for many. However, all dry times come to an end, in my experience extreme weather, with bush fires etc will be followed by wet conditions, I hope sooner rather than later.
Talooby Angus welcomes visitors at any time, so just give us a call for further information or a visit.
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2006 SALE REPORT
Angus bulls sold to $11,500 and 48 averaged $3714 in an 81 percent clearance for the Grieve family's 18 th annual Talooby bull sale at Rylstone.
Last year 53 bulls sold to $8000 and averaged $4349.
Top price of $11,500 was paid by regular client Minnimurra Pastoral Company, ‘Cortina', Wollar, for Talooby Zambia Z46 a 780kg June 2004 drop son of Talooby Uarbry U78, by Butchs Maximum, from Talooby Unique T13, with exceptional growth figures.
Minnimurra manager, Dennis Power, who paid top price of $8000 last year, liked his new sire for his balance, tidiness and strong visual appeal backed by balanced estimated breeding values.
GeneStar ratings were provided for the first time this year, with the bull having one star for marbling and six for tenderness.
The Minnimurra commercial herd comprises 2500 Angus and black baldy cows with the steer progeny backgrounded at 14 to18 months and 450kgs into feedlots.
Mr Power also paid $5000 fro another new Talooby sire.
Warrick and Margret and Thompson ‘Gowan Green', Wellington paid secod top price for $6,500 for Talooby Zane Z166, a 785kgs August 2004 drop bull which went back to B/R New Design 036, with a GeneStar six for tenderness.
They also bought another bull for $3000 to use in their Angus commercial cow herd, which turns off steers as weaners or feeders through the Dubbo yards or in the paddock.
Doug Stapleton, ‘Dunroamin', Perthville, paid $6250 for a new sire to join to 38 Angus heifers with the aim of keeping the best of the heifer calves as breeders and the steeres to processors or feedlots depending on the season.
Andrew Wallings ‘ Helvetia ', Bylong, bought bulls for $6520 and $5250 and the Spicer family, ‘Wangabutta', Coonabarabran, four bulls to $5750 at an average of $3813.
Coggins brothers, Rylstone, paid $5000, Timnath Pty Ltd. ‘Budden', Bylong, $5000 and Pinehurst partnership, Merrygeon, bought three at an average of $3583.
Steven Forgacs, Collaroy station, Cassilis, secured eight at $3313 and Barbara Mawhood, Oberon, three at $2833.
The Helmsman auction was conducted by Elders, with co-ordinator John Horne. |
Sale comment
Peter Grieve
The 2006 sale result was satisfactory given the tight seasonal conditions, which were reflected in both the clearance and average prices.
The top end bulls sold very well as is normal, with the bulls down the line as it were meeting weaker demand.
This year's bulls where tested for GeneStar tenderness and marbling with the aim of providing more complete information for our clients and building a herd profile with this exciting new technology.
The 2006 bulls, as per normal practice had not been fed grain, and consequently were presented in slightly lesser condition than normal, and should not suffer unduly at their new homes.
We are very pleased with the progress of the 2007 sale bulls which will again be GeneStar tested for all available traits. Our sincere thanks to all Buyers, Under bidders and all those that came to help make our 2006 sale day a great day. |
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