The Boundary Rider's Report June 2021
Sam & Kirsty White • June 18, 2021
The Boundary Rider's Report June 2021
Welcome to the June 2021 Boundary Rider’s Report
Snapshot:
Bald Blair Angus is located East of Guyra on the Northern Tablelands of NSW.
We have an elevation of between 1280 and 1420m above sea level.
Area: approx 2000 ha over 4 properties.
Enterprises: Angus Stud, commercial Angus herd, crossbred and sheep.
How is your season going?
Winter is well and truly here. The temperature has dropped, it is cold but we have a great body of feed available to get us through this winter. It snowed on the 9th and 10th of June which resulted in the road being closed from Guyra to Armidale and Arthur getting a day off school to build snowmen with his dogs. Our farm stay was booked as soon as snow was forecast and our guests were very happy with their snow experience. During these cold snaps we ensure our stock has plenty of hay and shelter until the sun shines again.
All markets, Cattle and Sheep are holding strong at this time, herd rebuilding dominating the market place at this time.
What's on our plate?
Bull sale preparation is taking major priority at the moment. However I have just had my long planned Hip surgery, recovery is well underway; so I have a bit of office time in front of me as I allow recovery to occur. Sounds like a half life refit, anyway all going well. I would like to acknowledge our team, Tom Cleaver and Jonathon Woods for taking on all the tasks at this very busy time. A big thankyou.
2021 Bull Sale team
All bull sale bulls have been freeze branded and huge thanks to Tom and Jono for putting in the hours to get this job done. If you would like to know more about freeze branding check out this information from the Angus Society https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/breeding/general-articles/freezbranding/
The bulls have now all been fully vaccinated and received all animal health treatments before the sale. All bulls have undergone pesti ear notch tests, all clear, there are no PI’s. They have all undergone their bull check, structural assessment, 600DW and traits. All this data has been submitted to the Angus Society for inclusion in the latest TACE run.
97% of our bulls in this year's catalogues are Parent Verified. Parent Verified means that the bulls have been DNA verified to both his Sire and Dam. For more information about Parent and Sire verification head to https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/marketing/sale-catalogues/angus-parentage-assurance-program/
The bull sale team’s treatments are all up to date, so the bulls are good to go on sale day. They have received the following vaccination & drench treatments:
- Bovi Shield MH
- Botulinum
- Flukazole C
- Pestiguard
- 7in1
- Vibriovax
- Tick Fever
- Lice treatment
They have all been Ear Notched and identified as free from Pestivirus, there were no PI’s identified.
Bald Blair Angus Online Bull Sale Catalogue
We have submitted our bull sale team to the Angus Society and the online bull sale catalogue is now available. https://bit.ly/3xx4UZI
The online catalogue is a very powerful tool that will enable you to search for the right sire for your breeding program. Create or login to your AngusTech account and you will be able to see 100 animals at a time. Some options may be to search by sire lines, or EBV highest to lowest eg: if you are looking for bulls with an IMF of between 2.5 and 3.5 you will be able to find them. Alternatively if you look closely at INDEXES eg DOM (Domestic Index) you can search the highest indexing bull in the catalogue. Remember it is important to look behind the index and ensure it fits your breeding program. Sam is happy to talk you through how to do this or go to the Angus Society Education area on their website to learn more https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/education/using-angustech/database-search/
Bull Sale Team Inspections & Open Day
Inspections are welcome anytime in the lead up to this year's annual Sale on Tuesday 3rd August 2021, just call Sam 0438 792140, or email samwhite@baldblair.com.au
to make an appointment. We will also have an Open Day on Sunday 1st of August from 10am until 2pm while the bulls are being paint branded with their sale lot numbers prior to Tuesday's Sale, so bulls will be in the yard. Hot food & beverages available.
Register Early and Recieve FREE Merch!
Register early for the Bald Blair Angus bull sale and receive a FREE Bald Blair Angus cap or mug! We are really excited to offer early registration for anyone planning to attend our on property bull sale and bid. Please follow this link https://forms.office.com/r/5aMLGvqBRS
and fill in your details. The information will go straight to our agent, Elders. When you arrive at Bald Blair on sale day please go straight to the Elders desk and they will have your bidder number/card and your complementary cap or mug ready for you. Just like an “express lane” for bull sale registrations! Please note pre-registrations close at 5.00pm on Friday 30th July 2021 and you need to be aware of the terms and conditions. Please let us know what you think of this process, we welcome your feedback.
Online bidding via AuctionsPlus
If you are unable to attend our bull sale at Bald Blair, it will be live streamed on AuctionsPlus. If you are not already registered with AuctionsPlus, please take the time to register now, so you can become familiar with the platform. Last year we had many people register and bid online, so we understand this is a very important platform for people to buy the best bulls for their breeding program. Here is the link to our bull sale https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/cattle/bald-blair-angus-2021-bull-sale/45302
Link to register on AuctionsPlus https://help.auctionsplus.com.au/knowledge/how-do-i-register-to-bid
Link to demonstrations
We will again have photos and videos of individual bulls closer to the sale and can provide additional information on any lots you may be interested in.
Reference Sires of 2021 Sale Team:
RENNYLEA L519, NORL519: Comments: This sire is having a very positive impact on our breeding program, here at Bald Blair, Great Growth and Carcase attributes, Cwt, EMA and IMF @ 4.2%; he has left some great young sires here in the Bald Blair Herd; his progeny are very sound. We have a number of sons in this year's sale plus a number of his sons who will have sires in future years sales.
HPCA PROCEED Comments: A proven high marbling sire, out of the ABS Australia Catalogue. A Bull with great Carcase Merit working in this herd, we have 2 noted sons already operating in the herd, with progeny available in future years sales.
GAR FAIL SAFE Comments: Used as a Calving Ease, outcross pedigree to the Bald Blair Herd.
PARINGA JUDD M118, HKFM118 Comments: A Paringa Judd J5 son, purchased 2017. Has been used in the herd for 3 years as a coversire with an outcross pedigree from the Bald Blair Herd. Very good carcase Traits, CWt, EMA & IMF. This bull is well represented in this year's sale with lots of progeny. He has been a very sound addition to our breeding program with many daughters in our herd also.
S PowerPoint WS550 USA18159093 Comments: An Outcross pedigree with class. S Powerpoint has left some great progeny in the Bald Blair Herd and improved the diversity of our pedigrees.
Sydgen Enhance USA18170041 Comments: A new pedigree, with Calving Ease.
GAR Inertia USA18636043 Comments: A great spread of growth & carcase, the first US Momentum son used in the Bald Blair Herd.
Thomas Edison 6764 USA18704096 Comments: An outcross pedigree in the Bald Blair Herd
Lawson Momentous M518 VLYM518 Comments: An Australian born Momentum son out of an Africa Daughter. Great Carcase merits, this bull is making a massive contribution to the Bald Blair Herd.
Home Grown Sires
Bald Blair Keegan NBBK279, A Growth Sire from the Bald Blair herd.
Bald Blair Marco M38 (PV) NBBM38 Comments: Calving Ease sire from within our herd.
Bald Blair Nelson N47 (PV) NBBN47, Comments: Sold to the Laurie family Knowla Angus and used at AI in the Bald Blair Herd.
Bald Blair Nathan N112 (SV) NBBN112, Comments: a calving ease sire, still producing in the Bald Blair Herd.
Bald Blair Traction N145 (PV) NBBN145, Comments: a bull currently producing in the Dysaght region of Queensland, in a cross breeding program. A very sound bull.
Bald Blair NBBN159 (PV), Comments: An Ayrvale Bartel E7 son, that has produced some outstanding progeny for this year's sale.
Head over to our reference sires page on our website for links to sires, photos, comments and data. https://www.baldblairangus.com.au/reference-sires
NEW PODCAST The Data Breeder!
We have launched our own podcast called the Data Breeder!
The aim of the podcast is to provide commercial producers with some insight into the data behind the Bald Blair Angus breeding program and how best to use this information to buy the best bull for your breeding program. Please take a listen and let us know what you think? We would really appreciate your feedback and if there are any specific topics you would like Sam to cover please let us know asap. Huge thanks to Elders Guyra for sponsoring this podcast - please call in and see them for any of your rural needs and also to Ed Campbell from Seek and Deploy for producing the podcast. Check out Seek and Deploy at https://seekdeploy.com/
Download https://bit.ly/3gCoHBj
Essential Reading if you are buying a bull!
Please take the time to read this excellent information on bull testing by Sally White at Eastern Plains Angus - thank you Sal!
HAY RACKS FOR SALE
We are selling surplus hay racks.
Price $700.
Collection only.
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👋 Team news: Farewell to Mick, welcome Sam Savage!
🐄 Sales: Female Sale (8th April) & Bull Sale (5th August).
🌧️ Rain: 100mm+ in Jan = great pasture growth!
🚜 Farm updates: Calving, lambs shorn, paddocks prepped.
📅 Events & workshops: Stockhandling, Carbon EDGE & more!
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🏖️ Holidays: NZ adventures, bush tennis, and family fun.
🌦️ Season: Dry pastures, storms (42mm at Gatwood), planning for La Niña.
📈 Market: Lambs, heifers, steers for sale; market trends awaited.
🐄 Cattlework: DNA testing, pregnancy testing, calving autumn heifers.
🌾 Pastures & 🌳 Trees: Hay cutting planned, seedlings thriving, more planting needed.
🚧 Fencing & Thistles: Tackling nodding thistles; fencing paused until April.
📅 Events: Bull Sale (Aug 5), Feeder Steer School (Feb 10-13), Angus Forum (May 7-8).
🎧📺📖: Podcasts, Eat. Race. Win., and holiday reads!
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AI for the spring herd is complete, with our bulls now working in stud and commercial herds. Operation Thistle Blitz continues, tackling relentless weeds. 🌱
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For rainfall charts, email Kirsty at kirstywhite@baldblair.com.au.
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Exciting times at Bald Blair with our Annual Bull Sale approaching! 🐂
📅 Event Details:
Bull Sale: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 1 PM
Open Day: Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM
🗒️ Highlights:
Bulls of various ages on sale, including new bloodlines.
Online and physical catalogues available.
Moisture levels promising a massive spring.
Farm Safety Lunch in collaboration with Farmsafe Australia was a chilly yet successful event.
Upcoming Ebor Beef 2024 Forum: "The Future of Beef" on September 11, 2024.
World Angus Forum on May 7-8, 2025 - mark your calendars!
Beef Cattle Assessment Course: December 2-4, 2024.
🔗 Links:
Bull Sale Catalogue
Angus Australia
AuctionsPlus
Early Registration
Request a Catalogue
Farm Safety Info
World Angus Forum Info
📸 Big thanks to Struan and Monika Pearce for the amazing bull videos and photos! Check them out on our website.
#BaldBlair #BullSale2024 #FarmLife #AngusCattle #Agriculture #FarmSafety #BeefIndustry #EborBeef202
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