Monday June 16 - Benoak Devon Cattle Stud

10th Ausmectin Northern Beef Week Open Day/Sale 2014
Monday June 16th
Inspection from 9AM – 5PM
Private sale from 10am to 10:30am
Offering 6 Bulls & 35
Heifers:
5 “H” Rising 2 YO Devon Bulls (2 Poll)
1 “J” Yearling Devon Bull
30 -35 Rising 2 YO Commercial Devon hfrs (Unjoined)
(Female catalogue available at Open Day)
Welcome To
“Oaklands” Home of
Benoak Devons
If ever there was a twelve months to remind us all what weather the Australian
climate can throw around this has been it, & by all long term weather predictions it’s
certainly not over yet. The amount of sheep & particularly cattle that had to be
unloaded off property’s as all water reserves were depleted was staggering. I heard one
story of a producer ringing a major abattoir to let them know there was four BDoubles of cows about to arrive at their abattoir, the abattoir informed him that they
weren’t booked in & his reply “I’ve completely ran out of water yesterday & if they
don’t die at your abattoir they’ll all perish in three days here”. The amount of quality,
young beef breeding females that would have simply gone to the abattoirs as a last
option is staggering. It’s a sobering reminder of how volatile this game is & how
sometimes you have to make some very big decisions. The good news is that once the
seasons get back on track again livestock will be a highly sought after commodity.
Processors have all said that as quick as they can kill the huge numbers they have no
trouble selling the meat to the world & that is probably the biggest positive out of all
of this, that the world market can’t get enough Aussie beef!! I’ve read some articles
about how the US is starting to recover from the huge drought they had not long ago
& young beef heifers (commercial) are making up to $2000 /head whilst the country
is trying to get their numbers back up. If we can get through this pinch we should be
right!!!!
Our cattle have come through with no supplementary feeding or lick (so far),
testimony to their “doing” ability & the cows have brought in some outstanding
weaners. The sale bulls haven’t had the preparation of other years as good grass was
nowhere to be seen but I’m happy with how they will present given the circumstances.
If ever there was a year to select cattle with robust constitution there is none better
I’m not to proud to say that cows that couldn’t handle the heat in the kitchen went
direct to Bindaree abattoirs. Our clients demand easy doing cattle & it’s years like
this that really bring the cream of our breeders to the top. It’s these bloodlines that
get magnified throughout our herd & also the ones I ramble on about when they
produce young bulls for our sale. An indication of Benoaks easy doing attributes was in
December 2013 we sold 30 CFA cows through the Glen Innes saleyards as the 6 -8
week waiting list for the major abattoirs was to far away. They went exceptionally
well & made $1.57/kg & returned $919 each. They topped the female section on the
day & I haven’t heard of cows making that much per kilo since, not bad for old cows
in the middle of a roaring drought. Above all this Benoak Devons are fertile, even in
years like this & when it’s all said & done there is no greater driver of profitability
than fertility in a self replacing beef herd, it’s been proven time & time again. That’s
why when you buy Benoak blood you are buying proven genetics that have been
meeting the markets for over 60 years.
Figure 1 CFA Cows sold Glen Innes Saleyards $1.57/kg December 2013 $919Avg
SALE INFORMATION
HEALTH
Bulls will be presented in strong healthy condition, vaccinated for Pestivirus, 7 in 1
(lepto) & Vibrio,(boosters due April/May 2015) Ear notch tested to be Pestivirus free.
We are EU accredited & have no history of Johnes Disease.
SALE INSTRUCTIONS:
All catalogued cattle will be for sale from 10:00am to 10.30am under a simple
highest bidder on the white board system. The bull reserves will start from $2500 to
$4000. Any sale cattle left after 10.30am will still be available throughout the day in
a first in first served basis. Buyers register for bidding before the sale. Please provide
your PIC at the time of registration.
REBATE:
Where a buyer wishes to be represented by an agent, the agent must accompany the
buyer to the sale to receive the commission. There will be a 3% rebate to Agents.
GST
GST will be added to all purchases.
VET INSPECTIONS
All Bulls have been evaluated for breeding Soundness & certificates will be available to
inspect.
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEETS
We will include the following information on all Bulls. Age, Sale weight, Calf size at
birth (small-medium-large), Scrotal Circumference (SC), Eye Muscle Area (EMA),
P8 and Rib Fat measurements and Intramuscular Fat content as a percentage (IMF).
PEDIGREE TRANSFER
If Devon Society Pedigree Certificate needs to be transferred please inform Greg.
DELIVERY
Confirm delivery with Greg. Bulls purchased from June 16th onwards can be held at
no cost for an early September delivery. We also have a tabletop truck if delivery
needs to be arranged.
There will be a lift-out for Northern Beef Week in The Land Newspaper in early
June.
Directions: 14km South of Glen Innes, turn right onto Grahams Valley Rd. 6km along
turn right onto Maybole Rd, we are first on left & right of Rd at “Oaklands’’.
(Refreshments provided on the day)
Contact Details:
Greg & Jo Wright
Ph: 02 6732 1148
Mobile: 0403 338
619
[email protected]
www.benoakdevons.com.au
Sires Represented
Born:
09.04.2006
STONEGROVE
HIGH'N'MIGHTY
(P)(SL)
Ident: UKIPM06197
Registered
Poll
-- Thorndale Fitzroy 3rd (SL)
Thorndale Assirati EX92 (SL)
-- Thorndale Flirt 8th (F2) (SL)
--- Minety Broads Trespasser 4th
Stonegrove Fancie
-- Dingle Fancie 177th
Comments: High 'n' Mighty was UK young bull of the year in 2007. Paul & Loma saw the bull on the mini tour the UK Devon society held in 2010. They
commented that he was a big free moving bull with great thickness. His eldest progeny on Oaklands are two & half years old & I’m pleased to say I’m
happy with their attributes, particularly their doing ability & ruby red coats. They appear to be cattle that finish when we want them too, not when they
want to, a trait we constantly strive for.
Born: 7/11/2007
VIX DANIEL
C137(Scurred)
Ident: VIXC137
Registered
Scurred
-- Darling Hill Anzac (P)
-- Glen William Lone Pine (P)
-- Glen William Bell 16th (P)
VIX ZED Z103 (P)
-- Longacres Midas 40th
-- Palinga Courage V59 (A.I)
-- Palinga Courage S110
-- Temagog Myall
-- Palinga Wilbur (A.I)
-- Palinga Courage T53
VIX DAINTY Z52
-- Palinga Dude (A.I)
-- Palinga Dainty V30
-- Palinga Dainty N125
Figure 2 Daniel C137 son, Benoak Dan H61. Lot 5
Comments: Dan C137 purchased at the Inland Devon sale 2010. I noticed him the minute we stepped out of the car. A very proud bull with tremendous
muscle , thickness & length. A lighter coat than most Devons we used him over our commercial herd initially, but once his progeny came into the
system we started using him over stud cows. His progeny may not be the “Prettiest” but they are great contributors to the bank account. He also has
above average IMF (marbling)
Born: 3/03/2006
VIX BOTHAM B12
Ident: VIXB12
Registered
Horned
-- Longacres DESERT STORM
-- Longacres M.E 9607
-- Longacres PLUM 44
Palinga YARDARM Y46
-- PALINGA YACHT
-- Palinga PLUM L26
-- Wombramurra PLUM Y13
-- Longacres DESERT STORM
-- Longacres M.E 9607
-- Longacres PLUM 44
Palinga EMMA Y48
-- WOMBRAMURRA WARLOCK L288
-- Palinga EMMA R104
-- Palinga EMMA N7
Figure 3 Botham B12 January 2014 8 years old
Comments: Purchased in 2008 at the Inland Devon Breeders sale for $11750. A big smooth skinned bull, He has proved to be a good outcross & has
produced excellent females for our stud.
BENOAK
LEONARDO
E191
Devon
Born: 22/08/2009
Ident: OAKE191
Registered
Horned
-- WOMBRAMURRA WARLOCK L288
-- ROTOKAWA 688
-- ROTOKAWA 447/91
WALLATON LENNIE A11
-- ASHWOOD ARCHITECT T018
-- WALLATON NELL X01
-- BELMUR NELL P11
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BARNESTAPLE POLYANTHUS 2
BENOAK CINDERELLA X9
-- PALINGA YACHT
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA N13
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA
Comments: Both sides of this bull is filled with great cattle, Rotokawa 688, Wallaton Nell X01, Barnstaple Kismet 22, Cinderella X9 & Palinga Yacht
all need no introduction. All blood that performs!!! His first drop of calves were out of “F” heifers with no trouble at calving & are all great doing cattle.
Particularly pleasing is they are a good style of cattle with high yielding carcasses.
BARNSTAPLE
ROYAL
MANDARIN 13
(E6)
Born: 8/07/2009
Ident: BARE6
Registered
Horned
- BEMERSYDE MAGNATE
-- BARNSTAPLE GRAND MERCURE 5
-- BARNSTAPLE PERIWINKLE 4
BARNSTAPLE LEXINGTON 16
-- BARNSTAPLE MARRIOT AA
-- BARNSTAPLE CANDYTUFT 16
-- BARNSTAPLE CANDYTUFT 9
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER (A.I)
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 13
-- BARNSTAPLE CELANDINE 2
BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 8
-- BARNSTAPLE MARRIOT AA
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 3 (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR (SFA)
Comments: Purchased as a bull calf at the Barnstaple Dispersal 2010. A bull that has plenty to offer. Briar 8 a big roomy cow with excellent doing
ability. Graeme Barnes had a lot of respect for his sire Lexington 16. Offered at our 2012 open day & sold to David & Leith Towns, Nymboida.
Born: 2/09/1976
BENOAK
GREG
Ident: Greg
Not Registered
Poll
STRINGY BARK PAUL(registration?)
BENOAK LOMA
On the 27th October 2013 Joanne & I welcomed Rosemary Grace Wright.
Comments: Greg has produced 6 progeny all out of the one Dam. They appear to be below average for growth with some temperament issues (will fire
up when cornered!!) Paul & Loma had no choice but use him as he was the only Male they produced. Many would argue that there is not enough
natural thickness & eats far too much for kilos gained. No plans for future progeny. (No comments from Trevor Cleaver needed.)
2014 Sale
Bulls
Born: 26/05/2012
1
Benoak
STRAUSS H12
Ident: OAKH12
Registered
Horned
-- Longacres M.E 9607
-- Palinga YARDARM Y46
-- Palinga PLUM L26
VIX BOTHAM B12
-- Longacres M.E 9607
-- Palinga EMMA Y48
-- Palinga EMMA R104
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 93
-- HILWAH JENNY 3RD
BENOAK CINDERELLA C13
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA V10
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA N6
Notes: A big stretchy Botham son that will grow out into a very productive bull. I thought enough of him to use him over 15
stud “F” heifers in our 2013 joining, calves to hit the ground mid August. Cinderella C13 won her fair share in the judjing ring &
at Sydney 2010 was judged Champion Devon Female. She’s a large roomy cow that weighed 840kg going into winter 2013.
2
Benoak
BRUCE
ALLMIGHTY
H14 (Poll)
Born: 12/08/2012
Ident: OAKH14
Registered
Poll
-- Thorndale Fitzroy 3rd (SL)
-- Thorndale Assirati EX92 (SL)
-- Thorndale Flirt 8th (F2) (SL)
Stonegrove HIGH'N'MIGHTY(P)(SL)
-- Minety Broads Trespasser 4th
-- Stonegrove Fancie
-- Dingle Fancie 177th
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 93
-- HILWAH JENNY 3RD
BENOAK HALO C14
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK HALO V12
-- BENOAK HALO N7
Notes: Bruce allmighty H14 is our English A.I sired bull this year who has filled out into a very handy young poll bull. He was
also used over 15 Stud “F” hfrs in our 2013 joining & I’m keenly awaiting the progeny. Halo C14 a large frame cow with
excellent confirmation & a rich deep red coat.
Born: 18/10/2012
3
Benoak Motor
Lodge H19
Ident: OAKH19
Not Registered
Horned
- BARNSTAPLE GRAND MERCURE 5
- BARNSTAPLE LEXINGTON 16
-- BARNSTAPLE CANDYTUFT 16
BARNSTAPLE ROYAL MANDARIN 13
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 13
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 8
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 3 (SFA )
Oak Commercial Bl 55 Devon
Motor Lodge H19 an earlier maturing, mobile young bull that would handle plenty of work. His dam Bl 55 is small to medium
frame with perfect udder & teats who produces magnificent vealers year in year out. This young bull’s daughters would be
perfect for producers looking to sell vealers straight off the cow with minimal input costs or country with low fertiliser history.
Born: 11/10/2012
Benoak Motor
Lodge H25
Ident: OAKH25
Not Registered
Horned
- BARNSTAPLE GRAND MERCURE 5
- BARNSTAPLE LEXINGTON 16
-- BARNSTAPLE CANDYTUFT 16
BARNSTAPLE ROYAL MANDARIN 13
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 13
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 8
-- BARNSTAPLE BRIAR 3 (SFA )
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 93
-- HILWAH JENNY 3RD
Benoak CANDICE B61
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK CANDICE W10
-- BENOAK CANDICE M20
Motor Lodge H25 a very soft easy doing young bull by the Barnstaple Royal Mandarin 13 out of a cow that has produced
some excellent progeny. Rodney & Narrelle Watson, Enmore via Uralla purchased an impressive Candice B61 son last year
at our open day. She is medium to large frame.
5
Benoak DAN
H61
(Scurr/Poll)
Born: 1/10/2012
Ident: OAKH61
Registered
Scurred/Poll)
-- Glen William Lone Pine (P)
-- VIX ZED Z103 (P)
-- Palinga Courage V59 (A.I)
VIX DANIEL C137 (S)
-- Palinga Wilbur (A.I)
-- VIX DAINTY Z52
-- Palinga Dainty V30
-- ROTOKAWA 688
-- WALLATON LENNIE A11
-- WALLATON NELL X01
BENOAK CANDICE D22
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK CANDICE V13
-- BENOAK CANDICE M20
Notes : The first Daniel C137 son we’ve offered, Dan H61 is a later maturing bull with great balance & mobility with an
excellent temperament. Would suit Stud or commercial producers looking for some new blood. Candice D22 is an outstanding
large frame cow that was in our 2012 Sydney show team. Her progeny are starting to do all the talking, particularly their
natural thickness, great constitution with plenty of frame & soft ruby red coats.
Born: 5/05/2013
6
Benoak
LEONARD J9
Ident: OAKJ9
Registration Pending
Horned
-- ROTOKAWA 688
-- WALLATON LENNIE A11
-- WALLATON NELL X01
BENOAK LEONARDO E191
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA X9
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA N13
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK ENA F4
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- BENOAK ENA Z2
-- BENOAK ENA V9
Notes: Leonard J9 a young bull jam packed with great blood on both sides, look up some of the pedigree & you’ll find
interbreed & multiple show winners.This is Ena F4’s first calf, she is a very functional medium framed young heifer who did a
great job on this young bull, she has plenty of depth with natural thickness & constitution. Any one concerned with using
yearling bulls give me a ring or see me on the day. We’ve used them for over ten years with no trouble, the trick is to respect
them for the first year or two & understand their limits. (If you’ve got access to a computer use “google”)
2013 Sale Bulls
G66 Fig Tree Organics Grafton NSW & G60 Mitch Warden Biloela Qld
G65 Robert & Anthony Moore Gloucester NSW
G64 Rodney & Narelle Watson Enmore NSW
G59 Chris & Geraldine Pogonoski Stroud NSW
Please be aware we are 1120m above sea level, you’ll love our cattle but possibly
not our weather, make sure you bring a warm coat no matter how blue the sky is!!!
Hope to see you on 16th June.