High Country Heifers - Dale EdwardsArtificial Breeding and Genetics209 McLeod Ln, Mansfield Vic 3722Mobile: 0427 806 672highcountryheifers@bigpond.com www.highcountryheifers.com.au

Dale Edwards and Chad Ellingson in front of a mural at Ellingson Angus Ranch depicting the

next great calving-ease bull of the Angus breed, IDENTITY

Welcome to our 2012 beef catalogue

WE have travelled around the world and around Australia to bring you, the beef producer the best and most well

researched product available. With the introduction of a number of new bulls from the United States, Australia and New Zealand and our current crop of bulls, we feel we have the highest type, best structured, highest growth and biggest numbered bulls on the market.

All our bulls are closely scrutinised for phenotype, temperament, pedigree and structure.

We don’t recommend these bulls because someone sitting at a desk trying to reach sales targets tells us to, we recommend them because we passionately believe they can and will make a difference to both stud and commercial cattle operations. The bulls are all personally inspected by myself, Chad Ellingson in the US and Lindsay Jones in New Zealand.

“Cattlemen choosing bulls for cattlemen, not salesmen behind a desk.”

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Ellingson Identity

Set to be the new calving-ease-great of the Angus breed

Top 1% milk in USATop 5% CEM in USATop 2% rib eye in USATop 10% marbling in USATop 5% carcass weight

High docilityTop 2% heavy grass fed steerTop 1% short fed domesticTop 5% terminal index

$40.00 + GST

reg no USA16413257 matureborn 19/02/2009 yrlg framebirth wt. 34 kg mature frame 6.1205 day wt 392 kg scrotal 37 cm365 day wt. 626 kg tattoo 9104

CED CEdtrs GL BW 200day 400day 600day MCW milk SC CW EMA rib fat rump f RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV +1.4 +1.6 -5.2 +3.3 +49 +92 +107 +82 +21 +1.1 +66 +7.6 -0.7 -0.2 +1.6 +0.9acc 46% 35% 63% 76% 74% 73% 69% 60% 62% 70% 64% 60% 62% 56% 52% 55%rank 16% 6% 6% 3% 12% 1% 5% 2% 2%

Owned by: Carstew Farms Ltd. IA, Ellingson Angus ND, Maher Ranch, SD

CRA Bextor 872 5205 608

TC Blackbird 4034

Wulffs Ext 6106

EA Queen Dolly

TC Aberdeen 759

EA Queen Dolly 7813

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$115 16%heavy grass fed steer index +$102 2%short fed domestic index +$98 1%terminal index +$86 5%

Identity heifer

Dam of Identity

Angus

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Schaff Net Income

One of the most imposing Angus bulls you will ever see

Big top-lineExcellent feetTop 4% 200 day weightTop 11% 400 day weightTop 11% 600 day weightTop 8% carcass weight

Top 9% milkBeautifully-uddered, long-bodied,

soft-finished, quiet daughters

$35 + GST

reg no USA15892972 mature 1030 kg @ 24 moborn 28/3/09 yrlg frame 6.8 @ 24 mobirth wt. 39 kg mature frame205 day wt. 418 kg scrotal365 day wt. 653 kg tattoo 7024

CED CEdtr GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC DTC CW EMA rib fat rump RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (days) (kg) sqcm (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV -2.2 +1.1 -2.6 +6.7 +51 +84 +107 +98 +17 +1.9 -5.5 +64 +3.9 0.0 -0.9 +0.8 +0.5acc % 56% 48% 65% 84% 78% 76% 73% 66% 68% 69% 40% 68% 63% 64% 59% 57% 59%rank 4% 11% 11% 18% 9% 6% 8%

Owned by: Martin & Angie Schaff, ND, Chad & Julie Ellingson, ND

SAV 8180 Traveller 004

SAV NMay 2410BCC Bushwacker 41-93TMT Rising Star 8048 MGGS: N Bar Enulation EXT

TC Aberdeen 759

EA Queen Dolly 7813

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$91heavy grass fed steer index +$87short fed domestic index +$77terminal index +$77 Net Income

Angus

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Mohnen Long Distance

Awesome new breed of calving-ease bullOutstanding progeny at Mohnen AngusStandout bull at Genex collection centre,

Billings, MontanaSuper, super quietStructurally impeccableTop 1% for calving ease direct and

docility

“Long Distance’s 50K data indicates he has the genetic pre potency of the breed’s most used bulls of all time.”

50K data ranks Long Distance as Top 3% CED Top 4% WW Top 3% BW Top 10% YW

$38 + GST

production maternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC doc CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +17 -2.9 +48 +88 +0.11 +0.3 +0.27 +28 +12 +30 +48 +0.5 -10.43acc 47% 56% 45% 37% 33% 32% 46% 29% 18% 24% 30% 20%rank 1% 1% 2% 5% 10%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat Usnd $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +15 +0.52 +0.27 +0.031 Grp 2 +33.44 +29.14 +29.09 +26.30 +2.79 +53.14acc 27% 37% 32% 31% Pg 5rank 10%

Reg. no USA16455862 matureborn 20/1/09 yrlg frame 6.5birth weight 39 kg mature frame205 days 357 kg scrotal 37.35 cm365 days 587 kg tattoo 1639

Owned by: Mohnen Angus Farms SD

Mohnen Brushpopper 353

Mohnen Jilt 1283

Rito 616 of 4820 6807

Baldridge Blackbird 736F

Mohnen Brushpopper 295

Baldridge Blackbird M565

Long Distance bull calf

Angus

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A A R Sturgis 9080

Standout females at Mohnen AngusCow-maker bullLow birth weightHuge scrotalTop 10% docility50K data ranks A A R Sturgis as

Top 9% CED Top 10% WW Top 2% CEM

$30.00 + GST

Reg no USA16555089 matureborn 24/2/09 yrlg framebirth weight mature frame205 days scrotal365 days tattoo 9080

Owned by: Mohnen Angus Farms, SD, Stein Angus Acres, MT, Gordon Resources, SD

SAF Focus of ER

Mytty Countess 906

SAV Adaptor 2213

HSAF Lady Kelton 5048

Mytty In Focus

AAR Lady Kelton 5551

Production MaternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +8 +1.8 +36 +80 I+0.15 I+0.3 +1.12 +20 +10 28 I+18 I+0.1 -5.72acc 40% 65% 53% 37% 5% 5% 48% 38% 19% 22% 5% 5%rank 15% 10% 15%

Carcass $ValuesCW marb RE fat Usnd $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +28 +0.59 +0.33 +0.021 Grp 1 +21.94 +25.61 +30.56 +28.41 +2.15 +66.01acc 23% 28% 29% 26% Pg 9rank

Sturgis heifer

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Connealy Earnan 076E $60.00 + GST

$235,000 top selling bull for 2012 at Connealy Angus ranch saleTop 1% in an amazing 6 traitsTop 1% weaning weightTop 1% yearling weightTop 10% marblingAdmired by America’s top cattlemen as the pick of Connealy’s 2012 bullsJerry Connealy: “Earnan is a fault free type of bull with excellent numbers,

backed by a proven pedigree.”

reg no 16969555 matureborn 03/08/2010 yrlg framebirth weight 36 kg mature frame 5.9205 day 339 kg scrotal365 day 563 kg tattoo 076E

Owned by: Alta Genetics Inc, Rocky View County AB, Canada, Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

production maternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC doc CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +9 +0.9 +70 +122 +0.17 +0.5 +0.62 +15 +11 +25 +30 +0.4 -9.86acc 24% 42% 34% 35% 31% 31% 43% 25% 8% 15% 29% 19%rank 20% 1% 1% 10%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +51 +0.75 +0.53 +0.031 +44.11 +58.09 +31.14 +32.50 -1.36 +81.88acc 25% 35% 29% 29%rank 1% 10% 1% 1% 10% 2%

KMK Alliance 6595I87

Blinda of Conanga 004

Connealy Tobin

Breesha of Conanga 1251

Connealy Consensus

Brazila of Conanga 3991 839A

Connealy Earnen

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Booroomooka On Time $25.00 + GST

Super sound, easy-keeping bullStructurally impeccableLow birth weightHigh docilityTop 10% calving ease daughtersTop 4% gestation lengthTop 10% birth weight

reg no NGMD105born 07/07/2008register HBRgenetic test results 418 kg

Pappa Equator 2928 USA2928

RM Black Magic 7574

Hyline Right Time 338 (ET)

Booroomooka WubuW467(AI)

BT Equator 395M

Booroomooka Wubu B31(AI)

CED CEdtrs GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC DTC CW EMA rib fat rump IMF doc RBY(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (days) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (trial) (%)

EBV -0.2 +2.0 -5.4 +2.4 +36 +78 +96 +84 +15 +2.5 -5.2 +55 +2.6 +0.6 +0.4 +1.4 +18 -0.5acc 62% 53% 77% 94% 90% 89% 87% 78% 59% 85% 45% 78% 67% 76% 77% 66% 84% 68%rank 10% 4% 10% 20% 7% 11% 5%

Owned by: High Country Heifers, Wyatt AB, Ellingson Angus

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$96heavy grass fed steer index +$76short fed domestic index +$69terminal index +$64

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Anvil First Class $25.00 + GST

First son of WK Replay$21,000 high-selling bull at 2012 Anvil

bull sale. Sold to Texas AngusAdmired for his fault free structure and

phenotypeVery high docilityExtremely soft fleshed, easy-doing bullHigh carcass merit

Top 2% scrotalTop 6% days to calvingTop 9% eye muscle area

CED CEdtr GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC DTC CW EMA rib fat rump RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (days) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV +1.1 -1.0 -2.4 +4.1 +41 +79 +99 +84 +13 +3.0 -5.4 +58 +6.3 -0.1 -0.2 +1.0 +1.4acc 45% 37% 63% 79% 72% 72% 69% 59% 45% 75% 35% 62% 55% 60% 61% 53% 50%rank 2% 6% 9% 15%

WK Vegas

SAF Penelope

Glenoch Megaforce (AI)

Te Mania Lowan V70(AI)(ET)

WK Replay

Te Mania Y147(AI)

reg no hbuf283 matureborn 01/09/2010 yrlg framebirth weight 36 kg mature frame 6.1205 days scrotal 39 cm18 months 655 kg tattoo F283

Owned by: Texas Angus

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$110heavy grass fed steer index +$92 11%short fed domestic index +$81 11 %terminal index +$78

Angus

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Schurrtop Reload $35 + GST

Standout bulls at Scotts AngusOut cross pedigreeAwesome feet and legsHigh docilityHigh fertilityTop 5% for 200 day growth and retail beef yield

reg no USA16201751 matureborn 25/02/2008 yrlg framebirth weight mature frame205 days scrotal356 days tattoo J368

Owned by: Curt Miller, SD, J Schurr Bros, NE

BCC Bushwacker 41-93

VDA Elluna 4167Belvins Schurrtop SolutionSchurrtop 2928 622MGGS: Papa Equator 2928

SHB Schurrtop Tradition

Schurrtop 9447 X320

CED DEdtrs GL BW 200day 400day 600day milk SC CW EMA rib fat rumpfat RBY(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%)

EBV -2.4 -0.5 -0.9 +5.9 +50 +84 +103 +15 +1.5 +59 +3.8 -1.4 -1.3 +1.4acc 47% 35% 70% 86% 80% 78% 70% 58% 63% 62% 52% 50% 43% 42%rank 5% 11% 17% 18% 5%

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$84heavy grass fed steer index +$84short fed domestic index +$77terminal index +$77

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Haas GPS $55 + GPS

One of the biggest numbered Angus bulls in the world

Top 1% yearling weightTop 1% marblingTop 2% carcass weightTop 5% in six different traitsTop 10% in nine different traitsHuge scrotal

Super sound feetHigh docilityOut of one of the most powerful cows

I have ever seen

reg no USA15848590 matureborn 3/2/2007 IMF 7.38birth weight 31 kg mature frame 6.3weaning weight 346 kg scrotal 38.76 cmyearling weight 610 kg rib eye 13.4 cm2

Owned by: Ken Haas Angus, WY and co

production maternalCED BW WW YW SC CEM milk Mk $EN

EPD +10 +0.8 +64 +128 +1.30 +11 +27 H 1 -25.03acc 49% 77% 67% 57% 67% 23% 26% D 6rank 15% 4% 1% 10% 10% 20%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat Usnd $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +47 +1.15 +0.54 +0.080 Grp 21 +26.76 +68.35 +31.11 +39.53 -8.42 +82.32acc 24% 31% 34% 29% Pg 67rank 2% 1% 20% 1% 1% 2%

N Bar Prime Time D806

Green Garden JiltC242S1

B/R Destination 727-928

KCH Eline 263

Gardens Prime Star

KCH Eline 549

GPS progeny

Angus

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Mohnen Dynamite $55 + GPS

Still one of the most heavily used Angus bulls in AustraliaOut cross pedigreeMassive growthTrait leader for gestation length and 400 day weight

reg no USA15585939 mature 1134 kgborn 23/01/2006 yrlg framebirth weight 45 kg mature frame 6.0205 days 389 kg scrotal 41.0 cm365 days 679 kg tattoo 1356

Owned by: Mohnen Angus, SD, Peak Dot Ranch, SK

Jauer 353 Traveler 589 27

Pleasanta of Conanga

Clearwater Paf Seville 1977

Mohnen Jilt 143 MGGS: Bon View Traveler 181

Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF

Mohnen Jilt 910

CED CEdtr GL BW 200day 400day 600day MCW milk SC CW EMA ribfat rump f RBY IMF doc(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV -0.5 -1.8 -6.8 +4.7 +53 +102 +123 +131 +9 +1.9 +68 +4.7 -0.7 -0.8 +0.8 +0.1 +3acc 78% 64% 98% 99% 98% 98% 98% 92% 86% 98% 88% 82% 89% 87% 77% 77% 91%rank 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 5% 20%

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$89heavy grass fed steer index +$95 7%short fed domestic index +$86 5%terminal index +$88 4%

Angus

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Mohnen Settler 90

Standout bull 2012 USA bull tourHigh docility, top 10%Deep-sided, thick- muscledFrom the dam of Mohnen Dynamite; Jilt 91050K data ranks Settler as

Top 5% CED Top 4% YW Top 10% REA

$30.00 + GST

reg no 16760245born 04/01/2010

tattoo 90

SAV Final Answer 0035

SAV Blackbird 5297

Clearwater Paf Seville 1977

Mohnen Jilt 143

SAV Pioneer 7301

Mohnen Jilt 910

production maternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC doc CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +4 +2.8 +48 +85 I+0.07 I+0.3 +0.89 +22 +7 +33 I+33 I+0.1 -13.83acc 39% 45% 37% 29% 5% 5% 41% 37% 19% 24% 5% 5%rank 10% 4%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +32 +0.33 +0.38 +0.025 +28.49 +25.98 +21.13 +19.59 +1.54 +59.75acc 18% 23% 26% 21%rank 20%

Owned by: Mohnen Angus Farms, SD

Mohnen Settler

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SAV Heartbeat 9222

Out cross pedigreeHuge growthTop 4%for yearling weightHeaviest weaned bull in 2010 SAV saleStandout bulls at Mohnen AngusEarly Australian calves are standouts for growth.

$35 + GST

reg no USA16396554 matureborn 13/03/2009 yrlg frame 6.5birth weight 37 kg mature frame205 day 461 kg scrotal 37.1 cm365 days 727 kg tattoo

Owned by: Fairmount Angus, Griggsville, IL, Schaff Angus Valley, Saint Anthony, ND

CAR Duke 104

SAV Blackcap May 4136

SAV 8180 Traveler

SAV Emblynette 3316

SAV Heritage 6295

SAV Emblynette 5299

production maternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC doc CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +1 +3.1 +60 +112 +0.15 +0.6 +0.49 -7 +7 +29 +30 +0.4 -13.43acc 47% 68% 56% 46% 34% 31% 57% 48% 15% 21% 31% 21%rank 10% 4% 15%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat Usnd $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +29 +0.41 -0.01 +0.071 Grp 7 +33.17 +50.79 +9.95 +22.63 -12.68 +48.82acc 27% 38% 33% 31% Pg 23rank 15% 4%

Dale and Heartbeat

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Ellingson Guaranteed $40.00 + GST

Big time growth, powerhouse bullLong-bodiedTop 5% weaning weightTop 2% yearling weightTop 3% carcass weightTop 10% milk

production maternalCED BW WW YW RADG YH SC doc CEM milk MW MH $EN

EPD +2 +3.7 +61 +114 +0.16 +0.4 +0.98 +3 +7 +31 +35 +0.4 -16.00acc 31% 39% 30% 29% 26% 23% 37% 13% 9% 14% 22% 17%rank 5% 2% 10%

carcass $ valuesCW marb RE fat $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD +42 +0.38 +0.45 +0.040 +32.58 +52.69 +19.57 +21.48 -1.91 +66.58acc 24% 33% 27% 25%rank 3% 15% 2%

Sitz Upward 307R

Sitz Everelda Entense 264

SAV Net Worth 4200

SAV Blacklass 124 EA

Sitz Dimension 8607

EA Blacklass 8688

reg no 16724980 matureborn 28/02/2010 yrlg framebirth weight 38kg mature frame 6.7205 day 416kg yearling scrotal 38.5cm365 days 682kg tattoo 0023Owned by: Chad and Julie Ellingson, ND; Don K Zimbleman, ND

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SAV Harvestor 0338

$275,000 high selling bull in 2011 SAV sale

Progeny display tremendous early volume and growth

Huge, huge growth, volume and thickness

Top 2% weaning weightTop 1% yearling weightTop 4% milk

Top 4% carcass weightSame sire as SAV HeartbeatHeaviest yearling weight of all SAV

bulls in 2011

$50.00 + GST

CAR Duke 104

SAV Blackcap May 4136

SAV Net Worth 4200

SAV Emblynette Diamond 6377

SAV Heritage 6295

SAV Emblynette Diamond7749

production maternal carcass $valuesCED BW WW YW SC CEM milk $EN CW marb RE fat $W $F $G $QG $YG $B

EPD -4 +5.6 +68 +132 +0.78 +4 +33 -34.07 +43 +0.20 +0.35 +0.037 +17.97 +71.44 +10.83 +14.24 -3.41 +61.26acc 27% 36% 28% 26% 34% 15% 19% 12% 18% 20% 15%rank 2% 1% 4% 4% 1%

reg no USA16687737 matureborn 18/04/2010 yrlg framebirth weight mature frame205 day scrotal365 days tattoo 0338

Owned by: Herbster Angus Farms, NE; Schaffs Angus Valley, ND

SAV Emblynette 7749; Harvestor’s dam

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Texas TNT $25.00 + GST

Outstanding phenotypeTop 11% gestation lengthHuge growthTop 2% 200 day weightTop 1% 400 day weightTop 2% 600 day weightTop 6% carcass weightTop 5% Terminal index

Admired for his length of body,high docility and smooth clean front end.

Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF

Mohnen Jilt 910

BT Ultravox 297E

Texas Usherette W166

Mohnen Dynamite 1356

Texas Usherette Z051 (AI)

CED CEdtr GL BW 200day 400day 600day MCW milk SC CW EMA ribfat rump f RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV -2.0 3.3 -4.5 +5.8 +53 +98 +122 +127 +11 +1.7 +65 +4.6 -0.1 -0.1 +0.6 +0.6acc 53% 46% 68% 80% 73% 75% 74% 67% 60% 75% 65% 57% 63% 59% 49% 50%rank 11% 2% 1% 2% 1% 6%

Selection Index Valuesmarket target index value ranklong fed/CAAB index +$92heavy grass fed steer index +$91 15%short fed domestic index +$80 15%terminal index +$87 5%

reg no DXTF259 530 days 720 kgborn 08/07/2010 yrlg framebirth weight 37 kg mature frame 6.5weaning weight 349 kg yearling scrotal 38 cm400 days 598 kg tattoo F259

Owned by: Texas Angus

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Maturi Outlier

Schurrtop Reality

Matauri 06663Karoo W109 Direction Z181Matauri 105583

Matauri Reality

Matauri 08860

$55.00 + GST

Outlier was destined to be a standout sire since his birth. Born at 33kg to a superb first calving heifer with excellent udder quality and went on to

outweigh his entire contemporary group at weaning by a massive 50kg.He has an excellent fertility and maternal background and measured 40cm scrotal at 12 months. Used as a yearling he successfully mated 40 first calving heifers with excellent libido.Top 1% of the breed for 200 day weight, scrotal, SRI and APITop 5% of the breed for 400 day weight and 600 day weightTop 20% of the breed for milk, carcass weight and rib and rump fatsTop 25% of the breed for EMA

CED BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC CW EMA rib fat rump f RBY IMF(%) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sq cm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV -0.6 +6.5 +55 +96 +119 +103 +16 +4.2 +63 +5.0 +0.7 +1.1 +0.3 +1.4acc 36% 76% 68% 68% 63% 53% 39% 72% 56% 48% 55% 57% 48% 43%rank 1% 2% 3% 11% 11% 1% 9% 18% 11%

selection index valuesmarket target index value rankself replacing index +$155 1%angus pure index +$176 1%

reg no 14647010F031 DNA number 800042312born 28/8/2010 yrlg framebirth weight 33 kg mature frame 7205 day 300 kg yearling scrotal 40 cm365 days 300 kg tattoo F013

Owned by: Colin Maxwell, Matauri Angus, NZ

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Maturi Reality 839

Schurrtop 77 1346 Excel

Schurrtop 8019 V141

Te Mania Ulong U41

Matauri 04456

Schurrtop Reality X723

Matauri 06663

Reality is rated by Matauri as the most versatile sire to have been used in 50 years. From his first crop of calves as a yearling the entire bull crop is rated as stud quality.He is sound footed with impeccable disposition and amazing constitution. His dam has perfect udder quality and structure.Top 3% for 200 day weight and trait leader for scrotal.Top 1% of the breed for SRI and API.Top 6% of the breed for gestation length and top 8% for 400 day weight.Top 11% of the breed for 600 day weight, milk and IMF.

CED CEdtrs GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk SC CW EMA rib fat rumpf RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV +1.4 +0.6 -5.4 +3.9 +51 +87 +106 +88 +16 +3.3 +56 +5.1 +0.8 +1.3 +0.4 +1.9acc 52% 39% 59% 88% 83% 82% 77% 66% 51% 83% 71% 62% 69% 70% 60% 56%rank 6% 3% 8% 11% 11% 1% 15% 8% 16%

selection index vlauesmarket target index value rankself replacing index +$156 1%angus pure index +$177 1%

reg no 14647008839 DNA number 800042311born 15/9/2008 yrlg framebirth weight 28 kg mature frame 6205 day 272 kg scrotal @11mths 34 cm365 days 450 kg tattoo 839

Owned by: Colin Maxwell, Matauri Angus, NZ

Angus

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Dam of GPSSteve Handbury, Ian Bates, Kendall Haas, Ken

Haas, Dale Edwards

GPS bull calf

Long Distance heifer

Old FaithfulSAV

GPS heifer

LT Ranch; Steve Handbury, Brent Theil, Dale Edwards

Sturgis heifers

The Rockies

Steve Handbury, Ken Haas, Ian Bates

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Koanui Safety

Koanui Safety U130 P

Koanui Girl O129 P

Koanui Rebel 1193 P

Koanui Lydia 1117 P

Koanui Safety 4353 P

Koanui Lydia 3108 P

reg no (NZ) 0216088557born 06/09/2008birth weight 42 kgmature wt 1228 kgscrotal 43 cmOwned by Maungahina Herefords, Bruce and Mark McKenzie, Masterton, NZ

CED CEdtrs GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk MV SC CW EMA rib fat rump f RBY(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%)

EBV -2.2 +1.3 +1.1 +4.4 +31 +51 +75 +69 +14 +15 +1.4 +48 +2.9 +0.4 +0.7 +0.9acc 59% 47% 81% 90% 86% 77% 76% 65% 55% 63% 76% 64% 48% 50% 54% 48%rank 18% 18% 11%

market target market index value rankHereford prime/maternal index ($) +$75Export/maternal index ($) +$85Dairy/maternal index ($) +$50Dairy/terminal index ($) +$40

Selected by Maungahina Herefords (NZ’s oldest herd with 104 years of continuous breeding) out of the 500-strong Koanui herd.

One of New Zealand’s best polled Hereford bullsLong-bodies, deep-sided and full of muscleSafety is of a pure NZ pedigree and a great out cross option.Exceptional feet, moves with ease.Great hair/coat, fully pigmented and strong in colour.

Hereford

$60 + GST

Koanui Safety

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Maungahina Manson

FHF 8403 Starbuck 19H PGV 579 Victoria 9710 PPremier 25C Stankout U45 PMaungahina Amethyst 83 P

NJW FHF 9710 Tank 45P P

Maungahina Amethyst 136 02110

reg no (NZ) 0805090051born 14/09/2009birth weight 40 kgweaning weight 336 kg600 days 678 kgOwned by Te Puna Polled Herefords, Kaikohe, Northland, NZ

BW 200 day 400 day 600 day MCW milk CW EMA rib fat rump fat RBY IMF(kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (sq cm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV +4.2 +30 +43 +64 +58 +17 +40 +3.3 +0.4 +0.5 +0.7 +0.5acc 71% 67% 65% 69% 58% 53% 55% 46% 48% 51% 44% 42%rank 11% 18% 9%

Tank 45P. Sire of MansonScanned at 5.1 IMFThe 4 Tank sons at Maungahina averaged 4.1 IMFDam line includes 2 of the breed’s greats; Koanui Supreme and

NJW VaqueroThe sire, Tank 45P, is one of the best footed, most mobile bulls

of any in the breed in North America.

market target market index value rankHereford prime/maternal index ($) +$72Export/maternal index ($) +$71Dairy/maternal index ($) +$47Dairy/terminal index ($) +$44

Hereford

$40 + GST

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Matariki Holy Smoke

Strong NZ pedigreeTop 5% calving ease daughtersTop 5% gestation lengthTop 6% 200 day weightTop 7% 400 day weightTop 1% carcass weightTop 2% eye muscle areaTop 2% intramuscular fat

Top 1% Hereford primeNew great of the Hereford breed

Yarram Hot Shot P028 H

Capethorne Amethyst U21 PKoanui Bulls Eye R 60 PMatariki Girlie 3 P

Capethorne Hot Shot 03 22 P

Matariki Girlie 00323 P

CED CEdt GL BW 200d 400d 600d MCW milk MV SC DTC CW EMA rib fat rump RBY IMF(%) (%) (days) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (days) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV +3.0 +5.1 -2.7 +2.8 +36 +57 +75 +52 +13 +15 +1.5 -2.8 +61 +4.8 +0.8 +1.4 +1.1 +0.9acc 61% 46% 86% 94% 88% 87% 85% 74% 53% 63% 86% 40% 72% 62% 65% 71% 62% 62%rank 8% 5% 5% 8% 6% 7% 8% 8% 1% 2% 10% 8% 2%

market target market index value rankHereford prime/maternal index ($) +$121 1%Export/maternal index ($) +$116 1%Dairy/maternal index ($) +$106 7%Dairy/terminal index ($) +$68 5%

reg no (NZ) 0281070390born 20/8/07birth weightweaning weight 600 daysOwned by Matariki Herefords, James and Becky Murray, Kaikoura, NZ

Hereford

$45 + GST

Holy Smoke bull

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GPS bull calf

15 month old Long Distance heifer

Ellingson Angus ranch

Dale Edwards and Steve Mohnen

Ray Mar Farms, California Long Distance bull calf

Steve Mohnen and Dale Edwards Mohnen Settler

Heartbeat calf

Photo Gallery

Holy Smoke bull

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Synchronisation Programs: We are at the absolute cutting edge of synchronised breeding programs in this country. Many large programs conducted through the years, have proved the consistency of the protocols we have been using and modifying as we go along. While the success of any program is usually measured in percentages, I think we also need to be mindful of just how user friendly we can make it, to not only the cattle owners but also the staff involved in running it. We are only too happy to help anyone wanting advice on their individual breeding programs.

Semen Sales: We have a bull team available to assist a wide range of cattle operations in their quest to be more profitable and in simple terms, to breed better cattle that all people involved can be proud of. All bulls have been extensively researched and physically inspected and while we don’t pretend to be perfect, we are certainly proud of the amount of work put into each bull’s selection. We feel each bull has a purpose and can and will add something to each individual breeding program.

Ultrasound Pregnancy Testing: Now over forty thousand pregnancy tests this per year, I would like to think we know what we are doing. Ultrasound is still the most cost effective and highly accurate way of diagnosing pregnancy status available. Producers should still be aware that ultrasound is only as good as the person using it and only a trained, experienced technician should be used. Next time you enquire about someone to pregnancy test your herd, ask the operator where they were trained and by whom. If the answer is not satisfactory, as in they learnt it from a book, then don’t use them. If you have any queries on qualified technicians please feel free to ask.

Freeze Branding: While freeze branding would have to rate as ‘not my favorite job’, it does have a very enjoyable upside. That is talking to cattle producers on all subjects great and small that have to do with the cattle industry. Due to the time consuming nature of branding, it is one of the few ways you can get a breeder to stand still all day and talk about his or her cattle. You also get a close up and personal look at most of the current crop of AI sires being used; this certainly makes a day’s branding a very worthwhile experience. We like to think we do a good job of it as well.

Merchandise: We are now one of the larger suppliers of CIDRs to the beef industry. Please feel free to enquire about AI merchandise prices.

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Wakefield Fudge

Fernvale Roadster AI ETGunnadoo Irene M103D PLT Wyoming Wind 4020 PLD PWakefield Zoe P R/F

Gobongo Villaroy V80E

Wakefield Bolero AI ET P R/F

Polled red-factor bull by Gobongo Villaroy, out of an LT Wyoming Wind damHigh selling bull @ $10,000 at the 2012 Wakefield sale.Top 5% 200 daysTop 10% 400 daysTop 5% milkHuge scrotalTop 7% carcass weightHigh docility

reg no BISF776Eborn 5/11/2010birth weightweaning weight600 daysOwned by GJ & JM Frizell

Charolais

CED CEdtrs GL BW 200day 400day 600day MCW milk SC CW EMA rib fat rump f RBY IMF(%) (%) days (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (cm) (kg) (sqcm) (mm) (mm) (%) (%)

EBV -0.9 -0.6 -1.1 +1.5 +18 +29 +35 +16 +6 +1.5 +23 +1.5 +0.3 +0.5 +0.1 +0.4acc 39% 36% 62% 72% 72% 68% 74% 63% 43% 66% 60% 46% 55% 54% 51% 43%rank 5% 10% 11% 5% 6% 7%

Selection Index ValuesMarket Target Index Value RankDomestic Index +$31 11%Import Index +$41 11%Northern Terminal Index +$19 10%

$40 + GSTnew

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LT Bridger 9191

M301930 LT Unlimited Ease 9108F924572 LT Brenda 1014 PLD(*)M633377 M6 Grid Maker 104 PETF872939 LT Carol 0271

M705113 LT Easy Blend 5125 PLD

F1003551 LT Carol 4105 PLD

Matured into one of the smoothest made, softest, easy-doing bulls of any breedTop 3% weaning weightTop 1% yearling weightExtreme docilityHigh carcass meritMust-use bull of the Charolais breed.

reg no M780188born 12/3/2009horn polledweaning weight600 daysOwned by Lindskov-Thiel Charolais, SD; Satterfield Charolais, AR

Charolais

$50 + GST

CE BW WW YW milk MCE MTNL SC Prg CWT REA fat marb

EPD +5.8 +0.9 +44 +88 +5 +3.0 +27 +0.8 C 0 +40 +0.045 +0.021 +0.08acc 41% 67% 49% 46% 22% 19% 20% U 7 24% 24% 21% 17%rank 3% 1% UHrd 1 1% 9%

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Sally SchultzRuminant Nutritionist

It is well known and documented that minerals play an essential role in the health, fertility and productivity of your herd. But does your average grazing beef herd need any mineral supplementation? Is pasture able to supply enough minerals for optimal herd performance?

Our aim for livestock is often that all of the required minerals be supplied through grazing pastures. Unfortunately this is not always the case. For this to occur you need:

• A good level of mineral and biological activity in your soils. The mineral content of your pastures will be a direct reflection of the mineral content and the biological activity within your soils. Minerals are the building blocks of plant performance. Active soil biology is the link that allows minerals in the soil to be available for the plants.

• Pastures to be a biodiverse mix of grass, broadleaf plants, legumes and herbs. The more species of plants, particularly perennials, within the pasture sward the better. This allows the cattle to select a diet that reflects their nutritional requirement. You may have noticed for example that cattle at times will graze thistles that are very high in copper and other times they will not touch them.

• Rotational grazing management that allows a good biodiverse sward and free choice of pasture species

Most of us are on a continuous path to improving soil, plant and grazing conditions for our livestock and I think

this is really important for long term productivity. But often mineral supplementation can be helpful while the on-going improvements are being implemented in soil and pasture management. Mineral supplementation can actually add to your soil mineral levels by spreading additional minerals through the manure. Certain classes of stock also have higher mineral requirements like early lactating cows, cows on AI programs and growing young stock.

It doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be as simple as offering free choice mineral licks near water points. To start with, offer livestock just plain sea salt in one container and seaweed meal from bull kelp in another. Once they have slowed down on their salt and seaweed consumption then offer a mineral lick as well. Talk to your local nutritionist or rural store to get an idea of the best lick for your area. Make sure that you use licks that contain both macro minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus and micro minerals like boron, copper, cobalt, selenium and zinc in a salt base. Molasses in the lick encourages uptake when not required so is best in small amounts or avoided altogether. Another option is to mix your own or offer the minerals free choice so that the livestock can choose their mineral intake (this is very effective). Again talk to your local nutritionist to work out the best option for your farm.

The main thing is to have minerals offered to the stock all year round. This will allow animals to top up as they require ensuring optimum animal performance and minimising stress and metabolic disease, resulting in greater farm productivity.

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Watermill Brazolle B54 $40 + GST

Out of the Beatrice family, one of the most sought-after families in AustraliaSired by Wiseman whose progeny have been purchased by a number of leading

studs across AustraliaFirst Murray Grey to have semen exported to Italy

Waverly Orestes PB AI ET

Watermill Bridget PB

Waverly Orestes PB AI ETWatermill Beatrice Q7 PB

Watermill Wiseman PB

Watermill BeatriceV55 PB ET

Dam of Brazolle

Murray Grey

reg no KAL B54born 1/11/2006DNA typed UQ 131241weaning weight600 daysOwned by Glenburn Station

CED CEDtrs BW 200 day wt 400 day wt 600 day wt MCW milk

(%) (%) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg)

EBVs -6.2 -1.4 +6.3 +22 +36 +48 +50 +5

acc 48% 37% 74% 66% 62% 61% 51% 48%

new

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Ruapehu Gallileo $22 + GST

reg no RUA G2born 11/2/2011birth weight 33 kgweaning weight 297 kgIMF scanned 6.0 @ 12 monthsOwned by RL and JE Brown

Speckle Park

Gallileo is the result of a very successful flush for calving-ease, gestation and birth weight

Gallileo is very soundly made with excellent muscle patternExcellent dispositionGallileo’s dam is one of the breed’s best donors

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yearling photograph

Raven Meadows Magnum 10N

Codiak RKW O7J

HWY 4 Speckle Park 2HCodiak Prairie Fire RKW 01J

Codiak Crikey GNK13U P

Codiak Nice Lady RKW 25N

Mobile: 0427 806 672highcountryheifers@bigpond.com www.highcountryheifers.com.au

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