CHARBRAY NEWS
Kandanga Valley 6th Annual On Property Bull Sale – July 25th 2009
A beautiful sunny week leading up to the 6th annual Kandanga Valley on property bull sale threatened to change for the worse as some dark clouds rolled over the Kandanga hill on sale day.
However rain didn’t eventuate and some spirited bidding kept buyers warm as the temperature dropped slightly on the large crowd packed around the selling ring.
With 50 Charolais and 34 Charbray, 1 Limousin x Charolais and 7 grey Brahman bulls on offer, some brisk bidding saw a strong result achieved in just two and a half hours.
Topping the sale at $12000 was the 35mth old Charbray bull, Kandanga Valley B668. The first Charbray into the ring, B668 was a big, mobile fellow weighing 952 kg with an EMA of 131 and fat scans of 8 & 6mm. He sold along with lot 57, Kandanga Valley B737 ($8000) to Beryl Whyatt, Colinton.
Losing bidders on the first two Charbray lots, Greg & Shirley Callander, Sarina, weren’t going to be outdone on the next 3 bulls paying to a top of $9000 for lot 60, a massive volume bull weighing 984kgs at 31mths with an EMA scan of 136sq cm, fat of 9 & 7 mms and a whopping 45.5cm scrotal measurement.
Third top price was also paid by the Callander family for front cover feature bull, Kandanga Valley C901, by Kandanga Valley Zeppelin (P), and from a quality Garglen brahman dam by Mr International. Weighing 920kg at 26mths, with an impressive EMA of 136 sq cm, he was snapped up for $8500. The Callander family took 6 bulls home to average $6100.
Young sons of our homebred sire Kandanga Valley Ironman twice sold to $7000 to G Duncan, Gayndah and Lincoln Thorley, Miriamvale.
33 Charbrays sold to average $4969 in a strong show of support for the breed.
Overall 88 bulls sold, from 92 offered, to average $4306, in a solid display of support for the Kandanga Valley herd and the Charolais and Charbray breeds.
Primex, Casino 11-13 June 2009
What a success! It was unbelievable as to the amount of interest in the Charbray breed. On display we had Bodman and his mother Rachel (fresh out of the paddock blooming, heavily in calf), Cobon (a 75:25 CC:BB Bull) and Caleeta (a 25:75 heifer- who incidentally won the Junior Champion All Breeds Heifer).
Bodman drew the crowd with his sheer size and appeal, with comments being made by cattlemen “We didn’t know Charbray’s could be this good”, positively challenging traditional thoughts on the Charbray, and creating a lot of interest in generational breeding.
Congratulations must go to Ian and Colleen Clark of ‘5 C’s Charbrays’, Casino for achieving 3rd place in the site competition. Ian and Colleen, along with other New South Wales Charbray studs had a wonderful display of photos and material to help promote our breed.
Thank you Ian and Colleen for inviting Newcombe’s Charbrays to Primex and for your tireless efforts in presenting a fantastic site to promote the Charbray breed.
Visit us and "Bodman" and "Dawson's" new owners, Samari Charbrays, Roma at AgShow, Toowoomba on September 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Site MS 565 & 566 in the M & S Cattle pavilion.
Central Queensland Carcase Classic A Winner for Charbray’s
The Presentation Dinner for the Central Queensland Carcase Classic was held on Friday 29th May at the Frenchville Sports Club and attended by 140 guests.
A total of 367 entries were slaughtered for the competition with 70 of these entries nominated either as a Charbray or Charbray Cross Animals. The Charbrays certainly preformed extremely well, with Ross and Natalie Olive claiming first place in the single steer 300 - 420 Carcase weight, with a 351 kg Grassfed steer with 2 teeth. In the pen of 3 Grassfed Steers 300 - 420 kg Carcase Weight Fern Hills Grazing came up trumps with a pen averaging 370kg also with 2 teeth. This pen then when onto also claim the Reserve Champion Grassfed Pen.
In the Grainfed Section Tim and Lynette Olive won with a pen of 3 Steers in the 300 - 420 kg Carcase Weight with three, 2 tooth steers averaging 395 kgs. This pen also went onto win Champion Grainfed Pen and the one of the three was awarded Champion Grainfed Carcase.
Many thanks goes to Jill Olman for attending the dinner on behalf of the Charbray Society and for also presenting the Charbray Society Sponsored Award.
Allora show
The Allora Show saw Charbrays take out all Tropical awards and Supreme Exhibit of the show.
The Bull that won Supreme Exhibit is 'Newcombe's Bodman', 30 months old, Sire- CHP Vantage, Dam- Newcombe's Rachel.
Our other successes include:
- Tropical Bull and Tropical Exhibit- Newcombe's Bodman
- Tropical Female- Newcombe's Cassidy
- Tropical Dams Progeny- Newcombe's Rachel
- Tropical Exhibitors Group
Casino Saleyard Report
Press Release provided by Ramsey & Bulmer Livestock, Stock & Station Agent Casino NSW
Charbray Dispersal Sale 30th January 2009
Casino saleyard saw its biggest single vendor sale with the dispersal of the Charbray Herd from New Koreelah Account Scenic Rim Holdings P/L.
The quality of the herd was outstanding, shown by the temperament of the cattle along with their frame and milk evident in the quality of their calves
The yarding comprised 1000 Females offered along with 400 calves as well as 30 bulls.
Local demand was very strong with 80% of the offering purchased by local producers for both veal and steer production.
Cows & Calves topped at $1400 to average $1210 while Heifers & Calves topped at $1200 to average $1120
PTIC Cows joined to Charbray Bulls topped at $960
PTIC Heifers joined to Charbray bulls topped at $780
Unjoined Heifers 12 – 18 months old probably met the strongest market for producers to replace cull cows and improve their herds. They topped at $750 with the bulk of the offering making over $600.
Brisbane Exhibition
Successful showing at Brisbane Ekka 2008 for - "Berwick Stud" - Dianne Priddle and David Jefferis
Class 210 - Winner of Junior Charbray Heifer (12-16 mths) - JEF Berwick Signature Dream Girl 1
Reserve Champion Charbray Heifer - JEF Berwick Signature Dream Girl 1
Class 212 - Second place Junior Charbray Bull (12-16 mths) - JEF Berwick Signature Dream Boy 1
Kandanga Valley 5th Annual On Property Sale – July 26th 2008
At the 5th Annual Kandanga Valley On Property bull sale, Charbray bulls were in strong demand with 23 charbrays selling from 25 offered, for a $5174 average and reaching a top of $8500 for the outstanding Kandanga Valley B713, purchased by Willborne Enterprises. The young 24mth old sire boasted a liveweight of 859kg with an EMA of 143 sq cm and fat cover of 10 & 7 mms.
Charters Towers repeat buyers Frank & Kim Joddrell outlaid $12500 for 2 quality young sires, paying to a top of $8000 for a son of the well proven Delta Grove Bloom.
Local buyers Paul & Kenlie Lee purchased 3 good soft young bulls for an outlay of $20000.
Matthew Pulsford outlaid $15000 for 2 hd and Lyn Chalk, Boonah purchased 4 hd for $5500 average.
40 Charolais bulls sold to a top of $9000 to average $4425. This is the first time in the sales history that charbray have outgunned the Charolais average. Proving that clients are willing to pay for quality charbray bulls showing good growth, muscling & fat cover.
Overall (including 7 Brahman bulls), 70 head sold to average $4457 to Gross $312000.
Winners of Champion & Reserve Champion Grass-fed Carcase
At - 2008 Central Queensland Carcase Classic
Rosewood Charbray Stud – Paul & Georgie Connor “Rosewood” Morish Qld
Both the Champion & Reserve Champions were Charbray Heifers entered in the single grassfed trade steer or heifer category. The Champion scored 151.74 points after dressing at 248.5kg, and measuring 13/10mm for fat and 87 sq cm for the EMA. The Reserve Champion scored 145.75, with a dressed weight of 239.5kg, fat of 9/7mm and an EMA of 74 sq cm.
2008 Sale Result
Burnett Livestock and Realty May Weaner Sale (1157hd yarded)
Whitaker Charbray Stud (Clint and Robyn Whitaker, "Burnett Park" Mundubbera)
Won (BEST PEN OF BOS TAURUS INFUSED HEIFERS)
The heifers went on to sell for a top on 191.2 cents per kilo or $631
Diamond L Charbrays 2008 Show Results (Ph 07 4163 1430).
PROSTON SHOW (Tropical)
- Junior ChampionTropical Heifer - Diamond L Chloe
- 1st Tropical female 12 mths under 15 mths
- 1st Tropical bull under 12 mths
- 3rd Tropical bull 12 mths andunder 15 mths
- 2nd Tropical female 30 mths and over
- 2nd Breeders Group
GOOMERI SHOW - (Interbreed)
- Junior Champion Female - Diamond L Chloe
- 1st Female 12 mths and under 15 mths
- 2nd Female under 12 mths
- Reserve Junior Champion Bull - Diamond L Cody
- 1st Bull 12 mths and under 15 mths
- 3rd Breeders Group
NANANGO SHOW (Tropical)
- Grand Champion Female of the Show (Interbreed)- Diamond L Cleo
- Senior Champion Tropical Show - Diamond L Cleo
- 1st Tropical Female 30 mths and over
- Reserve Junior Champion Tropical Female - Diamond L Chloe
- 2nd Tropical Female 12 mths and under 16 mths
- 1st Tropical Female under 12 mths
- 1st Tropical Bull under 12 mths
- Reserve Junior Champion Tropical Bull - Diamond L Cody
- 2nd Tropical Bull 12 mths and under 16 mths
GAYNDAH SHOW (Interbreed)
- Reserve Junior Champion Female - Diamond L Chloe
- 1st Female 12 mths and under 18 mths
- 1st Bull under 12 mths
KINGAROY SHOW (Tropical)
- Most Successful Exhibitor (Interbreed)
- Junior Champion Tropical Female - Diamond L Chloe
- 1st Tropical Female 12mths and under 16 mths
- 2nd Tropical Female under 12 mths
- Reserve Champion Tropical Bull - Diamond L Cody
- 2nd Tropical Bull 16mths and under 20 mths
- 1st Tropical Bull under 12 mths
- 1st Tropical Bull 12 mths and under 16 mths
MURGON WEANER SHOW & SALE (1200 hd)
Commercial Charbray Heifers on account of Diamond L Charbrays
- 2nd & 3rd Pen of 8 Trade Heifers
- 2nd Pen of 8 Replacement Breeders
2007 SHOW RESULTS FOR - NICHOLROI CHARBRAYS
Ph/Fax- 07 4166 1156
| Mt Perry Show | 01.04.07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Entrant | Place |
| Bull 6 to 12 mths | Nicholroi Barry | 1st |
| Bull 24mths & Over | Nicholroi Zigzag | 3rd |
| Female 18 to 24 mths | Nicholroi Jenny | 2nd |
| Gayndah Show | 14.04.07 | |
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull Under 12 mths | Nicholroi Barry | 3rd |
| Bull 24mths & Over | Nicholroi Zigzag | 2nd |
| Reserve Senior Champ Male | Nicholroi Zigzag | Winner |
| Breeders Group | Nicholroi Charbrays | 2nd |
| Monto Show | 29.04.07 | |
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 6 to 12 mths | Nicholroi Barry | 1st |
| Bull Calf Champion | Nicholroi Barry | Winner |
| Bull 24mths & Over | Nicholroi ZigZag | 1st |
| Senior Champion Bull | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Heifer 18 to 21mths | Nicholroi Janice | 1st |
| Breeders Group | Nicholroi Charbrays | 2nd |
| Eidsvold Show | 05.05.07 |
|
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 6 to 12mths | Nicholroi Barry | 3rd |
| Bull 24mths & Over | Nicholroi Zigzag | 2nd |
| Heifer 18 to 24mths | Nicholroi Janice | 3rd |
| Mundubbera Show | 12.05.07 |
|
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 24 to 48mths | Nicholroi ZigZag | 2nd |
| Female 18 to 24mths | Nicholroi Janice | 1 |
| Nicholroi Jenny | 3rd | |
| Champion Senior Female | Nicholroi Janice | Winner |
| Grand Champion Female | Nicholroi Janice | Winner |
| Biloela Show | 18.05.07 | |
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 6 to 12 mths | Nicholroi Barry | 2nd |
| Bull 15 to 18mths | Nicholroi Angus | 1st |
| Reserve Champ Bull | Nicholroi Barry | Winner |
| Bull 30 to 36mths | Nicholroi ZigZag | 1st |
| Senior Champion Bull | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Grand Champion | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Heifer 18 to 21mths | Nicholroi Jenny | 1st |
| Nicholroi Janice | 2nd | |
| Breeders Group | Nicholroi Charbrays | 1st |
| Sires Progeny | Nicholroi Charbrays Ayr Lopez | 1st |
| Gin Gin Show | 01.06.07 | |
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 6 to 12 mths | Nicholroi Barry | 1st |
| Bull 30mths & Over | Nicholroi ZigZag | 1st |
| Senior Champion Bull | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Grand Champion Bull | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Female 20 to 24mths | Nicholroi Janice | 1st |
| Mt Larcom Show | 23.06.07 | |
Class |
Entrant |
Place |
| Bull 30mths & Over | Nicholroi ZigZag | 1st |
| Senior Champion Bull | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Champion Bull Exhibit | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Supreme Champion | Nicholroi ZigZag | Winner |
| Heifer 19 to 21mths | Nicholroi Janice | 1st |
| Champion Junior Heifer | Nicholroi Janice | Winner |
| Breeders Group | Nicholroi Charbrays | 1st |
Diamond L Charbray results from the Nanango Show held on the 14/4/07.
Diamond L Boss - Supreme Led Exhibit (Inter Breed)
- Grand Champion Bull (Inter Breed)
- Junior Champion Tropical Bull
- 1st Tropical Bull 16 and under 20 mths
Diamond L Cleo - Reserve Grand Champion Cow ( Inter Breed)
- Senior Champion Tropical Cow
- 1st Tropical Cow 24 and under 30 mths
Other results: - 1st & 2nd Tropical Bull under 12 mths
- 1st Tropical Heifer under 12 mths
- 3rd Tropical Heifer 20 and under 24 mths
- 1st Sire's Progeny (Inter Breed)
CHARBRAY NEWS is a regular news bulletin sent to all Charbray members and interested parties.
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