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Wednesday 31st, August 2016- 1pm at ‘Glenmore’ Mullaley, NSW

www.benelkaysantas.com.au

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Poll Santa Bull SaleWednesday 31st August 2016

Sale Commencing 1pm on Property ‘Glenmore’ Mullaley

Download a catalogue pdf from: www.benelkaysantas.com.au

50 Poll SAntA BullS37 ‘S’ Bulls and 14 Herd Bulls

Inspection from 9am or contact Andrew 0427 435 201

Selling Agents Gunnedah Office: (02) 6742 0355 Nik Hannaford: 0417 201460

Brian Kennedy Stud Stock Tamworth: 0427 844 047Stud Stock Auctioneer: Michael Smith 0428 541 711

Andrew Orman 0427 435 201

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The Orman family are very pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend our 5th annual Benelkay Poll Santa Gertrudis Bull Sale on Wednesday the 31st of August, 2016 at 1.00pm on property “Glenmore” Mullaley.

What a tough couple of years the bulls have endured to get to the sale, one of the driest thirty six months our district has ever experienced. But thankfully we have had a wonderful seasonal break, picking up around 120mm of soaking rain during the month of June. What a difference a seasonal break makes with record cattle prices and a confident beef outlook. This year the bulls were on oat crops by the third week of July and what a difference green feed makes. The adaptability of this breed is simply amazing. What they can achieve when presented with a seasonal opportunity always makes me proud to be breeding Santa Gertrudis cattle.

We are very excited to present to you our line-up of mostly Poll Santa bulls, responding to clients who, for a range of reasons need to be able to purchase poll bulls to suit their operations. This year’s sale line-up has 28 Homozygous (PP) sires, and I feel very confident with the overall quality and evenness of the sale team. We have also included seven of our best horned bulls. Sired by poll bulls out of poll cows, but have thrown back to the horned side of their breeding. They have been sold as paddock bulls previously but the decision to include them was made as they are exceptional bulls full of poll genetics themselves, and we feel there is a place for them to be included in the sale team.

We are able to offer a range of types of bulls to suit different market requirements and realize not all bull buyers are looking for exactly the same type of bull for their operation. The Orman family have made considerable investments in poll sires in the past forty years to produce seed stock bulls to suit both the commercial and stud sectors.

Again this year’s draft will contain sons from our proven top sires, Bullamakinka Dreamtime D62 (P), Benelkay Lexus 1524 (P), Dangarfield Upkeep U072 (PS), Warenda Furlong F4 (P) and Eidsvold Station Gavin G2 (P). New genetics this season come from exciting new sire, Bullamakinka H82 (PS) giving commercial clients a great opportunity to purchase new outcross poll genetics.

All bulls will have BreedPlan figures to assist you in the selection of the sire to suit your breeding objectives. As well as raw data figures for weight, DWG, scans for EMA and fats. All bulls are semen/morphology and vet tested by Mark Baker, Gunnedah Saleyards Veterinary Clinic. Our aim is to provide paddock reared fit and healthy bulls, so cattlemen can be confident in their bull purchases. You can view pictures of the sale draft at www.benelkaysantas.com.au, or contact Andrew 0427 435 201 directly for more information or to arrange inspections presale if you feel that it will assist you.

Andrew, Jules, Sam & Georgie Orman

Invitation

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Health - Vaccinations

7 in 1 15.02.2016, 22.05.2016 and 20.07.2016.

Vibro 20.02.2015, 25.09.2015 15.02.2016 all sale bulls have only received one shot this year and should receive a booster to fall into your own breeding program.

Multimin 15.02.2016 and 7.06.2016

Benelkay stud is located in a Bovine Johne’s disease protected clean area. There have never been any traces of this disease detected at our stud’s properties.

Treatments

All bulls have been treated on the 15.02.16 with Ivomec pour on 07.06.16 with Verbamec pour on.

Feeding

The Sale Bulls have been running together in one mob on native pasture since, 01/09/2015. The bulls have been running on oat crops since 15.07.2016 and have also had access to a Nutramix feed supplement before that, mixed with barley stubble and lucerne hay mixed together with a Keenan mixer, due to prevailing drought conditions. The bull’s preparation this year has been light, as weaners they were not supplemented at all with feeds, they only had paddock feed. Only the good bulls with strong constitutions prevailed.

Handling

All bulls are handled with four wheel motorbikes and dogs. Our bulls have never been handled with horses.

Semen/morphology Tests

All bulls have been evaluated for breeding soundness (semen and morphology tested and vet tested) by Mark Baker, BVSc & Associates of Gunnedah Saleyards Veterinary Clinic. Testing was done over

two days 07.07.2016 and 08.07.2016. Individual results will be available prior to and on sale day. All bulls were also morphology tested at Goondiwindi Laboratories. Please ask Andrew for results.

Scanning

All bulls have been scanned for EMA, Fat (Rib, Rump, IMF) and Scrotal Size Measurements, by Bovine Scanning Services (Lonnie Stone). This will be carried out in early August 2016.

Inspections

Inspections are welcomed anytime. Bulls will be yarded by 9.00am on Sale day. Pre-sale day inspections can be arranged by contacting Andrew Orman on 0427435201 or 02 67435201, or through Elders. Supplementary sheets containing all relevant bull information will be available a few days prior to the sale and on sale day. If you want them emailed to you please contact Andrew or visit our website homepage.

Insurance

We have arranged for company insurance representatives (Elders and WFI) to be attending the sale and we highly recommend that buyers insure their purchases from the fall of the hammer.

Rebate

The vendors offer to pay a 2 % rebate to outside agents who introduce their clients in writing to them 24 hours prior to the sale and settle in full on their behalf within 7 days of the sale.

Phone bidding can be organised through Elders Gunnedah, (contact Nick 0417 201460 or Brian

0427 844 047) there is good mobile phone reception at the sale venue.

Sale Information

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TransportLocal carriers have been contacted and will be present on sale day. Please look for advertising within this catalogue.

Breeding GuaranteeWe have taken a lot of time and effort to ensure we are presenting fertile bulls for sale that are structurally sound to the best of our knowledge, we want good results from your investment, as do you. If you have any issues with your purchase please contact us, we are willing to work together for a resolution acceptable to both parties for any reasonable claim that is made in a reasonable time frame.

Catering / Refreshments Westpac Helicopter Gunnedah Branch, will be catering on the day.

“Beanabout”, coffee van will be attending the sale, for all your hot beverages.

Risk & ResponsibilityAny person attending the sale, do so at there own risk. The vendors assume no liability, legal or otherwise for any injury, accident, loss or damage to any person or property.

DisclaimerThe vendors and agents have produced this catalogue with accurate information, however will not be responsible for any errors or omissions.

GSTPrices for lots sold will be GST exclusive at the fall of the hammer and 10% will be added at time of invoicing.

Air StripAn all-weather air strip is available 5km from sale venue, to use this please contact Andrew Orman.

Accommodation We recommend

Gunnedah:Maynstay Motel 380 Conadilly St .............................. (02) 6742 7150

McKellar Motel: 342 Conadilly St .............................. (02) 6742 6838

Boggabri

Vault Accommodation 135 Merton St ................................. (02) 6743 4400

Narrabri:Bellview Motel Narrabri: Cnr Newell Hwy & 132 Barwan St .... (02) 6792 4975

Crossroads Hotel Narrabri: 168-170 Maitland St ........................ (02) 679 25592

Coonabarabran:Acacia Motor Lodge: 10 John Street ................................. (02) 6842 1922

Delivery Please fill out all details in the delivery slip at the back of this catalogue, and organise with Elders post sale before you leave, to aid in the delivery of your bulls. Delivery can be on sale day. If you wish to have another delivery date please contact Andrew Orman or Elders Gunnedah team. The vendors will provide all care with your purchases but will not be responsible after the fall of the hammer for any injury to bulls.

Sale Info cont...

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Directions

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GunnedahQuia RdGoolhi Rd

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From Gunnedah.• From Gunnedah take the Oxley Hwy,

34 km’s to Mullaley.

• Pass through Mullaley on the Oxley Hwy and travel 5km’s towards Coonabarabran, then turn right onto the Wool road, to Goolhi.

• 15km to Goolhi, turn Left and go 3 km, then turn Right onto Keechs road.

• 6.5km on Keechs road, (gravel) and follow signs to the sale complex.

From Narrabri.• From Narrabri take the Kamilaroi Hwy, 55km to

Boggabri.

• Take the Grain Valley road, towards Mullaley, for 34km to the cross road intersection.

• Turn right at the cross road intersection and travel 17 km to Goolhi.

• Go past Goolhi 3km, then turn Right onto Keechs road (gravel) go 6.5km follow the signs to the sale complex.

From Coonabarabran.• Take the Oxley Hwy 54km towards Mullaley;

turn Left off the Hwy to Goolhi.

• 10km down the gravel road, turn Left, as you come onto the tar, onto Keechs road (gravel).

• Go 6.5km on Keechs road; follow the signs to the sale complex

Directions to Benelkay Poll Bull Sale, at “Glenmore”, Mullaley, With navigators use Keechs road as a reference point.

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The EBVs contained within this catalogue can be validly compared with other Santa Gertrudis GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs. These EBVs can not be used to compare animals of another breed.

Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)An animal’s breeding value is its genetic merit, half of which will be passed on to its progeny. While we will never know the exact breeding value, for performance traits it is possible to make good estimates. These are called Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs). The EBV is therefore the best estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for that trait. EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and the genetic base to which the animal is compared.

Birth• Gestation length: The GL EBV (days) is based

on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation length and generally easier calving.

• Birth Weight: The Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth occurring. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.

Fertility• Scrotal Size: The SS EBV (cm) is an indicator

of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Scrotal circumference measurements are taken between 300 and 700 days and adjusted to 400 days of age. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. SS is also positively associated with female fertility.

• Day to Calving: The DTC EBV (days) is an indicator of female fertility based on the time between a cows first exposure to a bull and

when she subsequently calved. Cows that calve late in the season or fail to calve are penalised. Lower (negative) EBVs are preferred indicating shorter days to calving for the sire’s daughters.

Growth• Milk: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of

an animal’s milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.

• 200-Day Growth: The 200-Day EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth to early ages.

• 400-Day Weight: The 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for yearling weight.

• 600-Day Weight: The 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.

• Mature Cow Weight: The Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Lower or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.

Carcase• Carcase Weight: The Carcase Weight EBV (kg)

estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.

• Eye Muscle Area: The EMA EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling.

EBVs Explained

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• Rib Fat: The Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the 12/13th rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

• Rump Fat: The Rump Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the P8 site of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

• Retail Beef Yield Percent: The RBY% EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.

• Intramuscular Fat Percent: The IMF% EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intra-muscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.

AccuracyAn accuracy value is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy, the lower the likelihood of change in the animal’s EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives.

Accuracy Range Interpretation

Less than 50% The EBVs are preliminary. EBVs in this range will have been calculated based on very little information. These EBVs could change substantially as more direct performance information becomes available on the animal

50 - 74% The EBVs are of medium accuracy. EBVs in this range will usually have been calculated based on the animal’s own performance and some limited pedigree information.

75 – 90% The EBVs are of medium-high accuracy. EBVs in this range will usually have been calculated based on the animal’s own performance coupled with the performance for a small number of the animal’s progeny.

90% and above The EBVs are a high accuracy estimate of the animal’s true breeding value. It is unlikely that EBVs will change considerably with addition of more progeny data.

Although the accuracy of an EBV should be considered, animals should be compared on EBVs regardless of accuracy. Where two animals have the same EBV however, the animal with the higher accuracy would normally be used more heavily than the bull with the lower accuracy because the results can be predicted with more confidence

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Disclaimer: The Santa GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeder.

Neither Santa Gertrudis Association nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of the data.

tables below show the average EBVs and the percentile bands for Santa Gertrudis 2014 born calves

Breed Avg. EBVs for 2014 Born Calves

Selection IndicesThe Selection Index value for an animal is effectively an EBV of the animal’s profitability for a defined commercial production system and market end-point. Ranking bulls on their Selection Index value sorts them based on their progeny’s expected differences in profitability for the targeted production system.

As a guide to using Selection Indexes, it is recommended that producers complete the following steps:

i. Identify the Selection Index of most relevance to your production system

ii. Rank animals on the Selection Index

iii. Consider the individual EBVs of importance

iv. Consider other traits of importance that may not be accounted for in the selection index (eg. temperament, structural soundness)

There are currently two different selection indexes calculated for Santa Gertrudis association animals. Each Selection Index describes a specific production system and market scenario as described below:

Domestic Production Index - Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per

cow joined for an example self-replacing commercial herd (run in a temperate environment) producing steers for the domestic trade. This Index assumes that the steer progeny are pasture grown and finished and marketed at 500 kg live weight (280 kg HSCW and 12 mm P8 fat depth) at 16 months of age. Daughters are retained for breeding

Export Production Index - Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for an example commercial herd (run in a sub-tropical environment) producing steers for the export trade. This Index assumes that the steer progeny are pasture grown and finished and are marketed at 620 kg live weight (340 kg HSCW and 15 mm P8 fat depth) at 28 months of age. Daughters are retained for breeding.

All selection indexes are reported as an EBV, in units of relative earning capacity ($) for a given production/market scenario. They reflect the short term profit generated by a sire through the sale of his progeny.

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July Percentile Bands for 2014 Born Calves

The “Completeness of Performance” Herd Rating SystemThe “Completeness of Performance” herd rating system assesses the quantity of pedigree and performance information that has been submitted to BREEDPLAN by an individual seedstock herd.

The 1 to 5 scale of star rating is calculated based on the proportion of calves and numbers of performance traits recorded. Herds with a star rating of “4” or “4.5” are silver standard. They are considered to be recording comprehensive performance information with BREEDPLAN for most animals and traits, but are recording less performance than a 5 star herd.

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Top Value +34 +48 +69 +81 +8 +4.2 -20.4 +7.6 +3.8 +4.4 +2.7 +1.1 +37 +63

Top 1% +24 +36 +52 +64 +5 +2.8 -11.2 +5.5 +1.8 +1.9 +1.9 +0.5 +30 +40

Top 5% +20 +30 +42 +52 +4 +2.1 -6.6 +4.4 +1.3 +1.2 +1.5 +0.3 +25 +32

Top 10% +18 +26 +37 +46 +3 +1.7 -4.6 +3.7 +0.9 +0.8 +1.3 +0.2 +23 +28

Top 15% +16 +24 +34 +41 +2 +1.5 -3.4 +3.4 +0.7 +0.6 +1.2 +0.2 +21 +26

Top 20% +15 +22 +31 +38 +2 +1.4 -2.6 +3.1 +0.6 +0.4 +1.1 +0.2 +19 +24

Top 25% +14 +21 +29 +35 +2 +1.3 -1.9 +2.9 +0.5 +0.2 +1 +0.1 +18 +22

Top 30% +13 +20 +27 +33 +1 +1.1 -1.4 +2.7 +0.4 +0.1 +0.9 +0.1 +17 +20

Top 35% +12 +19 +25 +31 +1 +1 -0.9 +2.5 +0.3 0 +0.8 +0.1 +17 +19

Top 40% +12 +18 +24 +29 +1 +0.9 -0.4 +2.3 +0.2 -0.1 +0.8 0 +16 +18

Top 45% +11 +17 +23 +27 +1 +0.8 0 +2.2 +0.2 -0.2 +0.7 0 +15 +16

Top 50% +10 +16 +21 +25 0 +0.7 +0.4 +2 +0.1 -0.3 +0.7 0 +14 +15

Top 55% +10 +15 +20 +23 0 +0.6 +0.9 +1.9 0 -0.4 +0.6 0 +13 +14

Top 60% +9 +14 +18 +22 0 +0.5 +1.3 +1.8 0 -0.5 +0.6 -0.1 +12 +13

Top 65% +8 +13 +17 +20 -1 +0.4 +1.8 +1.6 -0.1 -0.6 +0.5 -0.1 +11 +12

Top 70% +7 +12 +15 +18 -1 +0.4 +2.3 +1.5 -0.2 -0.7 +0.4 -0.1 +10 +11

Top 75% +7 +10 +14 +16 -1 +0.3 +2.9 +1.4 -0.3 -0.8 +0.4 -0.2 +9 +10

Top 80% +6 +9 +12 +13 -2 +0.1 +3.5 +1.2 -0.4 -0.9 +0.3 -0.2 +8 +8

Top 85% +5 +8 +10 +10 -2 0 +4.2 +1 -0.5 -1 +0.2 -0.2 +7 +7

Top 90% +3 +5 +7 +6 -3 -0.2 +5.1 +0.8 -0.7 -1.2 +0.1 -0.3 +6 +4

Top 95% +1 +3 +2 0 -4 -0.6 +6.7 +0.4 -0.9 -1.6 0 -0.4 +3 1

Top 99% -3 -3 -5 -13 -7 -1.2 +10.4 -0.2 -1.5 -2.2 -0.3 -0.6 -1 -7

Low Value -8 -10 -21 -29 -10 -3.1 +15.1 -2 -2.4 -3.3 -0.9 -0.9 -15 -19

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The Australian Poll Gene Marker test was initially developed by the Beef CRC and released to industry in 2010. The initial test was based on a single DNA marker and worked very well in some breeds, but not so well in others.

The test was further developed by the CSIRO, with funding assistance from Meat and Livestock Australia, and a greatly improved test was released in 2013. The improved Australian Poll Gene Marker test uses the same marker as the initial test but also incorporates information from nine other markers close by in the genome. The genotype information from all ten markers is combined to create a ‘haplotype’ to more accurately track the origin of alleles and associate them with being horned or polled. The additional marker information increases the proportion of animals for which the test returns an informative result, and also increases the accuracy of those results.

Breeders who are able to apply a level of selection pressure to their cow herd can also use the same philosophies that have been outlined for bulls. Retaining only polled or scurred females will increase the frequency of polled genes within the herd, while giving priority to polled females that have been identified by DNA test as being homozygous polled will maximise the rate of polled gene introgression into the herd.

Importantly, breeding for polledness should always be balanced with selection for other traits of economic and functional importance within the breeding objective. Simply selecting for polledness without any consideration of other important traits is not recommended as it may potentially compromise the genetics of animals for these other traits.

An example of the test result is displayed above right.The results will describe the percentage chance of the most likely genotype, with the possible genotypes being reported including homozygous polled (PP), heterozygous polled (Ph)

or homozygous horned (hh). The accuracy of the test result will be reported alongside the most likely genotype. This accuracy will range from 90% to 99%. For animals where the test cannot return an informative result (that is, the accuracy of the prediction is less than 90%) the result will be returned as ND (Not Determined).

For further assistance in understanding the genetics of polledness, or the use of the Australian Poll Gene Marker test, contact staff at Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS) or Tropical Beef Technology Services (TBTS).

References

“The Australian Poll Gene Marker Test” Fact Sheet, CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies, (2012), Accessed November 2013 http://www.beefcrc.com/publications/fact-sheets.html.

“Transitioning to a Polled Herd” Fact Sheet, CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies, (2012), Accessed November 2013 http://www.beefcrc.com/publications/fact-sheets.html.

Meat and Livestock Australia (2013), “The Australian Poll Gene Marker Test”, Animal Health and Welfare Fact Sheet

Poll Gene Marker test

We have identified the homozygous polled (PP) bulls with this symbol throughout the catologue. PP

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looking after your new bull We have put a lot into getting your purchase ready with breeding and management and now it is up to you to continue to prepare your considerable investment for the future.

The following are a few tips:• At auction sales, remember that possession is

yours after the fall of the hammer.

• We recommend that you insure your bull - it is a new asset to your property.

• Pen bulls on the truck from different vendors / properties separately.

• Handle him quietly at all times, no buzzers have been used on these bulls.

• Have some cattle in the yard for company to run him with for a week or so to get acquainted to your property. All will be strange to him as he has been taken from his mates and even the water and feed will be different as well as your environment.

• Check the health treatments he has had and that they are appropriate to your area and treat with anything additional you think he might need after he has settled in.

• At joining it is preferable not to mate young bulls multiply with older sires, as they will not allow the young bulls near the cows and they could get injured.

• Try and get him to his selected group of cows preferably in a group with other cattle or bring the group to him.

• Check him regularly, seeing he is walking well, no swelling of joints or in his sheath, if possible that he is serving and that not too many cows are returning to heat.

• If you suspect any problems occurring quick action may cure a problem before it escalates.

• Have a spare bull or bulls available to cover

any break downs, do not give the young bull increased numbers of females to cover other breakdowns within the herd. Also young heifers may be in heat for less time than cows and you will need more bulls to cover them.

• After the joining remove him and give him any health treatments such as for internal and external parasites and any vaccinations appropriate to your conditions.

• Give him every chance to grow out and develop after his first joining as your Santa bull will continue to grow and be cutting teeth, for at least a further twelve months.

• Annual pre joining vet examination will help with your next joining results.

• Bulls are a large investment for any breeding herd and they have a major effect on herd fertility. A little time and attention to detail to make sure they are fit, free from disease and actively working is well worthwhile and can deliver huge results to our agricultural businesses.

If you have any queries or problems please contact us as soon as you can so that we can assist you.

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Joint Breedng ObjectivesOur breeding objective is to produce structurally correct moderate framed Polled Santas, balanced in fertility traits, weight traits, muscling and fat. Always mindful of maintaining an easy doing functionally efficient and fertile herd, with a broad genetic base to meet the current market needs of our clients and to improve the profit in their operations.

To achieve our objectives we employ the following strategies:

Fertility• We don’t pamper the stud cow herd; they are

run on a commercial basis, in conjunction with sheep/cropping. This strategy indicates the cattle that will perform especially for fertility and gives clients confidence that the sires they purchase will perform in any climate.

• Semen and morphology test bulls and use as high a quality tested bull that meets our breeding objectives.

• Maintain soft fine haired cattle. These perform better in our climate and are more fertile.

• Select for cattle with above breed average fat. Fat is important for carcass coverage (MSA), doing ability leading into better fertility.

• Keep a balance between milk and fertility traits.

• Identify sires that have excessive birth weights.

• Select for cattle with tidier sheaths. This gives us much better fertility in both bulls and females also complying better with the MSA requirements.

Maturity/Meat Quality• Select for moderate framed cattle with above

breed average young growth.

• Select cattle that are able to perform well in a range of markets for clients.

• Our style of Santa Gertrudis cattle are able to target the vealer market, the feed lot and all the way through to the bullock trade.

• Select for quiet temperament for handling and meat quality issues.

Informed decisions• All cattle are performance recorded for as many

traits as we can manage, keeping in mind commercial considerations. E.g. we don’t scrotal score all male calves as we castrate most of our horned and culls before weaning.

• Performance data is used in mating decisions to produce balanced progeny.

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Stud Profile

History: In 1963 the Benelkay herd had its beginnings situated west of Walgett as a cross breeding operation, started by Andrew’s parents Dick and Dianne Orman. The cow herd was based on Weebollabolla Shorthorn cows and Santa Gertrudis Bulls, mostly of Wave Hill, Gyranda, Ameroo, Kalinga, Pampoola, Marengo, Murrumbo and Yarrawonga bloodlines. In 1970 the stud was registered with the SGB(A)A and became Stud number 810 with the prefix “Benelkay”. With the select purchases of stud cows and the existing commercial line of straight Santa cows, the stud had a good genetic base to form the early stud and grow it into what it is today.

Today the Benelkay Santa Gertrudis Stud is run on “Glenmore” and Tuppence”, located 34km North West of Mullaley, in the Goolhi district, or 68km West of Gunnedah. “Glenmore” is a 1650 Ha property comprising of gently undulating to hilly country with a mixture of heavy black basalt, red clay loams and sandy soil types.” Tuppence” is a 730 Ha property situated next to Glenmore, and was originally part of the historic Goolhi Station, that once covered most of the North Western side of Mullaley. Tuppence is the location of the new Benelkay Sale Complex that was built for our second annual sale. The stud has become our passion some say obsession, and something that we enjoy as a family with our two children Sam and Georgie helping and being involved when they can.

Stud Focus:

With a strong genetic base of 350 classified stud cows. Benelkay is well placed to breed cattle to suit the modern day commercial cattleman. With a strong emphasis on poll cattle that have the ability to enhance the carcase traits in the stud and commercial cattle industry. We have selected and used only poll sires for over thirty years giving us a

large genetic poll base to draw from. This year’s sale team well have twenty eight Homozygous (PP) bulls presented which gives the industry an opportunity to be able to purchase sires to fast track their own herds towards poll genetics. The Benelkay stud is run on a commercial basis with no favouritism. With years of work going into the fertility, temperament and the need to breed cattle that are soft, easy doing and are saleable all year round we have found this style of cattle can compete with and better other breeds, but still retain the excellent attributes of the Santa Gertrudis Breed. We have found over time that moderate cows have the best fertility and we can move a little each way with size to suit the needs of most beef markets. Our entire herd is performance recorded, all stud and commercial cows with Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan. We find Breedplan, a useful tool in our herd selection, as well as using visual assessment. Both tools enable us to make fast gains in the desired traits we believe our herd needs to be achieving.

Sires in the past years that have had a large impact on our stud’s direction, have been, Sanford Vale Juggler (P), son’s Fonz (P) and Fireball (P), Wave Hill F73 (P) and Wave Hill Napperby (P). SuJo First Class (P) has proved to be a wonderful sire, taking the stud forward in the direction, we believe the industry needed to be heading. His progeny have had a huge impact within the stud and I think we will benefit from his bloodlines for many years to come. This year Bullamakinka Dreamtime (P) will present his fifth draft of sale bulls. He has shown his ability to breed quality stock, and has become a leading sire within the stud. One of his son’s Benelkay Futurama (P) has had a herd changing effect within the Tookey Creek Stud. Dangerfield Upkeep (PS) has quickly left his legacy, through his sale bulls. Though we feel the real impact for us will be in the quality young breeders he has left behind, as the calves that have been weaned

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from them are outstanding, and we look forward to see how they grow out.

Every season we try to bring in new genetics for our clients without sacrificing any quality and this year the sire who has come up with the quality cattle is Bullamakinka H82 (PS). We are trying to introduce some more rib and rump fat into our breeding herd and felt we could do this with H82. He stands in the top 5% of the breed for his rib and rump fat figures and has been able to pass this on without losing any growth and scale in his progeny while achieving this. Read his sire comments for further information.

Stud Profile cont.

Reference Sires 2016

BULLAMAKINKA DREAMTIME (P) D62Was purchased for the top price of $20,000 at the 2009 Wandoan Sale. At 21 months he weighed 932 kgs, had an EMA of 132 cms, scrotal of 42 cms and was sired by Swan Hill Morley. He has grown into a massive mature sire weighing around 1300kgs in paddock condition. We purchased him as a sire, for his out cross genetics, his extreme growth and weight for age. He has crossed extremely well with the First Class (P) cows and his progeny are large framed, well muscled, quiet natured with plenty of breed character. Twenty one sons have averaged $6,720, with a top of $26,000 in 2012 for Benelkay Futurama (P), selling to “Tookey Creek and Jarrah Park” Studs. Benelkay Genset (P), topped the 2013 sale at $18,000 as well as Benelkay Grunt (P)

for $10,000, both going to Moreton and Frances Rolfe’s, “Hardigreen Park” Stud.20

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93% 92% 92% 89% 76% 89% 63% 78% 72% 77% 76% 62% 77% Sire of lots 5, 21, 28,30 .

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Sire of lots 1, 31, 33, 34, 38, 51.

BENELKAY LEXUS Lexus has been tested a Homozygous (PP) sire, making him a valuable bull in our breeding program. He has mostly been used as a heifer bull, when he was young-er then has been used with stud cows once we have seen how he has preformed. A stand out son of the consistent sire, SuJo First Class (P), out of one of our top stud cows, who has a perfect classification result. He is a very structurally correct bull who covers a lot of ground. Kept for his breeding, dark Santa Gertrudis coat type, weight for age, and very balanced EBVs, we considered him one of the better sons that First Class (P) has produced. His females are breeding at a high standard with ten of his sons averaging $4,950 with a top price of $8,500 at auction.

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83% 81% 83% 79% 66% 79% 57% 70% 63% 68% 67% 56% 68%

Sire of lots 22, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47.

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80% 77% 75% 67% 41% 74% 47% 62% 54% 60% 59% 47% 59%

WARENDA FURLONG F4 (P) A quiet achiever in our herd, purchased at the 2012 Santa Central Sale. Furlong was selected to pick up the Warenda Mexico (P) bloodlines that has been very successful for Warenda. He has matured into a very impressive sire, carries a dark red skin type and

is a well balanced bull with a very tidy underline plus a wonderful quiet temperament which he is passing on to his progeny. Furlong’s dam has had nine calves with five classifying, her top son sold for $42,000. Grand dam, Warenda Jemma was a successful show heifer/cow. Eight calves with six classifying, with four daughters retained in the Warenda stud herd. Five of Furlong’s sons have sold to a top of $9,000 to average $6,400.

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Sire of lots 11, 13, 25, 26.

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88% 86% 86% 82% 68% 79% 55% 71% 63% 67% 66% 52% 68%

WAVE HILL DAPTO D564 (P) Purchased late in the catalogue at the 2010 Santa Central Sale for $23,000. Dapto weighed 885kgs at 26 months, EMA of 124, and a scrotal of 41cms.

Over all a very correct bull with plenty of growth, a perfect sheath, and a tropical skin type, with safe genetics to back him up. Dapto (P) has proven to be a more maternal sire producing many outstanding females, and has proven to be an exceptional worker in the paddock. His heifers are outstandingly fertile, and the cows developing into good solid breeders. They carry a very high tropical content, early sexual maturity and have crossed very well with the majority of our blood lines. His sons have sold at auction for a good healthy average of $4,500 with a top of $5,000, twice selling to Cree SGS, Qld and Seymour Vale SGS, SA.

Sire of lots 2, 4, 10, 35, 36, 37, 50.

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83% 81% 81% 70% 38% 80% 48% 63% 55% 63% 62% 48% 61%

DANGARFIELD UPKEEP U072 (PS)A young sire with a great temperament, he is a soft easy doing bull with plenty of length and depth through the flank. Purchased late in the catalogue as a younger bull he has produced exceptional progeny. His sire Kolodong Arnold (AI) (P) was top priced bull when purchased for $19,000 in Tamworth, by Dangerfield. Arnold then went on to produce plenty of high quality poll sires with good natures that have sold solidly. We have admired these, so were keen to purchase one of his sons. Upkeep (PS) has not let us down and has quickly developed a strong set of EBVS to back his performance. Thickset progeny with great carcass and placid natures with good fertility are this sire’s standout qualities. This will be his last sons offered at auction as unfortunately we have lost the

bull due to injury during the drought. His eleven sons sold last year for an average of $8,275, with a top price of $16,000 for Benelkay Jaw Dropper (P) to Chris and Elisa Fox, Cooinda SGS Qld.

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Sire of lot 39.

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83% 79% 75% 69% 40% 73% 47% 64% 55% 62% 61% 45% 48%

EIDSVOLD STATION GAVIN G2 (P)Purchased at the 2012 Eidsvold Station / Greenup Bull Sale, he was the equal top priced bull of the sale at $15,000. A robust athletic bull with a remarkable constitution, a clean tropical coat type, fine skinned with a tidy underline with exceptional fertility. The heifers are producing consistently for us within the stud and his sons averaged $5,250 in last year’s sale.

Sire of lots 3,6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16,17, 18, 19,20,23,24,27,29,32,40,41.

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84% 83% 83% 74% 35% 83% 50% 68% 60% 69% 68% 52% 63%

BULLAMAKINKA H82 (PS) H 82 (PS) was one of the standout bulls sold in the Bullamakinka sale draft in 2013. He impressed us with his sire appeal, high bos-indicus content, fine dark tropical skin, poll genetics, frame and softness. We had been waiting for a quality poll sire by

Canowindra Gold Edition, and as an extra he was from a very well bred 770 cow line. Gold Edition has been a standout sire in the Santa Breed and has produced many sale topping bulls, producing over 400 registered calves by natural service. H82’s dam Kelly Wallah X77 (P), has produced consistently and at 13 yrs has produced 11 calves, including five sale bulls. She is a grand-daughter of the consistent Kelly Wallah 770 (P) cow line. 770 had 13 calves with many going on to breed well within other studs. H82’s progeny have been equally as impressive and this year we are offering a large portion of the sale team by him. H82 (PS) is stamping his quality and style in his progeny, quickly becoming a leading sire within our herd, producing outstanding offspring.

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200D 400D 600D Mat.Cow Milk SS Days to

calving EMA Rib Rump RBY IMF(%)

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+13 +27 +36 +46 +1 +2.1 -0.8 +2.4 +0.1 0 +0.2 +0.1 $19 $25

66% 65% 68% 63% 49% 67% 43% 49% 54% 54% 43% 56%

Knoller (PP). Homozygous poll. A masculine Sire displaying good breed character with length and depth of body. Has displayed outstanding growth since being weaned, with an excellent disposition, he has developed into an outstanding animal. Dam has been a solid breeder with sons selling to $6,000 to Peter Tapscott. Daughter E43 (P) is one of our most valued breeders with two sons selling well, Hercules (P) to Cree SGS in 2014 and sale topper in 2015 Jaw Dropper (P) to Cooinda SGS, as well as lot 7 in this sale. Top 10% for his 400,600 Growth Figures and Mature Cow Weight. Top 5% for his Scrotal Size EBVs.

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY LEXUS (P)

BENELKAY JACEY 1469 (P)

WAVE HILL XODUS (P) BENELKAY IVETTA 1331 (P)

BENELKAY CIDADEL 813 (P)

Id No: BEN14MK010 Tattoo: K010 D.O.B: 25/02/14

S Bull30 Months

BENELKAY KNOLLER K010 (P)1

PP

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Dom Index ($)

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+16 +18 +25 +32 +2 +2.5 -0.7 +2.7 -0.6 -1.4 +1.3 -0.1 $19 $22

63% 63% 66% 59% 38% 65% 39% 45% 52% 51% 40% 53%

Kickabull (PP). Homozygous poll. Well balanced poll sire, strong constitution, with a naturally quiet nature. More of a moderate bull frame size wise, based on his figures. Eye appealing, and attracts plenty of attention when anyone views the sale bulls. He has exceptional length, depth and a strong top line with a deep thick hindquarter. Would benefit both stud and commercial herds as he has plenty to offer. Top 5% for his Scrotal Size and top 10% for his Retail Beef Yield EBVs.

KOLODONG ARNOLD (AI) (P) DANGARFIELD UPKEEP U072 (PS)

DANGARFIELD 9411 (AI)

WAVE HILL XODUS (P) BENELKAY 1373 (P)

BENELKAY 883 (P)


S Bull28 Months

BENELKAY KICKABULL K026 (P) 2

PP

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Dom Index ($)

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+17 +20 +25 +27 +3 -0.2 +5.9 +2.8 0 0 +0.5 -0.2 $10 $6

65% 65% 66% 61% 34% 66% 42% 49% 56% 55% 43% 55%

Kiwi (PP). Homozygous poll. At only 21 months we feel this young bull has a lot of potential within the breed. He carries stud sire potential with strong breed phenotype and a dark tropical skin/hair type. The first son to be offered by Bullamakinka H82 (PS), who has stamped his own style on all his progeny. His dam F75(P) is an outstanding young Firstclass (P) female. Great grand dam 930 (P) has bred many sale bulls. Well balanced EBVs across all traits Top 10% for his Milk EBV.

CANOWINDRA GOLD EDITION BULLAMAKINKA H82 (PS)

KELLY WALLAH X77 (P)

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY F75 (P)

BENELKAY JACIE 1371 (P)


S Bull21 Months

BENELKAY KIWI K096 (P)3

PP

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Dom Index ($)

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+18 +18 +28 +29 +1 +2 +0.8 +2 -0.4 -1.2 +1 -0.2 $16 $19

65% 65% 67% 61% 38% 67% 42% 48% 55% 55% 43% 56%

Kokoda (PP). Homozygous poll. Is a stylish darked coated bull with a large muscular top line, carries good muscling and length with finishing ability and a strong depth of flank. Top 10% for his 200 day Growth Figures and Scrotal Size. Naturally quite nature with a perfect sheath and large reproductive area. Well balanced EBVs. Top 10% for his 200 Day growth and Scrotal Size EBVs.



SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY KIAORA (P)

BENELKAY 1071 HERMOINE (P)


S Bull23 Months

BENELKAY KOKODA K042 (P) 4

PP

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Dom Index ($)

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+14 +19 +35 +32 +3 +1.3 +2.6 +1 -0.2 -0.5 +0.2 -0.3 $10 $16

68% 67% 69% 65% 50% 67% 45% 51% 56% 56% 45% 57%

Kingstone (PS). Has displayed outstanding doing ability for such a young bull at 21 months we believe he is quickly developing into a young bull with stud sire potential. One of the better sons Dreamtime has produced, he is a well balance bull with strong masculinity and a tropical hair/skin type. A great combination of genetics. Dam 1529(P) has produced well for us. Her sons Grizzerly (P) sold to Dangerfield Cattle Co in 2014 for $6,500. Then Jumbo Jim (P) in 2015 sold to Yulgilbar SGS for $13,000.

SWAN HILL MORLEY 9491 BULLAMAKINKA DREAMTIME (P)

ERIN VALE TESSA

SANFORD VALE JUGGLER (P) BENELKAY JEWEL 1529 (P)

BENELKAY FANTACY 915 (P)


S Bull21 Months

BENELKAY KINGSTON K084 (PS)5

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Dom Index ($)

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+8 +13 +19 +3 0 +0.6 -0.9 +1 +1.7 +1.9 -0.4 +0.2 $9 $11

65% 65% 67% 61% 33% 66% 40% 46% 53% 53% 41% 53%

Kakadu (PP). Homozygous poll. Carries stud sire potential. Deep flanked, with plenty of length and a strong top line, darked coated eye appealing young poll bull. Naturally very placid temperament, interesting bull with a lot of growth for age and displaying great finishing ability. An interesting mixture of genetics that have seemed to combine very well in this bull. Excellent Fat EBVs. Top 1% for his Rib and Rump Fat EBVs.



BULLAMAKINKA DREAMTIME (P) BENELKAY F139 (P)

BENELKAY LOTUS (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KAKADU K090 (P)6

PP

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Dom Index ($)

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+21 +32 +42 +54 +1 +2.4 -0.2 +3.4 +0.1 -0.1 +0.6 0 $24 $30

66% 66% 68% 61% 36% 67% 43% 49% 56% 56% 44% 56%

Kruzer (P). Strong breed phenotype. He is a masculine sire displaying good volume throughout his carcase, exceptionally quiet natured, good length, smooth shoulders and good neck extension. Top 5% for his 200,400,600 Growth, Mature Cow, Scrotal Size, top 10% for Domestic and Export Indexes. Top 15% for his EMA EBVs. Has been the leading raw data bull in the sale team since they have been in sale preparation. His Dam E43 (P) is one of our leading cows. Her first calf Hercules (P) sold in our 2014 sale for the second top price to Cree SGS Thangool QLD. While her next calf Jaw Dropper (P) was our 2015 sale top priced bull at $16,000 selling to Cooinda SGS Proston QLD. Kruzer (P) is her third calf, with a promising bull calf L230 (P) being weaned this year. Very closely related to Lot 1.



ROSEVALE NED Y68 (P) BENELKAY E43 (P)

BENELKAY IVETTA 1331 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KRUZER K044 (P) 7

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Dom Index ($)

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BENELKAY KEENAN K058 (P)8

+15 +18 +23 +32 0 +1.2 +1.3 +3 +0.6 +0.4 +0.6 0 $15 $15

65% 65% 67% 61% 34% 66% 40% 47% 53% 52% 41% 52%

Keenan (PP), Homozygous poll. A Young poll bull with a great outlook, well balanced and is always active. Dark fine tropical coat type, with a good strong constitution. Well balanced EBVs across all traits. This bull will develop into a bull with a lot of scale with strong muscling and good breed character.




BENELKAY 1447 (P)

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Dom Index ($)

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BENELKAY KILLARNEY K080 (PS) 9

+24 +29 +43 +55 +4 +2.4 +0.4 +3.2 -0.7 -1.6 +1.5 -0.4 $25 $31

64% 65% 66% 60% 32% 67% 39% 45% 53% 52% 40% 53%

Killarney (PP). Homozygous poll. Very good son of the consistent Dangerfield Upkeep (PS). He is a heifers calf, with some good performance. A bull with good length and bone and is slightly latter maturing, he will develop into a large volume sire when mature. Top 1% 200, top 5% 400,600 Day Growth Figures, Mature Cow, Milk , Scrotal Size, Retail Beef Yield, Domestic and Export Indexes. Top 20% for his EMA EBVs. Grand Dam, produced Benelkay Eragon (P) who sold to Hardigreen Park SGS for top price of $32,000 at the 2011 Watasanta sale.



FISHINGTON BOBCAT (P) BENELKAY G003 (P)

BENELKAY INDIGO (P)

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Dom Index ($)

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S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KATTER K076 (P)10

+12 +13 +24 +25 +4 +1.3 -3.7 +2.7 +0.3 -0.2 +1.2 -0.1 $18 $26

65% 65% 67% 60% 34% 67% 41% 47% 55% 54% 42% 55%

Katter (PP). Homozygous poll. One of the bulls that has always preformed well in the sale team, there is a lot to like about this young bull. A powerful Upkeep son, always in top condition, with good length thickness and softness. Great commercial attributes in all areas. Moderate EBVs across all traits, that he has inherited from his Wave Hill Dapto (PS) dam G51 (P) who is an exceptionally fertile female.



WAVE HILL DAPTO (PS) BENELKAY G51 (P)

BENELKAY 923(P)

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Dom Index ($)

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+5 +12 +19 0 +4 +1.2 +2.4 +2.8 -0.3 -0.8 +1 -0.2 $12 $10

66% 66% 68% 63% 46% 67% 44% 50% 56% 55% 44% 57%

King (PP). Homozygous poll. Wave Hill Dapto (PS) son, with great sire appeal and breed type, with a fine tropical skin/hair type, has always been an eye catching young sire. He has a fantastic constitution and is always in the best of condition. Very structurally correct with good depth of flank and thickness through his body. Strong female line with his grand dam an exceptional cow. Her best son being Benelkay Jelly Bean (P) selling for $13,000.

WAVE HILL YOKEL Y5 (PS) WAVE HILL DAPTO (P)

WAVE HILL A64

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY KACHINE

BENELKAY 105 HILL TOP


S Bull23 Months

BENELKAY KING K038 (PS)11

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Dom Index ($)

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+16 +22 +28 +38 -1 +0.8 +2.7 +3.2 -0.3 -0.6 +1.1 -0.3 $18 $18

65% 65% 67% 61% 32% 66% 39% 46% 53% 52% 40% 52%

Kiev (PP). Homozygous poll. Big powerful bull with a lot of growth and scale. Strong breed character, would breed consistent replacement females. Dam has been represented in the last three sales with sons averaging $4,000. With a top of $6,500 to Garry Johnson in 2015. Well above breed averages for most EBVs across all traits.



FISHINGTON BOBCAT (P) BENELKAY E97 (P)

BENELKAY JITARNING 1549 (P)


S Bull23 Months

BENELKAY KIEV K048 (P) 12

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Dom Index ($)

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+6 +2 +10 +15 +5 -0.3 -3 +0.8 +1.2 +1.4 0 +0.2 $3 $11

65% 66% 67% 62% 45% 66% 42% 48% 54% 53% 42% 55%

Knight (PP). Homozygous poll. A young mid maturity bull, strong carcase, wide over the top, thickness, depth of flank and solid bone. Herd improving sheath. Top 1% for his Milk, top 5% for his Rib and Rump Fat EBVs. Top 10% for his IMF EBVs. Dam 1381 (P) has had six calves, with the last four bulls being in our sale team every year. Last years son Jaffer (P), sold to Bill Redden for $6,000.



BENELKAY FONZ 741 (P) BENELKAY 1381 (P)

BENELKAY ALIGHT 731 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KNIGHT K032 (P)13

PP

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+6 +7 +7 +10 0 +0.2 -0.5 +2.4 +0.7 +0.8 +0.5 0 $9 $9

65% 65% 67% 61% 32% 66% 41% 47% 55% 54% 42% 54%

Key West (PP). Homozygous poll. An exciting young sire by Bullamakinka H82(PS). I believe this youngster has a lot of potential. From a calf he has been a stylish, eye catching dark tropical skinned, very easy doing efficient functional bull. Keeps getting better the older he is getting. He will grow into a bull with a lot of style and presence. Top 15% for Rib Fats, top 10% for his Rump Fats EBVs.



FISHINGTON BOBCAT (P) BENELKAY F15 (P)

BENELKAY 1419 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KEY WEST K122 (P) 14

PP

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+12 +14 +17 +8 +2 +0.2 +3.4 +3.8 +1 +1.1 +0.4 +0.1 $10 $6

65% 65% 67% 61% 35% 66% 42% 48% 56% 55% 43% 55%

Kuta (P). Dark skinned, masculine bull with great carcase attributes, length and a strong top line. Herd improving sheath. Dam E129 has had four calves in four years, including one other sale bull. Top 10% for his EMA, Rib and Rump Fat EBVs.



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BENELKAY 996 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KUTA K050 (P)15

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BENELKAY KALAMAZOO K054 (P)16

+11 +19 +26 +22 +5 +0.8 +3 +2.9 -0.3 -0.4 +0.5 -0.2 $12 $11

65% 66% 68% 63% 45% 68% 45% 50% 57% 56% 45% 57%

Kalamazoo (PP). Homozygous poll. Very soft easy doing bull, with a tropical fine skin type. Has a lot of eye appeal, with a lot of commercial attributes throughout his carcase shape. More of a maternal style of bull and should breed femine females. He comes from a very strong female line. Top 1% for his Milk EBV.




BENELKAY JILLEROO 1439 (P)

PP

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BENELKAY KINGSLEY K104 (P) 17

+14 +16 +24 +23 +2 +1.5 +1.1 +3.1 +0.1 -0.2 +0.7 -0.1 $14 $15

65% 65% 67% 61% 35% 66% 42% 48% 55% 55% 43% 55%

Kingsley (P). A young bull with growth and plenty of style. A standout H82 (PS) son that has been admired by plenty of people, for his dark Santa Getrudis coat type, softness, neat sheath, depth and width of hindquarter. A later maturing bull that is just showing his future potential . Dam E31(P) developing into a strong young breeder on her fifth calf with one daughter retained in the stud. He has well balanced EBVs being above breed average for most traits.




BENELKAY 1467 (P)

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BENELKAY KILLCARE K056 (P) 18

+5 +5 +5 -3 0 +0.6 +0.6 +1.7 +0.7 +0.6 +0.2 0 $5 $3

65% 65% 67% 61% 35% 66% 40% 47% 53% 53% 41% 53%

Killcare (P). Naturally quiet inquisitive youngster. A great combination of genetics in this young bull, performance and fertility. Very well balanced bull with a strong Santa Gertrudis breed type great outlook with that extra length of body. Deep dark red colour, with an excellent sheath.




BENELKAY 1055 HELEN (P)

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BENELKAY KEGG K064 (PS) 19

+11 +17 +22 +24 +1 -0.1 +1.3 +2.5 +0.4 +0.6 +0.4 0 $13 $13

66% 66% 67% 61% 36% 66% 41% 48% 56% 55% 43% 55%

Kegg (PP). One of the quicker maturing bulls in the sale team, he has a fantastic constitution and a naturally quiet nature. A young bull full of potential, soft tropical skin/hair type, exceptional length, depth with a strong top line, a real carcase bull. Out of a good young cow E65 (P), four calves, three classifying and a promising weaner bull. Her 2015 sale bull Jaguar (P) sold to Andrew Doering, Spring Creek SGS for $9,000.



BENELKAY FONZ 741 (P) BENELKAY E65 (P)

BENELKAY 1125 (P)

PP

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BENELKAY K116 (P)20

+13 +18 +24 +25 +1 +1.1 -0.4 +3.7 +1.1 +1.3 +0.7 0 $18 $20

64% 64% 66% 61% 32% 66% 39% 46% 53% 52% 40% 52%

K116 (P). One of the standout H82(PS) sons, a commercial purebred bull that is out of a commercial purebred cow. He is a midmaturity bull that is exceptionally quiet and has been a standout since he was a weaner. Strong carcase attributes on a moderate frame with plenty of softness and breed character. Top 5% for his Rump Fat, top 10% for his Rib Fat and EMA EBVs.




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-1 +3 +11 +1 +2 -1.3 +0.5 -0.1 +0.6 +0.7 0 -0.1 $1 $5

68% 69% 70% 66% 51% 70% 46% 52% 58% 57% 46% 59%

Kentucky (PP). Homozygous poll. Strong Dreamtime (P) son with a soft tropical skin/hair type. Maternal style of a bull, that will develop into a large mature bull like his sire. Dam 1543 (P) is a valued breeder having had six calves and four classifying. Her top priced bull Benelkay Gecko (PS) sold to Buzz Pulver in 2013 for $4,000.


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SANFORD VALE JUGGLER (P) BENELKAY JOHANNA 15413 (P)

BENELKAY GLEE 980 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KENTUCKY K126 (PS)21

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+12 +15 +21 +17 +2 +0.9 -0.9 +1.5 +1.1 +1.3 -0.2 +0.3 $10 $13

62% 63% 59% 56% 38% 65% 40% 44% 52% 52% 40% 53%

Kirribilli (P). Great young Warenda Furlong son, note his age, the youngest bull so far in the draft, but gives nothing away to the older bulls in front of him. Very soft, dark red in colour, he has length with scale and a good depth of flank. Top 5% for Rump and IMF and top 10% for his Rib Fat EBVs.

WARENDA CHARLTON (PS) WARENDA FURLONG F4 (P)

WARENDA N25

SANFORD VALE JUGGLER (P) BENELKAY KARTELL (P)

BENELKAY CALICO 798 (P)


S Bull21 Months

BENELKAY KIRRIBILLI K142 (P) 22

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+11 +9 +15 +9 +1 +2.3 -3.8 +2.8 +0.6 0 +0.9 +0.1 $15 $20

65% 65% 67% 60% 35% 67% 41% 46% 54% 53% 42% 54%

K070 (PP). Homozygous poll. Ideal purebred commercial bull for breeders wanting to cross over Angus or Hereford cows. Deep dark red colour, strong Santa Gertrudis poll head that goes with his strong carcase attributes. Top 5% for his Scrotal Size EBVs. Strong genetics with the Upkeep (PS) x Firstclass (P) cross.



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BENELKAY 1055 HELEN (P)


HB Bull22 Months

BENELKAY K070 (P)23

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+6 +5 +5 +6 0 +1.5 -0.9 +1.3 +0.8 +0.5 +0.5 +0.1 $8 $8

65% 65% 67% 61% 34% 66% 41% 48% 56% 55% 43% 55%

Karma (PP). Homozygous poll. Think his bull would make a good heifer bull. Great shape through the shoulders and the neck. Good temperament, moderate in all growth traits and very structurally correct. Out of a soft young Firstclass (P) cow on her third calf.



SUJO FIRST CLASS(AI) (P) BENELKAY E67 (P)

BENELKAY 1141 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KARMA K052 (P) 24

PP

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+6 +8 +11 +17 +5 +0.6 +0.3 +1.4 -0.9 -1.4 +0.8 0 $8 $9

67% 66% 68% 64% 49% 67% 43% 49% 54% 54% 43% 56%

Kogan (PP). Homozygous poll. Again this Wave Hill Dapto son would make a great heifer bull. Plenty of style, with a tropical skin type. Ideal quiet temperament. Out of a strong female line of cows, grand dam had nine calves with six sale bulls. Dam 1371 (P) two females retained within the stud herd and two sale bulls. Top 5% for his Milk EBVs.

WAVE HILL YOKEL Y5 (PS) WAVE HILL DAPTO (PS)

WAVE HILL A64

WAVE HILL XODUS (P) BENELKAY JACIE 1371 (P)

BENELKAY FESTIVAL 930 (P)


S Bull28 Months

BENELKAY KOGAN K024 (P) 25

PP

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BENELKAY K028 (P)26

+6 +10 +14 +4 +5 +0.4 -1.1 +1.5 +0.8 +0.9 -0.1 +0.1 $7 $9

61% 59% 59% 58% 48% 49% 37% 43% 44% 44% 35% 46%

K028 (P). Homozygous poll. Great cross breeding bull, for British breed females. A Wave Hill Dapto son, great constitution, with excellent sheath and scrotal. Dam is on her fourth calf with one daughter retained in the stud. Good length of body, smooth shoulders and good neck extension, are his best attributes, could also be used as a heifer bull. Top 5% for his Milk EBVs.

WAVE HILL YOKEL Y5 (PS) WAVE HILL DAPTO (PS)

WAVE HILL A64

BENELKAY FIREBALL 744 (P) BENELKAY KATKA (P)

BENELKAY DIGNITY 842 (P)

PP

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BENELKAY KALAHARI K120 27

+13 +20 +27 +16 0 +0.4 +3.2 +2.9 +0.8 +0.8 +0.2 0 $13 $11

65% 65% 67% 61% 32% 66% 40% 47% 53% 53% 41% 53%

Kalahari. A horned bull that has a lot of quality about him and carries stud sire potential. He has been one of the real performers since he was a weaner. Strong Santa Gertrudis breed type, dark tropical coat/skin type with good scale and length of body. From a very strong female line of cows, his Dam F155 (P) a real front paddock cow, being one of the biggest Firstcalss (P) cows in the stud. Well balanced EBVs across all traits. He has not been dehorned and only has small buds as horns. All poll breeding on both sides of his pedigree.




BENELKAY LACROSSE (P)

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BENELKAY KENNEDY K04028

+2 +14 +18 +1 +2 -0.3 -2.7 +0.7 +1.7 +1.8 -0.5 +0.4 $10 $13

66% 66% 68% 64% 48% 67% 43% 50% 56% 55% 44% 57%

Kennedy. Powerful Dreamtime horned bull, plenty of scale in his frame, but also retains a lot of softness. Ideal cross breeding bull. Great carcase attributes, quiet natured with strong Santa Gertrudis breed type. Dam has been a good performer in the stud. Top 5% for his Rib and Rump Fat and IMF EBVs.


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BENELKAY 2X (P)

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BENELKAY KRUGER K092 (P) 29

+20 +29 +38 +32 +3 +0.8 +2.4 +3.1 +1.3 +1.3 0 +0.2 $18 $18

64% 64% 66% 60% 33% 65% 40% 47% 54% 53% 41% 53%

Kruger (PP). Homozygous poll. Well balanced young poll bull, great genetics combining most of our top sires in his pedigree. Out of a good young cow F19(P), who has had all classified progeny, and a promising weaner bull. Top 5% for his Rib and Rump EBVs. Top 10% for his 200,400 and 600 Day Growth, IMF and Milk figures. Top 20% for his EMA EBVs.




BENELKAY KAORI (P)

PP

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BENELKAY K110 (P)30

+7 +13 +26 +16 +1 +0.4 +2.6 +0.4 +0.4 +0.2 +0.1 -0.4 $6 $10

67% 68% 69% 65% 50% 69% 44% 51% 57% 56% 45% 57%

K110 (P). Quicker maturity young bull, with a great carcase and top line. Would make an ideal vealer, or domestic steer producing bull. Dam has been a consistent breeder producing seven calves, a set of twins and one other sale bull.


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+2 +9 +14 +10 +2 0 +2.1 +0.8 -0.4 -0.4 -0.1 -0.1 $3 $3

65% 66% 68% 63% 46% 67% 44% 50% 56% 56% 44% 57%

Keystone (PP). Homozygous poll. Soft Lexus son, good length and width through his body. Dark coated midmaturity style of bull. His dam has had seven calves including a set of twins. Her last years sale bull sold to David and Hannah Russ for $5,500.



BENELKAY FIREBALL 744 (P) BENELKAY KAETHE (P)

BENELKAY DOXY 855 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KEYSTONE K086 (P)31

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+9 +12 +16 +13 +1 +1.2 -4.7 +1.6 +2.2 +2.5 -0.5 +0.5 $11 $17

65% 65% 67% 61% 34% 66% 40% 48% 55% 54% 41% 54%

Kellogg (PP). Homozygous poll. Deep bodied, dark coated, a soft bull with a lot of commercial appeal. Strong top line and depth down the flank. Very easy doing bull with a great constitution. Good sirey outlook. Young dam E111(P) has had four calves Kellogg being her first sale bull. Breed average Growth Traits, Top 1% for his Rib and Rump Fat and IMF EBVs.



BENELKAY FONZ 741 (P) BENELKAY E111 (P)

BENELKAY IVETTE 1299 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KELLOGG K102 (P) 32

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+3 +5 +10 +1 +5 -1 +5.6 +1.2 -0.2 -0.1 +0.2 -0.3 -$1 -$5

65% 66% 68% 63% 48% 67% 43% 49% 55% 54% 44% 55%

Killara (PP). Homozygous poll. Would make a good heifer bull, soft deep bodied young bull with ample thickness. Tropical skin type, very easy doing, efficient functional young bull. Top 5% for his Milk EBVs.



SANFORD VALE JUGGLER (P) BENELKAY IMOGEN 1185

BENELKAY VICKY 523 (P)


S Bull23 Months

BENELKAY KILLARA K034 (PS)33

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+10 +25 +30 +32 +4 +0.9 +0.9 +2.3 +0.6 +0.8 +0.1 0 $16 $17

65% 66% 68% 63% 46% 67% 43% 49% 56% 55% 44% 57%

Kurrajong (PP). Homozygous poll. Solid Lexus son, good all round bull, moderate framed with good width and length, very well balanced, and carries a lot of softness. Above breed average for all growth EBVs. Dam 1825(P), thick set fertile breeder, having weaned her fifth calf, she has had three classify with two daughters retained in the stud.




BENELKAY CHARITY 796 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KURRAJONG K108 (P) 34

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+20 +32 +47 +52 +4 +1.2 +3.2 +2.5 -1.3 -2 +1.1 -0.5 $22 $26

64% 65% 67% 60% 33% 67% 40% 46% 53% 52% 41% 53%

Kyron. A horned bull with plenty of scale, and length of body. A masculine young bull, with a good outlook and strong breed type. He exhibits high all round performance being in the top 5% for his 200, 400, 600 Growth Figures, Mature Cow Weight and his Milk EBVs. Top 15% for his Domestic and Export Index. Would make an ideal cross breeding bull in a British Breed herd looking to keep F1 females.



BULLAMAKINKA DREAMTIME (P) BENELKAY G35 (P)

BENELKAY 1023 HENRIETTE


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KYRON K07435

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BENELKAY K078 36

+20 +26 +44 +39 +1 +1.1 +3.3 +4.1 0 -0.5 +1.4 -0.4 $22 $26

65% 65% 67% 60% 32% 67% 40% 46% 53% 52% 41% 53%

K078. A powerful horned bull by Dangerfield Upkeep (PS) who has been such a successful sire. Ideal animal for cross breeding. Good scale, length, width and heavy bone. Strong Santa Gertrudis breed type. Top 5% for his 200,600 Day Growth and Retail Beef Yield. Top 10% for his EMA, 400 Day Growth. Top 15% for his Domestic and Export Index EBVs.




BENELKAY LOVE (P)

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BENELKAY KRAKATOA K082 (P)

+10 +13 +17 +16 +2 +2.6 -2.7 +2.8 +0.1 -0.6 +1.3 -0.1 $19 $21

65% 65% 67% 60% 33% 67% 41% 47% 55% 54% 42% 55%

Krakatoa (PP). Homozygous poll. Very dark coated animal. Plenty of length throughout his carcase, strong sires head. Well balanced EBVs. Top 5% for his Scrotal Size EBVs. Dam G75(P) developing well with three progeny, two who have classified with one daughter retained in the stud and a weaner heifer.




BENELKAY 1305 (P)

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BENELKAY K088 (P)38

+8 +17 +21 +24 +3 +0.3 -1.2 +1.4 +0.4 +0.4 -0.3 +0.5 $10 $14

64% 65% 67% 62% 45% 66% 41% 47% 53% 53% 42% 54%

K088 (P). A midmaturity young bull, moderate framed with good width and depth of hindquarter, well balanced. Has a dog bite on his right hind leg, has been inspected by our vet and is 100% guaranteed. Dam 1491(P) has been a solid breeder with her 2015 sale bull selling to Buzz Pulver for $6,500.



WAVE HILL XODUS (P) BENELKAY JANUARY 1491 (P)

BENELKAY 712 (P)

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BENELKAY KARACHI K154 (P) 39

+5 +28 +29 +29 +5 -1.1 +2.4 +1.1 -0.6 -0.8 +0.2 -0.1 $16 $13

63% 63% 60% 57% 34% 65% 39% 45% 53% 52% 39% 50%

Karachi (PP). Homozygous poll. Second youngest bull in the sale, but has an outstanding growth for age. Soft easy doing bull by Eildsvold Station Gavin (P.) Smooth muscle pattern and is a very athletic free moving well balanced young bull. Top 5% for his Milk EBVs. Grand Dam 1691(P) has produced sons to $18,000.

EIDSVOLD STATION D130 EIDSVOLD STATION GAVIN G2 (P)

EIDSVOLD STATION B249


BENELKAY 1691 (P)

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BENELKAY K130 (P)40

+10 +14 +19 +19 +3 +1.4 -3 +2.3 +0.4 -0.3 +1.2 0 $18 $22

64% 65% 66% 59% 30% 66% 40% 46% 54% 54% 41% 55%

K130 (PP). Homozygous poll. Eye catching Dangarfield Upkeep (PS) son. Dark coated, with a strong sires outlook. Great commercial style of bull, good finishing ability out of a very fertile line of females.




BENELKAY 2X (P)

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+7 +9 +12 +3 -1 +0.6 +0.8 +2.8 +0.9 +1 +0.4 +0.1 $10 $8

63% 64% 62% 57% 35% 67% 41% 47% 55% 54% 42% 53%

Kingdom. Young horned bull with good length, fine dark skin/hair type, will develop into a large mature bull. Dam F191(P), developing into a good young breeder. Grand Dam 1519 (P) produced Benelkay Entertainer (P) who sold for $14,000 to Jock Cunningham, Hallcraig SGS. Top 10% for his Rib and Rump Fat EBVs.




BENELKAY JANE 1519 (P)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KINGDOM K132 41

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+11 +11 +19 +32 +2 -0.5 +0.6 +1.7 +0.3 +0.5 +0.2 +0.1 $7 $12

65% 65% 66% 59% 39% 67% 42% 48% 55% 55% 43% 56%

K134 . A young horned bull by Warenda Furlong (P) that we have not seen the best of yet, he is a little later maturing. Would breed good replacement females. His Dam Kacey (P) is the biggest cow in the stud, and has produced the top priced bull in our 2014 Bull Sale, Hendrix H100 (P) selling to Bill Redden for $8,000.


WARENDA N25

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY KACEY (P)

BENELKAY YAGOONA 643


HB Bull22 Months

BENELKAY K134 42

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Dom Index ($)

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+13 +14 +23 +23 +2 +1.7 +2 +2 +0.3 0 +0.7 -0.3 $11 $13

65% 65% 66% 60% 37% 67% 42% 48% 55% 55% 43% 56%

K136 (PP). Homozygous poll. A Warenda Furlong youngster with good length and width for a young bull. Very dark coated with a strong constitution and will develop into a large framed bull when mature.


WARENDA N25


BENELKAY EMBER 889


HB Bull22 Months

BENELKAY K136 (P)43

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LOT

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Comments:

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)

+14 +27 +34 +49 +2 +0.4 +1.7 +1.7 -1.1 -1.4 +0.7 -0.3 $18 $21

64% 65% 66% 60% 35% 67% 40% 46% 53% 52% 40% 53%

K138 (P). Dark coated, mid maturity style bull, would be suitable to use over heifers.


WARENDA N25


BENELKAY HALO 1151


HB Bull22 Months

BENELKAY K138 (P) 44

LOT

Purchaser:........................................................................................................... $.............................................

Comments:

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)

+11 +12 +19 +22 +1 +1 +3.1 +1.8 +0.1 -0.1 +0.7 -0.4 $9 $9

62% 63% 60% 57% 38% 65% 40% 45% 52% 52% 40% 52%

Kurtly. Only a youngster, who has plenty to offer. Strong top line well muscled, dark coated with a masculine outlook. Well balanced EBVs. Dam 1947(P) is on her fifth calf in as many years and is PTIC again.


WARENDA N25

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY LULU (P)

BENELKAY 962 (P)


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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)


S Bull20 Months

BENELKAY KENWOOD K166 (PS)46

+14 +17 +25 +29 +2 +1.7 +2.4 +2.4 +0.1 -0.2 +0.9 -0.3 $14 $15

63% 64% 61% 58% 39% 66% 41% 47% 54% 53% 42% 55%

Kenwood (PS). The youngest bull in the sale, a late December calf, who has kept up to his older siblings. Heavy bone, with good length and depth. He will continue to impress as he gets older. Well balanced EBVs across all traits. His dam 1779 (P) has had all her progeny classify, with two daughters retained in the stud as breeders and one other sale bull selling for $4,500 to 3C Partnership.


WARENDA N25

SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY KERRY

BENELKAY EMBER 889

LOT

Purchaser:........................................................................................................... $.............................................

Comments:

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)


HB Bull21 Months


+13 +16 +24 +44 0 +1.3 -1.9 +1.7 0 -0.2 +0.7 -0.1 $15 $23

62% 63% 60% 57% 37% 65% 41% 45% 52% 52% 40% 52%

K146 (P). Young Warenda Furlong (P) son, dark coated with good growth for age. His dam a fertile Rosevale Ned (P) cow on her fifth calf.


WARENDA N25

ROSEVALE NED Y68 (P) BENELKAY E33

BENELKAY JUST 1481 (P)

LOT

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)


S Bull22 Months

BENELKAY KINO K060 (P) 48

+14 +19 +23 +27 0 +1.2 -2.2 +3.2 +1 +1 0.5 +0.3 $19 $22

65% 65% 67% 61% 33% 66% 41% 48% 55% 54% 42% 54%

Kino (PP). Homozygous poll. Young Bullamakinka H82 (PS) son, with that extra length of body, has strong commercial attributes and is a very efficient style of bull. Dark coated, neat sheath, strong constitution. Top 5% for IMF. Top 10% for his Rib and Rump Fat EBVs. Dam F61 on her third calf.




BENELKAY 1285 (P)

PP

LOT

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)


HB Bull22 Months


+10 +10 +10 +11 0 +1.1 -2.9 +2.4 +1.8 +2 0 +0.4 $11 $13

65% 65% 67% 61% 35% 67% 42% 49% 56% 55% 43% 55%

K046(PP). Homozygous poll. Young bull with good length and is a deep dark red coloured bull that would suit a lot of commercial breeders. Easy doing style of bull, out of a very fertile consistent female line of cows. Grand dam has had eleven calves and is still breeding well. She has had two sale bulls and has five daughters breeding in the stud. Top 1% for his Rib and Rump Fat and top 5% for his IMF EBVs.



SUJO FIRST CLASS (AI) (P) BENELKAY E39 (P)

BENELKAY 1075 (P)

PP

LOT

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Dom Index ($)

Exp Index ($)


HB Bull22 Months

BENELKAY K072 (P)50

+9 +9 +16 +8 +2 +2 +0.5 +1.9 -0.5 -1.4 +1.1 -0.3 $11 $12

65% 65% 67% 60% 33% 67% 40% 46% 53% 53% 41% 54%

K072(PP). Homozygous poll. Young bull that could be used as a heifer bull, smooth shoulders, and good neck extension. Perfect sheath and top 10% for his Scrotal Size EBVs.




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+12 +18 +23 +17 +6 +0.1 +4.1 +2.4 +0.1 +0.2 +0.1 -0.1 $8 $5

65% 65% 67% 63% 46% 67% 44% 50% 56% 55% 45% 57%

K030(PP). Homozygous poll. Young bull that had plenty of potential when he was young, but has been very anti social in the bull mob. So will probably do better when he is out in the cows away from his siblings. Big up standing bull with some scale and bone. Out of a strong dam 1691(P), who produced Benelkay Genset (P,) selling to Hardigreen Park SGS for $18,000 in our 2013 Bull sale. Top 1% for his Milk EBVs.



SANFORD VALE JUGGLER (P) BENELKAY 1691 (P)

BENELKAY BETTY (P)


HB Bull23 Months

BENELKAY K030 (P)51

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Thank youWe wish to thank you for attending our 5th Annual Benelkay Poll Santa Bull Sale in 2016.

Thank you to Westpac Helicopter Gunnedah for catering and the Coffee Van “Beanabout “

We appreciate all our friends and clients, the successful purchases as well as the under bidders who made the day what it has been.

Please have a safe trip home and we invite you back on Wednesday 6th September 2017 for our 6th Annual Sale.

2016 Sale Summary

Category Num. Total Average Top Price

S Bulls

Herd Bulls

Gross

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BUYERS INSTRUCTION SLIP

Yes No

If ‘Yes’ please state name to be transferred to ..................................................................................

............................................................................................................ Stud Number ..................................

Delivery

Destination ................................................................................................................................

Signature ................................................................... Date ...................................................

Delivery Day/Date .................................................................... Time ..................................

........................................................................................................................................................Carrier’s Name & Travel Arrangements ...........................................................................

Is a Stud Transfer Required?

Bid Card Number ............................................

PIC Number .....................................................

Postal Address .............................................................................................................................................

Buyer ..............................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................... Postcode .................................

Client Name ..................................................................................................................................................

Client Phone Number ................................................................... Mobile ..........................................

Client Email Address ..................................................................................................................................

Agents Name ................................................................................... Mobile ...........................................

Agents Company ........................................................................................................................................

Agency Address ...........................................................................................................................................

Lots Purchased .............................................................................................................................................

Total Number of Lots Purchased ...........................................................................................................

Value for money in 2015

$7,0

00$6

,000

$5,0

00$6

,000

www.benelkaysantas.com.au

Andrew & Jules OrmanBenelkay SG Stud

Ph: 02 6743 5201 Mob: 0427 435 201

Please Bring This Catalogue to the Sale

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