Winter Newsletter 2018Welcome to the Winter Newsletter

2018 is passing by rapidly with the shortest day of the year a few weeks ago. The past 12 months has presented some very challenging seasonal conditions which have taken some creative management.

We can not change the cards we have been dealt with the season but our commitment to producing good genetics has continued on the same as normal.

We consider the investment in retaining and maintaining reliable profitable genetics will be a large benefit in the future when things improve.

As part of this commitment we have undertaken large Artificial Insemination programs and Embryo Programs to increase the rate of genetic improvement in the herd. The success of this was evident with the number of calves weaned from cows joined to AI being 79%.

This direction has allowed us to use some of the best proven genetics in the breed to meet our breeding goals of breeding highly efficient, profitable maternal and eating quality traits. Then by backing up our AI program with yearling bulls selected for their balanced set of EBV’s and phenotype is adding value to every joining.

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Making the Cattle BetterWe are very fortunate to be working with several commercial producers to collect data on progeny of our elite young sires.

These sires have been used in Artificial Insemination and natural matings across a number of herds.

Data is being collected from steers going through the JBS Thousand Guineas program.

Data is being collected for calving ease, growth and carcase data. This information along with the DNA will be fed back into Breedplan and help develop and identify markers for traits in genomics for the Shorthorn Breed.

The benefits of this data being submitted and tested will greatly enhance the accuracy of current performance data of breeding stock. In the futrue this will allow us to be able to DNA test younger animals and know what they will produce.

This genetic progression will enhance not only the quality of breeding stock but also the profitability of stock for producers

Steers heading to the JBS Thousand Guineas Program

SIRE: Futurity Edged In Stone K148DAM: Futurity Stars Ruby G62

After 30 Years of breeding we are pleased to present an outstanding line of 60 bulls for this years sale. Our goal of breeding easy care, profitable cattle with consistency of breeding will be displayed in the bulls by their exceptional phenotype and backed up by their performance data.

The average of this years sale bulls performance data when compared within the breed:

Easy Care / Quick to re-breed• Top 25% for Calving Ease• Top 25% for Days to Calving• Top 30% for Birth Weight

Dollars In Your Pocket• Above Breed Average for Growth• Top 35% for 400 Day growth

Optimum Carcase Specifications• Top 20% for IMF• Top 15% for Fat• Top 30% for EMA• Top 30% for Carcase Weight

Bulls to cover all the Bases• Top 20% Domestic Maternal Index• Top 20% Export Maternal Index• Top 25% Northern Maternal Index

The Main Sires represented this year include:

Futurity Edged In Stone JJJ K148Futurity Honey Badger JJJ H135

Yamburgan Hector YY J423The Grove Gigabytes

Futurity F118 JJJ F118The Grove Sherlock

Ronelle Park Jack The Ripper

We are proud to present what should be the next Super Sire for the Shorthorn Breed.

Might and Power has flawless performance data, powerhouse raw

data, excellent structure and is as quiet as they come.

As with all of our Spring 2016 drop bulls Might and Powers performance data was collected whilst running in his contemporary group of 90 Bulls.

30 Years Of BreedingBull Sale

Thursday 30th August

Futurity Might and Power M234

CE DIR

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EMA (sqcm)

Rib (mm)

Rmp (mm)

RBY (%)

IMF (%)

EBV +4.4 +2.5 -2.1 +3.0 +34 +55 +68 +64 +9 +2.4 -4.7 +47 +7.6 +0.2 +0.2+1.6 +0.8Acc 43% 35% 71% 74% 69% 71% 65% 59% 40% 69% 43% 52% 56% 63% 63% 56% 47%

Market Index Value Breed Ave

DMI ($) +$ 57 +$ 31

EMI ($) +$ 56 +$ 34

NMI ($) +$ 67 +$ 40

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Futurity Milestone M322 Futurity Masterplan M314

Futurity Maximiser M301 Futurity Mega Data M282

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EBV +6.5 +5.8 -2.3 +0.7 +20 +27 +38 +29 +3 +3.1 -5.3 +32 +5.6 +1.2 +2.7+0.3 +0.9Acc 45% 37% 71% 74% 69% 71% 66% 59% 43% 70% 44% 53% 56% 62% 62% 56% 47%

Futurity Majestic M278 Futurity Meat Maker M293

SIRE: Futurity Edged In Stone K148 DAM: Futurity Ossies Mary Ann H62 SIRE: Yamburgan Hector J423 DAM: Lake Hawdon Approval F57

SIRE: Yamburgan Hector J423 DAM: Futurity Chicagos Carnation C23 SIRE: The Grove Gigabytes DAM: Broughton Park Harmony F55

SIRE: Futurity F118 DAM: Futurity Chicagos Muriel E34 SIRE: Futurity Edged in Stone K148 DAM: Futurity Phenomenons Muriel

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EBV +6.0 +5.7 -2.7 +0.9 +21 +32 +43 +36 +4 +2.2 -5.4 +35 +6.5 +1.4 +2.9+0.5 +0.8Acc 45% 37% 71% 74% 69% 71% 65% 59% 41% 70% 45% 53% 56% 62% 62% 56% 47%

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EBV +8.7 +7.4 -2.7 +0.7 +30 +44 +63 +35 +10 +1.6 -4.0 +42 +4.7 -0.1 -0.3 +1.5 +0.5Acc 40% 29% 38% 73% 68% 70% 65% 58% 38% 70% 40% 51% 61% 61% 61% 55% 44%

INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 52 EMI ($) +$ 52 NMI ($) +$ 61

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EBV +7.4 +5.2 -3.4 +1.6 +31 +47 +62 +41 +10 +2.0 -3.7 +42 +5.0 +0.4 +0.6+0.7 +0.7Acc 45% 36% 42% 74% 69% 71% 66% 59% 45% 70% 43% 54% 56% 62% 63% 57% 47%

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IMF (%)

EBV +10 +5.3 -3.8 +0.8 +23 +29 +43 +40 +7 +2.8 -6.8 +35 +2.2 -0.5 +0.3+0.3 +0.9Acc 45% 39% 68% 74% 69% 71% 66% 61% 49% 71% 45% 54% 56% 61% 61% 55% 47%

INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 57 EMI ($) +$ 60 NMI ($) +$ 71

INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 55 EMI ($) +$ 55 NMI ($) +$ 66 INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 56 EMI ($) +$ 53 NMI ($) +$ 63

INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 46 EMI ($) +$ 51 NMI ($) +$ 53 INDEX - DMI ($) +$ 48 EMI ($) +$ 52 NMI ($) +$ 57

CE DIR

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IMF (%)

EBV +4.0 +4.8 -1.8 +1.6 +28 +43 +53 +49 +8 +2.8 -6.1 +42 +7.1 +1.2 +2.1+0.9 +0.8Acc 45% 37% 55% 73% 68% 70% 65% 58% 40% 71% 44% 53% 56% 62% 62% 57% 48%

Save the Date: Bull WalkWednesday 1st August

Inspection of Sale Bulls 11am - 5pm

Information WorkshopThe unrelenting dry has placed a great deal of pressure on producers in our area and across large parts of Australia. After many discussions with other producers we felt the need to inform people on some practical tips to help manage the challenges and were approached by the Local Land Services to host a Workshop.

We were surprised by the response with over 70 local livestock producers attending the Drought Information Workshop held at here in June.

Jillian Kelly Central West LLS Vet presented some great information on animal nutritional needs relating it in real terms for producers to implement.

On many occasions producers will feed what they have always fed or what they may have herd about over the boundary fence. The feed many not be meeting the nutritional requirements of the animal or you may be over feeding which will be costing you money.

There is now a feed calculator App available to download or you can access it on the NSW DPI website - www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/nutrition/costs-and-nutritive-value/feed-cost-calculator

The following list of contacts are of people who are able to help with some practical advice on financial planning and analysis of your business, animal nutritional needs, feeding options, and looking after yourself.

Jillian Kelly - Central West LLS Vet 0428 334 459Phoebe Maroulis - Rural Financial Counsellor0458 017 675Amanda Glasson - Rural Resilience Officer0438 082 731Brett Littler - Senior Land Services Officer (Livestock) NSW DPI 0427 007 398Camilla Kenny - Rural Mental Health Coordinator0419 266 493

Jason & Kylie Catts “Glen Ayr” 212 Wangmans RdBaradine NSW 2396

Jason: 0429479249 Kylie: 0427979249

Home: 02 68436744Email: catts@futurityshorthorns.com

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Fertility testing your bulls ensures

they are ready for the breeding season

Artificial Insemination

Artificial Insemination has been used for many years to cost effectively access elite genetics.

If you are considering using AI in your program a useful webinar to watch is one produced by Repro360 on precision breeding.

We attended this session at BEEF 2018 in Rockhamption earlier this year and it was very informative on setting your females up for a productive breeding future.

Follow the link below to view the webinar:

https://www.repro360.com.au/resources/webinars/precision_breeding