SPRING BULL SALE
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The performance of agricultural business’ at farm level have demonstrated an outstanding degree of resilience in the face of the global financial crisis. Such a period reflects that quality food production never goes out of style or demand. In fact the red meat protein industries of both lamb and beef have been supported well by Australian and overseas consumers.
The big bogeyman has and always will be increasing cost of production (COP).
The Reiland breeding program has been aimed at focussing on the traits that make money for the producer to assist in containing a rising cost structure. The genetic make-up of your cattle herd is central to resisting such costs via focussing “on farm” selection as a priority, more so than the ultimate feeder steer.
Ease of calving in combination with birth weight;
Mid-maturity and high fertility;
Breed average / positive fat;
Sensible marbling target combined with positive retail beef yield;
Retention of Angus breed character and quiet temperament;
High growth potentials.
If you honestly reflect on what influences your bottom line, you need:
An easy keeping cow that re-breeds quickly and reconditions easily after weaning.
Offspring that grow quickly & fit a range of market specifications to allow seasonal and marketing flexibility given the more hostile climate we all need to cope with.
Reiland Angus believe with our assigned breeding direction via genetic scrutiny, we can deliver affordable, climate / industry attuned genetics to allow our valued clients the ability to not only resist constant cost increases, but to effectively advantage such situations.A quick note on the current hysteria on “curly calf” (AM) and “hydro” (NH) genetic defects.
It has cost Reiland & other Angus seed-stock breeders a lot of time, work and money;
It has cost commercial producers very little to date;
It is short term as no CARRIER (fully tested) bulls will be used in breeding programs into the future;
All sale bulls have been tested negative to AM and future testing will include NH (if necessary).
Reiland will maintain genetic diversity to assure we access a wider Angus population rather than merely the high indexing, “trendy” bulls with a narrow genetic base.
Technology & science is still the strongest tool to maintain a sensible, practical genetic pathway. The AUSTRALIAN industry’s focus on “extreme” carcase traits has precipitated this issue here more so than other beef producing countries.
Align yourself to programs that maximise “on farm” profitability.
Hoping you can attend the Spring sale and join us for a CAAB Steak luncheon.
We certainly appreciate your time to attend our annual sales.
Wishing you the best of seasonal fortunes.
The Lucas Family
The “NEW for OLD” policy is a continuing exciting initiative that can hopefully assist genuine cattlemen in upgrading their herd genetics with minimal financial outlay. The policy allows you to sell an aged / unsound bull through the participating agencies of Elders and Landmark over the next 3 months (end of spring). The proceeds of this / these animals will be credited to your account. Upon the purchase of a new bull at the Spring sale, it will act as a significant deposit, with the residual payable 60 days after the sale i.e.: mid-November. Hopefully this will fall in line with your stock sales after good weight gaining spring conditions. Several clients have utilised this system of purchase in the past and praised the merits of such an initiative.
All bulls will be delivered free of charge, if multiple deliveries can be arranged.
For more information please email Reiland : Mark Lucas