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GRASS FED EU STEERS
Grass fed EU steers, 18mths of age, Sprys blood at Adrian Goode’s property “Wangolina” at Kingston SA to be sold in November to Teys.
SPRY BRED STEER WINS
Sprys / Calrossy Shorthorn X Angus steer named “Shane the Shangus” by the Calrossy students was awarded the Champion Trade Carcase and Virtual Taste test award as part of the replacement Sydney Show 2020 Led steer competition.
Are our mature cow weights becoming too big?
Written by Alistair Rayner, Rayner Ag and published on Beef Central.
Throughout this year’s drought, one emerging trend has been the topic of mature cow size.
Understanding ‘frame creep’
Given the influence of sires used within herds extends over three generations, it’s likely that mature cow size in many herds may continue to increase. I’ve seen this increase described as ‘frame creep’ where mature cow size gradually over generations as a result of past genetic decisions, and the tendency at selection to choose larger females as replacements.
Sprys Double Barrel Son takes out Reserve Middle Weight Champion
Sprys Double Barrel’s son took out Reserve Middle Weight Champion at the Perth Royal on Hoof & Hook
Spry’s Genetics focused for Wangolina Station article
COMMERCIAL Shorthorn breeder John Goode has a simple breeding objective; to breed cattle adapted to the relatively short growing season of his coastal environment.
Spry’s Waukaru Patent 8161 progeny excels in a USA trial
Seventy five head of Shorthorn steers from across the country were consigned to this test. The cattle performed amazingly, especially through one of the most challenging winters on record.
Grass Fed trial win for the Killalea Family
Marg and Tony Killalea at Holbrook have won the 2018 Lardner Park Grass Fed Trial.
Sales News
New Donor joins Spry’s Angus!
Texas UNDINE M113 is a new donor for Spry’s Angus program:
@Texas Angus have shared their excitement about the potential of Texas UNDINE M113 to Spry’s Shorthorn and Angus:
“M113 is a daughter of the great Texas UNDINE Z183 who has sold $1,000,000 worth of bulls alone. She is the maternal sister of so many donors at Texas including the incredible Texas UNDINE H647 who is one of Australia’s most recognised, dominant females. H647 is the dam of $225,000 Texas ICEMAN, $108,000 Texas POWERPLAY, and $48,000 Texas QUINELLA to name a few and currently having sold 26 bulls to average $35,550 which includes selling 5 bulls over $40,000 and having already accumulated $930,000 worth of progeny (not many cows can claim that track record).
M113’s full sister is Texas UNDINE L621 who has sold bulls to $58,000 and currently averaging $39,000 for her sons. She is also the maternal sister to Texas UNDINE N555 who was sold recently for $60,000 to be St Fillan’s Angus VIC leading donor.
So the maternal history of this Tour of Duty female is HUGE and we look forward to seeing how she breeds for one of Australia’s leading stud breeders.”
Fault Free Sire for Sprys, Knowla So Right S48
$190,000 Fault Free Sire for Sprys, Knowla So Right S48 was purchased at Knowla Angus sale in partnership with Cottage Creek Angus.
Fault Free Sire for Sprys, Knowla So Right S48 was purchased at Knowla Angus sale in partnership with Cottage Creek Angus.
So Rights S48 was a must have purchase after seeing him… the Phenotype & Data make him the complete Sire for the Australian Beef Industry,
S48 has outstanding balance & structure combined with outstanding carcase & feet.
SEMEN AVAILABLE FOR SALE
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Killandayle Beef takes out major award in Lardner Park Steer Trial
Steers bred by Tony and Marg Killalea, at Wantagong NSW have taken out a major award in the 2021 Lardner Park Steel Trial.
The two-steer team entered by the Killaleas outperformed to win the Combined Weight Gain and Carcass Award.
Marg Killalea “Killandayle”, Holbrook with Nathan Fenby from Zoetis.
Picture courtesy of Warragul & Drouin Gazette
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