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THE DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS SOCIETY OF
AUSTRALIA
PO Box 72 Gloucester NSW 2422 Ph/Fax: 02 4994 7189
Email: [email protected]
DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Bob Crawford �Windouran�
Moulamein NSW 2733 Ph: 03 5887 5955
Email: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER
Richard O�Leary PO Box 17
Kempsey NSW 2440 Ph: 02 6562 2455 Fax: 02 6562 2464
Email: [email protected]
COMPANY SECRETARY
Craig Bloomfield 9 Cumberland Street
East Maitland NSW 2323 Ph: 02 4933 8338 Fax: 02 4933 6889
Email: [email protected]
DIRECTOR
Diana O�Keeffe PO Box 473
Forster NSW 2428 Email: [email protected]
DIRECTOR
David Copland 943 Wang Wauk Rd
Wang Wauk NSW 2423 Ph: 02 6550 2119
Email: [email protected]
DIRECTOR
Ron Thorne 250 Upper Stratheden Road
Strathedan NSW 2470
CONTENTS
3 Calendar of Events 4 Bovine Scanning Services 5 Ekka 2005 7 The Atlantic Herd 9 News from Brazil 10 Whangarei Summer Show 11 Gloucester Bull Sale 12 NSW Show Results 13 NSW Coastal Devon
Breeders Group 15 100 Years of Devons in
Brazil 18 Youth 19 Ekka 2006 21 International Livestock
Conference 24 NOTICE TO ALL NON-
MEMBERS25 Stud Reports 27 Classifieds 29 World Conference 30 Merchandise
Administration Officer
Ruth Edwards
Registrar
Alison Stewart
Publications Editor
Sally Edwards
www.devoncattle.com
ADVERTISERS INDEX
28 Andy�s World Travel 20 Barnstaple Devons 28 Barragan Devons 27 Belrieve Stud Stock 28 Belmur Devon Stud 27 Benoak Devons 22 Bongalabi Devons 28 Eppendorf Devons 31 Gowan Ross Devons 27 Great Southern Highlands
Devon Breeders Group 27 Isca Red Devons 27 Isca Mustang 28 J & S Ranch 28 Jaibell Poll Devons 27 Mount Lookout Devons 14 NSW Coastal Devon
Breeders� Group 8 NZ Devon Cattle Breeders�
Association 27 O�Leary�s Glenmore Farm 27 Palinga Devon Stud 1 PGG Seeds 28 Range View Park Devon
Stud27 Ro-Ern Devons 17 Rural Press 27 Te-Maewa Devons 28 Tirranna Devons 31 Vix Devons 24 Wallaton Devons
*Image for front cover supplied by Graeme Barnes
INTERNATIONAL BREED SOCIETIES
United Kingdom Devon Cattle Breeders� Society Secretary: Andy Lane President: Ivan Rowe
Wisteria Cottage, Iddesleigh, Winkleigh, DEVON EX19 8BG Email: [email protected]
New Zealand Devon Cattle Breeders� Association www.devoncattle.com.nz
Secretary: Robin Lundin Email: [email protected] President: Dick Pegram Email: [email protected]
Associacao Brasileira de Criadores de Devon (Brazil) Rua Anchleta, 2043, PELOTAS, RS-CEP 96015-420, Brazil www.herdbook.org.br/devon Email: [email protected]
President: Joao Vieira de Macedo Neto
American Devon Cattle Association www.devoncattle.com
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From the Editor
Welcome to the first issue of Bulldust for 2006.
Issue 62 saw Robyn Beggs wind up as Publications Editor of Bulldust and find herself very busy with an extra (little) man around the house. Robyn has contributed tremendously to the growth of Bulldust over the years.
Robyn, on behalf of all the readers around the world I would like to thank you for all your hard work and for all the extra things that go with such a role. Congratulations on such an achievement, I only wish that I may one day fill such big shoes�..
To those who have contributed articles in the past, I would love to hear from you, so keep them rolling in.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have been a fantastic help to me with getting this issue together and published in such a short amount of time. It is very much appreciated. Thank you.
I hope you enjoy the new look Bulldust and I look forward to hearing from you all in the future.
Happy reading,
Sal Edwards
Publications Editor
Presidents Message
Many members are hoping that this prolonged spell of hot weather spells the return to a normal season for a change. Lets hope so! Well it�s back to business after what seemed an all too brief hiatus between Christmas 2005 and New Year 2006.The Victorian calf sales showed some respect for the current international trading conditions bringing prices back some $50 average over last season�s record prices. Feedlotters and backgrounders bought plenty and even one of our members was pictured joining the sales for some good buying.
The association has been fortunate that Mr Richard O�Leary and David Copland sought re- election to the Board and Mr Ron Thorne and Mrs Di O�Keeffe sought election. As there were four vacancies we now have them all filled. It will be a pleasure to work with them.
Mr. Philip Edwards did not seek re-election and his presence will be missed. Philip is going to pursue his career but I feel sure we will see him at many of the Association functions. Thanks Phil for a great effort. We also welcome a new editor to Bulldust, Sally Edwards, after Robyn resigned due to wanting time with her wonderful new baby. We thank Robyn for her great contribution to the Society over the years and hope that she will continue to be involved in many ways.
Devons across Australia and the World would be a good theme to pursue in 2006. I am confident that there are stories from within Australia and from around the World that will keep the editor of Bulldust really busy choosing which ones to print. Send your stories to the Editor of the Bulldust Magazine.
Yours in everything Devon,
R B Crawford
Mr Victor Edwards shocked the Board at the March 2006 Board
meeting with his resignation from Board duties citing his busy work commitments. We all know that Vic has committed well over 10 years to Board activities and his presence and knowledge will be sorely missed. I am sure Vic will help out with Board and Society issues in the future. Thanks Vic
for a most valuable stint as a Board member. I am sure all
members join with me in thanking you. Bob Crawford, President.
2006
25th-26th April Kempsey Show
1st-7th May Beef Australia Rockhampton
5th-7th May Tocal Small Farms
Field Days
17th May 4.30pm Ekka entries close
3rd August Gloucester All Breeds
Bull Sale
5th August Kempsey Bull Sale
11th-20th August Ekka
22nd-24th AugustAg-Quip
1st-9th September Royal Adelaide Show
8th September Barnstaple Devons Bull & Female Sale
21st Sep- 1st October Royal Melbourne Show
24th Sep- 1st October Perth Royal Show
25th-28th October Hobart Show
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Bovine Scanning Services Pty. Ltd.
Editor�s Interview with Roger Evans
Roger & Niaomi Evans pictured with twin boys Logan & Joshua
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Roger Evans very well known within the beef cattle industry for the service he provides throughout Australia and Argentina with his business Bovine Scanning Services Pty. Ltd.
It was a pleasure to catch up with Roger when he agreed to answer a few questions for Bulldust.
Roger and his wife Niaomi reside on their property �Kelay�, just west of Tamworth with their 5 month old twin boys Logan & Joshua.
Having studied Rural Science at the University of New England and majoring in Meat Science, it was a step in the right direction when Roger was approached by Ross Anderson to work with him in his business Ross Anderson Ultrasound.
In 1997 he began work with Ross, and soon followed with the opportunity in 1998 to buy an agency for business in NSW and Tasmania. In 2003 Roger and Niaomi bought out Ross Anderson Ultrasound and started Bovine Scanning Services Pty. Ltd.
This business now covers NSW, QLD, Tasmania and once a year Argentina, scanning over 35,000 head, travelling over 130,000kms each year (based on 2004 figures, not including Argentina). Last years Argentina trip involved scanning 1900 head in 10 days.
With such a growing demand, Roger now has two accredited scanners working along side him, David Reid who is based in QLD and Matthew Hann from the Upper Houghton area of NSW.
Most of this work is to provide you, the breeder, with raw carcase data such as Intra-Muscular Fat (IMA), Eye
Muscle Area (EMA) and fat coverage over the Rib and Rump. This can then be used to analyse carcase traits within your herd, which would allow you to identify the market suitability of your herd. This data can then also be used for genetic analysis using Breedplan.
To obtain the best possible analysis of your herd, Roger advises to have your group as old as possible in the biggest sized management group as possible. This allows you a more comparative analysis. Ideally animals should have a good covering of fat also, around 5-6mm on the rib on your bulls and 8-9mm on your heifers would be fantastic. Animals can be scanned with less fat coverage than this and if in any doubt check with Roger. For a more cost effective service and due to the distances Roger travels it is best to be in touch with anyone in your district who plans to utilise this service to help lower travel costs.
Costs to expect when having your herd scanned:
Visit Fee $160
Fat, EMA & IMF
Under 50 head $14 per head
50-100 head $13 per head
>100 head $12 per head
Fat & EMA
Under 50 head $10 per head
50-100 head $9 per head
>100 head $8 per head
Structural Scoring
$6 per head
To book a time that best suits you, you may need to book at least 2-3 weeks in advance.
For more information or bookings contact:
Bovine Scanning Services Pty. Ltd.
Ph: 02 6761 5991 Mob: 0427 102 258
Email: [email protected]
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US Shorthorn Breeder Judges EKKA 2005
The distinctive accented voice amplified around the Royal Queensland Showground (theEkka) arena in the early August morning air carried the words �Devon�. Toby Jordan of Indianna was commenting on the Devon classes with the well-groomed commentary style of a collegiate team judge.
Toby of Wakaru Poll Shorthorn stud of Rensselaer Indiana was a special guest judge at this year�s show as part of a tour to compare the Australian beef industry with that of his homeland. He said in the exhibition of stud cattle there were many small differences, but also many similarities that he appreciated at the respective showings. �We parade them differently, but I think that the cattle are more similar than what we realise.� Mr Jordan said.
He conceded that the tougher Australian conditions probably caused the biggest difference when compared to the cattle in the higher rainfall zones in the US, this having an inevitable flow on effect with the different breed characteristics.
�The size and the shape of the growth curve of your cattle would be different to ours�, he said. �Because of our annual moisture we can maintain a very large cow if we want to.�
With his opening comments Mr Jordan said he was not particularly familiar with the Devon breed. He was looking firstly for cattle with a balanced skeleton after which he was looking for optimum muscle, volume and growth. �Sexually whether I am judging males or females they both have to show significant characteristics for their sex. I also want them to be balanced and appealing to look at.�
John Walker, son of Bevan Walker of Jaibell Poll Devons at Bell in Queensland acted as the associate judge.
As in recent years Devon exhibit numbers were small but made up for in quality, including four of the broad ribbon winners from Sydney Royal four months earlier and some new prospects. Four breeders from NSW made the journey north to take in the friendly Queensland show atmosphere and compete for the generous prize money in the Devon section courtesy of the Richard Howell bequest.
Accommodation for exhibitors and grooms was organised this year with portable communal huts and shower blocks. Our cattle were also comfortably stalled back in the airy horse shed.
First heifers before Judge Jordan were an attractive pair who had grown on well since their last competitive outing. Judge Jordan chose Belrieve Crafty Gal Z18 saying she was superior in strength and fleshing whilst still possessing all the femininity he looked for in a heifer. He went on to praise his second placegetter Little Manning April for her clean walking, straight top line and clean lines. The single entrant in the second class was commended for her fleshing and balance.
The strength of our breed is always in the cows and the judge took some time in discussion with his associate before choosing Little Manning Roseanne who he praised as a well balanced cow with thickness and rearing a good calf. The cow in second, (Palinga Dainty X39) has an excellent udder but is not as strong through the body as the first cow and the third placed cow (Gowan Ross Beth Y11) is very stylish but lacks the maturity of the other cows today were judge Jordan�s comments.
For his Champion and Reserve our judge went back to his baby heifer class giving the Elders shield of
excellence the 15 month old Belrieve Crafty Gal followed by the 16 month old Little Manning April.
Little Manning Zoro continued his winning form from Sydney to take the first bull class ahead of Vix Zizia. Judge Jordan said his winner displayed a better muscle pattern and stronger, wider topline.
As in the heifers the under 20 month bull was a single entry who the judge described as worthy of winning in the highest competition.
The senior class was another match up of the champions from Sydney with the monstrous Buckeye winning for his scale and extra muscularity over Little Manning Lucky who was commended for his freedom of motion balance throughout Buckeye scaled in at 1224 kg carrying less fat cover and a larger EMA than four months earlier. He was the third heaviest bull of all breeds on the ground, outweighed by two Poll Herefords.
For his champion the judge backed away from the large senior bull and put up Vix Yonkers Y79, winner of the under 20 month class who he described as trimmer in the brisket, freer moving and with better muscle and overall balance.
Judge Toby Jordan said it was the first time he had judged Devon cattle and he was most impressed with the quality of the cattle. Your cattle have beautiful soft muscling and body capacity with sound leg structure that would be sought after by many of our commercial cattlemen back home.
Devons as usual didn�t feature with any prominence in the interbreed competition but they were noticed in the parade by cattlemen who came back to the shed to see and talk about the cattle. Several other Queensland Devon breeders made the effort to be at the early judging.
Despite suffering a draining flu Phyllis stayed on with Brian to man the display through the second week and talk with the crowds of enquiring visitors.
Vic Edwards
Photo�s courtesy of Queensland Country Life
CLASS RESULTS
Heifer 12- 16 months
1st Belrieve Crafty Gal Z18 (s. Ashwood Taupo X104) PC Edwards
2nd Little Manning April (s. Little Manning Norman) GE & BR Edwards
Heifer 16- 20 months
1st Vix Gay Girl Z4 (s. Palinga Jenner T77) V Edwards
Cow or Heifer 20� 48 months
1st Little Manning Roseanne (s. Little Manning Sir Bailey) GE & BR Edwards
2nd Palinga Dainty X39 (s. Longacres ME 9607) V Edwards
3rd Gowan Ross Beth Y11 (P) (s. Glen William Lone Pine (P)) Gowan Ross Devons
CHAMPION FEMALE
Belrieve Crafty Gal Z18 PC Edwards
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE
Little Manning April GE & BR Edwards
Bull 12- 16 months
1st Little Manning Zoro (s. Ambers Monarch) GE & BR Edwards
2nd Vix Zizia Z15 (s. Palinga Dude) V Edwards
Bull 16- 20 months
1st Vix Yonkers Y79 (s. Palinga T77) V Edwards
Bull 20- 42 Months
1st Palinga Buckeye X52 (s. Palinga Dude) V Edwards
2nd Little Manning Lucky (s. Ambers Monarch) GE & BR Edwards
CHAMPION BULL
Vix Yonkers Y79 V Edwards (Pictured Below with Judge Toby Jordan)
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
Palinga Buckeye X52 V Edwards (Pictured Below)
See page 20 for Ekka 2006 details�
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THE ATLANTIC HERD Albert Beer
President�s Message- DCBS (UK)
CONDOLENCES
The Devon world was shocked and saddened by the tragic accident of Lisa Engh and her daughter last year. Our hearts and deepest sympathy go out to Jeremy, Jerry and Patty and
their family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
For the Summer Open Day 2005 the DCBS (UK) was once again privileged to visit Bowldown Farm in Gloucestershire, the home of the long-established Atlantic Herd of Pedigree Devons farmed by the Vernon Family.
I well remember two similar visits in the �nineties�, when Vivian and I were Breed Secretaries, at both of which we had gift auctions which raised considerable funds for the Society � on those occasions, as in 2005, Greville Vernon and his family showed us the ultimate in hospitality with an excellent lunch and a great welcome.
A great summer for the Society and our breed. Interbreed recognition at the shows, new members, cattle changing hands galore, the introduction of a Classification Scheme the first of its type in the nations beef industry and the formulation of registration rules for calves got by embryo transfer. Enquiries received from overseas have increased tremendously for both semen and embryos. Congratulations to Angus Cottey for getting semen exported to St Helena, a first.
However, as I write this, �commodity� beef prices have dropped yet again with one of the south west�s largest slaughterers quoting 162p per kg dead
This time we were hosted by Greville, his wife, Dawn, son, James and a team of helpers and had a most enjoyable day. Two things mark out the current farming at Bowldown and the other farm in Scotland. One is the adoption of �organic� systems for the livestock at Bowldown, the other is the crossbreeding programme latched on to the pedigree herd.
At Bowldown 42 purebred Devon cows are run to a Devon bull and 44 similar cows to a Blonde d�Aquitaine bull with 22 crossbred Blonde x Devon females running with a Limousin bull. In addition in Scotland the herd consists of 78 Blonde d�Aquitaine crosses run with a Limousin bull. Thus pedigree Devon and crossbred replacements are home-bred, half-bred and quarter-bred primestock produced. The system exploits hybrid vigour, the greater body size of the �Continental� crosses and attracts the organic bonus.
In the UK we have a structure, in the sheep industry, called
Printed in the UK Autumn Newsletter.
weight for R3L carcasses. This means that the average supermarket steer will return £529 after deductions. The effect of this must be that there will be a mass exodus from commodity beef production, there will be more demand for our breeding stock and our niche markets will be under threat.
�STRATIFICATION�. We have Mountain breeds, Hill breeds and Lowland breeds which all play their part in our sheepmeat industry, using sheep especially bred and suited for their environment and exploiting hybrid vigour along the route to prime lamb production. I regard the Bowldown beef breeding system as a form of �Stratification�, exploiting cross-breeding whilst at the same time retaining a sound pure-bred base with cows that are good breeders and have good mothering qualities. This system is, I believe, better than the �mixing� with South Devon, Salers and Limousin which some breeders tried in the last two decades of the twentieth century.
The Devon is a superb suckler female and I trust that the �Vernon� system will continue to be highly successful, building on the policies adopted many years ago by Greville�s father who started the Devon herd at Bowldown and had many successes in the show ring with cattle out-wintered at 600 feet above sea level and proudly carrying their horns!
The Breed Promotion Committee is keeping a watchful eye on beef marketing opportunities on your behalf.
Good fortune to all members.
Ivan Rowe
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This Page Sponsored By The NEW ZEALAND DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS� ASSOCIATION
www.devoncattle.co.nz
Braelands Dainty 15th nominated for Gold Award
AAddeellaa JJaammeessObituary
The Devon Cattle Breeders� Society of the UK recently lost one of their most enthusiastic supporters when Adela James died early in the New Year.
At numerous events, multi day shows, one day shows, open days and especially the bull sales when these were held at Hatherleigh, Adela was to be seen on the Society�s promotion stand � maybe giving out information but particularly selling memorabilia, pens, shirts, ties, etc., etc., and above all persuading anyone within reach to buy raffle tickets.
In the late 1980�s when the DCBS (UK) had no office of their own Adela really came into her own and often had a small sales table in the cattle lines at the one-day shows. In the 1990�s she was extremely helpful to Viv and I in running the trade stands and very generous when we had gift auctions always ensuring that we had some rare
Dick and Alison Pegram have nominated the matriarch of their New Zealnd based Te Wai-iti herd, Braelands Dainty 15th, for a Gold Award.
Braelands Dainty 15th
Herd No. 203989204 DOB 1st July 1989
1st Calf 1991
This cow, bred by Eileen and the late Murray Porter, produced her first three calves whilst in the Porter herd and was purchased by the Pegrams in May 1994. Her 15th consecutive live calf hit the ground on 8th September this year.
items of memorabilia or some of her hand-made jewellery to sell.
Adela was married to Philip who himself was born in New South Wales and spent the first two years of his life in Australia before returning to the UK. They also spent nine months in Australia in 1957 and made many friends.
They farmed at Bratton Clovelly near Okehampton, Devon, and bred firstly under the �Langworthy� prefix and later, when they moved to a smaller farm, as �Langworthy Moor�. Philip has maintained an enviable semen bank and had a great knack of selecting the right bull to put on his cows. Their outstanding achievement was the bull �Langworthy Rocket�, probably one of the two top bulls in the breed in the last two decades of the twentieth century, the other being Clive Thornton�s �Thorndale Baron� which came on the scene a few years after Rocket.
In addition to Philip, Adela leaves three daughters and a son.
The progent of this cow were the mainstay of the Pegram�s show cattle for many years and her daughters and grand-daughters figure largely in the Te Wai-iti herd.
For their services to the Society both Adela and Philip were elected Honorary Life Members of the DCBS (UK) and they certainly contributed to the heritage of the breed.
Albert Beer
Philip & Adela James on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2001
Braelands Dainty 15th pictured below with her 15th consecutive live calf
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NEWS FROM BRAZIL- Devons get space at Expointer 2005
GARUPÁ 6142 GRANADA PEDRA
AZUL 6883 G5300 KOPECK
On 31st August last year, in Esteio, next to Porto Alegre City in Brazil happened the judgment of classification of Devon breed at Expointer, on responsibility of Doctor Antônio Martins Bastos Filho, from Uruguaiana/RS.
At the Central Track, 59 animals were evaluated, all of them previously selected by ABCDEVON. The high level of the animals called the attention of the public, especially because of the meat bulk, thorax depth and muscular development in the back. �This is the result of a job made by the creators in the genetic selection, that in more than 10 years is objective focus for the increment and qualification of the carcass meat, final product of the bovine chain of cut. If this is the purpose, it also should be the main objective of the genetic selection�, said Mr. João Vieira de Macedo, president of ABCDEVON.
�Thanks to this evolution, today we have a cut Devon cattle with strong competitiveness: red, with moderate size, high precocity and fertility in the females and a new increment in the weight of the steer carcass on field�, said Mr. Leonardo Tavares, executive secretary of ABCDEVON.
The Grand Champion, considered by many creators from several cut breeds, the Best and Most Modern Cut Animal of all Expointer, was the bull GARUPÁ 6142 GRANADA PEDRA,
weighing 1265 kg and measuring 1,52m of height, with 37 months of age, created and exposed by Cabanha Azul, from Quaraí/RS.
The sales opened with the Grand Champion, a spectacular female calf that after many offers was bought at auction for US$ 4.260,00, by Luiz F. Cirne Lima, buying from Cabanha Azul. The higher price on the males was US$ 4.670,00, paid by Wilson Belloc Barbosa for the third better male of Cabanha Azul, with New Zealand blood, son of Rotokawa 425.
In the rustic, 24 animals were sold, two rustic females for US$ 1.157,00 each
one, with general average of US$ 1.097,00. At total, it was 28 lots with general average of US$ 1.330,00 between rustic and stabled.
The auction had television transmission from Canal do Boi. The traditional Devon creators participated and bought by the TV, as Mr. Ney Rassier, from Encruzilhada do Sul/RS, Mr. Ivo José Telles Hoffmann, from Passo Fundo/RS and Mr. Sadi Monteiro dos Santos, from Canela/RS, beyond a complete load that have been sold by the Canal do Boi to the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Brazil, for Agropecuária Café no Bule and Fazenda Riata, where it is the bigger project of Devon female receptors.
Grand Champion and Senior Champion - GARUPÁ 6142 GRANADA PEDRA Weighing 1265 kg and measuring 1,52m of height, with 37 months of age Created and exposed by Cabanha Azul, from João Vieira de Macedo Neto
Grand Female Champion and Female Calf Champion � AZUL 6883 G5300 KOPECK Weighing 496 kg and measuring 1,25m of height, with 13 months of age. Created and exposed by Cabanha Azul, from João Vieira de Macedo Neto
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NEWS FROM NEW ZEALAND- Whangarei Summer Show
A good muster of Devons made a strong showing at the Whangarei Summer Show
Judge Peter Knight views the Devon Heifer Calf Class
A group of New Zealand Devon Members with Judge Peter Knight
The Northland Club was indeed fortunate to have noted Australian Devon breeder Peter Knight accept an invitation to judge the Devon Special Class at the 2005 Summer Show. Despite a late evening arrival in New Zealand (after midnight before a baggage problem was part solved) Peter managed to cram in visits to six Northland Devon herds and still allow a day for judging at the Show in what must have been a most hectic five days.After judging the Devon Special class in the morning of the Show, Peter spent the afternoon as part of the judging enclave in the All Breeds ring where his pertinent comments enhanced our breed�s reputation (and Australia�s). It was only two or three years ago that a Show official commented from the show-ring that he had attended the Christchurch Royal the week-end before and stated that Whangarei had more cattle on show than in Christchurch. What a difference a couple of years can make. There were only two Special Classes at Whangarei this year (our Devons and the Herefords) and the South Devons, Belgian Blues and the Charolais were consigned to the All Other Breeds ring. The lack of cattle was almost alarming. Those members fortunate enough to have Peter visit their herds were appreciative of his comments and grateful that he had taken the opportunity to visit Northland after such a long absence. On the eve of the day before Peter�s departure 14 Club members gathered for an enjoyable meal at a Whangarei restaurant and sadly made their farewells.
Show Results were as follows:
Bull 2yrs and over
Tapuwae 602 A.W. Beazley
Bull Calf
Te Wai-iti 564/05 A. J. Pegram
Flame I. Gardner-Lee
Tapuwae 520 A.W. Beazley
Female 3yrs & over
Tapuwae Lupin 287 A.W. Beazley
Tapuwae Carnation 405 A.W. Beazley
Heifer 2yrs
Tapuwae Apricot 765 A.W. Beazley
Tapuwae Orange 708 A.W. Beazley
Te Wai-iti 330/03 A. J. Pegram
Yearling Heifer
Tapuwae Joy 75 A.W. Beazley
Tapuwae Joy 2 A.W. Beazley
Te Wai-iti 417/04 A.J. Pegram
Heifer Calf
Tapuwae Apricot 565 A.W. Beazley
Thelmara Dynamite T. Kingston
Te Wai-iti 530/05 A. J. Pegram
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100% Clearance of Devon Bulls at Gloucester Gloucester�s 47th Annual All Breeds Bull Sale was held in early August last year. This premier sale is held over two days, with the Devons being sold first up on day one.
This sale traditionally sees the incorporation of the NSW Devon Show, however the steady decline of studs willing to put time, manpower and finances into the showing of their livestock forced the NSW coastal Devon branch to cancel the show section. Hopefully 2006 will see a renewed interest by breeders to take the opportunity to display their younger bulls and lines of females to potential buyers and interested onlookers.
Thirteen quality Devon sires were on offer in 2005 from three local studs, Little Manning, Kholwha and Wallaton, and former local stud Vix Devons making up the yarding. With the dry spell in 2004 and rising fuel prices the western studs were lured to other venues for selling their Devons, but hopefully they will support the sale in 2006.
A 100% clearance for the Devon breed was realized with spirited bidding and good competition to secure a sire fuelling buyers. CA Laurie & Sons entries with the Kholwha prefix started the day. Lot 1, a 912 kg sire used heavily within the Laurie herd last spring sold for a healthy $3250 to the Cataneal Partnership.
Lot 4, RoErn Y1, vendored by the Laurie�s gave breeders a chance to invest in a good outcross sire. Sire by Longacres John from a Glen Helen bred cow this 822 kg sire displayed great length and scale to secure him the top priced Devon honours, selling for $5000 to local breeder KB Laurie.
Palinga Yarn, offered by Vic Edwards, met solid demand from bidders. His high performance sire lured Wingham breeder, AJ Gibson to successful bid $3500 to purchased him. Yatze Y64, another sire offered by Vic Edwards went one better to sell for $4000 to Jeffrey Cox of Krambach.
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ET sire Wallaton Concierge X04 was an impressive 921 kg of muscle with an EMA of 126 cm2 and scrotal circumference 42 cm. Wallaton Partnership Pty Ltd purchased this Ban Ban Servant son as an embryo egg out of the successful show cow Palinga Courage Q84. Local Stud breeder, Kevin Burley, Manbell Devons, secured Concierge for $3000.
All four studs offering bulls had solid demand with the Little Manning Stud parting with Michael 4 for a healthy $4000, to repeat buyer AJ Gibson.
David and Jenny Copland also manned the eye catching Devon trailer, displaying promotional clothing and Devon information.
The NSW coastal breeders hope to see a larger offering for 2006 and hope that a number of studs will prepare and show their animals on the day to see the show section continue.
Robyn Edwards
Top priced Devon bull Lot 4, RoErn Y1
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NSW Show Results
4th Interbreed Females at Taree Show Manbell Molly Z3, photographed straight out of the paddock
Sam Dennis pictured parading Pepperview Rebel
Taree Show
Junior Champion FemaleManbell Molly Z3 C & C Coombes
Senior Champion Female Mograni Polyanthus Y8
C & C Coombes
Reserve Senior Champion Female Mograni Kay Y9 C & C Coombes
3rd Interbreed Pair Heifers (9 Breeds)
C & C Coombes
4th Interbreed Female (9 Breeds-18 Junior-Senior
Females) Manbell Molly Z3 C & C Coombes
Dungog Show
Senior Champion Devon Female Pepperview Ruby
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Senior Champion Devon Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Senior Champion All Breeds Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Bulahdelah Show
Senior Champion Devon Female Pepperview Ruby
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Senior Champion Devon Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Senior Champion All Breeds Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Grand Champion All Breeds Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Supreme Exhibit Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Maitland Show
Senior Champion Devon Female Pepperview Ruby
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
Senior Champion Devon Bull Pepperview Rebel
Sam & Bonnie Dennis
When your stud attends any agricultural shows around the country, send in any articles including results and photo�s for inclusion to [email protected]
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COASTAL DEVON BREEDERS GROUP
Pepperview Rebel awarded the Dick Hagan Cup
REPORT FROM THE AGM HELD AT GLOUCESTER ON
19TH February 2006
The Coastal Devon Breeders Group is the only presently functioning branch of the Devon Cattle Breeders Society of Australia. It was first formed in the 1980�s and chaired initially by Graeme Barnes.
The Coastal Group represents breeders east of the Great Dividing Range and hence a large proportion of the membership from Crookwell to Casino. Members of the group attend field days and shows promoting Devon cattle along the coast and raising funds for the society.
In 2006 the Coastal Group will be well represented on the Devon Society Board by six members. These Board members communicate with the membership at regular weekend meetings providing an important forum for discussion. Why not come along to these meetings and make the group work as an active, viable pressure group by having your input.
After Graeme Barnes� presidency there followed Eric Trad and for the last 7 years, Neil Edwards. Neil did not stand for re-election at the AGM in February and in the absence of any other nominations David Copland was elected President with the support of Sam Dennis as Vice President. Tonia Channon and Ruth Edwards were re-elected Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
At the recent AGM, Neil Edwards awarded the Tibbuc Trophy to Richard O�Leary for services to the Coastal group. The annually awarded Dick Hagan Cup went to Pepperview Rebel as the most successful open show exhibit owned by Sam and Bonnie Dennis. All exhibiting Coastal members are eligible for selection for this award so please send your show results to the secretary.
The Coastal Group is working on the coastal map for inclusion in Bulldust showcasing herds in its area. The aim is to have a new map in the print advertisement and an electronic
version on devoncattle.com. This will allow individual studs to be accessed via a link from the map connecting to that studs own website.
The devoncattle.com website is being upgraded and will be much easier to navigate than the present site. We encourage other regions of Australia and of course other countries to form similar groups and develop their map for inclusion on the website.
Thanks to Neil for your valuable leadership over the last 7 years and I will be relying heavily on your knowledge and support over the year ahead.
David Copland President
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DEVON TOUR 2006
The Brazilian Devon Breeders Association is deeply honored to receive the Devon Breeders to the Devon Tour 2006.
One hundred years have elapsed since the pioneers Mr. ASSIS BRASIL and Mr. Edmond Berchon de Essarts had the vision of introducing this old and prestigious breed of beef cattle in this country.
The environment and climatic conditions of southwestern Britain, which are similar to those of southern Brazil, certainly brought about their decision at that time.
Today the Devon breed of cattle is spread throughout practically every country in the beef industry. Their adaptability to different breeding conditions is recognized from Australia and New Zealand, to the United States, Brazil, and surely the United Kingdom.
In Brazil we are proud to open our farms and ranches to everyone coming from elsewhere, to show what the Devon breeders are doing to help Brazil be the largest beef exporter in the world.
For transforming grass into a super quality beef Devons are unrivalled. Come to see us. It will be a pleasure to have you here as our guest.
Listed is the proposed program of the Tour. The event will start in Brasilia, the Federal Capital of Brazil, on May 08, and will finish on May 20, 2006 in Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Considering the special modern architecture of Brasilia, the group will have the opportunity to have a city tour to visit the Cathedral, the House of the Federal Government and others tourist attractions. Over the next few days we will travel to some states at the center of Brazil (Bahia and Mato Grosso do
Sul) where we will visit the first ranch to breed Devon in that region (Mr. Antoniolli�s Ranch) and another ranch that belongs to a new Devon breeder, named Ratinho. After that we will travel to Santa Catarina, a state in southern Brazil where we can find important Devon breeders like Mr. Ivo Bianchini and Mr. Werner Kunze. Then we will travel farther south to the state of Rio Grande do Sul. First, we will visit the northern mountains of the state where we can find a traditional center and a group of families involved with the maintenance and promotion of Devon cattle in this country.
Later, we will travel towards the Pampas region. In this region we will have the opportunity to visit traditional ranches such as the ranch called Cabaña Azul which belongs to the Macedo family. The Macedo family is internationally known considering their success in the show circuit and their special work with Devon and other British cattle, sheep and horses. From Cabaña Azul we will visit the ranch of the family of Mrs. Antonia de Oliveira Sampaio or �Dona Antoninha� named �Estancia da Gruta�, located in the city of Pelotas. Dona Antoninha has 3 daughters, one of whom is known by most of you, Anna Luiza Sampaio Quinto di Camelli, who is married to Roberto Quinto di Camelli. Pelotas is a historical city because when Portugal started the colonization of Brazil, theater companies used to perform in Pelotas when they were traveling from Europe to Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Pelotas we will travel to Camaquã, where we will have the opportunity to visit two other traditional families of Devon breeders, which are Mrs. Carmem Maria Jardim and sons, and the ranch of Miriam and Claudio Ribeiro and sons. Finally, on the next day we will have a city tour in Porto Alegre and a farewell dinner.
We know that it will be a long journey. But we have programed a complete view of our country concerning the
Devon history. We will be very glad to receive all of you here. If there is anybody interested in extending their travel in the country for some additional days after the Devon Tour 2006, we can suggest contacting our travel agent, Mr. Carlos Lima, and he will be ready to help you. He has several alternative suggestions to travel around Brazil: visiting Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, the Amazon rain forest, or the Iguaçu Falls.
Betty Cirne-Lima
PROPOSED PROGRAM
Day 1- Monday May 08
Brasilia- Distrito Federal
Morning- Arrival of different flights
Lunch time- Free
Afternoon- City tour in Brasilia
Overnight- Brasilia
Day 2- Tuesday May 09
Brasilia- Correntina- Brasilia
7.00am- Travel by bus to Correntina, Bahia, to the �Fazenda Prata Nova�
ranch of Almor Paulo Antoniolli
6.00pm- Travel back to Brasilia Overnight- Brasilia
Day 3- Wednesday May 10
Brasilia- Campo Grande
Morning- 8.50am flight from Brasilia to Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
Lunch time- Free
Afternoon- Visit to the �Fazenda Riata� ranch at Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato
Grosso do Sul
Overnight- Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
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Day 4- Thursday May 11
Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul Typical tour of the �Pantanal� region
Overnight- Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul
Day 5- Friday May 12
Campo Grande- Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Morning- Visit to the �Agropecuaria Cafe no Bule� ranch at Bandeirantes
Lunch time- At the�Agropecuaria Cafe no Bule�
Afternoon- Flight from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, to Florianópolis,
Santa Catarina
Overnight- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Day 6- Saturday May 13
Florianopolis-Vacaria
Morning- Visit to the �Cabanha Sao Luiz� ranch of Mr Ivo Tadeu Bainchini
at Lages
Lunch time- At the�Cabanha Sao Luiz�
Afternoon- Travel from Lages, Santa Catarina, to Vacaria, Rio Grande do
Sul
Overnight- Vacaria, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 7- Sunday May 14
Vacaria- Soledade
Morning- Travel to Lagoa Vermelha and Andre da Rocha to visit the
ranches of Mr. Horacio Barreto da Costa, Danilo Barreto da Costa and
Gilson Hofman. Visit to a center specialized in preparing Devon cattle
for different shows
Lunch time - Andre da Rocha
Afternoon- Travel to the ranch of Mr. Reinaldo Cherubini and sons at Ibiraiaras and to the ranch of Mr. Reinoldes Cherubini and sons at
Guabiju
Overnight- Soledade, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 8- Monday May 15
Soledade-Sao Gabriel
Morning- Visit to a typical jewellery store of semi-precious stones
Visit to Mr. Paulo Serena ranch
Lunch time- At Mr. Serena�s ranch
Evening- Travel to São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul
Overnight- São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 9- Tuesday May 16
Sao Gabriel
Morning- Visit to the �Cabanha Santa Maria� ranch of Mr. Carlos Benedito
Franco at São Gabriel
Lunch time- At the �Cabanha Santa Maria�
Afternoon- Visit to the �Cabanha Saudade� ranch of Mr. Jose Carlos de
Assis Brasil Senna at Sao Gabriel
Overnight - São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 10- Wednesday May 17
São Gabriel-Quarai
Morning- Travel by bus from São Gabriel to Cabanha Azul
Lunch time- At�Cabanha Azul�
Afternoon- Visit to the �Cabanha Azul� ranch of Mr. Joao Vieira de Macedo
Neto
Overnight- Quaraí
Day 11- Thursday May 18
Quarai-Pelotas
Morning- Travel by bus (around 2h) from Quarai to Dom Pedrito. Visit to
the �Estancia da Pedreira� ranch of Mr. Luiz Fernando Cirne-Lima and sons. Travel by bus (around 3h) from Dom
Pedrito to �Estancia da Gruta� at Pelotas, ranch from Mrs. Antonia de
Oliveira Sampaio and daughters.
Lunch time- At�Estancia da Gruta�
Afternoon- At �Estancia da Gruta�
Overnight- Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 12- Friday May 19
Pelotas-Porto Alegre
Morning- Visit to the �Cabanha Corticeira� ranch of Mrs. Carmem
Maria Jardim and sons at Camaquã
Lunch time- At�Cabanha Corticieira�
Evening- Visit to the�Cabanha Palmeira� ranch of Mrs. Miriam and
Mr. Claudio Ribeiro and sons at Camaqua
Overnight- Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Day 13- Saturday May 20
Porto Alegre
Morning- City Tour in Porto Alegre
Dinner- Farewell dinner
Overnight- Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Travel Agent- Mr. Carlos Lima
Email: [email protected]
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New Director- Ron Thorne
Newly elected to the Board of the Devon cattle Breeder�s Society is Mr Ron Thorne, below is a brief overview on how Mr Thorne became involved in Devons and now as a Director.
Ron went to Norfolk Island as a young chap and married Trudy, a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian of �Mutiny on the Bounty� fame. Trudy�s family are farmers; mainly beef cattle these days. But they grew crops, ran a dairy and even had a small licensed slaughterhouse. Ron & Trudy also farmed and ran an agricultural contracting business on the Island and at the same time brought three children into the world. Eventually they moved to the Mainland and Ron spent 15 years moving through the ranks in the Queensland Ambulance Service before going into major Project Construction. For many years Ron has worked for the World�s largest construction company and has managed Health, Safety and Environment on major mining projects all over the country.
But eventually Ron & Trudy decided to move closer to family and go back to the farming they loved when first
married. After buying a property between Casino & Kyogle it was time to find some cattle. Old memories kicked in to help choose a breed.
On Norfolk all stock are finished on good pasture - there is no grain! So suitable bos taurus were looking good, but Ron hadn�t forgotten a couple of cantankerous Angus they had previously owned. They also placed great value of high fertility. Plus age decreed that temperament was an important factor. So Devons soon stood out as the logical choice. With some very generous assistance and encouragement from Peter Knight, Ron & Trudy established their foundation herd from stock purchased at the Ashwood Dispersal Sale.
They have added cows from Palinga, Barnstaple & Belar. Ron is artificially inseminating using a broad selection of the best available genetics. And now they are quietly building up a superb herd of Devons at the Pitcairn Devon Stud.
Ron recently joined the Board of Directors of the Devon Society. On speaking to Ron he said, �I am truly excited about this new challenge. I look forward to making meaningful contributions to further development of the Society and I particularly want to promote a broader positive and rightful recognition of this great breed of beef cattle. But my foremost priority will be the proper representation of the Society Members. Thank you for having me.�
Pitcairn Devon Stud is located north of Grafton in NSW, the stud location and contact details will be included on the NSW Coastal Breeders� Map in Issue 64 of Bulldust
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Hi. My name is Bonnie Dennis.I am one of the principals of Pepperview Devon Stud. I am 14 yrs old and currently in year 10 at Gloucester High School. I enjoy playing twilight tennis at my local tennis club. I have been preparing and showing Devons for the past 5 years & look forward to many more years of breeding & showing Devon Cattle.
Alice Bloomfield
Some fathers sign their daughters up for exclusive private schools the minute they are born but my father signed me up as a junior member in the Devon Society, not that I had a choice in the matter, and has been paying my fees for fourteen years. Currently I am a student at local high school, Maitland Grossmann High School. I am a member of the local Department of Education choir, Hunter Singers, and toured with them around Canada in June/July last year. The choir is planning a tour to England and France next year and I hope to participate in this
Christa Hundy
I live in Canowindra were I have left school, and assist in livestock handling on my parents property Belabula Farms. I currently study Animal Welfare and Nurses Aid through distance education at the Australian School of Pet Care Studies in Victoria, for preparation to enter University next
year. Where I hope to study Animal or Agricultural science in order to enter the animal science industry once completed. I have been involved with livestock for years now, with the development of my Kelpie Stud Tekarl since 1997, which consist of some of the best working pedigree bloodlines, Milburn and Winona. I also had Tekarl Texels from 2000 to 2003, although in more recent years I have starting breeding Merinos, for commercial purposes. I have experimented with different cattle breeds for commercial purposes, starting with Hereford cattle, and more recently Angus, although I am currently working on the development of a composite breed along with Black Angus cattle. Through these the Devon breed specifically has always held my interest. When at school in Dubbo I represented my school at many shows, including Canberra, Tamworth, Brisbane and The National Steer show. My highlights included Champion Intermediate Judge � Murray Grey Stock Exhibition 2001, and Champion Sheep handler � Dubbo Show 2002. Since moving to Canowindra I have exhibited Angus cross steers for Belabula Farms, which achieved local success, with a Champion at Cudal Show, and a Second place. While receiving Champion and second in the steer section at Canowindra, 2004.
My name is Tiffany Staples. I attend Calrossy Anglican School for Girls in Tamworth where I am currently in year 11. I have been showing cattle for the past 5 years, the last 2 years I have been attending shows with Vic Edwards and Alison Heap. I have recently started my own Devon stud- Ambarvale and am expecting the first lot of calves in June of this year
Lachlan Bloomfield
I have been a junior member of the Devon Society for 12 years. Currently I am a student at Maitland Christian School, year 7. I have helped my father prepare animals for showing when the right animal is there. Hopefully when the seasons are better we will have some more animals to show. I really like to play soccer in the winter with my local team, the Maitland Magpies.
Tallowood Devon Stud St Paul�s College Kempsey
The Stud at St Paul�s College is now in its third year of operation has been of great educational value for our Agricultural students. While the stud is only small, comprising three breeders, students have had great opportunities to learn about the finer details of preparing, leading and feeding cattle. The stud would not be possible without the valued contribution of the Kempsey West Rotary Club and the help of Mr Richard O�Leary of O�Leary�s Glenmore Farm, Kundabung. Richard was the main instigator of the project and has been a fantastic support since the beginning.
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O�Connor High School established our Devon Stud in 1997 largely due to the generosity of the Devon Society who donated 3 Devon females as the prize for their school teams competition held in conjunction with the National Show � Devon Expo in Tamworth. Our stud name is Not-A-Lot. NAL of cattle NAL of land NAL of experience NAL of money Calves are named after the student who finds them at birth. We currently have 12 breeding females and their offspring. We show in Armidale every year and sometimes Guyra, Walcha, Tamworth depending on students. We are indebted to Graeme Barnes (Barnstaple Devons) for his very generous support and advice over the years.Students are encouraged to use our herd as a beginning and then to attend as many junior heifer shows in as many breeds as possible and to continue in the Beef Industry. Each year a student in Year 10-11 is appointed Stud Manager to oversee our stud.
Bulldust would love to hear from Devon Youth from around the world.
Send in your photos and stories to Sam Dennis [email protected] or call 02 4994 5381
DEVONS (Including Poll Devons)
Category D
To be judged on Friday the 11th August at 8.30am, Ring 3
CLASS 240 Heifer 12 mnths and under 16 mnths
CLASS 241 Heifer 16 mnths and under 20 mnths
CLASS 242 Cow or Heifer 20 mnths and under 48 mnths
CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER Association Sash and Card and $160
Special Trophy - Shield of Excellence contributed by Elders
RESERVE CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER Association Sash and Card and $80
CLASS 243 Bull 12 mnths and under 16 mnths
CLASS 244 Bull 16 mnths and under 20 mnths
CLASS 245 Bull 20 mnths and under 42 mnths
CHAMPION BULL Association Sash and Card and $230
Devons in a past Ekka Grand Parade
SPECIAL TROPHY - Shield of Excellence contributed by Elders
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL Association Sash and Card and $110
Prizes: First Prize $200 Second Prize $140 Third Prize $100 Each general class
R A HOWELL BEQUEST
The late Richard Arnold Howell of Devon Court, Killarney, by his will left portion of his Estate to the Association on the terms out of the income therefrom should be awarded prizes for Stud Devon Cattle. Accordingly the prizes in this Section have been provided as required by the late MrHowell's will out of the abovementioned income.
Entry Fees: General Classes $80 (RNA Member) $90 (Non Member) Group Classes $12 (RNA Member) $14 (Non Member)
For all details on Entries or RNA membership please contact the RNA on:
Ph: 07 3852 1831 Email: [email protected]
www.ekka.com.au
OBITUARY
Thomas Alan �Dick� Lewis
Dick was a Devon breeder for many years at his 400ha property on Willina Road, Coolongolook, NSW until his death in February, 2005. He was born in Gulgong in 1916 and grew up on a small farm near Dunedoo with long-time friend, Ray Chapman. In 1950 he then came to Coolongolook where he found Devons already on his blocks of land so he continued to breed them.
In the earlier years on his farm he had beautiful cattle, buying good bulls from Wombramurra Stud almost every year to maintain his bloodlines. Later in his life he bought bulls from the Gloucester bull sales. He kept a good farm, didn�t overstock and the cattle were fat. Most of the cattle were grown out for 4-5 years for the Jap market and obtained good prices. A good friend, Bert Olsen, assisted with the management of the cattle for many years.
For many years also, Dick�s bullocks were sourced by the owners of Timbertown, Wauchope, for the bullock team, and that association continued with Hastings Council. Some of the older bullocks in the team today are Dick�s bullocks.
A neighbour, Gordon Tagg, can remember going around the shows with Dick. Dick showed fat cattle at Nabiac and always took home a blue ribbon.
His bigger bullocks were used at the rodeo for riding and the smaller bulls for drafting. Dick was a very private person who never married. He was a man of few words yet was always ready to help others .He mellowed in later life but everything still had to be done his way. His friends and neighbours had great respect for him and he left his farm to a young neighbour, David Worth.
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INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CONFERENCE Sophie Butler
Student Winners at Houston with "Howdie Houston"
The International Stockman�s Education Foundation (ISEF) offers student fellowships to 25 university students across the world to attend the International Livestock Congress (ILC) in Houston, Texas annually. Students have the opportunity to attend the conference that address issues facing the beef industry worldwide, and mingle with world leaders and scientists. Many thanks must go to the Vivian L. Smith Foundation for generously giving students the opportunity to attend and be part of a truly amazing experience!
Students were chosen from across the world from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala and the USA from 23 universities. Selection was based on academic performance and interaction with the Beef Industry. I was fortunate to be chosen as one of three Australian students to attend the International Livestock Congress in February this year.
I took my own time to visit Gayle and Preston Carlton to see some US Devon Cattle. Preston took me to the Schwertners Cattle Complex, which was a real eye opener. I spent sometime talking to the staff of the complex, and I learned the dependence of the feedlot industry in the states, and how important it is to have the efficient trading of livestock to maximize on margins from paddock to plate. Preston was also kind to take me to the Brushy Creek Bull Collection Center where I was able to view some high quality Brahman bulls. This was of particular interest to me as I am currently undergoing an honors project in the cryopreservation of sex sorted bull semen. I thank Preston and Gayle for allowing me to have the experiences to visit these complexes to further my learning outside the classroom. I am fortunate now to have foster parents in the USA!
The second week of my stay was the formal program of the International Livestock Congress in Houston. On arrival, in true university form, us Aussies met up with some of the students and saw the night life of Houston itself. After convincing the whole of Houston that Aussies don�t
drink fosters and that kangaroos don�t linger in backyards of Sydney, we settled down to some fine Mexican Ales.
Our first visit was to Freedman Foods, a large meat processing/packing plant. The plant focuses on the distribution of Certified Angus Beef to restaurants and fast food outlets throughout Texas and other states. This was an informative experience to understand the importance of beef marketing strategies in the USA. A particular focus of beef quality in the USA is the marbling attributes, evidently this is a key factor in the grading of the beef for the Certified Angus Beef. Another important aspect of the processing plant was to see how beef can be sourced of uniform quality and size in such large proportions. This demonstrates the importance of the feeder industry to the plant to maintain the influx of this product.
A second visit was to Central Market in Houston. Central Market is a �food� supermarket which is offside initiative to the H.E.B supermarkets in the USA. The market concentrates on only delivering high quality food products to the consumer. The marketing strategies and the precision which is achieved at every sector of the market are amazing. The experience was invaluable to bring into perspective what we, as beef farmers primary goal is� producing food!
The next day the students attended a student career workshop. This was a great experience where we were invited to interact with professors and
leaders in the Beef Industry. The panel consisted of a variety of successful people in the beef industry in business and an academic context, of which was our Mr John Cox (CEO of Stanbroke Pastoral Co). Each panelist gave their insight into a successful career and how you need to evaluate your values and apply them to everyday life. The most valuable experience was to have to opportunity to interact with these people on a personnel level. In particular I was very fond of the guidance that John Cox provided me, and listening to his stories of developing properties in Gana, Africa.
Gail Carlton & I in front of the state capital of Texas
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The following days were the International Livestock Congress. The topic of the conference was �The Global Prevention and Management of Foreign Animal Diseases�. I won�t begin to attempt to communicate here what I have learnt, as it is just too much, but feel free to ask me sometime. However, in a nutshell, the program was based around BSE (Mad Cow), Foot and Mouth Disease and Avian Influenza. Professors from around the world displayed their points of view to the congress. In particular it was interesting to listen to the Japanese spokes person Dr Yoshiro Ozawa. He gave a perspective on Japanese culture and explained how the market is consumer driven. However the biggest take home message from the conference was the importance to maintain trade if a country such as Australia was to adopt a disease like the above. To be ruled out of our export market would be the most damaging to the Australian Beef Industry.
This demonstrates the importance of �prevention� and if we do have to get a disease that would impact on our trade our ability to confine the disease to declare zones that are relatively �disease free� to maintain trade.
It is impossible to demonstrate how valuable the experience was for me. Apart from seeing the 2nd largest rodeo in the world and George Strait in concert, to interact with the world
leaders of the beef industry has sent me home to down under full of inspiration to enter the beef industry after studies in full force. The ISEF are offering a continued travel fellowship to Beef Australia, Rockhampton in May for a Student to represent the ISEF that writes the best paper from the conference� So I better get writing! More details about the ILC or the ISEF can be found at www.theisef.com
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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION
ISSUE 64 ADVERTISING DEADLINES Sunday 2nd July 2006
Merchandise sales contribute in a small way to the Devon Societies funds, which in turn are used to advertise and promote Devon cattle for the benefit of all breeders. Profit margins are very small in order to offer quality products at a reasonable priceand therefore turnover is vitally important.
Throughout the year a small group of volunteers attend cattle shows and sales selling these goods, mainly to members. If you see the trailer set up with our display, please make the time to come and have a look at the items on offer. We need yoursupport in purchasing these items so that new lines of stock can be added in the future. Phone orders will also be gratefully received.
Currently we have stock in all sizes and with cooler weather just around the corner why not purchase a long sleeved Oxford shirtavailable in men�s and ladies styles (as pictured) or a warm Polar fleece vest also available in navy or royal blue. Ladies, we have a large number of quality Polo shirts available in both navy (also pictured) and royal blue, sizes 10- 16 for just$27.50
Orders can be placed by phone to Jenny Copland on 02 6550 2119 or email [email protected] Delivery or postage at cost, can be arranged.
Price list and photographs on the inside back page.
A MINUTE ON MERCHANDISE
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QUARTER PAGE $198 (Black & White)
SPONSORSHIP PAGE $110
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NOTICE TO ALL NON-MEMBERS CURRENTLY RECEIVING BULLDUST
If you aren�t currently a Member of the Devon Cattle Breeders Society of Australia and you would still like to receive your copy of Bulldust, please copy this form,
fill it in and mail back to me at:
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Ag-Quip Devon Site
As you can see by the photos below the Devon Shed on the Ag-Quip site, located at Gunnedah NSW was partially destroyed in early March this year, by what can only be assumed to have been a windstorm or the like.
A small dedicated group of members are endeavouring to have the shed up and ready for Ag-Quip this year on August 22nd, 23rd & 24th.
Pictured below left, Kim, Paul and Maurice surveying the damage done to the Devon Shed on the Ag-Quip site. Below right, what remains of the roof.
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STUD REPORTS
BARRAGAN DEVONS
2006 has started wonderfully well for us with good falls of rain in January followed up by warmer days and high humidity promoting pasture growth we have not experienced since moving here in 2001. Since I wrote my last BARRAGAN DEVONS stud report in 2003 our herd of pure Devon cows, both commercial and registered has increased in number and improved in quality with selected purchases and retention of sound BARRAGAN born heifers. ASHWOOD WALTER W01, our main Devon sire was retired to a neighbour�s herd to add quality to their cross breeding enterprise in June 2005 after they experienced first hand the benefits of a Devon bull we leased to them the previous season. BARRAGAN BERTRAM X043, sired calves with 100% success rate including another neighbour�s heifers he managed to sneak in with during the dark of night! Our plans to undertake an AI program in 2006 were shelved after viewing
MOUNT LOOKOUT
This is our first report for Bulldust and for those who don�t know us, the herd is based at �Fairfield� BIGGA which is on the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales. We have put together 3 groups of cattle namely the Specials, Doubles and Singles which are originally based on the HAVILAH, BONGALABI, TIRRANA and PALINGA studs. A pinch of BELAR and BARNSTAPLE studs was added and the whole mob bred back to sires from the HAVILAH stud. We are focusing on breeding grass fed, horned and poll Devon cattle and concentrating on marketing the wonderful attributes of the breed. We have had some success at the SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW with our heifers and have interested enquiries from our attendances at the Hawkesbury Small Farm Expo, Crookwell AllBeef Expo, and the Crookwell and Boorowa shows. Recently we took a team to the Canberra Show as seen in the photograph. We had an enjoyable 4
bulls at the Kholwha open day prior to the annual Gloucester Bull Sale in August. We selected a bull not offered at the sale and we thank James and Ted Laurie for their hospitality and the opportunity to purchase KHOLWHA BARNSIE Y6 (known as �Jimmy�). He will add a new dimension to our expanding herd and has quickly settled in to his new home. We eagerly await the first drop of calves which should be on the ground in May. Our decision to change our marketing strategy and focus on �onsite� cattle sales inviting prospective purchasers from our local area to view our herd has been a resounding success. This allows us to showcase our cattle in their own surroundings and astute buyers can judge for themselves the exceptional temperament and quality of our herd. We have sold a number of animals to local breeders, weekend farmers and those with small holdings. This market should not be underestimated as there are a large number of property owners along the Mid North Coast wanting exceptionally quiet and easy to handle cattle,
days and were heartened to hear the announcer at the Grand parades acknowledge �The Red Ruby Devons� and give a short history lesson on them.We also learnt of a Devon cross Limousin carcass winning in Brisbane earning over $1100 for the delighted owner. The Murrumburrah High School at Harden were at the Royal with their steers and show cattle and were wonderful with helping us around the stalls. The students also helped with the leading, and were very impressed with the quietness of the cattle and how little show experience (none) and handling they had had before the Show.
particularly those with little or no cattle handling experience. Devons are ideal in this situation and with the offer of �after sales advice� to these novice farmers we anticipate repeat sales in the near future. David and I, along with other Board and 2008 Conference Committee members, have travelled the state far and wide during the last 12 months, towing the Devon red trailer selling merchandise and helping to promote Devon cattle to the wider farming community at field days, cattle sales and shows. It has been a most rewarding experience. May I encourage all Devon breeders to contribute to their society and offer to do the same in 2006.
Jenny Copland.
All these favourable comments need to be recorded so if you have any stories to tell please send them to the Board as the 2008 Conference committee wants to collate a booklet.
We have a wonderful mob of calves on the ground at the moment and we are looking forward to seeing how some of the genetics will develop especially ourAI lot to ROTOKAWA sires. We are glad everyone is experiencing good prices and wish everyone happy times with their Devons.
Jo and Bob Crawford Lookout for Devons
Mount Lookout Team. Photo courtesy of Wayne Jenkins Photos.
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The Long Walk �Cows from Barnstaple
Devons walk to the yards on Kanowna prior to moving
to South Australia, November 2005.�
The cattle breeding and finishing operation of Barnstaple Devons has moved. During December 2005 the herd was moved to temporary pasture prior to final movement to Marriot Park near Gunnedah, NSW. In all, the change involved the complete sale of Kanowna at Mullaley, sale of some females, a move to new residential property in Gunnedah and acquisition of property for the cattle business.
Prior to the bull sale at Kanowna in September 2005, the property was sold to feedlot operators from Moree. Kanowna is now being used to prepare large numbers of steers for a domestic feedlot, with steers purchased from the Liverpool Plains and the nearby region.
During the last months of 2005, the herd was downsized in preparation for the move to new properties close to Gunnedah. From February, Devons have begun arriving at Marriot Park.
The first calves have already been born at the new home of Barnstaple Devons. During March and April, the balance of the herd will shift; bulls and finishing stock moving to Marriot Park and cows and heifers to another property nearby.
As part of the move, the breeding herd was reduced in size. A large number of females were sold to Brian and Jill Wilson of G R & M M Wilson & Son of Crystal Brook in South Australia. Brian and Jill are best known for their Wiltshire horn sheep. They have had much success with breeding and showing their sheep in southern Australia and are part of a successful effort to establish international recognition for meat sheep. The Devon cattle part of their operation is a new venture. The females from Barnstaple Devons are now well established in the eastern Mallee of South Australia.
Marriot Park is close to Gunnedah with frontage to the Kamilaroi Highway. Named after one of the great bulls of the breed, Marriot Park is part of the black soils of the Liverpool Plains.
The property has always been used for farming. There was little in the way of cattle facilities. Yards, watering points and pasture will gradually be introduced. Nearly 4 km of pipe has already been laid to supply water for stock. Cattle yards and a selling complex are on the immediate agenda, for the first sale on Friday 8 September 2006.
Young bulls and all prime cattle will be grown and finished on this property.
Nearby, another property will hold the breeding herd, most of the heifers and the working sires. The first and only sale in 2006 will be held on Friday 8 September. This sale will be a bull and female sale.
Most people in the breed also know that we have moved to Gunnedah. We are established in our new home �Green Gables� in the centre of town. Marriot Park is a mere 10 minutes away. All Devon members are welcome to call and visit with us. Our contact details have changed. All our new information is on our web site www.barnstapledevons.com.au. Our new home number is (02) 6742 5222.
Graeme Barnes
Cooling Off �It�s a hot day, calving is imminent and
the pool is a great place to chat with the girls. Cows and heifers on Marriot Park,
March 2006�
BARNSTAPLE DEVONS MOVES TO MARRIOT PARK
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Lindsay & Rea Young on their wedding day, 3rd
December 2005 Pictured with their niece & nephews,
Jessica, Jorge & Jimmy Kuntze They have made their new home at �Greenvalley�
Bothwell, Tasmania
WEDDINGS
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Full Members
Keith Martin of Murrurundi NSW
Sally Hinchliffe of Pennant Hills NSW
B & J Wilson of Crystalbrook South Australia
S & J Evans of Bargo NSW
Associate Member
PA & DR Piavanini of Colliw. Western Australia
NOTES FROM THE WORLD CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE 2008
This committee first met in September 2004 has been meeting regularly at various venues to maximize the viewing of facilities and points of interest in each region. This has shared the distance travelled and has enabled members to see areas that they have not been to. The committee was originally Peter Knight, Jenny Copland, Loma Wright, Jo Crawford, Vic Edwards, Sophie Butler and Margie Mullins but on Peter�s resignation the new President Bob Crawford took his place. At the first meeting we set our aims and objectives for the conference and organized a survey to be sent out for members of the society to share their thoughts and make suggestions. We had a good response and take this opportunity to thank everyone who responded.
The Aim of the conference is:
TO PROMOTE DEVON CATTLE WORLDWIDE AND
TO FOCUS ON DEVONS IN AUSTRALIA
Our objectives are: ! To encourage young people to
be involved in the future of Devon cattle.
! To initiate research projects promoting the benefits of Devon cattle.
! To instigate studies of interest to the general public and the beef interest as a whole (with the results of the two points above to be presented and examined at the conference).
! To provide a forum for discussion as delegates of a
range of subjects that are of interest worldwide.
! To develop and continue friendships.
We would like to see as many young people there as possible and have asked the International Devon societies to possibly sponsor a �youth ambassador� from their country to come to the conference. We intend to include local schools and university students at our functions.
Some research projects have been initiated and we ask all individuals to gather as much information on any steer trials, feedback from their own carcasses or any general comments that highlight the benefit of Devons. Please send to the committee via the Board at the office address.
We are well ahead of our schedule in planning the conference and are in the process of working on our budget, with sponsorship and keeping costs down a priority. Also we are examining interesting topics and speakers to be included in the whole package. We are looking at various competitions to encourage the general public to be included e.g. a cook off with chefs using Devon beef.
The conference venue is to be at Rydges Hotel, Port Macquarie. This was decided after a majority of members in the survey had requested the town. To be fair the committee looked at four areas, - the Hunter, Armidale/Inverell, Tamworth/Gunnedah and Port Macquarie. After setting our criteria, the presentations were viewed and voted on with Port Macquarie coming out on top. It is a lovely venue and will be able to cater for extra non-Devon persons to attend and be converted!
The itinerary for a tour of properties before and after the conference is being strengthened although this could change closer to the time as circumstances change.
The end of April and beginning of May is the chosen time of year for the event and we hope to see everyone there. The committee has been aware of the different views and situations of our members and is committed to having the best conference and tours that is available and to please the majority of members and our International guests.
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