Volume 16, Issue 1 Lachlan and Kate James PH:0402 839373 ’Marriot Park’ PO Box 138 Gunnedah 2380

Wallawong & Birchall Reserve Champion Carcase 2016 Sydney Royal Wallawong Murray Greys further enhanced their

carcase quality reputation by being awarded the

Reserve Middleweight Champion Carcase at the

recent 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The steer, bred by Heath Birchall, Duri and exhibit-

ed by Wallawong & H Birchall spearheaded a

team of 10 steers that were awarded an amazing

23 ribbons across steer and carcase classes along

with a Gold medal, 4 Silver medals and 3 Bronze

medals for Carcase Quality.

The Reserve Middleweight Champion Carcase was

produced from a steer weighing 462kg, and had

been fed100 days on a home mixed barley ration.

He placed fifth in his steer class and scored an in-

credible 91 points as a carcase, receiving a Gold

Medal for Carcase Quality from the RAS. He was

also a member of the winning Stan Hill Trophy team of three carcases. It was the combination of finishing

ability, marbling, and industry leading muscularity that gave the carcase an advantage over the others.

Further impressive carcase results from the Wallawong team include a 429kg steer by Wallawong Uncov-

ered bred by David Schouten, Gravesend who won Carcase Class 7 with 87 points and received a Bronze

medal for Carcase Quaity. A second steer from Mr

Schouten by Wallawong Waterboy placed second

in Lightweight Carcase Class 5 and was also award-

ed a Bronze Medal for Carcase Quality.

Another consistent performer at Sydney Royal,

Groveleigh Partnership of Loomberah bred two

steers by Wallawong Ripsnorter that both finished

third in Carcase Classes 5 and 7, with the 86pt mid-

dleweight receiving a Silver Medal for Carcase

Quality from the RAS.

Wallawong also exhibited a steer bred by Sandra

Elson, Somerton that placed third in Carcase Class 1.

Several steers were purchased by Eastern Road

Quality Meats, Turramurra, who has been a satisfied

purchaser of Wallawong steers for many years.

All the steers were selected for the Sydney Royal

team by Lachlan back in November and December 2015 and fed for 100 days on a home mixed ration

including Olsson’s Beef Mix at ‘Marriot Park’ Curlewis. They also consumed Olsson’s Cattle Tranz electrolyte

prior to leaving and at the show in order to minimize weight loss due to traveling and handling.

The steer that produced the Reserve Middleweight Champion Carcase (91pts) bred by Heath Birchall

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Winner of Carcase Class 7 (87pts) was a steer by Wallawong Uncovered bred by David Schouten

In Steer and Carcase class 13, Wallawong Murray Greys prepared three home bred steers. From 37 en-

tries in the class our three heavyweight carcases placed second, fourth and fifth achieving 89.5pts, 88.5pts,

and 87.5pts respectively and all receiving Silver Medals from the RAS for Carcase Quality. The three car-

cases by Wallawong Quarterback, Wallawong Vinnie Roe and Bundaleer Gatekeeper also came second

overall in the prestigious Breeders’ Group of Three

carcases competition. There are many half brothers to

these steers in this year’s Carcase Quality Sale.

All together ten Murray Grey steers from nine differ-

ent sires were shown by the Wallawong team collect-

ing a ton of ribbons including Reserve Champion

Middleweight Carcase, two firsts, three seconds, three

thirds, two fourths, two fifths, and two sixths in classes

up to 37 entries. They received one Gold, four Silver

and three Bronze Medals for Carcase Quality from

the RAS. Murray Greys also won the prestigious Stan

Hill Trophy for the highest scoring team of 3 carcases.

Wallawong clients are consistently achieving carcase

results like these. Congratulations and Thankyou to all

breeders, you truly produce outstanding quality beef.

Wallawong entry 88.5pts 4th Carcase class 13. Silver Medal. Sired by Wallawong Vinnie Roe

Wallawong entry 89.5pts 2nd Carcase class 13. Silver Medal. Sired by Wallawong Quarterback

Consistent. Carcase. Performance.

Wallawong wins Senior and Grand Champion Female Sydney Royal Show The Wallawong Sydney team also included a cow and calf unit that competed in the stud class. The cow

Wallawong Emerald E74 and calf were highly praised by the judge being awarded the Senior and Grand

Champion Murray Grey Female. Emerald combined width, depth, temperament and volume to the highest

degree and the judge noted her sleek coat being ideally suited to Northern Australian production systems.

Wallawong Emerald E74 and calf was sashed Grand Champion Female at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

Winning Stan Hill Trophy Team, Birchall steer right

Wallawong’s Sydney Royal Steer and Carcase Results continued..

Wallawong and Schouten Repeat Wingham Beef Week Championship! In another outstanding consistent carcase perfor-mance Wallawong and David Schouten have tak-en out the Champion Unled Carcase at Wingham Beef Week two years running. The winning car-case scored 90.9 points and was sired by Wallawong Waterboy - the top priced bull Mr

Schouten bought at 2014 Carcase Quality Sale.

To add to the victory, Wallawong also exhibited the Reserve Champion Unled carcase with a steer from Groveleigh partnership. The carcase by

Wallawong Ripsnorter scored 89.657pts.

Another outstanding steer by Wallawong Target exhibited by Wallawong and Heath Birchall scored 88.210 points. All these results were in an

open competition against many crossbred steers.

Consistent. Carcase. Performance.

Steer that produced Champion Unled Carcase 90.9pts. Bred by David Schouten. Sired by Wallawong Waterboy

Consistent Carcase Performance Bulls for Carcase Quality Sale 14 July

The 2016 Sale bulls offer excellent growth and muscling

with the ability to finish for a range of modern markets.

We will also be offering a selection of high quality young females at the Sale. Some outstanding Wallawong female-

lines are available to start your herd or grow with quality.

Listed below in tattoo order is a selection of bulls that will be catalogued for the Sale at Marriot Park on 14 July. As in previous years all bulls come with comprehensive perfor-mance data, 200km freight and guarantees. Don’t miss the opportunity to view the Sale draft at our Open Days 1st

and 2nd July or call to arrange inspection at another time.

Birth 200 400 600 Milk Carcase Eye Rib Rump Retail IMF

Wt Day Day Day (kg) Wt Muscle Fat Fat Beef (%)

(kg) Wt Wt Wt (kg) Area (mm) (mm) Yield

(kg) (kg) (kg) (sq cm) (%)

LEJ K4 4 32 44 60 3 40 0.9 -1.3 -1.7 1.7 -0.4

LEJ K9 4.3 23 32 52 3 30 1.8 -0.6 -0.9 1.2 -0.3

LEJ K15 5.1 35 54 72 3 51 2.6 -1.7 -2.3 2.6 -0.8

LEJ K27 6.1 32 52 73 5 45 2.5 -0.5 -0.7 1.4 -0.2

LEJ K29 5.5 34 48 70 2 46 2.9 -0.4 -0.6 1.7 -0.2

LEJ K34 6.1 28 47 64 5 37 0.9 -0.6 -0.9 0.9 -0.2

LEJ K35 3.5 37 58 79 2 53 1.8 -1 -1.3 1.5 0

LEJ K37 4.6 29 40 59 4 - 3.2 -0.9 -1.2 2.3 -0.7

LEJ K43 1.6 16 22 41 4 26 2.1 -0.2 -0.3 1.1 -0.1

LEJ K56 4.1 31 39 56 6 - 2.7 -1 -1.4 2.2 -0.5

LEJ K67 4.7 30 43 64 6 44 3.4 -1.1 -1.5 2.4 -0.5

LEJ K70 3.5 23 30 49 3 32 2.6 -0.3 -0.5 1.6 -0.3

LEJ K71 4.8 28 37 56 5 38 3.3 -0.5 -0.7 2 -0.6

LEJ K80 4 29 36 54 4 39 3.3 -0.6 -0.8 2.3 -0.4

LEJ K82 5 33 44 66 6 44 2.9 -0.6 -0.8 1.9 -0.4

LEJ K85 4.9 26 32 52 2 32 2.2 -1 -1.4 2 -0.7Breed

Average3.4 21 33 48 3 29 1.4 -0.3 -0.4 0.8 -0.1

April 2016 Murray Grey GROUP BREEDPLAN

Name/ID

One of the Feature Lots in the Sale is LEJ K27

Wallawong in 2016. See you:

1-2 July - Northern Beef Week Open Days,

Marriot Park. Gunnedah NSW

8 July - AgGROW Supreme Beef Bull Sale, Emerald QLD

14 July - Wallawong Carcase Quality Sale

(25 bulls, 15 females), Marriot Park Gunnedah NSW

16 - 18 August - Ag Quip Field Days, Gunnedah NSW

7 - 10 September - Adelaide Royal Steer & Carcase

24 - 25 October - Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza Scone

Catch Up Soon!

Lachlan, Kate, Stirling and Fraser James

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Introducing the Exciting New Sire: Bottlesford Kudos - Semen available After another extensive tour across 3 states,

Bottlesford Kudos was selected as the pick

2014 drop bull in the Murray Grey breed.

He was purchased privately from Bottlesford

Murray Greys in South Australia. He was se-

lected for his outstanding combination of

phenotype and performance data.

Physically he is well grown, has a smooth

sleek coat, great muscularity, softness and

possesses an excellent temperament.

His performance data is incredible being in

the top 10% of the breed for 400D Wt,

600D Wt, Carcase Wt, EMA, Milk and IMF

EBVs, while being above breed average for

Fat EBVs and a moderate Birthweight EBV.

His paternal bloodline is also very strong and consistent, having many half brothers and sisters that also im-

press. We eagerly await Kudos progeny, due in 2017. Semen is now available at $33 per straw.

New Sire at Wallawong: Jeopardy. 984kg 23 mths

Bottlesford Kudos KPN K18 is the new sire on the block

Fraser (6) leads his heifer Wallawong Emerald at Wodonga

Stirling (8) and our puppy ‘Boo’

Family Spot - puppies, heifers and hitting the books We have had another busy start to the year and the boys are enjoying Year 1 and Year 3 at school. In March for their birthdays we got a puppy ‘Boo’ who is a Cocker Spaniel - Jack Russell cross. He has settled in well but

still likes to chew shoes and is definitely not a farm dog but a family pet.

Both Stirling and Fraser are having a go at tennis after school on Fridays and Fraser has just had his first game of soccer (Yes I’m now a soccer mom!).

After being a bit nervous at the start he finished very happy with 2 goals!

In the holidays we all travelled to Wodonga for the 50th Murray Grey Na-tional Show and Sale and the Junior Stock Show. The boys enjoyed working

with their buddies, making new friends, judging and leading their heifers.

I am very much enjoying studying again (online) for a Diploma in Digital Marketing. I like it because in my assignments I have to analyse our business.

Please don’t hang up on me if I ring you for market research!... Cheers, K.