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1 bull sale ROCKHAMPTON GRACEMERE SELLING COMPLEX 70 RISING TWO YEAR OLDS 11AM - TUESDAY, 29 AUGUST, 2017 HEALTH STATUS A1 JOHNE S SCORE J-BAS 8 PESTI FREE BLOODED ACCLIMATISED

2 INNOVATION PERFORMANC TYPE A STEP AHEAD OF THE REST Photography Ben Simpson

3 Bull Sale ROCKHAMPTON TUESDAY, 29 AUGUST, 2017 SALE LOCATION: GRACEMERE SELLING COMPLEX, ROCKHAMPTON QLD 70 RISING TWO YEAR OLD BULLS PREVIEW TIME: 9AM SALE TIME: 11AM Simon Falkiner Lachie Wilson After Hours Facsimile Josh Heck Brian Wedemeyer Sale Location: Gracemere Selling Complex (CQLX) Corner Kelly Rd and Saleyards Rd, Gracemere PLEASE BRING THIS CATALOGUE TO THE SALE For video & sale information visit: 3

4 WELCOME Welcome to our third Central Queensland bull sale. Following on from the successes of last year s August and February All Breeds Sales at Gracemere we are offering 70 rising 2 yo bulls in late August. The bulls will have been wintered in CQ at Terry Connor s property 10 minutes from Gracemere. If you are travelling to Rockhampton feel free to contact the agents or Terry ( ) to organise an inspection. We encourage and welcome pre-sale inspections along with the use of the online viewing/bidding system we introduced last year. Elite Livestock are providing a platform for the viewing of a simulcast of the auction along with an online bidding facility. The year at home has seen huge extremes in weather with an extremely wet early spring in 2016 followed by an abnormally cool but dry summer. The good news is that we have had good opening rains and cattle prices have continued to climb which has seen increased demand for quality genetics. Internationally we will continue to export heifers to China, and are in the process of exporting 150 embryos to Chile. Semen from our leading stud sire Emperor continues to make its way to the UK, Germany, Sweden, Chile, Brazil and New Zealand. Emperor is back in production after having his injured ACL repaired. Feedback highlighting the ability of our bulls to transition well to Queensland conditions has encouraged us to offer 70 bulls again this year. Producers have seen good conception and weaning rates resulting in large drafts of heavy calves entering premium flat back marketing streams. To meet CQ s market requirements the bulls have been specially selected, acclimatised over the winter and offered with an A1 health status. Murdeduke s sale team is sired by the trusted, reliable, high performance sires Te Mania Emperor and Quantum, Coonable Elevator E11, Rennylea Edmund E11, Ardrossan Equator A241, Milwillah Gatsby and Carabar Docklands D62. Performance and structural data has been collected, submitted and utilized for nearly 25 years allowing us to offer genetic packages featuring type, reliability, doing ability and calving ease ideal for both cross breeding and pure breed operations. The unseen bonus our bulls provide is an ability to improve carcass performance and fertility in their progeny which fits nicely in herds reducing content to improve access to premium flat back and MSA markets with more calves. In a quest to maintain our momentum we are pleased to report the purchase, in conjunction with ABS Australia and Buchan Station, Milwillah Krakatoa L92 a True B muscled Reality son with perfect structure and great temperament. The Stud herd is run in conjunction with extensive prime lamb and cropping enterprises. A free range piggery, which is the home to the branded pork brand Otway Pork, can also be found at Murdeduke. Competition between the enterprises ensures that commercial drivers help determine our breeding principles. Photo : Milwillah Krakatoa as a 2 Y.O. 4

5 Murdeduke s Breeding Objectives Our breeding objectives are designed to provide genetics that deliver efficient, easy calving cows and calves that stack weight on quickly and make processors grin when they see the quality of them. The unseen bonus our bulls provide is an ability to improve carcass performance and fertility without sacrificing type. In our quest to supply superior animals we not only collect all required breed plan data and have our cattle independently structurally assessed annually but we ensure that nutrition is not compromised in our moderate rainfall environment. By managing nutrition and rumen function for optimal performance year round our bulls express their potential without compromising joint and bone development which can be the case with short term sale preparations. To unlock the potential of Murdeduke s quality assurance program we encourage producers to also adopt cutting edge animal nutrition and management techniques. Early rumen development and appropriate animal health measures ensure calves maximize their performance on farm and hit the ground running when they enter a feedlot. Murdeduke s Emperor Investment 2011 saw Murdeduke invest heavily in the future of the Angus breed. With partners Aberdeen Angus Tumut, ABS Australia and New Zealand s Storth Oaks Angus Murdeduke took the lead in the acquisition of Te Mania Emperor for an Australian record price of $ In ABS manager Bill Cornell s words:- Emperor is a rare gem indeed, he covers all the bases the Australian Angus industry has been waiting for. We see Emperor as a tool to take Murdeduke to the forefront of the seedstock industry. He provides us and our clients with an opportunity to access phenotype, outcross genetics and elite numbers backed up with on ground performance. Even after running with 40 open females Emperor was still the heaviest and biggest EMA scanned bull out of 401 contemporaries at Te Mania in Interest in Emperor has been enormous with many leading studs making the decision to use him as commercial producers scramble to secure his sons for their herds. It is not only our confidence that is continuing to grow in the bull, at last count there were 5551 Emperor sired calves registered with Angus Australia showing the broader cattle community is also embracing him. Our Rocky sale this year sees 8 sons being offered. Emperor has made his mark here at Murdeduke stamping capacity, shape, docility and doing ability into his sons. His sons will do the same for you. Murdeduke s Client Services Murdeduke is situated 1.5 hours South West of Melbourne just off the Princes Highway at Winchelsea. Our client base stretches from the SE of South Australia to East Gippsland to as far north as Rockhampton in Queensland. We hold an annual bull sale in March and have a large selection of rising 2yo bulls for private selection in the spring. Semen for both commercial and stud purposes is freely available from our leading sires. As part of our service we value the opportunity to visit clients on their properties as it gives us an insight into their production systems and how our cattle may be fit into them. Bloodlines featured in the herd over the next few years include Te Mania Emperor and Qantum, Coonamble bulls Hector, Bairstow and Jestor, Jindra Double Vision and Millah Murrah Kingdom. Bulls used to ensure calving ease is maintained in the herd include, our newly acquired stud sire Milwillah Krakatoa, Broken Bow, Millah Murrah Klooney, Matauri Reality and EF Complement. The Rocky sale team will be presented with full Breed Plan figures A list of reference sires for the sale team follows later in the catalogue. Murdeduke was accredited M.N.1 in 2000 and has a Johne s score of J-Bas 8. 5

6 SALE DETAILS TUESDAY 29 AUG, 2017 PREVIEW TIME 9AM SALE TIME 11AM Method Of Selling Pre-Sale Inspection The Bulls are currently running at Terry Connor s property only 10 minutes from the Gracemere Selling Complex. Inspections prior to sale day can be organised, by appointment, through Josh Heck and Brian Wedemeyer. The bulls will be penned at 9am ready for your inspection on sale day. Photos available online from mid August. See elitelivestock.com.au The bulls will be run through the ring at Gracemere and will be sold at auction under Queensland auction conditions. The auction will be simulcast live allowing for bidding over the phone. Warranty The Bulls have been independently assessed for structural and reproductive soundness, as result we believe they are ready for work. If, during the first 18 months, a bull becomes infertile or breaks down due to reasons other than injury or disease contracted after leaving Murdeduke we will :- Provide you with a satisfactory replacement or issue you with a sale credit for the purchase price of the bull on a pro-rata basis less any salvage value. We strongly suggest that you observe your new bull when he is first introduced to the cows and if you have any concerns please don t hesitate to call us. Health The Murdeduke herd has a Johne s score of J-Bas 8. The Bulls have been blooded and undergone full 7 in 1, Pestiguard and Vibrio vaccination programs although we recommend booster shots on an annual basis. In a change this year the bulls have been vaccinated for 3 Day. A Virbamec broad-spectrum drench was administered in July. The Bulls are HGP free and have not been fed Animal By-products. Please Note: The bulls have undergone a pre-sale examination by Ian Moreland of Studcare Genetics. The examination involved the palpation of the testicles, exteriorisation and visualisation of the penis and a visual appraisal of general well being. Semen was also collected and tested for morphology, motility and % live. Morphology results are available upon request. All the bulls were found to be in excellent general health and fertility. DNA Testing All the bulls have been tested for genetic disorders with their status being identified. Carriers will be offered at the auction. All bulls have been scanned for BVDV with no PI s being identified in the team. RAS Beef Week Heifer Challenge 2017 Reserve Champion 6

7 Health and Safety Under normal circumstances our bulls are placid and quiet however care must be taken when inspecting the bulls as crowd pressure can alter their behavior. Please don t crowd the bulls and ask for assistance if you would like a closer inspection. Visitors enter the cattle pens at their own risk. No Children are allowed in the pens. Selling Agents We welcome Savage Barker and Backhouse to the team for Elders and SBB will conduct this year s sale. We thank Brad Mulvihill and TopX for their great service and encouragement during their involvement with the sale. The auction will be simulcast live and bidding accepted through Elite Livestock viewing platform allowing for bulls to be inspected prior to sale and bid on from the convenience of your office. A rebate of 3% is allowed to agents nominating and accompanying buyers to the sale. Nominations must be made by 4pm the day prior to the sale, with settlement being made within seven days to be eligible for the rebate. Contacts respectively are: Josh Heck Brian Wedemeyer BID ONLINE elitelivestockauctions.com.au Location CQLX, Gracemere Livestock Exchange. 8km west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway, Gracemere Qld. Disclaimer Murdeduke has taken great care in ensuring the information provided in this catalogue is accurate however we take no responsibility for the accuracy and/or interpretation of the information. We retain the right to use photographs and/or information we hold on a particular animal both now and into the future. 7

8 Murdeduke Angus Reference Sires Reference Sire TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI) HBR Society Ident: VTME343 AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: 5 POINT STAR E343 (T&F) Calved: 09/08/2009 TE MANIA YORKSHIRE Y437 (AI) Sire: VTMB1 TE MANIA BERKLEY B1 (AI) TE MANIA LOWAN Z53 (AI) (ET) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) B T ULTRAVOX 297E Dam: VTMZ74 TE MANIA LOWAN Z74 (AI) (ET) TE MANIA LOWAN V201 (AI) (ET) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 97% 91% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 98% 99% 81% 97% 95% 96% 96% 95% 95% $ Index Values Traits Observed: GL,CE,BWT,200WT(x2),400WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 232, Progeny Analysed 5567, Scan Progeny 2964, Num of Dtrs 781 Angus Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass Breeding The standout sire used at Murdeduke. Provides excellent birth to growth spread, doing ability and +$158 +$128 +$190 +$140 temperament in his progeny IMF (%) Reference Sire TE MANIA QUANTUM HBR Society Ident: AMFU NHFU CAF DDF Tattoo: Calved: 29/08/2009 TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271 (AI) (ET) VERMILION DATELINE 7078 Sire: NZE04379 TE MANIA INFINITY AB Dam: NZE03158 TE MANIA TE MANIA OF TE MANIA Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 81% 73% 97% 98% 96% 96% 97% 90% 88% 96% 65% 89% 89% 89% 88% 84% 87% IMF (%) $ Index ValuesKiwi Bull with great structure, growth, strength and good carcass attributes. Angus Breeding Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$120 +$103 +$137 +$111 Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 18, Progeny Analysed 373, Scan Progeny 257, Num of Dtrs 44 Kiwi Bull with great structure, growth, strength and good carcass attributes. Reference Sire MILWILLAH GATSBY G279 (AI) HBR Society Ident: NJWG279 AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: G279 (F) Calved: 01/08/2011 TE MANIA AMBASSADOR A134 (AI) Sire: BNAD145 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271 (AI) (ET) Dam: NJWD112 MILWILLAH LOWAN D112 (AI) MILWILLAH LOWAN B83 (AI) Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 87% 78% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 90% 86% 97% 61% 84% 86% 85% 84% 79% 84% $ Index Values Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,600WT(x2),FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 69, Progeny Analysed 1450, Scan Progeny 648, Num of Dtrs 49 Angus Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass Breeding His progeny are clean shouldered, athletic and scan the house down. Look no further for IMF, length +$126 +$102 +$149 +$113 and structure. IMF (%) Reference Sire MILLAH MURRAH DOC J162 HBR Society Ident: NMMJ162 AMFU NHFU CAFU DDFU Tattoo: JRT (CONJOINED) J162 (T&F) Calved: 11/03/2013 MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78 (AI) Sire: NMMF159 MILLAH MURRAH DOC F159 (AI) HAZELDEAN Y275 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) MILLAH MURRAH DIGBY D108 (AI) Dam: NMMG25 MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER G25 (AI) MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER C53 (AI) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 68% 48% 94% 90% 83% 84% 83% 76% 61% 82% 43% 71% 71% 74% 73% 68% 68% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$108 +$98 +$110 +$108 Traits Observed: CE,BWT,200WT,400WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,DOC Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 2, Progeny Analysed 44, Scan Progeny 23, Num of Dtrs 0 Young Millah Murrah sire who throws bone, temperament, strength and will give lift if you require it. 8

9 Reference Sire JINDRA DOUBLE VISION HBR Society Ident: USA AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: 730 Calved: 08/02/2010 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 HOFF LIMITED EDITION S C 594 Sire: USA CONNEALY REFLECTION Dam: USA HOFF RACHEL HAPPY GRILL OF CONANGA HOFF MISS EXPO S C 4223 Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 77% 61% 98% 98% 97% 97% 96% 86% 81% 95% 47% 81% 85% 85% 80% 76% 81% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$103 +$111 +$95 +$110 Traits Observed: Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 61, Progeny Analysed 815, Scan Progeny 296, Num of Dtrs 7 Double Vision adds thickness, scale and great temperament. Great option for cows. Reference Sire S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 HBR Society Ident: USA AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: Calved: 26/02/2009 SITZ TRAVELER 8180 S A V BISMARCK 5682 Sire: USA0035 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: USA S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 S A V EMULOUS 8145 S A V EMBLYNETTE 4408 Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 94% 88% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 96% 95% 98% 63% 92% 91% 91% 89% 87% 89% IMF (%) $ Index ValuesThunderbird adds shape, thickness, calving ease and will moderate frame if required. Angus Breeding Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$113 +$114 +$108 +$117 Traits Observed: Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 131, Progeny Analysed 1973, Scan Progeny 873, Num of Dtrs 217 Thunderbird adds shape, thickness, calving ease and will moderate frame if required. Reference Sire KM BROKEN BOW 002 HBR Society Ident: USA AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: Calved: 14/01/2010 C F RIGHT DESIGN 1802 BASIN AMBUSH 8161 Sire: USA SUMMITCREST COMPLETE 1P55 Dam: USA SUMMITCREST PRINCESS 0P12 SUMMITCREST ELBA 1M17 SUMMITCREST PRINCESS 2J10 Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 89% 79% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 94% 93% 97% 50% 87% 88% 88% 85% 81% 85% $ Index Values Traits Observed: Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 75, Progeny Analysed 1180, Scan Progeny 659, Num of Dtrs 116 Angus Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass Breeding Broken Bow is the go to bull for calving ease whilst maintaining phenotype. His heifers, in particular, +$129 +$126 +$129 +$128 turn into top class cows. IMF (%) Reference Sire LT DRIVEN 9087 HBR Society Ident: USA AMF NHF CAF DDFU Tattoo: 9087 Calved: 02/03/2009 LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME L T 598 BANDO 9074 Sire: USA L T BANDWAGON 3105 Dam: USA L T ASHLEY 3087 L T VIKINGS VALUE 0256 L A R PRECISION Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 72% 58% 98% 97% 95% 96% 94% 86% 81% 95% 46% 79% 83% 83% 79% 75% 80% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$90 +$88 +$89 +$89 Traits Observed: Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 21, Progeny Analysed 319, Scan Progeny 193, Num of Dtrs 17 Lt Driven adds thickness with moderate frame. Suits tall cows that need thickening up. 9

10 Murdeduke Angus Reference Sires Reference Sire ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104 HBR Society Ident: USA AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: 9104 Calved: 19/02/2009 C R A BEXTOR WULFFS EXT 6106 Sire: USA TC ABERDEEN 759 Dam: USA EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813 TC BLACKBIRD 4034 EA QUEEN DOLLY 5029 Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 83% 74% 98% 98% 96% 96% 96% 88% 86% 95% 52% 83% 86% 86% 82% 79% 83% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$120 +$112 +$119 +$121 Traits Observed: Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 33, Progeny Analysed 493, Scan Progeny 220, Num of Dtrs 31 Identity provides calving ease without sacrificing type. Suits heifer joinings. Reference Sire RENNYLEA EDMUND E11 (AI) (ET) HBR Society Ident: NORE11 AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: E11 (F) Calved: 05/03/2009 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN U170 (AI) Sire: NGMY145 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 BOOROOMOOKA UAAISE U101 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk YTHANBRAE HENRY VIII U8 (AI) (ET) Dam: VLYY5 LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) YTHANBRAE DIRECTION T270 (AI) Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 96% 91% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 97% 98% 78% 96% 94% 95% 94% 92% 93% IMF (%) $ Index ValuesA proven performer who provides a great mix of calving ease, structure, doing ability and marbling. Angus Breeding Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$139 +$117 +$163 +$123 Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT(x2),SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 146, Progeny Analysed 4197, Scan Progeny 2453, Num of Dtrs 449 A proven performer who provides a great mix of calving ease, structure, doing ability and marbling. Reference Sire STERITA PARK E95 (AI) (ET) HBR Society Ident: SPLE95 AMFU NHF CAFU DDFU Tattoo: E95 (F) Calved: 04/03/2009 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN U170 (AI) Sire: NGMY145 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 BOOROOMOOKA UAAISE U101 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk B T ULTRAVOX 297E Dam: SPLB72 STERITA PARK ROYAL QUEEN B72 (AI) (ET) SYDGEN ROYAL QUEEN 2468 (ET) Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 75% 64% 91% 89% 85% 87% 87% 81% 77% 82% 57% 76% 73% 77% 75% 70% 72% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$125 +$109 +$142 +$117 Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 2, Progeny Analysed 46, Scan Progeny 28, Num of Dtrs 9 E95 provides calving ease whilst adding type and structure. Ideal for heifer joinings. Reference Sire LAWSONS GENERAL G1730 (AI) HBR Society Ident: VLYG1730 AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: G1730 (F) Calved: 25/02/2011 LAWSONS TANK X1235 (AI) Sire: VLYB1155 LAWSONS TANK B1155 (AI) LAWSONS NEW DESIGN 1407 Z1393 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) TEHAMA SCHWARZENEGGER N600 Dam: VLYD1720 LAWSONS SCHWARZENEGGER D1720 (AI) LAWSONS ULTRAVOX A185 (AI) (ET) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 86% 80% 97% 97% 95% 95% 95% 91% 87% 92% 64% 90% 89% 90% 89% 84% 87% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$73 +$76 +$72 +$71 Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 22, Progeny Analysed 290, Scan Progeny 162, Num of Dtrs 47 Progeny are tough, structurally sound and well put together. More suited to cows. 10

11 Reference Sire COONAMBLE ELEVATOR E11 HBR Society Ident: WDCE11 AMF NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: M1D E11 (T&F) Calved: 06/03/2009 B S S LIMITED DESIGN Sire: WDCZ3 COONAMBLE Z3 (AI) (ET) IMRAN ROSEBUD U17 (AI) (ET) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) KOOJAN HILLS XCELL W29 (AI) Dam: WHHB31 BANGADANG B31 BANGADANG WILCOOLA Y1 (AI) (ET) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 90% 76% 99% 98% 98% 98% 98% 95% 95% 97% 62% 91% 90% 91% 90% 87% 88% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$105 +$98 +$109 +$107 Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,600WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 55, Progeny Analysed 1122, Scan Progeny 663, Num of Dtrs 202 Elevator provides lift, muscle and bomb proof temperament. Ideal for putting grunt into weak cows. Reference Sire MURDEDUKE HITMAN H24 (AI) HBR Society Ident: CSWH24 AMFU NHFU CAFU DDFU Tattoo: MS H24 (T&F) Calved: 09/07/2012 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 Sire: NORE11 RENNYLEA EDMUND E11 (AI) (ET) LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk RAFF MIDLAND Z204 (AI) (ET) Dam: CSWF67 MURDEDUKE BARUNAH F67 (AI) (ET) MURDEDUKE BARUNAH A119 (AI) Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 67% 55% 84% 88% 82% 84% 80% 74% 63% 81% 48% 72% 69% 71% 70% 66% 66% IMF (%) $ Index ValuesProvides frame while maintaining calving ease Angus Breeding Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$116 +$103 +$124 +$112 Traits Observed: GL,BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 2, Progeny Analysed 44, Scan Progeny 26, Num of Dtrs 0 Provides frame while maintaining calving ease Reference Sire MURDEDUKE JANGLE J029 (AI) (ET) HBR Society Ident: CSWJ029 AMFU NHF CAF DDF Tattoo: MS J029 (T&F) Calved: 10/07/2013 TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271 (AI) (ET) Sire: NZE HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB (ET) STERN 2664 Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Cow Wt Milk MILWILLAH MIGHT AND POWER Z26 (AI) Dam: CSWB180 MURDEDUKE PANDA B180 (AI) (ET) MURDEDUKE PANDA Y98 (AI) Scrotal Size (cm) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 61% 53% 61% 79% 75% 75% 73% 69% 62% 70% 48% 67% 62% 64% 64% 61% 60% IMF (%) Angus Breeding $ Index Values Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass +$94 +$97 +$92 +$96 Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT,SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,DOC Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 1, Progeny Analysed 6, Scan Progeny 5, Num of Dtrs 0 J29 was the top priced bull on our 2015 Rocky sale, provide thickness, shape and doing ability. Reference Sire MURDEDUKE JAMBOREE J26 (AI) (ET) HBR Society Ident: CSWJ26 AMFU NHFU CAFU DDFU Tattoo: MS J26 (T&F) Calved: 10/07/2013 BOOROOMOOKA UNDERTAKEN Y145 Sire: NORE11 RENNYLEA EDMUND E11 (AI) (ET) LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) Direct Dtrs Gest Lgth Birth July 2017 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN 600 Mature Scrotal Milk Cow Wt Size (cm) 11 TE MANIA ADA A149 (AI) Dam: CSWE27 MURDEDUKE MILDRED E27 (AI) (ET) MURDEDUKE MILDRED A174 (AI) (ET) Days to Carcase EMA (sq cm) Rib Rump Retail Beef Yield (%) EBV ACC 72% 57% 92% 90% 84% 81% 81% 79% 68% 75% 48% 73% 64% 67% 65% 60% 61% $ Index Values Traits Observed: BWT,200WT,400WT,600WT(x2),SS,FAT,EMA,IMF,DOC,Genomics Bplan Stats: Num of Herds 6, Progeny Analysed 35, Scan Progeny 2, Num of Dtrs 0 Angus Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass Breeding Best Edmund son we have breed, adds muscle and phenotype to Edmunds proven calving ease and +$141 +$119 +$167 +$127 carcass traits. IMF (%)

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22 MURDEDUKE ANGUS EBV SUMMARY LN Visual Id Sire GL BthWt Milk 200 G 400 G 600 G SS C.Wt C.Rib C.Rmp C.EMA C.IMF Breeding Domestic Grain Fed Grass Fed 1 CSWL195 Lawsons General CSWL037 SAV Thunderbird CSWL311 Te Mania Quantum CSWL175 LT Driven CSWL185 SAV Thunderbird CSWL321 Murdeduke H CSWL379 Murdeduke J CSWL137 SAV Thunderbird CSWL360 Murdeduke J CSWL314 Te Mania Quantum CSWL189 Lawsons General CSWL346 Te Mania Emperor CSWL173 Coonable Elevator CSWL384 Murdeduke J CSWL107 Te Mania Emperor CSWL458 Not Registered No EVB's. Our records suggest ideal for cow joinings to add power and weight. 17 CSWL174 Sterita Park E CSWL059 Sterita Park E CSWL009 Carabar Docklands CSWL268 Te Mania Emperor CSWL347 Lawsons Novak CSWL199 LT Driven CSWL339 Murdeduke J CSWL182 KM Broken Bow CSWL128 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL296 Te Mania Quantum CSWL484 Jindra Double Vision CSWL201 Millah Murrah D CSWL401 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL304 Rennylea Edmund CSWL158 Sterita Park E CSWL076 Te Mania Africa No EVB s. Our records suggest ideal for providing moderate birth, IMF and growth. 33 CSWL106 Te Mania Emperor CSWL284 Te Mania Emperor CSWL537 Lawsons General Top 25% shaded June 2017 Run = Suits Heifer Joining 22

23 LN Visual Id Sire GL BthWt Milk 200 G 400 G 600 G SS C.Wt C.Rib C.Rmp C.EMA C.IMF Breeding Domestic Grain Fed Grass Fed 36 CSWL440 Jindra Double Vision CSWL203 Lawsons General No EBV's. Our records suggest ideal for providing EMA, structural soundness and weight gain. 38 CSWL353 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL391 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL499 Jindra Double Vision CSWL421 Te Mania Quantum CSWL374 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL438 Ardrossan Eq uator A CSWL262 SAV Thunderbird CSWL407 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL287 Millah Murrah Doc J CSWL261 Millah Murrah Doc J CSWL424 LT Driven CSWL166 KM Broken Bow CSWL297 Ellingson Identity CSWL432 Murdeduke J CSWL322 Murdeduke H CSWL119 Ellingson Identity CSWL053 Rennylea Edmund CSWL160 Milwillah Gatsby CSWL320 Coonable Elevator CSWL469 Murdeduke H CSWL473 Jindra Double Vision CSWL036 Te Mania Emperor CSWL292 Te Mania Emperor CSWL271 Millah Murrah Doc J CSWL251 Millah Murrah Doc J CSWL409 Carabar Docklands CSWL326 Te Mania Emperor CSWL459 Jindra Double Vision CSWL364 Murdeduke J CSWL265 Sydgen Trust CSWL269 Ellingson Identity CSWL300 Lawsons Novak CSWL496 Jindra Double Vision Top 25% shaded June 2017 Run = Suits Heifer Joining 23

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35 UNDERSTANDING ANGUS BREEDPLAN EBVs Wh at is Angus BREEDPLAN? Angus BREEDPLAN is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. Angus BREEDPLAN uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility). Angus BREEDPLAN includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and New Zealand Angus Association databases to evaluate the genetics of animals across Australia and New Zealand. Angus BREEDPLAN analyses are conducted by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI), using software developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England. Ongoing BREEDPLAN research and development is supported by Meat and Livestock Australia. Wh at is an EBV? An animal s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values). Using EBVs to Comp are th e Genetics of Tw o Animals Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s). For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20 kg difference between the sire s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics). Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics). Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal s Genetics w ith th e Breed EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals in Australia and New Zealand. To benchmark an animal s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal s EBV can be compared to: the breed average EBV the percentile table The current breed average EBV and percentile table is provided in these explanatory notes. Considering Accuracy An accuracy value is published in association with each EBV, which is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV. The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV. EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy. Descrip tion of Angus BREEDPLAN EBVs EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within Angus BREEDPLAN, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this sale catalogue is provided on the following pages. 35

36 Direct BIRTH (%) Genetic differences in the ability of a sire s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers. Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers. Daughters (%) Genetic differences in the ability of a sire s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age. Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers. Gestation Length days Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf. Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length. Birth kg Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth. Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight. 200 Day Growth 400 Day 600 Day GROWTH kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth. kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age. kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age. Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. Mature Cow kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age. Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight. Milk kg Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam. Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight. FERTILITY Days to kg Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving. Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving. Scrotal Size cm Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age. Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference. CARCASE Carcase kg Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age. Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight. Eye Muscle Area cm 2 Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area. Rib mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. Rump mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase. Higher EBVs indicate more fat. Higher EBVs indicate more fat. Retail Beef Yield Intramuscular % Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase. % Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase. FEED EFFICIENCY Higher EBVs indicate higher yield. Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat. Net Feed Intake (Post Weaning) kg/day Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a growing phase. Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency. Net Feed Intake (Feedlot) kg/day Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase. Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency. 36

37 TEMPERAMENT Docility % Genetic differences between animals in temperament. Higher EBVs indicate better temperament. STRUCTURE Front Feet Angle Front Feet Claw Set Rear Feet Angle Rear Leg Hind View Rear Leg Side View Angus Breeding Index Domestic Index Heavy Grain Index Heavy Grass Index % Genetic differences between animals in desirable front feet angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel). % Genetic differences between animals in desirable front feet claw set structure (shape and evenness of claw). % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear feet angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel). % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg structure when viewed from behind. % Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg structure when viewed from the side. SELECTION INDEXES $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular production system or market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall profitability in the majority of commercial grass and grain finishing beef production systems. $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting the domestic supermarket trade. $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting pasture grown steers with a 200 day feedlot finishing period for the grain fed high quality, highly marbled markets. $ Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting pasture finished steers. Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure. Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure. Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure. Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure. Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure. Higher selection index values indicate greater profitability. Higher selection index values indicate greater profitability. Higher selection index values indicate greater profitability. Higher selection index values indicate greater profitability. 37

38 JULY 2017 ANGUS BREEDPLAN REFERENCE TABLES BREED AVERAGE EBVs Birth Growth Fertility Carcase Other Structure Selection Indexes CEDir CEDtrs GL BW MCW Milk SS DTC CWT EMA RIB P8 RBY IMF NFI-P NFI-F DOC FA FC RA RH RS ABI DOM GRN GRS Brd Avg * Breed average represents the average EBV of all 2015 drop Angus and Angus influenced animals analysed in the July 2017 TransTasman Angus BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation. Perce ced cem gl bw ww yw fw mcw milk ss dc cwt ema rib p8 rby imf nfip nfif docil FA FC RA RH RS lf hg sf ti % Band PERCENTILE BANDS TABLE Birth Growth Fertility Carcase Other Structure Selection Indexes CEDir CEDtrs GL BWT MCW Milk SS DTC CWT EMA RIB P8 RBY IMF NFI-P NFI-F DOC FA FC RA RH RS ABI DOM GRN GRS Less Difficulty Less Difficulty Shorter Gestation Length Lighter Birth Heavier Live Heavier Live Heavier Live Heavier Mature Heavier Live Larger Scrotal Size Shorter Time to Heavier Carcase Larger EMA More More Higher Yield More IMF Greater Feed Efficiency Greater Feed Efficiency More Docile More Sound More Sound More Sound More Sound More Sound Greater Profitability Greater Profitability Greater Profitability Greater Profitability 1% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % More Difficulty More Difficulty Longer Gestation Length Heavier Birth Lighter Live Lighter Live Lighter Live Lighter Mature Heavier Live Smaller Scrotal Size Longer Time to Lighter Carcase Smaller EMA Less Less Lower Yield Less IMF Lower Feed Efficiency Lower Feed Efficiency Less Docile Less Sound Less Sound Less Sound Less Sound Less Sound Lower Profitability Lower Profitability Lower Profitability Lower Profitability * The percentile bands represent the distribution of EBVs across the 2015 drop Angus and Angus influenced animals analysed in the July 2017 TransTasman Angus BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation 38

39 Sale Notes IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR PURCHASERS ~ SALE CATALOGUE DISCLAIMER ~ All reasonable care has been taken by the vendor to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue is correct at the time of publication. However, neither the vendor nor the selling agents make any other representations about the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided in this catalogue and do not assume any responsibility for the use or interpretation of the information included in this catalogue. You are encouraged to seek independent verification of any information contained in this catalogue before relying on such information. ~ DNA PATERNITY VERIFICATION ~ It is a requirement of Angus Australia that all bulls used to sire calves for registration in the Angus Australia Herd Book Register, Red Angus Register or Angus Performance Register must have been DNA paternity verified if they are born in or after the Y year (2003). Buyers intending to use bulls listed in this catalogue to produce calves to be registered in these registers should obtain DNA paternity verification on those bulls before they are used for breeding. ~ PRIVACY INFORMATION ~ In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must complete the form included below and forward it to Angus Australia. If the form is not completed, the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such information. BUYER S OPTION TO OPT OUT OF DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE ANGUS AUSTRALIA If you do not complete this form, you will be taken to have consented to Angus Australia using your name, address and phone number for the purposes of effecting a change of registration of the animal(s) that you have purchased, maintaining its databases and disclosing that information to its members on its website. I, the buyer of animals with the following registration numbers.. from member (name) do not consent to Angus Australia using my name, address and phone number for the purposes of effecting a change of registration of the following animal(s) that I have purchased, maintaining its databases and disclosing that information to its members on its website. Signature: Date: Please forward this completed consent form to Angus Australia, Glen Innes Road, Locked Bag 11, Armidale NSW If you have any queries, please telephone or office@angusaustralia.com.au. 39

40 Buyer s Instructions Slip Murdeduke Angus Bull Sale TUESDAY 30 AUGUST, 2016 TUESDAY 29 AUGUST, 2017 Buyers instruction sheet please complete fully BUYER BID CARD NO. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: PHONE: MOBILE: ADDRESS LOTS PURCHASED TOTAL NO. OF LOTS PURCHASED DESTINATION NLIS PIC DELIVERY OWNER S TRANSPORT CARRIER PICK UP DATE INSURANCE YES PERIOD REQUIRED NO DIPPING INSTRUCTIONS DIPPING NOT REQUIRED INVOICE TO DIP AND CLEAR DIP ONLY DESTINATION PROPERTY FEEDING REQUIRED IS REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUIRED YES NO YES NO IF YES, NAME & ADDRESS FOR TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION SIGNED DATE 40

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44 73 70 RISING TWO YEAR OLDS rising two year olds ROCKHAMPTON GRACEMERE SELLING COMPLEX Murdeduke Agriculture Pty Ltd 730 Cressy Road, Winchelsea Victoria, 3241, Australia For inspections and sale enquiries contact or visit murdeduke.com.au Simon Falkiner Josh Heck Brian Wedmeyer BID ONLINE elitelivestockauctions.com.au See lot photos online from mid August.

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