Newsletter
for the week ending 14 January 2005
From the Australian Beef Industry Foundation Christmas Message
24/12/04
For
the Foundation, 2004 has been a busy and exciting year with the establishment
of six new scholarships with Rural Press, Champion Liquid Feeds and the
University of New England. These scholarships are designed to assist
undergraduate students to pursue careers in the Australian Beef Industry.
Career development has been a major priority and will continue as the
Foundation works towards introducing a Careers Database that will assist our
youth in identifying career opportunities in the beef industry. The
Traineeship & Apprenticeship Programs that are currently in place will
be another milestone in providing "hands on" experience to the
trainee or apprentice and will be the foundation for a life long career.
The
Foundation welcomed two new Directors, Mr Mo Pedersen and Ms Tanya Guaran who
were elected at this year's AGM. Mo is an agricultural teacher on the
Atherton Tablelands, having his own Limousin and Brahman Stud and Tanya is a
joint manager at Millwood Murray Grey Stud. Both Mo and Tanya have
contributed greatly throughout the year encouraging and supporting students who
have an interest in the beef industry.
Again
this year we have had two successful fund raising events. At the Sydney
Royal Champion Liquid Feeds All Breeds Dinner we raised $7,345 and the
Melbourne All Breeds Dinner Auction raised $12,895. We will be having
another All Breeds Dinner Auction in conjunction with the Royal Sydney Show on
the 28th March 2005 at the Novotel Hotel. All details can be accessed
through our website at www.beeffoundation.com.au.
But remember to book early as tickets are selling quickly!
White Lakes Annual Sale
The
22 Limousin lots for the Annual White Lakes Sale is up on the web under Sale
Catalogues. The sale is on 25 February 2005 at the Alan Evans Sale
Complex, Brunswick, WA, starting at 1.30pm.
For animals purchased at auction there will be free delivery to
within 400km of Brunswick or $200 freight to Albury, NSW.
All enquiries to Patricia (08 9574 2249), Paul (08 9574 2805) or John
Wirth at Landmark (0427 414 205). You can visit White Lakes at www.whitelakes.com.au or email wl@avon.net.au.
WA Premier Limousin Bull Sale
The
33 lots for the Western Australia Premier Limousin Bull Sale is also up on the
web under Sale Catalogues. The sale is at Boyanup Sale Complex
commencing 1pm on the 2nd March.
National Show & Sale 2005
Entry
forms for the National Show & Sale are available from the ALBS
office. Entries close on Friday 11th February. Contact the office
if you would like entry forms sent out to you.
Scotchmans Hill Limousins
Matthew
Browne of the Scotchmans Hill Limousin Stud reported an on farm sale
of some commercial Limousin sold last month to a commercial breeder who
had bought Scotchmans Hill bulls previously.
Four
13mth old heifers for $1000 a head, and two commercial cows with calves at foot
for $1500 all + GST were sold. All were unregistered but were effectively
pure Limousin.
Pakenham Sale Toppers 03/01/04
25
Limousin X vealers 366kg @ 194.9 c/kg = $714
Acc
K Eden, Bass
2
Limousin vealers 400kg @ 202 c/kg = $808
Acc
W Churchill, Kilcunda
Korumburra Sale Toppers
9
Limousin X vealers 425 kg avg $647
Acc
D McNaughton, Krowera
1
Limousin X vealer 280kg @ 205 c/kg = $574
Acc
Craigendale P/L, Kilcunda
1
Limousin X vealer 420kg @ 208.2 c/kg = $874
Acc
J Wilson, Glen Alvie
Warragul Sale Toppers
7
Limousin X vealers 405kg @ 209.6 c/kg = $848
Acc
J & D Beaurepaire, Labertouche
1
Limousin X vealer 390kg @ 206.2 c/kg = $804
Acc
P Faithful, Mountain View
1
Limousin X vealer 395kg @ 206.2 c/kg = $814
Acc
D Hunter, Trafalgar
9
Limousin X vealers 379kg @ 210.2 c/kg = $797
Acc
E Paynter, Nilma
1
Limousin bull 885kg @ 175 c/kg = $1548
Acc
E Farmer, Loy Yang
Shepparton (Vic) 04/01/05
1 cull Limousin cow 585kg @ 1.70 c/kg = $994.50
1
cull Limousin cow 585kg @ 1.55 c/kg = $906.75
1
Limousin X cow 450kg @ 1.60 c/kg = $720.90
1
Limousin X cow 515kg @ 1.52 c/kg = $782.80
Acc
John Mollard
Korumburra 07/01/05
3 Limousin
X steer vealers 430kg @ 200 c/kg = $860
4
Limousin X steer vealers 370kg @ 212.6 c/kg = $786.62
1
Limousin X steer vealer 370kg @ 210.6 c/kg = $779.22
1
Limousin X steer vealer 400kg @ 196.6 c/kg = $786.40
1
Limousin X steer vealer 385kg @ 200 c/kg = $770
2
Limousin X steer vealers 345kg @ 193 c/kg = $665.85
1
Limousin X steer vealer 330kg @ 195 c/kg = $696.30
13
Avg 380kg $771.59
1
Limousin X heifer 390kg @ 200 c/kg = $780
1
Limousin X heifer 355kg @ 190 c/kg = $674.50
1
Limousin X heifer 345kg @ 197.6 c/kg = $681.22
1
Limousin X heifer 330kg @ 190 c/kg = $627
2
Limousin X heifers 328kg @ 190 c/kg = $622.95
1
Limousin X heifer 325kg @ 190 c/kg = $695.50
7
Avg $663.37
Overall
Avg $731.36
Acc
D McNaughton, Krowera
Yours in
Limousin
Lisa Adams
for Alex McDonald