DUNLOP PARK ANGUS STUD

2010 On Property Helmsman Auction

Friday March 5^th, 11.30am

21 HBR Bulls, 2 Commercial Bulls

Welcome to the 2010 Dunlop Park Online Sale Catalogue.

Once again we are pleased to offer a range of bulls from which individuals can be selected for a range of production systems.

We are serious about offering a genuine alternative in sire lines to those found elsewhere. This is not a criticism of other breeders stock; it is pleasing to note that Tasmanian Angus cattle have a reputation for quality that is known about even in Scotland! The reason we like to offer an alternative is to give producers a choice and an opportunity for an outcross, without compromising growth, carcase attributes and above all profitability of their cattle.

This years sale bulls have grown up under difficult conditions. A shortage of feed due to the dry conditions in autumn meant that they were weaned early. It wasnπt until spring that we received any decent rain, and now we are once again facing very dry conditions and a shortage of feed. However it pleasing that our bulls can still perform under such trying conditions.

The beef industry has been through some tough times in recent years, however like all agricultural enterprises these things go in cycles. We are optimistic that the next few years will see an improvement in the industry.

We welcome inspection at any time, and you are most welcome to share a cup of tea with us when you come. But if you canπt make it before hand we do look forward to seeing you at our sale on March 5^th.

Best Wishes

The Stewart Family

Links
Dunlop Park Home Page	Sale Information
Dunlop Park Reference Sires 2010	Angus Sales in March 2010

Dunlop Park Sale Bulls AD 2010
Lot 1 Dennis D2	Lot 13 Direction D50
Lot 2 Damascus D6	Lot 14 Diesel D52
Lot 3 Damien D9	Lot 15 Dundas D53
Lot 4 Damon D11	Lot 16 Dover D61
Lot 5 Dampier D12	Lot 17 Drama D63
Lot 6 Diamond D16	Lot 18 Drummer D64
Lot 7 Darwin D33	Lot 19 Durham D70
Lot 8 Disraeli D36	Lot 20 Dynamo D71
Lot 9 Desmond D37	Lot 21 Dash D73
Lot 10 Dalek D43	Lot 22 Deputy D80
Lot 11 Dominic D47	Lot 23 Dam D85
Lot 12 Doyle D48

Dunlop Park Sale Information

Inspection

The Bulls will be yarded for Inspection on the Sale day.

However we welcome inspection at any time.

Veterinary

All Bulls are veterinary inspected by Dr. Jim Riley for breeding and structural soundness.

Disease Status

Dunlop Park has Johneπs disease MN2 status. Our herd is tested EBL free.

We have not tested for either of the genetic defects Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM or curly calf) or Neuropathic Hydrocephalust as we have not used any of the bulls that are carriers.

All our bulls are listed as AMFU and NHFU which means that ≥based on pedigree information supplied by the breeder of the animal, the animal is expected to be free≤ of these defects.

Transport

We will provide free transport for Bulls in Tasmania. Free transport to King Island, Flinders Island or Melbourne for lots selling for $2500 or more. Multiple by negotiation.

Rebate

We offer a 4% rebate commission to outside agents introducing buyers in writing 24 hours prior to the sale and settling for same within 7 days of invoice.

Sale Conditions

If any bull needs to be replaced a veterinary certificate must be provided to us. A full list of conditions can be found at the back of this catalogue.

Data available on Sale Day

Scrotal circumference, current weight and growth rate, and Genestar information will be available at the sale.

Scan Date

The bulls were scanned for carcase data on January 5th.

Abbreviations used in this Catalogue

EMA is eye muscle area.

Inter Muscular Fat % is a measure of marbling

EBV is estimated breeding value.

An HBR bull is a registered stud bull

Complementary morning tea and BBQ lunch will be available at the

Dunlop Park Sale.

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The Helmsman Auction System

Dunlop Park uses the Helmsman system to sell our cattle. This is a buyer friendly system that is becoming increasingly popular for stud sales both here and interstate.

The Dunlop Park Helmsman Auction will start at 11.30am

How it Works

1. Buyers register at the bid table and receive a buyer number, as with old style auctions.

2. Cattle are displayed for inspection as usual, with relevant information provided in the catalogue and on the supplementary sheet.

3. When the sale starts all the bulls are on the market simultaneously. They are listed on a white board in a central position and buyers may bid on any bull, regardless of lot.

4. You may open bidding on any bull at the reserve price displayed on the board and contest bids in multiples of $250.

5. Bids are recorded with the buyer's number on the white board adjacent. You can bid on any number of bulls at once and can see at a glance whether your bid still stands or has been overbid.

6. There is no pressure to commit yourself to another bid. If your first choice bull goes over the limit you can still bid on any other bull in the sale.

7. A bid once submitted and recorded cannot be retracted, and the person submitting such a bid will be responsible for it until it is overbid.

8. The sale will remain open for a minimum of 30 minutes. A bid registered in the last 2 minutes will result in a 2 minute extension of the selling time. Further 2 minute extensions are made after any new bid. The sale finishes when there are no further bids within a 2 minute extension period or at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Angus Sales in March 2010

For the convenience of those traveling from the Islands or the Mainland these Angus sales have been arranged on consecutive days. All will be held using the Helmsman auction system.

Wednesday March 3rd

Antu Angus Sale

The Gardens, via St. Helens

Thursday March 4th

Quarterway Angus Sale

North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Friday March 5th

Dunlop Park Helmsman Sale 11.30am

At Dunlop Park, Thirlstane

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Dunlop Park Cattle are:

Bred to do well in commercial conditions

At Dunlop Park we breed cattle for commercial conditions. They have been selected for generations to do well in these conditions. We economically and efficiently produce cattle that consistently meet the highest grades as carcases. If you believe that the performance of our cattle is due to our management rather than genetic selection we are still worth a visit because whatever it is that we are doing correctly it is working. So please drop in some time and have a look, you would be most welcome.

A Genuine Alternative in Sire Lines.

If you buy a Dunlop Park bull you will be getting an animal that is a genuine alternative to the narrow range of AI bulls now being used, yet an animal that comes from a herd that has been proven to perform well under all conditions from generation to generation. We have deliberately chosen different lines so that buyers can be assured of genuine alternative when it comes to buying a bull.

Keeping the famous Angus characteristics

Over the years we have gradually increased the size of our cattle while maintaining the low birth-weights, structural soundness, marbling, feed efficiency and carcase quality that Angus were once renowned for..

Data in this Catalogue

We present as much phenotype or actual performance data as we can in this catalogue. Phenotype is a combination of the genetic makeup of an animal and the environment. Given the tough dry conditions we have had most of the performance of our bulls can be put down to the genetics. But basically phenotype correlates with genotype; if an animal doesnπt have the genetics it will not have good performance data. So we are quite proud to present our actual data.

We have included group breedplan data in the back of this catalogue for those who use it. We often forget the word group when talking about group breedplan. To achieve accurate and reliable group breedplan figures you need one of two things,

either i) an animal with a large number of progeny and/or parents with a large number of progeny;

or ii) linkages to animals in other herds with a large number of progeny.

Unfortunately as we use home bred bulls or genuine out cross bulls we can fulfill neither of these conditions, so very good animals go unrecognised by group breedplan.

The Dunlop Park herd has far fewer linkages to other herd s than most herds using group breedplan, therefore making a comparison between animals in our herd and other herds can often be difficult and unfair. However if you feel that breedplan is a useful tool then you can use the data to compare animals within our herd.

Sale Bull Data

Lot

Name

Date of Birth

Birth Weight (Kg)

Age at Scan

(days)

Weight

at Scan

(Kg)

Dennis D2

Damascus D6

Damien D9

Damon D11

Dampier D12

Diamond D16

Darwin D33

Disraeli D36

Desmond D37

Dalek D43

Dominic D47

Doyle D48

Direction D50

Diesel D52

Dundas D53

Dover D61

Drama D63

Drummer D64

Durham D70

Dynamo D71

Dash D73

Deputy D80

Dam D85

15-Jul-08

24-Jul-08

27-Jul-08

28-Jul-08

29-Jul-08

02-Aug-08

08-Aug-08

11-Aug-08

13-Aug-08

14-Aug-08

15-Aug-08

16-Aug-08

20-Aug-08

25-Aug-08

26-Aug-08

01-Sep-08

07-Sep-08

539

530

527

526

525

521

515

512

510

509

508

507

503

498

497

491

485

508

590

534

528

514

506

478

568

518

480

530

520

514

492

560

546

510

442

430

508

554

540

502

Average

39.2

510.6

516.2

Scan Data

Lot

Name

EMA

(sq. cm)

P8 Fat

(mm)

Rib Fat

(mm)

Inter Muscular Fat %

EMA

per 100Kg(cm )

Dennis D2

Damascus D6

Damien D9

Damon D11

Dampier D12

Diamond D16

Darwin D33

Disraeli D36

Desmond D37

Dalek D43

Dominic D47

Doyle D48

Direction D50

Diesel D52

Dundas D53

Dover D61

Drama D63

Drummer D64

Durham D70

Dynamo D71

Dash D73

Deputy D80

Dam D85

100

3.6

5.2

4.3

3.8

5.4

5.0

4.2

5.3

4.8

5.1

4.2

4.1

4.4

4.1

4.6

4.5

4.7

4.8

4.6

4.5

4.9

17.3

16.9

16.7

17.6

17.1

17.8

17.4

14.8

17.6

16.0

17.9

17.3

16.9

17.3

16.3

16.7

15.9

18.1

18.6

16.9

16.6

16.5

Average

87.5

4.4

3.1

4.6

17.0

Breeding Program

At Dunlop Park our breeding program is decided based on selection using a number of factors

Recorded Data

We record birth weight, weaning weight, weight at scanning, scrotal circumference and weight at sale. We scan for EMA and IMF.

Visual Assessment

This is ongoing and involves continual assessment. We normally make a final decision on which bulls and heifers are used in our herd around 2 or 3 months after weaning.

Selection is for temperament, thickness, structural correctness and feet.

Feedback

We follow up carcasses of our stock in the abattoirs as well as observing how cattle bred from our bulls sell at auction. Dunlop Park bred stock continually receive a premium at auction.

Pedigree

Knowing which lines display a particular trait, for example marbling remains a valuable selection method.

Genestar

We are using Genestar to identify animals that carry genes for traits such as tenderness, marbling and feed efficiency. We see this as an extra tool in identifying an animals genetic potential which enhances rather than replaces other methods of selection

Choosing the Right Bull

Do you need help choosing the right bull for your breeding program.

We are happy to guide you in choosing the right bull for your conditions and are happy to follow it up and help you with your breeding program.

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