Export Bullocks (June) - to $3.40 to gross $1074.40
N.B. All prices quoted exclusive of GST
Riverslea Bullock - finished for 100 days on grain
National Beef 2010 - What a Show!
Pictured: Champion Junior Bull - Riverslea Deputy FOR SALE SOLD
Riverslea featured in all four Championships with the Stud Cattle, including first timer, Riverslea Deputy who took out the hotly contested Champion Junior Bull title. We now offer this bull for sale. Contact us for more details. Riverslea also exhibited: Riverslea Diamond - reserve Champion Senior Female; Riverslea Dixie - reserve Champion Junior Female; Riverslea Digger - Reserve Champion Senior Bull.
In the Carcass competition our steers placed 4th on the hoof and 5th on the hook.
The Commercial Cow and Calf competition winner was exhibited by Mark and Jo Conlan - Tumbywood. The calf at 9 months weighed 455kg and blew the competition away with it's prime value score!
This calf, out of a crossbred cow, was sired by a bull from the Riverslea Stud.
We congratulate Mark and Jo on their success.
These results reinforce to us that we are producing bulls that meet the top end commercial requirements.
Alan Judges Southern Brahman Breeders "On Farm Challenge"
Alan has just completed four days judging Brahman cattle on farms across Victoria and South Australia. 110 cattle were lined up in 16 different classes for his inspection and consideration. The "On Farm Challenge" was also used as an opportunity for young associate judges to gain valuable experience assessing and grading cattle with Alan.
Breeders also took the opportunity to present crossbred cattle and other breeds containing Bos Indicus content in the commercial section of the on Farm Challenge. The winners will be announced at the upcoming National Beef - Bendigo May 19th to 23rd, 2010.
Alan assessing an exhibit in the Brahman Breeders "On Farm Challenge"
Southern Invitational Sale - Successful Day for Riverslea
Riverslea sold bulls to an average of $3125 at the recent Southern Invitational Sale. The bull sale was described as "tough going", however Riverslea were pleased to present affordable, commercially relevant bulls that were prepared on dryland pastures - ready to go home and work.
The commercial sale, on the back of widespread recent rains, was "beyond expectations". Buyers took the opportunity to secure some outstanding commercial females with (young angus cross calves at foot) to a top of $1325. Premiums were clearly paid for steers with Santa x Charolais steers fetching up to a staggering $2.75/kg!. The similar cross Riverslea Heifers PTIC to a poll Santa Gertrudis bulls sold to keen bidder competition at $925/head.
Congratulations to Rodwells Rochester & Finley...assisted by a strong sale committee...on the presentation and running of this sale.
Riverslea Charisma - now known as "CHAINSAW!" - with his new owners
Congratulations to Madeline
Madeline with Balgree Big Show
Riverslea Santa Gertrudis Stud was delighted to sponsor Madeline Stanton to attend the Warwick Junior Santa Gertrudis show 2010.
Madeline paraded a steer ("Big Show" - kindly supplied by Balgree Stud) to take out 2nd place in the led steer competition.
Madeline did a tremendous job in the paraders' competition to take out 2nd place in her age group.In a first for Madeline, she took part in the commercial judging competition, again taking out 2nd place.
Riverslea congratulates Madeline on her successes - we are sure she has a bright future in the cattle industry.
Southern Santa Gertrudis Breeders Inc.
At the recent AGM for Southern Santa Gertrudis Breeders inc. Alan Martin was elected President.
Other committee elected are:
Peter Stevenson (Naringalook) Vice President,
Robert Dobson (Ingleholme) Treasurer / Secretary,
Wayne and Marita Austin (Balagold) Promotions / Publicity.
Many thanks to the out-going committee, especially to Trevor Mason (Woodstock) who had held an executive position for 10 years. We look forward to a vibrant and active Southern Breeders' group and invite new members to contact us - both commercial and stud breeders.
"Guess the weight..." winner!
Congratulations to Julie Burke who won the "Guess the weight of the Steers" competition at our Spring field day - a $250 voucher. Julie, with her husband Brendan chose a nice young heifer with a stylish heifer calf at foot. They also took the pick of our unjoined commercial heifers in their selection of an exceptional young heifer. We wish them all the best with their purchases.
We will be running the "Guess the Weight of the Steer" competition at our Autumn Beef Week field day on Wednesday February 3rd. The prize again will be a $250 voucher for use at Riverslea.
Commercial Heifer and calf
Riverslea Feedlot Report - ADG 2.33kg/day
All cattle in our feedlot are pure Santa Gertrudis or Santa Gertrudis cross.
Pen 1 (inducted at 280 -320 kg) have finished on 70 days feed with an average daily weight gain of 2.33kg/day. The cattle are fed a mix of propriety pellets and barley straw.
1st draft of 15 ADG = 2.49kg/day
The Santa Gertrudis bloat resistance, pink eye & eye cancer resistance, heat tolerance, great temperament, weight gain rates and high carcass yield make them the ideal cattle for us.
Excellent gains, excellent quality, without production losses.
Riverslea Cattle Excel at Royal Melbourne Show 2009
Riverslea Stud cattle team at 2009 Royal Melbourne Show.
Riverslea Digger
Supreme Champion Santa Gertrudis Exhibit
Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Bull
Champion Bos Indicus Junior Bull Top 4 in the All Beef Breeds Interbreed pictured with handler, Georgia Bramley
A massive thank you to Georgia Bramley for her outstanding work with the cattle. Thanks also to the Billabong High students for their assistance and many helping hands.
Santa Gertrudis - Broad Ribbon Results as follows:
Champion Senior Bos Indicus Bull - The Gambler Sir Bush Rat
Reserve Senior Bos Indicus Bull - Charbray Bull
(There were only the 4 Bos Indicus Interbreed classes)
Riverslea Digger was in the top 4 in the All Beef Breeds Interbreed (40 breeds represented).
Bos Indicus Breeders Advantage Field Day - 28 June 2009
Featuring quality exhibits on display
also nominated stock for sale.
Learn more about breed characteristics and how to improve your herd with leading Bos Indicus genetics. Classifying and selection workshop. Showcasing a selection of the Bos Indicus breeds from some of the leading breeders in Southern Australia. Speakers include: Brett Coombes (Qld), Christen Duff (NSW), Tony Hooppell (Vic).
Free Lunch!
9.00am at "Mingele" 2029 Dalyesford-Malmsbury Rd,
Drummond, Vic
A great result - what a bright future this heifer has
and a terrific quiet nature to top it off
Riverslea Stud was thrilled to win the Supreme Santa Gertrudis exhibit with Riverslea Diamond.
Internationally renowned judge Graeme Hopf, put her up over the 3yo bull from SA, commenting on her structural correctness and feminine outlook.
For a team of 4 junior animals to win all of their individual classes; take out Champion Junior Bull & Champion Junior Heifer; win Grand Champion Female and then be awarded Supreme Santa Gertrudis Exhibit was an absolute thrill.
Riverslea Digger snared
the Champion Junior Bull title
Photos courtesy of Wayne Jenkins
Rockingham B28 (poll) arrives at Riverslea
Riverslea Santa Gertrudis Stud were delighted to buy the equal top priced bull at the recent Southern Invitation Santa Gertrudis Bull sale.
Rockingham B28 is a dark coloured poll bull that is very correct. Alan was quoted in The Land as saying "You know with Rockingham bulls you're buying a quality outfit. It will go home and do the job for you. This bull, with his sire appeal and high fertility traits, will be used over our young heifers."
Pictured are [from left];
Alan with Damon, Phillip Hague [Rockingham Santa Gertrudis Stud] and Sonia.
"Improve your herd's bottom line with Riverslea's Best Beef Bulls"
Riverslea Santa Gertrudis Stud were delighted to buy the equal top priced bull at the recent Southern Invitation Santa Gertrudis Bull sale.
