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11th Ausmectin Northern Beef Week Open Day/Sale 2015
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Monday June 15
Inspection from 9AM – 5PM
Private sale from 10am to 10:30am
Offering 11 Bulls
8 “J” Rising 2 YO Bulls
3 “K” Yearling Bulls
Welcome to “Oaklands” home of
BENOAK DEVONS
Just add water!!!!! Like most of the top half of Eastern Australia our area was
absolutely on its knees. The 2013/14 Drought was as solid as you could get. As I
write this Western NSW & Qld still haven’t had any decent rain, the area has gone
from bad to worse and our thoughts are with you all. Fortunately the season turned
around in our area in December, with 130mls for the month. Things have continued
to improve and we are heading into winter with a good amount of rough feed.
Probably the biggest positive is that livestock prices are the highest in history which is
some reward for carrying stock through this far. Let’s hope these prices are
sustainable for all involved.
On the Devon side of things they have once again served us well. I have included
some photos of during and after the drought. The way the cattle bounced back when
the season turned was astounding. The Devon cow’s ability to soldier on is amazing.
None of our cows had supplementary feeding except for Mega-min trace element lick
6 weeks prior to joining. And I’m happy to say across all cows with a nine week
joining (including two A.I. programmes) they achieved a 93% pregnancy rate. Not bad
considering the circumstances! Testament to our selection criteria focusing on low
maintenance, easy doing cattle as it is what I consider the Devon breed’s biggest
asset. 90% of our clients use Devon cross females as the base of their crossbreeding
operation. Their ability to adapt to the environment and remain fertile is renowned.
Our 2013 drop steers also had to struggle through getting minimal supplementary
feeding in the form of barley straw coming out of winter. They also bounced back well
with the first lot sent to Whyalla Feedlot in April for $2.75/kg. They averaged 437kg to
return $1200 each. The second lot is booked to go in June on the $3.00kg grid.
Amazing turn around and we are very grateful.
Introducing mega-min late September 2014
April 2015
Calves weaned March 2015
2013 Drop Steers - Trials & Tribulations
Late September 2014, Barley straw twice a week for a month.
Early January 2015 with Alex & Bobby. Introduced to the Rape & Rye grass. Over 52 days they avg
1.19kg/day. The best weight gains were 1.5kg/day. The paddock produced 228kg/Ha over 52 days.
There were also steers on a pasture paddock, not stocked as heavy. They avg 1.43kg/day with the
best 1.85kg/day. An excellent recovery considering the circumstances.
Late March 2015 with Jess & Watagan on improved & native pasture.
Mid April 2015 to Whyalla Feedlot Avg 437kg X $2.75/kg To Avg $1200. All milk teeth.
Westley Family, Gum Flat, Via Inverell NSW
Thankyou to Richard & Abby Westley for inviting me over to see their calves. Sired by Sydney
Champion Benoak Fortune D50, who they purchased in 2010, out of Devon / Shorthorn cows.
These calves were as good as you see and an absolute credit to them. Richard informed me they
sold through the Inverell saleyards in May. They were from 9-11 months old, weaned for 2 months &
averaged 384kg empty, sold for $2.67/kg to return $1026 each!!!!! Apparently the word at the yards
was “to go & have a look at those red steers”. This was all done on their property they recently
purchased, it was unfertilised country with native grasses. The benefit of having easy doing cattle is
often under rated. Pictures mid march 2015.
SALE INFORMATION
HEALTH
Bulls will be presented in strong healthy condition, vaccinated for Pestivirus, 7 in 1(lepto) &
Vibrio,(boosters due April/May 2016). Ear notch tested to be Pestivirus free. We are EU accredited
& have no history of Johnes Disease.
SALE INSTRUCTIONS:
All catalogued cattle will be for sale from 10:00am to 10.30am under a simple highest bidder on the
white board system. Reserve prices will start from $2000 to $4000. Any sale cattle left after
10.30am will still be available throughout the day in a first in first served basis. Buyers register for
bidding before the sale. Please provide your PIC at the time of registration.
REBATE:
Where a buyer wishes to be represented by an agent, the agent must accompany the buyer to the
sale to receive the commission. There will be a 3% rebate to Agents.
GST
GST will be added to all purchases.
VET INSPECTIONS
All Bulls have been evaluated for breeding Soundness & certificates will be available to inspect.
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEETS
We will include the following information on all Bulls. Age, Sale weight, Calf size at
birth (small-medium-large), Scrotal Circumference (SC), Eye Muscle Area (EMA),
P8 and Rib Fat measurements and Intramuscular Fat content as a percentage (IMF).
PEDIGREE TRANSFER
If Devon Society Pedigree Certificate needs to be transferred please inform Greg.
DELIVERY
Confirm delivery with Greg. Bulls purchased from June 15th onwards can be held at no cost for an
early September delivery. We also have a tabletop truck if delivery needs to be arranged.
There will be a lift-out for Northern Beef Week in The Land Newspaper on June 4th.
Directions: 14km South of Glen Innes, turn right onto Grahams Valley Rd. 6km along turn right onto
Maybole Rd, we are first on left & right of Rd at “Oaklands’’ (2894 Maybole Rd Glencoe NSW 2365).
(Refreshments provided on the day)
Contact Details:
Greg & Jo Wright Ph: 02 6732 1148 Mobile: 0403 338 619
(Limited mobile service)
gregwright@skymesh.com.au
www.benoakdevons.com.au
Sires Represented
Born: 09.04.2006
STONEGROVE
HIGH'N'MIGHTY
(P)(SL)
Ident: UKIPM06197
Registered
Yes
Poll
-- Thorndale Fitzroy 3rd (SL)
Thorndale Assirati EX92 (SL)
-- Thorndale Flirt 8th (F2) (SL)
--- Minety Broads Trespasser 4th
Stonegrove Fancie
-- Dingle Fancie 177th
Comments: High 'n' Mighty was UK young bull of the year in 2007. Paul & Loma saw the bull on the mini tour the UK Devon
society held in 2010. They commented that he was a big free moving bull with great thickness. His eldest progeny on
Oaklands have weaned their first calves & did a good job on them. If you’ve got the feed the steers grow into very big animals,
plenty of growth. The females are very deep, thick cattle but still show feminity with good mothering ability. Particularly
pleasing is their doing ability & ruby red coats.
BENOAK
EMPEROR
D66
Born: 11/09/2008
Ident: OAKD66
Reg Status:
YES
Horned
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- HILWAH JENNY 3RD
BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BEMERSYDE MAGNATE
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
-- BARNESTAPLE POLYANTHUS 2
-- PALINGA BRAMBLE
-- PALINGA NORMAN
-- PALINGA PEARL
BENOAK OF176 A
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
Notes: From the time he was born he stood out. This bull ticks all the boxes & more, his Sydney scan data 728kg at19mths
with 116 EMA. His dam OF176 is a medium to large frame cow with plenty of type & length, she has always caught our eye
with her magnificent progeny so we decided to Generation A her & register D66. If ever there was a bull to hang our hat on
this is him. His progeny all have the ruby red coat with plenty of natural thickness, good temperament & are breeding on well.
This bull has always been one of my favourites.
BENOAK
GUNSMITH
E16 (P)
Born: 7/09/2009
Ident: OAKE16
Reg Status:
YES Hetrozygous Poll
-- DARLING HILL ANZAC (P)
-- Glen William X Marks The Spot (P)KLX2
-- GLEN WILLIAM VERA 10TH (P)
GUNDOOEE XANADU 5 (P)
-- GUNDOOEE VICTOR 5TH (P)
-- GUNDOOEE CUMQUAT 18 (P)
-- GUNDOOEE CUMQUAT 12TH (P)
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK CINDERELLA A10
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA V10
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA N6
Notes: Gunsmith was an excellent rising two year old “E” bull but was injured fighting with the boys [as they do] on his near
side hock. He created plenty of interest prior to the injury & plenty since. We kept him on & as he recovered he filled out into a
real muscle machine, with the benefit of being poll. We used him tentatively for a season & consequently every year since!!!!
By the Gundooee poll bull out of the renowned Cinderella line he contributes to the poll side of our stud. (He appears to throw
a high poll rate.)
BENOAK
HAYMAN F41
Born: 25/09/2010
Ident: OAKF41
Reg Status:
YES Horned
-- WOMBRAMURRA MAJOR H261
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE PERIWINKLE 4
BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
-- BAN BAN CHERRY 72ND
-- ROTOKAWA 667
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- ALDERSYDE VIRGINIA (P) (A.I)
Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
Notes:. A very robust bull who was Junior Champion in Sydney 2012 Devon feature, he carries a high yeilding carcass &
produces stock with plenty of constitution, he’s ideal for putting some “shape” & functionality into your herd. A medium frame
bull with an excellent temperamant. He was joined to a big mob of cows in 2012 & the majority of this years sale bulls are by
him.
BENOAK
EMPEROR F49
¾ Devon- 1/4
South Devon
Born: 25/09/2010
Ident: OAKF49
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNESTAPLE MARRIOT AA (SFA)
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- HILWAH JENNY 3RD
BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BEMERSYDE MAGNATE
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
-- BARNESTAPLE POLYANTHUS 2
-- OAK - COMMERCIAL
-- MONTARAY T45 SOUTH DEVON
-- OAK - COMMERCIAL
Benoak COMMERCIAL WH2000
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
Notes: Emperor F49 A very correct kaiser son that I think a lot of. As an indication of his mobility & doing ability he’s been
used over 220 heifers & cows in three years with no calving issues & hardly loses any condition. Bulls like this are a good
reminder that if your working bulls are built properly & easy doing they can get over a lot of work with no breakdowns.
Interesting to note his sire Barnstaple Kaiser was exactly the same. He has two yearling bulls represented this year. Pictured
in his work clothes 954kg.
BENOAK
STORY
TELLER
G60(A.I)
¾ Devon¼ South Devon
Born: 5/09/2011
Ident: OAKG60
Registered
Yes Grade 1 Horned
-- PRIORTON UNIVERSE 2ND
-- Glebe Universe (SL)
-- Thorndale Cherry 5th (F2) (SL)
Forde Abbey AESOP (SL)
-- Barton Forest King
-- Forde Abbey Beauty 3rd
-- Forde Abbey Gad-a-bout
-- TWIN VALES UNCLE BUCK U0002
-- TWIN VALES XALE X100
-- NARDLAH P884
BENOAK ELSA B12
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK ELSA X4
-- BENOAK ELSA N11
Notes: He was the first bull offered in Australia by Forde Abbey Aesop, another UK bull. Story Teller G60 was a magnificent
calf from the start. I remember when we branded him I could not get over the width & depth of him in the cradle. A quality bull
with an excellent temperamant. Used over 25 cows in our 2012 joining. Mitch Warden, Biloela, Qld purchased him at our 2013
Open Day/Sale & by all reports is pleased with his progeny & adaptability to date.
2015 SALE BULLS
This years “J” sale bulls were born, weaned and reared in drought until December
2014 and therefore don’t have the frame of other years. Feed was simply prioritised
to breeding cows. Nevertheless I am pleased how they are shaping up and they will
present well on the day. You will notice the 3 “K” yearling bulls have had a much
better start in life and are a good indication of how tough the “J” bulls did it.
This is the second year we have included yearling bulls in our Open day/ sale. We
have used them ourselves for over 10 years with great success. We recommend
using them over heifers or small to medium framed cows in their first year and then
giving them adequate nutrition to recover. It’s often commented that bulls used as
yearlings seem far more settled and are easy to handle throughout their working life.
It also lets you get another year out of your bulls which helps with the cost per calf.
Gerry & Carol Gehrig, Dungog NSW purchased a yearling bull last year. Gerry put
him over heifers the first year and then supplemented him with grain. Leonard J9 is
nearly two year old now and Gerry is happy with how he has grown out on his
country. I realise different country and management styles limit their use but if you’re
in a position to support them for the first year they are a good alternative.
Leonard J9, Gerry & Carol Gehrig Dungog, NSW
2015 SALE BULLS
1
Born: 24/08/2013
BENOAK
GUNMAN J15
Ident: OAKJ15
Reg Status:
YES Horned
-- Glen William X Marks The Spot (P)KLX2
-- GUNDOOEE XANADU 5 (P)
-- GUNDOOEE CUMQUAT 18 (P)
BENOAK GUNSMITH E16 (P)
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA A10
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA V10
-- ROTOKAWA 688
-- WALLATON LENNIE A11
-- WALLATON NELL X01
BENOAK ELSA E19
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK ELSA W6
-- BENOAK ELSA N11
Notes: He is an easy doing bull with an excellent temperamant. Elsa E19 a medium frame cow with a fine silky coat with
perfect udder & teats. Her progeny are always in the lead of the weaners with plenty of substance.
2
BENOAK
HAMILTON
J18
Born: 8/09/2013
Ident: OAKJ18
Reg Status:
NO
Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK HAYMAN F41
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--- PURE DEVON BULL
--
BENOAK COMMERCIAL OR8120
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--
Notes: Ideal for getting shape & constitution into progeny. A robust young bull with sire appeal & a great temperamant. Or8120
is a long cow with similiar shape, with a medium frame. She always produces good functioanal offspring.
BENOAK
FABLE J21
3
7/8 Devon1/8 South Devon
Born: 2/09/2013
Ident: OAKJ21
Reg Status:
No Horned
-- Glebe Universe (SL)
-- Forde Abbey AESOP (SL)
-- Forde Abbey Beauty 3rd
Benoak STORY TELLER G60(A.I)
-- TWIN VALES XALE X100
-- BENOAK ELSA B12
-- BENOAK ELSA X4
-- PARK HILL PERI P134
-- PARK HILL PERI T67
-- PARK HILL 33M
Benoak COMMERCIAL WH9178
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--
Notes: I thought enough of this young bull to put him over 12 “J” hfrs, progeny due Spring 2015. His blood on both sides is to breed cattle with
growth, natural thickness & substance. Wh9178 a very deep cow with perfect udder & teats, she is medium to large frame.
4
BENOAK
HAMILTON
J30
¾ Devon- ¼
South Devon
Born: 25/10/2013
Ident: OAKJ30
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK HAYMAN F41
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
-- TWIN VALES UNCLE BUCK U0002
-- TWIN VALES XALE X100
-- NARDLAH P884
BENOAK COMMERCIAL OR8132
F1 South Devon/Devon
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--
Notes: Hamilton J30 is developing into a nice young bull with good shape with a placid temperamant. Or8132 a roomy large frame, long cow with
correct confirmation.
5
BENOAK
HAMILTON
J22
Born: 9/09/2013
Ident: OAKJ22
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK HAYMAN F41
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
-- PARK HILL PERI P134
-- PARK HILL PERI T67
-- PARK HILL 33M
BENOAK COMMERCIAL OR846
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
Notes:. The muscliest bull of this years drop, ideal for getting yeild into your cattle. Or846 a medium frame cow that consistently produces bull calves.
An easy doing cow that never loses condition.
6
BENOAK
HAMILTON
J38
Born: 14/10/2013
Ident: OAKJ38
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK HAYMAN F41
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
-- PARK HILL PERI P134
-- PARK HILL PERI T67
-- PARK HILL 33M
BENOAK COMMERCIAL OR856
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--
Notes: A stylish young F41 son. Or856 would be the largest dam of all the bulls presented. She is a roomy cow with a great red ruby, silky coat &
plenty of depth.
7
BENOAK
COMMODUS
J58
Born: 4/10/2013
Ident: OAKJ58
Reg Status:
YES Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
BENOAK EMPEROR D66
-- PALINGA NORMAN
-- BENOAK OF176 A
-- PURE DEVON COW
-- BARNSTAPLE CARLISLE 6
-- Barnstaple Cirrus 63
-- Barnstaple Honeysuckle 4
Barnstaple PERIWINKLE 38
-- BARNSTAPLE MONTALBAN AA
-- BARNSTAPLE PERIWINKLE 4
-- BARNSTAPLE PERIWINKLE 2
Notes: Commodus J58 is developing nicely with plenty of sire appeal. Periwinkle 38 a medium to large frame cow purchased at the Barnstaple
Dispersal sale. She has a “H” daughter in our stud heifers that would hold her own in any herd, plenty of type & growth whilst doing a good job on her
autumn calf.
8
BENOAK
HAMILTON
J55
Born: 31/08/2013
Ident: OAKJ55
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE HASSLER
-- BARNSTAPLE HILTON 23
-- BARNSTAPLE CHERRY 87
BENOAK HAYMAN F41
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- Benoak 620A (SFA)
-- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
--- PURE DEVON BULL
--
BENOAK COMMERCIAL OR213
--- BENOAK PURE DEVON COW
Notes: Growing into a handy young Hayman F41 son in a nice red ruby coat. A low maintenance bull out of Or213, a medium to large frame cow who
always produces functional progeny. She brought in a handy young “K” bull this weaning.
9
BENOAK
DAIMON K1
7/8 Devon1/8 South
Devon
Born: 15/05/2014
Ident: OAKK1
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
Benoak EMPEROR F49
¾ Devon-1/4 South Devon
-- MONTARAY T45 SOUTH DEVON
-- Benoak COMMERCIAL WH2000
-- PURE DEVON COW
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
Benoak ANNE G37
-- ASHWOOD TAUPO X014 (A.I) (E.T) (P)
-- BENOAK ANNE A1
-- BENOAK ANNE X2
Notes: Daimon K1 will grow into a good bull. A naturally heavy calf he has been a standout of the autumn calves since he was born. Anne G37’s first
calf. She has a medium frame with plenty of natural thickness & a great red ruby coat. (Note: Kaiser on both sides, he’s bred to breed on)
10
BENOAK
DAIMON K8
7/8 Devon1/8 South
Devon
Born: 26/05/2014
Ident: OAKK8
Reg Status:
NO Horned
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
Benoak EMPEROR F49
¾ Devon-1/4 South Devon
-- MONTARAY T45 SOUTH DEVON
-- Benoak COMMERCIAL WH2000 F1
-- PURE DEVON COW
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BENOAK EMPEROR D66
-- BENOAK OF176 A
Benoak ANNE G11
-- BARNESTAPLE KISMET 22
-- BENOAK ANNE X2
-- BENOAK ANNE N1
Notes: Another good soft Emperor F49 son that will grow into a solid sire. Anne G11 a medium frame, stylish hfr with plenty of natural thickness, this is
her first calf & she did a great job on him. (Note double cross of Kaiser again & both these young bulls go back to Anne X2, always the best measure of
how females are contributing to our stud.)
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BENOAK
BRUCE
ALMIGHTY
K12 (P)(A.I)
Born: 5/05/2014
Ident: OAKK12
Reg Status:
YES Hetrozygous Poll
-- Thorndale Fitzroy 3rd (SL)
-- Thorndale Assirati EX92 (SL)
-- Thorndale Flirt 8th (F2) (SL)
Stonegrove HIGH'N'MIGHTY(P)(SL)
-- Minety Broads Trespasser 4th
-- Stonegrove Fancie
-- Dingle Fancie 177th
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 92
-- BARNSTAPLE KAISER
-- BARNSTAPLE POLYANTHUS 5
BENOAK CINDERELLA F16
-- BARNSTAPLE KISMET 93
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA Z10
-- BENOAK CINDERELLA R24
Notes: Stud breeders have a good look at this young poll bull. By High “N” Mighty out of Cinderella F16 who was junior Champion female at Sydney
2012 Devon feature show. She has grown out into a very deep cow in a medium to large frame with great substance.
2014 Sale Bulls
Dan H61, Terry & Jenny Osullivan, Somerton, NSW. Strauss H12 Vix Devon Stud Mullaley, NSW. Motor
Lodge H19, David & Gwen Smith, North Star, NSW.
Bruce Almighty H14, David & Gwen Smith.
Motor Lodge H25, Grant & Ros Coy, Dorrigo NSW
David & Gwen Smith with Greg & Patrick
Remembertobringthewarmestcoatinthecupboardyou’llneedit!!!!!!
(find a 10 year old, they’ll decipher this in 2 seconds)
Hope to see you on 15th June.