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confident that in to continue breeding negotiating your various compact, medium frame Bright future for financial and insurance cattle but who had been matters, not just your rural sidelined by the shift to the cover, they will be more modern version of those Square Meaters than competitive. cattle. to speed up processing. There is tremendous A secondary, lesser The very great potential for the objective was to broaden contributions made by Tom Association to benefit by the genetic base of the Pankhurst in establishing you placing your business Square Meaters herd. This the original website, and through Ausure, with no concession will end pioneering the first edition disadvantage to you by permanently on June 30 of the Annual which he doing so, but the significant 2006. edited, were both very boost to our capacity to In late 2004/early 2005 a successful initiatives. promote the breed and very significant decision to With the subsequent therefore your interests will modify and extend the expansion of the Association’s be the reward you will reap. frame score system was membership and activities it The arrangement is not proposed by the Board and By Tony Cairns, Chairman became necessary to assist restricted to members, since endorsed by the Tom,who is a very busy any referral that you may membership. This modest This third issue of the man, with the ongoing make of an unrelated party extension of the frame Association’s Annual production of both these will also be eligible for the measurement system was magazine marks the tenth important facilities which commission, but in every designed not to attempt to anniversary of the breed’s are pivotal in the ongoing instance it is very important increase the size of our foundation in April 1996. promotion of the breed and that the client identify their cattle, but rather to try to It also coincides with the member’s interests. link to the Association for offset the natural tendency end of my three consecutive Accordingly, the second the benefit to flow to us. for the size of the cattle to years as Chairman, when I issue of the Annual was 2004 saw Square Meaters decrease generation by am required to step down coordinated by the make their inaugural generation unless great care from a position I have been secretary and contracted appearance as a Feature is taken with a breeding privileged to occupy during out, and the updated and Breed at the Royal program, and should assist a period of exciting ongoing maintenance of Canberra Show where the breeders avoid this progress of the breed and the website has been placed largest exhibit so far in our tendency. During this changes in the affairs of the with Graphical breed’s history was on show. period the Board has also Association. It is also a time Constructions based in The event was reviewed Membership for both reflection of these Tamworth. wholeheartedly supported categories to try to make events, and looking forward We have been fortunate to by the members with over our membership more to what lies ahead and what once again secure the 80 exhibits and was a great broadly inclusive, and has challenges we shall need to support and sponsorship of success by any measure. To expanded them to a minor meet in order to fulfil our the CRT organization for put the icing on the cake extent. We are also trying to wishes and long term the third year, with a the grand champion steer, a establish a Junior and objectives for our modest increase, and we heavyweight to boot, was a Schools program with a wonderful breed. look forward to the Square Meaters steer view to engendering Since April 2003 we have continued development of described by the judge as interest in Square Meaters seen the number of a long term relationship “bluddy beautiful”. I amongst tomorrow’s cattle registered cattle increase by with them. believe that it is fair to say breeders. over 50% from 2750 to A new and exciting that this event has been the In this last year of my 4165, and the commercial development during 2005 most significant factor in stewardship I attended all appendix by over 65% from was the establishment of a the breed’s promotion thus five Royal Shows in 244 to 405. The strategic alliance with far and I congratulate my Brisbane, Sydney,Canberra, membership has increased Ausure Insurance and fellow Board members for Melbourne and Perth to by 66% from 86 to 143. Finance whereby the their courage and foresight meet as many members as These increases have in turn Association will benefit in making the decision to possible and discuss their increased our secretary’s from financial instruments embrace this opportunity. respective concerns and work load from 15 to 27 negotiated through this Coinciding with that aspirations. I have to say hours per week.The group. event, the Board had that I was very impressed workload has caused the We are very hopeful that decided to re-open the herd with the standard of cattle Board to invest in upgrades the members and associates book to Murray Grey presented, despite relatively to both the computer will embrace this alliance females for a limited period small numbers outside hardware and software, and thereby further support for the primary objective of Canberra and Sydney, and I with a new registration the financial coffers of the attracting those breeders of am confident that the program being developed Association. They are grey cattle who had decided quality and standard of 2 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare
Square Meaters remains on The current Board has an upward curve since my before it the task of involvement began over developing a Strategic Plan Contents nine years ago. I was also which will need to address a very appreciative of the number of issues which attendance, interest and might include for instance: Chairmans Report PAGE 2 enthusiasm and hospitality a revision of the Mannosidosis PAGE 4 of the members in each Memorandum & Articles of location who provided me the Association to bring it An open day experience PAGE 7 with much feedback and up to date and rectify some Placid breed PAGE 8 suggestions. I have been anomalies; to examine, particularly gratified by the devise, and institute a form Expanding message PAGE 11 formation of breed of Breedplan to provide Square Meaters advised PAGE 12 promotion groups which some objective assessment have followed these of animals; to attempt to A very proud time PAGE 13 gatherings in Queensland increase, stabilize and Rules transporting stock PAGE 14 and Western Australia. develop a structured budget In 2003 Glen Jackson within which to conduct Regulations & Membership PAGE 18 undertook the task of trying our operations; develop a Member contact listings PAGE 20 to organize an inaugural marketing strategy to Show and Sale, but the increase our competitiveness; A proven breed PAGE 23 prolonged drought and to institute a Junior & A new sire PAGE 25 other factors caused this to Schools program; to be reduced to a multivendor conduct a prospective study Attracted to compact size PAGE 26 sale in which interested to review the method of Providing females PAGE 28 breeders participated in measurement (to make it Goulburn in May 2005. easier!) and determine a Double muscling PAGE 29 Although the sale was in standard of mature animal Generations of muscling PAGE 30 many respects disappointing, measurement; to institute a in many others it was a standard of desirable Living the dream PAGE 32 success, if for no other pigmentation characteristics Determine water needs PAGE 34 reason than we learnt a lot for the breed; and to from it and all participants institute an organized Better product solutions PAGE 37 are willing to go again. It method of steer preparation Female muscling PAGE 38 will however, likely turn out to raise our profile in carcass to be the precursor of the competitions, to name but a A wide product range PAGE 39 inaugural Show and Sale, few. probably in Camden in It only remains for me to August/September 2006. thank the membership and Outside the Square Advertisers Index There is much to be my fellow Directors for the Warrill Creek Square Meaters Stud...... page 4 Woolaringa Square Meaters Stud...... page 5 satisfied about the progress confidence that they have Windridge Square Meaters...... page 8 of the last three years. But shown in supporting me Jembella Park...... page 8 what of the future and over the past three years and Chevy Farm Square Meaters...... page 9 where to now? the honour and privilege Thurloo Park Square Meaters...... page 10 Silver Gully Estate...... page 11 The task ahead of us is very that they have extended to Elendee Square Meaters...... page 12 daunting indeed, but by no me in allowing me to lead Mumbulu Square Meaters Stud...... page 13 means insurmountable, and the Association during this Boyne Creek Square Meaters Stud...... page 16 a number of facets need to time. I hope that I have CattleLink Herd Management Software...... page 16 Ausure Insurance & Finance...... page 17 be addressed. fulfilled their expectations, Graphical Constructions...... page 23 The quantum leap in our and that the Association The Land Newspaper...... page 23 membership can be a two- will continue to prosper and Rainbow Square Meaters Stud...... page 24 edged sword in that move forward. Earles Square Meaters...... page 26 Cluskers Square Meaters ...... page 27 increasing strength is Lastly, I could not have Malolo Square Meaters ...... page 28 accompanied by increasing begun to discharge my Rodney McDonald...... page 29 diversity of opinions. responsibilities without the Small Farms magazine...... page 30 Brinsley Square Meaters ...... page 31 Our membership hails unfailing and sublimely Maryvale Farm Stud...... page 32 from a diverse variety of efficient and loyal support Hain Rural Enterprises...... page 33 backgrounds and the onus of our secretary Cheryl Vesco Square Meaters...... page 34 will be upon the leadership Mott, who continues to be a Jeannie Young Consultancy...... page 35 Platinum Stud...... page 36 to meld these opinions into tower of strength, and “the Chipililo Square Meaters...... page 37 a cohesive unified strategy glue that keeps it all Muurabay Square Meaters...... page 39 to carry the breed forward. together”. ■ CRT...... page 40 February 2006 Outside the Square 3 Outside the Square A lethal disease found in cattle By Julie & Peter Healy enzyme mannosidase. The disease was introduced Mannosidosis is an into the Australian and inherited, not an New Zealand Angus herds infectious, lethal disease by bulls imported from the reported in humans, cats British Isles. and cattle. Descendents of these The disease was first imported bulls were more recorded in Angus cattle in widely used in the New Australia in the 1960’s, and Zealand Angus herd than in based upon pathology the Australian herd. This findings was given the name was reflected in the pseudolipidosis. estimates of frequency of Approximately sixty percent of affected calves In the 1980’s, Professor heterozygotes during the are either stillborn or die in the immediate Bob Jolly in New Zealand 1980’s - around 20% and proved that pseudolipidosis 5%, for New Zealand and postnatal period. in cattle is the bovine Australia, respectively. America and Europe. die in the immediate equivalent of a disease The disease has also been There is anecdotal evidence postnatal period. The previously recognised in diagnosed in Galloway and that germplasm from at remaining 40% are able to humans and given the name Murray Grey cattle in least three Murray Grey stand and feed, and they mannosidosis, as it is caused Australia and New Zealand, mannosidosis carriers has may survive for many by a deficiency of the and in Angus in North been exported to North months. Clinical signs vary America. from illthrift to progressive The genetics of neurological dysfunction. mannosidosis: Mannosidosis The most striking features is inherited as a recessive. A are muscular tremors WARRILL CREEK recessive disease is expressed affecting predominantly the in subjects that inherit head, uncoordinated gait, SQUARE MEATERS STUD defective genes from both and progressive aggressiveness. parents. The parents are clinically normal as they have one normal gene (M) and one defective gene (m). Such animals are known as carriers (Mm), or more precisely, as heterozygotes. When carriers are mated with non-carriers (MM), half of the progeny will also be carriers. When two carriers are ✔ Tops in Showring mated, 25% of the progeny will be affected with ✔ mannosidosis (mm) as they Top $ in vealer trade have inherited a defective gene from both parents, Pathology: There are no Male & Females for sale 50% will be carriers (Mm), visible lesions on post- Contact Bevin or Dawn Voight and 25% will not inherit a mortem examination that Greens Rd, Purga, Qld defective gene (MM). Refer are specific for to the figure in Appendix 1. mannosidosis. Microscopic Ph/Fax: (07) 5467 3447 Clinical signs of examination of nervous mannosidosis: Approximately tissue from affected calves Mob: 0407 034 634 60% of affected calves will reveal marked (mm) are either stillborn or vacuolation of the 4 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare cytoplasm of some neurones while carriers have DNA tests for bulls should provide proof (cells labelled B), while approximately half the mannosidosis, so it is that their product is what it others in the same field will levels found in normal important to specify the is claimed to be, and is display very little animals (see Appendix 2). breed of the animal when suitable for the purpose for vacuolation (cell labelled This enzyme test was used submitting samples for which it will be purchased. A). However, these findings for carrier detection from analysis. The DNA test will This is particularly the case are not specific for the early 1980’s until 1995. determine the genotype of when animals are sold using mannosidosis. A diagnosis DNA testing: Collaboration the subject for the relevant EBVs to enhance their of mannosidosis can be between NSW DPI and mutation. The only value. It would therefore be confirmed by demonstration The University of Tromso possible genotypes for any advisable to consider of a deficiency of in Norway resulted in the given mutation are normal ensuring all sires and all ET mannosidase activity or by definition of the mutations (MM), carrier (Mm) and donors are parentage DNA analyses. in the mannosidase gene affected (mm). See verified by DNA typing and The diagnostic advantage that are responsible for the Appendix 3 for a description shown to be free of the of the enzyme assay is its disease in cattle. This of the DNA test. mutations that cause ability to identify the research led to development Management of genetic mannosidosis. If animal disease regardless of the and introduction of DNA diseases: The mutation that identification/parentage mutation. Once the tests in 1995 that replaced causes mannosidosis in verification (AIPV) testing mutation is identified, the enzyme tests for Angus and Murray Greys is routinely adopted by DNA tests provide a more detection of carriers of has been found in Square Square Meater breeders as a efficient means of mannosidosis. Meaters, though the quality assurance tool, then identifying carriers. Two mutations have been prevalence of carriers a free-by-inheritance status Biochemistry: A deficiency discovered - one that causes appears to be very low. for mannosidosis can be of the enzyme can be shown the disease in Angus and Despite this, artificial assigned to progeny, by analysing mannosidase Murray Greys and Square breeding technologies progressively phasing out activity in plasma and white Meaters, and a different one present the potential to the need for mannosidosis blood cells. Affected that causes the disease in amplify the prevalence to testing. animals have only trace Galloways. This means that levels of concern. amount of the enzyme, there are two different Breeders of Square Meater ■Continued next page
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Autosomal recessive mode of inheritance: Every animal has two genes that contain the genetic message that governs the synthesis of the enzyme, mannosidase. A mutation occurred in this gene in a founder Angus animal that resulted in the synthesis of a defective _-mannosidase enzyme. A copy of this mutated gene (m) was passed to descendents, but not expressed clinically because the animals also inherited a normal gene (M) from the other parent (hence they were carriers (Mm)). The amount of enzyme produced is the sum of the synthesis driven by the two genes inherited from the sire and dam. For simplicity, consider each “M” contributes 50% of mannosidase activity, and each “m” contributes almost zero. Therefore, a normal animal (MM genotype) will produce 100% of the enzyme, a carrier (Mm) will produce 50% of the enzyme, and an affected animal (mm) will have virtually no enzyme activity. With the majority of enzymes, including mannosidase, the amount synthesised is generally in excess of that required. This is the reason carriers (Mm) are clinically normal, as they have sufficient enzyme activity (50%) to drive the crucial biochemical reactions. It is when only trace amounts of enzyme are synthesised (mm) that the disease is expressed. The biochemistry of mannosidosis: The enzyme mannosidase is necessary to enable the body to recycle complex molecules that exist in all cells. The enzyme, with a battery of related enzymes, is located in minute compartments known as lysosomes. Lysosomes are the equivalent of Simsmetal, acting on redundant material to recover components for later use. Specifically, mannosidase cuts mannose from its attachment to other sugars that in turn, are attached to proteins. If there is a deficit of mannosidase, the mannose link cannot be broken and the other sugars remain attached to the redundant protein. These redundant proteins that cannot be recycled then accumulate inside the lysosome. When this happens, the ever enlarging lysosomes disrupt normal cell function. In most tissues such as the skin and liver, new cells are being formed all the time, so the consequences of disrupted function within an older cell are minimal. In contrast, brain cells such as neurones are not replaced, so a disruption of cell function leads to brain dysfunction, and hence the presentation of progressive neurological disease. Prior to the introduction of the DNA test, a biochemical assay quantitated the amount of _-mannosidase within the white blood cells. Use of known controls enabled genotypes to be assigned based on the amount of mannosidase activity relative to another lysosomal enzyme, hexosaminidase. The figure below illustrates the severe mannosidase deficiency in affected animals (yellow), while the activity in carriers (brown) is approximately half that found in normal (light blue) animals. DNA test for -mannosidosis: DNA is extracted from tail hair roots and used in a process that amplifies the region in the mannosidase gene that encompasses the mutant site. The process is called PCR (polymerase chain reaction), and is a major step in determining if the subject from which the DNA was derived contains the mutation of interest. DNA fragments from the process are driven through the gel by an electric charge. The shorter fragments migrate further than the longer ones over any given time. Comparison of samples ■ Suggested further reading: The following web sites submitted for testing with those of known genotype (control provide additional information on this topic. DNA samples as shown in the image below) provide a very www.angis.org.au/omia (database for genetic diseases in efficient and accurate means of establishing the animals)www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=OMI mannosidosis genotype of every subject. M (database for genetic diseases in humans) 6 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Risk of the open day experience Every serious breeder at conducting a stud open day. some point must entertain The process to go through the idea of prospective would be to start with the buyers coming onto their activities underway on the property. In an age of day; identify the risks with litigation the thought of each activity, and control this can be quite daunting. them. This does not mean Whether you are the kind that you can’t have a laid of breeder who is low key back feel to the day. If the about how you organisation has been done communicate your message, before hand then you will or a breeder who is up front be able to concentrate on and out there with the the `greet and meet’. message to the masses, Main Considerations : The A well planned open day will turn any risks into sooner or later you must main issues to consider for a positives for all those attending. consider the implications of stud open day would be to: other people on your * Provide for a visitors sign certificate holder is also on rules if driving on off property. in book; have some way of hand for the occasion. properties, including some There are differing aspects checking everyone who * Check that your public sort of order for driving to of the visit that can be dealt enters the property. Sign in liability insurance is and from external sites etc. with including property can be accompanied with an adequate and up to date. Children at Field Days: presentation not forgetting information package and The easiest way to control Consider the control of the fact that your cattle are possibly some giveaways. many of these children who may turn up as Tina Turner would say * Limit public access to considerations is to break and any issues that could `simply the best’. The one machinery; this depends on the displays or activities into create, particularly access to theme which nags at all of the circumstances but small groups under control dams, chemical sheds, us at some stage is how can ensure that exposure to of a staff member. Have machinery etc. It would be we best deal with the risks. machinery is minimised and your guests escorted around important to ensure that Let’s go one step further controlled each activity or display. If parents take responsibility however, and turn that risk * Provide ready access to this is impractical, assign for kids. Staff should be into a positive for you and water, food and amenities. someone to herd the whole keeping an eye on the your client. A client whose basic needs group and shunt them children as well. Some well thought out are met is more inclined to around from activity to Most of all enjoy the day plans for dealing with risk be a happy client. activity checking for strays and enjoy your guests. Give can turn the whole * Restrict public access to and folk who are looking them a reason to want to experience into a positive those parts of your property lost. come back. ■ selling point for your stud. where there is no reason for Develop a plan for the day The prospective buyer’s first visitors to be. Lock doors so visitors know where they ■ The above article was experience of your cattle is where you don’t want are expected to be at any contributed by Peter Horne. you, so give your visitors venturing and point time. Have someone on Peter and Jackie Horne are prospective buyer out areas you don’t want hand who can direct/escort keen new members of the something to be impressed people to go. Use tape and people who arrive late to the Square Meaters association about. Organise a signs to mark off restricted current activity. and breeding under the thoughtful and well zones. Introduction to Day’s Chipililo stud banner at planned experience, one * Consider exposure to the Activities: A bit of a run- Pittsworth on Queensland’s which keeps the clients well- sun and the elements and down on the day’s activities Darling Downs. Peter is also being at the forefront. find possible ways of would be good and should a Research Station Manager It is impossible to deal limiting these. include information on: and Workplace, Health and with every possible situation * Ensure that any travel to * The visitors sign in book Safety Officer for the or activity that may be and from external sites is * Any Workplace, Health Queensland Department of conducted for the purpose arranged in order to flow and Safety or compliance Primary Industries & of conveying your message easily. issues Fisheries at the Leslie and ultimately selling your * Keep a well stocked and * Drinking water locations Research Centre in cattle. For the purpose of sign posted first aid kit. It is * Location of amenities Toowoomba as well as some broad considerations also advisable to ensure that * Provision of sun screen Manager of the Roma let’s say that we will be a qualified first aid * Speed limits and road Research Station. February 2006 Outside the Square 7 Outside the Square Placid and great breed to have DOMINIC Auguste has stud dispersal that included much in common with their stud sire Mandalong Square Meaters breeders Ronald SMR24A , three across the country. cows in calf and a heifer. The principal of the Chevy The Chevy farm herd now Farm stud at Bullsbook, consists of ten breeders, five north east of Perth admits heifer calves and two bulls, he’s relatively new to life on and spills onto a nearby 20 the land, but like so many acre block they lease not far other Square Meaters away. breeders is now totally Chevy Farm now also wrapped in the breed and includes Dominic’s fianceé the lifestyle they offer. Erin. An orchardist by “You could say I’m profession Dominic and his Chevy Farm Gladiator’s sister Chevy Farm Zena addicted to my Squares,’ family have quickly adapted proving a success on the show circuit. Dominic said. to life as cattle folk. “They are just so easy to “Our Square Meaters have interbreed champion All With complete confidence manage and maintain, they been a great introduction to Breed at the Toodyay Show, in the future of the breed, are placid and great to work the beef industry. They are and Supreme Champion Dominic has undertaken an with and have terrific tremendous cattle and I group B female at Toodyay Artificial Insemination characters. I wouldn’t swap believe they have a Show. Reserve Junior course and in now using them for anything, “he promising future,” Interbreed Champion at the semen from Mandalong said. Dominic said. Beverly Show, Champion Rambo and Caloona Chevy Farm is a family Already Chevy Farm is Female at the Swan View Trouble to introduce new operation that began from a showing it’s potential. Show. bloodlines toWestern shared desire for a sea- At the 2004 Perth Royal Her performance was only Australia. change. Show Chevy Farm overshadowed by Chevy “We’ve sold a couple of Dominic, his mother Gladiator was junior and Farm’s new stud sire, commercial bulls and the Patricia and now 12 year grand champion bull. Namerik Centurion. Aged feedback we’re getting is old brother Joshua left “He was a very smooth 13 months and weighing in terrific so I see a good future suburbia in 2003, in search and structurally sound at 485 kilograms Centurion for Square Meaters not only of a ‘tree-change’. young bull,” Dominic said. was reserve champion at the here in Western Australia They found it on a 25 acre “We’ve since sold him to a 2005 Perth Royal, the but across the whole property at Bullsbrook, and partnership of two studs.” overall champion at Swan country,” Dominic said. then they discovered Square Then on the 2005 local View show. Junior The future would seem Meaters. show circuit Gladiator’s Champion and Champion just as exciting for Chevy Dominic, Patricia and sister, Chevy Farm Zena group B bull at the Farm. Joshua founded the Chevy flew the stud’s colours high Gidgegannup show and For more information Farm stud in 2003 with and proud. champion group B bull at contact Dominic Auguste purchases from the Malcari Zena was supreme Toodyay. on (08) 9571 8153. ■ JEMBELLA PARK Michael & Jennifer Freund
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February 2006 Outside the Square 9 10 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare The message is now expanding Since the last edition of ongoing success at Sydney “Outside The Square” Royal Easter Show where Magazine, Thurloo Park the competition is very has seen a lot of water pass strong and this year was no under the bridge. exception. Due to tough The season at conditions we ended up Cootamundra is the best it only taking five head has been for the past five instead of the usual ten. years with an abundance of We had a great show water and feed fence height, taking out our third and masses of weeds that consecutive Senior and have come from the Grand Champion Female pastures being overgrazed. & Junior Champion The season has been the best in five years at The next step is to start a Female titles as well. This Thurloo Park, Cootamundra, NSW. weed and pasture was our eighth Grand improvement program to Champion title at the time of the year. We think of the benefits of breeding make the farm productive Sydney Show, three with you will be very surprised at Square Meaters. Our once again. Cattle at Bulls and five with Females. the quality of the cattle membership is becoming Thurloo Park are in We believe we have certain being run under more numerous and the excellent condition. Our attributes in our genetics commercial conditions, so hard work of all members is depth of breeding is evident that the Square Meaters please make an effort to paying off. The future is as we are consistently breed needs to progress visit us. There may only be looking good so keep producing high quality even forward into the future. The relatively few Square enjoying your cattle. calves. door is open to anyone who Meaters breeders but slowly We thank our clients for We must admit that we wishes to inspect our cattle the message is expanding their support and welcome draw comfort from our and you are welcome at any through the cattle industry new clients at all times. ■
Breeding Cattle of Distinction The Wade Family 60 Niclins Rd, Mangrove Mountain, NSW, 2250 Ph:(02) 4374 1300 Mob: 0408 437 977 [email protected] February 2006 Outside the Square 11 Outside the Square Square Meaters were advised Elendee Square Meaters backed up by experiences of Stud owners Fiona R. the last three years. Neumann and John V. The property Lindendale Hodgson were first is 1,700 acres on the recommended to Square Monaro, just south of Meaters by the manager of Canberra. a very large Angus “After three years, we have property. some 30 breeders with As a highly experienced another 13 heifers growing manager and cattleman, he up”, John said. thought that Square “Fifty to sixty would seem Sunburn the bull is already an expert in his Meaters offered a about the right number to second year of show life. commercially viable cattle stabilize at, until we get option for newcomers, with some more of the property Senior Bull Blue Ribbon at first twelve months of life. very quiet temperaments, fenced, weeded and pasture Sydney in 2005 and is still We seem to be achieving medium build, genetically improved. growing. His first calves are this 80% of the time in our sound and with an active “The initial herd came looking very good at twelve third season. breeders’ association with from Cluskers - Su and Bob months. “Our future plans are to some clear directions in McCluskey then leased to “Our breeding aim is to continue to develop mind. us the first two bulls breed structurally sound Lindendale as an After further investigation Scorcher and Victor in the heifers at the higher end of environmentally sound and by John and Fiona had initial years. the frame score, with good stable property, and Elendee found his advice was pretty “Our first bred bull is muscling, easy calving and as a commercially sound sound, which has been Sunburn, who won the rapid development in the Square Meaters Stud. ■
12 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Very proud time for the breed The culmination of the society. The formation of a Queensland show season is Queensland Breed the Brisbane R.N.A. Promotion Group was also exhibition, or the “EKKA” discussed and as it is fondly known. enthusiastically agreed The 2005 EKKA saw an upon. As a large number of outstanding display of 13 participants had pressing (including calves) quality commitments the Square Meaters animals formalities of electing office shown by 5 exhibitors. The bearers was held over. Square Meaters show team - However, the first venture animals - display breed of the group was organised, advertising etc. was of such a cattle handling and The 2005 Brisbane Ekka saw an outstanding a high standard that we not assessment school with the only drew complimentary highly credentialed display of Square Meaters. comments from the general Charolais stud breeder, interest in Square Meaters willing to pay premium public but from other breed Royal Show judge and rural Stud cattle. prices for all the Square societies as well. training consultant, Dugal More Square Meaters bulls Meaters they can get. It was also a very proud McDougall. are going into commercial All these are indications moment for Jo Van Elten of The school held at Vesco herds, and as well the that in Queensland the Vesco Stud as every one of Stud was attended by 21 saleyards where Coles is the Square Meaters breed is these quality animals on keen Square Meaters usual purchaser, there are continuing to grow show was by a Vesco Stud enthusiasts who came away now a number of butchers strongly. ■ bull and proof that they are from the two instruction “breeding on”. The 2005 days much wiser, more EKKA was definitely the confident and even more highlight to date of the enthusiastic. Vesco Stud breeding The Queensland Square program. Meaters breeders group met 2005 also saw Vesco again on the 3rd of purchase a new stud sire, December for the the 800kg plus “Darlea completion of formalities re Wizard. This son of the formation of the group “Mandalong Tom Boy” will and then to enjoy a broaden our genetic base, Christmas BBQ lunch and a while allowing us to “Getting to know you” continue breeding to the afternoon. Enquiries can maximum height standard, be directed to Jo Van Elten thus ensuring that we retain on 07 5426 8137. All the commercial viability of Square Meaters enthusiasts our herd. are welcome to participate Breed Society membership in any of our breed in Queensland has activities. continued to rise and the Beef 2006 will be held in EKKA saw an extremely Rockhampton in May and a well supported gathering of number of Square Meaters members on show day. Studs plan to participate in After judging, a society this national beef expo. All sponsored lunch was being well the 2006 enjoyed by all. Directors, Brisbane RNA should also Tony Cairns and Graeme see an increase in exhibitor Singleton spoke regarding numbers to approximately the advantages of the twelve studs with 25 alliance with Ausure animals mooted to Insurance Group to both compete. This certainly members and our breed reflects the increasing February 2006 Outside the Square 13 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Rules for stock transportation Transporting livestock is stock are transported to or not as simple as just from a place for treatment loading the animals into by a veterinary surgeon; the vehicle and taking when horses are being them to their destination. transported to or from any Varying state legislation as agricultural show, exhibition, well as a national approach gymkhana, pony club to stock identification and meeting or similar function; the disease control means and when racehorses, landholders have to ensure harness racing horses or all is in order before working horses are being transporting livestock. transported from one place Requirements differ among to another. states, and there are also Certain conditions or Areas within Australia with a prevelance of Ovine restrictions with intrastate diseases prohibit the Johne’s Disease. movement, as well as transportation of stock to interstate movement, of anywhere other than an Vendor Declaration for All four of these livestock. abattoir or knackery- for “Prime Lambs For documents are needed Assisting police with example, sheep with foot Slaughter Only” and sheep when cattle are being reducing livestock theft as rot or lice are prohibited being sent or delivered to an transported to an approved well as control areas for from transportation. Animal Health Statement meatworks, transported for footrot, and varying zones For footrot, more than 80 exempt sale. Restrictions of competition at an event in a across the nation for Ovine per cent of NSW is cattle movement under protected or free area and Johne’s Disease (OJD) and regarded as protected, BJD legislation include a returning in three days and Bovine Johne’s Disease which means there is a low series of established zones to travel to the RNA (BJD) are just some factors prevalence of the disease. free of the disease, protected Grounds. However, stock that influence stock However, there are several zones (an area with no from restricted areas need transportation. Overall, control areas in the state: significant BJD), control varying forms, mainly livestock can only travel in New England in the north zone (area with significant depending on the region’s public areas after a permit and an area from the levels of the disease) and a status of cattle tick. has been issued. Central Tablelands down to residual zone where the All four forms are also New South Wales: NSW the Hume. disease is endemic. needed for sheep, goats, producers need to have a Under the Stock Diseases Victoria: The entire state is members of the camelid Transported Stock Act, 1923, it is an offence to a control area with regard to family and competition Statement (TSS) before move sheep or goats into a BJD. stock horses going to a livestock can be moved. protected or controlled Queensland: Livestock protected or free area for The TSS system was area. Specific owners may require as more than five days and introduced in 1990 partly documentation is needed many as four separate returning in less than 14 to assist the Police Service for restocker sheep. documents to move stock days. to trace stolen stock and An Animal Health within the state: a Tasmania: Animal applies to all forms of Statement (AHS) provides Queensland Travel Permit, identification and traceback livestock - cattle, sheep, information on the health a Queensland Livestock is an essential part of a goats, alpacas and horses - status of restocker sheep Movement System - Move number of chemical residue being transported by road, and is a valuable tool for Easy Waybill, a Cattle Tick and disease surveillance rail, water or air. buyers to assess OJD risk Preliminary Treatment programs that enable However, a TSS is not when buying sheep. The Owner Declaration and an Tasmania’s livestock required under certain AHS became mandatory in Cattle Tick Inspection/ producers to gain and circumstances when stock NSW in January 2004 for Treatment Declaration. maintain access to premium are transported into NSW the sale or agistment of The Queensland Livestock markets. Traceback of cattle from another state or the restocker sheep. However, it Movement System allows is required for a number of ACT. There is also no need is not needed for exempt the movement of healthy programs, including the for a TSS when stock are sheep- sheep being moved stock from non-restricted Enzootic Bovine Leucosis transported across or along to slaughter, directly or via a properties using a duplicate (EBL) surveillance a road from one part of a slaughter-only sale, lambs waybill without the need program, National Residue property to another; when accompanied by a National for a permit. Survey (NRS) and the
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National Antibacterial must have a waybill to Residue Minimisation accompany cattle, sheep, (NARM) program, as well swine, goats, buffalo, deer, as animal disease emergency ostriches and camelids. preparedness and interstate A Waybill must include sales and purchases of live the owner’s name and animals. Cattle in Tasmania address, number and type of presented for sale at a public stock, registered brand or saleyard or for slaughter at registered earmark, or both, an abattoir or the Transaction Tag number slaughterhouse, must still be (Property Identification identified to the last Code) in the case of cattle, property of residence by the the date of movement, the use of tail or ear tags. Tail name of consignee and tag use supports the destination address. When National Vendor stock are moved between Declaration system, which properties the owner can also underpins market apply for a ‘Special Permit access by allowing to Move’ from a DAWA processors to certify that stock inspector. cattle have not been treated Stock transported from This map details states of Australia where Bovine with veterinary chemical outside Western Australia products within the relevant and are accompanied by the Johne’s Disease occurs. Withholding Period Western Australian Cattle moving from the for: registered stud cattle (WHP) or Export Slaughter interstate health certificate Northern Territory to moved for purposes other Interval (ESI). do not require a waybill. interstate abattoirs require than slaughter; cattle The DPIWE said sheep Similarly, stock being require transaction tags travelling to or from any identification for traceback transported out of Western while cattle moving to NT place with written approval (the equivalent to tail tags Australia do not require a abattoirs require transaction of a stock inspector; and in cattle) was not yet waybill if they are tags for consignments of 20 cattle moving from one required, however, the accompanied by the animals or less. property to another if not necessary legal framework importing state’s health South Australia: All cattle, going to slaughter or sale. was already in place if certificate. including calves, must be Cattle sent to another state future events require its Northern Territory: Any identified with an approved must be identified with adoption at short notice. movement from a property device before they leave the either a permanent Western Australia: requires a waybill property for sale or identification device or a Producers must have a containing details of slaughter, enabling disease transaction tag and health Livestock Waybill before ownership, cattle or chemical residue sources certificates may also be stock are moved; it must identification, brands and a to be traced. If a meat necessary for interstate accompany stock being property identification inspector detects disease in stock movement. ■ transported and be handed code. All cattle eight slaughtered cattle or takes a to the receiver of the stock. months and older moving sample for chemical residue, ■ Contact: Queensland: According to Department from a property must be the tag will quickly identify Department of Primary of Agriculture Western branded unless a written the property. Industries, (07) 3404 6999; Australia (DAWA), they are exemption from branding Any property running Western Australia: also extremely useful has been provided by the cattle must obtain a PIC. Department of Agriculture documents to aid tracing Registrar of Brands. Cattle owners can apply on (08) 9368 3333; South for disease and residue A Property Identification a form available from local Australia: Primary problems. Code (PIC) is assigned to Primary Industries and Industries and Resources As well as a waybill set out every property on which Resources SA offices and (08) 8226 0222; NSW: in the schedule of Stock cattle or buffalo are kept owners of more than one NSW Department of (Identification & and identification devices property must lodge a Primary Industries & Movement) Regulations, are either Permanent separate application for Agriculture (02) 6391 stock can also have a ‘Permit devices or Transaction tags. each, unless the properties 3100; Victoria: to Move’ issued under the Permanent devices carry the are in the same local Department of Primary Ezootic Disease Regulations PIC of the property where government area and are Industries (03) 5332 5000; and a ‘Special Permit to the stock were bred, and the run as a single enterprise. Tasmania: Primary Move’ issued by an Transaction tags carry the Transaction tags identify Industries, Water & inspector from the DAWA. PIC of the last property of the last property cattle Environment (03) 6233 Under the Stock residence of cattle. grazed on before leaving 8011; Northern Territory: (Identification & Transaction tags are colour- that property for sale or Department of Primary Movement) Act, owners coded depending on use. slaughter and are needed Industry (08) 8999 2317. February 2006 Outside the Square 15 Dispersal Sale Outside the Square Registered and Aiming to make Commercial Cattle it easy for you Available The Square Meaters Cattle growing Insurance Association is happy to Brokerage Firms in NSW. All reasonable offers considered announce a new Ausure Insurance in association with Ausure Tamworth specialises in Insurance & Finance Pty Insurance & Finance for the Ltd. rural market and In a strategy aimed to understands the needs of strategically benefit the their clients. 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February 2006 Outside the Square 17 Outside the Square Square Meaters Regulations (A brief outline of Square Meaters Regulations) General: more than 115cm. Should an animal SQUARE MEATERS REGISTRATION Square Meaters must be clean polled grow beyond these limits after 18 & FEES SCHEDULE months, they will remain Class A and and of a single colour. Colour patches All fees are based on the interim registration being are permitted around the udder/testes, be eligible for showing. These carried out. but not elsewhere on the animal. The restrictions do not apply to carcass A: BULLS official colouring range is from Silver classes. (1) Birth - 3 months Interim registration..$ 20 to Dark. Black is to be included on the (2) 12 mths & up to 15mths Calf MUST be herd book as B Grade. Semen: measured & registered according to frame score Automatically this excludes black In order to sell semen, the donor bull system...... $ 80 bulls from being registered and black must be approved by the board of (3) 15-18 months...... $105 females from being exhibited. Black directors and the prescribed fee paid. (4) 18 months & up to 21 months Calf MUST steers are ineligible to be shown The Under law, semen cannot be sold be measured and registered according to frame following table is an indication of the unless it is registered ie. the bull must score system if registration has not been carried colouring: pass all the relevant health protocols out previously. Registration 18-21 months and be collected in an approved AB ...... $130 (5) Bulls aged over 21 months can only be fully Silver Silver Grey Grey Dark Grey centre. In the case of shares in a bull registered provided they have been placed on the being sold, the shares give the interim register and measured at or prior to 18 shareholder rights to the semen. In this months...... $150 instance, on-farm collections are B: HEIFERS: permitted. In either case the Bull must (1) Birth - 3 months Interim registration. .$ 20 be DNA tested. (2) 12 mths up to 15 mths. & Calf MUST be Females: measured and registered according to frame There are two classes for Square Meater Embryo Transfer: score system. Class “A” & “B” ...... $ 30 females, Class A & Class B. Females Donor females for Embryo transfer (3) 15-18 months...... $ 55 that are between 100 and 110cm at 12 must be DNA tested and the (4) 18 months & up to 21 months. Calf MUST months of age can be registered as prescribed fee paid. Calves born as a be measured and registered according to frame Class A. Outside this height criteria result of embryo transfer and/or score system. Class “A” &”B” if registration has artificial insemination, must have the not been carried out they may be registered at Class B. previously...... $ 80 While it is technically acceptable to details recorded against the calf’s (5) Over 21 months All heifers will be registered register females under 100cm, the registered name, ie. (ET) or (AI). as Class “B”...... $105 SMCA strongly discourages this (6) Registered Murray Grey females registered as practice in order to preserve size standards. Multiple Birth: “B” Grade Square Meaters...... $ 50 Calves born in multiple births must be Herd book closes to registered Murray Grey Bulls: indicated in the calves registered name, females on the 30th June 2006 There is only one class for Square ie. (T) for twin. Female calves from Meater Bulls, Class A. At 12 months of male/female twins should be tested to 1. Membership Entry Fee...... $100 age bulls must be between 103 and confirm that they are not freemartins. 2. Annual Membership Fee...... $100 113cm. Bulls must be Mannosidosis 3. Transfer Fee (bulls and females)...... $ 80 tested and certified to be clear of this Commercial Appendix: 4. Donor female registration...... $ 50 genetic defect. For both males and Murray Grey females may be registered Donor females and bull used on the donor cow by natural service females, the measurement of the on a commercial appendix, for use with or artificial insemination must be DNA tested. DNA test must animal must be taken at 12 months registered Square Meaters bulls, to be received by this office prior to ET work (plus/minus two weeks). The point of breed-up to pure Square Meaters by 6. Transfer of recipients...... $ 50 measurement is the highest point on breeding through four generations. 7. Licenced semen must be registered...... $500 And the bull must be approved by the Board of Directors. the shoulder. A witness to the The bull must be DNA tested prior to any semen being sold. measurement is required to sign the Stud Murray Grey Females: 8. Shares in bull per share...... $ 50 declaration form. Registered Murray Grey females may DNA test must be forwarded to office prior to selling shares be included in the Herd Book. Progeny 9. Commercial appendix registration...... $ 20 For Show Purposes only: of these females by registered Square Foundation & calves Only Class A animals may be exhibited Meater Bulls are eligible to be 10. Commercial Appendix transfer...... $ 10 registered as Square Meaters, providing at Agricultural Shows. A further height Registration fees have not increased if the registration process restriction applies to exhibited animals all other requirement of the breed met. has been completed prior to the animal becoming 15 months at 18 months of age. Bulls may not be Herd book closes to registered Murray of age i.e. measure at 12 months and 3 months to forward more than 120cm and females not Grey females on the 30th June 2006. paperwork to office. This information has been extracted from the rules and regulations of the Square Meaters Cattle Association of Australia Ltd, as detailed in the Articles of Association and Memorandum, as amended. The above information is provided as a guide only, and not the absolute definition of any aspect of the breed. Persons interested in the finite regulations of the breed may obtain copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association from the SMCA office by telephoning (02) 9834 4322 or writing to PO Box 371, St Marys, NSW 1790. Outside the Square Square Meaters Membership
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PREFIX: My choices for a registered stud name (prefix), in order of preference, are:-
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HERD TATTOO: My choices for no more than 3 characters herd identification (tattoo) are:-
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FEES: Entry fees (once only) ...... $100.00 Annual subscription...... $100.00
Total...... $200.00
I / we wish to become a member of the Association and agree to be bound by the Provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Rules made pursuant thereto.
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Please enclose a cheque for $200.00.
SEND TO: THE SECRETARY, SQUARE MEATERS CATTLE ASSOCIATION, PO BOX 371, ST MARYS, NEW SOUTH WALES, 1790. Telephone: (02) 9834 4322 Outside the Square Square Meaters Cattle Asso
NSW & ACT MEMBERS LIST: GLEANNHOLME SQUARE MEATERS GK MORGAN & ASSOCIATES MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 YARRAMALONG NSW 2259 MR RJ & DR JM BARBER PREFIX; GLEANNHOLME TATTOO: GLE PREFIX: MORJEN TATTOO: MOG FARM LOCATION: LOCHINVAR TEL/FAX: 02 6543 1413 TEL: 02 4356 1081 PREFIX: SILVER BELLE TATTOO: JJB TEL: 02 4998 7388 FAX: 02 9872 9452 MR AR GOW & MS DS HOWE MR PK MORRIS LOCHINVAR NSW 2321 LINDENDALE NSW 2480 BARKER COLLEGE PREFIX: PLATINUM TATTOO: GOW PREFIX: CORINDABELLA TATTOO: PKM ATT: MR M WEIER TEL: 02 4938 3312 FAX: 02 4938 3812 TEL: 02 6629 5512 FAX: 02 6629 5513 HORNSBY NSW 2077 MB: 040 815 7212 MB 0412 005566 PREFIX: KURRAJONG TATTOO: BAR EMAIL: [email protected] MR A MORTIMER & MS G McCHESNEY TEL: 02 9847 8280 FAX: 02 9477 3556 CORAMBA NSW 2350 MR G GREEN & MISS T GREEN PREFIX: GAINMOR TATTOO: MOR BEDE POLDING COLLEGE MAITLAND NSW 2320 TEL: 0407901 803 SOUTH WINDSOR NSW 2756 PREFIX: GUMUT VALLEY TATTOO: TGG PREFIX: MERIKI TATTOO: MRK TEL: 02 4933 3287 MR P & MRS H MULLER TEL: 02 4577 6455 FAX: 02 4577 4538 DARK CORNER NSW 2795 MR J HODGSON & F NEUMANN PREFIX: JACINTA TATTOO: J5A MR G BERRY FARM LOCATION: ANEMBO VIA CAPTAINS FLAT TEL: 02 6337 7211 FAX :02 6337 7211 FARM LOCATION; DUNGOG PREFIX: ELENDEE TATTOO: LND PREFIX: SPRING VALLEY TATTOO: SPR TEL: 02 6239 4990 MURRUMBURRAH HIGH SCHOOL TEL: 02 4959 1988 HARDEN NSW 2587 MR S & MRS M HOLLAND PREFIX: MURRUMBURRAH TATTOO: MHS MRS M BOHM TOWRANG NSW 2580 TEL: 6386 2755 FAX :02 6386 3048 FARM LOCATION: TABLETOP VIA ALBURY PREFIX: SUNRISE COTTAGE TATTOO: SUN PREFIX: KELKETTE TATTOO KPM TEL: 02 4829 8132 MOB: 0427 662526 NICSHAULEY STUD TEL: 02 6020 3211 FAX: 02 6020 3213 email [email protected] SUTTON NSW 2620 PREFIX: NICSHAULEY TATTOO: NSL BRINSLEY PASTORAL CO. MR T & MRS S ION TEL: 02 6230 3609 FAX: (W) 02 6230 2647 FREEEMANS REACH NSW 2756 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 PREFIX: BRINSLEY TATTOO: SQM PREFIX; BIG SPRINGS TATTOO: BSS MR JC NINNES TEL: 02 4579 6266 FAX: 02 9622 3400 TEL 02 6928 1363 FAX 02 6928 1365 MAITLAND NSW 2320 PREFIX: CEDAR GROVE TATTOO: CGM DR P & MRS L BROWNLIE JEMBELLA PARK TEL: 02 4933 1902 TORRYBURN NSW 2358 GLEN OAK NSW 2320 PREFIX: WOLLEMI S/M TATTOO: KAB PREFIX: JEMBELLA PARK TATTOO: JEM MR JR PARBERY TEL: 02 6775 5553 FAX: 02 6775 5518 TEL: 02 4988 6368 FAX: 02 4988 7000 GLENBROOK NSW 2773 FARM LOCATION: OBERON MR J & MRS H DICK MR B & MRS M JONES PREFIX: PARBERYS TATTOO: VBB SUTTON FOREST NSW 2590 & MR W & MRS M PATCH TEL: 02 4739 2326 FAX: 02 9628 1506 PREFIX: STONEHILL TATTOO: STH WISEMANS CREEK NSW 2795 TEL: 02 4869 4889 PREFIX: MARYMIYN TATTOO: JP MR A PAUNA TEL: 02 6337 5615 FAX: 02 6337 5689 KURRAJONG HILLS NSW 2758 MR C & MRS J BRYSON TEL: 02 4567 7673 PREFIX: ASTELL PARK TATTOO: APJ FARM LOCATION: MITCHELLS FLAT TEL: 02 4567 7490 FAX: 02 4571 1138 PREFIX: WEARAWEE TATTOO: WW MS L JORDAN & MR A HAMILTON TEL: 02 9456 1390 FARM LOCATION: TURILL MR RB & MRS MA PETERSON FAX: 02 9456 5778 PREFIX: BOYNE CREEK TATTOO: ALB FORBES NSW 2870 MB: 0418 212 881 TEL: 02 9554 8687 FAX 02 9554 8687 PREFIX: MARRUCE TATTOO: BMP TEL: 02 6853 6288 MR RD & MRS NE CASTLE MR A & MRS A KNOWLSON FARM LOCATION: BOORAL MARSHALL MOUNT NSW 2530 MR P & MRS J PIPER PREFIX: ROYNAN TATTOO: RN1 PREFIX: HILLVIEW TATTOO: AK DENMAN NSW 2328 TEL: 02 9905 1273 FAX 02 439 7040 TEL: 02 4257 1042 PREFIX: SHORTSTONE TATTOO: JPS TEL: 02 6547 3666 MR J CONNOLLY MR N LAW FARM LOCATION: BROKE RAVENSDALE NSW 2259 MR R PISATURO PREFIX: 88 HILL STREET TATTOO: 88H PREFIX: VALLEY VIEW TATTOO: VV ERSKINE PARK NSW 2759 TEL: 02 9232 1033 FAX 02 9235 3690 TEL: 4356 1312 FAX: 02 9252 2655 PREFIX: MANDALONG TATTOO: SM TEL: 029670 4005 FAX: 02 9670 5375 MR RJ & MRS JA DAVIS MR TE LEWIS & MRS AM TROUTMAN SCONE NSW 2337 BRAIDWOOD NSW 2622 PRAIRIEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PREFIX: CLAREMONT TATTOO: RJD PREFIX: NUNLEF TATTOO: NUN MR G MULCAHY TEL: 02 6545 1911 FAX: 02 6545 1966 TEL: 02 6232 5827 FAX: 02 6260 4515 SMITHFIELD NSW 2164 EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 02 9725 5444 FAX: 02 9604 6127 COOTAMUNDRA HIGH SCHOOL ATT: MS I KLEPPER MR RW & MRS S McCLUSKEY RAINBOW SQUARE MEATERS STUD COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 VIA HALL ACT 2618 FARM LOCATION: CHARLEYS FOREST PREFIX: BAILEYANA TATTOO: BLY PREFIX: CLUSKERS TATTOO: CLK PREFIX: RAINBOW TATTOO: R TEL: 02 6942 2711 FAX: 02 6942 1516 TEL: 02 6227 5420 MB: 0438 123 137 TEL/FAX: 02 4842 8077
MRS S DICKESON MABELIE SQUARE MEATERS STUD MR L & MRS J READING OAKDALE NSW 2570 NARROMINE NSW 2821 TRUNGLEY HALL NSW 2666 PREFIX: BACK CREEK TATTOO: BC PREFIX: MABELIE TATTOO: KMB PREFIX; LE JEWEL TATTOO: LJR TEL: 02 4659 6426 FAX: 02 4659 6385 TEL: 02 6889 5784 MB: 0407 926843 TEL: 02 6973 9495 MOB 0427739495 Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] DOONSIDE TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL DOONSIDE NSW 2767 MR P & MRS S MACARTHUR RILPALL PTY LTD PREFIX: DOONSIDE HIGH TATTOO: HI5 ROCKY RIVER NSW 2458 MULGOA NSW 2745 TEL: 02 9622 2463 FAX: 02 9831 5951 PREFIX: GOLDSWORTH TATTOO: MAC PREFIX: THE KINGS TATTOO: TK TEL: 02 6778 4019 FAX 02 6772 9428 TEL: 02 4773 8232 ELDERSLIE HIGH SCHOOL ATT MRS S DICKENSON MR D & MRS S MACKINNON (PARTNERSHIP) RIVERSANDS SQUARE MEATERS NARELLAN NSW 2567 BEGA NSW 2550 FARM LOCATION: WAUCHOPE PREFIX: ELDHIGH TATTOO: EHS PREFIX: BROGO BEEF TATTOO: TBA PREFIX: RIVERSANDS TATTOO: RE TEL: 02 4658 1110 FAX: 02 4658 0219 TEL: 02 6492 4968 TEL: 0427671276 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare ssociation Members Listing
MR WE & MRS KM RIX MR C & MRS L WEST HAIN RURAL ENTERPRISES QUAAMA NSW 2550 COLLOMBATTI NSW 2440 FARM LOCATION MT MEE PREFIX: FALCON RIDGE TATTOO: FRE PREFIX: WESTVIEW TATTOO: LC PREFIX HAIN RURAL TATTOO: HRS TEL: 02 6493 8141 FAX: 026493 8141 TEL: 02 6566 8394 FAX: 02 6566 8394 TEL: 07 3358 4744 FAX: 07 3358 4677 Email [email protected] MR A & MRS W WIBLIN MR ER & MRS CK HALLER ST CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL GREENDALE NSW 2745 DULONG QLD 4560 ST CLAIR NSW 2759 PREFIX: DILKARA TATTOO: ARW PREFIX: TBA TATTOO: T7O PREFIX: ST CLAIR HIGH TATTOO: SCH TEL: 02 4774 8440 FAX: 02 4774 8885 TEL: 07 5476 2394 TEL: 02 9670 6700 MR M WIGG & MS S COLEMAN MR G & MRS D HARRY ST JOHNS COLLEGE DUBBO MUDGEE NSW 2850 CHEVALLUM QLD 4555 MR BEN TOLL PREFIX: BOTOBOLAR TATTOO: M4S PREFIX: CHEVALLUM TATTOO: VHG DUBBO EAST NSW 2830 TEL: 02 6373 6568 FAX: 02 6373 6568 TEL 07 5445 9973 FAX 07 5445 9980 PREFIX : SHERATON TATTOO: SJC TEL: 02 6884 3766 FAX 02 6884 3774 MR R & MRS H WILLIAMS MR P & J HORNE FARM LOCATION: GUYRA PITTSWORTH QLD 4356 MR V SCHEMBRI & MS S COLLEY PREFIX: DARLEA TATTOO: RHW PREFIX: CHIPILILO TATTOO: CHP FREMANTLE VIA BATHURST NSW 2795 TEL: 02 6653 3344 TEL: 07 4693 3713 MR D SHEARMAN FULLERTON COVE NSW 2318 MR P WILSON MR B & MRS J JOHNS PREFIX: SILVER BULLET TATTOO: DAS FARM LOCATION: QUORROBOLONG KIN KIN QLD 4571 TEL: 02 4920 1506 FAX: 02 4961 6342 PREFIX: WOLLONG TATTOO: PBW PREFIX: MORAN GROUP TATTOO: 2AT TEL: 0419 220944 FAX: 02 9879 7413 TEL 07 5485 4192 MR IJ & MRS BH STACE DUNGOWAN NSW 2340 WYONG HIGH SCHOOL MR M & MRS S LENZ PREFIX: KANANGRA PARK TATTOO: STA MR A UNGER WESTWOOD QLD 4702 TEL: 02 6769 0227 WYONG NSW 2259 PREFIX: WY-KNOT TATTOO: WYK TEL: 02 4353 1088 FAX 02 4351 2591 TEL: 07 4934 7566 MR G & MRS C STANTON FULLERTON NSW 2583 MR L & MRS C ZENZMAIER MR RD & MRS GM LOWE PREFIX: NARINGI TATTOO: NPC FARM LOCATION: GOOLMA FARM LOCATION: TOOGOOLAWAH TEL: 02 4834 2201 FAX: 02 4834 2203 PREFIX: YENGARI TATTOO: ZNZ PREFIX: KRE 8 BEEF TATTOO: KRE EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: (W) 4579 6583 MB: 0414 247470 TEL: 07 3262 5118 FAX: 07 3262 6352 Email: [email protected] MR EA STEPHENSON MR I & MRS R OAKES GOULBURN NSW 2580 MR V ZEPPIERI & MS T GODDEN FARM LOCATION: LAMINGTON PREFIX: WOOLARINGA TATTOO: WGA FARM LOCATION: ORANGEVILLE PREFIX: GLEN LAMINGTON TATTOO: 3IO TEL/FAX: 02 4821 5852 FARM: 02 4829 5107 PREFIX: TARASCOA TATTOO: TV TEL 07 5544 8166 FAX 07 5544 8166 TEL: 02 9898 7706 FAX: 02 9729 3819 MR SM & MRS GE STRONG MR E R POWELL FARM LOCATION: EAST GRESFORD FARM LOCATION: MURPHEYS CREEK PREFIX: STRONGBORN TATTOO: SBS QUEENSLAND MEMBERS LIST: PREFIX: EARLES TATTOO: ERP TEL: 02 9659 9500 FAX 02 9659 9600 MB 0427 007 689 TEL 07 3349 1154 BUTLERS BEEF TALLAGANDA DOWNS FARM LOCATION: BRYDEN MR ED & MRS MJ ROSS FARM LOCATION: BRAIDWOOD TEL: 0411 776624 FARM LOCATION: CARBROOK PREFIX: TALLAGANDA DOWNS TATTOO: TD2 PREFIX: BUTLER TATTOO: BUT PREFIX: ROSELLINOS TATTOO: EMR TEL: 02 4842 1294 MB: 0414 761 962 TEL: 07 3808 5863 FAX: 07 3290 0244 MR PAUL BROWN THE VIDEO PASTORAL COMPANY CALLIOPE QLD 4680 MR GW & MRS HM SEWELL BONVILLE NSW 2441 PREFIX: KALYNJUEL TATTOO: SQT GEHAM QLD 4352 PREFIX: MUURABAY TATTOO: SLT TEL: 07 4975 6520 PREFIX: OAKVALE TATTOO:GHH TEL: 02 6653 4770 FAX 02 6653 4775 TEL: 07 4696 6499 FAX: 07 4696 6499 MR CC & MRS LR COX Email : [email protected] MR D & MRS J THOMPSON WEBYA DOWNS QLD 4562 COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 PREFIX: SHALLEN TATTOO: CL MR GJ & MRS SP SMITH PREFIX: THURLOO PARK TATTOO: DJT TEL 07 5448 2447 FAX 07 5448 2301 BERRINBA QLD 4117 TEL: 02 6943 2241 FAX: 02 6943 2243 email [email protected] PREFIX: WANNA-B TATTOO: WBS WEBSITE: www.thurloo@topseed TEL: 07 3808 6923 FAX: 02 73808 6953
WEEMALAH PARTNERSHIP MR B GABLONSKI & MS L FRANCIS MR S & MRS J WHYATT FARM LOCATION: COWRA FARM LOCATION: DELANEY’S CREEK TOOGOOLAWAH QLD 4313 PREFIX: CHIVERTON TATTOO: WMH PREFIX: ORCHID VIEW TATTOO: 6BQ PREFIX: CLOVER-DELL TATTOO: WZW TEL: 02 9712 4665 FAX: 02 4735 6350 MB 0402 316603 TEL 07 5496 4350 FAX: 07 5498 3123 TEL: 07 5423 1208 FAX: 07 5423 1272 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Members continued VICTORIAN MEMBERS LIST: MR M & MRS P STANTON MR AC & MRS EM MOFFAT KERGUNYAH VIC 3691 ESPERANCE WA 6450 MR CN ADAMS & MR P BROOK-CARTER PREFIX: KELERIE TATTOO: KLR PREFIX: KILAYR TATTOO: E5A BRIAGOLONG VIC 3860 TEL: 02 6027 5165 MB 0419 118 253 TEL: 08 9076 5059 PREFIX: PENDDRAIG TATTOO: PDD Email: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 03 5145 5765 WOOLGARLO PASTORAL CO MR GR & MRS PC MYLES MR D & MRS L ALLEN WHITTLESEA VIC 3757 DARDANUP WA 6236 LAUNCHING PLACE VIC 3139 PREFIX: OPAL PARK TATTOO: OP PREFIX: PADBURY FIELDS TATTOO: 5YM PREFIX: HILL VALLEY TATTOO: HV TEL: 03 9715 1500 FAX: 03 9715 1555 TEL: 08 9728 1326 TEL: 03 5967 4220 EMAIL [email protected] Email: [email protected] WEB www.psmap.com/opalpark MR P BROWN MR TC & MRS RE PANKHURST KYNETON VIC 3444 FRANKLAND WA 6396 PREFIX: WINDRIDGE TATTOO: WR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS LIST: PREFIX: TREPID PARK TATTOO: TRP TEL (AH) 03 5422 2329 MB: 0437 224 929 TEL: 08 9855 2288 FAX: 08 9855 2289 MR DJ AUGUSTE EMAIL [email protected] MR RI DICKINSON BULLSBROOK WA 6084 LANCEFIELD VIC 3435 PREFIX: CHEVY FARM TATTOO: CVY MRS M SCOTT PREFIX: AKURA TATTOO: AFL TEL: 08 9571 8153 SERPENTINE WA 6125 TEL: 03 5429 1337 PREFIX: NAMERIK TATTOO: MS MR & MRS D BICKERS TEL: 08 9525 2505 FAX 08 9525 2140 V & B D’AGOSTINO FRAM LOCATION: MUNPIJONG WHITTLESEA VIC 3757 PREFIX: TENKARA PARK TATTOO: TP TETH PTY LTD PREFIX: WOMBAROO TATTOO: WOM TEL: 08 9525 2404 DENMARK WA 6333 TEL: 03 9715 1335 FAX: 03 9564 1975 FAX: 08 9525 3042 PREFIX: MUMBULU TATTOO: MUM EMAIL [email protected] TEL: 08 9840 8361 MB 0417 945 384 DANLUCAR PTY LTD Email: [email protected] MODEWARRE VIC 3240 MR J BODYCOAT & MS B McPHEE PREFIX: DANLUCAR TATTOO:DLC FARM LOCATION: COOLUP VANDER LOOP FAMILY TRUST MB: 0408 547838 PREFIX: ABBEY BROOK TATTOO: BYO BOYANUP WA 6237 TEL: 08 9530 3146 FAX: 08 9530 3176 PREFIX: MALOLO TATTOO: T2V MR M & MRS K GIRVAN TEL: 08 9731 5187 FARM LOCATION: MIRBOO MR LS BROOKS & MS NP PETTIT EMAIL: [email protected] PREFIX: THE SHIRE TATTOO: AYR DARDANUP WEST WA 6236 TEL: 03 5664 6573 FAX: 03 5664 6573 PREFIX: KANTARA PARK TATTOO: KTP WOOP WOOP FARM PTY LTD TEL: 08 9728 1074 MB 0427281074 FARM LOCATION: NOGGERUP MR D & MRS J HANDS PREFIX: WOOP WOOP FARM TATTOO: WW5 YEA VIC 3717 MR J & MRS R CARR TEL: 08 9732 2200 FAX 08 9732 2003 PREFIX: LOCARNO TATTOO: DJH DONNYBROOK WA 6239 TEL: 03 5780 1460 FAX 03 5780 1458 PREFIX: SANDSTONE ESTATE TATTOO: JC1 Email: [email protected] TEL 08 9731 6306 SOUTH AUSTRALIA MEMBERS LIST Email: [email protected] MR J & MRS R HANNAGAN BILLAGONG VALLEY PTY LTD ROMSEY VIC 3434 MR C & MRS T DALE MT BARKER SA 5251 PREFIX:FALLING WATERS TATTOO: JRH FARM LOCATION: TOODYAY PREFIX: BILLABONG VALLEY TATTOO: BIG PREFIX: JULIMAR TATTOO: JLM TEL: 05 8391 1316 FAX 05 8398 3113 MR RW HEWET & MS OK GAROT TEL: 08 9384 3203 FAX 08 9384 0841 Email [email protected] FARM LOCATION: WILLOW GROVE PREFIX: BLOK - M TATTOO: BLM DO DROP IN FARM TEL: 03 9773 0378 FAX 03 9773 0441 BINDOON WA 6502 TASMANIA MEMBERS LIST PREFIX: DO DROP IN TATTOO: DDI MR M & MRS E JAROSZCZUK TEL: 08 9576 2221 MR M & MRS F SCHROETER MYAMYN VIC 3304 WATTLE HILL TAS 7172 PREFIX: MATILDARI TATTOO: MEJ MR VJ & MRS MS GIGLIA PREFIX: POONYAHRA TATTOO: FKM TEL 03 5578 2327 BYFORD WA 6122 TEL: 03 6265 3106 PREFIX: META PARK TATTOO: EPS MR G & MRS E JOY TEL: 08 9525 1385 MIRBOO NTH VIC 3871 FAX: 08 9525 1343 NEW ZEALAND MEMBERS LIST PREFIX: HIGHBURY TATTOO: HS MB: 041 983 5103 TEL: 03 5668 2987 MB: 0407 855 708 COWAN BAY FARM MR A & MRS K GUELFI WARKWORTH MR AD & MRS KM KAVENAGH KUKERIN WA 6352 NEW ZEALAND BEEAC VIC 3251 PREFIX: MO-EE-NA TATTOO: GQ1 PREFIX: COWAN BAY FARM TATTOO: CBF PREFIX: WILGUL TATTOO: ADK TEL: 08 9864 1057 FAX 08 9864 1057 TEL: 09 425 0133 TEL: 03 5234 6257 FAX : 09 425 0134 MR P JAREMCZUK & MS G KENT MRS J LEONARD MORANGUP WA 6083 MS RJ RIPPON MINERS REST VIC 3352 PREFIX: MORANGUP PARK TATTOO: MPS WANGANUI PREFIX: TRIGONOMETRY TATTOO: TRI TEL: 08 9574 7198 FAX: 08 9574 7198 NEW ZEALAND TEL: 03 5334 6776 MB: 0415 724053 PREFIX: TEORA TATTOO: RIP MS ML LESLIE MR J & MRS S MONTGOMERY PINJARRA WA 6208 EUROA VIC 3666 PREFIX: RAIS’N RUMP TATTOO: RR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PREFIX: SHINOBI TATTOO: JSM TEL: 08 9531 2016 FAX; 08 9531 2016 TEL: 03 5795 1881 FAX: 03 5795 1237 MR B WILCOX LONGALINE P/L T/A HOPELAND PARK DURANGO COLORADO 81302 PENTITCTON SQUARE MEATERS FARM LOCATION: SERPENTINE PREFIX: PIONEER US TATTOO: US1 FARM LOCATION: BYLANDS PREFIX: HOPELAND PARK TATTOO: HP TEL: 970 247 1326 W: 970 402 0731 PREFIX: PENTICTON TATTOO: PTN TEL: 08 9525 7080 EMAIL [email protected] TEL: 03 5782 0000 AH FAX: 03 5782 0001 FAX: 08 9525 7081 E-MAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MR S SOLOMON MR AJ McLAREN BROADFORD VIC 3658 MT BARKER WA 6324 VALLEY BOVINE SERVICES PREFIX: SHAMANA TATTOO: SHM PREFIX: CAMEO TATTOO: 6MF MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 TEL: 03 5784 4274 FAX 03 5784 4273 TEL: 08 9851 1705 TEL: 02 6541 1040 FAX :02 6541 0374 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare A proven breed of beef cattle A lot has been said about mainstream calves may take the merits or otherwise of up to 18 months to produce “miniature” cattle and a finished carcass. The result Square Meaters have of course is that you can sometimes been caught up stock more animals per acre in this discussion. and turn them off in a Square Meaters breeders much shorter period - more would like to dispel a myth profit whether you are on that has developed in some small or large acreage. areas and educate the Other traits which breed- public, other breeders, ers like are their quiet producers and show judges temperament, high milking about the breed - Square ability of females, strong Meaters are not “miniature” muscling with superior cattle - they are a serious fleshing and a wonderful beef breed with the success capacity to maintain good to prove it. condition in poor seasons. Whilst it is true that The Square Meaters Cattle Square Meaters may suit Association does have a people on smaller acreages, height restriction on the it is not specifically their registering of bulls. At 12 frame size but, rather, the months of age bulls cannot characteristics that are also be less than 103cm and not attracting beef producers more than 113cm. This which produce this result. regulation is aimed at prov- The calves have low birth iding a safeguard against weights (15kg - 20kg), are animals becoming too small extremely efficient feed or regressing back to converters and produce a taller/slower growing. 260kg to 300kg weaner, Mature bulls weigh around comparable in weight to 800kg plus at around mainstream beef calves, at 8 130cm high, again with a to 9 months. The big deep body on short legs. difference is that Square Despite the shortness of leg, Meaters calves produce a Square Meaters bulls can finished carcase, ready for easily serve larger females in market, with optimal fat commercial crossbreeding cover at this age whilst programs. ■
February 2006 Outside the Square 23 24 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare New sire now at Rainbow stud Since last year’s Annual outcomes despite average magazine, Rainbow Square clearances and prices, and Meaters has had both a expressed their willingness busy and successful year to participate in future. despite the continuing There is no doubt that the drought from which we results were heavily have at least had some adversely affected by the measure of relief this prolonged drought Spring. conditions and buyer We are delighted to report uncertainty related thereto. that once again we were the Notwithstanding the sale most successful exhibitors at was a very useful exercise Vesco Yes Man, at 13 months of age and weighing both Royal Canberra and with many lessons which 506kg. Sydney’s Shows. Of will stand us all in good over the years. diversity than we were particular satisfaction was stead when we mature to a Congratulations Margarette, already enjoying. that, whereas previously we National Show and Sale, and we hope that he fulfils While attending Brisbane have had great successes hopefully in September all your expectations of Show this year we were with our bulls and 2006. him.The bad news however, delighted to see two reasonable success with During the year we also is that in September we lost outstanding heifer calves at females, this year at attended Mudgee and our champion Xocet when foot sired by Vesco Yes Man Canberra we took out the Murrumbateman Field days he broke his stifle in a scrap who we had purchased the double when Xocet won with David and Julie with Woolaringa Valance year before after we had Grand Champion Bull, and Thompson who graciously after they had each gone seen him in Brisbane. We Maree Y15 won Senior & allow us to share their sites, through two fences to immediately doubled his Grand Champion Female which we appreciate and exchange opinions about heifer allocation when we and went on to win the enjoy very much. The level each other. We were at the returned home and cannot Group B Supreme of interest and enquiry time on the verge of taking wait to see his first calves Champion Beef Breed remains very high, but at him to be collected when here soon, one of which will Female. Interestingly, the that stage the continuing the tragedy occurred. To be from the Canberra following week at the local drought was putting a make matters worse he had Champion Maree Y15. Braidwood Show, Maree’s dampener on aspiring registered five stars on In June we were visited by contemporary, Melody, was buyers who, hopefully, will Genestar testing, and his Bill McKiernan of DPI at put over her by the judge carry out their threats to first crop of calves on the Orange who has written and went on to win the join the breed when ground are exceptionally extensively about muscling Supreme Beef Breed conditions improve. promising. The only upside in cattle, in females, and Champion against eight We are also very pleased to is that his very first calf to feed conversion efficiency in other breed representatives. report that in June 2005 we hit the ground, Zippity medium frame cattle. He is While we then went on to sold Rainbow Estate Doo Da, shows some currently looking at a Sydney and were again most Xanadu to Margarette promise, and may make it as genetic variant influencing successful exhibitor, our Bohm of Kelkette Square his replacement. There is muscling in some breeds, major successes were again Meaters in a package some consolation in still including Square Meaters, with the bulls, Yankee valuing him at $12500, having Rambo’s other son and a sample of our herd Doodle as Junior including four lovely heifers and Supreme Royal Sydney was weighed, scanned and Champion Bull and joining with calves at foot to add to exhibit Yucatan to use in the DNA tested as part of Bill’s Zeus as best pair under 20 the original ten Kelkette line breeding program. study.The findings are very months. Maree was judged heifers which we purchased Recently we repurchased a interesting and somewhat Reserve Senior Champion at Mandalong in 1996, and son of Woolaringa Quaama exciting, but in a Female. which have performed very who was a Reserve Senior preliminary stage. In May we participated in well for us in the Champion at Canberra Finally, readers may be the multi-vendor sale at intervening years. We are because he had been interested to learn that we Goulburn with seven other particularly pleased that throwing exceptional calves have had our star performer, vendors in a sale which Margarette thought so for his owners when put Mandalong Rambo semen produced both encouraging much of him, given her over a group of Rambo collected, and are offering and disappointing results. proven breeding track daughters. He is yet another 1/6 semen shares in this Most vendors were positive record and the successes she complete outcross and gives outstanding, powerful and and satisfied with the has`enjoyed with her cattle us even wider genetic prepotent sire for sale. ■ February 2006 Outside the Square 25 Outside the Square Attraction to the compact size Su and Bob McCluskey common need, the have been running Square McCluskeys have come up Meaters just outside with several strategies to Canberra since 1996. help. Firstly, they Through talking to many encourage anyone thinking people who are interested in of buying cattle to come out Square Meaters at field days and have a look at the cattle and shows and also to and talk through different clients, the McCluskey’s options. For example, is it find that many people are breeding or fattening that attracted to the breed for the person is looking to do? their compact size and easy Are they interested in stud handling, with a lot of them or commercial cattle? What A cow and calf graze happily at the McCluskey’s having smaller acreage and sort of country do they eager to take advantage of have? How much time do property outside Canberra. the opportunity to run they have to put into the enjoy a long and happy life the McCluskeys will deliver more cattle than the enterprise? together. No question is a bull for the service period standard size breeds. The McCluskeys find that considered too silly or too then go back and pick him Many clients looking to quite often talking through simple. “We didn’t know up. buy are new to cattle, with different factors with the difference between a Cluskers Stud also some new to farming itself. prospective clients can heifer or a steer when we conducts on-farm field days The McCluskeys also find provide them with options first came here 14 years ago” and information sessions that a large number of they may not have even Su says “and if we can share where participants can clients are like themselves - considered. “We believe some of the lessons we have gather a wealth of practical having very busy schedules that it is very important that learned with others, it can information about how to and are trying to organise a people looking to start with only help them”. manage and assess their breeding and management cattle are aware of what’s Things such as why and cattle, receive tips on cattle program around working involved with different when to drench and what to handling and contacts for off-farm. And there are enterprises” says Bob “and use. Although your local where to go for other aspects to looking after we are happy to provide rural supplier will be willing information. cattle and general animal some tips and suggestions to help, generally you need In keeping with providing husbandry that can prove where we can”. to know what you are this type of service, Cluskers pretty daunting to the new The McCluskey’s also offer looking for in the first Stud has now launched cattle owner. There is also a an after-sales service, where place. If you are starting their website, whole lot of information if you buy cattle from them, off your herd with a couple www.cluskers.com.au The that the person new to they are happy to help with of cows and calves then Cluskers website will farming may not know advice and assistance to maybe you don’t need a 5 provide you with the very about. ensure that both you and litre container of drench latest information on what’s Recognising this as a your new purchases can with a fancy drench gun - happening at the Cluskers perhaps a squeeze pack of stud, including information backline may do. On the on upcoming field days, on- other hand, if you are farm information days and EARLES needing to orally drench what is available for sale at SQUARE MEATERS larger numbers of cattle, any particular time. The then a hook can make life so website also provides useful Quality well bred cattle much quicker and easier. contacts and links to Some people are keen to relevant information. breed cattle but are The McCluskeys encourage Contact Earle R. Powell uncertain about having a you to visit Cluskers Stud to Ph: (07) 3349 1154 bull on the property all year view the cattle and talk round. Cluskers Stud about what you may be provides a bull leasing interested in. You can 24 Raffles St, service for this very reason contact Cluskers Stud on 02 Mt Gravatt, QLD, 4122 and if transport is a 6227 5420, 0438 123 137 problem, where possible, or through the website. ■ 26 Outside the Square February 2006 February 2006 Outside the Square 27 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Providing Square Meaters females At Malolo Square Meaters having been bred from Stud, Boyanup WA, we Murray Grey cows. seem to have found our Because Square Meaters niche in providing Square are bred solely from selected Meaters females as old styled Murray Greys we foundation stock for new can still source breeders studs. from these existing lines. In rapidly expanding The rapid expansion of the Square Meaters story in Square Meaters breed relies Western Australia we have heavily on this Murray Grey provided breeders for seven source. new studs in the past two Malolo is only 35 acres so years. Most of these females our cattle must be efficient. were heifers sired by Malolo Murray Grey cattle have Tony Vanderloop, Malolo Square Meaters said Victor and mated to our always demonstrated this his cattle must be efficient. new bull, Thurloo Thomas, trait, and it is more intensified in Square selling six heifers in calf. THE SQUARE MEATER MAN Meaters by the further Several more heifers and selection. Therefore we are some young Square Meaters To every wife of the Square Meater man, able to consistently keep a cows are available for sale. Be it Harry, Fred, Donald or Dan. herd of about 40 animals, For more information Sooner or later these words he will say, all showing that easy doing contact Malolo Square “I need your help in the yards today.” efficiency. The exact Meaters, Boyanup, WA on number now is 39 after (08) 9731 5187. ■ So its on with the trousers, sunscreen and hat, Cancel the shopping,coffee and chat. Hop on the bike with trusty old boots,and muster the cattle out of the clover. QUALITY FEMALES Now in the cattle yards the cattle man be it Harry, Fred, Donald or Dan. AND BULLS FOR SALE He does from my long observation, Quickly undergo a strange transformation.
From a mild mannered husband he does a tyrant become. be it drafting, drenching,or wielding the knife,
The target for abuse is most always the wife. Waving and shouting till his face is quite puce, “What are you doing you’re no bloody use!”
But storm off in high dudgeon,he is down on his knees, “Sorry my dear, didn’t mean it, come back will you please!”
Trip over old boots, fall flat on your face, “get up woman your blocking the gate” THE HOME OF MALOLO VICTOR Your ankle is throbbing, you’re choking with dust, Double Grand Champion at 2001 Perth Royal Show Hope no one heard how loud you did swear, His parting words at the end of the day, MALOLO After working and sweating,(and of course there’s no pay), “Let out the cattle and open the gates.” “I’m going to the pub for a beer with my mates.” SQUARE MEATERS Tired and weary, to the shower you do run, Visit anytime The beds are not made and the dishes not done, BOYANUP, WA, 6237 And you know the cattle mans next words will be “I could eat a horse whats for tea.” Ph: (08) 9731 5187
28 Outside the Square February 2006 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare Double muscle in our beef cattle For many years the double one full muscle score on muscle condition (muscle cattle which were already hypertrophy) has been known for high levels of known and studied and it muscling. The heterozygote is also known that a variant or carriers of the single of the condition occurs deletion were only slightly whereby the animals leaner and slightly smaller display many of the in stature or height. advantages of hypertrophy Cows and heifers carrying in meat characteristics but the deletion in both herds also carry fatness and are were of the same weight and just as functional as normal condition as normal animals. animals and records The effects of double muscling can be seen here This variant or the indicated that they were in this Square Meaters bull. heterozygote form of the equally productive in condition (animals with a maternal traits. the low muscle line which He also said that the single copy of the myostatin Mr McKiernan said the closely represents the more incentive for producers to deletion) can have quite big surprise was the normal or average level of make these sorts of enormous impacts on meat enormous impact the muscling in the Australian substantial gains in meat production. deletion had on carcase cattle herd. yield needs to be supported Mr Bill McKiernan, Beef traits. Just recently 40 steers Of even greater reason for by the beef processing Industry Leader at Orange from the Glen Innes herd excitement according to Mr industry by recognising who has been the researcher were slaughtered and McKiernan was the fact that these advantages and involved in investigating the assessed for carcase traits. both the myostatin and the implementing programs or effects of this gene said that The carcases were boned high muscle selection group systems which will carefully managed using a out in a boning room and had a higher percentage of encourage producers to DNA test, this condition meat yield information weight in the hindquarter in breed these animals via can add substantially to collected. higher priced cuts. There carcase feedback and price muscle selection. Following Of the 40 steers 11 were was a 21/2 % advantage to incentives. years of studying the effects carriers of the myostatin the myostatin steers over Mr McKiernan also of increased muscling and deletion (heterozygotes) 14 the low muscle steers in the sounded a word of warning, quantifying the progress were from a high muscle weight proportion of stating that this technology that can be made through selection line and 17 from primals in the hindquarter. was not for everyone and selection, Mr McKiernan the low muscle selection Mr McKiernan stated this particularly not for said this myostatin deletion line. The myostatin steers was exciting new producers not prepared to is a tool to quicken the out-performed both other information indicating that instigate a rigorous breeding progress to higher muscling. groups substantially. The substantial gain can be program using DNA testing He and colleagues in NSW myostatin steers dressed 1% made in meat yield by the to ensure the deleterious DPI with funding from more than the high way of this new gene homozygous form of the MLA, have studied the selection line steers who technology. condition did not occur. ■ effect of this condition over dressed 1% more than the and above that effect of low selection steers. selection for muscling. All steers measured the Rodney McDonald He said that in two herds same fatness at the P8 and studied, one being a NSW rib sites (24 and 16mm Stud Cattle Services DPI research herd at Glen respectively). However, Servicing All Breeds Innes, the other a once boned out both higher ✔ Specializing In Clipping commercial pure bred muscled groups had less ✔ Breaking Cattle In For Show Ring Angus herd in the Hunter total body fat percentage. ✔ Valley, the effect of the The real difference was in Fitting At Major Shows condition has been quite the amount of retail meat ✔ Tattooing/ Marking dramatic. yield produced. The In both herds eye muscle myostatin steers yielded Contact: Rodney McDonald area had been increased by 66.5%, the high selection 12 to 20 % at the same age 63.2% and the low 61.8%. A.H (02) 49 873 405 0429 873 405 and muscle score by almost A huge 5% advantage over ABN: 27 232 722 727 February 2006 Outside the Square 29 OutsideOutside thethe SquareSquare
required to be more muscle score bulls confident of early respectively, sourced from Generations of indications and trends. industry herds. Following what has been Subsequent generations of effectively another females have been selected beef muscling generation of selection for on muscle score to be Over 160 producers from measuring the consequences. muscling researchers are replacements for the across NSW and southern The original cattle herd now confident in results respective herds. Queensland attended a was run at NSW DPI and are in a better position Today two herds of cows NSW DPI field day on the Elizabeth Macarthur to answer many of the exist numbering 1st of December at Glen Agricultural Institute at industry issues. approximately 70 cows in Innes Research Station. Camden just outside The design of the project each herd. The average On display were lines of Sydney until 2002 when effectively puts selection muscle score of the low commercial breeding cattle drought conditions and pressure on both the female muscle cattle is a D muscle selected for up to three alternative use for the replacements and sires used. score and the high muscle generations for high and Camden site necessitated a Originally a random cattle is a bit better than low muscling, together with move of the herd north and selection of Hereford muscle score C (average of the first detailed carcase the cattle now reside at the females were selected to both male and females). results from their steer DPI’s Glen Innes Research represent industry average A third herd has now also progeny. Station. muscularity. In 1991 high been included made up of Mr Bill McKiernan, NSW In 2000 a major field day and low muscle score bulls cows carrying the myostatin DPI Beef Industry Leader was held at Camden to were used to produce deletion gene (double (Orange) in conjunction deliver some preliminary progeny for comparison. In muscle gene). Results of with Mr Greg Meaker, Beef results of the research. At 1997 females from these their performance were Officer from Goulburn that time some major matings were selected on reported independent of the have been running the beef industry perceptions and their high or low muscle differences between the 2 cattle breeding selection issues with muscling were pedigree and selection for selection lines. program since the early addressed and answered. high or low muscle score. The creation of one full 1990’s concentrating on the However, further selection They were consequently muscle score difference selection for muscle and and analysis of results was mated to high or low between the herds in both We’re loaded with great farming ideas & advice every month Subscribe now to Small FARMS magazine 6 issues for $36.00 or 12 issues for $72.00 To subscribe phone (02) 4861 7778 or visit www.smallfarms.net Australia’s only monthly small farming publication
30 Outside the Square February 2006 Outside the Square males and females, clearly show a decrease of about maturing than their low muscle lines were the same. demonstrates an economic 2mm on a 350kg carcase at muscle counterparts. There has been virtually no advantage in saleyard terms. 2 years of age. Marbling fat This has huge implications dystocia or calving From analysis of saleyard is also slightly decreased. to feeder steer on store steer problems within these 2 reports 1 muscle score One major concern of buyers. They should not muscle line herds. The low difference across all producers has been the only rely on animal height muscle selection line has categories attracts a effect of muscle selection on for a gauge of maturity and slightly heavier calves at premium of between 10c to weight gain. A common growth potential but should birth - the opposite to what 20c per kg. These days perception is that the more consider muscularity in most producers would more than $100 per animal muscular animals within combination with height expect. Overall fertility, that sold. The consequences of breed are dumpier and slow and weight to assess animals is number of calves born or selecting for muscle to growing. The research future performance. weaned relative to cows achieve this market clearly shows there is little The final and possibly mated is effectively the same advantage is the focus of to no effect on growth rate most difficult trait to in each herd. this research. between the lines. measure and assess is female Mr Mckiernan said “We Selecting for muscle score However, the high muscle fertility and performance. are now confident from has not only increased visual group are shorter in height There is no difference in these results in saying that subjective muscle score in at the hips. This effectively weaning weight of progeny selection for muscling will the progeny but also their explains why there is a between the two muscle result in substantial eye muscle area, measured common perception of lines indicating that milk economic benefit with little at any age up to slaughter. “dumpiness” because these production has not been impact on other herd There is a difference of 5 to high muscle animals are adversely effected. productive traits”. 10 cm2 between the lines perceptively smaller in On serial ovary scanning He said “This is an at the same weight. stature. However, they are of weaner and yearling experiment and does not Fatness has decreased, due the same weight at any heifers it was found that imply that single trait to muscle selection, given age and rather than there was no differences in selection should be pursued. although the decrease is being earlier maturing as “active ovaries” as heifers We recommend that only marginal at the rib site. their height would indicate, achieved sexual maturity. muscling can and should be Results from over 200 steer they are in fact the same Indicating sexual maturity included in multiple trait slaughtered from these lines maturity if not later of females from the two selection programs”. ■
February 2006 Outside the Square 31 Outside the Square Living the dream breeding cattle Hain Rural Enterprises crosses and quite a handful originated through a city in the camp and also in the slicker’s boyhood dreams of yards when treating for ticks living on a farm. This etc. My wife decided that however took some 40 she would prefer to see me years when I was playing with more mild introduced to a horse and mannered cattle. With this campdrafting by a mate in mind we ventured to the who lived on a rural block Brisbane Ekka Show to just north of Brisbane. choose our breed. With We bought some small Bungo Creek Farm numbers of store cattle to consisting only of 63 acres train the horses for we had to choose our breed campdrafting. Around 10 carefully. years later my wife Aileen I did not like the small and I purchased our present breeds and on coming upon property Bungo Creek Jo Van Elten’s Vesco Square Champion bull Vesco Victory March is now Farm at Mt Mee. Meaters I was impressed by owned by Hain Rural Square Meaters. Mt. Mee is a dairying and Jo and her cattle. The beef cattle community medium sized good doing I first purchased 7 cows my purchase of Darlea around one and a quarter cattle with excellent and a bull Vesco Victory Zapper. I believe or hope hours north west of temperament would do me March (Mr. T) from Vesco that coupled with the Brisbane. The store cattle and I felt they also would and 3 cows from Ann outstanding temperament were usually Brahman sell commercially. Willet’s Ballian Stud around and quality of Vesco Victory January 2003. This was March, that Hain Rural followed by another 5 cows Square Meaters will G K MORGAN & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD from Vesco. Our herd now compare favorably with Trading as consists of 16 cows, 7 young other Square Meaters heifers 12 to 24 months, throughout Australia. Vesco Victory March (Mr. With my recent purchase T), Hain Rural Merlin of 260 acres at Mt Kilcoy which was Reserve only 30 minutes from Mt Champion Bull at the RNA Mee I hope to also run a show in 2005, Hain Rural commercial herd to increase Beau an 11 month old bull, the Square Meaters both by Mr. T, and Darlea exposure in the local store Zapper a 14 month old sales at Toogooloowah and Mandalong Tom Boy bull Woodford. purchased with 2 In closing I would like to Mandalong Tom Boys thank Jo Van Elten and Pam 12 Registered Heifers heifers from Rex William’s Scott from Vesco and by Mandalong Ron Darlea Stud in Coffs Cheryl Mott for their help Harbour. We also have 11 over the past 2 years. and Mandalong Ron calves on the ground and we I look forward to meeting are about to send 5 x 10 to and learning from other Mandalong Ron SM R25A DOB 9/11/96 12 month old Steers to the Square Meaters breeders Sire: Round Hill Hansom RHM M132A local saleyeards. throughout Australia and My wife and I attended the hope that in some way Hain Mullumbimby Phyllis P2 SMK P2 2005 Canberra Show to Rural Enterprises can Reasonable Prices - For Enquiries contact assess the cattle south of the promote and improve the Queensland border and we standard of the breed in Ph/Fax: (02) 4356 1081 were impressed with the Queensland and other standard. None however states. RMB 1255 Yarramalong Road, Yarramalong, NSW, 2259 impressed my inexperienced For more information eye more than Mandalong contact Paul Hain on 0418 Tom Boy which prompted 741 262. ■
32 Outside the Square February 2006 HAIN RURAL enterprises all Australian beef breed VESCO VICTORY MARCH (Photo taken December 2002 AGE: 30 months WEIGHT: 730kg) GRAND CHAMPION SQUARE MEATERS BULL 2001 BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW GRAND CHAMPION SQUARE MEATERS BULL 2001 TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW Now owned by Hain Rural Square Meaters, Mt Mee, Qld.
HAIN RURAL MERLIN - BORN 6/7/2004 RESERVE CHAMPION SQUARE MEATERS BULL 2005 ROYAL BRISBANE SHOW By Vesco Victory March Note: Merlin had lost 30kg when being broken in a month prior to the Royal Brisbane Show. In the words of the judge he was a close second on the day to the Champion Bull. MERLIN IS FOR SALE
HAIN RURAL BEAU - BORN 25/11/2004 By Vesco Victory March Recently broken in and ready for showing. We have high hopes for Beau and he has inherited his Sire and Dam’s temperament and conformation.
ONDIONG MYRTLE 44th (Class B) Dam of Hain Rural Merlin Beautiful length and depth of body and great temperament to match Vesco Victory March
VESCO VANITY FAIR (CLASS A) Dam of Hain Rural Beau Once again a beautiful length of body and depth and temperament to match Vesco Victory March.
CONTACT PAUL HAIN HAIN RURAL SQUARE MEATERS STUD Phone: (07) 3358 3636 BUNGO CREEK FARM, Mobile: 0418 741 262 THOMAS ROAD, MOUNT MEE, QLD, 4521 Office Phone: (07) 3868 1178 POSTAL ADDRESS: Office Fax: (07) 3868 1178 UNIT 2, 339 NUDGEE ROAD, Email: [email protected] HENDRA, QLD, 4001
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olic rate and their body kage during these 60 days. mass. The existence of drought Determine your The next factor you need must be taken into account. to examine is the weather Conventional wisdom is to pattern in the district where sell production stock early watering needs you are buying the property. in a drought and retain In every year in every breeding stock through the The availability of suitable about what type of district there are periods of drought. sites on a property to livestock, and how many, low rainfall and dry spells. Today’s knowledge of the capture and store ample you intend to run has a It is important to examine El Nino effect is a water is so critical that it direct bearing on how much local records to see when management tool which can be a stop-go factor in a water you need to hold. these dry spells fall and how now helps farmers deter- farm’s productivity. Knowledge of animal cons- long, on average, they last. mine when a dry spell is not Without adequate water umption rates is important: The very first calculation to just a dry spell but the reserves a grazier can be For example; ■ do about total water hold- beginning of a drought. forced to reduce stock If you intend running a ings required is to multiply When calculating total farm numbers in a dry spell even beef production operation the total daily needs of your water needs the farmer in a situation where there is you should take account stock by the number of days needs to determine a still adequate fodder in the the fact that the daily water duration of the average dry survival strategy in which paddocks. requirement for beef cattle spell. Hence, in the case of a he/she decides the reduced Water is essential for is around 45–50 litres for herd of 100 cattle, and a stocking rate in case of animals to metabolise their each beast per day. ■ winter dry spell of 60 days, drought. The reduced rate food intake and good water This means that if you the amount of water needed must be matched to the reserves are as important in intend to run a herd of 100 to be held in reserve is amount of fodder on the meat production as the cattle you will need water between 270,000 litres and property at the start of the supply of food. storage capacity to provide 350,000 litres. This is a lot drought and the amount of The amount of water you 4500–5000 litres a day in of water but only represents water held in reserve. need to hold should be dry times. ■ an absolute minimum be- Local records about the derived from facts about the The water requirements cause the calculation does length and severity of way you intend to farm the vary for different animals not take into account water drought can provide infor- property. The decision depending on their metab- losses to evaporation or lea- mation about how many
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34 Outside the Square February 2006 Outside the Square months the breeding stock depth in metres, then properties, such as sandy or most parts of Australia. If have to survive without new multiply it by the surface river flat loam properties, the evaporation rate in your rainfall in drought. In the area. This will give the total absorb nearly all rain and area is 1m per year it means previous case where the storage capacity in that dam there is rarely any run-off. that the sun will simply take farmer had a herd of 100 in cubic metres. Each cubic If the block you are cons- the top metre of your dam’s cattle, the drought strategy metre water contains 1000 idering has limited run-off, water each year. may be to hold a reduced litres. it may not represent good Your calculation of water herd of 25 breeders. The Once you have audited the value for money. Other reserves needs to account water requirement for a 12 existing dams you can cal- properties, such as clay or for the total annual months drought is therefore culate the total existing rocky soils, have good run- evaporation. between 410,000 litres and water storage capacity of the off potential even in a light ■ Cost. The cost of 460,000 litres. And remem- property and compare it shower of rain. building the extra water ber, the drought reserve with your calculation about ■ Rain Pattern. Even in storage capacity must be must be calculated and minimum dry spell and country where there is good measured against the finan- held IN ADDITION TO drought needs. If this run-off, it is unlikely that cial benefit of additional the amount of water held as process shows that the there will be run-off with stock carrying capacity. the dry spell reserve. property has enough water every rain event. Try to Costs vary with factors like Using this form of in dams to be dry spell determine from local know- distance from the contrac- calculation it is easy to see proof and drought resistant, ledge the number of days tors base, type of soil, size of that your property must be then the property may per year where there is run- dam and construction prob- able to capture and store a represent value for money – off and whether or not this lems such as slope and rock. vast amount of water if it is at least from the water amount of run-off would be Farm management in Aus- to be commercially viable. storage point of view. suitable to fill additional tralia is moving toward a The water holding needs for If the property has a dams you may build. situation where all factors a grazier intending to run deficiency of water storage ■ Dam sites and soil types. are calculated before the 100 beef cattle can be as capacity, then you may have Soils need to be tested at farming operation starts. high as 800,000 litres just to consider the cost of prospective dam sites to This process reduces the to ensure minimum levels building new dams, modify ensure that they are suitable risk of financial failure and of guaranteed stock water. the stocking rate and for holding a water. applies to dam building as The next thing to do is an farming plan, or give up on ■ Evaporation Rate. Evap- much as it does to other audit of the existing water the idea of purchasing that oration is significant in management factors. ■ holding capacity of the block altogether. dams on the property you Where your option is to are buying. Caution is nec- build new dams to bring the essary because, as a pros- water storage up to the Would you like pective buyer, it is easy to required level, you then get a good feeling about the need to consider a number * more time property just by seeing of other factors to deter- * more money water in a dam in a good mine whether a building season. This good feeling program is going to work or * more choices in life can be misleading. Examine not. These factors include;- * to do what you Really want...... existing dams closely as ■ Legislation. States are many have been consid- now legislating to protect erably silted in past years the downstream water Feeling there are no Options? and the broad expanse of rights of water users by water may be just an restricting the amount of Don’t let go of your Dreams.... illusion about how much run-off an individual See them brought to Reality water the dam can really landholder can capture and hold. harvest. In NSW this Turn everyday household spending into The volume of water in an restriction means that a a Rewarding income existing dam can be hard to land holder can only harvest assess accurately because the 10% of the run-off from depth of the water varies his/her property. In certain Develop a successful business and the shape of the dam is situations in NSW the land Flexible arrangements like a basket rather than like holder requires a licence to Part-time hours a box. 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Her future muscularity in beef females performance can also be to achieve high levels of measured by her ability to muscle and hence meat calve naturally and at the yield in their progeny. weaning of her first calf her Mr Bill McKiernan Beef ability to milk or Industry Leader with NSW motherability can be Recent results have highlighted the impact of DPI in Orange told a field assessed against her peers having reasonable levels of muscle in females. day audience at NSW DPI’s Mr McKiernan said. Glen Innes research station Mr McKiernan asks why were being culled before although the use of high recently that the overall we should bother visually they even got the chance to muscle bulls on poor or level of muscling and meat assessing these traits if we demonstrate their average muscle females yield in the Australian Beef can easily measure them? contribution.Sire selection produced a response in the herd has not increased over He suggests over mating the alone for carcase traits like first generation, it was not the last 40 years because heifers by 10% or more in muscling achieves little enough to attract premiums beef producers are actively order to allow selection and progression in their progeny in the market place. selecting against muscling culling to be made post if not combined with a However if the resultant in females. mating and then again on similar contribution from females of higher He said many producers poor performers based on the female. The best muscle muscularity are selected to when selecting replacement their calves weaning bulls in the world, go back into the herd and females for their beef herd performance. particularly within breed then mated again to high place undue emphasis on Mr McKiernan said this won’t progress carcase traits muscle bulls then the visual traits of dubious pre-occupation with or “beef” traits if all he has resultant progeny will be value. Ill defined traits like assessing females for all to work with is dairy cattle sufficiently superior in femininity and motherability traits at weaning or yearling look-a-likes. Recent muscularity to achieve the are often used when in fact age was detrimental to research from NSW DPI’s desired premiums. these sorts of traits can be pressure being put on muscle selection lines at He said the results from easily measured. highly profitable carcase Glen Innes clearly the research clearly show Femininity or more traits. Females with the demonstrate the effect of this effect and yet with no importantly fertility can be ability to be both muscle selection in second subsequent deleterious simply measured by productive and contribute and subsequent generations. effect on female allowing heifers access to a to their calves carcase worth Mr McKiernan said that production. ■ 2006 Coming Shows and Events As dates may be subject to change please confirm with the show/event organisers January April 8-10th August Eyre 31st Entries close for Beef 2006 Rockhampton. For 7th-20th Sydney Royal. Peninsula Field Days, entry forms contact Mary 07 4922 2989. 14th Square meaters Judging 10am. Cleve, South Aust. February May 29th- 31st Dowerin field Days, Dowerin, West Aust. 17-19th Seymour Field Days. Contact Peter Brown 1- 7 Beef 2006, Rockhampton, QLD. Contact Jo Van 10-19th Brisbane Royal Show. 03 5422 2329. Elten 0407 111 423. 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