The Boundary Rider's Report June 2025
The Boundary Rider’s Report June 2025
Welcome
We are coming down from the high of the World Angus Forum and enjoying all the podcasts, photos and newspaper articles about the event. See links below. It has been very wet here and we are experiencing some cold weather now. We are full swing into bull sale preparation, but have stopped to enjoy a visit from The Land journalists and fix up some pastures with a drone and more. I have even had time to check a few boundaries and make necessary repairs as required. There are heaps of events, courses and podcast recommendations in this report, so please read on until the end.
Bull Sale: 1pm Tuesday 5 August 2025
We will have on offer over 100 bulls including rising 2 yrs, 18 months and yearling bulls. Our bull sale listing will be available on AngusTech in a couple of weeks - we will let you know as soon as it is up.
Sire Lines on offer will include some exciting new sires for your consideration, Sterling Confidence Plus 804, SS Brickyard, Tehama Patriarch, in addition to Sitz Resilient, Myers Fair n Square, Millah Murrah Paratrooper, and our own sire Bald Blair Sterling S86, NBB21S86 to name a few. Please visit our website for more information:
CLICK HERE
Please keep checking our website, we have added photos and information on 2 star lots:
CLICK HERE
Elders online registration form:
Bald Blair Angus Bull Sale Buyer Pre-Registration Form
Calendar link:
https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/event/bald-blair-angus-bull-sale-5
AuctionsPlus listing:
https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/cattle/bald-blair-angus-53rd-annual-bull-sale/124435
Please highlight/pin/bookmark this page and save to your favourites.
Did you know you can set a maximum bid on a lot and let the computer bid on your behalf. A max bid can be placed prior to or after an auction commencing and allows you to set a maximum price on any lot(s), letting the computer bid on your behalf up to the price you have nominated.
The advantage of setting a max bid prior to the auction is that you do not have to connect to the auction for it to take effect, meaning you can set your maximum price once a catalogue is published.
https://help.auctionsplus.com.au/knowledge/what-is-a-max-bid
To receive a copy of our bull sale catalogue, we’d be happy to send one your way. Please forward your postal address to
Kirstywhite@baldblair.com.au.
Link to video of 2024 Bull Sale
CLICK HERE
📣 You're Invited – Bald Blair Angus Open Day
Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Bald Blair Angus, Guyra NSW
We’d be very pleased to welcome cattle producers and agents to the Bald Blair Angus Open Day on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.
This day is an important part of our lead-up to the August Bull Sale, and your support makes a real difference. We’ve put together a program we believe will offer real value to producers, agents, and anyone invested in where our industry is heading.
We’re fortunate to have Simon Quilty fromGlobal Agritrends joining us. Simon brings practical, plain-speaking insights into markets, trade and supply chains – and this will be a great chance to hear from him in person and ask questions.
🔑 What you’ll gain from attending:
- Preview the full sale draft in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.
- Stay ahead of the curve on supply chain and trade conditions that affect all of us in the beef business.
- Hear straight-talking, practical analysis from Simon Quilty on what’s coming for cattle markets.
- Assess bull structure, suitability, and performance traits up close.
Program Highlights:
📍
Bald Blair Angus, 6486 Guyra Road, Guyra NSW
☕ 10:00am – Tea, coffee, bull inspection & registration
🧠 11:15am – Simon Quilty keynote
🍽️ 12:00pm – Lunch
💬 1:05pm – Q&A with Simon
🎤 1:45pm – Close with thanks from Sam
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES
https://events.humanitix.com/bald-blair-angus-open-day-with-guest-speaker-simon-quilty
Droughts and Flooding Rains
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the farms recovering from the devastating floods in the Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Taree catchments. We are also thinking of the farmers in South Australia, Victoria and Southern NSW experiencing the debilitating drought. While we have not experienced flood damage we have well and truly experienced the 2019 drought which is still very raw in our hearts and minds. We just want to acknowledge how tough it is for many farming families at the moment.
I am sure those affected by the floods and droughts are aware of this, but for the rest of us: A list of emergency contacts, health and wellbeing services and other useful links are available on theNSW Farmers website.
NSW Farmers Natural Disaster Relief: Donations
If you are considering support for farmers or those in regional communities affected by natural disasters (flood, fire and drought) there are a number of registered charities that can be contacted. There are specific charities for farmers, and other charities that support rural communities more broadly. NSW Farmers does not specifically endorse any single charity, however the links below to registered charities may be worth investing. https://www.nswfarmers.org.au/NSWFA/NSWFA/Content/ContactUs/Natural_Disaster_Relief.aspx?hkey=1be622db-5ca6-4070-b602-6bdb53c938b8
Season
The front of Bald Blair has received 426mm, Kolora 549mm, Gatwood 525mm and Aberfoyle 563mm all year to date. Dams are mostly full and the catchment is full - there is water flowing out of the paddocks - we are getting bogged and need to make immediate repairs to the bridge at Bald Blair to get out the back. http://www.bom.gov.au/watl/
Markets
The sheep market has certainly picked up - we sold 21 lambs last week for $220 and have just crutched (thank you Jack Lockyer) the remaining 400 lambs yesterday to sell soon.
The cattle market is still holding strong.
Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator | Meat & Livestock Australia
Cattle
Freeze branding of the bull sale team continues this week. Last week semen morphology testing of the bull sale team was conducted by Jess from Guyra District Veterinary Services as part of the Bull Check program. This is an extremely important part of ensuring we offer fertility tested bulls that are in the best working order for our clients. To learn more about Bull Check CLICK HERE
Weeds
We continue to spray nodding thistles! The mild weather, the lack of frosts has provided them with the ideal opportunity to just keep growing and growing. The quick spray was never removed from the back of the ute and doesn’t look like it is being lifted anytime soon. So spraying weeds is well and truly part of the weekly schedule going into winter and we can only hope we get some good frosts to stall the nodding thistles before spring.
MLA Transport Hub
All the information you need to know for transporting bulls:
EVENTS
MLA Events
Ladies in Livestock
The next round of Ladies in Livestock will be on Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Bull Selection the week of 23rd June.
Bull buying season is upon us, and selecting your next bull is an important decision.
Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services for a Workshop on Estimated Breeding Values & Objective Bull Selection!
Do you want to maximize the genetic potential of your livestock? Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and using objective selection methods are crucial in helping find the right bull for your breeding enterprise.
The science behind EBVs and how they impact genetic improvement
Practical strategies for objective animal selection
How to interpret and apply EBV data to make informed breeding decisions
Real-world bull selection exercise
Expert Presenters
Learn from experienced industry professionals and genetic specialists who will guide you through the latest advancements in breeding technologies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost productivity, improve profitability, and future-proof your breeding program!
9am – 12pm
Tenterfield 23rd June – Inglebrae
Walcha 24th June – Ben Nevis
Inverell 25th June – Thornleigh Northor
Guyra 26th June – Bald Blair
Register here: Ladies in Livestock EBV's
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact:
Sara Paton T (02) 6770 2000 M 0457 029 235 E sara.paton@lls.nsw.gov.au
Guyra Elders Event
Due to popular demand Elders Guyra & Armidale are hosting another Zoetis producer night. Don't miss "The Big 3" Reproductive health in cattle night- an interactive session brought to you by Zoetis and Elders Armidale/Guyra!
Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 11th June 2025
5pm
Guyra Bowling Club
RSVP 9th June to Sarah 6770 7000 or 0417 705 930 email sarah.gwilym@elders.com.au for catering purposes.
19for19
In just four years, this extraordinary and dedicated community has raised an astounding $924,890 for ground-breaking osteosarcoma research at the Children's Cancer Institute. Through our communities incredible support this research has led to significant world-first break throughs that will make a difference.
Register now at:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/100378/19-for-19-challenge
• Date:- Sunday, October 19th, 2025
• Location: New England gorge country
(Shuttle Bus access only - departing and returning from the Armidale Visitor Information Centre)
• Options: 19km or 7.5km
• Registration: Open now!
COURSES
Beef Cattle Assessment Course
The Beef Cattle Assessment Course has been running for 45 years and is widely known as the most practical and hands-on beef cattle selection course in Australia and beyond. It welcomes both newcomers and experienced individuals. The selection of the Overjudges is carefully considered, as they must possess practical and communication skills that will benefit participants with varying levels of experience. Although organised by Angus New South Wales State Committee, the course is open to all beef cattle enthusiasts and covers Bos Taurus, Bos Indicus, and their crossbreeds over a three-day period.
The course is focused on educating participants about all aspects of the beef industry. The primary objective is to provide a learning opportunity for both experienced and inexperienced members of the beef industry, allowing them to acquire valuable skills from experts in the field of beef assessment.
Beef Cattle Assessment Course
BID ON BEEF
How good is this from America: Premium Quality Angus & Wagyu Beef For Sale Online
https://www.bidonbeef.com/
LISTENING - so many good podcasts this month……
The Bald Blair Podcast:
We recorded the latest episode of our podcast based on the May Boundary Rider’s Report, please tune in for audio information about cattle, community and of course the World Angus Forum
https://www.baldblairangus.com.au/podcast
Beef Central
In this episode podcast host Kerry Lonergan catches up with John Stika, president and CEO of Certified Angus Beef, the world’s largest branded beef program. Over the last 47 years CAB has grown into a red meat marketing colossus, grading around six million cattle each year producing beef sold into dozens of countries worldwide.
But it hasn’t always been easy, going within a single vote of being cancelled in its formative years before the program turned a profit.
S5 Ep14: Global branded beef powerhouse Certified Angus Beef - Beef Central
Toplines and Tales
Andy Frazier from Scotland has a podcast about all things to do with livestock, past and present, including interviews, discussions and general chitchat. New episode on the World Angus Forum - fantastic - love a good scottish accent.
https://andyfrazierpodcast.podbean.com/
Angus Underground
Featuring insightful opinions, the latest news from around the Angus cattle world and conversations with industry leaders, newsmakers and breeders – from the well-known to the not so well-known. Keep it Underground with your host, David Brown. There are 2 episodes on the World Angus Forum - great to see through the American lens.
https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/
Dr. Kacie McCarthy: Pre-Breeding Bull Management | Ep. 130
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kacie McCarthy, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses key strategies for managing bulls to maximize reproductive performance during the breeding season. She shares insights from her research on yearling bull development, the effects of over-conditioning, weight loss during the breeding season, and their impact on semen quality and overall fertility. Tune in now on all major platforms!
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-beef-podcast-show/id1655454294?i=1000709256213
The Angus Family Playbook: How to Build a Business, Raise Leaders & Think Generationally with Josie Angus - Angus Pastoral Co
AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke
What happens when a family doesn’t just talk about legacy — but builds it, lives it, and scales it?
In this milestone conversation, Ben Law sits down with Josie Angus of Angus Pastoral Company and Signature Beef — a fourth-generation cattle producer who, with her husband Blair, has built a vertically integrated operation spanning 162,000 hectares, 35,000 head of cattle, and a $37 million on-farm abattoir (the first in Queensland in 30 years). But this episode isn’t just about scale. It’s about the decisions, mindsets and family dynamics that make multigenerational success possible.
https://agricoach.com.au/podcasts01e100/
43: How to Navigate Parents Who Go Soft with Their Children in Transition
by Elaine Froese | Apr 29, 2025 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
In this episode, special guest is Isobel Knight, director of ProAgtive – Australia’s leading farm family transition planning business. Isobel specializes in ensuring that the next generation has an opportunity to participate in agriculture and believes that valuing family above all else is the key to future success.
https://elainefroese.com/2025/04/29/farm-transition-planning-with-isobel-knight/
READING
The Angus History Book
Polled black cattle have been in existence in Scotland for over 1000 years; in fact nobody really knew where they came from. With in-depth research, three experienced authors have slowly pieced together not only the origins of the Aberdeen-Angus but a deep history into early agriculture, travelling through industrial revolutions, wars, economic crisis and what can only be determined as fashions, all of which played a role in the formation of the breed. It also includes the earliest importations of Aberdeen-Angus into all the world’s major beef producing countries. What has emerged is a highly detailed history of a breed of cattle that went from very humble beginnings to the greatest breed on Earth.
https://www.angushistorybook.com/
Caring for your animals is just good stockmanship
Story in the Integrity Systems email newsletter
Caring for your animals is just good stockmanship | Integrity Systems
'Going corporate' key to family business success: KPMG | Financial Standard
Financial Standard
A new report from KPMG has found that corporate structures in family businesses are the key to achieving growth.
'Going corporate' key to family business success: KPMG | Financial Standard
WATCHING
Sam White speech to World Angus Forum Trek visit to Bald Blair
This is the video of Sam addressing the World Angus Forum Trek visit to Bald Blair Angus on Monday, 5 May 2025.
Paddock Talk Autumn– 2025, quarterly update on the latest happenings in the Angus cattle industry. This edition brings forth valuable insights, market updates, and member-centric information designed to keep you at the forefront of developments in the Angus community. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or an enthusiastic newcomer, Paddock Talk promises content that you can enjoy over a cup of coffee.
https://youtu.be/QHJ6zB48UGU?si=9xj9DmF6VLBin29W
PIANO
Unearthing everyday pianists from all over Australia through the celebration of the street piano, regular Australians are invited to play the piano at busy locations around the country and given the opportunity of a lifetime.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/piano
APPS
Herd XL - Cattle Calculators & Trading Tools to Maximise Beef Cattle Profit
If you have made it this far into the Boundary Rider’s Report - thank you.
We would love to hear from you.
Sam & Kirsty
samwhite@baldblair.com.au 0438 792 140
Kirstywhite@baldblair.com.au 0427 722 908
