Thank you for taking the time to check out our latest Boundary Rider’s Report.

Thank you to all bidders and underbidders of the 24 Bald Blair Angus cows offered for sale on Friday 6th May. We were very happy with the result for commercial cows in calf. They head up the road to Tenterfield and we wish the new owners all the very best. Thank you to the Elders team, Wayne Jenkyn and  Mark Atkin. There was a little story in The Land about the sale - here is the link:  https://www.theland.com.au/story/7732036/bald-blair-ptic-cows-attract-plenty-of-interest-in-online-sale/?cs=4951

Abbott and Arthur’s lambs sold well too! They sold 18 prime lambs at the Guyra sale yards on Wednesday 11th May - a very cold, wet and windy day. This was the first of many stock trades for the boys. Thanks again to Wayne Jenkyn and the buyers for braving the weather.

It was great to send our first autumn drop steers to Rangers Valley Feedlot. We appreciate the opportunity to supply Rangers Valley and look forward to providing them with more steers into the future. Please check out the presentation that Keith Howe did at the MLA conference recently for an insight into their business. https://youtu.be/yuWfsyhbij0

The season here at Bald Blair is wet, lots of grass and fat stock. Nearly 500mm of rain for the year so far. Frosts have just started, and it is cooling down.

Bull Sale Team update

Thank you Roger Evans, Bovine Scanning Services for scanning our R (2020) Stud Bulls for their 600 day weights and traits.

Bull testing was done on the 16th and 18th May with the team from Guyra District Vets. They complete a BullCheck - which is a professional reproductive examination for bulls that provides breeders, vendors and buyers with assurance that bulls have a high probability of being fertile at the point of sale.  If you are buying bulls this year - it is really important you take the time to read more information about the importance of a BullCheck being done by an accredited cattle vet. https://mycattlevet.com.au/bull-testing/bullcheck/  

On the 17th May Dick Whale independently structurally assessed the bulls to ensure only the bulls that are structurally sound will make the bull sale team. The data will also be submitted for inclusion in their structural EBVs.

The BullCheck and structural assessment results will enable us to work out our final bull sale team. Once the team is finalised we submit the list to the Angus Society and an online catalogue will be available for viewing in mid June and the printed catalogue early July. 

Bull Sale Update

Our bull sale will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 2nd August at Bald Blair Angus. Keep an eye on our website for details of Bulls and bloodlines coming up at this year's sale.  If you have not entered the bull sale in your diary yet, please use this link to add to your google calendar. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzQ4cDB1MDcyOTlzaXU2Z2ttdmZrMHBvYXMgd2hpdGUuc2FtQGJpZ3BvbmQuY29t&tmsrc=white.sam%40bigpond.com

Inspections & Open Day

Inspections are welcome anytime in the lead up to this year's annual Sale on Tuesday 2nd August 2022. Please call Sam on 0438 792140, or email samwhite@baldblair.com.au   to make a time. 

We will also have an Open Day on Sunday 31st of July from 10am until 2pm while the bulls are being paint branded with their sale lot numbers prior to Tuesday's Sale.  Hot food & beverages will be available.

Elders Online Registration

Early registration is available online.  Please follow this link https://forms.office.com/r/wpkZLiL2Yk and fill in your details. 

The information will go straight to Elders. When you arrive at Bald Blair on sale day please go straight to the Elders desk and they will have your bidder number/card ready for pick up. 

Please note pre-registrations close at 5.00pm on Monday 1 August 2022 and you need to be aware of the terms and conditions. 

Online bidding via AuctionsPlus

If you are unable to attend our bull sale on property at Bald Blair, it will be live streamed on AuctionsPlus. If you are not already registered with AuctionsPlus, please take the time to register now, so you can become familiar with the platform. Last year we had many people register and bid online, so we understand this is a very important platform for people to buy the best bulls for their breeding program. 

Here is the link to our bull sale https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/cattle/bald-blair-angus-2022-bull-sale/98203

Link to register on AuctionsPlus https://help.auctionsplus.com.au/knowledge/how-do-i-register-to-bid

Link to demonstrations 

https://help.auctionsplus.com.au/knowledge/how-do-i-bid-on-auctionsplus

We will again have photos and videos of individual bulls closer to the sale and can provide additional information on any lots you may be interested in.

Being of Service

The Angus Society of Australia’s AGM on the 26th May will be the last meeting I attend as a director and chair.  I have been on the board for 6 years and chairperson for 2 years.  It has been a tremendous experience, both challenging and rewarding.  I encourage anyone interested in being of service to the Angus breed to attend a company director course and put your name forward.  I would like to thank all members of the board for their support and friendship.  A huge thank you to Peter Parnell, Scott Wright and all the team at Angus Australia - thank you for being of service to the angus community.



Bald Blair Angus on YouTube

Al Mabin has created some videos of Bald Blair in April this year - if you want to check them out here is the playlist on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4x4DUq9Znu5pTA_lU5mdlHmgSm4SNVZJ

Angus Society resources

Get Beyond the bull this sale season: 

Do you know how to interpret and understand the evolving amount of information available in Angus Sale catalogues? Do you need to brush up on the latest developments in genetic technology? Can you look past the bull to find the best genetics for your clients this ahead of this breeding season? Then the Northern Service Providers Workshop is for you. 

https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/get-beyond-the-bull-this-sale-season-workshop/

Kelly’s Cottage

Kelly’s Cottage https://www.baldblairangus.com.au/farm-stay-with-airbnb  

Bald Blair Angus Merchandise: We have hand towels, enamel mugs and trucking caps available, please check them out: https://www.baldblairangus.com.au/store/

Contact us: Sam White 0438 792 140  or Kirsty White 0427 722 908