<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>droughtmaster</title><description>droughtmaster</description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/blog</link><item><title>2020 Droughtmaster Cattle Camp</title><description><![CDATA[2020 Droughtmaster Cattle Camp Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th April 2020 Widgee Sports Grounds, WIDGEE QLD 4570 COST $120 + GST ($132) / Participant Entries Close Friday 13th march 2020 entries limited to 100 participants GENERAL INFORMATION The Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society Limited invites beef cattle enthusiasts of any breed to participate in the 2020 Droughtmaster Cattle Camp. The Droughtmaster Cattle Camp aims to create and maintain interest in agriculture and related rural industries<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_8f9efb655cd642928dd90f0a2d949c4f%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2020/02/06/2020-Droughtmaster-Cattle-Camp</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2020/02/06/2020-Droughtmaster-Cattle-Camp</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:11:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>2020 Droughtmaster Cattle CampThursday 16th - Saturday 18th April 2020 Widgee Sports Grounds, WIDGEE QLD 4570 COST $120 + GST ($132) / ParticipantEntries Close Friday 13th march 2020 entries limited to 100 participants</div><div>GENERAL INFORMATION The Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society Limited invites beef cattle enthusiasts of any breed to participate in the 2020 Droughtmaster Cattle Camp. The Droughtmaster Cattle Camp aims to create and maintain interest in agriculture and related rural industries focusing on the Beef Cattle Industry. The camp will be open to all ages &amp; all beef breeds. The program will provide the opportunity for mature age participants who are new to the industry or for those who are parents of youth interested in the cattle industry to participate. It provides excellent opportunities for personal development and increasing self-confidence through parading competitions, judging competitions, public speaking, along with a number of novelty events designed to keep the camp fun &amp; entertaining.<a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b913d0b867ff17de873dbe74b/files/f92b5cbd-365d-405e-a51e-3ad200781ff5/Cattle_Camp_2020_Nom_Form.pdf?utm_source=MEMBERS&amp;utm_campaign=32e8d4e913-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_06_01_08&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_35e1c9a9c7-32e8d4e913-205872607">Click here</a> for more information and nomination forms.LIKE TO ASSIST? The committee would appreciate any support you can offer in regards to the camp. Please contact Kirstie or Evonne if you can assist in any way. Sponsorship opportunities are also available (<a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b913d0b867ff17de873dbe74b/files/19be1559-da29-4a14-8853-57bd84c69b29/Cattle_Camp_2020_Sponsorship_Form.pdf?utm_source=MEMBERS&amp;utm_campaign=32e8d4e913-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_06_01_08&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_35e1c9a9c7-32e8d4e913-205872607">click here for more information</a>) Kirstie Orphant 0434 614 866 randkorphant@skymesh.com.au Evonne Barrett 0417 905 488 blackdog@skymesh.com.au</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_983212293e7d44b180502476f50735be~mv2.jpeg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_8f9efb655cd642928dd90f0a2d949c4f~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_3f0bb34b9f474db5982e5e5de2f3584c~mv2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gatton Futurity 2020</title><description><![CDATA[Gatton Futurity 7 March 2020Nominations are now open.Please click here to download the 2020 Nomination Form.Closing date for the 2020 Nominations is 29 January 2020.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_8e4307e882a848818b4b8471c2d44875%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_886%2Ch_314/d648de_8e4307e882a848818b4b8471c2d44875%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/12/06/Gatton-Futurity-2020</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/12/06/Gatton-Futurity-2020</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:21:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Gatton Futurity 7 March 2020</div><div>Nominations are now open.</div><div>Please  to download the 2020 Nomination Form.</div><div>Closing date for the 2020 Nominations is 29 January 2020.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_8e4307e882a848818b4b8471c2d44875~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Today is National Ag Day 2019. We are proud of what we do and what we have achieved in the beef cattle industry.</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/831866017_640.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/21/Today-is-National-Ag-Day-2019-We-are-proud-of-what-we-do-and-what-we-have-achieved-in-the-beef-cattle-industry</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/21/Today-is-National-Ag-Day-2019-We-are-proud-of-what-we-do-and-what-we-have-achieved-in-the-beef-cattle-industry</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:46:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/373669451"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Road Ahead for Droughtmaster</title><description><![CDATA[Simon Gleeson, the recently appointed General Manager of Droughtmaster Australia has today released Droughtmster Australia's Strategic Plan - The Road Ahead.Click on the image below to read more about The Road Ahead for Droughtmaster.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_36d5896421a04622a540c2075e1539ca%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/13/The-Road-Ahead-for-Droughtmaster</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/13/The-Road-Ahead-for-Droughtmaster</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:42:38 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Simon Gleeson, the recently appointed General Manager of Droughtmaster Australia has today released Droughtmster Australia's Strategic Plan - The Road Ahead.</div><div>Click on the image below to read more about The Road Ahead for Droughtmaster.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_36d5896421a04622a540c2075e1539ca~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Farquhar's grand Mo-vember plan</title><description><![CDATA[Young Droughtmaster breeder LarryFarquhar, Eljay stud, Rolleston, is having a blast growing out his mo as a member of the Stud Mo's team who, combined, are shining a light on men's health issues during Movember.Larry got the call-up when Studstocksales.com CEO Struan Pearce contacted Droughtmaster Society member Jenny Underwood asking if anyone involved with the breed would be willing to join his Movember fundraising team, Stud Mo's."Luckily, Jenny got in contact with me asking if I'd take part,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_251f182847ef4d7794cd68e97168df0e%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_283%2Ch_381/d648de_251f182847ef4d7794cd68e97168df0e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Matt Sherrington, QCL</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/05/FARQUHARS-GRAND-MO-VEMBER-PLAN</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/05/FARQUHARS-GRAND-MO-VEMBER-PLAN</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:02:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Young Droughtmaster breeder LarryFarquhar, Eljay stud, Rolleston, is having a blast growing out his mo as a member of the Stud Mo's team who, combined, are shining a light on men's health issues during Movember.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_251f182847ef4d7794cd68e97168df0e~mv2.jpg"/><div>Larry got the call-up when Studstocksales.com CEO Struan Pearce contacted Droughtmaster Society member Jenny Underwood asking if anyone involved with the breed would be willing to join his Movember fundraising team, Stud Mo's.</div><div>&quot;Luckily, Jenny got in contact with me asking if I'd take part, which I was absolutely stoked with,&quot; he said.</div><div>Larry said the Stud Mo's team goal is to raise both awareness and funds for the physical and mental health of Australian men.</div><div>&quot;During difficult times like we're currently experiencing in the agricultural industry, our health can slide down the priority list.</div><div>&quot;As soon as I learned about the exceptional team I was joining and the reasons behind it, I was very motivated to help.</div><div>&quot;It's something I'm very passionate about as not nearly enough is being done about it.&quot;</div><div>Larry is hopeful that through Stud Mo's he can contribute in starting more conversations about men's health while gathering some much needed donations.</div><div>&quot;We set up a team page on the Movember website where people can donate to, and we started growing our mo's from November 1. We'll be posting weekly update pictures through the month.</div><div>He said to assist with Stud Mo's fundraising efforts a timed auction will be held on the AuctionsPlus website on Wednesday, November 20.</div><div>&quot;For the auction each team member will be donating genetics, stock, fodder or merchandise.</div><div>&quot;All of the proceeds from the auction will be added to our team's fundraising contribution.&quot;</div><div>Larry got off to an early start with raising awareness for Stud Mo's by introducing the teams objective at the Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale on October 25.</div><div>&quot;We usually aim to attend as many sales and events associated with the breed as we can, so I'm doing my best to spread the good word.&quot;</div><div>He said each Stud Mo's team member has been encouraged to raise at least $500, but Larry is aiming to raise as much as possible.</div><div>&quot;We're hoping the outstanding, proven genetics in the semen straws we'll be donating for the auction will attract some spirited bidding!&quot;</div><div>Larry said the best way to find the Stud Mo's team online is to search studstocksales.com on Facebook which will load a direct link the teams Movember page. Alternatively, you can search for Movember Australia online and once in the site search for Larry Farquhar then follow the prompts.</div><div>&quot;I'd like to thank Jenny Underwood for thinking of me and Struan Pearce for accepting me to join his great initiative. I hope the good people of our breed get behind the cause!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Droughtmaster National Sale hits scorching $100,000</title><description><![CDATA[QUEENSLAND's benchmark Droughtmaster National Sale defied the odds delivering a massive $100,000 top price and blockbuster $9200 average.Day one of the two day sale grossed $2.19 million and an 88 per cent clearance of the 269 bulls offered.The $100,000 bell ringer was Billabong Hendrix 8546, a polled bull by Calaanah Brando, knocked down to in a joint buy to Kylie Graham and Mat Durkin, Mungalla, and John and Bec Atkinson, Cashmere, Murgon.The exceptionally well grown 24 month old had a 144<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c59ef733cb5c4fb18e176ead3de8f3f6%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Mark Phelps, QCL</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/05/Droughtmaster-National-Sale-hits-scorching-100000</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/11/05/Droughtmaster-National-Sale-hits-scorching-100000</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 22:08:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c59ef733cb5c4fb18e176ead3de8f3f6~mv2.jpg"/><div>QUEENSLAND's benchmark Droughtmaster National Sale defied the odds delivering a massive $100,000 top price and blockbuster $9200 average.</div><div>Day one of the two day sale grossed $2.19 million and an 88 per cent clearance of the 269 bulls offered.</div><div>The $100,000 bell ringer was Billabong Hendrix 8546, a polled bull by Calaanah Brando, knocked down to in a joint buy to Kylie Graham and Mat Durkin, Mungalla, and John and Bec Atkinson, Cashmere, Murgon.</div><div>The exceptionally well grown 24 month old had a 144 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 39cm scrotal measurement. Hendrix will initially be sent to Rocky Repro Centre for collection.</div><div>Mungalla Droughtmasters also helped set the pace if the sale paying $20,000 for Lot 1, Karragarra Prospect (P), a 27 month old with a 140sq cm EMA and a 43cm scrotal.</div><div>Also in the money at $60,000 was the impressive Huntly Title (P) offered by Sam and Jane Barton, Mackay Cattle Company, Clermont, and bought by Ken and Kerry McKenzie, Yaralla, Blackwater.</div><div>Mac and Gayle Shann, Cantaur Park, Clermont, paid $50,000 for Yaralla Wallace (P), offered by Ken and Kerry McKenzie. The 23 month old had a 141sq cm EMA.</div><div>Wayne and Lana Barnes, Emerald, sold the 21 month old with a 140sq cm EMA, Waylanbar Gambler (P), for $34,000 to the Mylrea family, Rookwood, Gogango.</div><div>Jake and Julie Thompson, True Blue Droughtmasters, Childers, sold True Blue Beckett (P) for $34,000 to Rangeview Droughtmasters, Cooroy.</div><div>Hewitt Cattle Company paid $33,000 for Rondel Vintage Crop (P) from the Carrington family, Rondel, Winton. The very stylish 22 month old had a 141sq cm EMA.</div><div>Chris and Hailey Heness, Ridgie Didge, Goomeri, sold 24 month old Ridgie Didge efficient for $31,000 to Jason Childs, Glenlands, Bouldercombe.</div><div> Chris and Hailey Heness, Ridgie Didge, Goomeri, and brothers Brendon and Ryan Childs with Ridgie Didge Efficient (S) D5 that sold for $31,000 to the Childs family, Glenlands, Bouldercombe. </div><div>Bundy Droughtmasters, Bucca, paid $30,000 for Garthowen Zollie 2 (P) offered by the Kinbacher family, Biggenden.</div><div>Volume buyer was Simmons Cattle Company, Avon Downs, Charters Towers, with 32 herd improvers.</div><div>The Department of Agriculture bought 13 for its Spyglass Beef Research Facility at Charters Towers.</div><div>Blue Valley Cattle Company, Collinsville, took home 12. Nardoo Pastoral Company, Cloncurry, bought 11.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Droughtmaster Lager Goes Down a Treat</title><description><![CDATA[Droughtmaster Lager goes down a treat | Farm OnlineFROM the day the name was coined early last century by a handful of astute Northern Queensland cattlemen breeding a type of animal able to perform in tough conditions, the Droughtmaster was iconic Australian and quintessential man-on-the-land.CLICK HERE to read the full story.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_de33fbe4a3aa4a81b6cdb4fb3e0f1eda%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_886%2Ch_500/d648de_de33fbe4a3aa4a81b6cdb4fb3e0f1eda%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/09/19/Droughtmaster-Lager-Goes-Down-a-Treat</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/09/19/Droughtmaster-Lager-Goes-Down-a-Treat</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:44:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Droughtmaster Lager goes down a treat | Farm Online</div><div>FROM the day the name was coined early last century by a handful of astute Northern Queensland cattlemen breeding a type of animal able to perform in tough conditions, the Droughtmaster was iconic Australian and quintessential man-on-the-land.</div><div><a href="https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6393892/droughtmaster-lager-goes-down-a-treat/">CLICK HERE</a> to read the full story.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_de33fbe4a3aa4a81b6cdb4fb3e0f1eda~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Beef Ripe for Growth, says new Droughtmaster GM</title><description><![CDATA[BEEF is a business primed to go forward on the back of strong demand and exceptionally good - and passionate - producers.This is the belief of the Droughtmaster Society's newly-appointed general manager Simon Gleeson, an agribusiness executive with wide experience across many sectors. CLICK HERE to read the full story.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_0fc6e146b87246c097023b35fa51ed20%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_665%2Ch_477/d648de_0fc6e146b87246c097023b35fa51ed20%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/09/19/Beef-Ripe-for-Growth-says-new-Droughtmaster-GM</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/09/19/Beef-Ripe-for-Growth-says-new-Droughtmaster-GM</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:39:11 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>BEEF is a business primed to go forward on the back of strong demand and exceptionally good - and passionate - producers.</div><div>This is the belief of the Droughtmaster Society's newly-appointed general manager Simon Gleeson, an agribusiness executive with wide experience across many sectors. <a href="https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6394347/beef-ripe-for-growth-says-new-droughtmaster-gm/?fbclid=IwAR2jwNHpq29XOcEAI5kx0PAKeGRQ0KfJstKuDyr5DsKj7OMKYo3HkXrn7Q0">CLICK HERE</a> to read the full story.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_0fc6e146b87246c097023b35fa51ed20~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AgQuip 2019</title><description><![CDATA[Day One of the AgQuip Field Day at Gunnedah NSW is done and dusted.It didn’t take long for the word to get out where the best place to pick up a burger is! AgQuip continues today 21st and Thursday 22nd. Photo gallery below a snippet of the action. News from AgQuipAgQuip is famous for its range of great steak sandwiches, with many cattle breed societies competing to produce the best steak. Its also a good time for beef producers to work together and even find a shoulder to lean on in tough times.]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/08/21/AgQuip-2019</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/08/21/AgQuip-2019</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 04:39:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Day One of the AgQuip Field Day at Gunnedah NSW is done and dusted.It didn’t take long for the word to get out where the best place to pick up a burger is! AgQuip continues today 21st and Thursday 22nd. Photo gallery below a snippet of the action.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_f57b7429cbb8411dbb80f1fb3d0dfe48~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_13d92c8d64c14b6990668c1dbcf0aea2~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_6d8027b71d1345b9845a907cc7ad173e~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_d79eaf6b00ec472b909eca7228733df7~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c6a17300db5a447fadd873f50cc334f4~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_4f603d03ea884fee97669677f4938493~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>News from AgQuip</div><div>AgQuip is famous for its range of great steak sandwiches, with many cattle breed societies competing to produce the best steak. Its also a good time for beef producers to work together and even find a shoulder to lean on in tough times. Newly elected president of the Doughtmaster stud breeders society, Todd Heyman (pictured below), from the Clarence Valley near Grafton, NSW, says they will sell up to a thousand steaks and sausages every day at AgQuip, which equals about 50 head of cattle</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_d64d43da8ce64cef9b525251530d47b8~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gympie Carcass Classic</title><description><![CDATA[DROUGHTIES SHINE AT 2019 GYMPIE CARCASS CLASSIC The inaugural Gympie Carcass Classic was held in 1987 to educate beef producers in changing consumer trends, meeting target market specifications and the industry trend towards grain finishing beef. This year’s competition saw a record number of 179 steers and heifers entered with Droughtmasters making up 41 of those entries. The steers and heifers were fed at the Waterfall Feedlot at Goomeri from early May. Last Friday night the winners of the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_6f2e8c136d3a47038b9e5d10251197f0%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Colleen Fricke</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/08/05/Gympie-Carcass-Classic</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/08/05/Gympie-Carcass-Classic</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:15:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>DROUGHTIES SHINE AT 2019 GYMPIE CARCASS CLASSIC</div><div>The inaugural Gympie Carcass Classic was held in 1987 to educate beef producers in changing consumer trends, meeting target market specifications and the industry trend towards grain finishing beef.</div><div>This year’s competition saw a record number of 179 steers and heifers entered with Droughtmasters making up 41 of those entries.  The steers and heifers were fed at the Waterfall Feedlot at Goomeri from early May. Last Friday night the winners of the many classes were announced with Droughtmasters demonstrating and proving their beef producing capabilities.</div><div>Overall the 16 purebred exhibits performed extremely well compared against the overall competition results (given in brackets) with a weight gain % of 1.73kg/day (1.73kg/day), a dressing % of 55.17% (54.97%) and an average carcass points score of 64.69 (63 points). The combined 41 DM and DMX results were also notable with a weight gain of 1.7kg/day, dressing % of 55.14 and carcass score of 62.78 points.  Andrew Haack Westonvale Grazing Glastonbury celebrated success by taking out the Most Successful Exhibitor Award.</div><div>Andrew’s purebred entry steer #77 (feedlot photo supplied) won the highest dressing % (dressing out at 62.46%) &amp; the Highest Point Droughtmaster Award sponsored by Topline Stud.</div><div>In that same class, Brian &amp; Lyn Thompson placed 3rd with a purebred Droughtmaster heifer @ 60% and in 5th place, Andrew Haack’s purebred Droughtmaster heifer dressed at 59.68%.</div><div>Best Aggregate of 3 carcasses – tie for 3rd was Andrew Haack with entries #77, 78, 76.</div><div>Andrew’s results saw him place 4th in The Charlie Cotter All Rounder Award, with entry #77 total of 293.247 points not far behind the overall winning entry on 299.893 points.</div><div>Brian &amp; Lyn Thompson from Topline Droughtmasters tied for 4th in the Most Suitable Carcass for the Domestic Market – with entry #141.</div><div>The competition attributes its success to the educational nature and knowledge transfer as it also involves live cattle and carcass assessment competitions where entrants need not be exhibitors.</div><div>Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s Classic.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_6f2e8c136d3a47038b9e5d10251197f0~mv2.jpg"/><div>(Sincere thanks to Colleen Fricke for supplying the information)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vale John McConnel</title><description><![CDATA[We advise all members of the passing of Droughtmaster Australia Life Member John McConnel, Mt Brisbane Stud, Esk.John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 9th July, aged 74 years.John’s wife Carli together with their children Rob, Susie, Don, Ian & Bruce invite all friends and family to John’s funeral service to be held in Esk on Wednesday, 17th July at St Agnes Anglican Church commencing at 1pm.John & Carli contributed much to the Droughtmaster society after forming their stud in the mid 1970’s<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_359893df8a944290abe9021d95e009b1%7Emv2_d_2787_2232_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_762%2Ch_612/d648de_359893df8a944290abe9021d95e009b1%7Emv2_d_2787_2232_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/07/12/Vale-John-McConnel</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/07/12/Vale-John-McConnel</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:48:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_359893df8a944290abe9021d95e009b1~mv2_d_2787_2232_s_2.jpg"/><div>We advise all members of the passing of Droughtmaster Australia Life Member John McConnel, Mt Brisbane Stud, Esk.</div><div>John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 9th July, aged 74 years.</div><div>John’s wife Carli together with their children Rob, Susie, Don, Ian &amp; Bruce invite all friends and family to John’s funeral service to be held in Esk on Wednesday, 17th July at St Agnes Anglican Church commencing at 1pm.</div><div>John &amp; Carli contributed much to the Droughtmaster society after forming their stud in the mid 1970’s as a way of breeding bulls for their own commercial operation. The family were regular exhibitors of Prime Cattle at competitions throughout South East Queensland later exhibiting purebred and crossbred Droughtmasters with much success in Carcase and Led Steer competitions.</div><div>John was a Classifier for the breed and served on the Board of Directors as the elected representative for the Southern Zone. John &amp; Carli wrote the newsletter for many years which proved a valuable means of communication to all our members. John’s proudest achievement in the breed was his contribution to the running of Droughtmaster Beef Week in 1995, a week long celebration of all things Droughmaster held in Nanango which included a feature show and a feedlot trial and carcase competition. John is pictured with his pen of three trade steers that won the trade weight section of the carcase competition.</div><div>John always actively encouraged the commercial promotion of the breed, he oversaw the implementation of an annual award for the most successful Droughtmaster commercial producer that was awarded annually at the RNA.</div><div>A full obituary will appear in the next Droughtmaster Digest.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Annual Report 2019</title><description><![CDATA[The Annual Report 2019 is now available to download, please click here or on the image to download.If you would like a hard copy posted please contact the Society 07 3281 0056 or office@droughtmaster.com.au<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_df4f24144fe046b796e90f3b445976f4%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_571/d648de_df4f24144fe046b796e90f3b445976f4%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/07/10/Annual-Report-2019</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/07/10/Annual-Report-2019</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:59:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Annual Report 2019 is now available to download, please  or on the image to download.</div><div>If you would like a hard copy posted please contact the Society 07 3281 0056 or <a href="mailto:office@droughtmaster.com.au?subject=Annual Report 2019">office@droughtmaster.com.au</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_df4f24144fe046b796e90f3b445976f4~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ipswich Show Holiday</title><description><![CDATA[The office will be closed 17th May 2019 for the Ipswich Show Public Holiday.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_79a0509efac04dbba356fe0e733f3a66%7Emv2_d_2212_1556_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/05/16/Ipswich-Show-Holiday</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/05/16/Ipswich-Show-Holiday</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 05:24:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The office will be closed 17th May 2019 for the Ipswich Show Public Holiday.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_79a0509efac04dbba356fe0e733f3a66~mv2_d_2212_1556_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wandoan Feature Show Results</title><description><![CDATA[WANDOAN FEATURE SHOW 2019 RESULTSFemalesClass 3009 6 months and under 9 months1st Nindethana KarrieClass 3010 9 months and under 12 months1st Heitiki Olianna2nd RSVP PradaClass 3011 12 months and under 15 months1st Glenlands Amber2nd Glenlands D Addi3rd Oakmore Serena4th Smithy’s BrooklynCHAMPION FEMALE CALF Glenlands AmberRESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE CALF Glenlands D AddiClass 3012 15 months and under 17 months1st Glenlands D Acquire2nd Glenlands Alyssa3rd Smithy’s Alexis4th Glenlands J Alexus5th<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ad73a65171f74a5a941ffcc4870d10ca%7Emv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_306/d648de_ad73a65171f74a5a941ffcc4870d10ca%7Emv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/10/Wandoan-Feature-Show-Results</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/10/Wandoan-Feature-Show-Results</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:37:25 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>WANDOAN FEATURE SHOW 2019 RESULTS</div><div>Females</div><div>Class 3009 6 months and under 9 months</div><div>1st Nindethana Karrie</div><div>Class 3010 9 months and under 12 months</div><div>1st Heitiki Olianna</div><div>2nd RSVP Prada</div><div>Class 3011 12 months and under 15 months</div><div>1st Glenlands Amber</div><div>2nd Glenlands D Addi</div><div>3rd Oakmore Serena</div><div>4th Smithy’s Brooklyn</div><div>CHAMPION FEMALE CALF </div><div>Glenlands Amber</div><div>RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE CALF </div><div>Glenlands D Addi</div><div>Class 3012 15 months and under 17 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Acquire</div><div>2nd Glenlands Alyssa</div><div>3rd Smithy’s Alexis</div><div>4th Glenlands J Alexus</div><div>5th Heitiki Nicky</div><div>Class 3013 17 months and under 19 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Adelaide</div><div>2nd Oakmore Roxie</div><div>3rd Nindethana Jello</div><div>4th Heitiki Nola</div><div>5th Glenlands Alora</div><div>Class 3014 19 months and under 21 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Acclaim</div><div>JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE </div><div>Glenlands D Adelaide</div><div>RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE </div><div>Glenlands D Acquire</div><div>Class 3015 21 months and under 24 months</div><div>1st Oakmore Rumour</div><div>2nd Nindethana Joy</div><div>Class 3016 24 months and under 30 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Whitney</div><div>2nd Glenlands D Winter Gold</div><div>3rd Oakmore Granada</div><div>Class 3017 over 30 months</div><div>1st Nindethana Innika</div><div>2nd Glenlands Vanetta</div><div>3rd Heitiki Kite</div><div>SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE </div><div>Nindethana Innika</div><div>RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE </div><div>Glenlands D Whitney</div><div>GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE NINDETHANA INNIKA</div><div>Males</div><div>Class 3018 6 months and under 9 months</div><div>1st Nindethana Kensington</div><div>2nd Nindethana Kingsley</div><div>Class 3019 9 months and under 12 months</div><div>1st RSVP Patriot</div><div>2nd Oakmore Solomon</div><div>3rd Oakmore Stevie</div><div>Class 3020 12 months and under 15 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Academy</div><div>2nd Glenlands J Ambrose</div><div>3rd Smithy’s Bandit</div><div>4th Heitiki Nikko</div><div>CHAMPION BULL CALF </div><div>Glenlands D Academy</div><div>RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF </div><div>Glenlands J Ambrose</div><div>Class 3021 15 months and under 17 months</div><div>1st Glenlands J Ambassador</div><div>2nd Glenlands D Alabama</div><div>3rd Nindethana Jack</div><div>4th Glenlands J Admiral</div><div>5th RSVP Napoleon</div><div>Class 3022 17 months and under 19 months</div><div>1st Sylvan Springs Nebraska</div><div>2nd Glenlands Avatar</div><div>3rd Glenlands J Apprentice</div><div>4th Heitiki Novak</div><div>5th Glenlands J Atlas</div><div>Class 3023 19 months and under 21 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Amazon</div><div>JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL </div><div>Glenlands D Amazon</div><div>RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL </div><div>Glenlands J Ambassador</div><div>Class 3024 21 months and under 24 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Waco</div><div>2nd STS Adi</div><div>Class 3025 24 months and under 30 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Whiskey</div><div>2nd Glenlands Waverley</div><div>3rd Glenlands J Weapon</div><div>SENIOR CHAMPION BULL </div><div>Glenlands D Whiskey</div><div>RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL </div><div>Glenlands Waverley</div><div>GRAND CHAMPION BULL GLENLANDS D AMAZON</div><div>SUPREME CHAMPION EXHIBIT GLENLANDS D AMAZON</div><div>Groups</div><div>Breeders Group</div><div>1st Glenlands D</div><div>2nd Nindethana</div><div>3rd Glenlands</div><div>Pair of Bulls</div><div>1st Glenlands D</div><div>2nd Glenlands J</div><div>3rd RSVP</div><div>Pair of Females</div><div>1st Glenlands D</div><div>2nd Glenlands J</div><div>3rd Oakmore</div><div>Sires Progeny</div><div>1st Glenlands D</div><div>2nd Nindethana</div><div>3rd Glenlands J</div><div>Dams Progeny</div><div>1st Glenlands D</div><div>2nd Oakmore</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ad73a65171f74a5a941ffcc4870d10ca~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Look out for more photos to be added in a new &quot;Photo Gallery&quot; soon to be added to the Droughtmaster Website.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wandoan Feature Show 2019</title><description><![CDATA[The Wandoan Droughtmaster Feature Show 2019 judging starts at 8.30am 6th April 2019.Please find a link to the show schedule below:-<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_35b4d3c3799c4b958a1249a187f98dc6%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_583/d648de_35b4d3c3799c4b958a1249a187f98dc6%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/05/Wandoan-Feature-Show-2019</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/05/Wandoan-Feature-Show-2019</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:21:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Wandoan Droughtmaster Feature Show 2019 judging starts at 8.30am 6th April 2019.</div><div>Please find a link to the show schedule below:-</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_35b4d3c3799c4b958a1249a187f98dc6~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Don McConnel top finalist in the Multimin Challenge - Vote for Don</title><description><![CDATA[Droughtmaster producer named as top finalist in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge Animal health company Virbac Australia has announced its top three finalists in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge – and with just 30 days to go before one lucky livestock producer is crowned the Multimin Challenger King or Queen, now’s the time to cast your vote. Over the past 12 months, seven livestock producers have been competing in the 12-month program, designed to test the benefits of Multimin,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_cf7a63fa9346499fbf9a540e1100b715%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/01/Don-McConnel-top-finalist-in-the-Multimin-Challenge</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/04/01/Don-McConnel-top-finalist-in-the-Multimin-Challenge</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:24:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Droughtmaster producer named as top finalist in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge</div><div>Animal health company Virbac Australia has announced its top three finalists in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge – and with just 30 days to go before one lucky livestock producer is crowned the Multimin Challenger King or Queen, now’s the time to cast your vote.</div><div>Over the past 12 months, seven livestock producers have been competing in the 12-month program, designed to test the benefits of Multimin, an injection used to top up trace minerals in sheep and cattle prior to high demand periods. Led by Virbac Australia, the program has seen improvements in everything from pregnancy-test rates to conception rates and immune function, all delivering a vital boost to producer productivity.</div><div>Droughtmaster cattle producer Don McConnel (QLD) has been named as one of Virbac’s top three challengers along with Renee Murfett (VIC) and Ryan Willing (WA) and they are now in the running to win an overseas study tour tailored to their farming system, and free Multimin for a year, a total prize value of more than $20,000.</div><div>Don operates “Mt Brisbane”, a 4,500 hectare breeding and fattening operation in the Brisbane Valley, where he runs purebred Droughtmaster cattle and a Droughtmaster stud operation. Facing trace mineral issues particularly with copper and selenium, Don has sought to use Multimin to increase fertility, conception and productivity. Results showed that animals treated with Multimin at the same time as their 7 in 1 vaccination had higher leptospirosis antibody titres and also looked in noticeably better condition.</div><div>Renee runs two dairy farms in Framlingham, Victoria with her husband Alister, comprising a 145 hectare home farm, “Springlea”, which has 220 Frisian x Red Dairy milking cows, and a second 183 hectare farm, “Merton Park”, with 250 Frisian x Red Dairy cows. Renee’s goal has been to increase the immunity, health and productivity of their livestock, and she describes how she saw significant differences as early as the first 12 weeks. “The treated calves didn’t seem to suffer from the usual gastric signs that the untreated herd had at the time of weaning. Multimin helped with the adjustment to weaner rations, and they went straight on to the new diet without any issues.”</div><div>Ryan Willing and his wife Elisha run “Carnigup”, a 1,050-hectare property that’s home to a 300 breeder self-replacing herd east of Esperance, WA. Facing issues with copper and selenium that were impacting the fertility, weight gain and overall health of their herd, their goal has been to increase fertility, conception rates and productivity. When pregnancy-tested last October, Ryan saw above 90% conception in both groups, with the Multimin-treated animals slightly ahead. “Multimin has proven its worth in this instance and reinforced the importance of investing for the future,” says Ryan.</div><div>WA challenge mentor Dr Enoch Bergman explained that “it’s been great to be involved in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge and share our knowledge of the role trace minerals can play, to see how it performs with their livestock. We’ve seen some really great results.” Voting lines for each of the finalists have been open since 8am on 1st April, and the public can vote for their favourite challenger until midnight on 5th of May 2019.</div><div>Virbac Australia’s Livestock Nutrition Product Manager Jerry Liu gave his reaction to the news, saying that “we’re excited to let the public decide on who should win, in what is an entirely unconventional, interactive way. We’d love to know who your favourite Multimin challenger has been, so please make your vote count.”</div><div>So who will become the Multimin Challenger King or Queen on 6 May 2019? That’s for you to decide. Check out the top three challengers and their results at <a href="https://www.multiminchallenge.com/challengers/don-mcconnel-2/">www.multiminchallenge.com</a> and cast your vote to award one worthy winner the Multimin Ultimate Challenger title and the trip of a lifetime.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_cf7a63fa9346499fbf9a540e1100b715~mv2.jpg"/><div><a href="https://www.multiminchallenge.com/challengers/don-mcconnel-2/"></a></div><div><a href="https://www.multiminchallenge.com/challengers/don-mcconnel-2/"></a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_f75100d6c18841e7b952dc173f35af22~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Highlands Bull Sale Results</title><description><![CDATA[78 Bull Offered51 Sold66% ClearanceAverage $5,912Top Price Lot 17 Wajatryn 2499 $18,000Click on the photo below to read the full sale wrap up on the QCL website.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_3cb6144acbd541d9891b4542972c8b96%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/26/Highlands-Bull-Sale-Results</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/26/Highlands-Bull-Sale-Results</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 03:55:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>78 Bull Offered</div><div>51 Sold</div><div>66% Clearance</div><div>Average $5,912</div><div>Top Price Lot 17 Wajatryn 2499 $18,000</div><div>Click on the photo below to read the full sale wrap up on the QCL website.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_3cb6144acbd541d9891b4542972c8b96~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2019 National Female Sale Results &amp; Sale Chairman Report</title><description><![CDATA[The 2019 National Droughtmaster Female Sale was held in Gympie on Saturday the 9th March with a full stand of enthusiastic new and long-time stud breeders in attendance, some so new they are as yet to decide on a stud name.Despite ongoing dry across much of the state bidding was sharp and consistent throughout most of the sale. In a rough breakdown 45% were sold to studs in the South East Zone, 41% in the Southern Zone, 7% to the Central Zone, 8% to the Far Southern Zone and 10% to the Northern<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_befb0c4f32fa473d8f4010e437052d42%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_120%2Ch_136/d648de_befb0c4f32fa473d8f4010e437052d42%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/09/2019-National-Female-Sale</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/09/2019-National-Female-Sale</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:06:04 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_befb0c4f32fa473d8f4010e437052d42~mv2.png"/><div>The 2019 National Droughtmaster Female Sale was held in Gympie on Saturday the 9th March with a full stand of enthusiastic new and long-time stud breeders in attendance, some so new they are as yet to decide on a stud name.</div><div>Despite ongoing dry across much of the state bidding was sharp and consistent throughout most of the sale. In a rough breakdown 45% were sold to studs in the South East Zone, 41% in the Southern Zone, 7% to the Central Zone, 8% to the Far Southern Zone and 10% to the Northern and Far Northern Zones.</div><div>Top Price Cow and Calf: Oakmore Queenie, $6750, sold to Conclare Droughtmasters Top Joined Female: Nindethana Isabelle, $5000, sold to J Bartlett Top Unjoined Female: Hamadra Innosent, $8000, sold to Wazcom Systems</div><div>152 lots were offered with 134 sold to result in an 89% clearance with an average of $2890 to a top of $8000.</div><div>The pre-sale inspection of the pens on Friday afternoon was very well attended as was the BBQ in the evening. Sponsors for this event were Norco Rural, Landmark and Nolan Meats Private Selection. Many commented that it was the best steak they had eaten in a while. Many people stayed after the sale to socialize over drinks and pizza which was kindly sponsored by Budget Steel and Elders Livestock. On behalf of the Sale Committee and the Droughtmaster Society I would like to thank those sponsors and the other major sponsors of this year’s sale Gympie Isuzu Ute, Cooloola Custom Stockfeed, ZeeTags Australia who donate the sale tags, Vanderfield John Deere and Anipro Liquid Supplements. I commend the Agents: Elders, Sullivans Livestock, Landmark and the Online Livestream &amp; Internet Bidding Elite Livestock as well as the Outside Agents GDL/SBB, my apologies if I have left anyone out. Thank you to the tireless efforts of the Droughtmaster Office Staff and the Yardmen and Office Administration on sale day. </div><div>A very big thank you my fellow members of the South East Zone who make up the sale committee: Stan Tompkins, Ray Aitken, Grant Chandler and Sean Barrett. We would welcome new members.</div><div>I would like to commend the vendors on the excellent presentation of all lots and thank the buyers and bidders from across the Nation on making the sale so successful. There was a great spirit of friendship throughout and I warmly welcome the new studs that attended and wish everyone great results with your purchases.</div><div>Yours Sincerely</div><div>Brian Heck Committee Chairman Droughtmaster National Female Sale</div><div>Interim results are available on the National Female Sale Website,<a href="https://www.dmnfemalesale.com.au/">click here to view.</a></div><div>**Please note these results are not final and subject to change.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Miss World Collects Her Crown in Houston</title><description><![CDATA[Nick and Sarah Hughes have just returned from a trip to Houston where they collected the Miss World award for Farogan Valley Aura.“Just a few photos from Houston. A massive honour for us. 75000 people through the gate on the Friday we were presented the buckle...it was part of the Beefmaster Show, and just before the Grand Champion bull presentation. A large crowd was present. The Beefmaster people were very interested to hear about our Droughtmasters. We were even interviewed by an]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/08/Miss-World-Collects-Her-Crown-in-Houston</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/08/Miss-World-Collects-Her-Crown-in-Houston</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 04:26:46 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Nick and Sarah Hughes have just returned from a trip to Houston where they collected the Miss World award for Farogan Valley Aura.</div><div>“Just a few photos from Houston. A massive honour for us. 75000 people through the gate on the Friday we were presented the buckle...it was part of the Beefmaster Show, and just before the Grand Champion bull presentation. A large crowd was present. The Beefmaster people were very interested to hear about our Droughtmasters. We were even interviewed by an international Livestock magazine. A fantastic few days.“ Sarah Hughes</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_be123cabc657455e9225ec695f661cd4~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_e971339e308a4ccb9e9eb459a72e58e2~mv2.jpg"/></div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HnQBZPYGEc0"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>National Female Sale Supp Sheet 2019</title><description><![CDATA[Please click here for the 2019 National Female Sale Supp Sheet.Animals will be available for inspection from 3pm 8th March 2019.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_befb0c4f32fa473d8f4010e437052d42%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/07/National-Female-Sale-Supp-Sheet-2019</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/07/National-Female-Sale-Supp-Sheet-2019</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:27:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_befb0c4f32fa473d8f4010e437052d42~mv2.png"/><div>Please for the 2019 National Female Sale Supp Sheet.</div><div>Animals will be available for inspection from 3pm 8th March 2019.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wandoan Feature Show</title><description><![CDATA[Droughtmaster Feature Show Wandoan5th & 6th April 2019Closing Date for Nominations Now Tuesday 26th March 2019Please find the links below for the show schedule and nomination forms.Show ScheduleNomination FormMore information regarding the show will be posted shortly.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_48c2702227b54823a1279a2159c85dc3%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_408/d648de_48c2702227b54823a1279a2159c85dc3%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/06/Wandoan-Feature-Show</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/06/Wandoan-Feature-Show</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 23:39:59 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Droughtmaster Feature Show </div><div>Wandoan</div><div>5th &amp; 6th April 2019</div><div>Closing Date for Nominations Now Tuesday 26th March 2019</div><div>Please find the links below for the show schedule and nomination forms.</div><div><a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b913d0b867ff17de873dbe74b/files/a257d432-2a07-4998-9254-9907fb198d16/Droughtmaster_Feature_2019.pdf?utm_source=Full+Financial+Members+List&amp;utm_campaign=5377e9bcdb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_05_11_17&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_7873352201-5377e9bcdb-">Show Schedule</a></div><div><a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b913d0b867ff17de873dbe74b/images/538f393a-4dd5-4173-8bf0-b8a33e10e0af.jpg?utm_source=Full+Financial+Members+List&amp;utm_campaign=5377e9bcdb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_05_11_17&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_7873352201-5377e9bcdb-">Nomination Form</a></div><div>More information regarding the show will be posted shortly.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_48c2702227b54823a1279a2159c85dc3~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gatton Futurity Results 2019</title><description><![CDATA[JUDGE: Doug Miles, Trafalgar Cattle Co, MorinishASSOCIATE JUDGE: Mikaela Gauci, MG Droughtmasters, SarinaBULLSClass 1 – under 7 months1st – Waringle Cagney – Waringle Partnership2nd – Major Imperial – Major Droughtmasters3rd – High Country Irnman – P & L Laycock Partnership4th – Nindethana Kinsley – Nindethana Pastoral5th – Valley-View Cruiser – B, J & R Wilson6th – Nindethana Krackerjack – Nindethana PastoralClass 2 – 7 months and under 9 months1st – Yellowwood Pache – John & Shannon<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_fd0b293cc22c4f68b3db2d76542eb0ea%7Emv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_307/d648de_fd0b293cc22c4f68b3db2d76542eb0ea%7Emv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Leigh Eleison</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/04/Gatton-Futurity-Results-2019</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/03/04/Gatton-Futurity-Results-2019</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 03:10:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>JUDGE: Doug Miles, Trafalgar Cattle Co, Morinish</div><div>ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Mikaela Gauci, MG Droughtmasters, Sarina</div><div>BULLS</div><div>Class 1 – under 7 months</div><div>1st – Waringle Cagney – Waringle Partnership</div><div>2nd – Major Imperial – Major Droughtmasters</div><div>3rd – High Country Irnman – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership</div><div>4th – Nindethana Kinsley – Nindethana Pastoral</div><div>5th – Valley-View Cruiser – B, J &amp; R Wilson</div><div>6th – Nindethana Krackerjack – Nindethana Pastoral</div><div>Class 2 – 7 months and under 9 months</div><div>1st – Yellowwood Pache – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>2nd – Oakmore Solomon – Sharon Harms</div><div>3rd – View Field Dozza – Shane &amp; Sarah Hauschildt</div><div>4th – Ianbrae Grande – Paul Mackay</div><div>5th – Oakmore Stvie – Sharon Harms</div><div>6th – 3 Sisters Versace – G Bayliss</div><div>Class 3 – 9 months and under 13 months</div><div>1st – Seymour Justice – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd – Cebella Reddell – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>3rd – RSVP Patriot – RSVP Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>4th – Kenview Cummins – Amy &amp; Scott Davenport</div><div>5th – Silva Rayne Lucky – L Rayner</div><div>6th – 3 Sisters Quartermaine – G Bayliss</div><div>Champion Bull Calf</div><div>Waringle Cagney – Waringle Partnership</div><div>Reserve Champion Bull Calf</div><div>Seymour Justice – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>Class 4 – 13 months and under 16 months</div><div>1st – Nindethana Jack – Nindethana Pastoral</div><div>2nd – RSVP Napoleon – RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>3rd – Smithy’s Apollo – Smithy’s Droughtmaster</div><div>4th – Konjuli Larry – Konjuli Partnership</div><div>5th – RSVP Navajo – RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>6th – Wildest Dreams Kinsley – Wildest Dreams Droughtmasters</div><div>Class 5 – 16 months and under 18 months</div><div>1st – Yellowwood Nitro – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>2nd – Sylvan Springs Nebraska – RSVP Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>3rd – Semloh Gisborne – Hannah &amp; Alex Holmes</div><div>4th – High Country Hot Shot – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership</div><div>5th – Bowman Park Copenhagen – Bowman Park Droughtmasters</div><div>6th – Smithy’s Anzac – Smithy’s Droughtamsters</div><div>Class 6 – 18 months and under 20 months</div><div>1st – Seymour Jethro – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd – Ianbrae Forth of July – Paul Mackay</div><div>3rd – High Country Hitman – P &amp; L Laycock Partnerhsip</div><div>4th – Truvalle Edison – Truvalle Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>5th – Truvalle Elgin – Truvalle Drougthmaster Stud</div><div>6th – Valley-View Badger – B, J &amp; R Wilson</div><div>Champion Bull</div><div>Yellowwood Nitro – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>Reserve Champion Bull</div><div>Sylvan Springs Nebraska – RSVP Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>HEIFERS</div><div>Class 7 – under 7 months</div><div>1st – High Country Iris – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership</div><div>2nd – Nindethana Karrie – Nindethans Pastoral</div><div>3rd – Major Zorina – Major Droughtmasters</div><div>4th – Cebella Eugenie – J &amp; S Williamson</div><div>5th – High Country S Iyla – Stephanie Laycock</div><div>6th – Seymour Pippin – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>Class 8 – 7 months and under 9 months</div><div>1st – Valley-View Ellie – B, J &amp; R Wilson</div><div>2nd – Ianbrae Glamour – Paul Mackay</div><div>3rd – 3 Sisters Yoshi – G Bayliss</div><div>4th – Bowman Park Kelsea Ballerina – Bowman Park Droughtmasters</div><div>Class 9 – 9 months and under 13 months</div><div>1st – Oakmore Serena – Hannah &amp; Alex Holmes</div><div>2nd – Seymour R Ursula – Seymour R Droughtmasters</div><div>3rd – RSVP Prada – RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>4th – Cebella Arwen – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>5th – 3 Sisters Sweet Pea – G Bayliss</div><div>6th – 3 Sisters Temperance – G Bayliss</div><div>Champion Heifer Calf</div><div>High Country Iris – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership</div><div>Reserve Champion Heifer Calf</div><div>Oakmore Serena – Hannah &amp; Alex Holmes</div><div>Class 10 – 13 months and under 16 months</div><div>1st – Yellowwood Nirvana – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>2nd – Seymour T Droughtmasters – Seymour T Indi</div><div>3rd – High Country Hav’A’Heart – Stephanie Laycock</div><div>4th – Silva Rayne Kimberley – L Raynor</div><div>5th – RSVP Notebook – RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>6th – Konjuli Liberty – Konjuli Partnership</div><div>Class 11 – 16 months &amp; under 18 months</div><div>1st – Seymour Janiska – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd – Eversleigh Limelight – Underwood Grazing</div><div>3rd – Oakmore Roxie – S Harms</div><div>4th – Smithy’s Honey-Comb – Smithy’s Droughtmasters</div><div>5th – Smithy’s Ada – Smithy’s Droughtmasters</div><div>6th – Nindethana Jello – Nindethana Pastoral</div><div>Class 12 – 18 months and under 20 months</div><div>1st – Valley-View Fancy 29th – B, J &amp; R Wilson</div><div>2nd – Oakmore Renae – S Harms</div><div>3rd – High Country Hallie – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership</div><div>4th – Wingfield Boadicea 2973 – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>5th – Seymour Rianna – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>6th – Maleny High Nalani – Maleny High Droughtmasters</div><div>Champion Heifer</div><div>Valley-View Fancy 29th – B, J &amp; R Wilson</div><div>Reserve Champion Heifer</div><div>Yellowwood Nirvana – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>Grand Champion Exhibit</div><div>Yellowwood Nitro – John &amp; Shannon Williamson</div><div>BREEDERS GROUP</div><div>1st – Valley-View</div><div>2nd – Nindethana</div><div>3rd – Seymour</div><div>Junior Parader</div><div>1st – Chloe Paesler</div><div>2nd – Lahna Hughes</div><div>3rd – Ryan Williamson</div><div>4th – Emily Ikin</div><div>5th – Coner Price</div><div>Encouragement – Aleksander Lahder, Riley Orphant, Tom Orphant</div><div>Open Parader</div><div>1st – Brooke Parlane</div><div>2nd – Sarah-Jane McCartnery</div><div>3rd – Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey</div><div>4th – Kiara Hughes</div><div>5th – Lilly Lucas</div><div>6th – Emily Goltz</div><div>Junior Herdsperson</div><div>Tom Orphant</div><div>Senior Herdsperson</div><div>Graeme Brown</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_fd0b293cc22c4f68b3db2d76542eb0ea~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><div>Encouragement Award</div><div>Konjuli Partnership</div><div>Most Points First Time Exhibitor</div><div>Hannah &amp; Alex Holmes</div><div>Most Successful Exhibitor</div><div>1st- John &amp; Shannon Williamson – Cebella</div><div>2nd (tie) – P &amp; L Laycock Partnership – High Country</div><div>2nd (tie) – Seymour Droughtmasters – Seymour</div><div>Special Thanks to our:</div><div>Major Sponsors</div><div>Bowman Park Droughtmasters and The Royal Hotel Gatton</div><div>Thanks to our multiple sponsor</div><div>High Country Droughtmasters – Paul, Lisa and Stephanie Laycock</div><div>Sponsors</div><div>Bob Baker, Val Evans, D &amp; G Kroll, B Kammholz, MC Wilson, Nindethana Droughtmasters, MR &amp; D Phillips </div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c2894ef75c7e45fbb1cc9c188ee0f5ec~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_d235f201724a434cbafd7ebcc463ab09~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Field Day - Droughtmaster Research Herd</title><description><![CDATA[Field DayDroughtmaster Research HerdFor a number of years Droughtmaster Australia, with financial assistance from the MLA Donor Company Scheme has been conducting research on a range of Droughtmaster genetics designed to link performance with DNA Markers.This Field Day will demonstrate what has been done so far and what is planned for the future.We recommend this Field Day to commercial and stud breeders – DNA is going to open a myriad of doors to fast-track genetic progress for all producers in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_cbd0077884054ea38cf6de2bb28b90c3%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_628%2Ch_893/d648de_cbd0077884054ea38cf6de2bb28b90c3%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/02/12/Field-Day---Droughtmaster-Research-Herd</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/02/12/Field-Day---Droughtmaster-Research-Herd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:24:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Field Day</div><div>Droughtmaster Research Herd</div><div>For a number of years Droughtmaster Australia, with financial assistance from the MLA Donor Company Scheme has been conducting research on a range of Droughtmaster genetics designed to link performance with DNA Markers.</div><div>This Field Day will demonstrate what has been done so far and what is planned for the future.</div><div>We recommend this Field Day to commercial and stud breeders – DNA is going to open a myriad of doors to fast-track genetic progress for all producers in the future. </div><div>Please <a href="https://www.conferenceonline.com/bookingform/index.cfm?page=booking&amp;object=conference&amp;id=22649&amp;bookingid=0&amp;categorykey=48F3C947-098C-4B8B-860C-44724C8697C7">click here</a> or the image to register.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_cbd0077884054ea38cf6de2bb28b90c3~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Annual Malanda Droughtmaster Female Sale</title><description><![CDATA[A limited offering of Droughtmaster females were offered to a mixed market at the 14th Annual Far North Queensland Droughtmaster Female Sale at Malanda on January 19th, 2019.The drizzling rain cleared long not to inconvenience buyers during the auction of Droughtmaster females and the regular store cattle sale which followed on behind. Registered Droughtmaster females averaged $1663 with a top price of $1900 for Lot 1 "Warrina Wendy (P)", a seven year old PTIC matron by Wajatryn Defender, from<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_4794a5c3471249e3a0d9c73991f7a2d4%7Emv2_d_2898_1932_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_408%2Ch_272/d648de_4794a5c3471249e3a0d9c73991f7a2d4%7Emv2_d_2898_1932_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Julie Brotherton</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/01/22/Annual-Malanda-Droughtmaster-Female-Sale</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2019/01/22/Annual-Malanda-Droughtmaster-Female-Sale</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:04:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A limited offering of Droughtmaster females were offered to a mixed market at the 14th Annual Far North Queensland Droughtmaster Female Sale at Malanda on January 19th, 2019.</div><div>The drizzling rain cleared long not to inconvenience buyers during the auction of Droughtmaster females and the regular store cattle sale which followed on behind. Registered Droughtmaster females averaged $1663 with a top price of $1900 for Lot 1 &quot;Warrina Wendy (P)&quot;, a seven year old PTIC matron by Wajatryn Defender, from the Warrina Stud, Ravenshoe. She was snapped up by repeat buyers Brad &amp; Cassie Faithfull of Minbun. The Faithfull family followed up from their 2018 sale purchases by selecting another 4 registered females for an average $1700.</div><div>The top priced joined heifer was Lot 8 &quot;Kanbrae Jenna (S)&quot;,by Glenlands Repco, from the Kandbrae Stud, East Palmerston selling for $1850 to Fred &amp; Carmel Shephard of Dinner Creek Stud. Soon after, the same stud selected another young joined Kanbrae heifer for $1500.</div><div>The 14 month old Lot 13 &quot;Warrina Caitlyn (P)&quot;,by Yaralla Rigby, topped the unjoined heifers selling to the Faithfull family for $1700.</div><div>All up, the registered Unjoined Heifers averaged $1533, while the registered Joined Heifers averaged $1717.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_4794a5c3471249e3a0d9c73991f7a2d4~mv2_d_2898_1932_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Malanda Female Sale Nominations Open</title><description><![CDATA[Please click here for Conditions of Entry and Nomination Forms.Malanda Female Sale will be held on the 19th of January 2019.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_5fc8f57254c349f982e3add369a28be6%7Emv2_d_1700_2200_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_886%2Ch_1147/d648de_5fc8f57254c349f982e3add369a28be6%7Emv2_d_1700_2200_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/12/19/Malanda-Female-Sale-Nominations-Open</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/12/19/Malanda-Female-Sale-Nominations-Open</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:28:41 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Please  for Conditions of Entry and Nomination Forms.</div><div>Malanda Female Sale will be held on the 19th of January 2019.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_5fc8f57254c349f982e3add369a28be6~mv2_d_1700_2200_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Farogan Valley Aura - Miss World</title><description><![CDATA[Click on the photo below to see the full interview with Sarah Hughes, Farogan Valley Droughtmasters discussing Farogan Valley Aura's title.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_b255224f7d9d4644898261b415c958ed%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_886%2Ch_468/d648de_b255224f7d9d4644898261b415c958ed%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/12/19/Farogan-Valley-Aura---Miss-World</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/12/19/Farogan-Valley-Aura---Miss-World</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:15:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Click on the photo below to see the full interview with Sarah Hughes, Farogan Valley Droughtmasters discussing Farogan Valley Aura's title.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_b255224f7d9d4644898261b415c958ed~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cream of the Crop Report</title><description><![CDATA[Click Here to read the full wrap up on the Cream of the Crop Sale.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ce20b3a014df48b8b9d7c2af09c2099f%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_665%2Ch_429/d648de_ce20b3a014df48b8b9d7c2af09c2099f%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/28/Cream-of-the-Crop-Report</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/28/Cream-of-the-Crop-Report</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:59:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/5777191/cream-of-the-crop-female-sale-tops-at-6750/">Click Here</a> to read the full wrap up on the Cream of the Crop Sale.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ce20b3a014df48b8b9d7c2af09c2099f~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dick Vincent</title><description><![CDATA[There’s no stopping Dick Vincent! Having run commercial Droughtmaster cattle for many years on his station, De Grey Park, when Dick Vincent moved to a small property at Capel south of Perth in 1997 to breed thoroughbreds, he decided to establish a Droughtmaster Stud. Aptly named De Grey Park Droughtmaster Stud (Stud #867), it is by no means just a hobby for Dick having supplied hundreds of bulls into the pastoral areas of WA over the last 21 years. Dick’s refusal to slow down is highlighted by<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_a0325de136ea42ce92599340551a6cfc%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_412%2Ch_255/d648de_a0325de136ea42ce92599340551a6cfc%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Jenny Underwood</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/19/Dick-Vincent</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/19/Dick-Vincent</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2018 22:09:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>There’s no stopping Dick Vincent!</div><div>Having run commercial Droughtmaster cattle for many years on his station, De Grey Park, when Dick Vincent moved to a small property at Capel south of Perth in 1997 to breed thoroughbreds, he decided to establish a Droughtmaster Stud.</div><div>Aptly named De Grey Park Droughtmaster Stud (Stud #867), it is by no means just a hobby for Dick having supplied hundreds of bulls into the pastoral areas of WA over the last 21 years.</div><div>Dick’s refusal to slow down is highlighted by his decision recently to embark on a comprehensive AI program with a selection of his 177 registered females.</div><div>Amazing stamina!</div><div><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-15/dick-vincent-94-year-old-wa-farmer/10496368?smid=Page%3A+ABC+Rural-Facebook_Organic&amp;WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic&amp;sf202365591=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR1-skkcj5QRYORajDTiTZi-SEBdrE2vsT8QcL5txRxYi2RBoA27vp218qk">Click Here to read/watch the full story</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_a0325de136ea42ce92599340551a6cfc~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Droughtmaster Bleeders</title><description><![CDATA[Derek Mays from Tomawill Droughtmaster Stud has every reason to smile. His donation of plasma today will save the lives of three people. Derek, along with a number of other Droughtie producers, has signed up as a “Droughtmaster Bleeder”. So far this year, 18 whole blood and plasma donations by Droughtmaster Bleeders have improved the lives of 54 men, women, children and even little babies. That’s a pretty good effort and something to be very proud of.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_a4962db5a9a7495cb603044bb76d2243%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_495%2Ch_547/d648de_a4962db5a9a7495cb603044bb76d2243%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Jenny Underwood</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/13/Droughtmaster-Bleeders</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/13/Droughtmaster-Bleeders</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:19:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Derek Mays from Tomawill Droughtmaster Stud has every reason to smile. His donation of plasma today will save the lives of three people. Derek, along with a number of other Droughtie producers, has signed up as a “Droughtmaster Bleeder”. </div><div>So far this year, 18 whole blood and plasma donations by Droughtmaster Bleeders have improved the lives of 54 men, women, children and even little babies. That’s a pretty good effort and something to be very proud of.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_a4962db5a9a7495cb603044bb76d2243~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MAGS Sale Results</title><description><![CDATA[Droughtmaster Bulls Sold 86Clearance 85%Average $7,845Gross $674,500Click Here for the full wrap up in the QCL.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_72864fdb36b24b2593fd7a096dc70dc3%7Emv2_d_1934_1403_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_665%2Ch_482/d648de_72864fdb36b24b2593fd7a096dc70dc3%7Emv2_d_1934_1403_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/12/MAGS-Sale-Results</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/12/MAGS-Sale-Results</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:18:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Droughtmaster Bulls </div><div>Sold 86</div><div>Clearance 85%</div><div>Average $7,845</div><div>Gross $674,500</div><div><a href="https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/5750356/mags-sale-tops-35000-to-defy-the-dry/">Click Here</a> for the full wrap up in the QCL.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_72864fdb36b24b2593fd7a096dc70dc3~mv2_d_1934_1403_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cattlemen in Pearls on Landline</title><description><![CDATA[For most Australians, watching ABC’s Landline at lunchtime is a regular part of the week-end. In last Sunday’s program, a segment on the launch of a book “Cattlemen in Pearls” and the story behind its conception, was aired. Among the 28 women profiled in the collection of stories are two Droughtmaster breeders, Alison Atkinson and Jenny Underwood. Many people would recognise Alison’s name as being synonymous alongside the name Droughtmaster. Alison’s contribution to the beef cattle industry, and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_1007993b92ae43c29ecec399a21ee907%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_432%2Ch_517/d648de_1007993b92ae43c29ecec399a21ee907%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/07/Cattlemen-in-Pearls-on-Landline</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/07/Cattlemen-in-Pearls-on-Landline</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 04:32:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>For most Australians, watching ABC’s Landline at lunchtime is a regular part of the week-end. In last Sunday’s program, a segment on the launch of a book “Cattlemen in Pearls” and the story behind its conception, was aired. Among the 28 women profiled in the collection of stories are two Droughtmaster breeders, Alison Atkinson and Jenny Underwood. </div><div>Many people would recognise Alison’s name as being synonymous alongside the name Droughtmaster. Alison’s contribution to the beef cattle industry, and more specifically the Droughtmaster breed, saw her awarded Life Membership of the Droughtmaster Society last year.</div><div>The footage for the segment was shot during this year’s Ekka, some of it in the Droughtmaster Stud judging ring. You may notice a number of familiar faces including that of young up and coming &quot;cattleman in pearls&quot;, Chloe Davey, who was the Associate Judge. Congratulations to all involved and in particular, Ian and Anne Galloway, who commissioned the writing of the book.</div><div><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-03/beef-trailblazers:-the-quiet-achievements-of/10463326?fbclid=IwAR3IeFRzHG4wmg-ZUFCVkr8BpYVGzcTwQguo_bj39GvFVoH8zev5GzrEcCI&amp;pfmredir=sm">Click Here</a> or on the picture below to view the video</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_1007993b92ae43c29ecec399a21ee907~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Toogoolawah SHS Recognise Mt Brisbane</title><description><![CDATA[Throughout the years, a number of Droughtmaster Studs have fostered and encouraged the involvement of youth, and especially schools, in the breeding and showing of cattle. One of these studs, Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters, has recently been recognised for their long contribution in assisting the students of Toogoolawah State High School to set up their own Droughtmaster Stud.Pictures below: l to r Cattle Club with Don & Carli McConnel, Ross Tinney & Angela Lynch Toogoolawah SHS, Cattle Club, Sign,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_6dca6271a14b47d88f5337a146c268a1%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Jenny Underwood</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/07/Toogoolawah-SHS-Recognise-Mt-Brisbane</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/11/07/Toogoolawah-SHS-Recognise-Mt-Brisbane</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:53:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Throughout the years, a number of Droughtmaster Studs have fostered and encouraged the involvement of youth, and especially schools, in the breeding and showing of cattle. </div><div>One of these studs, Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters, has recently been recognised for their long contribution in assisting the students of Toogoolawah State High School to set up their own Droughtmaster Stud.</div><div>Pictures below: l to r Cattle Club with Don &amp; Carli McConnel, Ross Tinney &amp; Angela Lynch Toogoolawah SHS, Cattle Club, Sign, Ross Tinney &amp; John McConnel.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_6dca6271a14b47d88f5337a146c268a1~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_68a52ff7f1654e79a97cec838c1fa96b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_dca6cdbd38674a88bc0592853f6290b8~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_af2a8694f3914493a36cc407a8bea2cf~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_1f2cb9f398014c4aba21d0ee9c8c873c~mv2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Roma Droughtmaster Sale Results</title><description><![CDATA[Click Here to read the full wrap on the Roma Droughtmaster Sale.For full results click here to go to the Roma Droughtmaster Sale Website.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_94e4fad6cffe40d082bf004ad4b1171d%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/28/Roma-Droughtmaster-Sale</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/28/Roma-Droughtmaster-Sale</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:09:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/5712300/roma-droughtmaster-sale-hits-30000/">Click Here</a> to read the full wrap on the Roma Droughtmaster Sale.</div><div>For full results <a href="https://www.romadroughtmasters.com.au/">click here</a>to go to the Roma Droughtmaster Sale Website.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_173f60b6c8004075b36fa983940cf6a5~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_94e4fad6cffe40d082bf004ad4b1171d~mv2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Calling All Droughtmaster Youth</title><description><![CDATA[ATTENTION: Droughtmaster Junior Members and Children of Droughtmaster Society Members You may have heard of the Droughtmaster Society ‘Next Gen'? The Next Gen is made up of Junior members of the Droughtmaster Society who are 25 years of age or under. The purpose of Next Gen is provide a forum through which junior members can meet and support each other to pursue their common interest in Droughtmaster cattle. A major role of Next Gen is to facilitate a range of educational opportunities and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c9443493036540deab070afa09bc135c%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/24/Calling-All-Droughtmaster-Youth</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/24/Calling-All-Droughtmaster-Youth</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 23:09:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>ATTENTION: Droughtmaster Junior Members and Children of Droughtmaster Society Members </div><div>You may have heard of the Droughtmaster Society ‘Next Gen'?</div><div>The Next Gen is made up of Junior members of the Droughtmaster Society who are 25 years of age or under. The purpose of Next Gen is provide a forum through which junior members can meet and support each other to pursue their common interest in Droughtmaster cattle. A major role of Next Gen is to facilitate a range of educational opportunities and industry-relevant activities for its members. And, of course, to have fun!!</div><div>Next Gen needs a leadership group. A committee of Next Gen members that can plan, organise and promote Next Gen activities, keep records of meetings and activities, manage a small budget, and report to the Society on its activities.</div><div>The Next Gen Committee will need a chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and a promotions officer. In addition to these executive positions of Next Gen, there will be a requirement for a number of additional committee members.  Is this something that may interest you; or do you know someone who may be?</div><div>If you are interested in being a part of Next Gen, or if you are eager to seek a position on the Next Gen Committee, please forward a short email to either the Droughtmaster Office or to Justin Bowman at bowmanpark7@bigpond.com. </div><div>Emails must be received before Friday 26th of October. Justin Bowman</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c9443493036540deab070afa09bc135c~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bullzeye Droughtmaster Bull Sale Results</title><description><![CDATA[86/106 SoldClearance 81%Gross $501,500 Average $5,831Top Price $18,000Click Here to read the QCL wrap up.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_805cdf5348354a70baef97552d040614%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_585%2Ch_331/d648de_805cdf5348354a70baef97552d040614%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Bullzeye-Droughtmaster-Bull-Sale-Results</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Bullzeye-Droughtmaster-Bull-Sale-Results</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:19:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>86/106 Sold</div><div>Clearance 81%</div><div>Gross $501,500 </div><div>Average $5,831</div><div>Top Price $18,000</div><div><a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/5699827/bullzeye-droughtmaster-sale-tops-at-18000/?cs=4785">Click Here</a> to read the QCL wrap up.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_805cdf5348354a70baef97552d040614~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Inaugural Scenic Rim Bull &amp; Female Sale</title><description><![CDATA[Nindethana Jean Valjean tops sale at $25,000. Click Here for the full report in the QCL.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ad884f7a117e4d7e9d4d2932cfa597ba%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_798%2Ch_451/d648de_ad884f7a117e4d7e9d4d2932cfa597ba%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Inaugural-Scenic-Rim-Bull-Female-Sale</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Inaugural-Scenic-Rim-Bull-Female-Sale</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:11:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Nindethana Jean Valjean tops sale at $25,000. <a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/5700136/scenic-rim-droughtmasters-top-25000/?cs=4785">Click Here</a> for the full report in the QCL.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_ad884f7a117e4d7e9d4d2932cfa597ba~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chinchilla Handling School</title><description><![CDATA[On the weekend of the 13th and 14th October, a Droughtmaster Handling School was held at Chinchilla Showgrounds hosted by Dave McCabe (Breffni Droughtmaster Stud). 7 participants attended, ranging in age from 8-17 years old. The event attracted participants all the way from Stanthorpe and Goondoowindi, as well as many locals. Whilst we were blessed with rain, it meant that the day started off undercover with splicing of rope to make leads and halters and leather plaiting. This was then followed]]></description><dc:creator>Hannah Holmes and Megan Krause</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Chinchilla-Handling-School</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/10/15/Chinchilla-Handling-School</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:38:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On the weekend of the 13th and 14th October, a Droughtmaster Handling School was held at Chinchilla Showgrounds hosted by Dave McCabe (Breffni Droughtmaster Stud). 7 participants attended, ranging in age from 8-17 years old. The event attracted participants all the way from Stanthorpe and Goondoowindi, as well as many locals. Whilst we were blessed with rain, it meant that the day started off undercover with splicing of rope to make leads and halters and leather plaiting. This was then followed with Megan Krause teaching the attendees about meat judging, following her recent travels with the UQ team to do Intercollegiate Meat Judging in Wagga Wagga. Other topics covered were Prime and Stud Cattle Judging, Artificial Breeding, Clipping and parading. A massive thanks goes to Dave McCabe (Breffni Droughtmaster Stud) for organising the school, and instructors Megan Krause and Hannah Holmes. Catering for the weekend was done by Cameby Hall. Thanks to Darryl &amp; Midge Bishop, Jenny Kerr, Robyn &amp; Priscilla McCabe, Karen Auty as well as the  many other extra hands that helped behind the scenes.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_1af445750cfd464a876191ea8497d421~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_d9d06865eb6b412a83dd18083b744315~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_9e726427e4e44d5387ed034a53df7070~mv2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DN. Sale Results 2018</title><description><![CDATA[Minlacowie Vinnie 8817 Sale Topper $55,000Vendor: Spann FamilyPurchaser: Wajatryn Pastoral<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_576e0cdee7494944a0095cf0791b1ae7%7Emv2_d_2915_1992_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416%2Ch_284/d648de_576e0cdee7494944a0095cf0791b1ae7%7Emv2_d_2915_1992_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/09/27/DN-Sale-Results-2018</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/09/27/DN-Sale-Results-2018</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:34:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Minlacowie Vinnie 8817 Sale Topper $55,000</div><div>Vendor: Spann Family</div><div>Purchaser: Wajatryn Pastoral</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_576e0cdee7494944a0095cf0791b1ae7~mv2_d_2915_1992_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_bab745c0ef074b058b8a28f53a61f191~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Droughtmaster Promotion at Beef 2018 was very productive</title><description><![CDATA[The Droughtmaster promotion at Beef 2018 was very productive, with the breed dominating numbers in both stud and commercial competitions attracting a lot of interest and enquiries.Some overall statistics from Beef 2018 are attached for your information.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_548be0204454482ab6f3eda68418b1ae%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_789%2Ch_557/d648de_548be0204454482ab6f3eda68418b1ae%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/29/Droughtmaster-Promotion-at-Beef-2018-was-very-productive</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/29/Droughtmaster-Promotion-at-Beef-2018-was-very-productive</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:17:25 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Droughtmaster promotion at Beef 2018 was very productive, with the breed dominating numbers in both stud and commercial competitions attracting a lot of interest and enquiries.</div><div>Some overall statistics from Beef 2018 are attached for your information.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_548be0204454482ab6f3eda68418b1ae~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>View the Interbreed Judging</title><description><![CDATA[Click on the image below to watch the Interbreed Judging from EKKA on Thursday 9th of August. The link will take you to the QCL Live Events page where you will have the highlighted option below, click there to view the Interbreed Judging.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_b8df65e78b974e65a86012f1e10f6855%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_665%2Ch_375/d648de_b8df65e78b974e65a86012f1e10f6855%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/14/View-the-Interbreed-Judging</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/14/View-the-Interbreed-Judging</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:21:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Click on the image below to watch the Interbreed Judging from EKKA on Thursday 9th of August. The link will take you to the QCL Live Events page where you will have the highlighted option below, click there to view the Interbreed Judging.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_b8df65e78b974e65a86012f1e10f6855~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RNA RESULTS 2018</title><description><![CDATA[RNA RESULTS 2018DROUGHTMASTERJUNIOR HEIFER8 months and under 12 months1st RSVP Neeve – Kenview & RSVP Droughtmasters2nd High Country Hallie – Paul & Lisa Laycock3rd Seymour Holiday – Seymour Droughtmasters12 months and under 14 months1st Glenlands D Agnes – Paul & Lisa Laycock2nd Wingfield Boadicea 2973 – Shannon Lynes3rd Nindethana Joy – Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd14 months and under 16 monthsNo entries16 months and under 18 months1st Glenlands J Wishful – Glenlands Droughtmasters2nd Cebella<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_fea709a6fdee46d3b99a3758c13b08f3%7Emv2_d_1600_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_576%2Ch_553/d648de_fea709a6fdee46d3b99a3758c13b08f3%7Emv2_d_1600_1536_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/10/RNA-RESULTS-2018</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/10/RNA-RESULTS-2018</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:32:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_fea709a6fdee46d3b99a3758c13b08f3~mv2_d_1600_1536_s_2.jpg"/><div>RNA RESULTS 2018</div><div>DROUGHTMASTER</div><div>JUNIOR HEIFER</div><div>8 months and under 12 months</div><div>1st RSVP Neeve – Kenview &amp; RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd High Country Hallie – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>3rd Seymour Holiday – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>12 months and under 14 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Agnes – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>2nd Wingfield Boadicea 2973 – Shannon Lynes</div><div>3rd Nindethana Joy – Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>14 months and under 16 months</div><div>No entries</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_b9b27b642c4b4b4591df721ca859e703~mv2_d_3000_1634_s_2.jpg"/><div>16 months and under 18 months</div><div>1st Glenlands J Wishful – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd Cebella Aria – Shannon Lynes</div><div>3rd Cebella Rizzo – Shannon Lynes</div><div>18 months and under 20 months</div><div>1st Yellowwood Mollie – Yellowwood Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>2nd RSVP Novelty – RSVP Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>3rd Glenlands J Worthwhile – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER Sponsored by: Jomedan Ridge Droughtmasters</div><div>Glenlands D Agnes – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPIN HEIFER Sponsored by: High Country Droughtmasters</div><div>RSVP Neeve – Kenview &amp; RSVP Droughtmasters</div><div>JUNIOR BULL</div><div>8 months and under 12 months</div><div>1st Yellowwood Nitro – Yellowwood Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>2nd Mickdan Luey – Mickdan Droughtmasters</div><div>3rd Maunsell Park Johnny Walker – Christopher Turner</div><div>12 months and under 14 months</div><div>1st Seymour Nitro – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>14 months and under 16 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Waco – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>16 months and under 18 months</div><div>1st RSVP Nevada – Pickering Family</div><div>2nd Amavale Brian – Rose Family</div><div>18 months and under 20 months</div><div>1st Glenlands J Weapon – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd Cebella Lander – Shannon Lynes</div><div>3rd Nindethana Jurabull – Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_f3e5cf6ab51b4509a9333a249133d211~mv2_d_1210_1222_s_2.jpg"/><div>JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by: High Country Droughtmasters</div><div>Glenlands J Weapon – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>RESEVERE CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by: High Country Droughtmasters</div><div>Yellowwood Nitro – Yellowwood Droughtmaster Stud</div><div>SENIOR COW OR HEIFER</div><div>20 months and under 22 months</div><div>1st Sylvan Springs Midori 1000 – Pickering Family</div><div>2nd Clonlara 17121 – St Joseph’s Nudgee College</div><div>3rd Seymour Sophia – Seymour Droughtmasters</div><div>22 months and under 24 months</div><div>1st Nindethana Innika - NIndethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>2nd High Country Golden Girl – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>3rd Mt Brisbane Ida – Toogoolawah State High School</div><div>24 months and under 30 months</div><div>No entries</div><div>30 months and under 48 months</div><div>1st Glenlands D Vogue – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd Mt Brisbane Heidi – Toogoolawah State High School</div><div>3rd Maunsell Park Holly Dolly – Christopher Turner</div><div>SENIOR CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER Sponsored by: Truvalle Droughtmasters Stud</div><div>Glenlands D Vogue – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER Sponsored by: High Country Droughtmasters</div><div>Sylvan Springs Midori – Pickering Family</div><div>GRAND CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER Sponsored by: Telemon Stud</div><div>Glenlands D Vogue – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>SENIOR BULL</div><div>20 months and under 22 months</div><div>1st High Country Game On – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>2nd Glenlands D Whiskey – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>3rd RSVP Mack – Pickering Family</div><div>22 months and under 24 months</div><div>1st Nindethana Impact – Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>2nd High Country Gambler – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>3rd Payola Falcon 209 – Paul &amp; Lisa Laycock</div><div>24 months and under 30 months</div><div>1st Carnudge Gorgeous George – Greg &amp; Linda Nugent</div><div>2nd Heitiki Merlin – Timothy Lloyd</div><div>27 months and under 30 months</div><div>1st Sylvan Springs Mustang 964 – Pickering Family</div><div>30 months and under 42 months</div><div>1st Glenlands J Velocity – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>SENIOR CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by: Jasanda Drougthmasters</div><div>Glenlands J Velocity – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL Sponsored by: High Country Droughtmasters</div><div>Carnudge Gorgeous George – Greg &amp; Linda Nugent</div><div>GRAND CHAMPION BULL Sponsorsed by: Bob Baker</div><div>Glenlands J Velocity – Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_a74076117fc04660b994de73b432c589~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><div>GROUP</div><div>PAIR OF BULLS</div><div>Heitiki – Timothy Lloyd</div><div>BREEDERS’ GROUP Sponsored by: Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>1st Glenlands Droughtmasters</div><div>2nd Pickering Family</div><div>3rd Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>PROGENY STAKES GROUP</div><div>1st Nindethana Pastoral Pty Ltd</div><div>2nd Seymour Droughtmasters</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Live Streaming of the EKKA Interbreed.</title><description><![CDATA[Live streaming of the Royal Queensland Show Interbreed Judging will be available via the link below at around 2.15pm today.Click Here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_f3e5cf6ab51b4509a9333a249133d211%7Emv2_d_1210_1222_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/10/Live-Streaming-of-the-EKKA-Interbreed</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/10/Live-Streaming-of-the-EKKA-Interbreed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:00:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_f3e5cf6ab51b4509a9333a249133d211~mv2_d_1210_1222_s_2.jpg"/><div>Live streaming of the Royal Queensland Show Interbreed Judging will be available via the link below at around 2.15pm today.</div><div><a href="https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/news/ekka-2018/">Click Here.</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ROMA SALE DRAW</title><description><![CDATA[Carmel Bell, Society Registrar assisting Samantha Horridge, Office Manager with the Roma Draw that took place this morning at 10am. The draw can be found on the Roma Sale Website www.romadroughtamsters.com.au and by clicking here<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_e5bf78392de54ae1abdb980d11e25658%7Emv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222%2Ch_295/d648de_e5bf78392de54ae1abdb980d11e25658%7Emv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/03/ROMA-SALE-DRAW</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/08/03/ROMA-SALE-DRAW</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:51:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_e5bf78392de54ae1abdb980d11e25658~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Carmel Bell, Society Registrar assisting Samantha Horridge, Office Manager with the Roma Draw that took place this morning at 10am. The draw can be found on the Roma Sale Website <a href="http://www.romadroughtmasters.com.au">www.romadroughtamsters.com.au</a> and </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DN Sale Draw</title><description><![CDATA[The DN Sale Committee put a forward a request to the Board of Directors to split the Agents run each day allowing Agents to sell twice a day. The Board of Directors discussed this at the recent Board Meeting and approved the DN Sale Committees request. The office welcomed Elders Agent, Andrew Meara and Society President, Paul Laycock who oversaw the draw. The draw will be listed on the Droughtmaster National Website and is also available to be downloaded from here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_71f4a133ca934490b9865dec4a6dee2e%7Emv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_328%2Ch_246/d648de_71f4a133ca934490b9865dec4a6dee2e%7Emv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Samantha Horridge</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/29/DN-Sale-Draw</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/29/DN-Sale-Draw</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 05:52:41 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_71f4a133ca934490b9865dec4a6dee2e~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>The DN Sale Committee put a forward a request to the Board of Directors to split the Agents run each day allowing Agents to sell twice a day. The Board of Directors discussed this at the recent Board Meeting and approved the DN Sale Committees request.  The office welcomed Elders Agent, Andrew Meara and Society President, Paul Laycock who oversaw the draw. The draw will be listed on the Droughtmaster National Website and is also </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Congratulations to Robert &amp; Donna Rea from Lisgar</title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Robert and Donna Rea from Lisgar at Home Hill. Not only did they win or place in a number of classes at the recent Northern Beef Producers Commercial Cattle Sale held in Charters Towers, but they also took out the award for Most Successful Exhibitor.]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/12/Congratulations-to-Robert-Donna-Rea-from-Lisgar</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/12/Congratulations-to-Robert-Donna-Rea-from-Lisgar</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:45:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Congratulations to Robert and Donna Rea from Lisgar at Home Hill. Not only did they win or place in a number of classes at the recent Northern Beef Producers Commercial Cattle Sale held in Charters Towers, but they also took out the award for Most Successful Exhibitor.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RECORD NEWS FROM THE WEST</title><description><![CDATA[A bull bred by Western Australian cattleman, Michael Thompson “Munda Reds”, has sold privately for a Western Australian record price of $30000 to renowned Droughtmaster breeder, Dick Vincent, “De Grey Park” Capel WA. Munda Viceroy was sired by Garthowen Velocity purchased by Michael Thompson for $30000 at the 2015 DN Sale.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c572fd89db984338a78ad1cb63cad2a3%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_390%2Ch_260/d648de_c572fd89db984338a78ad1cb63cad2a3%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/12/RECORD-NEWS-FROM-THE-WEST</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/12/RECORD-NEWS-FROM-THE-WEST</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:43:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_c572fd89db984338a78ad1cb63cad2a3~mv2.jpg"/><div>A bull bred by Western Australian cattleman, Michael Thompson “Munda Reds”, has sold privately for a Western Australian record price of $30000 to renowned Droughtmaster breeder, Dick Vincent, “De Grey Park” Capel WA.  Munda Viceroy was sired by Garthowen Velocity purchased by Michael Thompson for $30000 at the 2015 DN Sale.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another Win for Farogan Valley Aura</title><description><![CDATA[Following on from her recent success at Beef, Farogan Valley Aura with Farogan Valley Aria at foot, has taken out Supreme Exhibit at the Bundaberg Show.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_3cf5d4cdac634634bf0474f3733586fb%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_665%2Ch_498/d648de_3cf5d4cdac634634bf0474f3733586fb%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/04/Another-Win-for-Farogan-Valley-Aura</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/06/04/Another-Win-for-Farogan-Valley-Aura</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:00:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Following on from her recent success at Beef, Farogan Valley Aura with Farogan Valley Aria at foot, has taken out Supreme Exhibit at the Bundaberg Show. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_3cf5d4cdac634634bf0474f3733586fb~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Digest Booking Dates</title><description><![CDATA[We are starting work on the Droughtmaster Digest and the following dates are in place Ad bookings due 28 June 2018 Ad copy for us to build 3 July 2018 Supplied material due 10 July 2018 Published 27 July 2018 (Changes can be made up until the 10 July to include lot numbers)Please let us know what Ad size you would like for the August Droughtmaster Digest.Jane Lowe jane.lowe@fairfaxmedia.com.au 0408 488 609 Southern QldPeter Lowe peter.lowe@fairfaxmedia.com.au 0407 221 254Sheree Kershaw]]></description><dc:creator>Jane Lowe, QCL</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/05/29/Digest-Booking-Dates</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/05/29/Digest-Booking-Dates</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 00:45:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are starting work on the Droughtmaster Digest and the following dates are in place</div><div>Ad bookings due 28 June 2018Ad copy for us to build 3 July 2018Supplied material due 10 July 2018Published 27 July 2018</div><div>(Changes can be made up until the 10 July to include lot numbers)</div><div>Please let us know what Ad size you would like for the August Droughtmaster Digest.</div><div>Jane Lowe jane.lowe@fairfaxmedia.com.au 0408 488 609 Southern Qld</div><div>Peter Lowe peter.lowe@fairfaxmedia.com.au 0407 221 254</div><div>Sheree Kershaw sheree.kershaw@fairfaxmedia.com.au 0409 201 149 Central and Northern Qld</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Caledonia come to Amberwood</title><description><![CDATA[Rosevale Droughtmaster breeders, Bill and Win Catlow recently opened their gates to a New Caledonian farming group en route to Beef Australia.The guests stopped over on the Scenic Rim last Monday (May 7) as part of a Queensland beef industry tour culminating at the triennial expo in Rockhampton.Bill led the group on a tour of his 320ha property, Amberwood Stud, including stockyards, machinery, grain silos, sheds and nearby paddocks.Established in 1983, today Amberwood runs about 100 breeders.“We<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_70971cadca6c40ec9991cd37ee96905e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Emma Boughen</dc:creator><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/05/21/New-Caledonia-come-to-Amberwood</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/05/21/New-Caledonia-come-to-Amberwood</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 22:55:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d648de_70971cadca6c40ec9991cd37ee96905e~mv2.jpg"/><div>Rosevale Droughtmaster breeders, Bill and Win Catlow recently opened their gates to a New Caledonian farming group en route to Beef Australia.</div><div>The guests stopped over on the Scenic Rim last Monday (May 7) as part of a Queensland beef industry tour culminating at the triennial expo in Rockhampton.</div><div>Bill led the group on a tour of his 320ha property, Amberwood Stud, including stockyards, machinery, grain silos, sheds and nearby paddocks.</div><div>Established in 1983, today Amberwood runs about 100 breeders.</div><div>“We purchased our prized Glenlands Thunder in 2016 and the timing of the visit meant the group was able to see some of his weaned calf progeny,” Bill said.</div><div>“The group was greatly interested in the Droughtmaster breed so the visit gave them a great opportunity to see a (Droughtmaster) stud, firsthand.”</div><div>This is not the first time the Catlows have hosted a tour group, with a Brazilian contingent stopping by in 2012 to get up close to a Droughtmaster stud on their way to Beef Australia.</div><div>“It was a great exchange as we answered their questions about the breed, our on-farm management practices and marketing strategies, though we did keep tour manager Jim Diaz busy translating between French and English,” Bill said.</div><div>“Before long we finished the tour with a cuppa on the verandah.”</div><div>The group from</div><div>New Caledonia’s North Island continued their journey to Central Queensland via the Darling Downs and Biloela.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breakfast Radio Interview with Michael Ingram</title><description><![CDATA[Droughtmaster Breeder, Michael Ingram from Ingrams Droughtmasters was interviewed recently ABC Capricornia Breakfast show presenter Jacquie Mackay. Michael spoke about his accident and his goals for 2018. One of the goals that Michael has set for himself and talks about is walking into the Droughtmaster Show Ring at Beef 2018 in May, we hope to see you all there to cheer Michael on. We wish Michael all best in achieving his goals.]]></description><link>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/04/19/Breakfast-Radio-Interview-with-Michael-Ingram</link><guid>https://www.droughtmaster.com.au/single-post/2018/04/19/Breakfast-Radio-Interview-with-Michael-Ingram</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:20:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Droughtmaster Breeder, Michael Ingram from Ingrams Droughtmasters was interviewed recently ABC Capricornia Breakfast show presenter Jacquie Mackay. Michael spoke about his accident and his goals for 2018. One of the goals that Michael has set for himself and talks about is walking into the Droughtmaster Show Ring at Beef 2018 in May, we hope to see you all there to cheer Michael on. </div><div>We wish Michael all best in achieving his goals. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>