ON PROPERTY MERRIDALE TENNYSON - PETER COLLINS

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1 2017 SALE FRIDAY 10 th MARCH pm ON PROPERTY MERRIDALE TENNYSON - PETER COLLINS (1KM SOUTH OF TENNYSON POST OFFICE)

2 Merridale s Brodie and Jesse Collins flank top-price buyer Sam Hayden, Buchan Station. Top priced female at 2016 sale purchased by FB Graham for $8,000. Anna Bewley (pictured) and father Stuart bought four females for their Bewmont Stud, Boorowa, NSW.

3 FRIDAY 10th MARCH 2017 Sale will be under cover on MERRIDALE property 706 TENNYSON ROAD TENNYSON 1 Kilometre SOUTH OF THE TENNYSON POST OFFICE A/c PETER COLLINS MERRIDALE TENNYSON VIC. merridale1@bigpond.com Peter: Ph Mobile Kylie Winnell: (Merridale Angus) SALE DAY: House Phone or Mobiles. Cattle will be yarded in small paddocks by 10.30am sale day for inspection, or inspection can be arranged anytime prior to the sale. EMA & IMF assessment is carried out by Green s Combined Livestock services. Free transport to major centres within Victoria Lunch Provided MERRIDALE 15 FEMALES 35 BULLS Rebate: Outside agents accompanying a purchaser to the sale are entitled to a 4% rebate. To qualify, the agent must register with Merridale in writing or by no later than 5pm March 9th 2017 and must settle within 7 day of invoice. merridale1@bigpond.com SELLING AGENTS R. Attwell R. Milne B. Caldwell J. Bruce K. Norris M. O Connor P. Godbolt SALE DETAILS ON LANDMARK OR ELDERS WEBSITES MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

4 BUYERS INFORMATION 1. Merridale Angus Stud is located 1km south of Tennyson P.O. 2. All bulls are sold with vendors guarantee of fertility. The condition is valid for nine (9) months and on receipt of a veterinary certificate regarding infertility. 3. Stud bulls will be transferred on request. 4. Inspection of cattle is invited prior to the sale by contacting the agents or the vendor. 5. Rebate of 4% will be paid to outside agents introducing buyers in writing prior to the sale or attending with clients and settling their accounts within 7 days of the sale. 6. Insurance is available from the agents at the sale. 7. Delivery of each animal will be at the buyers risk after the fall of the hammer, but will be cared for by the vendors for a reasonable amount of time. 8. Verbal instructions will not be accepted. Please complete the buyers instruction sheet included in the catalogue and present to the agents. 9. Any announcement will take precedence over printed material in this catalogue. 10. The sale will be held at Merridale under cover and lunch will be provided. 11. The owner, employee or other affiliated personal can not be held responsible for any accidents, but will make every effort to provide for the safety and comfort of those attending. 12. Accommodation is available at Rochester, Echuca and Bendigo. Please advise owners or agents. 13. Terms and conditions of sale will be read by the agents prior to the sale. LANDMARK Ray Atwell Melbourne Mobile Ian Carmichael Bendigo Mobile Brad Cadwell Echuca Mobile Peter Godbolt Mobile Russel Mawson Euroa Mobile Auctioneer: Kevin Norris Mobile ELDERS VP Jim Bruce Albury Mobile Ross Milne Mobile Graeme Millar Bendigo Mobile Matt O Connors Echuca Mobile ACCOMMODATION Rochester Motel (03) Accommodation also available in Echuca/Moama INDEX BULL LOTS: 1 MERRIDALE LAZARUS L102 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LEROY L107 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LEGACY L143 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LIEUTENANT L110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LARKIN L48 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE MILANE M101 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LINCOLN L135 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LORDSHIP L146 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LEGEND L MERRIDALE LACOSTE L MERRIDALE LAIDLEY L MERRIDALE LANGFORD L49 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LEON L33 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LEAGUE L45 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LANCELOT L36 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LAD L42 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LISMORE L MERRIDALE LARGO L PHOTOS: LOT 6 MERRIDALE MILANE M LOT 2 MERRIDALE LEROY L107 (AI) (ET)...15 LOT 4 MERRIDALE LIEUTENANT L110 (AI) (ET).15 LOT 5 MERRIDALE LARKIN L48 (AI) (ET)...15 LOT 8 MERRIDALE LORDSHIP L146 (AI) (ET)..16 LOT 10 MERRIDALE LACOSTE L LOT 11 MERIDALE LAIDLEY L LOT 12 MERRIDALE LANGFORD L49 (AI) (ET)...17 BULL LOTS (continued): 19 MERRIDALE LITHGOW L MERRIDALE LEONGATHA L MERRIDALE LAZOR L MERRIDALE LENEHAN L32 (APR) MERRIDALE LENNOX L MERRIDALE LAWLOR L MERRIDALE LAANG L MERRIDALE LAGER L MERRIDALE LESTER L MERRIDALE LATITUDE L41 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LANCE L79 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LICUIRA L75 (AI) (ET)...21 BULL LOTS (continued): 31 MERRIDALE LANGDON L78 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE LANCASTER L90 (AI) MERRIDALE LENARDO L104 (AI) (ET) FOX RIVER LEGATO L149 (APR) FOX RIVER LEONARDO L137 (APR)...23 FEMALE LOTS: 36 MERRIDALE STEPHIE B77 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE VICKY D40 (APR) (AI) MERRIDALE JESTRESS D MERRIDALE A124 (APR) MERRIDALE ESTER A44 (AI) (ET) BANKHEDE TAMATHA D27 (AI) MERRIDALE STEOHIE F MERRIDALE ESTER L101 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER L105 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER L106 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA K MERRIDALE NANNY K MERRIDALE ESTER K MERRIDALE VICKY K MERRIDALE WILCOOLA L MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

5 MERRIDALE ANGUS We would like to welcome all existing and new clients to Merridale. As we have always said, breed good females and the progeny will follow. The quickest way to do that is to buy the best bull you can possibly afford, taking into account performance data, type and maternal traits that cater for your herd. As you take a look through this catalogue you will find bulls to suit all herds and meet all the criteria. If you are looking to source a female for your program, the females offered in this catalogue provide a depth of outstanding genetics and reliability. This year we have again seen Merridale genetics shine through for our clients at weaner and locals sales with top prices at Yea, Ballarat, Corryong and Euroa. I look forward to your attendance on Sale day. Peter Collins. Peter Collins presenting Marshall Arnold with Merridale Aspiring Breeders Award at 2017 Angus Youth Roundup. MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

6 IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR PURCHASERS ~ SALE CATALOGUE DISCLAIMER ~ All reasonable care has been taken by the vendor to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue is correct at the time of publication. However, neither the vendor nor the selling agents make any other representations about the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided in this catalogue and do not assume any responsibility for the use or interpretation of the information included in this catalogue. You are encouraged to seek independent verification of any information contained in this catalogue before relying on such information. ~ DNA PATERNITY VERIFICATION ~ It is a requirement of Angus Australia that all bulls used to sire calves for registration in the Angus Australia Herd Book Register, Red Angus Register or Angus Performance Register must have been DNA paternity verified if they are born in or after the Y year (2003). Buyers intending to use bulls listed in this catalogue to produce calves to be registered in these registers should obtain DNA paternity verification on those bulls before they are used for breeding. ~ PRIVACY INFORMATION ~ In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must complete the form included below and forward it to Angus Australia. If the form is not completed, the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such information. BUYER S OPTION TO OPT OUT OF DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE ANGUS AUSTRALIA If you do not complete this form, you will be taken to have consented to Angus Australia using your name, address and phone number for the purposes of effecting a change of registration of the animal(s) that you have purchased, maintaining its databases and disclosing that information to its members on its website. I, the buyer of animals with the following registration numbers.. from member (name) do not consent to Angus Australia using my name, address and phone number for the purposes of effecting a change of registration of the following animal(s) that I have purchased, maintaining its databases and disclosing that information to its members on its website. Signature: Date: Please forward this completed consent form to Angus Australia, Glen Innes Road, Locked Bag 11, Armidale NSW If you have any queries, please telephone or office@angusaustralia.com.au. 4 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

7 FEEDS Enhancing Your Herds Performace Beef & Angus Rations Nutritional Advice Prompt Delivery Call Tim with your enquiries PO Box 226 Cohuna Vic 3568 Phone: (03) Fax: (03) MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

8 REFERENCE SIRES MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) IDENT: CMDG110 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 USA SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N SITZ ELLUNAS ELITE 3308 SPRINGDALE HERCO 600 (ET) CMDE3 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA R297 (AI) (ET) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN TATTOO: MGP G110 (T&F) % 54% 83% 88% 83% 86% 83% 76% 62% 75% 55% 73% 75% 76% 76% 71% 71% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $98 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $98 HEAVY GRASS $102 Statistics: Num of Herds 3, Progeny Analysed 114, Scan Progeny 58, Num of Dtrs 0 WERNER WESTWARD 357 IDENT: USA B/R NEW DESIGN 036 C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 USA G A R PREDESTINED G A R EXT 4206 USA BFF EVERELDA ENTENSE 4015 THREE TREES EVERELDA C27F February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $125 DOMESTIC $114 HEAVY GRAIN $135 HEAVY GRASS $120 Statistics: Num of Herds 81, Progeny Analysed 1563, Scan Progeny 921, Num of Dtrs 145 TATTOO: % 86% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 86% 94% 98% 64% 89% 90% 90% 88% 85% 88% REILAND F842 IDENT: NLRF842 ARDROSSAN ADMIRAL A2 (AI) (ET) C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 NLRD15 REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) KOA WARGOONA Z3 (AI) NLRX40 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) REILAND GISBORNE Q111 (AI) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN TATTOO: NL F842 (T&F) % 47% 68% 84% 77% 79% 78% 75% 65% 78% 45% 69% 69% 70% 70% 62% 62% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $106 DOMESTIC $98 HEAVY GRAIN $108 HEAVY GRASS $105 Statistics: Num of Herds 2, Progeny Analysed 88, Scan Progeny 39, Num of Dtrs 0 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) IDENT: NORH106 TE MANIA AMBASSADOR A134 (AI) BNAD145 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) LAWSONS TANK X1235 (AI) NORD316 RENNYLEA D316 (AI) LAWSONS NEW DESIGN 1407 Z1393 (AI) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN TATTOO: H106 (F) % 73% 97% 97% 96% 96% 96% 90% 81% 96% 61% 82% 85% 85% 84% 79% 82% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $122 DOMESTIC $105 HEAVY GRAIN $147 HEAVY GRASS $110 Statistics: Num of Herds 12, Progeny Analysed 374, Scan Progeny 243, Num of Dtrs 16 6 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

9 MERRIDALE JAUNTY J146 (AI) (ET) IDENT: CMDJ146 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 USA S A V PIONEER 7301 S A V BLACKBIRD 5297 February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN REFERENCE SIRES ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) CMDC131 MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) TATTOO: MGP J146 (T&F) % 47% 61% 74% 70% 71% 74% 69% 57% 60% 43% 64% 64% 65% 65% 61% 60% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $106 DOMESTIC $108 HEAVY GRAIN $103 HEAVY GRASS $107 Statistics: Num of Herds 2, Progeny Analysed 2, Scan Progeny 2, Num of Dtrs 0 CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62 (AI) IDENT: QHED62 TATTOO: QHE D62 (T&F) ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 NENZ181 KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181 KAROO FLATS MADONNA V56 (AI) QHEB12 CARABAR BLACKCAP MARY B12 (AI) (ET) BOOROOMOOKA TRACY T4 (AI) (ET) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN % 86% 99% 99% 98% 99% 98% 97% 96% 98% 70% 93% 91% 92% 91% 88% 90% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $135 DOMESTIC $118 HEAVY GRAIN $135 HEAVY GRASS $135 Statistics: Num of Herds 159, Progeny Analysed 3015, Scan Progeny 1591, Num of Dtrs 287 IDENT: VLYE313 LAWSONS NOVAK E313 (AI) BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 208 USA TC TOTAL 410 TC ERICA EILEEN 2047 G A R PREDESTINED VLYB770 LAWSONS PREDESTINED B770 (AI) (ET) G A R FUTURE DIRECTION L84 (ET) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN TATTOO: E313 (F) % 86% 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 97% 94% 98% 64% 92% 91% 92% 91% 87% 89% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $111 DOMESTIC $104 HEAVY GRAIN $126 HEAVY GRASS $104 Statistics: Num of Herds 70, Progeny Analysed 1579, Scan Progeny 832, Num of Dtrs 172 TE MANIA GASKIN G555 (AI) IDENT: VTMG555 TE MANIA AMBASSADOR A134 (AI) BNAD145 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) LAWSONS HENRY VIII Y5 (AI) TE MANIA YORKSHIRE Y437 (AI) VTMD66 TE MANIA LOWAN D66 (AI) TE MANIA LOWAN B860 (ACR) (AI) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN TATTOO: 5 POINT STAR G555 (T&F) % 80% 99% 98% 98% 98% 97% 93% 85% 97% 62% 93% 87% 86% 92% 81% 89% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $105 DOMESTIC $85 HEAVY GRAIN $126 HEAVY GRASS $97 Statistics: Num of Herds 32, Progeny Analysed 1223, Scan Progeny 629, Num of Dtrs 35 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

10 BULLS LOT 1 MERRIDALE LAZARUS L102 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 6/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL102 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) CMDC131 MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) What an impressive sire to start the sale. A fully proven performance pedigree, L102 exhibits tremendous length, he is free moving and clean throughout with a great muscle pattern. L102 displays the perfect blend of C131 and H106, two of the most predictable and profitable breeders we have used at Merridale. If you are looking to improve structure and increase performance in an extremely well-balanced package, L102 will deliver the quality you are looking for. Top 5% EMA, IMF. Top 20% milk, CWT. TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 49% 62% 76% 70% 71% 74% 69% 53% 61% 44% 62% 63% 63% 64% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $107 DOMESTIC $99 HEAVY GRAIN $122 HEAVY GRASS 59% 59% $101 Purchaser:... $... LOT 2 MERRIDALE LEROY L107 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 14/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL107 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD55 MERRIDALE VICKY D55 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE VICKY T5 (AI) (ET) First of four full brothers. Dam is the donor D55, who has bred to date 8 proven and consistent ET sons, all 8 sold at our last two sales, with another 4 on offer today. The proof is in the breeding, and delivers predictable performance. L107 has stature and presence with muscle, bone and balance. Top 5% EMA, Top 15% IMF TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 47% 59% 74% 68% 69% 72% 66% 51% 59% 42% 59% 61% 60% 61% 56% 55% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $107 DOMESTIC $104 HEAVY GRAIN $115 HEAVY GRASS $104 Purchaser:... $... LOT 3 MERRIDALE LEGACY L143 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 29/04/2015 IDENT: CMDL143 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD55 MERRIDALE VICKY D55 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE VICKY T5 (AI) (ET) L143 is an outstanding sire. We believed in his quality so much that we chose L143 to use naturally. He has always been the heaviest calf and also scanned the highest within his contemporary for both EMA & IMF. This is what we strive for in our breeding program. The balance of style and performance from a predictable pedigree combines to deliver a tremendously powerful combination for those looking to drive their programs to the very top. Muscle, bone, depth, length and structure. What more could you ask for! Removed from cows Top 10% EMA, Top 15% IMF TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,400WT,FAT,EMA % 47% 59% 71% 66% 68% 67% 62% 51% 58% 41% 58% 60% 59% 60% 55% 53% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $107 DOMESTIC $102 HEAVY GRAIN $114 HEAVY GRASS $104 Purchaser:... $... 8 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

11 BULLS LOT 4 MERRIDALE LIEUTENANT L110 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 22/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL110 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD55 MERRIDALE VICKY D55 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE VICKY T5 (AI) (ET) Full brother to the previous 2 lots, however he is 6 months younger. L110 has style and already displays the strength of his pedigree, but expect this young pup to continue to improve, as he gets older. This impressive sire delivers bone, stature, muscle and excellent structure and temperament. Top 5% EMA, Top 20% IMF TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 47% 59% 74% 65% 64% 65% 62% 51% 58% 41% 55% 55% 55% 55% 52% 53% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $104 DOMESTIC $103 HEAVY GRAIN $109 HEAVY GRASS $102 Purchaser:... $... LOT 5 MERRIDALE LARKIN L48 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 30/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL48 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD55 MERRIDALE VICKY D55 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE VICKY T5 (AI) (ET) Last but never least L48 carries all the important traits necessary for any profitable breeding operation with great ease. The bull has great length and depth of muscle with the added softness providing the natural doing ability that all his brothers carry. Top 15% EMA, IMF, Top 20% CWT % 47% 59% 74% 68% 70% 68% 63% 51% 58% 42% 59% 61% 60% 61% 57% 56% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $107 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $115 HEAVY GRASS $103 Purchaser:... $... Lot 1 - Merridale Lazarus L102 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

12 BULLS LOT 6 MERRIDALE MILANE M101 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 1/03/2016 IDENT: CMDM101 WERNER WAR PARTY 2417 USA R B TOUR OF DUTY 177 B A LADY ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 (AI) (ET) CMDJ100 MERRIDALE DREAM J100 (AI) (ET) VERMONT DREAM E096 (AI) (ET) Phenotype, performance and pedigree all in one package. Now that is hard to find. M101 is sired by the ABS Australia, US super sire, Tour of Duty. Combined with some of Australias most proven performers in A241 and U3271, with the US cow maker 24J, M101 has a pedigree deep enough to drown in. Dream J100 is a young donor in the Merridale program and also a direct daughter of the $37,000 Vermont Dream E096, a sister to the $45,000 Vermont Dream B227 and also the $48,000 Aberdeen Estate Dream F21, the current record priced female in the Angus breed. M101 represents the first time we have offered such a young calf, but he will not disappoint. If you want predictable performance from a powerful pedigree, then M101 must be on your list. Bone, frame and muscle, a sire that will only go on for you. TRAITS OBSERVED: Mid Parent EBV s $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING DOMESTIC HEAVY GRAIN HEAVY GRASS Purchaser:... $... Lot 6 - Merridale Milane M101 Merridale Dream M103 - Full sister to Lot 6 R B Tour of Duty Sire of M MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

13 LOT 7 MERRIDALE LINCOLN L135 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 19/04/2015 IDENT: CMDL135 BULLS PAPA EQUATOR 2928 NAQA241 ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 (AI) (ET) ARDROSSAN PRINCESS W38 (AI) (ET) BT RIGHT TIME 24J CCVE096 VERMONT DREAM E096 (AI) (ET) VERMONT DREAM Y301 (AI) (ET) Not just an outstanding pedigree but also a very stylish phenotype to boot. L135 is the full brother to J100, dam of the previous lot, and bred very much in the purple. 3/4 brothers have topped bull sales and found there way into key stud herds across Australia. There is nothing more important than a predictable pedigree, built on generations of performance, for breeders who are looking to add quality where it counts. L135 is a sire with length, excellent structure, great maturity pattern and muscle where it counts. Top 5% 400d, 600d, Milk, CWT. Top 15% SC, Top 20% 200d % 57% 64% 74% 69% 70% 69% 67% 61% 63% 55% 65% 65% 65% 65% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $129 DOMESTIC $116 HEAVY GRAIN $138 HEAVY GRASS 63% 62% $125 LOT 8 MERRIDALE LORDSHIP L146 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 21/04/2015 IDENT: CMDL146 KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181 QHED62 CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62 (AI) CARABAR BLACKCAP MARY B12 (AI) (ET) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD5 MERRIDALE ESTER D5 (AI) (TW) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) L146 is the probably thickest bull in our 2017 team, a meat machine with excellent depth and power, he carries a presence that shows he knows his own qualities. Length, structure and excellent muscle. An ET brother to a very stylish heifer to follow later in the catalogue. Top 5% 400d, 600d, SC. Top 10% 200d, Milk, CWT % 52% 59% 70% 67% 68% 67% 64% 57% 59% 44% 61% 61% 61% 61% 58% 57% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $128 DOMESTIC $115 HEAVY GRAIN $133 HEAVY GRASS $126 LOT 9 MERRIDALE LEGEND L133 D.O.B.: 27/04/2015 IDENT: CMDL133 S A V PIONEER 7301 CMDJ146 MERRIDALE JAUNTY J146 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 (AI) CMDJ136 MERRIDALE ESTER J136 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) L133 is sired by an excellent son of Pioneer who sold in 2015 and also a heifers first calf. The combination of Pioneer from a quality Emperor daughter has delivered a true, strong package in L133. Very clean fronted bull with huge hindquarter, truly in the line for producing steers but also fantastic females. Top 10% EMA % 38% 46% 58% 58% 62% 60% 55% 44% 46% 36% 53% 55% 54% 55% 51% 50% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $110 DOMESTIC $107 HEAVY GRAIN $113 HEAVY GRASS $107 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

14 BULLS LOT 10 MERRIDALE LACOSTE L7 D.O.B.: 23/05/2015 IDENT: CMDL7 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) GRANITE RIDGE DIRECTION B16 (AI) CMDE65 MERRIDALE MILDRED E65 MERRIDALE MILDRED W98 (AI) (ET) G110 son that displays all the excellent qualities that his sire provides. Frame, length, bone and quality throughout. He carries not only fantastic depth of muscle but his backline strength is immense. Docile is not a strong enough word to describe this potential sires temperament. G110 has bred so exceptionally well at Merridale, delivering his excellent combination of phenotype and performance. L7 is not one to overlook, he delivers excellent balance for breeders who want it all in one package, backed by a pedigree built on consistent performance. Top 15% 200d, 400d, 600d, SC. Top 20% CWT % 36% 51% 69% 62% 64% 61% 56% 40% 47% 36% 53% 55% 56% 56% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $100 DOMESTIC $99 HEAVY GRAIN $105 HEAVY GRASS 52% 49% $100 Purchaser:... $... LOT 11 MERRIDALE LAIDLEY L5 D.O.B.: 21/05/2015 IDENT: CMDL5 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) TE MANIA INFINITY AB CMDE71 MERRIDALE QUIET E71 (AI) MERRIDALE QUIET Z6 (AI) Another perfect example of G110 s breeding ability. G110 has that wonderful prepotency and stamps his excellent qualities over any dam we put him to. L5 carries length, bone, muscle and weight in a complete and correct package with his sires excellent temperament. A true all rounder % 38% 51% 68% 61% 64% 61% 56% 42% 48% 39% 54% 55% 55% 56% 52% 50% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $83 DOMESTIC $90 HEAVY GRAIN $77 HEAVY GRASS $88 Purchaser:... $... LOT 12 MERRIDALE LANGFORD L49 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 30/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL49 AMFU, NHFU, CA3%, DD13% TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) N BAR IN FOCUS E04 (AI) DDSG36 N BAR MISS BLACK CC&7 G36 (AI) N BAR 004 BLKCAP MARY D08 (AI) Take a sire and simply blend with a dam. That s breeding and L49 s dam, NBar Miss Black G36, with her strength and natural quality makes the task easier. Adding H106 complements the mating and brings increased consistency and performance. L49 is the first of three full brothers that all express great length and eye appeal. Loads of fleshing and excellent temperament in a very balanced package. Top 10% IMF. Top 15% CWT, EMA TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT % 42% 59% 71% 62% 61% 62% 59% 46% 53% 36% 52% 50% 52% 51% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $110 DOMESTIC $103 HEAVY GRAIN $120 HEAVY GRASS 48% $104 49% Purchaser:... $ MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

15 LOT 13 MERRIDALE LEON L33 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 20/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL33 BULLS AMFU, NHFU, CA3%, DD13% TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) N BAR IN FOCUS E04 (AI) DDSG36 N BAR MISS BLACK CC&7 G36 (AI) N BAR 004 BLKCAP MARY D08 (AI) A young sire that is one to watch and we certainly never tire of looking at this bull. Carries the frame and width of his dam with the added muscle, depth and carcass qualities of his sire. Excellent structure and temperament. Complete package well suited to any operation. Top 10% CWT, IMF. Top 15% EMA % 42% 59% 72% 65% 67% 66% 61% 46% 54% 37% 56% 58% 58% 59% 54% 52% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $112 DOMESTIC $105 HEAVY GRAIN $123 HEAVY GRASS $106 LOT 14 MERRIDALE LEAGUE L45 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 29/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL45 AMFU, NHFU, CA3%, DD13% TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) N BAR IN FOCUS E04 (AI) DDSG36 N BAR MISS BLACK CC&7 G36 (AI) N BAR 004 BLKCAP MARY D08 (AI) The third of 3 brothers, the power of his pedigree means that it s all there to come through. Still displaying the qualities of his siblings with excellent length and muscle. Top 10% IMF % 42% 59% 72% 65% 67% 66% 61% 46% 54% 37% 56% 58% 58% 59% 54% 52% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $103 DOMESTIC $98 HEAVY GRAIN $115 HEAVY GRASS $97 LOT 15 MERRIDALE LANCELOT L36 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 22/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL36 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) CMDC131 MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) Full brother to lot 1, just the younger version. From one of our top donors, if not the top, debate will continue, H106 has provided extra muscle and added carcass traits for a complete package sire. L36 carries length, width and muscle in an extremely quiet package. Top 5% EMA, Top 10% IMF, Top 15% Milk, CWT % 49% 62% 76% 70% 72% 70% 66% 53% 61% 44% 62% 64% 64% 64% 60% 59% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $110 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $125 HEAVY GRASS $103 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

16 BULLS LOT 16 MERRIDALE LAD L42 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 30/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL42 TC TOTAL 410 VLYE313 LAWSONS NOVAK E313 (AI) LAWSONS PREDESTINED B770 (AI) (ET) SPRINGDALE HERCO 600 (ET) CMDB77 MERRIDALE STEPHIE B77 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE STEPHIE Y22 (AI) L42 is from a new sire line for us that we will definitely be revisiting. On inspection, Novak is a larger framed sire with excellent structure and balance. Used over the highly consistent breeder, B77, we are only sorry we only have one to offer. L42 carries great bone and growth but is also exceptionally clean throughout, yet to see the best of this young boy % 49% 59% 74% 68% 70% 68% 65% 56% 58% 41% 61% 62% 62% 62% 58% 57% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $83 DOMESTIC $93 HEAVY GRAIN $81 HEAVY GRASS $86 LOT 17 MERRIDALE LISMORE L73 D.O.B.: 27/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL73 AMFU, NHFU, CAFU, DD50% SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) ARDROSSAN ADMIRAL A2 (AI) (ET) CMDD46 MERRIDALE ESTER D46 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) First of another excellent run of G110 sons that I can t give enough praise to. His breeding ability is now well proven, honest and consistent are an understatement. L73 is a free moving, upstanding young bull with great eye appeal whose dam is currently 10 years old and still going strong for us. Top 10% 600d, Top 20% 200d, 400d, CWT % 40% 53% 71% 64% 66% 63% 58% 44% 50% 40% 56% 57% 56% 58% 53% 51% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $100 DOMESTIC $97 HEAVY GRAIN $106 HEAVY GRASS $99 LOT 18 MERRIDALE LARGO L56 D.O.B.: 18/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL56 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) ONEILLS EXPEDITION CMDG35 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA G35 (AI) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA C64 Every time I see this young bull I see so much of his sire, and to the prepotency of G110. L56 carries G110 s natural depth and thickness with ease, as well as bone and stature, which are the added bonus he provides. Top 10% 200d, 400d, 600d, Top 20% CWT % 34% 52% 71% 64% 66% 63% 57% 41% 48% 34% 55% 56% 56% 58% 52% 50% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $97 DOMESTIC $99 HEAVY GRAIN $95 HEAVY GRASS $ MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

17 Lot 2 - Merridale Leroy L107 Lot 4 - Merridale Lieutenant L110 Lot 5 - Merridale Larkin L48 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

18 Lot 8 - Merridale Lordship L146 Lot 10 - Merridale Lacoste L7 16 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

19 Lot 11 - Merridale Laidley L5 Lot 12 - Merridale Langford L49 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

20 BULLS LOT 19 MERRIDALE LITHGOW L80 D.O.B.: 31/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL80 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE CONMAN C22 CMDF8 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA F8 MERRIGRANGE WILCOOLA C62 A free moving youngster that is clean throughout. He displays a fantastic side profile with sufficient thickness from behind. Top 10% EMA, Top 20% 200d % 31% 47% 71% 62% 65% 62% 56% 36% 44% 33% 53% 54% 55% 56% 50% 48% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $97 DOMESTIC $104 HEAVY GRAIN $89 HEAVY GRASS $103 LOT 20 MERRIDALE LEONGATHA L74 D.O.B.: 28/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL74 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) G A R GRID MAKER CMDA44 MERRIDALE ESTER A44 (AI) (ET) MERRIGRANGE ESTER Q141 (AI) (ET) A G110 son from a 13 year old dam. Proven longevity can never be underestimated. A bull with great stature and length and excellent temperament % 39% 53% 72% 64% 67% 64% 59% 45% 50% 40% 56% 57% 58% 59% 54% 52% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $95 DOMESTIC $99 HEAVY GRAIN $92 HEAVY GRASS $98 LOT 21 MERRIDALE LAZOR L34 D.O.B.: 18/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL34 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE BROCKY S ACE B141 CMDF34 MERRIDALE WILLCOOLA F34 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA A51 (AI) (ET) L34 carries great bone and thickness with a very strong top line, which complements his EMA EBV. Comes from a dam that is a speciality bull breeder for us. Top 10% EMA % 33% 49% 71% 62% 65% 61% 56% 38% 45% 34% 53% 54% 53% 55% 50% 47% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $96 DOMESTIC $103 HEAVY GRAIN $90 HEAVY GRASS $ MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

21 LOT 22 MERRIDALE LENEHAN L32 (APR) D.O.B.: 16/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL32 BULLS REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) CARRINGTON PARK FINAL F37 (AI) (ET) CMDH82 MERRIDALE VICKY H82 (APR) MERRIDALE VICKY D40 (APR) (AI) L32 is the start of a run of Reiland F842 sons. F842 was purchased for $20,000 for his outstanding phenotype and solid carcass data that these following sons display in spades. L32 carries great length, clean throughout with meat where it counts. Carrying in his pedigree two exceptional cow families in the Vicky s and Entense lines. Top 15% CWT % 29% 39% 70% 61% 64% 60% 54% 36% 44% 30% 51% 51% 50% 52% 46% 42% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $105 DOMESTIC $103 HEAVY GRAIN $108 HEAVY GRASS $104 LOT 23 MERRIDALE LENNOX L28 D.O.B.: 9/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL28 REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB (ET) CMDH96 MERRIDALE JESTRESS H96 (AI) MERRIDALE JESTRESS C52 Another Reiland son that carries all the strength of near full NZ genetics from the dam with Highlander of Stern and the Jestress family that originated there. L28 is a thick set young bull with great depth. Meat everywhere it counts % 34% 42% 70% 61% 64% 60% 55% 40% 47% 33% 52% 52% 51% 54% 48% 45% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $102 DOMESTIC $98 HEAVY GRAIN $103 HEAVY GRASS $102 LOT 24 MERRIDALE LAWLOR L26 D.O.B.: 15/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL26 REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) INNESDALE CARBINE C31 (AI) CMDH14 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA H14 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA A51 (AI) (ET) Out of a young dam that has exceptional strength with proven genetics in her pedigree, Reiland has been a strong joining for her. L26 is again another very thick bull with plenty of muscle and a great hindquarter. Top 10% EMA, Top 15% 200d, 400d, 600d % 33% 43% 69% 60% 63% 59% 54% 40% 47% 32% 52% 52% 52% 54% 48% 45% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $105 DOMESTIC $105 HEAVY GRAIN $103 HEAVY GRASS $107 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

22 BULLS LOT 25 MERRIDALE LAANG L61 D.O.B.: 7/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL61 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE NEW FRONTIER Z19 (AI) (ET) CMDC5 MERRIDALE VICKY C5 MERRIDALE VICKY W152 Last of the consistent G110 sons on offer today. L61 carries three great cow families in his pedigree in Vicky, Jane and Wilcoola. Strength throughout. L61 carries style and length with great capacity and is very deep sided % 34% 50% 72% 63% 66% 63% 57% 40% 46% 34% 54% 54% 54% 56% 50% 47% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $82 DOMESTIC $92 HEAVY GRAIN $68 HEAVY GRASS $90 LOT 26 MERRIDALE LAGER L85 D.O.B.: 12/09/2015 IDENT: CMDL85 COONAMBLE Z3 (AI) (ET) CMDH63 MERRIDALE HAMMER H63 (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) LEACHMAN BOOM TIME CMDE91 MERRIDALE ESTER E91 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) Our only son by H63, and is a sire we have a lot of time for. L85 carries in a complete package bone and length, all with depth and frame. Dam goes back to C131 and is an impressively strong cow here % 37% 45% 69% 61% 63% 60% 55% 42% 44% 37% 53% 54% 55% 56% 51% 49% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $86 DOMESTIC $95 HEAVY GRAIN $77 HEAVY GRASS $92 LOT 27 MERRIDALE LESTER L14 D.O.B.: 30/06/2015 IDENT: CMDL14 REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE STABILIZER C101 (AI) (ET) CMDH163 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA H163 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA F107 (AI) (ET) L14 is a clean fronted, deep bodied calf that carries himself with style. Out of a very stylish first calver % 29% 38% 68% 59% 62% 58% 52% 35% 44% 30% 50% 51% 50% 52% 46% 42% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $91 DOMESTIC $96 HEAVY GRAIN $84 HEAVY GRASS $95 20 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

23 BULLS LOT 28 MERRIDALE LATITUDE L41 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 30/07/2015 IDENT: CMDL41 G A R PREDESTINED USA WERNER WESTWARD 357 BFF EVERELDA ENTENSE 4015 SPRINGDALE HERCO 600 (ET) CMDE3 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA R297 (AI) (ET) Dam, Dam, Dam! That is how strongly we feel about the cow this upstanding calf comes from. L41 is a very clean fronted bull that fills out behind in all the right places. A maternal brother to our proven herd sire, E3 is also the dam of G110 and everyone knows how we feel about him. Expect predictable performance from this young sire % 49% 60% 74% 69% 71% 69% 65% 56% 59% 42% 61% 62% 63% 63% 59% 58% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $92 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $84 HEAVY GRASS $99 LOT 29 MERRIDALE LANCE L79 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 30/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL79 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) VTMG555 TE MANIA GASKIN G555 (AI) TE MANIA LOWAN D66 (AI) ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 (AI) (ET) CMDJ100 MERRIDALE DREAM J100 (AI) (ET) VERMONT DREAM E096 (AI) (ET) To quote Phill, Get the cow right and the rest will naturally follow. We certainly think we got it right with J100. L79 is a very clean fronted bull carrying length and excellent temperament and backed by genuine maternal quality. The first of three full brothers to sell, L79 offers tremendous curve bending growth. Top 5% 600d, Milk, CWT, Top 10% IMF TRAITS OBSERVED: 400WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 50% 59% 63% 65% 67% 64% 60% 52% 59% 43% 61% 60% 59% 62% 56% 57% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $114 DOMESTIC $98 HEAVY GRAIN $128 HEAVY GRASS $109 LOT 30 MERRIDALE LICUIRA L75 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 26/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL75 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) VTMG555 TE MANIA GASKIN G555 (AI) TE MANIA LOWAN D66 (AI) ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 (AI) (ET) CMDJ100 MERRIDALE DREAM J100 (AI) (ET) VERMONT DREAM E096 (AI) (ET) Classing these three brothers was difficult, consistency as we know always pays rewards. Another clean fronted, deep sided son of Gaskin, L75 moves so freely. Top 1% CWT, Top 5% 600d, Milk, Top 10% 200d, 400d, IMF February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN % 50% 60% 72% 66% 68% 66% 62% 52% 59% 43% 61% 60% 59% 62% 56% 57% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $118 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $133 HEAVY GRASS $113 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

24 BULLS LOT 31 MERRIDALE LANGDON L78 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 27/08/2015 IDENT: CMDL78 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) VTMG555 TE MANIA GASKIN G555 (AI) TE MANIA LOWAN D66 (AI) ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241 (AI) (ET) CMDJ100 MERRIDALE DREAM J100 (AI) (ET) VERMONT DREAM E096 (AI) (ET) Only just behind his brothers this young bull carries all the strength of his pedigree and the smoothness of his brothers. Top 5% Milk, CWT, Top 10% 600d, IMF % 50% 60% 72% 66% 68% 66% 62% 52% 59% 43% 61% 60% 59% 62% 56% 57% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $114 DOMESTIC $98 HEAVY GRAIN $129 HEAVY GRASS $109 LOT 32 MERRIDALE LANCASTER L90 (AI) D.O.B.: 26/09/2015 IDENT: CMDL90 MILWILLAH ELSOM F189 (AI) NJWH283 MILWILLAH ELSOM H283 MILWILLAH BARUNAH E51 (AI) (ET) S A V 004 DENSITY 4336 CMDD10 MERRIDALE JANE D10 (AI) MERRIDALE MILDRED A55 (AI) (ET) Elsom is a new sire to the Merridale program and one we have been using through AI. We certainly see a lot of future potential in this young calf. He carries length and is clean throughout. D10 has hit the mark again having sold a very good son last year as well. Top 5% EMA, Top 10% CWT TRAITS OBSERVED: GL,BWT,400WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 35% 80% 73% 65% 67% 64% 58% 41% 48% 35% 56% 55% 56% 57% 52% 50% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $110 DOMESTIC $111 HEAVY GRAIN $110 HEAVY GRASS $111 LOT 33 MERRIDALE LENARDO L104 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 11/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL104 G A R PREDESTINED USA WERNER WESTWARD 357 BFF EVERELDA ENTENSE 4015 SPRINGDALE HERCO 600 (ET) CMDE3 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA R297 (AI) (ET) Full brother to Lot 28, just the older version. L104 is a complete bull with loads of muscle and width in behind, carrying an exceptional strength through his topline as well. TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 49% 60% 74% 69% 69% 72% 67% 56% 59% 42% 61% 62% 62% 62% 58% 58% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $80 DOMESTIC $94 HEAVY GRAIN $72 HEAVY GRASS $86 22 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

25 LOT 34 FOX RIVER LEGATO L149 (APR) D.O.B.: 18/05/2015 IDENT: HXLL149 BULLS AM6%, NH6%, CA6%, DD6% S A V PIONEER 7301 CMDJ146 MERRIDALE JAUNTY J146 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) REIDLAND F842 HXLJ140 FOX RIVER J140 LAWSONS SOLUTION C867 Second last bull in the sale line up but not to be missed. L149 is a great example of how Reiland F842 has bred for us. A very long son with balance, we can see the potential for excellent females from this bull. TRAITS OBSERVED: $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING DOMESTIC HEAVY GRAIN HEAVY GRASS Purchaser:... $... LOT 35 FOX RIVER LEONARDO L137 (APR) D.O.B.: 18/05/2015 IDENT: HXLL137 AM6%, NH6%, CA6%, DD6% REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) CAMPBELL FARMS DAVENPORT D784 (AI) HXLH152 FOX RIVER H152 MERRIDALE E17 Another great Reiland F842 son to finish the bull line up. L137 carries length, cleanness through out and depth of muscle. Balanced and complete TRAITS OBSERVED: $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING DOMESTIC HEAVY GRAIN HEAVY GRASS Purchaser:... $... MERRIDALE GUS G110 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

26 FEMALES LOT 36 MERRIDALE STEPHIE B77 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 15/08/2006 IDENT: CMDB77 KAHARAU HERMES 653 NZE600 SPRINGDALE HERCO 600 (ET) SPRINGDALE 604 AB ET G A R GRID MAKER CMDY22 MERRIDALE STEPHIE Y22 (AI) MERRIDALE STEPHIE S168 (AI) (ET) Never thought I would see the day when Merridale would offer such a high quality and proven Springdale Herco daughter at the sale but here she is. B77 has been an amazingly consistent breeder at Merridale. The proof lies in her 12 registered sons, with 11 having made it through this sale. Every daughter has either been retained here or is performing in other stud operations. Only able to offer her as her daughter K1051 has been enrolled in the Merridale ET program. B77 is long and balanced, oozing femininity, but also adds punch when needed. CAF N2, Heifer calf, DOB 08/01/2017 sired by CMDG % 45% 60% 84% 74% 75% 76% 71% 60% 57% 49% 65% 65% 66% 66% 62% 61% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $50 DOMESTIC $77 HEAVY GRAIN $29 HEAVY GRASS $64 LOT 37 MERRIDALE VICKY D40 (APR) (AI) D.O.B.: 18/08/2008 IDENT: CMDD40 AMC, NHF, CAF, DDF PAPA EQUATOR 2928 NAQB8 ARDROSSAN BARCLAY B8 (AI) (ET) ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA X222 (AI) (ET) B S S LIMITED DESIGN CMDX56 MERRIDALE VICKY X56 (APR) (AI) MERRIDALE U94 (APR) Her son K100 sold in the 2016 bull sale. A Barclay daughter, Barclay who contains loads of maternal quality with the combination of Papa Equator and X222, a full sister to Ardrossan Connection X15 and tracing through such great females as V9, T75, J3 and descending from the breed legend Merrigrange Wilcoola E104. CAF M92, Bull calf, DOB : 12/10/2016 Sired by NORJ474 Depastured with NORJ474 06/12/2016 to 09/02/2017. TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT % 43% 56% 77% 66% 66% 65% 62% 53% 53% 41% 56% 51% 54% 53% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $96 DOMESTIC $100 HEAVY GRAIN $96 HEAVY GRASS 50% 50% $98 LOT 38 MERRIDALE JESTRESS D28 D.O.B.: 6/09/2008 IDENT: CMDD28 AMFU, NHFU, CAF, DDFU BON VIEW BANDO 598 CMDW112 MERRIDALE BANDETTA W112 (AI) MERRIDALE JANE S213 (AI) (ET) MILLAH MURRAH WOODY W100 (AI) CMDA69 MERRIDALE MAID A69 (AI) MERRIGRANGE MAID W129 A beautiful cow from the Maid family that carries two great female breeders in her pedigree in 598 and Woody. Functional with length and width. A great proven breeder here. Depastured with CMDG110 21/09/2016 to 21/11/2016 TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT % 39% 44% 74% 61% 59% 59% 57% 44% 42% 41% 51% 45% 48% 47% 45% 43% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $70 DOMESTIC $86 HEAVY GRAIN $53 HEAVY GRASS $78 24 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

27 FEMALES LOT 39 MERRIDALE A124 (APR) D.O.B.: 14/09/2005 IDENT: CMDA124 AM6%, NHFU, CA6%, DD6% MERRIDALE TAWONGA W103 (AI) CMDY29 MERRIDALE PINNACLE Y29 MERRIGRANGE JANE N68 (AI) (ET) CMDT179 MERRIDALE T179 (APR) APR daughter sired by Pinnacle who brings two of the breeds greatest females in E78 and the $20,000 Jane G100, combined with leading maternal sires Widespread, 2164 and M032. Sells with excellent calf at side. CAF M76, Heifer calf, DOB : 02/10/2016, sired by CMDG110. Depastured with NORJ474 06/12/2016 to 09/02/2017 TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,200WT % 26% 44% 73% 62% 61% 59% 54% 33% 30% -- 48% 40% 42% 42% 37% 34% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $49 DOMESTIC $76 HEAVY GRAIN $28 HEAVY GRASS $60 LOT 40 MERRIDALE ESTER A44 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 7/07/2005 IDENT: CMDA44 G D A R TRAVELER 044 USA G A R GRID MAKER G A R PRECISION 2536 R R TRAVELER 5204 VMGQ141 MERRIGRANGE ESTER Q141 (AI) (ET) MERRIGRANGE ESTER G125 A high growth daughter of GAR Gridmaker, who is a son the US super donor A44 continues the well know Ester line which needs no introduction at Merridale. A44 son L74 displays loads of quality and sells as lot 20 in the sale. CAF M69, Heifer calf, DOB : 20/09/2016, sired by CMDG110. Depastured with NORJ474 06/12/2016 to 09/02/2017 TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,400WT(x2),FAT,EMA,IMF % 56% 32% 80% 74% 76% 73% 70% 64% 62% 54% 68% 67% 71% 70% 67% 65% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $90 DOMESTIC $95 HEAVY GRAIN $81 HEAVY GRASS $94 LOT 41 BANKHEDE TAMATHA D27 (AI) D.O.B.: 5/08/2008 IDENT: SLLD27 AMFU, NHFU, CA1%, DDFU TC STOCKMAN USA2164 TC STOCKMAN 2164 TC RUBY 5087 MERCHISTON POWERPAK 510 (IMP NZE) (AI) VSXZ3 BANKHEDE TAMATHA Z3 (AI) BANKHEDE TAMATHA S9 A productive 2164 daughter whose dam traces through the legendary Pack Power Scothch Cap who should need no introduction at Merridale. Dam s sire comes from the heart of one of NZ s highest regarded herds, Merchiston. An outcross cow family for Merridale. Depastured with CMDG110 21/09/2016 to 21/11/2016 TRAITS OBSERVED: GL,400WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 52% 80% 61% 58% 59% 58% 57% 56% 55% 54% 56% 55% 56% 56% 54% 54% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $47 DOMESTIC $67 HEAVY GRAIN $23 HEAVY GRASS $61 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

28 FEMALES LOT 42 MERRIDALE STEOHIE F82 D.O.B.: 25/06/2010 IDENT: CMDF82 AMFU, NHFU, CAFU, DDF ARDROSSAN ADMIRAL A2 (AI) (ET) CMDC100 MERRIDALE CRACKERJACK C100 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE JANE A6 (AI) MERRIDALE NEW FRONTIER Z19 (AI) (ET) CMDC15 MERRIDALE STEPHIE C15 MERRIDALE STEPHIE Y22 (AI) High growth Crackerjack daughter whose son sold in last years auction. From the much admired Stephie family. F82 will bring growth and yield, check out her EMA Ebv at Depastured with NORJ474 06/12/2016 to 09/02/2017 A beautiful up standing female that displays fantastic length and balance. She carries that excellent wedge shape we always % 37% 63% 72% 64% 66% 63% 58% 42% 42% 52% 55% 54% 61% 59% 55% 53% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $86 DOMESTIC $91 HEAVY GRAIN $71 HEAVY GRASS $93 LOT 43 MERRIDALE ESTER L101 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 4/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL101 KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181 QHED62 CARABAR DOCKLANDS D62 (AI) CARABAR BLACKCAP MARY B12 (AI) (ET) S A V NET WORTH 4200 CMDD5 MERRIDALE ESTER D5 (AI) (TW) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) admire. Clean through the front end and all the right things going on at the back end. Excellent temperament. Depastured with CMDK89 01/07/2016 to 16/09/2016 A refined, low maintenance, highly profitable combination of breeding from the heart of the Merridale program. C131 is regarded as TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 52% 80% 72% 68% 68% 71% 67% 57% 59% 36% 62% 61% 65% 63% 60% 59% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $135 DOMESTIC $116 HEAVY GRAIN $149 HEAVY GRASS $132 LOT 44 MERRIDALE ESTER L105 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 12/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL105 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) CMDC131 MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) the best current donor in the Merridale herd. H106 was selected for his balance of phenotype, performance and structural integrity. The proof is in the progeny, they are exceeding our expectations, bridging the gap between cattle with style and correctness whilst delivering breed leading, predictable and highly profitable genetics. Depastured with CMDK89 01/07/2016 to 16/09/2016 Full sister to the previous lot and as the old saying goes, You ll never learn to swim wading in the kiddies pool so L106 gives you TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 49% 43% 75% 70% 70% 73% 68% 53% 61% 44% 61% 62% 66% 65% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $106 DOMESTIC $100 HEAVY GRAIN $117 HEAVY GRASS 61% 61% $99 26 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

29 FEMALES LOT 45 MERRIDALE ESTER L106 (AI) (ET) D.O.B.: 15/03/2015 IDENT: CMDL106 TUWHARETOA REGENT D145 (AI) (ET) NORH106 RENNYLEA H106 (ET) RENNYLEA D316 (AI) ARDROSSAN DIRECTION W109 (AI) (ET) CMDC131 MERRIDALE ESTER C131 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE ESTER Z23 (AI) (ET) a chance to dive into the deepest end of the Merridale gene pool. C131 is a highly consistent breeder that we haven t yet found a bull that she doesn t improve. Her pedigree is packed with female breeding strength combining Future Direction, GT Max, Front Runner and Traveler. Depastured with CMDK89 01/07/2016 to 16/09/2016 What an impressive pedigree packed young female. With Future Direction, Sitz Allaince and Pack Power Scotch Cap all in the TRAITS OBSERVED: BWT,600WT,FAT,EMA,IMF % 49% 59% 75% 70% 70% 73% 68% 53% 61% 44% 61% 62% 66% 65% 61% 61% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $106 DOMESTIC $101 HEAVY GRAIN $114 HEAVY GRASS $101 LOT 46 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA K4 D.O.B.: 1/01/2014 IDENT: CMDK4 AMFU, NHFU, CA50%, DDFU REILAND DUTY D15 (AI) NLRF842 REILAND F842 REILAND GISBORNE X40 (AI) (ET) SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 CMDF31 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA F31 (AI) (ET) MERRIGRANGE VICKY N10 (AI) (ET) pedigree from the famous foundation cow of Merrigrange Vicky H43. K4 is a big framed heifer with fantastic length. Highly rated heifer in our eye. AI d to NORH106 13/07/2016. Depastured with CMDJ133 A maternal sister to the very impressive line of Harvestor heifers we sold last year which topped at $8,000. K80 is a G76 daughter % 37% 62% 65% 55% 55% 54% 52% 43% 48% 44% 48% 46% 48% 47% 45% 43% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $100 DOMESTIC $100 HEAVY GRAIN $99 HEAVY GRASS $101 LOT 47 MERRIDALE NANNY K80 D.O.B.: 11/09/2014 IDENT: CMDK80 AMFU, NHFU, CAFU, DD25% MERRIDALE CRACKERJACK C100 (AI) (ET) CMDG76 MERRIDALE GUS G76 BLACKMORE DESIRE C14 (AI) BT RIGHT TIME 24J CMDG31 MERRIDALE NANNY G31 (AI) (ET) VERMONT NANNY X199 (AI) (ET) whose dam we are so phenotypically impressed with we have entered her into the donor program. K80 is a feminine heifer with great depth. AI d to USA /07/2016. Depastured with CMDJ133 Another impressive daughter of G76 that has bred with the combined strength of Crackerjack and Desire C14. K87 s maternal % 35% 62% 68% 59% 61% 58% 54% 40% 41% 36% 51% 50% 56% 55% 51% 49% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $94 DOMESTIC $95 HEAVY GRAIN $89 HEAVY GRASS $97 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

30 FEMALES LOT 48 MERRIDALE ESTER K87 D.O.B.: 29/07/2014 IDENT: CMDK87 MERRIDALE CRACKERJACK C100 (AI) (ET) CMDG76 MERRIDALE GUS G76 BLACKMORE DESIRE C14 (AI) MERRIDALE ENTREVOIR E50 (AI) CMDG67 MERRIDALE ESTER G67 MERRIDALE ESTER E91 (AI) (ET) sire is the sale topping Merridale Entrevoir that sold to Yamba Angus and has bred very well for both them and Irelands Angus. K87 is a long clean fronted heifer. AI d to CMDG80 13/07/2016. Depastured with CMDJ133 From the strong Vicky line that has completed the sire G76 so well. With Infinity in there as well K98 is a beautifully balanced % 32% 43% 68% 60% 63% 59% 55% 36% 39% 34% 51% 52% 59% 57% 53% 51% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $91 DOMESTIC $95 HEAVY GRAIN $86 HEAVY GRASS $94 LOT 49 MERRIDALE VICKY K98 D.O.B.: 28/10/2014 IDENT: CMDK98 MERRIDALE CRACKERJACK C100 (AI) (ET) CMDG76 MERRIDALE GUS G76 BLACKMORE DESIRE C14 (AI) TE MANIA INFINITY AB CMDE83 MERRIDALE VICKY E83 (AI) CARR Z87 pedigree heifer that displays excellent body depth and will go on well. AI d to CMDK98 13/07/2016. Depastured with CMDJ133 A strong heifer that carries the strength of G110 and two great female breeders in Pack Power Scotch Cap and Stockman % 33% 44% 68% 56% 55% 54% 52% 36% 37% 31% 47% 44% 46% 46% 43% 41% $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING $88 DOMESTIC $92 HEAVY GRAIN $81 HEAVY GRASS $92 LOT 50 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA L1 D.O.B.: 20/01/2015 IDENT: CMDL1 AMFU, NHFU, CA50%, DDFU SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N CMDG110 MERRIDALE GUS G110 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 (AI) (ET) MERRIDALE NEW FRONTIER Z19 (AI) (ET) CMDC64 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA C64 MERRIDALE WILCOOLA Y150 (AI) (ET) from the dams side. L1 is a clean fronted heifer. AI d to CMDG80 13/07/2016. Depastured with CMDJ133 TRAITS OBSERVED: Mid Parent EBVS $ INDEX VALUES ANGUS BREEDING DOMESTIC HEAVY GRAIN HEAVY GRASS 28 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

31 LOT 51 7 COmmercial HEIFFERS A/C P & M COLLINS CMDL22 DOB: 23/06/2015 SIRE : REILAND F842 DAM: MERRIDALE VICKY H98 CMDL31 DOB: 14/07/2015 SIRE : REILAND F842 DAM: MERRIDALE ESTER H38 CMDL52 DOB: 11/08/2015 SIRE : REILAND F842 DAM: MERRIDALE ESTER H60 CMDL65 DOB: 13/08/2015 SIRE : MERRIDALE GUS G110 DAM: MERRIDALE STEPHIE L65 CMDL76 DOB: 28/08/2015 SIRE : TE MANIA GASKIN G555 DAM: MERRIDALE WILCOOLA E3 CMDL155 DOB: 03/10/2015 SIRE : MERRIDALE HAMMER H63 DAM: MERRIDALE MILDRED G54 CMDL164 DOB: 20/10/2015 SIRE : MERRIDALE GUS G110 DAM: MERRIDALE ESTER H11 All drenched and vaccinated with 7 in 1 and Pestiguard Merridale Vicky D55 - dam of lots 2, 3, 4 & 5 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

32 Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) are predictions of an animal s genetic merit, based on available performance data on the individual and its relatives. EBVs are expressed in the units of measurement for each particular trait. They are shown as +ive or -ive differences from the breed base. As the breed base is set to a historical benchmark, the average EBVs of animals in each year drop has changed over time as a result of genetic change within the breed. The current breed averages are shown below. These averages provide a useful benchmark for comparing EBVs for animals. Calving Ease Dir Calving Ease Dtrs Gest Length (days) February 2016 Angus Australia BREEDPLAN Birth Wt (kg) 200 Day Wt (kg) 400 Day Wt (kg) 600 Day Wt (kg) Mature Cow Wt (kg) Milk (kg) Scrotal (cm) Days to Calving (days) Carc Wt (kg) EMA (sq cm) Rib Fat (mm) Rump Fat (mm) RBY (%) IMF (%) NFI-p (kg/d) NFI-F (kg/d) Angus Breeding $ $ $103 +$ Docility Domestic Heavy Grain Heavy Grass CALVING EASE TRAITS Calving Ease (DIR): estimate of genetic differences among animals in the ability of their calves from 2 year old heifers to be born unassisted. Higher, more +ive, Calving Ease (DIR) EBVs are more favourable. Calving Ease (DTRS): estimates of genetic differences among animals in the ability of their 2 year old daughters to calve without assistance. Higher, more +ive, Calving Ease (DTRS) EBVs are more favourable. Gestation Length: estimate of genetic differences among animals in the number of days from the date of conception until the calf birth date. Lower, or more -ive, Gestation Length EBVs are generally more favourable. Birth Wt: estimate of genetic differences between animals in kg of calf birth weight. Calf birth weight is the biggest contributing factor causing calving difficulty in heifers. While low Birth Wt EBVs are favoured for calving ease they are also often associated with lower growth potential. Small, or moderate, Birth Wt EBVs are more favourable. FERTILITY TRAITS Days to Calving (DC): estimate of genetic differences among in female fertility, expressed as the number of days from the start of the joining period until subsequent calving. Females with shorter DC EBVs tend to commence cycling earlier after calving and conceive earlier in the joining period. They also tend to attain puberty at a younger age as heifers. Lower, or more -ive, Days to Calving EBVs are more favourable. Scrotal Size: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age. Increased scrotal size is associated with increased semen production in bulls, and earlier age at puberty of bull and heifer progeny. Larger, or more +ive, Scrotal Size EBVs are more favourable. GROWTH TRAITS 200-Day Wt: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in weight at 200 days of age. This is a measure of an animal s early growth to weaning. It is an important trait for breeders turning off animals as vealers or weaners. 400-Day Wt: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in weight at 400 days of age. This is an important trait for breeders turning off animals as yearlings. 600-Day Wt: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in live-weight at 600 days of age. This is an important trait for breeders targeting the production of animals suited for heavy weight grass finished or grain fed market MATERNAL TRAITS Milk: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in milk production potential, expressed through variation in calf growth performance. Larger, more +ive, or moderate, Milk EBVs can be more favourable, depending on the environment. Mature Cow Wt: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in cow weight at 5 years of age. 30 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

33 CARCASE TRAITS Carcase Wt: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age. Larger, more +ive, Carcase Weight EBVs are more favourable. EMA: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in eye muscle area (cm2) at the 12/13th rib site on a 400kg carcase. Larger, more +ive, EMA EBVs are generally more favourable. Rib Fat: estimate of the genetic differences among animals in fat depth (mm) at the 12/13th rib site, measures on a 400kg carcase. More positive (+ive), or more negative (-ive), Rib Fat EBVs may be more favourable, depending on your breeding goals. Rump Fat: estimate of genetic differences among animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site on a standard 400kg carcase. More positive (+ive), or more negative (-ive), Rib Fat EBVs may be more favourable, depending on your breeding goals. IMF%: estimate of genetic differences among animals in percentage intra-muscular fat (marbling) in a 400kg carcase. EFFICIENCY TRAITS Net Feed Intake (NFI): estimate of the genetic differences between animals in efficiency. NFI is measured either post weaning (NFI-P), in young bulls and heifers, fed at around 300 days of age, or in steers fed at around 560 days of age (NFI- F). Lower, more negative ( ive) NFI EBVs are more favourable. TEMPERAMENT TRAITS Docility: estimate of genetic differences between animals in temperament. Docility EBVs are expressed as differences in the percentage of progeny that will be scored with acceptable temperament (ie. either "docile" or "restless"). Higher Docility EBVs are more favourable. $INDEX VALUES Angus Breeding: estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow, joined in a typical commercial self-replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular production system or market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall profitability in the majority of commercial grass and grain finishing beef production systems. The index is particularly suited to commercial producers who sell progeny into different markets, or to seedstock producers supplying bulls to commercial clients who produce for a range of different production systems and market end points. Domestic: estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial selfreplacing herd targeting the domestic supermarket trade, with progeny finished using either grass, grass supplemented by grain or grain finishing systems. Heavy Grain: estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial selfreplacing herd targeting pasture grown steers with a 200 day feedlot finishing period for the grain fed high quality, highly marbled markets. Heavy Grass: estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial selfreplacing herd targeting pasture finished heavy steers. TRAITS OBSERVED Indicates the traits that have been recorded for a particular animal and are contributing to the EBVs that have been calculated. These will appear directly below the table displaying the animals EBVs. UNDERSTANDING ACCURACIES The accuracy associated with an EBV gives an indication of its reliability, and the likely extent of its possible change as more information becomes available. As more data becomes available on animals (or its progeny, or relatives) then the accuracy of its EBVs for particular traits will increase. Accuracies are influenced by the heritability of traits and the genetic associations existing between them. For lowly heritable traits, more information is required to achieve a similar accuracy to that of highly heritable traits. Accuracies are expressed as percentages. The higher the percentage, the greater the chance that the EBV is a close estimate of the animal s true genetic merit, and the less likelihood that the EBV will change as more information becomes available. For more information please contact Angus Australia Locked Bag 11, ARMIDALE NSW 2350 PH: (02) Fax: (02) regos@angusaustralia.com.au Web: MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE

34 Elite Merridale Families VICKY: was introduced from a Victoree foundation heifer in 1959, been consistent breeders and brilliant show cattle with 4 generations of Champions, two going on to become ALL BREEDS champions. The family have heaps of milk with great udders and are usually very protective with their calves. They have great EBV s, even in EMA and it is hard to find a Vicky whom will not perform. WILCOOLA: originated from a Willmay Tarcoola female, I was fortunate enough to outbid an old mate, Don Sunderman for her at Willmay dispersal. The bloodline are consistent breeders of feminine, milky, correct cattle with great temperament. They are great flushers and the name Wilcoola has become very famous now in most states of Australia. ESTER: Original family came from Ballanee Stud. I was able to talk one of nature s gentlemen, Jack Hicks, into selling her, Jack even in those early days was involved in some form of performance testing (prior to Breedplan) Ester W47 was his top weight gain W heifer and even with the extra I had to pay The Esters have turned out a great investment. Esters are good, thick, easy doing correct cattle, excellent breeders with plenty of growth which has bred through for generations. LYNETTE: has been bred from a foundation female, Ardmore Lynette that I purchased with an outstanding bull calf at foot. Destined to be our oundation sire. The family have been consistent or would not still be here. VERYX: Another one of Ballanee 7 females I purchased. Good feminine family but have not had quite the impact at Merrigrange as the Ester and Doryx families. DORYX: From a superb heifer I selected as the pick of her drop, when I promised Jack Hicks, she would be shown if he sold her, and she has won many a ribbon. A female with plenty of neck extention and very feminine. They have been very kind to Merrigrange and possibly because of their popularity, we have sold too many. MILDRED: Originated from Tibooburra Mildred (Reserve Champion at National) as a frozen embryo. Excellent performers in the show and the paddock. JANE: Was also purchased at Wilmay dispersal. Consistent breeders and winners in the show ring, very correct with plenty of femininity and great flushers. You will find many top Janes progeny in the sale. STEPHI: A branch of the Wilcoola family, we had two flush sisters and we thought they had a considerable future so we called one Stephi and one Martina. They haven t let our judgement down as M. Martina was sold for $17,000 and won many a champion sash for her new owners. JEWEL: Originated from Kilmorey Angus, excellent big growthy cattle, with strong heads, always easy doing. The Jewel bull lines usually weigh considerably above the average. Ask a great judge of cattle, Jack Woodbourn what the Jewels have done for Ardrishaig. ESTELLA: Bred down from a foundation female Ardmore Ela 2nd. Always thick cattle with strong heads, great muscle pattern and plenty of growth and eye appeal. They have been very good in the show ring with lovely soft thin hides. FAVOURABLE: Wilson Downs, another top breeding family big and correct and she was dam of Wilco Neptune, a National Champion some years back. The original was just sold recently in fat condition, at 14 years so you can see this line has great longevity. MAORI: Another excellent family from Victoree been great performers at Merrigrange, not the size of most bloodlines, but very feminine correct cattle, and successful in the show ring. JESTRESS: Imported from Kaharau NZ, a brilliant bull breeder, very much in demand but has bred us very few females. Big, thick and correct. Excellent donor. PINESONG: Imported from Kaharau NZ, (with Jestress), another great female breeder with a granddaughter being Junior Champion at Melbourne Royal She is a daughter of Pine Drive Big Sky USA, the bull that has had an enormous impact on the Angus industry all over the world. DANDLOO: Te Mania cow I chose as the pick of their draft of sale cows and has been reasonably successful. MAID: Family originated from a Victoree Maiden female and our first Royal champion at Melbourne was a Maiden. Consistent breeders and have been very successful at Merrigrange. SHINING STAR: Wilson Downs female that we purchased from Agtec, very big and heavy, strong easy doing cattle. Shining Star weighed over 830 kgs. ROSEBUD: Wilson Downs cow that was born in New Zealand, imported to Australia, been an excellent grand dam for Wilson Downs and Merrigrange, and dam of the famous bulls Wilson Downs Bud and Indi. Excellent breeder. Her progeny will create great interest at the sale. MISS AUSTRALIA: When I went to Queensland to buy W.D. Rosebud I took a fancy to Miss Australia, mainly because of her tremendous length and correctness, she certainly hasn t let my judgement down, we have flushed with great success and her progeny are highly sought after. BREEDING STANDARDS Your female herd is the most valuable asset any stud can have. How well and consistent she breeds usually depends on her pedigree. It is better to have a small number of elite females than a large herd of average ones, but do not sacrifice the important traits of performance, fertility and structural correctness. "REMEMBER THE POWER OF THE PEDIGRE" By Phil Collins 32 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017

35 DISCLAIMER NOTICE People entering upon this property for any purpose what-so-ever, including attendance of cattle auctions, do so at their own risk. We are not liable to you for personal injury or death suffered by you and/or for the theft, loss of or damage to any personal property caused or contributed to by us or by any other person whether caused or contributed to by our or their negligence, deliberate act or unlawful conduct. We, Us or Our refer to the owners, Their employees, contractors and agents and each of them. Every care has been taken in compiling this catalogue to ensure accuracy of information supplied, but no responsibility is accepted for any errors which may have occurred. Lot 36 - Merridale Stephie B77 Lot 44 & 45 - Merridale Ester L105 and L106 Peter, Maria, Sharni, Brodie and Jesse and the Merridale team would like to thank you for coming to our 2017 Sale. We sincerely thank you for your support and to those who have bought at our Sale we wish you well with your purchase and would like to have feedback on their success in your herd. Light luncheon provided. Please join us for refreshments following the Sale. Be sure of a catalogue bring this one

36 Lot 6 - Merridale Milane M101 Merridale Dream M103 - Full sister to Lot 6 4 MERRIDALE ANNUAL SALE 2017