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SALE TOPPING GENETICS Champion Sire Group at Stirling February 2016 Sired Rawburn Black Hawk. Sire group consisted of bulls from Balmachie, Linton Gilbertines and Rulesmains herds. 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 2 05/04/2017 13:08
Front cover left to right: Fenland My Prize Owned Felix McDaid Sire: Rawburn Black Hawk Retties Lady Ruth N228 Owned Donald Rankin Sire: Rawburn Elysium FOREWORD For the past 30 years the Rawburn programme has been built around breeding for commercial excellence. The programme is committed to breeding and sourcing the very best genetics domestic and foreign to continue meeting the goals of the Rawburn herd and that of our customers. Our 2017 sire offering is our best to date. Alongside many of the most influential Angus sires in the UK we include three new sires that really will give your herd a genetic fuel injection. Rawburn Makka Pakka is the highest Terminal and Self Replacing Index bull born in the UK in 2015. His Dam is a cow of great structural correctness and faultless fertility. He is the most complete bull we have ever bred at Rawburn. Rawburn Jagger Eric is the ultimate calving ease, high growth sire. Usually you are asked to compromise calving ease for growth but not with this bull. Be the first in the UK to get calves off the 2017 Stirling high selling bull, 18,000gns Balmachie Jack Eric. An opportunity not to be missed. Herd Patriarch - Rawburn Transformer Rawburn Boss Hogg offers an outcross pedigree full of great Angus cattle and his type is exactly what we are looking for to add a new dimension in maternal and fleshing ability without the sacrifice of muscle and growth. John Elliot Roxburgh Mains Kelso TD5 8NJ Tel: 01573 450223 Mob: 07795 165140 Email: rawburn@aol.com Rawburn Double Oseven and Rawburn Black Hawk are bulls of great stature and presence. They have some of the highest performance ever seen in the breed, their daughters will be the pride of your herd. These bulls work in our herd, they work in herds throughout the country and they will DEFINITELY work in your herd. Our bulls guarantee success. 1 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 1 05/04/2017 13:08
MAKKA PAKKA Rawburn Makka Pakka is the most complete bull ever bred at Rawburn. His own performance is staggering, recording a 400-day weight of 820Kgs with an actual birth weight of only 44Kgs. His breedplan figures are as complete as you can find in the breed. His Terminal and Self Replacing Indexes are the highest of any bull born in the UK in 2015. Although the phenotype and performance of Makka Pakka is impressive, what really makes him so complete is his inherent maternal and fertility. His Dam, Rawburn Morning Princess, is the best cow in the herd. She gave birth to her first calf at 22 months old and has since had a further five calves, all in the first cycle of our breeding season. She is a model Angus cow! Makka Pakka s first calves are now born and they are exactly what we expected. They are born moderate sized and unassisted with great vigour and quality. He is ideally suited for cows and heifers alike and guarantees offspring that will become the future stars of your herd. In 2016 we naturally bred 56 cows and heifers to Makka Pakka before he was 21 months old. A true testament to his supreme fertility and the confidence we have at Rawburn that Makka Pakka will become our greatest achievement to date. SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +62 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +80 +39 THE MOST COMPLETE BULL EVER BRED AT RAWBURN Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -3.8 +0.9 +5.7 +64 +128 +155 +28 +2.5 +8.2-4.0 +3.0 Acc 56% 54% 78% 73% 73% 69% 60% 75% 58% 63% 58% RAWBURN MAKKA PAKKA R076 NETHERALLAN PETER PERSHORE E052 RAWBURN MORNING PRINCESS J060 ANKONIAN ELIXIR 100 NIGHTINGALE PRIDE OF PERSHORE S44 RAWBURN RANDOLPH F555 RAWBURN MORNING PRINCESS B164 60 + VAT MINIMUM 3 STRAWS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT 2 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 2 05/04/2017 13:08
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JAGGER ERIC The buyer says I want Angus calves that are born unassisted with excellent vigour, compete at the highest level for growth and make excellent females to retain in my herd. We say You need Jagger Eric There is no bull in the breed better for calving ease that is higher from Terminal Index, Self Replacing Index and milk. If you value your sleep but still want top quality Angus calves then look no further than Rawburn Jagger Eric. THE CALVING EASE SIRE THAT DOES NOT COMPROMISE ON GROWTH EBV Percentiles for Rawburn Jagger Eric R094 SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +47 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +71 +39 Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV +8.3 +5.0 +0.3 +48 +87 +109 +17 +1.5 +6.3-1.5-1.6 Acc 46% 39% 78% 71% 70% 66% 44% 73% 51% 57% 50% RAWBURN JAGGER ERIC R094 RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630 RAWBURN JOY ERICA L251 TC FREEDOM 104 HOFF BLACKBIRD 594 RAWBURN TRANSFORMER RAWBURN JOY ERICA J988 30 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 5 STRAWS - ROYALTY 40 40 PER STRAW 4 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 4 05/04/2017 13:08
Owned - David Andrews, Warson Herd ROYALTY SIRE 5 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 5 05/04/2017 13:08
BALMACHIE JACK ERIC A unique opportunity to have the first calves in the country from the 2017 Stirling Bull Sale high seller, 18,000gns Balmachie Jack Eric. In 1999 Rawburn made the decision to release semen as soon as it was collected from Rawburn Transformer. For the breeders that purchased the semen and had the first calves on the ground, the economic benefit to their herd was vast for their relatively modest investment. Once again Rawburn are offering the opportunity to get the very first calves from one of the most exciting bulls in the UK. Balmachie Jack Eric combines exceptional muscle with proven calving ease. Jack Eric is sired by unique outcross bull Balmachie Ben Vorlich who is a direct son of the great US sire G13 Steel. Angus bulls do not come any more correct, naturally muscled or full of breed character than Jack Eric. Make sure you take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +42 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +55 +39 BREED THE FIRST CALVES IN THE UK Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV +1.5 +3.2 +2.9 +38 +74 +88 +12 +0.8 +5.8-3.2 +2.8 Acc 39% 35% 74% 61% 63% 66% 40% 66% 46% 52% 45% BALMACHIE JACK ERIC R206 BALMACHIE BEN VORLICH L105 BALMACHIE JUANA ERICA J067 G13 STEEL (SS) BIG SKY BEAUTY 009 RAWBURN TRANSFORMER #EJR IDVIES JUANA ERICA B091 70 + VAT - MINIMUM 5 STRAWS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT 6 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 6 05/04/2017 13:08
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RAWBURN FIREBRAND Although we have bred many good sons of Rawburn Elysium, until now, we have not bred a son that we felt could surpass the great bull. Rawburn Firebrand is a potent combination of showring and performance genetics. His Dam is the result of an embryo from highly proven North American genetics. She is the most decorated show cow ever in Denmark, winning the National Championship twice. Firebrand s own performance was huge, recording an adjusted 400-day weight of 780Kgs and an Eye Muscle Area of 116 cm2 at just 12 months of age. In 2016 sons of Firebrand were the high selling sire group at Rawburn and his first daughter to be sold at public auction made 9,500gns at just 10 months old. From their exceptional performance data and the show winning style of his progeny we are confident that Firebrand is the bull that can overtake his Sire. Sire Rawburn Elysium Dam ML Felicia Dateline Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +54 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +58 +39 Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -12.6-1.7 +7.6 +79 +131 +147 +17 +0.5 +7.5-1.0 +1.8 Acc 59% 50% 90% 84% 82% 77% 54% 79% 59% 67% 59% Daughter - 9500gns at 10 months old RAWBURN FIREBRAND N687 RAWBURN ELYSIUM F547 ML FELICIA DATELINE 755 RAWBURN LORD ROSS C216 RAWBURN EVENING STAR B167 VERMILION DATELINE 7078 MVF FELICIA 47J 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT 8 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 8 05/04/2017 13:08
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BOSS HOGG Rawburn Boss Hogg is without doubt one of the most exciting individuals ever bred at Rawburn. A young bull with exceptional power, performance and structural integrity. His outcross pedigree leaves nothing to chance. His Dam is a maternal sister to Hoff Limited Edition. We regard her as the best female we have ever owned in North America. Angus cows rarely come as powerful, yet maintain such femininity and class. His sire TC Freedom is a breed legend that has proven himself as a consistent breeder of growth, muscle and milk with moderate birth weights. A bull that not only looks great but also produces cattle that are functional and desired in the show and sale ring. Boss Hogg has the makings of the next influential Rawburn sire. Boss Hogg will add a new dimension in maternal and fleshing ability without the sacrifice of muscle and growth. SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +41 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +62 +39 Dam Hoff Blackbird 5218 Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV +0.9 +2.1 +4.3 +55 +94 +127 +18 +2.6 +4.7 +0.5 0.0 Acc 68% 53% 94% 90% 86% 81% 53% 83% 62% 69% 60% RAWBURN BOSS HOGG N630 TC FREEDOM 104 HOFF BLACKBIRD 594 CONNEALY FOREFRONT TC RUBY 9095 SVF BANDOLIER HOFF BOSS LADY S C 3V9 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 70 PER STRAW MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 10 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 10 05/04/2017 13:08
EXCITING NEW OUTCROSS SIRE 11 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 11 05/04/2017 13:08
BLACK HAWK In the history of the Rawburn herd, no bull has stood out from his contemporary group more than Black Hawk L261. His combination of performance, pedigree and eye appeal were unrivalled within the herd and justified his position as the most valuable bull we have ever sold. At 11½ months old Black Hawk sold for 40,000 to the Linton Gilbertines herd. His Dam is one of the stars of the Rawburn programme and is a daughter of the great maternal bull Rawburn Duke Windsor E440. His sire, 24,000gns Lockerley Legolas, was the top priced bull sold in the UK in 2009. Rawburn Black Hawk s offspring have had great success at bull sales and shows around the UK. His sons and daughters have won numerous championships including Overall Champion at the Royal Welsh Show and Male Champion at 2016 RHS. His Progeny were Champion Sire Group at 2016 February bull sales and averaged 5538. In October his daughters sold to a top of 15,000gns and averaged 10,675. For proven consistency and quality look no further than Rawburn Black Hawk. Best Sire group at Stirling February Bull Sales. SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +47 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +57 +39 Son Champion at the 2015 Royal Welsh Show. Daughter - 15,000gns Rawburn Lady Ross. Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -0.8 +0.5 +4.8 +62 +105 +122 +18-0.6 +1.9-3.5 +1.3 Acc 71% 63% 95% 90% 90% 84% 68% 84% 63% 76% 65% RAWBURN BLACK HAWK L261 LOCKERLEY LEGOLAS G850 RAWBURN BLACKBIRD G729 IDVIES EURIS LOCKERLEY LAURA RAWBURN DUKE WINDSOR HUXTON BLACKBIRD 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 70 PER STRAW MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 12 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 12 05/04/2017 13:08
Owned - Gordon Brooke, Linton Gilbertines 13 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 13 05/04/2017 13:08
DOUBLE OSEVEN 007 is bred to be the very best. His Dam has, in three separate years, bred the heaviest male or female in the herd at 400- days. No other cow has done this more than once. His sire, Rawburn Randolph, has established himself as maybe the best we have bred at Rawburn. His daughters are the nucleus of the herd and through their exceptional production records are the stars of the Rawburn programme. Sister - UK record priced heifer, 24,000gns Rawburn Edith K180 Sister - Rawburn Miss Princess K207 SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +44 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +53 +39 GROWTH & MATERNAL Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -9.9 +1.3 +8.0 +68 +126 +149 +32 +0.3 +2.8-0.9-0.6 Acc 84% 74% 97% 95% 95% 91% 81% 94% 76% 85% 76% RAWBURN DOUBLE OSEVEN J985 RAWBURN RANDOLPH F555 RAWBURN DUCHESS ARGYLL Z036 HOFF LIMITED EDITION PRAIRIELANE 8116 ROSEBUD RAWBURN TRANSFORMER RAWBURN DUCHESS OF ARGYLL 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT 14 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 14 05/04/2017 13:08
Owned Highland Wagyu Photo courtesy of Andrew Reid UK #1 FOR MILK 15 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 15 05/04/2017 13:08
ELMER We do not know of a bull in the breed today that can breed more muscle with such fantastic calving and performance figures as Elmer. With such a potent performance combination, Elmer is ideal to breed to heifers or cows alike. His first crop of calves were born easily, predominantly out of 24-month-old heifers and have grown on to demonstrate the same muscle expression and style as himself. His first calves are proving a great hit with pedigree and commercial breeders and are certain to generate a premium in today s market. If you want to breed show and sale winning cattle and sleep easy at night then Elmer is the bull for you! Rawburn New with his 2-year-old Dam SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +41 +30 Daughter - 8000gns Ellen Erica L270 Daughter - 10,000 Rawburn Kinannie L326 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +53 +39 Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV +3.8-4.7 +2.5 +37 +59 +78 +9-0.4 +8.8-0.6 +3.6 MUSCLE & CALVING EASE RAWBURN ELMER J921 RAWBURN LORD ROSS C216 RAWBURN ELEANOR E482 Acc 84% 77% 96% 93% 94% 89% 77% 92% 76% 85% 76% DALRENE CRUZ RAWBURN LADY ROSS RAWBURN TRANSFORMER RAWBURN ELEANOR 15 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 5 STRAWS ROYALTY 70 16 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 16 05/04/2017 13:08
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FIELD MARSHALL With the exceptional structural correctness and growth of his sire Ankonian Elixir 100 and the explosive muscle from his Netherton bred female line. As soon as we saw Field Marshall at 7 months old we knew that he was the bull that could carry on the great work of Rawburn Lord Ross C216 and add the carcass quality and muscling that our customers demand. His first calves have been born easily and with lots of thickness and quality. HIS FIRST SONS AT STIRLING BULL SALE AVERAGED 12,000GNS Grand-Dam - Netherton Frances O2 Sister - Eckington Felicity M152 SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +33 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +35 +39 Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -12.3-4.7 +7.3 +47 +85 +103 +13 +1.7 +5.2-1.2 +1.3 Acc 76% 68% 94% 90% 91% 85% 69% 89% 69% 78% 69% ANKONIAN ELIXIR DB First son to sell at Stirling 15,000gns Belhaven Perthshire ANKONIAN ELIXIR 100 [AI] (IMP) OAKCHURCH FIELD MARSHALL K143 ANKONY LASS 206T Offspring - Winter National Champion Pair from Lakewood herd DALRENE CRUZ 11F (IMP) SOUTHFIELD FELICITY NETHERTON FRANCES O2 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 70 PER STRAW MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 18 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 18 05/04/2017 13:08
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ENIGMA Size, muscle and style are exactly what you will get from Enigma. His mother Royal Eston Anne is one of the most impressive cows in Canada and his father is the breed great, Hoff Limited Edition. We were so confident of Enigma s quality that we naturally bred him to 40 females at just 16 months old and he did not disappoint. His fertility was faultless and his calves have been born unassisted and with great vigour. His first crop of calves sold exceptionally well with his daughter Duchess Prairielane becoming Champion Sire - Hoff Limited Edition SC594 Daughter - Great Yorkshire Show Overall Champion: Duchess Prairielane Daughter - 12,000gns Rawburn Ella J996 at the Great Yorkshire for Neil Ainsworth on her first show outing. Enigma s daughters have sold on three occasions for five figure sums, 13,000gns, 12,000gns and 11,500gns respectively. His sons have been no less impressive with Rawburn Emblem selling to Ballathie Estates for 30,000. SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Son - 30,000 Rawburn Emblem K127 Daughter - 11,500gns Rawburn Ebony J059 Daughter - 13,000gns Rawburn Mary Princess K097 Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +29 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +38 +39 March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dir Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -8.5-3.8 +6.5 +40 +67 +96 +15 +0.1 +5.3-2.0 +1.6 HOFF LIMITED EDITION SC 594 RAWBURN ENIGMA G653 ROYAL ESTON ANNE 23J Acc 79% 73% 96% 92% 93% 89% 80% 91% 73% 82% 73% HOFF CHARGER S C HOFF BOSS LADY S C MVRB VISION 86E ROYAL ESTON ANNE 34Z 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT 20 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 20 05/04/2017 13:08
Owned - Messrs Graham, Carruthers 21 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 21 05/04/2017 13:08
CUDLOBE YELLOWSTONE Cudlobe Yellowstone has topped the charts for marbling year after year. OK, while this doesn t influence the EUROP grading scheme, potential overseas buyers may regard this differently. You may want to develop a premium market with your local high class butcher or farm shop. Better still you may want something special for your own table. Yellowstone gives nothing away on eye appeal. He was Champion at two Canadian National Shows and was purchased for $24,000. If you want to produce the finest Angus beef available then Yellowstone is the bull. SELECTION INDEX VALUES Market Target Index Value Breed Average Angus Terminal Index (GBP) +24 +30 Angus Self Replacing Index (GBP) +29 +39 Dir March 2017 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Dtrs Birth 200 400 600 Milk Scrotal Size (cm) Eye Muscle Area (sq.cm) Rib Fat (mm) Retail Beef Yield EBV -9.3 +1.0 +4.8 +43 +76 +92 +14 +2.3 +2.8 +1.0-0.7 CUDLOBE YELLOWSTONE 1 03 VERMILION YELLOWSTONE CUDLOBE EUGENIE 2J VERMILION DATELINE 7078 VERMILION B JESTRESS 3912 WIWA CREEK HOGAN 21 96 CUDLOBE EUGENIE 2F Acc 75% 69% 94% 91% 91% 87% 86% 84% 73% 78% 67% 60 PER STRAW + VAT MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 70 PER STRAW MINIMUM OF 3 STRAWS 22 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 22 05/04/2017 13:08
UK #1 FOR MARBLING 23 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 23 05/04/2017 13:08
BLACK HAWK BEAUTIES 2016 UK High Selling Heifer 15,000gns Rawburn Lady Ross P889 Purchased by Brailes Livestock Rawburn Evergreen - 6,500gns to Jalex herd Rawburn Felicia - 9000gns to Yearsley herd 24 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 24 05/04/2017 13:08
2016 ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW CHAMPIONS Overall Champion Retties Lady Ruth Owned Donald Rankin Sire Rawburn Elysium Male Champion Fenland My Prize Owned Felix McDaid - Sire Rawburn Black Hawk 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 25 05/04/2017 13:08
John Elliot Roxburgh Mains Kelso TD5 8NJ Tel: 01573 450223 Mob: 07795 165140 Email: rawburn@aol.com 16284 John Elliot Rawburn Brochure 2017.indd 26 05/04/2017 13:08