In 2014 we had our Inaugural sale
Stand back view on the day
Colin Say & Co summed it up like this.
The first sale for any stud breeder certainly leaves you with a few sleepless nights leading up to the event, this would have been no different for the Turnham family of “Waratah” Guyra, selling 102 Speckle Park lots on Monday 14th July 2014.
These lots consisted of Speckle Park bulls, Brahckle bulls, Embryo lots, Cow and calf units, PTIC females, unjoined yearling heifers and commercial PTIC heifers. With gale force winds blowing for two days leading up to the sale it took the Landcruiser ute to hold the Marquee to the ground, but this did not stop the sale from being a huge success.
Waratah H44
The top priced bull was Lot 14 Waratah H44which sold for $12,000 to Van Derdrift Sons Pty Ltd of Macorna Victoria. The Van Derdrift family were volume buyers, purchasing 22 lots, including the top priced female Lot 76 for $8000. The Van Derdrift family run a piggery which turns off 35,000 pigs annually. The family were attracted to the Speckle Park breed for their carcass attributes. The quality of the Waratah Speckle Park herd encouraged them to make the long journey to the cold climate of Guyra. This was their second inspection, the first being at Christmas time.
Sale breakdown
20/28 Speckle Park bulls sold to average -$4325
4/6 Brahckle bulls sold to average – $3500
18/18 Embryo lots sold to average -$750
15/15 PTIC cows sold to average -$4283
30/31 Yearling Speckle Park heifers sold to average -$3650
30/30 Commercial PTIC heifers sold to average -$864
The Waratah genetics sold across the country from Tasmania to QLD, with the majority of the catalogue selling to various parts of NSW and Victoria. The equal second top price female sold for $7000 to the Doak family of Bundarra lot 86 Waratah J35 a Champagne Pretender daughter. Also selling for $7000 was a Heartridge Aries daughter, new genetics to Australian breeders, which went to Burnett Valley Pork Pty Ltd in Queensland. The commercial females sold extremely well with the top price of $1025 selling to Chinchilla. Angus Cross heifers PTIC to Speckle Park bulls topped at $1000 for lot 96 which consisted of five F1 Speckle Park cross Angus heifers weighing in at %00kg PTIC to Waratah G16
First Sale Done and Dusted
Great Day for “Waratah Speckle Park”
A fantastic result for Eric, Helen, Laiton and Kayla. This sale has been a work in progress for six years, and is the result of a lot of hard work and capital which has gone into this venture with many trips to Canada sourcing genetics. A huge congratulations from the staff at Colin Say and Co Pty Ltd for a fantastic first sale especially in a trying year testing the most hardy seedstock producers
Thanks Nathan and the rest of the Colin Say & Co team
Semen Sires – 2015
Annual Sale
You’re invited to attend our annual sale on Monday 13 July.
Our Semen Sires are selling Lots 59-64.
Sale Catalogue
Take a look at our Sale Catalogue, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Can’t view the catalogue? You can download a PDF copy of the catalogue, or contact us and we’ll put you on our mailing list to send you a printed catalogue when they’re ready (4 weeks prior to sale).
Northern Beef Week Monday 15th June 2015
Monday 15th June 2015 is the designated day for Open day at Waratah Speckle Park. From 9am till 4pm. Take this opportunity to view the up coming Sale Bulls and Females that will be on display.
Come after 9am but before 4pm Check out the cattle, have a chat and some refreshments and enjoy the Turnham Family hospitality.
The Land Northern Beef Week 2014
Inaugural Sale summary 2014
In 2014 we had our Inaugural sale
Stand back view on the day
Colin Say & Co summed it up like this.
The first sale for any stud breeder certainly leaves you with a few sleepless nights leading up to the event, this would have been no different for the Turnham family of “Waratah” Guyra, selling 102 Speckle Park lots on Monday 14th July 2014.
These lots consisted of Speckle Park bulls, Brahckle bulls, Embryo lots, Cow and calf units, PTIC females, unjoined yearling heifers and commercial PTIC heifers. With gale force winds blowing for two days leading up to the sale it took the Landcruiser ute to hold the Marquee to the ground, but this did not stop the sale from being a huge success.
Waratah H44
The top priced bull was Lot 14 Waratah H44which sold for $12,000 to Van Derdrift Sons Pty Ltd of Macorna Victoria. The Van Derdrift family were volume buyers, purchasing 22 lots, including the top priced female Lot 76 for $8000. The Van Derdrift family run a piggery which turns off 35,000 pigs annually. The family were attracted to the Speckle Park breed for their carcass attributes. The quality of the Waratah Speckle Park herd encouraged them to make the long journey to the cold climate of Guyra. This was their second inspection, the first being at Christmas time.
Sale breakdown
20/28 Speckle Park bulls sold to average -$4325
4/6 Brahckle bulls sold to average – $3500
18/18 Embryo lots sold to average -$750
15/15 PTIC cows sold to average -$4283
30/31 Yearling Speckle Park heifers sold to average -$3650
30/30 Commercial PTIC heifers sold to average -$864
The Waratah genetics sold across the country from Tasmania to QLD, with the majority of the catalogue selling to various parts of NSW and Victoria. The equal second top price female sold for $7000 to the Doak family of Bundarra lot 86 Waratah J35 a Champagne Pretender daughter. Also selling for $7000 was a Heartridge Aries daughter, new genetics to Australian breeders, which went to Burnett Valley Pork Pty Ltd in Queensland. The commercial females sold extremely well with the top price of $1025 selling to Chinchilla. Angus Cross heifers PTIC to Speckle Park bulls topped at $1000 for lot 96 which consisted of five F1 Speckle Park cross Angus heifers weighing in at %00kg PTIC to Waratah G16
First Sale Done and Dusted
Great Day for “Waratah Speckle Park”
A fantastic result for Eric, Helen, Laiton and Kayla. This sale has been a work in progress for six years, and is the result of a lot of hard work and capital which has gone into this venture with many trips to Canada sourcing genetics. A huge congratulations from the staff at Colin Say and Co Pty Ltd for a fantastic first sale especially in a trying year testing the most hardy seedstock producers
Thanks Nathan and the rest of the Colin Say & Co team
Rockhampton Australia Beef 2015
Beef Australia 2015
Waratah Speckle Park headed to Rockhampton in May 2015. After a wet set up we had a very enjoyable week meeting lot’s of interested people in the Speckle Park Breed. Our two workplace students from Downlands College, Kate and Cloe were a tremendous help to us at the site and in the show ring. Our thanks go to Steve their teacher as well. Our achievements in the ring were as follows. Waratah females were unbeatable, winning Champion ribbons in all classes entered.
Waratah H11
Grand Champion and Senior Champion Speckle Park female was won by Waratah H11 with calf at foot.
Waratah H11 and calf with Downlands College student Kate Strong
Reserve Senior Speckle Park Champion female was won by Waratah Amy J53 and Junior Speckle Park Champion female was awarded to Waratah Ember J31. Waratah performed exceptionally well in the breeders group taking home second place prizes. Another huge thank you to Downlands College, Toowoomba, in particular Kate Strong and Cloe Wallace, for your hard work and contribution preparing and presenting our cattle at Beef Australia.
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On Line Catalogue for 2015
Check out our sale preview video below to see some of the quality lots that will be available in our July sale. Then download a copy of our sale catalogue below to see all that’s on offer.
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Farmfest Success
Farmfest 2014 was a good promotion for Waratah Speckle Park. Lots of interest was shown with people visiting the display and viewing the cattle. Success in the show ring with our Brahckle (Brahman x Speckle Park) claimed a first in Champion Tropical Breeds. He is Lot 34 in our upcoming Sale on Monday July 14th 2014 Join our mailing list if you would like a catalogue posted to you.
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Sale Embryos
You’re invited to attend our annual sale on Monday 13 July.
You can download our Sale Catalogue now.
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New Sire Papa Razzi AGR
Seman $30 per straw + GST
Papa Razzi AGR ***Birth weight 34kg*** Mature weight 1051kg
P.A.R King Pin 1K P.A.R Kismit 10K
Sire: P.A.R Mr. Powerstroke 4M Dam: Monalisa of P.A.R 6M
Aspen Acres Kaaba Kin 4K Double RR Angel 86’88
Papa Razzi is a balanced bull offering good structure, thickness and carcass quality. He was named Grand Champian bull at Canadian Western Agribition in 2005 and in 2004 was Grand Champion Bull at Farmfair.
Papa Razzi’s outcross pedigree allows mating flexibility and his low birth weight makes him a model breeder. Papa Razzi is a veteran bull being in existence since the breed was established in 2006.
New Canadian Sire
Codiak Amigo GNK 65Y
Amigo is a smooth made, eye-appealing sire with a low birth weight of 33.5kg. To complement this, he also offers growth, length and extension. Total outcross genetic that can be used on any Speckle Park cow in Australia. He is sure to inject the great carcass genetics Speckle Park are known for into his calves.
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