As a fourth-generation farmer, with roots going back to dairy cattle and fruit trees. Another high price achieved last year was a new record for New Zealand, with the Maungahina stud, Masterton, selling Maungahina Promise P194 for $NZ35,000 to Justin and Amy Dickens, JAD Speckle Park. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle cross well on almost every breed of cattle and show every indication of contributing hybrid vigor. After doing some extensive research on the breed, Ron and Barb flew to Edmonton, Alberta to view firsthand some of the Speckle Park cattle up for auction. Speckles continued to command high prices throughout the year as commercial producers looked to restock following drought. The Rose Hill Speckle Park Stud Open Day is on Saturday, August 29 at 3142 Lue Rd, Lue. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
} WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Later that month records tumbled at the Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange when a pen of nine first-cross cows and their second calves from Kayla and Mitch Kelaher, Gunnedah, made $4050, breaking the previous high set a fortnight earlier, when cows and calves on account of Red Rock sold for $3650. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. In 2018, Bob was introduced to Speckle Park cattle and immediately developed a passion for the breed. }()). The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order but whose rules are we fighting for? Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Friendly, loved to be rubbed and petted. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake Your email address will not be published. [2]:304 It is one of only a few beef cattle breeds developed in Canada. We have semen qualified for New Zealand, Canada, USA, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. Both British White and Speckle Parks are seen here but they get discounted terribly at the stockyards. Webtogether, Speckle Park breeders should avoid mating two red gene carriers together. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Speckle Park International (SPI) Technical Sub-Committee Chair, Paul Guy, said the results at the processor had piqued the interest of many in the industry. He is co-owner of Heavenly Acres, located in Esperance, New York, with his father. Preparing the cattle for adElemSticky.style.width = rect.width + 'px';
"At the end of the day, it's dollars into our back pocket that pays, and in this trial, the Speckle Park heifers performed really well, ranging from $6.65/kg to $6.95/kg cwt, while the Angus heifer price ranged from $6/kg to $6.60/kg cwt.". They have quite the breed standard, making them top choices for farms who are looking to profit from meat sales. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Box 307 Neilburg, They decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. The calves are smaller in size when born, which ensure easy calving. Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. 4 Likes, 0 Comments - BW Cattle Services (@bwcattleservices) on Instagram: We have had a few big days at TeMooi Speckle Park annual Performance Sale. It is a beef cattle breed and mainly raised for meat production. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. When it comes to Speckle Park, the animals are attractive but it is whats underneath that is the true prize! The Speckle Park-cross heifers had a hot standard carcass weight (HSCW) of 291kg, an average P8 fat of 15.67, and returned an average of $6.90/kg carcass weight, or $2010 per head. Putting Undesirable Genetic Conditions into Perspective All breeds of cattle, in fact all mammals including humans, have undesirable genetic conditions. Please follow Timely Manor Speckle Park Cattle on Facebook or email at. "Of the Angus heifer group, 21.7 per cent scored 400+ for MSA Marbling, while 1.7 per cent scored 500+. However, they will also make good cattle for Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle have white lines on their backs and underbellies (except for the solid color pattern). Speckle Park is a combination of three breeds of British cattle Angus, White Park and Teeswater Shorthorn. endobj
We had 2 speckle cows, one was pretty high headed and I didn't trust being near her when her calf was little and she did not like to come in the pen. These members have been integral to the organization and foundation of this Association. A winning Speckle Park steer in a Calgary carcass competition had an incredibly high dressing percentage the weight of the carcass against the animal's live weight. Speckle Park International members measure their cattle more than most other beef breeds all registered animals are DNA parent verified to both sire and dam, and are tested for three key traits prior to registration. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. Follow Golden Leaf Speckle Park on Facebook to find out more about the Harris family and their operation or email at harrisfarmsva@gmail.com. Producers in the Mudgee area who are considering Speckle Park can move forward with confidence. Contact. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. And it is one of only a few meat cattle breeds developed in Canada. Characteristics of the leopard pattern is white with small black spots. Speckle Park is one of the fastest growing beef cattle breeds in the world. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/speckled-cow-breed-of-cattle-bringing-beauty-and-big-yields/7824036, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, Australia's biggest drug bust: $1 billion worth of cocaine linked to Mexican cartel intercepted, 'Pincers are closing': Ukrainian forces under pressure as Russians shell roads out of Bakhmut, Four in hospital after terrifying home invasion by gang armed with machetes, knives, hammer, 'We have got the balance right': PM gives Greens' super demands short shrift, Crowd laughs as Russia's foreign minister claims Ukraine war 'was launched against us', The tense, 10-minute meeting that left Russia's chief diplomat smoking outside in the blazing sun, 'Celebrity leaders': Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley take veiled jabs at Donald Trump in CPAC remarks. %PDF-1.5
Speckle Park produce high carcase dressing percentages 60%-plus is common in a first cross and great meat eating quality. Speckled is for the spots in the rear quarters and throughout the body. if (rect.top <= 0) { This association was created with the intent to develop a new breed. The rolls of ASPA within the breed will be to maintain an accurate herd book, uphold breed standards, promote the breed, and educate the industry of the benefits of Speckle Park Cattle. [2]:304. Local Speckle Park Stud principal Alex Pateman began breeding Speckle Park 10 years ago after seeing them at Sydney Royal. They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. While they are definitely front paddock cattle, Speckle Park are making a name for themselves as premium carcass animals that offer producers a high value animal to turn off earlier and processors a high yielding, marbled carcass without excess waste. They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. The Speckle Park cow is primarily used for meat production. $NZ35,000 to Justin and Amy Dickens, JAD Speckle Park. adElemSticky.style.height = rect.height + 'px';
No longer considered a "boutique breed" in the area, Rose Hill Speckle Park Stud won Grand Champion of any breed at Mudgee Show this year. We respect your privacy, and we will never sell your data, or send spam. Cattle available for sale at all times For questions or more information, email or call us at 780-872-8788. A new world record female price was set in January last year, with $45,000 paid for a half interest in Inc Havana 101F at the inaugural Launch Speckle Park Sale in Denver, Colorado, US. adElem.style.height = ''; [5], Numbers are low, and in Canada it is an endangered breed. Far fewer know their real story. Developed in Canada, they are a carcase-orientated yet maternal purebred. adElem.style.position = ''; WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. Photo and info from Wikipedia. Demand for genetics packages is also high, with four embryos from Battalion Heartbreaker M1, selling for $5050 each in November. WebThey decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. And they are now used for beef production. The bulls tend to be beefier and round in appearance than the more squared off females. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. Preparing the cattle for Notta Ranch rolled the dice and took part in an All Breeds Sale in Las Vegas on December 7, 2019. } else { It was developed in Canada over a period of several decades, but only officially became a breed in 2006. WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Producers have been impressed by how much meat they can sell from a Speckle Park cow. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. Wattle Grove stud's sale in October reached a high of $68,000 for Wattle Grove Paperboy, setting a new world record for bulls. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake I felt that the Speckle Park cattle (especially the bulls) at Agribition have lost a lot of their depth.