Lowline Journal 2012 - Australian Lowline Cattle Association

NEWSBreed standard1. General: The AustralianLowline is a pure beef breed.2. Colour: All AustralianLowlines are black. There hasnever been any evidence of anyother overall colour applying tothe breed or to ancestors of thebreed. A little white is not uncommonand should not disqualifyso long as it is restrictedto the scrotum or the udder,and should not extend furtherforward than halfway betweenthe udder/scrotum and navel,on the underbelly only.FEESc/- ABRI, University of New England,Armidale, NSW 2351w: www.lowline.org.aup: (02) 6773 3144 f: (02) 6772 1943e: lowline@abri.une.edu.auABN: 98216776682The current breed standard dates backto 1993 and will be reviewed subjectto a vote of members in 2012.3. Horns: All Australian Lowlinesare naturally polled.4. Conformation: Should beconsistent with that applying toall British beef breeds of cattle,male and female.5. Skin: The skin should be ingood condition, soft and mellow.Hair should be plentifulBASE FEE +10% GSTTOTAL FEEJoining fee (once only) $100.00 $10.00 $110.00Full membership $150.00 $15.00 $165.00Commercial membership(plus full joining fee) $30.00 $3.00 $33.00Associate membership(plus 20% joining fee) $30.00 $3.00 $33.00Junior membership(plus 10% joining fee) $15.00 $1.50 $16.50Special membership for schools(plus 10% joining fee) $15.00 $1.50 $16.50Calf recording fee $5.00 $0.50 $5.50Registration (bulls) $35.00 $3.50 $38.50Late registration bulls (12 months+) $70.00 $7.00 $77.00Registration (females) $35.00 $3.50 $38.50Late registration females (12 months+) $70.00 $7.00 $77.00Transfers $30.00 $3.00 $33.00Certificate reissues $10.00 $1.00 $11.00Donor AI sire registration $50.00 $5.00 $55.00Recording of flush of embryo(s)(per flush) $15.00 $1.50 $16.50Fee for lease of animal betweentwo members of ALCA $60.00 $6.00 $66.00Better Beef . . . NaturallyPrime, Juicy, Tender,Delicious Grass-Fed Beeffrom the Southern HighlandsIt will melt in your mouthBeef Packs available from1/8 to full beast.Save $$$$Delivering to Sydney, Wollongong, Goulburn,Southern Highlands and CanberraPh 0409 776 777 Fax (02) 4869 4776orders@beefalicious.com.au www.beefalicious.com.au1583319and evenly distributed, but notingthe normal differencesexpected in areas of extremecold and heat.6. Weight and size: Judgementshould be based on conformation,health and condition,rather than size. Maturebulls should measure about110cm at the hip, and maturefemales 100cm. In the foundationherd, some animals willexceed those limits marginally.7. Functional efficiency:Lowline Stud7.1 Fertility – There shouldbe evidence of longevity. Bulls –masculine, virile with stronglibido. Cows – feminine withbreeding history of calving.7.2 Sheath – Retracted prepuce.Penis angle about 25 degreesfrom the horizontal.7.3 Udder and teats –Balanced, well attached.7.4 Disposition – Docilityshould be a feature.7.5 Legs and feet – Soundfeet, joints. Squarely set.Breeders of Purebred Australian Lowline CattleChampion Lowline GeneticsTop Quality Cattle for Small AcreagesOur cattle are fully registered with ALCA & DNA typed.Come and meet our quiet, friendly herd – on farminspections always welcome!Christine Feldmanis & Peter BoothMasons - Owens RdWINDELLAMA NSW 2580GPS 35 O 3’ 17.35”S 149 O 50’ 46.69”EPhone/Fax: 61 2 9798 5671 or 61 2 4844 5175Mobile: 0416 047 488Email: windellamadowns@iinet.net.au15793642012 AUSTRALIAN LOWLINE CATTLE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL 15