Elmore Field Days 2008 Semen Package Winner

Congratulations to Henry Humphreys, Dundalee Brahmans on winning the package of 10 straws of semen and 10 registrations from Kallam Sam Newman (Poll).  Thanks to all those that entered, we had some interesting entries. Juniors please dont be too disappointed that you didn't win this time as there will be other opportunties to win semen from Newman, watch this page for more details. 

We had an exciting Field Days and enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new ones.  We would like to thank Lely Australia for giving us the opportunity to supply the calves for display on their Automatic calf feeder.  Congratulations to Clive, Juergen and the team for winning the design and technology award.

Kallam Brahmans host visitors from Marditech Corporation Sdn Bhd

Malcolm and Jane Boys of Kallam Brahmans were pleased to have the opportunity to host Koshy Thomas, Dr Khusahry and Datuk Dr Saharan Haji Anang from the Marditech Corporation, Selangor, Malaysia.  Our visitors were able to view the herd including some of our exclusive genetics and progeny of Kallam Sam Newman Poll (Newman).  Also viewed were our extensive Embryo Transfer and AI programs and one of our special embryo calves in Kallam Jaidyn 02/08 sired by Mr D-Bar 101/1 out of Miss Merlene 173.

The next day Malcolm organised for them to visit the only EU accredited semen and embryo collection centre in Australia at Camperdown in Victorias Western Districts.

 

 

 

New Arrivals at Kallam Brahmans

 

Malcolm, Jane and Neil are proud to announce the safe arrival of their new baby daughter and sister Isabella Mae born February 13, 2008 in Echuca weighing 7lb 14oz.

 

Other arrivals were the D-Bar embryo calves from Miss Merlene 173, Malcolm's first embryo calves.  Born on February 7, 2008, were two extremely well muscled bull calves, with fantastic temperament.  One has been sold to a new Brahman breeder at Rutherglen at seven days of age, Congratulations Madeline Stanton on your new purchase, we wish you well and hope you have a lot of fun with him.

Competition Winners

In conjunction with our Stock and Land Beef week Open Day we ran a competition for visitors to enter their details to win a $250 voucher to spend with us and one of our vests.  The Winner of our January 30, 2008 open day voucher was Julie Duperouzel from Nhill.

The Winners from the promotion we ran at the Elmore Field Days were first prize a trip and dinner for two on the paddlesteamer Emmylou valued at $100 was Tracy Fraser from Yarrawonga, second prize a family trip on the Pride of the Murray was Angela Dole from Goornong.  Thanks to Vern at Murray River Paddlesteamers in Echuca for assisting with these prizes.

Stock and Land Beef Week January 30, 2008.

Kallam Brahmans will participate in Stock and Land Beef Week again this year as farm number 335.  Our open day is Day Three January 30, 2008.  Entry for this year will be via the Craig Road Entrance at the rear of our property and the display will be again set up at the yards.  For directions go to the Contact Us page to find a Google Map, or follow the Beef Week signs from the Echuca/Kyabram road on the day.

This year on display for your inspection will be 50 functional, easy doing breeding age females, ten 2006/07 weaner females with a percentage of these females being polls.  Our two sires Kallam Sam Newman (Poll) and Kallam Merlene’s Kruiser, will also be available for your inspection, we invite semen orders from these two sires.  Also available for you to view will be some Brahman F1’s all out of dairy cows, these have a variety of uses.

All breeding females will be available for consideration, either for purchase or as donors.  We also have available some embryos surplus to our New Zealand Export order and some semen for cross breeding purposes.

Visitors to Kallam Brahmans will also be offered the opportunity to enter into a prize draw to win a $250 voucher to spend with Kallam Brahmans and a Kallam Brahmans Vest, entry can be prior to the day via the Contact Us page or on the day.

Kallam Brahmans are excited about the future for Brahmans in Southern Australia.  Given the current drought enquiry and demand has increased as Brahmans will perform in any conditions.  We believe this will be a trend that will increase and continue into the future.

 

Kallam Brahmans supporting Nanneella Estate Primary School

Malcolm, Jane and Neil Boys of Kallam Brahmans are proud to support Nanneella Estate Primary School, in their  Green Energy endeavours.  Students from Year 3 – 6, and staff participated in the RACV Maryborough Energy Breakthrough in late November 2007, with their pushcart Nanneella’s Green Speed Machine.  They were ably backed up by parents and members of the local Nanneella Community.

Students had to design a Push Cart to meet certain specifications using as many recycled materials as possible, Malcolm was proud to assist the students in their early design endeavours with welding the push cart together and making design suggestions.  We also provided cash sponsorship and some of the recycled steel parts used in the push cart, yes Malcolm cleaned up some of those off cuts that were lying around.

Whilst competing at Maryborough the students were excellent ambassadors of their school, they gave a presentation on the design and construction, raced around and obstacle course, did sprints and had an endurance race.  The students performed well and ended up coming third for Display and Presentation and first for Design and Construction.  Well done!  The other sponsors for the Green Speed Machine Energy Breakthrough Challenge were Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Mal Boys Contracting Services.

 

Bovine Artificial Insemination Courses

We have recently completed in conjunction with The Factory Training Services three Bovine Artificial Insemination courses, mainly for dairy trainees.  We offer this service from time to time, for more information on when the next course is to be run or to put your name down complete the contact us form on the Contact Us page.

Eleven trainees and farmers completed the three courses run here late November and early December all having felt that the course was a worthwhile experience. 

Courses can be run in your area if numbers permit.

 

Kallam Brahmans at Elmore Field Days October 2007

Kallam Brahmans thank Lely Australia for the opportunity to display their Brahman F1 calves.  The calves were part of the Lely Calm Automatic calf feeder live display.

We had the opportunity to meet with many wonderful people, some old but many new faces, we would like to invite you all to visit us at any time to view our Brahmans and discuss our breeding program.

The Brahman F1’s on the display had only been introduced to the machine the night before the field days began and by the end of Thursday they knew exactly where lunch was.  The way these calves easily adapted to their new environment is testament to their quiet nature and adaptability. They have now settled in back at home without any fuss and are wondering where all the people have gone.

Neil was again very resourceful and was seen handing out stickers promoting our website and the services we at Kallam Brahmans offer.  If you require something extra special we will strive to provide it.  He did come up and ask during one day, “how old are the bulls that we have left for sale, that man over there wants to know”.  Then later that day on the way home, “what price do our females start at?”.  Not bad for an eleven year old, well done Neil you did a great job.

Thanks again to Clive, Jurgen and Kevin and team for the opportunity to be a part of your site and congratulations on winning the best field days exhibit for the second year in a row.  We look forward to working with you again next year.

Brahman F1’s Excel

One of our customers recently reported to us that when he sold his Brahman F1 Vealer steer who was 2 months younger than his traditional Euro bred vealer steers he made approx 25 cents/kg live weight more than his contemporaries.  Hence we have a very satisfied customer who wishes that he had more Brahman F1’s lifting his bottom line.  He was able to turn his vealer off at 5 months instead of the normal seven months for more money and less costs.  Investing in Brahman Genetics makes sound business sense.

Others who have used our genetics have similar stories, extremely feed efficient, excellent temperament, early maturing, good to better than expected market returns.

We have been selling a percentage of our Brahman F1’s every year, they have gone for a variety of things, bulls to mop up dairy herds as they still work in the heat, steers and females for camp drafting, and females for vealer mothers.

 

Neil at Rockhampton Junior Beef 2007

Neil attended Rockhampton Junior Beef Show again in June 2007, the heifer he showed was Palmvale Miss Pablo Winchester 2266 and full sister to his own heifer who didn’t want to lead.  He earned a fifth place in the heifer 9 months and under 12 months with an encouragement award.  In the Junior Parading he received an encouragement award.  When asked if he enjoyed Junior Beef he replied “last year I didn’t get anything, this year I’ve got a ribbon and a hat and a brush”.  The children were also educated on the points of stud and trade cattle judging.  It was very pleasing to see young new Victorian Brahman Breeders Megan Worth winning the stud cattle judging for the 10 years and under 12 years and Danny Worth coming fifth in the trade cattle judging in the same age group.  Well done Megan and Danny we hope to see you guys do well and good luck with your new Brahman stud Worthwhile.

Special thanks to Kearin and Beth Streeter for preparing Miss Pablo for Neil and organising to have her at Junior Beef.  Thanks Tim Olive for transporting her and looking after her until Neil arrived.  Also thanks to Ken and Wendy Cole for preparing our Petty John heifer enabling her to be exhibited at Junior Beef and Brian Wright for looking after her.  Thanks to all those that gave Neil tips and assisted in making this a worthwhile experience for him.

 

Kallam Brahmans Export Brahman Embryos to New Zealand

In April 2007 Kallam Brahmans successfully exported 6 embryos to New Zealand from their donor cow Jomanda Miss Merlene 173.  The embryos were sired by Mr 3X He’s Got the Look (Imp US).  The Embryos have gone to Northland with more to go shortly.  

Full brothers to Miss Merlene 173 have sold at Rockhampton Brahman Week Annual Sale for prices in excess of $20,000, a Mr 3X He’s Got the Look bull out of Miss Merlene’s full sister made $36,000.  A Merlene female sold in 2006 at the Grafton Bos Indicus Sale for $13,000, this is a sought after very fertile cow family, with females getting in calf every year.

In a tough drought year such as we have just experienced it has been good to be able to diversify away from our traditional dairying business.