NEW, HIGH-PROFILE STUD FOR CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

The longest running bull sale of any breed in the country will bring bulls to Central Queensland for the very first time, after confirming their place as a guest vendor in a local Santa Gertrudis sale.

The move will see Jandowae-based Santa Gertrudis breeder, Rosevale, present a selection of bulls alongside Rolleston’s Broad Leaf Santa Gertrudis.

According to principal sale vendor, Tim Patterson, the partnership provides a tremendous opportunity for Central Queensland buyers to access a new line of bulls backed by decades worth of herd recording, research and technology.

“It’s a positive opportunity to have such a high-profile, well established stud, join our sale.

“It means local buyers can access bulls with some of our breed’s most complete data records.”

Says Tim.

Partnering with Rosevale is an exciting development for Broad Leaf, after a rewarding year on the competition circuit, which Tim says proves a strong demand for commercially aligned cattle in Central Queensland.

“Broad Leaf has picked up a number of awards in the last 12 months, not only for our bulls, but also our progeny, including Best Overall Steer at the 2024 Bauhinia Carcass Classic.

“It reflects the demand across Central Queensland for an article that’s adaptable to both environmental and market conditions. We’re in the business of beef and we have the results to show for it.” Says Tim.

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis stud owner, David Greenup, says his family made the decision to support the Broad Leaf sale following a phone call from Tim.

“The Pattersons were looking to bolster the numbers in their sale and we decided to support them. It’s not something we’ve done in the past and only gave it consideration because of the way Tim prepares his bulls - it’s very similar to us.

The Greenups plan to deliver their bulls to Rolleston prior to sale day, and will run them with the Broad Leaf selection on forage oats and pasture.

“Rosevale bulls have been grown and prepared on pasture. They’ve had no supplementary feed – not ever.

“Don’t expect big, over-conditioned bulls at sale time, but do expect them to breed as much weight into their progeny as most bulls on the market.

“Being fit and healthy at point of sale means they'll work from day one, and ensures longevity in the herds they’re servicing.”

The sale is scheduled for the 15th September at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex.