ABGA Newsletter June 2019
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2019 AGM
The 2019 AGM will be held in Launceston, Tasmania on the 27th of July 2019.
Tamar Valley Resort 7 Waldhorn Drive Grindelwald TAS 7277
www.tamarvalleyresort.com.au
There will be morning tea starting at 10.30am, followed by the member’s forum and lunch. The AGM will be at 1.30pm and then there will be a dinner at the venue in the evening.
RSVP to the office by Thursday 27th June 2019.
Also, rooms have been set aside for attendees - please ring the venue to book your accommodation
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AGM Agenda
Members wishing to include items on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting must have agenda items submitted to the Society by 5pm (EST) on Friday 21st June 2019 for inclusion on the agenda.
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New Members
The following people have joined since the last Council Meeting. We welcome to the association:
Michele Deveze Full Members QLD
Vashti & Courtney Thomas Full Members QLD
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How to collect a DNA sample
If you require any hair kits, please contact the office.
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Please see the new DNA form above. This has been created to help avoid confusion for members.
This form, and the hair card, can then be sent straight to the lab for testing.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.
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Herd Inventory
Inventory paperwork can still be sent in to the office. If you haven’t received or misplaced your paperwork please give Kate a call.
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New AI Sire: Barwise Jeorge
Click below to view the flyer regarding a new AI Sire, Barwise Jeorge.
Please contact Kim at ABS on 03 8358 8800 or by email kim.sultana@genusplc.com if you’re interested in purchasing some semen.
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The King's School in Sydney exhibited a Jandrew Belted Galloway steer at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in April.
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Making roads as a Rural Ambassador for South Australia
Last March at the Mt Pleasant show, Scott Carter of Amrabull Park Heritage breeds was awarded the 2019 Mt Pleasant Show Rural Ambassador award. Scott and his partner Luke run both Highland and Belted Galloways in the Barossa Valley, SA.
Scott then competed in the Central District Shows Association (CDSA) Rural Ambassador finals on the 11th of May where he was interviewed by a representative from the Royal Adelaide Show and the Rural Ambassador State winner from 2018. Later on in the evening he was asked 3 questions in front of the guests from 5 of the districts shows and judged on his public speaking. The 3 questions that were asked were.....
“Can you please tell us about yourself?”
“Please tell us about your show and community involvement”
“Why have you chosen to breed rare and heritage breeds?”
Scott talked about his various show involvement across South Australia as well as his involvement with a variety of associations and societies, including his work as Vice President of the Australian Highland Cattle Society Inc, local poultry club committee involvement and the promotion work that Amrabull Park does to help promote Belted Galloway and Highland cattle, as well as rare and heritage breeds of poultry. He also talked about the importance of the preservation and promotion of heritage breeds and the unique characteristics and qualities that many of these old heritage breeds. He brought to attention the quality beef that both Belted Galloway and Highland cattle produce along with a couple other features of the breeds. Scott was awarded CDSA Rural Ambassador 2019 runner-up, however after his talk on heritage breeds, the president of the Mt Barker Show Society has since invited Scott to talk more about rare and heritage breeds at their AGM in July. Scott has also been contacted by someone involved with the SA Junior Heifer Expo with the suggestion of doing a talk on Heritage breeds of cattle for the participants to learn more about breeds such as Belted Galloway and Highland Cattle. The Rural Ambassador program has really opened up some great opportunities for Scott to continue his passion for the promotion and preservation of rare and heritage breeds. Amrabull Park will also be sending a Belted Galloway heifer, along with 3 Highland heifers to the SA Junior Heifer Expo this year to expose the breeds to the next generation of beef producers.
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Mt Pleasant Show Ambassadors (Kevin Lintern 2018 Rural Ambassador, Jacqui Palk 2019 Young Rural Ambassador, Scott Carter 2019 Rural Ambassador, Caitlin Heppner 2018 Young Rural Ambassador).
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Amy Doecke 2019 CDSA Rural Ambassador (Angaston Show) & Scott Carter 2019 Runner-Up Rural Ambassador (Mt Pleasant Show).
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2019 Bathurst Royal
Peter and Alex from 7 Hills Belted Galloway stud exhibited cattle at the Royal Bathurst show.
There results included:
7 Hills Poseidon - Junior and Grand Champion Bull.
7 Hills Narla - Junior Champion Female.
7 Hills Nora - Reserve Junior Champion Female
7 Hills Nana - Reserve Senior Champion Female
7 Hills Nutmeg - Senior Champion Female, Grand Champion Female, Supreme Belted Galloway Exhibit and then she went up against the other Supreme exhibits and won overall Galloway Family Supreme Exhibit.
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Melbourne Show –
Entries are now open for Melbourne Show
CLICK HERE to enter.
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Bull Portraits
Stevie Penman is a photographer based in Victoria. If you’re interest in getting some bull portraits completed, please contact Stevie – there are no costs associated and the breeder would have a licence to use the final image.
CLICK HERE to view Stevie’s work
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Warialda Belted Galloway - Gindian Event
Saturday 29th June, 4pm-9pm
3 course meal and 4 Pillars Gin
CLICK HERE for more information
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FOR SALE
CLICK HERE to view the Stock For Sale currently on the ABGA website.
If you’d like to list stock for sale, please email Kate the wording (and photos if you’d like those added as well) and she will upload them for you.
Members can list stock and items for sale on the website for 3 months at no cost. Commercial members can do the same for $55.
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Office Contacts
Executive Officer – Kate McDonald T: 02 6773 3243
E: beltedgalloway@abri.une.edu.au
Registrar – Barb O’Shea T: 02 6773 3342
E: beltedgallloway2@abri.une.edu.au
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Direct Deposit Details
BSB: 032 689
Account number: 13 36 34
Westpac
When paying accounts by direct deposit, please use your member number as the reference.
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