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Rockley Brahmans are proud to have been recently awarded 4/5 by BREEDPLAN’s ‘Completeness of Performance’ herd rating system. The “Completeness of Performance” herd rating system
Rockley Brahmans are proud to announce our recognition as “2023 Top Stud” by Bush AgriBusiness. Bush AgriBusiness, a respected organisation within the agricultural community, recently
Rockley Miss Trinadine 591 sold to Brendan and Hannah Gilliland, Brenannah Brahmans, Dalby for $26,000. She was sired by Muan A Trimble 5833 and was
Rockley Brahmans was the top seller of the February All Breeds Sale, selling Rockley Cardona for $40,000. The purchaser, Jarrod Dunn, Somerton stud is from
Rockley Brahmans have recently returned from a great networking trip to Thailand where they reconnected with breeders post-COVID. Read the full story published in The
Bungoona Moses (PP) is the new bull on the block here at Rockley Brahmans and he’s already been put to work. After losing Fairy Springs
Having just completed a family succession process, Ashley and Kate Kirk are now the sole owners of Rockley prefix and their property, Ungarra, near Moura.
A red homozygous poll born in late 2020, his dam is Fairy Springs Gem 5565 (PS). Weighing 805 kg at 23 months of age Royal
The top 20 vendors (3 bulls or more) achieved outstanding averages at the 2022 Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale in October. The 2022 averages leader board
Industry Update What a year 2020 has already been- in many areas across the country we have finally received rain, then there were the bushfires,
*Featured image is a young weaner bull by Elmo Picasso who has tested homozygous polled (PP) In 2017 we made the commitment to breed a
The proof of a sire’s value is always in his progeny. Quietly confident that Picasso’s calves would provide what our customers are looking for –
Buying Brahmans with good temperament has advantages for stud breeders and commercial producers alike. Breeding animals will pass on this important trait to their progeny
Breeders and commercial producers keen to purchase high growth bulls should be aware they may cause future calving problems that may reduce your profitability. But
A spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a bull can cost you dearly. When you take into account how long you’ll keep the bull and then the
For stud and commercial breeders wishing to improve production efficiency and gain higher returns, the current dry may be the right time to utilise more
Back home at Ungarra after the sale, we’re grateful for and proud of our accomplishments at Big Country 2019. With 4 grey stud bulls averaging $24,375, 8
I recently visited Yoman Brahmans at Moura to see how full brothers Rockley Tyrion (IVF) (P) and Rockley LP Renly (IVF) and their progeny have been performing since they were purchased
I promised to say more about our decision to purchase Elmo Picasso 1023/7 (P). Even before he entered the showgrounds at Beef 2018, we knew he
Rockley’s goal is to produce elite stud and herd bulls with the highest possible fertility that deliver advantage for our breeding and commercial customers. We believe in
“I estimate that the losses in the beef value chain by not being able to directly link consumer requirements to bull breeders is about $5.5
Our unique red Braham Weaner Grading System is helping us predict sales performance and future genetic gains for customers. We were delighted to sell Rockley Phelps for $40,000
*The featured image shows my grandfather Arnie Kirk with Arrow J Millionaire 300 At the 2007 Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale, 13% of red bulls sold
Udder soundness is strongly correlated with a female’s lifetime breeding success, and as you may expect, at Rockley we focus on producing cows with this
Trait selection for sheaths is a priority at Rockley when it comes to selling and buying bulls. Our clients need animals with clean underlines to
*Featured image: We aim to identify Rockley’s future sires at a young age At this time of the year, bull buyers face a certain pressure
Do-ability, one of Rockley’s 7 elite breeding attributes, describes the body condition of an animal in the paddock, and raised on grass. While do-ability enables animals
We firmly believe that it’s critical for the success of Rockley Brahmans that Chris and I remain up-to-date and informed about research and learning in
At Rockley we know that ongoing education is essential for the success of any business, so we regularly attend field days that will benefit both
Polled genetics is an increasingly common topic of discussion at the sales and producer events I attend. Customers and others also often ask whether we have polled paddock
In my experience, stud and commercial producers need to feel confident they’re purchasing profitable, high performance cattle. You’ve likely heard stories of cattlemen who’ve bought
Length and width or long and thick, whichever way you like describe it, determines an animal’s weight and, in turn, profitability. Length and width is
There is nothing more disappointing than buying an animal that is well-behaved on sale day but whose progeny display unfavourable temperaments. Selecting an animal that
Beef Central’s July 19 article – ‘World’s biggest bull sale right here in Australia’ – includes some fascinating historical information about Brahman Week [1] that
The success of our breeding platform at Rockley comes from our commitment to finding and continually fine-tuning a balance among the genetic traits we want
At Rockley, fertility is a priority among our 7 elite breeding attributes. When I attended Troy Setter’s presentation on fertility at World Congress 2016, I was
We always aim to exceed our clients’ expectations. BREEDPLAN is just one of the processes, tools and technologies we use to produce elite Red Brahman
The contribution of Rockley female Red Brahmans to our clients’ confidence and profitability can’t be underestimated. Over more than sixty years of successfully breeding elite
At Rockley we regularly hear from our customers and industry peers. Their feedback is an essential component in our commitment to continued excellence in the quality of
At Rockley Brahmans Stud, we have recently implemented a three-month post-sale follow up call that covers the animal’s health, behaviour and performance three months after sale. Below
It is our focus on nutrition – including a molasses-based protein and energy supplement, trace minerals, antioxidants and leucaena – that enables the Rockley program
Low stress livestock handling is central to our success at Rockley Brahmans. It benefits our customers, the animals and our handlers. Our handling skills go
At Rockley Brahmans, we have a strong focus on breeding and selling structurally sound cattle. Our high standards mean you can be confident you’re purchasing
To consistently deliver the best of breed Red Brahmans, and to assure we can meet demand, we use an IVF process whereby we carefully select
Use our guidelines to help you select and buy well for temperament. Preparation 1. Take the time to pre-inspect any animal you may wish to
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