The Angus heifers had a HSCW of 289kg, average P8 fat of 16.61, and returned an average of $6.44/kg cwt or $1861/head. [2]:304, A breed association, the Canadian Speckle Park Association, was formed in 1985. The only disadvantage of this breed is the survival in severe climatic conditions. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. PO Box 439, Pittsworth, Queensland, AustraliaPhone: 1800 221 271Hours: 8am - 4pm. Preparing the cattle for (function () { WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. endobj
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Canadian Speckle Park cattle are beautiful animals with distinctive color patterns. The other was a BIG cow, and a sweetheart. Canadian Speckle Park cattle are beautiful animals with distinctive color patterns. The bulls tend to be beefier and round in appearance than the more squared off females. }; 9. The pattern of white with black points shows a mostly white animal with black around the ears, eyes, muzzle, lower legs and hooves, and is produced by the dominant gene. They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. Ron is blessed with a lot of friends in his life, but has made even more because of the taste and tenderness of var adElemSticky = document.getElementById('vi-sticky-ad');
WebSpeckle Park cattle originated in Canada. This group is to share wins and discuss challenges of bringing this breed to the states! Preparing the cattle for Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. WebThe Speckle Park is a modern Canadian breed of beef cattle. Shortly, after, the transition into the breed began in 2012 and has been rewarding ever since to say the least. It is a beef cattle breed and mainly raised for meat production. And it is one of only a few meat cattle breeds developed in Canada. Putting Undesirable Genetic Conditions into Perspective All breeds of cattle, in fact all mammals including humans, have undesirable genetic conditions. four embryos from Battalion Heartbreaker M1, selling for $5050 each in November. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. Sky-high market for Speckle Park females. Seventeen of the Speckle Park-cross heifers marbled 3+, with one scoring a five, while only one Angus heifer marbled 3+. It's amazing," Mr Power said. 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We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Your email address will not be published. We care about the protection of your data. The cows and calves were part of a larger offering from vendors Dale and Robyn Scott from Gippsland, whose 45 units averaged $4034. In case of temperament, the Canadian Speckle Park cattle are relatively quiet animals and very easily manageable. Sky-high market for Speckle Park females. The success continued this year, with Wattle Grove Ba Da Boom Q127 selling for $65,000 to Gotcha Speckle Parks at the stud's Toowoomba sale in February. The Sheikh spent $20,000 on one five-month-old bull, which recently won top honours at the Royal Adelaide Show. The Speckle Park cow is primarily used for meat production. Want to know more? Box 307 Neilburg, Genetically the leopard patterns and classic speckle patterns are same, and result from the combination of the solid gene and the White Park gene. Call Dale on +61429360419 The American Speckle Park Association (ASPA) was found in early 2021 by a group of Speckle Park breeders looking to promote and grow this versatile breed in the United States. We sell semen all year round into both Commercial programs and other Studs. adElem.style.width = (rect.width) + 'px'; Later that month records tumbled at the Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange when a pen of nine first-cross cows and their second calves from Kayla and Mitch Kelaher, Gunnedah, made $4050, breaking the previous high set a fortnight earlier, when cows and calves on account of Red Rock sold for $3650. The novel breed has also gained some royal attention with the former crown prince of Qatar, Sheikh Mishal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, buying some of Mr Ebbeck's animals and Speckle Park genetics. } Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. <>>> New CEO's big plans for Speckle Park International, Ambitious plans for Speckle Park International Youth program, sale in October reached a high of $68,000 for Wattle Grove Paperboy, Minnamurra Plunderer P196, who sold for $40,000 in September. Speckle Park cattle have achieved incredible prices through the saleyard and online store cattle auctions, as well as stud sales, with Australian studs setting new records. They find the speckle cross are well sort after by local butchers who happily pay a premium price to secure them. } Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Canada (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Australia (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Ireland (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Cattle), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Speckle_Park&oldid=1058329252, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 December 2021, at 21:53. stream Webtogether, Speckle Park breeders should avoid mating two red gene carriers together. Updated May 10 2017 - 8:41pm, first published May 9 2017 - 2:30pm. Producers in the Mudgee area who are considering Speckle Park can move forward with confidence. Both parts of the name refer to the color pattern. "Don't worry about the colour on the outside," Minnamurra Pastoral Company manager Dennis Power said. WebThe Speckle Park is a modern Canadian breed of beef cattle. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. The bulls tend to be beefier and round in appearance than the more squared off females. "It's what's under the skin the muscle and meat and bone with these cattle [that] is very impressive.". P.O. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wattle Grove stud's sale in October reached a high of $68,000 for Wattle Grove Paperboy, setting a new world record for bulls. Developed in Canada, they are a carcase-orientated yet maternal purebred. The only disadvantage of this breed is the survival in severe climatic conditions. [1], The Speckle Park was developed in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan from 1959, by cross-breeding stock of the British Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn breeds; the spotted or speckled pattern for which it is named derived from a single bull with the colour-pointed markings of the British White Park. A winning Speckle Park steer in a Calgary carcass competition had an incredibly high dressing percentage the weight of the carcass against the animal's live weight. Speckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. The breed is named so mainly because of the color pattern. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. 9. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle breed is one of the newest cattle breeds having been officially recognized by the Canadian Government in 2006. They may also be colour-pointed, white with black points (i.e., black nose, ears and feet); or, less commonly, solid black. Speckle Park is a combination of three breeds of British cattle Angus, White Park and Teeswater Shorthorn. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake It received full 'distinct breed' recognition from the Canadian government in 2006. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. Follow Golden Leaf Speckle Park on Facebook to find out more about the Harris family and their operation or email at harrisfarmsva@gmail.com. The breed was named Speckle Park by Bill and Eillen Lamont. Contact. var adElem = document.getElementById('vi-ad');
It was developed in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan from 1959, by cross-breeding stock of the British Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn breeds; the spotted or speckled pattern for which it is named derived from a single bull with the colour-pointed markings of the British White Park. adElem.style.zIndex = ''; Ron registered the first ever American bred Speckle Park animal (Timely Manor Ember 1B) with the Canadian Association in July of 2016, which coincided with the exact date of the 10th Anniversary of the Canadian Speckle Park breed. A recent trial saw 76 F1 Speckle Park/Angus heifers go up against 61 Angus heifers - all of similar quality and randomly selected - that were custom-fed together for 100 days at Conargo Feedlot, Deniliquin, and then processed on April 16 at Kilcoy Global Foods in south-east Queensland. Cory along with his wife Katlin, two amazing girls, Hennessy and Scarlett, and his parents Barry and Elaine, operate River Hill Farm based out of Neilburg, Saskatchewan Canada. <> Speckle was used because of the spots throughout the rear quarters. adElem.style.width = ''; Cattle available for sale at all times For questions or more information, email or call us at 780-872-8788. We had 2 speckle cows, one was pretty high headed and I didn't trust being near her when her calf was little and she did not like to come in the pen. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle cross well on almost every breed of cattle and show every indication of contributing hybrid vigor. 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Ron is blessed with a lot of friends in his life, but has made even more because of the taste and tenderness of In the fall of 2017, Cole bought his first two Speckle Park heifers from Ontario. Minnamurra had set the previous Australian record with Minnamurra Plunderer P196, who sold for $40,000 in September. Speckle Park International (SPI) Technical Sub-Committee Chair, Paul Guy, said the results at the processor had piqued the interest of many in the industry. The following Charter Members of ASPA had the idea to organize the Association for Speckle Park breeders in the United States. They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. After doing some extensive research on the breed, Ron and Barb flew to Edmonton, Alberta to view firsthand some of the Speckle Park cattle up for auction. The breed may also have red speckle patterns, because the recessive red gene may be seen in both patterns. The cows are very protective mothers and take good care of their calves. Read our Privacy Policy. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. They adapt well to -40 deg C Canadian Winters, through to +40 deg C Australian Summers. Updated March 21 2021 - 9:01pm, first published March 19 2021 - 9:30pm. "That's unheard of for British breed animals," Mr Power said. endobj $NZ35,000 to Justin and Amy Dickens, JAD Speckle Park. Sherpa are world famous for their work, which is synonymous with their name. WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. adElem.style.top = '10px'; Putting Undesirable Genetic Conditions into Perspective All breeds of cattle, in fact all mammals including humans, have undesirable genetic conditions. These cattle can survive easily in the climatic conditions of Ireland but the extreme climates can be problematic for these cattle. Please follow Heavenly Acres on Facebook to stay informed on the current news with cattle and shows come fall! var _footer = document.querySelector("#colophon"); WebA single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), found in the Leptin gene, has been shown to have a large impact on several performance and quality traits of economic importance in beef production. Keep up to date with Cory and his family's operation by following the River Hill Facebook page. Australian beef producers are turning to a new Canadian breed of cow that is proving to be not just attractive in shades of black and white, but also very valuable. Paperboy was sold to Stephen Ariss, Temple Mount Farm, Woodend, Victoria, and his sale exceeded the previous top price for the breed of $60,000, paid at the Summit3sale in 2016 in Canada for River Hill 50T Crusader 025C by a syndicate of Australian, English and Canadian buyers, including NSW stud Minnamurra Speckle Parks. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle have white lines on their backs and underbellies (except for the solid color pattern). The Speckle Park cow is primarily used for meat production. "Our PTIC F1's cows offered last month made $3400 at Mudgee store sale and were highly sort after cattle, bring the same money as heifers with calves at foot," remarked a very happy Shelly Barnett. A new commercial record for the breed was achieved in November, when a line of four cows, with their second calves at foot, sold online for $5580 a unit. And a breed association was formed named the Speckle Park Breeders Association by the representatives of nine herds in 1985. WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Bob and his wife Kristal are a first-generation farming family. While trying to establish a niche market for beef, he started with a commercial herd consisting of a few different breeds. 4 Likes, 0 Comments - BW Cattle Services (@bwcattleservices) on Instagram: We have had a few big days at TeMooi Speckle Park annual Performance Sale. P.O. A new world record female price was set in January last year, with $45,000 paid for a half interest in Inc Havana 101F at the inaugural Launch Speckle Park Sale in Denver, Colorado, US. Cattle available for sale at all times For questions or more information, email or call us at 780-872-8788. Cory has served as a member of the Canadian Speckle Park Association for four years and is currently the Vice President. adElem.style.top = ''; Enter your details below to receive our quarterly e-newsletter. Photo and info from Wikipedia. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. WebThey decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. We have semen qualified for New Zealand, Canada, USA, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle or simply Speckle Park is a beautiful breed of cattle native to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. %PDF-1.5 They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. Read our Privacy Policy. Their more moderate frame size assists in making them enjoyable to work with. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. The top heifer price was just shy of the then national record of $32,000. Speckle Park express tremendous hybrid vigour in a first cross, and they are widely known for high yields and softness of carcase. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. }()). Friendly, loved to be rubbed and petted. The only disadvantage of this breed is the survival in severe climatic conditions. These members have been integral to the organization and foundation of this Association. American Speckle Park Association With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. Email: americanspecklepark@gmail.com. Currently, the main part of the farm consists of registered Speckle Park cattle, with a small hay and fruit crop on the side. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. And Park was obvious because some of the animals display the white park color pattern of a white body with colored points about the eyes, muzzle, ears, lower legs and teats. The Speckle Park-cross heifers had a hot standard carcass weight (HSCW) of 291kg, an average P8 fat of 15.67, and returned an average of $6.90/kg carcass weight, or $2010 per head. adElem.style.height = rect.height + 'px'; 3 0 obj We had 2 speckle cows, one was pretty high headed and I didn't trust being near her when her calf was little and she did not like to come in the pen. He is now in the process of converting a portion of the business to Speckle Park, confident they will be worth his while. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. Ron and his wife Barbara own Timely Manor Farm in Springfield Township in southern New Jersey. Valerie Porter, Lawrence Alderson, Stephen J.G. "They have [other producers] gone berserk. Mr Power has spent more than 20 years building up a successful commercial Angus herd. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> } x=kG ?Giiw=uMm6`?lF$R?>]H*b,UE6j]q}}]]/DQKm'Jx~vX_a\_q}G\vj]_~w]O9nq?|"hYuU*)Te2Spa[Dz 2 0 obj adElemSticky.innerHTML = ''; adElem.style.height = ''; We sell semen all year round into both Commercial programs and other Studs. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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There is also a growing demand for Speckle Park bulls as dairy beef sires in the dairy industry. The other was a BIG cow, and a sweetheart. Speckle Park produce high carcase dressing percentages 60%-plus is common in a first cross and great meat eating quality. Call Dale on +61429360419 He stumbled upon some Canadian Speckle Park breeders at the National LIvestock show in Denver in 2011. Ron and his father had successful and long careers with Dairy Cattle until 1996 when Ron sold his 90 cow dairy herd because he saw a chance to foray into raising beef cattle, which was always his dream. I felt that the Speckle Park cattle (especially the bulls) at Agribition have lost a lot of their depth. The Speckle Park cattle breed are medium sized frame and have a well-defined blocky body with a typical rectangular cow shaped face and slightly upturned snout. And they are now used for beef production. Incorporating the past, tobacco, and the future, Speckle Park cattle, the family renamed their farming operation Golden Leaf Speckle Park. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle herds also have solid colored offspring. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake Success has come in the Mudgee Saleyards as well. However, they will also make good cattle for They decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. For more information visit the Forms page. 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Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. While they are definitely front paddock cattle, Speckle Park are making a name for themselves as premium carcass animals that offer producers a high value animal to turn off earlier and processors a high yielding, marbled carcass without excess waste. We respect your privacy, and we will never sell your data, or send spam. The eye-catching hides of Speckle Park pique interest and add a bit of value, but those in the beef game say the real money is in what lies beneath. Notta Ranch rolled the dice and took part in an All Breeds Sale in Las Vegas on December 7, 2019. Friendly, loved to be rubbed and petted. Review full breed profile of this breed in the following table. Box 307 Neilburg, Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Updated May 10 2017 - 8:41pm, first published May 9 2017 - 2:30pm. With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. St. Joseph, MO 64501 adElem.style.visibility = 'visible'; These cattle can survive easily in the climatic conditions of Ireland but the extreme climates can be problematic for these cattle. adElemSticky.style.height = rect.height + 'px';
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Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. adElem.style.opacity = '1'; Having bred Speckle Park cattle for over ten years we have accumulated a vast knowledge and impressive inventory of Speckle Park AI Sires. For many Speckle Park breeders, what they value most about this breed is their quiet temperaments. Heavenly Acres transitioned to a Speckle Park herd in 2020, with a focus on the genetic side. Record prices for stud cattle were broken in Australia and Canada throughout 2020. [2]:304 It is one of only a few beef cattle breeds developed in Canada. Speckle Park is one of the fastest growing beef cattle breeds in the world. Their colour pattern is what attracts some to the breed, while for others it is a mere bonus for the highly valuable attributes they He has been a driving force in the push to spread the merits of the breed into the United States. Webtogether, Speckle Park breeders should avoid mating two red gene carriers together. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. They have quite the breed standard, making them top choices for farms who are looking to profit from meat sales. One of the first saleyards to record a high price for Speckles in 2020 was Warwick, where first-cross heifer calves sold for 801 cents a kilogram in March. They are the owners/operators of Golden Leaf Speckle Park in Chatham, Virginia. "There's huge demand for females, to the point where we can't breed them fast enough," she said. The Speckle Park cattle breed are medium sized frame and have a well-defined blocky body with a typical rectangular cow shaped face and slightly upturned snout. With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. Local Speckle Park Stud principal Alex Pateman began breeding Speckle Park 10 years ago after seeing them at Sydney Royal. The Speckle Park was officially recognised as an 'evolving breed' in 1995, and received full 'distinct breed' recognition from the Canadian government in 2006. Interest is growing in the United States in the breed. WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Bob has always been involved in production agriculture and in 2003 he was able to purchase his great-grandfather's farm.
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WebSpeckle Park cattle originated in Canada. This group is to share wins and discuss challenges of bringing this breed to the states! Preparing the cattle for Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. WebThe Speckle Park is a modern Canadian breed of beef cattle. Shortly, after, the transition into the breed began in 2012 and has been rewarding ever since to say the least. It is a beef cattle breed and mainly raised for meat production. And it is one of only a few meat cattle breeds developed in Canada. Putting Undesirable Genetic Conditions into Perspective All breeds of cattle, in fact all mammals including humans, have undesirable genetic conditions. four embryos from Battalion Heartbreaker M1, selling for $5050 each in November. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. Sky-high market for Speckle Park females. Seventeen of the Speckle Park-cross heifers marbled 3+, with one scoring a five, while only one Angus heifer marbled 3+. It's amazing," Mr Power said. 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We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Your email address will not be published. We care about the protection of your data. The cows and calves were part of a larger offering from vendors Dale and Robyn Scott from Gippsland, whose 45 units averaged $4034. In case of temperament, the Canadian Speckle Park cattle are relatively quiet animals and very easily manageable. Sky-high market for Speckle Park females. The success continued this year, with Wattle Grove Ba Da Boom Q127 selling for $65,000 to Gotcha Speckle Parks at the stud's Toowoomba sale in February. The Sheikh spent $20,000 on one five-month-old bull, which recently won top honours at the Royal Adelaide Show. The Speckle Park cow is primarily used for meat production. Want to know more? Box 307 Neilburg, Genetically the leopard patterns and classic speckle patterns are same, and result from the combination of the solid gene and the White Park gene. Call Dale on +61429360419 The American Speckle Park Association (ASPA) was found in early 2021 by a group of Speckle Park breeders looking to promote and grow this versatile breed in the United States. We sell semen all year round into both Commercial programs and other Studs. adElem.style.width = (rect.width) + 'px'; Later that month records tumbled at the Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange when a pen of nine first-cross cows and their second calves from Kayla and Mitch Kelaher, Gunnedah, made $4050, breaking the previous high set a fortnight earlier, when cows and calves on account of Red Rock sold for $3650. The novel breed has also gained some royal attention with the former crown prince of Qatar, Sheikh Mishal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, buying some of Mr Ebbeck's animals and Speckle Park genetics. } Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. <>>> New CEO's big plans for Speckle Park International, Ambitious plans for Speckle Park International Youth program, sale in October reached a high of $68,000 for Wattle Grove Paperboy, Minnamurra Plunderer P196, who sold for $40,000 in September. Speckle Park cattle have achieved incredible prices through the saleyard and online store cattle auctions, as well as stud sales, with Australian studs setting new records. They find the speckle cross are well sort after by local butchers who happily pay a premium price to secure them. } Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Canada (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Australia (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / Ireland (Cattle), Breed data sheet: Speckle Park / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Cattle), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Speckle_Park&oldid=1058329252, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 December 2021, at 21:53. stream Webtogether, Speckle Park breeders should avoid mating two red gene carriers together. Updated May 10 2017 - 8:41pm, first published May 9 2017 - 2:30pm. Producers in the Mudgee area who are considering Speckle Park can move forward with confidence. Both parts of the name refer to the color pattern. "Don't worry about the colour on the outside," Minnamurra Pastoral Company manager Dennis Power said. WebThe Speckle Park is a modern Canadian breed of beef cattle. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. The bulls tend to be beefier and round in appearance than the more squared off females. "It's what's under the skin the muscle and meat and bone with these cattle [that] is very impressive.". P.O. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wattle Grove stud's sale in October reached a high of $68,000 for Wattle Grove Paperboy, setting a new world record for bulls. Developed in Canada, they are a carcase-orientated yet maternal purebred. The only disadvantage of this breed is the survival in severe climatic conditions. [1], The Speckle Park was developed in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan from 1959, by cross-breeding stock of the British Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn breeds; the spotted or speckled pattern for which it is named derived from a single bull with the colour-pointed markings of the British White Park. A winning Speckle Park steer in a Calgary carcass competition had an incredibly high dressing percentage the weight of the carcass against the animal's live weight. Speckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. The breed is named so mainly because of the color pattern. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. 9. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle breed is one of the newest cattle breeds having been officially recognized by the Canadian Government in 2006. They may also be colour-pointed, white with black points (i.e., black nose, ears and feet); or, less commonly, solid black. Speckle Park is a combination of three breeds of British cattle Angus, White Park and Teeswater Shorthorn. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake It received full 'distinct breed' recognition from the Canadian government in 2006. For the first time in USA history Speckle Park genetics were offered at public auction. Follow Golden Leaf Speckle Park on Facebook to find out more about the Harris family and their operation or email at harrisfarmsva@gmail.com. The breed was named Speckle Park by Bill and Eillen Lamont. Contact. var adElem = document.getElementById('vi-ad');
It was developed in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan from 1959, by cross-breeding stock of the British Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn breeds; the spotted or speckled pattern for which it is named derived from a single bull with the colour-pointed markings of the British White Park. adElem.style.zIndex = ''; Ron registered the first ever American bred Speckle Park animal (Timely Manor Ember 1B) with the Canadian Association in July of 2016, which coincided with the exact date of the 10th Anniversary of the Canadian Speckle Park breed. A recent trial saw 76 F1 Speckle Park/Angus heifers go up against 61 Angus heifers - all of similar quality and randomly selected - that were custom-fed together for 100 days at Conargo Feedlot, Deniliquin, and then processed on April 16 at Kilcoy Global Foods in south-east Queensland. Cory along with his wife Katlin, two amazing girls, Hennessy and Scarlett, and his parents Barry and Elaine, operate River Hill Farm based out of Neilburg, Saskatchewan Canada. <> Speckle was used because of the spots throughout the rear quarters. adElem.style.width = ''; Cattle available for sale at all times For questions or more information, email or call us at 780-872-8788. We had 2 speckle cows, one was pretty high headed and I didn't trust being near her when her calf was little and she did not like to come in the pen. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle cross well on almost every breed of cattle and show every indication of contributing hybrid vigor. 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Ron is blessed with a lot of friends in his life, but has made even more because of the taste and tenderness of In the fall of 2017, Cole bought his first two Speckle Park heifers from Ontario. Minnamurra had set the previous Australian record with Minnamurra Plunderer P196, who sold for $40,000 in September. Speckle Park International (SPI) Technical Sub-Committee Chair, Paul Guy, said the results at the processor had piqued the interest of many in the industry. The following Charter Members of ASPA had the idea to organize the Association for Speckle Park breeders in the United States. They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. After doing some extensive research on the breed, Ron and Barb flew to Edmonton, Alberta to view firsthand some of the Speckle Park cattle up for auction. The breed may also have red speckle patterns, because the recessive red gene may be seen in both patterns. The cows are very protective mothers and take good care of their calves. Read our Privacy Policy. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. They adapt well to -40 deg C Canadian Winters, through to +40 deg C Australian Summers. Updated March 21 2021 - 9:01pm, first published March 19 2021 - 9:30pm. "That's unheard of for British breed animals," Mr Power said. endobj $NZ35,000 to Justin and Amy Dickens, JAD Speckle Park. Sherpa are world famous for their work, which is synonymous with their name. WebSpeckle Park cattle come in four distinct colour patterns: speckled, leopard, white with black points, and solid black. adElem.style.top = '10px'; Putting Undesirable Genetic Conditions into Perspective All breeds of cattle, in fact all mammals including humans, have undesirable genetic conditions. These cattle can survive easily in the climatic conditions of Ireland but the extreme climates can be problematic for these cattle. Please follow Heavenly Acres on Facebook to stay informed on the current news with cattle and shows come fall! var _footer = document.querySelector("#colophon"); WebA single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), found in the Leptin gene, has been shown to have a large impact on several performance and quality traits of economic importance in beef production. Keep up to date with Cory and his family's operation by following the River Hill Facebook page. Australian beef producers are turning to a new Canadian breed of cow that is proving to be not just attractive in shades of black and white, but also very valuable. Paperboy was sold to Stephen Ariss, Temple Mount Farm, Woodend, Victoria, and his sale exceeded the previous top price for the breed of $60,000, paid at the Summit3sale in 2016 in Canada for River Hill 50T Crusader 025C by a syndicate of Australian, English and Canadian buyers, including NSW stud Minnamurra Speckle Parks. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle have white lines on their backs and underbellies (except for the solid color pattern). The Speckle Park cow is primarily used for meat production. "Our PTIC F1's cows offered last month made $3400 at Mudgee store sale and were highly sort after cattle, bring the same money as heifers with calves at foot," remarked a very happy Shelly Barnett. A new commercial record for the breed was achieved in November, when a line of four cows, with their second calves at foot, sold online for $5580 a unit. And a breed association was formed named the Speckle Park Breeders Association by the representatives of nine herds in 1985. WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Bob and his wife Kristal are a first-generation farming family. While trying to establish a niche market for beef, he started with a commercial herd consisting of a few different breeds. 4 Likes, 0 Comments - BW Cattle Services (@bwcattleservices) on Instagram: We have had a few big days at TeMooi Speckle Park annual Performance Sale. P.O. A new world record female price was set in January last year, with $45,000 paid for a half interest in Inc Havana 101F at the inaugural Launch Speckle Park Sale in Denver, Colorado, US. Cattle available for sale at all times For questions or more information, email or call us at 780-872-8788. Cory has served as a member of the Canadian Speckle Park Association for four years and is currently the Vice President. adElem.style.top = ''; Enter your details below to receive our quarterly e-newsletter. Photo and info from Wikipedia. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. WebThey decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. We have semen qualified for New Zealand, Canada, USA, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle or simply Speckle Park is a beautiful breed of cattle native to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. %PDF-1.5 They are very hardy and well adapted to the cold winters of Canada as well as the heat of summer. Read our Privacy Policy. Their more moderate frame size assists in making them enjoyable to work with. Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. The top heifer price was just shy of the then national record of $32,000. Speckle Park express tremendous hybrid vigour in a first cross, and they are widely known for high yields and softness of carcase. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. }()). Friendly, loved to be rubbed and petted. The only disadvantage of this breed is the survival in severe climatic conditions. These members have been integral to the organization and foundation of this Association. American Speckle Park Association With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. Email: americanspecklepark@gmail.com. Currently, the main part of the farm consists of registered Speckle Park cattle, with a small hay and fruit crop on the side. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. And Park was obvious because some of the animals display the white park color pattern of a white body with colored points about the eyes, muzzle, ears, lower legs and teats. The Speckle Park-cross heifers had a hot standard carcass weight (HSCW) of 291kg, an average P8 fat of 15.67, and returned an average of $6.90/kg carcass weight, or $2010 per head. adElem.style.height = rect.height + 'px'; 3 0 obj We had 2 speckle cows, one was pretty high headed and I didn't trust being near her when her calf was little and she did not like to come in the pen. He is now in the process of converting a portion of the business to Speckle Park, confident they will be worth his while. Until this changes, McMurry and Forsythe both recommend Speckle Park for direct sales to wholesale accounts and individual consumers. Ron and his wife Barbara own Timely Manor Farm in Springfield Township in southern New Jersey. Valerie Porter, Lawrence Alderson, Stephen J.G. "They have [other producers] gone berserk. Mr Power has spent more than 20 years building up a successful commercial Angus herd. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> } x=kG ?Giiw=uMm6`?lF$R?>]H*b,UE6j]q}}]]/DQKm'Jx~vX_a\_q}G\vj]_~w]O9nq?|"hYuU*)Te2Spa[Dz 2 0 obj adElemSticky.innerHTML = ''; adElem.style.height = ''; We sell semen all year round into both Commercial programs and other Studs. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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There is also a growing demand for Speckle Park bulls as dairy beef sires in the dairy industry. The other was a BIG cow, and a sweetheart. Speckle Park produce high carcase dressing percentages 60%-plus is common in a first cross and great meat eating quality. Call Dale on +61429360419 He stumbled upon some Canadian Speckle Park breeders at the National LIvestock show in Denver in 2011. Ron and his father had successful and long careers with Dairy Cattle until 1996 when Ron sold his 90 cow dairy herd because he saw a chance to foray into raising beef cattle, which was always his dream. I felt that the Speckle Park cattle (especially the bulls) at Agribition have lost a lot of their depth. The Speckle Park cattle breed are medium sized frame and have a well-defined blocky body with a typical rectangular cow shaped face and slightly upturned snout. And they are now used for beef production. Incorporating the past, tobacco, and the future, Speckle Park cattle, the family renamed their farming operation Golden Leaf Speckle Park. The Canadian Speckle Park cattle herds also have solid colored offspring. Some of these traits include: Weaning weight Cow milk production Accumulation of backfat Yield Grade and Quality Grade Feed Intake Success has come in the Mudgee Saleyards as well. However, they will also make good cattle for They decided to name their cattle Speckle Park cattle. For more information visit the Forms page. 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Their interest grew in these hardy, heavy milking and distinctly marked cattle to the stage they started purchasing bulls and females from the Lamonts to try them in their herds. While they are definitely front paddock cattle, Speckle Park are making a name for themselves as premium carcass animals that offer producers a high value animal to turn off earlier and processors a high yielding, marbled carcass without excess waste. We respect your privacy, and we will never sell your data, or send spam. The eye-catching hides of Speckle Park pique interest and add a bit of value, but those in the beef game say the real money is in what lies beneath. Notta Ranch rolled the dice and took part in an All Breeds Sale in Las Vegas on December 7, 2019. Friendly, loved to be rubbed and petted. Review full breed profile of this breed in the following table. Box 307 Neilburg, Speckle cattle are usually quite by nature but when they get angry, these are not easy to handle. Because the gene pool is so small, I am concerned if the breeders keep selecting for the style of bulls that were at Agribition, the breed will quickly loose the good deep brood cows it started with. Updated May 10 2017 - 8:41pm, first published May 9 2017 - 2:30pm. With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. St. Joseph, MO 64501 adElem.style.visibility = 'visible'; These cattle can survive easily in the climatic conditions of Ireland but the extreme climates can be problematic for these cattle. adElemSticky.style.height = rect.height + 'px';
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Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. adElem.style.opacity = '1'; Having bred Speckle Park cattle for over ten years we have accumulated a vast knowledge and impressive inventory of Speckle Park AI Sires. For many Speckle Park breeders, what they value most about this breed is their quiet temperaments. Heavenly Acres transitioned to a Speckle Park herd in 2020, with a focus on the genetic side. Record prices for stud cattle were broken in Australia and Canada throughout 2020. [2]:304 It is one of only a few beef cattle breeds developed in Canada. Speckle Park is one of the fastest growing beef cattle breeds in the world. Their colour pattern is what attracts some to the breed, while for others it is a mere bonus for the highly valuable attributes they He has been a driving force in the push to spread the merits of the breed into the United States. Webtogether, Speckle Park breeders should avoid mating two red gene carriers together. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. And the breed rarely experience calving difficulty. They have quite the breed standard, making them top choices for farms who are looking to profit from meat sales. One of the first saleyards to record a high price for Speckles in 2020 was Warwick, where first-cross heifer calves sold for 801 cents a kilogram in March. They are the owners/operators of Golden Leaf Speckle Park in Chatham, Virginia. "There's huge demand for females, to the point where we can't breed them fast enough," she said. The Speckle Park cattle breed are medium sized frame and have a well-defined blocky body with a typical rectangular cow shaped face and slightly upturned snout. With the US cattle market oriented toward solely black-hided animals, Speckle Park's distinctive white speckles can be disadvantageous. Local Speckle Park Stud principal Alex Pateman began breeding Speckle Park 10 years ago after seeing them at Sydney Royal. The Speckle Park was officially recognised as an 'evolving breed' in 1995, and received full 'distinct breed' recognition from the Canadian government in 2006. Interest is growing in the United States in the breed. WebRon has enjoyed working with Speckle Park cattle; they have a lot of positive characteristics and traits from disposition, to efficiency, to calving ease. Other beef cattle breeders saw them come through the cattle markets and bringing a premium price. Bob has always been involved in production agriculture and in 2003 he was able to purchase his great-grandfather's farm.
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