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📣TGIF everyone and welcome back to another instalment of BFF – Braford Fundamental Friday! 📣
When it comes to understanding cattle, there are plenty of small, practical observations that stockmen have passed down over time and some are still talked about in the yards today.
Today’s BFF Topic 🥁
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚
Let’s talk about hair whorls (or “swirls”) and what they might tell us.
Most people are familiar with the swirl on the forehead, but they can also be found along the top of the neck and is sometimes referred to as an “adrenal swirl”.
When it comes to the forehead swirl, placement has been linked to temperament:
• 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗹 (𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀)
Often associated with more reactive or alert cattle under pressure
• 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗹 (𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀)
Generally a balanced, steady temperament
• 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗹 (𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀)
Commonly linked to quieter, calmer cattle that are easier to handle
You may also hear discussion around neck/topline swirls.
Some stockmen believe these are linked to the animal’s hormonal system, and in turn traits like:
• Fertility
• Doing ability
• Overall constitution
The theory suggests that because hormones influence hair growth patterns, these swirls may offer insight into how an animal performs. In other words… it’s one of those old-school observations that’s stuck around for a reason.
This isn’t gospel though, but it is a handy little trick some stockmen keep in the back of their mind when assessing cattle.
For Braford operations, where cattle are expected to perform under a range of conditions, understanding temperament and overall doing ability is key:
• Safer handling in the yards
• More consistent performance
• Better outcomes in commercial systems
Sometimes when we look closely at the Braford Fundamentals, it’s not just about EBVs or figures on paper, it’s about the small, practical observations, backed by experience, that can help us make better decisions in the paddock.
#brafordsarebetter #australianbrafords #brafordfundamentalfriday #brafordcattle
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The swirl theory applies to horses as well , always interesting to observe the behaviour of animals in relation to their swirls , definitely makes for interesting conversations 😊
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The 2nd Annual Cattle Education day is on Saturday 9th May at the Allora showgrounds.
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Here we have it our first calf of the year!
Out of Chadwick Downs Joda U227 sired by Lego! Meaning this little ripper is one of the first Argentinian Influenced Braford calves to drop in Australia!
What’s everyone’s guesses?
Need some name suggestions starting with “J”🌻
#brafordsarebetter
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📣 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 - 𝑪𝑸𝑳𝑿 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒆 📣
A solid line of Braford/Braford-influenced heifers coming out of Marlborough, QLD, highlighting the consistency and market suitability of the breed. Sold at the CQLX Gracemere sale held on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
- 5 Braford/Braford-influenced Heifers - averaging 330.2c/kg to 376kg
Great to see Braford genetics continuing to perform in the yards, with their adaptability and doing ability well suited to current market conditions.
📷 Elders Rockhampton
If you've had Braford cattle selling well at the saleyards across the country, we'd love to hear about it! Share your results with the Society so we can showcase the breed in action.
#australianbrafords #CQLX #CattleMarkets #brafordsarebetter
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Happy Good Friday Braford members and community!
We bet you all thought we might skip out on this week’s Braford Fundamental Friday… but not this time!
This week is a short BFF from the Braford office, but it’s on a topic many of you may find yourselves tackling over the Easter break.
Today’s Topic 🥁
𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨
As promised a few months ago, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to improve efficiency, both in the office and for you at home. We’re pleased to introduce some updated and more user-friendly options to make your registrations and transfers simpler than ever.
Below, you’ll find links to:
𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗣𝗗𝗙: tinyurl.com/3v2t9pyh
The newly formatted Calf Record Form, which is available now on the website and ready for immediate use.
𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗖𝗦𝗩: tinyurl.com/3v2t9pyh
A CSV Excel version of the calf record form, simply enter your calf details and send it through to the office, and we’ll take care of the rest from our end.
𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠: tinyurl.com/2k5warts
We’ve also introduced a new Transfer Application Form, designed to streamline the process. This means the pedigree certificate is no longer required to complete a transfer, although you’re still more than welcome to use it if you prefer. All the information required has been mirrored from the back of the pedigree certificate, just presented in a cleaner, more modern format.
💡𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽
If you’d like your females pre-filled into the spreadsheet to save you time, feel free to reach out to the office and we can arrange this for you. And as always, if you need any assistance completing the forms, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re here to help.
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Easter break!
#australianbrafords #brafordfundamentalfriday #brafordsarebest #brafordoffice
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Awesome work Sam 👌🏻
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🐣 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 🐣
Please note the Australian Braford Society office will be closed for the Easter break from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April.
During this time our team will be taking a short break and we will respond to any enquiries as soon as possible once we return on Tuesday 7th April.
We wish all our members and the wider Braford community a safe and enjoyable Easter.
#australianbrafords #brafordstrong #brafordsarebetter
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Nominations fees below include a $44 /head non-refundable advertising fee. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
SALE LOT |
NUMBER NOMINATION* |
PEDIGREE NOMINATION |
TOTAL FEES |
| Registered/B Registered Bulls | $126.50 /head | $82.50 /head | $209.00 /head |
| Aged Registered Bulls | $126.50 /head | $82.50 /head | $209.00 /head |
| Herd Bulls | $209.00 /head | $165.00 /head | $374.00 /head |
| Registered Females | $99.00 /head | $55.00 /head | $154.00 /head |
| Semen Packages | $99.00 /package | $55.00 /package | $154.00 /package |
No DNA Sire Verification means the animal can only be sold as a commercial animal.
Number Nominations Close 4th May 2026.
Pedigree Nominations Close 8th June 2026.
DNA sire verification and Pompes negative results must be received by the office by 8th June 2026.
Sale Draw 25th June 2026.
Soundness evaluation and semen testing can begin 15th June 2026.
Failure to comply with Sale Terms and Conditions can mean disqualification and no refund of money paid.
If a vendor is drawn first or last in the sale, that vendor cannot be first or last in the draw the following year.
To submit number nominations you must agree to the Sale Terms and Conditions listed here.