Australian Braford Society

10 hours ago

♀ 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 ♀
Sale Day: Saturday, 21st March | Location: Gayndah Showgrounds, Gayndah QLD

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Quality Braford genetics will be on offer at the upcoming Elite Braford Breeders Heifer Sale, hosted by the Wide Bay Burnett Braford Promotional Group.

This sale brings together an impressive lineup of stud and commercial females, giving buyers the opportunity to invest in proven Braford genetics from leading breeders.

📖 View the Catalogue: tinyurl.com/mwf98xsc
💻 View the Online Sale Listing: tinyurl.com/5n8awvzb
🎥 Online Bidding & Viewing via StockLive: tinyurl.com/5t3mvfv6

Studs and breeders represented include:
Chasewater Brafords, Chadwick Downs Cattle Company, Banyula Brafords, Harriett Valley Brafords, Carinya Brafords, Ascot Neimen Brafords, Strathgyle Brafords, MCN Brafords, Little Valley Grazing, Ashby Braford Stud, Teviot Hills Brafords, Downfall Creek Brafords, Abernethy Brafords, Bambling Brafords and The Willows.

Stay up to date with all sale information by joining the Elite Braford Breeders Sale Page:
www.facebook.com/groups/788275795374458/

📸 QCL - 2025 Top priced heifer MCN Rainbird, GDL stud stock agent Mark Duthie, vendor Amy McNamara, MCN Brafords and purchaser Georga Newitt, GKA Brafords.

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Australian Braford Society

2 days ago

📣 Welcome back to another instalment of BFF – Braford Fundamental Friday! 📣

Looking at what makes the Braford breed what it is today is always fascinating. The breed itself is built on the thoughtful combination of two well-established breeds — Brahman and Hereford — each bringing strengths that have shaped the Braford we know today.

The Brahman contributes exceptional hardiness, heat tolerance and adaptability, particularly suited to warmer and tropical environments. Their ability to handle heat, insects and challenging conditions has made them invaluable in many Australian production systems.

The Hereford, on the other hand, is renowned for its fertility, maternal ability, docility and carcase quality, traits that have made it one of the most widely respected British breeds worldwide.

Together, these complementary strengths create the Braford 🙌
A breed developed to perform in tough environments while still delivering productivity and commercial value.

Today's BFF Topic 🥁
𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝑬𝒚𝒆 👁

When we think about breeding towards the Braford 'Standard of Excellence', our minds usually jump straight to the bigger picture key attributes, things like: Skin, Colour and Markings, General Appearance and so on.

But tucked within the Standard is a smaller detail that is easy to overlook. In the Head section it mentions:
"Eyes well shielded, red pigmentation highly desirable."

It might seem like a small point, but it actually tells an interesting story about how the foundation breeds complement one another.

Which leads us to the big cattle producer pain point..... Pinkeye, formally known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), it can affect all breeds of cattle. It is commonly spread by flies and can be worsened by dust, long grass and bright sunlight, and it's not fun to treat lets be real.

The Brahman influence in Brafords brings traits that naturally help protect the eye, such as:
• More prominent or hooded eyes
• Longer eyelashes
• Increased pigment around the eye

These characteristics can help by:
✔️ Shielding the eye from UV sunlight
✔️ Reducing dust and grass irritation
✔️ Offering some protection from flies

The Hereford influence, with its well-known white face, can mean some cattle have less natural pigmentation around the eye. But when balanced with the Brahman traits of hooding and overall eye structure, many Brafords benefit from a level of natural protection.

So while pinkeye can still occur, as it can in any breed, it’s a great example of how the strengths of two breeds can complement one another.

Sometimes when we look closely at the Braford Fundamentals (see what we did there 😉), even something as simple as eye structure and pigmentation helps explain the reasoning behind the breed’s development.

And when you stop and think about the why behind those traits… that’s actually pretty cool!

If you are interested in the 'Standard of Excellence' and what makes a Braford, a Braford, check it out here 👇
braford.org.au/about/standard-of-excellence/

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Australian Braford Society

3 days ago

🏆 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 & 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 🏆
22nd - 24th May 2026

Get ready Braford breeders! The Dubbo Show is shaping up to be an unmissable event for our breed, combining the excitement of the Feature Show with the opportunity to showcase your top heifers in the Friday Night Heifer Sale. With over $4,000 in prize money across the Feature Show classes and plenty of chances to see the best Brafords in action, this is the event not to be missed for Braford enthusiasts!

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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪
Entries are now open for the Dubbo Show Cattle Section, Classes 759–779, featuring the Braford Feature Show.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 – 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀
If you’re entering heifers in Classes 765–767, there’s extra cash up for grabs this year:

Junior Champion Female: $500 Cash
Reserve Junior Champion Female: $200 Cash

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨:
- Entries close: 24 April 2026
- All entries (including calves at foot) must be Pesti-tested
- Heifers must be entered in Classes 765–767 to be eligible for the Friday Night Sale

Submit your entries & view the Dubbo Show Cattle Section info here: tinyurl.com/syk266vd

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𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘
The Friday night sale is your chance to showcase and purchase the finest young Brafords in the country. Participation in Classes 765–767 is your gateway to this event.

𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
- Eligibility: Heifers must be entered in Classes 765–767
- Sale nominations close: 27 March 2026
- Nomination fee: $125 per registered heifer
- Photos due: 17 April 2026
- Sale: Friday evening during Dubbo Show

Download Heifer Sale nomination form here: tinyurl.com/3wjau3at

If you have any questions or queries please contact David McKean – 0417 625 002

Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight your rising stars and connect with buyers looking for top-quality genetics!

📷 CPB Livestock Photography

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Australian Braford Society

4 days ago

Our line-up for Gayndah showcases the depth of our stud sires with five different sires represented at the upcoming Elite Braford Breeders Sale on Saturday 21 March.

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Australian Braford Society

7 days ago

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 – 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨

Preparations are officially well underway for the 2026 National Braford Sale, and excitement is already building for what will be another outstanding showcase of Braford genetics from across the country.

📅 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 – 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 14 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2026

For members considering entering cattle in the sale, now is the time to start preparing. To help vendors stay on track, we’ve developed a National Sale DNA & Key Dates Timeline outlining the important steps and deadlines leading up to sale day.

⏳ With DNA laboratory processing taking 6–8 weeks, planning ahead is essential to ensure your sale lots are eligible, fully compliant and ready for promotion. Getting organised early will help everything run smoothly as we build toward this premier Braford event.

📌 Helpful reminder: When submitting DNA samples to the laboratory, please ensure you use the animal’s full animal ident number (e.g. ABC25R123 or P123456). This helps the office match and load DNA results quickly and accurately, avoiding unnecessary delays.

Please check out the below timeline, note the important dates and start preparing your sale candidates.

We’re looking forward to working with vendors and members in the lead-up to what will be a fantastic 2026 National Braford Sale!

If you have any questions regarding DNA submissions, nominations or sale requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact the Braford Office or the Sale Committee.

02 6773 3130 | admin@braford.org.au | www.braford.org.au

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