Young Braford breeders promote our great breed through attending local shows, camps and field days. Any person under the age of eighteen may be admitted as a Junior Member of the Association by the Management Committee. An application in writing should be lodged with the Secretary and upon acceptance of this application, shall be bound by and at all times observe and comply with the Association Rules and By-laws. Why not become a Junior Member and lead our breed into the future!
A great way to introduce the young cattle enthusiast in your family and a fun filled weekend with plenty of education as well. The kids have the opportunity to experience show cattle preparation, basic handling, beef cattle classification and heaps more. And the fun doesn’t stop with the cattle! Afternoon cricket and rooster runs for everyone involved followed by the annual Harriett Valley Sponsored ice creams.
Fill out the application form today and get ready for the next youth camp adventure. Tell them Hoffy sent you!
All registered animals must have DNA sire verification by Pedigree Nomination 11th June 2025.
No DNA Sire Verification means the animal can only be sold as a commercial animal.
Up-to-date vaccinations for 3-day sickness and 3 germ blood [as per manufacturers instructions for use]. National Cattle Health Declaration to be filled in with dates of the above vaccinations, as well as any other vaccinations and treatments the animal has had, and presented with relevant paperwork at the sale.
Pompes E7 results must be negative for all sale animals including Sire of PTIC / Semen package / calf at foot.
All Pompes results must be received at the office by 11th June 2025 or the animal will NOT BE IN SALE DRAW.
Soundness Evaluation and Semen test [Minimum 40%] by Vet on AACV form
Cow with calf or positive PTIC from 24 months by Vet on AACV form
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Vet testing can be done 12 weeks prior [16th June 2025] to Sale and AACV forms/Vet certificates are to be received by the office by NO LATER THAN Monday 25th August 2025
Readable Fire Brand [registered Brand + animal ID on all registered animals, herd bulls and commercial females]
Aged Bulls must be 43 months or older
No – Brindling, Double Muscling or Excessive Freckling
Must have at least a full white blaze from top of head to the nose
Must not have excessive white
Sheath to be of moderate development – not too loose or tight. Pendulous or excessively tight is not allowable and sheath hanging below the line of knee/hock is too loose
OPTIONAL
Morphology testing within 6 months of the sale. Beginning on 8th March, results being received by 25th August 2025.
Mouthing by a vet on AACV form.
Pesti Virus results
IMPORTANT DATES
Number Nominations Close 1st May 2025.
Pedigree Nominations Close 11th June 2025.
DNA sire verification and Pompes negative results must be received by the office by 11th June 2025.
Sale Draw 25th June 2025.
Soundness evaluation and semen testing can begin 16th June 2025.
Failure to comply with Sale Terms and Conditions can mean disqualification and no refund of money paid.
NUMBER NOMINATE – ONLINE
To submit number nominations you must agree to the Sale Terms and Conditions listed here.
