Page 3 - Kaharau Angus Catalogue 2021 ebook

2021 Sale

66 Rising 2 Year Bulls

View the Bulls ‘Walking’ on the Kaharau Website under ‘Sales’.
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We are pleased to enclose the 2021 Kaharau Bull Sale this spring, using our new sires over specially selected
Catalogue, rolling into this years Sale has definitely been elite Kaharau cows plus our new Rangatira heifers. We
less stressful than 2020. are looking forward to seeing the results of these breeding
With all the disruption globally, we have been so fortunate combinations with their new progeny on the ground, from
as farmers here in NZ to have had a reasonably normal 2023 onwards.
year, compared to the rest of the world. We were all facing At Kaharau, our philosophy as always, is to not chase
an uncertain outlook but thankfully farm gate prices have extreme traits but rather follow a balanced approach
remained relatively strong and better than expected. Our where we place huge importance on the positive
thoughts are still very much with those of you who are structural genetics of our cattle. Our breeding programme
suffering crippling drought conditions again and we hope here at Kaharau is tempered to reduce the risk of any
for some Autumn rain for you soon. extreme traits that will compromise the structural basics.
We were delighted and humbled with the strong result As always, all the sale bulls have been assessed for the
at our 2020 Kaharau Bull Sale. It was an overwhelming AA tick, so you can buy a Kaharau bull with confidence.
thrill to sell 13 Stud Bulls, we really cannot express our We believe the protection of key maternal traits which
gratitude enough for your terrific support – an enormous are the backbone of productive cow herds remains
thank you to all of you, our clients – underbidders, paramount. Kaharau has been consistently breeding
Auctioneer, agents, family and friends and thank you to dams for over 64 years that are genetically well set up to
our great team here at Kaharau- Nick, Glenn, Greg, Kim deliver live calves – smooth shoulders and correct pelvic
& Jiba. size. Kaharau dams have minimal calving issues. We
The top priced bull, a Taimate Lazarus son Kaharau 18- endeavour to breed a cow that can produce a calf every
343 sold to Blackridge Angus for $50,000.The Tangihau year, have good functional balanced udders who milk
Bayly, William of Stern and Taimate Lazarus sons all sold well, raise a good weaner = early growth = WEIGHT = $
very strongly, 59/59 bulls sold and averaged $12,839. at the saleyards or at the meat processing companies.
We are pleased to offer sons of Braveheart of Stern It is very heartening to receive positive feedback from
and Taimate Lazarus again this year, sires that need no clients and see you achieve on-going commercial and
introduction. Both sires have worked so well for us over marketplace success with your Kaharau bred cattle.
the Kaharau cows in previous years and this crop is no Bidr will be featuring as our on-line live video auction
exception. Together with Waiterenui Mack and specially platform at this year’s sale which gives clients who may
selected homebred sires, we have an interesting line up. not be able to attend, an opportunity to view the Sale from
A few more bulls have been included in the Catalogue home. Please see the inside front cover and instructions
this year so we hope there will be a bull for everyone. on page 2.
We are proud to present to you –66 balanced,strong We really welcome viewing of the bulls so please get in
and functional bulls that are phenotypically correct and touch with either Penny or Nick leading up to the sale.
structurally sound, that have longevity and can do the job Once again, we thank you very much for your support
for you on the hill country. in 2020 and look forward to welcoming you to Kaharau
2020/21 has been a busy year for Kaharau. We have on Monday June 28 for bulls, burgers, beer and banter!
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invested heavily in our breeding programme to bring you Please remember to DRESS WARMLY.
quality genetics. The successful procurement of Turiroa
Ragnar 18P224 in partnership with Orere Angus for NZs PLEASE BRING THIS CATALOGUE TO THE SALE.
top price and an onfarm auction record, was a highlight. Penny & Pete Hoogerbrug 027 655 7104
The purchase of three year old Tangihau Topgun 17N436 Nick & Tracy Carr 021 656 023
from Rangatira Angus was also a wonderful opportunity.
We are very excited about introducing these new genetics
into the herd, both new sires are magnificent bulls –
with terrific pedigrees and packed with phenotype and
performance. Our Donor programme will kick start again

Following the purchase of Turiroa Ragnar.
Kylie & Ben Johnson - Orere Angus, Andrew Powdrell Turiroa Angus,
Penny Hoogerbrug and Nick Carr - Kaharau Angus.
Turiroa Ragnar 18P224 - 1 -