Talooby Angus Stud

08/10/2026

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What do two years of liquidation tell us about the rebuild ahead?
Simon Quilty shares his September market update: why two exceptional years of record prices are coming, global supply tightness is driving the cycle, US protein obsession and GLP-1 drugs are boosting demand, weather forecasts and rebuild timing, farmer behaviour patterns, and why Angus breeders are perfectly positioned.
This is data-driven analysis of cycles and supply that commercial and stud producers need to know for the years ahead.
This episode of The Angus Australia podcast drops on Tuesday, so make sure you’re following the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

05/10/2026

Great mums these red cows - 7 little babies asleep under a tree by themselves until the mums saw us approaching 😅

01/10/2026

A very well said repost from Jackaroo Angus Stud

"Great Genetics Don’t Mean Much If Cattle Can’t ‘Walk the Walk’

A basic about cattle breeding:
A breeding animal has to be able to work. To do its job. It sounds very ‘Captain Obvious’.

When you’re standing in a paddock looking at an impressive bull or a potential replacement heifer it’s easy to become distracted by size, muscle, weight, colour and overall appearance right?

One of the things that can get overlooked is right underneath the animal. It all starts at the bottom…

THE FEET.

I had never considered them nearly enough until the legend Stud Stock specialist Tim Woodham from Nutrien (who has forgotten more about cattle than most people will ever know) was looking at cattle for me and the emphasis he put on feet and legs and movement taught me so much.

Feet can be one of the most important parts of the animal.

A breeding bull may have to walk considerable distances, negotiate uneven country and serve numerous females several times during joining.

A breeding cow may spend years walking, grazing, calving and raising calves. If her feet and legs deteriorate, her ability to perform can deteriorate with them.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Good structural assessment isn’t simply about asking whether an animal is ‘straight’ or ‘good on its feet.’ We’re looking at how the whole animal works together.

Things worth considering include:

Foot shape and claw structure
Are the claws balanced and appropriately shaped?

Pasterns
Are they strong and functional without being excessively upright or weak?

Hock structure
Does the animal have sound, functional hind-leg structure?

Balance
Does the animal stand and move naturally?

Movement
Does it walk freely and comfortably?

Longevity will be the end result!
The structure will potentially allow the animal to remain productive for years!

BUT HERE’S THE IMPORTANT PART TO CONSIDER

Structural problems aren’t necessarily just a problem for the animal you are looking at today.

Genetics are passed on!!!

If structural soundness isn’t considered during selection, undesirable characteristics can potentially become part of the next generation. That’s why experienced breeders don’t just look at an animal standing still.

They watch it walk and move!
They look from the front.
From behind.
From the side.
This is why pre sale videos can be so helpful.

Experts assess how the feet meet the ground and how the legs work together, a photograph might show you what an animal looks like but movement can tell you much more about how an animal functions.

FUNCTION OVER FASHION

The biggest bull in the paddock isn’t automatically the best bull, a point I have been at pains to convey in my articles.

The heaviest heifer isn’t automatically the best replacement female.

And the most visually impressive animal isn’t necessarily the one that will have the longest and most productive breeding life. This is a real trap for young players. Beware of photos and videos of sale cattle in long grass - I specifically ask for pictures of the feet!

A breeding program needs animals that can perform, reproduce and remain functional.

That’s why ‘Structural Soundness’ deserves a place alongside:

Fertility
Temperament
Growth
Maternal ability
Carcase quality
Feed efficiency
Genetics

Ultimately a breeding animal doesn’t just have to look good standing in the paddock.
It has to be good enough to keep walking back into that paddock year after year.

JACKAROO ANGUS STUD
Breeding cattle with purpose focusing on the traits that matter from paddock to plate.

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29/09/2026

The Talooby sale-topper is bound for his new home at Bundarra in the north.

A sincere thank you to Glenwarrah Pastoral for their valued support. Weighing 1,018 kg, V86 is an impressive son of Connealy Guard Rail 923E and has been a pleasure to have in the Talooby herd.

We wish his new owners every success with him and look forward to seeing the impact he makes in their program.

09/09/2026

Well it wasn’t quite the sale we hoped for - but any day doing what you love is a great day, right?

19 bulls sold to a top of $12,000 with a sale average of $6473.

Thank you very much to everyone who bought, put in a bid or simply came along to show your support on the day - we appreciate you all!

Back to the drawing board, onwards and upwards!

06/09/2026

Sale Day...

The culmination of years of breeding, selection and hard work.

The bulls are yarded and ready to go, the barn’s open, and the coffee’s on. ☕🐂

It’s more than just a sale — it’s the result of decades of passion and commitment to breeding quality cattle.

We look forward to seeing you today at Talooby’s Spring Bull Sale.

03/09/2026

🔥Lot 3 – Talooby APR V303

Another impressive son of Connealy Guard Rail 923E, V303 combines strong growth with standout carcase performance.

He ranks in the top 18% for 400-day weight, top 7% for eye muscle area and top 10% for retail beef yield. Add top 6% docility and top 17% milk, and he offers an appealing blend of performance, temperament and maternal value.

Talooby APR V303 sells Monday, 7 September in the Talooby Angus Bull Sale via AuctionsPlus --> https://f.mtr.cool/uloru765s8

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02/09/2026

🔥Lot 2 – Talooby V86

A well-balanced son of Connealy Guard Rail 923E, V86 combines moderate birthweight with strong growth, ranking in the top 23% of the breed for both 600-day weight and scrotal size.

A standout feature of this fella is his temperament, sitting in the top 7% for docility, an easy-handling bull with the growth and fertility credentials to complement a commercial cow herd.

Talooby V86 sells Monday, 7 September in the Talooby Angus Bull Sale via AuctionsPlus --> https://f.mtr.cool/3sa7lm0wqv

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31/08/2026

A word from Pete ahead of our sale this coming Monday 7th September!

31/08/2026

🐂 LOT 1 | TALOOBY V76

First cab off the rank at our Spring Bull Sale this Monday is Talooby V76, an August 2024-drop son of Talooby Sculptor S102.

V76 presents a useful combination of growth, capacity and fertility traits, including:

▪️ +6.2 Calving Ease Direct – top 21%
▪️ +129 Mature Cow Weight – top 15%
▪️ +3.2 Scrotal Size – top 18%
▪️ Growth EBVs of +52 at 200 days, +93 at 400 days and +119 at 600 days

Backed by generations of Talooby breeding, V76 gets the job of opening what we think is a very handy line-up of bulls this spring.

📅 Monday, 7 September 2026
⏰ 1pm AEST
📍 Rylstone, NSW
💻 Online through AuctionsPlus

Lot 1 – Talooby V76. Take a look before sale day.

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