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National Sale 2020

On 12th September 2019 NZHA President Colin Corney sent the following bulk email to members to
explain the proposed format for the 2020 National Sale.

As you will be aware NZHA Council have been discussing the changes to the sale have been the result of many factors such
future of the National Sale over the last couple of months taking as successful on-farm bull sales due to improved marketing
into consideration the response both written and verbal, from channels, changes in travel, communication, and advancements
the member consultation. It was encouraging to see so many in agriculture/seed stock industry. While Mycoplasma bovis
submissions from members regarding the matter. It is evident impacted on the recent sales, it is not the only factor which has
that although members are split with their view on the sale’s led NZHA to make a change.
future, all members deem the ‘event’ as an important time for With that in mind, the Council propose to hold a NZ HEREFORDS
social interaction, which was a similar response to the survey SEED STOCK SALE on Monday 11th May, 2020 at the Orlando
carried out two years ago. County Club, on the outskirts of Palmerston North. The
I think it’s important as a member to see this change as a suggested timetable (with approximate timings) and entry
positive to the breed. The move away from Beef Expo and recent criteria is as follows:

APPROX TIMINGS ACTIVITY COMMENTS
12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch Members source their own
1.30pm – 2.15pm Informative Presentation Potential topics include – SNP DNA testing – why?
2.15pm – 3.00pm Informative Presentation 2 Importance of measuring traits?
3.30pm – 4.30pm AGM
4.30pm – 5.30pm Afternoon Tea Provided
5.30pm – 7.00pm NZ HEREFORDS SEED STOCK SALE Two classes – max 24 lots
7.00pm – onwards Breed drinks /dinner To be booked through NZHA office as per normal

For 2020 there will be no grazing unit or bulls on-site. All bulls ENTRY REQUIREMENT
will be sold via a Hammer Auction with a still photo (video -TBC) • One entry per stud.
screened at Orlando. • 100% possession of animal will be sold.
• Any semen retained or semen rights must be declared at
NZ HEREFORDS SEED STOCK SALE CLASSES time of catalogue.
Capped at 24 lots 16/8 unless one class not fully subscribed • The vendor will set the reserve price.
CLASS 1: 16 lots of 2-year-old bulls from NZHA Studs that hold • Any bull for transfer will reach a minimum of $15,000.
2-year old sales will be invited to nominate a bull catalogued in • Enter on line from 16th March to 10th April, 2020.
the top 6 of their on-farm sale catalogue. • Entry fee - $250 plus GST
This nomination, with the agreement from their seedstock agent, • Photos/videos will be the vendor’s responsibility. High-
must display superior genetic ability. resolution photo to be submitted to NZHA by 20th April to be
CLASS 2: 8 lots of 2-year-old bulls open to NZHA studs used at the sale and loaded onto the online catalogue.
that hold yearling or paddock sales. This nomination, with the • Catalogue order will be via draw shown on line.
agreement from their seedstock agent, must display superior • Vendors of the three top priced bulls will receive automatic
genetic ability. entry for a bull at next year’s sale.
Any bull not sold remains in the vendor’s sale catalogue and is
available at the vendor’s sale, or for class 2 remain at vendor’s A trophy will be presented to the vendor of the top priced bull.
property. This vendor will also have the right to choose their lot number
the following year.
ENTRY CRITERIA
All bulls must be fit for stud transfer, (in line with the NZHA We hope you support this event either as an attendee to the
rules and regulations) by having a (minimum) 50K SNP DNA speaker sessions, dinner or as vendor or purchaser. This format
profile, correct sire verification, be poll gene tested, and genetic requires support from all members to work therefore we will run
defect tested. All these tests are included as part of the NZHA with the new exciting idea for two years and at that point it will
Standard Bundle available through PBB/Neogen. become clear whether there is a future or not.
Bulls must also be carcase scanned and above breed average
for the Hereford Prime Index.
Selection to be in discussion with your seedstock agent.

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