ALPINE Angus, nestled in a fertile valley in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, has carved a distinctive niche in the Australian Angus industry.
Established in 1998 by Jim Delany, the stud has been steadfast in its pursuit of producing Angus cattle that epitomise the breed’s inherent qualities building a reputation for fault-free, true-to-type animals.
Under the stewardship of Chris Oswin since 2010, Alpine Angus has continued to refine its breeding program.
The stud believes in the importance of blending traditional selection methods with the latest advancements in technology, with the goal to produce cattle that excel both in the paddock or the feedlot.
The Alpine herd is a testament to the stud's dedication to genetic improvement.
Renowned for their docility, growth rate, and exceptional carcass traits, Alpine Angus cattle are highly sought after by commercial producers and stud breeders alike.
"Our clients are the backbone of our business and our prime focus," said Delany.
Alpine Angus strives to provide each client with cattle that meet their specific needs and exceed their expectations, with Delany confident that this year's line-up at their annual Spring Bull Sale will deliver just that.
Interfaced by AuctionsPlus, this will Alpine Angus's ninth on-farm sale, taking place on Wednesday, September 18 at the Alpine Sales Complex at Rosewhite, north-east Victoria, with the auction kicking off at 1pm.
Offering 55 two-year-old and 18-month-old bulls, cattle will be yarded by 10am for inspection, with Alpine also hosting an open day prior to the sale on Sunday, September 15 from 11am to 3pm at their sales complex.
According to stud manager Chris Oswin all lots catalogued for the sale share great structural soundness and are well balanced.
"Pleasingly the bulls represent a range of genetics from our herd incorporating different sire lines and cow families," Mr Oswin said.
With a phenotype displaying muscle and volume, sons of USA artificial insemination sires' Sterling Bond 007 and Sitz Stellar 726D, along with Australian sires Karoo Main Event M367 and the homebred Alpine Knockout Q211 will all be going under the hammer.
The draft also includes sons of Banquet Quarter Pounder Q252 and Alpine Richochet R005 who offer a bigger frame and explosive growth.
"There are also sons of Murdeduke Quarterback Q011, Alpine Junior M205 and Alpine Real Deal R163 who will appeal to clients chasing higher IMF," said Mr Oswin.
Mr Oswin also drew attention to noteworthy sires Stellar, Main Event, Q211, Richochet and Real Deal all with foot EBVs in the top 15 per cent of the breed, the results indicative of the stud's emphasis on structural soundness.
Mr Oswin said in recent years the Alpine article has gained widespread industry acceptance with Alpine Main Event Q192, Alpine Rip Wheeler R144, Alpine Real
Deal R163, Alpine Ronaldo R232, and Alpine 38 Special S021 all featuring in mainstream AI catalogues.
As Alpine Angus enters its third decade, the stud remains committed to its founding principles while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the future.
With a strong foundation built on quality genetics and exceptional customer service, Alpine Angus is poised to continue its legacy as a leading Angus stud in Australia.
For enquiries please call selling agents Nutrien Livestock's Peter Godbolt (0457 591 929), Dan Ivone (0427 480 548) and Wade Ivone (0487 233 208) or Rodwells' Mick Curtis, (0428 953 222) and Scott Meehan (0428 952 536).