6th WORld BRANGUS CONGRESS - The Brangus Cattle Breeders ...

6th World Brangus Congress
6th -11th May 2012 Rockhampton Australia
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Invitation to Attend
G ’day - To my fellow Brangus mates,
Australia will host the 6th World Brangus Congress in Rockhampton, Australia in May 2012.
As such I am delighted to invite you, your partner, family, friends and industry colleagues to
attend the 6th World Brangus Congress.
The Congress will incorporate an exciting series of events scheduled around the Beef Australia
2012 Exposition. Staged in Australia’s Beef Capital, Rockhampton, the beef expositions have
become an icon event for the Australian beef industry. The Brangus breed is a feature on the
Beef Australia 2012 program with over 250 Brangus animals entered in the prestigious Stud
Cattle Competition.
The 6th Brangus World Congress is expected to draw Brangus breeders and enthusiasts from
across Australia and the world. The Congress aims to foster and develop the relationships
between all the International Brangus Associations, act as a means of updating all interested
parties on news and developments related to breeding and marketing Brangus Cattle, and this
year will also allow the Australian Brangus Cattle Association an opportunity to showcase our
fantastic Australian Brangus Cattle and our beautiful and diverse country.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 6th World Brangus Congress.
Yours Sincerely, Ian Galloway
Chairman, 6th World Brangus
Congress Planning Committee
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Pre Congress Tours
OPTION 1 Long Tour Sydney to Rockhampton April 30 - May 6
Monday 30th April Day 1 - Arrive in Sydney
International flights met at Sydney Airport. Transfer to central Sydney hotel overnight. Take
an optional Sydney Harbour Cruise or a city sights tour of the city. Attend a formal welcome
cocktail function in evening, hosted by NSW State Government and Austrade, at the top of one
of Sydney’s tallest buildings.
Meals: Welcome Evening Cocktail Function. Overnight: Sydney
Tuesday 1st May Day 2 - Sydney to Armidale
Depart after breakfast and travel through Sydney’s northern beaches and then continue via
the Hunter Valley to Ram Station at Dungog. Andrew Melville will be your host and after
viewing their black Brangus herd, enjoy a lunch featuring the famous Hunter Valley wines
then travel onto the university city of Armidale.
Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Armidale
Wednesday 2nd May Day 3 - Armidale to Delungra to Goondiwindi
Morning visit to AGBU (Animal Genetics Breeding Unit) located at the University of New
England and later depart Armidale and travel to Belview Brangus stud at Delungra where
there’s the opportunity to see cattle worked with dogs by Trevor and Colleen Jorgensen.
Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Goondiwindi
Thursday 3rd May Day 4 - Goondiwindi to Roma
Travel north to Roma and visit local attractions and the cattle sale yards. Afterwards travel to
Duarran Brangus Stud to inspect cattle and enjoy an evening dinner function, arranged by Ian
and Anne Galloway. Meals: B,L,D,Overnight: Roma
Friday 4th May Day 5 - Roma to Emerald
In the morning visit A.C.C. Feedlot, located 3/4 hr north of Roma followed by visits to the
Emerald District properties of ‘Lunar’ and ‘Jett’ Brangus studs. Afterwards visit Arcadia Valley
and then continue on to the Emerald Dinner hosted by Brangus breeders.
Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Emerald
Saturday 5th May Day 6 - Emerald
Visits in the Emerald area include stud visits and the Agricultural College at Emerald
Agricultural Research and Training Campus. Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Emerald
Sunday 6th May Day 7 - Emerald to Rockhampton
Depart Emerald this morning and travel to Barlow Cattle Company, for a cattle inspection and
lunch. After lunch continue on to Rockhampton and arrive at your Congress motel. Remainder
of the afternoon is free before the evening Congress welcome “Meet & Greet” function.
Meals: B,L Overnight: Own Congress accommodation arrangements
OPTION 2 Short Tour Brisbane to Rockhampton May 3 - 6
Thursday 3rd May Day 1 - Arrive in Brisbane
Fly into Brisbane International Airport, transfer to city hotel. Free day in Brisbane. Dinner
featuring ‘Aussie’ cuisine hosted by Brangus Breeders.
Meals: D, Overnight: Brisbane
Friday 4th May Day 2 - Brisbane to Gympie
Visit “Nindooinbah” to look at their Embryo Transplant Program involving Angus, Brangus
and Brahman genetics - lunch on property. Travel further north to Gympie. Visit Stephen
and Karyn Duff’s Red Brangus stud and the nearby Yabba-Do Brangus stud of Naomi Cooney
featuring USA/Australian bloodlines. Dinner with local cattlemen at Gympie.
Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Gympie
Saturday 5th May Day 3 - Gympie to Biloela
Travel north to Eidsvold to visit Peter, Kristine and Kristopher Dingle’s Redline Brangus stud
for ‘morning tea’ and inspect their cattle. Then travel through the granite flats and bottletree
scrub to Australia’s oldest Brangus Stud, Bimbadeen, followed by lunch with Bimbadeen’s
Mark and Amanda Salisbury and Bruce and Barb Burnham. Dinner and entertainment with
local Brangus Breeders. Meals: B,L,D Overnight: Biloela
Sunday 6th May Day 4 - Biloela to Rockhampton
Visit a leading commercial cattle property and take an early lunch before the last short drive
on to Rockhampton. Arrive at your Congress Motel. Rest time before the evening Congress
welcome “Meet & Greet” function. Meals: B,L Overnight: Rockhampton (own Congress
accommodation arrangements)
Legend - Included meals = B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

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c 6th World Brangus Congress Week Program
Sunday 6th May
Evening - Meet & Greet
After arriving in Rockhampton enjoy the first gathering of the Congress at an evening
Meet & Greet being held at the Brothers Leagues Club Rockhampton. This will be a
great chance to shake off the travel dust, catch up with old friends and meet fellow
Brangus breeders from around the world. Meals: Light meal & some drinks
Monday 7th May
Morning - Commercial Cattle Championships
Start the day at the famous Gracemere Saleyards inspecting over 2000 head of
commercial cattle entered in the Commercial Cattle Championships.
Lunch - Big Beef BBQ After a morning assessing beef on the hoof, head back
to the Showgrounds in Rockhampton for the World’s Biggest BBQ lunch.
Afternoon/Evening - Property Tour & Camp Oven Dinner
After a busy morning and hearty lunch, climb aboard our luxury coach, sit back &
relax and enjoy the drive out to ‘Doonside’ where we will join the Geddes family for
a tour of their property and a good old-fashioned campfire meal under the stars.
Meals: D
Tuesday 8th May
Morning/Afternoon - Seminar & Technical Forum
An action-packed technical program will be held at the Brothers’ Leagues Club.
The program includes presentations detailing Brangus activity from around the
world and the latest scientific and groundbreaking initiatives in the industry.
Evening - Paradise Lagoons Dinner
Visit one of Australia’s most famous Campdrafting venues for the evening.
The complex is located on the Paradise Lagoons property just southwest of
Rockhampton. It was designed and constructed specifically for the Australian
developed sport of campdrafting. Enjoy the evening experiencing working dog and
campdrafting demonstrations while dining on a fabulous 3 course dinner. You will
also be entertained by some great horsemen and raconteurs. Meals: L,D
Wednesday 9th May
Morning - Stud Cattle Judging
See the best of Australian Brangus in Centre Ring, as Beef Australia 2012 gets serious
with cattle judging. Judging of the Brangus takes place in the centre arena of the
showgrounds, with numerous other breeds also being judged nearby.
Evening - Golden Jubilee Bull & Heifer Sale
The cream of the crop goes under the hammer with an elite led cattle sale under
lights.Help raise money for the youth club by purchasing a donated heifer or secure
the rights to a genetics package. Drinks, nibbles and music will be provided. Stay on
at the showgrounds to enjoy dinner or head back to the main arena to be enthralled
by the ‘Man from Snowy River’ arena spectacular.
Thursday 10th May
Morning - Free Time To Explore Beef 2012
Visit the huge trade fair with over 400 sites. Attend a seminar, watch celebrity chefs
in action, catch a fashion parade or wander the stud cattle pavilions. Visit the Beef
cattle precinct featuring the latest genetics research, developments and technical
displays, or enjoy some of the live entertainment being held around the grounds.
Afternoon - Interbreed Championships
Don’t miss the incredible spectacle of the Interbreed Championships being held
on Centre Ring. Help cheer on our Brangus champions as they go up against the
Champions from over 30 other breeds.
Evening - Congress Gala Dinner
A fabulous farewell evening of great food, wine and dancing to wind up the Congress
week of action. It is being held in the Australian Shearing Shed at the Rockhampton
Heritage Village and will feature live Australian country rock music.
Meals: D
Friday 11th May
All day - Final Day Of Beef Australia 2012
Enjoy another day at the showgrounds, watch the Junior Stud judging, attend a
Seminar, browse the Trade Fair or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants. Stay on for
the Community concert that evening... Or
Explore the host city of Rockhampton, Australia’s Beef Capital. Visit the Botanic
Gardens, stroll down historic Quay Street, enjoy shopping in East Street, head out
to the Dreamtime Cultural Centre or catch a Rodeo at the Great Western Hotel... Or
Say farewell to Rockhampton and head to Melbourne to take part in our 5 day post
Congress tour departing on Saturday 12th May. This tour travelling from Melbourne
to Canberra offers a unique experience of beautiful and historical rural Victoria and
the ACT.
Throughout - Brangus Boulevard For the duration of the Brangus
World Congress and Beef Australia 2012 the Brangus Boulevard will provide a
great central point for members and overseas visitors to gather and relax, catch up,
discuss business or use as a meeting point. It is centrally located between the Cattle
Pavilions, Centre Ring and the Trade Fair and will feature a display of Brangus cattle.

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Post Congress Tours
Melbourne to Canberra May 12 - 16
Saturday 12th May Day 1 - Rockhampton to Phillip Island
Arrive Tullamarine Airport Melbourne no later than 2.00pm to meet coach captain and tour
leaders. Travel directly to Cowes on Phillip Island. Check into motel for dinner. This evening see
the world famous penguin parade as they waddle to shore after dark
Sunday 13th May Day 2 - Phillip Island to Milawa
Travel to Kimberley Downs Brangus. Enjoy a cattle and property inspection. Depart Kimberley
Downs Cattle Stud and take in the picturesque countryside of North East Victoria on the way to
Milawa. Accommodation for the next two nights is a 5 star motel right in the heart of Milawa
wine and cheese district.
Monday 14th May Day 3 - Milawa and Staghorn Flat
The itinerary today will include a stop-over at Jakara Brangus (Ron & Penny Herrin) at Staghorn
Flat which is on the border of Victoria and New South Wales. Continue onto the historical gold
mining town of Beechworth. Return to Milawa. Enjoy wine tasting at the renowned Brown
Brothers Winery and a visit to the Milawa cheese factory
Tuesday 15th May Day 4 - Milawa to Jindabyne
This morning depart Milawa and travel through the spectacular Snowy Mountains on the scenic Alpine
Way. Stop near Khancoban to visit the working power station of Murray. Drive to Scammells Lookout and
enjoy the spectacular views of Mt Kosciusko (Australia’s highest peak at 2228m). Continue through the
National Park stopping for a picnic lunch at Geehi River Camp Ground. After lunch the road climbs through
Deadhorse Gap to the Thredbo Alpine Village. Next visit Thredbo Valley Whiskey Distillery for a tasting session
and afternoon tea. A short drive to accommodation at Jindabyne overlooking the beautiful Lake Jindabyne.
Wednesday 16th May Day 5 - Jindabyne to Canberra
Final day includes a morning visit to a Brangus and Braford Commercial herd at Ingebyra (Milton
Golby). Continue on to Canberra for tours of Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.
Beef Australia 2012
How to Book!
The first of the Beef Australia expositions took place in 1988 as part of Australia’s
bicentennial year as a celebratory event for the beef industry. The inaugural Beef 88 event
was so successful organisers decided to run a similar event in 1991 and triennially thereafter
with the most recent success being Beef Australia 2009.
Over the years the expositions have grown in size, impact and sophistication with a continued
increase in participation and visitation by both members of the beef industry and lovers of
beef alike. Over 68,000 people attended Beef Australia 2009 including 461 delegates from
32 countries. 400 Trade Fair exhibitors showcased their wares at Beef Australia 2009.
The Brangus breed is a feature on the Beef Australia 2012 program with over 250 Brangus
animals entered in the prestigious Stud Cattle Competition.
Destination Information
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia comprises the mainland,
the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The
population is over 22 million, with approximately 60% of the population concentrated in and
around the mainland state capitals of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
The nation’s capital city is Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory.
Australia is a developed country with a prosperous multicultural society and excellent
standard of living. Australia is a clean, green country with an astonishing range of flora and
fauna, a variety of climatic extremes and a vast array of geological wonders.
Australia is a land like no other, with about one million different native species. More than
80% of the country’s flowering plants, mammals and reptiles are unique to Australia. Major
industries in Australia are agriculture, mining and tourism. The Australian beef industry is
the biggest agricultural enterprise in Australia and is dependent on export markets, with
over 60% of Australian beef production exported, primarily to the United States and Japan.
The Australian beef industry is free of major animal diseases.
To take part in the 6th World Brangus Congress or
associated Pre or Post Tours, book your tickets online via
the Australian Brangus Cattle Association (ABCA) Website or
call the ABCA Office.
The first round of bookings for the 6th World Brangus Congress
week will close on the 31st March 2012. Second round
bookings will be released after this date; however bookings
for accommodation in Rockhampton during the Congress
week will be limited after the 31st March 2012, so don’t delay
booking your ticket!
www.brangus.com.au
Phone: +61 2 6773 3056
rockhamptoN is known as the beef capital of Australia, is situated approximately
640 kilometres north of Queensland’s capital city Brisbane and is
less than an hour’s travel by plane, or about a seven hour
drive from Brisbane. The region has a relaxed outdoor
lifestyle, sub-tropical rainforests, beaches and
islands. Weather patterns vary between the
coast and inland, though generally the
climate across the Rockhampton region is
tropical and experiences only a mild winter.