Dear Members,
 
This year the 2020 Roma Brangus Sale Entry Form is an electronic form. We encourage all members to submit their entries online where possible to avoid any postal delays. If you would like a PDF copy of the entry form, please contact the ABCA office on 02 6773 3373 or email tessa@brangus.com.au
 
If you would like any assistance in completing the online form please contact the ABCA office.

Please note that there have been several changes to the Conditions of Sale for 2020, please see them listed below;

2. Sale nominations close on FRIDAY 26th JUNE 2020. Nominations must be completed online or completed forms must be RETURNED TO THE ABCA. Sale applications received postmarked after the closing date will not be accepted. Entry fees must accompany the entry nominations and payment can be made by Cheque or providing Credit Card details or can be deposited in FULL into the ABCA account. Please ensure that you reference your deposit with your Herd ID.

7. The entry fees are as follows;

Registered Bulls - $137.50
Herd Bulls - $200.00
Registered Females - $77.50
Semen Packages (10 x straws) - $22.00
Embryo Packages (4 x embryos) - $55.00
 
Entry fees include; Entry to the sale, animal images published online & transfers after sale

14. All Registered Bulls MUST have a Brangus Genomic Bundle (50K SNP, PV, Poll/Horn, Coat & Tenderness tests) competed. The Brangus Genomic Bundle must be requested through the ABCA prior to nominations closing and must be completed by the time of sale.

15. All scanning and weighing of animals MUST be conducted on property prior to the sale. NB: Dentition is no longer required.

16. All scanning and weighing MUST be carried out by an Accredited Scanner.

17. Copies of the Accredited Scanner reports on all animal’s (including substitutes) must be provided to the ABCA office no later than 5pm on Friday 28th August 2020 for inclusion in the supplementary sheet information to be compiled and made available to the Selling Agents and potential buyers as well as uploading on the ABCA website & social media.

18. All cattle MUST be penned by 2pm on 3rd September 2020. A copy of the Veterinary report must be delivered to the Sale Committee by 4pm on 3rd September 2020 at the Sale Venue.

Please be advised that on Thursday 3rd September there will be a Bull Walk at 4pm with light refreshments available and an informal gathering that evening at the Roma Club Hotel.
 
Participating agents are Grant Daniel & Long & Elders.
 
A reminder that DNA testing must be sent to the ABCA office at the below address;
 
ABCA
C/- ABRI
The Short Run
UNE Armidale NSW 2351
 
Samples can be submitted using the Neogen Hair Collection Cards, TSUs or semen straws. An ABCA DNA Application Form must accompany the samples. Neogen Australasia allows 6-8 weeks for results to be reported.
 
For more information on DNA or to order Hair Collection Cards or TSUs please contact
Tessa Pearson, ABCA EO on 02 6773 3373 or tessa@brangus.com.au
 
Kind regards,