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Anthony (Ed) Wisemantel
24th
June 2014
To Whom It May Concern
During the period from 2002 until 2012 I was the manager at Welcannah Feedlot, Moree which entailed ten (10) years involvement with the domestic feedlot business. During this period the main focus was supplying Woolworths and in the latter years at a rate of 150hd/week.
This involvement with the domestic trade enabled access to a broad section of breeds and their crosses that met the strict guidelines of a supermarket grid. On several occasions we fed Senepol cross cattle which were predominantly Senepol/Santa cross supplied from a local producer. There were several attributes of this Senepol cross which were clearly evident in comparison to other breeds in the feedlot during the same period which included:-
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Exceptional weight gain
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Excellent feed conversion
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Perfect temperament
What struck me most of all was their ability to tolerate high heat load periods which were indicative of the summer months in Moree. In this trait they were superior to the other breeds in the feedlot which was also apparent in some paddock inspections that I undertook. To this end, with the experience I had in the feedlot industry, I would recommend Senepol cross cattle to do the job.
P O Box 1600
Moree NSW 2400
Mob: 0423 070 103
ed.wisemantel@raywhite.com
Several North West NSW Feedlot Managers and Owner/Operators have found out just how important docile Temperament and Heat Tolerance is in achieving profitable results in Feedlots during the Hot humid summers experienced on the Plains in NW NSW. Several Managers and Owners openly volunteered to us that their Senepol and Senepol Infused cattle are the best performing cattle on feed under these conditions. With Margins always wafer thin in the feedlot industry, selecting the right cattle for the right seasonal program can have a significant influence on profitability.
Black coated cattle absorb 100% of the radiated heat transfer from the sun, and lack heat tolerance to cope. By crossing black cattle with Senepol you will lower their core body temperature, as it is a dominantly heritable trait, as well as trensferring a short, slick coat type. Red coated cattle absorb approx 40% of the same radiated heat, White coated cattle less again. So when temperament matters most to feed efficiency, heat tolerance must be a close second, as heat tolerant cattle aren't burning energy to keep cool. If you are considering some Slick, Cool, Calm Cattle for your breeding program don't hesitate to give us a call on 0429 83 2228.
Black coated cattle absorb 100% of the radiated heat transfer from the sun, and lack heat tolerance to cope. By crossing black cattle with Senepol you will lower their core body temperature, as it is a dominantly heritable trait, as well as trensferring a short, slick coat type. Red coated cattle absorb approx 40% of the same radiated heat, White coated cattle less again. So when temperament matters most to feed efficiency, heat tolerance must be a close second, as heat tolerant cattle aren't burning energy to keep cool. If you are considering some Slick, Cool, Calm Cattle for your breeding program don't hesitate to give us a call on 0429 83 2228.
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