KANGLADE SAHIWAL

CATTLE STUD

Member of the Australian Sahiwal Society
 

Web Changes

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

Introducing two new members to the Kanglade Stud

Spring certainly was a special time at Kanglade this year with the birth of two healthy calves.

Introducing Kanglade Emperor born 13th October 2007, and Kanglade Tasarah born on 31st October 2007.

Both calves are living up to the breed's reputation of growing fast, and we look forward to their debut to the show circuit in the not too distant future!

Kanglade goes to Malaysia

Kanglade Preston has been sold for export to Mr Romni Yusoff O'Toole who is a specialised livestock breeder and grower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Below is a picture of Preston just prior to export in May-June 2007.

Kanglade on Show!!

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The photo is of Kanglade Preston who was awarded 1st in his class : Junior Champion Bull  & Grand Champion Bull

He is aged 7 months

 

Pictures from Royal Toowoomba Show: Above Left Kanglade Preston aged 7 months led by Roger Evans, Right: Kanglade Preston, Princess and Tallulah being led in the ring; Below: The show team resting

Previous Shows

(Click on name to see Studbook Profile) (pictures courtesy of Saddleview Photography)

 Select  Thunder       

 

Select  Pebbles       

 

Kanglade  Princess

 

Selet Tamika         

  &  Kanglade Tallullah

 

FEATURING.....

Our new feature page will highlight some of the benefits of the Sahiwal breed, and showcase one of the herd.  To go to the Feature page click here or on the navigation bar to the left.

Kanglade is Chemical Free!

We have been allocated the Pesticide Status of

Recent Media Coverage of Kanglade Sahiwal Stud

The Sahiwal Breed: an Ideal Option for the Small Farm

Kanglade Sahiwal Stud

The case of the Kanglade Sahiwal Stud at Bli Bli on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, is a good example of the fact that Sahiwals are suitable cattle for small portions of land.  The stud, belonging to Carmel Evans, is located on just 1.6ha and this small area is sufficient for a small stud operation.  The property is just ten km from the coast and receives a generous tropical rainfall.

Carmel tells, "I spent a large amount of time researching the best cattle for this property and came up with the Sahiwals.  We are in a major tick area and the 100% Bos Indicus characteristic of the Sahiwals was a big thing in their favour.  This meant that they should be totally tick resistant and my experience since buying them has proven this to be so.  I never have to do any spraying for ticks.

"Bearing in mind the size of the property, their excellent fodder utilization efficiency was another big factor in their selection.  The ease of birth has also been a big factor in my selection - calves are incredibly small but grow rapidly.

One of the keys to effectively managing cattle on a small block is the use of rotation grazing.  Using electric fences I have divided the property into four smaller paddocks and control where and when the cattle graze.  My current herd is six and this is an ideal matching of herd size with the size of the block.  I do have to watch my herd numbers.

"For me, the opportunity to own a small cattle stud has been a long held dream.  I grew up on the Mt Holly AIS stud at Ramsay on the Darling Downs where my father was the owner.  Then I went nursing for 46 years but never forgot the pleasure of working with cattle.

"When planning for retirement I had the attitude that I wanted to retire from nursing - not from life.  The breed's calm temperament and high intelligence was also a factor for me because I want to be able to run these cattle for many years into my retirement.

The Sahiwal cattle have been the critical element in my retirement from nursing and I am so happy I made the choice.  I am now into my third year of showing and have achieved success in this endeavour.

"I'd certainly encourage anyone who faces a similar set of circumstances to my own to consider the Sahiwal breed.  I don't think they can go wrong", says Carmel.

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Last modified: 07/18/09