Black Duck Charolais
Welcome to the Inaugural Black Duck Charolais Invitational Sale.
Since the inception of Black Duck Charolais in April 2009, my commitment has been to the breeding of top-quality, paddock-tested cattle. Initially situated in Allora, our stud transitioned to the Lockyer Valley, where we operate over 500 acres of rich creek flats and rolling hills—an ideal setting for cultivating strong, adaptable livestock. Our herd is built on solid genetics, significantly influenced by the esteemed Palgrove and Charnelle bloodlines. We prioritise the use of reproductive technologies, frequently employing artificial insemination and embryo transfer to enhance genetic advancement and overall performance. Our expanding recipient herd features Droughtmaster and Charolais cows, recognized as exceptional mothers within our program. All our cattle are bred and raised in lantana and tick country, becoming well-versed in electric fences, buggies, and working dogs—ensuring they are well-prepared for both commercial and stud settings. We operate a compact yet formidable show team, participating annually in the Royal Sydney Show, Brisbane Royal Show (EKKA), and select local events. In 2025, we proudly sold 9 bulls at the Hayes & Co All Breeds Bull Sale, achieving impressive results while forging new connections with pleased buyers. Our commitment is to breed Charolais cattle that are structurally sound, fertile, and easy to manage, ensuring they thrive in practical conditions.
LOT 1
BLACK DUCK VERY RICH (ET) (P)
Heterozygous Polled
BPA = Free
PV
DOB: 27/06/2024
Tattoo: GSN24V16E
- PALGROVE LANDMARK (P) Sire: PALGROVE QUIDMAKER Q2061E (P/S) - PALGROVE PANACHE 318 (H) - PALGROVE CASINO C279 (AI) (ET) (P) Dam: PALGROVE DIGIT K51E (AI) (P) - PALGROVE DIGIT 73 (AI) (ET) (H)
Very Rich is an impressive bull with great muscular development and a sleek coat, complemented by a strong bone structure. He possesses good characteristics, including low birth weight and short gestation EBVs, alongside good EMA and IMF rankings, positioning him within the top 15% of the breed. His dam, Palgrove Digit K51E is a fundamental member, in our donor cow herd, Furthermore, Digit K51E has a natural son, Lot 6 Black Duck Wealthy, who displays similar qualities as Black Duck Very Rich, showcasing the great continuity of this exceptional cow line. His sire, Palgrove Quidmaker, is well-known for his ease of calving and impressive fat cover. Quidmaker was a retained sire within the Palgrove Charolais herd.
Purchaser
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DIR DTRS
GL
BW 200
400 +17
600 +13
MCW Milk
SS
CWT EMA
Rib Rump RBY
IMF
EBV +7.5 +8.9 +0.8 Accuracy 47% 41% 75% 76% 74% 72% 68% 67% 64% 71% 57% 53% 63% 61% 53% 53% Percentile 15 3 7 55 65 75 90 85 50 25 85 15 75 70 30 7 -5.9 +0.7 +10 +14 +6 +1.6 +12 +3.0 -0.2 -0.2 +0.6
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