AUSTRALIAN CATTLE GENETICS EXPORT STANDARD AND QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION PROCESS A DIVISION OF 1
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PARTICIPATING BREED ASSOCIATIONS Belmont Red Australian Nguni Breeders 3
CONTENTS Introduction 5 1 2 Livestock Category Standards 6 Livestock Quality Assurance Inspection Standards 8 - Structural Soundness Quality Assurance Specification 9 - Export Breeding Certificate Examples 10 - Quality Assurance Certification Process 13 4
INTRODUCTION The Australian Cattle Genetic Export Standards and Quality Assurance Certification Process of the standards that are detailed in this document are produced by the Australian Cattle Genetics Export Agency (ACGEA) a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Livestock Resources and Information Centre (ILRIC), a division of the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) on behalf of the European, British and Tropical breeds as detailed in the document. The Standards have been endorsed by relevant industry peak bodies including the Australian Registered Cattle Breeders Association (ARCBA), Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), the Australian Livestock Exporters Council (ALEC) and the Cattle Council of Australia (CCA). ILRIC also has as its members, 32 Australian Breed Associations. All breeding animals exported under The Australian Cattle Genetics Export Standard and Quality Assurance Certification Process will be individually inspected and certified by accredited ILRIC Inspectors. The certification process is comprehensive and thorough. Animal identification and pedigree data will be individually verified and certified as correct and in all categories there will be individual animal inspections in accordance with the compliance standard for structural soundness within the Australian structural soundness quality assurance specifications. All animals will also be individually inspected to ensure that they are true to their breed type and comply with that breed s strict phenotypic standard. 5
LIVESTOCK CATEGORY STANDARDS 1 We are pleased to offer the following Livestock Category Standards for Australian breeding cattle to meet all requirements for efficient, high quality beef production. All animals complying with the Livestock Category Standards must have been inspected by an independent ILRIC export accredited inspector and comply with the Livestock Inspection Standards. Category 1 Registered Purebred Stud Breeding Cattle All Category 1 purebred stud cattle are registered with the relevant Australian breed association and have been quality assured and certified by an independent ILRIC accredited inspector to the compliance levels in this category and structural soundness specifications in this export standard document. Breeding: These high quality pedigree stud animals have been bred by registered purebred pedigree bulls and registered purebred pedigree cows. Recommended use: For the production of high quality bull s for genetic improvement in beef producing herds and heifers which are used for further stud stock breeding. Compliance Standard: l Male or Female animal l Pedigree levels: 3 generation on both the sire and dam sides of the pedigree l Sire and dam registered in the Australian Breed Society Register l Uniquely identified by the Australian National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) ear tag (compulsory) and/or a freeze brand, fire brand or ear tattoo l Export Certification including, month and year of birth, pedigree certification, animal identification verification, Breed True-to-Type phenotypic certification and individual structural soundness inspection certification 6
Category 2 Registered Purebred Breeding Cattle Breeding: Cattle in this category are purebred and have been sired by registered purebred stud bulls in a single or multiplesire mating group and their dam may be recorded. They have been quality assured and certified by an independent ILRIC accredited inspector to the compliance levels in this category and structural soundness specifications in this export standard document. Recommended use: The cattle are for the establishment of high quality herds to produce highly productive heifers and steers suitable for feeding to produce high quality carcasses, and heifers for further breeding. Compliance Standard: l Sired under single or multiple sire-mating conditions using sires registered in Category 1. l A single sire or a maximum of 5 sires in the sire mating group l Uniquely identified by the Australian National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) ear tag (compulsory). l Export Certification including month and year of birth, single or multiple Sire Mating group, identification verification and certification, breed True-to-Type phenotype verification and individual structural soundness certification. Category 3 Unregistered Purebred Breeding Cattle Breeding: Cattle in this category are purebred and have been bred from unregistered cows and sired by unregistered bulls. Recommended use: The cattle are for the establishment of breeding herds to produce steers for feeding to produce beef carcasses, and heifers for further breeding purposes. Compliance Standard: l Sire and Dam not registered in the Australian Breed Society Register. l Uniquely identified by the Australian National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) ear tag (compulsory) l Export Certification showing breed True-to-type phenotypic verification and structural soundness certification. 7
2 LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION STANDARDS Identification Verification All Category 1, 2 and 3 animals are to be individually inspected to verify their identification and pedigree information. Category 2 and Category 3 animals are to be identified by their NLIS tag only. Compliance Standards Category 1: the animal s NLIS ear tag, freeze brand, fire brand or ear tattoo must match the corresponding identifier in the animal s registration record. Category 2 and Category 3: the animals shall be identified by their NLIS tag. NLIS tags are compulsory. Any additional identification requirements are to comply with individual breed association Phenotypic Standards as specified in Section 3. True-to-Type Verification All animals from all Categories are to be individually inspected to ensure they comply with the breed associations Phenotypic Standards as specified in Section 3. Structural Soundness Verification All animals from all Categories are to be individually inspected to ensure they meet the standards for acceptable mobility and structural soundness, as follows: Compliance Standard l Acceptable temperament. l Acceptable condition and visual health to enable suitability for breeding. l Free from excessive warts, ring worm or pink eye scars. l Within the following Australian Structural Soundness Standards: A. Front feet claw set: 4-7 B. Rear feet claw set: 4-7 C. Front feet angle: 4-7 D. Rear feet angle: 4-7 E. Rear legs side view: 4-7 F. Rear legs hind view: 4-7 G. Sheath Score: 1-3 Refer to next page 8
Structural Soundness Quality Assurance Specifications The following structural scoring descriptions are according to the Australian Cattle Genetics Export Standards Assessment System. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Front Feet Claw Set 1-9 1 - Open 5 - Good 9 - Exteme scissor claw Rear Feet Claw Set 1-9 1 - Open Divergent 5 - Good 9 - Exteme scissor claw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Front Feet Angle 1-9 1 - Steep (Stubbed Toe) 5 - Good 9 - Shallow Heel Rear Feet Angle 1-9 1 - Steep (Stubbed Toe) 5 - Good 9 - Shallow Heel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rear Legs Side View 1-9 1 - Straight (Post Legged) 5 - Good 9 - Sickle Hocked 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rear Legs Hind View 1-9 1 - Bow Legged 5 - Good 9 - Cow Hocked Bos Taurus 1 2 3 4 5 Sheath Scores 1-5 1 - Extremely Clean/Tight to body 5 - Extremely Pendulous Bos Indicus 9
Export Breeding Certificate Examples Sample Export Breeding Certificate Category 1 Breed: Australian Australian Cattle Cattle Genetics Export Agency Export Export Breeding Breeding Certificate Export Category: 1 Registered Purebred Stud Breeding Cattle Export Category: 1 Registered Purebred Stud Breeding Cattle Breed ABC Exporter: Breed: Hereford Exporter : XXXX XXXX Registration Number : AEDX216 Vessel : XXXX XXXX Registration Number: ABCH6109 Vessel: National Livestock ID: 3TFHDNDS9JENE543 Shipment: XXXX Electronic National ID Livestock : 982 000006344735 ID: MAKG0311XBH02819 Shipment: ABC 123 Breed Standard: Visual Tag Electronic : X216 ID: 982 123484552456 This animal has been visually inspected and conforms Sex : Female to the ACGEA Breed Export Standard: Visual Tag: O0001 Standards for identification, Date of Birth : September 2002 Date of Issue: 10-07-2008 breed type and structural conformation. Sex: Male This animal has been visually inspected and Born: 28/08/2012 conforms to the ACGEA Export Standards for identification, breed type and structural conformation. Date of Issue: 29/10/2013 VAA G1: ALLENDALE DAISY X216 ABCH6109 - ABC BARTEL E7 H6109 GLEN POUNDMAKER 28U (HP) USA7127 B/R NEW DIMENSION 7127 DAVIS 28U FAIRPLAY 610F ET1 (P) VTMB219 TE MANIA BARTEL B219 (AI) (ET) WOOLFORD P183 UNIQUE 13U (P) VTMW85 TE MANIA JEDDA W85 (AI) (ET) Sire: ALLENDALE LANDLORD 3 (P) Sire: HIOE7 AYRVALE BARTEL E7 (AI) (ET) FRANZ JOSEF OXFORD 2 (HP) AHHB ALLENDALE USA13880818 LYDIA MYTTY N23 (P) IN FOCUS BVVB32 EAGLEHAWK JEDDA ALLENDALE B32 (AI) LYDIA 200 (P) BVVZ48 EAGLEHAWK JEDDA Z48 (AI) Australian Exporter MV ABC SILVERLEAF CHALLENGER (HP) AHHB USA1407 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 RARATONGA HOUSTON ET1 ET (HP) AHHB ABCY191 LAWSONS DINKY-DI Z191 (AI) (ET) COURALLIE CONSTANCE 32 T (HP) AHHB USA1900 G A R PRECISION 1900 (ET) Dam: ALLENDALE DAISY M7 (HP) AHHB Dam: ABCE647 LAWSONS DINKY DI E647 (APR) (AI) VENA PARK JACKPOT (HP) AHHB ABCZ440 LAWSONS HIGH GRADE Z440 (AI) (ET) ST GABRIELS DAISY 63 (HP) AHHB ABCB1548 LAWSONS HIGH GRADE B1548 (AI) ST GABRIELS DAISY 8 (HP) AHHB ABCZ1126 LAWSONS HENRY VIII Z1126 (AI) SAMPLE Disclaimer: The Australian Cattle Genetic Export Agency (ACGEA) certifies that the pedigree details contained in this certificate are those held in the national database owned by the breed societies and the breed standards contained in this certificate have been Disclaimer: assured by The ACGEA. Australian The pedigree Cattle details Genetic have been Export obtained Agency from farmers' (ACGEA) records and certifies ACGEA that assumes the no pedigree responsibility and for performance any details reliance contained the pedigree in this details certificate or breed are standards those contained held in in the this certificate national and database gives no warranty owned (express by the or breed implied) societies as to this and animals the breed or its standards data completeness, contained accuracy in or this fitness certificate for a particular have purpose. been quality assured by ACGEA. The pedigree and any ACGEA Authorised Officer performance details have been obtained from the societies and sourced and supplied from farmers records. ACGEA Authorised Officer * BREEDPLAN EBVs, if available, can also be added on request. 10
Export Breeding Certificate Examples Sample Export Breeding Certificate Category 2 Australian Australian Cattle Cattle Genetics Export Agency Export Export Breeding Certificate Export Category: 2 Registered Purebred Breeding Females Breed: Angus Exporter: XXXX XXXX Breed: Exporter: Australian Exporter Registration Number: NPW U00421 Vessel : XXXX XXXX National Registration Livestock ID: Number: 3TFWFHSLS0RND575 ABCH00707 Shipment: XXXX Vessel: MV ABC Electronic National ID Livestock : 982 ID: 000007233624 3MBFP047XBH00707 Shipment: ABC 123 Breed Standard: Visual Tag Electronic : 1012 ID: 982 123462996079 This animal has been visually inspected and conforms Sex : Female to the ACGEA Breed Export Standard: Standards for identification, Date of Birth Visual : August Tag: 1995 G0083 Date of Issue: 10-07-2008 breed type and structural conformation. Sex: Female Born: September 2011 Sire 1:VAS D30 KINGFIELD DALLAS D30 Sire 1: CYIB622 EBONY BEEF B622 Sire 2: VAS E16 KINGFIELD EXPERT E16 Sire 3:VAS H37 KINGFIELD HILTON Export Category: 2 Registered Purebred Breeding Cattle Date of Issue: 29/10/2013 Multiple Sire Mating Group Breed ABC Sire 2: HIFE31 BURNBEND RIGHT TIME E31 Sire 3: HIFE47 BURNBEND WOODY/INTEGRITY E47 Sire 4: VKD07334 BARWIDGEE 07334 Sire 5: VKD07520 BARWIDGEE 07520 This animal has been visually inspected and conforms to the ACGEA Export Standards for identification, breed type and structural conformation. NBN U19+75 BEN NEVIS MASSIVE U19. (AI) Sire: QMG Y66+79 GIBRALTAR MASSIVE Y66 USA5321 C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 Sire NAQX15 ARDROSSAN QMG CONNECTION R104+72 X15 GIBRALTAR (AI) (ET) OMNIA R104. NAQV9 ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA V9 (AI) VAS S7+73 KINGFIELD FRED Dam: USA999 VAS PLATTEMERE Y13+79 KINGFIELD DATABASE NOLLEEN Y13. Dam CYIY3103 EBONY BEEF 000 Y3103 000N5 (AI) MOCAMBO NOLEEN CYIW141 EBONY BEEF W141 AI) USA2700 LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME Sire USA13058662 HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 (ET) USA265 HYLINE PRIDE 265 (ET) USA8908 G A R PARAMOUNT NZE 137/78 TE MANIA ZEALAND 137/78 Dam VLYX409 LAWSONS PARAMOUNT X409 (AI) (ET) Sire: VSL B25 LEAWOOD ZEALAND B25 VLYV445 YTHANBRAE NEW DESIGN 036 V445 (AI) VSL V3+76 LEAWOOD VANILLA V3. NMMW100 MILLAH MURRAH WOODY W100 (AI) Sire CWJZ172 WITHERSWOOD ZAXIMUM Z172 (AI) VAS S7+73 KINGFIELD FRED CWJX030 WITHERSWOOD BEEAC X030 (AI) (ET) Dam: VAS Y13+79 KINGFIELD NOLLEEN Y13 USA14222612 G 000 A R 000N5 INTEGRITY MOCAMBO NOLEEN Dam VLYA826 LAWSONS INTEGRITY A826 (AI) (ET) VLYX1264 LAWSONS PAYLOAD X1264 (AI) USAP715 PERRY POWER DESIGN 715 Sire VKD05310 BARWIDGEE 05310 ((AI) VKD00426 BARWIDGEE 00426 VKD01216 BARWIDGEE NZE 137/78 01216 TE ((AI) MANIA ZEALAND 137/78 Dam VKD04286 Sire: VSL BARWIDGEE B25 LEAWOOD 04286 ZEALAND B25 VKD01187 BARWIDGEE VSL V3+76 01187LEAWOOD VANILLA V3 USA13058662 HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 (ET) Sire VKD05146 BARWIDGEE VAS 05146 Y36+79 (AI) KINGFIELD YAMBUK Dam: VKD97431 VAS D36 BARWIDGEE KINGFIELD 97431 LIZ D36 AS V8+76 KINGFIELD LIZ V8 USAP715 PERRY POWER DESIGN 715 Dam VKD04236 BARWIDGEE 04236 (APR) (AI) VKD00340 BARWIDGEE 00340 SAMPLE Disclaimer: The Australian Cattle Genetic Export Agency (ACGEA) certifies that the pedigree details contained in this certificate are those held in the national database owned by the breed societies and the breed standards contained in this certificate have been Disclaimer: assured by The ACGEA. Australian The pedigree Cattle details Genetic have been Export obtained from Agency farmers' (ACGEA) records and certifies ACGEA assumes that the no responsibility pedigree for and any performance details reliance contained the pedigree in this details certificate or breed standards are those contained held in in this the certificate national and gives database no warranty owned (express by or the implied) breed as to societies this and the animals breed or its data standards completeness, contained accuracy in or fitness this certificate for a particular have purpose. been quality assured by ACGEA. The pedigree and ACGEA any Authorised Officer performance details have been obtained from the societies and sourced and supplied from farmers records. ILRIC Authorised Officer 11
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Quality Assurance Certification Process On farm cattle inspection & purchase contract Australian Exporter Importer > Seller to sign breeding & ownership declaration. > All animals are inspected in quarantine by an independent ILRIC accredited inspector. > Animal National Identification number, RFID number & visual export tag numbers are recorded. Quarantine Inspection Process > Each animal is inspected to ensure that it complies with that breeds true-to-type phenotypic standard. > Animals that do not meet this standard are rejected for export. Inspection files are checked, verified & entered into ILRIC export Database. > All animals are individually inspected to ensure strict compliance to the export standard & structural soundness specifications detailed in section 2 & 5 of this document. > Animals that do not meet the structural specification standard are rejected for export. Animals ID(s) are verified against the National Livestock Database. Data Verification Process Inclusion of animals pedigree information. Animals that do not comply are rejected. ID(s) are checked again at point of ship loading. 13
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