SEIFERT BELMONTS is uniquely positioned in South East Queensland as the largest Belmont breeder in Australia. SEIFERT BELMONT sires, dams and calves are objectively measured using Breedplan as well as being structurally and reproductively sound and visually appealing.
As the largest breeder of  Belmonts in Australia SEIFERT BELMONTS have the advantage of incorporating all high EBV breeding stock of Dr George Seifert’s Montpelier herd contributing 32 years of uncompromising genetic selection for objectively measured traits of economic importance.   Dr George Seifert is the geneticist who was in charge of the breeding program at the CSIRO Belmont Research station from 1964 to 1987 and was responsible for developing the Belmont Red.
The Montpelier herd produced growth Trait Leader Bulls in the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 Belmont Group Breed Plan.
SEIFERT BELMONTS are easy care productive cattle which are run under natural conditions at ‘Roslyn’, 5000 acres of undulating native spear grass forest country on Emu Creek 1 hours’ drive north of Toowoomba, Qld. An additional 800 acres of scrub country 7km North of Crows Nest has recently been leased for a weaner paddock.
Seedstock sale bull selection is prioritised according to the following objective and subjective criteria.
Bulls are objectectively measured using Breed Plan with an emphasis on growth EBV's and scrotal circumference.  Additionally in 2009 genestar testing will commence for sire and sale bulls for carcass traits and feed conversion.  In conjunction with flight speed testing - which has a strong correlation with meat tenderness - both technologies will further refine animal selection.  Animals must be structurally sound and culling is stringent for poor temperament. Preference is given to polled males if other criteria are equal. Fertility testing is performed on request and all are guaranteed fertile.
Subjectively, we select bulls that are masculine, well muscled, with correct conformation and a good "butt profile". They are uniformly red (light or dark) and have 'eye appeal'.  Bulls are mated to cows naturally which ensures high libido is passed onto progeny.  It has the added benefit of minimizing costs usually related to artificail breeding and the use of 'imp' embryo's.  This ability to produce affordable bulls is a cost saving that is passed onto the buyer.
In 2009 'days to calving' and maternal cow weight data will be recorded with Breedplan.
Breeders, replacement heifers and breeding bulls are not substitute fed.  Despite persistant drought, SEIFERT BELMONTS remain fertile and productive in the paddock with only urea supplementation during winter.  Roslyn has no improved pasture, forage crops, leucena etc.
Current sale bulls are situated on the leased scrub block and sold in genuine 'fit not fat' paddock condition.  They have not seen a day of grain, hay, silage or crop.
2009 has seen the first forays of SEIFERT BELMONTS into the cattle 'show scene'.  Show or display animals have access to an 'off the shelf' ration fed ad lib from a self feeder in the paddock.  Cattle are never treated for buffalo fly and adults are never wormed.  SEIFERT BELMONTS are never dipped for ticks, unless by request to be presented clean to tick free areas.
Calves are injected with 7in1, tick fever, B12 and Vitamins A,D & E  and wormed once after weaning.
Buying SEIFERT BELMONTS is an inexpensive and sound investment in genetics that will permanently boost the productivity and economic performance of your herd.
SEIFERT BELMONTS are proudly Australian made.  They are real cattle for real conditions.