Yes. Speckle Park became a recognised Pure breed of cattle in 2006. The breed was developed in the Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces of Canada over 50 years. Speckle Park is only the second pure bred breed of cattle to be developed and recognised in Canada.

The first embryos and semen were imported in 2007. The first registered calves were born in 2008.

Exceptionally well. Despite the fact that they originate from Canada and thrive in -40°, we have found they are equally able to thrive in +40°. Their coats are quick to slick off in summer and their doability means they will hang on in the tough periods when other cattle will fall away.

Hybrid Vigour, increased yield, improved doability, highly efficient feed-conversion, increased weight gains, improved meat quality all in a moderate framed, hardy animal. Maybe the question should be “Why wouldn’t you use a Speckle Park bull in your commercial herd?”

Absolutely, we have been selling bulls into the northern states for 10 years and the results have been impressive. Speckle Park are a great option over Brahman, Santa Getrudis, Droughtmaster, Brangus, Charbray for greater weight gains, increased yield and improved meat-eating quality.

Like all breeds temperament plays a huge role in management and handling. And as with all breeds temperament will vary somewhat according to genetic lines, previous handling and experiences during handling. Speckle Park cattle have a particularly strong herd instinct and separation from their mates can cause unusual behaviour. All Wattle Grove cattle are temperament scored prior to selling. We separate them from their mates, and we put pressure on them in the yards to get an accurate assessment of their temperament. You can read more about our temperament scoring in the Wattle Grove Accredited Guidebook

Since 2018 all purebred registered Speckle Park have to be parent verified by DNA. Speckle Park International Ltd (SPI) is the breed society for Speckle Park in Australia and New Zealand that handles registration of Speckle Park cattle.

Head to Specklepark.org to find out more.

To access the SPI herdbook us this link http://abri.une.edu.au/online/cgi-bin/i4.dll?1=3F312F3D33&2=2431&3=56&5=2B3C2B3C3A

To find a particular animal type in any part of the animals name OR the animals identifier eg: WGS Q120.

Hint: Ensure you have a space between the herd prefix (WGS) and the ident (Q120) ie: WGS Q120

The most important part to any stud is the cattle. By purchasing and breeding purebred Speckle Park cattle you are a stud. To become a registered stud you will need to be a member of your countries Speckle Park Society.

Australia & New Zealand-Speckle Park International Ltd www.specklepark.org

Canada-Canadian Speckle Park Association www.canadianspecklepark.ca

USA-American Speckle Park Association www.americanspecklepark.com

Brasil-Speckle Park Brasil www.speckleparkbrasil.com.br

Ireland-Irish Speckle Park Cattle Society www.irishspecklepark.com