YARAANDOO BRANGUS

John Collins (07) 4933 1407

Yaraandoo Brangus Stud was established in 1989. The Stud takes its name from the aboriginal word yaraandoo, meaning under the Southern Cross. It is owned and operated by John Collins and is located at Gracemere, in Central Queensland.

Yaraandoo Brangus prides itself on producing cattle with exceptional temperaments, proven “doing’ ability, impressive carcase traits and ultimately, ease of marketability. Cattle that are equally suitable for the commercial or stud producer.

Even though Yaraandoo Brangus began operation in 1989, John’s association with Brangus goes back to the Early 1970’s, through a long-time friendship with renowned Brangus breeders Lawson and Linda Geddes of Couti-Outi. Yaraandoo cattle of today are heavily founded on Couti-Outi bloodlines. The foundation sires of Couti-Outi Douglas and Couti-Outi Denver were used over Bingegang heifers at the Stud’s inception.

Yaraandoo Brangus consists of a herd of 60 registered breeders, together with a selection of commercial females. Bulls are sold at the Central Brangus Classic sale each year. In 2009 Yaraandoo sold the highest priced registered bull of the sale at $11 000.

During recent years Artificial Insemination has been introduced in a bid to source a broader genetic pool, with positive results. Brahman sires such as FBC Wendell Manso and Brangus sires such as Transformer of Brinks and Sundance of Brinks have all been used with pleasing outcomes.

To see more, visit www.yaraandoobrangus.com.au