Palgrove is a Charolais and Charolais composite seedstock producer and is operated by David & Prue Bondfield (pictured right).

The stud sells over 1000 bulls annually and has an extensive female herd including:

Over 1200 purebred Charolais females plus a large ET programme

Purebred and Appendix Registered Red & Black Angus females

Angus and Charolais females joined in our Composite Charolais/Angus programme

Purebred Brahman and Shorthorn females in our Charbray & Charolais/Shorthorn composite breeding programme 

Commercial Charolais & Angus cows

PALGROVE CHAROLAIS was founded by Peter & Valerie Bondfield and is one of Australia’s original Charolais studs, with the first Charolais X calves born in 1970. The cattle were originally upgraded from quality Shorthorns and Brahman females.

The Palgrove properties are situated at Dalveen (via Warwick in South East Queensland) - where the breeders are run. The bull depot is at Drillham (east of Roma) where all male cattle are sent as weaners to grow out. Palgrove also has properties at Ben Lomond, in the New England, NSW where the female weaners are sent until joining age.

At Palgrove we aim to produce bulls and females which assist our commercial clients to reach their specific target markets. To achieve this, the stud provides buyers with the most comprehensive carcase and performance data of any Charolais herd in the country. Objective data including Group Breedplan, Genestar marking and ultrasound are used in conjunction with strict physical assessment to select and maintain the unique ‘Palgrove Charolais type’.

Breeding strategies have been put in place over a long period of time to produce bulls which:

1. are fertile  
2. have above average growth rates
3. are able to lay down adequate fat cover off grass
4. are not compromised on structural soundness
5. demonstrate good doing ability in harsh environments

David and Prue work closely with their clients and provide full after sales service, including breeding advice and assistance in selection and marketing of progeny. 

 Palgrove was named the Beef Improvement Association Qld. and National Seedstock Producer of the Year in 2002