THE Hereford heifer market has been witnessing plenty of action with breeders, live exporters and grass traders all active for a limited pool of calves. It was on show at Hamilton in Victoria last week where heifers to join reached a top of 750c per kilogram liveweight and the general run of calves made similar…

GRASSFED beef programs have cemented quality Hereford calves into the top price ranks at the Western District weaner sales in Victoria. “This is as good as anything black, that is what excites me,’’ said Hereford breeder Leon Wheeler who topped this week’s feature yarding of whiteface cattle at Hamilton with steers at $2635. Repeat buying…