A prominent Hereford breeder and buyer has refuted any sentiment that Angus cattle are more broadly favoured than Herefords. Herefords Australia chair and Injemira Beef Genetics stud principal Marc Greening, Holbrook,…
The final Casterton sale of 2025 highlighted the resilience and quality of the Hereford heifers. Despite earlier seasonal challenges, the sale underscored the importance of selective breeding and adaptability, with…
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“We run two categories – the calves bought at the Mountain sales are finished within 12 months and those bought later are finished for 18-20 months.
“We need the softness, fleshing and temperament – we want to stay under three per cent dark cutters.
“We are steadily pulling away from Angus due to temperament and their orientation towards feedlot production – it does not work for us on grass.”
-Graham Osborne (left) finishes 3000-4000 steers a year on properties in west and south Gippsland for grass fed programs, sourcing many as weaned calves from the Mountain Calf Sales.
“The cattle are excellent quality here and every year they are consistent – that’s why these people keep coming back. They will all be fattened for grass fed programs.”
-Anthony Delaney, Delaney Livestock and Property, Warragul, bought 300 steers of 400kg plus at Ensay for clients in central and west Gippsland and north of Melbourne.
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