Queensland beef producers heard the latest tips and tricks on best practice weaning at a series of weaning acclimation workshops this month. Herefords Australia, with support from Meat & Livestock Australia and Coopers Animal Health, hosted the weaning acclimation field days at Taroom and Calliope. The workshops were facilitated by feedlot veterinarian Lachlan Strohfeldt, Bell Veterinary…
The carcass quality and compliance rates of Hereford genetics have helped Jim and Angela Schutz to a top three finish in the South Australian MSA Awards. The couple switched from dairy to beef production eight years ago, and use Hereford bulls over F1 females to produce vealer calves for the supermarket trade. Jim and Angela,…
A Hereford cross steer has posted an average daily gain of 3.21kg to finish in the top five of the 2016 RNA Paddock to Palate feedlot trial. The milk tooth Hereford-Brangus cross steer was entered by Ian and Anne Galloway, Galloway Cattle Co, Roma, in the 100 day export class of the challenge, finishing fifth.…
Hereford heifers have sold up to 444c/kg, purebred steers to 459c/kg and Black Baldy steer weaners to 467c/kg on AuctionsPlus today. The feature lines of European Union accredited spring-drop weaners were offered by Cobungra Station, Omeo, Vic, and David Parker, Milbis Pty Ltd, Carboor, Vic. The Black Baldy steer weaners, aged eight to nine months,…
Rain has forced the postponement of the renowned Alice Springs annual Blue Ribbon show steer and weaner sale from June 30 to July 21. Territory Rural McPherson livestock manager David Eagleson confirmed a store sale of about 1800 head would be held at the Bohning yards, Roe Creek, on July 21. A prime cattle sale…
A young Hereford breeder making inroads into Asian beef export markets has urged producers to consider beef a value product rather than a commodity. Geoff Birchnell, of Brisbane, is co-principal of the Tamworth based Avignon Hereford stud, and left accountancy to establish the food export business, Ausgreen Foods, a year ago. Mr Birchnell was runner-up…
Sale Date: 10th March 2016 No. Offered: 32 No. Sold: 24 Average Price: $4,900 Top Price: $11,500 Name of Top Price Animal: BANEMORE GURU K5 (AI) (P) Sire of Top Price Animal: YAVENVALE GURU G031 (P) Purchaser of Top Price Animal: Bob Cooper, King Island
Herefords Australia Youth ambassadors Nikki Williamson and Emma Keech have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the breed. The young cattle handlers received certificates from Herefords Australia director Ken Ikin at the Herefords Australia Dubbo National Show and Sale on June 6. The young women had co-ordinated an auction which raised $3170 for Hereford…
Technology uptake and adaptability to change impressed Herefords Australia Youth ambassador Verity Price during a New Zealand tour. Verity, 19, of Canberra, toured the nation as a guest of the New Zealand Hereford Association. The scholarship aims to foster Hereford youth aged between 18 and 30 years and consisted of a 19 day itinerary from…
The Herefords Australia Youth Ambassador Program is an initiative designed to engage the next generation of cattle enthusiasts. The program will allow Hereford Youth members to apply for a twelve month program where they will be expected to be actively involved in the Hereford Youth movement and other industry events. Up to 6 persons will…
