Hereford producers are in a prime position to capitalise on current market premiums in certified grass-fed markets. Processors are paying up to a dollar per kilo more for certified grass-fed cattle that meet the specifications of certain products and brands. Herefords’ renowned doing-ability on grass and the seasonal turnaround across much of Australia offers a…
A current live export order for commercial Hereford heifers to be exported to China as breeders is paying premium rates to Hereford producers. To meet the specifications of the order the heifers must be between 200 and 400 kilograms and be aged between eight and 16 months. The heifers also must be sired by a…
The 2020 World Hereford Conference (WHC) was held in March in Queenstown, New Zealand. Over 60 delegates from Australia attended the conference which included a wide range of informative topics and agricultural tours. Hereford multi-country genomic evaluation was discussed by Dr Brad Crook of ABRI and Professor Dorian Garrick of Massey University. Dr Crook’s primary…
31 March 2020 Nominations to join the Board of Herefords Australia closed last Friday 27 March 2020. The following members have nominated to join the Board: Mr Sam Becker – Banana, QLD Mr Sam Broinowski – Mudgee, NSW Mr Ian Durkin – Coolatai, NSW Mr Mark Duthie – Irvingdale, QLD Mr Marc Greening –…
27 March 2020 Please find below an update from the Board and staff of Herefords Australia in relation to the current COVID-19 situation. Our primary focus is the health and well-being of our staff and members, whilst still being able to deliver the services that our members require. The Herefords Australia Office is currently open…
The Herefords Australia Wodonga National Show and Sale will go ahead under a very different format for 2020 amid growing restrictions and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 55th annual National Show and Sale will be held in online video format with bull videos being used for virtual judging and for an online auction hosted…
The 45th Annual George and Fuhrmann Hereford Weaner Sale was held at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange (NRLX) on Friday March 13. Agents yarded 1220 head of quality Hereford steers and heifers which according to George and Fuhrmann agent Darren Perkins was approximately 300-400 head back on previous years due to some vendors selling early…
Herefords have demonstrated their renowned grass-finishing ability in the 2019 Lardner Park Steer Trial with a pair of Hereford steers finishing third in overall weight gain and carcase points. The Lardner Park Steer Trial is the only grass-based steer trial in Australia and has been running for 45 years at Lardner Park in the Gippsland…
Sale date: 5th March 2020 Number offered: 164 Number sold: 151 Top price: $15,000 Average price: $3,720 Name of top priced animal: Banemore Victoria L33 (Cow PTIC) Sire of top priced animal: Allendale Anzac E114 Purchaser of top priced animal: Yarram Park Sale comments: – Top priced Bull Lot 132, Banemore Kalimna P006 purchased by…
Sale date: 25th Feb 2020 Number offered: 87 Number sold: 87 Top price: $36,000 Average price: $8.920 Name of top priced animal: Injemira Wildfire P021 Sire of top priced animal: Ravensdale Wildfire L133 Purchaser of top priced animal: D & M Elsom, MacArthur Vic Sale comments: In a very pleasing sale it was fantastic to see…
