Whiteface Dominance in RASV Heifer Challenge
Herefords have excelled in the 2020 RASV Heifer Challenge claiming the champion and reserve champion titles and a third herd making the top ten finalists. Champion pen in this year’s…
What’s in store for autumn 2020 bull sales?
Alastair Rayner for Beef Central THE final week of January is traditionally seen as the starting point for the southern autumn bull selling season. Despite the ongoing presence of bushfires…
Hereford Heifers Wanted – Live Export Order
The requirements below are being facilitated by Integrity Australia on behalf of Yarra Australia Corporation Ltd. Heifers will be subject to China health testing and protocol, inclusive of residing outside…
Trial reveals greater carcase value using Hereford genetics
Hereford sired black baldy steers have more valuable carcasses both with and without an eating quality premium over their Angus sired siblings. The advantage has been quantified with the release…
Grass Fed Programs Underpin Demand for Hereford Weaners
Hereford calves were highly sought after for certified grass fed programs at the Wodonga Premier Hereford Euro and Other Breeds Sale, with prices jumping 30c/kg on the previous day. Selling…
Buyers Bid to $1374 for Hereford Steers at Hamilton
Hereford steers hit a top price of $1374 at the annual Hamilton private agents Hereford and Euro steer weaner sale on Wednesday. Local agents yarded 2586 head with around half…
Strong Local Support and Feedlot Competition Boosts Market at Casterton
Feedlotters and local buyers formed a solid buying base at the annual Casterton Hereford & Euro Steer Weaner Sale on Wednesday. Selling agents Elders and Landmark drafted a quality yarding of…
Feedlot Buying Spree on Whiteface Cattle at Wodonga
Lot feeders and a live export order underpinned the Wodonga Blue Ribbon Weaner Sale, with prices for whiteface steers topping at 308c/kg and heifers at 283c/kg. Selling agents Brian Unthank…
Premium Prices for Quality EU Herefords at Hamilton
A quality yarding of 2,308 steers including 737 purebred Herefords had buyers bidding to premium prices at the Hamilton All Breeds Weaner Sale on Tuesday. The top dollar per head…
Hereford Bulls Breed Greater Profits
Beef producers can’t afford to ignore the benefits of cross breeding and the extra 10 percent yield that hybrid vigour brings, Dr Phil Holmes informed delegates of the 2019 Herefords…