Once in a generation bull draws accolades from judges of all breeds
A bull described by multiple judges across all breeds as a “game changer” has been giving one Hereford family the ride of their life. The 20-month-old, 960kg Truro Sherlock S188…
April Store Sale Wrap
April saw a lift in cattle prices across the board in the eastern states store and weaner sales with agents quoting an increase in prices of 30-40c/kg or $100/head from…
Message from the CEO – April 2023
Dear Members The carcase data contributions have continued to come together. I have now collated over 15,000 MSA carcase records. This volume of data now allows me to benchmark the…
End of an Era for Franco Herefords
The Franco Herefords dispersal sale was held at the Inverell Livestock Exchange on Monday 24 April. The sale was deemed a resounding success and a fitting swansong for Frank Hannigan’s…
50 years of Hereford profitability for WA producer
A Western Australian vealer producer who has consistently used Hereford bulls from the same seedstock source for five decades is reaping the dividends. Graeme Payne, Karridale, has used both polled…
Sherlock shines to take supreme exhibit for Truro at Sydney Royal
Truro Sherlock S188 continued his dominance following a successful northern NSW show circuit to take the hat trick at the 2023 Royal Sydney Show of junior and grand champion bull…
Branded Hereford pie in hot demand from hungry Sydney Royal visitors
A pie with chunky Hereford beef cooked to a chef’s favourite casserole recipe and wrapped in golden shortcrust pastry had the crowds at the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show wanting…
Herefords prove their weight gain and carcase quality in prestigious grass fed trial
Herefords have proven their superior grass-fed performance by taking out the carcase and eating quality sections of the Lardner Park 2022 Steer Trial. The 47th steer trial began at Warragul,…
Message from the CEO – March 2023
After 3 weeks of collating carcase data, we now have close to 7,500 records thanks to the voluntary contributions of members of their MSA data. The information highlights what we…
Heavy grass fed Hereford steers top at $2190 and breeding females to $2400
Heavy grass finished Hereford steers continued to make their way into the nation’s store markets during March, returning up to $2190. Pasture finished steers returned $1570-$2190 or 341-407c/kg, while yearling…