Hereford Steers Set Cracking Pace on Auctions Plus
Cawkers Well station at Wilcannia, NSW sold a line of Hereford weaner steers for $4.30/kg on Auctions Plus on Friday October 13th. The lot of 46 steers averaged 169.9 kgs, with a top…
Cawkers Well station at Wilcannia, NSW sold a line of Hereford weaner steers for $4.30/kg on Auctions Plus on Friday October 13th. The lot of 46 steers averaged 169.9 kgs, with a top…
Birth weight is an important economic trait in beef production systems as lower birth weights are associated with reduced incidence of calving difficulty, but unfavourably correlated with growth rate. Careful…
Herefords Australia invites applications for the 2017 CM Hocking Memorial Scholarship. Applications will be considered from Australian citizens who are undertaking a course of study that will be applied to…
The recent introduction of the MSA Index and the expectation that some processors will move to a payment system whereby animals with higher MSA Index carcases will attract a premium…
In 2015, Herefords Australia, in conjunction with the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (ABGU) and Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS), began development of a Genomics Policy. The aim of this…
One question I am asked by Hereford breeders is “Given Herefords are such a quiet breed, why should I measure docility?” While Herefords have a justifiable reputation for being a…
There was an extremely strong contingent of Hereford exhibitors at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, with many high quality animals on display. Brandon Sykes, of Mawarra B Hereford stud, Longford,…
Sale Date: 12th September 2017 No. Offered: 50 No. Sold: 40 Average Price: $7400 Top Price: $22 000 Name of Top Price Animal: Wallan Creek Victory Blend L200 Sire of…
Hereford genetics have excelled in this year’s prestigious Sydney Royal Beef Challenge. The unique, feedlot based competition is run by the RAS and held at Wilga Feedlot in Bellata. The…
Wirruna Spring Bull & Female Sale Sale Date: 23rd August 2017 No. Offered: 61 Bulls (15 Heifers) No. Sold: 59 Bulls (14 Heifers) Average Price: $7,610 ($2,911…