WHEN Injemira Redford J006 Q287 made $160,000 in February, conquering a 35-year-old Hereford breed sales record by almost $40,000, a hot pace was set for the stud selling season ahead. Now, as the homestretch of that season nears, it is clear momentum has been maintained at Hereford sales throughout the country. Livestock agents from across…
A top-quality line of 206 Hereford females is on offer on AuctionsPlus this Friday the 24th of September on behalf of Craig Bittner of Junella Farming at Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula. The feature line of females consists of 59 PTIC heifers aged 16 to 18 months and 147 PTIC cows between two and eight-years-old.…
The 2021 CM Hocking scholarship has been awarded to 20-year-old Alicia Trovatello of Kyneton, Victoria. The CM Hocking scholarship was established in 2002 when Herefords Australia received a significant legacy from the estate of the late Mrs CM (Madge) Hocking to provide an ongoing annual scholarship for Australian citizens undertaking studies that will benefit the…
Three Herefords Australia Super Sires have sold at auction across the eastern states of Australia within the last fortnight, with each Super Sire making the top price of each respective sale. The three Super Sires on offer were Kidman Hitman Q067, Jarrah Fortune Q236 and the youngest current Super Sire: Warringa Rumpole R206. The first…
Young cattle producers Matt and Emma Cheetham wasted no time securing the Hereford genetics they needed for their growing operation at the inaugural Vielun Pastoral Company (VPC) 2021 Bull Sale on Friday August 20th where they picked up the bell ringer lot, VP Endure Q039. Sired by NJW Endure, the well-framed polled bull was purchased…
The maternal advantages of Black Baldy females and the extra growth attributed to hybrid vigour makes crossbreeding with Herefords an easy decision for Jim Nivison of Walcha. According to Mr Nivison the Hereford/Angus cross is a good fit for his operation as both the Hereford and Angus breeds have similar traits and meet similar markets.…
A Hereford steer entered by Devon Court Herefords has stormed through the opposition to take out champion 70-day HGP trade carcase in the 2021 RNA Paddock to Palate competition. The winning steer was Devon Court Advance Q122, an October 2019 drop steer which was sired by Devon Court Advance K126 and out of a Devon…
The cold and wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of anyone in attendance at the 76th annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale, with 37 of 43 bulls selling to a top of $26,000 and averaging $7851. Auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay attributed a lot of the buying strength to local support with good stud activity on the…
The team of seven bulls entered by Phil and Brad Thomas of Kylandee Herefords have swept through the competition at the 76th annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Show, taking home the prize for grand champion bull, champion pen of three and champion truckload of six bulls. Perhaps most impressive is that this is the fifth…
The northern bull sale season is off to a flying start this month with red-hot demand for bulls leading to full clearances and record averages. Nutrien Divisional Livestock and Stud Stock Manager John Settree has attributed the incredibly strong results to a combination of factors, including market strength and the good seasonal conditions being enjoyed…
