In order to be in a position to utilise genomic technologies, Herefords Australia have decided to move DNA testing from microsatellite technology (MIPs) to Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). All new samples received for DNA testing as of 1 July 2016 will be tested using SNP based tests. SNP based DNA gives Herefords Australia the opportunity…
An impressive run of Hereford/Hereford cross steers from Lucy Creek Cattle Station, Alice Springs NT, all penned up and ready for the Alice Springs Prime Cattle Sale 28 July 2016
If you’ve been thinking about travelling to Canada and looking at Canadian genetics, 2016 is a great year to do it! Farmfair International is on again from 9 – 13 November in Edmonton and there are great incentives being offered to international breeders who would like to attend. Farmfair features a range of shows and…
The 2016 East Gippsland Beef Conference this year combines the best of both worlds – a conference in a comfortable setting, and farm visits to innovative farms in the local area. Conference patrons can choose to visit either Shaun Beasley’s “Emu Park” farm, where measurement is king, and evidence-based agriculture is at work, Bonaccord Ingram, a large-scale vegetable and cropping…
A number of Members have recently expressed concern that they are not receiving emails from Herefords Australia. If you are concerned that you are missing important email notifications from us, please follow this checklist: 1. Have you recently changed your email address and/or your email service provider? If so, have you advised Herefords Australia to…
The SBTS June 2016 TechTalk – Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information is now available. A PDF copy of the June 2016 TechTalk – Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information can be accessed by, Clicking Here. If you have any questions, please contact Catriona Millen on 0409 102 6044 or via email catriona@sbts.une.edu.au
The Board is pleased to announce the addition of Robert O’Reilly to the Board’s Finance and Investment Committee (F&I). Robert joins Phil Gay as co-opted expert advisors to the Committee. Phil has been assisting the F&I Committee for the past two years. Robert’s appointment followed discussions at the June Board meeting. We are grateful to…
Nominations are now being called for bulls for the upcoming Cohort 3 of the Herefords Australia Black Baldy Trial. Criteria for bull nominations are: • Must be Polled (Selected bulls will then be tested to ensure they are Homozygous Polled). • Birth weight EBV < 5.0 • Must have been birth weighed All bulls nominated…
The Herefords Australia Youth Ambassador Program is an initiative designed to engage the next generation of cattle enthusiasts. The program will allow Hereford Youth members to apply for a twelve month program where they will be expected to be actively involved in the Hereford Youth movement and other industry events. Up to 6 persons will…
Southern NSW Hereford and Poll Hereford breeder Pat Pearce has been re-elected as chairman of Herefords Australia. Mr Pearce, of Yavenvale Herefords and Poll Herefords, Adelong, was elected by the board of directors at the Herefords Australia annual general meeting in Dubbo last night. Newly elected director Lachy Day, Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA, was appointed…
