CEO Update February 2025
Exciting news was shared earlier this month with Grace Collins being awarded the CM Hocking Scholarship. It is encouraging to see such enthusiasm and dedication from applicants who are committed…
CEO Update January 2025
I kicked off the start of the new year by getting some dust on the boots in Western Districts, Victoria engaging with members and industry partners at the annual feature…
South African Hereford Report
The past 18 months have been incredibly harsh on beef producers in South Africa with beef prices down 25% year on year, and reaching levels last seen 7 years ago. …
Canadian Hereford Association Report
The Canadian Hereford Association has been working on several new projects this year to offer value back to breeders. Alongside an update to the Association’s online registry system, the CHA…
UK Hereford Cattle Society – From the Director of Operations
The last 12 months have certainly been a year to remember with some great highs and some sad lows, many of which are captured or referenced in our journal. Government…
CEO Update December 2024
As the year draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to share some key updates from our recent Board meeting and reflect on the progress Herefords Australia…
Lambda and calving ease analysis change
In response to enquiries from Herefords Australia members since the updates to the Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis in October, please find further information below on the update to the weighting used…
CEO Update November 2024
Another month has flown by, and it feels like the pace is only quickening as we approach the end of the year. For those in the midst of harvesting, I…
Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis updated FAQs
The October Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis has been completed and published, incorporating two enhancements in particular likely to have caused some changes to EBVs as well as the current breed average…
Sam Hayes’ Experience as the 2023 CM Hocking Scholarship Recipient
Sam Hayes was awarded the CM Hocking Scholarship by Herefords Australia in early 2023, a recognition of his dedication to his studies at Marcus Oldham and his commitment to the…