Vale John Grieve
John Grieve formerly of Invernaion Herefords, Millmerran passed away on Monday August 26. John was a much-respected member of the Australian Hereford Society and served on the council from 1973…
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Hereford Steaks a Sizzling Success at AgQuip
Steak enthusiasts were once again treated to a fantastic eating experience by the Herefords Northern NSW group at the 2019 AgQuip field days in Gunnedah, NSW last week. AgQuip is…
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POSITION VACANT – Youth Coordinator
Located in Armidale NSW, Herefords Australia represents the interests of, and provides services to, some 1,600 Members nationally. Member services include breed registrations and inventory, DNA processing, certifying live exports…
DetailsConfirmation of Board Positions and Sub-Committees for 2019/2020
At this week’s Board meeting in Sydney, the Herefords Australia Board finalised Board positions and sub-committees for 2019/2020. These are as follows: Board Positions: Chairman: …
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World Hereford Conference Young Breeder Competition Teams Announced
Eight young breed leaders have been selected to represent Herefords Australia at the World Hereford Conference Young Breeder Competition in New Zealand in March 2020. The successful applicants have been…
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It is with regret that we announce that Katelin Davies is leaving her role at Herefords Australia. Katelin has been offered a position with Hancock Agriculture based in Adelaide and…
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Hereford Bulls Breed Greater Profits
Beef producers can’t afford to ignore the benefits of cross breeding and the extra 10 percent yield that hybrid vigour brings, Dr Phil Holmes informed delegates of the 2019 Herefords…
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Royal Queensland Show Results
The Hereford judging at the 2019 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) was held on Friday August 9. This year’s show drew 64 Hereford entries from 19 exhibitors across New South Wales…
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ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop & Arthur Rickards Scholarship
ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop – October 2019 Are you between 20-35 years of age? Now is your chance to further your industry knowledge and secure yourself a seat at…
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Bred Well Fed Well Workshop Held at Omeo
A successful MLA Bred Well, Fed Well workshop was recently hosted by the Gippsland Hereford Group at the Omeo recreation reserve, Victoria. The workshop was delivered by Dr Jason Trompf…
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Kingmaker Breeds Top Price at 74th Annual Glen Innes Bull Sale
The 74th Annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale was held at the Glen Innes saleyards on Friday 26 July. 116 registered bidders bid to a top price of $14,000 for…
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Grand Champion Hat Trick for Kylandee at Glen Innes Bull Show
The 74th annual Glen Innes Bull Show and Sale got off to a flying start with the judging of 85 quality Hereford and Poll Hereford bulls on Thursday afternoon. Classes…
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Pittsworth Youth Show a Hit for Herefords Queensland Youth Association
The Herefords Queensland Youth Association held their annual youth show in Pittsworth on the first weekend of July. The show drew 55 keen competitors from across NSW and Queensland who…
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Young Hereford Enthusiasts Flock to Parkes for National Youth Heifer Expo
Parkes NSW was buzzing with young beef cattle enthusiasts and whiteface cattle last weekend. Over one hundred competitors, aged six to twenty-five, travelled to the central west NSW town with…
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Cross-Breeding Lifting Demand for Hereford Bulls in the U.S.
There has been a definite increase in demand for Hereford bulls in the United States due to growing awareness of the benefits of crossbreeding in commercial herds, according the American…
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2020 Herefords Australia Wall Calendar Advertising
Herefords Australia Youth have begun work to compile and produce the 2020 Herefords Australia Calendar. The annual Herefords Australia calendar is a fixture in many homes and offices across the…
Details2020 World Hereford Conference – New Zealand
The 2020 World Hereford Conference (WHC) is being held in Queenstown, New Zealand from the 8th to 13th of March 2020. It is estimated that 450 Hereford enthusiasts and farmers…
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Vale Jason Sutherland
It is with great sadness that we wish to advise that Jason Sutherland passed away last Thursday 13th of June following a short illness. Jason will always be highly regarded…
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Resolution outcomes from 12th Annual General Meeting of Herefords Australia
18 June 2019 At the recent 12th Annual General Meeting of Herefords Australia held in Hamilton, Victoria, there was one ordinary resolution and three special resolutions voted on by the…
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Herefords Australia Breed Forum Wraps Up for 2019
The 2019 Herefords Australia Breed Forum wrapped up in Hamilton on Wednesday this week with over 140 Hereford enthusiasts having attended from across Australia. The forum had something for everyone…
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Vale Elaine Young
Elaine Young passed away at the Rochester Nursing Home on Tuesday the 4th of June 2019. Aged 81 years. Loved and loving wife of Vern Young (dec) . Dearly loved…
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Office Closure – Monday June 10
Please note that the Herefords Australia office will be closed on Monday June 10 for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday. Normal office hours will resume from 8:00am Tuesday June 11.
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Strong Average with Bulls Selling to $30,000 at Dubbo National Sale
The 2019 Herefords Australia Dubbo National Sale took place on Tuesday June 4 at the Dubbo Showgrounds. Ongoing drought conditions across much of eastern Australia impacted the overall clearance, however…
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Shining Success for Rayleigh at Dubbo National Show
The 58th annual Herefords Australia National Show and Sale was held at the Dubbo Showgrounds on June 4. This year’s show drew 56 entries from 24 breeders across four states.…
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World Class Speakers to Present at Herefords Australia Breed Forum
The Herefords Australia Breed Forum will be held in Hamilton, Victoria on June 11 and 12 2019. The forum boasts an incredible line up of prominent guest speakers who will…
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Solid Clearance with Bulls Selling to $40,000 at Wodonga National Sale
The 54th annual Herefords Australia National Sale hit a top price of $40,000 and averaged $7079 on Thursday. Held at the Wodonga exhibition Centre on May 9, the sale drew…
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Top of the Drop Wins Top of the Show at Wodonga National
The hotly contested title of grand champion bull at the 2019 Herefords Australia National Show in Wodonga has been claimed by 14-month-old Top of the Drop champion; Tarcombe Justin P016…
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Herefords Prove Their Profitability in Victorian High Country
Proven maternal lines with fertility, milk and carcass, combined with walking ability will tick the box for Victorian high country bull buyers Simon and Sonya Lawlor this year. The couple,…
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Herefords Australia Breed Forum – Registrations Open Now
Registrations for the 2019 Herefords Australia Breed Forum to be held in Hamilton, Victoria on 11 and 12 of June are open now. This not to be missed event combines…
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Sydney Royal Easter Show Results
The Hereford judging at the Sydney Royal Easter Show took place on Saturday April 13. 76 exhibits were entered in this year’s show from breeders across New South Wales and…
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