In this month's newsletter CEO Michael Crowley reflects on 2023 and the great progress we made on receiving and recording the MSA data contributed by our membership. As we approach the midpoint of our 5 year strategic plan he highlights the positive engagement we have received across the membership and industry around our Sustainability Strategy and announces that this will be the theme for the Breed Forum that is being held in Wodonga 14 May 2024.

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 We have been advised by the American Hereford Association (AHA) that a new genetic condition has been discovered. Delayed Blindness (DB)

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We were pleased to receive international Hereford Breed society updates from the UK, South Africa and Ireland. An interesting insight into the performance of Hereford cattle in diverse ranges of climates and how each country has achieved against their strategic priorities in 2023. 

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Herefords Australia are sending a team of 4 participants to the USA in October 2025 to particpate in the Young Breeders Competition which is held in Kansas City, Missouri and coincides with the Hereford World Conference. The Herefords Australia National Youth Committee have started a 100 club fundraiser, 100 tickets only! Tickets are $50 each. There is a great prize pool and all proceeds will go towards funding this trip to the USA for these participants. 

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Please be advised that the Herefords Australia office will be closed from Thursday 4pm 21 December 2023 and re opening Tuesday 2 January 2024.

The Neogen lab will be closed the 25th and 26th of December 2023 and 1st of January 2024. Please be aware due to Australia Post volumes over the holiday season there might be delays with DNA results.

4 January: Hereford and British Breeds Grown & Weaner Sale - Wangaratta

5 January: NVLX Hereford and British Breeds Grown & Weaner Sales - Barnawartha

9 January: Hamilton All Breed Steer Weaner Sale - Hamilton

10 January: Casterton Hereford & Euro Steer Weaner Sale - Casterton

11 January: Kerr & Co Hereford Steers & Euro Mixed Sex Sale - Hamilton

12 January: Casterton Annual Heifer Weaner Sale - Casterton

12 January: Kerr & Co Heifer Weaner Sale - Hamilton

For a full list of upcoming sales and events see our online calendar here: