There was a strong showing of Limousin at this year’s Canberra Royal, judged by Cye Travers, general manager of
the northern division for Romani Pastoral, Windy Station, Quirindi, NSW.
Practical advice on pressure and release cattle handling techniques during yard weaning were lapped up by beef producers at a Herefords Australia weaning acclimation field day.
Angus Australia has awarded the 2016 Angus Australia Foundation Study Scholarships to members Lauren Amor, Kristen Fredericksen, Hannah Powe, Chloe Gould and Annie Vivers.
Hereford steers in the breed’s national progeny test project have averaged in the top five per cent of all cattle graded on the Meat Standards Australia Index for eating quality.
The 2nd annual Crookwell AP&H Societies, Commercial Cattle breeders’ competition kicked off this year, with 10 participants entered in the competition, displaying their herds best cows and heifers.
Commercial and seedstock producers have gone on a spending spree in the past fortnight, outlaying $3.7 million on over 500 Hereford bulls to a thumping top of $110,000 around the nation.