Structure can be an important component of a breeding program, with structural scores accepted for animals less than 750 days of age, for inclusion in TACE, or mature females as part of recent work into Research Breeding Values (RBVs).
In recognition of the strong global demand, the Australian Wagyu Association has today expanded the elite sale program to a southern hemisphere Spring and Autumn format, giving two sales per year.
Angus and Angus influenced cattle have once again demonstrated their market demand and versatility with a dominant performance in the 2020 RNA Paddock to Palate competition.
While a supply lull is anticipated over the remainder of winter, this year has been exacerbated by intense restocker activity and heightened stock retention.
Phil was a tremendous supporter of the Shorthorn breed in Western Australia, both as principal of the successful Crathes Park Shorthorn stud and also as President of the Western Australia branch of Shorthorn Beef.
Mature cow weight has been a topical trait in 2020 and whether your breeding program aims to increase, decrease or remain constant the genetic merit of the herd for the trait, the critical practice remains the same.