Genomic Selection: What, Why, How?
In 2015, Herefords Australia, in conjunction with the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (ABGU) and Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS), began development of a Genomics Policy. The aim of this…
In 2015, Herefords Australia, in conjunction with the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (ABGU) and Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS), began development of a Genomics Policy. The aim of this…
One question I am asked by Hereford breeders is “Given Herefords are such a quiet breed, why should I measure docility?” While Herefords have a justifiable reputation for being a…
There was an extremely strong contingent of Hereford exhibitors at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, with many high quality animals on display. Brandon Sykes, of Mawarra B Hereford stud, Longford,…
Sale Date: 12th September 2017 No. Offered: 50 No. Sold: 40 Average Price: $7400 Top Price: $22 000 Name of Top Price Animal: Wallan Creek Victory Blend L200 Sire of…
Hereford genetics have excelled in this year’s prestigious Sydney Royal Beef Challenge. The unique, feedlot based competition is run by the RAS and held at Wilga Feedlot in Bellata. The…
Wirruna Spring Bull & Female Sale Sale Date: 23rd August 2017 No. Offered: 61 Bulls (15 Heifers) No. Sold: 59 Bulls (14 Heifers) Average Price: $7,610 ($2,911…
This years Royal Adelaide Show Led Steer Championship Awards proved to be a very successful competition for Carolyn Mudge of Maildaburra Poll Hereford Stud and the students of the Karcultaby…
ALISHA FOGDEN, STOCK JOURNAL – THE grand champion female from the Wilson family’s Kerlson Pines stud at Keith “ticked all the boxes” for judge Jake Phillips in the Hereford judging…
Wirruna Autumn Bull & Female Sale Sale Date: 8th March 2017 No. Offered: 61 Bulls (7 Heifers) No. Sold: 50 Bulls (7 Heifers) Average Price: $6,230 ($3,607 for…
Sale Date: 11 September 2017 No. Offered: 50 No. Sold: 39 Average Price: $5,410 Top Price: $11,000 Name of Top Price Animal: Trefoil Park Baird L9 (Lot 49) Sire of…