GENEPROB – 2nd run Hypotrichosis
Dear Member, A 2nd run of a GENEPROB analysis for Hypotrichosis (HY) has been completed and individual reports are now available in the members download. In this update 175 animals had probability…
DetailsBeef Market, Production, & Bull Selection Field Day – 12th July 2017
You are invited to attend a hands on field day hosted by Thornleigh Herefords on 12th July 2017 from 9:00am-3:00pm. This event is for cattle producers who want a global perspective on demand and…
DetailsNational Hereford Youth Expo Allows Participants To Pick Up New Skills In And Out Of The Showring
Hosting the National Herefords Australia Youth Expo for the first time, the Queensland Youth group certainly did not disappoint the youth members and spectators that traveled from across the country…
DetailsHerefords Australia Magazine Winter 2017 – Now Available to view
Herefords Australia is please to present to you, the Winter 2017 Herefords Australia magazine. The magazine is now available to view online, click here, and will be arriving in your…
DetailsHerefords Australia Announces Appointment of General Manager and Manager of Research and Technical Implementation
The Herefords Australia Board recognises that one of the most important challenges that faces the Hereford breed in Australia is the successful implementation and utilization of genetic and genomic technologies. …
Details2017 National Youth Expo – Show Program & Auction Catalogue now avaliable
Youth from across the country will begin rolling into Pittsworth, QLD in the coming days to participate and compete in the 2017 National Youth Expo. The committee has been hard…
DetailsHerefords Australia Announces Board of Directors And New Executive
Following the Annual General Meeting held in Armidale yesterday, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr Bill Kee from Warringa Hereford Stud in Yarram Victoria, as Chairman of the Board.…
DetailsHerefords Australia Board of Directors Election – Results
To all Hereford Australia Members, The results of the 2017 Herefords Australia board election have been sent by the returning officer Sam Notley at 9.15am his morning. In accordance with the constitution, Bill Kee…
DetailsGrathlyn takes grand award at Dubbo Poll Hereford National
by The Land FULFILLING the “pinnacle” of the family’s Poll Hereford history, Grathlyn Landmark L048 took out the junior and grand championships of the 56th Dubbo Poll Hereford National at Dubbo today.Grathlyn…
DetailsDubbo Herefords top at $65,000
by The Land BULLS sold to four states with the $65,000 sale-topper heading to Victoria’s Gippsland region at the 56th Dubbo National Poll Hereford Show and Sale today. In an 88…
DetailsPreferred Biosecurity Plan
Dear breeder, Please find attached the preferred Biosecurity Plan which needs to be completed (including Section 7 for Johne’s Disease) by 30 June 2017 if you wish to maintain your…
DetailsHerefords Australia Constitution Comparison
Dear Herefords Australia Member, A number of breeders have asked for further information on why a new constitution has been developed and what the critical changes are. To assist with…
DetailsProposed Constitution DRAFT
Dear Herefords Australia Member, As indicated on Friday please find included in this email blast a link to the proposed constitution that has been developed in response to Pogson review.…
Details‘Is big bankable?’ – Industry Event 23rd May 2017
Understanding Breeder Size to Optimise Profitability.This is the question that will be asked at the upcoming industry event to be held at Walcha Vet Supplies on the 23rd of May…
DetailsLassoo ropes in grand champion at Wodonga
by Kristen Frost The Land – 10 May 217 Glendan Park Lassoo L137 (H) has won the grand champion bull exhibit at the 52nd Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga…
DetailsHerefords set new average at Wodonga
by Kristen Frost The Land – 12 May 2017 A commercially underpinned sale sent the average to a record high at the Herefords Australia National Sale at Wodonga yesterday. The sale was…
DetailsFull Show and Sale Results now available for the 52nd Herefords Australia National Show and Sale – Wodonga
Full show and sale results for the 52nd Herefords Australia National Show and Sale – Wodonga, are now available for viewing. Click Here to view the SHOW Results Click Here…
DetailsAdvertise in the 2017 Winter Edition of Herefords Australia Magazine
Herefords Australia is set to publish a bumper winter 2016 edition of the breed’s own magazine. Due out in July in time for the spring bull sales, it will be packed full of major stud…
DetailsARCBA – Young Breed Leaders Workshop
This workshop is targeted at young breeders in the age range of 20-35 years of age to help inspire and prepare them for senior management roles within the beef breeding industry.…
DetailsResignation – Dr Alex Ball
Dear Herefords Australia Member, It is with regret that I inform you that Dr Alex Ball has tendered his resignation as CEO of Herefords Australia effective the 30th June…
DetailsBREEDPLAN – Completeness of Performance Report
Just how much performance data is collected for Australian Herefords each year? Are certain traits better recorded than others? Given that this performance data is used to calculate BREEDPLAN EBVs,…
DetailsTycolah Oakwood a Solid Winner at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Tycolah Oakwood L26 (P) has risen to the top of his worthy competitors to claim the Best Hereford Exhibit of the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Exhibited by the Crowley…
DetailsNew Schedule of Fees & DNA Request Form
Please ensure that you are referring to the current Schedule of Fees (31st March 2017) and using the most recent DNA Request Form when submitting DNA to Herefords Australia. Note…
DetailsNew Poll Testing Available for Herefords Australia Members
Current status for the Hereford breed The microsatellite based haplotype test for Poll (POLL) (MLA project B.AWW.0222) developed by researchers at CSIRO, University of New England and The University…
DetailsBoard of Directors Resignations
Effective immediately, Peter Sykes and Lachlan Day have resigned their positions as directors on the Herefords Australia Board.
Release of the Pogson Report 2017
Click here to download the full report
Buyer Demands Steps Up At Ensay To Set New Top Steer Price Of $1640
Bidding stepped up a gear on the second day of the 77th annual Mountain Calf Sales to set a new top price of $1640 for steers and $1240 for heifers…
DetailsMountain Calf Sales Finish With High of $1710 For Steers At Omeo
Buyers were met with one of the best line-ups of Hereford weaner calves in the nation for the 77th annual Omeo Weaner Calf sale on Wednesday, with steers hitting $1710.…
Details2017 Mountain Calf Sales Reveal Whiteface Dominance
Hereford vendors pocketed an extra $100 a head for their steers above other British breeds in a record breaking 77th annual Mountain Calf Sales this week. Held at Benambra, Ensay…
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