Practical marketing for the Angus producer
Everybody talks about how as Angus Breeders, having a brand and marketing it are vital to create more awareness for your enterprise, and at Angus NZ we understand it can … Read more
Time to check the simple things
By Alastair Rayner, RaynerAg In the last few weeks I have been catching up on industry research and some reports on financial performance of beef and red meat producers. One of … Read more
Birth and fertility reliably predicted by EBVs
How well EBVs describe the performance of progeny was part of a recent project examining bulls and their progeny involved in the Angus Sire Benchmarking programs cohorts 5,6 and 7. … Read more
Breeder Profile: Chris & Karren Biddles
Breeder Profile:Chris & Karren Biddles Twenty-five years ago, Chris and Karren Biddles of Te Atarangi Angus Stud, identified a gap in the Angus bull market, specializing in calving ease and … Read more
Looking after your calving cows
In terms of major events on the cattle calendar, I reckon calving is probably the biggest event. Its important to manage this event well, as a good calving season will … Read more
Spring bull sale clearances
Halfway through the Spring Bull Sales, the highest price achieved has been $20,000 by Stokman Angus in Rotorua, followed by $15,000 made by Craigmore Herefords, Ohaupo. Stokman had a full … Read more
Turihaua yearlings make top dollar
TURIHAUA Angus recorded the top price in the yearling bull sales in the district on Wednesday, with $10,000 paid for two of the youngsters. Lot 4 was purchased by Whareopaia … Read more
The financial rewards for cattle selection
By Alastair Rayner, RaynerAg One of the more rewarding jobs I’m asked to undertake for producers is to select their replacement females. The rewards for this job come in various … Read more
Mt Mable Angus of Kumeroa yearling bull sale held
Mt Mable Angus of Kumeroa held its third annual yearling bull sale on Monday, September 21. The yearling sales are a recent addition to the sale of 2-year-old registered angus … Read more
KayJay Angus yearling bull and heifer sale endorsed
The KayJay Angus on-farm yearling bull and heifer sale was done on September 18. The Kjestrup family were “absolutely blown away by the support and confidence shown: said Sam Kjestrup, … Read more
Managing Spring Feed
Managing cattle on spring pastures can be a challenge. There are several health considerations to bear in mind with lush feed. These include the risks of bloat, pulpy kidney, as … Read more