No bull: Angus beast sells for $92,000 at auction
An angus bull has sold for an eye-watering $92,000 after two buyers pooled their resources to bag the beast. Read it on Stuff here Read more
Sold for $104,000
It was a huge night for the Powdrell family from Turiroa Angus near Wairoa last night when one of their rising two-year-old bulls sold for a New Zealand high price of $104,000. Click the heading to read the article. Read more
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 seem complex or overwhelming, both to the seasoned cattle producer and those that are new to the game. As a result we are going to … Read more Practical marketing for the Angus producer
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 the interesting things I’ve come across has been the commonality among successful producers. It doesn’t matter where producers are located, it seems the mindset of the … Read more Time to check the simple things
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. The project, which built on existing work examining earlier cohorts, found that EBVs provide an accurate prediction of the breeding value of sires. For birth … Read more Birth and fertility reliably predicted by EBVs
Breeder Profile: Chis & 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 heifer mating. It was a market they made their own. The stud had been established some years prior in 1988, and Chris is proud of the fact they are possibly … Read more Breeder Profile: Chis & Karren Biddles
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 impact on your short and longer term productivity and profitability. You should aim to put your cows into paddocks where you can supervise them during … Read more Looking after your calving cows
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 clearance of 97 yearling bulls on September 16 and averaged $4457. Craigmore sold 96 out of 98 yearling bulls offered on September 14 and averaged … Read more Spring bull sale clearances
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 Station from Tolaga Bay, who also bought another at $8000. The other $10,000 sale, Lot 13, was snapped up by Whana Whana Station in Hawke’s … Read more Turihaua yearlings make top dollar
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 ways. Firstly it’s great to be trusted to make decisions that will impact on the long-term direction of a herd. Secondly, I find a great … Read more The financial rewards for cattle selection
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 bulls, which have been done on farm by the Friel family since 1985. Thirty angus yearling bulls were presented to a discerning bench of repeat … Read more Mt Mable Angus of Kumeroa yearling bull sale held
