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Angus Farms’ Tour – Conference and Show

General info World Angus Secretariat – Hotels bookings – 18th to 29th March 2019 – Uruguay

Information about the WAS 2019 Uruguay

On belhalf of the organization of the next WORLD ANGUS SECRETARIAT to be held from 18th to 29th March 2019, in Uruguay, we wish to remind you that early bird registrations is until 15th October. We invite you to visit the website www.angusuruguay.com where you will find further details and information as well as registrations form. … Read moreInformation about the WAS 2019 Uruguay

October e-Newsletter 2018

Yearling bulls and heifer sales are proving again, that Angus is the premium choice when it comes to beef breeds. Prices are well above usual and we’re seeing good clearances across the country. Information from the most recent Angus NZ Board meeting that you need to draw your attention to is included – Bull unit … Read moreOctober e-Newsletter 2018

AngusPure Source and Trace Changes

The board of AngusPure New Zealand have recently made the decision that as of 2020, all cattle going into both the domestic AngusPure program and the AngusPure Special Reserve export program will need to be tagged with an AngusPure Source and Trace tag to be eligible. Until now, these tags were optional for the domestic … Read moreAngusPure Source and Trace Changes

Angus Bull Unit 2018/19 – Entries Open

Angus NZ are calling for expressions of interest for the 2018/19 Angus Bull Unit, that will once again be held at Dave Wright’s property on Milson Line, Palmerston North. All bulls will be independently structurally assessed.  The date for the Angus National Sale has been set for Monday 13th May 2019. If you require any further … Read moreAngus Bull Unit 2018/19 – Entries Open

Generation Angus Scholarship Opportunities

Generation Angus have two fantastic scholarship opportunities coming up. The Trans-Tasman Exchange and the NZ Youth Stud Tour are both up for grabs and offer an excellent opportunity for two people wanting to further their skills and experience within the industry.   GENERATION ANGUS NZ TRANS-TASMAN EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP The recipient of the scholarship will embark … Read moreGeneration Angus Scholarship Opportunities

DROUGHT SUPPORT – Australia

We are calling for expressions of goodwill to support the Australian Angus breeders who have been affected by the recent drought. This maybe the use of a holiday home, gift or travel vouchers within Australia – this will be communicated through Peter Parnell and all expressions are to be emailed through to Jane Allan office@angusnz.com

Staff changes at Angus NZ and AngusPure, effective 1st August 2018.

~ Angus New Zealand ~ Guy Sargent finished in his Acting Breed Officer position for Angus New Zealand on 1st August 2018. Jane Allan, who was previously Angus’ South Island Territory Manager, moved to the role of Breed Officer for Angus New Zealand on August 1st 2018 and will continue until 1st July 2019.  Jane … Read moreStaff changes at Angus NZ and AngusPure, effective 1st August 2018.

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS ABOUT M.BOVIS IN BEEF HERDS

The current media spin around the distribution of M Bovis infected herds in New Zealand and the origins of these infections is very misleading and potentially very damaging to the beef industry and in particular those in the seedstock industry. There are recent reports that currently there are more beef farms infected than dairy farm … Read moreIMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS ABOUT M.BOVIS IN BEEF HERDS

New Zealand Angus Breeders Tour of South America – 2019 [UPDATED]