Now in its fifth year, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme is in full swing with a strong focus on increasing the uptake of genetics in the beef industry.
AngusPRO breeders continue to be actively involved in the sevenyear programme by hosting events such as Better Beef Breeding workshops and through their participation in Progeny Tests and methane reduction and feed efficiency trials.
Henry and Rachel Callaghan are all about farming smarter. Their 1000 ha operation near Fairlie in South Canterbury has been in Henry’s family since 1979, and when they took over from Henry’s parents, Ian and Sonia in 2021, the grunt work and farm development had largely been completed.
Angus Australia has been interacting with the Australian dairy sector to gauge interest in providing genetic information on Angus animals tailored for the Beef on Dairy supply chain. As a result of the strong interest, Angus Australia developed the Angus on Dairy Research Index.
The 2025 World Angus Forum being staged in Brisbane in May will shine a light on an array of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ParticipantsContinue reading “Genetic selection in Angus plays big role in lower GHGs”
Improving a breeding program to make greater use of the genetics within a herd, as well as to select the right animals for the next round of joining should alwaysContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Beyond six years – insights into cow longevity”
Angus Australia has added to its services for the beef industry with the launch of Angus SteerSELECT in October 2024. This new genomic based product provides beef producers a tool to determine the genetic potential of Angus steers, allowing for more informed decisions across the beef supply chain.
Angus Australia CEO, Scott Wright explained that the launch of Angus SteerSELECT adds to Angus Australia’s portfolio of genetic focused tools for Australian and New Zealand Angus breeders and Angus beef supply chains. This product builds on Angus Australia’s long history of providing world leading genetic evaluation solutions.
Based in heartland New Zealand, Tim and Kelly Brittain look globally as they strive to improve the productivity, profitability and eating quality of Angus beef.
In their Storth Oaks stud near Otorohanga, the couple uses every scientifically proven tool at their disposal and source genetics from USA, Australia and New Zealand to produce a genetic package that will benefit their commercial clients, the beef industry and ultimately, consumers.
Assessing productivity in a beef herd can be done using a range of different metrics. In many cases producers focus on some obvious measures. The most common revolve around pregnancyContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: What are your cows contributing to your production levels?”
Mark your calendars! The Neogen World Angus Forum is coming to Brisbane, Australia, on the 7th – 8th May 2025! The Neogen World Angus Forum is an exclusive global eventContinue reading “New Zealanders Guide to the Neogen World Angus Forum”
As a butcher who grew up on an Angus beef farm, I know that consistency is everything! From chefs plating up premium cuts to a butcher serving awesome customers, you need every piece of beef to be the right size, quality, and eating experience. That’s where the science behind Angus beef comes in and why understanding pH and ossification is crucial.
