Rissington Cattle Company in Hawkes Bay has earned a reputation for innovation and genetic improvement over many decades. However their work in feed efficiency is the new frontier…
Category Archives: Bull Buying
Behind The Beef
Behind the Beef is an Angus Australia podcast, giving a behind the scenes look across all facets of Angus beef cattle in Australia. For an insight into the latest news, research and developments and programs from Angus Australia, keep an ear out for Behind the Beef!
AngusPRO Magazine
The magazine is bursting at the spine with on farm profiles, viewpoints, educational and scientific information for both stud breeders and commercial farmers. It has been curated by Editor Sarah Horrocks and even if you have just the slightest whisker of curiosity about how to improve profitability within your farming system, it’s worth the read.
Genetics & Cream Eggs – Happy Easter
Two year old bull sales are only mere weeks away now and the catalogues are being finalised and printed. The next generation of genetics are there for the taking so now is the time to register your interest with any stud breeders who don’t usually post you a catalogue. Why not step out of your comfort zone, make change and speak to one of our AngusPRO members about building more profitability into your farming system.
Weekly Genetics Review: Making better bull selection decisions for heifer mating
Reproductive rate is one of, if not the most significant factor in determining enterprise profitability. Making selection decisions on reproduction is often one of the more challenging undertakings for producers.
Test and check you bulls at the start of mating season
FMG claims data shows broken bull pizzles are a leading cause of bull injury claims during mating season. This leads to vet appointments or needing to get a replacement bull,Continue reading “Test and check you bulls at the start of mating season”
Introducing the NEW Selection Indexes
New selection indexes will be introduced for Angus seedstock cattle in the December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation. The new selection indexes replace the current Angus Breeding, Domestic, Heavy Grain and HeavyContinue reading “Introducing the NEW Selection Indexes”
Selection Indexes – The Wrap Up
Over the last few weeks Angus Australia has been highlighting Selection Indexes, one number balancing a lot of traits. Angus Australia has a number of informative resources available that giveContinue reading “Selection Indexes – The Wrap Up”
Weekly Genetics Review: Addressing cow reproduction through genetics
Reproductive rate is one of, if not the most significant factor in determining enterprise profitability. Making selection decisions on reproduction is often one of the more challenging undertakings for producers.
Get the Angus App
The Angus app is a cross-platform mobile application for iOS and Android devices, developed by Angus Australia, to support the angus.tech suite of software. The Angus app allows users toContinue reading “Get the Angus App”