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.
Mat Bailey from Bailey Scanning has been on a quest to bring better technology to the scanning world. In 2024 he travelled to America where he was certified under the Ultrasounds Guidelines Council (UGC) at Texas A&M University, as well as completing a Centralised Ultrasound Processing (CUP) Lab training programme at Iowa State University.
The 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum, a premier global event for the Angus beef industry, has announced ‘Angus on Ice’, one of the largest-ever Angus frozen genetics sales, featuring eliteContinue reading “NZ Alongside The Best In The High-Stakes World Of Angus Genetics”
You are invited to join Angus Australia, the governing body of the AngusPRO group, for a global celebration of Angus cattle and an insight into the latest technology, genetics andContinue reading “World Angus Forum 2025”
A number of important enhancements have been made to the calculation of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus cattle in Australia and New Zealand (AngusPRO only). The enhancements form partContinue reading “New EBVs: Mature Body Condition (MBC) and Mature Cow Height (MCH)”
A number of important enhancements have been made to the calculation of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus cattle in Australia and New Zealand (AngusPRO only). The enhancements form partContinue reading “New Research Indexes for Dairy”
Dane and Alison Skinner run a high-performance Angus breeding operation in Big Springs, NSW. Their strategic approach, highlighted by their use of Angus HeiferSELECT, underscores their commitment to advancing cattleContinue reading “Increasing Selection Capability with Angus HeiferSELECT”
