Swanvale Herefords are opening our gates to the public on Wednesday 22 June 9am to 4pm for our annual Open Day during Northern Beef Week. We invite…… Read more “Open The Gates Swanvale”
Category: Females
Nature of Drought ‘Versus’ Hereford Nurture
Dust and flies… were the working conditions at the stockyards this week. Thick dust stirred up at the yards and sticky little flies, as the drought has…… Read more “Nature of Drought ‘Versus’ Hereford Nurture”
A.I. Program First Round Prep 2019
Mustering began this morning for preparation of our 2019 Artificial Insemination (AI) program. Swanvale Herefords plan in detail what semen is chosen specifically for each female in…… Read more “A.I. Program First Round Prep 2019”
Twin Calves Galore…4th Set This Year
Twin calves on the rise again, as we have another set of twins hit the ground today. Amazingly, 8% of the cows that have calved here so…… Read more “Twin Calves Galore…4th Set This Year”
Beef Week Open Day Video ~ Courtesy of Kate Turner
Please see the video below of our first Beef Week Open Day moments, kindly produced by Kate. https://youtu.be/4cbeYb2Cjt8
Our First Beef Week Open Day is a Success
A big day yesterday at Swanvale Herefords, with commercial producers and stud breeders attending our Northen Beef Week Open Day. Peter, Karen, Glen and Kate were only…… Read more “Our First Beef Week Open Day is a Success”
First-Calving Heifer Drops First Calf of the Season
Our first calf for the year hit the ground today, leaving a touch of excitement in the air. A 2-year old heifer delivered a lovely-marked heifer calf.…… Read more “First-Calving Heifer Drops First Calf of the Season”
Swanvale Cows Selected for NSW DPI Supergenomics Project
Last week, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) purchased 11 Swanvale cows, that suited the newly planned Supergenomics Project requirements. The destination… the Grafton Primary Industries…… Read more “Swanvale Cows Selected for NSW DPI Supergenomics Project”
Genetic Fast Track Pays Off In Paddock & Production
We felt honoured to be asked to have an article printed about Swanvale Herefords and to be included in the Small Farms Magazine and Town & Country…… Read more “Genetic Fast Track Pays Off In Paddock & Production”
Sydney Royal Here We Come!
The Hereford feature at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, brought an outstanding showcase of great Hereford cattle proudly promoting the breed. This was the first year that…… Read more “Sydney Royal Here We Come!”
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