Swanvale Herefords would like to introduce the 5 sale bulls that will be heading to the 75th Annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale 24th July 2020. Glen…… Read more “Introducing 5 Sale Bulls for Glen Innes Bull Sale 2020”
Category: On-Farm Tasks
The Smiles Have Returned to Swanvale
After two and a half years of horrid drought, at last, the rain arrived in February, allowing for oats to be planted. When the green forage sprouted…… Read more “The Smiles Have Returned to Swanvale”
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”
A Sunday Wash and Clip
Glen and Kate washed and clipped the Hereford bulls today. Getting ready for the sale in a months time, they were in need of a tidy up…… Read more “A Sunday Wash and Clip”
Swanvale Video of Sale Bulls for Glen Innes
This time of year, our bulls are getting closer to being ready for sale at the Glen Innes Annual Hereford Bull Sale on 25th & 26th July…… Read more “Swanvale Video of Sale Bulls for Glen Innes”
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”
Grooming Swanvale Playboy
Glen’s young bull calf is a cracker of a calf and has a beautiful temperament. Swanvale Playboy P871 is 7 months old and weaned 5 days earlier. …… Read more “Grooming Swanvale Playboy”
Hereford Bulls Making A Splash
Sunday spent mustering and washing a few bulls. Since these sale bulls have not experienced the show preparation washing ritual, the time had come today to give…… Read more “Hereford Bulls Making A Splash”
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