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”
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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”
I Like Big Butts…
Our Glen Innes sale bulls just love to show off their butts. I guess, as a producer… that is the most important end! We are happy with…… Read more “I Like Big Butts…”
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”
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”
