AMHBN 2017 AGM
At our recent AGM we voted a change to the executive. Our new President is Nathan Nixon, Secretary is Alison Livermore and Treasurer is Dianne Davey. Alison and Dianne are Publicity Officers. The remainder of the positions will be listed in the Minutes which will be included in the next newsletter.
One very important outcome from the AGM are our first ever life memberships. Awarded to Julie Stott and Joy Walters, the executive and those present felt their outstanding and diligent contributions to the AMHBN should be recognised. Congratulations and our heartfelt thanks to you both for your extraordinary achievements in respect to breed development and sheer hard work regards the association. The new generation of Miniature Hereford breeders have an easy task because of your expertise and commitment to excellence, and a robust and growing association to take us forward into an exciting future.
Happy end of 2017, Christmas and the SUMMER newsletter is nearly ready to be posted to AMHBN members.
Mini Herefords in the paddock
Winswood Miniature Herefords – some of their calves this year
Winswood Miniature Herefords on 325 acres in South Gippsland. The animals they have for sale can be viewed here
All our stud animals are registered with Herefords Australia and we are members of the Australian Miniature Hereford Breeders Network (AMHBN)
Miniature Herefords are an easy, friendly breed, easily distinguished by their markings, and we have had nothing but pleasure in our involvement with them. We look forward to breeding animals that others on small properties can enjoy too and will have steers for sale in the autumn.
Article on Miniature Herefords in the HAL magazine
AMHBN is pleased to be associated with the article that appeared in the Herefords Australia magazine – the first one on miniature Herefords since mini Herefords arrived in Australia for this magazine. Click here to read the article.
Don’t forget to visit our For Sale page to see what AMHBN members have for sale here
Mini Herefords on the Move
It has been wonderful to see mini’s heading up the highway to break into new markets in other states. David, near Byron Bay, has taken delivery of some very pretty heifers, and a little steer to help with the lawn. Tony and Margaret, from near Picton, have increased their cattle numbers by 4 Boomer Creek girls, who were holidaying in South Gippsland for the summer. Drought made feed rare and expensive for Tasmanian breeders Colin and Joy Walters (Boomer Creek Miniature Herefords) and Winswood Miniature Herefords were able to take in a truck load of beautifully bred heifers, cows and calves. It’s these quality animals who have headed for the northern states.
And just last week, Nathan and Mel and family, from Wagga Wagga, picked up 3 girls from us here at Winswood Stud as foundation stock for their new stud Carrington Miniature Herefords. Watch this space as these 3 new studs are going to be doing some really great things in the future.
