Greater accuracy across a greater number of beef breeds are the key features in an important ‘second-generation’ poll gene market test launched recently The new Australian Poll Gene Marker test will determine with high accuracy if an animal is ‘true polled’ (homozygous) and measures the likelihood that a polled animal carries only the polled gene. … Continue reading Greater accuracy, breed coverage in second-gen poll gene marker test
Mini Herefords at the Melbourne Royal 2013
Miniature Herefords had a great showing st the Melbourne Royal this year. Here are some photos from the event. Here are some of the fantastic results: Winswood Annie and calf, Supreme Champion cow Boomer Creek Mack Supreme Champion bull and Supreme Champion Interbreed Bull Boomer Creek Pamela Champion Heifer Boomer Creek Oscar Champion Junior … Continue reading Mini Herefords at the Melbourne Royal 2013
A Growing Market For A Different Kind Of Cow
Going past the home of Craig and Terri Warren in Altoona, it would be easy to overlook these Herefords; they’re Miniature Herefords, and they’re about half the size of their larger counterparts. If you were to go back about 60 years, however, these cattle would be average size. Read the rest of the story and … Continue reading A Growing Market For A Different Kind Of Cow
Winswood Mini Herefords in the news
Alison and John were recently interviewed by the Weekly Times (a Victorian rural newspaper) with regard to their miniature Herefords and their intention to attend the White Face feature breeds at the Royal Melbourne Show - view the article here about Winswood Miniature Herefords.
Mini Herefords as Freezer Fillers?
Alison Livermore, who runs the 28-acre Winswood Stud in Nar Nar Goon North with partner John Murphy, believes the stumpy legged versions of the standard Hereford - the back of a bull comes up to about waist height - could be more than just a novelty animal that keeps the grass down. This is an … Continue reading Mini Herefords as Freezer Fillers?
A Genetic Approach to Internal Parasite Control
A recently completed research project led by Dr Peter Honey from Charles Sturt University has demonstrated that resistance to internal parasites can be improved through genetic selection, and it is likely that it is possible to select for greater resistance to internal parasites within a breeding program without compromising other commercially important traits. The research … Continue reading A Genetic Approach to Internal Parasite Control
Australian Miniature Hereford Breeders Network 