Our journey with Mini’s started many years ago when we were living on a 30 acre property and I was looking for a project. I’d bred horses but that’s a mugs game, however I loved the anticipation and expectation around a new baby animal and watching youngsters grow and thrive. I saw an ad in … Continue reading Winswood Miniature Herefords
February 2022 Meeting – Pesti Virus Farm Notes
Pesti Virus at Shady Creek Dianne Davey: PESTIVIRUS FARM NOTES 16/2/2022 Here follows in date order the farm events that led to the diagnosis of Pestivirus: Heifer Gweny born 10/9/2017 at agistment property. She was very small.12/9/2017 Gweny weak, hollow and hungry. Her mother, a big Hereford had big teats. Into yards 2 days in … Continue reading February 2022 Meeting – Pesti Virus Farm Notes
February 2022 Meeting Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse One of our members had an issue with a reasonably young cow of 6 years on her fourth pregnancy showing signs of a Vaginal Prolapse. It was only apparent when she was lying down and retracted fully when she stood up. As the area was not exposed all of the time the vet … Continue reading February 2022 Meeting Vaginal Prolapse
February 2022 Meeting What is Pesti Virus
Pesti Virus In short Pesti Virus in cattle is a little like the common cold in humans. Easily passed around, easily recovered from, but disastrous in some cases. Two breeders have had Pesti Virus in their herds over the last few years but for most it has never been an issue. Pesti is passed between … Continue reading February 2022 Meeting What is Pesti Virus
Virtual Show 2020 Other Classes
Class 9 Group, Males and FemalesBull & Cows drink time Its 5 o’clock somewhere Phil & Linda Gardner: Benscroft Miniature Herefords, 2547 Murchison HWY, Henrietta TasComments: A good group of three Heifers and steers enjoying some hay! Dianne & Brian Davey, Shady Creek Miniature Herefords, 155 Nilma Shady Creek Rd, Nilma, 3821Comments, would have liked … Continue reading Virtual Show 2020 Other Classes
Class 7, Yearling bull
FIRST Exhibitor: Sam & Elizabeth Hodder Name: Eve’s Hill Quintavius DOB: 30/8/2019 Comments: masculine young bull, good stance, good growth SECOND Exhibitor: Sandrian Park Name: Sandrian Park Cooper Bayly DOB: 7/9/2019 Comments. Masculine, developing muscle tone
Australian Miniature Hereford Breeders Network 