PlacementsUnfortunately, this class relied heavily on how well the photos told a story. This class of bulls does the breed justice, and each would look good in any homestead paddock.In first place, I place Shady Creek Foster this bull displays all the correct traits and the photo would make the centre fold of any cow … Continue reading Class 5, Senior bull 3 years and over
Class 4, Heifer calf
FIRSTExhibitor: Benscroft Name: Benscroft Rachel DOB: 9-1-20 Comments; Good growth, oldest calf in class she overpowers all of the other entries. She is in excellent condition and showing good conformation. SECONDExhibitor: Tulum Gully Miniature Herefords Tulum Gully Carmel DOB: 21/9/20 Comments; Healthy calf, stands and moves well, THIRDExhibiter: Sandrian Park Sandrian Park Royal Deborah Harry … Continue reading Class 4, Heifer calf
Class 3, Yearling heifer
Placement.A really difficult pair of females to separate.As I was going through the photos this female, I am placing first caught my eye straight away she is displaying good muscle development for her age and stands well on her feet.Therefore, First, place goes to the Hodder entry. The Benscroft entry second. Both entries are excellent … Continue reading Class 3, Yearling heifer
Class 2, Junior cow with or without own calf calves at foot
FIRSTExhibitor: Benscroft Cow: Benscroft Nessa DOB:16/12/2017Calf Age of calf when pic taken 9 Months as at 12/10/20 Comments: I place the Benscroft entry first due to her proven mothering ability which is reflects by a very sappy calf at foot.SECONDExhibitor: Winswood Miniature Herefords Cow D.O.B. 22/08/18 Comments: Second I place the Winswood entry. She displays … Continue reading Class 2, Junior cow with or without own calf calves at foot
Class 1, Senior cow 3 years and over with own calf/calve at foot
Class 1, Senior cow 3 years and over with own calf/calve at footA very good class of cows which was extremely difficult to make comment on. We have exhibitor who is showing a dry cow one with a newborn and three cows with calves at foot.FIRST Exhibitor Benscroft Name: Bridgewater Layla ID: BWML83 DOB: 1/10/2015Calf … Continue reading Class 1, Senior cow 3 years and over with own calf/calve at foot
Value Adding with Small Hereford Steers
Every year at Shady Creek Miniature Herefords we have around 20 new calves added to the herd in the Springtime. Only 1 or 2 bull calves are kept for future breeding and the rest are castrated and become steers. A couple of these steers can be sold as long term grass eaters for small acre … Continue reading Value Adding with Small Hereford Steers