The Droughtmaster breed dominated once again in South East Queensland, this time at the Woodford Show where in the Tropical Breeds ring, Droughtmasters were awarded both the Grand Champion Tropical Bull and Grand Champion Tropical Female, and in the Interbreed ring, the Supreme Champion Interbreed Female and the Interbreed Breeders Group.
A total of 100 individual exhibits were paraded before Judges Esther Ruffo of Boulevard Blond d’Aquitaines, Widgee and Aaron Randall of Bushy Park Gelbvieh, Kingaroy. It was lovely to see so many Droughtmaster studs represented and a large number of junior members exhibiting. Droughtmaster studs that participated include: Dartmoor, Nindethana, Carnudge, Kiverton, Maunsell Park, Amavale and Rangeview. The Droughtmaster results are as follows:
Junior Champion Female: Nindethana Lillibel
Reserve Junior Champion Female: Rangeview Coco
Senior Champion Female, Grand Champion Tropical Female and Supreme Champion Interbreed Female of the Show: Maunsell Park Carmen
Reserve Senior Champion Female: Nindethana Lolly Pop
Junior Champion Bull: Carnudge J
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: Nindethana Maverick
Senior Champion Bull: Rangeview Baritone
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: Amavale Remington
Interbreed Breeders Group: Rangeview Droughtmasters
Australia’s Droughtmaster cattle are arguably best suited to thrive in a world that is changing before us, where versatility and sustainability are essential. Consumer demands are changing rapidly, supply chains want greater yield and there is an unmistakable push for improved animal welfare and for sustainable and natural protein. This iconic all-rounder is perfectly placed for our changing future affirming its reputation as Australia’s natural wonder. Droughtmaster cattle consistently perform to a high standard despite adverse environments, continually producing high quality and high yielding carcases economically.
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Resilient. Fertile. Productive. Droughtmaster was first bred in the 1940’s for Australia’s unique conditions. Today, cattle producers in Asia and Africa are seeing this versatile breed for the natural wonder it is. At Droughtmaster Australia, we’re passionate about advancing Droughtmaster genetics and improving herds to deliver maximum value to producers and supply chain stakeholders. Our zone representatives work hard all over Australia to grow the knowledge of our 600 plus Society members. Our Society also takes part in major research projects including the Repronomics Program, run by the University of New England, and our very own Beef Information Nucleus Program.
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Lovely Droughtys, congratulations everyone !
Congratulations to you all, beautiful cattle they are
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Chris Turner
CattlePlan is the 4th in a series of webinars being hosted by
Droughtmaster Australia Next Gen. Details of how to register are below.
About Megan Brown:
Megan Brown is the Regional Manager for Minitube/CattlePlan. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Applied Science and has been working in cattle reproduction and veterinary health for 12 years. During that time she has worked as an embryologist for an IVF company, as a beef extension officer for the Department of Agriculture and a Veterinary Technical Specialist. Her role at Minitube is to provide vets and farms with technical support and training in cattle reproduction across Australia.
Minitube is a German, family-owned animal health company who are leaders in animal reproduction. They supply products to 170 countries worldwide. CattlePlan is a range of reproduction products and services supplied by Minitube in Australia. The focus is on AI, embryo transfer, and overall improved management of breeding systems for beef and dairy.Next Gen June Webinar! We are excited to welcome Megan Brown from CattlePlan to discuss with us Cattle Reproduction Management!
Be sure to get your registration in for 22nd of June at 7pm!!
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_avsi_x9iRQSKTq8FEZNqVA
Droughtmaster Australia
Droughtmaster Australia Next Gen. Details of how to register are below.
About Megan Brown:
Megan Brown is the Regional Manager for Minitube/CattlePlan. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Applied Science and has been working in cattle reproduction and veterinary health for 12 years. During that time she has worked as an embryologist for an IVF company, as a beef extension officer for the Department of Agriculture and a Veterinary Technical Specialist. Her role at Minitube is to provide vets and farms with technical support and training in cattle reproduction across Australia.
Minitube is a German, family-owned animal health company who are leaders in animal reproduction. They supply products to 170 countries worldwide. CattlePlan is a range of reproduction products and services supplied by Minitube in Australia. The focus is on AI, embryo transfer, and overall improved management of breeding systems for beef and dairy.Next Gen June Webinar! We are excited to welcome Megan Brown from CattlePlan to discuss with us Cattle Reproduction Management!
Be sure to get your registration in for 22nd of June at 7pm!!
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_avsi_x9iRQSKTq8FEZNqVA
Droughtmaster Australia
We look forward to joining you for a chat tonight! For those wondering what topics Megan will cover: - Managing healthy breeders & bulls - Making decisions for breeding season - Types of reproduction programs 🐂
ELDERS FARMFEST 2021 REPORT
Elders FarmFest 2021 was forecast to be one of the busiest Machinery and Livestock Field Days on the calendar due to the cancellation of the 2020 event caused by Covid. Not only was it forecast to be busy, it was also forecast to have a weather event called an Arctic Blast…well, fortunately this did not happen; it was cold, however we did not have to endure such a weather event.
To begin the annual event a busy bee was held with our loyal team of volunteers, Lindsay Philp, Inga Hayes, Stan Sorley, Sharon Harms, Ross Jakins, and Leigh Eleison and Karissa Davies from the Droughtmaster Office who all helped to prepare the shed for the following week. This included cleaning, putting up banners, gates, curtains, sawdust to freshen up the cattle beds and woodchips for the display area.
The cattle arrived on Monday from the following studs: Lynsey Park, Sevenell, Semloh, Oakmore and St George State High School who also had cattle in the Steer and Heifer Competitions which were held on Tuesday together with Junior Paraders and Junior Judging. A huge Thank You to Alex Holmes from Semloh Droughtmasters who camped at the grounds to look after the cattle overnight to enable those who needed to head back to their properties.
Despite the chilly weather the Droughtmaster shed was a warm welcome to a constant stream of visitors over the three days, a warm cuppa and something sweet to eat was on offer kindly baked by our volunteers. Elders FarmFest is a unique opportunity to fly the Droughtmaster flag, promote our breed and studs as well as display our cattle in a shed that is the envy of all the breeds on display at the event. This year gave opportunity for the Next Gen Committee headed by Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey, to have a small display which was a popular area for the sale of their caps and fishing shirts. St George High School students were a welcome team who helped around the shed and had the opportunity to engage with Studmasters and the Next Gen Committee to gain knowledge and information to take home with them.
📷: Photos and report by Sharon Harms Oakmore Park Droughtmaster Stud
Elders FarmFest 2021 was forecast to be one of the busiest Machinery and Livestock Field Days on the calendar due to the cancellation of the 2020 event caused by Covid. Not only was it forecast to be busy, it was also forecast to have a weather event called an Arctic Blast…well, fortunately this did not happen; it was cold, however we did not have to endure such a weather event.
To begin the annual event a busy bee was held with our loyal team of volunteers, Lindsay Philp, Inga Hayes, Stan Sorley, Sharon Harms, Ross Jakins, and Leigh Eleison and Karissa Davies from the Droughtmaster Office who all helped to prepare the shed for the following week. This included cleaning, putting up banners, gates, curtains, sawdust to freshen up the cattle beds and woodchips for the display area.
The cattle arrived on Monday from the following studs: Lynsey Park, Sevenell, Semloh, Oakmore and St George State High School who also had cattle in the Steer and Heifer Competitions which were held on Tuesday together with Junior Paraders and Junior Judging. A huge Thank You to Alex Holmes from Semloh Droughtmasters who camped at the grounds to look after the cattle overnight to enable those who needed to head back to their properties.
Despite the chilly weather the Droughtmaster shed was a warm welcome to a constant stream of visitors over the three days, a warm cuppa and something sweet to eat was on offer kindly baked by our volunteers. Elders FarmFest is a unique opportunity to fly the Droughtmaster flag, promote our breed and studs as well as display our cattle in a shed that is the envy of all the breeds on display at the event. This year gave opportunity for the Next Gen Committee headed by Lawrence Sehmish-Lahey, to have a small display which was a popular area for the sale of their caps and fishing shirts. St George High School students were a welcome team who helped around the shed and had the opportunity to engage with Studmasters and the Next Gen Committee to gain knowledge and information to take home with them.
📷: Photos and report by Sharon Harms Oakmore Park Droughtmaster Stud
KALBAR SHOW - Saturday 19 June 2021
Thanks once again to Droughtmaster member, Caroline Rayner from Silva Rayne Droughtmasters who puts a lot of time into preparing these Show reports and taking the photos to accompany the results.
Thanks once again to Droughtmaster member, Caroline Rayner from Silva Rayne Droughtmasters who puts a lot of time into preparing these Show reports and taking the photos to accompany the results.
With the Show Circuit in full swing this year, there might be a few Droughtmaster households feeling the same way at the moment.
How about when you ignore the housework too!!!! 🤦🏼♀️
Congratulations to the Jason Childs Family from Glenlands Droughtmasters for their ongoing success with Glenlands Bateman.Another day in the sunshine and the end of the show circuit for central Queensland and the Highlands saw us at the Annual Mt Larcom Show.
In one of the biggest shows on the circuit and under Judge, Ross Milner, Bushlands Stud, Yeppoon
▪ Batemen took out his fifth straight Supreme All Breeds Championship award along with the Grand and Senior Champion Bull.
▪ Youngest member of the team, Dapper claimed the Calf Champion Male award
▪ We placed 2nd in the Breeders Group in yet another of the interbreed styled show event.
DROUGHTMASTER CATTLE Droughtmaster Australia Mt Larcom Show
In one of the biggest shows on the circuit and under Judge, Ross Milner, Bushlands Stud, Yeppoon
▪ Batemen took out his fifth straight Supreme All Breeds Championship award along with the Grand and Senior Champion Bull.
▪ Youngest member of the team, Dapper claimed the Calf Champion Male award
▪ We placed 2nd in the Breeders Group in yet another of the interbreed styled show event.
DROUGHTMASTER CATTLE Droughtmaster Australia Mt Larcom Show
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