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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Results of the Lowood Show held on the week-end (many thanks to Caroline Rayner for the report and the photos.
Watched this woman at Beef 2021. Had absolutely no interest or care until a media camera showed up. She obviously believes country people are beneath her! Wants to spend billions on the Olympics but can’t build a dam or fix an old one!
Congratulations to Aleisha and James Pisaturo following their success at the Clermont Show Beef Dinner.
The Droughtmaster makes an excellent cross in commercial herds and the Pisaturos can well and truly confirm this.
The Droughtmaster makes an excellent cross in commercial herds and the Pisaturos can well and truly confirm this.
Ian Katrina Bebbington
TOOGOOLAWAH in the beautiful Brisbane Valley certainly knows how to turn on a great country show and the 2021 show did not disappoint. A total of 175 individual exhibits were nominated in the stud beef cattle competition and 71 led steers.
The competition in the Tropical Breeds Ring was fierce, with six individual beef breeds represented, and 76 head paraded before Judge Jason Beckman of Rockyview Brangus, Oakey. The Droughtmaster breed dominated, both in numbers and awards, taking out all four championships in the competition, the Tropical Exhibitor's Group, and in the interbreed ring, the Supreme Champion Female of the show. It was wonderful to see so many studs represented (13 in total) and such a large number of junior stud members exhibiting. Droughtmaster studs that participated include: Dartmoor, Yimin, Yimin CD, Nindethana, Carnudge, Kiverton, Toogoolawah State High School, Orgullo, High Country, High Country S, Maunsell Park, RSVP and Sylvan Springs The Droughtmaster results are as follows:
Junior Champion Female: RSVP Riccadonna
Reserve Junior Champion Female: RSVP Revlon
Senior Champion Female, Grand Champion Tropical Female and Supreme Champion Interbreed Female of the Show: Nindethana Innika
Junior Champion Bull & Grand Champion Tropical Bull: Carnudge J
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: RSVP QuickDraw
Senior Champion Bull: High Country Justice
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: Carnudge Iconic
The competition in the Tropical Breeds Ring was fierce, with six individual beef breeds represented, and 76 head paraded before Judge Jason Beckman of Rockyview Brangus, Oakey. The Droughtmaster breed dominated, both in numbers and awards, taking out all four championships in the competition, the Tropical Exhibitor's Group, and in the interbreed ring, the Supreme Champion Female of the show. It was wonderful to see so many studs represented (13 in total) and such a large number of junior stud members exhibiting. Droughtmaster studs that participated include: Dartmoor, Yimin, Yimin CD, Nindethana, Carnudge, Kiverton, Toogoolawah State High School, Orgullo, High Country, High Country S, Maunsell Park, RSVP and Sylvan Springs The Droughtmaster results are as follows:
Junior Champion Female: RSVP Riccadonna
Reserve Junior Champion Female: RSVP Revlon
Senior Champion Female, Grand Champion Tropical Female and Supreme Champion Interbreed Female of the Show: Nindethana Innika
Junior Champion Bull & Grand Champion Tropical Bull: Carnudge J
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: RSVP QuickDraw
Senior Champion Bull: High Country Justice
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: Carnudge Iconic
Well done
Huge Congrates 2 all 🍻
Well done guys
Photos from Wildest Dreams Droughtmaster & Paint Horse Stud's post
Well done congratulations 👍
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