Read the BEEF Country 2024 Journal
BEEF Country is an annual journal packed with New Zealand’s inspirational and technical information in the aim to breed and finish ultimately the world’s best beef.
The journal is distributed early May 2024 free to all Beef + Lamb New Zealand levy payers.
Purchase the BEEF Country annual journal for $15 plus postage annually (from 1 May 2024).
Listen to the BEEF Country Podcast
The BEEF Country Podcast, hosted by genetics specialist, Jo Scott, brings you New Zealand’s inspirational and technical information in the aim to breed and finish ultimately the world’s best beef.
Jo speaks to bull breeders across all breeds and industry professionals right across the value chain, from genetic technologies to calf rearers in dairy-beef, to our marketers to arm you with the very best information behind and beyond the farm gate.
BEEF Country podcast is produced by the Proud Country Network owned by Country-Wide Media that compliments the annual BEEF Country magazine journal released every year in early May.
Read the articles online
Cattle drench performance on the slide
Dairy grazers and farmers running R1 dairy beef are being urged to check the performance of their drenches after a recent cattle drench survey highlighted worrying levels of drench-resistant worms. Ginny Dodunski is urging farmers running dairy beef to check the performance of their drenches. Words Sandra Taylor.
Cattle feature prominently in farm injury statistics
On New Zealand farms, some of the most common farm injuries happen while working with animals, forcing many farmers to take time off work and impacting productivity. Words Safer Farms.
Charolais breed surging in popularity
Buyers recognise the explosive growth and yield potential of Charolais cattle. Words Sam Holland, President of Charolais Breeders New Zealand.
Charolais popularity continues to soar
A huge surge in popularity for Charolais is due largely to the efficiency they add both to the beef and dairy-beef sectors. Words Charolais Breeders New Zealand, Photos Ben Doubleday.
Collaborative data for the common good
International Genetic Solutions aims to serve the beef industry by providing resources for genetic improvement using the best technology available and unprecedented collaboration. Words Jackie Aitken, International Genetic Solutions.
Cow condition score is regarded as a big influencer of conception rate
Body Condition Score (BCS) data over several years shows a straight-line relationship to mating success. Words by Tony Leggett.
Different approaches to drenching beef cattle
Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski says the real opportunity in combatting drench resistance is minimising the worm challenge in the first place.
Educational series ‘Raising the Steaks’ for beef sector
If you are looking for the latest industry information on how to improve your beef farming operation then you can’t go past the “Raising the Steaks” channel on YouTube, hosted by Angus New Zealand’s very own Kate Pont.
Energy requirements of cattle at different stages
Every 100kg increase in liveweight requires an additional 11 megajoules of metabolisable energy a day. Words Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Eye fillet of beef & green tomato salad
Although eye fillet of beef may not have the extra flavour of say, scotch or sirloin, it has always been a favourite of mine when entertaining. It can be enjoyed cooked to blue, rare, medium-rare or even medium, if you must! Recipe & Words Kathy Paterson, Photo Tam West.
Farmers’ lessons from involvement in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Beef Progeny Test
Ten years on from his involvement in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Beef Progeny Test, Matt Smith is applying many of the same principles to the beef herds he oversees today. Words Sandra Taylor.
Feed efficiency is the answer to almost every issue facing beef, so why isn’t it our priority?
Red meat consumption in the news almost always is demanding a reduction in environmental impact. Dr Jim Gibbs, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Lincoln University, and Banks Peninsula cattle breeder Brent Fisher penned their thoughts on the golden river of dairy animals competing for killing space against the more efficient animal everyone is chasing. Words Dr Jim Gibbs & Brent Fisher.