BEEF Country 2025
New Zealand’s own beef indexes roll out for 2025 bull sales
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has rolled out three New Zealand-specific indexes to help bull buyers make more informed decisions in time for buying bulls this season. Words Sandra Taylor.
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.
New EBVs and traits on the way for Angus
Shared data and collaboration among breeders are helping to expand the mix of traits measured for estimated breeding values. Words Dave Warburton.
Better Beef Breeding resources aid bull selection
The incorporation of nProve Beef into Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Better Beef Breeding resources has made selecting bulls a whole lot easier. Words Sandra Taylor.
Balanced mineral nutrition equals better performance
Ensuring cattle receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is paramount for optimal health and productivity. CP Lime Solutions’ new Vitalise range for sheep and beef farmers means ad-lib feeding of minerals in the paddock is more effective 5 year vitalise user of the Dairy blend. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Global tariff challenges may create opportunities
New Zealand farmers are no strangers to volatility, and 2024 was another year that tested our resilience for beef exports. Words Simon Quilty.
Genetic testing ground
Some of the most arid soils in Canterbury are proving to be the ideal testing ground for Richard and Denise van Asch’s beef genetics. Words Sandra Taylor.
Pivoting for premiums
New Zealand farmers are no strangers to volatility, and 2024 was another year that tested our resilience for beef exports. Words Sirma Karapeeva.
A playbook of passion & profit for future beef
The rewards of a minimal bobby calf policy for the Wrights’ dairy farms paired with a nostalgic love of Red Devons has seen the growth of Tamar Beef rearing beef-cross calves to marbled steak direct to the consumer. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Ben Doubleday.
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.