RUTHERGLEN Hereford stud Redgate is about to notch up its 10th export destination for genetics.
A Hereford breeder from South Africa has purchased one of the Redgate bulls.
Director Robert O'Reilly said overseas clients were looking for figures as well as structural soundness in the genetics they bought.
"Breedplan is not used in all countries, but its fundamental principles are well understood," he said.
"It's pretty basic - no data, no deal."
Redgate exported semen last year to Ireland, Scandinavia and UK.
Westblade scholarship
STUDENTS interested in a career in the sheep industry can apply for a new scholarship.
The Peter Westblade Scholarship will provide cash and in-kind support of up to $10,000 to help provide practical skills training, mentoring and industry networking.
Applications close on February 20.
- For more details, phone Sally Martin on 0400 782 477 or sallymartin777@gmail.com
Staying put
BURNBEND principal Ian Dunn says seven ET females remain after the dispersal of the autumn calving herd.
The joined females are sired by USA208, Infinity and KmK Alliance, and are mated to bulls such as Africa and Invincible.
They'll begin calving on March 3.
- Fore more details, www.burnbend.com.au or 0401 107 092.
Herefords online
THE first Herefords AuctionsPlus sale will be held on February 17.
The catalogue will have listings of pure Hereford and Hereford-cross cattle.
- Details of sale cattle at www.auctionsplus.com.au For more details, Shad Bailey 0458 322 283.
Sales delayed
FLOODS in northern NSW have changed the dates of two major Dorper sales.
The Amarula Dorper and White Dorper sale will now be held on February 13, while the Terraweena Dorper and White Dorper sale will be held on February 14.
- Send stud news to Fiona Myers, The Weekly Times, PO Box 14999, Melbourne, 8001, email myersf@theweeklytimes.com.au
