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FAWN CALF UPDATE
Preliminary research by American scientists Dr. Jon Beever and Dr. David Steffen supports Australian claims regarding the presence of the non lethal genetic condition known as Fawn Calf Syndrome (FCS) in a section of the Angus population. Work is continuing to find a test for the condition. The following report has been distributed by the American Angus Association. Members will be advised as developments occur. More…
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ANGUS STUDS IN BEEF WEEK
Sixty Angus and red Angus studs will open their gates during Stock &
Land Beef Week which runs from January 31 to February 7 2010. [More
including the list of Angus studs....]
ORDER
YOUR BEEF WEEK PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
Beef Week participants now order their Angus promotional material on the
Angus Australia website. [Order
Now...]
ANGUS
SUMMER JOURNAL
You will find the 2010 Angus Summer Journal in the January 14 editions
of The Land, Queensland Country life, Stock & Land and the Stock Journal.
Order your copy now from your local newsagent.
ANGUSPLUS
FEBRUARY 5
The first AngusPlus online sale for 2010 is on February 5. Last year 7527
commercial Angus females and steers grossed almost $4 million in a 95%
clearance. Contact Tim Bayliss on 0419 788 366 if you have cattle for
the February 5 sale or for future AngusPlus sales.
ROUNDUP
DINNER
This is a final reminder to book for the 2010 Landfall Angus Youth Roundup
dinner dance on Saturday January 16 at the Kinross Woolshed, Wodonga,
Vic. Bookings close on January 9 or earlier if the maximum numbers are
reached. Contact Alison at Angus Australia on 02 6772 3011 or fax 02 6772
3095. The Roundup runs from January 14 to 17 at the Wodonga Exhibition
Centre has attracted 150 participants and parents and friends are welcome
to attend as observers.
Why
is Mature Cow Weight Important?
Mature cow weight affects feed maintenance costs, heavy steer size and
cull cow value. Learn how to balance these factors. More…
TEMPERAMENT
IS IMPORTANT
Temperament can affect eating quality, growth, feed efficiency and increased
production costs plus the risk of injury. Find out how to improve your
herd’s temperament. More…
COMING
EVENTS
Please check the Coming Events listing on www.angusaustralia.com.au to
ensure your upcoming sale dates are listed. This is the master list for
all Angus publications. Contact 03 9431 1522 or rachel@angusaustralia
with additions or changes.
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YOU MISSING OUT?
The Angus Australia website has over 23,000 visitors each month and over
46,000 individual page views. The eNews is sent each fortnight to over
2,000 addresses. Advertising with Angus Australia is an effective way
of getting your message out to those interested in Angus. Your ad will
also appear in the Coming Events list, and enables you to include additional
information including pdfs, pictures, videos or links to your website.
Ads can be created by the marketing office free of charge. Advertising
with Angus Australia makes the most of all your opportunities. Contact
Geoff Phillips or Rachel Fitzpatrick on 03 9431 1522 to discuss your requirements.
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