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GENOMIC
ENHANCED EPDs FOR 14 TRAITS
In another first for the Angus breed, genomic enhanced EPDs for 14 traits
are now being produced in the USA aimed at providing higher accuracies
for younger Angus. More….
ANGUSPLUS
OPPORTUNITIES MARCH 5
If you have some lines of Angus females and steers the March 5 online
AngusPlus sale is ideally suited. Close to 300 head already entered including
200 HBR and APR females from Arthur Webb of Murraguldrie Station in the
Riverina. These are registered females but will be sold as commercials.
Their Idents are available in the form of an online catalogue and it is
up to the purchaser to pay for the transfers if required. More listings
welcomed by Tim Bayliss on 0419 788 366. Murraguldrie
online catalogue.
MICHIGAN
APPLICATIONS OPEN
The 25th young person to take up the Semex Genetics Michigan State University
Scholarship will be named in April. This Angus Australia organized scholarship
is an outstanding opportunity to spend a semester at one of America’s
leading universities and participate in the Semex Genetics Beef Breeders
tour of beef cattle operations in the USA. Applications close March 25.
More….
CHECK
YOUR WEBSITE
There are now 100 member websites listed on and linked to www.angusaustralia.com.au
but are they all up-to-date and creating the best image? More….
EXTRAORDINARY
BEQUEST TO USA ANGUS YOUTH
An American Angus breeder has quietly announced an extraordinary bequest
to benefit Angus youth. More….
GROUP
BREEDPLAN RUNS NOW MONTHLY
In a move to provide an even better service to members, Angus EBVs will
now be calculated on a monthly basis. This means there will be NO
INTERIM RUNS so you must meet the deadlines to ensure your EBVs
are calculated on the latest data. This is of particular interest to members
with sales. More…
CONFERENCE
UPDATE
An exciting program is being developed for Angus Australia’s 2010
National Conference at Albury, NSW, on Tuesday April 27. The range of
speakers will cover topics ranging from the latest genomic enhanced performance
figures and climate change to burgers and prime cuts for the domestic
and export markets. The final program will be available mid-February.
One locked in speaker has been cited by the UN Food and Agricultural Association.
More….
HEIFER
SELLS FOR $75,000 FOR FOUNDATION
The American Angus Foundation is $75,000 better off following the sale
of a heifer at the National Western Stock Show at Denver, Colorado, last
month. 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.com.au
with additions or changes.
ARE
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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