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More muscling reduces dark cutting
Exciting new research conducted at Western Australia’s Murdoch University by Peter McGilchrist and his colleagues has shown that increased muscling decreases the incidence of dark cutting.
This research is of significant value when the estimated cost of dark cutting carcases in Australia is around $35 million per year. “Dark cutting meat is dry to taste, spoils very quickly, has variable tenderness and is very dark in colour,” said Peter McGilchrist.
If muscling (EMA) is increased to an above average level (greater than 70cm2 for a 250kg carcase) the risk of dark cutting should be greatly minimised. “To achieve this, producers should utilise sires with an estimated breeding value (EBV) for EMA higher than the average,” Farm Online.
Hereford Prime was named Grand Champion Brand at this year's Steak of Origin final event. It seems that Hereford cattle are the best bet when it comes to achieving consistent unrivalled quality. Secure yourself a Hereford bull at this year's sale and be part of the breed that is leaping ahead. Congratulations Bowmont Wholesale Meats. Visit the Hereford Prime website
Hereford sired cattle more profitable
The value of cross breeding with a Hereford bull has been proven in a recent American research project, where Hereford sired cattle were US$30 per head more profitable.
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Whiteface resurgence
posted by: gemma, 2nd Mar, 2012 10:07am
Industry observers in the US are witnessing an exciting and clear whiteface resurgence. The Hereford bull sales have just began in America and in the first six weeks price averages have jumped an incredible 25% compared to the same time frame in 2011.
These first six weeks have seen over 1000 bull sold to a remarkable $6600 average. Not only has the average increased, the number of bulls offered and sold has also risen.
This strong demand is believed to be attributed to US cattle breeders re-thinking their breeding programs and shifting to Herefords to generate growth, fertility, profit and acceptable temperament.
This trend gives us at Hain Herefords great optimism for the demand for Hereford Bulls and we believe it will only be a matter of time before this trend is clearly evident in New Zealand, given the reasons American farmers are again turning to Herefords.
