Te Taumata Win Reserve Champion Hereford at the 2011 National Hereford Show and Sale

Te Taumata  Atom was praised by judge Mark McKenzie of Maungahina Herefords for his rib and volume, depth of body and thickness.  Atom's freedom of movement and structural integrity is outstanding.  He is an ideal bull for the beef industry.   Atom was purchased by the Gibbs Family of Big River Herefords for $9200.  Alistair was also awarded the Hereford Herdsperson Award for presentation, preparation, and marketing of Te Taumata Atom.

Te Taumata have achieved top placings and prices for two consecutive years with our 2010 entry Te Taumata Yorker also winning Reserve Champion Hereford and purchased by the Gibbs Family.
posted May 20, 2011 

HEREFORD: The Most Profitable Beef Breed

There is no better time to buy a Te Taumata Hereford bull than now.
Science confirms that HEREFORDS are the MOST FEED EFFICIENT British breed.

Results of the Australian Cattle and Meat Quality Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) research released last week showed Hereford-sired progeny had significantly lower net feed intake (NFI) - that is, they ate less feed for the same body weight and performance - than Angus and Shorthorn-sired progeny.  The findings were presented at the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) conference at Noosa, Queensland in October 2005.

This translates to cows that require less feeding and fat stock that will produce more kg of carcase weight for the same amount of pasture eaten. 

By using TE TAUMATA POLL HEREFORD BULLS you gain efficiency, in addition to the well known attributes of the Hereford cow as a highly maternal, effective forager, with excellent temperament and greater longevity.  Hybrid vigour will also increase profitability in crossbreeding programmes.  

Further reading:

CRC summary brochure | CRC Feed Efficiency data document

 

Hereford Prime Named Best Branded Beef in New Zealand

Bowmont Meats of Invercargill won the prestigious Grand Champion branded beef for their Hereford Prime sirloin entered in the 2011 Steak of Origin beef quality contest.  The sirloin steaks were judged for taste, tenderness and appearance.

Accepting the award at the ceremony, Stephen Flynn from Bowmonts said the award was recognition not just for them as the retailer and processor, but it also highlights the pride and effort Hereford breeders take in their cattle and product.

“This win reflects Hereford Prime’s dedication to quality,” said Stephen. 

Premiums Available for Hereford and Hereford Crossbred Cattle

Premiums are available for Hereford and Hereford Crossbred cattle through CR Grace Ltd. (Ken Wilson Meats) and Magills Meats. 

Silver Fern Farms is also offering a premium for Hereford carcasses through their Superbly Aged Beef Programme.

Downloadable promotional PDFs:

 Hereford Prime - North Island |  Hereford Prime - South Island | Hereford Prime/Silver Fern Farms advertisement

HEREFORD PRIME

Ken Wilson Meats, CR Grace Ltd.
Phone: Livestock Manager Barry Sweeney 06 304 9701

Magill Meats

David Whelan
Phone: 07 289 7926
Mob: 0274 784 941

SILVER FERN FARMS HEREFORD SUPERBLY AGED BEEF

Contact your local Silver Fern Farms field rep 

2011 Wairarapa/Central Districts Hereford Herd Tour

Wairarapa and Central Districts Hereford breeders hosted a very successful National Herd Tour March 14th, 15th and 16th.  Members saw a diverse range of hereford breeding programmes and the scenery along the way was stunning.  A highlight of the tour was a classic steam train ride from Feilding to Ohakune.

  
Te Taumata Yorker Awarded Reserve Champion at the 2010 National Hereford Show and Sale

Te Taumata Poll Herefords was awarded RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD and CHAMPION LED IMPACT SIRE for Te Taumata Yorker 08175 at the 2010 Beef Expo National Hereford Show in Feilding on May 18th.

The judge was impressed with his thickness and conformation and commented that he was the right type of bull for the beef industry.

Yorker was purchased by Big River Polled Herefords for $7700, one of the top prices in the 2010 National Hereford Sale.