Episode 5 - Richard van Asch, Burtergill South Devons
With an impressive intergenerational passion for cattle breeding with both the Red & Black South Devon's, the van Asch's Aschwood & Burtegill stud are renowned for the evolution of the breed in New Zealand. As a minority breed but with one of the longest history of British cattle, the South Devo…
Episode 3 - Tom Sanson, Gold Creek Simmentals
The fundamentals of breeding good cattle are the same, says multi-breeder Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmental and Whangara Angus. With progeny trial results rolling out across both traditional and exotic breeds, commercial beer farmers will be able to capture the genetic value of hybrid vigour wi…
Episode 4 - Tim Brittain, Storth Oaks Angus
Fertility, growth and carcass quality are top of mind for Tim and Kelly Brittain at Storth Oaks Angus. Transparency is top of mind with every calf born on the King Country stud being genomically tested at birth, a practice Tim believes he may have pioneered in New Zealand. Guests include: Tim B…
Episode 2 - Russell Proffit, Raupuha Shorthorns
Based in the the King Country south of Te Kuiti, the Proffit's passion for breeding in hard hill country conditions is proven in their facial ecezma tolerant rams & bulls. Raupuha Shorthorns run 85 shorthorn cows that Russell loves for their hardy breed and great milking ability. Guests include: …
Episode 1 - Bruce Donald, Ngakouka Herefords
Episode 1 - Bruce Donald, Ngakouka Herefords With the belief that ‘cows work for us, we don’t work for the cows’, Ngakouka Hereford's 200 registered stud cows are bred and raised under a hard, hill country environment in the Ponatahi Valley near Martinborough. Guests include: Bruce Donald, Ngakou…
Welcome to BEEF Country
Welcome to the BEEF Country podcast hosted by livestock genetics specialist, Jo Scott. The BEEF Country podcast is produced by the Proud Country Network in conjunction with the annual BEEF Country journal published by CountryWide Media. To order a copy of the magazine or to contact us head to : h…