Page 6 - NZ Hereford Magazine 2023

CONTENTS

7 News from NZ Herefords 40 We are what we eat
President’s report, general manager’s report & a What improvements to regenerative farming could
glimpse of their trip to Europe mean for meat quality and our markets
12 Stud: Grassmere’s Hereford heart 45 Breeding for environmental efficiency
Best of both worlds for top stud at Cheviot Reducing our environmental footprint for the
sake of the consumer
20 Herefords in the Awatere Valley
Hereford cattle still the favoured breed on 46 Sustainability made simple
Gladstone Station Posy Moody asks what more beef farmers can do to
improve their sustainability
22 Stud: Genetic passion at Waikaka
The Paterson family celebrates 70 years of 47 In defence of meat
breeding Herefords Dr Jacqueline Rowarth looks at the importance of
animal protein
27 End of an era for Laurie Paterson
Farewell Hereford Prime, more time for a 50 Gold standard for Magills Butchery
Groundswell of protest Multimillion-dollar sous vide plant home to award-
winning, slow-cooked, pulled Hereford Prime beef
30 Brothers on a mission in Southland
Waikaka Genetics help the Helliers reach their 54 Dining on Hereford Prime
farm’s breeding targets faster Bull & Bear – modern European cuisine
The Saucy Chef – multicultural flavours
33 The benefit of superior beef genetics
Findings of the Dairy Beef Progeny Test 58 Stud: Pedigree counts at Te Taumata
Alistair & Eileen McWilliam put a strong emphasis
36 Stud: Herefords help fulfil lifetime dream on the maternal side of bulls’ pedigrees
From Arabica coffee beans to Arabica Herefords
66 Using top genetics in Taihape
38 Herefords turn bobbies into income Dave Hintz says his herd’s fertility allows him to be
Turning Waikato bobby calves into valuable beef calves more selective with progeny
39 Milk the Meat 68 Trading bolsters breeding at Tikokino
Encouraging dairy farmers to use registered Traditional breeding alongside flexible trading in
Hereford bulls Central Hawke’s Bay

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