Angus Genetics shine at FBNZ

Angus genetics shine at FBNZ two day Event at Meat & Wool NZ Beef Expo.
Staged prior to the National Bull Sales on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9 – 11th May this the third FBNZ competition attracted a very large number of young cattle enthusiasts to contest the various age group and breed Hoof and Hook events and the raft of educational beef modules.
Superbly run again, this event is growing so fast it could well become a major event in its own right, such is the enthusiasm and competitiveness of those taking part.
Young people are coming from all over the country to take part and during their time together they are given the opportunity to learn and care for their animals and at the same time have a heap of fun together.
With the strength of the Angus Youth movement it is no surprise to see amongst the competitors and place getters a number of our youngsters, topping the list for outstanding performances were;

Zane Swart – Overall Senior Beef Ambassador.
Anna Playfair-Hannay– Kaharau Overall Champion Handler, Overall Champion Judging.
Matt Herries – Overall Reserve Champion Handler.
Patrick Crawshaw– Overall Reserve Champion Judging.

Next generation do breed proud at Future Beef

The next generation of NZ Hereford breeders staked their claim on the share of prizes at the 2009 Future Beef NZ Hoof and Hook steer competition.

Hannah Knight (Duncraigen), Peter Kane (Westholm), Roz Stokes (Richon), Brittany and Christopher Gibbs (Big River), Zach Walling (Zachlen) and Eamon Dean all fiercely participated in the event which covered everything from educational modules to practical animal handling.

Hannah Knight, was crowned the Allflex overall intermediate Beef Ambassador. She also placed second in the intermediate handlers class (13-17), third in the intermediate module winners (13-17), fourth in the intermediate judging (13-17),
Peter Kane was placed fourth equal in the intermediate handlers class (13-17).

Roz Stokes was the steer handler that exhibited the Hereford cross steer on behalf of the Hain family, Beanbah Herefords, that took out the heavy weight cross breed class, sponsored by Lake Station Herefords. This steer also went on to win champion cross breed on the hoof, champion heavy weight steer and the Riverlands Supreme Grand Champion steer on the hoof.

Ardo Herefords also represented the breed with steers being placed fourth equal in the light weight British Breed sponsored by Lake Station Herefords and fourth in the heavy weight British Breed class.

Murray Grey at Future Beef NZ

Congratulations to Barry and Bebette Buchanan and Craig and Vicki Sievers for their success in the Future Beef Hoof & Hook steer competition held in May in conjunction with Beef Expo. Full report will be posted in the Progress magazine.

The haul of ribbons by Murray Grey and MG X beasts was impressive, including the overall Hoof & Hook Champion Light weight Crossbred Steer-Brian, owned by Craig and Vicki Sievers.

Brian was placed 2nd on the Hoof in the Lightweight Crossbred Steer Class at the Future Beef Hoof & Hook Competition held in conjunction with Beef Expo at Feilding May 2009. He went on to be placed 1st on the Hook in the Light weight Crossbred Steer Class, beat the Heavy weight Crossbred Steer to be Champion Crossbred Steer on the Hook and then was Overall Best of Breed Champion Crossbred steer when both Hoof and Hook points were combined.

Samantha was also placed 4th in the Intermediate Handler Class, after previous placings at Manawatu and Levin Shows earlier in the season.

Samantha Thompson, age 15, a pupil of Central Hawkes Bay College, leading a MG X steer, Brian, bred by Craig and Vicky Sievers of Pine Ridge Stud Waipukarau.