CROSSBREEDS

It is all good and well to enjoy stud breeding, ultimately however the backbone of the Australian beef industry is not made up out of stud breeding but out of viable crossbreeds. Traditionally the British breeds played an important part in the beef industry in Australia. History now tells us that the larger portions of northern Queensland and the Northern Territory have moved away from the British breeds in favour of the Brahman and the Brahman crossbreeds because of the harsh climate and the ability to survive in that climate.

This is the challenge that we are trying to meet, to breed region specific animals and in particular that large portion of dry area bovines in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

The Brahmins are animals that have gained a reputation for toughness and sustainability however it is not a secret that they continue to experience fertility problems unless they put on improved pastures which cannot always be sustained.

This is our challenge and with the three breeds that we have chosen, the Speckle Park, the Brangus and Nguni, we believe that we are on a path to a solution. The Speckle Park in our view is the quintessential cross breed, bringing girth and marbling, and moderate size to any breed.

The Nguni brings a special brand of traits to the cross-breeding arena, hardiness, disease resistant, heat and light tolerant with one of the highest fertility rates for bovines on the planet, conversion rates of unimproved pastures into huge carcasses and because of the structure a phenomenal meat yield.

The Brangus has a carcass like no other, consistently thick and deep having garnered some of the Brahman characteristics it will join this trio of animals to fetch exceptional yields.

We concede that this is a new venture of uncertain destination however we will be measuring, weighing recording and it would be exciting to have you come along this journey with us.