Heifer replacements a big opportunity in Wagyu F1 juggernaut

Shan Goodwin
May 14 2017 - 7:00am
Erica Halliday, “Mingary” Walcha, checking Angus heifers with 'Popcorn' the horse.
Erica Halliday, “Mingary” Walcha, checking Angus heifers with 'Popcorn' the horse.

ONE of Australia’s biggest suppliers of yearling bulls, the fourth generation family Angus stud Ben Nevis in the NSW Northern Tablelands has grasped the opportunity being presented by the large number of Angus females currently being pulled out of the system for Wagyu joining.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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