The Southern Promotion Group of Victoria (SRPG) held their third On Farm Challenge on the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend, 11th-13th June. The judge for the Challenge was well known Gippsland beef breeder, Larry Cutler. The On Farm Challenge is an event where cattle are judged ‘on farm’ by a beef cattle judge and all animals are...
The Victorian Stud Beef Handlers Camp was held at the Bendigo Showgrounds from Saturday 2nd July until Tuesday 5th July. Once again, Lowline members were participants, learning new skills & gaining confidence with their handling & cattle showing capabilities. Relative newcomer, Kate Todd of Sunny Hollow Stud at Bacchus Marsh, did an exceptional job on...
The recent 2016 Rockhampton Show saw about 40 Lowlines exhibited from many Nth Queensland Lowline studs. A terrific effort! All the results will be in the next ALCA newsletter. A Special ‘Thank you’ to all our helpers – we could not have done it without you.
Judging in the shed Brandon Beck having a good talk to his bull before judging Show time again & this year the rain arrived but didn’t dampen the weekend for the Lowline exhibitors. Tim Franzmann came out of retirement – back in the ring in the rain, then showing in the shed – we forgot our...
Like it or not, winter is here and there are a few things we need to do to keep our Lowlines comfortable and healthy for the next few months. For those who calve in Autumn/Winter, remember that cows need good feed to keep up a milk supply. During cold weather available dry feed (hay) is even...
Paddock to plate goodness for your family Grow your own beef! It’s not as far-fetched as it might sound to the average person, thanks to Lowline cattle which are compact and easily managed. If your home is on acreage, you have a small hobby farm or access to use paddock space – you can grow...
It has been almost 3 years since my 17 year old nephew, Matt Cooney, made the big move to live with me at Rotherwood Lowline Stud in Cann River, Victoria. His growth and progress never ceases to amaze me and I would like to share this lovely story with everyone who has come to know...