September 11, 2016The Royal Adelaide Show has the atmosphere of a big friendly country show & it is always a pleasure to participate. Exhibitors travel from most states with their best cattle to compete. This year Lowlines were shown by Glenlonny Lowlines (Glencoe, SA), Serena Downs Lowlines (Windsor Downs, New South Wales) & Wanamara Lowlines (Major Plains,...
Read more September 7, 2016It is always asked – can I make a profit from Lowlines? Recently 8 Lowline steers were sold through Shepparton Saleyards (Vic) for $825 (+GST) each – av. weight 286kg. Eight weeks later the purchaser of these steers on-sold them for $1050 (+GST) through Heyfield Saleyards in Victoria – giving the Vendor a profit of $225...
Read more August 18, 2016Congratulations to all exhibitors at the 2016 Royal Brisbane Show (EKKA) who presented a great line up of Lowlines. Big winners at this years show were Dakabin State High School who won Senior Champion Cow & Grand Champion Female with Dakabin Infinity & also took out first place in the Breeders Group. Tanview Lowlines had a great show...
Read more July 20, 2016I’M IN TRAINING FOR THE SHOW SEASON Warren Show Report I lead a calf. She was 5 months old. It was my first time and her first time. She jumped a bit but it was fun. I would like to do it more often. I took home a first prize ribbon. Jack Varagnolo, Trangie ...
Read more July 17, 2016Mandy & Kel Tennent with daughters Cassidy & Imogen & Lowline heifer, Lucy by ABC Rural: Lara Webster 12/7/2016 Good things do come in small packages — that is the message from Australian lowline cattle producers in Tropical North Queensland Mandy and Kel Tennent own and operate a grass-fed beef cattle property at Crediton, about...
Read more July 13, 2016The 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...
Read more July 13, 2016The 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...
Read more June 27, 2016 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.
Read more June 27, 2016Judging 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...
Read more June 16, 2016Like 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...
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