Ruth Schwager

Genetic selection is the foundation of a good herd, and those decisions will be even more important this year as beef breeders look to increase numbers following years of drought.

Aussie Whites are the ideal low maintenance sheep for Graham and Debbie Armour.

White Suffolk rams can increase weight gain, improve lambing percentages and improve carcase quality.

Yield and feed conversion are some of the biggest profit drivers in the meat game, and Speckle Park cattle are proving themselves.

Kelvin and Wendy Ingram have been using Angus genetics for the past five years and the shift has opened up marketing opportunities for their weaners.

White Suffolk rams are used over maiden ewes at Alfalfa, Canowindra, for a boost in fertility and easy of lambing.

Dealing with the current drought has led to a shift in focus for the Peatfield family from Uralla, NSW.

Focusing on high growth when selecting bulls is paying off for Mick Kelsall, who's breeding a consistent line of Angus and Angus-cross feeder steers and heifers.

Being able to follow cattle through to the end user was the catalyst for a change in production at Kapunda, Armidale, NSW.

Brand verification has represented a mark of quality since the Jack's Creek branded beef program began.