27 min
The Limousin lineup: The benefits of crossbreeding Seeds for Success
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Sherrie Whitty, alongside her husband Luke, runs Mount Pleasant Limousins, a robust herd of 100 stud cows on a sprawling 2,000-acre property near the Jemalong Range, near Forbes. Their commitment to quality and animal welfare shines through in their operation, which stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry.
In this episode, Sherrie emphasises the significance of selecting for temperament and docility in her cattle. She also explores the benefits of crossbreeding with limousin bulls. The conversation also covers Sherrie’s effective pasture management techniques, particularly her strategic approach to weed control, which plays a crucial role in optimising feed and maintaining healthy pastures.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up with Sherrie to hear all about it in person.
Resources and links:
MLA - Guidelines for selecting the breeding system
Mount Pleasant Limousins
Mount Pleasant Limousins on Facebook
Connect:
Central West LLS website
Central West LLS on Facebook
Central West LLS on Twitter
Central West LLS on YouTube
The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
Sherrie Whitty, alongside her husband Luke, runs Mount Pleasant Limousins, a robust herd of 100 stud cows on a sprawling 2,000-acre property near the Jemalong Range, near Forbes. Their commitment to quality and animal welfare shines through in their operation, which stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry.
In this episode, Sherrie emphasises the significance of selecting for temperament and docility in her cattle. She also explores the benefits of crossbreeding with limousin bulls. The conversation also covers Sherrie’s effective pasture management techniques, particularly her strategic approach to weed control, which plays a crucial role in optimising feed and maintaining healthy pastures.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up with Sherrie to hear all about it in person.
Resources and links:
MLA - Guidelines for selecting the breeding system
Mount Pleasant Limousins
Mount Pleasant Limousins on Facebook
Connect:
Central West LLS website
Central West LLS on Facebook
Central West LLS on Twitter
Central West LLS on YouTube
The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
27 min