Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Shan Goodwin
Updated September 20 2019 - 2:30pm, first published 12:39pm
BUYING UP: Ann Woolett, Nardoo Pastoral Company north-west of Cloncurry, with polled bulls purchased at the Droughtmaster National in Rockhampton this week.
BUYING UP: Ann Woolett, Nardoo Pastoral Company north-west of Cloncurry, with polled bulls purchased at the Droughtmaster National in Rockhampton this week.

PRODUCTION gains, improved animal welfare and reduced labour costs are driving a greater focus on horn status in bull selection.

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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