Australian Maine-Anjou Report

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Maine Park Robert. More commercial cattle producers are now using Maine bulls over their commercial herds.

In Australia we are nearing the end of a long summer, and so far, most of the country has experienced unseasonable, but most welcome wet weather. Commercial cattle prices are up and relying on weight for age to increase the profit margin means this is great time to have a herd of Maine-Anjou, or crossbred Maines.

With bulls like Maine Park Robert showing weights of 604kgs at 12 months (birth weight 40kgs unassisted), things are looking up for Maine-Anjou breeders. With examples like cattle shown here, more commercial cattle producers are now using Maine bulls over their commercial herds. After all, we’re paid on weight, right?

A group of twenty Angus-cross cows calved to the Maine-Anjou (pictured here). Not one birth was assisted. These youngsters grew on to make an average of just over $2200 AU at 8-9 months of age (grass fed). A first-time user of the Maine-Anjou, the producer was cautious and A.I’d only half of his herd to the Maine that year, (Maine Park Black Moocha and Maine Park Black Mamba) he was so impressed with the calves, that he has used a Maine-Anjou bull over his whole herd since.

Red and white steers pictured here need very little introduction. These beasts are by a Maine-Anjou bull (Maine Park Mr. Zeta), out of Red Poll, Shorthorn and Hereford cows. All born unassisted and have proven the Maine growth and weight gain ability on grass alone. The producer of these steers has used Maine bulls for years and swears by their growth, reliability for calving and great temperaments.

Roan-colored steers are Wattle Glen George crossed with Shorthorn cross cows. All unassisted. Another fantastic example of consistency in growth and weight gain ability in the Maine-Anjou cross.

In the past, Maine-Anjou has been a breed used to a lesser extent in Australia with other English breeds the popular choice. Why the change? Maine-Anjou Beef Australia producers have developed a new generation of modern beef that grow well, gain weight, have fat cover and calve easily.Producers are looking over the fencein Aus. and noticing the Maines. It’s no wonder the demand for Maine-Anjou bulls is outweighing supply in these parts. Maines are proving it – they’re simply better!

Angus-cross cows calved to the Maine-Anjou, all unassisted.

Red and white steers out of Maine Park Mr. Zeta have growth and weight gain on grass alone.

A fantastic example of the consistency in growth and weight gain ability in the Maine-Anjou cross. To learn more, visit our website: maine-anjoubeef.com.au or like us on Facebook

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