October 2016
Postage Paid WEMBLEY WA 6913
Print Post Approved Print Post Publication Number - 100005480. If undeliverable please return to Newsletter Coordinator, WA Angus Committee, PO Box 94, Wembley, WA, 6913.
The Chairman’s Update‌
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Farm Weekly WA Angus Committee Heifer Competition. It has been a highly successful initiative and I'd like to thank Richard and Robyn Walker for supplying this year's heifers. Thank you also to those businesses who responded to my letter and offered their financial support. It is not too late to become involved, have your business exposed to some very good advertising and your support would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the October issue of the WA Angus Newsletter. The Regional Roundup held in Bunbury in July was the most well attended of all the forums throughout Australia this year. Attendees were able to learn more about genomics and its implications for the future. In the evening a well attended testimonial dinner was held to honour Lew Smit's contribution to the beef industry. For me the highlight of the evening was seeing the interaction between old friends, and listening to the myriad of stories that were told throughout the night.
Our October Committee meeting was well attended and enjoyable. I continue to be amazed at committee members' enthusiasm and passion, even though some have been involved for a very long time. Their willingness to continually work together and contribute to strengthening the Angus breed in WA should The following morning a committee meeting was held which be acknowledged by all those involved in our industry. One was open to all Angus members - as are all committee meetings subtle change that you may notice in the future is the reference - and it was great to see another positive turn-out. Graham to our name. Although the official name of our committee, Nixon gave a very detailed explanation of the current situation under the umbrella of the national body is still The Angus Sociewith Bovine Johne's Disease (BJD) and the implications to our ty of Australia (WA Committee), where appropriate our group state. Please take the time to read Graham's article in this will now be referred to as "WA Angus". newsletter. We are very lucky as an industry to have someone like Graham with the enthusiasm and knowledge to help proGood luck for the rest of the season, tect our state. Following the meeting, a letter was written from the WA Angus State Committee to the WA Industry BJD Adviso- Tony Sudlow ry Group advocating the highest protection policy for our state. It was a very busy two days and I would like to thank all those who attended and in particular, the current Angus Australia President, Mrs Libby Creek, CEO Angus Australia, Dr Peter Parnell and Breed Development and Extension Manager, Andrew Byrne. As a breed, we are fortunate to have dedicated and passionate leaders at the helm. In September Will Roe and Leigh McCallum from Gingin, with the help of some sponsorship from WA Angus, attended the Tocal Cattle Assessment School in NSW. As a past recipient of this sponsorship many years ago, I can highly recommend this opportunity to extend your knowledge. WA Angus is also offering support to young people who would like to attend the Angus Youth Roundup in South Australia this January. Please contact a committee member if you know of someone who may be interested in attending either of these events next year. The WA Angus State Committee, over many years has sponsored youth to attend these courses and your voluntary levy allows this to occur.
1