Clancy at work
Kids like Clancy who grow up on farms learn a lot about animals from their parents. Clancy is learning how to move cattle quietly and calmly through cattle yards.
The person in charge at Gilling
The person in charge of animals at Gilling is responsible for the welfare of the animals under their control and reducing the risk to their welfare. The ‘person in charge’…
Inspecting the mob
Brodie Pendergast and his offsider are watching quietly as cattle are moving through the yards. When handling livestock, it is essential that they are managed in a way that reduces…
Hereford cattle are a meat cattle breed
Hereford cattle are primarily a meat cattle breed. Herefords are muscular, very strong and hardy animals. Herefords are well adapted to almost all climates. They do well in most conditions,…
Working dogs are keen to work
As the name suggests, working dogs are canines trained to perform tasks that help humans in a specific field. What sets working dogs like Bindy & Boots apart is their…
Grazing at Gilling
These organic Herefords have been moved from organic properties in Western Queensland to Gilling, a certified organic property near Goondiwindi in Queensland. They fatten on grass before they will be…
Rumps
Did you know that the Rump or Butt shape of beef cattle are assessed when scoring the condition of livestock at slaughter. Interested to learn more? Click here Shape assessment and…
The working dog
Australian working dog breeds are tough, smart and loyal. They are bred for skills that are useful on cattle and sheep farms. Many farmers say these breeds are harder workers…