The Stud

Originally Misty Meadows was an Angus steer fattening enterprise but things changed rapidly after a visit to a local field day where a couple of Square Meaters cattle were on exhibit. One look at those “butts” and we were converted! Further research confirmed our initial enthusiasm as we learned of the outstanding characteristics of the breed.

We were most fortunate to secure our first group of 33 heifers and cows from the Kelkette Stud in NSW, all of which were either pregnant to or the progeny of, the show winning bull Rainbow Estate Xanadu (Junior Champion Bull, Royal Canberra Show 2004). More recently we purchased a magnificent group of 30 breeders from the renowned Woolaringa Stud. We now have one of the largest herds in Victoria, and often have quality animals for sale.

We have commenced a GeneStar testing program with excellent results for tenderness and food conversion ratios.

Woolaringa Yarra is our standing primary Sire this season. A very active, fertile bull Woolaringa Yarra is well structured and achieved excellent GeneStar ratings of:
8 stars for tenderness and
6 stars for Feed efficiency.

With the gentle nature inherent in the breed he is very easy to handle!

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This fine looking animal is typical of a Square Meaters female. They are the compact quiet achievers of the Australian beef industry – a breed that holds on when times get tough and power ahead when the seasons improve.

Outstanding Performance in the Drought

The 2006/2007 drought has hit hard in Victoria. We have been absolutely amazed at the performance of the Square Meaters in these very tough times. With little but pasture stubble left, we fed out the first bale of hay in mid-February 2007. See for yourself – these females have held their condition beautifully and continue to do well.