Member Service Matters – Winter 2024
The cold season has arrived! As all our members know, winter farming with Angus cattle brings its own set of adventures and challenges.
The dropping temperatures and snowy landscapes can be tough, but with the right approach, your herd can not only survive but thrive during these chilly months. The Member Services team and I are here to support you through this season. We hope all our members have a successful and rewarding winter, and that your efforts yield fruitful results throughout these cold months.
In the month of May, I was fortunate enough to attend my first Beef Australia with the Angus team, and what an absolute experience it was! It was incredibly encouraging to witness the massive growth in our industry and the significant influence the Angus breed has had on beef cattle in this country. Catching up with so many members was a highlight, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by the Angus stand for a chat and a catch-up! I would encourage members to consider attending a future Beef Australia, it is a great event to gain industry insights and build connections, both among the Angus membership and further afield.
The Angus Australia AGM also offered another opportunity to connect with more members and the Angus Board of Directors. At the AGM we were able to formally recognise some of our members who have reached significant milestones. Congratulations to all the members who received awards for their investment in both the breed and our society.
Lastly, a very big congratulations to Angus Australia’s newly appointed President, Sinclair Munro, and Vice President, Peter Collins. I am eager to work through the changes and challenges we face as a society in the future with both of you.
2024 Spring Inventory
The 2024 Spring Inventories for our members with Spring calving seasons are now accessible for download via your member login on angus.tech. Please ensure your Spring Inventory is submitted to the Member Services Team no later than August 16th to allow for adequate processing time. The designated year letter for 2024 is ‘V’. Additionally, when utilising the database search tool to locate your animals, please note that the idents will include the year of their calving, such as ABC24V1.
Should you encounter any difficulties accessing your account or downloading your inventory, or if you prefer to receive a paper copy by mail, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team (02) 6773 4600 or via email at regos@angusaustralia.com.au. We are here to assist you.
DNA Services
With a significant Spring season just around the corner, I would like to remind members to be mindful of the turnaround times for genomics requests on their sale animals.
Spring is the busiest period for our society, and the increased workload can affect the processing times for DNA results. Allowing sufficient time for lab results to return
is essential.
As a general guideline, expect a turnaround of 6-8 weeks without the need for re-testing if an initial sample returns a negative result. I urge members to thoroughly inspect their samples before submission to maximize the chances of obtaining a positive outcome.
Please confirm TSUs (tissue sampling units) contain the tissue sample intact to prevent malfunction during retrieval from the animal and ensure proper sealing to prevent leakage and sample drying. Hair samples should ideally consist of a minimum of 25 follicles for optimal results. When sending samples to the society, place them in a sealed plastic bag before enclosing them in an envelope, post bag, or parcel.
Should you have any inquiries regarding the DNA services offered by Angus Australia, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Member Services Team.
Contact
Should you have any issues regarding Membership, Registrations, Transfers, Performance Recording, DNA, Export Certification, the Angus Australia website/angus.tech or any general enquiries please call and speak to one of our Member Service Officers or myself either by email or phone 02 6773 4600.
I’m always happy to hear from members, please feel free to contact me directly: adam.allingham@angusaustralia.com.au. (02) 6773 4602.
Feature Image: Adam Allingham and Andrew Byrne, Neogen at Beef Australia 2024
– Adam Allingham – Member Services Manager
