Interesting Member Tour in South Australia
 

 

Council’s decision to convene the Association’s Annual General Meeting in different regional areas in conjunction with other member functions, proved an outstanding success, with this year’s AGM held at Mount Gambier, SA on Saturday, March 18, attracting a strong attendance of members and guests.

On the Friday before the AGM, the South Australian Branch arranged a members’ tour of four Simmental studs in the Mount Gambier region. Grantley and Vicki Muller, Rellum Farms Simmentals did an outstanding job in arranging the itinerary, transport, accommodation and meals.

About 30 members, guests and Councilors participated in this highly successful program, visiting the following Simmental Studs:

    Scott & Brad Creek’s Six Creeks Simmental Stud, Casterton

    Mark & Julie Peucker’s Corinda Downs Simmental Stud, Mt Gambier

    Gary & Joy Allen’s Tugulawa Simmental Stud, Mt Gambier

    Grantley & Vicki Muller’s Rellum Farms Simmental Stud, Mt Gambier

A very informative Beef Class Demonstration was conducted by Ben Glatz.

The opportunity was grasped by most Councilors to also attend the European Bull Sale on the Thursday.

All agreed this program was an excellent innovation, with sincere appreciation extended to the South Australians who helped in its organization.

Members enjoyed their visit to Gary & Joy Allen’s Tugulawa Simmental stud during their tour in the Mount Gambier district, SA in March.

Society President Bill Almond, Kensileyre Simmentals, Wagga Wagga, NSW discussing breeding plans with Julie and Mark Peucker at the group’s visit to their Corinda Downs Simmental stud, Mount Gambier.

Matt Parker, Waterfront Simmentals, Tintinara, SA, Brad Creek, Six Creeks Simmental Stud cattle, Casterton, Vic and Grantley & Vicki Muller’s Rellum Farms Simmental Stud, Mt Gambier swap ideas during the tour.

Scott & Brad Creek, Six Creeks Simmental Stud cattle, Casterton, Vic, with some of their cattle on display during the group’s visit to their stud.

Ben Glatz gave an informative Beef Class Demonstration during the group’s visit to Grantley & Vicki Muller’s Rellum Farms Simmental Stud, Mt Gambier

Interstate visitors enjoying the tour included Alan Anderson, Wendouree Simmentals, Crookwell, NSW, Barb Sutton, Reagent Park Simmentals, Warragul, Vic and Charles Cowcher, Willandra Simmentals, Williams, WA.