Over the past few years Uluru has acquired a number of exceptional females from breeders that are breeding the type of females we are attempting to maintain. Some of the noted breeders that bred the cows I acquired and have had good success with are breeders such as Bakenhus Shorthorns, Bell M Shorthorns, Bender Shorthorns, Geo. Cleggett, Crooked Post Shorthorns, Diamond Shorthorns, Horseshoe Creek Farms, Lakeside Farms, Matlock Shorthorns, Red Rose Shorthorns, Rosenkranz Shorthorns, Muridale Shorthorns, Star P Shorthorns and Waukaru Shorthorns.
I want to maintain a herd of about 25 females that are moderate in size that will work for us and not have us work for them. The cows must be fertile and be able to breed back quickly after birthing a live calf each year with ease. As my cow herd is now boarded with a rancher who has a large number of Angus cows of their own the Shorthorns will not receive any special treatment and they must be easy keepers that can thrive on pasture over the summer while raising their calves in an effective manner. While my cattle are purebred Shorthorns and I will breed a few Shorthorn/Red Angus cross they will function largely as a commercial herd and should produce seed stock that will work in a similar environment.
Tibial Hemimelia (TH) policy
We recognise TH is a genetic disorder caused by a recessive gene. In December 2006 all cows retained by McBeth and Uluru Shorthorns were tested TH and PHA Free and any cows since acquired are TH Free. Our herd sires are TH Free and we believe our herd to be TH Free and we intend to keep it that way. Should we have any doubts about the status of any animal we own they will be tested without delay.