EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 5 BEEF WEEK 2025 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025 Herd Solutions is a family-run livestock only veterinary business operating in the Bairnsdale and Stratford areas. It provides not only a comprehensive veterinary service (pregnancy diagnosis, disease investigations, emergency care), but also incorporates a consultancy service in planning and nutrition to assist livestock producers in RSWLPLVLQJ HɝFLHQF\ within their livestock businesses - whether that be beef, dairy or sheep production. The team consists of Dr Alison Gunn and Dr Chelsea Hair - both highly experienced ruminant practitioners who were trained under the late Jakob Malmo, an internationally renowned cattle specialist. One of the most popular services Herd Solutions provides is the Veterinary Bull Breeding and Soundness Exam (VBBSE) - with more than 300 bulls examined each year. An annual VBBSE can provide valuable information to help plan your joining, as well as peace of mind that when bulls are put out to join, they are up to the task at hand. Bull testing is essential if you plan on using any new bulls, especially if they are yearlings and may not have reached puberty. A VBBSE is extremely comprehensive, with a general physical exam, crush side semen test and semen morphology test sent to an external laboratory. Herd Solutions also assists with bull selection to ensure producers have a comprehensive understanding of both Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and physical attributes so that the bulls they purchase are appropriate for their business goals. Herd Solutions can also assist producers with planning joining in management groups, so that the likelihood of bull breakdown is minimised, as it understands how much of an investment bull power to a livestock business is. Mundook legacy Gary McAinch, the proud owner of Mundook Herefords, has dedicated his life to agriculture, building a remarkable legacy in the beef industry. Starting at just 17, Gary began his farming journey at Lesters Farm in Foster, eventually moving to over 30 years of experience in the dairy sector. When the Lester family dispersed their Mundook Hereford Stud in 2008, the opportunity arose for Gary and his wife Jill to take over the renowned Mundook stud. 1RZ EDVHG LQ 6DUVȴHOG KH KDV WDNHQ WKH operation to new heights, implementing advanced breeding techniques, including H[WHQVLYH DUWLȴFLDO LQVHPLQDWLRQ WR HQhance the genetic quality of his herd. Gary’s dedication to quality led him to join forces with four other farms, establishing Gippsland Performance Herefords. This collaboration ensures no bull sells below average, keeping them in the top third of the Hereford breed. His unwaverLQJ FRQȴGHQFH LQ WKH JHQHWLF PHULWV RI KLV stock is matched by his focus on producing superior carcass and performance quality, ensuring his animals meet the highest industry standards. With decades of expertise and an eye ȴUPO\ RQ LQQRYDWLRQ *DU\ȇV ZRUN DW 0XQdook Herefords continues to raise the bar for beef farming in Gippsland, cementing the stud’s reputation as a leader in performance and quality. Mundook Herefords will feature in the Gippsland Performance Hereford online auction on Monday, September 8, on AuctionPlus and will also participate in the Gippsland Red Meat Conference in Bairnsdale on February 18, 2025, further highlighting their leadership and commitment to the beef industry. Comprehensive service The Herd Solutions team of highly experienced ruminant practitioners services the Stratford and Bairnsdale areas. (PS)
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