There were 263 studs representing 37 breeds making this year’s Beef Week the biggest ever.

Darryl Schipp of Doodle Cooma Poll Herefords and Schipps Red Angus and Corey Ireland of Irelands Angus were two Wagga Wagga producers to participate in the 2012 Beef Week.

Mr Ireland was participating in his fifth year of Beef Week and said Irelands Angus open day was a great opportunity for buyers to see the genetics used at his stud.

“I have on display a sample of my sale herd that will be auctioned at our autumn sale,” Mr Ireland said.

“Beef Week is a great opportunity for potential buyers to look over the sale bulls and cows with no pressure.

“There have been great seasonal conditions this year for feed, so the bulls are all looking good and are ready to go,” he said.

Herefords and Angus studs made up almost half the studs involved with 77 whiteface studs and 49 Angus studs opening their gates to the

public.

Daryl Schipp was one of these producers and showcased his herd of Poll Hereford and Red Angus bulls and heifers.

“We are long time exhibitors of Beef Week as we feel it is a great way to showcase our stud in a relaxed atmosphere,” Mr Schipp said.

“We have had a great number of visitors and have already sold a bull this morning, it’s been a great day,” he said.

Sally and Dow Prass from Cowra were at Mr Schipps stud to look at increasing their female herd on their Red Angus stud, “Rigadoon”.

“This is our first time visiting Mr Schipps farm and we are impressed,” Mrs Prass said.

“We like to visit the studs during Beef Week as it’s great to come over and have a look at what genetics they are using on other studs.

“As a breeder myself I feel these open days are fantastic.

“I believe it attracts a lot of follow ups from buyers for future investments,” she said.

According to Beef Week Director Geoff Phillips, Beef Week was a great opportunity for seedstock and commercial producers to compare breeds and studs within breeds before making buying decisions.