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Redward Red Poll Stud was established in 2000 with the purchase of three mature age cows from proven bloodlines.
Our aim then, as it still is now, was to produce quality, structurally correct beef cattle which could then go on to satisfy various markets and perform under any conditions.

Prior to our purchases much research was undertaken to determine which breed of cattle we were going to use as the basis of our stud. Our main criteria were meat quality, temperament, sustainability and cost, both initial and on going, compared to potential returns. From our perspective the results showed the Red Poll breed to be clearly ahead in our requirements.

• They do not lay down excessive fat, a great asset in our health conscious society, yet under Feedlot conditions they can still perform to standard.
• We have found the Red Polls to be very placid and what better way to test that theory than have relative beginners (ourselves!) handle and work with them.
• During the tough conditions in our area over the past 4 years the cattle have performed remarkably well and the mothers have continued to make sure their calves are paramount. Our weights barely altered and we continually had a 100% pregnancy strike rate.
• The Red Polls being naturally polled is another plus.

Amongst our initial female purchases we selected an 8 month old bull calf, still on his mother, to be our foundation sire. He certainly did not let us down, not only was he a Supreme Champion himself some of his progeny have also gone on to be Champions and Supreme Exhibits.

He has now been sold to another breeder and is continuing to produce quality calves across various bloodlines. There are currently twenty eight breeders in our herd and we are always looking to improve our cattle and diversify our bloodlines. With our small herd our show ring success could be somewhat limited however we have managed to be relatively successful in a short period of time. We have had Broad Ribbon successes at each Royal in which we have exhibited; Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney & Canberra. We try to show as much as possible both locally and interstate as a means to promote our breed and beef cattle in general. This is a useful tool to compare with other breeds and take the opportunity to have independent opinions of our cattle. During our show preparation we remain very conscious of the fact that our cattle will have to transition from the somewhat comfortable show environment to tougher commercial conditions, whether this is on our own property or when they are on sold.

David & Gay Beef week 2004 Alma & Calf September 2005

Over the past few years we have enjoyed learning as much as we can, and continue to do so, and have received a lot of generous help along the way. We actively participate in field days, feature shows and information sessions and really enjoy doing so. We are in the Johnes JD Map program with an MN1 status and Group Breedplan which was completed for the first time in 2004.

Visitors to REDWARD Stud are always very welcome.