Tullayr Simmentals
Hi, I
am George Wragge and I own and run Tullayr Simmentals. The name “Tullayr”
is based on combining two old Wragge family farm names being “Tulla”
and “Ayr” hence Tullayr. Simmentals were chosen due to their
maternal characteristics. High fertility, milking ability and
structural soundness gives the breed the ability to produce a quick
growing, high yielding calf at an earlier age. Simmentals offer an
excellent source of hybrid vigour and would complement any cross
breeding program, boosting your profit margins.
I
studied and completed a Bachelor of Rural Science through the
University of New England. My time at University gave me an
opportunity to partake in many extracurricular activities including
being a representative for the young cattle producers. Meat judging
was another activity in which I was heavily involved, in 2006 I was
fortunate enough to represent Australia in the USA for meat judging.
I have
been involved in many aspects of the beef industry, from working for
Davidson Cameron and Clydesdale, a stock and station agency in
Scone, to Beak and Johnston a meat trading and value adding business
in Sydney. These experiences have given me a keen eye for cattle
both live through the sale yards and in the paddock, to in the
chillers as packaged, portioned cuts of beef.
Tullayr
is situated 10 minutes north of Scone in the Upper Hunter of NSW. A
small but progressive herd exists with expansion developing through
opportunities to purchase further females through dispersal sales
and retention of quality young females from within herd. Bulls are
sold privately and are enhancing clients herds throughout NSW and
QLD.
Cattle
have been exhibited successfully both at regional shows, and at the
Sydney Royal Easter show, with numerous red, blue and broad ribbons
being won. Showing allows a comparable comparison between breeding
herds and is an enjoyable experience. However, I am committed to
producing commercially viable cattle and recognise the “time and
place” for show cattle.
Please
feel free to browse the site and get in contact with me if you have
any questions or queries relating to the site or my cattle.
Cheers,
George Wragge
