Fenech Brahmans is the home of Tony and Joanne Fenech and their sons Will, his wife Tracey, and Chris. Located in Wowan, Qld, about an hour from Rockhampton, the Fenech's raise registered Grey and Red Brahmans and run a Brahman-cross commercial herd on 10,000 acres.
While at the Fenech's I was able to work with the bulls and females for the upcoming FBC sale in October. Work with the newly weaned heifers and bulls, educating them by tailing them on horseback in a stock saddle, very different from the American Western saddle...no horn! I also got to see a cloned female named Minnie. Miniie was cloned a few years ago and has been doing very well for the Fenech's having a high profiling calf each year.
By far my favorite part about my week at Fenech's was getting to know the kiddos! Will has three children, Rory, Jack, and Harrison...the sweetest kids! They jump right into the action as soon as school let's out, and have so much energy! The hardest part about moving from property to property is leaving great children behind after becoming so close, I've met so many amazing young people during my time here! I love meeting families with children as passionate about the industry as they are.
During my week with the Fenech's, I was able to spend a few days with Lancefield Brahman Stud just down the road. Scott and Lizette McCamley raise a predominately Gray Brahman stud and commercial herd on 70,000 acres. The McCamley's have two sons Ross and Ben who live and work on the property as well. Ross and his wife Jodi have two children Hailey (2) and Brody (4 months) also adorable kids!
I am very excited that I was able to visit Lancefield and see their cattle and the standard in which they select for. I was very impressed with their cattle and string of bulls for their upcoming sale. Although my time was short there, I was able to get to know this great hard-working family and I thank them for taking the time to show me around and making me feel welcome.
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