Maravillar Stud

15/11/2024

A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to have a chat with ABC Hobart's Tony Briscoe about how the Charbrays are going in Tassie.

Meanwhile Pin was a little too busy chasing a cow around the paddock to pose for a photo 😂

“Pin Up” the Charbray bull relocated from Queensland to Tasmania to help Derwent Valley farmer Lauren Burn build up a herd of Charbray cattle, a cross breed between Charolais and Brahman.

The young bull is doing very well in his new home, and is proving to be loved by the ladies.

Tune in to the County Hour with Tony Briscoe today from midday to hear Lauren Burn in conversation.

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11/11/2024

Brighton Show 2024 🌞

We took 3 animals out, each was awarded first place and champion in their respective section in the breed classes.

While we didn't make it into the top three in the Interbreed, we got some great feedback from the judge and had the chance to chat with many members of the public about the Charbray breed throughout the day.

I'm especially pleased with senior heifer Maravillar Toohey, who we only decided to halter break three weeks ago, she took everything in stride and was cool as a cucumber all day.

22/10/2024

With recent warm weather Maravillar Vegas has shed out the last of his winter fluff and is looking sleek 😎

The humans on the other hand aren't sure about this 27°C business 🥵

05/10/2024

Looking forward to seeing how this little girl grows out 😍
Wattlebray Pin Up x Huntington Karla R125

15/09/2024

With the recent rainfall and weather starting to warm up we're finally getting some grass growth after a fairly rough 12 months.

Despite the limited feed the girls are doing a wonderful job with this seasons calves and I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow out!

02/09/2024

It's a little wet in Tassie at the moment!
After a very dry 12 months, the rains have well and truly arrived.
Thankfully all my livestock are safe, if not a bit cold and wet.

18/08/2024

This one's in the running for new favourite photo

08/07/2024

Like mother like daughter......Huntington La Marne Q196 and daughter Huntington La Marne S420 (aka Mini) have produced almost identical calves.

It's definitely a struggle to pick who is who from a distance!

Huntington Charbray

19/02/2024

11/02/2024

A little bit of halter practice for Trouble Maker and Umber, getting ready for the Bushy Park Show next weekend.

05/02/2024

Queen of the castle

02/02/2024

Tidying up a few poplars that were interfering with the electric fence = happy cattle

17/01/2024

New kids on the block 💜

25/12/2023

Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas 🎄

05/12/2023

Looking forward to the 2024 calf drop!

Preg testing today returned lots of positive results, two of those being Huntington La Marne Q196 and her daughter Huntington La Marne S420

To bring our calving date back to better align with Tassie conditions Pin was only turned out for a very brief time at the start of 2023 (much to his disgust 😂), so we're only expecting a couple of calves this season.