Square Meaters the new dimension in premium beef production
Square Meaters are a moderate framed Australian breed of beef cattle. They are perfectly suited to the highly variable Australian temperate climate. They have an ability to hold condition in hard times and flourish in normal conditions.
Their capacity to finish on grass allows breeders to lay claim to the cattle being a sustainable breed under Australian grazing conditions.
CONSISTENT PERFORMERS
Square Meaters were established as a breed to provide premium beef to the domestic market. Early maturity, heavy muscling and even fat cover are the genetic traits that allow the breed to consistently provide 8 to 9 month weaners of 225 – 275 kgs or 12 to 14 month yearlings of 380 – 420 kgs off grass, making them an ideal fit with the domestic market specifications and pasture fed assurance certification.
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Perth Royal Show 2022
September 22nd 2022 saw Preston Rise Square Meaters embark on the Perth Royal Show with a team of 15 animals; 2 cow and calf units, 3 bulls, 6 heifers and 2 steers. The Steers [...]
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Square Meaters were established to “provide premium beef to the domestic market”
Square Meaters are a moderate framed breed with selected genetics that promote early maturity, good muscling and even fat cover. As yearling of 380 – 420kgs Square Meaters ideally fit the MLA domestic beef specification. For consumers they offer nicely portioned cuts of beef with exceptional eating quality. The Cattle are bred to finish on grass and fit sustainably in the Australian temperate climate.
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VALE
Gary Sewell
1961 - 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden
passing of Gary Sewell.
Principle of Oakvale Square Meaters 2002 - 2023
Life Member of SMCAA 2016 - 2024
Gary passed away on Monday 4th November 2024 after a
short illness, with his family around him.
Gary was a dedicated Life Member of the Square Meaters
Cattle Association of Australia and is survived by his wife
Heather, son David and Kellie, daughter Samantha and Ben and
grandchildren Riley, Izabell and Lane.
It is the wish of Gary and the family that flowers not be sent.
A gathering will be held at a later date
to celebrate Gary’s Life.
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So sorry to hear this. Gary was an extremely dedicated visionary. Deepest condolences to his family. RIP.
From the time that I shared on the board with Gary I have much respect for a cattle wise and dedicated gentleman. Lots of chats and a few debates - I always learnt something new. My thoughts are with the Sewell family at this very sad time.
For those who may not have seen this video or to just refresh the memory of why and when.
#smcaa #squaremeaters #moderateframed #butchercarcases #qualityproduct
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It was interesting watching and listening to Judge Tim Lord speaking about the attributes of Square Meaters cattle at the Perth Royal Show last Wednesday for the sole exhibitor Preston Rise Square Meater Stud -Rosa Brook WA who presented a small number of SMCAA registered cattle.
Tim's knowledge of the breed was evident in describing what he was looking for and how he spoke about them. In particular his description of the 11 month old Champion Junior Female. (Video on Preston Rise Square Meaters)
Throughout the class and championships Tim spoke highly of her attributes to the breed. She missed out on Grand Champion Female due to the senior female being a proven breeder with a calf at foot.
Champion Bull / Supreme Champion Specialty breed - PR U Good Thing (18 mnths)
Grand Champion Female - PR Star (40 mnths)
Champion Junior Female - PR U-Meesha (11 mnths)
#smcaa #squaremeaters #moderateframed #qualityproduct
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Thank you the small number of registered cattle was: 2 x Cow and Calf Units 5 Heifers 2 Bulls 7 steers The biggest showing of SM Cattle in 5 years at a Royal Show. Every year we endeavor to get as many animals to the Royal the year of our 25th anniversary we had 3 bulls, 6 heifers, and 3 cows and calves. Anybody who shows cattle would understand the undertaking of getting such a big team together.
Congratulations to Exhibitors Kelmscott Senior High School, breeders Preston Rise Square Meater Stud -Rosa Brook WA an awesome result in the carcase placings, backing up Champion and Reserve Champion hoof wins.
Champion Lightweight
Champion Heavyweight
Grand Champion Carcase
#smcaa #squaremeaters #butchercarcases #moderateframed #primebeefCarcase Results are in and we are very excited. A huge congratulations to Kelmscott Senior High School on a great result.
Thank you Kelmscott Senior High School for putting your trust in our genetics and animals.
Champion Lightweight Carcase:
Kelmscott Senior High School
Square Meaters x Dexter sired by Preston Rise Supreme
Champion Heavy Weight Steer:
Kelmscott Senior High School
Bred by Preston Rise Square Meaters
Grand Champion Carcase
Kelmscott Senior High School
Bred by Preston Rise Square Meaters
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