MINNAMURRA COMMERCIAL CATTLE
Our commercial herd of 3,000 breeding cows ranges freely on Minnamurra pasturelands around Mudgee, Coolah and Bundella. Known for its superb quality, it is based on the great Te Mania Angus bloodline, famous for their high growth rates, easy temperament and high marbling scores. No need for any artificial hormones or growth promotants; just pure pasture raised beef, perfect in tenderness, colour, texture and taste.
Since the inception of the Minnamurra Speckle Stud in 2011, these Te Mania cows have provided the ideal base for the further development of our commercial herd, which now comprise first and second Speckle/Angus cross cattle, all the way up to full blood Speckles. Feedback trials have proved the effectiveness of this cross, and the resulting hybrid vigour is providing a productive edge that translates into an extra 3% to 5% meat yield over the straight Angus, as well as lower feed input. More importantly from the consumers point of view, the Speckle Park has a breed-unique trait of high intramuscular fat without excess marbling – when cooked this largely dissipates leaving a highly flavoursome, tender and healthy meat to eat.
MINNAMURRA & COPPERTREE
Minnamurra is excited to partner with CopperTree Farms to supply premium Speckle Park beef to some of the best restaurants in Australia. CopperTree Farms produce an artisanal range of cultured butter and supplies superior meats to two and three hatted restaurants, Qantas First Class, and other premium venues around the country. Nick Venter of CopperTree has a long association with renowned chefs such as Neil Perry and Shannon Bennet, and together we are working to realise the commercial potential of Speckle Park. With careful ageing and attention post-slaughter the meat is crafted to produce a truely exceptional eating experience.
“How do you cook a world-class steak? There is only one starting point: world-class beef. That level of quality is only possible when great genetics, heritage, and management come together to produce the perfect carcase for the ultimate steak.
We love the results we’re seeing through our relationship with David and Dennis from Minnamurra. Their Speckle Park beef continually impresses us at Margaret—the fat coverage and overall meat quality are amazingly consistent. In the end, exceptional flavour and texture are the proof on the plate.
That benchmark consistency starts at the very beginning with breeding, and it’s what makes the bulls and cows from Minnamurra truly world-class.”
Neil Perry AM