Breeding seedstock for tough country at Hazeldean, with Bea Litchfield
About this episode
Bea Litchfield discusses the operations and breeding practices of Hazeldean, a family-run seedstock business.
Bea Litchfield is Managing Director of Hazeldean, a sixth-generation family seedstock business running both Merino and Angus studs alongside commercial operations. Hazeldean is a large-scale seedstock business, and they produce around 600 Angus bulls and 400 Merino rams each year for clients across all kinds of environments. Their tough environment allows their stock to be put to the test and their rigorous focus on fertility, structure, temperament, growth and carcass has meant the Ha...
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