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Growing up on Cowarie Station on the Birdsville Track, Ashlee has a strong commercial focus. Later, Ashlee and her husband built White Livestock. Together Cowarie Pastoral Company and White Livestock aim to breed a consistent type of animal suitable to Australian conditions. Focusing on functional, structurally correct cattle that are designed to not only survive, but to THRIVE in the tough northern pastoral country. With an emphasis on FFPL;
Functionality
Fertility
Productivity
Longevity
Nowadays, Cowarie Pastoral Company and White Livestock work together to bring a commercial Santa Gertrudis Shorthorn cross enterprise, The Bank Shorthorn stud, Beefwood Santa Gertrudis stud, and WLS Fitting, to service the industry. No matter where you are in the beef industry, we believe in infusing genetics to BEEF UP YOUR INVE$TMENT$
We take pride in running a family owned business which goes beyond just leading cattle. We understand the significance of every detail in showcasing your herd, whether unled sale prep, or led show exhibition.
From meticulous grooming and preparation to expert handling and presentation, we cover every aspect of showcasing your cattle.
Beefwood Santa Gertrudis have a strong commercial focus tailored for the Northern Beef Industry.
With an emphasis on FFPL;
Functionality
Fertility
Productivity
Longevity
The Bank Shorthorns focuses on breeding cattle that not only survive, but THRIVE in the tough northern pastoral country. With an emphasis on FFPL;
Functionality
Fertility
Productivity
Longevity
WHY THE INFUSION
BEEF UP YOUR INVE$TMENT$
Australia’s harsh and often extreme environmental conditions have made beef producers place greater emphasis on the functionality and productivity of their herds, especially across the extensive northern regions.
In Australia, a cow’s ability to adapt, THRIVE and survive across extreme environmental conditions isn’t a trend, it’s a must!
Bottom line = if your cows aren’t functional, they will never be productive.
IN THE MEDIA
“He is dwarfed by his hat and his white parader's jacket is as long as he is tall, but don't let his size fool you.
Showing cattle for the second consecutive year at the Ekka, nine-year-old Thomas White of Forest Grove, Wallumbilla, looked pretty confident as he lead his family's Santa Gertrudis 10-month-old bull, Walmona Eldridge, in to the judging ring at this year's Royal Queensland Show.
Thomas said he liked showing cattle because it was fun and rewarding.
"At the end of the day, you see who has the better heifer or bull," he said.
…”If you ask him, he will tell you he's been doing it forever...it still gets a bit nervous but he probably enjoys the animal classes more than the parading because the focus is on the animal so he then tries his best to make it look as good as he can," she said.
Thomas's parents Ashlee and Brett White run W.L.S. Fitting and had a crew of 14 and 38 led steers at this year's Ekka.
…"It makes you a bit proud when your kids want to continue what you're doing whether you're building trucks, breeding dogs or cattle, it doesn't matter, it's just another thing that you get to share with them for the rest of your life.
"If he chose to do something else that would be fine, but his three younger brothers all look up to him and they're all pretty keen to start doing it too."
Thomas White with bull, Walmona Eldridge T34
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One of the Ekka's tiniest entrants is set to display one of the heaviest attractions, with four-year-old Roma boy Edward White preparing to show off his family's 950kg bull next week.
Having spent months raising and preparing 38 show cattle, the White familv made the six-hour journey from Wallumbilla, near Roma, to the RNA showgrounds last Friday in preparation for the Ekka next week. Mother-of-four Ashley White praised the Ekka as a display of the heart of Oueensland.
"It's rewarding to see the public compliment vour cattle." Mrs White said. "It gives vou a sense of pride."
On display will be the family's prized bull, Satellite Ouantum, who was picked out by nine-vear-old Thomas White, inspiring his four-year-old brother Edward to follow in his footsteps. "Having seen Thomas lead the cows, Edward is starting to get super excited about it and loves to help," Mrs White said.
"I feel proud that my boys love what we do, it's just one more thing we can share with them. "And it does look a bit cute when they want to pick up a lead rope or brush to help out."
Eddie White with bull, Satellite Quantum
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