MERRAWINDI DROUGHTMASTERS
ABOUT US
Welcome to our About Us page, where you can explore our history and the distinguished bloodlines of our cattle.
ABOUT US
KEN & KATHY
Introducing the founders of Merrawindi, a name they crafted living between Millmerran and Goondiwindi. Married in 1967, they established home on Bora Creek Road, formerly known as Stowers Road. Through determination and vision, they have successfully expanded their farm by acquiring neighboring properties over the years.
Together they have 3 daughters and 1 son, Jim who has been involved in the property since he was young, and he and his wife now manage most operations as Ken and Kathy transition towards retirement
JIM & AMELIA
Jim is Ken and Kathy's youngest child and only son. He started working at Merrawindi Droughtmaster when he was just 15 and has been there ever since. He met Amelia in 2007, and they became a team when she moved to the property, "Halstead" where Jim's grandparents used to live. They tied the knot in 2010!
In 2012, they welcomed their first son, Maxwell, and in 2014, their second son, Bradley. The boys pitch in on the farm whenever they can, balancing it with school, sports, and after-school jobs.
OUR HISTORY
Merrawindi Pastoral Company commenced breeding Droughtmaster cattle over 40 years ago. In 1969 following some difficult calving situations and eye cancers with British breed cattle, the suggestion was made to us, as proprietors Ken & Kathy Stower that we should try the American imported breed of Santa Gertrudis but after several attempts with that breed, the problems with horns and temperament became apparent.
BLOODLINES
At Merrawindi, we are committed to selecting the finest bloodlines for our herd to maintain the authentic characteristics of the Droughtmaster breed. Our current sires include Dalmally Kenneth, Lamont Winny Red, and Sevenell Jupiter.