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“Then I will do an AI program. I wouldn’t mind flushing her as well to put a few in my own commercial cows to get a few more calves on the ground and set up my own stud. It’s really going to help me set up my own stud and get me out there. “I am very, very grateful for people like Peter who go out and help the youth. It doesn’t happen every day that you win a heifer, and it gives you a great opportunity to really succeed and push yourself. It’s all giving back, and it all works around in a circle.” His presentation of the Merridale Aspiring Breeder Award capped off a successful Roundup for Darby, who also took home Intermediate Reserve Champion Parader, a top five finish in the Herdsperson Competition and shared Champion Team honours with his fellow team members.

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Feature left: Darby McClaren is presented the Merridale Aspiring Breeder Award by Peter Collins, Merridale Angus at the NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup, feature right: Darby McClaren is presented Intermediate Reserve Champion Parader at the NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup. Pictured with Judge Kate Schoen and Roundup Organising Committee member Monique McKinnon. Images: Showcase by Branded Ag.