Familiar faces in the Brahman industry, Paul and Brigid Fenech co-founded PB Fenech Grey Brahmans in 2004. Paul, principal of the stud, has been in the industry for some 16 years and has a simple philosophy, “A line bred Brahman with adequate growth and breed character will breed on and beyond it’s potential and exceed the expectations of the purchaser.”

Keen on the Brahman stud industry, Paul, at the age of 21, took the huge step of selling his beloved ski boat and restored Ford GT and imported his first Brahman heifers from the JD Hudgins Ranch in Texas. Prior to establishing their own enterprise Paul and Brigid had been part of a larger family concern. In 1991, Paul was integral in establishing a larger family based stud when he chose and imported JDH Elefante R Manso 272/9 (Imp US), who became not only the Fenech Brahman Cattle Co founding sire, but also had a huge impact on the Brahman and in fact Beef industry, Australia wide, selling for a record (at that time) $105 000 in 1995.

For many years, Paul poured all available resources into securing what he believed were the best grey Brahman genetics in the world. To this day Paul and Brigid continue with that similar formula. “You have to know what you want, and be prepared to back yourself…and be prepared to fall. Anything worth doing is worth the risk.”

With this formula in mind, Paul selected at four months of age and imported a powerful sire in JDH Palestimo R Manso 787/6 in 2003, the flagship sire of the Stud. Palestimo currently holds the world record for semen prices and his progeny average just over $19 000. Along with Palestimo, Paul and Brigid have imported JDH Marri R Manso 356/6 and secured several top line exclusive Semen contracts from the United States. With the newly established stud, Paul and Brigid set themselves further challenges. In 2005, they took on the task of establishing their own selling complex at Upper Alligator Creek Road, Sarina, Queensland, Australia. The inaugural sale conducted on 22 October 2005 was an outstanding success, grossing just under $750 000 for 49 lots. It has been described as the best selling complex in the world.

Paul and Brigid have the interests of the industry at heart and are passionate about the breed. Customer focussed and quality driven, they are in the industry for the long haul and believe they have something to offer their peers. They have invested the commitment, time and finances into a concern they believe will continue to grow and expand. Paul and Brigid have three children, Bridie, 6 years, James, 4 years and Tomas, 20 months.