Beef

Beef

The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.

Trials on self-herding techniques in NT

An MLA-funded trial is being conducted at the NT Government’s Victoria River Research Station (also known as Kidman Springs) to test whether self herding techniques can be used to establish new grazing patterns to achieve a form of rotational grazing that does not rely on permanent fencing.

Grain Fed Finished Beef new certified product

Auditing of lot feeding operations under the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) now covers the industry’s newest certified product, Grain Fed Finished (GFF) beef, at roughly 30 GFF-ready sites.

Internship program offered by Angus Australia

Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) students with a passion for the beef industry are set to take part in an internship program offered by Angus Australia and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.

Cows and calves top at $1950 on AuctionsPlus

The top price for PTIC Heifers on AuctionsPlus was $1,120 and was achieved by a line of 11, 15 to 17 month old Angus heifers A/C ‘LG & GM Brown’, Mudgegonga VIC.

JBS to increase production of Thousand Guineas brand

Thousand Guineas Shorthorn Beef has grown in popularity since the unique brand was launched three years ago.

Open day for Angus research project at Tullimba

Angus Australia has extended an invitation to the wider beef industry to attend the Angus Australia Open Day at UNE’s Tullimba Research feedlot, Kingstown, NSW on November 28.

Students can nominate for Norman Lethbridge award

The Norman Lethbridge Award is a commemorative award named after the NSW State Committee’s secretary and well-known stock and station agent, Norman Lethbridge.

First calving cows make $1920 on AuctionsPlus

PTIC and joined female numbers last week totalled 1,753 head, but despite the increase of listings there was only a 29% clearance on AuctionsPlus.

Angus parentage assured program introduced

Angus Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of the Angus Parentage Assurance Program.

Technology and genetics in BeefUp Forum

Beef producers throughout north-west Western Australia can access timely tips and tools to help manage their businesses when Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) BeefUp Forum is held in Coral Bay on 8 November.

Steer raises $8000 for Black Dog charity ride

A purebred Charolais steer raised over $8,000 for the Black Dog Charity Ride promoting awareness of Mental Health at the 2018 Perth Royal Show.

Young leaders wanted for GenAngus program

Angus Youth and Achmea Australia will partner to give twelve Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the Inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program in Sydney, from February 20-22.