Waterford Midnight Lightning senior interbreed bull
Senior and Grand champion bull and supreme Charolais exhibit at the 2018 Melbourne Royal was Deborah and Sapphire Halliday’s Waterford Midnight Lightning (P)(RF).
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Quarter-Way dominates Launceston Royal broad ribbons
A quality showing of Angus were on display at the 2018 Royal Launceston Show, with Quarter-Way Angus taking out both the coveted Grand Champion Angus Bull and Female awards.
Wagyu nutrition and genetics workshop
With four well respected speakers presenting at the Australian Wagyu Association’s Nutrition and Genetics Workshop, practical advice and know-how is exactly what delegates will receive.
New Angus sires chosen for benchmarking program
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) will see the entry of 22 new bulls, selected from over 50 nominations, to produce the Cohort 9 calves.
Bryce Camm new president of Lot Feeders Association
A new President has taken the helm at the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) as a result of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 9 October, in conjunction with BeefEx 2018.
AACo launches Wagyu beef brand into Middle East
Australian Agricultural Company has launched Westholme, a premium Australian Wagyu product, into the United Arab Emirates.
NT Cattlemen appoint journo as new CEO
The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) is pleased to announce that Ashley Manicaros has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive recruitment process.
Genomic technology highlighted at regional forums
A series of regional forums conducted by Angus Australia will focus on a “Journey to genetic improvement”, providing participants with a series of presentations on the latest developments and services.
Liberty Shorthorns take out junior interbreed heifer
First time Shorthorn Exhibitors Liberty Charolais and Shorthorn stud have taken out the Interbreed Junior Champion Heifer at the Perth Royal Show.
Rain pushes heifers and calves to $1810
Cow and calf units were in high demand on AuctionsPlus last week with an 88% clearance for the 1,036 head listed.
Heifers and calves top at $2750 on AuctionsPlus
Cow and calf listings came predominately from NSW, with 1,681 head listed and the average price achieved of $1208/hd on AuctionsPlus.
Angus wins grand champion carcase at Melbourne
A 580kg liveweight Angus steer exhibited by Rutherglen High School and bred by Alpine Angus has taken out the coveted Grand Champion Carcase Award at the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show.
