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

Cattle numbers on feed remain above one million head

Cattle numbers on feed remain above one million head

The latest national feedlot survey results, released by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association and Meat & Livestock Australia, demonstrate strong performance within the sector with numbers on feed remaining above 1 million head in the September quarter

Government commits to support for live export cattle industry

Government commits to support for live export cattle industry

The Albanese Government reaffirmed its ongoing support for the live export cattle industry ahead of the LIVEXchange Conference in Darwin, Australia’s major event for the livestock export industry.

New feed supplement trialed in feedlots to reduce methane emissions

New feed supplement trialed in feedlots to reduce methane emissions

Coles is partnering with the beef industry to trial a new feed supplement that greatly reduces methane emissions from cattle and could lead to a step-change in the sustainability of Australian beef farming.

Angus Australia awards internships to Adamson and Colless

Angus Australia awards internships to Adamson and Colless

As part of their commitment to providing young agricultural professionals with the opportunity to engage in world-class research and development, Angus Australia and Charles Sturt University (CSU) have awarded internships to two students, Jock Adamson and Teagan Colless.

BREEDPLAN enhancements for Angus breed to be outlined in webina

BREEDPLAN enhancements for Angus breed to be outlined in webina

Following the announcement that a number of significant enhancements will soon be made to the calculation of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus cattle in Australia and New Zealand, Angus Australia will be hosting Angus CONNECT – TACE Enhancements on Wednesday November 16.

Beef 2024 receives $6 million to increase visitation

Beef 2024 receives $6 million to increase visitation

Central Queensland will benefit from $6 million in funding for Beef 2024, delivered in the Albanese Government’s first Federal Budget.

Cattle Australia transition signals new era for grass fed industry

November 4 marked the official start of the Cattle Australia Constitution and the transition of Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) to Cattle Australia and the commencement of the inaugural democratic Board election process.

Limousin takes supreme carcase at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza

Limousin takes supreme carcase at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza

Clients of Col & Lorna McGilchrist of Back Creek Limousins have had a  successful year in the show ring with the stud adding breeding the supreme carcase at the Scone Beef Bonanza to their list of achievements this year.

$2000 bursary donated in honour of Catie Loan at Beef Expo

$2000 bursary donated in honour of Catie Loan at Beef Expo

Entries are now open for the 7th TAS Junior Beef Expo on February 24-26 2023 at Deloraine Showgrounds, for ages 8-25.

Keajura Park takes grand champion steer at Beef Bonanza

Keajura Park takes grand champion steer at Beef Bonanza

Gumboots and Grins were the standard attire for the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. 520 kids, 254 prime cattle and 40 stud heifers turned up to compete with others unable to make it through flood waters to attend the event.

CCA welcomes $200 million boost to biosecurity and traceability systems

CCA welcomes $200 million boost to biosecurity and traceability systems

Cattle Council of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment of another $200 million for improvements to biosecurity and traceability systems.

Thomas Foods International feedlot wins community heroes award

Thomas Foods International feedlot wins community heroes award

Thomas Foods International Feedlot from the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia have been awarded the 2022 ALFA Community Heroes Award for their Rural Pathways program closing the city/county divide.