The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Elders Killara Feedlot on the NSW Liverpool Plains at Quirindi will open its gates to red meat producers when it hosts a producer tour as part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) flagship industry event, Red Meat 2019 in November.
Little Meadows Angus, Dardanup, Western Australia has joined forces with local Black Dog Ride community leaders, Peter and Judy Milton in offering Little Meadows Wilcoola P7 (AI) (ET) for auction at the 2019 Royal Melbourne Angus Feature Show, joining the 100-year celebration of the Angus Society of Australia.
Demand for cows and calves was stronger, achieving a 70% clearance for the 1,200 head offered on AuctionsPlus.
Beef producers chasing bulls with calving ease, low birthweight and marbling paid to a top of $17,000 at the Reiland Angus spring bull sale last week.
Cows with calves at foot averaged $1,210, up $85 on last week, with prices ranging from $690 to $1860 on AuctionsPlus.
The MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Series will be held at Wagga Wagga on September 12.
ARCBA is pleased to invite young breeders to apply for funding for a study tour in May 2020 to look at the latest cattle breeding trends in the USA.
Young cattle handlers between 20-35 years of age have a chance to further their industry knowledge and secure a seat at the ARCBA Young Breed Leaders Workshop.
Queensland’s Elisha Parker has been named the 2020 NAB Agribusiness Rising Champion at a Cattle Council gala dinner.
Joined heifers sold from $560 to $1,050, averaging $865 with the top price going to a line of Angus heifers from Lewinsbrook, NSW.
A free workshop on dry ageing beef will be held on August 29 at A Hereford Beefstouw in Melbourne.
The EKKA led steer and carcase competition proved fruitful for Angus and Angus influenced exhibits, with the Grand Champion led steer carcase award going to an Angus cross steer exhibited by Tenterfield High School.
