Webinar today on IGS for Shorthorn bull buyers
With Shorthorn bull sales just around the corner, it is a good time to help explain the IGS system further for commercial breeders and agents alike.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Feeder steers average 410c/kg and top at 456c/kg
Feeder steers weighing 330-400kgs sold between 294c and 456c, averaging 410c, steady on the previous week.
Angus dominate 2020 RNA Paddock to Palate
Angus and Angus influenced cattle have once again demonstrated their market demand and versatility with a dominant performance in the 2020 RNA Paddock to Palate competition.
Jesse Gauci wins prestigious award from NSW Angus
Jesse Gauci has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 2020 Norman Lethbridge Award presented by the NSW Committee of Angus Australia.
Joined cows strengthen by $50 to top at $2600
A dearer price trend ensued for PTIC cows last week, up $50 on last week’s average, selling from $1,400 to a top of $2,600.
Price jump to top of $3710 for cows and calves
Cow with calves experienced the most significant price jump as they sold between $2,100 and $3,710 to average $2,639, up $385.
Indicators continue to track at historically high levels
While a supply lull is anticipated over the remainder of winter, this year has been exacerbated by intense restocker activity and heightened stock retention.
Vale Phillip Burnett
Phil was a tremendous supporter of the Shorthorn breed in Western Australia, both as principal of the successful Crathes Park Shorthorn stud and also as President of the Western Australia branch of Shorthorn Beef.
Collecting mature cow weights
Mature cow weight has been a topical trait in 2020 and whether your breeding program aims to increase, decrease or remain constant the genetic merit of the herd for the trait, the critical practice remains the same.
Mobile abattoir granted licence for Victoria
Provenir has been granted a licence by the Victorian Food Safety Authority, PrimeSafe, to operate in Victoria, the first, and currently, only mobile abattoir.
Chris Thompson elected as Shorthorn Beef president
After several years of dedicated service to the Jason Catts and Brett Rowland have both moved onto follow their own endeavors.
Angus Reserve brand wins gold medal for grain fed beef
It was triumph at the recent 2020 Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show for Verified Black Angus Beef brand, Angus Reserve.
