The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
There continues to be excellent demand for 400kg+ steers, with a comparatively large 1,104 head offered for the week selling to a 92% clearance rate and averaging 530c/kg lwt – which was back 14c.
Five years of proactive wild dog management in the Northern Territory has pushed cattle weaner damage from a high of 15-30 per cent down to 5 per cent.
Registrations for Roundup are now open with young beef enthusiasts aged between 8 and 25 encouraged to register and come along to the four-day event.
Angus Youth is pleased to announce that Georgia Laurie and Phoebe Christie have been selected for the Angus Foundation SmartBeef Conference Scholarships.
The PTIC heifer average for the week slipped $60 lower, to $2,547/head – with a 68% clearance rate for the 1,539 head offered.
Livestock producers are enjoying record beef and lamb prices and rising demand across the state.
Brazil has suspended exports to China after discovering two cases of ‘atypical BSE’ (mad cow disease). If the suspension continues, it could have a significant impact on the global beef market, given that last year China imported approximately 2.1 million tonnes of beef.
Demand for light steers continued to see some excellent prices for suitable lines, with the 2,876 head offered in the 200-280kg category selling to a 99% clearance rate – with prices averaging $20 higher, at $1,579/head.
Commercial producers seeking quality genetics for artificial insemination programs over heifers paid a record top price of $38,000 and set a new record average at the Reiland spring bull sale on Friday.
The Angus Foundation is excited to announce they have awarded scholarships to five Angus Youth members to attend the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course.
Red meat producers are featuring in a series of new videos, sharing their stories to inform consumers on how red meat is produced in Australia.
In a continuation of a successful six-year collaboration between Angus Australia and independent global health company Vetoquinol, both organisations are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership in a multi-year agreement.
