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

Transparency and Industry oversight a must under new biosecurity levy proposal

Transparency and Industry oversight a must under new biosecurity levy proposal

Cattle Australia (CA) has taken a strong position on behalf of all grass-fed cattle producers, through our submission to the proposed new Biosecurity Protection Levy consultation process.

Country-wide interest for the Summit Livestock Spring Selection Sale

Country-wide interest for the Summit Livestock Spring Selection Sale

Summit Livestock held their fifth Spring Selection Online Sale on Auctions Plus in October and despite the depressed commercial market conditions and lack of rain across many parts of the eastern seaboard, interest in the sale was still strong.

New tool eliminates hurdles for cattle producers dealing in international genetics

New tool eliminates hurdles for cattle producers dealing in international genetics

A user-friendly tool,  the World Angus Evaluation (WAE), is being released October 13 (October 14th Australian time) and aims to help eliminate hurdles for cattle producers participating in international commerce with Angus genetics.

Angus sire benchmarking and low methane project on agenda at open day

Angus sire benchmarking and low methane project on agenda at open day

The Efficient Beef Open Day will highlight updates and developments from the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program, the Low Methane Beef Project, the Southern Multibreed Project and include an opportunity to view the ASBP Cohort 12 steers.

Wagyu fellowship program open to students undertaking research

Wagyu fellowship program open to students undertaking research

The Wagyu Fellowship program is to allow students to undertake research for the advancement of Wagyu to share with industry, with multiple options for members of the industry that may find themselves in different research/study circumstances.

Regional representatives sought for Cattle Australia committee positions

Regional representatives sought for Cattle Australia committee positions

Cattle Australia members have the opportunity to be part of a powerful voice representing their interests, with the nomination process for the Cattle Australia Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) and Board Director positions.

Constitutional amendments paves way for regionally based elections

Constitutional amendments paves way for regionally based elections

Cattle Australia members have voted in favour of a series of amendments to the Cattle Australia Constitution to improve the operations of the peak industry body.

Applications now open from youth for Angus Foundation research grant

Applications now open from youth for Angus Foundation research grant

The Angus Foundation is a mechanism which is designed to encourage and assist the involvement of young people in the Australian beef industry, providing professional development opportunities for young beef breeders, and assisting in conducting research, development and educational programs for the benefit of Angus breeders and the wider Australian beef industry.

Limousin steers show their carcase superiority at Melbourne Royal

Limousin steers show their carcase superiority at Melbourne Royal

Limousin purebred and infused cattle dominated the Melbourne Royal Show beef carcase competition judged by Peter McGilchrist.

Cattle producers in for challenging summer seasonal conditions

Cattle producers in for challenging summer seasonal conditions

Australian cattle producers are set for challenging summer seasonal conditions, with an El Niño declaration and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole weather event at the same time.

Cattle industry pushes for action to amend labelling standards on fake meat

Cattle industry pushes for action to amend labelling standards on fake meat

Cattle Australia is pushing for swift action to amend current labelling standards to make it clear what is and is not genuine meat.

Kate Brabin joins Genetics Hub a chief executive officer

Kate Brabin joins Genetics Hub a chief executive officer

Genetic Hub’s rapid growth and expanding staff roster has seen the Board of Directors undertake the decision to engage a Chief Executive Officer.