Opportunity for new and young breeders to experience Herefords
An opportunity to experience the Hereford breed, ranging from products and information to feeding, animal selection and a seedstock auction, will be held in the Sydney basin next month.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Lot feeder seeks EU-accredited steers for Hereford brand
One of Australia’s biggest lot feeder, Whyalla Beef, has appealed for European Union accredited steers to supply their popular Hereford Reserve branded product.
Shorthorns win interbreed at Perth Royal Show
Shorthorns have continued their success at Perth Royal Show, taking out Senior Champion Bull and Junior Champion Female in the Perth Interbreed judging.
Field day on feed lotting Wagyu to be held in November
A two day Wagyu Genetics and Genomics Field Day and Workshop next month at Toowoomba and nearby Jondaryan on Queensland’s Darling Downs will unravel many of the questions existing and potential Wagyu producers have about how to benefit from the exceptional world-wide demand for Australian Wagyu beef.
Herefords hit 681c/kg in September store markets
Prices for Hereford weaners rocketed into unchartered territory in September with heifers selling for a whopping 681c/kg at Bairnsdale.
Shorthorn beef medals in international competition
With JBS Australia’s Thousand Guineas recently winning a silver medal at the brands inaugural showing at the Fine Food Awards in Sydney, Shorthorn brands are also having international success.
SA pastoral Shorthorn steers average $2350
A line of 78 Bayview blood,Billa Kalina bred Shorthorn steers have returned an amazing average of $2,350 for Col Greenfield, dressing at 351 kgs with 11 mm of fat.
Three Day Sickness may strike food affected areas
Three Day Sickness, or Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF), is a viral disease of cattle present in northern Australia and may appear in Central West NSW following warm wet weather and increased biting insect populations.
Limousin cross steer wins grand champion at Melbourne
A Limousin X Shorthorn exhibited by Yanco Agricultural High School was the Grand Champion at this year’s Melbourne Royal Show.
Angus beef brands win four gold medals in fine food show
Angus beef brands have cleaned up at the 2016 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, Branded Beef Competition, taking out 3 of the 4 major awards and 4 of the 7 Gold Medals.
Junior heifer storms through to take supreme at Perth
Jim and Belynda Quilty had a show to remember when their junior heifer won grand champion and then Supreme Charolais Exhibit at Perth Royal.
Shorthorn steer raises $7000 for Black Dog Ride
A Shorthorn steer from Phil Burnetts, Crathes Shorthorns, has been auctioned at the Perth Royal Show for $7,000, raising money and awareness for the Black Dog Ride in Western Australia.
