Beef

Beef

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

Cows and calves top at $2520 on AuctionsPlus

A top price of $2520 was earned by a great line of Limousin cows & calves from Finley, NSW.

Angus forums to help maximise genetic improvement

There has been a stellar start to the Angus Regional Forums roadshow, with Angus enthusiasts across Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria, receiving updates on the latest developments and services offered by Angus Australia.

JT Country Life Mitch wins supreme at Perth Royal

A polled white bull, exhibited by Jai Thomas’ JT Country Life stud, Murdoch, WA has taken the title of Supreme Champion at this years Perth Royal Show.

Thousand Guineas Shorthorn beef brand wins silver medal

The JBS Australia Thousand Guineas Shorthorn beef brand has again been awarded a Silver medal in the 2017 Sydney Royal Fine Foods Awards, after scoring 84.83 points in the prestigious competition.

Feeder steers lift by 8-10c/kg and grown heifers up 20c/kg

Feeder steers lifted 8c to 10c with the medium and heavy weights ranging from 256c to 290c/kg at SELX this week.

Angus cow sashed supreme exhibit at Melbourne

The Angus breed made their mark in Melbourne winning two interbreed champions, two reserve champions and the overall Supreme Exhibit.

PCAS and MSA update at BeefUp Day

An update on the Pasturefed Cattle Assurance System will be the focus of a MLA BeefUp Day on Friday, October 13 in Queensland.

First progeny on offer from $150,000 Angus bull

Witherswood Angus, based in Taminick in the Warby Ranges and home to Australia’s most expensive Angus bull is having their first ever female sale on October 20 at 1pm.

Showgirl E41 sashed as supreme Charolais exhibit

Senior and grand champion Charolais female at the 2017 Melbourne Royal was exhibited by the Cook Family with their Rangan Showgirl E41 sired by Harvie Redemption.

Joined heifers top at $1330 on AuctionsPlus

Joined heifers averaged $1,266 and sold to $1,330 on AuctionsPlus last week.

Producers urged to budget for softer prices

Softening prices in Australian beef markets is on the horizon, coming off the back of tightening US production in the last quarter of 2017.

Don’t underestimate water quality in drought for cattle

Elders Livestock Production Manager, Rob Inglis says producers shouldn’t underestimate the importance of water, not just for basic hydration, but for its role in nutrition.