Beef

Beef

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

Entries open for Wagyu branded beef competition

The Wagyu Branded Beef Competition is the industry’s annual showcase for Wagyu brand owners to compete and achieve the very best in Australian Wagyu.

Lightweight weaner steers average 277c/kg on AuctionsPlus

The lighter end of steers on offer had plenty of value on AuctionsPlus, with 1,340 head offered, weaner steers averaged 230kg and 277c/kg.

Spring Bull Night showcased latest AI sires

The inaugural Angus Australia Spring Bull Night took place in Albury Wodonga on August 28, 2018, livestreaming presentations from five genetics specialist organisations with their latest release A.I sires.

How much will cows be when the drought breaks?

As the drought has intensified in the last few months I have been asked a number of questions on what impact this drought will have on various parts of Australia’s cow market

Digital carcase camera now available to producers

The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) is pleased to announce that Expression of Interest documentation is now available for interested members to purchase the MIJ-30 digital objective carcase camera.

New genotyping platform from Angus Australia

Angus Australia and Zoetis Genetics have joined forces to announce the introduction of a new genotyping platform for Angus cattle that will be available from September 1st 2018, HD50K for Angus.

Queensland beef production a topic at field day

Queensland Shorthorn breeders, Command Shorthorns and Meadowbank Shorthorns, in conjunction with Polldale Shorthorns will be hosting a field day at Meadowbank, Roma, QLD on 5thSeptember.

Profitable grazing systems in spotlight at BeefUp

Beef producers throughout Queensland’s Western Downs region can hear how new on-farm technologies can help boost productivity and profitability when Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) BeefUp Forum is held at Miles on 5 September.

Joined heifers make $1500 and breeders to $1700

PTIC heifers sold from $765 to $1,500 and averaged $994 on AuctionsPlus last week.

Angus dominate RAS Beef Challenge

The Domestic pen category, which saw cattle on feed for 70 Days, had several Angus entrants, with Angus cattle taking first and second place in the RAS Beef Challenge.

Shorthorn World Conference to come to Australia

The Australian Shorthorn Family invites you to the 2019 World Conference & Tour next month.

PTIC cows top at $1195 on AuctionsPlus

PTIC and joined females rose by 341 head from last week’s numbers, with 893 head on offer on AuctionsPlus.