Joined female numbers increase to average $2055
PTIC cows were up in numbers last week to see an offering of 2,123 head with prices ranging from $1,280 to $2,720, averaging $2,055, up $109 on last.
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Feeder and heavy steers back, along with medium cows
All eastern states saleyard price indicators have fallen this week with medium steers seeing the largest declines, and the Medium Cow indicator back 6¢ to 271¢/kg live weight.
On-farm challenge for Red Angus this spring
The Great Victorian On Farm Red Angus Challenge will be held in 2020, giving producers a snapshots of herds in their own environment.
Santa Gertrudis dominate Paddock to Plate
Queensland beef producers have taken a clean sweep of the first phase of the RNA’s prestigiousPaddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS Australia, sharing in a total prize pool of almost $65,000.
Joined cows ease back $51 to average $1884
PTIC cows saw a further price adjustment this week, $51 back at $1,884 average with prices ranging from $1,130 to $2,930 on AuctionsPlus.
Cow and calf price correction following phenomenal run
Cows with calves at foot sold from $1,330 to $3,280, averaging $2,195 correcting $458 after weeks of phenomenal prices.
Joined heifers jump by $340 to average $1962
PTIC heifers achieved a big increase of $340 to average $1,962, selling between $1,370 and $2,530 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Cows and calves to $3280 and PTIC cows up
Cow and calf numbers were down slightly on AuctionsPlus, totaling 882 head with prices ranging from $830 to $3,280 and averaged $2,378.
Are Angus cows getting too big?
The mature weight of Angus cows has increased genetically by 40kg in the last 20 years, with the current genetic trend showing an increase of 2.5kg per year.
Trends within registered Japanese black Wagyu herd
The Australian Wagyu Association is pleased to announce a Wagyu Webinar series, to bring the global Wagyu sector the very latest information on improving genetics and managing breeding in Wagyu.
Light steer weaners up 5c/kg to 610c/kg
Prices for steers increased across most weight categories for the 6,900 head offered on AuctionsPlus.
Elite females on offer at Truro Whiteface production sale
Seedstock producers will have a rare opportunity to access elite females from the heart of one of northern NSW’s leading Hereford studs at the Truro Whiteface 12thannual Bull and Female Production Sale in July.
