Angus youth invited to nominate for Stewart Award
The Stewart Award (previously named the Angus Youth Helper of the Year Award) was commissioned in 2001 to recognise a person that has volunteered a large amount of time to the Angus Youth program.
Beef
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Webinar on Angus Australia database angus.tech
Angus Australia invites commercial New Zealand Angus breeders and AngusPRO clients to an event showcasing the Angus Australia Database, angus.tech.
Wagyu/Angus weaners make 1031c/kg live or 2020c/kg CWT
A line of 120 mixed sex backgrounders, out of Rolleston, central Queensland, sold to $1,990/head – or an equivalent of 2,020.3c/kg cwt.
Feed additive reduces methane production by up to 90%
The use of the feed additive Bovaer® (3-NOP) was recently evaluated as part of an MLA-funded project on reducing enteric methane emissions in Australian feedlot operations, and was found to reduce methane production by up to 90%.
Technological advances showcased at feedlot conference
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) will hold its SmartBeef Conference at Dalby Events Centre in Dalby, Queensland on 19–21 October 2021.
So, you have a new bull?
With bull sale season in full swing and reports coming in about the prices that some producers have paid, it is important that you look after your new investment and that you ensure you get the most from him (lots of calves over more than a couple of years).
PTIC sexed embryo Angus heifers make $2640
The PTIC heifer category increased $142 last week, to average $2,594/head, with some very targeted lines offered.
Kick off your AI program with $1000 incentive at Reiland
Buyers at the Reiland Angus spring bull sale will have the chance to win $1000 towards an artificial breeding program in their herd.
Largest Wagyu progeny test outside of Japan kicks off
The 2021-2031 Australian Wagyu Association Progeny Test Program (AWA-PTP) has kicked off, with the recent acceptance of the 2021 intake of semen sires and contributor herds by the industry advisory, AWA-PTP Consultative Committee.
Heifers with sexed embryos offered today on AuctionsPlus
Today’s Eastern State Cattle Sale, at 11am (EST) will see a unique offering across four lots – which is sure to bring plenty of attention from all sections of the market.
Lightweight steers up $72 to average $1536
The largest category offered this week, steers 200-280kg lwt, with 2,068 head registered, averaged $72 higher for the week, at $1,536/head – with an 82% clearance rate.
Cattle on feed remain above one million head
MLA has released the latest Lot feeding brief, compiled from results of the ALFA and MLA June quarter 2021 feedlot survey.
