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

Cattle Australia on the hunt for new CEO after Luke Bowen steps down

Cattle Australia on the hunt for new CEO after Luke Bowen steps down

Cattle Australia (CA) Chief Executive Officer, Luke Bowen, has notified the board of directors of his decision to step down from his leadership role at the peak industry body for health reasons with immediate effect.

Cattle Australia endorses climate neutral target for beef

Cattle Australia endorses climate neutral target for beef

Cattle Australia has modernised its emissions focus to concentrate on the bottom-line warming impact of the industry and calling on a review of MLA’s CN30 (Carbon Neutral) framework.

Three grand finalists announced in Young Lot Feeder of the Year

Three grand finalists announced in Young Lot Feeder of the Year

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has named three talented young professionals as Grand Finalists in its prestigious Young Lot Feeder of the Year award, proudly sponsored by Performance Feeds.

Determining if livestock are fit to load for transport

Determining if livestock are fit to load for transport

Livestock must be inspected prior to being loaded and they must not be suffering from conditions that could cause, or would be likely to cause, increased pain or distress during transport.

Feed, sell or agist cattle in dry times?

Feed, sell or agist cattle in dry times?

Feeding cattle can be loosely classified as supplementary feeding or full feeding.  Supplementary feeding is used to make up the difference between the feed on offer and the requirements of the animals.

Registrations are now open for the 2024 NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup

Registrations are now open for the 2024 NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup

Preparations are well and truly underway for the 2024 Angus Youth National Roundup and NH Foods will once again be partnering with Angus Australia as naming rights partner of the upcoming event.

2024 Elite Wagyu Sale to focus on rare genetics and animals

2024 Elite Wagyu Sale to focus on rare genetics and animals

The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with Ray White Rural as the sole selling agent for the Elite Wagyu Sale.

Northern Limousin breeders sale tops at $28,000 for Froghollow Ace

Northern Limousin breeders sale tops at $28,000 for Froghollow Ace

A total of 33 of 42 bulls sold to a top of $28,000 for Lot 23 and average of $7156.

Reiland sale hits $36,000 for high carcase trait bulls

Reiland sale hits $36,000 for high carcase trait bulls

Marbling, positive fat and eye muscle were the traits in demand from commercial beef producers at the Reiland Angus 2023 spring bull sale on September 1 with prices topping at $36,000.

World Angus Forum returns to Australia in 2025 to focus on carbon neutral 2030

World Angus Forum returns to Australia in 2025 to focus on carbon neutral 2030

The World Angus Forum is coming to Brisbane, Australia on the 7th – 8th May 2025 with cattle breeders, Angus enthusiasts, and beef industry professionals from every corner of the globe invited to converge in Australia for this extraordinary event.

Price spread of global beef prices the largest in 10 years

Price spread of global beef prices the largest in 10 years

Beef markets around the world – other than the United States – are seeing softer consumer demand, with global cattle prices now split into two distinct groups: those in North America and Europe, and those in the rest of the world, Rabobank says in its just-released Q3 Global Beef Quarterly.

Generous donation for Hassett family in the form of an Angus bull

Generous donation for Hassett family in the form of an Angus bull

The proceeds from the sale of an Angus bull will go towards helping the young family of an Adelong man tragically killed in an accident near Tarcutta.