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Beef

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

Reducing UV exposure a big step in preventing eye disease in cattle

Reducing UV exposure a big step in preventing eye disease in cattle

Finding ways to reduce the exposure of cattle to ultraviolet light with shade or shelter in paddocks and feedlots is key to helping reduce the incidence of the debilitating eye disease, pink eye.

Focus on cow body condition as the natural and political climate heats up

Focus on cow body condition as the natural and political climate heats up

Cow body condition will become an important new trait for future proofing a beef cattle herd in southern Australia in a variable natural and political climate.

Meat judging equips students with skills and networks for meat industry career

Meat judging equips students with skills and networks for meat industry career

The 2024 Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) National Conference brings together university students from across the globe to showcase careers and inspire future professionals in the meat industry.

Two scholarships available for young people in the cattle industry

Two scholarships available for young people in the cattle industry

Two opportunities are available for young people in the industry through the Angus Foundation, with applications open for the University of Illinois Scholarship and the ALFA BeefEx Conference Scholarships.

Approval of beef processing plant by China welcomed by Cattle Australia

Approval of beef processing plant by China welcomed by Cattle Australia

Cattle Australia has welcomed China’s recent export approval of an Australian beef processing plant, in what is the first new establishment to be granted access since 2017.

Enhanced decision making tools released with Breed Logic

Enhanced decision making tools released with Breed Logic

ABRI has introduced Breed Logic, the upgraded Breed Registry system, which merges ILR Online/ILR2 and Internet Solutions into a single, streamlined platform.

Senior red meat industry leader appointed as new CEO of Herefords Australia

Senior red meat industry leader appointed as new CEO of Herefords Australia

In an industry coup, one of the nation’s most senior red meat industry leaders has been appointed to take over the role of chief executive officer at Herefords Australia Limited.

Cattle Australia seeks feedback from producers on environmental policy

Cattle Australia seeks feedback from producers on environmental policy

Cattle Australia has launched an information paper outlining the proposed application of the Land Management Commitment and is calling for feedback from beef producers, consumers, supply chain stakeholders and the wider community.

Angus Australia announces GenAngus Future Leaders program for 2025

Angus Australia announces GenAngus Future Leaders program for 2025

Angus Australia is pleased to announce that they will once again be partnering with specialist farm insurer Achmea Australia to deliver the seventh GenAngus Future Leaders Program in 2025.

Kevin Beal elected as president of Australian Limousin Breeders Society

Kevin Beal elected as president of Australian Limousin Breeders Society

Topics such as breed promotion, the website, ILR online/Breed Logic, the Strategic Plan, the Southern Multi-Breed project, Breed Plan, member opportunities, CN30, DNA testing, Code of Conduct, communication, Youth, APG’s, member workshops were discussed at the Limousin Australia AGM on May 26.

Sinclair Munro elected as new Chairman of Angus Australia

Sinclair Munro elected as new Chairman of Angus Australia

Sinclair Munro is the latest in a long line of Angus breeders committing to the continued betterment and governance of Angus Australia, taking on the position of President and Chairperson on the society’s Board of Directors.

New in-vitro diagnostic device to assess semen and other bodily fluids for antioxidant capacity

New in-vitro diagnostic device to assess semen and other bodily fluids for antioxidant capacity

Australian-based reproductive biotechnology company, Memphasys Limited has announced the appointment of Klean Gene Pty Ltd, a company established by experienced animal sector executives Michael Cameron and Rod Wellstead, to assist Memphasys in evaluating commercial pathways for its animal applications.