SMARTBEEF 2017 to inspire grass fed beef producers
The Australian Lot Feeders Association is holding SmartBeef 2017, an event for the lot feeder community, including grass-fed producers and others in the beef supply chain.
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The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Feeder steers rise 10-13c/kg and weaners up 15-20c/kg
Weaners to re-stockers lifted 15c to 20c, selling from 240c to 278c/kg at SELX Yass on Thursday.
Englefield Grange feedlot wins outstanding producer award
Located close to the Southern Ocean in the South Australian coastal area of Wandearah, mixed farmers Lynton and Sonia Joyce use opportunistic cattle trading for their 300-head capacity feedlot.
Kristy Saul appointed as supply chain officer at Angus Australia
Angus Australia is pleased to welcome Kristy Saul to the Commercial Supply Chain team as Supply Chain Officer.
Feeder steers make from 235 to 268c/kg
Feeder steers ranged from 235c to 268c and the heifers 195c to 245c/kg at SELX Yass on September 28.
First calf cows make $1675 and older cows $1870
Cows with their first calf at foot sold to $1,675 and heavy Angus cows on their third calf topped the market reaching $1,870/head at SELX.
Palgrove averages $13,065 and tops at $40,000
The annual Palgrove on property sale topped at $40,000 three times on the way to an outstanding $13,065 Charolais average.
Thousand Guineas brand breaks ground in Japan
The JBS Australia Thousand Guineas Shorthorn Branded Beef program continues to break new ground in the Australian high end food service market, however the product is also gaining traction within Japan.
Young high marbling Wagyu sire makes $88,000
A 13 months old Fullblood Wagyu bull with BREEDPLAN figures in the top one per cent of the breed for Terminal Carcase Index, Marble Score and Marble Fineness sold for $88,000 during the September Premium Wagyu sale on AuctionsPlus.
Heavy grown heifers make 245c/kg and trade vealers 295c/kg
Heavy grown heifers to the trade made from 228c to 245c/kg at SELX this week.
Regional forums to maximise genetic improvement
Angus Australia will once again be conducting a series of regional forums across Australia during October, 2017.
Shorthorn steer wins champion carcass at Adelaide Royal
The Shorthorn steer, called Southcote Jackpot Johnny, was exhibited to champion carcass by the Mount Compass Area School in the 2017 Led Steer competition at this years Royal Adelaide Show.
