National cow herd to decline 1.8 per cent this year
With most of the country experiencing some level of drought, producers have been destocking at a rapid rate.
Beef
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Grand champion steer sells for $52/kg dressed
Angus and Angus influenced cattle have tasted success across all facets of the steer and carcase competitions that were run as part of the 2018 EKKA competitions.
Mayura Station wins From the Paddock with Wagyu
Taking out the highest level for the From the Paddock category was Mayura Station with a Wagyu rib eye on the bone, with an impressive marble score of 9+.
Royalla Uptown N194 champion bull at Ekka
Shorthorn Judging at Ekka was run last week with Grand champion bull: Royalla Uptown N194 exhibited by Royalla & Marellan Shorthorns.
Joined females top at $1630 for Speckle Park cross
PTIC and joined females last week saw just 552 head listed on AuctionsPlus, with a majority of the listings coming out of NSW and topping at $1630.
BeefUp Forum for Northern Territory producers
Northern Territory beef producers can hear the latest regionally-relevant beef industry research and receive practical information to assist their businesses at Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) BeefUp Forum this month.
Shorthorn Week to offer 245 elite bulls
A collaboration between four leading Australian Shorthorn sales in 2018 will see progressive Shorthorn breeders offered the chance to select from a combined total of 245 elite Shorthorn sires offered in on-property sales over four consecutive days.
Study shows $695 variance between Angus carcases
A repeated study has validated the variation that exists in Angus carcase value.
Improving accuracy of Wagyu on BREEDPLAN
Improving the accuracy of EBVs for your animals in Wagyu BREEDPLAN by submitting performance data requires some planning so that you can get the best bang for your buck.
Thousand Guineas on menu during EKKA
Shorthorn judging will commence at 12.00 pm, Friday 10th August in Cattle Ring 5 at the Main Arena at the EKKA.
Cows and calves in short supply and make to $1570
Cow and calf numbers were in short supply and mixed in quality with prices ranging from $640 to $1,570 and averaged $1,061, down $45 on AuctionsPlus.
Glen Innes whiteface sale tops at $20,000
Battalion Undertaker M023 (ET) (H) set the bar at the 73rd Annual Glen Innes Hereford bull sale, selling for the top price of $20,000 to Barry Newcomen of Newcomen Herefords, Ensay Victoria.
