Cow and calf units to $3500 and PTIC heifers $2950
Cow and calf units were back up this week rising by $67, to average $2,412, selling from $1,310 to $3,500.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Domestic beef supply shortages develop
National CV-19 indicators continue to rally as domestic supply shortages develop and processor competition ramps up, with winter supplies set to tighten.
Annie Pumpa joins team at ABS Australia
Despite the current pandemic and many economic concerns, ABS believes that the agricultural industry in general and, in particular, the beef and dairy sectors, have incredible opportunities to take advantage of going forward.
Cows and calves ease back to average $2345
Cow and calf units were in high demand again with a 92% clearance. Prices took a slight hit dropping back $199, to range from $1,600 to $3,300, averaging $2,345.
Genetic Hub formed for beef cattle societies
The Australian Limousin Breeders Society, The Australian Simmental Breeders Association and The Shorthorn Society of Australia are proud to announce the commencement of a new business, Genetic Hub.
Cattle industry calls for biosecurity funding
Cattle Council of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to proceed with an increase to biosecurity funding, after the department shelved the Onshore Biosecurity Levy.
Stone Axe Pastoral win Wagyu beef grand champion
The results for the 2020 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition have now been announced and watched by viewers from within the Wagyu industry, hospitality and retail via an online live streamed award ceremony.
Demand keeps rising for cows and calves to $3520
Cow and calf units continued to sell well achieving an 81% clearance on AuctionsPlus. Prices remained strong ranging from $1,860 to $3,520, averaging $2,486 up $293.
Trade and heavy steers jump by almost 30c/kg
New South Wales and Queensland grids saw the largest week-on-week increases, with trade and heavy steers lifting nearly 30¢/kg across both states, while Victoria indicators saw marginal increases.
Power Town takes grand champion at 2020 National
The junior champion bull in this year’s online Wodonga National Show Kanimbla Power Town P067 has gone on to take out the grand champion sash of the show.
Gene markers for economically important traits
The NEOGEN GGP 50K test identifies the gene markers that have the greatest influence on economically important traits and is ideal for Shorthorn breeders of sale and herd bulls.
Restockers push cows and calves to $3020
Cow and calf units saw the biggest price jump and clearance this week as demand continues by those farmers looking to restock after recent rain.
