Demand for Hereford cattle sizzles after widespread rain
Widespread rain and reduced numbers continued to fuel demand for Hereford cattle at the nation’s markets in July with heavy steers hitting $2095.
Beef
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Angus genomics under microscope at regional forum
Angus beef cattle were under the genomic microscope at the Angus Australia Regional Forum held in Bunbury.
New Shorthorn Beef brand to be launched in September
The United Kingdom Shorthorn Society and Morrisons Supermarkets are launching a new Shorthorn Beef brand under Morrisons “Best” range in selected stores this September.
Black polled Limousin steer wins grand champion carcass
A 468kg live weight purebred black polled Limousin Steer bred by 18 year old Brenden and Gemma Lydford, 15 of Universal Limousins based at Dubbo, NSW was awarded the overall Grand Champion carcass of the lead steer judging at the Brisbane Royal Show.
Shorthorn breed ranked second for semen sales
For the first time, the Shorthorn breed has become the number two breed for semen sales with ABS Australia for the 2015-16 financial year.
Low reproductive rates in northern beef herds under study
Low reproductive rates in northern Australian beef herds are recognised as a significant limiting factor to enterprise productivity.
Better Beef Business workshops rolled out in Queensland
“Better Beef Business” workshops, as part of the Northern Beef Business Mentoring Program, have commenced in Southern Queensland.
Auditing of live export companies supplying feeder cattle
DAWR is currently auditing all Australian exporters with supply arrangements for feeder and slaughter cattle into the Vietnamese market.
Cootharaba Vaucluse wins grand champion at EKKA
Cootharaba Vaucluse K9 showed his class to trump the line-up at the 2016 Brisbane Royal Show to be sashed grand champion Hereford bull.
Black Simmental cross steers win RNA Paddock to Palate
Black Simmental cross steers have claimed first and second in the JBS Australia RNA Paddock to Palate overall winner.
Charolais bulls sell to $13,500 at Minnie-Vale sale
Repeat clients pushed prices to a top of $13,500 at the 13th annual Minnie-Vale Charolais bull sale with 46 of 52 bulls offered sold for an average of $7108 and clearance of 88 per cent.
James Pitchford wins North American beef scholarship
Twenty two year old keen shorthorn breeder James Pitchford from Jupiter Creek shorthorns Echunga was the winner of the senior herdsman and major prize of a three month scholarship to North America at the annual all breeds SA Junior Heifer expo.
