Strategies for future tough times in beef
Agriculture Victoria’s East Gippsland Beef Conference will tackle the hard questions of managing through tough times with an eye to future planning.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
PTIC first calving heifers make $1540 on AuctionsPlus
Joined female stock is still in low supply, with only 1,115 head listed, resulting in above average prices and the strongest clearance for breeders in weeks AuctionsPlus.
Scholarship opportunities now open from Angus Youth
Angus Youth is offering a number of scholarships for youth in the beef industry, with applications open for the Kansas State University Scholarship, the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment School Scholarships and the SMARTBEEF Conference scholarships.
Impacts of growth path on heifer productivity
Acknowledging the connection between whole herd profitability and heifer conception rates, calving ease, mothering and early re-breeding, a new Davies Research Centre, University of Adelaide led project will seek to identify the impact of growth path from weaning to joining on heifer productivity.
Tips to improve MSA compliance in cattle
As Queensland beef producers targeting Meat Standards Australia (MSA) requirements face what is historically the most challenging time of the year for meeting compliance, some timely tips to help improve compliance have been compiled for producers.
Research disproves BRD vaccination weight loss
New research by Charles Sturt University has scotched fears that pre-feedlot vaccination of steers is costing beef producers money because of weight loss in the weeks following the jab.
Lighter heifer prices strengthen by 14c/kg
Lighter heifers weighing 280kgs and under from 215c to 341c and averaged 259c, up 14c on last week on AuctionsPlus.
MateSel now available free to Angus breeders
Angus Australia is pleased to announce that MateSel is now available to Angus Australia members free of charge when requested from the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI).
Guidelines for using Angus bulls in northern areas
Angus Australia have recently developed the northern Australia protocols, for producers to use as a guideline for using Angus bulls in northern Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Heavy steers trading at 39c/kg premium to young cattle
Heavy steers are trading at a 39¢ or 7% premium over young cattle, even as the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) reaches its highest point since January.
Scone wins coveted shield for eighth time
NSW State Committee of Angus Australia president Mark Lucas presented the coveted Noel Williams Shield at Scone High School recently.
Synthetic leather results in fall in hide market
The hide market has fallen further as decreased demand, the increase of synthetic leather, and environmental regulations have an impact.
