Elite Wagyu sale grosses $1.31 million
In uncertain times, the 2020 Elite Wagyu Sale has shone out as the leading international Wagyu genetics event, with strong results that will instil confidence in the leading edge of Wagyu genetics.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
2020 National Shorthorn sale goes online
The 2020 National Shorthorn Sale will go ahead on Wednesday June 10 at 10am, offering 70 elite Shorthorn sires and 10 top shelf Shorthorn females interfaced with the online selling platforms, AuctionsPlus and Elite Livestock Auctions.
Angus breed pays tribute to James Litchfield
Angus Australia Directors, staff and the broader Angus community were saddened to hear of the recent passing of James Litchfield, OAM of Hazeldean, Cooma.
Demand for breeding stock continues to strengthen
Demand for breeding stock has continued to strengthen as many farmers are taking advantage of feed from recent rain and trying to rebuild herd numbers.
Sprys post top national breed average of $10,736
Sprys Shorthorns posted the highest national bull sale average for any British breed in 2020, when they sold a total clearance of 34 Shorthorn sires for an average of $10,736.
World Angus Forum cancelled one year out
Regrettably, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Angus Forum Organising Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the World Angus Forum, originally scheduled to be conducted in April 2021.
Queensland to emerge as big player in cattle recovery
Extreme opposing forces will dominate the Australian cattle market in 2020, with limited supply and strong local demand driving prices, but tempered by the global COVID-19 disruption, according to Rabobank’s Australian Beef Cattle Seasonal Outlook.
Molasses supply for drought affected cattle
AgForce has welcomed the decision by MSF Sugar to guarantee a molasses supply from their mills to the Australian cattle industry as it recovers from a record-breaking drought.
Virtual judging competition for juniors
To ensure that the youth of the beef industry do not miss out, as many competitions have headed online, Angus Youth Alumni, Monique Estrada has created a Virtual Junior Judging Competition.
Chateau Pampered Girl claims junior champion female
The Limousin National Show & Sale Virtual Showcase has started online with the Chateau Pampered Girl claiming junior champion female.
Plymouth smashes top price record at Reiland
Beef producers chasing high growth bulls with marbling paid to a top of $28,000, setting a new record for the stud at the Reiland Angus autumn bull sale on Wednesday.
Angus CONNECT research and development update
Angus Australia invites all Angus seedstock and commercial breeders to an online event showcasing the latest research and development relating to Angus genetics.
