Testing and surveillance continues for Lumpy Skin Disease in north
In recent weeks 13 cattle have returned positive results for LSD when tested a number of days after arrival in Indonesia.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Using sexed semen to benefit commercial beef herds
Sexed semen breeding programs for the beef industry have primarily focused on developing genetically superior replacement heifers.
Six young finalists selected for ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has selected six entrants as ALFA Young Lot Feeder Award 2023 Finalists who each bring a diverse range of expertise and dedication to the sector.
Study highlights crucial role Aussie beef plays in global food security
An international study has further highlighted the crucial role Australia’s beef industry will play in addressing both the world’s food security and climate challenges.
Young lot feeders encourage to apply for foundation SmartBeef scholarships
Angus Australia members aged 18 to 30 with an interest in the feedlot industry are encouraged to apply for the Angus Foundation SmartBeef Scholarships.
Online training sessions on fundamentals of lot feeding
ALFA has launched monthly, online training sessions designed to support feedlot staff in completing training in the fundamentals of lot feeding.
Landholders urged to look out for rock fern after cattle deaths
Local Land Services is urging livestock owners to be on the lookout for rock fern in their grazing paddocks, which can cause toxicity.
Accessible hormone free in vitrofertilisation available from Vytelle
Vytelle, a precision livestock company, is progressing on their five-year plan to provide accessible, hormone-free, bovine in vitrofertilisation to producers across the globe.
Limousin Youth auction raises $20,000 at National Junior Show
The 2023 Starrs Limousins National Limousin Junior Show at Exhibition Park in Canberra drew 120 competitors and their families from four states/territories.
New appointments to Angus Australia Genetic Improvement Team
Angus Australia has bolstered its Genetic Improvement team with the recent appointments of Dr Liam Mowbray as R&D Specialist and Jen Peart as Acting Genetic Improvement Specialist.
Free trade agreement must be mutual, sustainable and equitable says CA
Cattle Australia fully supports the Federal Government’s decision overnight, to reject the European Union trade deal put on the table in Brussels.
Giving back to the industry through the Angus Foundation
The Laurie Family are no strangers to the Angus Foundation and the opportunities it allows through the Angus Youth program. For many years the family, who hail from Moppy, NSW, have not only been somewhat fixtures in a number of activities as part of the program, but have continued to show up in different ways to support it.
