Tri-Solfen now available for dehorning
Producers can now use the animal pain relief product Tri-Solfen® to improve animal welfare outcomes during dehorning and disbudding procedures in cattle.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Wagyu cow with rare pedigree sells for $15,600
The Australian Wagyu Association’s Premium Wagyu Sale, held this month proved once again that top performing Wagyu genetics are highly sought after.
PTIC heifers average $1095 and top at $1285
PTIC heifers sold from $950 to $1,285 to average $1,095 o AuctionsPlus last week with the top price going to a line of Hazeldean blood Angus Heifers from Cooma, NSW.
Achieving cost effective weight gain in drought
As traditional grain and fodder supplies run critically low, alternative feed stuffs for cattle rations are now on the radar.
Pushing genetic boundaries on cattle feed costs
Selection for genetic efficiency during times of drought and high feed costs will soon be a reality for commercial beef producers.
Cow prices lift by 35c/kg at SELX yesterday
Cows had the greatest improvement of the day increasing by 35c/kg at SELX yesterday.
Brahman cross yearling bulls hit 239c/kg at Yakka sale
Zenith Australia Group offered 1,700 head in the 2018 Yakka Munga Cattle Sale, assessed by Mitchell Braithwaite, Landmark Geraldton, WA on AuctionsPlus.
Jack’s Creek performs in World Steak Challenge
Jack’s Creek, winners of 2015 and 2016 World Steak Challenge and runner-up for 2017 have taken home seven medals for their Wagyu entries.
Refine genetic improvement plans at workshop
Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop (14-15 July and 6 September) designed to improve and refine producers breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans.
Weaner steers to restockers up 30c/kg this week
Weaner steers to re-stockers mostly sold from 254c to 311c, up 30c on last sale, while heavy butcher vealers reached 305c/kg at SELX this week.
Calf Alert determines calving within 24 hours
The development of a device that provides the date and location of calving within 24 hours to help researchers address the problem of calf loss in extensive beef production systems, has taken a significant step forward.
BeefUp forums to be held across the north
Beef producers across Northern Australia have the chance to tap into industry insights and practical tools to improve their businesses at this year’s Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) BeefUp Forums.
