Beef

Beef

The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.

PTIC cows continue to improve to top at $1720

PTIC heifer prices continue to improve, selling from $1,070 to $1,380 and averaging $1,281.

Teys develops $42 million low emissions energy hub

Teys Australia, one of the nation’s leading beef processors, has taken another step in reducing its carbon footprint and energy reliance by revealing plans to develop a $42 million low emissions energy hub (LEEH) at its Wagga facility.

Meating the Future at World Shorthorn conference

The 2019 World Shorthorn Conference – Meating the Future, is set to be a great two days of education, information and fun with a tremendous lineup of speakers booked for the prestigious event.

Scholarships available to Tocal beef cattle course

The prestigious Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course is celebrating its 40th year this year, with the Angus Foundation supplying five scholarships for Angus Youth to attend.

Females top $7000 at Shorthorn National Sale

The Dectomax National Shorthorn Show and Sale entered it’s 60th year this year with one of the finest lineups of Shorthorn cattle that many have seen at the long running event.

Shorthorn beef semen marketplace launched

The 2019 Dectomax National Shorthorn Show and Sale Grand Champion and top priced bull, Sprys Extra Special N61, is the latest bull to now be listed on the Shorthorn Beef Semen Marketplace.

PTIC heifers sell up to $1320 on AuctionsPlus

PTIC heifers and cows once again dominated listings, making up 34% of total head offered on AuctionsPlus last week.

Richard played key role in Angus breed growth

When Richard Buck began work as an auctioneer’s clerk at Sydney’s Flemington saleyards in 1956, there was hardly an Angus in sight.

Forecast adult cattle slaughter revised upwards

It has been a tumultuous start to the year for the cattle industry, with drought and flooding heavily impacting slaughter and herd levels.

Heavy steers continue to demand premium prices

For the week ending Tuesday, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) improved 10¢ on the week prior, to average 488¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), back 1% on year-ago levels.

CPC sells Ucharonidge Station to Cleveland

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC), a leading Australian agribusiness, has announced the divestment of one of its smaller Northern Territory stations, Ucharonidge Station to Cleveland Agriculture.

Yearling and grown steers up 13c/kg on last week

Yearling and grown steers continue to see strong prices, up 13c on last week to average 303c on AuctionsPlus.