Beef

Beef

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

Cows and calves make $2820 and PTIC cows to $1530

Cows and calves ranged from $1470 to $2820 with an average of $2188 on AuctonsPlus.

Trade cattle firm and restocker weaners sell to 332c/kg

Trade cattle were firm and steers received 270c to 321c/kg. Trade heifers made from 260c to 310c/kg.

Flemington Cupcake wins interbreed female at EKKA

There were 74 stud exhibits and numerous Limousin and Limo x commercial cattle at the EKKA with Flemington Cupcake L3 winning grand champion female.

Win a trip to Beef Australia 2018 at Rockhampton

Education and experience will come to the fore at Reiland Angus when one lucky buyer is selected to attend the international extravaganza, Beef Australia 2018, at Rockhampton.

Cows and calves make a top of $2350 on AuctionsPlus

Cows with calves at foot sold to an average of $1,835, for a $2350 top on AuctionsPlus last week.

Restocking heifers range from 259 to 306c/kg

Restocking heifers ranged from 259c to 306c/kg at SELX but the few trade cattle slipped 10c to 15c ranging from 250c to 295c/kg.

Young cattle handlers urged to apply for scholarship

Herefords Australia invites applications from young cattle handlers for the 2017 CM Hocking Memorial Scholarship.

Angus females continue record breaking ways

The sheer strength of the demand for Angus females is in clear evidence across the industry with both seedstock and commercial producers realising the gains that Angus females have to offer their herds.

New record average for Shorthorn Spring Fling sale

An increased volume of quality Shorthorn sires, did not dampen enthusiasm at the 28th annual Shorthorn Spring Fling multi-vendor bull sale at Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange, with the 2017 sale posting a new record average despite selling nearly 50% more sires than were sold in 2016.

Liz and Naomi win Angus LIVEX scholarships

Liz Wales and Naomi Leahy have been awarded the 2017 Angus Australia Foundation LIVEXchange Scholarships and will travel to Perth in November to attend LIVEXchange 2017.

Elite Wagyu sale to catalogue top 10 per cent

The Elite Wagyu Sale is held in conjunction with the annual Australian Wagyu Association Conference and is an opportunity to present animals and genetic material for sale that can be demonstrated to be in the top 10% of Wagyu Estimated Breeding Values.

Light restocking steers sell to a top of 352c/kg

Light restocking steers sold to a top of 352c and vealers reached 310c/kg at SELX Yass.