GenAngus future leaders program announced
Angus Youth and Achmea Australia are pleased to launch the inaugural GenAngus Future Leaders Program.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Light and medium weight feeder steers up 5c/kg
Light and medium weight feeder steers were 5c to 6c dearer to sell from 252c to 310c/kg at SELX last week.
Japanese beef imports not seen as huge competitor
The recent lifting of the ban on imported Japanese beef into Australia has many in the Wagyu industry curious about what impact it will have on domestic business.
Murdeduke blood heifers and calves sell to $1800
From Winchelsea, VIC a line of Angus cows and calves sold for $1,800 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Kuro Kin Wagyu wins daily gain in Paddock to Palate
The annual EKKA Paddock to Palate competition for Class 39 – Wagyu has now completed Phase 1 the feedlot trials.
Heavyweight steers make to $1110 at SELX
Light weaner steer under 200kg sold from $180 to $500/head while the medium weights reached $780 and heavy weights sold from $850 to $1,110/head at SELX last week.
Guide to grain processing methods for cattle feeding
A definitive guide to best practice grain processing methods and technologies for Australian feedlot cattle has been released by MLA.
New research to help reduce dark cutters in feedlots
The impact of lairage timing and duration on the meat colour of feedlot cattle is the focus of new research aimed at reducing rates of dark cutting in the industry.
Best minds in beef business at industry conference
Beef producers attending the 2018 BetterBeef conference in Bendigo on 26 June will have access to some of the best minds in the business according to beef farmer, conference committee member and agribusiness consultant Ted Ryan.
Speckle Park cows and calves make $1400 on AuctionsPlus
PTIC and joined females saw 1,323 head listed, consistent on the previous week’s numbers with a clearance of 55% recorded and top price of $2000 on AuctionsPlus.
Weaners to restock and feed lift by 25-30c/kg
Weaners to restock and feed were 25c to 30c/kg dearer on average, but the quality was much better, with most selling from 245c to 280c/kg at SELX last week.
Nominations sought for Young Lot Feeder of the Year
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is seeking to find the feedlot industry’s next up and coming lot feeder to enter long-standing industry award, the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year.
