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

Angus HeiferSELECT now available via Neogen

Angus Australia is pleased to announce that genotyping services for Angus HeiferSELECT are now also available from Neogen Australasia.

Angus community pays tribute to Dennis Ginn

Angus Australia Directors and staff were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Mr Dennis Ginn from Yancowinna Angus, Cape Patterson Vic.

Shorthorn bulls average $8256 at Naracoorte

Despite some of the most challenging conditions vendors could face, after the early week announcements regarding Stage 2 restrictions for coronavirus, the Naracoorte Shorthorn Sale Committee have shown there is always demand for top quality bulls.

Wagyu business now all done remotely

As the Australian Federal and State Governments introduce tightening restrictions around management of COVID-19, the Australian Wagyu Association has implemented systems to support ongoing delivery of normal services for members.

Producers rush to off load stock in uncertain times

Queensland yardings more than doubled week-on-week to 33,800 head as producers look to offload on the back of growing supply chain uncertainty.

Charity bull auction to benefit cancer patients

Wagga Wagga branch of Can Assist will benefit from the proceeds of a young bull to be sold at the Reiland Angus sale next month.

On-farm practices to prevent sickness

The Cattle Council of Australia and its members are taking active steps to protect the health and safety of its people and the community.

Wagyu conference cancelled but Elite sale to go ahead

In response to the Government-initiated requirements associated with responsible event management in the Coronavirus-19 environment, the WagyuEdge 2020 Annual Conference and Tour has been cancelled.

Hygiene procedures in place at autumn bull sales

With a number of bull and female sales scheduled for the coming weeks and these unprecedented times with COVID-19, vendors are putting measures in place to ensure the comfort and safety of potential purchasers.

Wodonga Hereford National to be a video auction

The management committee for the Herefords Australia Wodonga National Show and Sale have decided the event will proceed albeit in a completely different format for 2020.

New suite of breed-specific genomic tests

Shorthorn Beef members now have access to a suite of breed-specific genomic tests through Australia’s leading DNA testing service, NEOGEN, and its links direct to the IGS analysis system.

Entries called for Shorthorn youth scholarship

Shorthorn Beef are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Shorthorn Youth 2020 New Zealand Scholarship.