Beef

Beef

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

Spring bull night to showcase Angus AI sires

Spring bull night to showcase Angus AI sires

Do not miss out on the opportunity to hear about the latest offering of A.I. Angus sires and the proven performers, which could take your herd to the next level.

CCA calls on industry to push ahead with new peak body

Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) has urged the grassfed beef industry to come together to ensure producers have a modern, strong and united Peak Industry Council.

Don’t put out livestock industry at risk of FMD

Don’t put out livestock industry at risk of FMD

Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) has moved to reassure cattle producers that significant steps are being taken to protect the industry after the detection of Foot and Mouth Disease in Bali.

Mort & Co squires half share in Yarranbrook Feedlot

Mort & Co squires half share in Yarranbrook Feedlot

Mort & Co has acquired a 50% interest in Yarranbrook Feedlot, near Inglewood in Queensland with the investment beginning a Joint Venture with the remaining owner, Stone Axe Pastoral, from July 1.

Steer and heifer categories all slip except for 330-400kg steers

Steer and heifer categories all slip except for 330-400kg steers

“Red ink” took over through the young cattle categories last week, with most steer and heifer lines back by over $100/head.

Entries open for 2022 Angus Australia Youth National Roundup

Entries open for 2022 Angus Australia Youth National Roundup

In great news for young beef enthusiasts, registrations are now open for the 2022 NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup, being held in Wodonga, Victoria on October 6-9, following its postponement in January this year.

Community Heroes Award recognises feedlots nourishing communities

Community Heroes Award recognises feedlots nourishing communities

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association has launched the Community Heroes Award, which recognises and rewards those feedlots that are actively nourishing their local communities and environment by going above and beyond to support their community, that ‘give back’ and better the environment around them.

Cows and calves top at $3500 at Tasmanian Shorthorn Feature sale

Cows and calves top at $3500 at Tasmanian Shorthorn Feature sale

The Tasmanian Shorthorn Beef branch ran a Tasmanian Shorthorn Feature sale through Webb and Woodiwiss in April with strong demand for commercial cattle and PTIC heifers to $4000.

Getting the most value out of genomics, DNA pipeline and parent verification

Getting the most value out of genomics, DNA pipeline and parent verification

The latest webinar in the Angus ESSENTIALS series, ‘DNA Technology’ will take place July 7 from 7pm AEST and tell you everything you need to know about getting the most value out of genomics, the DNA pipeline, parent verification and monitoring genetic conditions.

Heavier end of young heifers kick up in price to $311/head

Heavier end of young heifers kick up in price to $311/head

In contrast to the young steer categories, it was the heavier end of the young heifer market that kicked higher last week, with gains of between $134 – $311/head through the three heaviest segments.

CCA welcomes Angela Hutchinson to board role

CCA welcomes Angela Hutchinson to board role

Cattle Council of Australia has welcomed Angela Hutchinson to its Board, with her appointment as AgForce Queensland Director from 1 July 2022.

International Limousin Conference cancelled for Australia in 2023

International Limousin Conference cancelled for Australia in 2023

After much discussion and consideration the Limousin Australia Board have decided to hand back the opportunity to hold the International Limousin Conference in Australia in 2023.