Beef

Beef

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

Increased competition in beef markets as Argentina ramps up exports

Increased competition in beef markets as Argentina ramps up exports

Argentina is ramping up its beef exports as structural changes in the industry sees more Argentinian beef being directed into the global market, and this could represent increased competition for Australia.

GenAngus Future Leaders program recipients announced

GenAngus Future Leaders program recipients announced

Angus Australia and specialist agricultural insurer Achmea Australia have announced the successful applicants for the 2023 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus).

Beef producers chasing fertility traits pay to $15,000 at Reiland Angus

Beef producers chasing fertility traits pay to $15,000 at Reiland Angus

Commercial beef producers snapped up bulls to a top of $15,000 at the Reiland Angus annual Helmsman bull sale on May 23.

Celebrating Limousin breed 50th anniversary with a show in August

Celebrating Limousin breed 50th anniversary with a show in August

The Australian Limousin Breeders’ Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Limousin in Australia and New Zealand with a show on August 11.

Beef Australia unveils international handshake program for 2024

Beef Australia unveils international handshake program for 2024

Beef Australia’s reputation is inherently linked to their ability to engage with stakeholders across the entire beef supply chain to create long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

Bull prices continue to slide but females take off

Bull prices continue to slide but females take off

April bull prices followed the broader cattle market and continued a steady decline to average $9,959, down 5.6% from March and down 14.3% from April last year.

Half a million doses of lumpy skin vaccine donated to Indonesia

Half a million doses of lumpy skin vaccine donated to Indonesia

Australia has handed over 500,000 doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccines to Indonesia as part of the Australian Government’s work to fight exotic animal diseases before they reach our shores.

Improving feedlot performance in heat wave conditions

Improving feedlot performance in heat wave conditions

Tom Hanrahan of Ovens Junction Pastoral Company, is using shade/shelter at a feedlot near Rutherglen, Victoria, to improve feedlot performance in heat wave conditions.

More stable beef price range in 2023 will allow supply chain to rebalance

More stable beef price range in 2023 will allow supply chain to rebalance

Australia’s beef sector is set for a return to “more normal” market conditions in the season ahead, after a recent extraordinary period marked by record prices levels and volatility, according to Rabobank’s Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2023.

Sought after herd improver genetics sell to $75,000 at Wodonga National

Sought after herd improver genetics sell to $75,000 at Wodonga National

A South Australian bull created a bidding frenzy in the sale barn at the 58th Herefords Australia National Sale to sell for the top price of $75,000.

Soprano hits the high notes to take grand champion bull at Wodonga National

Soprano hits the high notes to take grand champion bull at Wodonga National

Glendan Park Soprano S115 hit all the high notes on his way to taking out the coveted grand champion bull of the 58th Herefords Australia National Show.

Angus Youth national roundup organising committee announced

Angus Youth national roundup organising committee announced

Angus Australia is pleased to announce the formation of the Angus Youth National Roundup Organising Committee.