Mt Widderin dispersal tops at $2600 and steers hit 502c/kg
As selling centres wind down for the Christmas break, Hereford breeders topped at $2600 and whiteface steers hit 502c/kg in markets last week.
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Round up of Simmental cross prices in store markets
Around the sale yards in December, Simmental cross steers sold up to 371c/kg.
Shorthorn bull numbers sold increase by 29 per cent
Improved seasonal conditions, coupled with a shortage of supply, has given a much needed boost to the Australian Beef industry in 2016 with record prices and record margins for beef producers, fuelling increased confidence in the breeding sector.
Hereford teams enter NSW Beef Spectacular trial
Three teams of purebred Hereford steers have entered the 2017 NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial.
Paddock to Plate challenge carries $56,000 in prize money
Now is the time to ‘steak’ your claim on $56,000 in prize money, with entries opening for the RNA’s Paddock to Palate Competition presented by Mort & Co and the 2017/18 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge.
Well bred feeder steers make 458c/kg at SELX
Numbers increased by 200 at the SELX at Yass with a total yarding of 1,325 of mixed cattle, all categories were on offer. The usual domestic and export buyers were in attendance, with increased re-stocker and feedlot demand. Cows showed a cheaper trend of 7-10 cents, top cows sold up to 240 cents to average […]
Beef industry sets the leadership standard
THE Australian Institute of Company Directors course is helping the beef industry set a standard for leadership and governance.
Tips for cattle management over summer months
Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) say there are key measures beef producers can take to ensure their cattle are in tip-top shape throughout the summer.
Heavy steers and bullocks in short supply
The sale at SELX at Yass lifted in numbers with agents yarding 1,144 head of cattle.
Phase one of I Am Limo campaign gets underway
Andrew Gapes flew from Brisbane to address the Limousin Australia meeting on the I AM LIMO campaign.
Producers tour King Island to follow steers in supply chain
Gippsland Hereford producers have toured King Island to see the grass finishing ability of their cattle sourced out of the annual Mountain Calf sales.
Charbray bull sells to top of $17,500 at Kandanga Valley
Kandanga Valley sold 28 bulls from 34 presented to average $6000, at their 7th annual “Satellite’ bulls sale at Braeside Saleyards, Nebo on December 1.
