Commercial herd chases feedback to lift eating quality
A focus on eating quality within their commercial whiteface herd has prompted a central NSW family to enter one of the nation’s biggest feedback trials.
Beef
The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Bone-out retail beef yield data out of Angus project
Over ninety people attended the recent Angus Research Update and Cohort 6 Steer Viewing day at Tullimba Research Feedlot, Kingstown NSW.
Joined heifers top at $2300 on AuctionsPlus
Joined females sold for an average of $1733, with the top price of $2300 going to a line of Angus/Friesian heifers out of Inman Valley in SA on AuctionsPlus.
Beattie appointed Angus member services manager
Angus Australia is pleased to welcome Michael Beattie to the team as the Member Services Manager.
Medium weight feeder stars firm at 272-305c/kg
Medium weight feeder steers were firm selling from 272c to 305c and restockers paid to 315c/kg at SELX last week.
Wagyu bulls average $8033 and breeders $2250
The biggest Premium Wagyu sale for the year on AuctionsPlus on December 1 resulted in bulls averaging $8033.
Producers urged to watch out for tick-borne disease
Cattle producers need to be alert to any signs of theileriosis, a tick-borne disease which may cause anaemia, weakness and death in animals under stress.
First calf heifers make $1962 on AuctionsPlus
Eastern States sales on AuctionsPlus saw first calvers averaged $1,962 and sell to a top of $2,410.
Cattle with good temperament underpins MSA win
Producing cattle that consistently achieve high performing Meat Standards Australia (MSA) results is based on three key factors for Queensland beef producers, John and Mary Atkins.
Overview to process of exporting Angus heifers
With breeding heifer exports a consistent market option for Angus breeders, Angus Australia has provided a quick overview to streamline the process.
Bunk trained and socialised cattle tick the boxes
Yard weaned, bunk trained, socialised and pre-vaccinated whiteface cattle are a sought after item for a major southern NSW feedlot.
Heifers to feed rise in price to 272c/kg this week
Heifers to feed sold to slightly stronger prices to average 268c to 272c/kg at SELX this week.
